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The BELTRONICS STi MAGNUM is the most 
advanced radar, laser and safety detector 
ever designed, and is ready to use right out 
of the box with our recommended factory 
settings.
 

The STi MAGNUM includes full X, K, 

SuperWide Ka, and Safety Warning System 
radar capability, front and rear laser  
detection, dual LNA (low noise amplifier) 
microwave receivers, 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, the BELTRONICS STi 

MAGNUM contains the following  
revolutionary features:
 

•  Dual LNA (low noise amplifier)  

 

  receivers provide the longest  

 

  possible warning against all radar  

 

  threats.

 

•  Advanced Signal Rejection Software 

 

  (TSR).

 

•  TotalShield™ RF Technology  

 

  provides the ultimate in  

 

  undetectability. 

 

•  Programmable Alert Lamp provides  

 

  additional visual indication of alerts.

 

•  Rugged magnesium case provides  

 

  the ultimate protection for your  

 

  investment.

 

•  Ultra-bright text-display provides  

 

  easy to read information from any  

 

  angle.

 

•  High and low voltage warning is  

 

  given any time the vehicle’s voltage  

 

  drops below 10.5 volts, or goes  

 

  above 16.5 volts. 

 

•  Easy-to-use Programming lets you  

 

  customize up to 9 features.

 

•  Exclusive AutoScan mode intelligently  

 

  reduces unwanted false alarms.

 

•  Tech Display provides actual  

 

  numeric radar frequency for any  

 

  radar signal.

 

•  Programmable Bands (on/off).  

 

•  Detects and decodes up to 64 Safety  

 

  Warning System messages.

 

•  Includes new coiled SmartPlug,  

 

  which provides a convenient mute  

 

  button right on the plug.

 

If you’ve used a radar detector before, 

a review of the Quick Reference Guide on 
pages 4 and 5, and the Programming  
information on pages 12 and 13 will briefly 
explain the new features.
 

If this is your first detector, please 

read the manual in detail to get the most 
out of your BELTRONICS STi MAGNUM’s 
outstanding performance and innovative 
features.
 

Please drive safely.

1

Programming Details  

BELTRONICS STi MAGNUM

 

Quick Reference Card

An example

Here is how you would turn the STi 
MAGNUM’s AutoMute feature off. 

1

  Enter the Program Mode by holding 

both the VOLUME/MUTE and SENS buttons 
down for 2 seconds. The 

STi MAGNUM will 

beep twice and display 

Program

.

2

  Then hold the RVW button down.

 The 

STi MAGNUM will scroll through the  
categories, starting with display (

Display

), 

power-on indication (

Pilot

), then alert 

lamp (

Alamp

), Voice, Power-on sequence, 

signal strength meter, and then AutoMute.

3

  Release the RVW button when the STi 

MAGNUM shows the AutoMute item. 

Since 

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

aMute ON

.

 

If you accidentally don’t release the 

Review button in time, and the STi 
MAGNUM goes to the next category, hold 
the RVW button down again, and scroll 
through the categories again until 

aMute

 

is displayed.

4

  Press the CHG button to change from 

aMute ON

 to 

aMute OFF

.

5

  To complete the Programming, simply 

wait 8 seconds without pressing any 
button. 

The STi MAGNUM will display 

Complete

, beep 4 times, and return to 

normal operation.

There are 9 user-selectable options so you 
can customize your STi MAGNUM for your 
own preferences.
 

The buttons labeled VOLUME/MUTE 

and SENS are also used to enter the Program- 
ming Mode, REVIEW your current program 
settings, and to CHANGE any settings as 
desired. The abbreviations PGM, RVW, and 
CHG are located on the lower part of the 
display lens and are highlighted in graphics.

How to use Programming

 To enter Program Mode, press and 

hold both VOLUME/MUTE and SENS
buttons down for 2 seconds.

 The unit 

will beep twice, and will display the word 

Program

.

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 Program Mode, simply wait 

8 seconds without pressing any button.

 

The unit will display 

Complete

, beep 4 

times, and return to normal operation.

 

Factory Default Settings

To reset the STi MAGNUM to its original 
factory settings, press and hold the 
“VOLUME/MUTE,” and  “SENS,” buttons 
while turning the power on. The STi 
MAGNUM’s display will provide a 

Reset

 

message, accompanied by an audible 
alert, acknowledging the reset.

Quick Reference Card

FCC Note: 

Modifications not expressly 

approved by the manufacturer could 
void the user’s FCC granted authority 
to operate the equipment.

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Summary of Contents for Sti Magnum

Page 1: ...00 341 2288 www beltronics com 2011 BELTRONICS Made in Canada Features specifications and prices subject to change without notice Model STi MAGNUM M A G N E S I U M C O N S T R U C T I O N D I G I TA...

Page 2: ...p twice and display Program 2 Then hold the RVW button down The STi MAGNUM will scroll through the categories starting with display Display power on indication Pilot then alert lamp Alamp Voice Power...

Page 3: ...tion ALERT LAMP VOICE POWER ON SEQUENCE SIGNAL STRENGTH METER AUTOMUTE BRIGHTNESS BANDS Disp STD Disp INV Pilot HWY Pilot H Pilot V Alamp ON Alamp OFF Voice ON Voice OFF PwrOn STD PwrOn FST Meter STD...

Page 4: ...ton to adjust the volume level Please read the manual to fully understand STi MAGNUM s operation and features QuickMount Slot Insert STi MAGNUM s adjustable Windshield Mount into this slot Page 7 Quic...

Page 5: ...e are four settings available For extremely horizontal or extremely sloped windshields the QuickMount bracket can be bent To ensure that the suction cups adhere to the windshield rmly be sure to keep...

Page 6: ...he STi MAGNUM s front panel allows you to silence the audio alert during a radar encounter To mute the audio for a single speci c signal brie y press theVOLUME MUTE button After that radar encounter h...

Page 7: ...examples will help you better see how theThreat Display works K9 X1 Here Threat Display shows a strong K band signal and a weak X band signal Ka1 X9 Here Threat Display shows a weak Ka band signal an...

Page 8: ...UM will display aMute ON If you accidentally don t release the RVW button in time and STi MAGNUM goes to the next category simply hold the RVW button down again the STi MAGNUM will scroll through all...

Page 9: ...signals including relative signal strength for each MeterTEC Tech Display meter In this setting the meter displays the actual numeric frequency of the radar signal received AutoMute aMute ON AutoMute...

Page 10: ...ng Superheterodyne dual LNA s Scanning Frequency Discriminator Digital Signal Processing DSP Laser Detection Quantum LimitedVideo Receiver 5 Optical Laser Sensors Display Type 280 LEDAlphanumeric Bar...

Page 11: ...ert and fall silent again STi MAGNUM suddenly sounds a continuous tone for the appropriate band received All segments in the Signal Strength Meter are lit A brief laser alert STi MAGNUM receives weak...

Page 12: ...n calculated by measuring how quickly these pulses are re ected given the known speed of light LIDAR or laser is a newer technology and is not as widespread as conventional radar therefore you may not...

Page 13: ...g feature to turn STi MAGNUM s SWS decoding ON NOTE Some of the safety messages have been condensed so that each message can be displayed on one or two screens on STi MAGNUM s eight character display...

Page 14: ...commonly used in your area Check programming to be sure the STi MAGNUM is not in Dark Mode STi MAGNUM is inAutoMute Mode See page 8 for details STi MAGNUM is not making contact with the windshield to...

Page 15: ...ill be returned without repair Payment can be made by check money order or credit card Ship STi MAGNUM and power cord to BELTRONICS Customer Service Department Service Order Number ______________ 5442...

Page 16: ...product daytime telephone number and a copy of the original purchase receipt 3 Label the outside of the package clearly with your ReturnAuthorization number Ship the product pre paid insured for your...

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