Whistler PRO-79Ru, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...RADAR DETECTOR THE WHISTLER GROUP INC CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS 3604 NW Frontage Rd Bentonville AR 72712 TEL 479 273 6012 FX 479 273 2927 The Whistler Group Inc 2012 www whistlergroup com 79ruman wo_tat...

Page 2: ...tlergroup com Enjoy your new Whistler and please drive safely Sincerely The Whistler Group Inc If you have questions concerning the operation of this Whistler product please call CuSTOmer SeRVICE 479...

Page 3: ...5 Installation 6 9 Mounting Guidelines Windshield Mounting Power Cord Connection Direct Wire Kit Connection Fuse Replacement Operation 10 22 Power On and Self Test Memory Beep Confirmation Auto Level...

Page 4: ...ce 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...

Page 5: ...el Windshield Mounting 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 y...

Page 6: ...f the spade terminal expose 1 4 to 1 2 inch of wire and splice into a source of 12 volt power Fuse Replacement power cord The lighter socket plug is equipped with a replaceable 2 amp 3AG fuse located...

Page 7: ...level is adjusted beeps are provided and the display indicates volume level Auto Quiet Mode Auto Quiet mode reduces the selected audio level approximately 5 seconds after a radar or safety radar signa...

Page 8: ...Mode only the X band is lowered In City 2 Mode X band is not detected Caution Some towns small cities may still be using X band radar City Modes do not change the audio alert for laser 12 Signal Stre...

Page 9: ...an L KAZ Kazakhstan L ENG English See Option Select Mode for selecting the different voices Vehicle Battery Saver Mode The Vehicle Battery Saver Mode automatically shuts off the detector after 3 hours...

Page 10: ...causing nuisance alerts to radar detectors Some of these are radar based Traffic Monitoring Systems mounted to poles alongside the highway and others are K Band Lane Change Assistants and Blind Spot D...

Page 11: ...ure and make note of the PPS rate for these occurrences The laser validation windows are separated into 4 groupings allowing for customization to eliminate and or make less frequent the number of lase...

Page 12: ...ower Functions X Band ON OFF K Band ON OFF Norm Off Max ID RSID LASER NORM OFF LSID D Left Group Adj Q Right Group Adj Change Laser Detection Area D Left Group Adj Q Right Group Adj Change Laser Detec...

Page 13: ...reliance on the Stay Alert feature may result in vehicle damage personal injury or death NEVER OPERATE A VEHICLE IF YOU ARE DROWSY LASER RADAR ALERTS Speed Radar Audio Visual Alerts when X K or Ka is...

Page 14: ...lease refer to the troubleshooting guide below PROBLEM No display or audio Check fuse in power cable replace if necessary Check fuse in fuse box replace if necessary PROBLEM Unit alarms when vehicle e...

Page 15: ...laws reguarding radar detector ownership and use It is the responsibility of the individual radar detector user to know and understand the laws in your area regarding the legality of the use of radar...

Page 16: ...ng target a measurable frequency shift occurs The radar unit converts this shift into miles per hour to determine your vehicle s speed Radar Facts Continued This laser radar detector receives signals...

Page 17: ...rom 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 or if the housing and or serial num...

Page 18: ...tore receipt must accompany any unit sent in for warranty work WARRANTY WARRANTY INFORMATION 33 32 Service Out of Warranty Units will be repaired at out of warranty service rates when The unit s origi...

Page 19: ...e or more U S patents may apply 7 215 276 Other patents pending POP Mode is a trademark of MPH Industries Inc Specifications are subject to change without notice WARRANTY SPECIFICATIONS 35 34 The foll...