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 260027, © 2010 The Whistler Group, Inc.
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Model Features Summary .................... 2 - 3
Installation ........................................... 4 - 5
•Battery Installation
4
•Mounting Guidelines
4
•Windshield Mounting
5
•Power Connection and Fuse Replacement
5
Operation .......................................... 6 - 13
•Battery Life
6
•Battery Charging
6
•Power On, Self-Test Mute
7
•Setting Saver
7
•Feature Engaged Confirmation
7
•Audio Level Adjustment
7
•Quiet Mode
8
•Auto Quiet Mode
8
•City/City 1/ City 2 Mode
9
•Highway Mode
9
•Teach/Tutorial Mode
10
•Dim/Dark
10
•VG-2 Detection/Alerts
10-11
•Auto Shut Off Mode
11
•Menu Mode
12
•Stay Alert Feature
13
Safety Warning System
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Laser/Radar Alerts ................................. 14
•Speed Radar Audio/Visual Alerts
14
•Laser Audio/Visual Alerts
14
•Pulse Protection
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14
•Alert Priority
15
POP
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Mode Alerts ................................. 15
Reset Features ....................................... 16
Troubleshooting Guide ..................... 16 - 17
Care and Maintenance ........................... 18
Are Detectors Legal? ............................. 18
FCC Information ..................................... 19
Speed Monitoring ............................ 19 - 22
•Radar Facts
19
•POP
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19
•Total Band Protection
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20
•Laser Facts/Tips
20-21
•Other Speed Detection Systems
21 -22
Warranty Information ....................... 22 - 25
Specifications ......................................... 25
Accessories ............................................ 26
Dear Whistler Detector Owner,
If you have questions concerning the operation of
this Whistler product please call:
C
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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.w
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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.
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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.
