Whistler Z-31R Owner's Manual

OPERATIONS OPERATIONS
Setting Saver
Segmented Selectable Laser Receiver
Setting Saver stores your personalized settings
If these alerts are bothersome, you may wish to make
so that when the detector is turned off and then
note of the PPS rate for these occurrences. The laser
on again, you do not have to re-enter them.
validation windows are separated into segments allowing
for customization.
VG-2 Mode
Segment Pulse Rate
See Option Select Mode to turn this feature on/
Laser Area 1: 20Hz to 950Hz
off. When a VG-2 signal is detected, the VG-2
Laser Area 2: 2600Hz to 3200Hz
alert is sounded and the display flashes "VG-2".
Laser Area 3: 3800Hz to 4200Hz
After 3 seconds the audio is canceled and the
display no longer flashes. This cycle is repeated
Laser Area 1 covers the traditional laser guns used in North
if the VG-2 signal is detected again .
America. Laser Area 2 and 3 cover laser guns recently
approved for use in North America. You can change the
During the period a VG-2 signal is detected, a radar
selection from yes to no individually in option mode.
signal cannot be detected.
However, because the VG-2 alert has confirmed If laser within a group is not used in your area, you may shut off
that a patrol car is nearby, you are already aware that group (change the selection from Y to N while in Option
of the potential for speed monitoring and can Select Mode) by pressing the
adjust your speed accordingly. Laser detection
POP Mode Alerts
™
is not affected while a VG-2 signal is detected.
Because POP ™ Mode radar utilizes the same K or Ka
(See page 24 for more information)
band frequencies, POP
displayed as POP K or POP Ka then switch to band and
Laser Signature ID (LSID)
signal strength.
Identify the Laser gun's pulse rate or PPS (Pulses
per Second) that is transmitted by the speed laser Safety Warning System
gun. LSID may also be used to identify other forms
In communities where transmitters are located, the Safety
of laser sources such as LACC (Laser Assisted
Warning System ™ provides over 60 text messages. When
Cruise Control) systems found in some high end
SWS ™ is detected the audio alert is geiger counter-like.
vehicles. If the Laser PPS information displayed
Safety Warning System Text Message
is due to another source such as local airports or
Example: Poor - Road - Surface.
LACC, LSID allows you to Lock Out this rate from
Alert Priority
giving you the continuous audio alert during this
and any new encounter of the same rate. When two or more signals are received at the same
time, the alert priority is:
To lock out a PPS, press the Quiet button during
1. Laser
the Laser alert. This will place an * on the screen
2. VG-2
beside the PPS rate and Lock Out this signature
3. Speed Radar
ID. Any new encounter with the same Laser
Example: If X band is alerting, then suddenly a laser signal is
Signature ID will provide the display information
detected, the laser warning will override the X band alert.
and two quick beeps.
Option Select Mode
Press the Menu button to enter Option Select Mode. Press the
Caution: Do not lock out a PPS rate if it is close
Menu button again will step thru in an ascending order while
to known speed laser guns.
pressing the City button will step thru in a decending order.
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TROUBLESHOOTING SPEED MONITORING
ARE DETECTORS LEGAL? For best protection, keep these points in mind:
In Most States YES.
• Because the vehicle's license plate or headlights
Laser-Radar detectors are legal in every state (except Virginia and
Washington, D.C., which have local regulations restricting the use of are the laser gun's primary targets, mounting the
radar receivers in any vehicle) when used in automobiles or light trucks
Whistler detector on the dashboard can improve laser
(under 10,000 lbs.). The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) issued
detection at short range.
a regulation, effective January, 1994 which prohibits radar and laser
• Do not follow closely behind any vehicle you cannot
detector use in vehicles over 10,000 lbs. Prior to the FHWA regulation,
see through. If you can't see past a vehicle ahead
laws existed in New York restricting the use of radar detectors in trucks
of you, chances are your detector can't either.The
over 18,000 lbs. and in Illinois in trucks over 26,000 lbs.
receiving range of your laser detector will not be the
FCC Information
same as a radar detector. Laser guns are most often
used at short range.
FCC ID: HSXWH10
• Whistler Laser-Radar detectors receive all current laser
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
guns which operate at a laser wave length of 905nm
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
+/- 50nm including but not limited to the following:
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference,
(2) this device must accept any interference
• Ultra Lyte
received, including interference that may cause
• LTI 20-20
undesired operation.
• LTI TruSpeed ® S
Important: FCC requirements state that changes or • Laser Ally
modifications not expressly approved by Whistler could
• Pro Laser ™ I II III
void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
• Laser Atlanta Stealth Mode
®
POP ™ Mode
Laser Tips
POP ™ Mode is a feature on some radar guns operating
If you are the targeted vehicle, a laser gun can often
on K and Ka bands. When the gun is in POP ™ Mode and
determine your speed within a few seconds after you
activated, a brief burst of energy, less that 1/15 of a second,
receive an alert. In this situation, there is generally no time
is transmitted and the vehicle's speed is quickly acquired.
to safely adjust your speed. However, if you are traveling
A detector without POP ™ Mode detection capability cannot
near or behind the targeted vehicle and receive an
respond to this brief transmission.
alert, response time should be sufficient. Any laser alert,
regardless of duration, requires immediate action.
SPEED MONITORING
Radar Facts
A radar gun operates by transmitting radio waves at
Laser Facts
certain frequencies which reflect off objects and are
It's well documented that many radar guns cannot
picked up by the radar gun's receiving section. When a
reliably provide the speed of a targeted vehicle that is
radar beam reflects off a moving target, a measurable
traveling in a group of vehicles. In contrast, a laser gun
frequency shift occurs. The radar unit converts this shift
can target a specific vehicle out of a line of traffic and
into miles per hour to determine your vehicle's speed.
determine its speed. The advantage of laser over radar
This laser/radar detector receives signals from traffic radar
in terms of target identification is the result of the laser
guns at X Band (10.500 - 10.550 GHz), K Band (24.050 -
gun's narrow beam. A radar gun's transmission can cover
24.250 GHz), and Ka Band (33.400 - 36.000 GHz).
more than a four-lane highway at a distance of 1,000
feet, compared with a laser gun's transmission which
Note: Your radar detector is designed to alarm if an officer
covers about 3 feet at the same distance.
is transmitting on any one of the above radar bands.
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OPTION SELECT MODE
Press and hold the Menu button to exit. Option mode
will automatically exit if no buttons are pressed within 20
seconds.
Display To Change:
Feature
Shows D=Dark Q=Quiet
Tone 1, 2, 3
CHANGE TONES TONE 3 D or Q to select
(3 Different Tone Patterns)
ON = X, K, Ka Audio Tones
TEST TEST ON D = ON Q = OFF
OFF = One Beep During Power Up
LASER PULSE
LSID YES D = YES Q = NO LSID YES (default)
RATE LSID NO
LASER AREA 1 .02-.95 Y D or Q to select Laser Area 1 ON (default)
Laser Area 1 OFF
Laser Area 2 ON (default)
LASER AREA 2 2.6-3.2 Y D or Q to select
Laser Area 2 OFF
Laser Area 3 ON (default)
LASER AREA 3 3.8-4.2 Y D or Q to select
Laser Area 3 OFF
VG-2 ON
VG-2 Mode VG-2 OFF D = YES Q = NO
VG-2 OFF (default)
SWS SWS OFF D = ON Q = OFF SWS ON
™
SWS OFF (default)
DARK or QUIET buttons.
POP POP OFF D = ON Q = OFF POP ON
™
POP OFF (default)
ALERT
Alert Periscopes ON
LED BLNK D or Q to select
(ON, OFF or Blinking)
PERISCOPES
™ Mode Alerts will initially be
Real VOICE
VOICE VOICE ON D = ON Q = OFF
®
Real VOICE
BATTERY SAVER
B SVR ON D = ON Q = OFF Battery Saver ON (default)
Mode Battery Saver OFF
™
FILTER Mode FILTER D = ON Q = OFF Filter (default)
Filter 1
D = ON Q = OFF TFSR ON
TFSR TFSR OFF
TFSR OFF (default)
GPS Mode ON (default)
GPS Mode GPS Y D = ON Q = OFF
GPS Mode OFF
LOCAL TIME GMT -5 D or Q to select Change Time Zone
DAYLIGHT
DST N D = YES Q = NO Daylight Savings YES
SAVINGS Daylight Savings NO (default)
CLOCK CLOCK Y D = YES Q = NO Clock Display YES (default)
Clock Display NO
COMPASS Mode COMPAS Y D = YES Q = NO Compass Mode ON (default)
Compass Mode OFF
UNIT of
SPD MPH D or Q to select
English / Metric
MEASURE
Over speed warning - Select
SPEED WARNING O-SPD 0 D or Q to select
desired speed limit for alert
AUTO QUIET
AQSPD 0 D or Q to select Select low speed limit for Auto
SPEED Quiet to engage
AUTO FILTER Select low speed limit for
AFSPD D or Q to select
Auto Filter to engage
SPEED
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SPEED MONITORING
Other Speed Detection Systems
Several techniques other than radar or laser
are used to measure vehicle speeds. When
these 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.
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, 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
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ALARM RADIUS RAD 400 D or Q to select
Select 200, 400, 600
Reset Features
D or Q to select
DELETE RADIUS D-RAD 400 Select delete waypoint radius
D and Q to execute All user features can be reset to factory settings.
DELETE • Remove Power from the unit.
ALL DEL Press D and Q
Delete all manual waypoints
WAYPOINTS
• Press and hold the Quiet button.
Option
• Restore Power to the unit. (power switch
OPERATIONS
• Wait for 2 beeps.
Stay Alert Feature
• Release the Quiet button.
The Stay Alert Feature is designed to test a driver's
Unit is now reset to the following features
alertness. To engage (when the unit is not alarming):
and settings.
• Press and hold the City button for approximately 2
seconds. Release the button during or immediately
after the alert is given.
1.
2.
Display shows:
3.
4.
Within 30-60 seconds, two beeps are sounded; to show
5.
alertness, the driver must press either the City, Menu, or
6.
Quiet buttons within 3-5 seconds. If a button is pressed
7.
within 3-5 seconds, the cycle is repeated.
8.
® Engaged
If a button is not pressed within 3-5 seconds, an alarm
9.
® Disengaged
sounds.
10.
11.
Display shows:
12.
13.
• Press the DARK button to exit during the Stay Alert
14.
feature.
15.
WARNING!!! Stay Alert is NOT intended as a substitute 16.
for adequate rest. You should NOT operate a vehicle - GPS RELATED FEATURES -
if you are drowsy. During extended periods of vehicle
17.
operation, you should take frequent breaks. Improper
18.
reliance on the Stay Alert feature may result in vehicle
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damage, personal injury or death.
20.
21.
NEVER OPERATE
22.
A VEHICLE IF YOU
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ARE DROWSY!
24.
25.
26.
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WARRANTY INFORMATION
Consumer Warranty 2. Include with your unit the following clearly printed
information:
This Whistler Laser-Radar detector is warranted to the
• Your name and street address (for shipping via USPS),
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
• A detailed description of the problem(e.g."Unit
unit is abused, modified, installed improperly, or if the
housing and/or serial numbers have been removed.
• A copy of your dated store receipt or bill of sale.
There are no express warranties covering this product
other than those set forth in this warranty. All express
3. Be certain your unit is returned with its serial number.
or implied warranties for this product are limited to the
For reference, please write your unit's serial number in
above time. Whistler is not liable for damages arising
the space provided on the Accessory page of this
from the use, misuse, or operation of this product.
manual.
Note:
Units that cannot be repaired will be replaced with the same or Units without serial numbers are not covered under warranty.
similar model. Replacement unit's warranty will be based on the original
IMPORTANT: To validate that your unit is within the
unit's purchase date.
warranty period, make sure you keep a copy of your dated
Service Under Warranty
store receipt. You may register your warranty online at
During the warranty period, defective units will be
www.whistlergroup.com, however, for warranty verification
repaired without charge to the purchaser when returned
purposes, a copy of your dated store receipt must
with a dated store receipt to the address below. Units
accompany any unit sent in for warranty work.
returned without a dated store receipt will be handled
as described in section "Service Out of Warranty." Service Out of Warranty
Units will be repaired at "out of warranty" service rates when:
Due to the specialized equipment necessary for
• The unit's original warranty has expired.
testing a Laser-Radar receiver, there are no authorized
• A dated store receipt is not supplied.
service stations for Whistler brand detectors other than
• The unit has been returned without its serial number.
Whistler. When returning a unit for service, please follow
• The unit has been abused, modified, installed
these instructions:
1. Ship the unit in the original carton or in a suitable
The minimum out of warranty service fee for your Whistler
sturdy equivalent, fully insured, with return receipt
detector is $75.00 (U.S.Funds). If you require out of
requested to:
warranty service, please return your unit as outlined in the
Whistler Repair Dept. section "Service Under Warranty" along with a certified
check or money order. Payment may also be made by
551 N. 13th St.
MasterCard, VISA, or American Express; personal checks
Rogers, AR. 72756
are not accepted. In the event repairs cannot be covered
by the minimum service fee, you will be contacted by a
Please allow 3 weeks turn around time.
Whistler technical service specialist who will outline options
Important: Whistler will not assume responsibility for available to you. If you elect not to have your unit repaired,
loss or damage incurred in shipping. Therefore, please it will be returned to you along with your certified check or
ship your unit insured with return receipt requested. money order.
CODs will not be accepted!
Important: When returning your unit for service, be certain
to include a daytime telephone number and an email
address (if applicable).
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RADAR/LASER ALERTS RADAR/LASER ALERTS
Radar Alerts
Speed Radar Audio/Visual Alerts when X, K or Ka is
detected, the band ID and signal strength are displayed.
The audio alert is continuous and has a Geiger counter-
like pattern. The faster the beep, the closer or stronger
the radar source.
turned on)
Laser Audio/Visual Alerts
When a laser signal is detected the word "LSR" and
the corresponding laser pulse rate is displayed, the
audio alert is continuous for a minimum of 3 seconds.
"LSR 238"
Pulse Protection
City/Highway to Highway Mode
Dim/Dark Mode - to full illumination of display Pulse (or instant-on) radar is more of a threat than
conventional radar because it remains "off" until
Auto Quiet OFF
activated to measure the speed of a targeted vehicle.
Vehicle Battery Saver ON
When a pulse type transmission is detected, your
Full Power Up sequence
Whistler detector sounds an urgent 3-second audio
Default TONE 3
warning.
Laser LSID YES
SWS ™ OFF Display Shows:
POP ™ OFF
After the 3-second pulse alert, the standard alert
LED Periscopes to BLNK
pattern continues for as long as the signal is present. It
VOICE ON
®
is important to respond promptly to a pulse alert, since
TFSR OFF
warning time may be minimal.
Filter
Laser Segments ON TROUBLESHOOTING
VG-2 OFF
GPS YES Your Whistler detector is expertly engineered and
designed to exacting quality standards to provide you
with reliable, trouble-free operation. If your unit has
DST NO
been correctly installed following the guidelines in this
GMT -5
manual, but is not operating optimally, please refer to
Clock YES
the troubleshooting guide below.
Compass YES
Speed MPH PROBLEM: No display or audio.
Overspeed: CLEARED • Check fuse in power cable, replace if necessary.
Auto Quiet SPD 0 • Check fuse in fuse box, replace if necessary
Auto Filter SPD 0
Alarm Radius: 400
Delete Radius: 400
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WARRANTY INFORMATION WARRANTY/SPECIFICATIONS
Customer Service
Representatives are available to answer your
questions Monday - Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00
a daytime telephone number and an email address, if
p.m. (CT - USA) at: 1-800-531-0004
applicable.
via email at: info@whistlergroup.com or visit the
performs self-test but does not respond to "radar"). FAQ's at www.whistlergroup.com.
SPECIFICATIONS
Radar Frequencies:
10.500 - 10.550 GHz (X Band)
24.050 - 24.250 GHz (K Band)
33.400 - 36.000 GHz (Ka Superwideband)
Laser Wavelength: 905nm +/- 50nm
Operating Temperature Range:
-10 C to +70 C (+14 F to +158 F)
Power Requirements:
Operational 12 to 15 volts DC, 250mA nominal (2
amp fuse) Vehicle Battery Saver, 30mA nominal.
Patents can be viewed here:
www.whistlergroup.com/pat
improperly, or had its housing removed. ™
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
PROBLEM: Unit alarms when vehicle equipment or
electrical accessories (brakes, power mirrors/windows,
directionals, horn, etc.)
• Check conditions of vehicle's electrical system,
including battery and alternator.
PROBLEM: Audio alerts are not loud enough.
• Cancel Auto Quiet Mode or City Mode.
• Check audio level setting.
• Check Speed Selective Auto Quiet setting in Option
Mode.
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: 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 or if Ka is not used turn Ka band off.
• If alarms are X or K band and due to radar based
traffic flow sensors or radar based vehicle blind spot
detectors, turn TFSR to ON.
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 FAQ 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.
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OWNER'S MANUAL
Z-31R
LASER-RADAR
DETECTOR
with gps
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 260045 ©2013 The Whistler Group, Inc.
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