User Manual

POP
™
Mode Alerts
B
ecause POP
™
M
ode radar utilizes the same
K or Ka band frequencies, POP
™
Mode Alerts will be
d
isplayed as regular radar alerts.
LASER/RADAR ALERTS
Speed Radar Audio/Visual Alerts
W
hen 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
p
attern. The faster the beep, the closer or
stronger the radar source.
Laser Audio/Visual Alerts
When a laser signal is detected the audio alert is
c
ontinuous for a minimum of 3 seconds.
• The Displays Shows:
Pulse Protection
®
P
ulse (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.
It is important to respond promptly to a pulse
alert, since warning time may be minimal.
POP
™
MODE ALERTS
VG-2 Audio/Visual Alerts
N
ote:
Y
ou must turn this feature on before it will
detect VG-2.
W
hen a VG-2 signal is detected, the detector “hides”
i
ts own radiated signal and becomes undetectable
by the VG-2.
Every 30 seconds, the detector checks for a VG-2
s
ignal. If a VG-2 signal is still present, the unit
continues to hide and repeats the VG-2 alert. If no
signal is detected, two beeps are provided,
i
ndicating an “all clear” condition. During a VG-2
Alert X, K, and Ka band signals cannot be
r
eceived (Reference page 21 for VG-2 information).
Alert Priority
W
hen two or more signals are received at the
same time, the alert priority is:
1. Laser
2
.
V
G-2
3. Speed Radar
4. Safety Radar
Example:
If X band is alerting, then suddenly a VG-2
signal is detected, the VG-2 warning will
override the X band alert.
VG-2 ALERTS
Reset Features
A
ll user features can be reset to factory settings.
•Unplug the Power Cord from the unit.
•Press and hold the Quiet button.
•
Plug the Power Cord into the unit.
•
Wait for 2 beeps.
•Release the Quiet button.
Unit is now reset to the following features
a
nd settings.
D
efault factory settings are:
1
.
H
IGHWAY Mode.
2. Dim/Dark Mode to full illumination of display.
3. Auto Quiet Mode OFF.
4
.
V
G-2 Detection Mode OFF.
5
.
S
afety Radar OFF.
6. Vehicle Battery Saver ON.
7. Full Power Up sequence.
8
.
D
efault TONE 3.
9. POP ON.
10. Voice ON.
11.
LED Periscope to BLINK
RESET FEATURES
Y
our Whistler detector is expertly engineered
and designed to exacting quality standards to
p
rovide you with reliable, trouble-free operation.
I
f your unit has been correctly installed following
the guidelines in this manual, but is not
o
perating optimally, please refer to the
t
roubleshooting guide below.
P
ROBLEM: No display or audio.
• Check fuse in plug; replace if necessary with a
2 amp 3AG type.
•
Check fuse for lighter socket; replace if
necessary.
• Make sure lighter socket is clean.
P
ROBLEM: Unit alarms when vehicle hits
b
umps.
• Check for loose lighter socket; tighten and
c
lean.
•
Check connections at both ends of power
cord. Substitute another cord to determine if
c
ord is defective. Return defective cord to
the factory.
PROBLEM: Audio alerts are not loud
enough.
• Cancel Auto Quiet Mode or City Mode.
• Check audio level setting
(see page 8 ).
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/faq-detectors.asp,
before returning your unit for service.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Care And Maintenance
D
uring the summer months, avoid prolonged
exposure to direct sunlight by removing your unit
f
rom the dash when your vehicle is parked for an
e
xtended period of time. Do not spray water,
cleaners, or polishes directly onto the unit. The
s
pray may penetrate through the openings and
d
amage the unit. Also, do not use any abrasive
cleaners on the unit’s exterior.
ARE DETECTORS LEGAL?
In Most States YES!
Laser-Radar detectors are legal in every state
(
with the exception of Virginia and Washington,
D.C., which have local regulations restricting the
use of radar receivers in any vehicle) when used
i
n automobiles or light trucks (under 10,000 lbs.).
Concerning trucks over 10,000 lbs., the Federal
Highway Administration (FHWA) issued a
r
egulation, effective January, 1994 which prohibits
radar and laser detector use in these types of
vehicles nationally. Prior to the FHWA regulation,
laws existed in the state of New York restricting
the use of radar detectors in trucks over 18,000
lbs. and in Illinois in trucks over 26,000 lbs.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
FCC ID : HSXWH10
FCC ID : HSXWH21
T
his device complies with part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
(
1) This device many not cause harmful
interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference
r
eceived, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
Important: FCC requirements state that
changes or modifications not expressly approved
b
y Whistler could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
SPEED MONITORING
Radar Facts
A radar gun operates by transmitting radio
w
aves at certain frequencies which reflect off
objects and are 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.
Currently, the FCC (Federal Communications
Commission) permits operation of traffic radar
guns at X Band (10.500 - 10.550 GHz), K Band
(24.050 - 24.250 GHz), and Ka Band (33.400 -
36.000 GHz).
Note: A radar detector will only alarm if an
officer is transmitting on any one of the above
radar bands.
FCC INFORMATION
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.
Laser Facts
I
t’s well documented that many radar guns
c
annot reliably provide the speed of a targeted
v
ehicle that is traveling in a group of vehicles. In
c
ontrast, a laser gun can target a specific vehicle
o
ut of a line of traffic and determine its speed. The
a
dvantage of laser over radar in terms of
t
arget identification is the result of the laser gun’s
n
arrow beam. A radar gun’s transmission can
c
over more than a four-lane highway at a distance
o
f 1,000 feet, compared with a laser gun’s
t
ransmission which covers about 3 feet at the
s
ame distance. For best protection, keep these
points in mind:
• B
ecause the vehicle’s license plate or
headlights ar
e the laser gun’s primary targets,
mounting the Whistler detector on the
dashboar
d 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 ar
e 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
+/- 10nm.
Pro Laser
™
I II III •LT1 20-20 •Ultra Lyte
SPEED MONITORING
Laser T
ips
If you are the targeted vehicle, a laser gun can
often determine your speed within a few
seconds after you receive an alert. In this
situation, there is generally no time to safely
adjust your speed. However, if you are traveling
near or behind the targeted vehicle and receive
an alert, response time should be sufficient. Any
laser alert, regardless of duration, requires
immediate action!
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:
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- A patrol car drives behind you and
matches your driving speed.
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- The time it takes a vehicle to
travel a known distance is measured.
Radar Detector Detectors: VG-2,
Spectr
e
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 ar
e 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 (see
page 18), drivers risk losing their radar detector and
r
eceiving 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.
SPEED MONITORING
Note: Having a radar detector capable of
detecting the VG-2 may alert you to the
presence of a speed trap. 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
owner to know and understand the laws in your area
regarding the legality of the use of radar detectors.
WARRANTY INFORMATION
Consumer Warranty
This Whistler Laser-Radar detector is warranted
to the original purchaser for a period of one
year 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, or if the housing
and/or serial numbers have been removed.
Ther
e are no express warranties covering this
product other than those set forth in this
war
ranty
. All expr
ess or implied war
ranties for
this product are limited to the above time.
Whistler is not liable for damages arising fr
om
the use, misuse, or operation of this product.
SPEED MONITORING
Ser
vice 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.
1201 North Dixieland Rd
Rogers, AR. 72756
Please allow 3 weeks turnaround time.
Important:
Whistler will not assume
responsibility for loss or damage incurred in
shipping. Ther
efor
e, please ship your unit
insur
ed with r
etur
n receipt requested.
CODs
will not be accepted!
2. Include with your unit the following
information, clearly printed:
•
Y
our name and str
eet addr
ess
(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 stor
e receipt or bill of
sale.
WARRANTY INFORMATION
3. Be certain your unit is returned with its serial
number. For reference, please write your unit’s
serial number in the following space:
s/n______________.
Units without serial numbers are not covered under warranty.
Important: To validate that your unit is within
the warranty period, make sure you keep a
copy of your dated store receipt. You may
register your warranty online at
www.whistlergroup.com, however, for
warranty verification purposes, a copy of
your dated store receipt must accompany any
unit sent in for warranty work.
Service Out of War
ranty
Units will be repaired at “out of warranty”
service rates when:
• The unit’s original warranty has expired.
• A dated store receipt 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.). If you
r
equire 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. Payment may also be
made by MasterCard, VISA or American
Expr
ess;
personal checks ar
e not accepted
.
In the event r
epairs cannot be covered by the
minimum $55.00 service fee, you will be
contacted by a Whistler technical service specialist
who will outline options available to you.
If you elect not to have your unit repaired, it will
be r
etur
ned to you along with your cer
tified
check or money order.
WARRANTY INFORMATION
Important: When returning your unit for service,
be certain to include a daytime telephone
number and an email address (if applicable).
Customer Service
If you have questions concerning the operation of your
Whistler detector, or require service during or after the
warranty period, please call Customer Service at:
1-800-531-0004
Representatives are available to answer your questions
Monday - Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (CT) or
visit the FAQ’s at www.
whistlergroup.com.
SPECI FIC ATIONS
Radar Fr
equencies:
10.500 - 10.550 GHz (X Band)
24.050 - 24.250 GHz (K Band )
33.400 - 36.000 GHz (Ka Superwideband)
Operating Temperature Range:-20˚ C to +80˚ C
(-4˚ F to +176˚ F)
Power Requir
ements:
Operational 12 to 15 volts DC, 250mA nominal
V
ehicle Batter
y Saver
, 30mA nominal.
One or more U.S. patents may apply:
#5,146,227, #5,379,456, #5,666,120, #5,990,821
POP
™
Mode is a trademark of MPH Industries, Inc.
SWS
™
is a trademark of Safety W
arning System L.C.
Specifications are subject to change without
notice.
WARRANTY INFORMATION
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
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202151 Windshield Bracket Kit $9.95
206552 Straight Power Cord (5’) $14.95
206553 Coiled Power Cord (7’) $15.95
206880 Hardwire Kit (10' ) $9.95
(for wiring to fuse box)
206666
Modular* Cord Package $17.95
(includes coiled and straight
cords, and power adapter)
159032 Package of 8 Suction Cups $2.95
402081 Non Skid Dash Pad $6.95
206660
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Socket Multiplier $11.95
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Socket Multiplier $12.95
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ACCESSORIES
OWNER’S MANUAL
The Whistler Group Corporate Headquarters
13016 N. Walton Blvd. • Bentonville, AR 72712
T
el 479.273.6012 • Fax [phone]
Customer Retur
n Center
1201 N. Dixieland Rd. • Rogers,
AR 72756
Customer Service Tel [phone]
www.whistlergroup.com
P/N 260012, © 2007 The Whistler Group, Inc.
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