Whistler PRO-3600 User Manual
OWNER’S MANUAL
PRO-3600
LASER/RADAR DETECTOR
THE WHISTLER GROUP, INC.
CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS
3604 NW Frontage Rd.
Bentonville, AR 72712
TEL: 479.273.6012 FX: 479.273.2927
P/N 202902, © The Whistler Group, Inc. 2010
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 Customer,
Whistler has utilized its high performance antenna design and
incorporated it into a totally new remote installed Laser/Radar
detector! This model not only packs features common with
Whistler’s high end models such as Ka Max Mode, RSID, LSID,
4 Filter modes and Real Voice but it was designed up front to
be expandable for future accessories.
The Pro-3600 maintains the easy to install nature of previous
remote units and many of their unique features, such as:
Multi-Directional Text Display, Compact Display Module,
Outside Temperature, Battery Voltmeter and Flexible
Mounting options. New features include its modular design
for expandability and an Alert LED that can double as a faux
auto security alarm indicator.
The optional GPS module (model number: RLC-360) provides
you with unique features not found on units without GPS such
as: Compass Headings, Clock, Vehicle Speed, Max Speed,
Trip Time and Miles, known Red Light/Speed Camera
Locations, Automatic Auto Quiet and Filter Modes with
Speed, Adjustable Over Speed Warning and more.
The Pro-3600 is loaded with user friendly features. To utilize
your unit to its full 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 CONTENTSTABLE OF CONTENTS
Model Features Summary
Operation ......................................................................... 6 - 22
• Power On and Self-Test
• Memory/Beep Confirmation
• Auto Level Adjustment
• Auto Quiet/Quiet Modes
• City/City 1/City2 Modes
• Highway Mode
• Selectable Signal Strength Meter
• Understanding the Display
• Temperature Display
• Dim/Dimmer/Dark Modes
• Horizontal/Vertical Viewing
• Vehicle Battery Saver Mode
• Filter Mode
• Ka Max Mode
• Radar Signature ID (RSID)
• Laser Signature ID (LSID)
• Adjustable Laser
• Red Light/Speed Camera Detection
• Safety Warning System SWS
• Alert Priority
• Integrated Real Voice
• Option Select Mode
• Teach/Tutorial Mode
• POP™ Mode
• Stay Alert™
• Voice Port
• LED Port
• USB Port
• DISP Port
• RADAR1 Port
• RADAR 2 Port
• AUX Ports
• Laser Port
• GPS Port
• Setting Saver
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Radar, Laser and SWS Alerts ...................................... 23 - 24
• Radar Alerts
• Pulse Protection®
• Safety Radar Audio/Visual Alerts
• Laser Audio/Visual Alerts
• Alert Priority
• Reset Features
• Care and Maintenance
Troubleshooting Guide ................................................ 25 - 26
FCC Information ................................................................... 26
Are Detectors Legal? ........................................................... 27
Speed Monitoring Technologies ................................ 27 - 30
• POP™ Mode
• Laser Facts
• Laser Tips
• Radar Facts
• Other Speed Detection Systems
• Radar Detector Detectors
Warranty Information................................................... 31 - 34
Specifications ......................................................................... 34
Accessories............................................................................. 35
WHISTLER FEATURES
Control Panel
Voice Module
Laser/Radar Antenna
Temperature
Probe
Interface Cable
Alert/Security LED
Interface Box
Reset Button
Whistler’s ergonomic and user-friendly design provides a new
level of operating convenience and expandability.
Special features include:
• V
oice Module – Provides distinct audio and voice
warnings for X, K, Ka band radar, safety warning
system, Compass N, S, E, W prompts, and laser.
Module also adjusts the maximum audio level.
• Laser-Radar Antenna - Compact, high performance
antenna receives laser as well as radar signals. Pro-3600
detects the Laser Atlanta Steath Mode laser gun!
• Control Panel - Provides distinct visual confirmation of
signals detected, signal strength, and indicates
engaged modes of operation. The display can also be
mounted 3 different ways and displayed correctly.
Four buttons allow access to the unit’s features.
• Interface Box (iBox) – Central module provides power
and communication to all modules.
• Alert/Security LED – Provides additional visual
notification of alerts. When selected in Option Select
Mode, this LED doubles as a faux security flashing LED.
Note:
Specifications and appearance may change without notice.
WHISTLER FEATURES
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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 PWR or apply Power. Display shows:
WHISTLER, X-band, K-band, Ka-band, LASER NORM, SR
OFF, VOICE ON, POP OFF, B SVR 6, FILTER, HIGHWAY
To turn the unit off:
• Press and release PWR briefly and the display will
show a 5 second count down before powering off. If
you pressed the power button by mistake, press the
PWR button again during this 5 second period will
cancel power down.
• If the unit is powered by a switched 12 volt source the
unit will turn off when the ignition key is removed.
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
To change the audio level:
• Move Volume control on the voice module back to
increase audio level.
• Move Volume control on the voice module forward to
decrease audio level.
Auto Quiet Mode
Auto Quiet mode reduces the selected audio level
approximately 5 seconds after a radar or safety radar signal
is detected. The alert for any new signal within 20 seconds
will resume at the lower level. 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 available with the
optional RLC-360 GPS module.
Quiet Mode
Quiet mode cancels audio during an alert and any new alert
within 20 seconds. After 20 seconds of no radar signal
detected, the audio alerts are restored.
• Press Quiet to cancel the audio.
• Press Quiet a second time during an alert to restore
the standard audio alert pattern.
OPERATION
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OPERATION
1 = weak signal, 9 = strong signal
City/City 1/City 2 Modes
Whistler’s City Modes are designed to reduce the annoyance
of automatic door openers, intrusion alarms and other
devices which share frequencies with police radar. Generally,
X band is used for these devices.
• Press City to cancel Highway Mode and engage City
Mode.
• Press City again to enter City 1 Mode.
• Press City again to enter City 2 Mode.
• Press City a fourth time to cancel City 2 Mode and
returns the unit to Highway Mode.
In City Mode, weak speed/safety radar signals give an initial
alarm of two beeps, and then remain quiet until the signal
becomes very strong. When the signal strength increases,
two additional beeps are provided. City 1 and City 2 Modes
operate the same as Highway Mode, but in City 1 Mode, only
the X band is lowered. In City 2 Mode, X-band is not
detected.
Caution: Some towns/small cities may still be using X band
radar. City Modes do not change the audio alert for laser.
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Compass/Temp/Volt/Speed
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Highway Mode
Highway mode provides full audio warnings any time radar (X,
K, Ka, and Safety Radar) or laser signals are detected, and is
recommended for open road driving. For more information on
City and Highway modes, please visit our F.A.Q. page on our
website: www.whistlergroup.com
Selectable Signal Strength Display
There are two settings available in Option Mode that effect how
a received radar signal strength is displayed. The “RMP STD”
(ramp standard) option uses our standard signal progression
from level 1 to 9. The “RMP FST” (ramp fast) option increases
the progression from level 1 to 9. RMP FST increases the
response of the signal strength meter for all bands.
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