Controls and Features
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BRT Dark (Full Dark Mode)
When you select the Dark mode with the
BRT switch, the display will not show any
visual alerts, (i.e. display or ) when the
Pro500 detects signals. Only the audible
alert will tell you of detected signals.
In this mode, visual alerts can be seen
on the SmartCord in addition to the audio
alerts on the detector.
Mark Location (MRK)
The “MRK” button allows you to mark a
specific location and label it for future
reference. Once marked, the Pro500 will
provide an alert with an arrow indicating
the direction of the location when you
reach this area again. This can be
extremely useful when there are known
speed traps or camera locations that you
would like to remember.
To mark a particular location, press
the “MRK” button. The display will read:
“Mark?” Press the “MRK button again to
assign a label to it. There are four (4)
labels: Red Light, Speed Camera, Speed
Trap and Other.
To scroll through the labels, simply
press the Mute button until you reach the
desired label. Once you’ve selected the
label, press the “MRK” button again to
confirm.
Audible Alerts
For Radar signals:
When you encounter radar, a distinct
audible alert will sound and occur faster,
(Geiger-counter-like) as the signal gets
stronger. This allows you to judge the
distance from the signal source without
taking your eyes from the road.
NOTE: If your vehicle is moving
less than 20 mph and you encounter a
radar or laser signal, only a double-
tone (specific to the type of signal) is
used. However, the Pro500’s meter
will keep you informed of the signal
strength until it has passed or until
you reach a speed above 20 mph.
Each band has a distinct tone for easy
identification:
• X-band = chirp tone
• K-band = buzzing tone
• Ka-band = double-chirp tone
• Ku-band = high pitched buzzing
• POP = same as Ka-band
For Laser and POP signals:
Since laser and POP signals are a
possible threat no matter how weak, the
Pro500 will provide a solid audio alert for
these signals.
SmartCord
The Pro500’s power jack uses a telephone-
type connector. This 4-conductor
connector only works with the coiled
SmartCord (included), or the optional
Direct-wire SmartCord.
The coiled SmartCord is a special
power cord that has a power-on indicator
(which only lights up when the Pro500 is
turned on), a bright alert light that warns
of radar or laser, and a convenient mute
button right on the plug. It’s perfect for
any car where reaching the detector’s
mute button on the windshield is a stretch.
For discreet night driving, you can put the
Pro500 in the Dark mode and use the
SmartCord for your visual alerts. Other
drivers won’t know you have a detector.
An optional Direct-wire SmartCord is
also available. This version includes a
small display module which can be wired
directly into your electrical system. This
allows the Pro500 to turn on and off with
the ignition when connected to a
switched power source.
For more information or to order, visit
our website at Beltronics.com or call us
toll-free at 800.341.2288.
Once marked and assigned a label, the
Pro500 will provide the following alert
distances:
• Red Light Cameras = 250' or 10 seconds
• Speed Cameras = 250' or 10 seconds
• Speed Traps = .5 mile below 55 mph
or 1 mile above 55 mph
• Other = .5 mile below 55 mph
or 1 mile above 55 mph
NOTE: When a location is marked the
first time, you must travel at least one
mile away from it before it will alert
you to it.
To unmark a location, simply press
the “MRK” button when you are
receiving a “marked location” alert. The
display will read “Unmark?” Press the
“MRK” again to confirm. The display will
read: “Unmarked.”
