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Problem
The V6 beeps briefly at the same
location every day, but no radar
source is in sight.
The V6 does not seem sensitive to
radar or laser.
The V6 did not alert when a police
car was in view.
The V6 did not provide a Safety
signal while within range of an
emergency vehicle.
The V6’s display is not working.
The V6’s audible alerts are less loud
after the first few alerts.
The V6 bounces or sags on
windshield.
The V6’s power-on sequence
reoccurs while you are driving.
Solution
• An X or K-band motion sensor or intrusion alarm is located
within range of your route. With time, you will learn
predictable patterns of these signals.
• Make sure that windshield wipers do not block your V6’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.
• Your V6 may be in City Mode.
• VASCAR (Visual Average Speed Computer and Recorder) a
stopwatch method of speed detection, may be in use.
• Officer may not have radar or laser unit turned on.
• Safety transmitters may not be commonly used in your area.
• Press the BRT button to deactivate Dark Mode.
• The V6 is in AutoMute Mode. See page 8 for details.
• The V6 is not making contact with the windshield to
provide stability. While holding down the V6’s QuickMount
button, slide the V6 toward the windshield so that the back
top edge makes firm contact.
• A loose power connection or dirty lighter socket can cause
the V6 to be briefly disconnected.
Problem
Your 14-year old son has changed
all 6 of the Programming options.
The V6 will not turn on.
The V6 feels very warm.
Solution
• You can return all of the programming options to the
factory defaults by holding down the CITY and BRT buttons
while you turn the V6 on.
• Check that the power is ON.
• Check that vehicle ignition is ON.
• Check that vehicle lighter socket is functional.
• Try the
V6 in another vehicle.
• It is normal for the V6 to feel warm.
Explanation of Displays
HD Sensitivity control is in Highway mode, display is in Dark mode (page 9)
CD Sensitivity control is in City mode, display is in Dark mode (page 9)
No display The V6 is in the Dark mode (page 9)
PilotHWY One of the many programming messages (pages 11-14)
WorkZone One of the many Safety Radar messages (pages 20-21)
Caution The V6 has detected a Safety Radar Signal, but the signal isn’t yet strong
enough to decode the specific safety message (page 20-21)
Self Cal The V6 is running a self-calibration test
Service The V6 has failed the calibration test. Contact Beltronics for repair
Required
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Troubleshooting