Beltronics Vector 955 User Manual

DIGITAL RADAR•LASER•SAFETY DETECTOROwner’s Manual

Controls and FeaturesPowerTo turn your V955 on or off, press the PWRbutton located on the top. When you turnyour V955 on, it goes through a sequence o

Highway / AutoScan / City ButtonThe City button selects the V955’s sensi-tivity mode. We recommend the AutoScanmode for most driving.Your V955’s AutoS

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

11ProgrammingThere are 6 user-selectable options so youcan customize your V955 for your own preferences. The buttons labeled CITY andBRT are also used

12Overview of ProgrammingPilot HWYPilot HVoice ONVoice OFFPwrOn STDPwrOn FSTaMute ONaMute OFFCity STDCity LoXCity NoXBands DFTBands MODPOP ON or OFF

13Details of ProgrammingPilot (Power-on indication)Note: When you are using the Dark mode,the display will only show HD, AD, or CD,(Highway-Dark, Auto

14City Mode SensitivityCity STD (Standard) In this setting, when you put your V955 inthe City mode, X-band sensitivity is significantly reduced, to red

15Features and SpecificationsOperating Bands• X-band 10.525 GHz ± 25 MHz• K-band 24.150 GHz ± 100 MHz• Ka-band 34.700 GHz ± 1300 MHz• Laser 904nm, 33 M

16Technical DetailsInterpreting AlertsAlthough the V955 has a comprehensivewarning system and this handbook is ascomplete as we can make it, only expe

17ExplanationYou are approaching a radar unit concealed bya hill or an obstructed curve.A patrol car is traveling in front of you with aradar source a

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

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

19How Laser (Lidar) WorksLaser speed detection is actually LIDAR(Light Detection and Ranging). LIDAR gunsproject a beam of invisible infrared light.Th

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

21SWS Text MessagesHighway Construction or Maintenance1 Work Zone Ahead2 Road Closed Ahead/Follow Detour3 Bridge Closed Ahead/Follow Detour4 Highway W

22TroubleshootingProblemThe V955 beeps briefly at the same location every day, but no radarsource is in sight.The V955 does not seem sensitiveto radar

23ProblemThe V955 will not turn on.The V955 feels very warm. Solution• Check that the power is ON.• Check that vehicle ignition is ON.• Check that veh

24ServiceService ProcedureIf your V955 ever needs service, pleasefollow these simple steps:1 Check the troubleshooting section ofthis manual. It may h

25Warranty and AccessoriesBELTRONICS One Year Limited WarrantyWhat this warranty covers: BELTRONICS warrants your Productagainst all defects in materi

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27Registeronline:@www.beltronics.comBELTRONICS PRODUCT REGISTRATION CARD If you purchased your detector directly from BELTRONICS, you do not need to

Quick Reference Card1Programming Details Factory Default SettingsTo reset your V955 to its original factorysettings, press and hold the “CITY” and“BR

28 Remove card along perforations ATTN CUSTOMER SERVICEBELTRONICS INC5442 WEST CHESTER RDWEST CHESTER OH 45069-9789

Beltronics5442 West Chester RoadWest Chester OH45069 USAUSA 800-341-2288Canada 800-268-3994www.beltronics.com©2005 BeltronicsMade In CanadaFeatures, s

2Quick Reference CardBEL V955 Quick Reference Card* Factory Default Settings Remove card along perforations  Remove card along perforations

Table of ContentsQuick Reference Guide 4-5Installation 6-7• Power Connection 6• Mounting Location 6• Windshield Mount 7Controls and Features 8-10• Pow

Quick Reference GuideTo begin using your V955, just follow these simple steps1 Plug the small end of the power cord into the side jack of the detector

Radar Antenna and Laser LensThe rear panel of your V955 should have aclear view of the road ahead. For bestperformance, do not mount the V955 directly

Power ConnectionTo power your V955, plug the small end ofthe power cord, (telephone-typeconnector) into the modular jack on theV955’s right side, and

Windshield QuickMountThe V955’s QuickMount bracket is designedfor unobtrusive and hassle-free mounting. 1 Depress the QuickMount button on thetop of t