Whistler 3500 User Manual
THE WHISTLER GROUP, INC.
CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS
13016 N. Walton Blvd.
Bentonville, AR 72712
TEL: 479.273.6012 FX: 479.273.2927
www.whistlergroup.com
OWNER’S MANUAL
3500
WIRELESS LASER/RADAR DETECTOR
P/N 202803, © The Whistler Group, Inc. 2005
www.whistlergroup.com
INTRODUCTION
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
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.
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Dear Whistler Owner,
With the change in time also comes the change in technology and
customer's needs. Whistler introduces the 3500 to provide you
convenience and "Technology for the Way You Live."
The Whistler 3500 is an easy to install, wireless laser-radar detector
that features the new POP™ Mode Detection Capability, and a
Tri-Directional display. The Tri-Directional Display allows you the
option to install the control panel in 3 different orientations:
horizontal, vertical, or upside down.
The Whistler 3500 provides Total Band™ Protection, combined with
the convenience of wireless technology, that allows the ultimate in
performance and convenience. With POP™ Mode Detection
Capability, the fully featured Whistler 3500 can react fast enough to
detect new radar technology.
To fully utilize your unit to its potential, we recommend reading
the entire manual or visit our FAQ page on our web site at
whistlergroup.com.
www.
Enjoy your new Whistler and please drive safely.
Sincerely,
The Whistler Group, Inc.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
WHISTLER FEATURES
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
• Horizontal/Vertical Viewing
• Stay Alert
• Integrated Real Voice Option
• Option Select Mode
• Teach/Tutorial Mode
• Voice Module Port
Radar, Laser And VG-2 Alerts ..........................................15 - 18
• 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
Communication Breakdown....................................................19
Troubleshooting Guide............................................................20
Are Detectors Legal? ...............................................................21
• FCC Information
Speed Monitoring Technologies .....................................22 - 23
• Radar Facts
• POP™Mode
• Total Band Protection
• Laser Facts
• Other Speed Detection Systems
• Radar Detector Detectors
Warranty Information........................................................24 - 26
Specifications............................................................................27
Accessories........................................................................28 - 29
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Power/Volume Button
Dark Button
City Button
Laser Module
Quiet/Menu Button
Speaker
(Optional) Voice Module
Radar Antenna
Whistler’s ergonomic and user-friendly design provides a new level
of operating convenience. Special features include:
• Speaker – Provides distinct audio warnings for X, K, Ka band
radar, safety radar, laser and VG-2.
• Radar Antenna - Compact, high-efficiency antenna receives
radar signals.
• Laser Module - High gain optical lens provides increased
sensitivity and field of view for leading-edge laser detection.
Note: Specifications and appearance may change without notice.
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Whistler 3500
WHISTLER FEATURES
OPERATION
• City/City 1/City 2 Mode – Reduces the annoyance of false
alerts typically encountered in urban driving areas.
• 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 QUIET for 2
seconds allows you to enter Option Select Mode (see page 13).
• Power/Volume Control - Turns unit on/off and adjusts audio level.
• Text Display - Provides distinct visual confirmation
of signals detected, signal strength, and indicates engaged
modes of operation. The display can also be mounted 3
different ways (see page 11 for more information).
• Dim/Dark Mode– Reduces the illumination of the display.
Press and hold this button to momentarily display
temperature/voltage.
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 shows:
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OPERATION
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
Audio Level Adjustment
The audio levels can be adjusted high to low, or low to
high, in eight steps: (0) is no audio level, (7) the highest.
• Press and hold
• Press and hold P/V to decrease audio level.
As audio level is adjusted, beeps are provided and the display indicates volume level. For example:
Press and hold
then proceed to lower the volume to level (0). Continuing
to hold the
“on”, two beeps confirm feature “off”.
P/V to increase audio level.
•
P/V and the volume will go to the max level (7),
P/V button will repeat the volume steps above.
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 shows:
• Once the Auto Quiet mode is engaged, you may cancel
the audio alarm by pressing
• Press
Note: When Auto Quiet engages, it cancels the audio to
the optional Voice Module.
Quiet Mode
Quiet Mode cancels the 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
• Press
Quiet (when the unit is not alarming) to cancel
Auto Quiet mode.
Quiet to cancel the audio.
Quiet a second time during an alert to restore the
standard audio alert pattern; or turn the unit off, then on.
Quiet.
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