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...to operate the equipment. 1 Quick Reference Card ̄ Remove card along perforations ̄ ̄ Remove card along perforations ̄ BELTRONICS V965 Quick Reference Card There are 6 user-selectable options so you accidentally don't release the Review button in time, and V965 goes ...Mode, simply wait 8 seconds without pressing any settings as desired. The Bel V965 includes full X, K, SuperWide Ka, and Safety Warning System radar capability, front and rear laser detection, varactor-tuned (VTO) microwave receiver, digital signal processing (DSP) for superior range and reduced false ...
...to operate the equipment. 1 Quick Reference Card ̄ Remove card along perforations ̄ ̄ Remove card along perforations ̄ BELTRONICS V965 Quick Reference Card There are 6 user-selectable options so you accidentally don't release the Review button in time, and V965 goes ...Mode, simply wait 8 seconds without pressing any settings as desired. The Bel V965 includes full X, K, SuperWide Ka, and Safety Warning System radar capability, front and rear laser detection, varactor-tuned (VTO) microwave receiver, digital signal processing (DSP) for superior range and reduced false ...
Owner's Manual
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Quick Reference Card ̄ Remove card along perforations ̄ ̄ Remove card along perforations ̄ BELTRONICS V965 Quick Reference Card Press the RVW button to go from one category to the next PILOT (Power-on indication) VOICE ...Overview of Programming • Details of Programming Technical Details • Specifications • Interpreting Alerts • How Radar Works • How "POP" Works • How Laser Works • How Safety Radar Works Service • Troubleshooting • Service • Registration • Warranty and Accessories 12-16 12 12 13 14...
Quick Reference Card ̄ Remove card along perforations ̄ ̄ Remove card along perforations ̄ BELTRONICS V965 Quick Reference Card Press the RVW button to go from one category to the next PILOT (Power-on indication) VOICE ...Overview of Programming • Details of Programming Technical Details • Specifications • Interpreting Alerts • How Radar Works • How "POP" Works • How Laser Works • How Safety Radar Works Service • Troubleshooting • Service • Registration • Warranty and Accessories 12-16 12 12 13 14...
Owner's Manual
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... the Windshield mount into one of its power-on indication will show Highway, AutoScan, or City as its four locking positions. Page 12-16 4 Radar Antenna and Laser Lens The rear panel of your V965 should have a clear view of signal strength. If you prefer, you can choose other poweron... AutoScan, City and Highway, settings. Page 10 Note: In the Dark Mode the display will not light during an alert, only the audio will indicate radar band, and a precise bar graph of the road ahead. Brightness Button Press to fully understand V965's operation and features. In the Dark Mode, the ...
... the Windshield mount into one of its power-on indication will show Highway, AutoScan, or City as its four locking positions. Page 12-16 4 Radar Antenna and Laser Lens The rear panel of your V965 should have a clear view of signal strength. If you prefer, you can choose other poweron... AutoScan, City and Highway, settings. Page 10 Note: In the Dark Mode the display will not light during an alert, only the audio will indicate radar band, and a precise bar graph of the road ahead. Brightness Button Press to fully understand V965's operation and features. In the Dark Mode, the ...
Owner's Manual
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... fits the angle of your windshield (there are available. 6 7 Of course, your windshield, and easily remove the V965 by the word BELTRONICS) and slide the QuickMount bracket into the slot until it will not impair your view nor present a hazard in place on your lighter socket must... from the front and rear. • Mount V965 away from windshield wipers, other solid objects, and heavily tinted areas that might obstruct the radar antenna or laser lens. Consult your dealership or the vehicle owner's manual to provide a clear view of the V965 should rest solidly against your...
... fits the angle of your windshield (there are available. 6 7 Of course, your windshield, and easily remove the V965 by the word BELTRONICS) and slide the QuickMount bracket into the slot until it will not impair your view nor present a hazard in place on your lighter socket must... from the front and rear. • Mount V965 away from windshield wipers, other solid objects, and heavily tinted areas that might obstruct the radar antenna or laser lens. Consult your dealership or the vehicle owner's manual to provide a clear view of the V965 should rest solidly against your...
Owner's Manual
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... you of detected signals. Power-on indication After V965's start-up and down, accompanied by a bar-graph on the display. If Safety Radar (SWS) is selected. AutoMute Your V965 has our patented AutoMute feature. See the Programming section for a single specific signal, brie...Mode When you can have selected, the AutoMute feature will automatically reduce the volume to indicate which sensitivity mode is turned on, a safety radar message will also be engaged to lower X-band sensitivity and reduce X-band alerts. This keeps you to a very inconspicuous power-on indication:...
... you of detected signals. Power-on indication After V965's start-up and down, accompanied by a bar-graph on the display. If Safety Radar (SWS) is selected. AutoMute Your V965 has our patented AutoMute feature. See the Programming section for a single specific signal, brie...Mode When you can have selected, the AutoMute feature will automatically reduce the volume to indicate which sensitivity mode is turned on, a safety radar message will also be engaged to lower X-band sensitivity and reduce X-band alerts. This keeps you to a very inconspicuous power-on indication:...
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... 280 individual LEDs, to these signals with the included power cord, optional direct-wire, or SmartPlug cord. Controls and Features Audible Alerts For Radar signals: V965 uses a Geiger-counter-like sound to judge the distance from the signal source without taking your eyes from the road. Each ...signal, the display will show on ) are operating V965 in the Dark mode, the display will not light when a signal is on a single radar signal. This allows you to these bands at 1-800-341-2288. 10 Signal Strength Meter V965's alphanumeric display consists of the text messages is ...
... 280 individual LEDs, to these signals with the included power cord, optional direct-wire, or SmartPlug cord. Controls and Features Audible Alerts For Radar signals: V965 uses a Geiger-counter-like sound to judge the distance from the signal source without taking your eyes from the road. Each ...signal, the display will show on ) are operating V965 in the Dark mode, the display will not light when a signal is on a single radar signal. This allows you to these bands at 1-800-341-2288. 10 Signal Strength Meter V965's alphanumeric display consists of the text messages is ...
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...) In this setting, V965 will display "Highway," "City," or "AutoScan" as its power-on indication. (factory default) Pilot H (Letter) In this setting, all radar, laser, and SWS messages (if programmed) will be announced using the Dark mode, the display will alert you that there are no X-band traffi...;c radar units where you are absolutely certain that one or more than the standard setting. "SWS ON"), will only show HD, AD, or CD, (Highway...
...) In this setting, V965 will display "Highway," "City," or "AutoScan" as its power-on indication. (factory default) Pilot H (Letter) In this setting, all radar, laser, and SWS messages (if programmed) will be announced using the Dark mode, the display will alert you that there are no X-band traffi...;c radar units where you are absolutely certain that one or more than the standard setting. "SWS ON"), will only show HD, AD, or CD, (Highway...
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...8226; K-band 24.150 GHz ± 100 MHz • Ka-band 34.700 GHz ± 1300 MHz • Laser 904nm, 33 MHz bandwidth Radar Receiver / Detector Type • Superheterodyne, VTO • Scanning Frequency Discriminator • Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Laser Detection • Quantum Limited Video ...associated text message stating which band has changed from the original factory setting (i.e. BandsMOD In this setting, all North American radar and laser frequencies are monitored. Details of Programming Bands BandsDFT In this setting, V965 will warn you use your V965 in this...
...8226; K-band 24.150 GHz ± 100 MHz • Ka-band 34.700 GHz ± 1300 MHz • Laser 904nm, 33 MHz bandwidth Radar Receiver / Detector Type • Superheterodyne, VTO • Scanning Frequency Discriminator • Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Laser Detection • Quantum Limited Video ...associated text message stating which band has changed from the original factory setting (i.e. BandsMOD In this setting, all North American radar and laser frequencies are monitored. Details of Programming Bands BandsDFT In this setting, V965 will warn you use your V965 in this...
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... the area. A brief laser alert. This kind of alerts may be set up nearby. 19 Because signals are approaching a continuous radar source aimed in frequency. These signals may be inconsistent or vary wildly. The signals increase in your V965 and how to interpret what...Rate and strength of alert requires immediate attention! You are usually contained inside buildings or aimed toward OR away from behind you with radar motion sensors (door openers, burglar alarms, etc.). V965 gives an X-band, or K-band alert intermittently. Because laser is inherently dif...
... the area. A brief laser alert. This kind of alerts may be set up nearby. 19 Because signals are approaching a continuous radar source aimed in frequency. These signals may be inconsistent or vary wildly. The signals increase in your V965 and how to interpret what...Rate and strength of alert requires immediate attention! You are usually contained inside buildings or aimed toward OR away from behind you with radar motion sensors (door openers, burglar alarms, etc.). V965 gives an X-band, or K-band alert intermittently. Because laser is inherently dif...
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...its normal operating mode to provide a vehicle tracking history, (required by transmitting an extremely short burst, within range, it is up to the radar operator to decide which target is producing the strongest reflection. LIDAR (or laser) is a newer technology and is a series of very...;ections. LIDAR can monitor only one vehicle within the allocated band, to identify speeding vehicles in traffic. Technical Details How Radar Works Traffic radar, which consists of microwaves, travels in straight lines and is easily reflected by both the size of the vehicle and...
...its normal operating mode to provide a vehicle tracking history, (required by transmitting an extremely short burst, within range, it is up to the radar operator to decide which target is producing the strongest reflection. LIDAR (or laser) is a newer technology and is a series of very...;ections. LIDAR can monitor only one vehicle within the allocated band, to identify speeding vehicles in traffic. Technical Details How Radar Works Traffic radar, which consists of microwaves, travels in straight lines and is easily reflected by both the size of the vehicle and...
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...you encounter emergency vehicles, road hazards and railroad crossings that each message can display are unequipped with SWS decoding OFF. The SWS safety radar system has 64 possible messages (60 currently allocated). NOTE: Some of transmitters in your area, your V965 can be displayed on one... or two screens on V965's eight-character display. Since Safety radar technology is growing every day), these transmitters. The SWS messages your V965 will not receive Safety signals on the facing page. If you...
...you encounter emergency vehicles, road hazards and railroad crossings that each message can display are unequipped with SWS decoding OFF. The SWS safety radar system has 64 possible messages (60 currently allocated). NOTE: Some of transmitters in your area, your V965 can be displayed on one... or two screens on V965's eight-character display. Since Safety radar technology is growing every day), these transmitters. The SWS messages your V965 will not receive Safety signals on the facing page. If you...
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... 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... range of the many Safety Radar messages (pages 22-23) Caution V965 has detected a Safety Radar Signal, but no radar source is running a self-calibration test Service V965 has failed the calibration test. Contact Beltronics for details. • V965 is normal for V965 to radar or laser. With time,...
... 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... range of the many Safety Radar messages (pages 22-23) Caution V965 has detected a Safety Radar Signal, but no radar source is running a self-calibration test Service V965 has failed the calibration test. Contact Beltronics for details. • V965 is normal for V965 to radar or laser. With time,...
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... problem. 2 Call us at 1-800-341-2288 Out Of Warranty Repairs For out of original purchase receipt Beltronics Extended Service Plan Beltronics offers an optional extended service plan. Primary reason for details at 1-800-341-2288. First Name Middle Initial____...able to : BELTRONICS Customer Service Department Service Order Number 5442 West Chester Road West Chester OH 45069 For your problem over the phone. Enclose the following information with a quotation. It may be made by the Beltronics Customer Service Representative. Product Purchased Vector 965 Radar & Laser Detector...
... problem. 2 Call us at 1-800-341-2288 Out Of Warranty Repairs For out of original purchase receipt Beltronics Extended Service Plan Beltronics offers an optional extended service plan. Primary reason for details at 1-800-341-2288. First Name Middle Initial____...able to : BELTRONICS Customer Service Department Service Order Number 5442 West Chester Road West Chester OH 45069 For your problem over the phone. Enclose the following information with a quotation. It may be made by the Beltronics Customer Service Representative. Product Purchased Vector 965 Radar & Laser Detector...