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- Page 1 Advanced System PROTECTION ®®®® with Shadow Technology ® BEL 980 & BEL 950 • L • S ADAR ASER AFETY ETECTORS DIGITAL PLL SYNTHESIZED OSCILLATOR Operating instructions for models 980 & 950...
- Page 2 Thank you for purchasing a bel 980 or bel 950 Radar/Laser/Safety detector with the Advanced Protection System and Shadow Technology company’s long history of technology firsts with advancements that usher in a new era in Radar/Laser/Safety Detection. Remember, owning a Radar detector does not give you a license to speed.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
table of contents Profile of Features l page 4 Description of Features l page 5 Power-Up Test Sequence/Start-up Mode l page 5 Tutorial Mode l page 6 Set and Forget Memory l page 6 Reset to Factory Settings l page 7 Voltage Warning l page 7 drk (Bright/Dim/Dark) Button l page 7 aud (Auto-Mute/Volume Control) Button l page 7... -
Page 4: Profile Of Features L
profile of features pwr (Power/Start-Up Mode) Button: pressing and holding pwr will turn the unit on. Press the pwr a second time to scroll through the three start-up mode options: (Modifications), Text Message Display: communicates all mode selections (i.e. confirms Radar band and signal strength, presence of Laser and sws ™... -
Page 5: Description Of Features L
Messages are emitted from this location. Power Jack: using the straight or coiled cord, bel 980 or bel 950 operate in any vehicle with a 13.8 volt dc negative ground system (10.5 volt to 16 volt range). Note: Model 980 is the same as Model 950 except for the... -
Page 6: Tutorial Mode L
Set and Forget Memory Any time bel 980 or bel 950 are turned off or unplugged from the cigarette lighter socket, all feature settings you have selected are retained in the unit’s memory. Set and Forget Memory eliminates the need to reset your preferred feature settings each time your unit is turned off and then back on. -
Page 7: Reset To Factory Settings L
Two “beeps”will sound and your unit will cycle through the Normal Start-Up Mode. Voltage Warning Your bel 980 or bel 950 continually check your vehicle’s voltage to ensure proper performance of your detector. The unit’s operating range is 10.5 to 16.0 volts. If voltage falls below 10.5 volts, display will show “... -
Page 8: Cty (City/Highway) Button L
Press and hold the aud button to engage the volume control. The Audio level has 9 settings for bel 980 and 5 settings for bel 950. Release the aud button when you have reached your desired audio setting. cty (City/Highway) Button... -
Page 9: Selectable Features L
approach for improving selectivity on X, K and Super Wideband Ka and is ideal for use in areas with a high level of microwave transmissions which can cause falsing on all Radar bands. While in City All mode, bel 980 will provide an initial short X, K, or Ka audio alert coupled with visual confirmation of the band detected and signal strength in the display. - Page 10 X/K/Ka Band On or Off (bel 980 only) Select “ depending upon your driving environment and selectivity requirements. This mode is especially useful where falsing may occur and disabling the offending band may be required. Factory setting is on for all three Bands. Auto-Mute On/Off With “...
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Page 11: Entering Selectable Features Mode L
setting is “ Voice is replaced by "tone/clicking” only. Factory setting is “ ”. Audio/Visual Scroll Rate When “ of audio/visual messages.When “ will provide a fast cycling of audio/visual messages. Factory setting is “ Entering Selectable Features Mode With the unit off, press and hold the pwr and cty buttons simultaneously. - Page 12 as an option on some vehicles. This type of windshield makes any dash, visor or windshield mounted detector ineffective. (If in doubt, check with an appropriate dealership to see if this applies to your vehicle.) To achieve optimum performance, regardless of which mounting position you choose, follow the basic steps on the following page.
- Page 13 Clean the selected windshield area, position the suction-cup mount on the windshield, and press firmly on each suction cup to secure it in place. Use a screwdriver or a small coin to adjust the angle of the suction-cup mount until the base plate is level. Slide detector onto base plate until it snaps into place.
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Page 14: Understanding Radar, Laser And Sws
X, K and Ka band signals. In late 1990, fcc approval was given to Wideband Ka: 34.2 gh bel responded with Wideband Ka detection. Today, the bel 980 and bel 950 detect the complete Super Wideband Ka frequency allotted for police monitoring—33.4 gh to 36.0 gh to 35.2 gh... -
Page 15: Interpretation Of Alerts L
Laser detectors do not have the high sensitivity necessary to detect Laser within a large “field of view”. bel 980 and bel 950 incorporate bel’s number one rated Laser detection. Twin Laser ports detect energy far outside the main Laser beam—including off-axis signals—providing the largest... - Page 16 Since Radar signals travel in a straight line, this Radar encounter potentially offers maximum warning range. Once the signal is received, the initial warning consists of an X, K or Super Wideband Ka audio alert coupled with simultaneous identification of the Radar band (X, K or Ka) and signal strength in the Text Display.
- Page 17 until you are relatively close to the source. Once an alert is received, expect the strength of the signal to increase very quickly. Advanced warning in this situation may be reduced. Stationary Radar concealed by the crest of a hill aimed in your direction.
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Page 18: Instant-On/Pulsed Radar Alert L
Instant-on/pulsed alert to Ka band (bel 980) I I I I I Instant-on/pulsed alert to Ka band (bel 950) I I I I I Typical False Alert (Radar) Ideally, a Radar detector should only alert in the presence of police Radar. -
Page 19: Safety Warning System
Safety Warning System With the Safety Warning System transmitter in use, your detector will provide a unique, 2 second tone coupled with a Safety Warning System ™ word (i.e.“ Advisory) to quickly orient you to the type of situation ahead. This introductory message is followed by a specific Text Message (i.e.“... - Page 20 ” “ confirms Emergency/Slow Moving Vehicles in transit (messages 61–64) “ confirms incomplete or unknown messages Note—for a complete listing of the five Safety Warning System categories and corresponding messages, please refer to the Safety Warning System ® performance verification Conditions that Affect Radar Alerts If you feel your unit is not alerting properly, keep in mind that there are many conditions that influence the intensity or...
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Page 21: Conditions That Affect Laser Alerts
Conditions that Affect Laser Alerts If you feel your unit is not properly alerting to the presence of Laser signals, keep in mind that rain, fog, high humidity and traffic conditions can affect the range that the Laser beam can be detected. -
Page 22: Consumer Warranty L
This warranty commences on the date of retail purchase and shall be effective for a period of two years for bel 980 and one year for bel 950. There are no express warranties covering the unit other than those set forth in this warranty. All implied warranties are limited to the period of this warranty and no warranties, expressed or implied, extend beyond this period. -
Page 23: Service L
service Warranty Service If you feel your detector is not functioning properly please review this manual, particularly the section on Performance Verification. If you still feel service is required, please follow the instructions below. To obtain service during the warranty period, please call the appropriate number below to obtain an RA number and shipping instructions. - Page 24 Safety Warning System l.c.–Patents Pending ,Fundamental Mixer Technology, fmt and Shadow Technology are registered trademarks of BELTRONICS. bel 980 and bel 950, Total Tracking Laser and ttl are trademarks of BELTRONICS. Safety Warning System® is a registered trademark of Safety Warning System® l.c. SWS is a trademark of Safety Warning System® l.c.
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