OWNER’S MANUAL
Pro 58/68
TOTAL BAND PROTECTION™
LASER-RADAR
DETECTOR
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
www.whistlergroup.com
P/N 203064, REV1 © 2009 The Whistler Group, Inc.
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 record 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 |
•Mounting Guidelines |
5 |
Installation............................................ |
5 - 6 |
•Windshield Mounting |
6 |
•Power Connection and Fuse Replacement |
6 |
•Power On and Self-Test |
7 |
Operation............................................. |
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•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 |
•Filter Mode (Pro-68 only) |
12 |
Safety Warning System™ ........................... |
12 |
•Option Select Mode |
13 |
POP™ Mode Alerts ................................... |
14 |
•Speed Radar Audio/Visual Alerts |
14 |
Las r/Ra r lerts ................................... |
14 |
•Laser Audio/Visual Alerts |
14 |
•Pulse Protection® |
14 |
•Alert Priority |
15 |
VG-2 Ale ts .............................................. |
15 |
Reset Features ......................................... |
16 |
Troubleshooting Guide ...................... |
16 - 17 |
Care and Maintenance ............................. |
18 |
Are Detectors Legal? ............................... |
18 |
FCC Information ...................................... |
19 |
•Radar Facts |
19 |
Speed Monitoring ............................. |
19 - 22 |
•POP™ Mode |
19 |
•Total Band Protection™ |
20 |
•Laser Facts |
20 |
•Other Speed Detection Systems |
21 -22 |
Warranty Information ........................ |
22 - 25 |
Specifications .......................................... |
25 |
Accessories .............................................. |
26 |
WHISTLER FEATURES
Feature Listings of Pro-58 and Pro-68
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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 provides a new level of operating convenience. Special features include: Note: Not all units have all features listed.
1.Bracket Release Button – Provides quick and easy release of the mounting bracket.
2.Speaker – Provides distinct audio warnings for X, K, Ka band radar, safety radar, laser and VG-2.
3.Mounting Bracket Location – Slot holds mounting 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. Pressing 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 (press and hold for 2 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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FEATURE DESCRIPTIONS
11.7 Segment Icon Display – Provides intense blue numericsignal strength indicator and band identification.
12.Power Jack – Provides connection for the power cord.
13.Twin Alert Periscope - Provides an additional attention getting visual alert.
14.Menu Button - (Pro-68) Enters option select mode. (Pro-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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INSTALLATION
Windshield Mounting
•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.
Note: Cord fits tightly into detector. When installing the cord, expect some resistance.
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.
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.
Unscrew the tip of the lighter socket plug carefully when replacing the 2 amp fuse.
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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 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.
Pro-58:
•Press Volumeup to increase audio level.
•Press Volume down to decrease audio level.
Pro-68:
•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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