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warning, you can momentarily reset the timer by

pressing any button. If the unit has automatically

turned off, press any button to turn the unit back on.

Refer to “Option Select Mode” for instructions to

activate battery saver mode feature.

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. TFSR when

turned ON is designed to eliminate alerts from

specific Traffic Flow sensors. FDSR when turned ON

is designed to identify all radar based collision

avoidance systems that operate within the same

band as police radar and provide a brief less

intrusive alert to keep you informed and aware.

A signal strength indicator will help determine

your proximity to the source without the continued

annoyance of audio.

We suggest you turn FDSR ON if you are

experiencing excessive random false alerts when

behind select vehicles.

Option Select Mode

Entering Option Select Mode allows you to

customize options such as Tone Select, Abbreviated

Power Up Sequence, and VG-2 Mode. Press the

Menu button to enter Option Select Mode. When

selecting options, the Dark or Quiet buttons must

be pressed within 20 seconds or Option Select Mode

will automatically be exited.

NOTE: To exit Option Select Mode press and hold

the menu button.

Highway Mode

Highway mode provides full audio warnings any

time radar (X, K, Ka, Safety Warning System) or laser

signals are detected, and is recommended for open

road driving.

For more information on City and Highway modes,

please visit our FAQ page on our website:

www.whistlergroup.com

Teach/Tutorial Mode

Provides simulated alerts for each type of signal.

• Press City and Quiet buttons simultaneously

• Display Shows:

• Press Dark button to exit.

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”. After 3

seconds the audio is canceled and the display no

longer flashes. This cycle is repeated if the VG-2

signal is detected again .

During the period a VG-2 signal is detected, a radar

signal cannot be detected. However, because the

VG-2 alert has confirmed that a patrol car is nearby,

you are already aware of the potential for speed

monitoring and can adjust your speed accordingly.

Laser detection is not affected while a VG-2 signal is

detected.

Vehicle Battery Saver Mode

The Vehicle Battery Saver Mode when selected

automatically shuts off the detector after 3 hrs. The

timer is reset if the detector is turned off, unplugged

or any button is pressed before the timer has

expired. The detector will alert you with an audible

a and visual warning before it shuts off. During this

Alert Periscopes

Whistler’s new 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: 1. flash for all

alarms, 2. remain on, or 3. turn LEDs off completely.

City/City 1/City 2 Mode

Whistler’s Three Stage City Mode is designed to

reduce the annoyance of automatic door openers,

intrusion alarms and other devices which share

frequencies with police radar. Generally,

X band is used for these devices.

• Press City button to cancel Highway Mode and

engage City Mode.

• Press City button again to enter City 1 Mode

• Press City button again to enter City 2 Mode

• Press City button a fourth time to cancel City 2

Mode and returns the unit to Highway Mode.

In City Mode, weak speed/safety radar signals give

an initial alarm of two beeps, and then remains

quiet until the signal becomes very strong. When

the signal strength increases, two additional beeps

are provided. City 1 and City 2 Modes operate the

same as Highway Mode, but in City 1 Mode, only

the X band is reported at high levels. In City 2 Mode,

X-band is not detected.

CAUTION: Some towns/small cities may still be

using X band radar. City Modes do not change the

audio alert for laser or VG-2.

Integrated Real Voice

When selected, Real Voice

will be used to

articulate the following:

1. Band Identification

2. Safety Warning System messages

3. Feature Selection

NOTE: In certain cases, the voice message does not

replicate the text message.

Quiet Mode

Quiet mode cancels audio during an alert and any

new alert within 20 seconds. After 20 seconds,

approximately 2 beeps are provided on any new

alert and unit then remains quiet.

• Press Quiet to cancel the audio.

• Press Quiet a second time during an alert to

restore the standard audio alert pattern; or

turn the unit off, then on.

Auto Quiet Mode

Pressing QUIET before a radar signal is detected

provides an alternate alert pattern, consisting of four

beeps (indicating X, K, Ka or Safety Warning System)

followed by clicking. The clicking will continue for

as long as the detected signal is present or any new

signal is detected within 20 seconds, becoming more

rapid as the strength of the signal increases.

• Press Quiet (before a signal is detected) to

engage Auto Quiet.

• Once the Auto Quiet mode is engaged, you may

cancel the audio alarm by pressing Quiet.

• Press Quiet (when the unit is not alarming) to

cancel Auto Quiet mode.

Power On Self Test & Volume

Each time your Whistler detector is turned on,

an automatic self-test sequence confirms that

the speaker and visual displays are functional.

To increase the volume, continue turning the

volume knob.

Dim/Dark Mode

Dim/Dark Mode reduces the illumination of the

display.

• Press the Dark button to reduce illumination

to a Dim setting.

• Press the Dark button a second time to

engage Dark Mode. The display illumination

is further reduced.

Dim or Dark Mode can be engaged during an

alert. In Dark Mode, the display goes dark for

as long as a signal is being detected and for 20

seconds after, then the display returns to the

dimmer setting.

• Press the Dark button a third time to restore

full illumination to the display.

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.

Feature Engaged Confirmation

Each time a button is pressed, one beep confirms

feature “on”, two beeps confirm feature “off”.

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.

Fuse Replacement

The lighter socket plug is equipped with a

replaceable 2 amp, 3AG fuse located behind the

silver tip. To replace the fuse, carefully unscrew

the tip of the plug.

IMPORTANT: Unscrew slowly. The tip contains

a spring which may fly out when disassembling.

Insert the new fuse with the spring and screw on

the tip. With use, screw cap on plug may loosen.

Retighten occasionally.

IMPORTANT: Some newer cars have a plastic safety

coating on the inside of the windshield. The windshield

bracket may leave permanent marks on this type of

surface. To find out if your vehicle has this type of

windshield, check the vehicle’s user guide or ask your

dealer. We recommend that you do not leave the

suction cup bracket on the window in direct sunlight. If

the detector is removed, this may cause blistering of

the dash in some vehicles.

• Slide the detector onto the bracket until it locks

into place.

• If necessary, the unit may be leveled by bending

the windshield bracket. Press the bracket release

button and remove the detector before bending.

Dear Whistler Customer,

If you have questions concerning the operation

of this Whistler product please call:

Customer Service

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 still 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!

Please record the serial number of the unit in

the space provided in the accessories section of

the guide.

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 FAQ. page on

our website www.whistlergroup.com

Enjoy your Whistler detector and please drive

safely.

Sincerely,

The Whistler Group, Inc.

Model Features Summary...............................3 - 4

Installation.....................................................5 - 7

• Mounting Guidelines

• Windshield Mounting

• Power Connection and Fuse Replacement

Operation....................................................7-14

• Power On Self Test & Volume

• Dim/Dark Mode

• Setting Saver

• Feature Engaged Confirmation

• Integrated Real Voice

• Quiet/Auto Quiet Mode

• Alert Periscopes

• City/City 1/ City 2 Mode

• Highway Mode

• Teach/Tutorial Mode

• VG-2 Mode

• Vehicle Battery Saver Mode

• FDSR/TFSR

• Option Select Mode

• Stay Alert Feature

Safety Warning System™................................15

POP™ Mode Alerts..........................................15

Laser/Radar Alerts...........................................16

• Speed Radar Audio/Visual Alerts

• Laser Audio/Visual Alerts

• Pulse Protection®

VG-2 Alerts......................................................17

• Alert Priority

Reset Features............................................17 - 18

Troubleshooting Guide...............................18 - 19

Care and Maintenance......................................19

Are Detectors Legal?........................................19

FCC Information..............................................20

Speed Monitoring......................................20 - 23

• Radar Facts

• POP™ Mode

• Laser Facts

• Laser Tips

• Other Speed Detection Systems

• Radar Detector Detectors

Warranty Information.................................23 - 26

Specifications..................................................26

Accessories.....................................................27

Features

• Total Band

Protection™

• OLED Text Display

• Detects POP™ Mode

• 360º Maxx Coverage

• 3 City Modes/

Highway Mode

• Quiet/Auto Quiet

Mode

• Dim/Dark Mode

• Real Voice®

• Stay Alert™

• Setting Saver

• Selectable Vehicle

Battery Saver™

• Safety Warning

System™

• Alert Priority

• Alert Periscopes

• Total Laser Detection

• Traffic Flow Signal

Rejection

• Field Disturbance

Sensor Rejection

• High Gain Lens

• VG-2 Detection

1. Bracket Release Button - provides quic and

easy release of the mounting bracket.

2. Speaker - provides distinct audio warnings for X,

K, Ka band radar, safety warning system, laser

and VG-2.

3. Mounting Bracket Location - slot holds

mounting bracket firmly.

4. Radar Antenna - compact, high-efficiency

antenna receives radar signals.

5. Front Laser - high gain optical lens provides

increased sensitivity and field of view for

leading-edge laser detection.

6. Rear Laser - an integrated optical waveguide

provides superior detection of laser signals

transmitted from behind.

7. City Button - reduces the annoyance of false

alerts typically encountered in urban driving

areas.

8. Quiet Button - pressing QUIET before a signal

is detected engages Auto Quiet Mode which

automatically reduces the audio level after

the initial warning to a low audio level setting.

Pressing QUIET during a radar/laser encounter

silences audio alerts, while allowing visual alerts

to keep you informed.

9. Power / Volume Control - turns unit on/off

and adjusts audio level.

10. Dim / Dark - engages Dim/Dark modes.

11. Menu Button - enters Option Select Mode.

12. Text Display - provides distinct visual

confirmation of signals detected, signal strength,

and indicates engaged modes of operation.

13. Alert Periscopes - provide added visual alerts of

threats ahead.

14. Power Jack - Provides connection for the

power cord.

Mounting Guidelines

• Mount the unit as low as possible near the

center of the windshield.

• Do not mount the unit behind wipers, ornaments,

mirrored sunscreens, etc. These obstructions

have metal surfaces which can affect radar and

laser signals and reduce critical warning time.

(Regular tinted glass does not affect reception).

• Some windshields have an Instaclear™ or

Electriclear™ type coating, which affect radar

signals. Consult your dealer or the user guide

supplied with your vehicle to determine if your

windshield has this coating.

• Avoid placing the unit in direct contact with the

windshield.

• To reduce the possibility of theft, conceal the

unit when not in use.

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

Windshield

Mounting

IMPORTANT: Make sure the unit is level

Feature Display

Shows

To Change

D=Dark /

Q=Quiet

Option

TONE TONE 3

D or Q

to Select

Tone 1, 2, 3

(3 Different Tone Patterns)

TEST

YES

D = YES

Q = OFF

X, K, Ka Audio Tones

One Beep During Power Up

VG-2

OFF

D = ON

Q = OFF

VG-2 = ON

VG-2 =OFF (default)

SWS™

SWS

OFF

D = ON

Q = OFF

SWS™ ON

SWS™ OFF (default)

POP™

POP

OFF

D = ON

Q = OFF

POP™ = ON

POP™ = OFF (default)

ALERT

PERI-

SCOPES

LED

BLNK

D or Q

to Select

Alert Periscopes

ON, OFF or

Blinking (default)

VOICE

D or Q

to Select

VOICE EN (English, default)

VOICE SP (Spanish)

VOICE N = OFF

BATTERY

SAVER

SVROFF

D = ON

Q = OFF

BATTERY SAVER = ON

BATTERY SAVER = OFF

(default)

TFSR

OFF

D = ON

Q = OF

TFSR = ON

TFSR = OFF (default)

FDSR

OFF

D = ON

Q = OFF

Both D & Q

FDSR = ON

FDSR = OFF (default)

FDSr = FDSR, no Audio

Stay Alert Feature

The Stay Alert Feature is designed to test a

driver’s alertness. To engage (when the unit is not

alarming) :

• Press and hold the City button for

approximately 2 seconds. Release the button

during or immediately after the alert is given.

Display shows:

Within 30-60 seconds, two beeps are sounded; to

show alertness, the driver must press either the

City, Menu, or Quiet buttons within 3-5 seconds.

If a button is pressed within 3-5 seconds, the cycle

is repeated.

If a button is not pressed within 3-5 seconds, an

alarm sounds and the display shows:

• Press the Dark button to exit the Stay Alert

feature.

WARNING!!! Stay Alert is NOT intended as a

substitute for adequate rest. You should NOT

operate a vehicle if you are drowsy. During

extended periods of vehicle operation, you should

take frequent breaks. Improper reliance on the

Stay Alert feature may result in vehicle damage,

personal injury or death. NEVER OPERATE A

VEHICLE IF YOU ARE DROWSY.