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Mississauga, Ontario

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This product is subject to one or more of the following patents:

United States

#4,571,593

#4,625,210

#4,630,054

#4,939,521

#4,952,936

#4,961,074

#5,402,087

#5,446,923

#5,587,916

#5,600,132

Canada

#1,187,586

#1,187,602

#1,295,714

#1,295,715

Other Patents Pending
Safety Warning System

®

L.C.–Patents Pending

Printed in Canada

273004-13

,Fundamental Mixer Technology, FMT and Shadow Technology 

are registered trademarks of BELTRONICS USA, Inc. 

VECTOR 990

Total Tracking Laser, TTL, AccuSweep and AutoScan are trademarks of
BELTRONICS USA, Inc. Safety Warning System is a registered trademark 
of Safety Warning System L.C.

Summary of Contents for Vector 990

Page 1: ...52 936 4 961 074 5 402 087 5 446 923 5 587 916 5 600 132 Canada 1 187 586 1 187 602 1 295 714 1 295 715 Other Patents Pending Safety Warning System L C Patents Pending Printed in Canada 273004 13 Fund...

Page 2: ...aldnaTM MOTOROLA Model V990 k International International Digital Voice and Text Messages 64 20 North American Driver Selectable Features International Driver Selectable Features 16 THE NEXT GENERATIO...

Page 3: ...an effective reminder to check your speed Laws vary throughout the USA and Europe governing the use of a Radar detector It is your responsibility to follow these laws VECTOR 990 International contains...

Page 4: ...AL Mode A lengthy power up test sequence text messages identify alerts received i e X X B Ba a n n d d 2 MODIFICATIONS Mode Full Power up test sequence presents ONLY those General Selectable Features...

Page 5: ...is it 14 kEngaging Travel Mode 14 k Entering Selectable Features 16 Installation 16 kGeneral Guidelines 16 Understanding Radar Laser and SWS 19 Interpretation of Alerts 20 kRadar Alerts 20 kInstant On...

Page 6: ...AY Y and A AU UT TO OM MU UT TE E and confirms Radar band and signal strength presence of Laser and SWS messages received 3 DRK Bright Dim Dark Button provides bright dark and fully adjustable dim se...

Page 7: ...Depending upon the Operating Mode selected the power up test sequence and confirmation of Radar Laser SWS alerts will be relayed to you as follows N NO OR RM MA AL L Factory Pre Set Mode A lengthy po...

Page 8: ...ted Sample alerts while operating in Tech Mode Laser Alert L LA AS SE ER R 9 90 00 0N NM M X Band Alert X X B BA AN ND D followed by 1 10 0 5 52 25 5 K Band Alert K K B BA AN ND D followed by 2 24 4 1...

Page 9: ...S Three sample SWS messages are then presented in the display along with the corresponding Digital Voice Messages Sample 1 A AC CC CI ID DE EN NT T A AH HE EA AD D Sample 2 H HI IG GH HW WA AY Y W WO...

Page 10: ...rk Button The DRK button allows selection of a bright fully adjustable dim or dark mode VECTOR 990 is factory preset to full bright display To engage dim mode press and hold the DRK button The display...

Page 11: ...required see page 23 Volume Control Press and hold the AUD button to engage the volume control the volume will cycle high to low The audio level has 9 settings for VECTOR 990 Release the AUD button wh...

Page 12: ...is detected keeping you quietly informed Since most false X band signals are weak the use of the CTY mode allows you to drive out of their range before they reach the preset level and trigger a full...

Page 13: ...0 Inverted Display Option ON OFF 1 1 AutoScan accessed using CTY Button 12 Normal Mode Note 1 2 16 accessed using PWR Button 13 Modifications Mode 14 Q Start 15 Tech Mode 16 Voltage Meter Mode Descrip...

Page 14: ...lerts followed by the Digital Voice announcement of the signal detected After the Digital Voice announcement a clicking tone keeps you quietly informed for as long as the signal is present This clicki...

Page 15: ...detected Factory setting is S SW WS Sv v o o i i c c e e When S SW WS St t o o n n e e is selected Digital Voice is replaced by tone clicking only Factory setting is S SW WS Sv v o o i i c c e e Featu...

Page 16: ...e actual frequency detected followed by the corresponding alarm see samples below 9 9 9 9 X X B Ba a n n d d sample UK signal 1 10 0 5 52 25 5 X X B Ba a n n d d sample North American Signal Engaging...

Page 17: ...t to know what frequencies are used in your area of travel If you encounter excessive falsing on X K or Ka bands when operating your unit in Travel mode you can engage the City All X K Super Wideband...

Page 18: ...and what mode of travel your unit is operating the display will read A Au u t t o o S Sc c a a n n H Hi i g g h h w w a a y y C Ci it t y y X X or C Ci it t y y A AL LL L Installation General Guidelin...

Page 19: ...ght During the summer interior temperatures of an enclosed vehicle can sometimes reach temperatures that will cause premature aging of the unit 5 Your detector is not waterproof exposure to water may...

Page 20: ...the surface Check with your dealer if you are unsure whether your vehicle is equipped with this type of windshield Visor Mounting 1 Remove the two suction cups and follow steps 1 2 4 and 5 2 Clip the...

Page 21: ...ctors capable of detecting X K and Ka Band signals In late 1990 FCC approval was given to Wideband Ka 34 2 GHz to 35 2 GHz Once again BEL responded with Wideband Ka detection Today VECTOR 990 detects...

Page 22: ...your unit are affected both by the type of transmission continuous wave or instant on and the position of the Radar source Generally when you drive closer to a Radar source the intensity of the receiv...

Page 23: ...becoming stronger as you drive closer to the Radar source Remember when the police Radar source is moving toward you the Radar signal strength will increase much more rapidly than if you are approach...

Page 24: ...ar behind you traveling in the same direction Police Radar signals transmitted from behind your vehicle can be received when reflected by objects in front of you such as large signs bridges and trucks...

Page 25: ...ason appropriate action is required any time an alert is received Laser Alerts When Laser is detected the display will flash L LA AS SE ER R coupled with a distinct Laser audio alert If a vehicle is a...

Page 26: ...and Digital Voice Message which is repeated twice After the Digital Voice the unit will continue to present the message and provide the clicking tone for as long as an SWS signal is detected If two s...

Page 27: ...sages 33 41 T Tr r a a v v I In n f fo o confirms Travel Information Convenience messages 43 59 M Mo o v v i i n n g g confirms Emergency Slow Moving Vehicles in transit messages 61 64 M Me e s s s s...

Page 28: ...ificantly reducing the reception range 3 The highway traffic between your vehicle and the police Radar source is heavy This blocks reflects transmitted signals The presence of several large trucks bet...

Page 29: ...onal mechanic socket defective Poor Antenna lens opening Reposition unit with detection partially blocked unobstructed view of range road ahead and behind Radar signals unable to Determine whether pas...

Page 30: ...able to or enforceable by any subsequent owner 3 In the event of a defect malfunction or other failure to conform to this warranty BELTRONICS will at its sole discretion repair or replace the unit at...

Page 31: ...f you feel your detector is not functioning properly please review this manual particularly the section on Performance Verification If you still feel service is required please follow the instructions...

Page 32: ...replacement accessories or any accessory which is not included with your unit call to order or for more information Monday to Friday 8 30 am 4 30 pm est 1 800 341 2288 USA 1 800 268 3994 CANADA MODEL...

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