Whistler CR90 Owner's Manual

OPERATION OPERATION
Stay Alert Feature Teach/Tutorial Mode
The Stay Alert Feature is designed to test a driver's Provides simulated alerts for each type of signal.
alertness. To engage (when the unit is not alarming) :
• Press City and Quiet buttons simultaneously
• Press and hold the City button for • Display Shows:
approximately 2 seconds. Release the button
• Press Dark button to exit.
during or immediately after the alert is given.
Alert Priority
Display Shows:
When two or more signals are received at the same time,
Within 30-60 seconds, two beeps are sounded; to
the alert priority is:
show alertness, the driver must press either the City,
1. Laser 2. Speed Radar 3. Safety Warning System
Menu, or Quiet buttons within 3-5 seconds. If a button
Example: If X band is alerting, then suddenly a laser
is pressed within 3-5 seconds, the cycle is repeated. signal is detected, the laser warning will override the X
If a button is not pressed within 3-5 seconds, an band alert.
alarm sounds. Safety Warning System
In communities where transmitters are located, the Safety
Display Shows: Warning System provides over 60 text messages. When
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SWS ™ is detected the audio alert is geiger counter-like.
Safety Warning System Text Message
• Press the Dark button to exit the Stay Alert
Example: Poor - Road - Surface.
feature.
NOTE: Not all areas have Safety Warning System
WARNING!!! Stay Alert is NOT intended as a
Intellicord Ready
®
substitute for adequate rest. You should NOT
The optional INTELLICORD
operate a vehicle if you are drowsy. During
to remotely control two of the following detector features
extended periods of vehicle operation, you
(Power On/Off, City Modes, Dim/Dark, Mark Waypoint
should take frequent breaks. Improper reliance
and Quiet/Auto Quiet) with a press of a button located on
on the Stay Alert feature may result in vehicle
the power cable's plug. See option mode for selecting the
functions to work with the INTELLICORD
damage, personal injury or death.
Reset Features
All user features can be reset to factory settings.
• Unplug the Power Cord from the unit.
NEVER OPERATE
• Press and hold the Power and Quiet buttons.
• Plug the Power Cord into the unit.
A VEHICLE
• Wait for 2 beeps.
IF YOU ARE
DROWSY!
Release the Power and Quiet buttons.
Unit is now reset to the following features and
settings.
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SPEED MONITORING
SPEED MONITORING
Laser Tips
Laser Facts
It's well documented that many radar guns If you are the targeted vehicle, a laser gun can
cannot reliably provide the speed of a targeted vehicle
often determine your speed within a few
that is traveling in a group of vehicles. In contrast, a
seconds after you receive an alert. In this
laser gun can target a specific vehicle out of a line of
situation, there is generally no time to safely
traffic and determine its speed. The advantage of laser
adjust your speed. However, if you are traveling
over radar in terms of
near or behind the targeted vehicle and receive
target identification is the result of the laser gun's narrow
beam. A radar gun's transmission can cover more than a an alert, response time should be sufficient.
four-lane highway at a distance of 1,000 feet, compared
Any laser alert, regardless of duration, requires
with a laser gun's transmission which covers about 3 feet
immediate action.
at the same distance. For best protection, keep these
points in mind: Radar Facts
A radar gun operates by transmitting radio
• Because the vehicle's license plate or headlights
are the laser gun's primary targets, mounting the waves at certain frequencies which reflect off
Whistler detector on the dashboard can improve
objects and are picked up by the radar gun's
laser detection at short range.
receiving section. When a radar beam reflects
• Do not follow closely behind any vehicle you cannot
off a moving target, a measurable frequency
see through. If you can't see past a vehicle ahead of
shift occurs. The radar unit converts this shift into
you, chances are your detector can't either.
miles per hour to determine your vehicle's speed.
• The receiving range of your laser detector will not be
the same as a radar detector. Currently, the FCC (Federal Communications
• Laser guns are most often used at short range. Commission) permits operation of traffic radar
guns at X Band (10.500 - 10.550 GHz), K Band
Whistler Laser-Radar detectors receive all current laser
(24.050 - 24.250 GHz), and Ka Band (33.400 -
guns which operate at a laser wavelength of 905 +/- 50nm
including but not limited to the following: 36.000 GHz).
Note: A radar detector will only alarm if an
• Ultra Lyte
officer is transmitting on any one of the above
• LTI 20-20
radar bands.
• LTI TruSpeed S
®
• Laser Ally
Other Speed Detection Systems
• Pro Laser ™ I II III Several techniques other than radar or laser are
used to measure vehicle speeds. When these
• Laser Atlanta Stealth Mode
®
methods are being used, no detector can provide
a warning. These techniques include:
• Pacing - A patrol car drives behind you and
matches your driving speed.
• Vascar/Aircraft - The police measure the time
it takes your vehicle to travel a known distance.
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OPERATION
Default factory settings are:
1. S1: (For Intellicord ® ) Quiet feature
2. S2: (For Intellicord ) Power ON or OFF
®
3. ADIM: ON (Auto Dim ON)
4. HIGHWAY Mode
5. Dim/Dark Mode to full illumination of display.
6. Auto Quiet Mode OFF
7. SWS OFF
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8. Vehicle Battery Saver ON
9. Full Power Up sequence
10. Default TONE 3
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11. All Bands ON
12. LASER LSID
13. All Laser Windows ON
14. POP ™ OFF
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15. Voice ON
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16. LED Periscopes to BLNK
17. X/K Filter 1
18. Ka Filter 1
19. TFSR OFF
20. GPS ON
transmitters.
™
-GPS Related Features-
21. GMT -5
® power cable allows the user 22. DST OFF
23. Heading Voice OFF
24. Clock ON
25. Compass ON
26. Unit of Measure ENG
.
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27. Over Speed CLEARED
28. High Speed CLEARED
29. Odometer CLEARED
30. ET CLEARED
31. Auto Quiet Speed 0
32. Auto Filter Speed 0
33. Alarm Radius: 400
34. Delete Radius: 400
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SPEED MONITORING
Radar Detector Detectors: VG-2, Spectre
The Interceptor VG-2 or simply VG-2, is one type of
microwave receiver used by Police to detect signals
radiated by the local oscillator of a radar detector.
Because its purpose is to identify persons driving with
radar detectors, these devices are known as a "radar
detector detector" (RDD).
An RDD is the primary tool used by the police to identify
radar detector equipped vehicles. If caught in a state
or country where detectors are illegal (see page 20),
drivers risk losing their radar detector and receiving a
fine. In addition, instant-on radar is almost always used
in combination with an RDD, leaving unsuspecting
motorists vulnerable to receive two tickets; one potential
for speeding, and the other for possession of a detector.
Note: The newest tool Police have to detect radar
detectors is called Spectre. Spectre can detect the
majority of undetectable (VG-2) laser/radar detectors
on the market.
It is the responsibility of the individual radar detector
user to know and understand the laws in your area
regarding the legality of the use of radar detectors.
WARRANTY INFORMATION
Consumer Warranty
This Whistler Laser-Radar detector is warranted to
the original purchaser for a period of two years from
the date of original purchase against all defects in
materials and workmanship. This limited warranty
is void if the unit is abused, modified, installed
improperly, or if the housing and/or serial numbers
have been removed. There are no express warranties
covering this product other than those set forth in
this warranty. All express or implied warranties for this
product are limited to the above time. Whistler is
not liable for damages arising from the use, misuse,
or operation of this product.
Note: Units that cannot be repaired will be replaced with the same or
similar model. Replacement unit's warranty will be based on the original unit's
purchase date.
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OPERATION OPERATION
Whistler has two features that will assist the driving enthusiast to Updating the Database
further identify threats from laser and Ka band radar guns.
Follow the steps below to update the Laser-Radar
Ka RSID (Ka Radar Signal IDentifier)
Detector.
Identify the difference between the likelihood of a Ka threat vs. the Step 1: Remove the Laser-Radar Detector from the vehicle
likelihood of a Ka false from another source (possible radar detector). and bring it to your PC. Note: You do not need to power
Ka RSID feature will educate you to the common Ka speed radar guns
the Laser-Radar Detector to update it.
by displaying and announcing the nominal police radar frequencies
of 33.8GHz / 34.0GHz / 34.3GHz / 34.7GHz / 35.5GHz. Ka alerts that
Step 2: Download the update program and install it on
do not fall into the common Ka speed radar windows will be reported
only as Ka. NOTE: This product is not a frequency counter. The unit your PC. Note: Program is not MAC compatible
will categorize the received Ka signal and select the appropriate
information. Treat every Ka alert with caution. Step 3: Download and save the .msc file downloaded to
your PC. Create a folder for the unit so you can store future
LSID (Laser Signal IDentifier)
updates and save this file into the newly created folder.
Identify the Laser gun's pulse rate or PPS (Pulses Per Second) that is
transmitted by the speed laser gun. LSID may also be used to identify
DO NOT RENAME THE .msc FILE OR TRY TO OPEN IT!
other forms of laser sources such as LACC (Laser Assisted Cruise
Control) systems found in some high end vehicles. If the Laser PPS
Step 4: Open the update program and plug the USB
information displayed is due to another source such as local airports
cable into the Laser-Radar Detector.
or LACC, LSID allows you to Lock Out this rate from giving you the
continuous audio alert during this and any new encounter of the same
rate. To Lock Out a PPS, press the Quiet button during the Laser alert. Step 5: Click the "Open File" button on the update
This will place an * on the screen beside the PPS rate and Lock Out
program and locate the saved file from Step 3. Click the
this signature ID. Any new encounter with the same Laser Signature
"DB Update" button to install the file.
ID will provide the display information and two quick beeps. NOTE:
Common Laser PPS rates used in the USA are 100 / 125 / 130 / 200
Step 6: When update is complete, close the update
/ 238 / 380Hz. Other Laser PPS rates used outside the USA include
program, unplug the USB cable and the Laser-Radar
600Hz. Caution: Do not lock out a PPS rate if it is close to known
speed laser guns. Detector is ready with the new updates.
LASER/RADAR ALERTS
Segmented Selectable Laser Receiver
If these alerts are bothersome, you may wish to make note of the PPS
Speed Radar Audio/Visual Alerts
rate for these occurrences. The laser validation windows are separated
into segments allowing for customization.
When X, K or Ka is detected, the band ID and signal
Segment Pulse Rate
strength are displayed. The audio alert is continuous and
Laser Area 1: 20Hz to 950Hz
has a geiger counter-like pattern. The faster the beep, the
Laser Area 2: 2600Hz to 3200Hz
Laser Area 3: 3800Hz to 4200Hz closer or stronger the radar source.
Laser Area 1 covers the traditional laser guns used in North America.
Laser Area 2 and 3 cover laser guns recently approved for use in North
Laser Audio/Visual Alerts
America. You can change the selection from yes to no individually in
When a laser signal is detected the audio alert is continuous for a
option mode.
minimum of 3 seconds.
POP Mode Alerts
™
Because POP ™ Mode radar utilizes the same Displays Shows:
K or Ka band frequencies, POP ™ Mode Alerts will be displayed as
regular radar alerts.
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WARRANTY INFORMATION WARRANTY INFORMATION
Service Under Warranty
3. Be certain your unit is returned with its serial
number. For reference, please write your unit's
During the warranty period, defective units will
serial number in the space provided on page
be repaired without charge to the purchaser when
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returned with a dated store receipt to the address
below. Units returned without a dated store Units without serial numbers are not covered under warranty
receipt will be handled as described in section
Important: To validate that your unit is within
"Service Out Of Warranty." the warranty period, make sure you keep a copy
of your dated store receipt. You may register
Due to the specialized equipment necessary for
your warranty online at www.whistlergroup.com,
testing a Laser-Radar receiver, there are no
however, for warranty verification purposes,
authorized service stations for Whistler brand
a copy of your dated store receipt must
detectors other than Whistler.
accompany any unit sent in for warranty work.
When returning a unit for service, please follow
Service Out of Warranty
these instructions:
Units will be repaired at "out of warranty"
service rates when:
1. Ship the unit in the original carton or in a
suitable sturdy equivalent, fully insured, with • The unit's original warranty has expired.
• A dated store receipt is not supplied.
return receipt requested to:
• The unit has been returned without its serial
Whistler Repair Dept.
number.
1412 South 1st St.
• The unit has been abused, modified,
Rogers, AR. 72756
installed improperly, or had its housing
Please allow 3 weeks for turn around time. removed.
Important: Whistler will not assume
The minimum out of warranty service fee for
responsibility for loss or damage incurred in
your Whistler detector is $85.00 (U.S.). If you
shipping. Therefore, please ship your unit
require out of warranty service, please return
insured with return receipt requested.
your unit as outlined in the section "Service
CODs will not be accepted!
Under Warranty" along with a certified check
2. Include with your unit the following
or money order. Payment may also be made
information, clearly printed:
by MasterCard, VISA, or American Express;
• Your name and street address (for shipping
personal checks are not accepted.
via UPS), a daytime telephone number and
an email address, if applicable.
In the event repairs cannot be covered by the
• A detailed description of the problem
minimum service fee, you will be contacted by
(e.g., "Unit performs self-test but does not
a Whistler technical service specialist who will
respond to radar").
outline options available to you.
• A copy of your dated store receipt or bill
of sale.
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LASER/RADAR ALERTS
Pulse Protection
®
Pulse (or instant-on) radar is more difficult to detect than
conventional radar because it remains 'off' until activated
to measure the speed of a targeted vehicle. When a pulse
type transmission is detected, your Whistler detector sounds an
urgent 3-second audio warning.
Displays Shows:
After the 3-second pulse alert, the standard alert pattern
continues for as long as the signal is present. It is important
to respond promptly to a pulse alert, since warning time may
be minimal.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Your Whistler detector is expertly engineered and designed
to exacting quality standards to provide you with reliable,
trouble-free operation. If your unit has been correctly
installed following the guidelines in this manual, but is not
operating optimally, please refer to the troubleshooting
guide below.
PROBLEM: No display or audio.
• Check fuse in plug; replace if necessary with a 3 amp, 3AG type.
• Check fuse for lighter socket; replace if necessary.
• Make sure lighter socket is clean.
PROBLEM: Unit alarms when vehicle hits bumps.
• Check for loose lighter socket; tighten and clean.
• Check connections at both ends of the power
cord. Substitute another cord to determine if
the cord is defective. Return defective cord to
the factory.
PROBLEM: Audio alerts are not loud enough.
• Cancel Auto Quiet Mode or City Mode.
• Check audio level setting (see page 8 ).
• Check Speed Selectable Auto Quiet setting in option mode.
PROBLEM: Unit falses too much.
• If alarms are POP Ka, switch POP Mode to off.
• If the above option doesn't help, use a higher Filter setting.
• If alarms are X or K band and due to radar based traffic
flow sensors or radar based vehicle blind spot detectors,
turn TFSR on.
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WARRANTY INFORMATION
If you elect not to have your unit repaired, it will be
returned to you along with your certified check or
money order.
Important: When returning your unit for service, be
.
certain to include a daytime telephone number and an
email address (if applicable).
Customer Service
If you have questions concerning the operation of your Whistler
detector, or require service during or after the warranty period,
please call Customer Service at:
1-800-531-0004
Representatives are available to answer your questions Monday
- Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (CT) or visit the F.A.Q.'s at
www.whistlergroup.com.
SPECIFICATIONS
Laser Wavelength:
905 +/- 50 nanometers (nm)
Radar Frequencies:
10.500 - 10.550 GHz (X Band)
24.050 - 24.250 GHz (K Band )
33.400 - 36.000 GHz (Ka Superwideband)
Operating Temperature Range:
-10 C to +70 C (-41 F to +158 F)
Power Requirements:
Operational 12 to 15 volts DC, 250mA nominal Vehicle
Battery Saver, 30mA nominal.
Patents can be viewed here:
www.whistlergroup.com/pat
POP ™ Mode is a trademark of MPH Industries, Inc.
SWS ™ Mode is a trademark of Safety Warning Systems L.C.
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
write serial number in the space provided
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TROUBLESHOOTING
If difficulties occur which cannot be solved by information in this
Troubleshooting Guide, please call Whistler Customer Service
at 1-800-531-0004 or visit our F.A.Q. page at www.whistlergroup.
com, before returning your unit for service.
Care and Maintenance
During the summer months, avoid prolonged exposure to direct
sunlight by removing your unit from the dash when your vehicle
is parked for an extended period of time. Do not spray water,
cleaners, or polishes directly onto the unit. The spray may
penetrate through the openings and damage the unit. Also, do
not use any abrasive cleaners on the unit's exterior.
Are Detectors Legal?
In Most States YES.
Laser-Radar detectors are legal in every state (except Virginia
and Washington, D.C., which have local regulations restricting
the use of radar receivers in any vehicle) when used in
automobiles or light trucks (under 10,000 lbs.). The Federal
Highway Administration (FHWA) issued a regulation, effective
January, 1994 which prohibits radar and laser detector use in
vehicles over 10,000 lbs. Prior to the FHWA regulation, laws
existed in New York restricting the use of radar detectors in trucks
over 18,000 lbs. and in Illinois in trucks over 26,000 lbs.
FCC Information
FCC ID: HSXWH20
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference,
(2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
Important: FCC requirements state that changes or modifications
not expressly approved by Whistler could void the user's
authority to operate the equipment.
POP Mode
™
POP™ Mode is a feature on some radar guns operating on K
and Ka bands. When the gun is in POP™ Mode and activated, a
brief burst of energy, less that 1/15 of a second, is transmitted
and the vehicle's speed is quickly acquired. A detector without
POP™ Mode detection capability cannot respond to this brief
transmission.
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OWNER'S MANUAL
CR90
HIGH Performance
LASER-RADAR
DETECTOR
The Whistler Group Corporate Headquarters
1716 SW Commerce Dr. Ste. 8 • Bentonville, AR 72712
Tel 479.273.6012 • Fax 479.273.2927
Customer Return Center
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