POP™ MODE ALERTS
POP™ Mode Alerts
Because POP™ Mode radar utilizes the same
K or Ka band frequencies, POP™ Mode Alerts will be displayed as regular radar alerts.
OPTION SELECT MODE
Option Select Mode
Press the Menu button to enter Option Select Mode. Each press of the Menu button changes to the next selectable feature. The Dark (D) button and the Quiet (Q) button turns the feature ON/OFF or Blinking for example. A decimal point on model Z-15R will indicate a feature is ON; Model Z-11R will illuminate the “III” icon. When the feature is off these indicators will not be shown. A button must be pressed within 20 seconds or Option Select Mode will automatically be exited.
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Note: To exit Option Select Mode press and hold the
menu button.
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OPTION SELECT MODE
Reset Features
All user features can be reset to factory settings.
Factory Reset
1. Unplug Power Cord from unit
2. Press and hold Quiet
3. Plug the Power Cord into the unit (Power switch turned on)
4. Wait for 2 beeps
5. Release the Quiet button
Unit is now reset.
Factory Settings are:
•Highway Mode
•Dim/Dark Mode to full illumination of display
•Auto Quiet Mode OFF
•VG-2 Detection Mode OFF
•Self Test Mute OFF
•Voice® ON (Z-15R Only)
•Alert Periscope to Flash
•POP™ Mode OFF
•SWS™ OFF
•TFSR OFF (Z-15R Only)
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
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 plug; replace if necessary with a 2 amp, 3AG type. Check fuse for lighter socket; replace if necessary. Make sure the lighter socket is clean.
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
Cancel Auto Quiet Mode or City Mode. Check audio level setting (see pg.7-9).
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 the cord is defective. Return the defective cord to the factory.
If difficulties occur which cannot be solved by information in this Troubleshooting Guide, please call Whistler Customer Service at 1-800-531-0004 or visit our FAQ page at www.whistlergroup.com before returning your unit for service.
Care & 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.
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ARE DETECTORS LEGAL?
In Most States YES!
Laser-Radar detectors are legal in every state for automobiles and light trucks (under 10,000 lbs.) except Virginia and Washington, D.C., which have local regulations restricting the use of radar receivers in any vehicle.
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) passed a nationwide regulation, effective January 1994, which prohibited radar and laser detector use in vehicles over 10,000 lbs.
FCC Information
FCC ID: HSXWH10 - Z-11R/Z-15R
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1)this device may not cause harmful interference.
(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.
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SPEED MONITORING
Radar Facts
A radar gun operates by transmitting radio waves at certain frequencies which reflect off objects and are then picked up by the radar gun’s receiving section. When a radar beam reflects off a moving target, 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 only alarm if an officer is transmitting on any one of the above 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 transmission can cover more than a four-lane highway at a distance of 1,000 feet, compared with a laser transmission which covers about 3 feet at the same distance. For best protection, keep these points, listed on the following section, in mind:
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SPEED MONITORING
Laser Facts (Continued)
•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. If you can’t see past a vehicle ahead of you, chances are your detector won’t either.
•The receiving range of laser signals will not be the same as radar signals. 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 ± 50 nm including but not limited to the following:
•Ultra Lyte
•LTI 20-20
•LTI TruSpeed® S
•Pro Laser™ I II III
•Laser Ally
•Laser Atlanta® Stealth Mode
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:
•Pacing - A patrol car drives behind you and matches your driving speed.
•Vascar/Aircraft - The time it takes a vehicle to travel a known distance is measured.
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WARRANTY INFORMATION
Consumer Warranty
This Whistler Laser/Radar detector is warranted to the original purchaser for a period of two years 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 has been removed, or if the serial number is missing. 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.
Note: Units that cannot be repaired will be replaced with the same or similar model. Replacement unit’s warranty will be based on the original unit’s purchase date.
WARRANTY INFORMATION
Service Under Warranty
During the warranty period, defective units will be repaired without charge when returned with a dated store receipt to the address below.
Units returned without dated store receipt will be handled as described in section “Service Out Of Warranty.” Due to the specialized equipment necessary for testing a laser/radar receiver, there are no authorized service stations for Whistler brand detectors other than Whistler.
When returning a unit for service, please follow these instructions:
1. Ship the unit in the original carton or in a suitable sturdy equivalent, fully insured, with return receipt requested to:
Whistler Repair Dept.
551 N. 13th St.
Rogers, AR. 72756
Please allow 3 weeks for turn around time.
IMPORTANT: Whistler will not assume responsibility for loss or damage incurred in shipping. Therefore, please ship your unit insured with return receipt requested. COD’s will not be accepted!
2. Include with your unit the following information,clearly printed:
•Your name and street address (for shipping via UPS), a daytime telephone number and an e-mail address, if applicable.
•A detailed description of the problem (e.g., “Unit performs self-test but does not respond to radar”).
•A copy of your dated store receipt or bill of sale.
WARRANTY INFORMATION
3. Be certain your unit is returned with its serial number. For reference, please write your unit’s serial number in the space provided on page 27 of this manual.
Units without serial numbers are not covered under warranty.
IMPORTANT: To validate that your unit is within the warranty period, make sure you keep a copy of your dated store receipt. You may register your product 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 units original warranty has expired.
•A dated store receipt is not supplied.
•Theunithasbeenreturnedwithoutitsserialnumber.
•The unit has been abused, modified, installed improperly, or had its housing removed.
WARRANTY INFORMATION
Service Out of Warranty (Continued)
The minimum out of warranty service fee for your Whistler Z-11R detector is $35.00 (U.S.) and $40 (U.S.) for the Z-15R detector. 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 in the amount of $35.00 for the Z-11R detector and $40 for the Z-15R detector. 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 service fee, you will be contacted by a Whistler technical service specialist who 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.
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).
www.whistlergroup.com
SPECIFICATIONS
Laser Wavelength:
905 ± 50 nanometers (nm)
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:
Operational 12 to 15 volts DC, 250mA nominal Vehicle Battery Saver, 30mA nominal.
One or more U.S. patents may apply: #5,666,120, #7,215,276
POP™ Mode is a trademark of MPH Industries, Inc.
SWS® is a trademark of Safety Warning System L.C.
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
ACCESSORIES
These and other accessories can be ordered directly from Whistler by calling 1-800-531-0004 or visiting our online store at www.whistlergroup.com.
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202138 |
Visor Bracket |
$ 6.95 |
202151 |
Windshield Bracket Kit |
$ 9.95 |
206552 |
Power Cord (5’) |
$14.95 |
206880 |
Hardwire Kit (10’ ) |
$ 9.95 |
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206666 |
Modular* Cord Package |
$17.95 |
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159032 |
Package of 8 Suction Cups |
$ 2.95 |
402080 |
Non Skid Dash Pad |
$ 6.95 |
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*Modular: Interconnecting pieces cord and plug. Shipping and handling (per order) $5.00. Prices are subject to change without notice.
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write serial number in the space provided
SPEED MONITORING
Radar Detector Detectors (VG-2) Spectre
The Interceptor VG-2, or simply VG-2, is a microwave receiver used by police to detect signals radiated by the local oscillator of a radar detector. Because its purpose is to identify persons driving with radar detectors, the VG-2 is known as a “radar detector detector”.The VG-2 is a tool used by the police
to identify radar detector equipped vehicles. If caught, in a state 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 VG-2, leaving unsuspecting motorists vulnerable to receiving two tickets—one potentially for speeding, the other for possession of a detector. Having a radar detector capable of detecting the VG-2 may alert you to the presence of a speed trap.
For more information on speed monitoring technologies, please visit our F.A.Q. page on our website: www.whistlergroup.com
It is the responsibility of the individual radar detector operator to know and understand the laws in your area regarding the legality of the use of radar detectors.
NOTE: Having a radar detector capable of detecting the VG-2 may alert you to the presence of a speed trap. The newest tool
Police have to detect radar detectors is called Spectre. Spectre can detect the majority of undetectable (VG-2) laser/radar detectors on the market.
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OWNER’S MANUAL
Z-11R/Z-15R
LASER-RADAR
DETECTOR
The Whistler Group Corporate Headquarters
3604 NW Frontage Rd. • Bentonville, AR 72712
Tel 479.273.6012 • Fax 479.273.2927
Whistler Customer Return Center
551 N. 13th St. • Rogers, AR 72756
Customer Service Tel 800.531.0004 www.whistlergroup.com
P/N 260037 © 2013 The Whistler Group, Inc.
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