8/3/2019 970 Manual

1/24

Vector LRRADAR LASER SAFETY DETECTOR

Operating instructions for model 970

AdvancedPROTECTIONSystemTM

with Shadow Technology

DIGITAL PLL SYNTHESIZED OSCILLATOR

TM

8/3/2019 970 Manual

2/24

int r od u c t ion

Thank you for purchasing a vec t o r l r Radar/Laser/Safetydetector with the Advanced Protection Systemand ShadowTechnologyII. vec t or l r is a new dimension in detection

technology. Designed for the professional driver vec t or l on gr a n g e emphasizes ultimate performance in a detector withCertified Performance Specs and is selected for premiumperformance and reliability.

Remember,owning a Radar detector does not give you a license tospeed.Alerts from a Radar detector serve as an effective reminder tocheck your speed. Laws vary throughout North America governing the

use of a Radar detector. It is your responsibility to follow these laws.

sof t wa r e u pgr a d e an indust ry f ir st

vec t o r l r contains technology which provides the highestcapability to be reprogrammed as the threat of new Police trafficRadar monitoring technologies emerge.Please ensure that youpromptly mail the enclosed Consumer Information card. This willensure you are notified about new,approved traffic monitoringtechnologies and will be provided the details of service cost andwhere to send your unit for software upgrade.

sh a d ow t ech nol og y i i

vec t o r l r contains Shadow Technology,making it undetectableto the Interceptor vg-2 or any other Radar Detector Detector ( rdd).Only Shadow TechnologyII has been consistently provenundetectable to the vg-2.

sel ec t a bl e f ea t u r es

These features may be selected depending upon your drivingenvironment. (See page 9 for the operating of Selectable

Features.)I City X or City AllI X/K/Ka Band on or o f fI Auto-Mute on or o f fI Safety Warning Systemon or o f fI Audio/Visual Scroll Rate (f a s t or s l ow )

8/3/2019 970 Manual

3/24

t abl e of cont ent s

Profile of Features lpage 4

Description of Features lpage 5

Power-Up Test Sequence/Start-up Model

page 5Tutorial Mode lpage 6Set and Forget Memorylpage 7Reset to Factory Settings lpage 7dr k (Bright/Dim/Dark) Button lpage 7au d (Auto-Mute/Volume Control) Button lpage 8c t y (City/Highway) Button lpage 8

Selectable Featuresl

page 9Entering Selectable Features Mode lpage 11

Installation lpage 11General Guidelines lpage 11

Understanding Radar,Laser and sws lpage 14

Interpretation of Alerts lpage 15

Radar Alertslpage 15

Instant-On/Pulsed Radar Alert lpage 18Typical False Alert (Radar) lpage 18Laser Alerts lpage 18Safety Warning System(sws) Alerts lpage 19

Performance Verification lpageConditions That Affect Radar Alerts lpage

Conditions That Affect Laser Alertsl

page 20Troubleshootinglpage 21

Consumer Warranty lpage 21

Service lpage 22Warranty Service lpage 22Post-Warranty Service lpage 23

Accessoriesl

page 23

8/3/2019 970 Manual

4/24

pr of il e o f f eat u r es

1. pw r (Power/Start-Up Mode) Button:pressing and holding

pw r will turn the unit on. Releasing and pressing the pw rbutton again will scroll through the five Start-Up modeoptions: NORMAL,MODS (Modifications),Q-START (QuickStart) TECH MODE, VOLTAGE METER plus TUTORIAL MODE.

2 Text Message Display:communicates all mode selections(i.e. DIM, DARK, CITY and HIGHWAY) and confirms Radarband and signal strength,presence of Laser and sws

messages received.3. dr k (Bright/Dim/Dark) Button:provides bright, dark and

fully adjustable dim settings of the Text Display for discreetnight travel.Audio alerts are not affected.

4. aud (Audio Mute/Volume Control) Button:provides manualmuting of all Radar and swsalerts.Pressing and holding theau d button will change the audio level.

5. c t y (City/Highway) Button:choose between Highway modeor for urban/suburban travel,City X or City All modes.

6. Antenna Opening:Radar and sws signals are received bya patented diecast antenna with integrated transition tomicrostrip mixer.

PWR DRK AUD CTY

International

VECTORLR

AdvancedProtectionSystemwithShadowTechnologyII

Ka 9

7

2

4

1

9

6

3 5

8

8/3/2019 970 Manual

5/24

7. Laser Optical Sensors:collect Laser signals from in front andbehind.

8. Audio Alert Speaker:all audible alerts are emitted from thislocation.

9. Power Jack:using the straight or coiled cord, vec t or l roperates in any vehicle with a 13.8 volt d c negative groundsystem (10.5 volt to 16 volt range).

d esc r ipt ion of f eat u r es

Power-Up Test Sequence/Start-up ModeEach time your detector is turned o n ,vec t or l r will performa power-up test sequence based upon the Start-Up modeselected.There are five Start-Up modes of operation plus aTutorial mode.Release the pw r button at your chosen selection.

NotePressing pw r 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 SafetyWarning System(sws).After this sequence, the status ofSelectable Features is displayed:

CTY X or CTYALL; X/K/KA BAND o n /o f f;

Au t o m u t e o n /o f f ; SWS o n , SWS o f f ;SCROLf a s t ,SCROLs l o w .Unit is now ready foroperation.

MODS (Modifications Mode)

Presents Audio and Text Messages for Laser,Ka, K,X,andSafety Warning Systemfollowed by the presentation ofSelectable Features as chosen by the user.

Q-START (Quick-Start Mode)

Unit will bypass any form of a power-up test sequence andwill displayCITY or HIGHWAY depending upon the modepreviously selected. Unit is ready for operation.

8/3/2019 970 Manual

6/24

TECH MODE

Presents Audio,Text Messages and frequency readout forLaser,Ka, K,X,and Safety Warning System.After this testsequence,the status of Selectable Features is displayed.Tech

Mode gives you the benefit of identifying Radar bands andLaser coupled with the actual frequency received. See samplemessages below:

LASER 900NM; KA 33.4; K 21.150; X 10.525

VOLTAGE METER MODE

Presents a continuous, digital readout of your vehicles battery

voltage (10.5 to 16 volt range).Voltage Meter Mode lets youknow if power to your unit falls below 10.5 volts andconsequently, impedes performance to your unit.Whileoperating in Voltage Meter Mode, your unit will display theC or Hconfirming City or Highway mode, and willprovide full alerts to Radar,Laser and SWSTM whenencountered,while continuously monitoring your battery

voltage.If voltage rises above 16.0, the display will flashHI VOLT until condition is rectified. If voltage falls below10.5 volts, display will flash LOW VOLT until condition isrectified.

TUTORIAL MODE

The tutorial mode allows you to become more familiar with

all audible and visual alerts. The message TUTORIAL

appears in the display followed by the audio andcorresponding Text Message for LASER, Ka AUDIO,K AUDIO, X AUDIO, sample Radar alert (K band signalramping from weak to strong) and SAFETY WARNINGSYSTEM SAMPLE ALERTS.Three sample sws messages arethen presented in the display along with the correspondingAudio Alert:

Sample 1 ACCIDENT AHEADSample 2 HIGHWAY WORKCREW AHEADSample 3 POLICE IN PURSUIT

While sample messages are playing you can access thecomplete list ofsws messages by pressing the c t y button to

8/3/2019 970 Manual

7/24

move forward in the list.MSG 1 will appear in the displayconfirming your selection (to move backward in the list, pressthe dr k button). Pressing the aud button allows you to viewthe sws message in the display.Press the c t y button again to

step to the next message;press the au d button to review,andso on. This allows you to review all 60 messages.

To exit Tutorial Mode, press the pw r button and your unitwill be o n and ready to receive signals.

Set and Forget Memory

Any time vect or l r is turned o f f or unplugged from the

cigarette lighter socket,all feature settings you have selected areretained in the units memory.Set and Forget Memoryeliminates the need to reset your preferred feature settingseach time your unit is turned o f f and then backo n.

Reset to Factory Settings

You can reset your unit to factory settings for Start-Up Mode,

volume,d r k , a u d , c t y and Selectable Features.To reset, pressand hold the ct y button until the displayshows RESET.Two beepswill sound and your unit will cycle through theNORMAL Start-Up mode and be on and ready for operation.

dr k (Bright/Dim/Dark) Button

Thedr k button allows selection of a bright, fully adjustable

dim mode or dark mode.The unit is factory preset to fullbright display.To engage d im mode,press and hold the dr kbutton. The display will cycle through various levels of dimillumination. Release the button at your chosen level.Toengage dark mode,press the dr k button a second time.Asingle beepcoupled with the brief illumination ofDARKon the display confirms your selection.Youll notice an H(Highway mode) or C(City mode) remains dim to confirmyour unit is receiving power.To return to a full bright setting,press the dr k button a third time; two beepsconfirm thisselection.Use of the dr k button does not affect audio alerts.

Importantif you press the the dr kbutton and do not receiveaudible confirmation, the audio level has been set too low.

8/3/2019 970 Manual

8/24

aud (Auto-Mute/Volume Control) Button

Manual Muting of Audio Alerts (Radar andsws)

Whether Auto-Mute is selected on or o f f in SelectableFeatures, the audio alerts can be completely muted by

pressing the au d button during an alert.The display willbriefly show Qu i e t .. No audible alert will be heard forapproximately 12 seconds. If the signal is still present after 12seconds,the unit will remain in manual mute mode.

Notebecause Laser alerts are not lengthy or sustained,mutingis not required (see page )

Volume ControlPress and hold the aud button to engage the volume control.The Audio level has 9 settings.Release the aud button whenyou have reached your desired audio setting.

c t y (City/Highway) Button

Thec t y mode has been designed to effectively reduce

unwanted audio alerts caused by intrusion alarms,dooropeners, and other devices which share X band with policeRadarwithout 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 ct y button once engages the ct y mode which isconfirmed by CITY in the display coupled with a single audio

beep. Pressing the c t y button a second time returns you tohighway mode;HIGHWAYwill appear in the display coupledwith twobeeps.Once engaged, weak X band signalsencountered will produce no audible alert until the signalstrength reaches a preset level.However,visual alerts areprocessed the instant an X band signal is detected,keepingyou quietly informed.Since most falseX band signals are

weak, the use of the c t y mode allows you to drive out of theirrange before they reach the preset level and trigger a fullaudio alert. In contrast, signals from X band traffic Radar aregenerally stronger and will exceed the preset level,causing afull X band audio alert.Activating the c t y mode will not

8/3/2019 970 Manual

9/24

change Super Wideband Ka, K or instant-on X band Radaralert patterns.

Notethe ct y mode does not change the presentation of alertsfor Laser orsws.

City AllCity All mode is a Selectable Feature of the vec t or l r(see Selectable Features page 9). This feature provides analternate approach for improving selectivity on X,K andSuper Wideband Ka and is ideal for use in areas with a highlevel of microwave transmissions which can cause falsing onall Radar bands.

While in City All mode, vec t or l r will provide an initialshort X,K,or Ka audio alert coupled with visual confirmationof the band detected and signal strength in the display.Nofurther audible alert is provided until the signal strengthreaches a preset level.When no audio alert is provided, thevisual alert keeps you quietly informed.

NoteOnceCTY Xor CTY ALL is chosen in SelectableFeatures the c t y button must to be pressed to engage yourselection.

sel ec t a bl e f ea t u r es

The following features may be selected depending upon yourdriving environment and preference.

I City X or City All

I X/K/Ka Band on or o f f

I Auto-Mute on or o f f

I Safety Warning Systemon or o f f

I Audio/Visual Scroll Rate (f a s t or s l ow )

City X or City AllWhen CTY X is selected,your unit provides standard XBand selectivity which is suitable for most urban areas.City All provides an increased level of selectivity on all Bands

8/3/2019 970 Manual

10/24

and is designed for use in high density microwave areas.Factory setting is CTY X .

Noteonce CTY Xor CTY ALL is chosen inSelectable Features, the ct y button must be pressed to engage

your selection.

X/K/Ka Band On or Off

Select X o n /X o f f ,K o n /K o f f or Ka o n /Ka o f f depending upon your driving environment and selectivityrequirements. This mode is especially useful where falsingmay occur and disabling the offending band may be required.

Factory setting is o n for all three Bands.Auto-Mute On/Off

With Am u t e o n , unit will provide several X,K,SuperWideband Ka audio alerts.After the audio alerts,a clickingtone keeps you quietly informed for as long as the signal ispresent.This clicking becomes more rapid as the strength of

the Radar signal increases.Am u t e o n

enables you toconveniently monitor extended encounters without having tomanually mute or adjust the volume setting.

WithAm u t e o f f , unit will provide a continuous series ofX,K,Super Wideband Ka and Laser audio alerts.Thisstandard setting is often preferred when background noise in avehicle is loud.Factory setting is Am u t e o f f .

Note:because of their urgency, Laser alerts are not affected.

Safety Warning System(sws)

When o n ,unit will provide a Message when signals from sws

transmitters are detected.Factory setting is o n.

Audio/Visual Scroll Rate

When SCRLs l o w is selected,unit will provide a slow cyclingofaudio/visual messages.When SCRLfa s t is selected,unitwill provide a fast cycling of audio/visual messages.Factorysetting is SCRLs l o w .

8/3/2019 970 Manual

11/24

Instaclear is a registered trademark of the Ford Motor Company.ElectriClear is a registered Trademark of Libbey,Owens, Ford, and Delco-Remy.

Entering Selectable Features Mode

1. With the unit o f f, press and hold the c t y button, then pressthe pw r button.The word FEATURESwill appear in thedisplay and a short audible beepwill sound indicating you

are now in the Selectable Features Mode.2. Immediately after the beep, the display will show the status

of the first Selectable Feature (City X or City All).

3. Press the au d button to make your selection.Press the c t ybutton to move to the next Selectable Feature.Repeat theprocess until you have made your selection for eachSelectable Feature.

4. Press the pw r button to exit Selectable Features mode.Twobeepsconfirm that you have exited this mode and eitherHIGHWAYor CITYwill be presented in the display,basedon your previous selection.Your unit is ready for operation.

in st a l l at io nGeneral Guidelines

Do not mount your unit directly behind windshield wipers ormirrored sunscreens which block Radar and Laser signalsand substantially reduce warning range.Unlike after marketmirrored sun-screens, regular tinted glass does not affectRadar reception. Radar signals are also reflected by the heated

windshieldsknown as Instaclearand ElectriClearavailableas 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.) To achieve optimum performance,regardless of which mounting position you choose,follow thebasic 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.

8/3/2019 970 Manual

12/24

2. For optimum detection,position your unit with a clear,unobstructed view of the road from thefront 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 and your warrant will be void.

Dash Mounting

You can mount your unit to a level area of your vehicles dashusing the hook and loop fastener or the four,non-skid dashmounting pads provided.

Windshield Bracket Assembly

The visor clip is fullyassembled. To assemble the

windshield bracket, follow thisdiagram.

Windshield Mounting

1. Remove the mounting bracketcover on top of the unit bypressing on the raised dots

and pushing outward. Storethe cover in a safe place.

2. Clean the selected windshield area,position the suction-cupmount on the windshield,and press firmly on each suctioncup to secure it in place.

3. Use a screwdriver or a small coin to adjust the angle of thesuction-cup mount until the base plate is level.

Windshield Bracket Assembly

8/3/2019 970 Manual

13/24

4. Slide detector onto base plate until it snaps into place.

Notesome vehicles have a plastic coating on the inside of thewindshield designed to protect occupants in case of an accident.

Use of the windshield bracket on this type of windshield canpermanently mark the surface.Check with your dealer if youare unsure whether your vehicle is equipped with this type ofwindshield.

Visor Mounting

1. Remove the mounting bracket cover by pressing on the

raised dots and pushing outward. Store the cover in asafe place.

2. Slide the visor clip onto the top of the detector until it snapsinto place.Clip the detector to the edge of the sun visor nearestthe windshield.

Fuse Replacement

1. If 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 vehicles electrical system and will void your warranty.

8/3/2019 970 Manual

14/24

Notethe tip is in two pieces;be careful not to lose either pieceor the spring inside the holder. (See diagram below).

under st a nd ing r a da r , l a ser a nd sws

Three Radar FrequenciesThree microwave frequencies have been allocated by the f cc(Federal Communications Commission) and are used fortraffic Radar.They are:

X band:10.525ghzK band:24.150 ghzSuper Wideband Ka:33.4 ghz to36.0 ghz

Both X and K bands are well known to motorists who havetraveled with Radar detectors. Introduced first was X bandRadar which became common during the 1960s.In the mid1970s the lower powered,more difficult to detect K band Radarwas introduced.In 1987, f cc approval was given for Radarequipment using a third frequency,Ka. In response to this,b e l t r o n i c s introduced the first Radar detectors capable ofdetecting X,K and Ka band signals.In late 1990, f cc approvalwas given to Wideband Ka: 34.2 gh z to 35.2 gh z.Once again,bel responded with Wideband Ka detection. Today,vec t or l r detects the completeSuper Wideband Ka frequencyallotted for police monitoring33.4 g h z to36.0 gh z.

Total Tracking Laser( t t l )

Unlike Radar signals,which are highly reflective,Laser signalshave very poor reflective characteristics.Many of todaysLaser detectors do not have the high sensitivity necessary todetect Laser within a large field of view. vec t or l rincorporates bels number one rated Laser detection. Twin

8/3/2019 970 Manual

15/24

Laser ports detect energy far outside the main Laser beamincluding off-axis signalsproviding the largest achievable360field 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 motoristsofpotential road hazards by employing Safety Warning System

transmitters in areas such as construction zones, accidentsites and detours. These sws transmitters operate withinthe 24gh z portion of the K band frequency,and broadcastuniquely coded signals that are detected by your unit.

in t er pr et at io n o f a l er t s

Radar Alerts

The 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 segmentsas well as numerical digit [19] and a corresponding increasein the audio alert rate.Described below are five common

types of Radar encounters and the alerts you will typicallyreceive.

1. Stationary or moving Radar, straight ahead aimed in yourdirection.

8/3/2019 970 Manual

16/24

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 Wideband Ka audio alert coupled with simultaneous

identification of the Radar band (X,K or Ka) and signalstrength in the Text Display.The number ofbar 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 themaximum number of five segments and the digit 9will alsoappear indicating maximum signal strength.Assuming the

Radar signal remains uninterrupted, the audible and visualalerts will clearly indicate a weaksignal becoming strongeras you drive closer to the Radar source.Remember,when thepolice Radar source is moving toward you, the Radar signalstrength will increase much more rapidly than if you areapproaching a stationary source.

2. Stationary Radar aimed around a corner

Under 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 very

quickly.Advanced warning in this situation may be reduced.

8/3/2019 970 Manual

17/24

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 officers 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 yousuch as large signs,bridges and trucks.As you drive,the sizeand configuration of these objects are constantly changingcausing the strength of any reflected Radar signal received to

vary.A strong,uninterrupted alert indicates the patrol car isclose behind.

8/3/2019 970 Manual

18/24

Instant-On/Pulsed Radar

This type of signal appears suddenly when a Radar unit istriggered.The instant-on alert consists of an intense,threesecond audio burst,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

Ka 9 I I I I I

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 thesignals 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.For this reason appropriate action is required any time analert is received.

Laser Alerts

When Laser is detected, the display will flash LASER

coupled with a distinct Laser audio alert. If a vehicle is a longdistance from the source ofLaser 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 in

motion 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.

8/3/2019 970 Manual

19/24

Safety Warning System(sws ) Alerts

With the Safety Warning Systemfeature o n and an sws

transmitter in use,your detector will provide a unique,2 secondsws tone coupled with a Safety Warning Systemcategory

word (i.e.Ha z d Zo n e indicatingHighway 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) The display willcontinue to present the message and provide the clickingtone for as long as an sws signal is detected. If two separatesws messages are received, each message is presented twice

before the beepsresume.You can replay the last sws message received by pressing

the dr k button within 30 seconds of receiving an sws alert.

Notethe end of a multiple wordsws message is indicated byan asterisk.

Abbreviated sws Category Words

Hw y Wo r k confirmsHighway Construction/Maintenance(messages 111)

Ha z d Zo n e confirmsHighway Hazard Zone Advisory(messages 1331)

We a t h e r confirmsWeather Related Hazards(messages 3341)

Tr a v I n f o confirmsTravel Information/Convenience(messages 4359)

Mo v i n g confirmsEmergency/Slow Moving Vehicles in transit(messages 6164)

Me s s a g e Un k n o w n confirms incomplete or unknown messages

8/3/2019 970 Manual

20/24

Notefor a complete listing of the five Safety WarningSystem

categories and corresponding messages,please refer to theSafetyWarning SystemAlert Cardenclosed with your manual.

per f or ma n ce ve r if ic at ion

Conditions that Affect Radar Alerts

If 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 significantly

reducing the reception range.3. The highway traffic between your vehicle and the police Radar

source 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 detection

range.5. The police Radar unit is not properly tuned and is transmitting

outside the f cc allocated X,K or Super Wideband Ka frequencyranges.

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 andtraffic conditions can affect the range that the Laser beam canbe detected.

8/3/2019 970 Manual

21/24

t r ou bl esh o ot in g

Solutions for Common ProblemsIf your unit is not operating properly,please refer to theoutline below.

Problem Possible Cause Corrective Procedure

Unit not Plug not properly inserted Reinsert plug and rotatereceiving power

Fuse in power cord is Replace with 1 ampdefective 250 Volt 3ag fuse (see page13)

Lighter socket not clean Consult your dealer or aand negatively grounded professional mechanic

Fuse or electrical wiring Consult your dealer or afor lighter socket defective professional mechanic

Poor detection Antenna/lens opening Reposition unit withrange partially blocked unobstructed view of

road ahead and behind.

Radar signals unable to Determine whetherpass through windshield your vehicle has a

heated windshieldknown as Instaclear

or ElectriClear, oris covered with ametallic sun screen.

Erratic or frequent High concentration of Use c t y modealerts non-police X band sources

Review section in thismanual on PerformanceVerification

Partial or no display Dim or dark mode engaged Disengage dim ordark mode

If you experience a problem with your unit that is not coveredin this outline please call,Monday to Friday,9 a m5 pm est ,for assistance:

1-800-341-2288 usa1-800-268-3994 canada

c on sumer wa r r a n t y3-year Warranty

1. 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.

8/3/2019 970 Manual

22/24

2. The enforceability of this warranty is limited to the originalconsumer purchaser and is not transferable to,or enforceableby,any subsequent owner.

3. In the event ofa defect, malfunction or other failure to conform

to this warranty, BELTRONICS will, at its sole discretion, repairor replace the unit at no charge.You are responsible for allshipping costs in connection with warrantyservice pursuantto this warranty.

4. This warranty commences on the date of retail purchase andshall be effective for a period of three years.

5. 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.

6. 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 or consequen-tial damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may notapply 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.

serv ice

Warranty Service

If you feel your detector is not functioning properly pleasereview this manual,particularly the section on PerformanceVerification. If you still feel service is required, please followthese instructions.

8/3/2019 970 Manual

23/24

1. To obtain service during the warranty period,please call theappropriate number below to obtain an RA number andshipping instructions. Remember to return your detectorpostage paid, insured and in suitable packaging.

1-800-341-2288 usa1-800-268-3994 ca n

2. 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 written

description 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 Service

The following arrangements apply if the warranty period hasexpired or you are not able to provide a copy of your dated

sales receipt indicating purchase within the last thirty-sixmonths.

1. Return your unit to the appropriate address under WarrantyServiceand follow steps 1through 3(b) outlined in that section.

2. Enclose with your unit $85 u s or $115 Canadian to coverinspection and postage return. Prices subject to change

without notice.

a c cessor ies

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,

: : .1-800-341-2288 u sa 1-800-268-3994 ca na da

8/3/2019 970 Manual

24/24

l ist of a c ce ssor ies

mo del c o st c o stdesc r i pt io n number usa c a na da

Suction Cup Kit (2) da -6 $ 3.95 $ 4.95

Straight 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 -48 $ 9.95 $ 11.95Windshield Bracket da -702 $ 11.95 $ 16.954 Non-Skid Dash

Mounting Pads da -1000 $ 2.95 $ 3.95Protective Travel Case da -62 $ 13.95 $ 19.95Owners Manual vec t or l r n /c n /c

Head Office

2422 Dunwin DriveMississauga, OntarioCanada L5L 1J9

Tel: (905) 828-1002 Fax: (905) 828-2951www.beltronics.com

This product is subject to one or more of the following patents:u.s.p. #4,571,593 #4,939,521 #5,402,087 #5,600,132

#4,625,210 #4,952,936 #5,446,923#4,630,054 #4,961,074 #5,587,916

c.p. #1,187,586 #1,295,714#1,187,602 #1,295,715 Other Patents Pending

Safety Warning System l .c .Patents Pending

, Fundamental Mixer Technology, f mt and Shadow Technologyare registeredtrademarks ofBELTRONICS. Vect or LR, Total Tracking Laser and t t l are trademarksofBELTRONICS.Safety Warning Systemis a registered trademark of Safety WarningSystem l .c. SWS is a trademark of Safety Warning Systeml .c.

Prices subject to change without notice.

TM