Beltronics STi-R - Manual (Page 5)

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Controls and Features
Power
To turn STi-R on or off, press the PWR
button located on the front left side of the
controller. When you turn STi-R on, it goes
through a sequence of alerts.
If you prefer, you may program your
STi-R for a shorter power-on sequence. See
the Programming section for details.
Volume
Press and hold the VOL/MUTE button
located in the center of the controller to
adjust the STi-R’s alert volume level. The
audio will ramp up and down,
accompanied by a bar-graph on the display.
Once you’ve reached your preferred audio
level, simply release the button.
To change the direction of the audio
ramping (down instead of up or vice
versa) simply release the VOL/MUTE
button quickly press and hold it again to
change its direction.
Power-on indication
After STi-R’s start-up sequence is complete,
the alphanumeric display will show
Highway, AutoScan, City or City NoX to
indicate which sensitivity mode is
selected.
If you prefer, you can select alternate
power-on displays. See the Programming
section for details.
Voice Alerts
The STi-R provides digital voice
announcements (factory default) for alerts.
If you prefer, you can turn off the
voice announcement feature and have the
STi-R provide audible tones without the
voice announcement. See programming
section for details.
AutoMute
Your STi-R has our patented AutoMute
feature. After STi-R alerts you to a radar
encounter at the volume you have selected,
the AutoMute feature will automatically
reduce the volume to a lower level. This
keeps you informed without the
annoyance of a continuous full-volume
alert.
If you prefer, you can turn the
AutoMute feature off. See the
Programming section for details.
Mute
The VOL/MUTE button, located in the
center of the STi-R’s front panel, allows
you to silence the audio alert during a
radar encounter.
To mute the audio for a single specific
signal, briefly press the VOL/MUTE button.
After that radar encounter has passed, the
mute will automatically reset and the
audio will alert you to the next encounter.
Sensitivity Button (SENS)
The “SENS” button selects the STi-R’s
sensitivity mode. We recommend
AutoScan mode for most driving.
Highway Mode (Highway)
In this setting, the STi-R will detect all
signals at maximum range.
AutoScan Mode (AutoScan)
In this setting the STi-R’s internal
computer continuously analyzes all
incoming signals and intelligently filters
out unwanted X and K-band false alarms
from automatic door openers and motion
sensors. Full sensitivity is maintained on
all other bands.
City (City STD)
In this setting, X and K-band sensitivity is
further reduced to eliminate unwanted
false alarms in congested urban areas.
City NoX (City NoX)
In this setting, K-band sensitivity is the
same as City STD, however, X-band is
completely turned off.
WARNING: Do not use the STi-R City
NoX mode unless you are absolutely
certain that there are no traffic radar
guns using X-band in your area.
Brightness
The STi-R’s brightness is controlled by a
sensor located behind the display lens.
This sensor will automatically adjust the
display based on the ambient light in your
vehicle. If you prefer, you can select a
fixed brightness level, including Full Dark
Mode. See the programming section for
details.
Sensor location