Whistler Pro 58, Pro 68 User Manual

OWNER’S MANUAL
The Whistler Group Corporate Headquarters
3604 NW Frontage Rd. Bentonville, AR 72712
Tel 479.273.6012 Fax 479.273.2927
Customer Return Center
551 N. 13th St. Rogers, AR 72756
Customer Service Tel 800.531.0004
P/N 203064, REV1 ©2009 The Whistler Group, Inc.
Pro 58/68
Total band protection
LASER-RADAR
DETECTOR
Dear Whistler Owner,
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 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.
INTRODUCTION
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 r
ecord the serial number of the unit in the space provided in the warranty section of the manual.
To fully acquaint yourself with the operation of your
Whistler and to better understand the differences between detecting radar, laser and safety radar signals, we recommend reading this entire manual or visit our FAQ page on our website www.whistlergroup.com
Enjoy your Whistler and please drive safely.
Sincerely
,
The Whistler Group, Inc.
Model Features Summary..................... 3 - 5
Installation............................................ 5 - 6
•Mounting Guidelines 5
•Windshield Mounting 6
•Power Connection and Fuse Replacement 6
Operation............................................. 7 - 13
•Power On and Self-Test 7
•Setting Saver 7
•Feature Engaged Confirmation 7
•Audio Level Adjustment 7
•Self Test Mute 7
•Quiet Mode 7
•Auto Quiet Mode 8
•Stay Alert Feature 8
•Twin Alert Periscope (Pro-68 only) 9
•City/City 1/ City 2 Mode 9
•Highway Mode 10
•Teach/Tutorial Mode 10
•Dim/Dark Mode 10
•Engaging/Disengaging VG-2 11
•Vehicle Battery Saver Mode 11
Safety Warning System™........................... 12
•Filter Mode (Pro-68 only) 12
•Option Select Mode 13
POP™Mode Alerts ................................... 14
Laser/Radar Alerts ................................... 14
•Speed Radar Audio/Visual Alerts 14
•Laser Audio/Visual Alerts 14
•Pulse Protection
VG-2 Alerts .............................................. 15
•Alert Priority 15
Reset Features ......................................... 16
Troubleshooting Guide ...................... 16 - 17
Care and Maintenance ............................. 18
Are Detectors Legal? ............................... 18
FCC Information ...................................... 19
Speed Monitoring ............................. 19 - 22
•Radar Facts 19
•POP™Mode 19
•Total Band Protection
•Laser Facts 20
•Other Speed Detection Systems 21 -22
Warranty Information ........................ 22 - 25
Specifications .......................................... 25
Accessories .............................................. 26
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WHISTLER FEATURES
Feature Listings of Pro-58 and Pro-68
Pro-58
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Pro-68
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Pro-58 & Pro-68 Accessories:
Straight Power Cord, Hardwire Kit, Windshield Bracket & Dash Pad
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FEATURE DESCRIPTIONS
Whistler’s ergonomic and user-friendly design
rovides a new level of operating convenience.
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have all featur
1. Bracket Release Button – Provides quick
and easy r
2. Speaker – Provides distinct audio warnings for X, K, Ka band radar
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3. Mounting Bracket Location – Slot holds
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ounting bracket firmly.
4. Radar Antenna – Compact, high-efficiency antenna receives radar signals.
5. Front Laser Antenna – High gain optical lens provides increased sensitivity and field of view for leading-edge laser detection.
6. Rear Laser Antenna – An integrated optical wave-guide provides superior detection of laser signals transmitted from behind.
7. City Button - Reduces the annoyance of false alerts typically encountered in urban driving areas.
8. 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. Pr QUIET during a radar/laser encounter silences audio alerts, while allowing visual alerts to keep you informed.
9. Power/Dim Dark - Turns unit on/off and engages Dim/Dark modes (pr seconds). 9a. Power/Volume - Turns unit on/off and adjusts audio level. 10 . Volume Up/Down Buttons – Adjust volume up or down.
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, safety radar, laser and VG-2.
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FEATURE DESCRIPTIONS
11. 7 Segment Icon Display – Provides intense blue numeric signal strength indicator and band identifi­cation.
12. Power Jack – Provides connection for the power cor
d.
13. Twin Alert Periscope - Provides an addi­tional attention getting visual alert.
14. Menu Button - (Pro-68) Enters option select mode. (Pr
o-58) Engages VG-2 .
15. Dim/Dark Button - Engages Dim/Dark dis­play options.
INSTALLATION
Mounting Guidelines
• Mount the unit as low as possible near the center of the windshield.
• Do not mount your unit behind wipers, ornaments, mirrored sunscreens, etc. These obstructions have metal surfaces which can affect radar and laser signals and reduce critical warning time. (Regular tinted glass does not affect reception.)
• Some windshields have an Instaclear™or Electriclear™type coating, which affect radar signals. Consult your dealer or the owner’s manual supplied with your vehicle to determine if your windshield has this coating.
• Avoid placing unit in direct contact with wind shield.
• To reduce the possibility of theft, conceal your unit when not in use.
Windshield Mounting
Rubber Bumper
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Windshield Mounting
INSTALLATION
• Install the two suction cups and rubber bumper onto the bracket by fitting them into their holes.
• Press the suction cups onto the windshield at the location you have chosen.
Important: Some newer cars have a plastic safety coating on the inside of the windshield. The wind­shield bracket may leave permanent marks on this type of surface. To find out if your vehicle has this type of windshield, check the owner’s manual or ask your dealer. We recommend that you do not leave the suction cup bracket on the window in direct sun­light. If the detector is removed, this may cause blistering of the dash in some vehicles.
• Slide the detector onto the bracket until it locks into place.
If necessary, the unit may be leveled by bending the windshield bracket. Press the bracket release button and remove the detector before bending.
Power Cord Connection
• Plug the small end of the power cord into the unit’s power jack.
• Plug the large end into the vehicle’s cigarette lighter.
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Cord fits tightly into detector. When
installing the cor
Fuse Replacement
The lighter socket plug is equipped with a replaceable 2 amp 3AG fuse located behind the silver tip. To replace the fuse, carefully unscrew the tip of the plug.
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spring which may fly out when disassembling. Insert the new fuse with the spring and scr the tip. With use, screw cap on plug may loosen. Retighten occasionally.
Unscrew the tip of the lighter socket plug carefully when replacing the 2 amp fuse.
d, expect some resistance.
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Unscrew slowly. The tip contains a
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Power On and Self-Test
OPERATION
Each time your Whistler detector is turned on, an automatic self-test sequence confirms that the speaker and visual displays are functional.
• Press Power. Display shows in order:
1. WHISTLER 2. X-Band 3. K-Band 4. Ka-Band
5. LASER 6. HIGHWAY
Setting Saver
Setting Saver saves your personalized settings so that when the detector is turned off and then on again, you do not have to re-enter them.
Feature Engaged Confirmation
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.
:
PPrroo--5588:
• Press Volume up to increase audio level.
• Press Volume down to decrease audio level.
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PPrroo--6688:
• Move Power/Volume button back to increase audio level.
• Move Power/Volume button forward to decrease audio level.
As audio level is adjusted, beeps are provided and the display indicates volume level.
Self Test Mute
Simply press the Quiet button during the self-test sequence to cancel the self-test audio. This will not affect radar/laser alerts. To restore the self-test audio, simply press the Quiet button during the next self-test.
Quiet Mode
Quiet cancels 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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Auto Quiet Mode
OPERATION
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/Menu (before a signal is detected) to engage Auto Quiet.
• 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.
Stay Alert Feature
The Stay Alert Feature is designed to test a dri­ver’s alertness. To engage (when unit is not alarming) :
• Press and hold City for approximately 2 seconds. Release button during or immediately after the alert is given.
The “H” or “C” will flash indicating Stay Alert is activated. Within 30-60 seconds two beeps are sounded; to show alertness, the driver must press either the City, Volume or Quiet button within 3-5 seconds.
If the button is pressed within 3-5 seconds, the cycle is repeated. If a button was not pressed with in 3-5 seconds, alarm sounds and the display will flash all LED’s.
• Press Power to exit
WARNING!!! Stay Alert is NOT intended as a substitute for adequate rest. You should NOT oper­ate a vehicle if you are drowsy. During extended periods of vehicle operation, you should take fre­quent breaks. Improper reliance on the Stay Alert feature may result in vehicle damage, personal injury or death. NEVER OPERATE A VEHICLE IF
YOU ARE DROWSY.
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Twin Alert Periscope (Pro-68 only)
OPERATION
Whistler’s new Twin Alert Periscope provides an added attention getting visual alert. The two extra LED’s flash on and off when the unit alarms to pro­vide a unique visual alert. This alert can be pro­grammed, through the Option Select Mode to: 1. flash for all alarms, 2. remain on, or 3. turn LEDs off completely.
City/City 1/City 2 Mode
Whistler’s Three Stage City Mode is 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.
• Press City again to enter City 1 Mode
• Press City again to enter City 2 Mode
• Pressing City a fourth time cancels 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 remains quiet unless 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 sensitivity is lowered. In City 2 Mode, X-band is not detect­ed.
Caution: Some towns/small cities may still be using X band radar the audio alert for laser or VG-2.
. City Modes do not change
Highway Mode
OPERATION
Highway mode provides full audio warnings any time radar (X, K, Ka, Safety Radar) or laser sig­nals are detected, and is recommended for open road driving. ( Highway Mode displays every signal )
For more information on City and Highway mode, please visit our FAQ page on our web­site: www.whistlergroup.com
Teach/Tutorial Mode (Pro-68 only)
Provides simulated alerts for each type of signal.
• Press City and Quiet simultaneously and release.
• Press Power to exit.
Dim/Dark Modes
Dim/Dark Modes reduce the illumination of the display.
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PPrroo--5588:
• Press and hold Power button for 2 seconds to reduce illumination to a Dim setting.
• Pressing and holding the Power button for 2 seconds a second time engages Dark Mode. The display illumination is further reduced.
• Pressing and holding the button a third time restores full illumination to the display.
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PPrroo--6688:
• Quickly press the Dark button to access Dim/Dark settings.
Dim or dark can be engaged during an alert. In Dark Mode, the display goes dark for as long as a signal is being detected and for 20 seconds after, then the display returns to the dimmer setting.
Engaging/Disengaging VG-2
OPERATION OPERATION
:
PPrroo--5588:
Press and hold the quiet button. Unit
beeps once for VG-2 on, twice for of
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PPrroo--6688:
See Option Mode to engage VG-2.
When a VG-2 signal is detected, the VG-2 alert is sounded. After 3 seconds the audio is can­celled and the VG-2 indicator flashes at a slower rate. This cycle is repeated if the VG-2 signal is again detected. During the period a VG-2 signal is detected, a radar signal cannot be detected.
, because the VG-2 alert has confirmed
However that a patrol car is nearby, you are already aware of the potential for speed monitoring and can adjust your speed accordingly. Laser detection is not affected while a VG-2 signal is detected.
Vehicle Battery Saver Mode
The Vehicle Battery Saver Mode automatically shuts off your detector within 3 hours if you for­get to turn it off. The timer is reset if the detec­tor is turned off, unplugged or any button is pressed before the 6 hours have expired. The detector will alert you with an audible and visual warning before it shuts off.
During this warning you can reset the timer by pressing any button.
If the unit has automatically turned itself off, press the Power button to turn the unit back on. You can manually engage the Vehicle Battery Saver Mode by pressing and holding the City button until one beep is heard.
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SWS
Safety Warning System
In communities where transmitters are located, the Safety Warning System™displays over 60 text messages. When Safety Radar is detected the audio alert is geiger counter-like and dis-
plays a to indicate a SWS
received.
Note: Not all areas have Safety Warning System transmitters.
Filter Mode (Pro-68 only)
There are times when a radar detector can emit the same frequency as police radar and can cause your detector to falsely alarm. Sometimes a detector can display a signal when picking up another radar detector in vehicle close by. The Whistler Filter Mode option provide a method to study the signal which will verify if the signal is a legitimate police radar or a false alert from another detector.
message has been
Filter: Allows for normal filtering. Filter is the factory default and should provide
adequate filtering for most conditions. Filter Mode does not override Highway or City set­tings. See Option Select Mode to change Filter settings.
Option Select Mode (Pro-68 only)
OPERATION
Press the Menu button to enter Option Select Mode. Each press of the Menu button changes to the next selectable feature.
The Dark ( turns the featur mal point illumination indicates whether a fea­ture is on or off. A button must be pressed with­in 20 seconds or Option Select Mode will auto-
matically be exited.
Feature: Option:
VG-2 (default = OFF)
Twin Alert Periscope
(default = Blinking with alert)
X Band (default = ON)
K Band (default = ON)
Ka Band (default = ON)
POP Mode (default = ON)
SWS (default = OFF)
Filter (default = ON)
Option Select Mode (Pro-58 only)
Press the Quiet/Menu button to enter Option Select Mode. Each press of the Menu button changes to the next selectable feature.
Feature: Option:
VG-2 (default = OFF) Press and hold
POP Mode (default = ON) Press and hold both
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POPMODE ALERTS
POPMode Alerts
Because POP™ Mode travels on regular radar bandwidth, there is no particular alert for POP Mode transmissions. POP™ Mode alerts will be displayed as a regular radar alert.
LASER/RADAR ALERTS
Speed Radar Audio/Visual Alerts
When X, K or Ka is detected, the band ID and signal strength is displayed. The audio alert is continuous and has a geiger counter-like pattern. The faster the beep, the closer or stronger the radar source.
Laser Audio/Visual Alerts
When a laser signal is detected the audio alert is continuous for a minimum of 3 seconds.
• The unit shows
Pulse Protection
Pulse (or instant-on) radar is more difficult to detect than conventional radar because it remains ‘off’ until activated to measure the speed of a targeted vehicle.
When a pulse type transmission is detected, your Whistler detector sounds an urgent 3-second audio warning and the unit displays a “P”.
After the 3-second pulse alert, the standard alert pattern continues for as long as the signal is present.
It is important to respond promptly to a pulse alert, since warning time may be minimal.
an “L”.
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VG-2 Audio/Visual Alerts
VG-2 ALERTS
Note: You must turn this feature on before it will detect VG-2.
When a VG-2 signal is detected, the detector ‘hides’ its
wn radiated signal and becomes undetectable by
o the VG-2.
Every 30 seconds, the detector checks for a VG-2 signal. If a VG-2 signal is still present, the unit continues to hide and repeats the VG-2 alert. If no signal is detected, two beeps are provided, indicating an ‘all clear’ condition. Du ri ng a VG-2 Alert X, K, and Ka band signals cannot be received (Reference page 21 for VG-2 information).
Alert Priority
When two or more signals are received at the same time, the alert priority is:
1. Laser
2. VG-2
3. Speed Radar
4. Safety Radar Example:
If X band is alerting, then suddenly a VG-2 signal is detected, the VG-2 warning will override the X band alert.
Reset Features
All user features can be reset to factory settings.
• Unplug Power Cord from unit.
• Press and hold Power and Quiet.
• Plug Power Cord into unit.
• Wait for 2 beeps.
• Release Power and Quiet buttons.
Unit is now reset to the following features and settings.
Default factory settings ar
1. Audio to level (4).
2. Display shows “H”
3. Auto Quiet Mode OFF.
4. VG-2 Detection Mode OFF.
5. Safety Radar OFF. (Pro-68 only)
6. Dim/Dark Mode to full illumination.
7. All Radar Bands ON. (Pro-68 only)
8. LED Periscope to Blink. (Pro-68 only)
9. POP ON.
10. Display at full illumination
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Your Whistler detector is expertly engineered and designed to exacting quality standards to provide you with reliable, trouble-free operation. If your unit has been correctly installed following the guidelines in this manual, but is not operating optimally, please refer to the troubleshooting guide below.
PROBLEM: No display or audio.
• Check fuse in Whistler plug; replace if necessary with a 2 amp 3AG type.
• Check fuse for lighter socket; replace if necessary.
• Make sure lighter socket is clean.
RESET FEATURES
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TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM: Unit alarms when vehicle hits bumps.
• Check for loose lighter socket; tighten and clean.
• Check connections at both ends of power cord. Substitute another cord to determine if cord is defective. Return defective cord to the factory.
PROBLEM: Audio alerts are not loud enough.
• Cancel Auto Quiet Mode or City Mode.
Check audio level setting (see page 7 ).
If difficulties occur which cannot be solved by
ation in this Troubleshooting Guide, please
inform call Whistler Customer Service at 1-800-531-0004 or visit our FAQ page at www.whistlergroup.com/faq-detectors.asp, before returning your unit for service.
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CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Care And Maintenance
During the summer months, avoid prolonged exposure to direct sunlight by removing your unit from the dash when your vehicle is parked for an extended period of time. Do not spray water, cleaners, or polishes directly onto the unit. The spray may penetrate through the openings and damage the unit. Also, do not use any abrasive cleaners on the unit’s exterior.
ARE DETECTORS LEGAL?
In Most States YES!
Laser-Radar detectors are legal in every state (with the exception of Virginia and Washington, D.C., which have local regulations restricting the use of radar receivers in any vehicle) when used in automobiles or light trucks (under 10,000 lbs.).
Concerning trucks over 10,000 lbs., the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) issued a regulation, effective January, 1994 which prohibits radar and laser detector use in these types of vehicles nationally. Prior to the FHWA regulation, laws existed in the state of New York restricting the use of radar detectors in trucks over 18,000 lbs. and in Illinois in trucks over 26,000 lbs.
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FCC INFORMATION
FCC ID : HSXWH11 - Pro-58, Pro-68
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device many not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Important: FCC requirements state that
changes or modifications not expressly approved by Whistler could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
SPEED MONITORING
Radar Facts
A radar gun operates by transmitting radio waves at certain frequencies which reflect off objects and are picked up by the radar gun’s receiving section. When a radar beam reflects off a mo ving t arg et, a measurable frequency shift occurs. The radar unit converts this shift into miles per hour to determine your vehicle’s speed. Currently, the FCC (Federal Communications Commission) permits operation of traffic radar guns at X Band (10.500 - 10.550 GHz), K Band (24.050 - 24.250 GHz), and Ka Band (33.400 -
36.000 GHz).
Note: A radar detector will not alarm if an offi­c
er is not transmitting on any one of the above
radar bands.
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 energy, less that 1/15 of a second, is transmit­ted and the vehicle’s speed is quickly acquired. A detector without POP™Mode detection capabili­ty cannot respond to this brief transmission.
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SPEED MONITORING
Total Band Protection™
Complete Band Coverage that detects laser, radar, VG-2 and safety radar bands.
Laser Facts
It’s well documented that many radar guns cannot reliably provide the speed of a targeted vehicle that is traveling in a group of vehicles. In contrast, a laser gun can target a specific vehicle out of a line of traffic and determine its speed. The advantage of laser over radar in terms of target identification is the result of the laser gun’s narrow beam. A radar gun’s transmission can cover more than a four-lane highway at a dis­tance of 1,000 feet, compared with a laser gun’s transmission which covers about 3 feet at the same distance. For best protection, keep these points in mind:
• Because the vehicle’s license plate or headlights are the laser gun’s primary targets, mounting the Whistler detector on the dashboard can improve laser detection at short range.
• Do not follow closely behind any vehicle you cannot see through. If you can’t see past a vehicle ahead of you, chances are your detector won’t either.
• The receiving range of your laser detector will not be the same as a radar detector. Laser guns are most often used at short range.
Whistler Laser-Radar detectors receive all current laser guns which operate at a laser wavelength of 905 +/- 10mm.
•Pro Laser
I II III •LT1 20-20 •Ultra Lyte
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SPEED MONITORING
Laser Tips
If you are the targeted vehicle, a laser gun can often determine your speed within a few seconds after you receive an alert. In this situa­tion there is generally no time to safely adjust your speed. However, if you are traveling near or behind the targeted vehicle and receive an alert, response time should be sufficient. Any laser alert, regardless of duration, requires immediate action!
Other Speed Detection Systems
Several techniques other than radar or laser are used to measure vehicle speeds. When these methods are being used, no detector can provide a warning. These techniques include:
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Radar Detector Detectors: VG-2, Spectre
The Interceptor VG-2 or simply VG-2, is one type of microwave receiver used by Police to detect signals radiated by the local oscillator of a radar detector. Because it purpose is to identify persons driving with radar detectors, these devices are known as a “radar detector detector” (RDD).
An RDD is the primary tool used by the police to identify radar detector equipped vehicles. If caught in a state or country where detectors are illegal (see page 18), drivers risk losing their radar detector and receiving a fine. In addition, instant-on radar is almost always used in combination with a RDD, leaving unsuspecting motorists vulnerable to receive two tickets - one potentially for speeding, the other for possession of a detector.
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WARRANTY INFORMATION
Consumer Warranty
This Whistler Laser-Radar detector is warranted to the original purchaser for a period of one year from the date of original purchase against all defects in materials and workmanship. This limited warranty is void if the unit is abused, modified, installed improperly, if the housing and/or serial numbers have been removed. There are no express warranties covering this product other than those set forth in this warranty. All express or implied warranties for this product are limited to the above time. Whistler is not liable for damages arising from the use, misuse, or operation of this product.
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WARRANTY INFORMATION
Service Under Warranty
During the warranty period, defective units will be repaired without charge to the purchaser when returned with a dated store receipt to the address below. Units returned without a dated store receipt will be handled as described in section
Due to the specialized equipment necessary for t
esting a Laser-Radar receiver, there are no authorized service stations for Whistler brand detectors other than Whistler.
When returning a unit for service under warranty, please follow these instructions:
1. Ship the unit in the original carton or in a
Important: Whistler will not assume responsi­bility for loss or damage incurr Therefore, please ship your unit insured with return receipt requested. CODs will not be
accepted!
2. Include with your unit the following
` to radar”).
“Service Out Of Warranty.”
suitable sturdy equivalent, fully insured, with return receipt requested to:
Whistler Repair Dept.
551 N. 13th St.
Rogers, AR. 72756
Please allow 3 weeks turnaround time.
ed in shipping.
information, clearly printed:
Your name and street address (for shipping via UPS), a daytime telephone number and an email address, if applicable.
• A detailed description of the problem (e.g., “Unit performs self-test but does not respond
• A copy of your dated store receipt or bill of sale.
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WARRANTY INFORMATION
3. Be certain your unit is returned with its serial number. For reference, please write your unit’s serial number in the following space: s/n______________.
Units without serial numbers are not covered under warranty.
Important: the warranty period, make sure you keep a copy of your dated store receipt. You may register your warranty online at www.whistlergroup.com, however, for warranty verification purposes, a copy of your dated store receipt must accompany any unit sent in for warranty work.
Service Out of Warranty
Units will be repaired at ‘out of warranty’ service rates when:
• The unit’s original warranty has expired.
• A dated store receipt is not supplied.
• The unit has been returned without its serial
• The unit has been abused, modified,
The minimum out of warranty service fee for your Whistler detector is $55.00 (U.S.). If you require out of warranty service, please return your unit as outlined in the section “Service Under Warranty” along with a certified check or money order for $55.00. Payment may also be made by MasterCard, VISA or American Express; personal checks are not accepted.
In the event repairs cannot be covered by the minimum $55.00 service fee, you will be contact­ed by a Whistler technical serv will outline options available to you.
If you elect not to have your unit repaired, it will be returned to you along with your certified check or money order.
To validate that your unit is within
number.
installed improperly, or had its housing removed.
ice specialist who
WARRANTY INFORMATION
Important: When returning your unit for service, be certain to include a daytime telephone number and an email address (if applicable).
Customer Service
If you have questions concerning the operation of your Whistler detector, or require service during or after the warranty period, please call Customer Service at:
1-800-531-0004
Representatives are available to answer your questions Monday - Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (CT) or visit the FAQ’s at www.whistlergroup.com.
SPECI FIC ATIONS
Radar Frequencies:
10.500 - 10.550 GHz (X Band)
24.050 - 24.250 GHz (K Band )
33.400 - 36.000 GHz (Ka Superwideband) Operating Temperature Range:-10˚ C to +70˚ C
(14˚ F to +158˚ F)
Power Requirements:
12 volts with power cord.
One or more U.S. patents may apply:
#5,146,227, #5,379,456, #5,666,120, #5,990,821, #7,215,276
POP™ Mode is a trademark of MPH Industries, Inc.
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
SWS™is a trademark of Safety Warning System L.C.
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These and other accessories can be
ACCESSORIES
ordered directly from Whistler by calling
1-800-531-0004 or visit our online store at
www.
whistlergroup.com
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500501 Zipped Travel Case $ 9.95
159032 Package of 8 Suction Cups $ 2.95
202151 Windshield Bracket Kit $ 9.95
206552 Straight Power Cord (5’) $14.95
206553 Coiled Power Cord (7’) $15.95
206880 Hardwire Kit (10' ) $ 9.95
206666 Modular Cord Package $17.95
402081 Non Skid Dash Pad $ 6.95
206660 Straight Modular Cord &
206661 Coiled Modular Cord &
202152 Large Windshield Bracket $9.95
* Modular: Interconnecting pieces cord and plug.
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(for wiring to fuse box)
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Socket Multiplier $11.95
Socket Multiplier $12.95
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