Beltronics Vector 955 Manuel utilisateur

DIGITAL RADAR•LASER•SAFETY DETECTOR

Owner’s Manual

The Bel V955 is the most advanced radar,

laser and safety detector ever designed by

Beltronics.

The Bel V955 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 alarms, our

patented Mute and AutoMute, audible and

visual band alerts, and all the performance

you’d expect from Beltronics.

In addition, the Bel V955 introduces

the follow revolutionary features:

•Varactor-tuned receiver provides

long-range protection against all

radar threats

•New easy-to-use Programming lets

you customize up to 6 features

•New AutoScan mode intelligently

reduces unwanted false alarms, plus

Highway and City settings

•Ultra-bright text-display provides

easy to read information from any

angle

•Detects and decodes Safety Warning

System messages

If you’ve used a radar detector before, a

review of the Quick Reference Guide on

pages 4 and 5, and the Programming

information on pages 12 and 13 will brieﬂy

explain the new features.

If this is your ﬁrst detector, please read

the manual in detail to get the most out of

your V955’s outstanding performance and

innovative features.

Please drive safely.

Congratulations

FCC Note:

Modiﬁcations not expressly approved

by the manufacturer could void the

user’s FCC granted authority to operate

the equipment.

Quick Reference Card

1Programming Details 

Factory Default Settings

To reset your V955 to its original factory

settings, press and hold the “CITY” and

“BRT” buttons while turning the power

on. The V955’s display will provide a

“Reset” message, accompanied by an

audible alert, acknowledging the reset.

BEL V955 Quick Reference Card

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An example

Here is how you would turn the V955’s

AutoMute feature off.

1Enter the Program Mode by holding

both the CITY and BRT buttons down for 2

seconds. The V955 will beep twice and

display Program.

2Then hold the RVW button down. V955

will scroll through the categories, starting

with Display (Pilot), then Voice ( Voice),

then Power-On sequence (PwrOn), and

then AutoMute (aMute).

3Release the RVW button when the V955

shows the AutoMute item. Since the

factory setting is for AutoMute to be on,

the V955 will display aMute ON.

(If you accidentally don’t release the

Review button in time, and the V955 goes

to the next category, hold the RVW button

down again, and after the V955 scrolls

through all categories, it will begin again

at the top of the list.)

4Press the CHG button to change from

aMute ON to aMute OFF.

5To complete the Programming, simply

wait 8 seconds without pressing any button.

The V955 will display Complete, beep 4

times, and return to normal operation.

There are 6 user-selectable options so you

can customize your V955 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

words PROGRAM, RVW and CHG are

located on the top of the detector, and are

highlighted in graphics.

How to use Programming

1To enter Program Mode, press and

hold both CITY and BRT buttons down

for 2 seconds. (The unit will beep twice,

and will display the word “Program”).

2Then press the RVW button to review

the current settings. (You can either tap

the button to change from item to item, or

hold the button to scroll through the items).

3Press the CHG button to change any

setting. (You can either tap the button to

change from setting to setting, or hold the

button to scroll through all the options).

4To leave Program Mode, simply wait

8 seconds without pressing any button.

(The unit will display Complete, beep, and

return to normal operation).

Quick Reference Card

BEL V955 Quick Reference Card

* Factory Default Settings

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Press the RVW button

to go from one category

to the next

PILOT

(Power-on indication)

VOICE

POWER-ON SEQUENCE

AUTOMUTE

CITY MODE SENSITIVITY

BANDS

Pilot HWY

Pilot H

Voice ON

Voice OFF

PwrOn STD

PwrOn FST

aMute ON

aMute OFF

City STD

City LoX

City NoX

Bands DFT

Bands MOD

POP ON or OFF (default is off)

SWS ON or OFF (default is off)

Press the CHG button

to change your setting

within a category

*Full word: Highway or AutoScan or City

Letter: H or A or C

*Voice alerts on

Voice alerts off

*Standard power-on sequence

Fast power-on sequence

*AutoMute on

AutoMute off

*Standard City mode sensitivity

Low X band sensitivity in City Mode

No X band sensitivity in City Mode

*Factory default settings

Factory default settings modiﬁed

Turn bands “ON” or “OFF” by

pressing the VOLUME/MUTE button

Table of Contents

Quick Reference Guide 4-5

Installation 6-7

• Power Connection 6

• Mounting Location 6

• Windshield Mount 7

Controls and Features 8-10

• Power and Volume Control 8

• Power-on indication 8

• Voice 8

• AutoMute 8

• Mute 8

• Highway / AutoScan / City Button 9

• Brightness and Dark Mode 9

• Audible Alerts 10

• Power Connector 10

• Signal Strength Meter 10

Programming 11-14

• How to use Programming 11

• Example of Programming 11

• Overview of Programming 12

• Details of Programming 13-14

Technical Details 15-21

• Speciﬁcations 15

• Interpreting Alerts 16-17

• How Radar Works 18

• How “POP” Works 18

• How Laser Works 19

• How Safety Radar Works 20-21

Service 22-28

• Troubleshooting 22-23

• Service 24

• Warranty and Accessories 25

• Registration 27-28

Quick Reference Guide

To begin using your V955,

just follow these simple steps

1Plug 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.

2Mount your V955 on the windshield

using the supplied windshield mount.

3Press the PWR button, located top left,

to turn the V955 on.

4Press and hold the Volume/Mute

button to adjust the volume.

Please read the manual to fully understand

your V955’s operation and features.

QuickMount Slot

Insert the V955’s adjustable Windshield

mount into this slot. Page 7

QuickMount Button

Press the button, and slide the Windshield

mount into one of its four locking positions.

Page 7

City Button

Switches between AutoScan, City and

Highway, settings. In general, we

recommend AutoScan. Page 9

Power

Press the PWR button to turn the V955 on

or off.

AutoMute

Your V955’s patented AutoMute

automatically reduces the volume level of

the audio alert after a brief period. Page 8.

If you prefer, you can turn AutoMute off.

Page 8

Programming

Your V955 is ready to go, just plug it in and

turn it on. But you can also easily change 6

features for your preferences. Page 12-14

Radar Antenna and Laser Lens

The rear panel of your V955 should have a

clear view of the road ahead. For best

performance, do not mount the V955

directly behind windshield wipers

or tinted areas. Page 6

Alphanumeric Matrix Display

Your V955’s display will show Highway,

AutoScan, or City as its power-on indication.

If you prefer, you can choose other power-

on indications. Page 12-14

During an alert, the display will indicate

radar band, and a precise bar graph of signal

strength. Page 10

Note: In the Dark Mode the display will

not light during an alert. Page 9

Rear Laser Port

Receives laser signals from behind the

vehicle.

Earphone Jack

Accepts standard 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 V955’s meter will not display

during an alert, only the audio will alert you.

Page 9

Power Jack

Plug the power cord into this connector.

Pages 6

Volume and Mute Button

Press and hold the Volume/Mute button to

adjust the alert volume level. Page 8

Brieﬂy press this button to silence the

audio for a speciﬁc alert. (The audio will

alert you to the next encounter.) Page 8

Power Connection

To power your V955, plug the small end of

the power cord, (telephone-type

connector) into the modular jack on the

V955’s right side, and plug the lighter plug

adapter into your vehicle’s lighter socket or

accessory socket.

Your V955 operates on 12 volts DC

negative ground only. The lighter plug

provided is a standard size and will work in

most vehicles. However, some vehicles may

require the optional European sleeve to

ensure a snug ﬁt. If so, simply call our

service department to order one. This

sleeve slides over the lighter plug. Of

course, your lighter socket must be clean

and properly connected for proper

operation.

Note: Depending on your vehicle, the

lighter socket power may either be

continuously on, or it may be switched on

and off with your ignition switch.

Optional power cords

See the Accessories section for details on

our optional coiled SmartPlug or Direct-wire

power cords. Page 25

Mounting Location

WARNING: BELTRONICS cannot anticipate

the many ways the V955 can be mounted.

It is important that you mount your V955

where it will not impair your view nor

present a hazard in case of an accident.

Where to mount your V955

For optimum detection performance, we

recommend the following:

• Using the QuickMount bracket, mount

your V955 level, and high enough on your

front windshield to provide a clear view of

the road from the front and rear.

• Mount the V955 away from windshield

wipers, other solid objects, and heavily

tinted areas that might obstruct the radar

antenna or laser lens.

Installation

Windshield QuickMount

The V955’s QuickMount bracket is designed

for unobtrusive and hassle-free mounting.

1Depress the QuickMount button on the

top of the V955 (by the word BELTRONICS)

and slide the QuickMount bracket into the

slot until it is locked into the position which

best ﬁts the angle of your windshield (there

are four settings available). For extremely

horizontal or extremely sloped

windshields, the QuickMount

bracket can be bent.

To ensure that the suction cups

adhere to the windshield ﬁrmly, be sure to

keep both your windshield and the suction

cups clean.

2To adjust the V955 on your windshield,

use the QuickMount adjustment button

located on the top of the V955, and slide

the V955 forward or backward to obtain a

level horizontal position.

When installed and adjusted properly, the

back top edge of the V955 should rest

solidly against your windshield.

Caution!

A few vehicles (including some Porsches)

have windshields with a soft anti-lacerative

coating on the inside surface. Use of suction

cups will permanently mar this coating.

Consult your dealership or the vehicle

owner’s manual to determine if your

windshield has this coating.

User’s Tip

You can leave the QuickMount bracket in

place on your windshield, and easily remove

the V955 by pressing the adjustment button

and sliding the V955 off the mount. Again,

be sure to position the bracket where it

won’t present a hazard in the event of an

accident. Additional mounts are available.

Controls and Features

Power

To turn your V955 on or off, press the PWR

button located on the top. When you turn

your V955 on, it goes through a sequence of

alerts.

If you prefer, you may program your

V955 for a shorter power-on sequence. See

the Programming section for details.

Volume

Press and hold the Volume/Mute button

located on the top case to adjust the V955’s

alert volume level. The audio will ramp up

and down, accompanied by a bar-graph on

the display. Once you’ve reached your

preferred audio level, simply release the

button.

Power-on indication

After the V955’s start-up sequence is

complete, the alphanumeric display will

show Highway, AutoScan, or City to

indicate which sensitivity mode is selected.

If you prefer, you can select alternate

power-on displays. See the Programming

section for details.

Voice Alerts

The V955 provides digital voice announce-

ments of radar and laser bands detected. If

Safety Radar (SWS) is turned on, a safety

radar message will also be announced. See

the Programming section for details.

If you prefer, you can turn Voice Alerts

off. See Programming section for details.

AutoMute

Your V955 has our patented AutoMute

feature. After the V955 alerts you to a radar

encounter at the volume you have selected,

the AutoMute feature will automatically

reduce the volume to a lower level. This

keeps you informed without the annoyance

of a continuous full-volume alert.

If you prefer, you can turn the

AutoMute feature off. See the Programming

section for details.

Mute

The Mute button, located on the V955’s top

case, allows you to silence the audio alert

during a radar encounter.

To mute the audio for a single speciﬁc

signal, brieﬂy press the Mute button. After

that radar encounter has passed, the mute

will automatically reset and the audio will

alert you to the next encounter.

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