Troubleshooting
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Problem
V965 beeps briefly at the same
location every day, but no radar
source is in sight.
V965 does not seem sensitive to
radar or laser.
V965 did not alert when a police car
was in view.
V965 did not provide a Safety signal
while within range of an emergency
vehicle.
V965’s display is not working.
V965’s audible alerts are less loud
after the first few alerts.
V965 bounces or sags on wind-
shield.
V965’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 V965’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.
• V965 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.
• V965 is in AutoMute Mode. See page 8 for details.
• V965 is not making contact with the windshield to provide
stability. While holding down V965’s QuickMount button,
slide V965 toward the windshield so that the back top edge
makes firm contact.
• A loose power connection or dirty lighter socket can cause
V965 to be briefly disconnected.
25
Problem
Your 14-year old son has changed all
6 of the Programming options.
V965 will not turn on.
V965 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 V965 on.
• Check that the power is ON.
• Check that vehicle ignition is ON.
• Check that vehicle lighter socket is functional.
• Try
V965
in another vehicle.
• It is normal for V965 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
V965 is in the Dark mode (page 9)
PilotHWY
One of the many programming messages (pages 12-16)
WorkZone
One of the many Safety Radar messages (pages 22-23)
Caution
V965 has detected a Safety Radar Signal, but the signal isn’t yet strong
enough to decode the specific safety message (page 22-23)
Self Cal
V965 is running a self-calibration test
Service
V965 has failed the calibration test. Contact Beltronics for repair
Required
