Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product STi DRIVER Beltronics
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BELTRONICS 5442 West Chester Road West Chester OH 45069 USA USA 800-341-2288 www.beltronics.com ©2005 BELTRONICS Made in Canada Features, specifications and prices subject to change without notice.
The BELTRONICS STi DRIVER is the most advanced radar, laser and safety detector ever designed, and is ready to use right out of the box with our recommended factory settings.
T able of Contents Quick Reference Guide 4-5 Installation 6-7 • Power Connection 6 • Mounting Location 6 • Windshield Mount 7 Controls and Features 8- 1 1 • Power and Volume Control 8 • Powe.
Radar Antenna and Laser Lens The rear panel of your STi DRIVER should have a clear view of the road ahead. For best performance, do not mount the STi DRIVER directly behind windshield wipers or tinted areas. Page 6 Alphanumeric Display The STi DRIVER’s display will show Highway, AutoScan, City, or City NoX as its power-on indication.
Power Connection To apply power to the STi DRIVER, plug the small end of the power cord, (telephone- type connector) into the modular jack on the STi DRIVER’s right side, and plug the lighter plug adapter into your vehicle’s lighter socket or accessory socket.
Controls and Features Power To turn STi DRIVER on or off, press the PWR button located on the front left side. When you turn STi DRIVER on, it goes through a sequence of alerts. If you prefer, you may program your STi DRIVER for a shorter power-on sequence.
Controls and Features 1 0 Power Connector The STi DRIVER’s power jack uses a telephone-type connector. This 4-conductor connector only works with the included coiled SmartPlug or direct-wire cord.
Programming 1 2 There are 9 user-selectable options so you can customize your STi DRIVER for your own preferences. The buttons labeled VOLUME/MUTE and SENS are also used to enter the Programming Mode, REVIEW your current program settings, and to CHANGE any settings as desired.
Details of Programming 1 4 Alamp Alamp On (alert lamp on) In this setting, the backlit VOLUME/MUTE will flash on and off during an alert. AlampOFF (alert lamp off) In this setting, the VOLUME/MUTE backlit button will not flash on and off during an alert.
Brightness BrtAuto In this setting, the brightness for the display and backlit buttons are controlled automatically by a sensor that measures the ambient light in the vehicle. Sunlight will increase the brightness level, while dim or no light (night driving) will decrease the brightness.
T echnical Details 1 8 Interpreting Alerts Although the STi DRIVER has a comprehen- sive warning system and this handbook is as complete as we can make it, only experience will teach you what to expect from your STi DRIVER and how to interpret what it tells you.
T echnical Details 20 How Radar W orks Traffic radar, which consists of microwaves, travels in straight lines and is easily reflected by objects such as cars, trucks, even guardrails and overpasses. Radar works by directing its microwave beam down the road.
T echnical Details 22 How T otalShield ™ T echnology W orks Beltronic’s TotalShield Technology keeps RF signals from radiating from the detector. Unlike other radar and laser detectors, which mere.
T roubleshooting 24 Problem STi DRIVER beeps briefly at the same location every day, but no radar source is in sight. STi DRIVER does not seem sensitive to radar or laser. STi DRIVER did not alert when a police car was in view. STi DRIVER did not provide a Safety signal while within range of an emergency vehicle.
Ser vice 26 Service Procedure If your STi DRIVER ever needs service, please follow these simple steps: 1 Check the troubleshooting section of this manual. It may have a solution to your problem. 2 Call us at 1-800-341-2288. We may be able to solve your problem over the phone.
W arranty and Accessories 2 9 BEL TRONICS One Y ear Limited W arranty What this warranty covers: BELTRONICS warrants your Product against all defects in materials and workmanship.
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