Whistler RLC-100, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...up Corporate Headquarters 3604 NW Frontage Rd Bentonville AR 72712 Tel 4792736012 Fax 479273 2927 Whistler Customer Return Center 551 N 13th S1 Rogers AR 72756 Customer Service Tel 800 531 0004 WIvW whistlergroup com PIN 300 II 0 rBi 2 2009 The Whistler Group Inc WHISTLER ...

Page 2: ...Fuse Replacement 8 9 Operation 10 17 power OnMd Self Test to AiJdibleveIAdjustment to Getting aSateflite Lock 1 1 FeatvreSettfngs 12 13 Changing Settfr1gs 13 J4 Camera Alerts i IS MantlalEntry 5 16 F i I Trolitll QOtingGuid 7 aCare Mafntenaoce FCCfnfom1ation i IMPORTANT The RLC 100 is a red light speed camera locator and does not detect laser or radar signals ...

Page 3: ...RLC 1OO FEA11JRES 7 I 6 1 1 4 3 1 2 ...

Page 4: ... Camera and user entered locations 3 Menu 1M Button Allows changing the units options and settings 4 Enter IE Button Selects the changed feature setting 5 Volume Control Adjusts audio level 6 7 Segment Display Offers easy to read display to indicate time speed and distance to camera 7 USB Port For connection to a PC for updates 8 12 Volt Out Jack Provides 12 volt 1 5 amp output to power other devi...

Page 5: ...ffect the accuracy and performance of all GPS equipment Camera Database For database updates and registration visit www whistlerupdates com The RLC I00 is shipped with the Verilight database Red Light and Speed Cameras preloaded This unit can be updated with the latest database anytime by connecting to a PC In order to update the unir you will need to download the Software program from Whistler s ...

Page 6: ...e download Software Information IMPORTANT Please read the Software Agreement notice enclosed with the unitl Mounting Guidelines Unit needs a clear view of the sky above Some windshields have an Instaclear or Electriclear type coating which can affect GPS signals Consult your vehicles dealer or the owners manual supplied with your vehicle to determine if your windshield has this coating To reduce t...

Page 7: ...it needs to be able to see the sky Clean the selected area with an isopropyl pad to clean off any wax or polish This will prepare the area for the adhesive to properly stick Locate the bottom of the Magnetic Puck and peel off the protective backing to expose the adhesive CarefUlly place the Magnetic Puck onto the selected area and press firmly to let the adhesive set Place the unit onto the Magnet...

Page 8: ...s or polishes Remove the Non Skid Pad from its packaging Place the Non Skid Pad onto this area Power Connection The RLC I 00 includes two power jacks One jack is for powering the unit and the other to share power with another I 2 volt device such as a radar detector 12 Volt Output We offer a power cord to connect to a majority of Laser Radar detectors See the accessories section for ordering this ...

Page 9: ...ped 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 Retighten the screw cap occasionally it may loosen during use Unscrew the tip of the lighter socket plug carefUlly when replacing...

Page 10: ...ys are functional The display shows H HE HEL HELL HELLD To turn the unit on or off press the on off button located on the power cord Audio Level Adjustment To change the audio level Move Volume button back to increase audio level Move Volume button forward to decrease audio level Volume control Move in the direction of arrow to increase audio 10 ...

Page 11: ...satellites This delay is normal when the unit is turned on at least 500 miles from when the unit last received a satellite lock NOTE The unit locks onto satellites faster when not moving Acquiring satellites takes much longer the first time The unit displays either time or speed Clock 0 0 Displays when not moving Speed 65 Displays while moving The default units are MPH and Yards Optionally KPH and...

Page 12: ...and the local setting to provide the correct date H5Pd Displays the Max Speed EL RP Displays elapsed trip time OdD Displays trip mileage 5Pd Select MPH or KPH Switches from Standard to Metric units L5Pd Select the speed warning threshold Change the speed that the unit will announce Attention reduce speed now LOCR Selects the proper time GMT North America is generally a minus number Atlantic 04 Eas...

Page 13: ...s Stay Alert warning After 2 hours of movement a II get rest announcement will be heard Change settings Press the menu button M to enter the feature selection mode Press Menu again to advance to the next feature Repeated presses of Menu button will cycle through all the available features Some features are informational only others have multiple options 13 ...

Page 14: ...ave the option shown Press M until To change Options Press M unit shows setting to enter selection PO Press E SP 1 SP 2 LSPO Press E LBO L90 L100 LSO 1 60 L70 LOCA Press E 08 07 AlAR Press E ON OFF REST Press E ON OFF NOTE SPD SP I MPH Yards SP 2 KPH Meters LSPD Select the speed at which the unit will alarm LOCA Select the correct time correction for your area ALAR Select the Top of the Hour alert...

Page 15: ...camera detected and the display counts down the distance to the camera l f52 32 I 2l f5 105 Two alert LEDs on either side of the display will flash faster as you get closer to the camera Once past the camera location the unit will provide an all clear beep beep type audio tone IMPORTANT The RLC 00 is a red light speed camera locator and does not detect laser or radar signals 15 ...

Page 16: ... to prevent overlapping locations To manually enter a location simply press Enter E and the unit will announce user point logged Press the Enter E button to save a new location When detecting this position the unit will announce warning user position ahead the next time it approaches this location To delete manual locations When the unit is alerting a manual location press Enter IE and unit will a...

Page 17: ...ual location press and hold Enter for more than 2 seconds The unit announces user position deleted and displays ADEL Press Enter again to delete all manual locations If Enter is not pressed within 5 seconds after ADEL is shown the locations are saved and the mode is exited 17 ...

Page 18: ...e for lighter socket replace if necessary Make sure lighter socket is clean PROBLEM Audio alerts are not loud enough Check audio level setting see pg 10 PROBLEM Unit resets 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 cord is defective Return defective cord to the factory Ifdifficultie ...

Page 19: ... by removing your unit from the dash when your vehicle is parked for an extended period of tjme 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 units exterior 19 ...

Page 20: ...n radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is...

Page 21: ...re 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 one year Whistler is not liable for damages arising from the use misuse or operation of this product Service Out of Warranty Units will be repaired at out of warranty service rates when The units original warranty has expired A dated store...

Page 22: ... this product there are no authorized service stations for Whistler products 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 55 N 13thSt Rogers AR 72756 Please allow 3 weeks turn around time IMPORTANT V histler will not...

Page 23: ...of sale 3 Be certain your unit is returned with its serial number For reference please write your unit serial number in the following space _ 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 have reqistered your unit at www whistrergroup com however for warran...

Page 24: ...fee you will be contacted by a Whistler technical seNice 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 returninq your unit for seNice be certain to include a daytime telephone number and an eman address if applicable Customer Service If you have questions conc...

Page 25: ... 1 sec Warm start 29 sec Cold start 29 sec Accuracy Position 2 5m CEP DGPS SBAS 2 0m CEP Velocity 0 1 m s CEP Circular error probability DGPS differential GPS SBAS space based augmentation system Operating Temperature Range lac to 70C I 4F to 158F Power Requirements Input Operational I 2 to I 5 volts DC 250rnA nominal Ouput 12 volt 1 5 amp limit Specifications are SUbject to change without notice ...

Page 26: ...up com Order Description Price 500501 lipped Travel Case 995 300112 Straight Power Cord 5 14 95 w on off switch 206880 Hardwire Kit I 0 995 for wiring to fuse box 300114 Non Skid Dash Pad 6 95 300116 Interface Cable 12 95 300117 USB cable 5 95 300115 Magnetic Puck 595 Shipping and handling per order 5 00 Prices are subject to change without notice 26 ...

Page 27: ...004 Monday Friday 8 00 am 5 00 pm a or visit our website www whistlergroup com Please keep the receipt in a safe place 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 ...

Page 28: ...he serial number of the unit in the space provided in the warranty section of this manual To fully acquaint yourself with the operation of your Whistler unit we recommend reading this entire manual or visiting our FAQ page on our website WWvV whistlergroup com Enjoy your Whistler and please drive safely Sincerely The Whistler Group Inc ...

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Page 39: ...End User License Agreement Please read these terms and conditions before operating and downloading information to the RLC l 00 WHISTLER PIN 300 I 1I 2009 The Whistler Group Inc ...

Page 40: ...l reasonable steps to safeguard the Software to ensure that no unauthOrized person shall have access thereto and that no unauthorized copy publication disclosure or distribution in whole or in part in any form shall be made The End User acknowledges that the Software contains valuable confidential information and trade secrets and that unauthorized use and or copying are harmful to Whistler 4 Term...

Page 41: ...T WILL BE ADVISED OF AND LICENSED TO USE ANY ENHANCEMENTS TO THE SOFTWARE THE END USER MUST COMPLETE THE ONLINE REGISTRATION FORM AT WWWWHISTLERGROUP COM OR CALL 1 800 53 1 0004 8 General This License will be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Arkansas and shall inure to the benefit of Whistler End User and their successors assigns and legal representatives If an...

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