Whistler PRO-68SE User Manual
OWNER’S MANUAL
PRO-68SE
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 260028, ©2010 The Whistler Group, Inc.
Dear Whistler Detector 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 r
at www.whistlergroup.com. For warranty
verification purposes, a copy of your dated
store receipt must accompany any unit sent
in for warranty work. If the unit is
returned without a dated stor
out of warranty service charge applies.
egister your product online
e receipt an
INTRODUCTION
Note: Your warranty period begins at
the time of purchase. The warranty
is validated only by the dated store
receipt.
of the unit in the space provided in the
warranty section of the manual.
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
manual or visiting our FAQ page on
our website www.
Enjoy your Whistler detector and
please drive safely.
Sincerely,
The Whistler Group, Inc.
Please recor
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odel Features Summary..................... 3 - 5
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Installation............................................ 5 - 6
•Mounting Guidelines 5
•Windshield Mounting 6
•Power Connection and Fuse Replacement 6
peration............................................. 7 - 1 3
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Power On and Self-Test
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Setting Saver
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Feature Engaged Confirmation
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Audio Level Adjustment
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Self Test Mute
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Quiet Mode
•Auto Quiet Mode 8
•Stay Alert Feature 8
•Low Profile Alert Periscopes 9
•City/City 1/ City 2 Mode 9
•Highway Mode 10
•Teach/Tutorial Mode 10
•Dim/Dark Mode 10
•Vehicle Battery Saver Mode 11
Safety Warning System™........................... 12
•Filter Mode 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
•Alert Priority 15
Reset Features ......................................... 16
Tr oubleshooting Guide ...................... 16 - 1 7
Care and Maintenance ............................. 18
Are Detectors Legal? ............................... 1 8
FCC Information ...................................... 19
Speed Monitoring ............................. 19 - 21
•Radar Facts 19
•POP™Mode 19
•Total Band Protection
•Laser Facts 20
•Other Speed Detection Systems 21
Warranty Information ........................ 22 - 2 5
Specifications .......................................... 25
Accessories .............................................. 26
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WHISTLER FEA TURES
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PRO-68SE Accessories:
• Windshield Bracket Kit
• Straight Power Cord
• Non-Skid Dash Pad
• Hardwire Kit
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FEA TURE DESCRIPTIONS
1. Bracket Release Button – Provides quick
nd easy re
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2. Speaker – Provides distinct audio warnings
for X, K, Ka band radar, safety radar and laser.
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4. Radar Antenna – Compact, high-efficiency
ntenna receives radar signals.
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. Front Laser Antenna –High gain optical lens
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provides increased sensitivity and field of view for
leading-edgelaser 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 initia l 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/Volume - Turns unit on/off and
adjusts audio level.
10. Dim/Dark Button - Engages Dim/Dark
mode display options.
11. Menu Button - Enters option select mode.
12. Numeric Icon Display – Provides distinct
visual confirmation of signals detected, signal
strength, and engaged modes of operation.
13. Low Profile Alert Periscopes - Provides an
additional attention getting visual alert.
14. Power Jack – Provides connection for the
power cord.
lease of the mounting bracket.
ounting Bracket Location
ounting bracket firmly.
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lot holds
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Mounting Guidelines
INST ALLA TION
• Mount the unit as low as possible near the
enter of the windshield.
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Do not mount your unit behind wipers,
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ornaments, mirrored sunscreens, etc. These
bstructions have metal surfaces which can
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ffect radar and laser signals and reduce
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ritical warning time. (Regular tinted glass
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oes not affect reception.)
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• Some windshields have an Instaclear
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owner’s manual to determine if your windshield
• Avoid placing unit in direct contact with wind
shield.
• To reduce the possibility of theft, conceal your
unit when not in use.
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 le ave per man entmarks on this
type of surface. To find out if your vehiclehas t his ty pe
of windshield,
ask your dealer.
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ignals. Consult your dealer or the vehicle’s
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has this coating.
(Image A)
check the vehicle’s owner’s manual or
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Windshield
Mounting
We recommend that you do not leave the suction
INSTALLATION
up bracket on the windshield in direct sunlight. If the
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etector is removed, this may cause blistering of
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the dash in some vehicles.
Slide the detector onto the bracket until it locks into
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lace. (Image B)
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Rubber Bumper
• If necessary, the unit may be leveled by bending the
windshield bracket. Press the bracket release button
and remove the detector beforebending.
Power Cord Connection
• Plug the small end of the power cord into the
unit’ spower jack.
• Plug the large end into the vehicle’s cigarette lighter.
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NNoottee:
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.
IImmppoorrttaanntt:
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
car
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Unscrew slowly. The tip contains a
eplacing the 2 amp fuse.
efully when r
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Power On and Self-Test
OPERATION
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ach time your Whistler detector is turned on, an
automatic self-test sequence confirms that the
speaker and display are functional.
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Press Power. Display indicates (in order):
1. X-Band 2. K-Band 3. Ka-Band 5. LASER
6. P (POP)
Setting Saver
Setting Saver saves your personalized settings so
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hat when the detector is turned off and then on
again, you do not have to re
Feature Engaged Confirmation
Each time a button is pressed one beep confirms
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eature “on”, two beeps confirm feature “off”.
Audio Level Adjustment
The audio levels can be adjusted high to low or low to high.
• Rotate Power/Volume button back to increase audio level.
• Rotate 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 of no
alerts, the audio is restored for any new alerts.
• 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.
-enter them.
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