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- Page 1 EXPRESS C o rd l e s s RADAR/LASER/SAFETY DETECTOR 2-AA BATTERY OPERATION X/K/SUPER WIDEBAND Ka DETECTION TOTAL TRACKING LASER ® VG-2 GUARD ALERT SAFETY WARNING SYSTEM MOTORCYCLE ACCESSORIES INCLUDED ™ ™ (TTL ™ ™ (SWS MODEL 946...
- Page 2 To ensure maximum benefit from your please read all instructions before operating your unit. Remember, owning a Radar detector does not give you a license to speed. Alerts from a Radar detector serve as an effective reminder to check your speed. Laws vary through- out North America governing the use of a Radar detector.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Profile of Features l page Pre-Operating Instructions Battery Installation l page Auto Shut-Off l page Low Battery Warning l page Description of Features Power-Up Test Sequence l page Tutorial Mode l page Memory Retention of Feature Selections l page Adjusting the Audio Level l page Audio/Visual Alerts for Instant-On/Pulsed Radar l page (Dim/Dark) Button l page (Audio Mute) Button l page... - Page 4 (Power/Volume) Button: pressing the unit . Continuing to press the audio level to cycle. (Highway Mode) Indicator: green “ ” flashes, confirming Cordless is operating and in highway mode. (City Mode) Indicator: amber “ ” flashes, confirming Cordless is operating and in city mode. (Low Battery) Indicator: red “...
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Page 5: Battery Installation L Page
(Dim/Dark) Button: provides dim or dark settings of display for discreet night travel. Audio alerts are not affected by this mode. (Audio Mute) Button: provides automatic and manual muting of X, K, Super Wideband Ka Radar, Laser and sws alerts. (City/Highway) Button: minimizes unwanted X band Radar alerts without reducing sensitivity. -
Page 6: Auto Shut-Off L Page
A diagram indicating placement of each battery appears at the bottom of the compartment. Gently press the batteries down into place. Replace the battery compartment lid. Auto Shut-Off To conserve battery life, if no alerts or button activations occur for approximately one hour, the auto shut-off feature will engage. -
Page 7: Tutorial Mode L Page
Features are engaged. (See page 9.) If your unit presents an led illumination pattern other than this standard power-up test sequence, return it to beltronics for servicing. To bypass the power-up test sequence, press the p/v button twice. Your unit will be ready for operation after indicating status of sws™... - Page 8 notice the “ ” or “ ” indicator remains dim to confirm your unit is receiving power. To return to a full bright setting, press the drk button a third time; two “beeps” confirm this selection. Use of the drk button does not affect audio alerts. Important—if you press the the audible confirmation, the audio level has been set too low.
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Page 9: Reset To Factory Settings L Page
sources are frequently encountered in urban and suburban areas, making use of this mode ideal in these areas. Pressing the is confirmed by the flashing amber city single audio “beep”. Pressing the returns you to highway mode; a single “beep” will confirm this selection. -
Page 10: Selectable Features
Entering Selectable Features Mode With the unit button. The amber X “beep” will sound. Immediately after the “beep”, led the sws selectable feature. To select led ™ press the button. Use the the two If illumination of the selected led is solid, feature is may be canceled by pressing the will sound, confirming feature is If the selected... - Page 11 Consider occupant safety when selecting a mounting location. Choose a location where the unit will not be hazardous in case of an accident. For optimum detection, position your unit with a clear, unobstructed view of the road from the front and rear. Do not allow the unit to make contact with the windshield.
- Page 12 Slide the visor clip onto the top of the detector until it snaps into place. Clip the detector to the edge of the sun visor nearest the windshield. Windshield Mounting (Not recommended for Motorcycle use) Remove the detector’s cover by pressing on the raised dots and pushing outward.
- Page 13 Three Radar Frequencies Three microwave frequencies have been allocated by the (Federal Communications Commission) and are used for traffic Radar. They are: X band: K band: Super Wideband Ka: Both X and K bands are well known to motorists who have traveled with Radar detectors.
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Page 14: Radar Alerts L Page
System ™ . The concept behind this system is to warn motorists of potential road hazards by employing Safety Warning System ™ transmitting devices in areas such as construction zones, accidents sites and detours. Because these sws transmitters ™ operate within the portion of the K band frequency, their signals are detected by your Cordless. - Page 15 the signal received. As the strength of the Radar signal increases, the audio alert becomes more rapid and the flashing of digit #3 or #4 or the flashing of all leds (left to right) will occur. This indicates a maximum signal strength. Assuming the Radar signal remains uninterrupted, the audible and visual alerts will clearly indicate a “weak”...
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Page 16: Typical False Alert (Radar) L Page
hill cannot be received until you are at or near the top. Warning time may be minimal (as in situation #2) since a strong signal is not present until you are near the crest of the hill. At this point, you may be nearly in the police officer’s line of sight. -
Page 17: Laser Alerts L Page
etc.), caution is advised until the source can be confirmed. The X band alert pattern caused by a non-police source can look like the initial alert produced by actual police Radar. For this reason appropriate action is required any time an alert is received. -
Page 18: Safety Warning System
Safety Warning System With the Safety Warning System transmitter in use, your detector will provide a unique, 3-second “beep” followed by clicking, coupled with the flashing of the appropriate led in the 4-led display. To select sws off, see Selectable Features, page . # confirms Highway Construction/Maintenance ahead # confirms Highway Hazard Zone Advisory which could indicate an accident ahead... - Page 19 Rain or humid weather conditions can absorb transmitted signals before they reach your vehicle, again reducing detection range. The police Radar unit is not properly tuned and is transmitting outside the X, K or Super Wideband Ka frequency ranges. 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 other weather conditions can affect the range that the Laser...
- Page 20 This warranty does not apply if the unit has been subject to physical abuse, improper installation, modification, or if the housing or serial number of the unit has been removed. beltronics manufactures its products using parts and components which are new or equivalent to new in accordance with industry standard practices.
- Page 21 will in no event be liable for any consequential, incidental, indirect or special damages (including, but not limited to, lost profits) arising out of or in connection with the use, misuse, or function of the unit. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or conse- quential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.
- Page 22 Post-Warranty Service The following arrangements apply if the one-year warranty period has expired or you are not able to provide a copy of your dated sales receipt indicating purchase within the last twelve months. Return your unit to the appropriate address under Warranty Service and follow steps through (b) outlined in that section.
- Page 23 Suction Cup Kit ( ) Straight Power Cord ( ') Coiled Power Cord ( ') Power Cord Fuses ( ) Hook & Loop Fastener Visor Clip & Bracket Windshield Mounting Bracket Pocket Reflector Earphone Speaker Protective Travel Case Owner’s Manual Prices subject to change Shipping and handling extra Note—...
- Page 24 This action will prevent damage to the unit. Head Office 2422 Dunwin Drive Mississauga, Ontario Canada L5L 1J9 www.beltronics.com This product is subject to one or more of the following patents: , Fundamental Mixer Technology, trademarks of are trademarks of...