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BELTRONICS

5442 West Chester Road

West Chester OH

45069 USA

USA 800-341-2288

Canada 800-268-3994

www.beltronics.com

©2004 Beltronics

Designed and Manufactured In Canada

Features, specifications and prices subject to change without notice.

Model V945

Summary of Contents for Vector 945

Page 1: ...ester Road West Chester OH 45069 USA USA 800 341 2288 Canada 800 268 3994 www beltronics com 2004 Beltronics Designed and Manufactured In Canada Features specifications and prices subject to change wi...

Page 2: ...945 945 945 D I G I T A L R A D A R L A S E R S A F E T Y D E T E C T O R Owner s Manual...

Page 3: ...om BELTRONICS the technology leader V945includes X K and Super Wideband Ka radar detection front and rear laser detection and alerts to the Safety Warning System In addition V945includes 9 Digital Voi...

Page 4: ...s with Text Message and Digital Voice Auto Mute OFF V945will track the signal with a continuous full audio and visual alert Radar Laser SWSTM Digital Voice ON V945will present Digital Voice announceme...

Page 5: ...i t y X or C i t y A L L To access Programmable Features with the unit OFF press and hold the PWR and CITY button simultaneously Press the AUDIO button to select feature Press CITY button to move for...

Page 6: ...to Factory Settings 9 Dark Button 9 Audio Button 10 AutoScanTM Highway City X City X K Ka 10 11 Programming 12 16 Which Selectable Features Can I Program 12 How to Program 12 Selectable Features 13 1...

Page 7: ...ust the volume Please read the manual to fully understand operations and features WINDSHIELD VISOR MOUNT Remove cover on top of the detector to i POWER JACK Plug the Cord into this connector Page 6 PW...

Page 8: ...K Ka settings In general we recommend AutoScanTM Page 10 5 RADAR ANTENNA AND LASER LENS The rear lens of your V945 should have a clear view of the road ahead For best performance do not mount the V94...

Page 9: ...hed on and off with your ignition switch In case your vehicle has continues power remember to remove power cord from lighter socket when unit is not in use MOUNTING LOCATION WARNING BELTRONICS cannot...

Page 10: ...ate unit it snaps into place Note Some vehicles including some Porsches have a plastic coating on the inside of the windshield designed to protect occupants in case of an accident Use of the windshiel...

Page 11: ...System SWS followed by ONLY those Selectable Features which have been modified by the user from their Factory pre set state each time unit is turned on Unit is ready for operation and will display Ra...

Page 12: ...ny time your unit is turned off or unplugged from the cigarette lighter socket all feature settings you have selected are retained in the unit s memory Set and Forget Memory eliminates the need to res...

Page 13: ...approximately 12 seconds from the last received alert Note because Laser alerts are not lengthy or sustained muting is not required see page 21 Volume Control Press and hold the AUDIO button to engag...

Page 14: ...ly informed Since most false X band signals are weak the use of the CITY mode allows you to drive out of their range before they reach the preset level and trigger a full audio alert City All Mode X K...

Page 15: ...o exit Selectable Features mode To confirm your unit is ready for operation and what mode of travel your unit is operating the display will read Au t o Sc a n Hi g h w a y C i t y X or Cit y ALL WHICH...

Page 16: ...ce prompts are provided once after the initial audio alert This standard setting is often preferred when background noise in a vehicle is loud Factory setting is Am u t e o f f Note because of its urg...

Page 17: ...he visor using the hook loop fastener upside down and the display will remain right reading Upside down mounting may allow for easier access to the unit s functions Note Inverted display is ON when th...

Page 18: ...x 3 1 W x 5 3 L Patented Technology V945is covered by one or more of the following US patents 6 587 068 6 400 305 6 249 218 6 069 580 5 668 554 5 600 132 5 587 916 5 559 508 5 365 055 5 347 120 5 446...

Page 19: ...a continuous radar source aimed in your direction An instant on radar source is being used ahead of you and out of your view An instant on radar source or laser source is being used nearby This kind...

Page 20: ...tion sensors door openers burglar alarms etc Since these transmitters are usually contained inside buildings or aimed toward OR away from you they are typically not as strong or lasting as a real rada...

Page 21: ...gest reflection Since the strength of the reflection is affected by both the size of the vehicle and its proximity to the antenna it is difficult for the radar operator to determine if the signal is f...

Page 22: ...r detection is not prone to false alarms Because LIDAR transmits a much narrower beam than does radar it is much more accurate in its ability to distinguish between targets and is also more difficult...

Page 23: ...display the safety message categories associated with the signal Since Safety radar technology is relatively new and the number of transmitters in operation is not yet widespread you will not receive...

Page 24: ...ction of Maintenance Highway Work CATEGORY 2 Highway Hazard Zone Advisory HazardZone CATEGORY 3 Weather Related Hazards Weather CATEGORY 4 Travel Information Convenience TravelInfo CATEGORY 5 Fast Slo...

Page 25: ...me you will learn predictable patterns of these signals Make sure that windshield wipers do not block V945 s radar antenna and that the laser lens is not behind tinted areas Determine if your vehicle...

Page 26: ...down V945 s QuickMount button slide V945 toward the windshield so that the back top edge makes firm contact A loose power connection or dirty lighter socket can cause V945 to be briefly disconnected Y...

Page 27: ...ry Messages pages 21 Caution V945has detected a Safety Radar Signal but the signal isn t yet strong enough to decode the specific safety message page 20 Ka NNNNN V945has detected a full strength Ka Ba...

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Page 29: ...t of warranty repairs include prepayment in the amount you were quoted by the Beltronics Customer Service Representative If the detector has been damaged abused or modified the repair cost will be cal...

Page 30: ...________________________________ City_______________________________________ State_____________ ZIP_____________ _ Phone Number In case we have a question _____________________________________________...

Page 31: ...28 H Remove card along perforations H ATTN CUSTOMER SERVICE BELTRONICS INC 5442 WEST CHESTER RD WEST CHESTER OH 45069 9789...

Page 32: ...f Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitations may not apply to you BELTRONICS is not liable for any incidental or consequential damages arising...

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