Whistler LASER-RADAR DETECTOR User Manual

THE WHISTLER GROUP, INC.

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CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS

13016 N. Walton Blvd.
Bentonville, AR 72712
TEL: [phone] FX: 479.273.2927

P/N 260020 © The Whistler Group, Inc. 2006

OWNER’S MANUAL

LASER/RADAR DETECTOR

www.whistlergroup.com

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,

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

WHISTLER FEATURES

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

Operation ............................................................................4 - 15

• 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

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• Quiet Mode

Radar Alerts...............................................................................16

Safety Radar/ Laser Alerts .......................................................17

VG-2 Alerts................................................................................18

• Alert Priority

Reset Features ..........................................................................19

Care & Maintenance ................................................................19

Communication Breakdown....................................................20

Troubleshooting Guide............................................................21

Are Detectors Legal? ...............................................................22

• FCC Information

Speed Monitoring Technologies.....................................23 - 25

• Radar Facts

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Mode

• POP

• Total Band Protection

• Laser Facts

• Other Speed Detection Systems

• Radar ‘Detector’ Detectors

™

Warranty Information........................................................25 - 27

Specifications............................................................................28

Notes .........................................................................................29

Whistler FUZION

Power/Volume Button

Voice Module

B/L Button

City Button

Quiet/Menu 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

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 Priority- If 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.

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

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

Voice Output

P/V or apply Power. Display shows:

Temperature

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OPERATION

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

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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