Setting Saver
Setting Saver stores your personalized settings
so that when the detector is turned off and then
on again, you do not have to re-enter them.
VG-2 Mode
See Option Select Mode to turn this feature on/
off. When a VG-2 signal is detected, the VG-2
alert is sounded and the display flashes “VG-2”.
After 3 seconds the audio is canceled and the
display no longer flashes. This cycle is repeated
if the VG-2 signal is detected again .
During the period a VG-2 signal is detected, a radar
signal cannot be detected.
However, because the VG-2 alert has confirmed
that a patrol car is nearby, you are already aware
of the potential for speed monitoring and can
adjust your speed accordingly. Laser detection
is not affected while a VG-2 signal is detected.
(See page 24 for more information)
Laser Signature ID (LSID)
Identify the Laser gun’s pulse rate or PPS (Pulses
per Second) that is transmitted by the speed laser
gun. LSID may also be used to identify other forms
of laser sources such as LACC (Laser Assisted
Cruise Control) systems found in some high end
vehicles. If the Laser PPS information displayed
is due to another source such as local airports or
LACC, LSID allows you to Lock Out this rate from
giving you the continuous audio alert during this
and any new encounter of the same rate.
To lock out a PPS, press the Quiet button during
the Laser alert. This will place an * on the screen
beside the PPS rate and Lock Out this signature
ID. Any new encounter with the same Laser
Signature ID will provide the display information
and two quick beeps.
Caution:
Do not lock out a PPS rate if it is close
to known speed laser guns.
Segmented Selectable Laser Receiver
If these alerts are bothersome, you may wish to make
note of the PPS rate for these occurrences. The laser
validation windows are separated into segments allowing
for customization.
Segment Pulse Rate
Laser Area 1: 20Hz to 950Hz
Laser Area 2: 2600Hz to 3200Hz
Laser Area 3: 3800Hz to 4200Hz
Laser Area 1 covers the traditional laser guns used in North
America. Laser Area 2 and 3 cover laser guns recently
approved for use in North America. You can change the
selection from yes to no individually in option mode.
If laser within a group is not used in your area, you may shut off
that group (change the selection from Y to N while in Option
Select Mode) by pressing the
DARK or QUIET buttons.
POP
™
Mode Alerts
Because POP
™
Mode radar utilizes the same K or Ka
band frequencies, POP
™
Mode Alerts will initially be
displayed as POP K or POP Ka then switch to band and
signal strength.
Safety Warning System
™
In communities where transmitters are located, the Safety
Warning System
™
provides over 60 text messages. When
SWS
™
is detected the audio alert is geiger counter-like.
Safety Warning System Text Message
Example: Poor - Road - Surface.
Alert Priority
When two or more signals are received at the same
time, the alert priority is:
1. Laser
2. VG-2
3. Speed Radar
Example:
If X band is alerting, then suddenly a laser signal is
detected, the laser warning will override the X band alert.
Option Select Mode
Press the Menu button to enter Option Select Mode. Press the
Menu button again will step thru in an ascending order while
pressing the City button will step thru in a decending order.
OPERATIONS
OPERATIONS
OPERATIONS
OPTION SELECT MODE
Reset Features
All user features can be reset to factory settings.
• Remove Power from the unit.
• Press and hold the Quiet button.
• Restore Power to the unit. (power switch
turned on)
• Wait for 2 beeps.
• Release the Quiet button.
Unit is now reset to the following features
and settings.
1.
City/Highway to Highway Mode
2.
Dim/Dark Mode - to full illumination of display
3.
Auto Quiet OFF
4.
Vehicle Battery Saver ON
5.
Full Power Up sequence
6.
Default TONE 3
7.
Laser LSID YES
8. SWS
™
OFF
9. POP
™
OFF
10. LED Periscopes to BLNK
11. VOICE
®
ON
12. TFSR OFF
13. Filter
14. Laser Segments ON
15. VG-2 OFF
16. GPS YES
- GPS RELATED FEATURES -
17. DST NO
18. GMT -5
19. Clock YES
20. Compass YES
21. Speed MPH
22. Overspeed: CLEARED
23. Auto Quiet SPD 0
24. Auto Filter SPD 0
25. Alarm Radius: 400
26. Delete Radius: 400
Stay Alert Feature
The Stay Alert Feature is designed to test a driver’s
alertness. To engage (when the unit is not alarming):
• Press and hold the City button for approximately 2
seconds. Release the button during or immediately
after the alert is given.
Display shows:
Within 30-60 seconds, two beeps are sounded; to show
alertness, the driver must press either the City, Menu, or
Quiet buttons within 3-5 seconds. If a button is pressed
within 3-5 seconds, the cycle is repeated.
If a button is not pressed within 3-5 seconds, an alarm
sounds.
Display shows:
• Press the DARK button to exit during the Stay Alert
feature.
WARNING!!!
Stay Alert is NOT intended as a substitute
for adequate rest. You should NOT operate a vehicle
if you are drowsy. During extended periods of vehicle
operation, you should take frequent breaks. Improper
reliance on the Stay Alert feature may result in vehicle
damage, personal injury or death.
Radar Alerts
Speed Radar Audio/Visual Alerts when X, K or Ka is
detected, the band ID and signal strength are displayed.
The audio alert is continuous and has a Geiger counter-
like pattern. The faster the beep, the closer or stronger
the radar source.
Laser Audio/Visual Alerts
When a laser signal is detected the word “LSR” and
the corresponding laser pulse rate is displayed, the
audio alert is continuous for a minimum of 3 seconds.
“LSR 238”
Pulse Protection
®
Pulse (or instant-on) radar is more of a threat than
conventional radar because it remains “off” until
activated to measure the speed of a targeted vehicle.
When a pulse type transmission is detected, your
Whistler detector sounds an urgent 3-second audio
warning.
Display Shows:
After the 3-second pulse alert, the standard alert
pattern continues for as long as the signal is present. It
is important to respond promptly to a pulse alert, since
warning time may be minimal.
TROUBLESHOOTING
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 power cable, replace if necessary.
• Check fuse in fuse box, replace if necessary
TROUBLESHOOTING
RADAR/LASER ALERTS
RADAR/LASER ALERTS
PROBLEM:
Unit alarms when vehicle equipment or
electrical accessories (brakes, power mirrors/windows,
directionals, horn, etc.)
• Check conditions of vehicle’s electrical system,
including battery and alternator.
PROBLEM:
Audio alerts are not loud enough.
• Cancel Auto Quiet Mode or City Mode.
• Check audio level setting.
• Check Speed Selective Auto Quiet setting in Option
Mode.
PROBLEM:
Unit alarms when vehicle hits bumps.
• Check for loose lighter socket; tighten and clean.
• Check connections at both ends of the power cord.
Substitute another cord to determine if the cord is
defective. Return defective cord to the factory.
PROBLEM:
Unit falses too much.
• If alarms are POP
™
Ka, switch POP
™
Mode to off.
• If the above option doesn’t help, use a higher Filter
setting or if Ka is not used turn Ka band off.
• If alarms are X or K band and due to radar based
traffic flow sensors or radar based vehicle blind spot
detectors, turn TFSR to ON.
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 and 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.
TROUBLESHOOTING
SPEED MONITORING
SPEED MONITORING
WARRANTY INFORMATION
WARRANTY INFORMATION
WARRANTY/SPECIFICATIONS
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 police measure the
time it takes your vehicle to travel a known
distance.
Radar Detector Detectors: VG-2, Spectre
The Interceptor VG-2 or simply VG-2, is one
type of 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,
these devices are known as a “radar detector
detector” (RDD). An RDD is the primary tool
used by the police to identify radar detector
equipped vehicles. If caught in a state or
country where detectors are illegal, drivers risk
losing their radar detector and receiving a fine.
In addition, instant-on radar is almost always
used in combination with an RDD, leaving
unsuspecting motorists vulnerable to receive
two tickets; one potential for speeding, and the
other for possession of a detector.
Note:
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.
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 detectors
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, or if the
housing and/or serial numbers have been removed.
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.
Service Under Warranty
During the warranty period, defective units will be
repaired without charge to the purchaser when returned
with a dated store receipt to the address below. Units
returned without a 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 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.
CODs will not be accepted!
2.
Include with your unit the following clearly printed
information:
• Your name and street address (for shipping via USPS),
a daytime telephone number and an email 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.
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 the Accessory page 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 warranty 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 unit’s original warranty has expired.
• A dated store receipt is not supplied.
• The unit has been returned without its serial number.
• The unit has been abused, modified, installed
improperly, or had its housing removed.
The minimum out of warranty service fee for your Whistler
detector is $75.00 (U.S.Funds). 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. 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
Representatives are available to answer your
questions Monday - Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00
p.m. (CT - USA) at:
1-800-531-0004
via email at: info@whistlergroup.com or visit the
FAQ’s at www.whistlergroup.com.
SPECIFICATIONS
Radar Frequencies:
10.500 - 10.550 GHz (X Band)
24.050 - 24.250 GHz (K Band)
33.400 - 36.000 GHz (Ka Superwideband)
Laser Wavelength:
905nm +/- 50nm
Operating Temperature Range:
-10 C to +70 C (+14 F to +158 F)
Power Requirements:
Operational 12 to 15 volts DC, 250mA nominal (2
amp fuse) Vehicle Battery Saver, 30mA nominal.
Patents can be viewed here:
www.whistlergroup.com/pat
POP
™
Mode is a trademark of MPH Industries, Inc.
SWS
™
Mode is a trademark of Safety Warning Systems L.C.
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
OWNER’S MANUAL
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 260045 ©2013 The Whistler Group, Inc.
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LASER-RADAR
DETECTOR
with gps
ARE DETECTORS LEGAL?
In Most States YES.
Laser-Radar detectors are legal in every state (except Virginia and
Washington, D.C., which have local regulations restricting the use of
radar receivers in any vehicle) when used in automobiles or light trucks
(under 10,000 lbs.). The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) issued
a regulation, effective January, 1994 which prohibits radar and laser
detector use in vehicles over 10,000 lbs. Prior to the FHWA regulation,
laws existed in New York restricting the use of radar detectors in trucks
over 18,000 lbs. and in Illinois in trucks over 26,000 lbs.
FCC Information
FCC ID: HSXWH10
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.
POP
™
Mode
POP
™
Mode is a feature on some radar guns operating
on K and Ka bands. When the gun is in POP
™
Mode and
activated, a brief burst of energy, less that 1/15 of a second,
is transmitted and the vehicle’s speed is quickly acquired.
A detector without POP
™
Mode detection capability cannot
respond to this brief transmission.
SPEED MONITORING
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 gun’s transmission can cover
more than a four-lane highway at a distance of 1,000
feet, compared with a laser gun’s transmission which
covers about 3 feet at the same distance.
For best protection, keep these points in mind:
• 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 you cannot
see through. If you can’t see past a vehicle ahead
of you, chances are your detector can’t either.The
receiving range of your laser detector will not be the
same as a radar detector. Laser guns are most often
used at short range.
• Whistler Laser-Radar detectors receive all current laser
guns which operate at a laser wave length of 905nm
+/- 50nm including but not limited to the following:
• Ultra Lyte
• LTI 20-20
• LTI TruSpeed
®
S
• Laser Ally
• Pro Laser
™
I II III
• Laser Atlanta
®
Stealth Mode
Laser Tips
If you are the targeted vehicle, a laser gun can often
determine your speed within a few seconds after you
receive an alert. In this situation, there is generally no time
to safely adjust your speed. However, if you are traveling
near or behind the targeted vehicle and receive an
alert, response time should be sufficient. Any laser alert,
regardless of duration, requires immediate action.
Radar Facts
A radar gun operates by transmitting radio waves at
certain frequencies which reflect off objects and are
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.
This laser/radar detector receives signals from 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:
Your radar detector is designed to alarm if an officer
is transmitting on any one of the above radar bands.
Feature
Display
Shows
To Change:
D=Dark Q=Quiet
Option
CHANGE TONES
TONE 3
D or Q to select
Tone 1, 2, 3
(3 Different Tone Patterns)
TEST
TEST ON
D = ON Q = OFF
ON = X, K, Ka Audio Tones
OFF = One Beep During Power Up
LASER PULSE
RATE
LSID YES
D = YES Q = NO
LSID YES (default)
LSID NO
LASER AREA 1
.02-.95 Y
D or Q to select
Laser Area 1 ON (default)
Laser Area 1 OFF
LASER AREA 2
2.6-3.2 Y
D or Q to select
Laser Area 2 ON (default)
Laser Area 2 OFF
LASER AREA 3
3.8-4.2 Y
D or Q to select
Laser Area 3 ON (default)
Laser Area 3 OFF
VG-2 Mode
VG-2 OFF
D = YES Q = NO
VG-2 ON
VG-2 OFF (default)
SWS
™
SWS OFF
D = ON Q = OFF
SWS ON
SWS OFF (default)
POP
™
POP OFF
D = ON Q = OFF
POP ON
POP OFF (default)
ALERT
PERISCOPES
LED BLNK
D or Q to select
Alert Periscopes ON
(ON, OFF or Blinking)
VOICE
®
VOICE ON
D = ON Q = OFF
Real VOICE
®
Engaged
Real VOICE
®
Disengaged
BATTERY SAVER
Mode
B SVR ON
D = ON Q = OFF
Battery Saver ON (default)
Battery Saver OFF
FILTER Mode
FILTER
D = ON Q = OFF
Filter (default)
Filter 1
TFSR
TFSR OFF
D = ON Q = OFF
TFSR ON
TFSR OFF (default)
GPS Mode
GPS Y
D = ON Q = OFF
GPS Mode ON (default)
GPS Mode OFF
LOCAL TIME
GMT -5
D or Q to select
Change Time Zone
DAYLIGHT
SAVINGS
DST N
D = YES Q = NO
Daylight Savings YES
Daylight Savings NO (default)
CLOCK
CLOCK Y
D = YES Q = NO
Clock Display YES (default)
Clock Display NO
COMPASS Mode
COMPAS Y
D = YES Q = NO
Compass Mode ON (default)
Compass Mode OFF
UNIT of
MEASURE
SPD MPH
D or Q to select
English / Metric
SPEED WARNING
O-SPD 0
D or Q to select
Over speed warning - Select
desired speed limit for alert
AUTO QUIET
SPEED
AQSPD 0
D or Q to select
Select low speed limit for Auto
Quiet to engage
AUTO FILTER
SPEED
AFSPD
D or Q to select
Select low speed limit for
Auto Filter to engage
NEVER OPERATE
A VEHICLE IF YOU
ARE DROWSY!
write serial number in the space provided
Press and hold the Menu button to exit. Option mode
will automatically exit if no buttons are pressed within 20
seconds.
ALARM RADIUS
RAD 400
D or Q to select
Select 200, 400, 600
DELETE RADIUS D-RAD 400
D or Q to select
D and Q to execute
Select delete waypoint radius
DELETE
WAYPOINTS
ALL DEL
Press D and Q
Delete all manual waypoints
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