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Congratulations If you’ve used a radar detector before, a review of the Quick Reference Guide on pages 1 and 2, and the Preferences section on pages 12 and 13 will briefly explain the new features. If this is your first detector, please read this manual in detail to get the most out of your RX45’s performance and features. Please drive safely. Remove card along perforations Beltronics RX45 Quick Reference Card IMPORTANT INSTALLATION WARNING: Your new Beltronics RX45 requires installation.
Quick Reference Card Table of Contents BANDS • IMPORTANT WARNING • Example using Preferences 12 • Overview of Preferences 13 14-15 • Power 6 Technical Details 16-23 • Power-on indication 6 • Interpreting Alerts Pilot HWY * Full word: Highway, AutoScan, Auto NoX Pilot H Letter: H or A or ANX Pilot V Vehicle voltage • Volume Adjust 6 • Specifications 18 • AutoMute 7 • How Radar Works 19 Meter STD * Standard signal strength meter Meter THT ThreatDisplay Meter TEC TechDisplay • AutoScan
Quick Reference Guide Power To turn the RX45 on or off, simply press the power button located on the far left side of the display controller. NOTE: We recommend wiring the RX45 to the vehicle’s ignition switch so it turns on and off with the key. Volume Control/Mute Button To set your volume level for alerts, press and hold the V•MUTE button located in the center of the display controller. Once you’ve reached your desired level of audio, simply release the button.
Controls and Features Volume Adjust Power To adjust the RX45 to your preferred audio level for alerts, simply press and hold the V•Mute button located on the display controller. The audio will increase/ decrease while it is depressed. Once you reach the desired audio level, simply release the button.The RX45 will retain this setting in its memory, even if the system is turned off.
Controls and Features Display Brightness The RX45’s display brightness is automatically adjusted to suit ambient lighting conditions in your car. (The light sensor is located inside the display controller and may dim the display momentarily when accessing the buttons). If you prefer, you can press the “BRT” button located on the display controller to set your RX45 for a fixed brightness level (Auto, Minimum, Medium, Maximum or Dark).
Controls and Features ThreatDisplay The ThreatDisplay is actually a miniature spectrum analyzer. It shows what band each signal is, and its signal strength. Beltronics’s exclusive ThreatDisplay option is an advanced display for experienced detector users. Please use the RX45 for a few weeks to get fully familiar with its other features before using ThreatDisplay.
How to use Preferences Overview of Preferences An example Here’s how you would turn the RX45’s AutoMute feature off. There are 5 user-selectable programming options on the RX45.This allows you to set it up the way you prefer. To access Programming, simply press the buttons that are normally used for brightness (BRT) and sensitivity (SENS) at the same time.
Details of Preferences Options Pilot Light (Power-on indication) Signal Strength Meter AutoMute Bands The meter displays the band, and bar graph showing signal strength. (factory default) In this setting, all radar and laser bands are covered for North America.These are the factory settings, and it is highly recommended that you use your RX45 in this mode.
Interpreting Alerts Alert Explanation RX45 alerts intermittently. Rate and strength of alerts may be consistent or vary wildly. A patrol car is traveling in front of you with a radar source aimed forward. Because signals are sometimes reflected off of large objects and sometimes not,the alerts may seem inconsistent. Explanation RX45 alerts intermittently. Rate and strength of signal increases with each alert.
Specifications How Radar Works Features and Specifications Sensitivity Control • AutoScan™, Highway and Auto NoX • Auto Calibration Circuitry • Complete VG2 Immunity Operating Bands • X-band 10.525 GHz ±25 MHz • Ku-band 13.450 GHz ±25 MHz • K-band 24.150 GHz ±100 MHz • Ka-band 34.700 GHz ±1300 MHz • Laser 900nm, 33 MHz bandwidth Dimensions (Inches) • Display/Controller 1.00 H x 2.00 W x 0.50 D • Receiver Unit 5.40 x 3.70 x 1.
How Laser Works How TSR Works How Laser (Lidar) Works There are limitations to LIDAR equipment. LIDAR is much more sensitive to weather conditions than RADAR, and a LIDAR gun’s 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.
How SWS Works How SWS Works Since Safety radar technology is relatively new and the number of transmitters in operation is not yet widespread, you will not receive Safety signals on a daily basis and should not be surprised to encounter emergency vehicles, road hazards and railroad crossings that are unequipped with these transmitters and, therefore, fail to provide a signal.
Troubleshooting Problem Solution Explanation of Displays RX45 beeps briefly at the same location every day, but no radar source is in sight. • An X-band motion sensor or intrusion alarm is located within range of your route.With time, you will learn predictable patterns of these signals. Check Receiver Wiring RX45 does not seem sensitive to radar or laser. • RX45 may be in Auto NoX.
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Parts and Accessories Parts Replacement parts are available from beltronics.com or your dealer. Accessories are available from beltronics.com or your dealer. SHIFTER PACK Shifter Pack .....................................$249.
