Whistler 3300 User Manual

OWNER’S MANUAL

3300

LASER/RADAR DETECTOR

THE WHISTLER GROUP
CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS

13016 N. Walton Blvd.
Bentonville, AR 72712
TEL [phone] FX [phone]
www.whistlergroup.com

PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT CENTER

25 Industrial Ave.
Chelmsford, MA 01824
TEL [phone] FX [phone]

CUSTOMER RETURN CENTER

1201 N. Dixieland Rd.
Rogers, AR 72756
Consumer Relations Tel [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

P/N 3300MAN, © WHISTLER 2000

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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.
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,
For many of us, a vehicle is more than just transportation. It

can be a mobile office, communications or entertainment
center, or simply an expression of our personality. Whistler
products are designed to make the time you spend in your
vehicle more productive, more fulfilling, safer, or just simply
more fun. Our mission is to provide products that improve
your driving experience.

Your new Whistler 3300 laser/radar detector detects all radar ,
laser and safety radar systems, plus offers Whistler’s exclusive
Safe Driving System™ and optional Real Voice™ technology.
The comprehensive safety system detects all safety radar
including the Safety Warning System™ keeping you
informed of road hazards and adverse weather. Plus,
Whistler’s unique Stay Alert™ feature tests driver’s alertness
on long solo trips. Whistler’s 3300 also offers a digital display
with safety messages to keep you informed while you drive.

To fully acquaint yourself with the operation of the Whistler
3300 and to better understand the differences between
detecting radar, laser and safety radar signals, we recom­mend reading this entire manual.

Enjoy the Whistler 3300 and please drive safely.
Sincerely,
THE WHISTLER GROUP

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WHISTLER FEATURES

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

1. Power/Volume Button (P/V) - Turns unit on/off and
adjusts volume up or down (press and hold for 2 seconds).

2. Dark Button - Engages Dim/Dark/Temperature/
Voltage.

3. CITY/CITY 1/CITY 2 Button - Reduces the annoyance
of false alerts typically encountered in urban driving areas.

4. Quiet/Menu 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. Pressing and holding for 2 seconds
allows you to enter Option Select Mode and change
menus.

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Topic Page

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

Operation ............................................................................5 - 14

• Power On And Self-Test

• Memory/Beep Confirmation

• Auto Level Adjustment

• Auto Quiet/Quiet Modes

• Temperature/Voltage Mode

• Engaging/Disengaging VG-2

• City Modes

• Dim/Dark/Temperature/Voltage Modes

• Stay Alert

• Integrated Real Voice Option

• Option Select Mode

• Teach/Tutorial Mode

• Voice Modual Port

• Rear Antenna Port

Radar, Laser And VG-2 Alerts ..........................................15 - 19

• Radar Alerts

• Pulse Protection®

• Safety Radar Audio/Visual Alerts

• Laser Audio/Visual Alerts

• VG-2 Audio/Visual Alerts

• Alert Priority

• Reset Features

• Care and Maintenance

Troubleshooting Guide ............................................................20

Are Detectors Legal?...............................................................21

Speed Monitoring Technologies.....................................22 - 23

• Radar Facts

• Laser Facts

• Other Speed Detection Systems

• Radar Detector Detectors

Warranty Information........................................................24 - 26

Specifications ............................................................................27

Accessories ...............................................................................28

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Whistler 3300

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OPERATION

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:

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K

Ka

X

LASER

9

9

9

SR ON

VG2 OFF

HIGHWAY

WHISTLER

WHISTLER FEATURES

5. Speaker - Provides distinct audio warnings for X, K, Ka

band radar, safety radar, laser, VG-2 and Stay Alert.

6. High Visibility LED Display - Provides distinct visual
confirmation of signals detected, signal strength, and indi­cates engaged modes of operation.

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OPERATION

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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.
As audio level is adjusted, beeps are provided and the dis-

play indicates volume level. Example:

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Auto Quiet Mode

Auto Quiet reduces the selected audio level to level (1)
approximately 5 seconds after a radar or safety radar sig­nal is detected. The alert for any new signal within 20 sec­onds will resume at level (1). Auto Quiet does not affect
VG-2 or laser alerts.

• Press Quiet (before a signal is detected) to engage Auto
Quiet. Display reads:

• 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.

Note: When Auto Quiet engages, it cancels the audio to
the optional Voice Module.

Quiet Mode

Quiet 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

VOL 1

VOL

Lowest Level 1

Highest Level 4

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