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USER GUIDE
Z-31R+
HIGH PERFORMANCE
LASER-RADAR
DETECTOR
WITH GPS
The Whistler Group Corporate Headquarters
1716 Commerce Dr. Ste. 8 • Bentonville, AR 72712
Tel 479.273.6012 • Fax 479.273.2927
Whistler Customer Return Center
1412 South 1st St. • Rogers, AR 72756
Customer Service Tel 800.531.0004
www.whistlergroup.com
P/N 260045-1 03G16 © 2016 The Whistler Group, Inc.
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- Page 1 1716 Commerce Dr. Ste. 8 • Bentonville, AR 72712 Tel 479.273.6012 • Fax 479.273.2927 Whistler Customer Return Center 1412 South 1st St. • Rogers, AR 72756 Customer Service Tel 800.531.0004 www.whistlergroup.com P/N 260045-1 03G16 © 2016 The Whistler Group, Inc.
- Page 2 To fully acquaint yourself with the operation of your Whistler detector and to better understand the differences between detecting radar, laser, and safety radar signals, we recommend reading this entire guide or visiting our F.A.Q.
- Page 3 Model Features Summary Installation • Mounting Guidelines • Windshield Mounting • Power Cord Connection • Fuse Replacement Operation 8-18 • Power On Self-Test and Volume • Audio Level Adjustment • Intergrated Real Voice ® • Auto Quiet/Quiet Modes • Speed Selectable Auto Quiet •...
- Page 4 Troubleshooting Guide 20-22 Care and Maintenance Are Detectors Legal? FCC Information POP™ Mode Speed Monitoring Technologies 22-24 • Laser Facts • Laser Tips • Radar Facts • Other Speed Detection Systems • Radar Detector Detectors Warranty Information 25-27 Specifications...
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Page 5: Feature Descriptions
FEATURE DESCRIPTIONS Bracket Release Button – provides quick and easy release of the mounting bracket. Speaker – provides distinct audio warnings. Mounting Bracket Location – slot holds mounting bracket firmly. Radar Antenna – compact, high-efficiency antenna receives radar signals. Front Laser – high gain optical lens provides increased sensitivity and field of view for leading-edge laser detection. -
Page 6: Installation
INSTALLATION Mounting Guidelines • Mount the unit as low as possible near the center of the windshield. • Do not mount your unit behind wipers, ornaments, mirrored sunscreens, etc. These obstructions have metal surfaces which can affect radar and laser signals and reduce critical warning time. -
Page 7: Windshield Mounting
INSTALLATION Windshield Mounting • Install the two suction cups and rubber bumper onto the bracket by fitting them into their holes. • Press the suction cups onto the windshield at the location you have chosen. Rubber Bumper Important: Some newer cars have a plastic safety coating on the inside of the windshield. -
Page 8: Power Cord Connection
INSTALLATION Power Cord Connection • Plug the small end of the power cord into the unit’s power jack. • Plug the large end into the vehicle’s cigarette lighter socket. Note: Cord fits tightly into detector. When installing the cord, expect some resistance. The USB can charge an ipad, iphone, smartphone, MP3 or tablet. -
Page 9: Operation
OPERATION Power On Self-Test and Volume Each time your Whistler detector is turned on, an automatic self-test sequence confirms that the speaker, visual displays are functional along with many of the saved settings. To increase the volume, continue turning the volume knob. -
Page 10: City/City 1/City 2 Modes
Auto Quiet mode. Note: Enter Option Mode to set Speed Selectable Auto Quiet. City/City 1/City 2 Modes Whistler’s City Modes are designed to reduce the annoyance of automatic door openers, intrusion alarms and other devices which share frequencies with police radar. -
Page 11: Understanding The Display
Icon and relative signal strength from 1 to 9. 1 = weak signal, 9 = strong signal Alert Periscopes Whistler’s Alert Periscopes provide an added attention getting visual alert. The two extra LEDs 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. -
Page 12: Red Light/Speedcamera Detection
OPERATION Red Light/SpeedCamera Detection This unit is capable of alerting to these locations with the updatable database. Getting a Satellite Lock Powering up, the unit will begin its search for satellites. During this time, the unit will flash the satellite icon on the display. -
Page 13: Updating The Database
OPERATION Updating the Database Follow the steps below to update the Laser-Radar Detector. Step 1: Remove the Laser-Radar Detector from the vehicle and bring it to your PC. Note: You do not need to power the Laser-Radar Detector to update it. Step 2: Download the update program and install it on your PC Note: Program is not MAC compatible... -
Page 14: Vehicle Battery Saver Mode
OPERATION Dim/Dark Modes (cont’d) • Briefly press and release the Dark button a third time to restore full illumination to the display. Vehicle Battery Saver Mode If selected the Vehicle Battery Saver Mode automatically shuts off the detector after 3 hours if the unit has constant power. - Page 15 OPERATION Field Disturbance Sensor Rejection (FDSR) Traffic Flow Sensor Rejection (TFSR) Recently many new products that operate on police radar frequencies have been causing nuisance alerts to radar detectors. These radar based sensors are installed alongside the Highway and more recently on vehicles used as lane change assist / blind spot detectors / collision avoidance systems.
- Page 16 OPERATIONS Setting Saver Setting Saver stores your personalized settings so that when the detector is turned off and then on again, you do not have to re-enter them. VG-2 Mode See Option Select Mode to turn this feature on/ off. When a VG-2 signal is detected, the VG-2 alert is sounded and the display flashes “VG-2”.
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Page 17: Safety Warning System
OPERATIONS Segmented Selectable Laser Receiver If these alerts are bothersome, you may wish to make note of the PPS rate for these occurrences. The laser validation windows are separated into segments allowing for customization. Segment Pulse Rate Laser Area 1: 20Hz to 950Hz Laser Area 2: 2600Hz to 3200Hz Laser Area 3: 3800Hz to 4200Hz Laser Area 1 covers the traditional laser guns used in North... -
Page 18: Option Select Mode
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 Option 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... - Page 19 UNIT OF SPD MPH D or Q to select English /Metric MEASURE SPEED Over speed warning, select O-SPD 0 D or Q to select desired speed limit for alert WARNING AUTO QUIET Select low speed limit for AQSPD 0 D or Q to select Auto Quiet to engage SPEED AUTO FILTER...
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Page 20: Radar/Laser Alerts
RADAR/LASER ALERTS Reset Features All user features can be reset to factory settings. • Remove Power from the unit. • Press and hold the Quiet button. • Restore Power to the unit. (power switch turned on) • Wait for 2 beeps. •... -
Page 21: Laser Audio/Visual Alerts
“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. Display Shows: After the 3-second pulse alert, the standard alert pattern continues for as long as the signal is present. -
Page 22: Care And Maintenance
TFSR and or FDSR 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. -
Page 23: Fcc Information
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Important: FCC requirements state that changes or modifications not expressly approved by Whistler could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Mode ™ ™... -
Page 24: Laser Tips
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 you cannot see through. -
Page 25: Other Speed Detection Systems
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. -
Page 26: 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: Units that cannot be repaired will be replaced with the same or similar model. -
Page 27: Service Out-Of-Warranty
• 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 $75.00 (U.S.Funds). If you require out-of- warranty service, please return your unit as outlined in the section “Service Under Warranty”... -
Page 28: Warranty/Specifications
WARRANTY/SPECIFICATIONS Customer Service Representatives are available to answer your questions Monday - Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (CT - USA) at: 1-800-531-0004 via email at: info@whistlergroup.com or visit the FAQ 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...
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