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- Page 1 OWNER’S MANUAL 3500 WIRELESS LASER/RADAR DETECTOR THE WHISTLER GROUP, INC. CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS 13016 N. Walton Blvd. Bentonville, AR 72712 TEL: 479.273.6012 FX: 479.273.2927 www.whistlergroup.com www.whistlergroup.com P/N 202803, © The Whistler Group, Inc. 2005...
- Page 2 Whistler introduces the 3500 to provide you convenience and "Technology for the Way You Live." The Whistler 3500 is an easy to install, wireless laser-radar detector that features the new POP™ Mode Detection Capability, and a Tri-Directional display. The Tri-Directional Display allows you the option to install the control panel in 3 different orientations: horizontal, vertical, or upside down.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Dark Button City Button Quiet/Menu Button Laser Module Whistler’s ergonomic and user-friendly design provides a new level of operating convenience. Special features include: • Speaker – Provides distinct audio warnings for X, K, Ka band radar, safety radar, laser and VG-2. -
Page 4: Operation
Press and hold this button to momentarily display temperature/voltage. OPERATION Power On and Self-Test Each time your Whistler detector is turned on, an auto- matic self-test sequence confirms that the speaker and visual displays are functional. • Press P/V or apply Power. Display shows:... -
Page 5: Memory/Beep Confirmation
OPERATION Memory/Beep Confirmation All features selected (except Stay Alert and Quiet) are retained in memory. Each time a button; is pressed one beep confirms feature “on”, two beeps confirm feature “off”. Audio Level Adjustment The audio levels can be adjusted high to low, or low to high, in eight steps: (0) is no audio level, (7) the highest. -
Page 6: Temperature/Voltage Mode
Note: Selecting “POP OFF” turns VG-2 ON. OPERATION City/City 1/City 2 Mode Whistler’s Three Stage City Mode is designed to reduce the annoyance of automatic door openers, intrusion alarms and other devices which share frequencies with police radar. Generally X band is used for these devices. -
Page 7: Dim/Dark/Temperature/Voltage Modes
OPERATION Dim/Dark/Temperature/Voltage Modes Dim/Dark Mode reduces the illumination of the display. • Press Dark to reduce illumination to a Dim setting. Display shows: • Pressing Dark a second time engages Dark Mode. Display shows: Dim or dark 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. -
Page 8: Stay Alert
OPERATION Stay Alert™ Feature The Stay Alert™ Feature is designed to test a driver’s alertness. To engage (when unit is not alarming): • Press and hold City for 2 seconds. Display shows: Within 30-60 seconds two beeps are sounded; to show alertness, the driver must press either the Dark, City or Quiet button within 3-5 seconds. -
Page 9: Teach/Tutorial Mode
Display shows: • Press P/V to exit. Voice Module Port Allows you to use an optional Whistler Voice Module. (See accessory page for ordering and option mode for programming). Any other device may damage the unit and void your warranty. When mute or auto quiet modes are engaged, the audio will be cancelled to the voice port. -
Page 10: Laser Audio/Visual Alerts
SAFETY RADAR ALERTS Safety Warning System™ Text Example: Poor Road Surface: Note: Not all areas have Safety Warning System™ transmitters. In communities where transmitters are located, the Safety Warning System™ displays over 60 text messages. When Safety Radar is detected, the audio alert is geiger counter-like. Laser Audio/Visual Alerts When a laser signal is detected, the word “Laser”... -
Page 11: Reset Features
RESET FEATURES/CARE & MAINTENANCE Reset Features All user features can be reset to factory settings. • Remove Power from unit. • Press and hold P/V and Quiet. • Apply power to the unit. • Wait for 2 beeps. • Release P/V and Quiet. Unit is now reset to the following features and settings. -
Page 12: Troubleshooting Guide
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 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. -
Page 13: Speed Monitoring Technologies
• The receiving range of your laser detector will not be the same as a radar detector. Laser guns are most often used at short range. Whistler Laser/Radar detectors receive all current laser guns which operate at a laser wavelength of 905 +/- 10mm. • Pro Laser™ I II III... -
Page 14: Warranty Information
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: This warranty does not include installation or reinstallation charges. -
Page 15: Specifications
• The unit has been abused, modified, installed improperly, or had its housing removed. The minimum out of warranty service fee for your Whistler detector is $55.00 (U.S.). If you require out of warranty service, please return your unit as outlined in the section “Service Under Warranty” along with a certified check or money order for $55.00. -
Page 16: Accessories
ACCESSORIES These, and other accessories, can be ordered directly from Whistler by calling 1-800-531-0004 or visiting our online store at www.whistlergroup.com. Order Description Code 403200 Voice Module Shipping and handling (per order) $7.50 Prices are subject to change without notice.