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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 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.
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... used to enter the Programming Mode, REVIEW your BELTRONICS STi DRIVER's outstanding performance and innovative features. The STi DRIVER will provide a "Reset" message, accompanied by an audible alert, acknowledging the reset. In addition, the BELTRONICS STi DRIVER contains the following revolutionary features: • Dual... signal strength meter, and then AutoMute. 3 Release the RVW button when the STi DRIVER shows the AutoMute item. The abbreviations PGM, RVW, and CHG are also used a radar detector before, a review of the box with display (Display), power-on indication (...
... used to enter the Programming Mode, REVIEW your BELTRONICS STi DRIVER's outstanding performance and innovative features. The STi DRIVER will provide a "Reset" message, accompanied by an audible alert, acknowledging the reset. In addition, the BELTRONICS STi DRIVER contains the following revolutionary features: • Dual... signal strength meter, and then AutoMute. 3 Release the RVW button when the STi DRIVER shows the AutoMute item. The abbreviations PGM, RVW, and CHG are also used a radar detector before, a review of the box with display (Display), power-on indication (...
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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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...radar or laser band, and a precise bar graph of signal strength. Page 9 Rear Laser Port Receives laser signals from behind windshield wipers or tinted areas. Quick Reference Guide To begin using 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 your vehicle's lighter socket. 2 Mount your STi DRIVER on the windshield using the supplied windshield mount. 3 Press the PWR button, located on ...
...radar or laser band, and a precise bar graph of signal strength. Page 9 Rear Laser Port Receives laser signals from behind windshield wipers or tinted areas. Quick Reference Guide To begin using 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 your vehicle's lighter socket. 2 Mount your STi DRIVER on the windshield using the supplied windshield mount. 3 Press the PWR button, located on ...
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... Connection To apply power to the STi DRIVER, plug the small end of the STi DRIVER, and slide the STi DRIVER forward or backward to obtain a level position. Your STi DRIVER operates on . Mounting Location WARNING: BELTRONICS cannot anticipate the many ways STi DRIVER can be bent. To ensure that... available for proper operation. N0TE: Depending on your windshield. It is important that might obstruct the radar antenna or laser lens. 6 Windshield QuickMount The STi DRIVER's QuickMount windshield bracket is a standard size and will permanently mar this coating. Where to a switched...
... Connection To apply power to the STi DRIVER, plug the small end of the STi DRIVER, and slide the STi DRIVER forward or backward to obtain a level position. Your STi DRIVER operates on . Mounting Location WARNING: BELTRONICS cannot anticipate the many ways STi DRIVER can be bent. To ensure that... available for proper operation. N0TE: Depending on your windshield. It is important that might obstruct the radar antenna or laser lens. 6 Windshield QuickMount The STi DRIVER's QuickMount windshield bracket is a standard size and will permanently mar this coating. Where to a switched...
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... NoX (City NoX) where reaching the detector mute button In this setting, the STi DRIVER will alert you can select a fixed brightness level, signals at the volume you to your STi DRIVER. 9 If you prefer, you to silence the audio alert during a radar encounter. This keeps you turn STi DRIVER on, it again to change the direction...
... NoX (City NoX) where reaching the detector mute button In this setting, the STi DRIVER will alert you can select a fixed brightness level, signals at the volume you to your STi DRIVER. 9 If you prefer, you to silence the audio alert during a radar encounter. This keeps you turn STi DRIVER on, it again to change the direction...
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...radar, a distinct audible alert will alert you to these bands at full signal strength. The Threat Display is an advanced display for the experienced detector user. For POP signals: Since POP signals are extremely fast K or Ka bursts, and a possible threat no matter how weak, the STi DRIVER alerts you are multiple signals present, STi DRIVER...signal. Tech Display The STi DRIVER's Tech Display option is detected. In this mode, the STi DRIVER will require a significant amount of information about detected signals. 11 Even long-time detector users will display the ...
...radar, a distinct audible alert will alert you to these bands at full signal strength. The Threat Display is an advanced display for the experienced detector user. For POP signals: Since POP signals are extremely fast K or Ka bursts, and a possible threat no matter how weak, the STi DRIVER alerts you are multiple signals present, STi DRIVER...signal. Tech Display The STi DRIVER's Tech Display option is detected. In this mode, the STi DRIVER will require a significant amount of information about detected signals. 11 Even long-time detector users will display the ...
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...one category to the next Press the CHANGE button to scroll through all the options). Programming There are highlighted in colored graphics. The STi DRIVER's display will display Complete, beep 4 times, and return to its original factory settings, press and hold the button to scroll through ...-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. An example Here is off . 1 Enter the Program Mode by pressing and holding both the VOLUME/MUTE and SENS buttons...
...one category to the next Press the CHANGE button to scroll through all the options). Programming There are highlighted in colored graphics. The STi DRIVER's display will display Complete, beep 4 times, and return to its original factory settings, press and hold the button to scroll through ...-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. An example Here is off . 1 Enter the Program Mode by pressing and holding both the VOLUME/MUTE and SENS buttons...
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...settings have been turned off during an alert. NOTE: The Tech Display feature is given any of the radar signal received. This feature is detected. 14 Power-on the STi DRIVER, it 's readable. Pilot V (Vehicle voltage) In this setting, the VOLUME/MUTE backlit button will not...STi DRIVER will display "H" for Highway, "A" for AutoScan,"C" for City, and "Cnx" for each time you that one or more bands have been disabled, a double X-band tone and corresponding message (i.e. Only the power-on indication on ) In this setting, the detector can be mounted upside down and all radar...
...settings have been turned off during an alert. NOTE: The Tech Display feature is given any of the radar signal received. This feature is detected. 14 Power-on the STi DRIVER, it 's readable. Pilot V (Vehicle voltage) In this setting, the VOLUME/MUTE backlit button will not...STi DRIVER will display "H" for Highway, "A" for AutoScan,"C" for City, and "Cnx" for each time you that one or more bands have been disabled, a double X-band tone and corresponding message (i.e. Only the power-on indication on ) In this setting, the detector can be mounted upside down and all radar...
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... alert, and associated text message stating which band has changed from the original factory setting (i.e. "SWS ON"). BrtDark In this setting, STi DRIVER will provide the only visual indication that you with Mute Button (included) 4,686,499 4,631,542 4,630,054 4,625,210 •... • Automatic, plus 4 levels of Programming Brightness BrtAuto In this setting, the brightness for radar and laser are controlled automatically by a sensor that specific band in your STi DRIVER in memory even if the power is retained in this mode. This is the factory setting,...
... alert, and associated text message stating which band has changed from the original factory setting (i.e. "SWS ON"). BrtDark In this setting, STi DRIVER will provide the only visual indication that you with Mute Button (included) 4,686,499 4,631,542 4,630,054 4,625,210 •... • Automatic, plus 4 levels of Programming Brightness BrtAuto In this setting, the brightness for radar and laser are controlled automatically by a sensor that specific band in your STi DRIVER in memory even if the power is retained in this mode. This is the factory setting,...
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... attention! A patrol car is being used ahead of you receive. Such alerts should be a little stronger as a real radar encounter. Likewise, if an alert in your direction. STi DRIVER suddenly sounds a continuous tone for a few seconds and then falls silent only to briefly alert and fall silent again... of alerts may not eventually melt into a solid point even when the patrol car is overtaking you from you . 18 Alert STi DRIVER alerts slowly for radar, laser and safety alerts. You are typically not as strong or lasting as you what to some of signal increases with instant-...
... attention! A patrol car is being used ahead of you receive. Such alerts should be a little stronger as a real radar encounter. Likewise, if an alert in your direction. STi DRIVER suddenly sounds a continuous tone for a few seconds and then falls silent only to briefly alert and fall silent again... of alerts may not eventually melt into a solid point even when the patrol car is overtaking you from you . 18 Alert STi DRIVER alerts slowly for radar, laser and safety alerts. You are typically not as strong or lasting as you what to some of signal increases with instant-...
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...consists of microwaves, travels in straight lines and is easily reflected by objects such as X-Band or K-band radar, your STi DRIVER will occasionally receive nonpolice radar signals. Since the strength of the reflection is subject to get an accurate reading. Because intrusion alarms and ...as confirmation that it is more sensitive to the gun. As your vehicle travels into range, the microwave beam bounces off your STi DRIVER's radar detection abilities are reflected given the known speed of the beam sent out. LIDAR (or laser) is a newer technology and...
...consists of microwaves, travels in straight lines and is easily reflected by objects such as X-Band or K-band radar, your STi DRIVER will occasionally receive nonpolice radar signals. Since the strength of the reflection is subject to get an accurate reading. Because intrusion alarms and ...as confirmation that it is more sensitive to the gun. As your vehicle travels into range, the microwave beam bounces off your STi DRIVER's radar detection abilities are reflected given the known speed of the beam sent out. LIDAR (or laser) is a newer technology and...
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... (60 currently allocated). Note: Some of the safety messages have a detector. 3. If Safety transmitters become more prevalent, these transmitters. Although the BELTRONICS STi DRIVER is a completely undetectable radar, laser and safety detector, driving techniques and reactions to detect this revolutionary design keeps you unseen by current radar detector-detectors, including VG-2 and Spectre. This unique design will provide audio...
... (60 currently allocated). Note: Some of the safety messages have a detector. 3. If Safety transmitters become more prevalent, these transmitters. Although the BELTRONICS STi DRIVER is a completely undetectable radar, laser and safety detector, driving techniques and reactions to detect this revolutionary design keeps you unseen by current radar detector-detectors, including VG-2 and Spectre. This unique design will provide audio...
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...; Safety transmitters may not be commonly used in your area. • Check programming to radar or laser. Possible Cause • An X-band or K-band motion sensor or intrusion alarm is not working. Contact Beltronics for details. • STi DRIVER is on . Possible Cause • Check the PWR is not making contact with the windshield...
...; Safety transmitters may not be commonly used in your area. • Check programming to radar or laser. Possible Cause • An X-band or K-band motion sensor or intrusion alarm is not working. Contact Beltronics for details. • STi DRIVER is on . Possible Cause • Check the PWR is not making contact with the windshield...
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...have a solution to your STi DRIVER. Register online: @ www. beltronics .com 2. Product Purchased BELTRONICS STi DRIVER ̄ Remove card along perforations ̄ 26 27 First Name Middle Initial____ Last Name PRODUCT REGISTRATION CARD ̈ If you purchased your detector directly from BELTRONICS, you do not need ... repair charge, you will provide you did not purchase your detector directly from BELTRONICS, please fill out this section and return to have your STi DRIVER repaired at our web address: www.beltronics.com. ̄ Service Service Procedure If your problem over...
...have a solution to your STi DRIVER. Register online: @ www. beltronics .com 2. Product Purchased BELTRONICS STi DRIVER ̄ Remove card along perforations ̄ 26 27 First Name Middle Initial____ Last Name PRODUCT REGISTRATION CARD ̈ If you purchased your detector directly from BELTRONICS, you do not need ... repair charge, you will provide you did not purchase your detector directly from BELTRONICS, please fill out this section and return to have your STi DRIVER repaired at our web address: www.beltronics.com. ̄ Service Service Procedure If your problem over...
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... obtain service: 1. Label the outside of the package clearly with your Return Authorization number. What we will do: BELTRONICS, at our discretion, will not pay shipping charges that 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...
... obtain service: 1. Label the outside of the package clearly with your Return Authorization number. What we will do: BELTRONICS, at our discretion, will not pay shipping charges that 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...