Whistler CR85 Owner's Manual

OPERATION OPERATION
Alert Priority Reset Features
When two or more signals are received at the All user features can be reset to factory settings.
same time, the alert priority is:
• U nplug the Power Cord from the unit.
1. Laser 2. Speed Radar 3. Safety Warning System
™
• P ress and hold the Power and Quiet buttons.
Example: If X band is alerting, then suddenly a
• P lug the Power Cord into the unit.
laser signal is detected, the laser warning will
override the X band alert. • W ait for 2 beeps.
• R elease the Power and Quiet buttons.
SWS
™
Unit is now reset to the following features
Safety Warning System
™
and settings.
In communities where transmitters are located,
the Safety Warning System provides over 60
™ Default factory settings are:
text messages. When SWS is detected the
™
1. S1: (For Intellicord
audio alert is geiger counter-like.
2. S2: (For Intellicord
Safety Warning System Text Message 3. ADIM: ON (Auto Dim ON)
Example: Poor - Road - Surface.
4. HIGHWAY Mode
5. Dim/Dark Mode to full illumination of display.
Note: Not all areas have Safety Warning System ™
6. Auto Quiet Mode OFF
transmitters.
7. SWS OFF
™
Intellicord Ready 8. Vehicle Battery Saver ON
®
The optional INTELLICORD ® power cable allows 9. Full Power Up sequence
the user to remotely control Power, City, Dim,
10. Default TONE 3
Quiet and Auto Quiet functions with the press of a
11. All Bands ON
button located on the power cable's plug.
12. LASER NORM
13. All Laser Windows ON
14. POP OFF
15. Voice ON
®
16. LED Periscopes to BLNK
17. X/K Filter 1
18. Ka Filter 1
19. TFSR OFF
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SPEED MONITORING SPEED MONITORING
Laser Tips Radar Detector Detectors: VG-2, Spectre
If you are the targeted vehicle, a laser gun can The Interceptor VG-2 or simply VG-2, is one type of
microwave receiver used by Police to detect signals
often determine your speed within a few
radiated by the local oscillator of a radar detector.
seconds after you receive an alert. In this
Because its purpose is to identify persons driving with
situation, there is generally no time to safely
radar detectors, these devices are known as a "radar
adjust your speed. However, if you are traveling
detector detector" (RDD).
near or behind the targeted vehicle and receive
an alert, response time should be sufficient. An RDD is the primary tool used by the police to identify
Any laser alert, regardless of duration, requires radar detector equipped vehicles. If caught in a state
immediate action. or country where detectors are illegal (see page 20),
drivers risk losing their radar detector and receiving a
Radar Facts
fine. In addition, instant-on radar is almost always used
A radar gun operates by transmitting radio in combination with an RDD, leaving unsuspecting
waves at certain frequencies which reflect off motorists vulnerable to receive two tickets; one potential
for speeding, and the other for possession of a detector.
objects and are picked up by the radar gun's
receiving section. When a radar beam reflects Note: The newest tool Police have to detect radar
detectors is called Spectre. Spectre can detect the
off a moving target, a measurable frequency
majority of undetectable (VG-2) laser/radar detectors
shift occurs. The radar unit converts this shift into
on the market.
miles per hour to determine your vehicle's speed.
Currently, the FCC (Federal Communications It is the responsibility of the individual radar detector user
Commission) permits operation of traffic radar to know and understand the laws in your area regarding
the legality of the use of radar detectors.
guns at X Band (10.500 - 10.550 GHz), K Band
(24.050 - 24.250 GHz), and Ka Band (33.400 -
WARRANTY INFORMATION
36.000 GHz).
Consumer Warranty
Note: A radar detector will only alarm if an
This Whistler Laser-Radar detector is warranted to
officer is transmitting on any one of the above
the original purchaser for a period of one year from
the date of original purchase against all defects in
radar bands.
materials and workmanship. This limited warranty
is void if the unit is abused, modified, installed
Other Speed Detection Systems
improperly, or if the housing and/or serial numbers
Several techniques other than radar or laser are
have been removed. There are no express warranties
used to measure vehicle speeds. When these
covering this product other than those set forth in
methods are being used, no detector can provide
this warranty. All express or implied warranties for this
a warning. These techniques include:
product are limited to the above time. Whistler is
not liable for damages arising from the use, misuse,
• Pacing - A patrol car drives behind you and
or operation of this product.
matches your driving speed.
• Vascar/Aircraft - The police measure the time
Note: Units that cannot be repaired will be replaced with the same or
it takes your vehicle to travel a known distance.
similar model. Replacement unit's warranty will be based on the original unit's
purchase date.
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OPERATION
Whistler has two features that will assist the driving
enthusiast to further identify threats from laser and
Ka band radar guns.
Ka RSID (Ka Radar Signal IDentifier)
Identify the difference between the likelihood of
a Ka threat vs. the likelihood of a Ka false from
another source (possible radar detector). Ka RSID
feature will educate you to the common Ka speed
radar guns by displaying the nominal police radar
frequencies of 33.8GHz / 34.0GHz / 34.3GHz /
34.7GHz / 35.5GHz. Ka alerts that do not fall into the
common Ka speed radar windows will be reported
only as Ka.
Note:
This product is not a frequency counter. The
unit will categorize the received Ka signal and select
) Quiet feature
®
the appropriate information. Treat every Ka alert
) Power ON or OFF
® with caution.
LSID (Laser Signal IDentifier)
Identify the Laser gun's pulse rate or PPS (Pulses
Per Second) that is transmitted by the speed laser
gun. LSID may also be used to identify other forms
of laser sources such as LACC (Laser Assisted Cruise
Control) systems found in some high end vehicles.
If the Laser PPS information displayed is due to
another source such as local airports or LACC, LSID
allows you to Lock Out this rate from giving you
the continuous audio alert during this and any new
encounter of the same rate. To Lock Out a PPS,
press the Quiet button during the Laser alert. This
will place an * on the screen beside the PPS rate
and Lock Out this signature ID. Any new encounter
with the same Laser Signature ID will provide the
display information and two quick beeps.
Note: Common Laser PPS rates used in the USA
are 100 / 125 / 130 / 200 / 238 / 380Hz. Other Laser
PPS rates used outside the USA include 600Hz.
Caution: Do not lock out a PPS rate if it is close to
known speed laser guns.
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WARRANTY INFORMATION
Service Under Warranty
During the warranty period, defective units will
be repaired without charge to the purchaser when
returned with a dated store receipt to the address
below. Units returned without a dated store
receipt will be handled as described in section
"Service Out Of Warranty."
Due to the specialized equipment necessary for
testing a Laser-Radar receiver, there are no
authorized service stations for Whistler brand
detectors other than Whistler.
When returning a unit for service, please follow
these instructions:
1. Ship the unit in the original carton or in a
suitable sturdy equivalent, fully insured, with
return receipt requested to:
Whistler Repair Dept.
551 N. 13th St.
Rogers, AR. 72756
Please allow 3 weeks for turn around time.
Important: Whistler will not assume
responsibility for loss or damage incurred in
shipping. Therefore, please ship your unit
insured with return receipt requested.
CODs will not be accepted!
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.
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POP ™ MODE ALERTS TROUBLESHOOTING
POP Mode Alerts
Your Whistler detector is expertly engineered
™
and designed to exacting quality standards
Because POP Mode radar utilizes the same
™
to provide you with reliable, trouble-free
K or Ka band frequencies, POP ™ Mode Alerts will be
operation. If your unit has been correctly
displayed as regular radar alerts.
installed following the guidelines in this manual,
but is not operating optimally, please refer to
LASER/RADAR ALERTS
the troubleshooting guide below.
Speed Radar Audio/Visual Alerts
PROBLEM: No display or audio.
When X, K or Ka is detected, the band ID and • Check fuse in plug; replace if necessary with a
2 amp, 3AG type.
signal strength are displayed. The audio alert is
• Check fuse for lighter socket; replace if
continuous and has a geiger counter-like
necessary.
pattern. The faster the beep, the closer or
• Make sure lighter socket is clean.
stronger the radar source.
PROBLEM: Unit alarms when vehicle hits
Laser Audio/Visual Alerts
bumps.
When a laser signal is detected the audio alert is
• Check for loose lighter socket; tighten and
continuous for a minimum of 3 seconds.
clean.
• Check connections at both ends of the power
• The Displays Shows:
cord. Substitute another cord to determine if
the cord is defective. Return defective cord to
Pulse Protection the factory.
®
Pulse (or instant-on) radar is more difficult
PROBLEM: Audio alerts are not loud enough.
to detect than conventional radar because
• Cancel Auto Quiet Mode or City Mode.
it remains 'off' until activated to measure the
• Check audio level setting (see page 8 ).
speed of a targeted vehicle.
If difficulties occur which cannot be solved by
When a pulse type transmission is detected, your
information in this Troubleshooting Guide,
Whistler detector sounds an urgent 3-second
please call Whistler Customer Service at
audio warning and the display shows: 1-800-531-0004 or visit our F.A.Q. page at
www.whistlergroup.com, before returning your
unit for service.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
After the 3-second pulse alert, the standard alert
During the summer months, avoid prolonged
pattern continues for as long as the signal is
exposure to direct sunlight by removing your unit
present.
from the dash when your vehicle is parked for
It is important to respond promptly to a pulse
an extended period of time. Do not spray water,
alert, since warning time may be minimal. 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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WARRANTY INFORMATION WARRANTY INFORMATION
3. Be certain your unit is returned with its serial If you elect not to have your unit repaired, it
will be returned to you along with your certified
number. For reference, please write your unit's
check or money order.
serial number in the space provided on page
27 of this manual.
Important: When returning your unit for service,
.
Units without serial numbers are not covered under warranty be certain to include a daytime telephone
number and an email address (if applicable).
Important: To validate that your unit is within
the warranty period, make sure you keep a copy
Customer Service
of your dated store receipt. You may register
If you have questions concerning the operation of your
your warranty online at www.whistlergroup.com,
Whistler detector, or require service during or after the
however, for warranty verification purposes,
warranty period, please call Customer Service at:
a copy of your dated store receipt must
accompany any unit sent in for warranty work. 1-800-531-0004
Service Out of Warranty
Representatives are available to answer your questions
Units will be repaired at "out of warranty"
Monday - Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (CT) or visit
service rates when:
the F.A.Q.'s at www.whistlergroup.com.
• The unit's original warranty has expired.
• A dated store receipt is not supplied. SPECIFICATIONS
• The unit has been returned without its serial
Radar Frequencies:
number.
• The unit has been abused, modified,
10.500 - 10.550 GHz (X Band)
installed improperly, or had its housing
24.050 - 24.250 GHz (K Band )
removed.
33.400 - 36.000 GHz (Ka Superwideband)
The minimum out of warranty service fee for
Operating Temperature Range:
your Whistler detector is $75.00 (U.S.). If you
require out of warranty service, please return
-10 C to +70 C (-41 F to +158 F)
your unit as outlined in the section "Service
Under Warranty" along with a certified check
Power Requirements:
or money order for $75.00. Payment may also
Operational 12 to 15 volts DC, 250mA nominal
be made by MasterCard, VISA, or American
Vehicle Battery Saver, 30mA nominal.
Express; personal checks are not accepted.
One or more U.S. patents may apply:
In the event repairs cannot be covered by the
#7,215,276, #8,248,292
minimum service fee, you will be contacted by
a Whistler technical service specialist who will
outline options available to you.
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ARE DETECTORS LEGAL?
In Most States YES.
Laser-Radar detectors are legal in every state
(except Virginia and Washington, D.C., which
have local regulations restricting the use of
radar receivers in any vehicle) when used in
automobiles or light trucks (under 10,000 lbs.).
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)
issued a regulation, effective January, 1994 which
prohibits radar and laser detector use in vehicles
over 10,000 lbs. Prior to the FHWA regulation,
laws existed in New York restricting the use of
radar detectors in trucks over 18,000 lbs. and in
Illinois in trucks over 26,000 lbs.
FCC INFORMATION
FCC ID: HSXWH20
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference,
(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.
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 acquired. A detector
without POP Mode detection capability cannot
™
respond to this brief transmission.
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SPECIFICATIONS
POP Mode is a trademark of MPH Industries, Inc.
™
SWS ™ is a trademark of Safety Warning System L.C.
Specifications are subject to change without notice
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 $9.95
202138 Visor Bracket $6.95
206552 Power Cord (5') $14.95
206880 Hardwire Kit (10' ) $9.95
(for wiring to fuse box)
206666 Modular* Cord Package
(includes coiled and straight
cords, and power adapter)
202156 Package of 4 Suction Cups $2.95
402080 Non Skid Dash Pad $6.95
®
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 you
cannot see through. If you can't see past a
vehicle ahead of you, chances are your
detector can't either.
• The receiving range of your laser detector will
not be the same as a radar detector. Laser
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
+/- 50nm.
• 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
CR85
HIGH Performance
LASER-RADAR
Price
DETECTOR
$17.95
The Whistler Group Corporate Headquarters
3604 NW Frontage Rd. • Bentonville, AR 72712
Tel 479.273.6012 • Fax 479.273.2927
Customer Return Center
$27.95 551 N 13th St. • Rogers, AR 72756
Customer Service Tel 800.531.0004
www.whistlergroup.com
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