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 register your product online 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 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. Please 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 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.whistlergroup.com
Enjoy your Whistler detector and please drive safely.
Sincerely,
The Whistler Group, Inc.
Model Features Summary..................... |
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Installation............................................ |
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•Mounting Guidelines |
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•Windshield Mounting |
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•Power Connection and Fuse Replacement |
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Operation............................................. |
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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 |
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•Auto Quiet Mode |
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•Stay Alert Feature |
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•Low Profile Alert Periscopes |
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•City/City 1/ City 2 Mode |
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•Highway Mode |
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•Teach/Tutorial Mode |
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•Dim/Dark Mode |
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•Vehicle Battery Saver Mode |
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Safety Warning System™ ........................... |
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•Filter Mode |
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•Option Select Mode |
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POP™ Mode Alerts ................................... |
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Laser/Radar Alerts ................................... |
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•Speed Radar Audio/Visual Alerts |
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•Laser Audio/Visual Alerts |
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•Pulse Protection® |
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•Alert Priority |
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Reset Features ......................................... |
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Troubleshooting Guide ...................... |
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Care and Maintenance ............................. |
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Are Detectors Legal? ............................... |
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FCC Information ...................................... |
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Speed Monitoring ............................. |
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•Radar Facts |
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•POP™ Mode |
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•Total Band Protection™ |
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•Laser Facts |
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•Other Speed Detection Systems |
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Warranty Information ........................ |
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Specifications .......................................... |
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Accessories .............................................. |
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• Non-Skid Dash Pad |
• Hardwire Kit
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FEATURE DESCRIPTIONS
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 and laser.
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/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.
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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 affects radar signals. Consult your dealer or the vehicle’s owner’s manual 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
•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. (Image A)
(Image A)
Windshield
Mounting
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 vehicle’s owner’s manual or ask your dealer.
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INSTALLATION
We recommend that you do not leave the suction cup bracket on the windshield 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. (Image B)
(Image B)
Rubber Bumper
•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 display are functional.
• 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 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.
•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.
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