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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Dear Whistler Customer,
Model Features Summary
If you have questions concerning the operation of
Installation
this Whistler product please call:
• Mounting Guidelines
• Windshield Mounting
Customer Service
• Power Connection and Fuse Replacement
1-800-531-0004
Operation
• Power On, Self Test
Monday - Friday • 8:00 am - 5:00 pm CT
• Audio Level Adjustment
or visit our website
• Integrated Real Voice
www.whistlergroup.com
• Auto Quiet / Quiet Mode
• Speed Selectable Auto Quiet
• External Audio Jack
Please keep the receipt in a safe place. You
• City / City 1 / City 2 Mode
may register your product online at www.
• Highway Mode
whistlergroup.com. For warranty verification
• Alert Periscopes
• Dim / Dark
purposes, a copy of your dated store receipt
• Auto Dim
must still accompany any unit sent in for
• Understanding the Display
warranty work. If the unit is returned without a
• Setting Saver
• Feature Engaged Confirmation
dated store receipt, an out of warranty service
• Vehicle Battery Saver Mode
charge applies. Note: Your warranty period
• Redlight / Speed Camera Detection
begins at the time of purchase. The warranty
• Getting a Satellite Lock
• Camera Alerts
is validated only by the dated store receipt!
• Manual Entry
Please record the serial number of the unit in the
• X/K Ka Filter Mode
space provided on page 27 of this manual.
• Speed Selectable Filter Mode
• Ka Max Mode
• Traffic Flow Signal Rejection (TFSR)
To fully acquaint yourself with the operation of
• Option Select Mode
your Whistler detector and to better understand
• Stay Alert Feature
the differences between detecting radar, laser,
• Teach/Tutorial Mode
• Alert Priority
and safety radar signals, we recommend reading
• Safety Warning System
this entire manual or visiting our F.A.Q. page on
• Intellicord
®
Ready
our website www.whistlergroup.com
• Reset Features
• RSID
• LSID
Enjoy your Whistler detector and please drive
• Segmented Selectable Laser Receiver
• POP™ Mode Alerts
safely.
• Updating the Database
Laser/Radar Alerts
• Speed Radar Audio/Visual Alerts
Sincerely,
• Laser Audio/Visual Alerts
The Whistler Group, Inc.
• Pulse Protection
OPERATION
OPERATION
Power On Self Test
Speed Selectable Auto Quiet
Traveling below the speed selected in option mode will
To turn the unit ON or OFF, gently press the center of the Power/
engage Auto Quiet mode. Note: Enter Option Mode to
Volume button into the side of the unit.
set Speed Selectable Auto Quiet.
Each time your Whistler detector is turned on, an automatic self-test
sequence confirms that the speaker, visual displays are functional.
External Audio Jack
To turn the unit off:
The 2.5mm external stereo audio jack can be used to
• Press and release PWR briefly and the display will show a 5
connect an external speaker or headphones in
second count down before powering off. If you pressed the
environments with high ambient noise levels. The internal
power button by mistake, press the PWR button again during
speaker will be disabled.
this 5 second period will cancel power down.
City/City 1/City 2 Mode
• If the unit is powered by a switched 12 volt source the unit will
Whistler's Three Stage City Mode is designed to reduce
turn off when the ignition key is removed.
the annoyance of automatic door openers, intrusion alarms
Audio Level Adjustment
and other devices which share frequencies with police radar.
To change the audio level:
Generally, X band is used for these devices.
• Move Power/Volume button back to increase audio level.
• Press City button to cancel Highway Mode and engage
• Move Power/Volume button forward to decrease audio level.
As audio level is adjusted, beeps are provided and the display
City Mode.
indicates volume level.
• Press City button again to enter City 1 Mode.
• Press City button again to enter City 2 Mode.
Integrated Real Voice
®
• Press City button a fourth time to cancel City 2 Mode
Real Voice
®
will be used to articulate the following:
and returns the unit to Highway Mode.
1. Band Identification
2. Safety Warning System™ categories
In City Mode, weak speed/safety warning system
3. Feature Selection
give an initial alarm of two beeps, and then remains quiet
4. Compass Heading (N, S, E, W)
unless the signal becomes very strong. When the signal
Auto Quiet Mode
strength increases, two additional beeps are provided. City
Auto Quiet mode reduces the selected audio level to level (1)
1 and City 2 Modes operate the same as Highway Mode, but
approximately 5 seconds after a radar or safety warning system
™
in City 1 Mode, only the X band sensitivity is lowered. In City
signal is detected. The alert for any new signal within 20 seconds
2 Mode, X-band is not detected.
will resume at level (1). Auto Quiet mode does not affect laser
alerts.
Caution: Some towns/small cities may still be using X band
• Press Quiet (before a signal is detected) to engage Auto Quiet
radar. City Modes do not change the audio alert for laser.
mode.
• Once the Auto Quiet mode is engaged, you may cancel the
Highway Mode
audio alarm by pressing Quiet.
Highway mode provides full audio warnings any time radar
• Press Quiet (when the unit is not alarming) to cancel Auto
Quiet mode.
(X, K, Ka, Safety Warning System
detected, and is recommended for open road driving.
Quiet Mode
Quiet mode cancels audio during an alert and any new alert within
For more information on City and Highway modes, please visit our
20 seconds. After 20 seconds of no radar signal detected, the
F.A.Q. page on our website:
audio alerts are restored.
• Press Quiet to cancel the audio.
www.whistlergroup.com
• Press Quiet a second time during an alert to restore the
standard audio alert pattern.
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Troubleshooting Guide
Care and Maintenance
Are Detectors Legal?
3-4
FCC Information
POP™ Mode
5-7
Speed Monitoring
• Laser Facts/Tips
• Radar Facts
• Other Speed Detection Systems
8-19
• Radar Detector Detector
Warranty Information
Specifications
®
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2
9
10
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12
19
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OPERATION
Alert Periscopes
Whistler's Alert Periscopes provide an added attention
getting visual alert. The two extra LEDs flash on and off
when the unit alarms to provide a unique visual alert. This
alert can be programmed, through the Option Select
Mode ON, OFF or FLASHING during alerts.
Dim/Dark Mode
Dim/Dark Mode reduces the illumination of the display.
• Press the Dark button to reduce illumination to a
Dim setting.
• Press the Dark button a second time engages Dark
Mode. The display illumination is further reduced.
Dim or Dark Mode can be engaged during an alert. In
Dark Mode, the display goes dark for as long as a signal
is being detected and for 20 seconds after, then the
display returns to the dimmer setting.
• Press the Dark button a third time to restore full
illumination to the display.
signals
Auto Dim
™
The Auto Dim feature automatically switches the
illumination of the text display between the bright and
dim settings according to the GPS time of 7am and 7pm
so that the text display will always be easy to read. To
manually override the auto dim feature, use the dark
button on the unit. Enter Option Select Mode to turn off
the auto dim feature.
Understanding the Display
The unit's display can be set up to indicate a Cardinal
Point Heading, Mode of Operation (Highway and City
™
) or laser signals are
modes) and Clock.
Heading
Mode of Operation
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9
20-21
FEATURE DESCRIPTIONS
1. Bracket Release Button – provides quick
and easy release of the mounting bracket.
2. Speaker – provides distinct audio warnings.
22 - 24
3. Mounting Bracket Location – slot holds
mounting bracket firmly.
4. Radar Antenna – compact, high-efficiency
antenna receives radar signals.
24 - 27
5. Front Laser – high gain optical lens
27
provides increased sensitivity and field of
view for leading-edge laser detection.
6. Rear Laser – an integrated optical
waveguide provides superior detection of
laser signals transmitted from behind.
7. City Button - reduces the annoyance of
false alerts typically encountered in urban
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driving areas.
8. Quiet Button - pressing QUIET before a
signal is detected engages Auto Quiet Mode
15
which automatically reduces the audio level after
the initial warning to a low audio level setting.
Pressing QUIET during a radar/laser encounter
silences audio alerts, while allowing visual
16
alerts to keep you informed.
9. Power / Volume Control – gently press
17
this button in to turn the unit on/off. Move
back or forward to adjust the audio level.
11
10. Dim / Dark - engages Dim/Dark modes.
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11. Menu Button - enters Option Select Mode.
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12. OLED Text Display – provides distinct visual
confirmation of signals detected, signal
strength, and indicates engaged modes of
operation.
13. Alert Periscopes - provide an additional
3
attention getting visual alert.
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5
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OPERATION
Setting Saver
Setting Saver stores your personalized settings so that
when the detector is turned off and then on again, you
do not have to re-enter them.
Feature Engaged Confirmation
Each time a button is pressed, one beep confirms
feature "on", two beeps confirm feature "off".
Vehicle Battery Saver Mode
The Vehicle Battery Saver Mode automatically shuts off the
detector after 3 hours. The timer is reset if the detector is
turned off, unplugged or any button is pressed before the
timer has expired. The detector will alert you with an audible
and visual warning before it shuts off. During this warning,
you can momentarily reset the timer by pressing any button.
If the unit has automatically turned off, press the Power
button to turn the unit back on. Refer to "Option Select
Mode" for instructions for changing the battery saver
mode options.
Red Light/SpeedCamera Detection
This unit is capable of alerting to these locations with
the updatable database.
Getting a Satellite Lock
Powering up, the unit will begin its search for satellites.
During this time, the unit will flash the satellite icon on
the display. Please allow several minutes for the unit
to lock onto the satellites. This delay is normal when
the unit is turned on at least 500 miles from when the
unit last received a satellite lock or if several days have
passed since its last usage.
NOTE: Driving while initially searching for satellites
will take longer than if you are stationary. Acquiring
satellites takes much longer the first time.
Camera Alerts
When approaching a known camera, the unit will provide the type
of alert (Red Light Camera, Traffic Camera, Speed Camera, or User
Location). Example: the display will show
TRF CAM
then count
down the distance to the camera. Once past the camera location,
the unit will provide a beep-beep audio tone and the word PASS
will be shown on the display.
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FEATURE DESCRIPTIONS
INSTALLATION
14. GPS Antenna
- provides Traffic Camera alerts
Windshield Mounting
as well as other speed selective settings.
• Install the two suction cups and rubber bumper onto
15. Power Jack – provides connection for the
the bracket by fitting them into their holes.
power cord.
16. USB Jack – provides connection to a PC for
• Press the suction cups onto the windshield at the
data updates.
location you have chosen.
17. External Audio Jack – a 2.5mm size jack for
external audio use.
INSTALLATION
Mounting Guidelines
• Mount the unit as low as possible near the center of
the windshield.
• Do not mount the unit behind wipers, ornaments,
mirrored sunscreens, etc. These obstructions have
Important: Some newer cars have a plastic safety
metal surfaces which can affect radar and laser signals
coating on the inside of the windshield. The windshield
and reduce critical warning time. (Regular tinted glass
bracket may leave permanent marks on this type of
does not affect reception).
surface. To find out if your vehicle has this type of
• Some windshields have an Instaclear
or Electriclear
™
™
windshield, check the vehicle's owner's manual or ask
type coating, which affect radar signals. Consult
your dealer. We recommend that you do not leave the
your dealer or the owner's manual supplied with
suction cup bracket on the window in direct sunlight. If
your vehicle to determine if your windshield has this
the detector is removed, this may cause blistering of the
coating.
dash in some vehicles.
• Avoid placing the unit in direct contact with the
windshield.
• Slide the detector onto the bracket until it locks into place.
• To reduce the possibility of theft, conceal the unit
when not in use.
• If necessary, the unit may be leveled by bending the
windshield bracket. Press the bracket release button
and remove the detector before bending.
Windshield
Mounting
IMPORTANT: Make sure the unit is level
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OPERATION
OPTION SELECT MODE
Manual Entry
(Waypoint)
Option Select Mode
The unit will save a special location (i.e., a new red light camera or
Press the Menu button to enter Option Select Mode.
even a "trap") if you enter it manually. The unit will store 1000 user
Each press of the Menu button changes to the next
locations. NOTE: Manual entries must be approximately 330 feet
selectable feature.The Dark (D) button and the Quiet
apart to prevent overlapping locations. To manually enter a location,
(Q) button turns the feature ON/OFF or Blinking for
simply press and hold the QUIET button and the unit will beep
example. A button must be pressed within 20 seconds
to confirm. Manual entries can be deleted within a certain radius
(selected in Option Select Mode). Once a radius is selected the data
or Option Select Mode will automatically be exited.
can be deleted within the selected Radius or they all can be deleted
completely from memory.
Feature Display
To Change:
X/K and Ka Filter Modes
Shows
There are times when a radar detector in another vehicle, can emit
a frequency which can cause your detector to falsely alert. These
S1: Quiet
QUIET
Filter Modes allow you to select the level needed for your area to
minimize the occurrences of these false alerts. X/K and Ka Filter
Mode factory default settings should provide adequate filtering for
S2: Power
POWER
most conditions. If you experience excessive alerts due to radar
detectors in other vehicles, increase the Filter level for the band
TONE
TONE 3
received. See Option Selection Mode to change the filter settings.
Speed Selectable Filter Mode
TEST
TEST ON
Traveling below the speed selected in option mode will apply the
X
maximum Filter. Note: Enter Option Mode to set Speed Selectable Filter.
X = ON
BAND
Ka Max Mode
K
K = ON
Ka Max Mode provides enhanced Ka sensitivity increased protection.
BAND
This mode can be selected with or without RSID. See Option Select
Ka
Mode for changing Ka options.
Ka NORM
BAND
Traffic Flow Signal Rejection (TFSR)
LASER
LSR LSID
Recently, many new products operate on X or K band causing
nuisance alerts to radar detectors. Some of these are radar based
LASER
.02-.95 Y
Traffic Monitoring Systems mounted to poles alongside the highway
AREA 1
and others are K Band Lane Change Assistants and Blind Spot
LASER
Detectors found on some automobiles. When turned on in option
2.6-3.2 Y
AREA 2
mode, helps eliminate excessive alerts from erroneous X and K-band
LASER
sources. Traffic flow monitoring systems are getting more common.
3.8-4.2 Y
AREA 3
Many of these systems generate radar signals to measure the flow
of traffic across multiple lanes. Most detectors will alert you to it
SWS
SWS OFF
™
unnecessarily. This rejection feature examines the incoming signal and
will aid in reducing the alerts to such sources.
VOICE
VOICE ON
®
We suggest you turn TFSR on if you are experiencing
excessive X or K band false alerts every half mile or so along
POP
™
POP OFF
stretches of roadway that contain these traffic flow sensors.
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INSTALLATION
Power Cord Connection
• Plug the small end of the power cord into the unit's
power jack.
• Plug the large end into the vehicle's cigarette lighter
socket.
Note: Cord fits tightly into detector. When installing the
cord, expect some resistance.
The USB can charge an ipad, iphone, smartphone, MP3
or tablet. The output for the USB port is 1A.
Rubber
Bumper
Fuse Replacement
The lighter socket plug is equipped with a
replaceable 3 amp, 3AG fuse located behind the
silver tip. To replace the fuse, carefully unscrew
the tip of the plug.
IMPORTANT: Unscrew slowly. The tip contains
a spring which may fly out when disassembling.
Insert the new fuse with the spring and screw on
the tip. With use, the screw cap on the plug may
loosen. Retighten it occasionally.
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7
B SVR
D = ON
Battery Saver ON (default)
BATTERY
SAVER
ON
Q = OFF
Battery Saver OFF
D or Q
XK
Filter 1, Filter 2, Filter 3
XK FLTR 1
to select
FILTER
D or Q
Ka
Filter 1, Filter 2, Filter 3
Ka FLTR 1
to select
FILTER
D or Q
Alert Periscopes ON
ALERT
LEDBLNK
PERISCOPES
to select
(ON, OFF or Blinking)
TFSR
D = ON
TFSR = ON
TFSR
OFF
Q = OFF
TFSR = OFF (default)
GPS
D = ON
GPS Mode ON (default)
GPS Y
Option
Q = OFF
Mode
GPS Mode OFF
D=Dark
LOCAL
D or Q
GMT -5
Change Time Zone
Q=Quiet
TIME
to select
D or Q
D = YES
Remote Control of Dim, City, Quiet,
DA YLIGHT
Daylight Savings YES
DST NO
to select
Power, Waypoint Functions
SAVINGS
Q = NO
Daylight Savings NO (default)
D = YES
Clock Display YES (default)
D or Q
Remote Control of Dim, City, Quiet,
CLOCK
CLOCK Y
Q = NO
Clock Display NO
to select
Power, Waypoint Functions
D = ON
Auto Dim On (default)
D or Q
Tone 1, 2, 3
AUTO
ADIM:ON
Auto Dim Off
DIM
Q = OFF
to select
(3 Different Tone Patterns)
COMPASS
D = YES
Compass Mode ON (default)
D = ON
ON = X, K, Ka Audio Tones
COMPAS Y
Mode
Q = NO
Compass Mode OFF
Q = OFF
OFF = One Beep During Power Up
D = ON
Compass direction voice ON
COMPASS
D = ON
X Band ON (default)
VOICE N
VOICE
Q = OFF
Compass direction voice OFF
Q = OFF
X Band OFF
UNIT of
D or Q
D = ON
K Band ON (default)
SPD MPH
English / Metric
MEASURE
to select
Q = OFF
K Band OFF
SPEED
D or Q
Over speed warning - Select
D or Q
Ka Band (RSID,NORM,
O-SPD 0
to select
desired speed limit for alert
WARNING
to select
OFF,MAX,MAXID)
AUTO QUIET
D or Q
Select low speed limit for
AQSPD 0
D or Q
LASER
to select
Auto Quiet to engage
SPEED
(NORM,OFF,LSID)
to select
D or Q
Select low speed limit for
AUTO FILTER
AFSPD
D or Q
(default)
to select
Auto Filter to engage
Laser Area 1 ON
SPEED
to select
Laser Area 1 OFF
Press both
HSPD
MAX SPEED
Displays max speed
D or Q
(default)
Laser Area 2 ON
D&Q to clear
to select
Laser Area 2 OFF
TRIP
Press both
ODO
Displays Trip mileage
D or Q
MILEAGE
D&Q to clear
Laser Area 3 ON
(default)
to select
Laser Area 3 OFF
Press both
ET 0: 0
TRIP TIME
Displays Trip Time
D&Q to clear
D = ON
Turn SWS
ON
™
Q = OFF
Turn SWS
OFF (default)
ALARM
D or Q
™
RAD 400
Select 200, 400, 600
RADIUS
to select
D = ON
Real VOICE
Engaged
®
Real VOICE
Disengaged
Q = OFF
®
D or Q to select
DELETE
D-RAD
Select delete waypoint radius
D and Q to
D = ON
POP ON
RADIUS
400
execute
Q = OFF
POP OFF (default)
DELETE
ALL DEL
Press D and Q
Delete all manual waypoints
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WAYPOINTS
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