Whistler PRO-78 User Manual

OWNER’S MANUAL

PRO-78

Total Band Protection™

LASER-RADAR

DETECTOR

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Dear Whistler Owner,

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

Please keepwww.thewhistlreceiptrgroupin a safe.com place. You may register your product online at www com. For warranty verification.whistlergrouppurposes, 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.

INTRODUCTION

Note: Your warranty period begins at

the time of purchase. The warranty is validatedPleaseonlyrecordby thethedatedserialstorenum- berceipof the! unit in the space provided in the warranty section of the manual.

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 manual or visiting our F.A.Q. 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
• Mounting Guidelines	5
Installation ........................................................	5 - 6
• Windshield Mounting	6
• Power Connection and Fuse Replacement	6
• Power On Self Test & Volume	7
Operation .......................................................	7 - 13
• Teach/Tutorial Mode	7
• Setting Saver	7
• Feature Engaged Confirmation	7
• Integrated Real Voice®	8
• Audio Level Adjustment	8
• Auto Quiet Mode	8
• Quiet Mode	8
• City/City 1/ City 2 Mode	9
• Highway Mode	9
• Dual LED Alert Periscope	10
• Auto Dim	10
• Dim/Dark Mode	10
• Vehicle Battery Saver Mode	11
• Filter Mode	11
• Option Select Mode	12
• Stay Alert Feature	13
Safety Warning System™ .....................................	13
POP™ Mode Alerts ..............................................	14
• Speed Radar Audio/Visual Alerts	14
Laser/Rad Alerts ..............................................	14
• Laser Audio/Visual Alerts	14
• Pulse Protection®	14
• Alert Priority	15
• Intellicord®	15
Reset Features ....................................................	16
Troubleshooting Guide .......................................	17
Care and Maintenance ........................................	18
Are Detectors Legal? ..........................................	18
FCC Information ..................................................	19
• Radar Facts	19
Speed Monitoring .........................................	19 - 22
• POP™ Mode	20
• Laser Facts	20
• Other Speed Detection Systems	21
Warranty Information ....................................	22 - 25
Specifications ......................................................	25
Accessories .........................................................	26

WHISTLER FEATURES

Feature Listings of PRO-78

	1	13
			3
	6
	9	2
	10	11	4
		7		5
	8
	12	14
	Features of PRO-78		• Auto Dim
	• Total Band Protection™		• Stay Alert™
	• Blue Text Display		• Setting Saver
	• Detects POP™ Mode		• Vehicle Battery Saver™
	• 360° Protection		• Safety Warning System™
	• Real Voice®		• Alert Priority
	• 3 City Modes		• Dual LED Periscopes

•Quiet/Auto Quiet Mode

•Dim/Dark Mode

FEATURE DESCRIPTIONS

Whistler’s ergonomic and user-friendly design provides a new level of operating convenience. Special features include:

1.Bracket Release Button – provides quick and easy release of the mounting bracket.

2.Speaker – provides distinct audio warnings for X, K, Ka band radar, safety radar, and laser .

3.Mounting Bracket Location – slot holds mounting bracket firmly.

4.Radar Antenna – compact, high-efficiency antenna receives radar signals.

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FEATURE DESCRIPTIONS

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.Dual Alert LED Periscope - provides an additional attention getting visual alert.

14.Auto Dim - automatically adjusts the display brightness for the ambient light conditions.

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INSTALLATION

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 owner’s manual 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 your unit when not in use.

Windshield

Mounting

IMPORTANT: Make sure the unit is level

Rubber Bumper

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INSTALLATION CONT.

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.

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 owner’s manual 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.

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.

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.

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OPERATION

Power On, Self Test

To turn the Power ON or OFF, push the center of the Power/Volume button.

Each time your Whistler detector is turned on, an automatic self-test sequence confirms that the speaker and visual displays are functional.

• Display shows in order:

1. WHISTLER 2. X-band 3. K-band 4. Ka-band 5. LASER 6. SR OFF 7. VOICE ON 8. POP ON 9. B SVR ON 10.FILTER 11.HIGHWAY

Teach/Tutorial Mode

Provides simulated alerts for each type of signal.

•Press City and Quiet buttons simultaneously

•Display Shows:

•Press Dark button to exit.

Setting Saver

Setting Saver saves 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”.

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.

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