Beltronics Radar Detector RX45 User Manual

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Beltronics  
5442 West Chester Road  
West Chester OH 45069-2950  
U.S. Customer Service:  
1. 800. 341. 2288  
©2010 Beltronics.  
Beltronics, RX45, SmartShield, AutoScan, ThreatDisplay and TechDisplay are trademarks of Beltronics USA, Inc.  
SWS is a trademark of SWS, L.C.  
Owner’s Manual  
Manufactured and Printed in Canada.  
Features, specifications and prices subject to change without notice.  
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Quick Reference Card  
Table of Contents  
Introduction  
• Congratulations  
• IMPORTANT WARNING  
• Quick Reference Guide  
Controls and Features  
• Power  
Preferences  
12-15  
12  
• How to use Preferences  
• Example using Preferences  
• Overview of Preferences  
• Details of Preferences  
Technical Details  
• Interpreting Alerts  
• Specifications  
12  
4-5  
13  
Remove card along perforations   
6-11  
14-15  
16-23  
16-17  
18  
Beltronics RX45 Quick Reference Card  
6
Press the REVIEW button  
to go from one category  
to the next  
Press the CHANGE button  
to change your setting  
within a category  
• Power-on indication  
• Volume Adjust  
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PILOT LIGHT Pilot HWY *Full word: Highway, AutoScan, Auto NoX  
(Power-on indication) Pilot H  
Letter: H or A or ANX  
Pilot V  
Vehicle voltage  
• AutoMute  
7
• How Radar Works  
• How Laser Works  
• How TSR Works  
19  
SIGNAL STRENGTH METER Meter STD *Standard signal strength meter  
Meter THT ThreatDisplay  
• AutoScan / Highway / Auto NoX  
• Display Brightness  
• Dark Mode  
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Meter TEC TechDisplay  
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AUTOMUTE aMute ON *AutoMute on  
aMute OFF AutoMute off  
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• How Safety Radar Works  
Service  
22-23  
24-26  
24  
VOICE Voice ON *Voice alerts on  
Voice OFF Voice alerts off  
• Audible Alerts  
BANDS Bands DFT *Factory default settings  
• Signal Strength Meter  
• ThreatDisplay  
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• Troubleshooting  
• Service  
Bands MOD One or more bands have been changed  
10-11  
11  
26  
Turn bandsONorOFFby  
pressing the V•MUTE button  
• TechDisplay  
• Warranty  
26  
X ONor OFF(default is on)  
Ku ONor OFF(default is off)  
K ONor OFF(default is on)  
Ka ONor OFF(default is on)  
POP ONor OFF(default is off)  
SWS ONor OFF(default is off)  
LSR ONor OFF(default is on)  
• Parts and Accessories  
29  
 
*Factory Default Settings  
TSR ONor OFF(default is off)  
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Quick Reference Guide  
Power  
BRT Button  
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.  
Press to adjust display brightness.There are  
three brightness settings,plus Dark Mode.  
In the Dark Mode RX45’s display will  
remain dark and only the audio will alert  
you.Page 9  
SENS Button  
Volume Control/Mute Button  
The sensitivity button,(SENS) toggles  
between sensitivity modes including  
“AutoScan”,“Auto No X”,and“Highway”  
settings.In general,we recommend the  
AutoScan mode.Page 7  
To set your volume level for alerts,press  
and hold theV•MUTE button located in the  
center of the display controller.Once  
you’ve reached your desired level of audio,  
simply release the button.The RX45 will  
remember this setting even when power is  
turned off.  
To mute an audible alert,briefly press  
this button on the display controller to  
silence the audio for a specific alert.(The  
audio will alert you to the next encounter.)  
Page 7  
Matrix Display  
RX45’s display will show “Highway”,  
“AutoScan,orAuto NoXas its standard  
power-on indication.Page 6  
If you prefer,you can choose other  
power-on indications.Pages 8-10  
During an alert,the display will  
Preferences  
RX45 is pre-programmed at the factory  
ready to go once it is installed – just turn it  
on.But you can also easily change 5  
features for your preferences.Press both  
the BRT and SENS buttons to enter the  
Preferences,then easily Review or Change  
your settings.Pages 12-14  
indicate radar band,and a precise bar graph  
for the signal strength.Page 9  
You can program the RX45 for  
ThreatDisplay mode,which displays  
multiple radar signals and their signal  
strength,or choose our newTechDisplay  
mode,which provides the actual numeric  
frequency of the radar signal.Pages 10-11  
The display can also show Safety Radar  
text messages.Pages 22-23  
AutoMute  
Beltronic’s patentedAutoMute  
automatically reduces the volume level of  
the audio alert.Page 7  
If you prefer,you can turnAutoMute  
off.Page 12  
 
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Controls and Features  
Power  
Volume Adjust  
Mute  
AutoScan / Highway / Auto NoX  
The“SENS”button selects the RX45’s  
sensitivity setting.We recommend the  
“AutoScanmode for most driving.  
Beltronics’s exclusiveAutoScan mode  
provides long-range warning,with  
minimum false alarms.In this mode,  
Beltronics’s internal computer  
continuously analyzes all incoming signals  
and intelligently adjusts the sensitivity –  
eliminating the majority of false alarms.  
You can also select conventional  
“Highway”,which provides the maximum  
sensitivity.Auto NoX provides the same  
sensitivity as“AutoScan”but turns off X-  
band completely.Full sensitivity is  
maintained on all other bands.  
The Beltronics RX45 was designed to turn  
on and off with the ignition once it is  
installed. This is accomplished by  
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.  
TheV•Mute button,located on the display  
controller,allows you to silence the audio  
during an alert.  
connecting the 12-volt interface to a  
switchedACC connection at the fuse panel.  
(See installation manual for instructions.)  
If you prefer,you may also turn the  
RX45 on and off by pressing the power  
button  
To mute the audio for a single specific  
signal,briefly press theV•MUTE button.  
After that radar encounter has passed,the  
audio will automatically reset and the RX45  
will alert you to the next encounter.  
located on the display controller.  
When the optional Laser Shifters are  
connected,(seeAccessories section) the  
V•Mute button can be used to manually  
stop“shifting”once you have corrected  
your speed.Simply press theV•Mute twice  
during the“Laser Shifting”message and the  
Shifters will cease to transmit. The Shifters  
will remain in this state for approximately  
one minute.Once this time has passed,the  
shifters will automatically reset. A ”Shift  
On”message will be displayed to verify and  
acknowledge this reset.  
AutoMute  
Power-on indication  
Your RX45 has our patentedAutoMute  
feature.After the RX45 alerts you to a radar  
encounter at your selected volume level,it  
automatically mutes the volume to a lower  
level.This keeps you informed without the  
annoyance of a continuous full-volume  
alert.  
After the RX45’s start-up sequence is  
complete,the matrix display will show  
“Highway”,“AutoScanorAuto No Xto  
show which sensitivity mode has been  
selected.  
If you prefer,you can select alternate  
power-on displays.See the Preferences  
section for details  
If you prefer,you can turn the  
AutoMute feature off.See the Preferences  
section for details.  
NOTE: Before using the RX45 in  
the “Auto NoX” mode, please make  
sure your area does not use X-band  
guns to measure speed.  
 
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Controls and Features  
Display Brightness  
Dark Mode  
For Laser signals:  
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).  
If you select Dark mode on the RX45,the  
display will not provide any indication that  
it is on.  
Since Laser signals are a possible threat  
no matter how weak,the RX45 alerts you  
to all laser signals with a full laser alert.  
NOTE: When the RX45 is in the  
Dark Mode, the display will not show  
visual alerts when it detects signals.  
Only the audible alert will tell you of  
detected signals.  
For Safety signals:  
If you have turned on the SWS  
detection in the RX45’s Preferences  
section,the RX45 will alert you to these  
signals with a audible double-chirp tone,  
and a corresponding text message.A  
complete listing of the text messages is on  
page 23.  
Audible Alerts  
For Radar signals:  
The RX45 uses a Geiger-counter-like  
sound to indicate the signal strength and  
type of radar signal being encountered.  
When you encounter radar,a distinct  
AudibleAlert will sound and will increase  
as the signal gets stronger.This allows you  
to judge the distance from the signal source  
without taking your eyes from the road.  
Each band has a distinct tone for easy  
identification.  
If you haven’t turned on SWS in  
Preferences,the RX45 will not decode  
these transmissions but will still detect  
them as K-band radar signal.  
Signal Strength Meter  
The RX45’s matrix display consists of 280  
individual LED’s,to provide an intuitive  
ultra-bright display of signal strength and  
text messages.  
X-band = chirp tone  
K-band = buzz tone  
Ku-band = chirp tone  
When it detects radar,it displays the  
band of the radar (X,K,Ku or Ka),and a  
precise bar graph of signal strength.  
Ka-band = double-chirp tone  
 
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Controls and Features  
ThreatDisplay  
TheThreatDisplay is actually a  
miniature spectrum analyzer.It shows what  
band each signal is,and its signal strength.  
A few more examples will help you  
better see how theThreatDisplay works.  
TechDisplay  
Beltronics’s exclusiveThreatDisplay 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 usingThreatDisplay.  
To use theThreatDisplay instead of the  
standard bar graph signal strength meter,  
you must select MeterTHT in the RX45’s  
Preferences (see pages 8-12).  
The RX45’sTechDisplay option is also  
designed for the advanced detector user.In  
this mode,it will display the actual numeric  
radar frequency being received  
K9 X1  
Here Threat Display shows a strong  
K-band signal, and a weak X-band  
signal.  
Ka9 X2  
Above is the ThreatDisplay if the RX45  
was detecting a strong Ka-band and a  
weak X-band signal.  
K 24.150  
Display shows a K-band signal at 24.150  
GhZ.  
As you can see,there are numeric  
values (1-9) after each band designator.  
Each number shows a relative signal  
strength for each signal being detected.  
Ka1 X9  
Here Threat Display shows a weak  
Ka-band signal, and a strong X-band  
signal.  
ThreatDisplay simultaneously tracks  
multiple radar signals.It shows you detailed  
information on multiple radar signals and  
their signal strength.  
Ka 34.700  
Display shows a Ka-band signal at 34.700  
GhZ.  
ThreatDisplay Details  
ThreatDisplay can help you spot a  
change in your normal driving  
environment;for example,a traffic radar  
unit being operated in an area where there  
are normally other signals present.  
The band designators (X,K,Ku,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.  
X 10.525  
Display shows a X-band signal at 10.525  
GhZ.  
NOTE: Even long-time detector  
users will require a significant  
amount of time to get familiar with  
this new level of information.  
However,the numeric values,  
representing signal strength, continuously  
change (several times a second) to give you  
a continuous view of the signal strength of  
all radar signals present.  
 
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How to use Preferences  
Overview of Preferences  
There are 5 user-selectable programming  
options on the RX45.This allows you to set  
it up the way you prefer.  
An example  
Here’s how you would turn the RX45’s  
AutoMute feature off.  
Press the REVIEW button  
to go from one category  
to the next  
Press the CHANGE button  
to change your setting  
within a category  
To access Programming,simply press  
the buttons that are normally used for  
brightness (BRT) and sensitivity (SENS) at  
the same time.Once you access  
1
Enter Programming by holding both  
PILOT LIGHT  
(Power-on indication)  
Pilot HWY  
Pilot H  
Pilot V  
*Full word:Highway,AutoScan,AutoNoX  
Letter:H orA orANX  
Vehicle voltage  
buttons down for 2 seconds.The RX45 will  
beep and display Program.  
Programming,the BRT button is used to  
review (RVW) the categories and the SENS  
button is used to change (CHG) items  
within the category.Pages 14-15 explain  
each option in more detail.  
2
Then hold the RVW button down.  
SIGNAL STRENGTH METER  
Meter STD  
Meter THT  
Meter TEC  
*Standard signal strength meter  
ThreatDisplay  
TechDisplay  
The RX45 will scroll through the categories,  
starting with Pilot (Pilot), then Signal  
Strength Meter (Meter), thenAutoMute  
(aMute).  
AUTOMUTE  
VOICE  
aMute ON  
aMute OFF  
*AutoMute on  
AutoMute off  
How to use Preferences  
1 To enter Programming, press both  
buttons and hold for 2 seconds.The  
RX45 will beep and display Program.  
(Brightness is at maximum during this  
process.)  
3
Release the RVW button when the  
display shows AutoMute.Since the  
factory setting is forAutoMute to be on,  
the RX45 will display aMuteON.  
If you accidentally don’t release the  
RVW button in time and it goes to the  
next category, simply hold the RVW button  
down again until aMuteis displayed.  
Voice ON  
Voice OFF  
*Voice alerts on  
Voice alerts off  
BANDS  
Bands DFT  
Bands MOD  
*Factory default settings  
One or more bands have been changed  
2 Then press the RVW 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.  
Turn bands on or off by pressing  
and holding theV•MUTE button  
4
Press the CHG button to change from  
3 Press the CHG 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.  
aMuteONto aMuteOFF.  
X ON or OFF (default is on)  
5
To complete this change,simply wait 8  
Ku ON or OFF (default is off)  
K ON or OFF (default is on)  
Ka ON or OFF (default is on)  
POP ON or OFF (default is off)  
SWS ON or OFF (default is off)  
LSR ON or OFF (default is on)  
TSR ON or OFF (default is off)  
seconds without pressing any button.The  
display will provide a Completemessage,  
accompanied by an audible tone.This is  
an indication that the RX45 has returned  
to its normal operation.  
*Factory Default Settings  
To reset the RX45 to its original  
factory settings,press and hold  
the“BRT”and“SENS”buttons  
4 To leave Programming, simply wait 8  
seconds without pressing any button.  
The unit will display Complete,beep and  
return to normal operation.  
To quickly return to all of the factory  
defaults,press and hold the BRT and SENS  
buttons while turning on the unit.  
while turning the power  
The display will provide a  
on.  
Resetmessage,accompanied  
by an audible tone,  
acknowledging the reset.  
 
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Details of Preferences Options  
Pilot Light (Power-on indication)  
NOTE: When you are using the Dark  
Mode, the display will be completely  
dark.  
Signal Strength Meter  
AutoMute  
Bands  
MeterSTD (Standard meter)  
aMute ON (AutoMute on)  
BandsDFT  
The meter displays the band,and bar graph  
showing signal strength.(factory default)  
In this setting,the RX45’s audio alerts will  
initially be set to the volume level you  
selected.However,after a few seconds,the  
audio level will automatically be reduced to  
keep you informed,but not annoyed.  
(factory default)  
In this setting,all radar and laser bands are  
covered for NorthAmerica.These are the  
factory settings,and it is highly  
recommended that you use your RX45 in  
this mode.  
PilotHWY (Full description)  
MeterTHT (ThreatDisplay)  
The meter simultaneously tracks up to 2  
Ka-band,2 K-band,and 4 X-band signals.  
In this setting,the RX45 will display  
Highway,AutoScan,or AutoNoXas its  
power-on indication.(factory default)  
BandsMOD  
MeterTEC (TechDisplay)  
The meter displays the actual numeric  
frequency of the radar signal being  
received.  
NOTE: See more details on  
pages 9-11.  
aMuteOFF (AutoMute off)  
If the bands are changed from the factory  
default settings,the RX45 will warn you  
with an audible alert,and associated text  
message,that one or more bands have been  
turned off in Programming (i.e.”X-Band  
OFF”).  
Pilot H (Letter)  
WithAutoMute off,the audio alerts will  
remain at the volume you set for the  
duration of the encounter.  
In this setting,the RX45 will display Hfor  
Highway,AforAutoScan and AnxforAuto  
NoX.  
Pilot V (Vehicle voltage)  
In this setting,the RX45 will continually  
display Hfor Highway, AforAutoScan,and  
AnxforAuto NoX,plus the vehicle’s  
voltage.  
WARNING: Only modify bands if  
you are absolutely certain that there  
are no traffic radar guns using that  
specific band in your area.  
NOTE: If the vehicle’s voltage  
drops below 10.5 volts, a low voltage  
warning will be displayed, followed by  
an audible alert. A high voltage  
warning is also given when the  
vehicle’s voltage goes above 16.5 volts.  
 
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Interpreting Alerts  
Although the RX45 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 RX45 and how to interpret what  
it“tells”you.The radar alerts you receive are  
affected by the specific type of radar being  
used,the type of transmission (continuous  
or instant-on) and the location of the radar  
source.  
The following examples will give you  
an introduction to understanding the  
RX45’s warning system for radar,laser and  
safety 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.  
RX45 alerts intermittently.Rate and strength of  
signal increases with each alert.  
A patrol car is approaching from the other  
direction,“samplingtraffic with instant-on radar.  
Such alerts should be taken seriously.  
Alert  
Explanation  
RX45 begins to sound slowly,then the rate of  
alert increases until the alert becomes a solid  
tone.The Signal Meter ramps accordingly.  
You are approaching a continuous radar  
source aimed in your direction.  
RX45 gives an X-band alert intermittently.  
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.  
RX45 emits short alerts for a few seconds and  
then falls silent only to briefly alert and fall  
silent again.  
An instant-on radar source is being used  
ahead of you and out of your view.  
RX45 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!  
CAUTION:Since the characteristics of these  
alerts may be similar to some of the preceding  
examples,over confidence 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.  
A brief laser alert.  
Laser is being used in the area.Because laser is  
inherently difficult to detect,any laser alert  
may indicate a source very close by.  
RX45 receives weak signals.These signals may  
be a little stronger as you pass large,roadside  
objects.The signals increase in frequency.  
A moving patrol car with continuous radar is  
overtaking you from behind.Because these  
signals are reflected (reflections 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.  
RX45 alerts slowly for awhile and then  
abruptly jumps to a strong alert.  
You are approaching a radar unit concealed  
by a hill or an obstructed curve.  
 
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Specifications  
How Radar Works  
Features and Specifications  
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  
Sensitivity Control  
How Radar Works  
Because intrusion alarms and motion  
sensors often operate on the same  
frequency as X-Band radar,your RX45 will  
occasionally receive non-police radar  
signals.Since these X-Band 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 confirmation that your RX45’s  
radar detection abilities are fully  
AutoScan™,Highway andAuto NoX  
Auto Calibration Circuitry  
• CompleteVG2 Immunity  
Traffic radar,which consists of microwaves,  
travels in straight lines and is easily  
reflected 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 reflections.Using the Doppler  
Principle,the radar equipment then  
calculates your speed by comparing the  
frequency of the reflection of your car to  
the original frequency of the beam sent out.  
Traffic radar has limitations,the most  
significant 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 reflection.Since the strength of  
the reflection is affected by both the size of  
the vehicle and its proximity to the  
antenna,it is difficult for the radar operator  
to determine if the signal is from a sports  
car nearby or a semi-truck several hundred  
feet away.  
Dimensions (Inches)  
• Display/Controller  
1.00 H x 2.00W x 0.50 D  
• Receiver Unit  
Radar Receiver / Detector Type  
• Superheterodyne,GaAs FETVCO  
• Scanning Frequency Discriminator  
• Digital Signal Processing (DSP)  
• 4-bit high-resolutionA-to-D converter  
5.40 x 3.70 x 1.05 inches  
Patented Technology  
Product is covered by one or more of the  
following U.S.patents:  
operational.  
Laser Detection  
• Quantum LimitedVideo Receiver  
• Multiple Laser Sensor Diodes  
7,576,679 7,397,416 7,388,537 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:  
Display Type  
• HPAlGaAs 280 LED Matrix/Text  
• Bar Graph orThreatDisplay™  
Automatic brightness control  
Power Requirement  
• 12VDC,Negative Ground  
Programmable Features  
• Power-On Indication  
• Signal Strength Meter  
AutoMute  
Voice  
• Bands  
Radar range also depends on the  
power of the radar equipment itself.The  
strength of the radar unit's beam  
diminishes with distance.The farther the  
radar has to travel,the less energy it has for  
speed detection.  
2,381,585 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.  
 
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How Laser Works  
How TSR Works  
How Laser (Lidar) Works  
There are limitations to LIDAR  
How TSR Works  
Some of the markets where these  
sensors are located include:  
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,reflecting 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 reflected given the  
known speed of light.  
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.  
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.  
Several manufacturers of traffic flow  
monitoring systems use K-band  
transmitters to sense traffic movement.  
Unfortunately these sensors are  
transmitting in an“instant on”mode,which  
creates a false alert.These sensors are  
positioned approximately 1 mile apart and  
turn on and off approximately every  
minute.  
Omaha NE  
Raleigh-Durham NC  
San Francisco CA  
San Jose CA  
Santa Barbara CA  
Ventura CA  
Washington DC  
Dayton OH  
Denver CO  
EverettWA  
Lincoln NE  
NewYork NY  
Oakland CA  
OlympiaWA  
LIDAR (or laser) is a newer technology  
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 difficult to detect.AS A RESULT,  
EVEN THE BRIEFEST LASER ALERT  
SHOULD BE TAKEN SERIOUSLY.  
Our exclusiveTSR anti-falsing software  
rejects these unwanted signals.Since not all  
markets have this type of traffic flow  
system,your detector has been pre-set with  
TSR turned off.  
To turnTSR on,simply visit the  
Preferences section.Under“Bands”,select  
TSR“on”.  
These sensors are fully self-contained  
and roadside-mounted.  
 
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How SWS Works  
Weather Related Hazards  
33 High Wind Ahead  
34 Severe Weather Ahead  
35 Heavy Fog Ahead  
36 High Water/Flooding Ahead  
37 Ice On Bridge Ahead  
38 Ice On Road Ahead  
39 Blowing Dust Ahead  
40 Blowing Sand Ahead  
41 Blinding Snow Whiteout Ahead  
42 For future use  
Travel Information/Convenience  
43 Rest Area Ahead  
44 Rest Area With Service Ahead  
45 24 Hour Fuel Service Ahead  
46 Inspection Station Open  
47 Inspection Station Closed  
48 Reduced Speed Area Ahead  
49 Speed Limit Enforced  
50 Hazardous Materials Exit Ahead  
51 Congestion Ahead/Expect Delay  
52 Expect 10 Minute Delay  
53 Expect 20 Minute Delay  
54 Expect 30 Minute Delay  
55 Expect 1 Hour Delay  
56 Traffic Alert/Tune AM Radio  
57 Pay Toll Ahead  
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.  
As Safety transmitters become more  
prevalent (the number of operating  
transmitters is growing every day), these  
Safety radar signals will become more  
common.  
SWS Text Messages  
There are two separate Safety Radar  
systems in limited use today: Safety Alert,  
and Safety Warning System (SWS). Both  
systems use modified K-band radar signals.  
From the factory, your RX45 is  
Highway Construction or Maintenance  
1 Work Zone Ahead  
2 Road Closed Ahead/Follow Detour  
3 Bridge Closed Ahead/Follow Detour  
4 Highway Work Crews Ahead  
5 Utility Work Crews Ahead  
6 All Traffic Follow Detour Ahead  
7 All Trucks Follow Detour Ahead  
8 All Traffic Exit Ahead  
9 Right Lane Closed Ahead  
10 Center Lane Closed Ahead  
11 Left Lane Closed Ahead  
12 For future use  
programmed with safety radar decoding  
OFF. If Safety Radar is used in your area,  
your RX45 will display these signals as K-  
band radar signals instead of safety radar  
unless you use the Preferences to turn  
RX45’s safety radar decoding ON.  
The Safety Alert safety radar system  
has three possible alerts:  
• Safety Vehicle  
• Road Hazard  
• Train Nearby  
The SWS safety radar system has 64  
possible messages (60 currently allocated).  
The SWS messages your RX45 can display  
are listed on the facing page.  
Highway Hazard Zone Advisory  
13 Stationary Police Vehicle Ahead  
14 Train Approaching/At Crossing  
15 Low Overpass Ahead  
For more information and details  
about SWS safety radar, visit their  
web site at www.swslc.com.  
16 Drawbridge Up  
17 Observe Drawbridge Weight Limit  
18 Rock Slide Area Ahead  
19 School Zone Ahead  
20 Road Narrows Ahead  
21 Sharp Curve Ahead  
22 Pedestrian Crossing Ahead  
23 Deer/Moose Crossing  
24 Blind/Deaf Child Area  
25 Steep Grade Ahead/Truck Use Low Gear  
26 Accident Ahead  
NOTE: Some of the safety  
messages have been condensed, so  
that each message can be displayed  
on one or two screens on RX45’s eight-  
character display.  
58 Trucks Exit Right  
59 Trucks Exit Left  
60 For future use  
27 Poor Road Surface Ahead  
28 School Bus Loading/Unloading  
29 No Passing Zone  
30 Dangerous Intersection Ahead  
31 Stationary Emergency Vehicle Ahead  
32 For future use  
Fast/Slow MovingVehicles  
61 Emergency Vehicle In Transit  
62 Police In Pursuit  
63 Oversize Vehicle In Transit  
64 Slow Moving Vehicle  
 
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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  
There is a problem with the front receiver (it could be an unplugged  
Receiver connection,damaged wiring,or a problem within the front receiver itself).  
Wiring  
The RX45 will continue to display this message,and will not operate until  
the problem has been repaired  
RX45 does not seem sensitive to  
radar or laser.  
• RX45 may be inAuto NoX.  
PilotHWY One of the many options in Preferences (pages 12-15)  
WorkZone One of the many Safety Radar messages (pages 22-23)  
RX45 did not alert when a police  
car was in view.  
VASCAR,(VisualAverage Speed Computer and Recorder) a  
stopwatch method of speed detection,may be in use.  
• Officer may not have radar or laser unit turned on.  
Caution  
RX45 has detected a Safety Radar Signal,but the signal isn’t yet strong  
enough to decode the specific safety message (page 22-23)  
RX45 did not provide a Safety signal  
while within range of an  
emergency vehicle.  
• Safety transmitters may not be commonly used in your area.  
X2,or K2,  
or Ka2etc.  
RX45 has been programmed in theThreatDisplay Mode (pages10-11)  
The RX45’s audible alerts are less  
loud after the first few alerts.  
• RX45 is inAutoMute Mode.See page 4 for details.  
RCVR err RX45 has failed to calibrate.Contact you Dealer for repair  
The RX45’s power-on sequence  
reoccurs while you are driving.  
•A loose power connection can cause RX45 to be briefly  
disconnected,and will retrigger the power-on sequence.  
Your 14-year old son has changed  
all 5 of the Preferences options.  
You can return all of the programming options to the factory  
defaults by holding down the BRT and SENS buttons while  
you turn RX45 on.  
RX45 will not turn on.  
• Check that volume control is ON.  
• Check that vehicle ignition is ON.  
• Check all connections.  
The RX45’s display feels very warm.  
• It is normal for the RX45 to feel warm.  
 
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Service  
Warranty  
Service Procedure  
BELTRONICS One Year Limited  
Warranty  
Register  
online:  
If your RX45 ever needs service,  
please follow these steps:  
BELTRONICS warrants your RX45 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:  
1
Check the troubleshooting section of  
this manual.It may have a solution to your  
problem.  
@
www.  
The sole responsibility of BELTRONICS  
under thisWarranty is limited to either  
repair or,at the option of BELTRONICS,  
replacement of the RX45 detector.There  
are no expressed or implied warranties,  
including those of fitness 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.  
2
Contact your installing dealer.They  
will evaluate your unit and arrange repairs  
if necessary.If you installed it yourself,  
please contact our customer service team.  
beltronics  
.com  
This warranty does not cover installa-  
tion,removal or reinstallation charges.  
BELTRONICS is not liable for any inci-  
dental or consequential damages arising  
from the use,misuse,installation,or  
mounting of the RX45.Some states do not  
allow the exclusion or limitation of inci-  
dental or consequential damages,so the  
above limitation or exclusion may not  
apply to you.  
ThisWarranty gives you specific rights.  
You may have other legal rights which vary  
from state to state.ThisWarranty does not  
apply if the serial number on the housing  
of the RX45 has been removed,or if your  
RX45 has been subjected to physical abuse,  
improper installation,or modification.  
 
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Parts and Accessories  
Parts  
Replacement parts are available from  
beltronics.com or your dealer.  
Accessories  
Accessories are available from  
beltronics.com or your dealer.  
SHIFTER PACK  
Shifter Pack .....................................$249.95  
 
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