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To begin using your V8, 
just follow these simple steps:

1

   Plug the small end of the power cord  

 

into the side jack of the detector, and  

 

plug the large end of the power cord  

 

into your car’s lighter socket.

2

   Mount your V8 on the windshield 

 

using the supplied windshield mount.

3

  Press the PWR button, located top left,  

 

to turn the V8 on.

4

  Press and hold the Volume/Mute  

 

button to adjust the volume.

Please read the manual to fully understand 
your V8’s operation and features.

QuickMount Slot

Insert the V8’s adjustable Windshield 
mount into this slot. 

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QuickMount Button

Press the button, and slide the Windshield 
mount into one of its four locking 
positions. 

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City Button

Switches between AutoScan, City and 
Highway settings. In general, we 
recommend AutoScan. 

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Power

Press the PWR button to turn the V8 on  
or off.

AutoMute

Your V8’s patented AutoMute 
automatically reduces the volume level of 
the audio alert after a brief period. If you 
prefer, you can turn AutoMute off. 

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Programming

Your V8 is ready to go, just plug it in and 
turn it on. But you can also easily change 6 
features for your preferences. 

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  Quick Reference Guide

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Radar Antenna and Laser Lens

The rear panel of your V8 should have  
a clear view of the road ahead. For best 
performance, do not mount the V8  
   directly behind windshield wipers  
 

  or tinted areas. 

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Alphanumeric Matrix Display

Your V8’s display will show Highway, 
AutoScan, or City as its power-on 
indication. If you prefer, you can choose 
other power-on indications. 

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During an alert, the display will 

indicate radar band, and a precise bar graph 
of signal strength. 

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NOTE: In the Dark Mode the display 

will not light during an alert. 

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Rear Laser Port

Receives laser signals from behind the 
vehicle.

Earphone Jack

Accepts standard mono 3.5mm earphone.

Brightness Button

Press to adjust display brightness. There are 
three brightness settings, plus Dark Mode.
 

In the Dark Mode, the power-on

indication will be changed to a “AD,” “HD,” 
or “CD” (indicating AutoScan Dark, 
Highway Dark, or City Dark). In the Dark 
Mode, the V8’s meter will not display 
during an alert, only the audio will alert you.  

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Power Jack 

Plug the power cord into this connector. 

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Volume and Mute Button

Press and hold the Volume/Mute button to 
adjust the alert volume level. 

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Briefly press this button to silence the 

audio for a specific alert. (The audio will 
alert you to the next encounter.) 

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Summary of Contents for Vector V8

Page 1: ...Chester OH 45069 USA USA 800 341 2288 www beltronics com 2011 Beltronics Designed and Manufactured In Canada Features speci cations and prices subject to change without notice Model Vector V8 RADAR AN...

Page 2: ...de by holding both the CITY and BRT buttons down for 2 seconds TheV8 will beep twice and display Program 2 Then hold the RVW button down V8 will scroll through the categories starting with Display Pil...

Page 3: ...bands ON or OFF by pressingVOLUME MUTE button QuickReferenceCard Beltronics V8 Quick Reference Card Factory Default Settings Removecardalongperforations Remove card along perforations 2 Quick Referen...

Page 4: ...Page 12 14 QuickReferenceGuide 4 Radar Antenna and Laser Lens The rear panel of your V8 should have a clear view of the road ahead For best performance do not mount the V8 directly behind windshield...

Page 5: ...from windshield wipers other solid objects and heavily tinted areas that might obstruct the radar antenna or laser lens 6 Installation Windshield QuickMount TheV8 s QuickMount bracket is designed for...

Page 6: ...ils Mute The Mute button located on theV8 s top case allows you to silence the audio alert during a radar encounter To mute the audio for a single speci c signal brie y press the Mute button After tha...

Page 7: ...an customize yourV8 for your own preferences The buttons labeled CITY and BRT are also used to enter the Program Mode REVIEW your current program settings and to CHANGE any settings as desired The wor...

Page 8: ...its power on indication factory default Pilot H Letter In this setting yourV8 will display H for Highway C for City and A forAutoScan Voice Voice On Voice announcements on In this setting all radar l...

Page 9: ...radar and laser frequencies are monitored This is the factory setting and it is recommended that you use yourV8 in this mode BandsMOD In this setting yourV8 will warn you with an audible alert and ass...

Page 10: ...in TheV8 suddenly sounds a continuous tone for the appropriate band received All segments in the Signal Strength Meter are lit A brief laser alert TheV8 receives weak signals These signals may be a li...

Page 11: ...adar detection abilities are fully operational How POP Works POP mode is a relatively new feature for radar gun manufacturers It works by transmitting an extremely short burst within the allocated ban...

Page 12: ...ad 27 Poor Road Surface Ahead 28 School Bus Loading Unloading 29 No Passing Zone 30 Dangerous Intersection Ahead 31 Stationary Emergency Vehicle Ahead 32 Forfutureuse Weather Related Hazards 33 High W...

Page 13: ...making contact with the windshield to provide stability While holding down theV8 s QuickMount button slide theV8 toward the windshield so that the back top edge makes rm contact A loose power connect...

Page 14: ...must do to maintain this warranty Show original proof of purchase from an authorized BELTRONICS dealer Warranty Exclusions Warranty does not apply to your product under any of the following conditions...

Page 15: ...________ City_______________________________________ State_____________ ZIP_____________ _ Phone Number In case we have a question _____________________________________________ 2 Product Purchased BEL...

Page 16: ...Remove card along perforations 28...

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