Bel PRO 200 - Best Radar Detector

Controls and FeaturesProgrammingAudible AlertsFor Radar signals:Your Pro200 uses a Geiger-counter-likesound to indicate the signal strength andtype of radar signal being encountered.When you encounter radar, a distinctaudible alert will sound and occur faster asthe signal gets stronger. This allows you tojudge the distance from the signal sourcewithout taking your eyes from the road.Each band has a distinct tone for easyidentification.X-band = chirpingK-band = buzzingKa-band = double-chirpPOP = full double-chirpFor Laser and POP signals:Since laser and POP signals (if turnedon) are a possible threat no matter howweak, the Pro200 alerts you to these bandsat full strength.For Safety signals:Your Pro200 will alert you to thesesignals with a double-beep tone, and acorresponding text message. A completelisting of the text messages is on page 21.Power ConnectorThe Pro200’s power jack uses a telephonetypeconnector. This 4-conductorconnector only works with the includedpower cord, optional Direct-wire, orSmartCord.For more information or to order, callus toll-free at 1-800-341-2288.Signal Strength MeterYour Pro200’s alphanumeric displayconsists of 280 individual LEDs, to providean intuitive ultra-bright display of signalstrength and text messages.The Pro200’s standard bar-graph signalstrength meter only displays informationon a single radar signal. If there are multiplesignals present, the Pro200’s internalcomputer determines which is the mostimportant threat to show on the bar-graphmeter.When your Pro200 detects radar,it displays the band (X, K, or Ka), and aprecise bar-graph of the signal strength.When your Pro200 detects a laser signal,the display will show “LASER.”NOTE: If you are operating the Pro200in the Dark mode, the display will not lightwhen a signal is detected, only the audiowill be heard.There are 6 user-selectable options so youcan customize your Pro200 for your ownpreferences. The buttons labeled CITY andBRT are also used to enter the ProgramMode, REVIEW your current programsettings, and to CHANGE any settings asdesired. The words PGM, RVW, and CHG arelocated on the top of the detector, and arehighlighted in colored graphics. Pages 13-14 explain each option in more detail.How to use Programming1 To enter Program Mode, press andhold both the CITY and BRT buttonsdown for 2 seconds. The unit will beeptwice, and will display the word Program.2 Then press the RVW button toreview the current settings. You caneither tap the button to change from itemto item, or hold the button to scroll throughthe items.3 Press the CHG button to changeany setting. You can either tap the buttonto change from setting to setting, or holdthe button to scroll through all the options.4 To leave the Program Mode,simply wait 8 seconds withoutpressing any button, or press the PWRbutton. The unit will display Complete,beep 4 times, and return to normaloperation.An exampleHere is how you would turn your Pro200’sAutoMute feature off.1 Enter the Program Mode by holdingboth the CITY and BRT buttons down for2 seconds. The Pro200 will beep twice anddisplay Program.2 Then hold the RVW button down. ThePro200 will scroll through the categories,starting with Pilot (Pilot), Voice(Voice), Power-on sequence (PwrOn),and then AutoMute (aMute).3 Release the RVW button when thePro200 shows the AutoMute item. Since thefactory setting is for AutoMute to be on,the Pro200 will display aMute ON.If you accidentally don’t release theRVW button in time, and the Pro200 goesto the next category, hold the RVW buttondown again, and after your Pro200 scrollsthrough all categories, it will begin againat the top of the list.4 Press the CHG button to change fromaMute ON to aMute OFF.5 To complete the Programming,simply wait 8 seconds without pressingany button, or press the PWR button. ThePro200 will display Complete, beep 4times, and return to normal operation.1011