Beltronics V895 - Manual (Page 13)

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Troubleshooting
Problem
The V895 beeps briefly at the same
location every day, but no radar
source is in sight.
The V895 does not seem sensitive
to radar or laser.
The V895 did not alert when a
police car was in view.
The V895 did not provide a Safety
signal while within range of an
emergency vehicle.
The V895’s display is not working.
The V895’s audible alerts are less
loud after the first few alerts.
The V895 bounces or sags on wind-
shield.
The V895’s power-on sequence
reoccurs while you are driving.
Your 14-year old son has changed all
6 of the Programming options.
Solution
• 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.
• Make sure that windshield wipers do not block your V895’s
radar antenna and that the laser lens is not behind tinted areas.
• Determine if your vehicle has an Instaclear
® , ElectriClear ® or
solar reflective windshield which may deflect radar or laser
signals.
• Your V895 may be in City Mode.
• VASCAR (Visual Average Speed Computer and Recorder) a
stopwatch method of speed detection, may be in use.
• Officer may not have radar or laser unit turned on.
• Safety transmitters may not be commonly used in your area.
• Press the BRT button to deactivate Dark Mode.
• The V895 is in AutoMute Mode. See page 8 for details.
• The V895 is not making contact with the windshield to
provide stability. While holding down the V895’s QuickMount
button, slide the V895 toward the windshield so that the back
top edge makes firm contact.
• A loose power connection or dirty lighter socket can cause
the V895 to be briefly disconnected.
• You can return all of the programming options to the factory
defaults by holding down the CITY and BRT buttons while
you turn the V895 on.
Problem
The V895 will not turn on.
The V895 feels very warm.
Solution
• Check that the power is ON.
• Check that vehicle ignition is ON.
• Check that vehicle lighter socket is functional.
• Try the
V895 in another vehicle.
• It is normal for the V895 to feel warm.
Explanation of Displays
AD Sensitivity control is in AutoScan mode, display is in Dark mode (page 9)
HD Sensitivity control is in Highway mode, display is in Dark mode (page 9)
CD Sensitivity control is in City mode, display is in Dark mode (page 9)
No display The V895 is in the Dark mode (page 9)
PilotHWY One of the many programming messages (pages 11-14)
WorkZone One of the many Safety Radar messages (pages 20-21)
Caution The V895 has detected a Safety Radar Signal, but the signal isn’t yet strong
enough to decode the specific safety message (page 20-21)
Self Cal The V895 is running a self-calibration test
Service The V895 has failed the calibration test. Contact Beltronics for repair
Required
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