3300 10/4/00 9:43 AM Page 3 INTRODUCTION If you have questions concerning the operation of this Whistler product please call consumer relations: 1-800-531-0004 Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm CST Please keep the receipt in a safe place. If the unit is returned without a dated proof of purchase an out of warranty service charge applies. Note: Your warranty period begins at the time of purchase. The warranty is validated only by return of the Warranty Validation card.
300 10/4/00 9:43 AM Page 5 TABLE OF CONTENTS Topic Page Model Features Summary ....................................................3 - 4 Operation ............................................................................
3300 10/4/00 9:43 AM Page 7 WHISTLER FEATURES OPERATION 5. Speaker - Provides distinct audio warnings for X, K, Ka band radar, safety radar, laser, VG-2 and Stay Alert. 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 P/V or apply Power. Display reads: 6.
3300 10/4/00 9:43 AM Page 9 OPERATION Memory/Beep Confirmation All features selected (except Stay Alert and Quiet) are retained in memory. Each time a button is pressed one beep confirms feature “on”, two beeps confirm feature “off”. Audio Level Adjustment The audio levels can be adjusted high to low, or low to high, in four steps: (1) is no audio level, (4) the highest. • Press and hold P/V to increase audio level. • Press and hold P/V to decrease audio level.
3300 10/4/00 9:43 AM Page 11 OPERATION OPERATION Temperature/Voltage Mode The unit can be programmed to display either the outside temperature or battery voltage along with Highway/City modes. See Option Select Mode. Display reads: Temperature with Highway H Battery with Highway 73 F H 12.8V O • Ice Warning Mode: When temperature drops to 32˚F display reads: FREEZING TEMP Unit then gives a unique warning tone. This will only happen once after the unit is first turned on.
3300 10/4/00 9:43 AM Page 13 OPERATION OPERATION Dim/Dark/Temperature/Voltage Modes Dim/Dark Mode reduces the illumination of the display. • Press Dark to reduce illumination to a Dim setting. Display reads: Stay Alert Feature The Stay Alert Feature is designed to test a driver’s alertness. To engage (when unit is not alarming): RU ALERT DIM • Pressing Dark a second time engages Dark Mode. Display reads: DARK Dim or dark can be engaged during an alert.
3300 10/4/00 9:43 AM Page 15 OPERATION OPERATION Option Select Mode Entering Option Select Mode allows you to customize options such as Tone Select, Real Voice, Abbreviated Power Up Sequence test and VG-2 Mode. When selecting options, Dark (D)=yes, City (C)=no, Quite (Q)=next selection. Any one of these must be pressed within 20 seconds or options mode will automatically be exited.
3300 10/4/00 9:43 AM Page 17 OPERATION RADAR ALERTS Teach/Tutorial Mode Provides simulated alerts for each type of signal. • Press City and Quiet simultaneously and release. Display reads: Speed Radar Audio/Visual Alerts When X, K or Ka is detected the band ID and signal strength is displayed. The audio alert is continuous and has a geiger counter-like pattern. The faster the beep the closer or stronger the radar source.
3300 10/4/00 9:43 AM Page 19 SAFETY RADAR ALERTS In communities where transmitters are located, the Safety Warning System displays over 60 text messages. When Safety Radar is detected the audio alert is geiger counterlike. Safety Warning System Text Example: Poor Road Surface: CAUTION LASER/VG-2 ALERTS Laser Audio/Visual Alerts When a laser signal is detected the word “Laser” and signal strength is displayed, the audio alert is continuous for a minimum of 3 seconds.
3300 10/4/00 9:43 AM Page 21 RESET FEATURES CARE & MAINTENANCE Reset Features All user features can be reset to factory settings. • • • • • Remove Power from unit. Press and hold P/V and Quiet. Apply power to the unit. Wait for 2 beeps. Release P/V and Quiet. Unit is now reset. 1. Audio to level (4). 2. Display reads Highway. 3. Dim/Dark Mode to full illumination of display. 4. Auto Quiet Mode OFF. 5. VG-2 Detection Mode OFF. 6. Voice OFF. 7. Night Mode OFF. 8. Truck Mode OFF. 9. Safety ON. 10.
3300 10/4/00 9:43 AM Page 25 SPEED MONITORING TECHNOLOGIES Radar Facts A radar gun operates by transmitting radio waves at certain frequencies which reflect off objects and are then 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.
3300 10/4/00 9:43 AM Page 27 WARRANTY INFORMATION WARRANTY INFORMATION Consumer Warranty The 3300 Whistler detector is warranted to the original purchaser for a period of five years from the date of original purchase against all defects in materials and workmanship. This limited warranty is void if the unit is abused, modified, installed improperly, if the housing has been removed, or if the serial number is missing.
3300 10/4/00 9:43 AM Page 29 WARRANTY INFORMATION Service Out Of Warranty Units will be repaired at “out of warranty” service rates when: • The unit’s original warranty has expired. • Dated proof of purchase 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. The minimum out of warranty service fee for your Whistler detector is $55.00 (U.S.).
3300 10/4/00 9:43 AM Page 31 ACCESSORIES NOTES The following accessories can be ordered directly from Whistler by calling 1-800-531-0004. Order Code Description Price 202971 Voice Module $99.95 202964 Rear Radar Antenna $179.95 SWRA-33 206879 Hook & Loop Fastener $1.95 206880 Hardwire Kit (10’) $9.95 Shipping and handling (per order) $5.00 Prices are subject to change without notice.
