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OWNER'S MANUAL
Pro-58/73
Total Band Protection
™
LASER-RADAR
DETECTOR
The Whistler Group Corporate Headquarters
13016 N. Walton Blvd. • Bentonville, AR 72712
Tel 479.273.6012 • Fax 479.273.2927
Customer Return Center
1201 N. Dixieland Rd. • Rogers, AR 72756
Customer Service Tel 800.531.0004
www.whistlergroup.com
P/N 203064 © 2004 The Whistler Group, Inc.
If you have questions concerning the
operation of this Whistler product
please call:
C
S
uSTOmer
eRVICE
1-800-531-0004
Monday - Friday • 8:00 am - 5:00 pm CT
or visit our website
www.whistlergroup.com
Please keep the receipt in a safe place.
You may register your product online
at www.whistlergroup.com. For warranty
verification purposes, a copy of your
dated store receipt must accompany any
unit sent in for warranty work. If the
unit is returned without a dated store
receipt, an out of warranty service charge
applies. Note: Your warranty period begins
at the time of purchase. The warranty is
validated only by the dated store receipt!
Now is the time to record the serial
number of the unit in the space provided
in the warranty section of the manual.
INTRODUCTION
Dear Whistler Owner,
With the change in time also comes change in technology.
Radar gun manufacturers have stepped up to the plate.
The new arsenal they carry is called POP
™
Mode. This new
gun is a normal K or Ka band radar gun detectable by
most radar detectors made in the past 30 years, unless
the gun is placed in POP
™
Mode. POP
™
Mode is a feature
on some newer 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 acquired. A detector without
POP
™
Mode detection capability cannot respond to this
brief transmission. This detector has the power to report
this new gun where other detectors cannot! - until now!
Whistler introduces the Pro-58 and Pro-73 with POP
Mode detection! These units are the beginning in total
protection. With POP
™
Mode detection, these units can
react fast enough to detect this new technology. Packed
with power you still have a full featured radar detector:
• INTENSE BLUE TEXT DISPLAY (PRO-73 Only)
provides distinct visual confirmation of signals
detected, signal strength, and indicates
engaged modes of operation.
• HIGH GAIN OPTICAL LENS which provides
increased laser sensitivity.
• REAL VOICE
®
ALERTS (PRO-73 Only) are given
verbally through the detector so you do not have
to take your eyes off the road to look at the display.
• SEVEN SEGMENT DISPLAY (PRO-58 Only)
provides intense blue numeric signal strength
indicator and band identification.
Even though these units are packed full of features, they're
still very easy to use. To fully utilize your unit to its potential,
we recommend reading this entire manual or visit our
FAQ page on our web site www.whistlergroup.com.
Enjoy your new Whistler and please drive safely.
Sincerely,
The Whistler Group, Inc.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Model Features Summary........................ 3 - 5
Installation............................................... 5 - 6
• Mounting Guidelines ................................... 5 - 6
• Windshield Mounting .................................. 5 - 6
• Power Connection and Fuse Replacement ..6
Operation................................................ 7 - 13
• Power On and Self-Test ................................7
• Setting Saver .................................................7
• Feature Engaged Confirmation ....................7
• Audio Level Adjustment ..............................7
®
(Pro-73 only) ............7
• Auto Quiet Mode ..........................................8
• Quiet Mode ...................................................8
• City/City 1/ City 2 Mode ............................8 - 9
• Highway Mode .............................................9
• Dim/Dark Mode .......................................... 9
™
• Engaging/Disengaging VG-2 ...................... 10
• Teach/Tutorial Mode ....................................10
• Option Select Mode (Pro-73 only) ............... 11
• Vehicle Battery Saver Mode ......................... 12
• Stay Alert Feature .........................................12
™
.......................... 13
™
Mode Alerts................................... 14
Laser/Radar Alerts................................... 14
• Speed Radar Audio/Visual Alerts ...............14
• Laser Audio/Visual Alerts ...........................14
...........................................14
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• Alert Priority .................................................15
Reset Features......................................... 16
Troubleshooting Guide............................ 17
Care and Maintenance............................. 18
Are Detectors Legal?............................... 18
FCC Information.......................................19
Speed Monitoring.................................... 19 - 22
• Radar Facts ................................................... 20
™
Mode ...................................................20
................................. 20
™
• Laser Facts .................................................... 21
• Other Speed Detection Systems.................22
Warranty Information...............................23 - 25
Specifications........................................... 25
Accessories.............................................. 26
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Summary of Contents for Whistler Pro-58/73
- Page 1 Customer Service Tel 800.531.0004 www.whistlergroup.com P/N 203064 © 2004 The Whistler Group, Inc. Dear Whistler Owner, With the change in time also comes change in technology. Radar gun manufacturers have stepped up to the plate.
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Page 2: Feature Descriptions
WHISTLER FEATURES FEATURE DESCRIPTIONS Whistler’s ergonomic and user-friendly design provides a Feature Listings of Pro-58 and Pro-73 new level of operating convenience. Special features include: Note: Not all units have all features listed. • POP ™ Mode Detection • POP ™... -
Page 3: Audio Level Adjustment
OPERATION Power On and Self-Test Each time your Whistler detector is turned on, an automatic self-test sequence confirms that the speaker and visual displays are functional. • Press Power. Display reads (Pro-73 only) in order: 1. WHISTLER 2. X-band 3. K-band 4. -
Page 4: Teach/Tutorial Mode
OPERATION Engaging/Disengaging VG-2 Option Select Mode (Pro-73 Only) Entering Option Select Mode allows you to customize options Pro-73: See option select mode to turn this feature on. such as Tone Select, Abbreviated Power Up Sequence and VG-2 Mode. When selecting options, the Pro-58: Press and hold the quiet button. -
Page 5: Reset Features
Pulse (or instant-on) radar is more difficult to detect than conventional radar because it remains ‘off’ until activated to measure the speed of a targeted vehicle. When a pulse type transmission is detected, your Whistler detector sounds an urgent 3-second audio warning and the display shows: After the 3-second pulse alert, the standard alert pattern continues for as long as the signal is present. -
Page 6: Radar Facts
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. • Check fuse for lighter socket; replace if necessary. -
Page 7: Other Speed Detection Systems
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. WARRANTY INFORMATION... -
Page 8: Accessories
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.
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