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12892 Bel Express 926/916 Man 4/26/01 2:44 PM Page 2 introduction Thank you for purchasing a EXPRESS 926 or EXPRESS 916 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 926 ™ 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 li
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12892 Bel Express 926/916 Man 4/26/01 2:44 PM Page 3 table of contents Profile of Features l page Description of Features l page Power-Up Test Sequence l page Tutorial Mode l page Memory Retention of Feature Selections l page Adjusting the Audio Level l page (Dim/Dark) Button l page (Audio Mute) Button l page (City/Highway) Button l page Reset to Factory Settings l page Selectable Features l page Enterin
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12892 Bel Express 926/916 Man 4/26/01 2:44 PM Page 4 profile of features . ⁄ (Power/Volume) Button: pressing ⁄ briefly will turn the unit .Pressing ⁄ a second time will bypass the power up test sequence. Holding the ⁄ button down will change the audio level. ™ ® . sws Indicator: illumination of green Safety Warning System led confirms potential road hazards ahead. . Digital Display: communicates all mode selections, Radar ™ Signal Strength (1–9), presence
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12892 Bel Express 926/916 Man 4/26/01 2:44 PM Page 5 ™ . Antenna Opening: Radar and sws signals are received by a patented diecast antenna with integrated transition to microstrip mixer. . 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: EXPRESS 926 and EXPRESS 916 operate in any vehicle with a 12 volt dc negative ground system (10.5 volt to 16 volt r
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12892 Bel Express 926/916 Man 4/26/01 2:44 PM Page 6 Adjusting the Audio Level Once your unit has completed the power-up test sequence, the audio level can be adjusted by holding the ⁄ button down. As you hear the audio level change, the digits ‒ 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 ⁄ button again. (Dim/Dark) Button The button allows select
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12892 Bel Express 926/916 Man 4/26/01 2:44 PM Page 7 more rapid as the strength of the Radar signal increases. With 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 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 cancel
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12892 Bel Express 926/916 Man 4/26/01 2:44 PM Page 8 Activating the City X Mode will not change Super Wideband Ka, K or instant-on X band Radar alert patterns. Note—the cty mode does not change the presentation of alerts ™ for Laser, sws or vg-2 signals. City ALL (X/K/Ka)-Model 926 only 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 trasmissions which can cause falsing on all three bands. To en
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12892 Bel Express 926/916 Man 4/26/01 2:44 PM Page 9 ™ Digit #1 solid—sws is ™ Digit #1 flashing—sws is ® - Guard Alert— # When on, unit 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 ® Digit #2 flashing—vg-2 Guard is ® Safety Warning System with Digital Voice Messages— # (EXPRESS 926 ONLY) When on,unit will provi
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12892 Bel Express 926/916 Man 4/26/01 2:44 PM Page 10 Entering Selectable Features Mode 1. With the unit , press and hold the button then press the ⁄ button. The amber X will illuminate and a short “beep” will sound. 2. Immediately after the “beep”, digit # will appear and indicate ™ the status of the sws Selectable Feature. To select digit # (- ® ™ Guard ), press the button again. To select digit #3 (sws Voice), press the button a third time and to select digit #4 ®
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12892 Bel Express 926/916 Man 4/26/01 2:44 PM Page 11 . 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. This will eliminate unnecessary vibration. . Avoid placing your unit in direct sunlight. During the summer, the interior of
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12892 Bel Express 926/916 Man 4/26/01 2:44 PM Page 12 . Slide the visor bracket onto the top of the detector until it snaps into place. Clip the detector to the edge of the sun visor nearest the windshield. Windshield Mounting 1. Remove the mounting bracket cover on top of the unit by pressing on the raised dots and pushing outward. Store the cover in a safe place. . Clean the selected windshield area, position the suction-cup mount on the windshield, and press firmly on each suction cup to
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12892 Bel Express 926/916 Man 4/26/01 2:44 PM Page 13 Power Jack Your detector operates on . volts and receives power from the cigarette lighter socket. The cigarette lighter plug has been designed to fit universally in all sockets. The lighter socket must be clean and well grounded for proper operation. Fuse Replacement If your unit is not operating because the fuse has blown, replace the fuse as follows: 1. Carefully unscrew the tip of the cigarette lighter plug. 2. Remove the tip
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12892 Bel Express 926/916 Man 4/26/01 2:44 PM Page 14 Laser within a large “field of view” . express 926 and express 916 incorporate ’s number one rated Laser detection. Twin Laser ports detect energy far outside the main Laser beam— including off-axis signals—providing the largest achievable ° “field-of-view” . The alerts received by your unit are the same whether they are received from the front or rear. ® ™ Safety Warning System (sws )—What is it? The Radio Association Defending Airw
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12892 Bel Express 926/916 Man 4/26/01 2:44 PM Page 15 Since Radar signals travel in a straight line, this Radar encounter potentially offers maximum warning range. Once the signal is received, the initial warning consists of the X, K or Super Wideband Ka audio and visual alerts and the simul- taneous 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 mo
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12892 Bel Express 926/916 Man 4/26/01 2:44 PM Page 16 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
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12892 Bel Express 926/916 Man 4/26/01 2:44 PM Page 17 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. Laser
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12892 Bel Express 926/916 Man 4/26/01 2:44 PM Page 18 flashing, the vg-2 alert is over and your unit resumes ™ scanning for Radar and sws signals. ® Note—activation of - 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)
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12892 Bel Express 926/916 Man 4/26/01 2:44 PM Page 19 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: . 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 traf
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12892 Bel Express 926/916 Man 4/26/01 2:44 PM Page 20 troubleshooting Solutions for Common Problems If your express 926 or express 916 is not operating properly, please refer to the outline below. Problem Possible Cause Corrective Procedure Unit not Plug not properly inserted Reinsert plug and rotate receiving power Fuse in power cord is Replace with 1 amp defective 250 Volt 3ag fuse (see page 12) Lighter socket not clean Consult your dealer or a and negatively grounded professional mecha
