Beltronics Radar Detector 950 User Manual

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BEL980 &  
BEL 950  
RADAR LASER SAFETY DETECTORS  
DIGITAL P LL S YNTHES IZED OS CILLATOR  
Operating instructions for models 980 & 950  
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t abl e of cont ent s  
Profile of Features  
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Description of Features  
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Power-Up Test Sequence/Start-up Mode  
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Tutorial Mode  
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Set and Forget Memory  
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Reset to Factory Settings  
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Voltage Warning  
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dr k (Bright/Dim/Dark) Button  
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aud (Auto-Mute/Volume Control) Button  
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ct y (City/Highway) Button  
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Selectable Features  
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Entering Selectable Features Mode  
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Installation  
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General Guidelines  
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Understanding Radar, Laser and sws™  
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Interpretation of Alerts  
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Radar Alerts  
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Instant-On/Pulsed Radar Alert  
Typical False Alert (Radar)  
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Laser Alerts  
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Safety Warning System® (sws) Alerts  
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Performance Verification  
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Conditions That Affect Radar Alerts  
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Conditions That Affect Laser Alerts  
Troubleshooting  
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Consumer Warranty  
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Service  
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Warranty Service  
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Post-Warranty Service  
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Accessories  
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1. pwr (Power/Start-Up Mode) Button: pressing and holding  
pwr will turn the unit on. Press the pwr a second time to  
scroll through the three start-up mode options: NORMAL,  
MODS (Modifications), Q-START (Quick Start) plus  
TUTORIAL MODE.  
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Text Message Display: communicates all mode selections  
(i.e. DIM, DARK, CITY, HIGHWAY and AUTOMUTE) and  
confirms Radar band and signal strength, presence of Laser  
and swsmessages received.  
3. dr k (Bright/Dim/Dark) Button: provides bright, dark and  
fully adjustable dim settings of the Text Display for discreet  
night travel.Audio alerts are not affected.  
4. aud (Auto-Mute/Volume Control) Button: provides manual  
muting of all Radar and swsalerts. Pressing and holding the  
aud button will change the audio level.  
5. ct y (City/Highway) Button: choose between Highway mode  
or for urban/suburban travel, City X or City All modes.  
6. Antenna Opening: Radar and swssignals are received by  
a patented diecast antenna with integrated transition to  
microstrip mixer.  
 
7. Laser Optical Sensors: collect Laser signals from in front and  
behind.  
8. Audio Alert Speaker: all audible alerts and Digital Voice  
Messages are emitted from this location.  
9. Power Jack: using the straight or coiled cord,  
bel 980 or bel 950 operate in any vehicle with a 13.8 volt dc  
negative ground system (10.5 volt to 16 volt range).  
Note: Model 980 is the same as Model 950 except for the  
addition of these features: Signal Strength Digit, City All Mode,  
X/K/Ka Band On/Off, 9 audio level settings, Travel Case,  
4' straight power cord and 2 year warranty.  
descr ipt ion of f eat ur es  
Power-Up Test Sequence/Start-up Mode  
Each time your detector is turned on,bel 980 or bel 950  
will perform a power-up test sequence based upon the Start-Up  
mode selected.There are three Start-Up modes of operation  
plus a Tutorial mode.Release the pwr button at your chosen  
selection.  
Note—Pressing pwr at any time during start-up will bypass  
the sequence.  
NORMAL (Factory pre-set Mode)  
Presents Audio and Text Messages for Laser, Ka, K, X and  
Safety Warning System® (sws). After this sequence, the  
status of Selectable Features is displayed:  
CITY Xor CITYALL”; X/K/KA o n /o f f”; Am u t e o n ,  
Am u t e o f f”; R/LVo i c e , R/L to n e ;SWS o n”,  
SWS o f f”; SWSv o ic e ”, SWSt o n e ”; SCROLfa s t ”,  
SCROLs l o w . Unit is now ready for operation.  
Note:City X,CityAll and X/K/Ka On/off do not appear on model 950  
MODS (Modifications Mode)  
PresentsAudio and Text Messages for Laser,Ka,K,X and Safety  
Warning System® (sws),followed by the presentation of Selectable  
Features as chosen by the user.Unit is ready for operation.  
 
Q-START (Quick-Start Mode)  
Unit will bypass any form of a power-up test sequence and  
will displayCITYor “HIGHWAY” dependingupon themode  
previously selected. Unit is ready for operation.  
TUTORIAL MODE  
The Tutorial Mode allows you to become more familiar with  
all audible and visual alerts. The messageTUTORIAL”  
appears in the display followed by the audio and corresponding  
Text Message forLASER, “Ka AUDIO, “K AUDIO, “X  
AUDIO, sample Radar alert (K band signal ramping from  
weak to strong) andSAFETY WARNING SYSTEM SAMPLE  
ALERTS.Threesampleswsmessages are then presented in  
the display along with the corresponding Digital Voice Message:  
Sample 1 ACCIDENT AHEAD”  
Sample 2 HIGHWAY WORKCREW AHEAD”  
Sample 3 POLICE IN PURSUIT”  
While sample messages are playing you can access the  
complete list of swsmessages by pressing the ct y button to  
move forward in the list.“MSG 1will appear in the display  
confirming your selection (to move backward in the list, press  
the dr k button). Pressing the aud button allows you to listen  
to the swsmessage while viewing it in the display. Press the  
ct y button again to step to the 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 pwr button and your unit  
will be on and ready to receive signals.  
Set and Forget Memory  
Any time bel 980 or bel 950 are turned off or unplugged from  
the cigarette lighter socket,all feature settings you have selected  
are retained in the units memory. Set and Forget Memory  
eliminates the need to reset your preferred feature settings  
each time your unit is turned off and then back on.  
 
Reset to Factory Settings  
You can reset your unit to factory settings for Start-Up mode,  
volume, dr k,aud, ct y and Selectable Features.To reset,press  
and hold the ct y button until the display showsRESET.  
Twobeeps”will sound and your unit will cycle through the  
Normal Start-Up Mode.  
Voltage Warning  
Your bel 980 or bel 950 continually check your vehicles voltage  
to ensure proper performance of your detector. The units  
operating range is 10.5 to 16.0 volts.If voltage falls below 10.5  
volts, display will show“LOW VOLT” until condition is rectified.  
dr k (Bright/Dim/Dark) Button  
The dr k button allows selection of a bright, fully adjustable  
dim mode or dark mode. The unit is factory preset to full  
bright display. To engage dim mode, press and hold the dr k  
button. The display will cycle through various levels of dim  
illumination. Release the button at your chosen level. To  
engage dark mode, press the dr k button a second time.A  
singlebeepcoupled with the brief illumination of “DARK”  
on the display confirms your selection.You’ll notice anH”  
(Highway mode) orC”(City mode) remains dim to confirm  
your unit is receiving power. To return to a full bright setting,  
press the dr k button a third time; twobeepsconfirm this  
selection.Use of the dr k button does not affect audio alerts.  
Important—if you press the the drk button and do not receive  
audible confirmation, the audio level has been set too low.  
aud (Auto-Mute/Volume Control) Button  
Manual Muting of Audio Alerts (Radar and sws)  
Whether Auto-Mute is selected on or off in Selectable  
Features, the audio alerts can be completely muted by  
pressing the aud button during an alert. The display will  
briefly show“Qu i e t. No audible alert will be heard for  
approximately 12 seconds. If the signal is still present after 12  
seconds, the unit will remain in manual mute mode.  
Note—because Laser alerts are not lengthy or sustained,  
muting is not required (see page )  
 
Volume Control  
Press and hold the aud button to engage the volume control.  
The Audio level has 9 settings for bel 980 and 5 settings for  
bel 950. Release the aud button when you have reached your  
desired audio setting.  
ct y (City/Highway) Button  
The ct y mode has been designed to effectively reduce  
unwanted audio alerts caused by intrusion alarms, door  
openers, and other devices which share X band with police  
Radar—without reducing sensitivity. Signals from non-police  
Radar sources are frequently encountered in urban and sub-  
urban areas, making use of this mode ideal in these areas.  
Pressing the ct y button once engages the ct y mode which is  
confirmed by“CITY” in the display coupled with a single audio  
“beep. Pressing the ct y button a second time returns you to  
highway mode;HIGHWAYwill appear in the display coupled  
with two“beeps”. Once engaged, weak X band signals  
encountered will produce no audible alert until the signal  
strength reaches a preset level. However, visual alerts are  
processed the instant an X band signal is detected, keeping  
you quietly informed. Since mostfalseX band signals are  
weak, the use of the ct y mode allows you to drive out of their  
range before they reach the preset level and trigger a full  
audio alert. In contrast, signals from X band traffic Radar are  
generally stronger and will exceed the preset level, causing a  
full X band audio alert.Activating the ct y mode will not  
change Super Wideband Ka, K or instant-on X band Radar  
alert patterns.  
Note—the ct y mode does not change the presentation of alerts  
for Laser or sws.  
City All (bel 980 only)  
City All mode is a Selectable Feature of the bel 980 (see  
Selectable Features page 9). This feature provides an alternate  
 
approach for improving selectivity on X, K and Super  
Wideband Ka and is ideal for use in areas with a high level of  
microwave transmissions which can cause falsing on all  
Radar bands.  
While in City All mode, bel 980 will provide an initial short  
X, K, or Ka audio alert coupled with visual confirmation of the  
band detected and signal strength in the display.No further  
audible alert is provided until the signal strength reaches a  
preset level.When no audio alert is provided, the visual alert  
keeps you quietly informed.  
Note—Once CTY XorCTY ALLis chosen in Selectable  
Features the ct y button must to be pressed to engage your  
selection.  
sel ect a bl e f eat ur es  
The following features may be selected,depending upon your  
driving environment.  
I City X or City All (available on bel 980 only)  
I X/K/Ka Band on or off (available on bel 980 only)  
I Auto Mute on or off  
I Radar/Laser Digital Voice Prompts orbeeps”  
I Safety Warning System® on or off  
I Safety Warning System® Digital Voice on or off  
I Audio/Visual Scroll Rate (fast or sl ow)  
City X or City All (available on bel 980 only)  
WhenCTY X is selected,your unit provides standard X  
Band selectivity, which is suitable for most urban areas. City  
All provides an increased level of selectivity on all Bands and  
is designed for use in high density microwave areas. Factory  
setting isCTY X ”.  
Note—once CTY XorCTY ALLis chosen in  
Selectable Features, the ct y button must be pressed to engage  
your selection.  
 
X/K/Ka Band On or Off (bel 980 only)  
SelectX o n /X o f f,K o n /K o f forKa o n /Ka o f f”  
depending upon your driving environment and  
selectivity requirements. This mode is especially useful  
where falsing may occur and disabling the offending band  
may be required. Factory setting is on for all three Bands.  
Auto-Mute On/Off  
With “Am u t e o n , unit will provide several X, K, Super  
Wideband Ka audio alerts followed by the Digital Voice  
announcement of the signal detected.After the Digital Voice  
announcement, aclickingtone keeps you quietly informed  
for as long as the signal is present. This clicking become more  
rapid as the strength of the Radar signal increases.“Am u t e  
enables you to conveniently monitor extended encounters  
without having to manually mute or adjust the volume  
setting.  
o n ”  
With “Am u t e o f f,unit will provide a continuous series of  
X, K, Super Wideband Ka audio alerts and DigitalVoice  
announcement of the signal detected. Digital Voice prompts  
are provided once after the initial audio alert. This standard  
setting is often preferred when background noise in a vehicle  
is loud. Factory setting is “Am u t e o f f. ”  
Note—because of their urgency, Laser alerts are not affected.  
Radar/Laser Digital Voice Prompts  
With “Vo ic e o n , unit will provide Digital Voice prompts  
followed by“beepswhen X/K/Ka and Laser signals are  
detected.WithVo ic e o f f ,unit will sound unique audio  
tones only. Factory setting is “Vo ic e o n .  
Safety Warning System® (sws)  
With “SWSo n , unit will provide a Message when signals from  
swstransmitters are detected. Factory setting is “SWSo n .  
Safety Warning System® (sws) with Digital Voice Messages  
WhenSWSv o ic e is selected,unit will provide DigitalVoice  
announcements when swstransmitters are detected. Factory  
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setting isSWSv o ic e ”. WhenSWSt o n e is selected, Digital  
Voice is replaced by "tone/clickingonly. Factory setting is  
SWSv o ic e .  
Audio/Visual Scroll Rate  
WhenSCRLs l o w is selected,unit will provide a slow cycling  
of audio/visual messages.WhenSCRLf a s t ” is selected, unit  
will provide a fast cycling of audio/visual messages. Factory  
setting is “SCRLs l o w . ”  
Entering Selectable Features Mode  
1. With the unit off, press and hold the pwr and ct y buttons  
simultaneously. The wordFEATURESwill appear in the  
display and a short audiblebeepwill sound indicating you  
are now in the Selectable Features Mode.  
2. Immediately after thebeep”, the display will show the status  
of the first Selectable Feature (City X or City All).  
3. Press the aud button to make your selection. Press the ct y  
button to move to the next Selectable Feature.(To move  
backward in the list, press the dr k button.) Repeat the process  
until you have made your selection for each Selectable Feature.  
4. Press the pwr button to exit Selectable Features mode. Two  
“beepsconfirm that you have exited this mode and either  
HIGHWAYorCITYwill be presented in the display, based  
on your previous selection.Your unit is ready for operation.  
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General Guidelines  
Do not mount your unit directly behind windshield wipers or  
mirrored sunscreens which block Radar and Laser signals  
and substantially reduce warning range. Unlikeafter market”  
mirrored sun-screens, regular tinted glass does not affect  
Radar reception. Radar signals are also reflected by“heated  
windshieldsknown as Instaclear® and ElectriClear® available  
Instaclear is a registered trademark of the Ford Motor Company.  
ElectriClear is a registered Trademark of Libbey, Owens, Ford, and Delco-Remy.  
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as an option on some vehicles. This type of windshield makes  
any dash, visor or windshield mounted detector ineffective.  
(If in doubt, check with an appropriate dealership to see if  
this applies to your vehicle.) 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 in  
case 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 sometimes  
reach temperatures that will cause premature aging of the unit.  
5. Your detector is not waterproof; exposure to water may cause  
damage and your warranty will be void.  
Dash Mounting  
You can mount your unit to a level area of your vehicles dash  
using the hook and loop fastener or the four, non-skid dash  
mounting pads provided.  
Windshield Bracket Assembly  
The visor clip is fully  
assembled. To assemble the  
windshield bracket, follow the  
diagram.  
Windshield Mounting  
1. Remove the mounting bracket  
Windshield Bracket Assembly  
cover on top of the unit by  
pressing on the raised dots and  
pushing outward. Store the cover in a safe place.  
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2. Clean the selected windshield area, position the suction-cup  
mount on the windshield, and press firmly on each suction  
cup to secure it in place.  
3. Use a screwdriver or a small coin to adjust the angle of the  
suction-cup mount until the base plate is level.  
4. Slide detector onto base plate until it snaps into place.  
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 Mounting  
1. Remove the mounting bracket cover by pressing on the  
raised dots and pushing outward. Store the cover in a  
safe place.  
2. Slide the visor clip onto the top of the detector until it snaps  
into place. Clip the detector to the edge of the sun visor nearest  
the windshield.  
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Fuse Replacement  
1. If the fuse has blown, remove the tip from the lighter plug  
followed by the old fuse. Replace the fuse with a 1-amp, 3AG  
fuse. Defeating the fuse protection can damage your unit or  
your vehicles electrical system and will void your warranty.  
Note—the tip is in two pieces; be careful not to lose either piece  
or the spring inside the holder. (See diagram above).  
under st a nding r ada r , l aser a nd sws™  
Three Radar Frequencies  
Three microwave frequencies have been allocated by the fcc  
(Federal Communications Commission) and are used for  
traffic Radar. They are:  
X band: 10.525 ghz  
K band: 24.150 ghz  
Super Wideband Ka: 33.4 ghz to 36.0 ghz  
Both X and K bands are well known to motorists who have  
traveled with Radar detectors. Introduced first was X band  
Radar which became common during the 1960s. In the mid  
1970s the lower powered,more difficult to detect K band Radar  
was introduced. In 1987, fcc approval was given for Radar  
equipment using a third frequency, Ka. In response to this,  
belt r onics introduced the first Radar detectors capable of  
detecting X, K and Ka band signals. In late 1990, fcc approval  
was given to Wideband Ka: 34.2 ghz to 35.2 ghz. Once again,  
bel responded with Wideband Ka detection. Today, the  
bel 980 and bel 950 detect the complete Super Wideband Ka  
frequency allotted for police monitoring—33.4 ghz to 36.0 ghz.  
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Total Tracking Laser(t t l )  
Unlike Radar signals, which are highly reflective, Laser signals  
have very poor reflective characteristics. Many of todays  
Laser detectors do not have the high sensitivity necessary to  
detect Laser within a largefield of view. bel 980 and  
bel 950 incorporate bels number one rated Laser detection.  
Twin Laser ports detect energy far outside the main Laser  
beam—including off-axis signals—providing the largest  
achievable 360°field of view.The alerts provided by your  
unit are the same 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 Warning  
System®. The concept behind this system is to warn motorists  
of potential road hazards by employing Safety Warning System®  
transmitters in areas such as construction zones, accident  
sites and detours. These swstransmitters operate within  
the 24 ghz portion of the K band frequency, and broadcast  
uniquely coded signals that are detected by your unit.  
int er pr et at ion of a l er t s  
Radar Alerts  
The alerts provided by your unit are affected both by the type  
of transmission (continuous wave or instant-on), and the  
position of the Radar source. Generally, when you drive closer  
to a Radar source, the intensity of the received signal increases,  
resulting in the increase of the number of bar graph segments  
as well as numerical digit 19 (bel 980 only) and a  
corresponding increase in the audio alert rate. Described  
below are five common types of Radar encounters and the  
alerts you will typically receive.  
1. Stationary or moving Radar, straight ahead aimed in your  
direction.  
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Since Radar signals travel in a straight line, this Radar  
encounter potentially offers maximum warning range. Once  
the signal is received, the initial warning consists of an X, K or  
Super Wideband Ka audio alert coupled with simultaneous  
identification of the Radar band (X, K or Ka) and signal  
strength in the Text Display.The number of bar graph segments  
displayed depends upon the strength of the signal received.As  
the strength of the Radar signal increases, the audio alert  
becomes more rapid and the bar graph will display the  
maximum number of five segments (bel 980 will also display  
the digit9”) indicating maximum signal strength.Assuming  
the Radar signal remains uninterrupted, the audible and  
visual alerts will clearly indicate aweaksignal becoming  
stronger as you drive closer to the Radar source. Remember,  
when the police Radar source is moving toward you, the Radar  
signal strength will increase much more rapidly than if you  
are approaching a stationary source.  
2. Stationary Radar aimed around a corner  
Under this circumstance, reaction time is considerably  
reduced. Since the Radar signals are transmitted across your  
line of travel, there is generally no signal available to receive  
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until you are relatively close to the source. Once an alert is  
received, expect the strength of the signal to increase very  
quickly.Advanced warning in this situation may be reduced.  
3. Stationary Radar concealed by the crest of a hill aimed in your  
direction.  
Radar signals travel in a straight line and do not pass through  
earth. Consequently, police Radar aimed at the crest of a steep  
hill cannot be received until you are at or near the top.  
Warning time may be minimal (as in situation #2) since a  
strong signal is not present until you are near the crest of the  
hill.At this point, you may be nearly in the police officers line  
of sight.When cresting a hill, a weak initial alert followed very  
quickly by a full alert is typical. This alert pattern requires  
prompt attention.  
4. Moving Radar behind you, traveling in the same direction.  
Police Radar signals transmitted from behind your vehicle  
can be received when reflected by objects in front of you  
such as large signs, bridges and trucks.As you drive, the size  
and configuration of these objects are constantly changing  
causing the strength of any reflected Radar signal received to  
vary. A strong,uninterrupted alert indicates the patrol car is  
close behind.  
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Instant-On/Pulsed Radar  
This type of signal appears suddenly when a Radar unit is  
“triggered”. The instant-on alert consists of an intense, three  
second audioburst”, coupled with the type of band detected  
and flashing of the signal strength bar graph in the display.  
Instant-on/pulsed alert to Ka band (bel 980)  
Ka 9 I I I I I  
Instant-on/pulsed alert to Ka band (bel 950)  
Ka  
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Typical False Alert (Radar)  
Ideally, a Radar detector should only alert in the presence of  
police Radar. However, because other devices share X band  
with police Radar, false alerts sometimes occur. Generally, a  
false signal produces only a short audio and visual alert. Since  
they are most often weak, it is possible to drive out of the  
signals range very quickly and receive only a brief alert.  
Although many times the probable source of the false signal  
can 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 can  
look like the initial alert produced by actual police Radar.  
For this reason appropriate action is required any time an  
alert is received.  
Laser Alerts  
When Laser is detected, the display will flashLASER”  
coupled with a distinct Laser audio alert. If a vehicle is a long  
distance from the source of Laser pulses, fewer pulses will  
generally be received. The closer the vehicle is to the source of  
Laser pulses, the greater the likelihood of receiving a steady  
stream of Laser pulses. The reason for this is the aiming  
stability of the Laser gun and the fact that it is difficult to hold  
the gun absolutely still.Any movement of the gun results in  
motion of the beam at the target.The further the target, the  
greater the displacement of the beam and the shorter the dwell  
time of the beam at the target point. Therefore,there is the  
possibility of receiving only a few Laser pulses.Due to these  
characteristics, all Laser alerts should be taken seriously.  
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Safety Warning System® (sws) Alerts  
With the Safety Warning System® feature on and an sws™  
transmitter in use, your detector will provide a unique, 2 second  
swstone coupled with a Safety Warning System® category  
word (i.e.Ha z d Zo n e ” indicatingHighway Hazard Zone  
Advisory) to quickly orient you to the type of situation  
ahead. This introductory message is followed by a specific Text  
Message (i.e.“SHARP CURVE AHEAD”) and DigitalVoice  
Message which is repeated twice.After the Digital Voice, the  
unit will continue to present the message and provide the  
“clickingtone for as long as an swssignal is detected. If two  
separate swsmessages are received, each message is  
presented twice before theclickingresumes.  
You can replay the last swsmessage received by pressing  
the dr k button within 30 seconds of receiving an swsalert.  
Both DigitalVoice and Text Message are replayed.  
If you have selectedSWSt o n e (DigitalVoice off),your  
unit will show just the Text Message (see Selectable Features,  
page 9).  
Note—the end of a multiple word swsmessage is indicated by  
an asterisk.  
Abbreviated swsCategory Words  
Hw y Wo r k ”  
confirms Highway Construction/Maintenance  
(messages 111)  
Ha z d Zo n e ”  
confirms Highway Hazard Zone Advisory  
(messages 1331)  
We a t h e r ”  
confirms Weather Related Hazards  
(messages 3341)  
Tr a v In fo ”  
confirms Travel Information/Convenience  
(messages 4359)  
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Mo v in g ”  
confirms Emergency/Slow Moving Vehicles in transit  
(messages 6164)  
Me s s a g e Un k n o w n ”  
confirms incomplete or unknown messages  
Note—for a complete listing of the five Safety Warning System®  
categories and corresponding messages, please refer to the Safety  
Warning System® Alert Card enclosed with your manual.  
per f or ma nce ver if icat ion  
Conditions that Affect Radar Alerts  
If you feel your unit is not alerting properly,keep in mind that  
there are many conditions that influence the intensity or  
duration of an alert:  
1. The police are using instant-on/pulsed Radar, in which case  
no signal is transmitted until visual contact has been made  
with your vehicle. For detection of this signal, you must rely  
on reflected signals from Radar directed at traffic traveling  
ahead 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  
significantly reducing the reception range.  
3. The highway traffic between your vehicle and the police Radar  
source is heavy. This blocks/reflects transmitted signals. The  
presence of several large trucks between you and the police  
Radar unit could also significantly reduce reception.  
4. Rain or humid weather conditions can absorb transmitted  
signals before they reach your vehicle,again reducing detection  
range.  
5. The police Radar unit is not properly tuned and is transmitting  
outside the fcc allocated X,K or Super Wideband Ka frequency  
ranges.  
  
 
Conditions that Affect Laser Alerts  
If you feel your unit is not properly alerting to the presence of  
Laser signals, keep in mind that rain, fog, high humidity and  
traffic conditions can affect the range that the Laser beam can  
be detected.  
t r oubl esh oot ing  
Solutions for Common Problems  
If your unit is not operating properly, please refer to the  
outline below.  
Problem  
Possible Cause  
Corrective Procedure  
Unit not  
receiving power  
Plug not properly inserted  
Reinsert plug and rotate  
Fuse in power cord is  
defective  
Replace with 1 amp  
250 Volt 3ag fuse (see page 14)  
Lighter socket not clean  
and negatively grounded  
Consult your dealer or a  
professional mechanic  
Fuse or electrical wiring  
for lighter socket defective  
Consult your dealer or a  
professional mechanic  
“Poor detection  
range”  
Antenna/lens opening  
partially blocked  
Reposition unit with  
unobstructed view of  
road ahead and behind.  
Radar signals unable to  
pass through windshield  
Determine whether  
your vehicle has a  
“heated windshield”  
known as Instaclear®  
or ElectriClear®, or  
is covered with a  
metallic sun screen.  
Erratic or frequent  
alerts  
High concentration of  
non-police X band sources  
Use ct y mode  
or ct y al l  
Review section in this  
manual on Performance  
Verification  
Partial or no display  
Dim or dark mode engaged  
Disengage dim or  
dark mode  
If you experience a problem with your unit that is not covered  
in this outline please call, Monday to Friday, 8:30 am4:30 pm  
est , for assistance:  
1-800-341-2288 usa  
1-800-268-3994 canada  
  
 
consumer wa r r a nt y  
2-year Warranty–bel 980  
1-year Warranty–bel 950  
1. This warranty covers all defects in materials and workmanship.  
This warranty does not apply if the unit has been subject to  
physical abuse, improper installation, modification, or if the  
housing or serial number of the unit has been removed.  
2. The enforceability of this warranty is limited to the original  
consumer purchaser and is not transferable to, or enforceable  
by, any subsequent owner.  
3. In the event of a defect,malfunction or other failure to conform  
to this warranty, BELTRONICS will, at its sole discretion, repair  
or replace the unit at no charge.You are responsible for all  
shipping costs in connection with warranty service pursuant  
to this warranty.  
4. This warranty commences on the date of retail purchase and  
shall be effective for a period of two years for bel 980 and  
one year for bel 950.  
5. There are no express warranties covering the unit other than  
those set forth in this warranty.All implied warranties are  
limited to the period of this warranty and no warranties,  
expressed or implied, extend beyond this period. Some states  
do not allow limitation on how long an implied warranty  
lasts, so the above limitation may not apply to you.  
6. BELTRONICS will in no event be liable for any consequential,  
incidental, indirect or special damages (including, but not  
limited to, lost profits) arising out of or in connection with  
the use, misuse, or function of the unit. Some states do not  
allow the exclusion of limitation of incidental or consequen-  
tial damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not  
apply to you.  
7. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may  
also have other rights which vary from state to state.  
8. You must provide a copy of a dated sales receipt for your unit  
in order to receive service under warranty.  
  
 
ser vice  
Warranty Service  
If you feel your detector is not functioning properly please  
review this manual, particularly the section on Performance  
Verification. If you still feel service is required, please follow  
the instructions below.  
1. To obtain service during the warranty period, please call the  
appropriate number below to obtain an RA number and  
shipping instructions. Remember to return your detector  
postage paid, insured and in suitable packaging.  
1-800-341-2288 usa  
1-800-268-3994 can  
2. For your own protection, obtain a proof of deliveryreceipt.  
Shipping costs are your responsibility.  
3. Enclose with your unit the following information:  
(a) Your name, complete return address and written  
description of the problem. (No p. o. b ox please.)  
(b) A telephone number where you can be reached during  
regular business hours.  
(c) A copy of your dated sales receipt.  
Post-Warranty Service  
The following arrangements apply if the warranty period has  
expired or you are not able to provide a copy of your dated  
sales receipt indicating purchase within the last twelve or  
twenty-four months.  
1. Return your unit to the appropriate address under Warranty  
Service and follow steps 1 through 3(b) outlined in that section.  
2. Enclose with your unit $85 us or $115 Canadian to cover  
inspection and postage return. Prices subject to change  
without notice.  
accessor ies  
If you require any additional accessories, replacement  
accessories or any accessory which is not included with your  
unit, call to order or for more information, Monday to Friday,  
: –4:  .  
1-800-341-2288 usa  
  
1-800-268-3994 canada  
 
l ist of accessor ies  
model  
cost  
cost  
descr ipt ion  
number usa  
canada  
Suction Cup Kit (2)  
Straight Power Cord (4')  
Coiled Power Cord (6')  
Power Cord Fuses (2)  
Hook & Loop Fastener  
Visor Bracket  
da-6  
$ 3.95 $ 4.95  
$ 9.95 $ 11.95  
$ 11.95 $ 16.95  
$ 3.95 $ 5.95  
$ 2.95 $ 3.95  
$ 9.95 $ 11.95  
$ 11.95 $ 16.95  
da-16  
da-17  
da-19  
da-20  
da-48  
da-702  
Windshield Bracket  
4 Non-Skid Dash  
Mounting Pads  
Protective Travel Case  
Owners Manual  
da-1000  
da-62  
980/950  
$ 2.95 $ 3.95  
$ 13.95 $ 19.95  
n/c  
n/c  
Prices subject to change without notice.  
TM  
Head Office  
2422 Dunwin Drive  
Mississauga, Ontario  
Canada L5L 1J9  
Tel: (905) 828-1002 Fax: (905) 828-2951  
This product is subject to one or more of the following patents:  
u.s.p. #4,571,593  
#4,625,210  
#4,939,521  
#4,952,936  
#4,961,074  
#5,402,087  
#5,446,923  
#5,587,916  
#5,600,132  
#4,630,054  
c.p.  
#1,187,586  
#1,187,602  
#1,295,714  
#1,295,715  
Other Patents Pending  
Safety Warning System l .c.–Patents Pending  
,Fundamental Mixer Technology, fmt and Shadow Technology are registered  
trademarks of BELTRONICS. bel 980 and bel 950, Total Tracking Laser and t t l are  
trademarks of BELTRONICS. Safety Warning System® is a registered trademark of  
Safety Warning System® l.c. SWS is a trademark of Safety Warning System® l.c.  
  
Printed in Canada  
273003-75  
 

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