Beltronics STi-R - Manual (Page 2)

The BELTRONICS STi-R is the most
advanced stealth-installed radar, laser and
safety detector ever designed.
The STi-R includes full X, K,
SuperWide Ka, and Safety Warning
System radar capability, front laser
detection, dual LNA (low noise amplifier)
microwave receivers, digital signal
processing (DSP) for superior range and
reduced false alarms, our patented Mute
and AutoMute, audible and visual band
alerts, and all the performance you’d
expect from BELTRONICS.
In addition, the BELTRONICS STi-R
contains the following revolutionary
features:
• Dual LNA (low noise amplifier)
receivers provide the longest
possible warning against all radar
threats.
• TotalShield* RF Technology
provides the ultimate in
undetectability.
• High and low voltage warning is
given any time the vehicle’s voltage
drops below 10.5 volts, or goes
above 16.5 volts.
• Easy-to-use Programming lets you
customize up to 7 features.
• Exclusive AutoScan mode
intelligently reduces unwanted
false alarms.
• Ultra-bright text-display provides
easy to read information from any
angle.
• Tech Display provides actual
numeric radar frequency for any
radar signal.
• Programmable Bands (on/off).
• Detects and decodes up to 64 Safety
Warning System messages
If you’ve used a radar detector before,
a review of the Quick Reference Guide on
pages 4 and 5, and the Programming
information on pages 12 and 13 will
briefly explain the new features.
If this is your first detector, please
read the manual in detail to get the most
out of your BELTRONICS STi-R’s
outstanding performance and innovative
features.
Please drive safely.
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An example
Here is how you would turn the STi-R’s
AutoMute feature off.
1 Enter the Program Mode by holding
both the VOL/MUTE and SENS buttons
down for 2 seconds. The STi-R will beep
twice and display
Program .
2 Then hold the VOL/MUTE button
down. The STi-R will scroll through the
categories, starting with power-on
indication (
Pilot ), Voice, Power-on
sequence, signal strength meter, and
then AutoMute.
3 Release the VOL/MUTE button when
the STi-R shows the AutoMute item.
Since the factory setting is for AutoMute
to be on, the STi-R will display
aMute ON .
If you accidentally don’t release the
Review button in time, and the STi-R
goes to the next category, hold the
VOL/MUTE button down again, and
scroll through the categories again until
aMute is displayed.
4 Press the SENS button to change from
aMute ON to aMute OFF .
5 To complete the Programming, simply
wait 8 seconds without pressing any
button, or press the PWR button. The
STi-R will display
Complete , beep 4
times, and return to normal operation.
FCC Note: Modifications not expressly
approved by the manufacturer could
void the user’s FCC granted authority
to operate the equipment.
There are 7 user-selectable options so
you can customize your STi-R for your
own preferences.
The buttons labeled VOL/MUTE and
SENS are also used to enter the Program-
ming Mode, REVIEW your current
program settings, and to CHANGE any
settings as desired. The abbreviations
PGM, RVW and CHG are located on the
lower part of the display lens and are
highlighted in graphics.
How to use Programming
1 To enter Program Mode, press and
hold both VOL/MUTE and SENS buttons
down for 2 seconds. The unit will beep
twice, and display the word
Program .
2 Then press the VOL/MUTE 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.
3 Press the SENS 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.
4 To leave Program Mode, simply wait
8 seconds without pressing any button,
or mometarily press the PWR button.
The unit will display
Complete , beep 4
times, and return to normal operation.
Factory Default Settings
To reset the STi-R to its original factory
settings, press and hold the “VOL/
MUTE” and “SENS” buttons while
turning the power on. The STi-R’s
display will provide a
Reset message,
accompanied by an audible alert
acknowledging the reset.