Beltronics Answering Machine 916 User Manual

with 65 Digital Voice Messages and Digital Display  
with 10 Digital Voice Messages and Digital Display  
Operating  
instructions  
for models  
E926CS and  
E916CS  
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table of contents  
Profile of Features  
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Description of Features  
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Power-Up Test Sequence  
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Tutor ia l Mo de  
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page   
Memory Retention of Feature Selections  
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page   
Adjusting the Audio Level  
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 (Dim/Dark) Button  
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 (Audio Mute) Button  
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 (City/Highway) Button  
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Reset to Factory Settings  
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Selectable Features  
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Entering Selectable Features Mode  
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Installation  
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General Guidelines  
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Understanding Radar, Laser and sws™  
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Interpretation of Alerts  
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Radar Alerts  
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Instant-On/Pulsed Radar Alert  
Typical False Alert (Radar)  
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Laser Alerts  
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vg-2 Guard® Alert  
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Safety Warning System® (sws) Alerts  
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Performance Verification  
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Conditions That Affect Radar Alerts  
Conditions That Affect Laser Alerts  
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page 19  
Troubleshooting  
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page   
Consumer Warranty  
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Service  
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War rant y Ser v ice  
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Post-Warranty Service  
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Specifications  
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Accessories  
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profile of features  
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. ⁄ (Power/Volume) Button: pressing ⁄ briefly will turn  
the unit . Pressing ⁄ a second time will bypass the power  
up test sequence. Holding the ⁄ button down will change  
the audio level.  
. swsIndicator: illumination of green Safety Warning System®  
led confirms potential road hazards ahead.  
. Digital Display: communicates all mode selections, Radar  
Signal Strength (1–9), presence of Laser (L) and swscategory  
(1–5). Display also indicates volume level selection.  
. Ka/X/K Band Indicators: the Radar band received is confirmed  
by the illumination of the appropriate letter.  
.  (Dim/Dark) Button: provides dim or dark settings of  
the display for discreet night travel. Audio alerts are not  
affected.  
.  (Audio Mute) Button: provides automatic and manual  
muting of X, K, Super Wideband Ka Radar and manual muting  
of swsalerts.  
.  (City/Highway) Button: minimizes unwanted X band  
alerts without reducing sensitivity. EXPRESS 926 includes city  
X/K/Ka for additional selectivity.  
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. Antenna Opening: Radar and swssignals are received by  
a patented diecast antenna with integrated transition to  
microstrip mixer.  
. Laser Optical Sensors: collect Laser signals from in front and  
behind.  
. Audio Alert Speaker: all audible alerts and Digital Voice  
Messages are emitted from this location.  
. Power Jack: EXPRESS 926 and EXPRESS 916 operate in any  
vehicle with a 12 volt dc negative ground system (10.5 volt to  
16 volt range).  
Note: EXPRESS 916 contains the same feature set as EXPRESS 926 pictured, except for city  
X/K/Ka and 60 swsDigital Voice Messages.  
description of features  
Power-Up Test Sequence  
Each time your unit is turned ,alerts for Laser,Ka,K,X and  
Safety Warning System® are presented. After this test sequence,  
illumination of digits 1, 2, 3 and/or 4 indicates if Selectable  
Features are engaged (see page 8). To bypass the power-up test  
sequence, press the ⁄ button again. If your unit presents an  
illumination pattern other than this standard power-up test  
sequence, return it to beltronics for servicing.  
Tutor ial Mode  
The Tutorial mode allows you to become more familiar with all  
audible and visual alerts. To engage this mode, press and hold  
,then press  when the unit is off. The unit will cycle  
continuously through audio/visual alerts for Laser, Ka, K, X and  
- Guard® Alert as well as sample sws™ messages or sws™  
categories (EXPRESS 916). To exit tutorial mode, press the ⁄  
button and your unit will be  and ready to receive signals.  
Memory Retention of Feature Selections  
Any time your unit is turned  or unplugged from the  
cigarette lighter socket, all feature settings are retained in the  
unit’s memory. Memory retention eliminates the need to reset  
your preferred feature settings each time your unit is turned  
off and then back .  
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Adjusting the Audio Level  
Once your unit has completed the power-up test sequence, the  
audio level can be adjusted by holding the ⁄ button down.  
As you hear the audio level change, the digits ‒ in the Digital  
Display provide a visual reference of the audio level.  
To reverse the direction in which the audio level increases/  
decreases, briefly release, then hold down the ⁄ button again.  
 (Dim/Dark) Button  
The  button allows selection of a dim or dark setting for  
all leds and the Digital Display. To engage dim mode, press  
the drk button once. A single “beep” confirms your selection.  
To completely cancel the illumination of all leds, press drk a  
second time.You’ll notice a horizontal bar segment remains  
dim to indicate your unit is receiving power. To return to a full  
bright setting, press the drk button a third time; two “beeps”  
confirm this selection. Use of the drk button does not affect  
audio alerts.  
Important—if you press the the  button and do not receive  
audible confirmation, the audio level has been set too low.  
 (Audio Mute) Button  
Continuous Audio Alert Pattern  
Your unit has been preset at the factory to provide an X, K, Ka  
or Laser audio alert and Digital Voice announcement of the  
signal detected. Digital Voice prompts are provided once after  
the initial audio alert. This standard setting is often preferred  
when background noise in a vehicle is loud.  
Automatic Mute Audio Alert Pattern (Radar)  
To engage automatic muting, press the  button once when  
the unit is not alarming. A single “beep” and a decimal point in  
the upper left corner of the Digital Display confirm automatic  
mute mode has been engaged. The alert pattern when this mode  
is activated consists of a short X, K or Super Wideband Ka  
audio alert followed by the Digital Voice announcement of the  
signal detected (if feature is engaged). After the Digital Voice  
announcement, a “clicking” tone keeps you quietly informed  
for as long as the signal is present. This “clicking” becomes  
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more rapid as the strength of the Radar signal increases. With  
this mode engaged, the automatic mute mode enables you to  
conveniently monitor extended encounters without having to  
manually mute or adjust the volume setting. To return to the  
continuous audio alert pattern, press the  button a second  
time while the unit is not alarming. Two “beeps” and no  
decimal point in the upper left corner of the Digital Display  
confirm you have cancelled automatic mute mode.  
Manual Muting of Audio Alerts (Radar & sws)  
Regardless of the  mode selected (continuous or  
automatic mute) the X, K, Super Wideband Ka and sws™  
audio alerts can be completely muted by pressing the   
button during an alert. Once the alert has passed, the unit will  
revert to the previous aud setting (continuous or automatic  
mute).  
Note—because Laser alerts are not lengthy or sustained, muting  
is not required (see page 17).  
 (City X/Highway) Button  
The city X mode has been designed to effectively reduce  
unwanted audio alerts caused by intrusion alarms, door  
openers, and other devices which share X band with police  
Radar—without reducing sensitivity. Signals from non-police  
Radar sources are frequently encountered in urban and  
suburban areas, making use of this mode ideal in these areas.  
Pressing the  button once engages the city X mode  
which is confirmed by a “C” in the Digital Display and a  
single audio “beep. Pressing the  button twice returns you  
to highway mode; a double “beep” and illumination of “H” in  
the display will confirm this selection. With  engaged,  
weak X band signals encountered will produce no audible  
alert until the signal strength reaches a preset level. However,  
visual alerts are processed the instant an X band signal is  
detected, keeping you quietly informed. Since most “false” X  
band signals are weak, the use of the city mode allows you to  
drive out of their range before they reach the preset level and  
trigger a full audio alert. In contrast, signals from X band  
traffic Radar are generally stronger and will exceed the preset  
level, causing a full X band audio alert.  
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Activating the City X Mode will not change Super  
Wideband Ka, K or instant-on X band Radar alert patterns.  
Note—the cty mode does not change the presentation of alerts  
for Laser, swsor vg-2 signals.  
City ALL (X/K/Ka)-Model 926 only  
City ALL provides an alternated approach for improving X,  
K and Ka band selectivity and is ideal for use in areas with a  
high level of microwave trasmissions which can cause falsing  
on all three bands. To engage City X/K/Ka mode, press   
until the Dispay shows a capital “A”. Once engaged, weak X, K  
or Super Wideband Ka signals encountered will provide no  
audible alerts until the signal strength reaches a preset level.  
Visual alerts are processed the instant an X, K or Super  
Wideband Ka signal is detected, keeping you quietly informed.  
Reset to Factory Settings  
You can reset your unit to factory settings for volume, ,  
,  and Selectable Features. With the unit , press  
and hold  button then press the  and P/V buttons  
simultaneously. Two “beeps” and “F” in the digital display,  
confirm that the unit is reset to the original factory settings.  
Yo u r u n i t i s n o w  and ready for operation.  
selectable features  
Safety Warning System®, vg-2 Guard® Alert, 60 swsDigital  
Voice Messages (Model E926CS only) and Digital Voice  
prompts for Radar/Laser/vg-2 Guard® are all features which  
may be selected  or , depending upon your preference.  
These Selectable Features are referenced by the digits #, #, #3  
and #4 respectively.  
Safety Warning System® (sws)— #  
When on, unit will provide an swswarning when sws™  
transmitters are detected. Factory setting is .  
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Digit #1 solidswsis   
Digit #1 flashingswsis   
- Guard® Alert— #  
When on, unit will detect signals from Interceptor vg-2  
transmitters. Factory setting is off. Use of vg-2 Guard® is  
recommended only in areas known to use the Interceptor vg-2.  
Digit #2 solidvg-2 Guard® is   
Digit #2 flashingvg-2 Guard® is   
Safety Warning System® with Digital Voice Messages— #  
(EXPRESS 926 ONLY)  
When on, unit will provide Digital Voice announcement when  
swstransmitters are detected. Factory setting is on. When  
off, Digital Voice is replaced by sws“tone/clicking” only.  
Digit #3 solidswsDigital Voice is   
Digit #3 flashingswsDigital Voice is  (swstone only)  
Digital Voice Prompts for Radar/Laser/swsvg-2 Guard®  
(DIGIT #3 FOR EXPRESS 916 ONLY)  
When , unit will provide Digital Voice prompts followed by  
“beeps” when X/K/Ka, Laser,VG-2 Guard® and the five sws™  
categories are detected. Factory setting is ON. When OFF, Digital  
voice prompts are replaced by separate “beeps only.  
Digit #3 solid—Digital Voice Prompts .  
Digit #3 flashing—Digital Voice is  (“beeps” only)  
Note: Digital Voice messages for the Five swscatagories are not exact  
to what is written on the swsmessage information.  
Digital Voice Prompts for Radar/Laser/vg-2 Guard® Alert— #  
(EXPRESS 926 ONLY)  
When on, unit will provide Digital Voice prompts followed by  
“beeps” when X/K/Ka, Laser and vg-2 Guard® signals are  
detected. Additionally, EXPRESS 916 will provide Digital Voice for  
swscategories only. Factory setting is on. When “off,  
Digital Voice prompts are replaced by “beeps” only.  
Digit #4 solid—Digital Voice prompts   
Digit #4 flashing—Digital Voice prompts  (“beeps” only)  
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Entering Selectable Features Mode  
1. With the unit , press and hold the  button then press  
the ⁄ button. The amber X  will illuminate and a short  
“beep” will sound.  
2. Immediately after the “beep, digit #will appear and indicate  
the status of the swsSelectable Feature. To select digit #(-  
Guard®), press the  button again. To select digit #3 (sws™  
Voice), press the  button a third time and to select digit #4  
(Digital Voice prompts for Radar/Laser/- Guard®) press the  
 button once again. Use the  button to select one of the  
four digits.  
3. If the selected digit is solid, feature is , but may be canceled  
by pressing the  button. Two “beeps” and the flashing digit  
will confirm feature is .  
4. If the selected digit is flashing, the feature is , but may be  
activated by pressing the  button. A single “beep”and  
solid illumination will confirm the feature is .  
5. Press the p/v button to retain your new settings for Selectable  
Features. Two “beeps” will confirm that you have exited from  
Selectable Features Mode and your unit will be .  
installation  
General Guidelines  
Do not mount your unit directly behind windshield wipers or  
mirrored sunscreens which block Radar and Laser signals  
and substantially reduce warning range. Unlike “after market”  
mirrored sun-screens, regular tinted glass does not affect  
Radar reception.  
Radar signals are also reflected by the “heated windshields”  
known as Instaclear® and ElectriClear® available as an option on  
some vehicles. This type of windshield makes any dash, visor or  
windshield mounted detector ineffective. (If in doubt, check with  
an appropriate dealership to see if this applies to your vehicle.)  
To achieve optimum performance, regardless of which  
mounting position you choose, follow these basic steps:  
Instaclear is a registered trademark of the Ford Motor Company.  
ElectriClear is a registered Trademark of Libbey, Owens, Ford, and Delco-Remy.  
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. Consider occupant safety when selecting a mounting location.  
Choose a location where the unit will not be hazardous in  
case of an accident.  
. For optimum detection, position your unit with a clear,  
unobstructed view of the road from the front and rear.  
. Do not allow the unit to make contact with the windshield.  
This will eliminate unnecessary vibration.  
. Avoid placing your unit in direct sunlight. During the summer,  
the interior of an enclosed vehicle can sometimes reach  
temperatures that will cause premature aging of the unit.  
. Your detector is not waterproof; exposure to water may cause  
damage.  
Dash Mounting  
. Select an area that is relatively level, clean and dry.Adhere the  
soft portion of the enclosed hook and loop fastener to this area  
and the corresponding hard portion to the bottom of your unit.  
. Fasten unit to dash by placing  
hook and loop pieces together.  
Mounting Brackets  
The visor bracket is fully  
assembled. To assemble the  
windshield bracket, follow this  
diagram.  
Visor Mounting  
. Remove the mounting bracket  
cover on top of the unit by pressing on the raised dots and  
pushing outward. Store the cover in a safe place.  
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. Slide the visor bracket onto the top of the detector until it  
snaps into place. Clip the detector to the edge of the sun visor  
nearest the windshield.  
Windshield Mounting  
1. Remove the mounting bracket cover on top of the unit by  
pressing on the raised dots and pushing outward. Store the  
cover in a safe place.  
. Clean the selected windshield area, position the suction-cup  
mount on the windshield, and press firmly on each suction  
cup to secure it in place.  
3. Use a screwdriver or a small coin to adjust the suction-cup  
mount until the base plate is level.  
. Slide detector onto base plate until it snaps into place.  
Note—some vehicles have a plastic coating on the inside of the  
windshield designed to protect occupants in case of an accident.  
Use of the windshield bracket on this type of windshield can  
permanently mark the surface. Check with your dealer if you  
are unsure whether your vehicle is equipped with this type of  
 windshield.  
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Power Jack  
Yo u r  detector operates on . volts  and receives power  
from the cigarette lighter socket. The cigarette lighter plug has  
been designed to fit universally in all sockets. The lighter  
socket must be clean and well grounded for proper operation.  
Fuse Replacement  
If your unit is not operating because the fuse has blown,  
replace the fuse as follows:  
1. Carefully unscrew the tip of the cigarette lighter plug.  
2. Remove the tip from the cigarette lighter plug, followed by the  
old fuse.  
Note—the tip is in two pieces. Be careful not to lose either piece  
or the spring inside the holder.  
3. Replace the fuse with a -amp,  fuse. (See Accessories,  
page 23, for proper replacement.) Defeating the fuse protection  
can damage your unit or your vehicle’s electrical system and  
will void your warranty.  
4. Press the tip of the plug into the body, and screw back into place.  
understanding radar, laser and sws™  
Three Radar Frequencies  
Three microwave frequencies have been allocated by the   
(Federal Communications Commission) and are used for  
traffic Radar: X, K and Super Wideband Ka.Your EXPRESS  
detector provides detection of all known radar traffic devices.  
Tota l Tr ack i ng L as er (ttl)  
Unlike Radar signals, which are highly reflective, Laser signals  
have very poor reflective characteristics. Many of today’s Laser  
detectors do not have the high sensitivity necessary to detect  
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Laser within a large “field of view. express 926 and express  
916 incorporate ’s number one rated Laser detection. Twin  
Laser ports detect energy far outside the main Laser beam—  
including off-axis signals—providing the largest achievable  
° “field-of-view. The alerts received by your unit are the  
same whether they are received from the front or rear.  
Safety Warning System® (sws)—What is it?  
The Radio Association Defending Airwave Rights, Inc.  
(.....) conceived and developed the Safety Warning  
System®. The concept behind this system is to warn motorists of  
potential road hazards by employing Safety Warning System®  
transmitting devices in areas such as construction zones,  
accidents sites and detours. These swstransmitters operate  
within the  z portion of the K band frequency and  
broadcast unique, coded signals which are detected by your  
express 926 or express 916.  
interpretation of alerts  
Radar Alerts  
The alerts provided by your unit are affected both by the type  
of transmission (continuous wave or instant-on) and the  
position of the Radar source. Generally, when you drive closer  
to a Radar source, the intensity of the received signal increases,  
resulting in a higher number appearing in the Digital Display  
and a corresponding increase in the audio alert rate. Described  
below are five common types of Radar encounters and the  
alerts you will typically receive.  
1. Stationary or moving Radar, straight ahead aimed in your  
direction.  
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Since Radar signals travel in a straight line, this Radar  
encounter potentially offers maximum warning range. Once  
the signal is received, the initial warning consists of the X, K  
or Super Wideband Ka audio and visual alerts and the simul-  
taneous illumination of a signal strength digit. The actual  
digit displayed will depend upon the strength of the signal  
received. As the strength of the Radar signal increases, the  
audio alert becomes more rapid and the signal strength digit  
will progressively increase. Assuming the Radar signal  
remains uninterrupted, the audible and visual alerts will  
clearly indicate a “weak” signal becoming stronger as you  
drive closer to the Radar source. Remember, when the police  
Radar source is moving toward you, the Radar signal strength  
will increase much more rapidly than if you are approaching a  
stationary source.  
. Stationary Radar aimed around a corner  
Under this circumstance, reaction time is considerably  
reduced. Since the Radar signals are transmitted across your  
line of travel, there is generally no signal available to receive  
until you are relatively close to the source. Once an alert is  
received, expect the strength of the signal to increase very  
quickly. Advanced warning in this situation may be reduced.  
3. Stationary Radar concealed by the crest of a hill aimed in your  
direction.  
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Radar signals travel in a straight line and do not pass through  
earth. Consequently, police Radar aimed at the crest of a steep  
hill cannot be received until you are at or near the top.  
Warning time may be minimal (as in situation #2) since a  
strong signal is not present until you are near the crest of the  
hill. At this point, you may be nearly in the police officer’s line  
of sight. When cresting a hill, a weak initial alert followed very  
quickly by a full alert is typical. This alert pattern requires  
prompt attention.  
. Moving Radar behind you, traveling in the same direction.  
Police Radar signals transmitted from behind your vehicle can  
be received when reflected by objects in front of you such as  
large signs, bridges and trucks. As you drive, the size and con-  
figuration of these objects are constantly changing causing the  
strength of any reflected Radar signal received to vary.A strong,  
uninterrupted alert indicates the patrol car is close behind.  
Instant-On/Pulsed Radar  
This type of signal appears suddenly when a Radar unit is  
“triggered”. The instant-on alert consists of an intense, three  
second X, K or Super Wide band Ka audio “burst, coupled  
with the illumination of the digit “9” and the corresponding  
band indicator.  
Typical False Alert (Radar)  
Ideally, a Radar detector should only alert in the presence of  
police Radar. However, because other devices share X band  
with police Radar, false alerts sometimes occur. Generally, a  
false signal produces only a short audio and visual alert. Since  
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they are most often weak, it is possible to drive out of the  
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signal’s range very quickly and receive only a brief alert.  
Although many times the probable source of the false signal  
can be identified (supermarket, bank, commercial building,  
etc.), caution is advised until the source can be confirmed.  
The X band alert pattern caused by a non-police source can  
look like the initial alert produced by actual police Radar. For  
this reason appropriate action is required any time an alert is  
received.  
Laser Alerts  
When Laser is detected, a flashing “L” will appear in the  
Digital Display.  
If a vehicle is a long distance from the source of Laser pulses,  
fewer pulses will generally be received. The closer the vehicle  
is to the source of Laser pulses, the greater the likelihood of  
receiving a steady stream of Laser pulses. The reason for this  
is the aiming stability of the Laser gun and the fact that it is  
impossible to hold the gun absolutely still. Any movement of  
the gun results in motion of the beam at the target. The further  
the target, the greater the displacement of the beam and the  
shorter the dwell time of the beam at the target point. There-  
fore, there is the possibility of receiving only a few Laser pulses.  
Due to these characteristics, all Laser alerts received from  
your unit should be taken seriously.  
vg-2 Guard® Alert  
Whenever your express unit detects signals from the  
Interceptor vg-2 (Radar Detector Detector), the vg-2 Guard®  
feature engages, alerting you to the presence of the interceptor  
vg-2. (vg-2 Guard® must be selected on—see page 8 for more  
information on Selectable Features). A distinct, 2-second  
audio warning coupled with the Digital Voice announcement of  
vg-2 Alert” and the flashing of the “H”, or “A” (926 only) in  
the Digital Display confirms activation of the vg-2 Guard®  
feature. This flashing continues for as long as vg-2 Guard® is  
activated. During the vg-2 alert your unit does not detect  
Radar or swssignals. However, the presence of the  
Interceptor vg-2 indicates that traffic is being monitored and  
speed measurements may be taken. When the “H” or “C” stops  
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flashing, the vg-2 alert is over and your unit resumes  
scanning for Radar and swssignals.  
Note—activation of - Guard® does not affect detection of  
Laser signals.  
Safety Warning System® (sws) Alerts  
With the Safety Warning Systemfeature on and an sws™  
transmitter in use, your detector will alert with a unique,  
2-second swsaudio tone coupled with the illumination of the  
swsled and the swsmessage category digit (1–5). (If sws™  
Digital Voice is on (model 926 only) the appropriate message  
is heard twice, immediately after the 2-second tone.) After the  
Digital Voice Message, a “clicking” pattern is provided for as  
long as the the signal is present.  
To select swson or off, see Selectable Features, page .  
Safety Warning System® (sws) Categories  
 #Highway Construction/Maintenance  
(messages 1–11)  
 #Highway Hazard Zone Advisory  
(messages 13–31)  
 #—Weather Related Hazards  
(messages 33–41)  
 #Travel Information/Convenience  
(messages 43–59)  
 #Emergency/Slow Moving Vehicles  
(messages 61–64)  
a “O” in the display indicates an incomplete or unknown message  
Note—for a complete listing of the five Safety Warning System®  
categories and messages, please refer to the Safety Warning  
System® Alert Card enclosed with your manual.  
Note: EXPRESS 916 provides a Digital Voice Message for each  
swscategory only and NOT the catalogue of 60 individual  
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Voice Mess ages .  
performance verification  
Conditions that Affect Radar Alerts  
If you feel your unit is not alerting properly, keep in mind that  
there are many conditions that influence the intensity or  
duration of an alert:  
. The police are using instant-on/pulsed Radar, in which case  
no signal is transmitted until visual contact has been made  
with your vehicle. For detection of this signal, you must rely  
on reflected signals from Radar directed at traffic traveling  
ahead of you.  
. The police Radar unit is positioned perpendicular to the road,  
around a curve, or just over the crest of a hill, thus, significantly  
reducing the reception range.  
. The highway traffic between your vehicle and the police Radar  
source is heavy. This blocks/reflects transmitted signals. The  
presence of several large trucks between you and the police  
Radar unit could also significantly reduce reception.  
. Rain or humid weather conditions can absorb transmitted  
signals before they reach your vehicle, again reducing detection  
range.  
. The police Radar unit is not properly tuned and is transmitting  
outside the fcc allocated X, K or Super Wideband Ka frequency  
ranges.  
Conditions that Affect Laser Alerts  
If you feel your unit is not properly alerting to the presence of  
Laser signals, keep in mind that rain, fog, high humidity and  
traffic conditions can affect the range that the Laser beam can  
be detected. ing  
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troubleshooting  
Solutions for Common Problems  
If your express 926 or express 916 is not operating  
properly, please refer to the outline below.  
Problem  
Possible Cause  
Corrective Procedure  
Unit not  
receiving power  
Plug not properly inserted  
Reinsert plug and rotate  
Fuse in power cord is  
defective  
Replace with 1 amp  
250 Volt 3ag fuse (see page 12)  
Lighter socket not clean  
and negatively grounded  
Consult your dealer or a  
professional mechanic  
Fuse or electrical wiring  
for lighter socket defective  
Consult your dealer or a  
professional mechanic  
“Poor detection  
range”  
Antenna/lens opening  
partially blocked  
Reposition unit with  
unobstructed view of  
road ahead and behind  
Radar signals unable to  
pass through windshield  
Determine whether  
your vehicle has a  
“heated windshield”  
known as Instaclear®  
or ElectriClear®, or  
is covered with a  
metallic sun screen  
Erratic or frequent  
alerts  
High concentration of  
non-police X band sources  
Use city mode  
Review section in this  
manual on Performance  
Ve r ificat ion  
Partial or no display  
Dim or dark mode engaged  
Disengage dim or  
dark mode  
If you experience a problem with your unit that is not covered  
in this outline please call, Monday to Friday,    ,  
for assistance:  
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Limited 1-Year Warranty  
. This warranty covers all defects in materials and workmanship.  
This warranty does not apply if the unit has been subject to  
physical abuse, improper installation, modification, or if the  
housing or serial number of the unit has been removed.  
.  manufactures its products using parts and  
components which are new or equivalent to new in  
accordance with industry standard practices.  
. The enforceability of this warranty is limited to the original  
consumer purchaser and is not transferable to, or enforceable  
by, any subsequent owner.  
. In the event of a defect, malfunction or other failure to conform  
to this warranty,  will, at its sole discretion, repair  
or replace the unit at no charge.You are responsible for all  
shipping costs in connection with warranty service pursuant  
to this warranty.  
. This warranty commences on the date of retail purchase and  
shall be effective for a period of one year.  
. There are no EXPRESS warranties covering the unit other than  
those set forth in this warranty. All implied warranties are  
limited to the one-year period of this warranty and no  
warranties, expressed or implied, extend beyond this one-year  
period. Some states do not allow limitation on how long an  
implied warranty lasts, so the above limitation may not apply  
to you.  
.  will in no event be liable for any consequential,  
incidental, indirect or special damages (including, but not  
limited to, lost profits) arising out of or in connection with  
the use, misuse, or function of the unit. Some states do  
not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or  
consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion  
may not apply to you.  
. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may  
also have other rights which vary from state to state.  
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. You must provide a copy of a dated sales receipt for your unit in  
order to receive service under warranty.  
service  
Warranty Service  
If you feel your detector is not functioning properly please  
review this manual, particularly the section on Performance  
Ve r ificat ion . If you still feel service is required, please follow  
the instructions below.  
. To obtain service during the one-year warranty period,  
please call the appropriate number below to obtain an  
RA number and shipping instructions. Remember to  
return your detector postage paid, insured and in  
suitable packaging.  
1-800-341-2288 USA  
1-800-268-3994 CAN  
. For your own protection, obtain a proof of delivery receipt.  
Shipping costs are your responsibility.  
. Enclose with your unit the following information:  
(a) Your name, complete return address and written  
description of the problem. (No ..  please.)  
(b) A telephone number where you can be reached during  
regular business hours.  
(c) A copy of your dated sales receipt.  
Post-Warranty Service  
The following arrangements apply if the one-year warranty  
period has expired or you are not able to provide a copy of  
your dated sales receipt indicating purchase within the last  
twelve months.  
. Return your unit to the appropriate address under Warranty  
Service and follow steps through (b) outlined in that section.  
. Enclose with your unit $70 us or $95 Canadian to cover  
inspection and postage return.  
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Prices subject to change without notice.  
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specifications  
Radar Receiver Frequencies: 10.45 ghz to 10.60 ghz (X Band),  
24.05 ghz to 24.25 ghz (K Band), 33.4 ghz to 36.0 ghz (Super  
Wideband Ka)  
Operating Temperatures: -°to °(-°to °)  
Power Supply Requirements: . Volts, (10.5 volt to 16 volt  
range)  mA  
Radar Antenna Type: Patented Diecast Horn with Integrated  
Transition to Microstrip Mixer  
Maximum Dimensions: 5."()  ."()  ."()  
Wei g ht: . ounces  
 reserves the right to incorporate design improvements which may  
not be reflected in the specifications listed in this owner’s manual.  
accessories  
If you require any additional accessories, replacement  
accessories or any accessory which is not included with your  
unit, call to order or for more information, Monday to Friday,  
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Accessories List  
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Suction Cup Kit ()  
Straight Power Cord (')  
Coiled Power Cord (')  
Power Cord Fuses ()  
Hook & Loop Fastener  
Visor Bracket  
Windshield Bracket  
Protective Travel Case  
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Mississauga, Ontario  
Canada L5L 1J9  
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, Fundamental Mixer Technology,  and - Guard are  
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