Beltronics Vector 955 Owner's Manual

Owner’s ManualBeltronics5442 West Chester RoadWest Chester OH45069 USAUSA 800-341-2288www.beltronics.com©2011 BeltronicsDesigned and Manufactured In C

16 17 Technical DetailsInterpreting AlertsAlthough the V955 has a comprehensive warning system and this handbook is ascomplete as we can make it, onl

18 19 Technical DetailsHow Radar WorksTraffic radar, which consists of microwaves, travels in straight lines and is easily reflected by objects such as

20 21 Technical DetailsHow Safety Radar WorksSafety Warning System, or SWS, uses a modified K-band radar signal. The SWS safety radar system has 64 po

22 23 TroubleshootingProblemThe V955 beeps briefly at the same location every day, but no radar source is in sight.The V955 does not seem sensitive t

24 25 ServiceService ProcedureIf your V955 ever needs service, please follow these simple steps:1 Check the troubleshooting section of this manual.

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The Bel V955 is the most advanced radar, laser and safety detector ever designed by Beltronics. The Bel V955 includes full X, K, SuperWide Ka, and Sa

Table of ContentsQuick Reference Guide 4-5Installation 6-7• Power Connection 6• Mounting Location 6• Windshield Mount 7Controls and Features 8

Radar Antenna and Laser LensThe rear panel of your V955 should have a clear view of the road ahead. For best performance, do not mount the V955 dir

Power ConnectionTo power your V955, plug the small end of the power cord, (telephone-type connector) into the modular jack on the V955’s right side, a

Controls and FeaturesPowerTo turn your V955 on or off, press the PWR button located on the top. When you turn your V955 on, it goes through a sequen

Controls and Features10Power ConnectorThe V955’s power jack uses a telephone-type connector. This 4-conductor connector only works with the included

12 Overview of Programming13 Pilot HWY Pilot H Voice ON Voice OFF PwrOn STD PwrOn FST aMute ON aMute OFF City STD City LoX City NoX Band

14 15City Mode SensitivityCity STD (Standard) In this setting, when you put your V955 in the City mode, X-band sensitivity is significantly reduced, t