Whistler CR80 Owner's Manual

WHISTLER FEATURES
OWNER'S MANUAL
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CR80
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DETECTOR
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Features
• High Performance
• 3 Filter Modes
• Selectable Tones
• Total Band Protection
• Numeric Icon Display
• Detects POP Mode
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• 360° Maxx Coverage
• Real Voice
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• 3 City Modes/Higway Mode
• Low Emission
OPERATION OPERATION
Self Test Mute
Power On Self Test & Volume
To turn the unit ON or OFF, gently press the center Press the Quiet button during the Self-Test
of the Power/Volume button into the side of the sequence to cancel the Self-Test audio. This will
unit. Each time your Whistler detector is turned on, not affect radar/laser alerts. To restore the Self-
an automatic self-test sequence confirms that the Test audio, press the Quiet button during the next
speaker and visual displays are functional. Self-Test.
Quiet Mode
INTELLICORD ® Ready
Quiet cancels audio during an alert and any new
The optional INTELLICORD power cable allows
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alert within 20 seconds. After 20 seconds of no
the user to remotely control Power and Quiet/Auto
alerts, the audio is restored for any new alerts.
Quiet functions with the press of a button located
• Press Quiet to cancel the audio.
on the power cable's plug.
• Press Quiet a second time during an alert to
Setting Saver
restore the standard audio alert pattern; or
Setting Saver stores your personalized settings so
turn the unit off, then on.
that when the detector is turned off and then on
again, you do not have to re-enter them.
Auto Quiet Mode
Feature Engaged Confirmation
Auto Quiet reduces the selected audio level to
Each time a button is pressed one beep confirms
level (1) approximately 5 seconds after a radar
feature "on", two beeps confirm feature "off" or safety warning system signal is detected. The
alert for any new signal within 20 seconds will
Audio Level Adjustment resume at level (1). Auto Quiet does not affect
laser alerts.
The audio levels can be adjusted high to low or
• Press Quiet button (before a signal is
low to high.
detected) to engage Auto Quiet.
• Rotate Power/Volume button back to increase
• Once the Auto Quiet mode is engaged, you
audio level.
may cancel the audio alarm by pressing
Quiet.
• Rotate Power/Volume button forward to
• Press Quiet (when the unit is not alarming) to
decrease audio level.
cancel Auto Quiet mode.
As audio level is adjusted, beeps are provided
and the display indicates volume level.
FEATURE DESCRIPTIONS
1. Bracket Release Button – Provides quick
and easy release of the mounting bracket.
2. Speaker – Provides distinct audio warnings
for X, K, Ka band radar, safety warning system
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and laser.
3. Mounting Bracket Location – Slot holds
mounting bracket firmly.
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4. Radar Antenna – Compact, high-efficiency
antenna receives radar signals.
5. Front Laser Antenna – High gain optical lens
provides increased sensitivity and field of view for
leading-edge laser detection.
6. Rear Laser Antenna – An integrated optical
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wave-guide provides superior detection of
laser signals transmitted from behind.
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7. City Button - Reduces the annoyance of
false alerts typically encountered in urban
driving areas.
8. Quiet Button - Pressing QUIET before a
signal is detected engages Auto Quiet Mode
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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
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5 alerts to keep you informed.
9. Power/Volume - Turns unit on/off and
adjusts audio level.
• Quiet/Auto Quiet Mode
10. Dim/Dark Button - Engages Dim/Dark
• Dim/Dark Mode
mode display options.
• Stay Alert ™
11. Menu Button - Enters option select mode.
• Setting Saver
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12. Numeric Icon Display - combines icon
• Vehicle Battery Saver
™ display with a 7 segment digital display that
• Safety Warning System
™ shows signal strength indication and band
• Alert Priority identification.
• Alert Periscopes 13. Alert Periscopes - Provides an
• Traffic Flow Signal Rejection additional attention getting visual alert.
• High Gain Lens 14. X-band Icon - indicates the unit is receiving
a X-band signal.
OPERATION
Alert Periscopes
Whistler's Alert Periscopes provide an added
attention getting visual alert. The two extra LED's
flash on and off when the unit alarms to provide a
unique visual alert. This alert can be programmed
through the Option Select Mode to be: ON, OFF,
or FLASHING during alerts.
City/City 1/City 2 Modes
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.
• Press City to cancel Highway Mode and
engage City Mode.
• Press City button again to enter City 1 Mode
• Press City button again to enter City 2 Mode
• Press City a fourth time to cancel City 2 Mode
and return the unit to Highway Mode.
In City Mode, weak speed/safety warning
system signals give an initial alarm of two
beeps, and then remains quiet unless the signal
becomes very strong. When the signal strength
increases, two additional beeps are provided.
City 1 and City 2 Modes operate the same as
Highway Mode, but in City 1 Mode, X band
requires a stronger signal to alert. In City 2
Mode, X-band is not detected.
Caution: Some towns/small cities may still be
using X band radar. City Modes do not change
the audio alert for laser.
FEATURE DESCRIPTIONS
15. K-band Icon - indicates the unit is receiving a
K-band signal.
16. Ka-band Icon - indicates the unit is receiving
a Ka-band signal.
17. V - indicates that the unit is receiving a VG-2
signal. Indicates that VG-2 is engaged.
18. H - indicates unit is in Highway mode. Important: Some newer cars have a plastic
safety coating on the inside of the windshield.
19. C - indicates that the unit is operating in city mode.
The windshield bracket may leave permanent
20. Signal Strength Icon - indicates the strength
marks on this type of surface. To find out if your
of the signal being detected.
vehicle has this type of windshield, check the
21. L - indicates that the unit is receiving a laser signal.
vehicle's owner's manual or ask your dealer.
22. Power Jack - provides connection for the power cord
We recommend that you do not leave the
INSTALLATION
suction cup bracket on the windshield in direct
sunlight. If the detector is removed, this may
Mounting Guidelines
cause blistering of the dash in some vehicles.
• Mount the unit as low as possible near the
center of the windshield.
• Slide the detector onto the bracket until it
• Do not mount your unit behind wipers,
locks into place. (Image B)
ornaments, mirrored sunscreens, etc. These
obstructions have metal surfaces which can
affect radar and laser signals and reduce
critical warning time. (Regular tinted glass
does not affect reception.)
• Some windshields have an Instaclear ™ or
Electriclear type coating, which affects radar
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signals. Consult your dealer or the vehicle's
• If necessary, the unit may be leveled by
owner's manual to determine if your windshield
bending the windshield bracket. Press the
has this coating.
bracket release button and remove the
• Avoid placing unit in direct contact with wind
detector before bending.
shield.
• To reduce the possibility of theft, conceal your Power Cord Connection
unit when not in use.
• Plug the small end of the power cord into the
unit's power jack.
Windshield Mounting
• Plug the large end into the vehicle's cigarette
• Install the two suction cups and rubber bumper
lighter.
onto the bracket by fitting them into their holes.
• Press the suction cups onto the windshield at the
Note: Cord fits tightly into detector. When
location you have chosen. (Image A)
installing the cord, expect some resistance.
OPERATION
Highway Mode Vehicle Battery Saver Mode
Highway mode provides full audio warnings any The Vehicle Battery Saver Mode automatically
time radar (X, K, Ka, Safety Warning System) or shuts off your detector within 6 hours. The timer
laser signals are detected, and is recommended is reset if the detector is turned off, unplugged
for open road driving. 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 reset the timer by
pressing any button.
If the unit has automatically turned itself off,
Teach/Tutorial Mode press the Power button to turn the unit back on.
Provides simulated alerts for each type of signal. You can manually engage the Vehicle Battery
Saver Mode by pressing and holding the City
• Press City and Quiet buttons simultaneously
button until one beep is heard.
and release.
• Press Power to exit.
Integrated Real Voice
When selected, Real Voice
Dim/Dark Modes
articulate the following:
Dim/Dark Mode reduces the illumination of the
1. Band Identification
display
2. Safety Warning System messages
3. Feature Selection
• Press and release the Dark button to reduce
illumination to a dim setting.
Note: In certain cases, the voice message does
• Press and release the Dark button a second not replicate the text message.
time to engage Dark Mode. The display
Voice OFF/ON is selected by holding quiet
illumination is further reduced.
button for approximately 2 seconds. Voice ON
Dim or Dark can be engaged during an alert. In
will announce "caution", Voice OFF will give a
Dark Mode, the display goes dark for as long as
double beep.
a signal is being detected and 20 seconds after,
then the display returns to the dimmer setting.
• Press and release the Dark button a third time
to restore the display to full illumination.
INSTALLATION INSTALLATION
Fuse Replacement
The lighter socket plug is equipped with a
Windshield replaceable 2 amp, 3AG fuse located behind
Mounting 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, screw cap on plug may
loosen. Retighten occasionally.
Installing the Hardwire Kit
The "U" type connector must be secured to a
metal surface that is electrically connected to
the battery ground (negative) terminal.
Rubber Bumper
The spade type connector can connect to either
live 12 volts or switched 12 volts at your fuse
panel accessory port.
If no port is available, cut off the spade
terminal, expose 1/4 to 1/2 inch of wire, and
splice into a source of 12 volt power.
Fuse Replacement - Hardwire Kit
The inline fuse holder on the power cable is
equipped with a replaceable 2 amp, 3AG fuse
located inside the fuse holder.
To replace the fuse, carefully twist the holder to
open it to gain access to the fuse.
OPERATION OPERATION
X/K and Ka Filter Modes
There are times when a radar detector in
another vehicle, can emit a frequency which can
cause your detector to falsely alert. These 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 most
conditions. If you experience excessive alerts
due to radar detectors in other vehicles,
increase the Filter level for the band received.
See Option Selection Mode to change the filter
settings.
Traffic Flow Signal Rejection (TFSR)
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® will be used to Recently, many new products operate on X
or K band causing nuisance alerts to radar
detectors. Some of these are radar based Traffic
Monitoring Systems mounted to poles alongside
the highway and others are K Band Lane
Change Assistants and Blind Spot Detectors
found on some automobiles. When turned
on in option mode, helps eliminate excessive
alerts from erroneous X and K-band sources.
Traffic flow monitoring systems are getting more
common. Many of these systems generate radar
signals to measure the flow of traffic across
multiple lanes. Most detectors will alert you to
it unnecessarily. This rejection feature examines
the incoming signal and will aid in reducing the
alerts to such sources.
We suggest you turn TFSR on if you are experiencing excessive
X or K band false alerts every half mile or so along stretches of
roadway that contain these traffic flow sensors.
OPERATION
Option Select Mode
Press the Menu button to enter Option Select Mode.
Each press of the Menu button changes to the next
selectable feature.
The Dark (D) button and the Quiet (Q) button turns
the feature ON/OFF or Blinking. The decimal point
illumination indicates whether a feature is on or off. A
button must be pressed within 20 seconds or Option
Select Mode will automatically be exited.
Feature Option
Display To Change
Laser L. D for ON L. = ON
(default = ON) Q for OFF L = OFF
Alert Periscopes
D or Q ON, OFF
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(default=Blinking
to select BLINKING
with alert)
X. D for ON X. = ON
X Band
Q for OFF X = OFF
(default = ON)
K.
K Band D for ON K. = ON
Q for OFF K = OFF
(default = ON)
Ka Band Ka. D for ON Ka. = ON
Q for OFF Ka = OFF
(default = ON)
POP Mode P D for ON P. = ON
Q for OFF P = OFF
(default = OFF)
SWS S D for ON S. = ON
(default = OFF) Q for OFF S = OFF
TFSR t D for ON t. = ON
(default = OFF) Q for OFF t = OFF
X/K X K F 1 D or Q F1 = Filter (Default)
F2 = Filter 2
Filter to select
F3 = Filter 3
Ka Ka F 1 D or Q F1 = Filter (Default)
Filter to select F2 = Filter 2
F3 = Filter 3
NOTE: Press the Power button to exit Option Select
Mode.