Beltronics USA G5S6A Radar Detector User Manual 936 Operating Manual

Beltronics USA Inc Radar Detector 936 Operating Manual

Users Manual

with 65 Digital Voice Messages and Digital DisplayOperatinginstructionsfor modelE936CSTMUltimate Performance. Proven Technology.PROTECTIONPROTECTION360˚
Thank you for purchasing an EXPRESS 936Radar/Laser/Safety detector. EXPRESS 936 offers the mostadvanced technology available for detecting all Radar andLaser speed monitoring devices. In addition, EXPRESS 936features Digital Voice, Text Message Display and the SafetyWarning System®with 60 Digital Voice messages.To ensure maximum benefit from your new unit, pleaseread all instructions before operating your unit.Remember, owning a Radar detector does not give you alicense to speed. Alerts from a Radar detector serve as aneffective reminder to check your speed. Laws varythroughout North America governing the use of a Radardetector. It is your responsibility to follow these laws.Safety Warning System®(sws™)EXPRESS 936 detects encoded signals from sws™transmittersand provides 60 messages for:Highway Construction/Maintenance, Highway Hazard Zones,Weather Related Hazards, Travel Information/Convenienceand Emergency/Slow Moving Vehicles. For a completedescription of sws™audio and visual alerts, see page 18.VG-2 Guard®AlertEXPRESS 936 features VG-2 Guard®, to detect signals from theInterceptor VG-2 (Radar Detector Detector).For a complete description of the VG-2 Guard®audio/visualalert, see page 17.Safety Warning System®with Digital Voice MessagesChoose between Digital Voice Messages with a unique sws™tone or sws™tone only (see page 9).Radar/Laser Digital Voice PromptsChoose between Radar/Laser Digital Voice prompts followedby “beeps” or “beeps” only (see page 9).INTRODUCTIONSELECTABLE FEATURES2
3Profile of Features ➤page 4Description of Features ➤page 5Power Up Test Sequence ➤page 5Tutorial Mode ➤page 5Memory Retention of Feature Selections ➤page 6Adjusting the Audio Level ➤page 6DRK (Dim/Dark) Button ➤page 6AUD (Audio Mute) Button ➤page 7CTY (City/Highway) Button ➤page 8Reset to Factory Settings ➤page 8Selectable Features ➤page 9Entering Selectable Features Mode ➤page 9Installation ➤page 10General Guidelines ➤page 10Understanding Radar, Laser and sws™➤page 13Interpretation of Alerts ➤page 14Radar Alerts ➤page 14Instant-On/Pulsed Radar Alert ➤page 16Typical False Alert (Radar) ➤page 16Laser Alerts ➤page 17Safety Warning System®(sws™) Alerts ➤page 17Performance Verification ➤page 19Conditions That Affect Radar Alerts ➤page 19Conditions That Affect Laser Alerts ➤page 19Troubleshooting ➤page 20Consumer Warranty ➤page 21Service ➤page 22Warranty Service ➤page 22Post-Warranty Service ➤page 22Specifications ➤page 23Accessories ➤page 23TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. P/V(Power/Volume) Button: pressing P/Vbriefly will turnthe unit ON. Pressing P/Va second time will bypass thepower up test sequence. Pressing P/Vand holding will changethe audio level.2. Text Message Display: communicates all mode selections (i.e.DIM, DARK, CITY, HIGHWAY, and AUTOMUTE) and confirmsRadar band and signal strength, presence of Laser and sws™messages received.3. DRK (Dim/Dark) Button: provides dim or dark settings ofthe Text Display for discreet night travel. Audio alerts are notaffected.4. AUD (Audio Mute) Button: provides automatic and manualmuting of X, K, Super Wideband Ka Radar and manualmuting of sws™alerts.5. CTY (City/Highway) Button: minimizes unwanted X bandalerts without reducing sensitivity.6. Antenna Opening: Radar and sws™signals are received by apatented diecast antenna with integrated transition tomicrostrip mixer.PROFILE OF FEATURES4176854329
7. Laser Optical Sensors: collect Laser signals from in front andbehind.8. Audio Alert Speaker: all audible alerts and Digital VoiceMessages are emitted from this location.9. Power Jack: using the straight or coiled cord, EXPRESS 936operates in any vehicle with a 13.8 volt DC negative groundsystem (l0.5 volt to 16 volt range).Power-Up Test SequenceEach time your detector is turned ON, audio and Text Messagesfor Laser, Ka, K, X and Safety Warning System®(sws™) arepresented. After this sequence, the status of SelectableFeatures is displayed: “SWS on”, “SWS off”, “VG-2 on”,“VG-2 off”, “SWSvoice”, “SWSclick”, ”VOICEon”,“VOICEoff” (see page 9). If your unit displays informationother than this standard power-up test sequence, return it toBELTRONICS for servicing. To bypass the power-up testsequence, press the P/Vbutton during the Power up testsequence.Tutorial ModeThe tutorial mode allows you to become more familiar withall audible and visual alerts. To engage this mode, press andhold CTY, then press AUD while the unit is OFF. The message“TUTORIAL” appears in the display followed by the audio andcorresponding Text Message for “LASER”, “Ka AUDIO”, “KAUDIO”, “X AUDIO”,”VG-2 Alert,” sample Radar alert (Kband signal ramping from weak to strong) and “SAFETYWARNING SYSTEM SAMPLE ALERTS”. Three sample sws™messages are then presented in the display along with thecorresponding Digital Voice Message:Sample 1 “ACCIDENT AHEAD”Sample 2 “HIGHWAY WORKCREW AHEAD”Sample 3 “POLICE IN PURSUIT”Anytime during Tutorial Mode (except Safety Warning System®DESCRIPTION OF FEATURES5
sample alerts) press CTY or AUD to move forward or backwardthrough the alerts. During sws™sample alerts press CTY tomove forward in the sws™message list. “MSG 1”will appearinitially in the display confirming your selecion. Pressing theAUD button allows you to listen to the sws™message whileviewing it in the display. Press the CTY button again to step tothe next message; press the AUD button to review, and so on.This allows you to review all 60 messages.To exit Tutorial Mode, press the P/Vbutton and your unitwill be ON and ready to receive signals.Memory Retention of Feature SelectionsAny time EXPRESS 936 is turned OFF or unplugged from thecigarette lighter socket, all feature settings are retained in theunit’s memory. Memory retention eliminates the need to resetyour preferred feature settings each time your unit is turnedOFF and then back ON.Adjusting the Audio LevelOnce your unit has completed the power up test sequence, theaudio level can be adjusted by holding the P/Vbutton down.As you hear the audio level change, the display will provide avisual reference of the audio level. To reverse the direction inwhich the audio level increases/decreases, briefly release, thenhold down the P/Vbutton again.DRK (Dim/Dark) ButtonThe DRK button allows selection of a dim or dark setting for thedisplay. To engage dim mode, press the DRK button once. A single“beep” coupled with the brief illumination of “DIM” on the displayconfirms your selection. To completely cancel the illumination ofthe display during an alert, press DRK a second time. A single“beep” coupled with the brief illumination of “DARK” in thedisplay confirms your selection. While in dark mode, you willnotice an “H” (highway mode) or “C” (city mode) remains dim toconfirm your unit is receiving power. To return to a full brightsetting, press the DRK button a third time; two “beeps” confirmthis selection. Use of the DRK button does not affect audio alerts.Important—if you press the the DRK button and do not receiveaudible confirmation, the audio level has been set too low.6
7AUD (Audio Mute) ButtonContinuous Audio Alert PatternYour unit has been preset at the factory to provide an X, K, Kaor Laser audio alert and Digital Voice announcement of thesignal detected. Digital Voice prompts are provided once afterthe initial audio alert. (Note: DigitalVoice can be turned OFF,see page 9) This standard setting is often preferred whenbackground noise in a vehicle is loud.Automatic Mute Alert Pattern (Radar)To engage automatic muting, press the AUD button once when theunit is not alarming. A single “beep” and brief presentation of“AUTOMUTE” in the display confirms automatic mute mode hasbeen engaged. The alert pattern when this mode is activatedconsists of several X, K, Super Wideband Ka audio alerts followedby the Digital Voice announcement of the signal detected. Afterthe Digital Voice announcement, a “clicking” tone keeps youquietly informed for as long as the signal is present. This“clicking” becomes more rapid as the strength of the Radar signalincreases. With this mode engaged, the automatic muting will berepeated each time a new signal is encountered. The automaticmute mode enables you to conveniently monitor extendedencounters without having to manually mute or adjust thevolume setting. To return to the continuous audio alert pattern,press the AUD button a second time (while the unit is notalerting). Two “beeps” and the message “AUTOoff” confirm youhave cancelled automatic mute mode.Manual Muting of Audio Alerts (Radar and sws™)Regardless of the AUD mode selected (continuous or automaticmute), the audio alerts can be completely muted by pressingthe AUD button during an alert. Once the alert has passed, meunit will revert to the previous AUD setting.Note—because Laser alerts are not lengthy or sustained, muting is notrequired (see page 17).
CTY (City X/Highway) ButtonThe CTY X mode has been designed to effectively reduceunwanted audio alerts caused by intrusion alarms, dooropeners, and other devices which share X band with policeRadar—without reducing sensitivity. Signals from non-policeRadar sources are frequently encountered in urban and sub-urban areas, making use of this mode ideal in these areas.Pressing the CTY button once engages the CTY X mode whichis confirmed by “CITY” in the display coupled with a singleaudio “beep”. Pressing the CTY twice returns you to highwaymode; “HIGHWAY” will appear in the display coupled withtwo “beeps”. Once CTY X mode is engaged, weak X bandsignals encountered will produce no audible alert until thesignal strength reaches a preset level. However, visual alertsare processed the instant an X band signal is detected,keeping you quietly informed. Since most “false” X bandsignals are weak, the use of the CTY mode allows you to driveout of their range before they reach the preset level andtrigger a full audio alert. In contrast, signals from X bandtraffic Radar are generally stronger and will exceed the presetlevel, causing a full X band audio alert. Activating the CTYmode will not change Super Wideband Ka, K or instant-on Xband Radar alert patterns.Note—the CTY mode does not change the presentation of alertsfor Laser sws™or VG-2 signals.City ALL (X/K/Ka)City ALL provides an alternated approach for improving X,K and Ka band selectivity and is ideal for use in areas with ahigh level of microwave transmissions which can causefalsing on all three bands. To engage City ALL mode, pressCTY until the Display shows “CITY ALL”. Once engaged, weakX, K or Super Wideband Ka signals encountered will provideno audible alerts until the signal strength reaches a presetlevel. Visual alerts are processed the instant an X, K or SuperWideband Ka signal is detected, keeping you quietlyinformed.8
Reset to Factory SettingsYou can reset your unit to factory settings for volume, DRK, AUD,CTY and Selectable Features. With the unit OFF, press and holdCTY button, then press AUD and P/Vbuttons simultaneously. Thedisplay will briefly show “RESET” and provide two “beeps”. Yourunit is now reset to its original factory settings and ready foroperation.Safety Warning System®, vG-2 Guard®Alert, sws™DigitalVoice Messages and Radar/Laser Digital Voice prompts arefeatures which may be selected ON or OFF, depending uponyour preference.Safety Warning System®(sws™)When ON, unit will provide an alarm and text message whensignals from sws™transmitters are detected. Factory settingis ON.VG-2 Guard®AlertWhen activated, unit will detect signals from Interceptor VG-2transmitters. Factory setting is OFF.Note-engage VG-2 Guard®only, in areas known to use theInterceptor VG-2.Safety Warning System®(sws™) with Digital Voice MessagesWhen “SWSvoice” is selected, unit will provide Digital Voiceannouncements when swsTM transmitters are detected. Factorysetting is “SWSvoice”. When “SWSclick” is selected, DigitalVoice is replaced by “tone/clicking” only.Radar/Laser Digital Voice promptsWhen “VOICEon” is selected, unit will provide Digital Voiceprompts followed by “beeps” when X/K/Ka and Laser signalsare detected. Factory setting is ON. When “VOICEoff” isselected unit will sound unique audio tones only.Entering Selectable Features Mode1. With the unit OFF, press and hold CTY button, then press theP/Vbutton. The word “FEATURES” will appear in theSELECTABLE FEATURES9
display and a short audible “beep” will sound indicating youare now in the Selectable Features Mode.2. Immediately after the “beep”, the display will show the statusof the sws™Selectable Feature: “SWS on” or “SWS off”. Pressthe AUD button to select ON or OFF for this feature.3. Pressing the CTY button moves to the next SelectableFeature: VG-2 Guard®Alert. The display will show either “VG-2on,” or “VG-2 off”. Press the AUD button to select ON or OFFfor this feature.4. Pressing the CTY button again moves to the next SelectableFeature: Replace sws™Digital Voice Messages with “beep”. Thedisplay will show either “SWSvoice” or “SWSclick”: Pressthe AUD button to select VOICE or CLICK for this feature.5. Press the CTY button again to move to the next SelectableFeature: Radar/Laser Digital Voice. The display will show“VOICEon” or “VOICEoff”. Press the AUD button to selectON or OFF for this feature.6. Press the P/Vbutton to exit Selectable Features Mode. Two“beeps” confirm that you have exited this mode and your unitwill be ON. “HIGHWAY”, “City X or City ALL” will bepresented in the display, based on your previous selection.General GuidelinesDo not mount your unit directly behind windshield wipers ormirrored sunscreens which block Radar and Laser signalsand substantially reduce warning range. Unlike “after market”mirrored sun-screens, regular tinted glass does not affectRadar reception. Radar signals are also reflected by the “heatedwindshields” known as Instaclear®and ElectriClear®availableas an option on some vehicles. This type of windshield makesany dash, visor or windshield mounted detector ineffective.(If in doubt, check with an appropriate dealership to see ifthis applies to your vehicle.)Instaclear is a registered trademark of the Ford Motor Company.ElectriClear is a registered Trademark of Libbey, Owens, Ford, and Delco-Remy.10INSTALLATION
To achieve optimum performance,regardless of which mounting position you choose, follow the basic steps on the following page:1. Consider occupant safety when selecting a mounting location.Choose a location where the unit will not be hazardous incase of an accident.2. For optimum detection, position your unit with a clear,unobstructed view of the road from the front and rear.3. Do not allow the unit to make contact with the windshield.This will eliminate unnecessary vibration.4. Avoid placing your unit in direct sunlight. During the summer,interior temperatures of an enclosed vehicle can sometimesreach temperatures that will cause premature aging of the unit.5. Your detector is not waterproof; exposure to water may causedamage.Dash Mounting1. Select an area that is relatively level, clean and dry. Adhere thesoft portion of the enclosed hook and loop fastener to this areaand the corresponding hard portion to the bottom of your unit.2. Fasten unit to dash by placing hook and loop pieces together.Windshield Mounting1. Remove the mounting cover on the top of the detector by pressingon the raised dots and pushing outward. 2. Insert the “grooved” cover plate supplied until it locks into place. 3. Clean the desired area of the windshield, and adhere the windshield/visor bracket by pressing on the suction cups.11
4. Slide the detector onto the mounting bracket until it “locks” into place. 5. 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. Note—some vehicles have a plastic coating on the inside of the windshield designed to protect occupants in case of an accident.Use of the windshield bracket on this type of windshield can permanently mark the surface. Check with your dealer if you are unsure whether your vehicle is equipped with this type of windshield.Visor Mounting1. Remove the two suction cups and follow steps 1, 2, 4 and 5.2. Clip the detector to the edge of the sun visor nearest the windshield. Fuse ReplacementIf the fuse has blown, remove the tip from the lighter plugfollowed by the old fuse. Replace the fuse with a 1-amp, 3AGfuse. Defeating the fuse protection can damage your unit oryour vehicle’s electrical system and will void your warranty.12
Note—the tip is in two pieces; be careful not to lose either pieceor the spring inside the holder. (See diagram on page 13).Three Radar FrequenciesThree microwave frequencies have been allocated by the FCC(Federal Communications Commission) and are used fortraffic Radar: X, K and Super Wideband Ka. Your EXPRESS 936provides detection to ALL known Radar traffic devices.Total Tracking Laser™(TTL”)Unlike Radar signals, which are highly reflective, Laser signalshave very poor reflective characteristics. Many of today’sLaser detectors do not have the high sensitivity necessary todetect Laser within a large “field of view”. EXPRESS 936incorporate BEL’Snumber one rated Laser detection. TwinLaser ports detect energy far outside the main Laser beam—including off-axis signals—providing the largest achievable360° “field of view”. The alerts provided by your unit are thesame whether signals are received from the front or rear.Safety Warning System®(sws™)—What is it?The Radio Association Defending Airwave Rights, Inc.(R.A.D.A.R.) conceived and developed the Safety WarningSystem®. The concept behind this system is to warn motoristsof potential road hazards by employing Safety Warning System®transmitters in areas such as construction zones, accidentsites and detours. These sws™transmitters operate withinthe 24 GHz portion of the K band frequency, and broadcastuniquely coded signals that are detected by your unit.13UNDERSTANDING RADAR, LASER AND SWS™
INTERPRETATION OF ALERTSRadar AlertsThe alerts provided by your unit are affected both by the typeof transmission (continuous wave or instant-on), and theposition of the Radar source. Generally, when you drive closerto a Radar source, the intensity of the received signal increases,resulting in the increase of the number of bar graph segmentsand a corresponding increase in the audio alert rate.Described below are five common types of Radar encountersand the alerts you will typically receive.1. Stationary or moving Radar, straight ahead aimed in your direction.Since Radar signals travel in a straight line, this Radarencounter potentially offers maximum warning range. Oncethe signal is received, the initial warning consists of an X, K orSuper Wide band Ka audio alert coupled with simultaneousidentification of the Radar band (X, K or Ka) and signalstrength in the Text Display. The number of bar graph segmentsdisplayed depends upon the strength of the signal received. Asthe strength of the Radar signal increases, the audio alertbecomes more rapid and the bar graph will display the maxi-mum number of five segments to indicate maximum signalstrength. Assuming the Radar signal remains uninterrupted,the audible and visual alerts will clearly indicate a “weak”signal becoming stronger as you drive closer to the Radarsource. Remember, when the police Radar source is movingtoward you, the Radar signal strength will increase muchmore rapidly than if you are approaching a stationary source.14
152. Stationary Radar aimed around a cornerUnder this circumstance, reaction time is considerablyreduced. Since the Radar signals are transmitted across yourline of travel, there is generally no signal available to receiveuntil you are relatively close to the source. Once an alert isreceived, expect the strength of the signal to increase veryquickly. Advanced warning in this situation may be reduced.3. Stationary Radar concealed by the crest of a hill aimed in yourdirection.Radar signals travel in a straight line and do not pass throughearth. Consequently, police Radar aimed at the crest of a steephill cannot be received until you are at or near the top.Warning time may be minimal (as in situation #2) since astrong signal is not present until you are near the crest of thehill. At this point, you may be nearly in the police officer’s lineof sight. When cresting a hill, a weak initial alert followed veryquickly by a full alert is typical. This alert pattern requiresprompt attention.
4. Moving Radar behind you, traveling in the same direction.Police Radar signals transmitted from behind your vehiclecan be received when reflected by objects in front of you suchas large signs, bridges and trucks. As you drive, the size andconfiguration of these objects are constantly changing causingthe strength of any reflected Radar signal received to vary.A strong, uninterrupted alert indicates the patrol car is closebehind.Instant-On/Pulsed RadarThis type of signal appears suddenly when a Radar unit is“triggered”. The instant-on alert consists of an intense, threesecond audio “burst”, coupled with the type of Radar banddetected and flashing of the signal strength bar graph in thedisplay.Typical False Alert (Radar)Ideally, a Radar detector should only alert in the presence ofpolice Radar. However, because other devices share X bandwith police Radar, false alerts sometimes occur. Generally, afalse signal produces only a short audio and visual alert. Sincethey are most often weak, it is possible to drive out of thesignars range very quickly and receive only a brief alert.Although many times the probable source of the false signalcan be identified (supermarket, bank, commercial building,etc.), caution is advised until the source can be confirmed.The X band alert pattern caused by a non-police source canlook like the initial alert produced by actual police Radar. Forthis reason appropriate action is required any time an alert isreceived.16
Laser AlertsWhen Laser is detected, the display will flash “LASER”coupled with a distinct Laser audio alert. If a vehicle is a longdistance from the source of Laser pulses, fewer pulses willgenerally be received. The closer the vehicle is to the source ofLaser pulses, the greater the likelihood of receiving a steadystream of Laser pulses. The reason for this is the aimingstability of the Laser gun and the fact that it is difficult to holdthe gun absolutely still. Any movement of the gun results inmotion of the beam at the target. The further the target, thegreater the displacement of the beam and the shorter the dwelltime of the beam at the target point. Therefore, there is thepossibility of receiving only a few Laser pulses. Due to thesecharacteristics, all Laser alerts should be taken seriously.VG-2 Guard®AlertWhenever your EXPRESS 936 detects signals from theInterceptor VG-2 (Radar Detector Detector), the VG-2 Guard®feature engages. (VG-2 Guard®must be selected ON - see page9 for more information). A distinct, 2-second audio warningcoupled with the Digital Voice announcement and TextMessage of “VG-2 alert”confirms activation of VG-2 Guard®.This message continues for as long as VG-2 Guard®isactivated. During the VG-2 alert your unit does not detectRadar or sws™signals. However, the presence of theInterceptor VG-2 indicates that traffic is being monitoredand speed measurements may be taken. When theText Message of “VG-2 alert” is over, your unit resumesscanning for Radar and sws™signals.Note: activation VG-2 Guard®does not affect detection of Laser signals.Safety Warning System®(sws™) AlertsWith the Safety Warning System®feature ON and an sws™transmitter in use, your detector will provide a unique, 2 secondsws™tone coupled with a Safety Warning System®categoryword (i.e. “HazdZone” indicating Highway Hazard ZoneAdvisory) to quickly orient you to the type of situationahead. This introductory message is followed by a specific TextMessage i.e. “SHARP CURVE AHEAD” and Digital Voice17
Message which is repeated twice. After the Digital Voice, theunit will continue to present the message and provide the“clicking” tone for as long as an sws™signal is detected.You can replay the last sws™message received by pressingthe DRK button within 30 seconds of receiving an sws™alert.Both Digital Voice and Text Message are replayed.If you have selected “SWSclick” (Digital Voice OFF), yourunit will show just the Text Message (see Selectable Features,page 9).Note—the end of a multiple word sws™message is indicated byan asterisk.Abbreviated sws™Category Words“HwyWork”confirms Highway Construction/Maintenance(messages 1-11)“HazdZone”confirms Highway Hazard Zone Advisory(messages 13-31)“Weather”confirms Weather Related Hazards(messages 33-41)“TravInfo”confirms Travel Information/Convenience(messages 43-59)“Moving”confirms Emergency/Slow Moving Vehicles in transit(messages 61-64)“MsgUnkwn”confirms incomplete or unknown messagesNote—for a complete listing of the five Safety Warning System®categories and corresponding messages, please refer to the SafetyWarning System®Alert Card enclosed with your manual.18
19Conditions that Affect Radar AlertsIf you feel your unit is not alerting properly, keep in mind thatthere are many conditions that influence the intensity orduration of an alert:1. The police are using instant-on/pulsed Radar, in which caseno signal is transmitted until visual contact has been madewith your vehicle. For detection of this signal, you must relyon reflected signals from Radar directed at traffic travelingahead of you.2. The police Radar unit is positioned perpendicular to the road,around a curve, or just over the crest of a hill thus significantlyreducing the reception range.3. The highway traffic between your vehicle and the police Radarsource is heavy. This blocks/reflects transmitted signals. Thepresence of several large trucks between you and the policeRadar unit could also significantly reduce reception.4. Rain or humid weather conditions can absorb transmittedsignals before they reach your vehicle, again reducing detectionrange.5. The police Radar unit is not properly tuned and is transmittingoutside the FCC allocated X, K or Super Wideband Ka frequencyranges.Conditions that Affect Laser AlertsIf you feel your unit is not properly alerting to the presence ofLaser signals, keep in mind that rain, fog, high humidity and trafficconditions can affect the range that the Laser beam can be detected.PERFORMANCE VERIFICATION
TROUBLESHOOTINGSolutions for Common ProblemsIf your unit is not operating properly, please refer to the outline below.If you experience a problem with your unit that is not covered in thisoutline please call, Monday to Friday, 9 AM-5 PM EST, for assistance:1-8OO-341-2288 USA 1-8OO-268-3994 CANADAl-Year Warranty1. This warranty covers all defects in materials and workmanship.This warranty does not apply if the unit has been subject tophysical abuse, improper installation, modification, or if thehousing or serial number of the unit has been removed.20Problem Possible Cause Corrective ProcedureUnit notreceiving power“Poor detectionrange”Erratic or frequentalertsPartial or no display Plug not properly insertedFuse in power cord isdefectiveLighter socket not cleanand negatively groundedFuse or electrical wiringfor lighter socket defectiveAntenna/lens openingpartially blockedRadar signals unable topass through windshieldHigh concentration ofnon-police band sourcesDim or dark mode engagedReinsert plug and rotateReplace with 1 amp250 Volt 3AG fuse (see page 12)Consult your dealer or aprofessional mechanicConsult your dealer or aprofessional mechanicReposition unit withunobstructed view ofroad ahead and behind.Determine whetheryour vehicle has a“heated windshield”known as Instaclear®or Electri-Clear®, oris covered with ametallic sun screen.Use CTY modeReview section in thismanual on PerformanceVerificationDisengage dim ordark modeCONSUMER WARRANTY
2. BELTRONICS manufactures its products using parts andcomponents which are new or equivalent to new inaccordance with industry standard practices.3. The enforceability of this warranty is limited to the originalconsumer purchaser and is not transferable to, or enforceableby, any subsequent owner.4. In the event of a defect, malfunction or other failure to conformto this warranty, BELTRONICS will, at its sole discretion, repairor replace the unit at no charge. You are responsible for allshipping costs in connection with warranty service pursuantto this warranty.5. This warranty commences on the date of retail purchase andshall be effective for a period of one year.6. There are no EXPRESS warranties covering the unit other thanthose set forth in this warranty. All implied warranties arelimited to the period of this warranty and no warranties,expressed or implied, extend beyond this period. Some statesdo not allow limitation on how long an implied warrantylasts, so the above limitation may not apply to you.7. BELTRONICS will in no event be liable for any consequential,incidental, indirect or special damages (including, but notlimited to, lost profits) arising out of or in connection withthe use, misuse, or function of the unit. Some states do notallow the exclusion of limitation of incidental orconsequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusionmay not apply to you.8. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you mayalso have other rights which vary from state to state.9. You must provide a copy of a dated sales receipt for your unitin order to receive service under warranty.Warranty ServiceIf you feel your detector is not functioning properly pleasereview this manual, particularly the section on PerformanceVerification. If you still feel service is required, please follow21SERVICE
the instructions below.1. To obtain service during the one-year warranty period,please call the appropriate number below to obtain an RAnumber and shipping instructions. Remember to return yourdetector postage paid, insured and in suitable packaging.1-8oo-341-2288 USA1-8oo-268-3994 CAN2. For your own protection, obtain a proof of delivery receipt.Shipping costs are your responsibility.3. Enclose with your unit the following information:(a) Your name, complete return address and writtendescription of the problem. (No P.O. box please.)(b) A telephone number where you can be reached duringregular business hours.(c) A copy of your dated sales receipt.Post- Warranty ServiceThe following arrangements apply if the warranty period hasexpired or you are not able to provide a copy of your datedsales receipt indicating purchase within the last twelvemonths.1. Return your unit to the appropriate address under WarrantyService and follow steps i through 3(b) outlined in that section.2. Enclose with your unit $70 US or $95 Canadian to coverinspection and postage return.Prices subject to change without notice.Radar Receiver Frequencies: l0.45 GHz to l0.60 GHz (X Band),24.05 GHz to 24.25 GHz (K Band), 33.4 GHz to 36.0 GHz (SuperWideband Ka)Operating Temperatures: -4°F to 158°F (-20°C to 70°C)Power Supply Requirements: 13.8 Volts (l0.5 volt to 16 voltSPECIFICATIONS22
range), 250 mARadar Antenna Type: Patented Diecast Horn with IntegratedTransition to Microstrip MixerMaximum Dimensions: 5.3”(L) X 3.1”(w) X 1.8”(H)Weight: 9.0 ouncesBELTRONICS reserves the right to incorporate design improvements which may not be reflected in the specifications listed in this owner’s manual.If you require any additional accessories, replacementaccessories or any accessory which is not included with yourunit, call to order or for more information, Monday to Friday,9 AM-5 PM EST.1-800-341-2288 USA1-8oo-268-3994 CANADAMODEL COST COSTDESCRIPTION NUMBER USA CANADASuction Cup Kit (2) DA-6 $ 2.95 $ 3.95Straight Power Cord (4’) DA-16 $ 9.95 $11.95Coiled Power Cord (6’) DA-17 $11.95 $16.95Power Cord Fuses (2) DA-19 $ 3.95 $ 5.95Hook & Loop Fastener DA-20 $ 2.95 $ 3.95Visor Bracket DA-48G $ 9.95 $11.95Windshield Bracket DA-702G $11.95 $16.95Protective Travel Case DA-62 $13.95 $19.95Owner’s Manual 936 N/C N/CShipping & handling extra.ACCESSORIES23
Head Office2422 Dunwin DriveMississauga, OntarioCanada L5L 1J9(905) 828-1002 (905) 828-2951 FAXwww.beltronics.comThis product is subject to one or more of the following patents:U.S.P. #4,571,593 C.P. #1,187,586#4,630,054 #1,187,602#4,961,074 #1,295,714#4,952,936 #1,295,715#5,402,087#5,446,923 Other Patents PendingSafety Warning System L.C.-Patents Pending., Fundamental Mixer Technology, FMT and VG-2 Guard areregistered trademarks of BELTRONICS. EXPRESS 936, Total Tracking Laser,and TTL are trademarks of BELTRONICS. Safety warning System is a registered trademark of SafetyWar ning System L.C.Printed in Canada 273004-07 REV ATMUltimate Performance. Proven Technology.

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