Quick reference guide – Beltronics V8 User Manual
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To begin using your V8, 
just follow these simple steps:
1 Plug the small end of the power cord 
 
into the side jack of the detector, and
plug the large end of the power cord
into your car’s lighter socket.
2 Mount your V8 on the windshield 
 
using the supplied windshield mount.
3 Press the PWR button, located top left, 
 
to turn the V8 on.
4 Press and hold the Volume/Mute 
 
button to adjust the volume.
Please read the manual to fully understand 
your V8’s operation and features.
QuickMount Slot
Insert the V8’s adjustable Windshield 
mount into this slot. Page 7
QuickMount Button
Press the button, and slide the Windshield 
mount into one of its four locking 
positions. Page 7
City Button
Switches between AutoScan, City and 
Highway settings. In general, we 
recommend AutoScan. Page 9
Power
Press the PWR button to turn the V8 on 
or off.
AutoMute
Your V8’s patented AutoMute 
automatically reduces the volume level of 
the audio alert after a brief period. If you 
prefer, you can turn AutoMute off. Page 8
Programming
Your V8 is ready to go, just plug it in and 
turn it on. But you can also easily change 6 
features for your preferences. Page 12-14
Quick Reference Guide
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Radar Antenna and Laser Lens
The rear panel of your V8 should have 
a clear view of the road ahead. For best 
performance, do not mount the V8 
 directly behind windshield wipers 
 
or tinted areas. Page 6
Alphanumeric Matrix Display
Your V8’s display will show Highway, 
AutoScan, or City as its power-on 
indication. If you prefer, you can choose 
other power-on indications. Page 12-14
 
During an alert, the display will
indicate radar band, and a precise bar graph 
of signal strength. Page 10
 
NOTE: In the Dark Mode the display
will not light during an alert. Page 9
Rear Laser Port
Receives laser signals from behind the 
vehicle.
Earphone Jack
Accepts standard mono 3.5mm earphone.
Brightness Button
Press to adjust display brightness. There are 
three brightness settings, plus Dark Mode.
 
In the Dark Mode, the power-on
indication will be changed to a “AD,” “HD,” 
or “CD” (indicating AutoScan Dark, 
Highway Dark, or City Dark). In the Dark 
Mode, the V8’s meter will not display 
during an alert, only the audio will alert you. 
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Power Jack 
Plug the power cord into this connector. 
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Volume and Mute Button
Press and hold the Volume/Mute button to 
adjust the alert volume level. Page 8
 
Briefly press this button to silence the
audio for a specific alert. (The audio will 
alert you to the next encounter.) Page 8
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