2893 Bel Express 936 Manual 4/26/01 2:30 PM TM with 65 Digital Voice Messages and Digital Display IO 360˚ PR N TION EC T PRO T Operating instructions for model E936CS OTE C Page 1
12893 Bel Express 936 Manual 4/26/01 2:30 PM introduction Thank you for purchasing an express 936 Radar/Laser/Safety detector. express 936 offers the most advanced technology available for detecting all Radar and Laser speed monitoring devices. In addition, express 936 features Digital Voice, Text Message Display and the Safety Warning System® with 60 Digital Voice messages. To ensure maximum benefit from your new unit, please read all instructions before operating your unit.
12893 Bel Express 936 Manual 4/26/01 2:30 PM table of contents Profile of Features l page 4 Description of Features l page 5 Power Up Test Sequence l page 5 Tutorial Mode l page 5 Memory Retention of Feature Selections l page 6 Adjusting the Audio Level l page 6 drk (Dim/Dark) Button l page 6 aud (Audio Mute) Button l page 7 cty (City/Highway) Button l page 8 Reset to Factory Settings l page 8 Selectable Features l page 9 Entering Selectable Features Mode l page 9 Installation l page 10 General Guideline
12893 Bel Express 936 Manual 4/26/01 2:30 PM profile of features 7 6 1 8 9 2 3 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 5 4 p/v (Power/Volume) Button: pressing p/v briefly will turn the unit on. Pressing p/v a second time will bypass the power up test sequence. Pressing p/v and holding will change the audio level. Text Message Display: communicates all mode selections (i.e. DIM, DARK, CITY, HIGHWAY, and AUTOMUTE) and confirms Radar band and signal strength, presence of Laser and sws™ messages received.
12893 Bel Express 936 Manual 7. 8. 9. 4/26/01 2:30 PM Laser Optical Sensors: collect Laser signals from in front and behind. Audio Alert Speaker: all audible alerts and Digital Voice Messages are emitted from this location. Power Jack: using the straight or coiled cord, express 936 operates in any vehicle with a 13.8 volt dc negative ground system (10.5 volt to 16 volt range).
12893 Bel Express 936 Manual 4/26/01 2:30 PM sample alerts) press cty or aud to move forward or backward through the alerts. During sws™ sample alerts press cty to move forward in the sws™ message list.“MSG 1” will appear initially in the display confirming your selecion. Pressing the aud button allows you to listen to the sws™ message while viewing it in the display. Press the cty button again to step to the next message; press the aud button to review, and so on.
12893 Bel Express 936 Manual 4/26/01 2:30 PM aud (Audio Mute) Button Continuous Audio Alert Pattern Your unit has been preset at the factory to provide an X, K, Ka or Laser audio alert and Digital Voice announcement of the signal detected. Digital Voice prompts are provided once after the initial audio alert.(Note: Digital Voice can be turned off, see page ) This standard setting is often preferred when background noise in a vehicle is loud.
12893 Bel Express 936 Manual 4/26/01 2:30 PM cty (City X/Highway) Button The cty X mode has been designed to effectively reduce unwanted audio alerts caused by intrusion alarms, door openers, and other devices which share X band with police 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.
12893 Bel Express 936 Manual 4/26/01 2:30 PM Reset to Factory Settings You can reset your unit to factory settings for volume, drk, aud, cty and Selectable Features.With the unit off, press and hold cty button, then press aud and p/v buttons simultaneously. The display will briefly show “RESET”and provide two “beeps”.Your unit is now reset to its original factory settings and ready for operation.
12893 Bel Express 936 Manual 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 4/26/01 2:30 PM display and a short audible “beep” will sound indicating you are now in the Selectable Features Mode. Immediately after the “beep”, the display will show the status of the sws™ Selectable Feature: “SWS o n ” or “SWS o f f ”. Press the aud button to select on or off for this feature. Pressing the cty button moves to the next Selectable Feature: vg-2 Guard® Alert. The display will show either“VG-2 o n ” or “VG-2 o f f ”.
12893 Bel Express 936 Manual 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 4/26/01 2:30 PM regardless of which mounting position you choose, follow the basic steps on the following page: Consider occupant safety when selecting a mounting location. Choose a location where the unit will not be hazardous in case of an accident. For optimum detection, position your unit with a clear, unobstructed view of the road from the front and rear. Do not allow the unit to make contact with the windshield.
893 Bel Express 936 Manual 3. 4. 4/26/01 2:30 PM Use a screwdriver or a small coin to adjust the angle of the suction-cup mount until the base plate is level. Slide detector onto base plate until it snaps into place. Note—some vehicles have a plastic coating on the inside of the windshield designed to protect occupants in case of an accident. Use of the windshield bracket on this type of windshield can permanently mark the surface.
12893 Bel Express 936 Manual 4/26/01 2:30 PM Note—the tip is in two pieces; be careful not to lose either piece or the spring inside the holder. (See diagram on page 13). understanding radar, laser and sws ™ Three Radar Frequencies Three microwave frequencies have been allocated by the fcc (Federal Communications Commission) and are used for traffic Radar: X, K and Super Wideband Ka. Your express 936 provides detection to ALL known Radar traffic devices.
12893 Bel Express 936 Manual 4/26/01 2:30 PM interpretation of alerts Radar Alerts The alerts provided by your unit are affected both by the type of transmission (continuous wave or instant-on), and the position of the Radar source. Generally, when you drive closer to a Radar source, the intensity of the received signal increases, resulting in the increase of the number of bar graph segments and a corresponding increase in the audio alert rate.
12893 Bel Express 936 Manual 2. 4/26/01 2:30 PM Stationary Radar aimed around a corner Under this circumstance, reaction time is considerably reduced. Since the Radar signals are transmitted across your line of travel, there is generally no signal available to receive until you are relatively close to the source. Once an alert is received, expect the strength of the signal to increase very quickly. Advanced warning in this situation may be reduced. 3.
12893 Bel Express 936 Manual 4. 4/26/01 2:30 PM Moving Radar behind you, traveling in the same direction. Police Radar signals transmitted from behind your vehicle can be received when reflected by objects in front of you such as large signs, bridges and trucks.As you drive, the size and configuration of these objects are constantly changing causing the strength of any reflected Radar signal received to vary. A strong, uninterrupted alert indicates the patrol car is close behind.
12893 Bel Express 936 Manual 4/26/01 2:30 PM Laser Alerts When Laser is detected, the display will flash “LASER” coupled with a distinct Laser audio alert. If a vehicle is a long distance from the source of Laser pulses, fewer pulses will generally be received. The closer the vehicle is to the source of Laser pulses, the greater the likelihood of receiving a steady stream of Laser pulses.
12893 Bel Express 936 Manual 4/26/01 2:30 PM Message which is repeated twice. After the Digital Voice, the unit will continue to present the message and provide the “clicking” tone for as long as an sws™ signal is detected. You can replay the last sws™ message received by pressing the drk button within 30 seconds of receiving an sws™ alert. Both Digital Voice and Text Message are replayed.
12893 Bel Express 936 Manual 4/26/01 2:30 PM performance verification Conditions that Affect Radar Alerts If you feel your unit is not alerting properly, keep in mind that there are many conditions that influence the intensity or duration of an alert: 1. The police are using instant-on/pulsed Radar, in which case no signal is transmitted until visual contact has been made with your vehicle.
12893 Bel Express 936 Manual 4/26/01 2:30 PM troubleshooting Solutions for Common Problems If your unit is not operating properly,please refer to the outline below.
12893 Bel Express 936 Manual 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 4/26/01 2:30 PM manufactures its products using parts and components which are new or equivalent to new in accordance with industry standard practices. The enforceability of this warranty is limited to the original consumer purchaser and is not transferable to, or enforceable by, any subsequent owner.
12893 Bel Express 936 Manual . 2. 3. 4/26/01 2:30 PM the instructions below. To obtain service during the one-year warranty period, please call the appropriate number below to obtain an RA number and shipping instructions. Remember to return your detector postage paid, insured and in suitable packaging. 1-800-341-2288 USA 1-800-268-3994 CAN For your own protection, obtain a proof of delivery receipt. Shipping costs are your responsibility.
12893 Bel Express 936 Manual 4/26/01 2:30 PM range), 250 mA Radar Antenna Type: Patented Diecast Horn with Integrated Transition to Microstrip Mixer Maximum Dimensions: 5.3"(l) x 3.1"(w) x 1.8"(h) Weight: 9.0 ounces BELTRONICS reserves the right to incorporate design improvements which may not be reflected in the specifications listed in this owner’s manual.
12893 Bel Express 936 Manual 4/26/01 2:30 PM Page 24 TM Head Office 2422 Dunwin Drive Mississauga, Ontario Canada L5L 1J9 (905) 828-1002 (905) 828-2951 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.
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