TE-Group BTST Bedienungsanleitung
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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
We, the undersigned,
Company: TE-GROUP NV
Address: Kapelsestraat 61, 2950 Kapellen - BELGIUM
declare, that the following equipment :
Product Name: BTST
Product Type: Radardetector
Conforms with the requirements of European Council Directive 1999/5/EC of March 9, 1999 on the approximation of the laws
of the member states relating to the R&TTE directive.
This product is only sold by us to countries where it may be used officially.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION. .................................................................. .......................... 5
BTST FEATURES ............................................................................................ 5
INSTALLATION................................................................................................. 5
A. GENERAL GUIDELINES ........................................................................
B. MOUNTING TYPES ................................................................................
C. POWER CONNECTION .........................................................................
HOW THE BTST WORKS ..................................................... .......................... 6
A. HOW THE RADAR WORKS ...................................................................
B. RADAR & LASER FREQUENCIES.........................................................
C. LASER DETECTION ..............................................................................
OPERATION .................................................................................................... 7
ALERT TYPES ................................................................................................. 7
SELECTING BANDS ....................................................................................... 8
TEST ................................................................................................................ 8
RESET ............................................................................................................. 9
MAINTENANCE ............................................................................................... 9
FUSE REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS ........................................................ 9
WARRANTY ..................................................................................................... 10
LEGALITY.......................................................................................................... 10
BTST TROUBLE-SHOOTING GUIDE .............................................................. 10
ACCESSORIES ................................................................................................ 11
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INTRODUCTION
Congratulations !
You have just purchased one of the world’s most
sophisticated radar and laser detectors.
Please read this instruction manual before installation.
All instructions are necessary to achieve optimum use
and trouble-free performance from your BTST.
BTST FEATURES
1. ON/OFF and Dim button (PWR)
Press to switch the BTST ON/OFF. To select
between the different display brightness options,
hold this button down for 2 seconds.
2. Volume buttons (_/_)
Hold down to adjust the volume of the alarm
tones.
3. MUTE button
Silences the audio alert.
4. City/Highway button (CITY)
Decreases the sensitivity to radar signals when
CITY-mode is engaged.
5. Speaker
6. Power Input Jack
7. Radar & Laser Sensor
8. 360 degree Sensor
9. Lock/Unlock button for windscreen bracket
10. Windscreen bracket
11. Power cord
12. Hook and loop fastener tape
13. Mini USB for charging
INSTALLATION
A. GENERAL GUIDELINES
• Mount the detector so that the receiving window/
sensor has an un-obstructed view of the road
ahead.
• The BTST can be positioned within 25° of horizontal
without signicantly degrading performance.
• Do not mount directly behind windscreen wipers.
• Do not mount behind a mirrored sunscreen, as
it has a thin layer of aluminium on a plastic lm
which will block radar/laser signals. If you have a
heat reective screen, you should have a ‘GPS
Gap’ by the interior mirror where you can mount
the BTST.
B. MOUNTING TYPES
We have provided 2 types of mounting methods.
1) DASHBOARD MOUNTING (Illustration II)
• The hook and loop fastener Velcro tape provided
may be used to mount your detector on a at
dashboard.
The dashboard must be clean and dry
for the fastener to adhere properly.
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• Clean the dashboard with common rubbing alcohol
to remove dirt and grease.
• Attach the tape and press the BTST into the desired
position on the dashboard.
2) WINDSCREEN MOUNTING (Illustration III)
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nsert the suction cups into the windscreen bracket.
• Clean the area of the windscreen and slightly
moisten the suction cups.
• Insert the bracket into the BTST. Press the Lock/
Unlock button (9) to make sure the bracket clicks
into place.
• You can now attach the BTST with the suction
cups on the windscreen.
• If you need to change the angle, please do so by
rst removing the BTST and bending the bracket. If
you try to bend the bracket with the BTST attached,
it will damage the BTST.
FOR BEST PERFORMANCE WINDSCREEN MOUNTING
IS RECOMMENDED!
FOR MODERN WINDSHIELDS (WITH METAL
FILM), PLEASE MOUNT THE BTST IN THE ‘GPS-
GAP’ USING THE LONGER HOLDER/SUPPORT. IN
THIS CASE, MAKE SURE YOU MOUNT THE BTST
UPSIDE DOWN.
C. POWER CONNECTION
The BTST is designed to operate from the normal 12Volt
electrical system and must be used with a negative
ground electrical system. Do not operate your BTST on
positive ground electrical system. Consult your vehicle
owners’ manual if you are not certain of its polarity.
• After you position and mount the BTST, insert the
DC power cable into the jack on the detector’s side.
• Remove the vehicle cigarette lighter from its socket
and insert the other end of the power cable into the
lighter socket plug.
• For permanent installation, you can remove the
cigarette lighter plug, take a 1A-fuse and connect
the cables directly.
HOW THE BTST WORKS
A. HOW THE RADAR WORKS
The actual process involved in determining a vehicle’s
speed is simple. It involves directing a beam of
microwave energy at an approaching target vehicle. A
portion of this beam is reected back by the target and
is received by the radar unit that originally transmitted
the signal. The reected signal is shifted in frequency
by an amount proportional to the speed of the target
vehicle.
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B. RADAR & LASER FREQUENCIES
The BTST detects:
X-Band 9.90 GHz
Ku-Band 13.450 GHz
K-Band 24.125 GHz
K-Band 24.150 GHz
K-Band 24.220 GHz
Ka-Band 33.40 - 36.00 GHz
Ka-Band 34.30 GHz
Ka-Band 34.36 GHz
Ka-Band 35.70 GHz
This means that you can use it in Europe as well as
the UK.
C. LASER DETECTION
Laser detection is the 10th band that can be detected.
Laser Speed Guns use pulses of infrared laser light
to measure speed of target by timing each pulse
over time as it is reected back to the gun. The BTST
detects laser from ahead as well as from behind.
OPERATION
Power On and Self Test: Each time your BTST is
turned on, an automatic self-test sequence conrms that
the speaker and visual displays are functional. During
power up, all alerts are illuminated, while the X, K, Ka
and Ku alerts are sounded in sequence. Immediately
after the radar alerts, the laser alert is sounded.
City Mode is designed to reduce the annoyance of
automatic door openers, intruder alarms and other
devices that share frequencies with police radar.
Simply press ‘CITY’ once to engage this mode, and
press it again to disengage.
In City Mode, weak radar signals give an initial alarm
of one beep and then remain quiet unless the signal
becomes stronger. When the signal strength does
increase, further alerts sound.
Motorway Mode provides full warnings any time radar
or laser signals are detected, and is recommended for
open road driving.
Mute Mode may be accessed by either pressing the
‘MUTE’ button before or during an alert.
Night Driving Mode accesses two dimming modes:
a. Dim Mode: Reduces the intensity of the display.
Hold the ‘PWR’ button down for 2 seconds to
access this mode.
b. Audio Only Mode: Switches off the visual alerts
and only uses audio alerts. Hold the ‘PWR’ button
down for a further 2 seconds to access this mode.
To revert to Normal mode, hold the ‘PWR’ button
down for a further 2 seconds.
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ALERT TYPES
! Very quick beep rate instantly = Full Warning. A
Radar or Laser source has suddenly been switched on.
! Starts to beep slowly, then increases in rate rapidly
= Full Warning. Probably Police Radar.
! Beeps once or slowly and infrequently = Most
likely a ‘False’ alert caused by a weak Radar signal.
However, you should still exercise caution in case it
is a distant signal from a mobile trap, which is being
switched on and off.
Pulse Protection is more difcult to detect than a
normal radar because it remains “off” until activated
to measure the speed of a targeted vehicle. When a
pulse type transmission is detected, the BTST detector
sounds an urgent 3 second pulse alert. The standard
alert pattern then continues for as long as the signal
is present. It is vital to respond quickly to a pulse alert
(hence the distinct urgent pulse alert) as warning time
may be minimal.
SELECTING BANDS
We recommend using your BTST in the default mode.
However, to select between different radar bands, you
should hold down ‘CITY’ for 2 seconds. The display
will then show the current settings. Use the ‘MUTE’,
‘Volume Down’ and ‘Volume Up’ buttons to select or
de-select the various bands. Note that Laser detection
cannot be turned off.
If you want to just use the BTST as a Laser detector (for
mobile speed traps only), then just turn all Radar bands off.
Once you have made your selections, press the ‘CITY’
button again to select which tones you would like.
Use the ‘MUTE’, ‘Volume Down’ and ‘Volume Up’
buttons to select Tone set I, II or III.
CITY
MUTE X/Ku ON/OFF
K ON/OFF
Ka ON/OFF
CITY
MUTE Tone I
Tone II
Tone III
Once you have chosen, press the ‘PWR’ button to
return to normal mode.
TEST
To test the tone and display for each band, hold down
the ‘CITY’ and ‘MUTE’ buttons simultaneously for 2
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seconds. To go back to normal mode, just press the
‘PWR’ button again.
To test the indication of each signal, you press the
‘CITY’ and ‘MUTE’ key simultaneously. If you press
the ON/OFF key (PWR), you go back to Standby-mode.
RESET
This action makes it possible to undo all settings and to
go back to default settings.
• Keep the ON/OFF (PWR) and the ‘MUTE’ key
pressed simultaneously.
• Turn the unit on by connecting the cigar lighter plug.
• Wait a moment until you hear 2 small beeps.
• Release the ON/OFF (PWR) and the ‘MUTE’ key.
MAINTENANCE
To keep your detector in good condition, follow these
simple steps:
• Never leave the set on the visor, windshield or
dashboard when you park your vehicle.
• Do not expose the unit to moisture.
• Always unplug the power cable or turn off the
power when not in use.
If your unit does not work, we advise you to complete
following checks:
• Is the power cord properly plugged in at both ends?
• Is the fuse OK?
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Is the ON/OFF key (PWR) used to switch the unit ON
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FUSE REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS
• Press the top of the fuse holder down and rotate it
anti-clockwise approx. 30°. Lift the top straight up.
• Remove the fuse and replace if required by one of
the same rating. The silver tip contains a spring,
which may y off when disassembling. The fuse
should be inserted before the spring.
• Place the top of the fuse-holder back on the body.
Press down and rotate the top of the fuse holder
clockwise approx. 30°.
NOTE :
• Failing to press the top of the fuse holder down
prior to rotating it will damage the fuse holder. Use
of pliers to rotate the top may also cause damage.
• Illustration indicates the direction that the fuse
holder top must be rotated to reassemble.
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WARRANTY
Please retain this Owner’s Manual as proof of
purchase. BTST Detectors are extremely reliable, but
in the unlikely event that you have to return it during the
warranty period, please send your name and address
plus a description of the fault to your retailer, along with
this Owner’s Manual. Please note that if you bought via
mail-order, the name and address you submit should
match the name and address to which the unit was
originally shipped.
LEGALITY
It is the users responsibility to be aware of the law in
relation to the use of your Radar and Laser detector in
whichever region of the world you are in.
BTST TROUBLE-SHOOTING GUIDE
“The BTST does not appear to pick up Mobile
Police vans/cameras”
The vast majority of such cameras/guns work on Laser
pulse technology and DO NOT emit a signal unless
they are rst aimed directly at your vehicle and then
switched on. The police would only usually do this if
you appear to be speeding visually. Therefore, you will
not pick up a signal by just driving past a mobile unit.
If a device is aimed at you, the BTST will alert you
IMMEDIATELY and you have 3 seconds to slow down
before the Lidar gun gets a speed reading.
“The BTST does not appear to pick up Gatso
Camera’s until it is level with them”
There are several possible reasons and solutions to
this problem:
1 – Gatso Shields
Many Gatso’s now have a shield in an attempt to
prevent speed camera detectors from picking them up.
They still emit a signal backwards but it is much weaker
than usual. The signal strength varies from camera to
camera and you tend to nd many shielded cameras in
close proximity to each other. The BTST can still detect
these cameras at a good range (50 – 100 meters) but
NOT when it is in City Mode.
Please make sure that it is NOT in City Mode (when
the red “C” is showing). City mode is designed to
cut out many unwanted false alerts and dramatically
decreases sensitivity. It should ONLY be used to cut
out ‘false’ alerts around town when you are driving
comfortably within the speed limit.
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