Beltronics Express 926 Owner's Manual
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- Beltronics Express 926 | Owner's Manual - Page 1
with 65 Digital Voice Messages and Digital Display with 10 Digital Voice Messages and Digital Display Operating instructions for models E926CS and E916CS ECTION 360˚ PROTEC PROT TION - Beltronics Express 926 | Owner's Manual - Page 2
devices. In addition, EXPRESS 926 features Digital Voice Messages for Radar/Laser and sws™ To ensure maximum benefit from your unit, please read all instructions before operation. Remember, owning a Radar detector does not give you a license to speed. Alerts from a Radar detector serve as an - Beltronics Express 926 | Owner's Manual - Page 3
of Features l page Description of Features l page Power-Up Test Sequence l page Tutorial Mode l page Radar Alerts l page Conditions That Affect Laser Alerts l page 19 Troubleshooting l page Consumer Warranty l page Service l page Warranty Service l page Post-Warranty Service - Beltronics Express 926 | Owner's Manual - Page 4
the unit . Pressing ⁄ a second time will bypass the power up test sequence. Holding the ⁄ button down will change manual muting of X, K, Super Wideband Ka Radar and manual muting of sws™ alerts. City/Highway) Button: minimizes unwanted X band alerts without reducing sensitivity. EXPRESS 926 - Beltronics Express 926 | Owner's Manual - Page 5
Digital Voice Messages are emitted from this location. . Power Jack: EXPRESS 926 and EXPRESS 916 operate in any vehicle with a 12 volt dc negative an illumination pattern other than this standard power-up test sequence, return it to beltronics for servicing. Tutorial Mode The Tutorial mode allows - Beltronics Express 926 | Owner's Manual - Page 6
You'll notice a horizontal bar segment remains dim to indicate your unit is receiving power. To return to a full bright setting, press the drk button a third noise in a vehicle is loud. Automatic Mute Audio Alert Pattern (Radar) To engage automatic muting, press the button once when the unit - Beltronics Express 926 | Owner's Manual - Page 7
confirm you have cancelled automatic mute mode. Manual Muting of Audio Alerts (Radar & sws™) Regardless of the mode Radar-without reducing sensitivity. Signals from non-police Radar sources are frequently encountered in urban and suburban areas, making use of this mode ideal in these areas - Beltronics Express 926 | Owner's Manual - Page 8
ALL (X/K/Ka)-Model 926 only City ALL provides an alternated approach for improving X, K and Ka band selectivity and is ideal for use in areas with a high level Digital Voice Messages (Model E926CS only) and Digital Voice prompts for Radar/Laser/vg-2 Guard® are all features which may be selected - Beltronics Express 926 | Owner's Manual - Page 9
areas known to use the Interceptor vg-2. Digit #2 solid-vg-2 Guard® is Digit #2 flashing-vg-2 Guard® is Safety Warning System® with Digital Voice Messages EXPRESS 926 Prompts for Radar/Laser/sws™ vg-2 Guard® (DIGIT #3 FOR EXPRESS 916 ONLY) for Radar/Laser/vg-2 Guard®Alert EXPRESS 926 ONLY - Beltronics Express 926 | Owner's Manual - Page 10
reception. Radar signals are also reflected by the "heated windshields" known as Instaclear® and ElectriClear® available 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 - Beltronics Express 926 | Owner's Manual - Page 11
of an enclosed vehicle can sometimes reach temperatures that will cause premature aging of the unit. . Your detector is not waterproof; exposure to water may cause damage. Dash Mounting . Select an area that is relatively level, clean and dry.Adhere the soft portion of the enclosed hook and loop - Beltronics Express 926 | Owner's Manual - Page 12
place. . 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 suction-cup mount until the base plate is level. . Slide detector onto base plate until it - Beltronics Express 926 | Owner's Manual - Page 13
Power Jack Your detector operates on . volts and receives power from the cigarette lighter socket. The for traffic Radar: X, K and Super Wideband Ka. Your EXPRESS detector provides detection of all known radar traffic devices. Total Tracking Laser™ (ttl™) Unlike Radar signals, which - Beltronics Express 926 | Owner's Manual - Page 14
devices in areas such as construction zones, accidents sites and detours. These sws™transmitters operate within the z portion of the K band frequency and broadcast unique, coded signals which are detected by your express 926 or express 916. interpretation of alerts Radar Alerts The alerts - Beltronics Express 926 | Owner's Manual - Page 15
and visual alerts will clearly indicate a "weak" signal 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. . Stationary - Beltronics Express 926 | Owner's Manual - Page 16
of the digit "9" and the corresponding band indicator. 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 - Beltronics Express 926 | Owner's Manual - Page 17
. vg-2 Guard® Alert Whenever your express unit detects signals from the Interceptor vg-2 (Radar Detector Detector), the vg-2 Guard® feature engages, announcement of "vg-2 Alert" and the flashing of the "H", or "A" (926 only) in the Digital Display confirms activation of the vg-2 Guard® feature. - Beltronics Express 926 | Owner's Manual - Page 18
detector will alert with a unique, 2-second sws™ audio tone coupled with the illumination of the sws™ led and the sws™ message category digit (1-5). (If sws™ Digital Voice is on (model 926 System® Alert Card enclosed with your manual. Note: EXPRESS 916 provides a Digital Voice Message for each - Beltronics Express 926 | Owner's Manual - Page 19
properly, keep in mind that there are many conditions that influence the intensity or duration of an alert: . 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 - Beltronics Express 926 | Owner's Manual - Page 20
troubleshooting Solutions for Common Problems If your express 926 or express 916 is not operating properly, please refer to the outline below. Problem Unit not receiving power "Poor detection range" Erratic or frequent alerts Partial or no display Possible Cause Plug not properly inserted Fuse in - Beltronics Express 926 | Owner's Manual - Page 21
charge. You are responsible for all shipping costs in connection with warranty service pursuant to this warranty. . This warranty commences on the date of limited to the one-year period of this warranty and no warranties, expressed or implied, extend beyond this one-year period. Some states do - Beltronics Express 926 | Owner's Manual - Page 22
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. . To obtain service and written description of the problem. (No please.) (b) A - Beltronics Express 926 | Owner's Manual - Page 23
Operating Temperatures: -° to to Power Supply Requirements Volts, (10.5 volt to 16 volt range) mA Radar Antenna Type: Patented Diecast Horn Power Cord (') Coiled Power Cord (') Power Cord Fuses () Hook & Loop Fastener Visor Bracket Windshield Bracket Protective Travel Case Owner's Manual - Beltronics Express 926 | Owner's Manual - Page 24
FAX www.beltronics.com This product is subject to one or more of the following patents: ... Other Patents Pending Safety Warning System l.c.-Patents Pending. , Fundamental Mixer Technology, and - Guard are registered trademarks of EXPRESS 926 and EXPRESS 916, Total Tracking - Beltronics Express 926 | Owner's Manual - Page 25
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