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Beltronics Vector 990 Operating Instructions Manual

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  • Page 1 L.C.–Patents Pending Printed in Canada ,Fundamental Mixer Technology, FMT and Shadow Technology are registered trademarks of BELTRONICS USA, Inc. VECTOR 990, Total Tracking Laser, TTL, AccuSweep and AutoScan are trademarks of BELTRONICS USA, Inc. Safety Warning System is a registered trademark of Safety Warning System L.C.
  • Page 2 VECTOR 990 VECTOR 990 THE NEXT GENERATION IN DIGITAL PERFORMANCE THE NEXT GENERATION IN DIGITAL PERFORMANCE Operating Instructions North American Driver Selectable Features International Driver Selectable Features Digital Voice and Text Messages Model V990 nternational nternational MOTOROLA MOTOROLA MOTOROLA digitaldna...

  • Page 3: Selectable Features (North American Mode)

    CONGRATULATIONS! Thank you for purchasing VECTOR 990 International – the world’s only truly International Radar detector. VECTOR 990 International contains 10 Radar frequencies making it ideal for travel anywhere in the world. VECTOR 990 International contains 16 North American Driver Selectable Features and 20...
  • Page 4 VECTOR 990 International Includes 16 Driver Selectable Features than any other detector on the market. Selectable Features allow you to “customize” how alerts will be presented to you. 5 Operating Modes Operating Modes Normal Mode . NORMAL Mode Modifications Mode...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Profile of Features ......Getting Started ......Power-Up Test Sequence/Start-Up Mode .

  • Page 6: Profile Of Features

    Profile of Features PWR (Power/Start-Up Mode) and holding PWR will turn the unit on. Continuing to press the PWR button will scroll through the five start-up mode options: (Modifications), V V O O L L T T A A G G E E M M E E T T E E R R M M O O D D E E Text Message Display selections (i.e.

  • Page 7: Getting Started

    Audio Alert Speaker Voice Messages are emitted from this location. Power Jack VECTOR 990 operates in any vehicle with a 13.8 volt DC negative ground system Getting Started Power-Up Test Sequence/Start-Up Mode Using the supplied straight or coiled power cord, place the end with the “elbow”...
  • Page 8 Q Q - - S S T T A A R R T T (Quick-Start Mode) Unit will bypass the power up test sequence and will display the last selected traveling mode:“ (factory default) “ Q-Start is recommended when you are comfortable with the detector and do not require a rundown of sample messages.

  • Page 9: Tutorial Mode

    Whichever Operating mode you select, VECTOR 990 will be in standby mode and ready to detect traffic Radar, Laser and SWS “ A A u u t t o o S S c c a a n n ™ driving conditions, unless you change this to “...

  • Page 10: Set And Forget Memory

    Set and Forget Memory Any time VECTOR 990 is 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 11: Aud (Auto-Mute/Volume Control) Button

    Volume Control Press and hold the AUD button to engage the volume control; the volume will cycle high to low. The audio level has 9 settings for VECTOR 990. Release the AUD button when you have reached your desired audio setting.
  • Page 12 This mode is ideal for use in areas where a high level of microwave transmissions can cause falsing on all three Radar bands. In City All mode, VECTOR 990 will provide an initial short alert coupled with visual confirmation of the band detected and signal strength in the display.
  • Page 13 Selectable Features - North American Mode There are a total of 16 Driver Selectable Features in North American Mode ( depending upon your driving environment and preference. X Band K Band Super Wideband Ka AccuSweep AutoMute ON or OFF Radar/Laser Digital Voice Prompts ON/OFF Safety Warning System Safety Warning System Audio/Visual Scroll Rate FAST or SLOW...
  • Page 14 OFF, the next prompt will read: “ ”, VECTOR 990 will provide several ”, your unit will provide a continuous ”. A A m m u u t t e e o o f f f f N N O O K K a a o o n n ™...
  • Page 15 Factory setting is “ Feature 10– Inverted Display Feature When selected, VECTOR 990 can be mounted upside down to your vehicle’s headliner using the hook and loop fastener; the display will remain normal reading.

  • Page 16: Travel Mode - What Is It

    Gigahertz, which the X, K or Ka Band signal is transmitted. When in Travel Mode, VECTOR 990 International will sound an X, K or Ka Digital Voice Message or an X, K or Ka “tone” (whichever you have chosen in Selectable Features) when Radar is encountered.
  • Page 17 Super Wideband Ka, select the specific Ka Narrow frequency or frequencies used in your areas of travel. VECTOR 990 International allows you to engage one, two or three specific Ka narrow frequencies (33.8 GHz, 34.3 GHz, 34.7 GHz) For information on frequencies used in Europe, call 1-800-341-2288 (USA) or 1-800-268-3994 (CAN).

  • Page 18: Entering Selectable Features

    • SWS ™ feature and SWS the SWS ™ feature is not available in Europe. • AccuSweep frequencies which you can choose ON or OFF, depending upon driving environment. Entering Selectable Features Mode 1. With the unit OFF, press and hold the PWR and CTY buttons simultaneously.
  • Page 19 To achieve optimum performance, regardless of which mounting position you choose, follow the basic steps on the following page. 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.

  • Page 20: Visor Mounting

    Slide the detector onto the mounting bracket until it “locks” into place. To adjust the angle of the bracket, squeeze and hold the circular “buttons” on the sides of the bracket; this will allow you to angle the bracket to your windshield.

  • Page 21: Understanding Radar, Laser And Sws

    Many of today’s Laser detectors do not have the high sensitivity necessary to detect Laser within a large “field of view”. VECTOR 990 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 achievable 360°...

  • Page 22: Interpretation Of Alerts

    Safety Warning System The Radio Association Defending Airwave Rights, Inc. (R.A.D.A.R.) conceived and developed the Safety Warning System to warn motorists of potential road hazards by employing Safety Warning System such as construction zones, accident sites and detours. These SWS the 24 GHz portion of the K band frequency, and broadcast uniquely coded signals that are detected by your unit.
  • Page 23 alert coupled with simultaneous identification of the Radar band (X, K or Ka) and signal strength in the Text Display. The number of bar graph segments displayed depends upon the strength of the signal received. As the strength of the Radar signal increases, the audio alert becomes more rapid and the bar graph will display the maximum number of five segments indicating maximum signal strength.

  • Page 24: Instant-On/Pulsed Radar Alert

    Radar signals travel in a straight line and do not pass through earth. Consequently, police Radar aimed at the crest of a steep 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.

  • Page 25: Typical False Alert (Radar)

    Typical False Alert (Radar) Ideally, a Radar detector should only alert in the presence of police Radar. However, because other devices share X band with police Radar, false alerts sometimes occur. Generally, a false signal produces only a short audio and visual alert. Since they are most often weak, it is possible to drive out of the signal’s range very quickly and receive only a brief alert.

  • Page 26: Safety Warning System ® (Sws ™ ) Alerts

    Safety Warning System (North American Mode only) With the Safety Warning System ™ transmitter in use, your detector will provide a unique, 2 second SWS Warning System indicating Highway Hazard Zone Advisory) to quickly orient you to the type of situation ahead. This introductory message is followed by a specific Text Message (i.e.
  • Page 27 Abbreviated SWS “ ” H H w w y y W W o o r r k k confirms Highway Construction/Maintenance (messages 1–1 1) “ ” H H a a z z d d Z Z o o n n e e confirms Highway Hazard Zone Advisory (messages 13–31) “...

  • Page 28: Performance Verification

    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 duration of an alert: The police are using instant-on/pulsed Radar, in which case no signal is transmitted until visual contact has been made with your vehicle.

  • Page 29: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Solutions for Common Problems If your unit is not operating properly, please refer to the outline below. Problem Possible Cause Unit not Plug not receiving properly inserted power Fuse in power cord is defective Lighter socket not clean and negatively grounded Fuse or electrical wiring for lighter socket defective...

  • Page 30: Limited Warranty

    In the event of a defect, malfunction or other failure to conform to this warranty, BELTRONICS will, at its sole discretion, repair or replace the unit at no charge. You are responsible for all shipping costs in connection with warranty service pursuant to this warranty.

  • Page 31: Service

    BELTRONICS 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...

  • Page 32: Post Warranty Service

    Post-Warranty Service The following arrangements apply if the warranty period has expired or you are not able to provide a copy of your dated sales receipt indicating purchasewithin the last twenty-four months. To return your unit, follow steps 1 through 3 (b) under Warranty Service.

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