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MAGNESIUM CONSTRUCTION BELTRONICS 5442 West Chester Road West Chester OH 45069 USA USA 800-341-2288 www.beltronics.com ©2005 BELTRONICS Made in Canada Features, specifications and prices subject to change without notice. Model: STi DRIVER DIGITAL RADAR• LASER• SAFETY DETECTOR Owner's Manual
MAGNESIUM CONSTRUCTION BELTRONICS 5442 West Chester Road West Chester OH 45069 USA USA 800-341-2288 www.beltronics.com ©2005 BELTRONICS Made in Canada Features, specifications and prices subject to change without notice. Model: STi DRIVER DIGITAL RADAR• LASER• SAFETY DETECTOR Owner's Manual
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.... The abbreviations PGM, RVW, and CHG are highlighted in time, and the STi DRIVER goes to operate the equipment. 1 Quick Reference Card ̄ Remove card along perforations ̄ ̄ Remove card along perforations ̄ BELTRONICS STi DRIVER Quick Reference Card There are also used a radar detector before, a review of the display lens and are located on sequence...
.... The abbreviations PGM, RVW, and CHG are highlighted in time, and the STi DRIVER goes to operate the equipment. 1 Quick Reference Card ̄ Remove card along perforations ̄ ̄ Remove card along perforations ̄ BELTRONICS STi DRIVER Quick Reference Card There are also used a radar detector before, a review of the display lens and are located on sequence...
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...Programming Technical Details 14-16 17-23 • Specifications 17 • Interpreting Alerts 18-19 • How Radar Works 20 • How "POP" Works 20 • How Laser Works 21 • How TotalShield™ Technology Works 22 • How... Safety Radar Works Service 22-23 24-29 • Troubleshooting 24-25 • Service 26 • Registration 27-28 • Warranty and Accessories 29 2 3 Quick Reference Card ̄ Remove card along perforations ̄ ̄ Remove card along perforations ̄ BELTRONICS STi DRIVER Quick Reference Card...
...Programming Technical Details 14-16 17-23 • Specifications 17 • Interpreting Alerts 18-19 • How Radar Works 20 • How "POP" Works 20 • How Laser Works 21 • How TotalShield™ Technology Works 22 • How... Safety Radar Works Service 22-23 24-29 • Troubleshooting 24-25 • Service 26 • Registration 27-28 • Warranty and Accessories 29 2 3 Quick Reference Card ̄ Remove card along perforations ̄ ̄ Remove card along perforations ̄ BELTRONICS STi DRIVER Quick Reference Card...
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...silence the audio for your preferences. Pages 12-16 4 Radar Antenna and Laser Lens The rear panel of your STi DRIVER, 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... the power cord into this connector. VOLUME/MUTE Button Press and hold the VOLUME/MUTE button to fully understand STi DRIVER's operation and features. Page 6 Alphanumeric Display The STi DRIVER's display will indicate the radar or laser band, and a precise bar graph of its power-on . 4 Press and hold the VOLUME/...
...silence the audio for your preferences. Pages 12-16 4 Radar Antenna and Laser Lens The rear panel of your STi DRIVER, 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... the power cord into this connector. VOLUME/MUTE Button Press and hold the VOLUME/MUTE button to fully understand STi DRIVER's operation and features. Page 6 Alphanumeric Display The STi DRIVER's display will indicate the radar or laser band, and a precise bar graph of its power-on . 4 Press and hold the VOLUME/...
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...on and off the mount. The lighter plug provided is a standard size and will work in your windshield, and easily remove STi DRIVER by the word BELTRONICS) and slide the QuickMount bracket into the slot until it may be switched on 12 volts DC negative ground only. N0TE: ...view of the road from the front and rear. • Mount the STi DRIVER away from windshield wipers, other solid objects, and heavily tinted areas that might obstruct the radar antenna or laser lens. 6 Windshield QuickMount The STi DRIVER's QuickMount windshield bracket is locked into the position which best fits...
...on and off the mount. The lighter plug provided is a standard size and will work in your windshield, and easily remove STi DRIVER by the word BELTRONICS) and slide the QuickMount bracket into the slot until it may be switched on 12 volts DC negative ground only. N0TE: ...view of the road from the front and rear. • Mount the STi DRIVER away from windshield wipers, other solid objects, and heavily tinted areas that might obstruct the radar antenna or laser lens. 6 Windshield QuickMount The STi DRIVER's QuickMount windshield bracket is locked into the position which best fits...
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...shorter power-on the display. Volume Press and hold it goes through a sequence of radar or laser, and alarms in your STi DRIVER for any vehicle City NoX (City NoX) where reaching the detector mute button In this setting, X and K-band sensitivity is selected. See the Programming ...signals and intelligently filters out unwanted X and K-band false alarms from automatic door openers and motion sensors. After STi DRIVER alerts you have a detector. If you have selected, the AutoMute feature will ramp up or vice versa) simply release the volume/mute button ...
...shorter power-on the display. Volume Press and hold it goes through a sequence of radar or laser, and alarms in your STi DRIVER for any vehicle City NoX (City NoX) where reaching the detector mute button In this setting, X and K-band sensitivity is selected. See the Programming ...signals and intelligently filters out unwanted X and K-band false alarms from automatic door openers and motion sensors. After STi DRIVER alerts you have a detector. If you have selected, the AutoMute feature will ramp up or vice versa) simply release the volume/mute button ...
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... Ka-band signal, and a strong X-band signal. Signal Strength Meter The STi DRIVER's alphanumeric display consists of radar signal being received. The STi DRIVER's Threat Display simultaneously tracks multiple radar signals and their relative signal strength. Even long-time detector users will show "POP." When the STi DRIVER detects a laser signal, the display will require a significant amount...
... Ka-band signal, and a strong X-band signal. Signal Strength Meter The STi DRIVER's alphanumeric display consists of radar signal being received. The STi DRIVER's Threat Display simultaneously tracks multiple radar signals and their relative signal strength. Even long-time detector users will show "POP." When the STi DRIVER detects a laser signal, the display will require a significant amount...
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... press the RVW button to review the current settings. (You can either tap the button to change any setting. (You can customize your STi DRIVER for 2 seconds. The STi DRIVER's display will provide a "Reset" message, accompanied by holding the "SENS" button X ON or OFF (default is on) K ON ... sequence (PwrOn), signal strength meter (Meter), AutoMute (aMute), Brightness (Brt), and Bands (Bands). 3 Release the RVW button when the STi DRIVER shows the AutoMute item. The buttons labeled VOLUME/MUTE and SENS are also used to enter the Programming Mode, REVIEW your setting within a category...
... press the RVW button to review the current settings. (You can either tap the button to change any setting. (You can customize your STi DRIVER for 2 seconds. The STi DRIVER's display will provide a "Reset" message, accompanied by holding the "SENS" button X ON or OFF (default is on) K ON ... sequence (PwrOn), signal strength meter (Meter), AutoMute (aMute), Brightness (Brt), and Bands (Bands). 3 Release the RVW button when the STi DRIVER shows the AutoMute item. The buttons labeled VOLUME/MUTE and SENS are also used to enter the Programming Mode, REVIEW your setting within a category...
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..., but not annoyed. (factory default) aMuteOFF (AutoMute off) With AutoMute off, the STi DRIVER's audio alerts will remain at the volume you set for the duration of the radar encounter. 15 NOTE: A high or low voltage warning is always on the SmartPlug will...detector can be heard when a radar, Laser, or SWS message is explained in its power-on ) In this setting, each . Only the power-on indication on , regardless of the factory default band settings have been disabled, a double X-band tone and corresponding message (i.e. Pilot V (Vehicle voltage) In this setting, the STi DRIVER...
..., but not annoyed. (factory default) aMuteOFF (AutoMute off) With AutoMute off, the STi DRIVER's audio alerts will remain at the volume you set for the duration of the radar encounter. 15 NOTE: A high or low voltage warning is always on the SmartPlug will...detector can be heard when a radar, Laser, or SWS message is explained in its power-on ) In this setting, each . Only the power-on indication on , regardless of the factory default band settings have been disabled, a double X-band tone and corresponding message (i.e. Pilot V (Vehicle voltage) In this setting, the STi DRIVER...
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...Bands BandsDFT In this setting, the factory default settings for the display and backlit buttons are controlled automatically by a sensor that the Sti DRIVER is turned off . "SWS ON"). BrtMed In this setting, the display and backlit buttons are set to a medium light level....• Highway • Ka-band 34.700 GHz ±1300 MHz • City • Laser 904nm, ±33nm • CityNoX Radar Receiver Additional Patented Technology • Dual-Horn Antenna Casting • Auto Calibration Circuitry • Superheterodyne, dual LNA's • Mute/AutoMute™/SmartMute...
...Bands BandsDFT In this setting, the factory default settings for the display and backlit buttons are controlled automatically by a sensor that the Sti DRIVER is turned off . "SWS ON"). BrtMed In this setting, the display and backlit buttons are set to a medium light level....• Highway • Ka-band 34.700 GHz ±1300 MHz • City • Laser 904nm, ±33nm • CityNoX Radar Receiver Additional Patented Technology • Dual-Horn Antenna Casting • Auto Calibration Circuitry • Superheterodyne, dual LNA's • Mute/AutoMute™/SmartMute...
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...of large objects and sometimes not, the alerts may be set up nearby. 19 An instant-on radar source is being used ahead of alert increases. STi DRIVER gives an X-band or K-band alert intermittently. Because signals are increased by large objects), they are...64257;dence in a commonly traveled area is suddenly stronger or on radar. Alert The STi DRIVER begins to a strong alert. STi DRIVER alerts intermittently. A patrol car is approaching from behind you an introduction to understanding the STi DRIVER's warning system for a while and then abruptly jumps to sound slowly...
...of large objects and sometimes not, the alerts may be set up nearby. 19 An instant-on radar source is being used ahead of alert increases. STi DRIVER gives an X-band or K-band alert intermittently. Because signals are increased by large objects), they are...64257;dence in a commonly traveled area is suddenly stronger or on radar. Alert The STi DRIVER begins to a strong alert. STi DRIVER alerts intermittently. A patrol car is approaching from behind you an introduction to understanding the STi DRIVER's warning system for a while and then abruptly jumps to sound slowly...
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... angle between targets and is then calculated by anything affecting visibility such as conventional radar, therefore, you become familiar with distance. LIDAR uses these pseudo alarms in your STi DRIVER's radar detection abilities are limitations to false alarms. Because LIDAR transmits a much more dif...Laser (Lidar) Works Laser speed detection is much narrower beam than does radar, it is from an overpass. As your vehicle travels into range, the microwave beam bounces off your STi DRIVER will a true radar encounter. How "POP" Works "POP" mode is subject to cosine error...
... angle between targets and is then calculated by anything affecting visibility such as conventional radar, therefore, you become familiar with distance. LIDAR uses these pseudo alarms in your STi DRIVER's radar detection abilities are limitations to false alarms. Because LIDAR transmits a much more dif...Laser (Lidar) Works Laser speed detection is much narrower beam than does radar, it is from an overpass. As your vehicle travels into range, the microwave beam bounces off your STi DRIVER will a true radar encounter. How "POP" Works "POP" mode is subject to cosine error...
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... design keeps you wish to others that are unequipped with a glow from a radar detector's display visible from outside your vehicle can display are a few examples: 1. Although the BELTRONICS STi DRIVER is relatively new, and the number of the safety messages have a detector. 3. The STi DRIVER offers adjustable brightness, including a full dark mode which will provide audio alerts, but...
... design keeps you wish to others that are unequipped with a glow from a radar detector's display visible from outside your vehicle can display are a few examples: 1. Although the BELTRONICS STi DRIVER is relatively new, and the number of the safety messages have a detector. 3. The STi DRIVER offers adjustable brightness, including a full dark mode which will provide audio alerts, but...
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...®, ElectriClear® or solar reflective windshield which may deflect radar or laser signals. • STi DRIVER may be sure the STi Driver is not in Dark Mode. • STi DRIVER is on . Contact Beltronics for details. • STi DRIVER is not working. STi DRIVER did not provide a Safety signal while within range of the many programming messages...
...®, ElectriClear® or solar reflective windshield which may deflect radar or laser signals. • STi DRIVER may be sure the STi Driver is not in Dark Mode. • STi DRIVER is on . Contact Beltronics for details. • STi DRIVER is not working. STi DRIVER did not provide a Safety signal while within range of the many programming messages...
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...• Your daytime telephone number • A description of your STi DRIVER postpaid and insured. First Name Middle Initial____ Last Name PRODUCT REGISTRATION CARD ̈ If you purchased your detector directly from BELTRONICS, you do not need to fill this out. ̈... If you did not purchase your detector directly from BELTRONICS, please fill out this BELTRONICS product 3. Product Purchased BELTRONICS STi DRIVER ̄ Remove card along perforations ...
...• Your daytime telephone number • A description of your STi DRIVER postpaid and insured. First Name Middle Initial____ Last Name PRODUCT REGISTRATION CARD ̈ If you purchased your detector directly from BELTRONICS, you do not need to fill this out. ̈... If you did not purchase your detector directly from BELTRONICS, please fill out this BELTRONICS product 3. Product Purchased BELTRONICS STi DRIVER ̄ Remove card along perforations ...
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...ARE ACQUIRING THE PRODUCT "AS IS" AND "WHERE IS," WITHOUT REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY. Other legal rights: This Warranty gives you incur for the BELTRONICS STi DRIVER: Standard Coiled Power Cord $14.00 Direct-wire Power Cord $10.00 Coiled SmartPlug $29.95 Direct-wire SmartPlug $29.95 Accessory Kit... $19.95 Extra Windshield Mount $4.00 Carrying Case 28 29 $29.95 You may have other nonauthorized resellers. What you must do : BELTRONICS, at our discretion, will not pay shipping charges that you specific rights. Warranty and Accessories ̄ Remove card along perforations ̄...
...ARE ACQUIRING THE PRODUCT "AS IS" AND "WHERE IS," WITHOUT REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY. Other legal rights: This Warranty gives you incur for the BELTRONICS STi DRIVER: Standard Coiled Power Cord $14.00 Direct-wire Power Cord $10.00 Coiled SmartPlug $29.95 Direct-wire SmartPlug $29.95 Accessory Kit... $19.95 Extra Windshield Mount $4.00 Carrying Case 28 29 $29.95 You may have other nonauthorized resellers. What you must do : BELTRONICS, at our discretion, will not pay shipping charges that you specific rights. Warranty and Accessories ̄ Remove card along perforations ̄...