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There are 5 user-selectable programming 
options on the RX45. This allows you to set 
it up the way you prefer. 
 

To access Programming, simply press 

the buttons that are normally used for 
brightness (BRT) and sensitivity (SENS) at 
the same time. Once you access 
Programming, the BRT button is used to 
review (RVW) the categories and the SENS 
button is used to change (CHG) items 
within the category. Pages 14-15 explain 
each option in more detail.

How to use Preferences

1

 To enter Programming, press both 

buttons and hold for 2 seconds.

 The 

RX45 will beep and display 

Program

.  

(Brightness is at maximum 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.
 

To quickly return to all of the factory 

defaults, press and hold the BRT and SENS 
buttons while turning on the unit.

Press the REVIEW button

to go from one category

to the next

PILOT LIGHT

(Power-on indication)

SIGNAL STRENGTH METER

AUTOMUTE

VOICE

BANDS

*

 

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.

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

), then AutoMute 

(

aMute

).

3

 

Release the RVW button when the 

display shows 

AutoMute

Since the 

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

aMute ON

.

 

If you accidentally don’t release the 

RVW button in time and it goes to the 
next category, simply hold the RVW button 
down again until 

aMute

 is displayed.

4

 

Press the CHG button to change from 

aMute 

ON

 to 

aMute OFF

.

5

 

To complete this change, simply wait 8 

seconds without pressing any button. 

The 

display will provide a 

Complete

 message, 

accompanied by an audible tone. This is 
an indication that the RX45 has returned 
to its normal operation.

  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 

ON 

or

 

OFF 

(default is on)

 

 Ku  ON 

or

 

OFF 

(default is off)

 

 K 

ON 

or

 

OFF 

(default is on)

 

 Ka  ON 

or

 

OFF 

(default is on)

 

 POP  ON 

or

 

OFF 

(default is off)

 

 SWS  ON 

or

 

OFF 

(default is off)

 

 LSR  ON 

or

 

OFF 

(default is on)

 

 TSR  ON 

or

 

OFF 

(default is off)

  Press the CHANGE button
  to change your setting
  within a category

* Full word: Highway, AutoScan, AutoNoX
  Letter: H or A or ANX
  Vehicle voltage

* Standard signal strength meter
  ThreatDisplay
  TechDisplay

* AutoMute on
  AutoMute off

* Voice alerts on
  Voice alerts off

* Factory default settings
  One or more bands have been changed
 
   

Turn bands on or off by pressing

   

and holding the V•MUTE button

  How to use Preferences

12

  Overview of Preferences

13

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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