Troubleshooting - Beltronics Sti Magnum Owner's Manual

Troubleshooting

Problem Possible Cause
STi MAGNUM beeps briefly at the • An X-band or K-band motion sensor or intrusion alarm is
same location every day,but no located within range of your route.With time,you will learn
radar source is in sight. predictable patterns of these signals.
STi MAGNUM does not seem • Make sure that windshield wipers do not block STi
sensitive to radar or laser. MAGNUM's 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.
• STi MAGNUM may be in City Mode.
STi MAGNUM did not alert when a • VASCAR (Visual Average Speed Computer and Recorder) a
police car was in view. stopwatch method of speed detection,may be in use.
• Officer may not have radar or laser unit turned on.
STi MAGNUM did not provide a • Safety transmitters may not be commonly used in your area.
Safety signal while within range of
an emergency vehicle.
STi MAGNUM's display is not • Check programming to be sure the STi MAGNUM is not in
working. Dark Mode.
STi MAGNUM's audible alerts are • STi MAGNUM is in AutoMute Mode.See page 8 for details.
less loud after the first few alerts.
STi MAGNUM bounces or sags on • STi MAGNUM is not making contact with the windshield
windshield. to provide stability.While holding down STi MAGNUM's
QuickMount button,slide STi MAGNUM toward the wind-
shield so that the back top edge makes firm contact.
STi MAGNUM's power-on sequence • A loose power connection or dirty lighter socket can cause
reoccurs while you are driving. STi MAGNUM to be briefly disconnected.
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Problem Possible Cause
STi MAGNUM will not turn on. • Check the PWR is on.
• Check that vehicle ignition is ON.
• Check that vehicle lighter socket is functional.
STi MAGNUM
•Try
STi MAGNUM feels very warm. • It is normal for STi
Your 14-year old son has changed •You can return all of the programming options to the
all 9 of the Programming options. factory defaults by holding down the VOLUME/MUTE and
SENS buttons while you turn the STi MAGNUM on.
Explanation of Displays
No display STi MAGNUM is in the Dark mode (pages 9,16)
PilotHWY
One of the many programming messages (pages 12-16)
WorkZone
One of the many Safety Radar messages (pages 22-23)
Caution
STi MAGNUM has detected a Safety Radar Signal,but the signal isn't yet
strong enough to decode the specific safety message (pages 22-23)
Service
STi MAGNUM has failed the calibration test.Contact Beltronics for repair
Required
in another vehicle.
MAGNUM
to feel warm.
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