Beltronics Vector 945 User manual

BELTRONICS
5442 West Chester Road
West Chester OH
45069 USA
USA 800-341-2288
Canada 800-268-3994
www.beltronics.com
©2004 Beltronics
Designed and Manufactured In Canada
Features, specifications and prices subject to change without notice.
Model V945

945
945945
DIGITAL RADAR LASER SAFETY DETECTOR
Owner’s Manual

If you’ve used a radar detector
before, the Quick Overview on pages 4
and 5, and the Programming information
on pages 12 and 13 will briefly explain all
features.
If this is your first detector, please
read the manual in detail to get the most
out of your V945’s outstanding
performance and innovative features.
Remember, a radar detector in not a
license to speed. Please drive safely.
BEL V945 is an advanced radar/laser/safety
detector from BELTRONICS - the
technology leader. V945 includes X, K
and Super Wideband Ka radar detection,
front and rear laser detection and alerts to
the Safety Warning System. In addition,
V945 includes:
• 9 Digital Voice Messages (X, K, Ka,
Laser and 5 SWSTM Category Messages)
• Customization of features depending
upon your area of travel.
• AutoScanTM mode intelligently reduces
unwanted false alarms, plus Highway
and two City settings.
• Ultra-bright text display for easy to read
information from any angle
Congratulations
FCC Note:
Modifications not expressly approved
by the manufacturer could void the
user’s FCC granted authority to
operate the equipment.

Programming Details E
VECTOR 945 Quick Reference Card
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Out-of-the-box, V945 will operate as follows. However,
these features can be customized to your driving
preference (see reverse side for programming
instructions).
Operating VECTOR 945 using factory settings:
Operating Mode: Normal – V945 will engage a lengthy
power up test sequence when turned on and identify all
alerts with Text Message and Digital Voice.
Auto Mute: OFF – V945 will track the signal with a
continuous, full audio and visual alert.
Radar/Laser/SWSTM Digital Voice: ON – V945 will
present Digital Voice announcements of detected signals.
Safety Warning System®: ON – V945 will alert to
SWS™ signals if transmitters are operating.
Audio/Visual Scroll Rate: SLOW – all information in the
display will scroll slowly in the display for your
convenience.
Inverted Display Option: OFF – V945 will display all
information “right reading” in the display.
Selectivity Mode: AutoScan™ - Reduces false signals.
Suitable for ALL driving environments.
Detachable Quick Reference Card

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Detachable Quick Reference Card
VECTOR 945 Quick Reference Card
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Note: To re-set V945 to factory default, press and hold CITY
button until display shows: RESET
Operating Mode/Press and hold PWR button when unit is ON.
NORMAL *Standard, displays all information plus lengthy
power up test sequence.
MODS *Full power-up test sequence followed by Features
changed from factory pre-settings
Q-START *No power up test sequence when turned on. Unit
displays only travel mode selected: AutoScan,
H i ghway, City X or City ALL.
To access Programmable Features, with the unit OFF, press and
hold the PWR and CITY button simultaneously.
Press the AUDIO button to select feature;
Press CITY button to move forward in the list;
Press DARK to move backward in the list;
Press PWR to save your selections.
AutoMute *When ON, unit will sound an alert only two or
three times before engaging a clicking tone to
quietly monitor the signal. When OFF, unit will
sound continuous X/K/Ka alerts.
Radar/Laser/SWSTM
Digital Voice *When ON, unit will sound Digital Voice alerts;
when OFF, unit will sound unique audio tones
only.
SWS™ *When ON, unit will alert to SWS™ signals.
providing SWS™ transmitting devices are in use.
Audio/Visual *Choose FAST or SLOW Scroll Rate.
Inverted *When ON, display can be read if unit is
Display mounted upside down.

Table of Contents
Quick Overview 4-5
Installation 6-7
• Power Connection 6
• Mounting Location 6
• Windshield /Visor Mounting 7
Controls and Features 8-11
• Power up Test Sequence/
Operating Mode 8
• Tutorial Mode 9
• Set and Forget Memory 9
• Reset to Factory Settings 9
• Dark Button 9
• Audio Button 10
• AutoScanTM/Highway/City X/
City X/K/Ka 10-11
Programming 12-16
• Which Selectable Features
Can I Program? 12
• How to Program 12
• Selectable Features 13-14
Technical Details 15-21
• Specifications 15-16
• Interpreting Alerts 16-17
• How Radar Works 18
• How Laser Works 19
• How Safety Radar Works 20-21
Service 22-29
• Troubleshooting 22-24
• Service 26
• Registration 27
• Warranty and Accessories 29
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Quick Overview
To begin using your
VECTOR 945,
just follow these simple steps
1Plug the angled end of the power
cord into the side jack of the
detector. Plug the opposite end into
the cigarette barrel; plug this portion
into your vehicles lighter socket.
2Mount V945 on the windshield
using the supplied windshield
mount.
3Press the PWR button, located top
left, to turn V945 on.
4Press and hold the PWR button to
adjust the volume.
Please read the manual to fully understand
operations and features.
WINDSHIELD/VISOR MOUNT
Remove cover on top of the detector to i
POWER JACK
Plug the Cord into this connector. Page 6
PWR BUTTON
Press the PWR button to turn
V945 on or off. Press and hold to select
operating mode. Page 8
DARK BUTTON
Press to adjust text display from full
bright to dim, plus Dark Mode.
In the Dark Mode, the power-on
indication will be changed to a dim “AD,”
“HD,” or “CD” (indicating AutoScanTM,
Dark, Highway Dark, or City Dark). In the
Dark Mode, V945’s meter will not
display during an alert, only the audio
will alert you. Page 9
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Quick Overview
REAR LASER PORT
Receives laser signals from behind the
vehicle.
WINDSHIELD/VISOR MOUNT
Remove cover on top of the detector to
insert windshield or visor mount into this
slot. Page 7
AUTO MUTE/VOLUME CONTROL
Press and hold to adjust the volume level.
Briefly press this button (above the
display) to silence the audio for a specific
alert. Page 10
CITY BUTTON
Switches between AutoScanTM/Highway
City X, City X/K/Ka settings. In general,
we recommend AutoScanTM. Page 10
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RADAR ANTENNA AND LASER LENS
The rear lens of your V945 should have
a clear view of the road ahead. For best
performance, do not mount the V945
directly behind windshield wipers or
tinted areas. Page 6
ALPHANUMERIC TEXT DISPLAY
V945’s display will show Highway,
AutoScanTM, City X or City All as its
power-on indication.
During an alert, the display will
indicate radar band, and a precise bar
graph of signal strength. Page 24
Note: In the Dark Mode the display
will not light during an alert. Page 9
The display will also show Safety
Radar Category messages. Page 24

POWER CONNECTION
To power V945, plug the elbow shaped
jack into the receptacle on the side of the
detector; the opposite end of the cord
connects to the cigarette barrel. Plug the
cigarette barrel into your vehicle’s
cigarette plug.
V945 operates on 12 volts DC negative
ground only. The lighter plug provided is
a standard size and will work in most
vehicles. 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.
In case your vehicle has continues power,
remember to remove power cord from
lighter socket when unit is not in use.
MOUNTING LOCATION
WARNING: BELTRONICS cannot
anticipate the many ways V945 can be
mounted.
It is important that you mount V945
where it will not impair your view nor
present a hazard in case of an accident.
Where to mount VECTOR 945
For optimum detection performance, we
recommend the following:
• Using the Windshield Mount, mount
your V945 level, and high enough on
your front windshield to provide a clear
view of the road from the front and
rear.
• Mount V945 away from windshield
wipers, other solid objects, and heavily
tinted areas that might obstruct the
radar antenna or laser lens.
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Installation

Installation
WINDSHIELD MOUNTING
1Remove the mounting bracket cover
on top of the unit by pressing on the
raised dots and pushing outward. Store
the cover in a safe place.
2Clean the selected windshield area,
position the suction-cup mount on the
windshield, and press firmly on each
suction cup to secure it in place.
3Use a screw driver or a small coin to
adjust the angle of the suction-cup mount
until the base plate is level.
4Slide detector onto base plate unit, it
snaps into place.
Note: Some vehicles (including some
Porsches) have a plastic coating on the
inside of the windshield designed to
protect occupants in case of an accident.
Use of the windshield bracket on this type
of windshield can permanently mark the
surface. Check with your dealer if you
are unsure whether your vehicle is
equipped with this type of windshield.
VISOR MOUNTING
1Remove the mounting bracket cover
by pressing on the raised dots and
pushing outward. Store the cover in a
safe place.
2Slide the visor clip onto the top of
the detector until is snaps into place.
Clip the detector to the edge of the sun
visor nearest the windshield.
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