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Owner’s Manual R A D A R • L A S E R • S A F E T Y D E T E C T O R
INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing an EXPRESS 925 Radar/Laser/Safety detector. Your new unit offers the most advanced technology available for detecting all Radar and Laser speed monitoring devices. In addition, EXPRESS 925 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.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Profile of Features ➤ page 4 Description of Features ➤ page 5 Power Up Test Sequence ➤ page 5 Tutorial Mode ➤ page 5 Memory Retention of Feature Selections ➤ page 5 Adjusting the Audio Level ➤ page 6 DARK (Bright/Dim/Dark) Button ➤ page 6 AUDIO (Audio Mute) Button ➤ page 6 CITY (City/Highway) Button ➤ page 7 Reset to Factory Settings ➤ page 8 Selectable Features ➤ page 8 Entering Selectable Features Mode ➤ page 10 Installation ➤ page 10 General Guidelines ➤ page 10 Understanding Radar, Las
PROFILE OF FEATURES 9 8 5 10 1 11 2 7 6 4 PWR/VOL (Power/Volume) Button: pressing PWR/VOL briefly will turn the unit ON. Pressing PWR/VOL a second time will bypass the power up test sequence. Holding the PWR/VOL and holding will change the audio level. 3 1. 2. sws™ Indicator: illumination of the green Safety Warning System® confirms potential road hazards ahead. LED 3. Digital Display: communicates all mode selections, Radar Signal Strength (1-9), presence of Laser (L) and sws™ category (1-5).
8. Antenna Opening: Radar and sws™ signals are received by a patented diecast antenna with integrated transition to microstrip mixer. 9. Laser Optical Sensors: collect Laser signals from in front and behind. 10. Audio Alert Speaker: all audible alerts and Digital Voice Messages are emitted from this location. 11. Power Jack: EXPRESS 925 operate in any vehicle with a 12 volt DC negative ground system.
Adjusting the Audio Level Once your unit has completed the power-up test sequence, the audio level can be adjusted by holding the PWR/VOL button down. As you hear the audio level change, the digits 1-9 in the Digital Display provide a visual reference of the audio level. To reverse the direction in which the audio level increases/ decreases, briefly release, then hold down the PWR/VOL button again.
this mode engaged, the automatic mute mode enables you to conveniently monitor extended encounters without having to manually mute or adjust the volume setting. To return to the continuous audio alert pattern, press the AUDIO button a second time while the unit is not alarming. Two “beeps” and no decimal point in the upper left corner of the Digital Display confirm you have cancelled automatic mute mode.
Activating the City X Mode will not change Super Wideband Ka, K or instant-on X band Radar alert patterns. Note—the CITY mode does not change the presentation of alerts for Laser sws™ or VG-2 signals. City ALL (X/K/Ka) 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 of microwave transmissions which can cause falsing on all three bands. To engage City X/K/Ka mode, press CITY until the Display shows a capital “A”.
Digit #1 solid—sws™ is ON Digit #1 flashing—sws™ is OFF VG-2 Guard® Alert—DIGIT #2 When ON, EXPRESS 925 will detect signals from Interceptor VG-2 transmitters. Factory setting is OFF. Use of VG-2 Guard® is recommended only in areas known to use the Interceptor VG-2. Digit #2 solid—VG-2 Guard® is ON Digit #2 flashing—VG-2 Guard® is OFF Safety Warning System® with Digital Voice Messages—DIGIT #3 When ON, unit will provide Digital Voice announcement when sws™ transmitters are detected.
Entering Selectable Features Mode 1. With the unit OFF, press and hold the CITY button then press the PWR/VOL button. The amber X LED will illuminate and a short “beep” will sound. 2. Immediately after the “beep”, digit #1 will appear and indicate the status of the sws™ Selectable Feature. To select digit #2 (VG-2 Guard®), press the CITY button again.
To achieve optimum performance, regardless of which mounting position you choose, follow these basic steps: 1. Consider occupant safety when selecting a mounting location.Choose a location where the unit will not be hazardous in case of an accident. 2. For optimum detection, position your unit with a clear, unobstructed view of the road from the front and rear. 3. Do not allow the unit to make contact with the windshield. This will eliminate unnecessary vibration. 4.
4. Slide detector onto base plate unit, 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. Check with your dealer if you are unsure whether your vehicle is equipped with this type of windshield. Visor Mounting 1. Remove the mounting bracket cover by pressing on the raised dots and pushing outward.
Fuse Replacement If the fuse has blown, remove the tip from the lighter plug followed by the old fuse. Replace the fuse with a 1-amp, 3AG fuse. Defeating the fuse protection can damage your unit or your vehicle’s electrical system and will void your warranty. Note—the tip is in two pieces; be careful not to lose either piece or the spring inside the holder. (See diagram).
Safety Warning System® (sws™)—What is it? The Radio Association Defending Airwave Rights, Inc. (R.A.D.A.R.) conceived and developed the Safety Warning System®. The concept behind this system is to warn motorists of potential road hazards by employing Safety Warning System® transmitting devices in areas such as construction zones, accident sites and detours.
or Super Wideband Ka audio and visual alerts and the simultaneous illumination of a signal strength digit. The actual digit displayed will depend upon the strength of the signal received. As the strength of the Radar signal increases, the audio alert becomes more rapid and the signal strength digit will progressively increase. Assuming the Radar signal remains uninterrupted, the audible and visual alerts will clearly indicate a “weak” signal becoming stronger as you drive closer to the Radar source.
Radar signals travel in a straight line and do not pass through earth. Consequently, police Radar aimed at the crest of a steep hill cannot be received until you are at or near the top. Warning time may be minimal (as in situation #2) since a strong signal is not present until you are near the crest of the hill. At this point, you may be nearly in the police officer's line of sight. When cresting a hill, a weak initial alert followed very quickly by a full alert is typical.
signal's range very quickly and receive only a brief alert. Although many times the probable source of the false signal can 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 can look like the initial alert produced by actual police Radar. For this reason appropriate action is required any time an alert is received.
flashing, the VG-2 alert is over and your unit resumes scanning for Radar and sws™ signals. Note—activation of VG-2 Guard® does not affect detection of Laser signals. Safety Warning System® (sws™) Alerts With the Safety Warning System™ feature ON and an sws™ transmitter in use, your 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).
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. For detection of this signal, you must rely on reflected signals from Radar directed at traffic traveling ahead of you. 2.
TROUBLESHOOTING Solutions for Common Problems If your EXPRESS 925 is not operating properly, please refer to the outline below.
CONSUMER WARRANTY Limited l-Year Warranty 1. This warranty covers all defects in materials and workmanship. This warranty does not apply if the unit has been subject to physical abuse, improper installation, modification, or if the housing or serial number of the unit has been removed. 2. BELTRONICS manufactures its products using parts and components which are new or equivalent to new in accordance with industry standard practices. 3.
9. You must provide a copy of a dated sales receipt for your unit in order to receive service under warranty. SERVICE Warranty 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. 1. To obtain service during the one-year warranty period, please call the appropriate number below to obtain a service order number and shipping instructions.
SPECIFICATIONS Radar Receiver Frequencies: l0.45 GHz to l0.60 GHz (X Band), 24.05 GHz to 24.25 GHz (K Band), 33.4 GHz to 36.0 GHz (Super Wideband Ka) Operating Temperatures: -4°F to 158°F (-20°C to 60°C) Power Supply Requirements: 11.5 Volts, 200 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: 5.
