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Your new Beltronics RX45 is a complete 

custom-installed radar/laser detector.
  The Beltronics RX45 includes full X, K, 
Ku and SuperWide Ka radar capability, 
Digital Signal Processing (DSP) for superior 
range and reduced false alarms, our 
patented Mute and AutoMute, audible and 
visual band alerts, and all the performance 
you’d expect from Beltronics.
  In addition, your new Beltronics RX45 
introduces a new level of Radar/Laser 
defense including:
  • Supercharged radar performance, for  
    superior K, and Ka-band sensitivity
  • Advanced Preferences lets you  
    instantly set up to 5 customized  
    features
  • Exclusive AutoScan™ mode drastically  
    reduces false alarms, plus Highway and  
    Auto NoX sensitivity modes
  • Ultra-bright alphanumeric display uses  
    280 LEDs for crystal clear information
  • Exclusive ThreatDisplay™ tracks and  
    displays up to 8 radar signals
  • Exclusive TechDisplay provides  
    numeric frequency for any radar signal
  • Detects and decodes up to 64 Safety  
    Warning Systems signals
  • High-Speed A/D converter dramatically  
    improves radar detection range
  • Miniature display controller allows  
    easy access to information and controls

    If you’ve used a radar detector before, 

a review of the Quick Reference Guide on 
pages 1 and 2, and the Preferences section 
on pages 12 and 13 will briefly explain the 
new features.

    If this is your first detector, please read 

this manual in detail to get the most out of 
your RX45’s performance and features.

  Please drive safely.

IMPORTANT  

INSTALLATION WARNING:

    Your new Beltronics RX45 

requires installation. Although we’ve 

made this the simplest product to 

install, we do recommend that you 

consult a 12-volt professional if you 

don’t have experience with 

automotive installations. If you would 

like professional installation, simply 

visit our web site.

  Attempting to install the Beltronics 

RX45 without expertise in automotive 

electronic installations can cause 

personal injury during the installation, 

or can damage your RX45 or your 

vehicle.

Factory Default Settings

To reset the RX45 to its original factory 

settings, press and hold the “BRT” and 

“SENS” buttons while turning the  

power   on. The display will provide a 

Reset

 message, accompanied by an 

audible tone, acknowledging the reset.

FCC NOTE:

Modifications not expressly 
approved by the manufacturer could 
void the user’s FCC granted 
authority to operate the equipment.

There are 5 user-selectable programming 
options so you can customize your RX45 
for your own preferences. 
 

The buttons labeled BRT and SENS are 

also used to enter the PROGRAM Mode, 
REVIEW your current program settings, and 
to CHANGE any settings as desired. The 
words PGM, RVW, and CHG are located 
below the push buttons, and are labeled in 
light gray graphics.

How to use Preferences

1

 To enter Programming, press both 

buttons down for 2 seconds.

 The RX45 

will beep, and will display 

Program

(Brightness is at maximum brightness 
during this process.)

2

 Then press the RVW button to review 

the current settings

. You can either tap 

the button to change from item to item, or 
hold the button to scroll through the items.

3

 Press the CHG button to change any 

setting.

 You can either tap the button to 

change from setting to setting, or hold the 
button to scroll through all the options.

4

 To leave Programming, simply wait 

8 seconds without pressing any 
button.

 The unit will display 

Complete

beep and return to normal operation.

An example

Here is how you would turn RX45’s 
AutoMute feature off. 

1

  Enter Programming by holding both 

buttons down for 2 seconds. 

The RX45 

will beep and display 

Program

.

2

  Then hold the RVW button down. 

The 

RX45 will scroll through the categories, 
starting with Pilot (

Pilot

), then Signal 

Strength Meter (

Meter

), and then 

AutoMute (

aMute

).

3

  Release the REVIEW button when the 

RX45 shows the AutoMute item. 

Since the 

factory setting is for AutoMute to be on, 
RX45 will display 

aMute ON

.

 

If you accidentally don't release the 

Review button in time, and RX45 goes to 
the next category, hold the Review button 
down again, and after RX45 scrolls 
through all categories, it will begin again 
at the top of the list.

4

  Press the CHANGE button to change 

from 

aMute ON

 to 

aMute OFF

.

5

  To exit the Preferences, simply wait 8 

seconds without pressing any button. 

RX45 

will display 

Complete

, accompanied by 

an audible tone or voice message, and 
return to normal operation.

  Congratulations

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Summary of Contents for RX45

Page 1: ...beltronics com 2010 Beltronics Beltronics RX45 SmartShield AutoScan ThreatDisplay and TechDisplay are trademarks of Beltronics USA Inc SWS is a trademark of SWS L C Manufactured and Printed in Canada Features specifications and prices subject to change without notice Beltronics Pro RX45 Owner s Manual Q U I C K I N S T A L L E D P R O T E C T I O N ...

Page 2: ...a Reset message accompanied by an audible tone acknowledging the reset FCC NOTE Modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user s FCC granted authority to operate the equipment There are 5 user selectable programming options so you can customize your RX45 for your own preferences The buttons labeled BRT and SENS are also used to enter the PROGRAM Mode REVIEW your curre...

Page 3: ...from one category to the next PILOT LIGHT Power on indication SIGNAL STRENGTH METER AUTOMUTE VOICE BANDS Pilot HWY Pilot H Pilot V Meter STD Meter THT Meter TEC aMute ON aMute OFF Voice ON Voice OFF Bands DFT Bands MOD X ONorOFF defaultison Ku ONorOFF defaultisoff K ONorOFF defaultison Ka ONorOFF defaultison POP ONorOFF defaultisoff SWS ONorOFF defaultisoff LSR ONorOFF defaultison TSR ONorOFF defa...

Page 4: ...n Page 6 If you prefer you can choose other power on indications Pages 8 10 During an alert the display will indicate radar band and a precise bar graph for the signal strength Page 9 You can program the RX45 for ThreatDisplay mode which displays multiple radar signals and their signal strength or choose our newTechDisplay mode which provides the actual numeric frequency of the radar signal Pages ...

Page 5: ...S button selects the RX45 s sensitivity setting We recommend the AutoScan mode for most driving Beltronics s exclusiveAutoScan mode provides long range warning with minimum false alarms In this mode Beltronics s internal computer continuously analyzes all incoming signals and intelligently adjusts the sensitivity eliminating the majority of false alarms You can also select conventional Highway whi...

Page 6: ...rt For Safety signals If you have turned on the SWS detection in the RX45 s Preferences section the RX45 will alert you to these signals with a audible double chirp tone and a corresponding text message A complete listing of the text messages is on page 23 If you haven t turned on SWS in Preferences the RX45 will not decode these transmissions but will still detect them as K band radar signal Sign...

Page 7: ... Ka will stay on the display for a few seconds after the signal has passed This allows you to see what the unit detected even on very brief signals However the numeric values representing signal strength continuously change several times a second to give you a continuous view of the signal strength of all radar signals present TechDisplay The RX45 sTechDisplay option is also designed for the advan...

Page 8: ...mpanied by an audible tone acknowledging the reset An example Here s how you would turn the RX45 s AutoMute feature off 1 Enter Programming by holding both buttons down for 2 seconds The RX45 will beep and display Program 2 Then hold the RVW button down The RX45 will scroll through the categories starting with Pilot Pilot then Signal Strength Meter Meter thenAutoMute aMute 3 Release the RVW button...

Page 9: ...keep you informed but not annoyed factory default aMuteOFF AutoMute off WithAutoMute off the audio alerts will remain at the volume you set for the duration of the encounter Bands BandsDFT In this setting all radar and laser bands are covered for NorthAmerica These are the factory settings and it is highly recommended that you use your RX45 in this mode BandsMOD If the bands are changed from the f...

Page 10: ...RX45 emits short alerts for a few seconds and then falls silent only to briefly alert and fall silent again RX45 suddenly sounds a continuous tone for the appropriate band received All segments in the Signal Strength Meter are lit A brief laser alert RX45 receives weak signals These signals may be a little stronger as you pass large roadside objects The signals increase in frequency RX45 alerts sl...

Page 11: ...me familiar with the sources of these pseudo alarms in your daily driving they will serve as confirmation that your RX45 s radar detection abilities are fully operational HowRadarWorks Features and Specifications Operating Bands X band 10 525 GHz 25 MHz Ku band 13 450 GHz 25 MHz K band 24 150 GHz 100 MHz Ka band 34 700 GHz 1300 MHz Laser 900nm 33 MHz bandwidth Radar Receiver Detector Type Superhet...

Page 12: ...ty such as rain fog or smoke A LIDAR gun cannot operate through glass and it must be stationary in order to get an accurate reading Because LIDAR must have a clear line of sight and is subject to cosine error an inaccuracy which increases as the angle between the gun and the vehicle increases police typically use LIDAR equipment parallel to the road or from an overpass LIDAR can be used day or nig...

Page 13: ...xpect 20 Minute Delay 54 Expect 30 Minute Delay 55 Expect 1 Hour Delay 56 Traffic Alert Tune AM Radio 57 Pay Toll Ahead 58 Trucks Exit Right 59 Trucks Exit Left 60 Forfutureuse Fast Slow MovingVehicles 61 Emergency Vehicle In Transit 62 Police In Pursuit 63 Oversize Vehicle In Transit 64 Slow Moving Vehicle How SWS Works There are two separate Safety Radar systems in limited use today Safety Alert...

Page 14: ...Mute Mode See page 4 for details A loose power connection can cause RX45 to be briefly disconnected and will retrigger the power on sequence You can return all of the programming options to the factory defaults by holding down the BRT and SENS buttons while you turn RX45 on Check that volume control is ON Check that vehicle ignition is ON Check all connections It is normal for the RX45 to feel war...

Page 15: ...llation or modification 26 27 Warranty Service Service Procedure If your RX45 ever needs service please follow these steps 1 Check the troubleshooting section of this manual It may have a solution to your problem 2 Contact your installing dealer They will evaluate your unit and arrange repairs if necessary If you installed it yourself please contact our customer service team Register online www be...

Page 16: ...ssories 29 Parts Replacement parts are available from beltronics com or your dealer Accessories Accessories are available from beltronics com or your dealer Shifter Pack 249 95 ATTN CUSTOMER SERVICE BELTRONICS INC 5442 WEST CHESTER RD WEST CHESTER OH 45069 9789 ...

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