Whistler PRO-3450 User Manual
OWNER’S MANUAL
PRO-3450
LASER/RADAR DETECTOR
THE WHISTLER GROUP, INC.
CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS
13016 N. Walton Blvd.
Bentonville, AR 72712
TEL: 479.273.6012 FX: 479.273.2927
P/N 203065, © The Whistler Group, Inc. 2004
www.whistlergroup.com
www.whistlergroup.com
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INTRODUCTION
Dear Whistler Owner,
With the change in time also comes change in technology. Radar
gun manufacturers have stepped up to the plate. The new arsenal
they carry is called POP™Mode. This new gun is a normal K or Ka
band radar gun detectable by most radar detectors made in the
past 30 years, unless the gun is placed in POP™Mode. POP™Mode
is a feature on some newer radar guns operating on K and Ka bands.
When the gun is in POP™Mode and activated, a brief burst of energ y,
less that 1/15 of a second, is transmitted and the vehicle’s speed i s
quickly acquired. A detector without POP™Mode detection c a p a b i l i t y
cannot respond to this brief transmission. This detector has the power
to re p o rt this new gun where other detectors cannot! - until now!
Whistler introduces the Pro-3450 with POP™Mode detection! The
P r o-3450 is the beginning in total protection. With POP™Mode detection,
the Pro-3450 can react fast enough to detect this new technology.
Packed with power you still have a full featured radar detector:
• INTENSE BLUE TEXT DISPLAY
provides distinct visual confirmation of signals detected, signal
strength, and indicates engaged modes of operation.
• DIRECTIONAL DISPLAY
allows control panel to be mounted 3 different ways and
viewed correctly.
Even though the Pro-3450 is packed full of features, it’s still very
easy to use. To fully utilize your unit to its potential, we re c o m m e n d
reading this entire manual or visit our FAQ page on our web site
w w w.w h i s t l e r g r o u p . c o m .
Enjoy your new Whistler and please drive safely.
Sincerely,
The Whistler Group, Inc.
If you have questions concerning the
operation of this Whistler product please call:
C
uSTOmer 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
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! 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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WHISTLER FEATURES
W h i s t l e r ’s ergonomic and user-friendly design provides a new level
of operating convenience. Special features include:
• Speaker – P rovides distinct audio warnings for X, K, Ka band
r a d a r, 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.
N o t e : Specifications and appearance may change without notice.
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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
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Whistler Pro-3450
Power/Volume Button
Speaker
Dark Button
City Button
Quiet/Menu Button
Laser Module
Radar Antenna
(Optional) Voice Module
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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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WHISTLER FEATURES
• City/City 1/City 2 Mode – Reduces the annoyance of false
a l e r ts typically encountered in urban driving are a s .
• Quiet/Menu Button -P r essing 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 (see page 13).
• P o w e r / Volume Control - Tu rns unit on/off and adjusts audio level.
• Intense Blue Text Display - P r ovides distinct visual confirm a t i o n
of signals detected, signal strength, and indicates engaged
modes of operation. The display can also be mounted 3
d i ff e r ent ways and displayed core c t l y.
• Dim/Dark Mode– Reduces the illumination of the display.
P ress and hold this button to momentarily display
t e m p e r a t u re / v o l t a g e .
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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 eight steps: (0) is no audio level, (7) 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 display indicates volume level. Example:
• P r ess and hold P / V and the volume will go to the max level (7),
then proceed to lower the volume to level (0). Continuing
to hold the P/V button will repeat the steps above.
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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 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 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.
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