Beltronics V8 Radar Detector User Manual


 
The Vector V8 is the most advanced radar,
laser and safety detector ever designed by
Beltronics.
The Beltronics V8 includes full X, K,
SuperWide Ka, and Safety Warning System
radar capability, front and rear laser
detection, varactor-tuned (VTO) microwave
receiver, digital signal processing (DSP) for
superior range and reduced false alarms,
our patented Mute and AutoMute, audible
and visual band alerts, and all the
performance you’d expect from Beltronics.
In addition, the Beltronics V8
introduces the following revolutionary
features:
• Varactor-tuned receiver provides
long-range protection against all
radar threats
• New easy-to-use Programming lets
you customize up to 6 features
• New AutoScan mode intelligently
reduces unwanted false alarms, plus
Highway and City settings
• Ultra-bright text-display provides
easy to read information from any
angle
• Detects and decodes Safety Warning
System messages
If you’ve used a radar detector before,
a review of the Quick Reference Guide on
pages 4 and 5, and the Programming
information on pages 12 and 13 will briefly
explain the new features.
If this is your first detector, please read
the manual in detail to get the most out of
your V8’s outstanding performance and
innovative features.
Please drive safely.
FCC Note:
Modifications not expressly approved
by the manufacturer could void the
user’s FCC granted authority to operate
the equipment.
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Factory Default Settings
To reset your V8 to its original factory
settings, press and hold the “CIT
Y” and
“BRT” buttons while turning the power
on. The V8’s display will provide a
Reset
message, accompanied by an audible
alert, acknowledging the reset.
An example
Here is how you would turn the V8’s
AutoMute feature off.
1 Enter the Program Mode by holding
both the CITY and BRT buttons down for
2 seconds. The
V8 will beep twice and
display
Program.
2 Then hold the RVW button down. V8
will scroll through the categories, starting
with Display
(Pilot), then Voice (Voice),
then Power-On sequence
(PwrOn), and
then AutoMute (
aMute).
3 Release the RVW button when the V8
shows the AutoMute item. Since the
factory setting is for AutoMute to be on,
the V8 will display aMute ON.
If you accidentally don’t release the
Review button in time, and the V8 goes to
the next category, hold the RVW button
down again, and after the V8 scrolls
through all categories, it will begin again
at the top of the list.
4 Press the CHG button to change from
aMute ON to aMute OFF.
5 To complete the Programming, simply
wait 8 seconds without pressing any
button.
The V8 will display Complete, beep
4 times, and return to normal operation.
There are 6 user-selectable options so you
can customize your V8 for your own
preferences.
The buttons labeled CITY and BRT are
also used to enter the Program Mode,
REVIEW your current program settings,
and to CHANGE any settings as desired.
The words PGM, RVW and CHG are
located on the top of the detector, and are
highlighted in graphics.
How to use Programming
1 To enter Program Mode, press and
hold both CITY and BRT buttons down
for 2 seconds. The unit will beep twice,
and will display the word Program.
2 Then press the RVW button to review
the current settings. You can either tap
the button to change from item to item, or
hold the button to scroll through the items.
3 Press the CHG button to change any
setting. You can either tap the button to
change from setting to setting, or hold the
button to scroll through all the options.
4 To leave Program Mode, simply wait
8 seconds without pressing any
button. The unit will display
Complete,
beep, and return to normal operation.
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