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SAFETY RADAR
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OPERATION
Speed Radar Audio / Visual Alerts
When X, K or Ka is detected the band ID and signal strength
is 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 “Laser” and
signal strength is displayed, the audio alert is continuous for
a minimum of 3 seconds. Example:
The more “|||” the closer the laser source.
Pulse Protection
®
Pulse (or instant-on) radar is more difficult to detect 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 and
flashes the Alert strength indicators at their fastest rate.
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.
VG-2 Audio/Visual Alerts
Note: You must turn this feature on in option select mode
before it will detect VG-2.
When a VG-2 signal is detected, the detector “hides” its own
radiated signal and becomes undetectable by the VG-2.
Every 30 seconds, the detector checks for a VG-2 signal. If a VG-2
signal is still present, the unit continues to hide and repeats the
VG-2 alert. If no signal is detected, two beeps are provided,
indicating an “all clear” condition. During VG-2 Alert X, K, and Ka
band signals cannot be received (Reference page 25 for VG-2
information).
Memo Mode Continued
To delete a message:
• Enter Memo mode and press Volume Up or Volume
Down button until selected track appears on the
display.
• Press the Quiet/Record button twice.
To exit Memo mode:
• Press both volume buttons and release. The unit will
beep twice.
NOTE: Memo mode automatically exits within 20
seconds if a button is not pressed.
Safety Warning System™
In communities where transmitters are located,
the Safety Warning System
™
displays over 60 text
messages. When Safety Radar is detected the audio
alert is geiger counter-like.
Safety Warning System Text
Example: Poor - Road - Surface.
Note:
Not all areas have Safety Warning System
™
transmitters.
LASER/RADAR ALERTS
VG-2 ALERTS
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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 Whistler plug; replace if necessary with a 2 amp
3AG type.
• Check fuse for lighter socket; replace if necessary.
• Make sure lighter socket is clean.
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 cord is defective. Return defective
cord to the factory.
PROBLEM: Unit alarms when using vehicle electrical
accessories (brakes, power mirrors/windows,
directionals, horn, etc.).
• Vehicle’s electrical system, including battery and alternator, may
have electrical noise. Install a filter capacitor (470mfd. 25 volt or
larger capacitance value) on the back of the lighter socket.
PROBLEM: Audio alerts are not loud enough.
• Cancel Auto Quiet Mode or City Mode.
• Check audio level setting (see page ?? & ??).
PROBLEM: Unit gives laser alert when accelerating.
• Possible bad or low quality distributor cap. Replace with high
quality cap.
PROBLEM: Audio alerts are not loud enough.
• Cancel Auto Quiet Mode or City Mode.
• Check audio level setting (see page ?? & ??).
PROBLEM: Unit gives laser alert when accelerating.
• Possible bad or low quality distributor cap. Replace with high
quality cap.
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/faq-detectors.asp, before
returning your unit for service.
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RESET FEATURE
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
4. Safety Radar
Example:
If X band is alerting, then suddenly VG-2 is detected, the
VG-2 warning will override the X band alert.
Reset Features
All user features can be reset to factory settings.
•Unplug Power Cord from unit.
•Press and hold Power and Quiet.
•Plug Power Cord into unit.
•Wait for 2 beeps.
•Release Power and Quiet buttons.
Unit is now reset.
Default factory settings are:
1. Audio to level (4).
2. Display reads Highway.
3. Dim/Dark Mode to full illumination of display.
4. Auto Quiet Mode OFF.
5. VG-2 Detection Mode OFF.
6. Combo ON.
7. Safety ON.
8. Vehicle Battery Saver ON.
9. Full Power Up sequence.
10. Default TONE 3.
11. Unit ON or OFF.
12. All Band ON
13. POP ON
NOTE: Must calibrate compass after resetting features.