The Whistler Group WH23 Radar Detector User Manual Manual Z 19R

The Whistler Group Radar Detector Manual Z 19R

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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 pattern like a geiger counter. The faster
the beep, the closer or stronger the radar source.
Laser Audio/Visual Alerts
When a laser signal is detected the audio alert is
continuous for a minimum of 3 seconds.
• The Display Shows:
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 the 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.
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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 260038-1 03G16
© 2016 The Whistler Group, Inc.
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.
*Modular: Interconnecting pieces cord and plug.
Shipping and handling (per order) $5.00. Prices are
subject to change without notice.
______________________________________________
write serial number in the space provided
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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) or visit the FAQ at
www.whistlergroup.com.
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.
SWS™ is a trademark of Safety Warning System L.C.
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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
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 $55.00 (U.S.). 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 $55.00 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).
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.
1412 South 1st St.
Rogers, AR. 72756
Please allow 3 weeks turnaround 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 information,
clearly printed:
• Your name and street address (for shipping via
UPS), 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 guide.
Units without serial numbers are not covered under
warranty.
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 owner 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.”
behind the targeted vehicle and receive an alert,
response time should be sufficient. Any laser
alert, regardless of duration, requires immediate
action!
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: Having a radar detector capable of
detecting the VG-2 may alert you to the presence
of a speed trap.
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. If you
can’t see past a vehicle ahead of you, chances
are your detector won’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 wavelength of
905 +/- 50nm.
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
FCC ID : HSXWH23
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,
and
(2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
IMPORTANT: FCC (Federal Communications
Commission) requirements state that changes or
modifications not expressly approved by Whistler
could void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.
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. Currently, the FCC permits
operation of 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: A radar detector will only alarm if an officer is
transmitting on any one of the above radar bands.
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
WARRANTY INFORMATION
PROBLEM: Audio alerts are not loud enough.
• Cancel Auto Quiet Mode or City Mode.
• Check audio level setting.
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.
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.
ARE DETECTORS LEGAL?
3. Auto Quiet Mode OFF
4. VG-2 Detection Mode OFF
5. SWS OFF
6. Vehicle Battery Saver OFF
7. Full Power Up sequence
8. Default TONE 3
9. POP OFF
10. Voice EN
11. LED Periscope to BLINK
12. TFSR OFF
13. FDSR OFF
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 guide, but is not operating optimally, please
refer to the troubleshooting guide below.
PROBLEM: Unit does not turn on.
• Check the fuse in the plug; replace if
necessary with a 2 amp, 3AG type.
• Check the fuse for lighter socket; replace if
necessary.
• Make sure the lighter socket is clean.
PROBLEM: Unit alarms when vehicle hits bumps.
• Check for a loose lighter socket; tighten and
clean.
• Check the connections at both ends of the
power cord. Substitute another cord to
determine if the cord is defective. Return the
defective cord to the factory.
VG-2 Audio/Visual Alerts
NOTE: You must turn this feature on 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 a VG-2 Alert X, K, and Ka band signals cannot
be received.
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 Warning System
Example: If X band is alerting, then suddenly a VG-2
signal is detected, the VG-2 warning will
override the X band alert.
All user features can be reset to factory settings.
• Unplug the Power Cord from the unit.
• Press and hold the Quiet button.
• Plug the Power Cord into the unit.
• Wait for 2 beeps.
• Release the Quiet button.
• Unit is now reset to the following features and
settings.
Default factory settings are:
1. HIGHWAY Mode
2. Dim/Dark Mode to full illumination of display
ALERT PRIORITY
RESET FEATURES
TROUBLESHOOTING
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Safety Warning System™
In communities where transmitters are located,
the Safety Warning System™ displays over 60
text messages. When Safety Warning System is
detected, the audio alert sounds like a geiger
counter.
Safety Warning System Text Example:
Poor - Road - Surface.
NOTE: Not all areas have Safety Warning
System™ transmitters.
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.
POP™ MODE ALERTS
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warning, you can momentarily reset the timer by
pressing any button. If the unit has automatically
turned off, press any button to turn the unit back on.
Refer to “Option Select Mode” for instructions to
activate battery saver mode feature.
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
detectors / collision avoidance systems. TFSR when
turned ON is designed to eliminate alerts from
specific Traffic Flow sensors. FDSR when turned ON
is designed to identify all radar based collision
avoidance systems that operate within the same
band as police radar and provide a brief less
intrusive alert to keep you informed and aware.
A signal strength indicator will help determine
your proximity to the source without the continued
annoyance of audio.
We suggest you turn FDSR ON if you are
experiencing excessive random false alerts when
behind select vehicles.
Option Select Mode
Entering Option Select Mode allows you to
customize options such as Tone Select, Abbreviated
Power Up Sequence, and VG-2 Mode. Press the
Menu button to enter Option Select Mode. When
selecting options, the Dark or Quiet buttons must
be pressed within 20 seconds or Option Select Mode
will automatically be exited.
NOTE: To exit Option Select Mode press and hold
the menu button.
Highway Mode
Highway mode provides full audio warnings any
time radar (X, K, Ka, Safety Warning System) or laser
signals are detected, and is recommended for open
road driving.
For more information on City and Highway modes,
please visit our FAQ page on our website:
www.whistlergroup.com
Teach/Tutorial Mode
Provides simulated alerts for each type of signal.
• Press City and Quiet buttons simultaneously
• Display Shows:
• Press Dark button to exit.
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.
Vehicle Battery Saver Mode
The Vehicle Battery Saver Mode when selected
automatically shuts off the detector after 3 hrs. The
timer is reset if the detector is turned off, unplugged
or any button is pressed before the timer has
expired. The detector will alert you with an audible
a and visual warning before it shuts off. During this
Alert Periscopes
Whistler’s new Alert Periscopes provide an added
attention getting visual alert. The two extra LEDs
flash on and off when the unit alarms to provide a
unique visual alert. This alert can be programmed,
through the Option Select Mode to: 1. flash for all
alarms, 2. remain on, or 3. turn LEDs off completely.
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.
• Press City button to cancel Highway Mode and
engage City Mode.
• Press City button again to enter City 1 Mode
• Press City button again to enter City 2 Mode
• Press City button a fourth time to cancel City 2
Mode and returns the unit to Highway Mode.
In City Mode, weak speed/safety radar signals give
an initial alarm of two beeps, and then remains
quiet until the signal becomes very strong. When
the signal strength increases, two additional beeps
are provided. City 1 and City 2 Modes operate the
same as Highway Mode, but in City 1 Mode, only
the X band is reported at high levels. In City 2 Mode,
X-band is not detected.
CAUTION: Some towns/small cities may still be
using X band radar. City Modes do not change the
audio alert for laser or VG-2.
Integrated Real Voice®
When selected, Real Voice® will be used to
articulate the following:
1. Band Identification
2. Safety Warning System messages
3. Feature Selection
NOTE: In certain cases, the voice message does not
replicate the text message.
Quiet Mode
Quiet mode cancels audio during an alert and any
new alert within 20 seconds. After 20 seconds,
approximately 2 beeps are provided on any new
alert and unit then remains quiet.
• 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.
Auto Quiet Mode
Pressing QUIET before a radar signal is detected
provides an alternate alert pattern, consisting of four
beeps (indicating X, K, Ka or Safety Warning System)
followed by clicking. The clicking will continue for
as long as the detected signal is present or any new
signal is detected within 20 seconds, becoming more
rapid as the strength of the signal increases.
• Press Quiet (before a signal is detected) to
engage Auto Quiet.
• Once the Auto Quiet mode is engaged, you may
cancel the audio alarm by pressing Quiet.
• Press Quiet (when the unit is not alarming) to
cancel Auto Quiet mode.
Power On Self Test & Volume
Each time your Whistler detector is turned on,
an automatic self-test sequence confirms that
the speaker and visual displays are functional.
To increase the volume, continue turning the
volume knob.
Dim/Dark Mode
Dim/Dark Mode reduces the illumination of the
display.
• Press the Dark button to reduce illumination
to a Dim setting.
• Press the Dark button a second time to
engage Dark Mode. The display illumination
is further reduced.
Dim or Dark Mode can be engaged during an
alert. In Dark Mode, the display goes dark for
as long as a signal is being detected and for 20
seconds after, then the display returns to the
dimmer setting.
• Press the Dark button a third time to restore
full illumination to the display.
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.
Feature Engaged Confirmation
Each time a button is pressed, one beep confirms
feature “on”, two beeps confirm feature “off”.
Power Cord Connection
• Plug the small end of the power cord into the
unit’s power jack.
• Plug the large end into the vehicle’s cigarette
lighter socket.
NOTE: Cord fits tightly into detector. When
installing the cord, expect some resistance.
Fuse Replacement
The lighter socket plug is equipped 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. With use, screw cap on plug may loosen.
Retighten occasionally.
IMPORTANT: Some newer cars have a plastic safety
coating on the inside of the windshield. The windshield
bracket may leave permanent marks on this type of
surface. To find out if your vehicle has this type of
windshield, check the vehicle’s user guide or ask your
dealer. We recommend that you do not leave the
suction cup bracket on the window in direct sunlight. If
the detector is removed, this may cause blistering of
the dash in some vehicles.
• Slide the detector onto the bracket until it locks
into place.
• If necessary, the unit may be leveled by bending
the windshield bracket. Press the bracket release
button and remove the detector before bending.
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.
Model Features Summary...............................3 - 4
Installation.....................................................5 - 7
• Mounting Guidelines
• Windshield Mounting
• Power Connection and Fuse Replacement
Operation....................................................7-14
• Power On Self Test & Volume
• Dim/Dark Mode
• Setting Saver
• Feature Engaged Confirmation
• Integrated Real Voice®
• Quiet/Auto Quiet Mode
• Alert Periscopes
• City/City 1/ City 2 Mode
• Highway Mode
• Teach/Tutorial Mode
• VG-2 Mode
• Vehicle Battery Saver Mode
• FDSR/TFSR
• Option Select Mode
• Stay Alert Feature
Safety Warning System™................................15
POP™ Mode Alerts..........................................15
Laser/Radar Alerts...........................................16
• Speed Radar Audio/Visual Alerts
• Laser Audio/Visual Alerts
• Pulse Protection®
VG-2 Alerts......................................................17
• Alert Priority
Reset Features............................................17 - 18
Troubleshooting Guide...............................18 - 19
Care and Maintenance......................................19
Are Detectors Legal?........................................19
FCC Information..............................................20
Speed Monitoring......................................20 - 23
• Radar Facts
• POP™ Mode
• Laser Facts
• Laser Tips
• Other Speed Detection Systems
• Radar Detector Detectors
Warranty Information.................................23 - 26
Specifications..................................................26
Accessories.....................................................27
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Features
• Total Band
Protection™
• OLED Text Display
• Detects POP™ Mode
• 360º Maxx Coverage
• 3 City Modes/
Highway Mode
• Quiet/Auto Quiet
Mode
• Dim/Dark Mode
• Real Voice®
• Stay Alert™
• Setting Saver
• Selectable Vehicle
Battery Saver™
• Safety Warning
System™
• Alert Priority
• Alert Periscopes
• Total Laser Detection
• Traffic Flow Signal
Rejection
• Field Disturbance
Sensor Rejection
• High Gain Lens
• VG-2 Detection
1. Bracket Release Button - provides quic and
easy release of the mounting bracket.
2. Speaker - provides distinct audio warnings for X,
K, Ka band radar, safety warning system, laser
and VG-2.
3. Mounting Bracket Location - slot holds
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
leading-edge laser detection.
6. Rear Laser - an integrated optical waveguide
provides superior detection of laser signals
transmitted from behind.
7. City Button - reduces the annoyance of false
alerts typically encountered in urban driving
areas.
8. Quiet Button - pressing QUIET before a signal
is detected engages Auto Quiet Mode which
automatically reduces the audio level after
the initial warning to a low audio level setting.
Pressing QUIET during a radar/laser encounter
silences audio alerts, while allowing visual alerts
to keep you informed.
9. Power / Volume Control - turns unit on/off
and adjusts audio level.
10. Dim / Dark - engages Dim/Dark modes.
11. Menu Button - enters Option Select Mode.
12. Text Display - provides distinct visual
confirmation of signals detected, signal strength,
and indicates engaged modes of operation.
13. Alert Periscopes - provide added visual alerts of
threats ahead.
14. Power Jack - Provides connection for the
power cord.
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 affect radar
signals. Consult your dealer or the user guide
supplied with your vehicle to determine if your
windshield has this coating.
• Avoid placing the unit in direct contact with the
windshield.
• To reduce the possibility of theft, conceal the
unit when not in use.
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.
Rubber Bumper
Windshield
Mounting
IMPORTANT: Make sure the unit is level
Feature Display
Shows
To Change
D=Dark /
Q=Quiet
Option
TONE TONE 3 D or Q
to Select
Tone 1, 2, 3
(3 Different Tone Patterns)
TEST TEST
YES
D = YES
Q = OFF
X, K, Ka Audio Tones
One Beep During Power Up
VG-2 VG-2
OFF
D = ON
Q = OFF
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
PERI-
SCOPES
LED
BLNK
D or Q
to Select
Alert Periscopes
ON, OFF or
Blinking (default)
VOICE VOICE
EN
D or Q
to Select
VOICE EN (English, default)
VOICE SP (Spanish)
VOICE N = OFF
BATTERY
SAVER
B
SVROFF
D = ON
Q = OFF
BATTERY SAVER = ON
BATTERY SAVER = OFF
(default)
TFSR TFSR
OFF
D = ON
Q = OF
TFSR = ON
TFSR = OFF (default)
FDSR FDSR
OFF
D = ON
Q = OFF
Both D & Q
FDSR = ON
FDSR = OFF (default)
FDSr = FDSR, no Audio
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 and the display shows:
• 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. NEVER OPERATE A
VEHICLE IF YOU ARE DROWSY.
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