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Whistler CR80 Owner's Manual

High performance laser-radar detector

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OPERATION
POP
MODE ALERTS
Stay Alert Feature
POP
Mode Alerts
The Stay Alert Feature is designed to test a
Because POP
Mode radar utilizes the same
driver's alertness. To engage (when unit is not
K or Ka band frequencies, POP
alarming) :
will be displayed as regular radar alerts.
• Press and hold City for approximately
2 seconds. Release button during or
LASER/RADAR ALERTS
immediately after the alert is given.
Speed Radar Audio/Visual Alerts
The "H" or "C" will flash indicating Stay Alert is
activated. Within 30-60 seconds two beeps are
When X, K or Ka is detected, the band ID and
sounded; to show alertness, the driver must
signal strength are displayed. The audio alert is
press either the Menu, City, or Quiet button
continuous and has a geiger counter-like
within 3-5 seconds.
pattern. The faster the beep, the closer or
stronger the radar source.
If the button is pressed within 3-5 seconds, the
cycle is repeated. If a button is not pressed with
Laser Audio/Visual Alerts
in 3-5 seconds, the alarm sounds and the entire
When a laser signal is detected the audio alert is
display will flash.
continuous for a minimum of 3 seconds.
• Press Power to exit
• The unit displays an "L".
WARNING!!! Stay Alert is NOT intended as a
Pulse Protection
substitute for adequate rest. You should NOT
Pulse (or instant-on) radar is more difficult
operate a vehicle if you are drowsy. During
to detect than conventional radar because
extended periods of vehicle operation, you should
it remains 'off' until activated to measure the
take frequent breaks. Improper reliance on the
speed of a targeted vehicle.
Stay Alert feature may result in vehicle damage,
personal injury or death.
When a pulse type transmission is detected, your
Whistler detector sounds an urgent 3-second
NEVER OPERATE A
audio warning and the unit displays a "P".
VEHICLE IF YOU
After the 3-second pulse alert, the standard alert
ARE DROWSY!
pattern continues for as long as the signal is
SWS
present.
Safety Warning System
It is important to respond promptly to a p
When SWS™ is detected an unique audio alert
is sounded and an
is displayed to indicate an
SWS
message has been received.
Note: Not all areas have Safety Warning System
transmitters
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SPEED MONITORING
WARRANTY INFORMATION
Laser Tips
Service Under Warranty
If you are the targeted vehicle, a laser gun can
During the warranty period, defective units will
often determine your speed within a few
be repaired without charge to the purchaser when
seconds after you receive an alert. In this
returned with a dated store receipt to the address
situation, there is generally no time to safely
below. Units returned without a dated store
adjust your speed. However, if you are traveling
receipt will be handled as described in section
near or behind the targeted vehicle and receive
"Service Out Of Warranty."
an alert, response time should be sufficient.
Due to the specialized equipment necessary for
Any laser alert, regardless of duration, requires
testing a Laser-Radar receiver, there are no
immediate action!
authorized service stations for Whistler brand
Other Speed Detection Systems
detectors other than Whistler.
Several techniques other than radar or laser
When returning a unit for service, please
are used to measure vehicle speeds. When
these methods are being used, no detector can
follow these instructions:
provide a warning. These techniques include:
1. Ship the unit in the original carton or in a
• Pacing - A patrol car drives behind you and
suitable sturdy equivalent, fully insured, with
matches your driving speed.
return receipt requested to:
• Vascar/Aircraft - The time it takes a vehicle to
Whistler Repair Dept.
travel a known distance is measured.
551 N. 13th St.
Rogers, AR. 72756
WARRANTY INFORMATION
Please allow 3 weeks turn around time.
Consumer Warranty
This Whistler Laser-Radar detector is warranted
Important: Whistler will not assume
to the original purchaser for a period of one year
responsibility for loss or damage incurred in
from the date of original purchase against all
shipping. Therefore, please ship your unit
defects in materials and workmanship. This
insured with return receipt requested. CODs
limited warranty is void if the unit is abused,
will not be accepted!
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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LASER/RADAR ALERTS
Alert Priority
When two or more signals are received at the same
time, the alert priority is:
Mode Alerts
1. Laser
2. Speed Radar
3. Safety Warning System
Example: If X band is alerting, then suddenly a
VG-2 signal is detected, the VG-2 warning will
override the X band alert.
RESET FEATURES
Reset Features
All user features can be reset to factory settings.
• Unplug Power Cord from unit.
• Press and hold Power and Quiet buttons.
• Plug Power Cord into unit.
• Wait for 2 beeps.
• Release Power and Quiet buttons.
Unit is now reset to the following features
®
and settings.
Default factory settings are:
1. Audio to level (5)
2. Displays "H"
3. Auto Quiet Mode OFF
4. SWS
OFF
5. Dim/Dark Mode to full illumination
6. All Radar Bands ON
7. LED Periscope to Blink
8. POP
OFF
9. X/K Filter 1
ulse
10. Ka Filter 1
11. Laser ON
12. Voice
ON
®
13. TFSR OFF
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WARRANTY INFORMATION
2. Include with your unit the following
information, clearly printed:
• Your name and street address (for
shipping via UPS), a daytime telephone
number and an email address, if applicable.
• A detailed description of the problem (e.g.,
"Unit performs self-test but does not respond
`
to radar").
• A copy of your dated store receipt or bill of
sale.
3. Be certain your unit is returned with its serial
number. For reference, please write your unit's
serial number in the space provided on page
27 of this manual.
Units without serial numbers are not covered under warranty.
Important: To validate that your unit is within
the warranty period, make sure you keep a copy
of your dated store receipt. You may register
your warranty online at www.whistlergroup.com,
however, for warranty verification purposes,
a copy of your dated store receipt must
accompany any unit sent in for warranty work.
Service Out of Warranty
Units will be repaired at 'out of warranty' service
rates when:
• The unit's original warranty has expired.
• A dated store receipt is not supplied.
• The unit has been returned without its serial
number.
• The unit has been abused, modified,
installed improperly, or had its housing
removed.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Your Whistler detector is expertly engineered
Care And Maintenance
and designed to exacting quality standards to
During the summer months, avoid prolonged
provide you with reliable, trouble-free operation.
exposure to direct sunlight by removing your
If your unit has been correctly installed following
unit from the dash when your vehicle is parked
the guidelines in this manual, but is not
for an extended period of time. Do not spray
operating optimally, please refer to the
water, cleaners, or polishes directly onto the unit.
troubleshooting guide below.
The spray may penetrate through the openings
and damage the unit. Also, do not use any
PROBLEM: No display or audio.
abrasive cleaners on the unit's exterior.
• Check fuse in Whistler plug; replace if
necessary with a 2 amp, 3AG type.
ARE DETECTORS LEGAL?
• Check fuse for lighter socket; replace if
necessary.
In Most States YES!
• Make sure lighter socket is clean.
Laser-Radar detectors are legal in every state for
automobiles and light trucks (under 10,000 lbs.)
PROBLEM: Unit alarms when vehicle hits
except Virginia and Washington, D.C., which
bumps.
have local regulations restricting the use of
• Check for loose lighter socket; tighten and
radar receivers in any vehicle.
clean.
• Check connections at both ends of power
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)
cord. Substitute another cord to determine if
passed a nationwide regulation, effective
cord is defective. Return defective cord to
January 1994, which prohibited radar and laser
the factory.
detector use in vehicles over 10,000 lbs.
PROBLEM: Audio alerts are not loud enough.
• Cancel Auto Quiet Mode or City Mode.
• Check audio level setting (see page 8 ).
FCC ID : HSXWH20
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC
If difficulties occur which cannot be solved by
Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
information in this Troubleshooting Guide,
conditions:
please call Whistler Customer Service at
(1) this device may not cause harmful
1-800-531-0004 or visit our FAQ page at www.
interference, and
whistlergroup.com before returning your unit
(2) this device must accept any interference
for service.
received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
Important:
changes or modifications not expressly
approved by Whistler could void the user's
authority to operate the equipment.
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WARRANTY INFORMATION
SPECIFICATIONS
The minimum out of warranty service fee for
Laser Wavelength:
your Whistler detector is $65.00 (U.S.). If you
905 ± 50 nanometers (nm)
require out of warranty service, please return
Radar Frequencies:
your unit as outlined in the section "Service
10.500 - 10.550 GHz (X Band)
Under Warranty" along with a certified check
or money order for $65.00. Payment may also
24.050 - 24.250 GHz (K Band )
be made by MasterCard, VISA or American
33.400 - 36.000 GHz (Ka Superwideband)
Express; personal checks are not accepted.
Operating Temperature Range:-10 C to +70 C
In the event repairs cannot be covered by the
minimum service fee, you will be contacted by
(14 F to +158 F)
a Whistler technical service specialist who will
Power Requirements:
outline options available to you.
Operational 12 to 15 volts DC, 250mA nominal
If you elect not to have your unit repaired, it
Vehicle Battery Saver, 30mA nominal.
will be returned to you along with your certified
check or money order.
One or more U.S. patents may apply:
#7,215,276
Important: When returning your unit for service,
be certain to include a daytime telephone
POP
Mode is a trademark of MPH Industries, Inc.
number and an email address (if applicable).
SWS
is a trademark of Safety Warning System L.C.
Customer Service
If you have questions concerning the operation of
Specifications are subject to change without
your Whistler detector, or require service during or
notice
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 FAQ's at www.whistlergroup.com.
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SPEED MONITORING
Radar Facts
A radar gun operates by transmitting radio
waves at certain frequencies which reflect off
objects and are picked up by the radar gun's
receiving section. When a radar beam reflects
off a moving target, a measurable frequency
shift occurs. The radar unit converts this shift into
miles per hour to determine your vehicle's speed.
Currently, the FCC (Federal Communications
Commission) permits operation of traffic radar
guns at X Band (10.500 - 10.550 GHz), K Band
(24.050 - 24.250 GHz), and Ka Band (33.400 -
36.000 GHz).
Note: A radar detector will not alarm if an
officer is not transmitting on any one of the
above radar bands.
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
FCC INFORMATION
acquired. A detector without POP
detection capability cannot respond to this brief
transmission.
FCC requirements state that
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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
202152
Windshield Bracket Kit
202138
Visor Bracket
206552
Power Cord (5')
206880
Hardwire Kit (10' )
(for wiring to fuse box)
206666
Modular* Cord Package
(includes coiled and straight
cords, and power adapter)
202156
Package of 4 Suction Cups
402080
Non Skid Dash Pad
403774
INTELLICORD
®
* Modular: Interconnecting pieces cord and
plug. Shipping and handling (per order) $5.00.
Prices are subject to change without notice.
______________________________________________
write serial number in the space provided
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SPEED MONITORING
Laser Facts
It's well documented that many radar guns
cannot reliably provide the speed of a targeted
vehicle that is traveling in a group of vehicles. In
contrast, a laser gun can target a specific vehicle
out of a line of traffic and determine its speed.
The advantage of laser over radar in terms of
target identification is the result of the laser
gun's narrow beam. A radar gun's transmission
can cover more than a four-lane highway at a
distance of 1,000 feet, compared with a laser
gun's transmission which covers about 3 feet at
the same distance. For best protection, keep
these points in mind:
• Because the vehicle's license plate or
headlights are the laser gun's primary targets,
mounting the Whistler detector on the
dashboard can improve laser detection at
short range.
• Do not follow closely behind any vehicle. If you
can't see past a vehicle ahead of you, chances
are your detector won't either.
• The receiving range of laser signals will
not be the same as radar signals. Laser
Mode
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
+/- 50mm including but not limited to the following:
Ultra Lyte
LTI 20-20
LTI TruSpeed
®
S
Laser Ally
Pro Laser
I II III
Laser Atlanta
Stealth Mode
®
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OWNER'S MANUAL
Price
CR80
$9.95
$6.95
HIGH Performance
$14.95
LASER-RADAR
$9.95
DETECTOR
$17.95
$2.95
$6.95
$27.95
The Whistler Group Corporate Headquarters
3604 NW Frontage Rd. • Bentonville, AR 72712
Tel 479.273.6012 • Fax 479.273.2927
Customer Return Center
551 N 13th St. • Rogers, AR 72756
Customer Service Tel 800.531.0004
www.whistlergroup.com
P/N 260042 © 2013 The Whistler Group, Inc.

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Summary of Contents for Whistler CR80

  • Page 1 Currently, the FCC (Federal Communications gun’s narrow beam. A radar gun’s transmission • Check fuse in Whistler plug; replace if activated. Within 30-60 seconds two beeps are When X, K or Ka is detected, the band ID and...
  • Page 2 The two extra LED’s selectable feature. unit. Each time your Whistler detector is turned on, not affect radar/laser alerts. To restore the Self- laser signals are detected, and is recommended...