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S T E A L T H I N S T A L L E D BELTRONICS 5442 West Chester Road West Chester OH 45069 USA USA 800-341-2288 www.beltronics.com Features, specifications and prices subject to change without notice. 2007 BELTRONICS Made in Canada Model: STi-R D I G I T A L R A D A R L A S E R S A F E T Y D E T E C T O R Owners Manual Congratulations Quick Reference Card The STi-R includes full X, K, The BELTRONICS STi-R is the most advanced stealth-installed radar, laser and safety detector ever designed. SuperWide Ka, and Safety Warning System radar capability, front laser detection, dual LNA (low noise amplier) microwave receivers, digital signal processing (DSP) for superior range and reduced false alarms, our patented Mute and AutoMute, audible and visual band alerts, and all the performance youd expect from BELTRONICS. contains the following revolutionary features:
Dual LNA (low noise amplier) receivers provide the longest possible warning against all radar TotalShield* RF Technology provides the ultimate in undetectability. High and low voltage warning is given any time the vehicles voltage drops below 10.5 volts, or goes above 16.5 volts. In addition, the BELTRONICS STi-R threats. intelligently reduces unwanted false alarms. Easy-to-use Programming lets you customize up to 7 features. Exclusive AutoScan mode Ultra-bright text-display provides easy to read information from any angle. Tech Display provides actual numeric radar frequency for any radar signal. Programmable Bands (on/off). Detects and decodes up to 64 Safety Warning System messages If youve used a radar detector before, a review of the Quick Reference Guide on pages 4 and 5, and the Programming information on pages 12 and 13 will briey explain the new features. read the manual in detail to get the most out of your BELTRONICS STi-Rs outstanding performance and innovative features. If this is your rst detector, please Please drive safely. FCC Note: Modications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the users FCC granted authority to operate the equipment. 1 Remove card along perforations BELTRONICS STi-R Quick Reference Card There are 7 user-selectable options so you can customize your STi-R for your own preferences. The buttons labeled VOL/MUTE and SENS are also used to enter the Program-
ming Mode, REVIEW your current program settings, and to CHANGE any settings as desired. The abbreviations PGM, RVW and CHG are located on the lower part of the display lens and are highlighted in graphics. How to use Programming 1 To enter Program Mode, press and hold both VOL/MUTE and SENS buttons down for 2 seconds. The unit will beep twice, and display the word Program. 2 Then press the VOL/MUTE button to review the current settings. You can either tap the button to change from item to item, or hold the button to scroll through the items. 3 Press the SENS button to change any setting. You can either tap the button to change from setting to setting, or hold the button to scroll through all the options. 4 To leave Program Mode, simply wait 8 seconds without pressing any button, or mometarily press the PWR button. The unit will display Complete, beep 4 times, and return to normal operation. Factory Default Settings To reset the STi-R to its original factory settings, press and hold the VOL/
MUTE and SENS buttons while turning the power on. The STi-Rs display will provide a Reset message, accompanied by an audible alert acknowledging the reset. An example Here is how you would turn the STi-Rs AutoMute feature off. 1 Enter the Program Mode by holding both the VOL/MUTE and SENS buttons down for 2 seconds. The STi-R will beep twice and display Program. 2 Then hold the VOL/MUTE button down. The STi-R will scroll through the categories, starting with power-on indication (Pilot), Voice, Power-on sequence, signal strength meter, and then AutoMute. 3 Release the VOL/MUTE button when the STi-R shows the AutoMute item. Since the factory setting is for AutoMute to be on, the STi-R will display aMute ON. Review button in time, and the STi-R goes to the next category, hold the VOL/MUTE button down again, and scroll through the categories again until aMute is displayed. If you accidentally dont release the 4 Press the SENS button to change from aMute ON to aMute OFF. 5 To complete the Programming, simply wait 8 seconds without pressing any button, or press the PWR button. The STi-R will display Complete, beep 4 times, and return to normal operation. Programming Details s n o i t a r o f r e p g n o a d r a c e v o m e R l Quick Reference Card Remove card along perforations BELTRONICS STi-R Quick Reference Card Press the VOL/MUTE button to go from one category to the next Press the SENS button to change your setting within a category PILOT Pilot HWY * Full word: Highway, AutoScan, etc.
(Power-on indication) Pilot H Pilot V Letter: H, A, C, or Cnx Vehicle voltage VOICE Voice ON * Voice alerts on Voice OFF Voice alerts off POWER-ON SEQUENCE PwrOn STD * Standard power-on sequence PwrOn FST Fast power-on sequence SIGNAL STRENGTH METER Meter STD * Standard signal strength meter Meter THT Threat Display Meter TEC Tech Display AUTOMUTE aMute ON * AutoMute on aMute OFF AutoMute off BRIGHTNESS Brt Auto * Automatic brightness Brt Min Minimum brightness Brt Med Medium brightness Brt Max Maximum brightness Brt Dark All dark BANDS Bands DFT * Factory default settings Bands MOD Factory default settings modied When KaSW is off, each Ka segment can be turned on or off
(33.392 - 33.704) ON or OFF Ka1
(33.704 - 33.896) ON or OFF Ka2
(33.886 - 34.198) ON or OFF Ka3
(34.184 - 34.592) ON or OFF Ka4
(34.592 - 34.808) ON or OFF Ka5
(34.806 - 35.166) ON or OFF Ka6
(34.143 - 35.383) ON or OFF Ka7
(35.378 - 35.618) ON or OFF Ka8
(35.595 - 35.835) ON or OFF Ka9 Ka10 (35.830 - 35.998) ON or OFF
* Factory Default Settings Turn bands ON or OFF by press-
ing and holding the SENS button ON or OFF (default is on) X ON or OFF (default is on) K KaSW ON or OFF (default is on) LSR ON or OFF (default is on) SWS ON or OFF (default is off) POP ON or OFF (default is off) RDR ON or OFF (default is on) l R e m o v e c a r d a o n g p e r f o r a t i o n s Table of Contents Quick Reference Card Quick Reference Guide Controls and Features Power Volume Control Power-on Indication Voice Alerts AutoMute Mute Sensitivity Button Brightness Audible Alerts Signal Strength Meter Threat Display Tech Display 1-2 4-5 6-9 6 6 6 6 6 6 7 7 8 8 9 9 Programming How to use Programming Example of Programming Overview of Programming Details of Programming Technical Details Specications Interpreting Alerts How Radar Works How POP Works How Laser Works 10-14 10 10 11 12-14 15-21 15 16-17 18 18 19 How TotalShield Technology Works 20 How Safety Radar Works Service Troubleshooting Service Warranty Registration 3 20-21 22-28 22-23 24 25 27-28 2 Quick Reference Guide Once your STi-R has been installed, just follow these simple steps 1 Press the PWR button, located on the left side of the controller, to turn the STi-R on/off. If installed to a switched accessory, the Sti-R will turn on/off with the vehicles ignition. 2 Press and hold the VOL/MUTE button to adjust the volume level. Please read the manual to fully understand the STi-Rs operation and features. AutoMute STi-Rs patented AutoMute automatically reduces the volume level of the audio alert after a brief period. If you prefer, you can turn AutoMute off. Page 6 Programming You can also easily change 9 features for your preferences. Pages 12-14 Power-on LED Indicator Control Module Display Module 4 Power Press the PWR button to turn the STi-R on or off. VOL/MUTE Button Press and hold the VOL/MUTE button to adjust the alert volume level. audio for a specic alert. (The audio will alert you to the next encounter.) Page 6 Briey press this button to silence the Sensitivity Button (SENS) Switches between Highway, AutoScan, City and City NoX settings. In general, we recommend the AutoScan mode. Page 7 Alphanumeric Display The STi-Rs display will show Highway, AutoScan, City, or City NoX as its power-on indication. If you prefer, you can choose other power-
on indications. Pages 10-14 indicate the radar or laser band, and a precise bar graph of signal strength. Pages 8 and 13 During an alert, the display will NOTE: In the Dark Mode the display will not light during an alert. Pages 7, 14 Photocell Light Sensor xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 5 Controls and Features If you prefer, you may program your Power To turn STi-R on or off, press the PWR button located on the front left side of the controller. When you turn STi-R on, it goes through a sequence of alerts. STi-R for a shorter power-on sequence. See the Programming section for details. Volume Press and hold the VOL/MUTE button located in the center of the controller to adjust the STi-Rs alert volume level. The audio will ramp up and down, accompanied by a bar-graph on the display. Once youve reached your preferred audio level, simply release the button. ramping (down instead of up or vice versa) simply release the VOL/MUTE button quickly press and hold it again to change its direction. Power-on indication After STi-Rs start-up sequence is complete, the alphanumeric display will show Highway, AutoScan, City or City NoX to indicate which sensitivity mode is selected. If you prefer, you can select alternate power-on displays. See the Programming section for details. To change the direction of the audio If you prefer, you can turn off the Voice Alerts The STi-R provides digital voice announcements (factory default) for alerts. voice announcement feature and have the STi-R provide audible tones without the voice announcement. See programming section for details. AutoMute Your STi-R has our patented AutoMute feature. After STi-R alerts you to a radar 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. AutoMute feature off. See the Programming section for details. Mute The VOL/MUTE button, located in the center of the STi-Rs front panel, allows you to silence the audio alert during a radar encounter. To mute the audio for a single specic signal, briey press the VOL/MUTE button. After that radar encounter has passed, the mute will automatically reset and the audio will alert you to the next encounter. If you prefer, you can turn the Brightness The STi-Rs brightness is controlled by a sensor located behind the display lens. This sensor will automatically adjust the display based on the ambient light in your vehicle. If you prefer, you can select a xed brightness level, including Full Dark Mode. See the programming section for details. Sensor location Sensitivity Button (SENS) The SENS button selects the STi-Rs sensitivity mode. We recommend AutoScan mode for most driving. Highway Mode (Highway) In this setting, the STi-R will detect all signals at maximum range. AutoScan Mode (AutoScan) In this setting the STi-Rs internal computer continuously analyzes all incoming signals and intelligently lters out unwanted X and K-band false alarms from automatic door openers and motion sensors. Full sensitivity is maintained on all other bands. City (City STD) In this setting, X and K-band sensitivity is further reduced to eliminate unwanted false alarms in congested urban areas. City NoX (City NoX) In this setting, K-band sensitivity is the same as City STD, however, X-band is completely turned off. WARNING: Do not use the STi-R City NoX mode unless you are absolutely certain that there are no trafc radar guns using X-band in your area. 6 7 The STi-Rs standard bar-graph signal Signal Strength Meter The STi-Rs alphanumeric display consists of 280 individual LEDs, to provide an intuitive ultra-bright display of signal strength and text messages. strength meter displays band identication on a single radar signal. If there are multiple signals present, STi-Rs internal computer determines which is the most important threat to show on the bar-graph meter. When STi detects radar, it displays the band (X, K, Ka), and a precise bar-graph of the signal strength. When the STi-R detects a laser signal, the display will show LASER. When it detects a POP signal, the display will show POP. NOTE: If you are operating the STi-R in the Dark mode, the display will not display anything when a signal is detected. Only the audio will be heard. Controls and Features Audible Alerts For Radar signals:
The STi-R uses a geiger-counter-like sound to indicate the signal strength and type of radar signal being encountered. When you encounter radar, a distinct audible alert will sound and occur faster as the signal gets stronger. This allows you to judge the distance from the signal source without taking your eyes from the road. X-band = chirping K-band = buzzing Ka-band = double-chirp POP = full double-chirp Laser = rapid re chirping SWS = double buzz Since laser signals are a possible threat For Laser signals:
no matter how weak, the STi-R alerts you to these bands at full signal strength. Since POP signals are extremely fast K For POP signals:
or Ka bursts, and a possible threat no matter how weak, the STi-R alerts you to these bands at full signal strength. The STi-R will alert you to these For Safety signals:
signals with a double-beep tone, and a corresponding text message. A complete listing of the text messages is on page 21. Threat Display Your STi-Rs Threat Display option is an advanced display for experienced detector users. Please use the STi-R for a few weeks to get familiar with its other features before using Threat Display. To use the Threat Display instead of the bar graph signal strength meter, you must select Threat Display in the STi-Rs Programming (see pages 10-14). The STi-Rs Threat Display simultaneously tracks multiple radar signals and their relative signal strength. Threat Display can help you spot a change in your normal driving environment; for example, a trafc radar unit being operated in an area where there are normally other signals present. miniature spectrum analyzer. It shows what band each signal is and its signal strength. Ka9 K2 X1 STi-R was detecting a strong Ka-band, a weak K-band, and a weak X-band signal. Above is the Threat Display if the The Threat Display is actually a 8 9 A few more examples will help you better see how the Threat Display works. K9 X1 Here Threat Display shows a strong K-band signal, and a weak X-band signal. Ka1 X9 Ka-band signal, and a strong X-band signal. Here Threat Display shows a weak Threat Display Details The band designators (X, K, Ka) will stay on the display for a few seconds after the signal has passed. This allows you to see what the unit detected, even on very brief signals. Tech Display The STi-Rs Tech Display option is for the experienced detector user. In this mode, the STi-R will display the actual numeric frequency of the radar signal being received. K 24.150 signal at 24.150 gigahertz. require a signicant amount of time to get familiar with this new level of information about detected signals. Even long-time detector users will Tech Display shows one K-band Programming There are 7 user-selectable options so you can customize your STi-R for your own preferences. The buttons labeled VOL/MUTE and SENS are also used to enter the Programming Mode, REVIEW your current program settings, and to CHANGE any settings as desired. Pages 12-
14 explain each option in more detail. How to use Programming 1 To enter Program Mode, press and hold both the VOL/MUTE and SENS buttons down for 2 seconds. (The unit will beep twice, and will display the word Program). 2 Then press the VOL/MUTE button to review the current settings. (You can either tap the button to change from item to item, or hold the button to scroll through the items). 3 Press the SENS button to change any setting. (You can either tap the button to change from setting to setting, or hold the button to scroll through all the options). 4 To leave the Program Mode, simply wait 8 seconds without pressing any button, or press the PWR button. (The unit will display Complete, beep 4 times, and return to normal operation). An example Here is how you would turn STi-Rs AutoMute feature off. Enter the Program Mode by holding 1 both the VOL/MUTE and SENS buttons down for 2 seconds. The STi-R will beep twice and display Program. 2 Then hold the VOL/MUTE button down. The STi-R will scroll through the categories, starting with Pilot (Pilot), Voice (Voice), Power-on sequence
(PwrOn), signal strength meter (Meter), AutoMute (aMute), Brightness (Brt), and Bands (Bands). 3 Release the VOL/MUTE button when the STi-R shows the AutoMute item. Since the factory setting is for AutoMute to be on, STi-R will display aMute ON. RVW button in time, and STi-R goes to the next category, simply hold the RVW button down again, the STi-R will scroll through all of the categories.)
(If you accidentally don't release the Press the SENS button to change from 4 aMute ON to aMute OFF. 5 To complete the Programming, simply wait 8 seconds without pressing any button, or press the PWR button. The STi-R will display Complete, beep 4 times, and return to normal operation. 10 Overview of Programming
* Factory Default Settings To reset STi-R to its original factory settings, press and hold the VOL/MUTE and SENS buttons while turning the power on. The STi-Rs display will provide a Reset message, accompanied by an audible alert, acknowledging the reset. Press the SENS button to change your setting within a category PILOT Pilot HWY * Full word: Highway, AutoScan, etc.
(Power-on indication) Pilot H Pilot V Letter: H, A, C, or Cnx Vehicle voltage VOICE Voice ON * Voice alerts on Voice OFF Voice alerts off POWER-ON SEQUENCE PwrOn STD * Standard power-on sequence PwrOn FST Fast power-on sequence SIGNAL STRENGTH METER Meter STD * Standard signal strength meter Meter THT Threat Display Meter TEC Tech Display AUTOMUTE aMute ON * AutoMute on aMute OFF AutoMute off BRIGHTNESS Brt Auto * Automatic brightness Brt Min Minimum brightness Brt Med Medium brightness Brt Max Maximum brightness Brt Dark All dark BANDS Bands DFT * Factory default settings Bands MOD Factory default settings modied Press the VOL/MUTE button to go from one category to the next When KaSW is off, each Ka segment can be turned on or off Ka1 ON or OFF Ka2 ON or OFF Ka3 ON or OFF Ka4 ON or OFF Ka5 ON or OFF Ka6 ON or OFF Ka7 ON or OFF Ka8 ON or OFF Ka9 ON or OFF Ka10 ON or OFF
(33.392 - 33.704)
(33.704 - 33.896)
(33.886 - 34.198)
(34.184 - 34.592)
(34.592 - 34.808)
(34.806 - 35.166)
(34.143 - 35.383)
(35.378 - 35.618)
(35.595 - 35.835)
(35.830 - 35.998) Turn bands ON or OFF by pressing and holding the SENS button ON or OFF (default is on) X ON or OFF (default is on) K KaSW ON or OFF (default is on) LSR ON or OFF (default is on) SWS ON or OFF (default is off) POP ON or OFF (default is off) RDR ON or OFF (default is on) 11 Details of Programming Pilot (Power-on indication) Pilot HWY (Full description) In this setting, the STi-R will display Highway, AutoScan, City, or CityNox as its power-on indication. (factory default) Voice Voice On (Voice announcements on) In this setting, all radar, laser, and SWS messages (if programmed) will be announced using a digital voice. Pilot H (Letter) In this setting, the STi-R will display H for Highway, A for AutoScan,C for City, and Cnx for City NoX. Pilot V (Vehicle voltage) In this setting, the STi-R will continually display H for Highway, A for AutoScan,C for City, and Cnx for City NoX, and the vehicles voltage. NOTE: A high or low voltage warning is given any time the vehicles voltage drops below 10.5 volts, or goes above 16.5 volts. This feature is always on, regardless of the Pilot setting. Voice Off (Voice announcements off) In this setting, only the distinct audio tone will be heard when a radar, Laser, or SWS message is detected. Power-on Sequence PwrOnSTD (Standard) In this setting, each time you turn on the STi-R, it will display Bel STi-R, LASER, Ka-band, K-band, X-band, followed by a brief SWS alert. (factory default) have been disabled, a double X-band tone and corresponding message (i.e. X OFF), will alert you that one or more bands have been turned off. If any of the factory default bands PwrOnFST (Fast power-on) In this setting, the STi-R will provide a single X-band tone if the factory default settings have not been changed. If any of the factory default band settings have been disabled, a double X-band tone and corresponding message (i.e. X OFF), will alert you that one or more bands have been turned off. AutoMute aMute ON (AutoMute on) In this setting, the STi-Rs audio alerts will initially be at the volume you set, but after a few seconds, the STi-R will automatically reduce the volume level, to keep you informed, but not annoyed. (factory default) aMuteOFF (AutoMute off) With AutoMute off, the STi-Rs audio alerts will remain at the volume you set for the duration of the radar encounter. Signal Strength Meter MeterSTD (Standard meter) In this setting, the meter displays the band of the received signal, and a bar graph shows the relative signal strength. (factory default) MeterTHT (Threat Display) In this setting, the meter will simultaneously track multiple radar signals, including relative signal strength for each. MeterTEC (Tech Display meter) In this setting, the meter displays the actual numeric frequency of the radar signal received. NOTE: The Tech Display feature is explained in more detail on page 9. 12 13 Bands BandsDFT In this setting, the factory default settings for radar and laser are monitored. This is the factory setting, and it is highly recommended that you use your STi-R in this mode. BandsMOD In this setting, STi-R will warn you with an audible alert, and associated text message stating which band has changed from the original factory setting (i.e. SWS ON). This warning is displayed during the start up sequence (standard or fast). WARNING: Do not turn off a band unless you are absolutely certain that there are no trafc radar guns using that specic band in your area. Details of Programming 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. BrtMin In this setting, the display and backlit buttons are set to a minimum light level. This setting is retained in memory even if the power is turned off. BrtMed In this setting, the display and backlit buttons are set to a medium light level. This setting is retained in memory even if the power is turned off. BrtMax In this setting, the display and backlit buttons are set to a maximum light level. This setting is retained in memory even if the power is turned off. BrtDark In this setting, the display and backlit buttons will be totally dark. 14 Technical Details Features and Specications Operating Bands X-band 10.525 GHz 25 MHz K-band 24.150 GHz 100 MHz Ka-band 34.700 GHz 1300 MHz Laser 904nm, 33nm Radar Receiver Dual-Horn Antenna Casting Superheterodyne, dual LNAs Scanning Frequency Discriminator Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Laser Detection Quantum Limited Video Receiver
(5) Optical Laser Sensors Display Type 280 LED Alphanumeric Bar Graph, Threat Display or Tech Display Automatic, plus 4 levels of xed brightness including full Dark Power Requirement 12VDC, Negative Ground Programmable Features Power-On Indication Voice Alerts Power-On Sequence Signal Strength Meter AutoMute Display Brightness Bands Sensitivity Control AutoScan Highway City CityNoX 15 Additional Patented Technology Auto Calibration Circuitry Mute/AutoMute/SmartMute TotalShield Technology Patented Technology STi-R is covered by one or more of the following:
U.S. patents 7,098,844 6,836,238 6,779,765 6,693,578 6,670,905 6,614,385 6,587,068 6,400,305 6,249,218 6,127,962 6,069,580 5,668,554 5,600,132 5,587,916 5,559,508 5,446,923 5,402,087 5,365,055 5,347,120 5,305,007 5,206,500 5,164,729 5,134,406 5,111,207 5,079,553 5,049,885 5,049,884 4,961,074 4,954,828 4,952,937 4,952,936 4,939,521 4,896,855 4,887,753 4,862,175 4,750,215 4,686,499 4,631,542 4,630,054 4,625,210 4,613,989 4,604,529 4,583,057 4,581,769 4,571,593 4,313,216 D314,178 D313,365 D310,167 D308,837 D296,771 D288,418 D253,752 Canadian Patents 2,337,077 2,330,964 1,295,715 1,295,714 1,187,602 1,187,586 European Patents 1,145,030 1,090,456 Other patents pending. Technical Details Interpreting Alerts Although the STi-R has a comprehensive warning system and this handbook is as complete as we can make it, only experience will teach you what to expect from your STi-R and how to interpret what it tells you. The specic type of radar being used, the type of transmission (continuous or instant-on) and the location of the radar source affect the radar alerts you receive. an introduction to understanding the STi-Rs warning system for radar, laser and safety alerts. The following examples will give you Alert Explanation The STi-R begins to sound slowly, then the rate of alert increases. The Signal Meter ramps accordingly. You are approaching a continuous radar source aimed in your direction. STi-R emits short alerts for a few seconds and then falls silent only to briey alert and fall silent again. An instant-on radar source is being used ahead of you and out of your view. STi-R suddenly sounds a continuous tone for the appropriate band received. All segments in the Signal Strength Meter are lit. An instant-on radar source or laser source is being used nearby. This kind of alert requires immediate attention!
A brief laser alert. STi-R receives weak signals. These signals may be a little stronger as you pass large, roadside objects. The signals increase in frequency. Laser is being used in the area. Because laser is inherently difcult to detect, any laser alert may indicate a source very close by. A moving patrol car with continuous radar is overtaking you from behind. Because these signals are reected (reections are increased by large objects), they may or may not eventually melt into a solid point even when the patrol car is directly behind you. Alert Explanation STi-R alerts slowly for a while and then abruptly jumps to a strong alert. You are approaching a radar unit concealed by a hill or an obstructed curve. STi-R alerts intermittently. Rate and strength of alerts may be consistent or vary wildly. STi-R alerts intermittently. Rate and strength of signal increases with each alert. STi-R gives an X-band or K-band alert intermittently. A patrol car is traveling in front of you with a radar source aimed forward. Because signals are sometimes reected off of large objects and sometimes not, the alerts may seem inconsistent. A patrol car is approaching from the other direction, sampling trafc with instant-on radar. Such alerts should be taken seriously. You are driving through an area populated with radar motion sensors (door openers, burglar alarms, etc.). Since these transmitters are usually contained inside buildings or aimed toward OR away from you, they are typically not as strong or lasting as a real radar encounter. CAUTION: Since the characteristics of these alerts may be similar to some of the preceding examples, over condence in an unfamiliar area can be dangerous. Likewise, if an alert in a commonly traveled area is suddenly stronger or on a different band than usual, speed radar may be set up nearby. 16 17 Technical Details How Radar Works Trafc radar, which consists of microwaves, travels in straight lines and is easily reected by objects such as cars, trucks, even guardrails and overpasses. Radar works by directing its microwave beam down the road. As your vehicle travels into range, the microwave beam bounces off your car, and the radar antenna looks for the reections. Using the Doppler Principle, the radar equipment then calculates your speed by comparing the frequency of the reection of your car to the original frequency of the beam sent out. Trafc radar has limitations, the most signicant of these being that it typically can monitor only one target at a time. If there is more than one vehicle within range, it is up to the radar operator to decide which target is producing the strongest reection. Since the strength of the reection is affected by both the size of the vehicle and its proximity to the antenna, it is difcult for the radar operator to determine if the signal is from a sports car nearby or a semi-truck several hundred feet away. power of the radar equipment itself. The strength of the radar units beam diminishes with distance. The farther the radar has to travel, the less energy it has for speed detection. Radar range also depends on the Because intrusion alarms and motion sensors often operate on the same frequency as X-Band or K-band radar, your STi-R will occasionally receive non-police radar signals. Since these transmitters are usually contained inside of a building, or aimed toward the ground, they will generally produce much weaker readings than will a true radar encounter. As you become familiar with the sources of these pseudo alarms in your daily driving, they will serve as conrmation that your STi-Rs radar detection abilities are fully operational. How POP Works POP mode is a relatively new feature for radar gun manufacturers. It works by transmitting an extremely short burst, within the allocated band, to identify speeding vehicles in trafc. Once the target is identied, or POPPED, the gun is then turned to its normal operating mode to provide a vehicle tracking history,
(required by law). There are limitations to LIDAR equipment. LIDAR is much more sensitive to weather conditions than RADAR, and a LIDAR guns range will be decreased by anything affecting visibility such as rain, fog, or smoke. A LIDAR gun cannot operate through glass and it must be stationary in order to get an accurate reading. Because LIDAR must have a clear line of sight and is subject to cosine error
(an inaccuracy, which increases as the angle between the gun and the vehicle, increases) police typically use LIDAR equipment parallel to the road or from an overpass. LIDAR can be used day or night. How Laser (Lidar) Works Laser speed detection is actually LIDAR
(Light Detection and Ranging). LIDAR guns project a beam of invisible infrared light. The signal is a series of very short infrared light energy pulses, which move, in a straight line, reecting off your car and returning to the gun. LIDAR uses these light pulses to measure the distance to a vehicle. Speed is then calculated by measuring how quickly these pulses are reected given the known speed of light. and is not as widespread as conventional radar, therefore, you may not encounter laser on a daily basis. And unlike radar detection, laser detection is not prone to false alarms. Because LIDAR transmits a much narrower beam than does radar, it is much more accurate in its ability to distinguish between targets and is also more difcult to detect. AS A RESULT, EVEN THE BRIEFEST LASER ALERT SHOULD BE TAKEN SERIOUSLY. LIDAR (or laser) is a newer technology 18 19 Technical Details How TotalShield Technology Works Beltronics TotalShield Technology keeps RF signals from radiating from the detector. Unlike other radar and laser detectors, which merely move their RF signals (local oscillators) to another frequency (which will be detectable by future detector-
detectors), this revolutionary design keeps you unseen by current radar detector-
detectors, including VG-2 and Spectre. This unique design will also keep you unseen from any future radar detector detectors as well. Although the BELTRONICS STi-R is a completely undetectable radar, laser and safety detector, driving techniques and reactions to alerts can still draw unwanted attention. Here are a few examples:
1. Hitting the brakes immediately when the STi-R provides an alert can broadcast use of a detector. 2. Traveling at night with a glow from a radar detectors display visible from outside your vehicle can also draw unwanted attention. The STi-R offers adjustable brightness, including a full dark mode which will provide audio alerts, but no visual indication. 20 From the factory, your STi-R is NOTE: Some of the safety messages How Safety Radar Works Safety Warning System, or SWS, uses a modied K-band radar signal. The SWS safety radar system has 64 possible messages (60 currently allocated). The SWS messages your STi-R can display are listed on the facing page. programmed with SWS decoding OFF. If you wish to detect this system, use the Programming feature to turn STi-Rs SWS decoding ON. have been condensed, so that each message can be displayed on one or two screens on STi-Rs eight-character display. relatively new, and the number of transmitters in operation is not yet widespread, you will not receive Safety signals on a daily basis. Do not be surprised if you encounter emergency vehicles, road hazards and railroad crossings that are unequipped with these transmitters. If Safety transmitters become more prevalent, these Safety radar signals will become more common. Since Safety radar technology is Highway Construction or Maintenance Highway Hazard Zone Advisory Detour SWS Text Messages 1 WorkZone 2 Road Closed 3 Bridge Closed 4 WorkCrew Highway 5 WorkCrew Utility 6 Detour 7 Truck 8 MustExit 9 Rtlane Closed 10 CntrLane Closed 11 LeftLane Closed 12 Future use 13 Police 14 Train 15 Low 16 BridgeUp 17 Bridge Wt Limit 18 RockSlid Area 19 School Zone 20 Road 21 Sharp 22 Croswalk 23 Deer Crossing 24 Blind or Deaf Kid 25 SteepUse LowGear 26 Accident 27 PoorRoad Surface 28 Loading SchoolBus 29 DontPass 30 Dangrous Intrsect 31 Emergncy Vehicle 32 Future use Narrows Curve Overpass Travel Information/Convenience Blowing Blowing Weather Related Hazards 33 HighWind 34 Severe Weather 35 HeavyFog 36 Flooding 37 BridgIce 38 RoadIce 39 Dust 40 Sand 41 Blinding Snow 42 Future use 43 RestArea 44 RestArea w/servic 45 24hrFuel 46 Insp Stn Open 47 Insp Stn Closed 48 Reduced Speed 49 Speed 50 HazMatls Exit 51 Expect Delay 52 10 Min Delay 53 20 Min Delay 54 30 Min Delay 55 1 Hour Delay 56 Trafc TunRadio 57 Pay 58 Trucks ExitRght 59 Trucks ExitLeft 60 Future use 61 Emerg 62 Police Pursuit 63 Oversize Vehicle 64 SloMovng Vehicle Enforced Toll Fast/Slow Moving Vehicles Veh Moving 21 Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause STi-R beeps briey at the same location every day, but no radar source is in sight. An X-band or K-band motion sensor or intrusion alarm is located within range of your route. With time, you will learn predictable patterns of these signals. STi-R does not seem sensitive to radar or laser. STi-R did not alert when a police car was in view. STi-R did not provide a Safety signal while within range of an emergency vehicle. STi-Rs display is not working. STi-R may be in City Mode. VASCAR (Visual Average Speed Computer and Recorder) a stopwatch method of speed detection, may be in use. Ofcer may not have radar or laser unit turned on. Safety transmitters may not be commonly used in your area. Check programming to be sure the STi-R is not in Dark Mode. STi-Rs audible alerts are less loud after the rst few alerts. STi-R is in AutoMute Mode. See page 8 for details. STi-Rs power-on sequence reoccurs while you are driving. A loose power connection can cause STi-R to be briey disconnected. Problem STi-R will not turn on. Possible Cause Check the PWR is on. Check that vehicle ignition is ON. Your 14-year old son has changed all 7 of the Programming options. You can return all of the programming options to the factory defaults by holding down the VOL/MUTE and SENS buttons while you turn the STi-R on. Explanation of Displays No display STi-R is in the Dark mode (pages 7, 14) PilotHWY One of the many programming messages (pages 10-14) WorkZone One of the many Safety Radar messages (pages 20-21) Caution Service Required STi-R has detected a Safety Radar Signal, but the signal isnt yet strong enough to decode the specic safety message (pages 20-21) STi-R has failed the calibration test. Contact Beltronics for repair 22 23 Service Service Procedure If your STi-R 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 Contact your installing dealer. They will evaluate your unit and arrange repairs if necessary. Parts Replacement parts are available from your installing dealer. Warranty The sole responsibility of BELTRONICS One Year Limited Warranty BELTRONICS warrants your STi-R against all defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of the original purchase, subject to the following terms and conditions:
BELTRONICS under this Warranty is limited to either repair or, at the option of BELTRONICS, replacement of the STi-R detector. There are no expressed or implied warranties, including those of tness for a particular purpose or merchantability, which extend beyond the face hereof. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations may not apply to you. 24 25 This warranty does not cover installation, removal or reinstallation charges. BELTRONICS is not liable for any incidental or consequential damages arising from the use, misuse, installation, or mounting of the STi-R. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. rights. You may have other legal rights which vary from state to state. This Warranty does not apply if the serial number on the housing of the STi-R has been removed, or if your STi-R has been subjected to physical abuse, improper installation, or modication. This Warranty gives you specic Register online:
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frequency | equipment class | purpose | ||
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1 | 2007-06-15 | 33400 ~ 36000 | CRD - Part 15 Radar Detector | Original Equipment |
app s | Applicant Information | |||||
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1 | Effective |
2007-06-15
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1 | Applicant's complete, legal business name |
Beltronics USA Inc
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1 | FCC Registration Number (FRN) |
0007600588
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1 | Physical Address |
5442 West Chester Road
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1 |
West Chester, Ohio 45069
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1 |
United States
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app s | TCB Information | |||||
1 | TCB Application Email Address |
c******@curtis-straus.com
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1 | TCB Scope |
A2: Low Power Transmitters (except Spread Spectrum) and radar detectors operating above 1 GHz
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app s | FCC ID | |||||
1 | Grantee Code |
QL4
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1 | Equipment Product Code |
G8M3R
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app s | Person at the applicant's address to receive grant or for contact | |||||
1 | Name |
J**** K******
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1 | Title |
Vice President, Engineering
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1 | Telephone Number |
513 8********
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1 | Fax Number |
513 8********
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1 |
j******@escortinc.com
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app s | Technical Contact | |||||
n/a | ||||||
app s | Non Technical Contact | |||||
n/a | ||||||
app s | Confidentiality (long or short term) | |||||
1 | Does this application include a request for confidentiality for any portion(s) of the data contained in this application pursuant to 47 CFR § 0.459 of the Commission Rules?: | Yes | ||||
1 | Long-Term Confidentiality Does this application include a request for confidentiality for any portion(s) of the data contained in this application pursuant to 47 CFR § 0.459 of the Commission Rules?: | No | ||||
1 | If so, specify the short-term confidentiality release date (MM/DD/YYYY format) | 07/30/2007 | ||||
if no date is supplied, the release date will be set to 45 calendar days past the date of grant. | ||||||
app s | Cognitive Radio & Software Defined Radio, Class, etc | |||||
1 | Is this application for software defined/cognitive radio authorization? | No | ||||
1 | Equipment Class | CRD - Part 15 Radar Detector | ||||
1 | Description of product as it is marketed: (NOTE: This text will appear below the equipment class on the grant) | Radar Detector | ||||
1 | Related OET KnowledgeDataBase Inquiry: Is there a KDB inquiry associated with this application? | No | ||||
1 | Modular Equipment Type | Does not apply | ||||
1 | Purpose / Application is for | Original Equipment | ||||
1 | Composite Equipment: Is the equipment in this application a composite device subject to an additional equipment authorization? | No | ||||
1 | Related Equipment: Is the equipment in this application part of a system that operates with, or is marketed with, another device that requires an equipment authorization? | No | ||||
1 | Is there an equipment authorization waiver associated with this application? | No | ||||
1 | If there is an equipment authorization waiver associated with this application, has the associated waiver been approved and all information uploaded? | No | ||||
app s | Test Firm Name and Contact Information | |||||
1 | Firm Name |
BUREAU VERITAS CONSUMER PRODUCTS SERVICES, INC.
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1 | Name |
S******** L********
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1 | Telephone Number |
978 6******** Extension:
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1 | Fax Number |
97848********
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1 |
s******@us.bureauveritas.com
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Equipment Specifications | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Line | Rule Parts | Grant Notes | Lower Frequency | Upper Frequency | Power Output | Tolerance | Emission Designator | Microprocessor Number | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1 | 1 | 15B | 10500 | 10550 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1 | 2 | 15B | 24050 | 24250 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1 | 3 | 15B | 33400 | 36000 |
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