Bel PRO 200 - Best Radar Detector

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Quick Reference GuideTo begin using your Pro200,just follow these simple steps1 Plug the small end of the power cordinto the side jack of the detector, andplug the large end of the power cordinto your car’s lighter socket.2 Mount your Pro200 on the windshieldusing the supplied windshield mount.3 Press the PWR button, located top left,to turn the Pro200 on.4 Press and hold the Volume/Mutebutton to adjust the volume.Please read the manual to fully understandyour Pro200’s operation and features.QuickMount SlotInsert the Pro200’s adjustable Windshieldmount into this slot. Page 7QuickMount ButtonPress the button, and slide the Windshieldmount into one of its four locking positions.Page 7City ButtonSwitches between AutoScan, City andHighway, settings. In general, werecommend AutoScan. Page 9PowerPress the PWR button to turn the Pro200on or off.AutoMuteYour Pro200’s patented AutoMuteautomatically reduces the volume level ofthe audio alert after a brief period. If youprefer, you can turn AutoMute off. Page 8ProgrammingYour Pro200 is ready to go, just plug it inand turn it on. But you can also easilychange 6 features for your preferences.Page 12-14Radar Antenna and Laser LensThe rear panel of your Pro200 should havea clear view of the road ahead. For bestperformance, do not mount the Pro200directly behind windshield wipersor tinted areas. Page 6Alphanumeric Matrix DisplayYour Pro200’s display will show Highway,AutoScan, or City as its power-on indication.If you prefer, you can choose other poweronindications. Page 12-14During an alert, the display will indicateradar band, and a precise bar graph of signalstrength. Page 10NOTE: In the Dark Mode the displaywill not light during an alert. Page 9Rear Laser PortReceives laser signals from behind thevehicle.Earphone JackAccepts standard mono 3.5mm earphone.Brightness ButtonPress to adjust display brightness. There arethree brightness settings, plus Dark Mode.In the Dark Mode, the power-onindication will be changed to a “AD,” “HD,”or “CD” (indicating AutoScan Dark, HighwayDark, or City Dark). In the Dark Mode, thePro200’s meter will not display during analert, only the audio will alert you.Page 9Power JackPlug the power cord into this connector.Page 6Volume and Mute ButtonPress and hold the Volume/Mute button toadjust the alert volume level. Page 8Briefly press this button to silence theaudio for a specific alert. (The audio willalert you to the next encounter.) Page 845
InstallationPower ConnectionTo power your Pro200, plug the smallend of the power cord, (telephone-typeconnector) into the modular jack on thePro200’s right side, and plug the lighterplug adapter into your vehicle’s lightersocket or accessory socket.Your Pro200 operates on 12 volts DCnegative ground only. The lighter plugprovided is a standard size and will workin most vehicles. However, some vehiclesmay require the optional European sleeveto ensure a snug fit. If so, simply call ourservice department to order one. Thissleeve slides over the lighter plug. Ofcourse, your lighter socket must be cleanand properly connected for properoperation.NOTE: Depending on your vehicle, thelighter socket power may either becontinuously on, or it may be switched onand off with your ignition switch.Optional power cordsSee the Accessories section for details onour optional SmartCord or Direct-wirepower cords. Page 25Mounting LocationWARNING: Beltronics cannot anticipate themany ways the Pro200 can be mounted.It is important that you mount your Pro200where it will not impair your view norpresent a hazard in case of an accident.Where to mount your Pro200For optimum detection performance, werecommend the following:• Using the QuickMount bracket, mountyour Pro200 level, and high enough onyour front windshield to provide a clearview of the road from the front and rear.• Mount the Pro200 away from windshieldwipers, other solid objects, and heavilytinted areas that might obstruct the radarantenna or laser lens.Windshield QuickMountThe Pro200’s QuickMount bracket isdesigned for unobtrusive and hassle-freemounting.1 Depress the QuickMount button onthe top of the Pro200 (by the wordBELTRONICS) and slide the QuickMountbracket into the slot until it is locked intothe position which best fits the angle ofyour windshield (there are four settingsavailable). For extremely horizontalor extremely sloped windshields,the QuickMount bracket canbe bent.To ensure that the suction cupsadhere to the windshield firmly, be sure tokeep both your windshield and the suctioncups clean.2 To adjust the Pro200 on yourwindshield, use the QuickMountadjustment button located on the top ofthe Pro200, and slide the Pro200 forward orbackward to obtain a level horizontalposition.When installed and adjusted properly, theback top edge of the Pro200 should restsolidly against your windshield.Caution!A few vehicles (including some Porsches)have windshields with a soft anti-lacerativecoating on the inside surface. Use ofsuction cups will permanently mar thiscoating. Consult your dealership or thevehicle owner’s manual to determine ifyour windshield has this coating.User’s TipYou can leave the QuickMount bracket inplace on your windshield, and easilyremove the Pro200 by pressing theadjustment button and sliding the Pro200off the mount. Again, be sure to position thebracket where it won’t present a hazard inthe event of an accident. Additional mountsare available.67
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