OWNER’S MANUAL
FUZION
LASER/RADAR DETECTOR
THE WHISTLER GROUP, INC. CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS
13016 N. Walton Blvd.
Bentonville, AR 72712
TEL: 479.273.6012 FX: 479.273.2927
P/N 260020 © The Whistler Group, Inc. 2006
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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! Now is the time to record the serial number of the unit in the space provided in the warranty section of the manual.
INTRODUCTION
Dear Whistler Owner,
Whistler has developed a complete and comprehensive laser-radar solution for “TUNERS”. This unit allows laser-radar protection that complements other automotive gauges installed in the vehicle.
Not only does this unit provide a stealthy installation but also delivers very powerful protection from the newest laser-radar guns – especially POP™ Mode detection! Along with POP™ Mode this unit also offers:
•PROGRAMMABLE BLUE BACKLIT LCD TEXT DISPLAY
Create your own custom 10 character text display. The easy to read blue display shows alert and detector status.
•BATTERY VOLT METER
Displays the battery voltage.
•TEMPERATURE METER
Provides outside temperature with freezing alert.
•CONTROL PANEL DESIGNED TO FIT 2 1/16” GAUGE MOUNTS
This allows use of after market housings to further customize this unit.
Even though this unit is packed full of features, it’s still very easy to use. To fully utilize your unit to its potential, we recommend reading this entire manual or visit our FAQ page on our web site www.whistlergroup.com.
Enjoy your new Whistler and please drive safely.
Sincerely,
The Whistler Group, Inc.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Model Features Summary |
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Operation ............................................................................ |
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•Power On And Self-Test
•FUZION Display
•Programmable Text Display
•Engaging/Disengaging VG-2
•Backlight Settings
•City Modes
•Stay Alert™
•Option Select Mode
•Teach Mode
•Aux Out
•Memory/Beep Confirmation
•Auto Level Adjustment
•Auto Quiet Mode
•Pulse Protection®
•Quiet Mode
Radar Alerts............................................................................... |
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Safety Radar/ Laser Alerts ....................................................... |
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VG-2 Alerts................................................................................ |
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• Alert Priority |
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Reset Features .......................................................................... |
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Care & Maintenance ................................................................ |
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Communication Breakdown .................................................... |
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Troubleshooting Guide............................................................ |
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Are Detectors Legal? ............................................................... |
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• FCC Information |
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Speed Monitoring Technologies ..................................... |
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•Radar Facts
•POP™ Mode
•Total Band Protection™
•Laser Facts
•Other Speed Detection Systems
•Radar ‘Detector’ Detectors
Warranty Information |
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Specifications............................................................................ |
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Notes ......................................................................................... |
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WHISTLER FEATURES
Whistler FUZION
Power/Volume Button
Voice Module
Quiet/Menu Button
B/L Button City Button
Laser Antenna
Radar Antenna
Whistler’s ergonomic and user-friendly design provides a new level of operating convenience. Special features include:
•Radar Antenna - Compact, high-efficiency antenna
•City/City 1/City 2 Mode – Reduces the annoyance of false alerts typically encountered in urban driving areas.
•Laser Module – Provides front / rear laser protection
•Voice Module – Provides voice and warning tones
Note: Specifications and appearance may change without notice.
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WHISTLER FEATURES—OPERATION
•Programmable Blue Backlit Text Display - Create your own custom 10 character text display. The easy to read provides distinct visual confirmation of signals detected, signal strength, and indicates engaged modes of operation.
•Outside Temperature & Battery Voltmeter - Monitors the outside air temperature and displays the battery voltage.
•Total Band™ Protection - Provides Complete Band Coverage of all Laser and Radar Bands, VG-2 and Safety Radar Bands
•Stay Alert - Whistler’s exclusive Stay Alert™ feature tests your alertness on long trips.
•Selectable Bands - allows for the user to turn off bands not used in that specific driving area.
•Alert PriorityIf more than one signal is received at the same time, the most important alert is displayed.
•Quiet/Menu Button - Pressing QUIET before a signal is detected engages Auto Quiet Mode which automatically reduces the optional 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. Pressing and holding Quiet for 2 seconds allows you to enter Option Select Mode (see page 12)
•Power/Volume Control - Turns unit on/off and adjusts the base audio level for the tone option. Volume is adjusted on the voice module.
OPERATION
Power On And Self-Test
Each time your Whistler detector is turned on, an automatic self-test sequence confirms that the audio and visual displays are functional.
• Press P/V or apply Power. Display shows:
FUZION’s Display
The LCD display shows the detected signals as well as battery voltage, air temperature and AUX out selection. See example:
Battery Voltage |
Temperature |
Voice Output
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OPERATION
NOTE: The features listed above can be programmed ON or OFF in Option Select Mode. If one or more are programmed OFF, that area will be blank. See example of all programmed OFF below:
Currently the laser-radar information is centered in the display, but these can be programmed in Option Select Mode to have either the battery voltage or air temperature displayed center stage.
Highway |
Temperature |
Battery Voltage |
OPERATION
Ice Warning Mode:
When temperature drops to 32˚F display shows:
Displays “Freezing”
then “Temp”
Ice Warning Mode
Unit then gives a unique warning tone and the backlight will flash. This will only happen once after the unit is first turned on. When either Hi T or Lo T is displayed, the limits of the temperature sensor have been reached.
Note: Temperature may rise while vehicle is stopped and idling, this is normal.
Programmable Text Display
This model has the ability to modify the standard laser/radar detector’s display. “WHISTLER”, “HIGHWAY”, “CITY”, “CITY 1”, and “CITY 2” can be changed to display your name, or any combination of 10 characters. For example, “HIGHWAY” can be changed to “GO 4 IT”. Note: A space is counted as a character.
WARNING!!! Programming the text display is not intended to be done while you are driving. You should not use any device in a vehicle that may distract you from observing the road ahead.
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