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The BEL Pro RX65 is the most advanced If you’ve used a radar detector before, radar, laser and safety detector ever a review of the Quick Reference Guide on designed by Beltronics. pages 4 and 5, and the Programming The BEL RX65 includes full X, K, information on pages 12 and 13 will briefly SuperWide Ka, and Safety Warning System explain the new features. radar capability, front and rear laser If this is your first detector, please read detection, digital signal processing (DSP) the manual in detail to get the most out of  Remove card along perforations  for superior range and reduced false your RX65’s outstanding performance and alarms, our patented Mute and AutoMute, innovative features. BEL Pro RX65 Quick Reference Card audible and visual band alerts, and all the Please drive safely. performance you’d expect from Beltronics. There are 7 user-selectable options so you An example can customize your RX65 for your own Here is how you would turn RX65’s In addition, the BEL RX65 introduces FCC Note: preferences. AutoMute feature off. The buttons labeled CITY and BRT a new level of revolutionary performance Modifications not expressly approved by are also used to enter the Program Mode, 1 Enter the Program Mode by holding and innovative features. the manufacturer could void the user’s REVIEW your current program settings, both the CITY and BRT buttons down for 2 and to CHANGE any settings as desired. seconds. RX65 will beep twice and display • Superior long-range radar and laser FCC granted authority to operate the The words PROGRAM, RVW and CHG are Program. detection, including new “POP” equipment. located on the top of the detector, and are highlighted in graphics. 2 Then hold the RVW button down. The mode alert RX65 will scroll through the categories, • Advanced Programming lets you How to use Programming starting with Pilot (Pilot), then Voice  1 To enter Program Mode, press and (Voice), then Power-on sequence customize 7 features hold both CITY and BRT buttons down (PwrOn), then Signal strength meter • AutoScan mode drastically reduces for 2 seconds. The unit will beep twice, (Meter), and then AutoMute (aMute). and will display the word Program. false alarms, plus Highway and City 3 Release the RVW button when RX65 settings 2 Then press the RVW button to review shows the AutoMute item. Since the the current settings. You can either tap factory setting is for AutoMute to be on, • Ultra-bright alphanumeric Display the button to change from item to item, or RX65 will display aMute ON. with 280 LEDs hold the button to scroll through the items. If you accidentally don’t release the RVW button in time, and the RX65 goes • Exclusive Threat Display tracks and 3 Press the CHG button to change any to the next category, hold the RVW button setting. You can either tap the button to down again, and after RX65 scrolls displays multiple radar signals, change from setting to setting, or hold the through all categories, it will begin again

including signal strength. perforations along card Remove button to scroll through all the options. at the top of the list.  • Tech Display provides actual 4 To leave Program Mode, simply 4 Press the CHG button to change from numeric radar frequency for any wait 8 seconds without pressing any aMute ON to aMute OFF. button, or press the PWR button. The radar signal unit will display Complete, beep, and 5 To complete the Programming, simply • New Programmable Bands (on/off), return to normal operation. wait 8 seconds without pressing any button, or press the PWR button. The RX65 including International and North Factory Default Settings will display Complete, beep, and return to American settings. To reset RX65 to its original factory normal operation. settings, press and hold the “CITY” and • Detects and decodes Safety Warning “BRT” buttons while turning the powetr on. RX65’s display will provide a Reset System messages message, accompanied by an audible alert, acknowledging the reset. • Includes new coiled SmartPlug 1 Programming Details  Quick Reference Card Table of Contents

Quick Reference Guide 4-5 Programming 12-16 Installation 6-7 • How to use Programming 12

• Power Connection 6 • Example of Programming 12

 Remove card along perforations  • Mounting Location 6 • Overview of Programming 13

BEL Pro RX65 Quick Reference Card • Windshield Mount 7 • Details of Programming 14-16 Controls and Features 8-11 Technical Details 17-23 Press the RVW button Press the CHG button to go from one category to change your setting • Power and Volume Control 8 • Specifications 17 to the next within a category PILOT Pilot HWY * Full word: Highway or AutoScan or City • Voice 8 • Interpreting Alerts 18-19 (Power-on indication) Pilot H Letter: H or A or C Pilot V Vehicle voltage • Power-on indication 8 • How Radar Works 20 VOICE Voice ON * Voice alerts on Voice OFF Voice alerts off  Remove card along perforations • AutoMute 8 • How “POP” Works 20 POWER-ON SEQUENCE PwrOn STD * Standard power-on sequence PwrOn FST Fast power-on sequence • Mute 8 • How Laser Works 21 SIGNAL STRENGTH METER Meter STD * Standard signal strength meter Meter THT Threat Display Meter TEC Tech Display • Highway / AutoScan / City Switch 8 • TSR Traffic Signal Rejection 22 AUTOMUTE aMute ON * AutoMute on aMute OFF AutoMute off • Brightness and Dark Mode 9 • How Safety Radar Works 22-23 CITY MODE SENSITIVITY City STD * Standard City mode sensitivity City LoX Low X band sensitivity in City Mode • Audible Alerts 9 Service 24-28

City NoX No X band sensitivity in City Mode  BANDS Bands ALL * Default bands • Power Connector 10 • Troubleshooting 24-25 Bands MOD One or more bands has been modified Turn bands “ON” or “OFF” by pressing the VOLUME/MUTE button • Signal Strength Meter 10 • Service 26 X ON or OFF K ON or OFF • Threat Display 11 • Registration 28 Ka USA or Intl or OFF POP ON or OFF • Tech Display 11 • Warranty and Accessories 29 LSR ON or OFF SWS ON or OFF TSR ON or OFF (Default is ON) * Factory Default Settings 2 3 Quick Reference Guide

To begin using your RX65, QuickMount Slot Radar Antenna and Laser Lens R e a r L a s e r P o r t Insert RX65’s adjustable Windshield mount The rear panel of your RX65 should have R e c e i ve s l a s e r s i g n a l s f ro m b e h i n d t h e just follow these simple steps into this slot. Page 7 a clear view of the road ahead. For best ve h i cl e . performance, do not mount the RX65 1 Plug the small end of the power cord QuickMount Button directly behind windshield wipers E a r p h o n e J a c k into the side jack of the detector, and Press the button, and slide the Windshield or tinted areas. Page 6 A c c e p t s s t a n d a rd 3 . 5 m m M O N O e a r p h o n e . plug the large end of the power cord mount into one of its four locking positions. into your car’s lighter socket. Page 7 B r i g h t n e s s B u t t o n P re s s t o a d j u s t d i s p l ay b ri g h t n e s s . T h e re a re 2 Mount your RX65 on the windshield City Button t h re e b ri g h t n e s s s e t t i n g s , p l u s D a rk M o d e . using the supplied windshield mount. Switches between AutoScan, City and I n t h e D a rk M o d e , t h e p owe r - o n Highway, settings. In general, we i n d i c a t i o n w i l l b e ch a n ge d t o a d i m “A D,” 3 Press the PWR button, located top left, recommend AutoScan. Page 8 “ H D,” o r “ C D ” ( i n d i c a t i n g Au t o S c a n , D a rk , to turn RX65 on. H i g h way D a rk , o r C i t y D a rk ) . I n t h e D a rk Power Button M o d e , R X 6 5 ’s m e t e r w i l l n o t d i s p l ay d u ri n g 4 Press and hold the Volume/Mute Press the PWR button to turn the RX65 on a n a l e rt , o n ly t h e a u d i o w i l l a l e rt yo u . button to adjust the volume. or off. Page 8 Pa ge 9 Please read the manual to fully understand AutoMute P o w e r J a c k RX65’s operation and features. RX65’s patented AutoMute automatically P l u g t h e S m a rt P l u g i n t o t h i s c o n n e c t o r. reduces the volume level of the audio alert Alphanumeric Matrix Display Pa ge s 6 after a brief period. Page 8. If you prefer, RX65’s display will show Highway, you can turn AutoMute off. Page 8 AutoScan, or City as its power-on indication. Vo l u m e / M u t e B u t t o n If you prefer, you can choose other power- P re s s a n d h o l d t o a d j u s t t h e vo l u m e l e ve l . Programming on indications. Page 12-14 B ri e fl y p re s s t h i s b u t t o n ( a b ove t h e RX65 is ready to go, just plug it in and During an alert, the display will d i s p l ay ) t o s i l e n c e t h e a u d i o fo r a s p e c i fi c turn it on. But you can also easily change 8 indicate radar band, and a precise bar graph a l e rt . Pa ge 8 features for your preferences. Page 12-16 of signal strength. Page 10 NOTE: In the Dark Mode the display will not light during an alert. Page 9 The display can also show Safety Radar text messages. Page 22-23

4 5 Installation

Power Connection Mounting Location Windshield QuickMount Caution! To power RX65, plug the small end of the WARNING: BELTRONICS cannot anticipate RX65’s QuickMount windshield bracket is A few vehicles (including some Porsches) SmartPlug, (telephone-type connector) the many ways the RX65 can be mounted. designed for unobtrusive and hassle-free have windshields with a soft anti-lacerative into the modular jack on RX65’s right side, It is important that you mount RX65 where mounting. coating on the inside surface. Use of and plug the lighter plug adapter into your it will not impair your view nor present a suction cups will permanently mar this vehicle’s lighter socket or accessory socket. hazard in case of an accident. 1 Depress the QuickMount button on coating. Consult your dealership or the the top of RX65 (by the word vehicle owner’s manual to determine if RX65 operates on 12 volts DC negative Where to mount RX65 BELTRONICS) and slide the QuickMount your windshield has this coating. ground only. The lighter plug provided is a For optimum detection performance, we bracket into the slot until it is locked into standard size and will work in most recommend the following: the position which best fits the angle of vehicles. However, some vehicles may your windshield (there are four settings require the optional European sleeve • Using the Windshield QuickMount, available). For extremely horizontal or to ensure a snug fit. If so, simply call our mount your RX65 level, and high enough extremely sloped windshields, the service department to order one. This on your front windshield to provide a clear QuickMount bracket can be bent. sleeve slides over the SmartPlug’s lighter view of the road from the front and rear. plug adapter. Of course, your lighter socket To ensure that the suction cups adhere to User’s Tip must be clean and properly connected for • Mount RX65 away from windshield the windshield firmly, be sure to keep both You can leave the QuickMount bracket in proper operation. wipers, other solid objects, and heavily your windshield and the suction cups clean. place on your windshield, and easily tinted areas that might obstruct the radar remove the RX65 by pressing the NOTE: Depending on your vehicle, the antenna or laser lens. 2 To adjust RX65 on your windshield, adjustment button and sliding it off the lighter socket power may either be use the QuickMount adjustment button mount. Again, be sure to position the continuously on, or it may be switched on located on the top of the RX65, and slide bracket where it won’t present a hazard in and off with your ignition switch. RX65 forward or backward to obtain a level the event of an accident. Additional mounts horizontal position. are available. Optional power cords See the Accessories section for details on When installed and adjusted properly, the our optional Direct-wire SmartPlug. back top edge of the RX65 should rest solidly against your windshield.

6 7 Controls and Features

Power On/Off If you prefer, you can turn the You can also select conventional Audible Alerts To turn the RX65 on, press the PWR button AutoMute feature off. See the Programming Highway and City modes. When driving in on the left side of the top case. When section for details. urban areas where annoying X-band For Radar signals: you turn the RX65 on, it goes through a intrusion alarms and door openers are RX65 uses a Geiger-counter-like sound sequence of alerts. Volume / Mute Button common, City mode can be engaged to to indicate the signal strength and type of If you prefer, you may program your To adjust the alert tone volume, press and lower X-band sensitivity and reduce X-band radar signal being encountered. RX65 for a shorter power-on sequence. See hold the Volume/Mute bar located on the alerts. Full sensitivity is maintained on all When you encounter radar, a distinct the Programming section for details. top case. other bands. You can customize RX65’s City audible alert will sound and occur faster as The Mute button, located on RX65’s mode sensitivity. See the Programming the signal gets stronger. This allows you to Voice top case, allows you to silence the audio section for details. judge the distance from the signal source The RX65 has our Digital Voice alert during a radar encounter. without taking your eyes from the road. feature, which provides a digital voice To mute the audio for a single specific Brightness Button Each band has a distinct tone for easy announcement of the band being detecting. signal, briefly press the Volume/Mute RX65’s BRT button selects the brightness identification. If you prefer, you can turn the Digital button. After that radar encounter has of RX65’s display. There are four settings: X-band = chirping tone Voice feature off in programming. See passed, the mute will automatically reset Maximum, Medium, Minimum, and Dark. K-band = buzzing tone Programming section for details. and the audio will alert you to the next Press the BRT button to select your Ka-band = double-chirp tone encounter. preferred brightness. Power-on indication For Laser signals: After RX65’s start-up sequence is complete, Highway / AutoScan / City Switch Dark Mode Since laser signals are a possible threat the alphanumeric display will show The City button selects RX65’s sensitivity When you select the Dark mode with the no matter how weak, RX65 alerts you to all Highway, City, or AutoScan to indicate mode. We recommend the AutoScan mode BRT switch, RX65 changes to a very laser signals with a full laser alert. which sensitivity mode is selected. for most driving. inconspicuous power-on indication: a very If you prefer, you can select alternate RX65’s AutoScan mode provides long- BRT AD, HD, or CD. (In this display, the A, H, For Safety signals: power-on displays. See the Programming range warning, with minimum false alarms. or C indicates AutoScan, Highway, or City, RX65 will alert you to these signals section for details. In this mode, RX65’s internal computer and the D indicates Dark.) with a double-buzz tone (and digital voice continuously analyzes all incoming signals When RX65 is in the Dark mode, the if programmed) with a corresponding text AutoMute and intelligently adjusts the sensitivity. display will not show visual alerts when message. A complete listing of the text Your RX65 has our patented AutoMute RX65 detects signals. Only the audible alert messages is on page 23. feature. After RX65 alerts you to a radar will tell you of detected signals. encounter at the volume you have selected, the AutoMute feature will automatically reduce the volume to a lower level. This keeps you informed without the annoyance of a continuous full-volume alert.

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Power Connector Signal Strength Meter Threat Display A few more examples will help you RX65’s power jack uses a telephone-type RX65’s alphanumeric display consists of RX65’s Threat Display option is an better see how the Threat Display works. connector. This new 6-pin connector only 280 individual LEDs, to provide an intuitive advanced display for experienced detector works with the included coiled SmartPlug, ultra-bright display of signal strength and users. Please use RX65 for a few weeks to K9 X1 or the optional Direct-wire SmartPlug. text messages. get familiar with its other features before Here Threat Display shows a strong The coiled SmartPlug is a special RX65’s standard bar-graph signal using Threat Display. K-band signal, and a weak X-band signal. power cord that has a power-on indicator strength meter only displays information To use the Threat Display instead (which only lights up when the RX65 is on of the bar graph signal strength meter, Ka1 X9 turned on), a bright alert light that warns a single radar signal. If there are multiple you must select Threat Display in RX65’s Here Threat Display shows a weak of radar or laser, and a convenient mute signals present, RX65’s internal computer Programming (see pages 12-15). Ka-band signal, and a strong X-band button right on the plug. It’s perfect for any determines which is the most important RX65’s Threat Display simultaneously signal. car where reaching the detector’s mute threat to show on the bar-graph meter. tracks multiple radar signals and their button on the windshield is a stretch. When RX65 detects radar, it displays relative signal strength. Threat Display Details For discreet night driving, put RX65 the band (X, K, or Ka), and a precise bar Threat Display can help you The band designators (X, K, Ka) will in the Dark mode, and use the SmartPlug graph of the signal strength. When RX65 spot a change in your normal driving stay on the display for a few seconds after for your visual alerts. Other drivers won't detects a laser signal, the display will show environment; for example, a traffic radar the signal has passed. This allows you to see know you have a detector. “Laser.” unit being operated in an area where there what the unit detected, even on very brief An optional Direct-wire SmartPlug NOTE: If you are operating RX65 in the are normally other signals present. signals. is also available. This version includes a Dark mode, the display will not light when The Threat Display is actually a small display module, which can be wired a signal is detected – only the audio alert miniature spectrum analyzer. It shows what directly into your electrical system, with a will be heard, and the flashing alert lamp on band each signal is and its signal strength. Tech Display 10 foot straight cord to route to your RX65. the SmartPlug. BEL RX65’s new Tech Display option is also For more information or to order, call Ka9 K2 X1 for the experienced detector user. In this us toll-free at 1-800-341-2288. Above is the Threat Display if the mode, RX65 will display the actual numeric RX65 was detecting a strong Ka-band, a frequency of the radar signal being weak K-band, and a weak X-band signal. received. NOTE: If you use Threat Display, the brief signal shown in the power-on K 24.150 sequence when you turn on your RX65 Tech Display shows one K-band will also be in Threat Display: an X with a signal at 24.150 gigahertz. decaying numeric signal. NOTE: Even long-time detector users will require a significant amount of time to get familiar with this new level of information about detected signals.

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There are 7 user-selectable options so you An example Press the REVIEW button Press the CHANGE button can customize your RX65 for your own Here is how you would turn RX65’s to go from one category to change your setting preferences. The buttons labeled CITY and AutoMute feature off. to the next within a category BRT are also used to enter the Program PILOT Pilot HWY * Full word: Highway, AutoScan or City Mode, REVIEW your current program 1 Enter the Program Mode by holding (Power-on indication) Pilot H Letter: H or A or C settings, and to CHANGE any settings as both the CITY and BRT buttons down for Pilot V Vehicle voltage desired. The words PROGRAM, RVW, and 2 seconds. The RX65 will beep twice and CHG are located on the top of the detector, display Program. VOICE Voice ON * Voice alerts on and are highlighted in colored graphics. Voice OFF Voice alerts off Pages 14-16 explain each option in more 2 Then hold the RVW button down. The detail. RX65 will scroll through the categories, POWER-ON SEQUENCE PwrOn STD * Standard power-on sequence starting with Pilot (Pilot), then Voice PwrOn FST Fast power-on sequence

How to use Programming (Voice), then Power-on sequence SIGNAL STRENGTH METER Meter STD * Standard signal strength meter 1 To enter Program Mode, press and (PwrOn), then Signal strength meter Meter THT Threat Display hold the CITY and BRT buttons for 2 (Meter), and then AutoMute (aMute). Meter TEC Tech Display seconds. The unit will beep twice, and will display the word Program. 3 Release the RVW button when RX65 AUTOMUTE aMute ON * AutoMute on shows the AutoMute item. Since the factory aMute OFF AutoMute off 2 Then press the RVW button to setting is for AutoMute to be on, RX65 will aMute ON CITY MODE SENSITIVITY City STD * Standard City mode sensitivity review the current settings. You can display . City LoX Low X band sensitivity in City Mode either tap the button to change from item If you accidentally don’t release the City NoX No X band sensitivity in City Mode to item, or hold the button to scroll through RVW button in time, and the RX65 goes the items. to the next category, hold the RVW button BANDS Bands ALL * Default bands down again, and after RX65 scrolls Bands MOD One or more bands are disabled 3 Press the CHG button to change through all categories, it will begin again any setting. You can either tap the button at the top of the list. Turn bands “ON” or “OFF” by to change from setting to setting, or hold pressing the VOLUME/MUTE button the button to scroll through all the options. 4 Press the CHG button to change from * Factory Default Settings X ON or OFF aMute ON to aMute OFF. To reset RX65 to its original factory K ON or OFF 4 To leave the Program Mode, settings, press and hold the “CITY” Ka USA or Intl or OFF simply wait 8 seconds without 5 To complete the Programming, simply and “BRT” buttons while turning POP ON or OFF pressing any button. The unit will display wait 8 seconds without pressing any the power on. The RX65’s display LSR ON or OFF Complete, beep 4 times, and return to button. The RX65 will display Complete, will provide a Reset message, SWS ON or OFF normal operation. beep 4 times, and return to normal accompanied by an audible alert, TSR ON or OFF (Default is ON) operation. acknowledging the reset. 12 13 Details of Programming

Pilot (Power-on indication) Voice Signal Strength Meter City Mode Sensitivity NOTE: When you are using the Dark mode, Voice On (Voice alerts on) MeterSTD (Standard meter) City STD (Standard) the display will only show HD, AD, or CD, In this setting, all radar, laser, and SWS (if In this setting, the meter displays the band In this setting, when you put RX65 in the (Highway-Dark, AutoScan-Dark, or City- programmed on) alerts will be of the received signal, and a bar graph City mode, X-band sensitivity is significantly Dark). accompanied by a digital voice. shows the relative signal strength. (factory reduced, to reduce annoyance from X- default) band intrusion alarms and motion sensors. Pilot HWY (Full description) Voice Off (Voice alerts off) (factory default) In this setting, RX65 will display “Highway,” In this setting, only the audio tones will be MeterTHT (Threat Display) “City,” or “Auto” as its power-on indication. heard during an alert or SWS message. In this setting, the meter simultaneously City LoX (Low X band sensitivity) (factory default) tracks multiple radar signals, including In this setting, when you put RX65 in the Power-on Sequence relative signal strength for each. City mode, X-band sensitivity is reduced Pilot H (Letter) PwrOnSTD (Standard) NOTE: The Threat Display feature is more than the standard setting. This will In this setting, RX65 will display “H” for In this setting, each time you turn on the explained in more detail on pages 10-11. reduce X band alarms from other sources Highway, “C” for City, and “A” for AutoScan. RX65, it will display “BEL RX65,” “Laser,” “Ka- even further, but also significantly reduces band,” “K-band,” “X-band,” “Safety,” and any MeterTEC (Tech Display meter) range to X band traffic radar. Pilot V (Vehicle voltage) changes to factory settings. (factory default) In this setting, the meter displays the actual In this setting, RX65 will continually display numeric frequency of the radar signal City NoX (No X band sensitivity) “H” for Highway, “C” for City, and “A” for PwrOnFST (Fast power-on) received. In this setting, when you put RX65 in the AutoScan, and the vehicle’s voltage. If the In this setting, the RX65 will only provide a NOTE: The Tech Display feature is City mode, it will not respond to any X vehicle’s voltage drops below 10.5 volts, a brief audible tone, and will display any non- explained in more detail on page 11. band signals. WARNING: Only choose low voltage warning is displayed, followed factory settings. this setting if you are absolutely by an audible alert. A high voltage warning AutoMute certain that there are no X band traffic is also given if the voltage goes above 16.0 aMute ON (AutoMute on) radar units where you drive. volts. The high-voltage warning is also In this setting, RX65’s audio alerts will followed by an audible alert. initially be at the volume you set, but after NOTE: These settings only apply when a few seconds, the RX65 will automatically RX65 is operated in City mode. X-band reduce the volume level, to keep you sensitivity is not affected when used in informed, but not annoyed. (factory default) “AutoScan,” or “Highway” modes.

aMuteOFF (AutoMute off) With AutoMute off, RX65’s audio alerts will remain at the volume you set for the duration of the radar encounter.

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Bands Features and Specifications BandsALL In this setting all radar, laser, and SWS Operating Bands Programmable Features frequencies are monitored. This is the • X-band 10.525 GHz ± 25 MHz • Power-On Indication factory setting, and it is highly • K-band 24.150 GHz ± 100 MHz • Voice Alerts recommended that you use your RX65 in • Ka-band 34.700 GHz ± 1300 MHz • Power-On Sequence this mode. • Laser 904nm, 33 MHz bandwidth • Signal Strength Meter • AutoMute BandsMOD Radar Receiver / Detector Type • City Mode Sensitivity In this setting, RX65 will warn you with an • Superheterodyne, GaAs FET VCO • Radar / Laser Bands audible alert, and associated text message • Scanning Frequency Discriminator stating which band is turned off (i.e. “SWS • Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Sensitivity Control OFF”). This warning is displayed during the • Highway, AutoScan and City start up sequence (standard or fast). Laser Detection • Quantum Limited Video Receiver Auto Calibration Circuitry WARNING: Only modify bands if you • Multiple Laser Diodes are absolutely certain that there are no VG2 Immunity traffic radar units using that specific Display band in your area. • 280 LED Alphanumeric Dimensions (Inches) • Bar Graph, Threat Display, or Tech Display • 1.25 H x 2.75 W x 4.75 L • 3 Levels of Brightness, plus Dark Mode

Power Requirement • 12VDC, Negative Ground • SmartPlug (included)

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Interpreting Alerts used, the type of transmission (continuous Alert Explanation Although the RX65 has a comprehensive or instant-on) and the location of the radar warning system and this handbook is as source affect the radar alerts you receive. RX65 alerts slowly for a while and then You are approaching a radar unit concealed complete as we can make it, only The following examples will give abruptly jumps to a strong alert. by a hill or an obstructed curve. experience will teach you what to expect you an introduction to understanding the from your RX65 and how to interpret what RX65’s warning system for radar, laser and RX65 alerts intermittently. Rate and strength A patrol car is traveling in front of you with a it tells you. The specific type of radar being safety alerts. of alerts may be consistent or vary wildly. radar source aimed forward. Because signals are sometimes reflected off of large objects and sometimes not, the alerts may seem Alert Explanation inconsistent. The RX65 begins to sound slowly, then the You are approaching a continuous radar RX65 alerts intermittently. Rate and strength A patrol car is approaching from the other rate of alert increases. The Signal Meter ramps source aimed in your direction. of signal increases with each alert. direction, sampling traffic with instant-on accordingly. radar. Such alerts should be taken seriously. RX65 emits short alerts for a few seconds and An instant-on radar source is being used RX65 gives an X-band, or K-band alert You are driving through an area populated then falls silent only to briefly alert and fall ahead of you and out of your view. intermittently. with radar motion sensors (door openers, silent again. burglar alarms, etc.). Since these transmitters are usually contained inside buildings or An instant-on radar source or laser source is RX65 suddenly sounds a continuous tone for aimed toward OR away from you, they are being used nearby. This kind of alert requires the appropriate band received. All segments typically not as strong or lasting as a real radar in the Signal Strength Meter are lit. immediate attention! encounter. A brief laser alert. Laser is being used in the area. Because laser is inherently difficult to detect, any laser alert may indicate a source very close by. CAUTION: Since the characteristics of these alerts may be similar to some of RX65 receives weak signals. These signals may A moving patrol car with continuous radar is the preceding examples, be a little stronger as you pass large, roadside overtaking you from behind. Because these overconfidence in an unfamiliar area objects. The signals increase in frequency. signals are reflected (reflections are increased can be dangerous. Likewise, if an alert by large objects), they may or may not in a commonly traveled area is suddenly eventually melt into a solid point even when stronger or on a different band than the patrol car is directly behind you. usual, speed radar may be set up nearby.

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How Radar Works Radar range also depends on the How Laser (Lidar) Works There are limitations to LIDAR equip- Traffic radar, which consists of microwaves, power of the radar equipment itself. Laser speed detection is actually LIDAR ment. LIDAR is much more sensitive to travels in straight lines and is easily The strength of the radar unit’s beam (Light Detection and Ranging). LIDAR weather conditions than RADAR, and a reflected by objects such as cars, trucks, diminishes with distance. The farther the guns project a beam of invisible infrared LIDAR gun’s range will be decreased by even guardrails and overpasses. Radar radar has to travel, the less energy it has for light. The signal is a series of very short anything affecting visibility such as rain, works by directing its microwave beam speed detection. infrared light energy pulses, which move, fog, or smoke. A LIDAR gun cannot operate down the road. As your vehicle travels into Because intrusion alarms and motion in a straight line, reflecting off your car and through glass and it must be stationary in range, the microwave beam bounces off sensors often operate on the same returning to the gun. LIDAR uses these light order to get an accurate reading. Because your car, and the radar antenna looks for frequency as X-Band radar, your RX65 pulses to measure the distance to a vehicle. LIDAR must have a clear line of sight and the reflections. Using the Doppler Principle, will occasionally receive non-police radar Speed is then calculated by measuring how is subject to cosine error (an inaccuracy, the radar equipment then calculates your signals. Since these X-Band transmitters are quickly these pulses are reflected given the which increases as the angle between the speed by comparing the frequency of usually contained inside of a building, or known speed of light. gun and the vehicle, increases) police the reflection of your car to the original aimed toward the ground, they will LIDAR (or laser) is a newer technology typically use LIDAR equipment parallel to frequency of the beam sent out. generally produce much weaker readings and is not as widespread as conventional the road or from an overpass. LIDAR can be Traffic radar has limitations, the most than will a true radar encounter. As you radar, therefore, you may not encounter used day or night. significant of these being that it typically become familiar with the sources of these laser on a daily basis. And unlike radar can monitor only one target at a time. If pseudo alarms in your daily driving, they detection, laser detection is not prone to there is more than one vehicle within will serve as confirmation that your RX65’s false alarms. Because LIDAR transmits a range, it is up to the radar operator to radar detection abilities are fully much narrower beam than does radar, it is decide which target is producing the operational. much more accurate in its ability to distin- strongest reflection. Since the strength of guish between targets and is also more the reflection is affected by both the size How “POP” Works difficult to detect. AS A RESULT, EVEN of the vehicle and its proximity to the “POP” mode is a relatively new feature for THE BRIEFEST LASER ALERT SHOULD antenna, it is difficult for the radar operator radar gun manufacturers. It works by BE TAKEN SERIOUSLY. to determine if the signal is from a sports transmitting an extremely short burst, car nearby or a semi-truck several hundred within the allocated band, to identify feet away. speeding vehicles in traffic. Once the target is identified, or “POPPED,” the gun is then turned to its normal operating mode to provide a vehicle tracking history, (required by law).

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TSR Traffic Signal Rejection How Safety Radar Works SWS Text Messages Weather Related Hazards Your radar detector includes a new Safety Warning System, or SWS, uses a Highway Construction or Maintenance 33 High Wind Ahead optional boost in anti-falsing software to modified K-band radar signal. The SWS safety 1 Work Zone Ahead 34 Severe Weather Ahead eliminate excessive alerts from erroneous X radar system has 64 possible messages (60 2 Road Closed Ahead/Follow Detour 35 Heavy Fog Ahead and K-band sources. One example of this is currently allocated). The SWS messages 3 Bridge Closed Ahead/Follow Detour 36 High Water/Flooding Ahead traffic flow monitoring systems. These your RX65 can display are listed on the 4 Highway Work Crews Ahead 37 Ice On Bridge Ahead systems, which are becoming more widely facing page. 5 Utility Work Crews Ahead 38 Ice On Road Ahead used in several countries, generate K-band From the factory, your RX65 is 6 All Traffic Follow Detour Ahead 39 Blowing Dust Ahead signals to measure the flow of traffic on a programmed with SWS decoding OFF. If 7 All Trucks Follow Detour Ahead 40 Blowing Sand Ahead given road. Unfortunately most detectors SWS is used in your area, your RX65 will 8 All Traffic Exit Ahead 41 Blinding Snow Whiteout Ahead see this as a real threat and will display the safety messages associated with 9 Right Lane Closed Ahead 42 For future use alert you to it unnecessarily. Our the signal. If you wish to detect this system, 10 Center Lane Closed Ahead Travel Information/Convenience new proprietary software (TSR), use the Programming feature to turn 11 Left Lane Closed Ahead 43 Rest Area Ahead intelligently sorts, ranks and rejects this RX65’s SWS decoding ON. 12 For future use 44 Rest Area With Service Ahead type of false alarm automatically. The result NOTE: Some of the safety messages Highway Hazard Zone Advisory 45 24 Hour Fuel Service Ahead is ultimate protection without excessive have been condensed, so that each message 13 Stationary Police Vehicle Ahead 46 Inspection Station Open false alarms. can be displayed on one or two screens on 14 Train Approaching/At Crossing 47 Inspection Station Closed The TSR software is turned on by RX65’s eight-character display. 15 Low Overpass Ahead 48 Reduced Speed Area Ahead default in the Programming section of your Since Safety radar technology is 16 Drawbridge Up 49 Speed Limit Enforced detector. If you believe this type of system relatively new, and the number of 17 Observe Drawbridge Weight Limit 50 Hazardous Materials Exit Ahead isn’t used in your area, you can simply turn transmitters in operation is not yet 18 Rock Slide Area Ahead 51 Congestion Ahead/Expect Delay it off. Otherwise, your detector is ready to widespread, you will not receive Safety 19 School Zone Ahead 52 Expect 10 Minute Delay start protecting you right out of the box. signals on a daily basis. Do not be surprised 20 Road Narrows Ahead 53 Expect 20 Minute Delay If you have any questions about this if you encounter emergency vehicles, road 21 Sharp Curve Ahead 54 Expect 30 Minute Delay new feature, please give us a call or visit our hazards and railroad crossings that are 22 Pedestrian Crossing Ahead 55 Expect 1 Hour Delay website for more details. unequipped with these transmitters. As 23 Deer/Moose Crossing 56 Traffic Alert/Tune AM Radio Safety transmitters become more prevalent 24 Blind/Deaf Child Area 57 Pay Toll Ahead (the number of operating transmitters 25 Steep Grade Ahead/Truck Use Low Gear 58 Trucks Exit Right is growing every day), these Safety radar 26 Accident Ahead 59 Trucks Exit Left signals will become more common. 27 Poor Road Surface Ahead 60 For future use For more information and details 28 School Bus Loading/Unloading Fast/Slow Moving Vehicles about SWS safety radar, visit their web site 29 No Passing Zone 61 Emergency Vehicle In Transit at www.safetyradar.com. 30 Dangerous Intersection Ahead 62 Police In Pursuit 31 Stationary Emergency Vehicle Ahead 63 Oversize Vehicle In Transit 32 For future use 64 Slow Moving Vehicle 22 23 Troubleshooting

Problem Solution Problem Solution RX65 beeps briefly at the same • An X-band motion sensor or intrusion alarm is located RX65 will not turn on. • Check that the power is ON. location every day, but no radar within range of your route. With time, you will learn • Check that vehicle ignition is ON. source is in sight. predictable patterns of these signals. • Check that vehicle lighter socket is functional. • Try RX65 in another vehicle. RX65 does not seem sensitive to • Make sure that windshield wipers do not block RX65’s radar or laser. radar antenna and that the laser lens is not behind tinted areas. RX65 feels very warm. • It is normal for RX65 to feel warm. • Determine if your vehicle has an Instaclear®, ElectriClear® or solar reflective windshield which may deflect radar or laser signals. • RX65 may be in City Mode. Explanation of Displays

RX65 did not alert when a police • VASCAR (Visual Average Speed Computer and Recorder) a AD Sensitivity control is in Auto mode, display is in Dark mode (page 9) car was in view. stopwatch method of speed detection, may be in use. • Officer may not have radar or laser unit turned on. HD Sensitivity control is in Highway mode, display is in Dark mode (page 9)

RX65 did not provide a Safety • Safety transmitters may not be commonly used in your area. CD Sensitivity control is in City mode, display is in Dark mode (page 9) signal while within range of an emergency vehicle. No display RX65 is in the Dark mode, and is programmed for Dark All (page 9)

RX65’s display is not working. • Press the BRT button to deactivate Dark Mode. PilotHWY One of the many programming messages (pages 12-16)

RX65’s audible alerts are less loud • RX65 is in AutoMute Mode. See page 8 for details. WorkZone One of the many Safety Radar messages (pages 22-23) after the first few alerts. Caution RX65 has detected a Safety Radar Signal, but the signal isn’t yet strong RX65 bounces or sags on • RX65 is not making contact with the windshield to provide enough to decode the specific safety message (page 22-23) windshield. stability. While holding down RX65’s QuickMount button, slide RX65 toward the windshield so that the back top edge makes firm contact. X5, or K5, RX65 has been programmed in the Threat Display mode (page 10-11) or KA9 etc. RX65’s power-on sequence • A loose power connection or dirty lighter socket can cause reoccurs while you are driving. RX65 to be briefly disconnected. VG2 RX65 has detected a VG2 unit (radar detector detector) Your 14-year old son has changed You can return all of the programming options to the factory all 7 of the Programming options. defaults by holding down the CITY and BRT buttons while you turn RX65 on.

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Service Procedure Out Of Warranty Repairs If your RX65 ever needs service, please For out of warranty repairs, include Register follow these simple steps: prepayment in the amount you were

quoted by the Beltronics Customer Service ______online: P 1 Check the troubleshooting section of Representative. If the detector has been this manual. It may have a solution to your damaged, abused or modified, the repair problem. cost will be calculated on a parts and labor basis. If it exceeds the basic repair charge, @ 2 Call us at 1-800-341-2288. We may be you will be contacted with a quotation. able to solve your problem over the phone. If the additional payment is not received www. If the problem requires that you send your within 30 days (or if you notify us that you

RX65 to the factory for repair, we will choose not to have your RX65 repaired  provide you with a Service Order Number, at the price quoted), your RX65 will be beltronicspro Blue Serial Number______which must be included on the outside of returned, without repair. Payment can be your shipping box. made by check, money order, or credit card. .com  Enclose the following information with Ship RX65 and Power Cord To: your RX65: • Your Service Order Number BELTRONICS  Red • Your name and return address Customer Service Department • Your daytime telephone number Service Order Number ______perforations along card Remove  • A description of the problem you are 5442 West Chester Road RX6 5 experiencing. West Chester, Ohio 45069

For your own protection, we recommend that you ship your RX65 postpaid and

insured. Insist on a proof of delivery, and BELTRONICS keep the receipt until the return of your RX65. not purchase your detector please directly fill from out BELTRONICS, this section and return to us, If you purchased your detector you directly do from not BELTRONICS, need to fill this out. If you did Phone Number (In case we have a question)______2. Product Purchase d 3. Place of Purchase______Date______Price______BELTRONICS BELTRONICS PRODUCT CARD REGISTRATION   1. First Name:______Middle Initial____ Last Name______Address______4. Primary reason for product ______purchasing this BELTRONICS ______City______State______ZI or register online at our web address: www.beltronics.com. 26 27 Warranty and Accessories

BELTRONICS One Year Limited Warranty BELTRONICS SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ANY What this warranty covers: BELTRONICS REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY INCLUDING, warrants your Product against all defects in mate- BUT NOT LIMITED TO THOSE CONCERNING rials and workmanship. THE MERCHANTABILITY AND SUITABILITY OF For how long: One (1) year from the date of the THE PRODUCT FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. original purchase. BELTRONICS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR What we will do: BELTRONICS, at our discretion, CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL OR INCIDENTAL will either repair or replace your Product free of DAMAGES INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, charge. DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF THE USE, MISUSE OR What we will not do: BELTRONICS will not pay MOUNTING OF THE PRODUCT. The above shipping charges that you incur for sending your limitations or exclusions shall be limited to the product to us. extent they violate the laws of any particular state. What you must do to maintain this warranty: BELTRONICS is not responsible for products lost Show original proof of purchase from an autho- in shipment between the owner and our service  rized BELTRONICS dealer. center. Remove card along perforations Warranty Exclusions: Warranty does not apply to Other legal rights: This Warranty gives you your product under any of the following conditions: specific rights. You may have other legal rights, 1. The serial number has been removed or modified. which vary, from state to state. 2. Your product has been subjected to misuse or damage (including water damage, physical abuse, BELTRONICS Extended Service Plan and/or improper installation). 3. Your product has been modified in any way. 4. You do not supply BELTRONICS offers an optional extended original proof-of purchase or your receipt or proof- service plan. Contact BELTRONICS for of-purchase is from a non-authorized dealer or details (1-800-341-2288). internet auction site including E-bay, U-bid, or other non-authorized seller or resellers. 5. You are not the

 original purchaser of the radar detector from an Accessories authorized dealer or did not receive it as a gift from The following accessories and replacement the original purchaser of the radar detector from an parts are available for BEL Pro RX65: authorized dealer. To obtain service: 1. Contact BELTRONICS (1-800- Standard Coiled SmartPlug $29.95 341-2288) to obtain a Return Authorization number. Direct-wire SmartPlug $29.95 2. Properly pack your product and include: your Detector Accessory Kit $14.95 name, complete return address, written description of the problem with your product, daytime Zippered Travel Case $14.95 telephone number, and a copy of the original Windshield Single Cup Mount $14.95 purchase receipt. 3. Label the outside of the Windshield Suction Cups Mount $9.95 package clearly with your Return Authorization number. Ship the product pre-paid (insured, for Visor Clip Mount $7.95 your protection) to: Beltronics Inc, 5442 West Chester Rd., West Chester, OH 45069. See all of our products and accessories at LIMITATION OF WARRANTY: EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY PROVIDED HEREIN, YOU ARE www.beltronicspro.com ACQUIRING THE PRODUCT “AS IS” AND “WHERE Features, specifications and prices are IS,” WITHOUT REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY. subject to change without notice. 28 29