MFU440
User Guide
MULTI-FUNCTION
RADAR DETECTOR
W/FULLY INTEGRATED DASH CAM
WELCOME
Dear Whistler Customer,
If you have questions concerning the operation of this
Whistler product please call:
Monday - Friday • 8:00 am - 5:00 pm CT
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!
Please record the serial number of the unit in the
space provided in the warranty section of the guide.
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
guide or visiting our Help Center & FAQ page on our
website www.whistlergroup.com
Enjoy your Whistler detector and please drive safely.
Sincerely,
The Whistler Group, Inc.
Customer Service
1-800-531-0004
or visit our website
www.whistlergroup.com
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TABLE OF CONTENT
Feature Description ................................................................5-7
Installation ............................................................................. 8-10
Mounting Guidelines
Windshield Mounting
Power Cord Connection
Fuse Replacement
Operation ............................................................................ 11-24
Power On Self-Test and Volume
Audio Level Adjustment
Integrated Real Voice
Feature Engaged Confirmation
Quiet Mode
Auto Quiet Mode
City/City 1/City 2 Modes
Highway Mode
Understanding the Display
Signal Strength Display
Dim/Dark Modes
Vehicle Battery Saver Mode
Teach/Tutorial Mode
TFSR /FDSR
Filter Modes
Speed Selectable Auto Quiet
Speed Selectable Filter Mode
VG-2 Mode
Laser Signature ID (LSID)
Segmented Selectable Laser Receiver
POP™ Mode Alerts
Safety Warning System™ SWS
Alert Priority
Getting a Satellite Lock
Red Light/Speed Camera Alerts
Manual Entry (Waypoint)
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TABLE OF CONTENT
Updating the Database
Wi-Fi App Installation
DVR Operation ................................................................... 25-26
Resolution
Exposure
Loop Recording
Gravity Sensor
Date Stamp
Date/Time
Language
Factory Reset.......................................................................27-28
Option Select Mode .......................................................... 29-30
Troubleshooting ................................................................. 31-32
Care and Maintenance
Legal Notices / FCC ........................................................... 33-34
Are Detectors Legal?
FCC Information
Radar/Laser Alerts ...................................................................35
Radar Alerts
Laser Audio/Visual Alerts
Pulse Protection
POP™ Mode
Speed Monitoring .............................................................. 36-39
Laser Facts
Laser Tips
Radar Facts
Other Speed Detection Systems
Radar Detector Detectors
Warranty Information .......................................................40-43
Specifications ............................................................................44
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FEATURE DESCRIPTION
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FEATURE DESCRIPTION
1. Bracket Release Button – provides quick and easy
release of the mounting bracket.
2. Speaker – provides distinct audio warnings.
3. Mounting Bracket Location – slot holds mounting
bracket firmly.
4. Radar Antenna – compact, high-efficiency
antenna receives radar signals.
5. Front Laser – provides increased sensitivity and
field of view for leading-edge laser detection.
6. City Button – reduces the annoyance of false
alerts typically encountered in urban driving areas.
Press and hold 3 seconds to manually lock a video
file.
7. 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. Press and hold 3 seconds to turn
Microphone On/Off.
8. Power / Volume Control – turns the unit on/
off and adjusts the audio level. Press and hold 3
seconds to store a manual waypoint.
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FEATURE DESCRIPTION
9. Dim / Dark – engages Dim/Dark modes. Press
and hold 3 seconds to start or stop recording.
10. Menu Button – enters Option Select Mode.
Press and hold 3 seconds to turn Wi-Fi On/Off.
Engaging/disengaging Wi-Fi will pause the
Recording.
11. OLED Text Display – provides better contrast,
brightness and color/shows alerts detected,
signal strength, and indicates engaged modes of
operation.
12. GPS Antenna – provides Traffic Camera alerts as
well as other speed selective settings.
13. Power Port – provides connection for the power
cord.
14. USB Port – provides connection to a PC for data
updates.
15. DVR Lens – 130° field of view.
16. Wi-Fi – Allows unit to connect to app via Wi-Fi, to
control DVR settings.
17. Micro SD Slot – Slot for memory card.
18. External Audio Port – 2.5 mm size port for
external audio use.
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INSTALLATION
Mounting Guidelines
• Mount the unit as high as possible near the center
of the windshield.
• Do not mount unit behind wipers, ornaments,
mirrored sunscreens, etc. These obstructions have
metal surfaces which can affect radar and laser
signals and reduce critical warning time. (Tinted
glass will darken the DVR image.)
• Some windshields have an Instaclear™ or
Electriclear™ type coating which may affect radar.
Consult your dealer or the vehicles owner’s guide
to determine if your windshield has this coating.
• To reduce the possibility of theft, conceal your unit
when not in use.
Notice to Drivers in California and Minnesota:
State law prohibits drivers in California and Minnesota
from using suction mounts on their windshields while
operating motor vehicles. Other dashboard mounting
options should be used. (See California Vehicle Code
Section 26708(a); Minnesota Statutes 2005, Section
169.71). Check local laws for compliance.
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INSTALLATION
Windshield Mounting
• Clean the selected area of the windshield for
mounting using a quality glass cleaner.
• Slide detector onto bracket until it locks in place.
• Peel plastic cover off sticky portion of suction cup.
• Press the suction cup onto the windshield.
To secure, press the locking tab toward the
windshield. Important: make sure unit is level.
• Loosen the knob on the bracket to adjust the angle
of the unit to be level with the road. Tighten knob
to secure the unit's position.
Locking
tab
Adjustment
knob
Important: Some newer cars have a plastic safety
coating on the inside of the windshield. The
windshield bracket may leave permanent marks.
Check the vehicles owner's guide or ask your dealer
before applying suction cup mount.
Release
tab
Bracket
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INSTALLATION
Power Cord Connection
• Plug the small end of the power cord into the unit’s
power port.
• Plug the large end into the vehicle’s cigarette
lighter/12V accessory socket.
NOTE: Cord fits tightly into detector. When installing
the cord, expect some resistance.
The power plug USB port can be used to charge an
ipad, iphone, smartphone, MP3 or tablet. The output
for the USB port is 1A.
Fuse Replacement
The lighter/12V accessory socket plug is equipped
with a replaceable 3 amp 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 and Volume
Each time your Whistler detector is turned on, an
automatic self-test sequence confirms that the
speaker and visual displays are functional along with
many of the saved settings.
Audio Level Adjustment
To change the audio level:
• Move Power/Volume button back to increase audio
level.
• Move Power/Volume button forward to decrease
audio level.
Integrated Real Voice
Real Voice® will be used to articulate the following:
1. Band Identification
2. Safety Warning System™ categories
3. Feature Selection
Feature Engaged Confirmation
Each time a button is pressed, one beep confirms
radar feature “on”, two beeps confirm radar feature
“off”. DVR and Wi-Fi functions require a press and hold
3 seconds to engage or disengage function.
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OPERATION
Quiet Mode
Quiet Mode cancels audio during an alert and any
new alert within 20 seconds. After 20 seconds of no
alerts, the audio is restored for any new alerts.
• Press Quiet during an alert 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 Mode
Auto Quiet Mode reduces the selected audio level
approximately 5 seconds after a radar signal is
detected followed by a reduced tone. The reduced
tone will continue for as long as the detected signal
is present and for any new signal within 20 seconds.
Auto Quiet Mode does not affect laser alerts. Press
Quiet (before a signal is detected) to engage Auto
Quiet Mode.
• 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: Speed selectable Auto Quiet is selectable in
Option Mode.
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OPERATION
City/City 1/City 2 Modes
Whistler’s City Modes are designed to reduce the
annoyance of automatic door openers and other
devices which share frequencies with police radar.
• Press City to cancel Highway Mode and engage
City Mode. In City Mode, weak radar signals give
an initial alarm of two beeps, then remain quiet
until the signal becomes very strong. When the
signal strength increases, two additional beeps are
provided.
• Press City again to enter City 1 Mode. Operation of
audio is the same as Highway Mode but in City 1
Mode, X band is lowered.
• Press City again to enter City 2 Mode. Operation of
audio is the same as Highway Mode but in City 2
Mode, X band is not reported.
Caution: Some towns/small cities may still be using X
band radar. City Modes do not change the audio alert
for laser.
• Press City a fourth time to cancel City 2 Mode and
return the unit to Highway Mode.
Highway Mode
Highway Mode provides full audio warnings, and is
recommended for open road driving.
For more information on City and Highway modes,
please visit our Help Center & FAQ page on our
website: www.whistlergroup.com
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OPERATION
Understanding the Display
When not alerting, the units display can be used to
indicate Heading, Mode of Operation (Highway and
City modes), Clock, DVR and Wi-Fi status.
Rec Wi-Fi
GPS
Heading Clock Mic Radar Mode
Signal Strength Display
When a radar signal is detected the audio alerts have
a Geiger counter-like pattern to help you determine
the strength of the radar source; the faster the
beeping the stronger the radar signal. At the same
time the audio is reporting, the display illuminates the
band identification Icon and relative signal strength
from 1 to 9.
1 = weak signal, 9 = strong signal
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OPERATION
Dim/Dark Modes
Dim/Dark Mode reduces illumination of the display.
• Briefly press and release the Dark button to reduce
illumination to a Dim setting.
• Briefly press and release the Dark button a second
time to engage Dark Mode. In Dark Mode, the
display appears a bit dimmer than Dim mode and
will go completely dark for as long as a signal is
being detected and for 20 seconds after, then the
display returns to the dimmer illumination. Dim
Modes can be engaged during an alert.
• Briefly press and release the Dark button a third
time to restore full illumination to the display.
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