Problem
The V8 beeps briefly at the same
location every day, but no radar
source is in sight.
The V8 does not seem sensitive to
radar or laser.
The V8 did not alert when a police
car was in view.
The V8 did not provide a Safety
signal while within range of an
emergency vehicle.
The V8’s display is not working.
The V8’s audible alerts are less loud
after the first few alerts.
The V8 bounces or sags on
windshield.
The V8’s power-on sequence
reoccurs while you are driving.
Solution
• An X or K-band motion sensor or intrusion alarm is located
within range of your route. With time, you will learn
predictable patterns of these signals.
• Make sure that windshield wipers do not block your V8’s
radar antenna and that the laser lens is not behind tinted
areas.
• Determine if your vehicle has an Instaclear®, ElectriClear®
or solar reflective windshield which may deflect radar or laser
signals.
• Your V8 may be in City Mode.
• VASCAR (Visual Average Speed Computer and Recorder) a
stopwatch method of speed detection, may be in use.
• Officer may not have radar or laser unit turned on.
• Safety transmitters may not be commonly used in your area.
• Press the BRT button to deactivate Dark Mode.
• The V8 is in AutoMute Mode. See page 8 for details.
• The V8 is not making contact with the windshield to
provide stability. While holding down the V8’s QuickMount
button, slide the V8 toward the windshield so that the back
top edge makes firm contact.
• A loose power connection or dirty lighter socket can cause
the V8 to be briefly disconnected.
Problem
Your 14-year old son has changed
all 6 of the Programming options.
The V8 will not turn on.
The V8 feels very warm.
Solution
• You can return all of the programming options to the
factory defaults by holding down the CITY and BRT buttons
while you turn the V8 on.
• Check that the power is ON.
• Check that vehicle ignition is ON.
• Check that vehicle lighter socket is functional.
• Try the
V8
in another vehicle.
• It is normal for the V8 to feel warm.
Explanation of Displays
AD
Sensitivity control is in AutoScan mode, display is in Dark mode (page 9)
HD
Sensitivity control is in Highway mode, display is in Dark mode (page 9)
CD
Sensitivity control is in City mode, display is in Dark mode (page 9)
No display
The V8 is in the Dark mode (page 9)
PilotHWY
One of the many programming messages (pages 11-14)
WorkZone
One of the many Safety Radar messages (pages 20-21)
Caution
The V8 has detected a Safety Radar Signal, but the signal isn’t yet strong
enough to decode the specific safety message (page 20-21)
Self Cal
The V8 is running a self-calibration test
Service
The V8 has failed the calibration test. Contact Beltronics for repair
Required
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