Troubleshooting; Explanation Of Displays - Beltronics Vector V6 Owner's Manual

Troubleshooting

Problem Solution
The V6 beeps briefly at the same • An X or K-band motion sensor or intrusion alarm is located
location every day,but no radar within range of your route.With time,you will learn
source is in sight. predictable patterns of these signals.
The V6 does not seem sensitive to • Make sure that windshield wipers do not block your V6's
radar or laser. radar antenna and that the laser lens is not behind tinted
areas.
• Determine if your vehicle has an Instaclear ® ,ElectriClear ®
or solar reflective windshield which may deflect radar or laser
signals.
•Your V6 may be in City Mode.
The V6 did not alert when a police • VASCAR (Visual Average Speed Computer and Recorder) a
car was in view. stopwatch method of speed detection,may be in use.
• Officer may not have radar or laser unit turned on.
The V6 did not provide a Safety • Safety transmitters may not be commonly used in your area.
signal while within range of an
emergency vehicle.
The V6's display is not working. • Press the BRT button to deactivate Dark Mode.
The V6's audible alerts are less loud •The V6 is in AutoMute Mode.See page 8 for details.
after the first few alerts.
The V6 bounces or sags on •The V6 is not making contact with the windshield to
windshield. provide stability.While holding down the V6's QuickMount
button,slide the V6 toward the windshield so that the back
top edge makes firm contact.
The V6's power-on sequence • A loose power connection or dirty lighter socket can cause
reoccurs while you are driving. the V6 to be briefly disconnected.
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Problem Solution
Your 14-year old son has changed •You can return all of the programming options to the
all 6 of the Programming options. factory defaults by holding down the CITY and BRT buttons
while you turn the V6 on.
The V6 will not turn on. • Check that the power is ON.
• Check that vehicle ignition is ON.
• Check that vehicle lighter socket is functional.
•Try the
The V6 feels very warm. • It is normal for the V6 to feel warm.

Explanation of Displays

HD
Sensitivity control is in Highway mode,display is in Dark mode (page 9)
CD
Sensitivity control is in City mode,display is in Dark mode (page 9)
No display The V6 is in the Dark mode (page 9)
PilotHWY
One of the many programming messages (pages 11-14)
WorkZone
One of the many Safety Radar messages (pages 20-21)
Caution
The V6 has detected a Safety Radar Signal,but the signal isn't yet strong
enough to decode the specific safety message (page 20-21)
Self Cal
The V6 is running a self-calibration test
Service
The V6 has failed the calibration test.Contact Beltronics for repair
Required
V6
in another vehicle.
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