The Whistler Group WH23 Radar Detector User Manual Manual Z 11R Z 15R

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Dear Whistler Customer,
If you have questions concerning the operation of
this Whistler product please call:
Customer Service
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.whistlergroup.com. For warranty
verification purposes, a copy of your dated store
receipt must still 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. Note: Your warranty period begins
at the time of purchase. The warranty is validated
only by the dated store receipt! Please record the
serial number of the unit in the space provided in
the accessories section of the guide.
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 guide or visiting our FAQ page on our
website www.whistlergroup.com
Enjoy your Whistler detector and please drive
safely.
Sincerely,
The Whistler Group, Inc.
OPERATION
Self Test Mute
Press the Quiet button during the self-test
sequence to cancel the Self-Test audio. This will
not affect radar/laser alerts. To restore the SelfTest audio, press the Quiet button during the
next Self-Test.
­­­ Model Features Summary....................................4 - 5
Installation.............................................................6 - 8
• Mounting Guidelines
• Windshield Mounting
• Power Connection
• Fuse Replacement
Operation............................................................8 - 13
• Power On Self Test & Volume
• Integrated Real Voice® (Z-15R+ Only)
• Feature Engaged Confirmation
• Self Test Mute
• Setting Saver
• Auto Quiet Mode
• Quiet Mode
­• City/City 1/City 2 Modes
• Highway Mode
• FDSR/TFSR Rejection Modes
• Alert Periscopes
• Dim/Dark Mode
• Engaging/Disengaging VG-2 Detection
• Vehicle Battery Saver Mode
• Stay Alert (Z-15R+ Only)
Laser & Radar Alerts...........................................14 - 15
• Laser Audio/Visual Alerts
• Laser Tips
• Pulse Protection®
• Safety Warning System™
VG-2 Alerts..............................................................15
POP™ Mode............................................................16
Option Select Mode..........................................16- 17
• Reset Features
Troubleshooting Guide....................................18 - 19
• Care & Maintenance
Are Detectors Legal?........................................19 - 20
• FCC Information
Speed Monitoring.............................................20 - 22
• Radar Facts
• Laser Facts
• Other Speed Detection Systems
Warranty Information.......................................23 - 26
Specifications.........................................................27
Accessories.............................................................28
OPERATION
WHISTLER FEATURES
FEATURE DESCRIPTIONS
1.
Bracket Release Button - provides quick and
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18
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Z-11R+
easy release of the mounting bracket.
2. Speaker - provides distinct audio warnings
Ka P C
13
for X, K, Ka band radar, safety warning system,
laser and VG-2.
Mounting Bracket Location - slot holds
3.
22
16 19
23
mounting bracket firmly.
4. Radar Antenna - compact, high-efficiency
antenna receives radar signals.
5. Front Laser - high gain optical lens provides
increased sensitivity and field of view for
11
10
leading-edge laser detection.
6. Rear Laser - an integrated optical waveguide
provides superior detection of laser signals
transmitted from behind.
City Button - reduces the annoyance of false
7.
Z-15R+
alerts typically encountered in urban driving
12a
areas.
13
8. Quiet Button - pressing QUIET before a radar
signal is detected engages Auto Quiet Mode
22
which provides “reduced tone” sounds after the
initial warning. Pressing QUIET during a radar
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16 21
encounter silences audio alerts, while allowing
visual alerts to keep you informed.
9. Power / Volume Control - turns unit on/off and
adjusts audio level.
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10
10. Dim / Dark Mode - engages Dim/Dark modes.
17 18,19,
15
11. Menu Button - enters option select mode.
20
12. Numeric Icon Display - combines icon
display with a 7 segment digital display that
shows signal strength indication and band
12
identification.
Features
12a. Icon Display - offers easy-to-read display
• Total Band Protection™
• Stay Alert (Z-15R+ Only)
to indicate power, city mode, radar band
• Numeric Icon Display
• Setting Saver
identification, and signal strength.
• Detects POP™ Mode
• Vehicle Battery Saver™
13. Alert Periscopes - provide an additional
• 360º Maxx Coverage
• Safety Warning System™
attention getting visual alert.
• Real Voice® (Z-15R+ only) • Alert Priority
14. X-band Icon - indicates the unit is receiving a
• VG-2 Cloaking
• Alert Periscopes
X-band signal.
• 3 City Modes/Highway 		
• Total Laser Detection
15. K-band Icon - indicates the unit is receiving a
Mode
• Traffic Flow Signal 		
K-band signal.
• Quiet/Auto Quiet Mode
Rejection
16. Ka-band Icon - indicates the unit is receiving a
• Dim/Dark Mode
• Field Disturbance
Ka-band signal.
•
High Gain Lens
Sensor Rejection
OPERATION
City/City 1/City 2 Mode
Whistler’s Three Stage City Mode is designed to
reduce the annoyance of automatic door openers,
intrusion alarms and other devices which share
frequencies with police radar. Generally, X band is
used for these devices.
Field Disturbance Sensor Rejection (FDSR)
Traffic Flow Sensor Rejection (TFSR)
Recently many new products that operate on police
radar frequencies have been causing nuisance alerts
to radar detectors. These radar based sensors are
installed alongside the Highway and more recently
on vehicles used as lane change assist / blind spot
Setting Saver
• Press City button to cancel Highway Mode 		
detectors / collision avoidance systems. TFSR when
Setting Saver stores your personalized settings so
and engage City Mode.
turned ON is designed to eliminate alerts from
that when the detector is turned off and then on
• Press City button again to enter City 1 Mode
specific Traffic Flow sensors. FDSR when turned ON
again, you do not have to re-enter them.
• Press City button again to enter City 2 Mode
is designed to identify all radar based collision
• Press City button a fourth time to cancel City
avoidance systems that operate within the same
Auto Quiet Mode
2 Mode and return the unit to Highway Mode.
band as police radar and provide a brief less
Pressing QUIET before a radar signal is detected
intrusive alert to keep you informed and aware.
provides an alternate alert pattern, consisting
In City Mode, weak speed/safety warning system™
A signal strength indicator will help determine
of several beeps (indicating X, K, Ka or Safety
signals give an initial alarm of two beeps, and then
your proximity to the source without the continued
Warning System™) followed by reduced tone.
remains quiet unless the signal becomes very strong. annoyance of audio.
The reduced tone will continue for as long as
When the signal strength increases, two additional
the detected signal is present or any new signal
beeps are provided. City 1 and City 2 Modes
We suggest you turn FDSR ON if you are
is detected within 20 seconds, becoming more
operate the same as Highway Mode, but in City 1
experiencing excessive random false alerts when
rapid as the strength of the signal increases.
Mode, X band requires a stronger signal to alert. In behind select vehicles.
City 2 Mode, X-band is not detected.
• Press Quiet (before a signal is detected) to
NOTE: TFSR and FDSR are ON by default and
engage Auto Quiet.
CAUTION: Some towns/small cities may still be
not selectable on the Z11R+
• Once the Auto Quiet mode is engaged, you
using X band radar. City Mode does not change the
may cancel the audio alarm by pressing Quiet. audio alert for laser or VG-2.
Alert Periscopes
• Press Quiet (when the unit is not alarming) to
Whistler’s Alert Periscopes provide an added
cancel Auto Quiet mode.
Highway Mode
attention getting visual alert. The two extra LED’s
Highway mode provides full audio warnings any time flash on and off when the unit alarms to provide a
Quiet Mode
radar (X, K, Ka, Safety Warning System™) or laser
unique visual alert. This alert can be programmed
Quiet mode cancels audio during an alert and any signals are detected, and is recommended for open through the Option Select Mode to be: ON, OFF, or
new alert within 20 seconds. After 20 seconds of
road driving.
FLASHING during alerts.
no alerts, the audio is restored for any new alerts.
OPERATION
Dim/Dark Mode
Dim/Dark Mode reduces the illumination of the
display.
• Press and release the Dark button to reduce
illumination to a dim setting.
• Press and release the Dark button a second time
to engage Dark Mode. The display illumination is
further reduced.
Dim or Dark can be engaged during an alert. In
Dark Mode, the display goes dark for as long as a
signal is being detected and 20 seconds after, then
the display returns to the dimmer setting.
• Press and release the Dark button a third time to
restore the display to full illumination.
Engaging/Disengaging VG-2
See Option Select Mode to turn this feature on.
Vehicle Battery Saver Mode
The Vehicle Battery Saver Mode automatically shuts
off your detector within 6 hours. The timer is reset if
the detector is turned off, unplugged or any button
is pressed before the time has expired. The detector
will alert you with an audible and visual warning
before it shuts off. During this warning, you can
momentarily reset the unit by pressing any button.
This will reset the timer. If the unit has automatically
turned itself off, press any button to turn the unit
back on.
INSTALLATION
Mounting Guidelines
• Mount the unit as low as possible near the center of
the windshield.
• Do not mount the unit behind wipers, ornaments,
mirrored sunscreens, etc. These obstructions have
metal surfaces which can affect radar and laser signals
and reduce critical warning time. (Regular tinted glass
does not affect reception.)
• Some windshields have an Instaclear™ or 		
Electriclear™ type coating, which affects radar
signals. Consult your dealer or the user guide
to determine if your windshield has this coating.
• Avoid placing unit in direct contact with the wind
shield.
• To reduce the possibility of theft, conceal the unit
when not in use.
Rubber Bumper
INSTALLATION
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 you have chosen.
IMPORTANT: Make sure the unit is level.
OPERATION
OPERATION
LASER/RADAR ALERTS
Stay Alert Feature (Z-15R+ Only)
Laser Audio / Visual Alerts
The Stay Alert Feature is designed to test a driver’s
When a laser signal is detected, model Z-11R+
alertness. To engage (when the unit is not alarming): display indicates alert by illuminating the “V/L” and
scrolling the signal strength indicators from right to
• Press and hold the City button for approximately
left. Model Z-15R+ display indicates an “L” on the
2 seconds. Release button during or immediately display. The audio alert is continuous for a minimum
after the alert is given.
of 3 seconds.
The “H” or “C” will flash indicating Stay Alert is
activated. 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 and the display flashes all the LEDs.
• Press the Dark button to exit 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.­
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INSTALLATION
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. With use, the screw cap on the plug may
loosen. Retighten it occasionally.
Power On Self Test & Volume
Note: Some newer cars have a plastic safety
Each time your Whistler detector is turned on, an
coating on the inside of the windshield. The
automatic self-test sequence confirms that the
windshield bracket may leave permanent marks
speaker and visual displays are functional. To
on this type of surface.
To find out if your vehicle has this type of windshield, increase the volume, continue turning the
volume knob.
check the user guide or ask your dealer. We
recommend that you do not leave the suction cup
Integrated Real Voice® (Z-15R+ Only)
bracket on the windshield in direct sunlight. If the
®
detector is removed, this may cause blistering of the When selected, Real Voice will be used to
articulate the following:
dash in some vehicles.
1. Band Identification
Power Connection
2. Safety Warning System messages
• Plug the small end of the power cord into the
3. Feature Selection
unit’s power jack.
• Plug the large end into the vehicle’s cigarette
Voice OFF/ON is selected by holding quiet
lighter.
button for approximately 2 seconds. Voice ON
will announce “caution”, Voice OFF will give a
Fuse Replacement
double beep.
The lighter socket plug is equipped with a
replaceable 2 amp, 3AG fuse located behind the
Feature Engaged Confirmation
silver tip. To replace the fuse, carefully unscrew the
Each time a button is pressed, one beep confirms
tip of the plug.
the feature is “on”, two beeps confirm feature
“off”.
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!
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. Model Z-11R+ will flash the alert
strength indicators at their fastest rate; on model
Z-15R+ a “P” will be displayed. 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.
NEVER OPERATE A
VEHICLE IF YOU
ARE DROWSY!
• Press Quiet to cancel the audio.
• Press Quiet a second time during an alert
to restore the standard audio alert pattern;
or turn the unit off, then on.
FEATURE DESCRIPTIONS
17. V - indicates that the unit is receiving a VG-2
signal. Indicates that VG-2 is engaged.
18. P - indicates unit is in Highway mode.
19. C - indicates that the unit is operating in city
mode.
20. Signal Strength Icon - indicates the strength
of the signal being detected.
21. L - indicates that the unit is receiving a laser
signal.
22. Power Jack - provides connection for the power
cord.
23. VG-2/Laser Icon - indicates that the unit is
receiving either VG2 or laser signal.
24. X/K -band Icon - shows the unit is receiving a X
or K band signal.
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LASER/RADAR ALERTS
Safety Warning System/Audio/Visual Alerts
When your Whistler detector detects a safety
warning system, it provides a distinctive audio
tone and; Model Z-11R+ illuminates the first and
last alert LED; Model Z-15R+ display shows an
“S.” and a decimal point when a Safety warning
system is detected.
Alert
Z-15R+ Display Shown
NOTE: You will not be able to receive SWS™
alerts if transmitters are not located in your area.
VG-2 ALERTS
VG-2 Detection Mode
The VG-2, also known as a “radar detector
detector,” is a special receiver used by police to
detect signals radiated by a radar detector. See
speed monitoring section for more information
on VG-2.
When the VG-2 signal is detected, the VG-2
alert is sounded. After 3 seconds, the audio
is cancelled and the VG-2 indicator flashes at
a slower rate. Every 30 seconds, the detector
checks for a VG-2 signal. This cycle is repeated if
the VG-2 signal is detected again. If no signal is
detected, two beeps are provided indicating an
“all clear” condition.
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.
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POP™ MODE ALERTS
POP™ Mode Alerts
Because POP™ Mode radar utilizes the same
K or Ka band frequencies, POP™ Mode Alerts will
be displayed as regular radar alerts.
OPTION SELECT MODE
Option Select Mode
Press the Menu button to enter Option Select
Mode. Each press of the Menu button changes to
the next selectable feature. The Dark (D) button
and the Quiet (Q) button turns the feature ON/
OFF or Blinking for example. A decimal point on
model Z-15R+ will indicate a feature is ON; Model
Z-11R+ will illuminate the “III” icon. When the
feature is off these indicators will not be shown.
A button must be pressed within 20 seconds or
Option Select Mode will automatically be exited.
Z-11R+
Feature
Display
Shows
To Change
D=Dark /
Q=Quiet
VG-2
V/L
D = ON
Q = OFF
VG-2 = ON
VG-2 = OFF (default)
ALERT
PERISCOPES
III
D or Q
to Select
Alert Periscopes
ON, OFF or
Blinking (default)
POP™
D = ON
Q = OFF
POP™ = ON
POP™ = OFF (default)
Option
NOTE: TFSR, FDSR and SWS are ON by default (not selectable on
the Z-11R+)
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WARRANTY INFORMATION
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, if the housing
has been removed, or if the serial number
is missing. 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.”
OPTION SELECT MODE
Z-15R+
Feature
Display
Shows
To Change
D=Dark /
Q=Quiet
VG-2
D = ON
Q = OFF
VG-2 = ON
VG-2 = OFF (default)
ALERT
PERISCOPES
•
D or Q
to Select
Alert Periscopes
ON, OFF or
Blinking (default)
POP™
D = ON
Q = OFF
POP™ = ON
POP™ = OFF (default)
SWS™
D = ON
Q = OFF
SWS™ = ON
SWS™ = OFF (default)
VOICE
VL E
D=E
Q=S
TFSR
D = ON
Q = OFF
TFSR = ON
TFSR = OFF (default)
FDSR
D = ON
Q = OFF
FDSR = ON
FDSR = OFF (default)
Option
VOICE = English (default)
VOICE = Spanish
NOTE: To exit Option Select Mode press and hold
the menu button.
Reset Features
All user features can be reset to factory settings.
Factory Reset
1. Unplug Power Cord from unit
2. Press and hold Quiet
3. Plug the Power Cord into the unit
(Power switch turned on)
4. Wait for 2 beeps
5. Release the Quiet button
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WARRANTY INFORMATION
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.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
Unit is now reset.
Factory Settings are:
• Highway Mode
• Dim/Dark Mode to full illumination of display
• Auto Quiet Mode OFF
• VG-2 Detection Mode OFF
• Self Test Mute OFF
• Voice® English (Z-15R+ Only)
• Alert Periscope to Blink
• POP™ Mode OFF
• SWS™ OFF (Z-15R+ Only)
• TFSR OFF (Z-15R+ Only)
• FDSR OFF (Z-15+ Only)
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 information,
clearly printed:
ARE DETECTORS LEGAL?
SPEED MONITORING
SPEED MONITORING
A radar transmission can cover more than a four-lane • Vascar/Aircraft - The time it takes a vehicle
to travel a known distance is measured.
highway at a distance of 1,000 feet, compared with a
laser transmission which covers about 3 feet at
Radar
Detector Detectors (VG-2) Spectre The
the same distance. For best protection, keep these
Interceptor VG-2, or simply VG-2, is a microwave
IMPORTANT: FCC requirements state that changes points, listed on the following section, in mind:
receiver used by police to detect signals radiated
or modifications not expressly approved by Whistler
by the local oscillator of a radar detector.
could void the user’s authority to operate the
• Because the vehicle’s license plate or headlights
Care & Maintenance
equipment.
are the laser gun’s primary targets, mounting the Because its purpose is to identify persons driving
with radar detectors, the VG-2 is known as a
During the summer months, avoid prolonged
Whistler detector on the dashboard can improve
“radar detector detector”. The VG-2 is a tool used
exposure to direct sunlight by removing your unit
laser detection at short range.
by the police to identify radar detector equipped
from the dash when your vehicle is parked for
• Do not follow closely behind any vehicle. If you
SPEED
MONITORING
an extended period of time. Do not spray water,
can’t see past a vehicle ahead of you, chances are vehicles. If caught, in a state where detectors
are illegal drivers risk losing their radar detector
cleaners, or polishes directly onto the unit. The spray Radar Facts
your detector won’t either.
and receiving a fine. In addition, instant-on
may penetrate through the openings and damage
A radar gun operates by transmitting radio waves at • The receiving range of laser signals will not be
radar is almost always used in combination with a
the unit. Also, do not use any abrasive cleaners on
certain frequencies which reflect off objects and are
the same as radar signals. Laser guns are most
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
VG-2, leaving unsuspecting motorists vulnerable
the unit’s exterior.
then picked up by the radar gun’s receiving section.
often used at short range.
to receiving two tickets—one potentially for
When
radar
beam
reflects
off
moving
target,
•
Whistler
Laser-Radar
detectors
receive
all
current
Your Whistler detector is expertly engineered and
speeding, the other for possession of a detector.
measurable frequency shift occurs. The radar unit
laser guns which operate at a laser wavelength
ARE DETECTORS LEGAL?
designed to exacting quality standards to provide
Having a radar detector capable of detecting the
converts this shift into miles per hour to determine
of 905 ± 50 nm including but not limited to the
you with reliable, trouble-free operation. If your unit In Most States YES!
VG-2 may alert you to the presence of a speed
your vehicle’s speed. Currently, the FCC (Federal
following:
has been correctly installed following the guidelines Laser-Radar detectors are legal in every state for
trap.
Communications Commission) permits operation of
in this guide, but is not operating optimally, please
• Ultra Lyte
automobiles and light trucks (under 10,000 lbs.)
traffic radar guns at
refer to the troubleshooting guide below.
• LTI 20 - 20
For more information on speed monitoring
except Virginia and Washington, D.C., which have
X Band (10.500 - 10.550 GHz),
• LTI TruSpeed® S
technologies, please visit our FAQ page on our
local regulations restricting the use of radar receivers K Band (24.050 - 24.250 GHz), and Ka Band
PROBLEM: Unit does to turn on - check fuse in plug; in any vehicle.
• Pro Laser™ I II III
website: www.whistlergroup.com
(33.400 - 36.000 GHz).
replace if necessary with a 2 amp, 3AG type. Make
• Laser Ally
sure lighter socket is clean.
It is the responsibility of the individual radar
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) passed NOTE: A radar detector will only alarm if an officer is • Laser Atlanta® Stealth Mode
No or low audio - cancel Auto Quiet Mode or City
detector operator to know and understand the
a nationwide regulation, effective January 1994,
transmitting on any one of the above radar bands.
Mode. Check the audio level setting.
Other Speed Detection Systems
laws in your area regarding the legality of the
which prohibited radar and laser detector use in
Several techniques other than radar or laser are used use of radar detectors.
vehicles over 10,000 lbs.
Laser Facts
to measure vehicle speeds. When these methods
PROBLEM: Unit alarms when vehicle hits bumps.
It’s well documented that many radar guns cannot
NOTE: The newest tool Police have to detect
Check for loose lighter socket; tighten and clean.
FCC Information
reliably provide the speed of a targeted vehicle that are being used, no detector can provide a warning.
These techniques include:
radar detectors is called Spectre. Spectre can
Check connections at both ends of power cord.
FCC ID: HSXWH23
is traveling in a group of vehicles. In contrast, a
detect the majority of undetectable (VG-2) laser/
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
laser gun can target a specific vehicle out of a line of
Substitute another cord to determine if the cord is
•
Pacing
patrol
car
drives
behind
you
and
radar detectors on the market.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: traffic and determine its speed. The advantage of
defective. Return the defective cord to the factory.
matches
your
driving
speed.
laser over radar in terms of target identification is the
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference.
result of the laser gun’s narrow beam.
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WARRANTY INFORMATION
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
When returning a unit for service, please follow these dated store receipt. You may register your warranty
online at www.whistlergroup.com, however, for
instructions:
1. Ship the unit in the original carton or in a suitable warranty verification purposes, a copy of your dated
sturdy equivalent, fully insured, with return receipt store receipt must accompany any unit sent in for
warranty work.
requested to:
Whistler Repair Dept.
1412 South 1st St.
Rogers, AR. 72756
Please allow 3 weeks turnaround time.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
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 Z-11R+ detector is $35.00 (U.S.) and $40
• Your name and street address (for shipping via
(U.S.) for the Z-15R+ detector. If you require out-ofUPS), a daytime telephone number and an email warranty service, please return your unit as outlined
address, if applicable.
in the section “Service Under Warranty” along with a
• A detailed description of the problem (e.g.,
certified check or money order in the amount stated
“Unit performs self-test but does not respond
above. Payment may also be made by MasterCard,
to radar”).
VISA or American Express; personal checks are not
• A copy of your dated store receipt or bill of sale. accepted.
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.
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WARRANTY INFORMATION
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
If you have questions concerning the operation of
your Whistler detector, or require service during
or after the warranty period, please call Customer
Service at:
1-800-531-0004
Representatives are available to answer your
questions
Monday - Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (CT).
(2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
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SPECIFICATIONS
Laser Wavelength:
905 ± 50 nanometers (nm)
Radar Frequencies:
10.500 - 10.550 GHz (X Band)
24.050 - 24.250 GHz (K Band )
33.400 - 36.000 GHz (Ka Superwideband)
Operating Temperature Range:
-10º C to +70º C (+14º F to +158º F)
Power Requirements:
Operational 12 to 15 volts DC, 250mA nominal
Vehicle Battery Saver, 30mA nominal.
Patents can be viewed here:
www.whistlergroup.com/pat
POP™ Mode is a trademark of MPH Industries, Inc.
www.whistlergroup.com
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ACCESSORIES
USER GUIDE
These and other accessories can be ordered directly
from Whistler by calling 1-800-531-0004 or visiting our
online store at www.whistlergroup.com.
Order #
Description
Price
202151
Windshield Bracket
Kit
$9.95
206552
Power Cord (5’)
$14.95
206880
Hardwire Kit (10’)
(for wiring to fuse
box)
$9.95
206666
Modular* Cord
Package
(includes coiled an
straight cords, and
power adapter)
$17.95
159032
Package of 8 suction
Cups
$2.95
402080
Non Skid Dash Pad
$6.95
SWS™ is a trademark of Safety Warning System L.C.
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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*Modular: Interconnecting pieces cord and plug.
Shipping and handling (per order) $5.00. Prices are
subject to change without notice.
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 guide.
______________________________________________
write serial number in the space provided
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Z-11R+
Z-15R+
HIGH PERFORMANCE
LASER-RADAR
DETECTOR
The Whistler Group Corporate Headquarters
1716 Commerce Dr. Ste. 8
Bentonville, AR 72712
Tel 479.273.6012 • Fax 479.273.2927
Whistler Customer Return Center
1412 South 1st St. • Rogers, AR 72756
Customer Service Tel 800.531.0004
www.whistlergroup.com
P/N 260037-1 03G16
© 2016 The Whistler Group, Inc.

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