OWNER’S MANUAL WHISTLER FEATURES FEATURE DESCRIPTIONS FEATURE DESCRIPTIONS INSTALLATION INSTALLATION 1. Bracket Release Button – Provides quick 15. K-band Icon - indicates the unit is receiving a Fuse Replacement and easy release of the mounting bracket. K-band signal. The lighter socket plug is equipped with a 2. Speaker – Provides distinct audio warnings 16. Ka-band Icon - indicates the unit is receiving Windshield replaceable 2 amp, 3AG fuse located behind for X, K, Ka band radar, safety warning system a Ka-band signal. Mounting the silver tip. To replace the fuse, carefully 13 1 and laser. 17. V - indicates that the unit is receiving a VG-2 unscrew the tip of the plug. 3. Mounting Bracket Location – Slot holds signal. Indicates that VG-2 is engaged. 18. H - indicates unit is in Highway mode. Important: Some newer cars have a plastic 22 mounting bracket firmly. safety coating on the inside of the windshield. 4. Radar Antenna – Compact, high-efficiency 19. C - indicates that the unit is operating in city mode. 6 20. Signal Strength Icon - indicates the strength The windshield bracket may leave permanent CR80 antenna receives radar signals. of the signal being detected. marks on this type of surface. To find out if your 5. Front Laser Antenna – High gain optical lens vehicle has this type of windshield, check the 2 21. L - indicates that the unit is receiving a laser signal. vehicle’s owner’s manual or ask your dealer. provides increased sensitivity and field of view for 22. Power Jack - provides connection for the power cord HIGH Performance 9 leading-edge laser detection. We recommend that you do not leave the Important: Unscrew slowly. The tip contains a 6. Rear Laser Antenna – An integrated optical 11 INSTALLATION suction cup bracket on the windshield in direct spring which may fly out when disassembling. LASER-RADAR 10 wave-guide provides superior detection of sunlight. If the detector is removed, this may Mounting Guidelines cause blistering of the dash in some vehicles. Insert the new fuse with the spring and screw 7 laser signals transmitted from behind. • Mount the unit as low as possible near the on the tip. With use, screw cap on plug may DETECTOR 8 7. City Button - Reduces the annoyance of center of the windshield. loosen. Retighten occasionally. false alerts typically encountered in urban • Slide the detector onto the bracket until it • Do not mount your unit behind wipers, locks into place. (Image B) driving areas. ornaments, mirrored sunscreens, etc. These 8. Quiet Button - Pressing QUIET before a obstructions have metal surfaces which can Installing the Hardwire Kit 3 signal is detected engages Auto Quiet Mode affect radar and laser signals and reduce The “U” type connector must be secured to a 14 16 21 12 which automatically reduces the audio level after critical warning time. (Regular tinted glass metal surface that is electrically connected to the initial warning to a low audio level setting. does not affect reception.) the battery ground (negative) terminal. Pressing QUIET during a radar/laser encounter • Some windshields have an Instaclear™ or Rubber Bumper silences audio alerts, while allowing visual Electriclear™ type coating, which affects radar The spade type connector can connect to either 4 live 12 volts or switched 12 volts at your fuse 15 17 18,19, 5 alerts to keep you informed. signals. Consult your dealer or the vehicle’s • If necessary, the unit may be leveled by 20 owner’s manual to determine if your windshield panel accessory port. Features 9. Power/Volume - Turns unit on/off and bending the windshield bracket. Press the has this coating. bracket release button and remove the • High Performance • Quiet/Auto Quiet Mode adjusts audio level. If no port is available, cut off the spade 10. Dim/Dark Button - Engages Dim/Dark • Avoid placing unit in direct contact with wind detector before bending. • 3 Filter Modes • Dim/Dark Mode shield. terminal, expose 1/4 to 1/2 inch of wire, and ™ mode display options. • Selectable Tones • Stay Alert • To reduce the possibility of theft, conceal your splice into a source of 12 volt power. ™ 11. Menu Button - Enters option select mode. Power Cord Connection • Total Band Protection • Setting Saver 12. Numeric Icon Display - combines icon unit when not in use. • Plug the small end of the power cord into the ™ Fuse Replacement - Hardwire Kit • Numeric Icon Display • Vehicle Battery Saver display with a 7 segment digital display that unit’s power jack. • Detects POP™ Mode • Safety Warning System™ shows signal strength indication and band Windshield Mounting The inline fuse holder on the power cable is • Plug the large end into the vehicle’s cigarette equipped with a replaceable 2 amp, 3AG fuse • 360° Maxx Coverage • Alert Priority identification. • Install the two suction cups and rubber bumper lighter. • Real Voice® • Alert Periscopes 13. Alert Periscopes - Provides an onto the bracket by fitting them into their holes. located inside the fuse holder. • 3 City Modes/Higway Mode • Traffic Flow Signal Rejection additional attention getting visual alert. • Press the suction cups onto the windshield at the Note: Cord fits tightly into detector. When To replace the fuse, carefully twist the holder to • Low Emission • High Gain Lens 14. X-band Icon - indicates the unit is receiving location you have chosen. (Image A) installing the cord, expect some resistance. open it to gain access to the fuse. a X-band signal.

OPERATION OPERATION OPERATION OPERATION OPERATION OPERATION OPERATION Power On Self Test & Volume Self Test Mute Alert Periscopes Highway Mode Vehicle Battery Saver Mode X/K and Ka Filter Modes Option Select Mode To turn the unit ON or OFF, gently press the center Press the Quiet button during the Self-Test Whistler’s Alert Periscopes provide an added Highway mode provides full audio warnings any The Vehicle Battery Saver Mode automatically There are times when a radar detector in Press the Menu button to enter Option Select Mode. of the Power/Volume button into the side of the sequence to cancel the Self-Test audio. This will time radar (X, K, Ka, Safety Warning System) or shuts off your detector within 6 hours. The timer another vehicle, can emit a frequency which can Each press of the Menu button changes to the next attention getting visual alert. The two extra LED’s selectable feature. unit. Each time your Whistler detector is turned on, not affect radar/laser alerts. To restore the Self- flash on and off when the unit alarms to provide a laser signals are detected, and is recommended is reset if the detector is turned off, unplugged cause your detector to falsely alert. These Filter The Dark (D) button and the Quiet (Q) button turns an automatic self-test sequence confirms that the Test audio, press the Quiet button during the next unique visual alert. This alert can be programmed for open road driving. or any button is pressed before the timer has Modes allow you to select the level needed for the feature ON/OFF or Blinking. The decimal point speaker and visual displays are functional. Self-Test. through the Option Select Mode to be: ON, OFF, expired. The detector will alert you with an your area to minimize the occurrences of these illumination indicates whether a feature is on or off. A Quiet Mode or FLASHING during alerts. audible and visual warning before it shuts off. false alerts. button must be pressed within 20 seconds or Option INTELLICORD® Ready During this warning you can reset the timer by X/K and Ka Filter Mode factory default settings Select Mode will automatically be exited. ® Quiet cancels audio during an alert and any new The optional INTELLICORD power cable allows alert within 20 seconds. After 20 seconds of no City/City 1/City 2 Modes pressing any button. should provide adequate filtering for most the user to remotely control Power and Quiet/Auto alerts, the audio is restored for any new alerts. Whistler’s Three Stage City Mode is designed If the unit has automatically turned itself off, conditions. If you experience excessive alerts Feature Display To Change Option Quiet functions with the press of a button located • Press Quiet to cancel the audio. to reduce the annoyance of automatic door Teach/Tutorial Mode press the Power button to turn the unit back on. due to radar detectors in other vehicles, You can manually engage the Vehicle Battery Laser L. D for ON L. = ON on the power cable’s plug. openers, intrusion alarms and other devices Provides simulated alerts for each type of signal. increase the Filter level for the band received. (default = ON) • Press City and Quiet buttons simultaneously Saver Mode by pressing and holding the City See Option Selection Mode to change the filter Q for OFF L = OFF • Press Quiet a second time during an alert to which share frequencies with police radar. Alert Periscopes Setting Saver restore the standard audio alert pattern; or Generally, X band is used for these devices. and release. button until one beep is heard. settings. D or Q ON, OFF Setting Saver stores your personalized settings so (default=Blinking . turn the unit off, then on. • Press Power to exit. with alert) to select BLINKING that when the detector is turned off and then on • Press City to cancel Highway Mode and Integrated Real Voice® Traffic Flow Signal Rejection (TFSR) again, you do not have to re-enter them. engage City Mode. When selected, Real Voice® will be used to Recently, many new products operate on X X Band X. D for ON X. = ON • Press City button again to enter City 1 Mode Dim/Dark Modes articulate the following: or K band causing nuisance alerts to radar (default = ON) Q for OFF X = OFF Auto Quiet Mode • Press City button again to enter City 2 Mode Dim/Dark Mode reduces the illumination of the Feature Engaged Confirmation Auto Quiet reduces the selected audio level to 1. Band Identification detectors. Some of these are radar based Traffic K Band K. D for ON K. = ON Each time a button is pressed one beep confirms • Press City a fourth time to cancel City 2 Mode display 2. Safety Warning System messages Monitoring Systems mounted to poles alongside (default = ON) Q for OFF K = OFF level (1) approximately 5 seconds after a radar feature “on”, two beeps confirm feature “off” or safety warning system signal is detected. The and return the unit to Highway Mode. 3. Feature Selection the highway and others are K Band Lane Ka Band Ka. D for ON Ka. = ON alert for any new signal within 20 seconds will • Press and release the Dark button to reduce Change Assistants and Blind Spot Detectors (default = ON) Q for OFF Ka = OFF Audio Level Adjustment resume at level (1). Auto Quiet does not affect In City Mode, weak speed/safety warning illumination to a dim setting. Note: In certain cases, the voice message does found on some automobiles. When turned laser alerts. system signals give an initial alarm of two • Press and release the Dark button a second not replicate the text message. POP Mode P D for ON P. = ON The audio levels can be adjusted high to low or on in option mode, helps eliminate excessive (default = OFF) Q for OFF P = OFF low to high. • Press Quiet button (before a signal is beeps, and then remains quiet unless the signal time to engage Dark Mode. The display alerts from erroneous X and K-band sources. • Rotate Power/Volume button back to increase detected) to engage Auto Quiet. becomes very strong. When the signal strength illumination is further reduced. Voice OFF/ON is selected by holding quiet SWS S D for ON S. = ON Traffic flow monitoring systems are getting more (default = OFF) Q for OFF S = OFF audio level. • Once the Auto Quiet mode is engaged, you increases, two additional beeps are provided. button for approximately 2 seconds. Voice ON common. Many of these systems generate radar may cancel the audio alarm by pressing City 1 and City 2 Modes operate the same as Dim or Dark can be engaged during an alert. In will announce “caution”, Voice OFF will give a signals to measure the flow of traffic across TFSR t D for ON t. = ON • Rotate Power/Volume button forward to Quiet. Highway Mode, but in City 1 Mode, X band Dark Mode, the display goes dark for as long as multiple lanes. Most detectors will alert you to (default = OFF) Q for OFF t = OFF requires a stronger signal to alert. In City 2 double beep. decrease audio level. • Press Quiet (when the unit is not alarming) to a signal is being detected and 20 seconds after, it unnecessarily. This rejection feature examines X/K X K F 1 D or Q F1 = Filter (Default) cancel Auto Quiet mode. Mode, X-band is not detected. then the display returns to the dimmer setting. the incoming signal and will aid in reducing the Filter to select F2 = Filter 2 F3 = Filter 3 As audio level is adjusted, beeps are provided Caution: Some towns/small cities may still be alerts to such sources. and the display indicates volume level. • Press and release the Dark button a third time Ka Ka F 1 D or Q F1 = Filter (Default) using X band radar. City Modes do not change to restore the display to full illumination. Filter to select F2 = Filter 2 the audio alert for laser. We suggest you turn TFSR on if you are experiencing excessive F3 = Filter 3 X or K band false alerts every half mile or so along stretches of roadway that contain these traffic flow sensors. NOTE: Press the Power button to exit Option Select Mode. OPERATION POP™ MODE ALERTS LASER/RADAR ALERTS TROUBLESHOOTING CARE AND MAINTENANCE SPEED MONITORING SPEED MONITORING Your Whistler detector is expertly engineered Stay Alert Feature ™ Alert Priority Care And Maintenance Radar Facts Laser Facts POP Mode Alerts When two or more signals are received at the same and designed to exacting quality standards to During the summer months, avoid prolonged A radar gun operates by transmitting radio It’s well documented that many radar guns The Stay Alert Feature is designed to test a Because POP™ Mode radar utilizes the same time, the alert priority is: ™ provide you with reliable, trouble-free operation. exposure to direct sunlight by removing your waves at certain frequencies which reflect off cannot reliably provide the speed of a targeted driver’s alertness. To engage (when unit is not K or Ka band frequencies, POP Mode Alerts 1. Laser If your unit has been correctly installed following alarming) : will be displayed as regular radar alerts. 2. Speed Radar unit from the dash when your vehicle is parked objects and are picked up by the radar gun’s vehicle that is traveling in a group of vehicles. In 3. Safety Warning System the guidelines in this manual, but is not for an extended period of time. Do not spray receiving section. When a radar beam reflects contrast, a laser gun can target a specific vehicle • Press and hold City for approximately operating optimally, please refer to the water, cleaners, or polishes directly onto the unit. off a moving target, a measurable frequency out of a line of traffic and determine its speed. 2 seconds. Release button during or Example: If X band is alerting, then suddenly a immediately after the alert is given. LASER/RADAR ALERTS troubleshooting guide below. The spray may penetrate through the openings shift occurs. The radar unit converts this shift into The advantage of laser over radar in terms of VG-2 signal is detected, the VG-2 warning will and damage the unit. Also, do not use any miles per hour to determine your vehicle’s speed. target identification is the result of the laser The “H” or “C” will flash indicating Stay Alert is Speed Radar Audio/Visual Alerts PROBLEM: No display or audio. override the X band alert. • Check fuse in Whistler plug; replace if abrasive cleaners on the unit’s exterior. Currently, the FCC (Federal Communications gun’s narrow beam. A radar gun’s transmission activated. Within 30-60 seconds two beeps are When X, K or Ka is detected, the band ID and Commission) permits operation of traffic radar can cover more than a four-lane highway at a sounded; to show alertness, the driver must signal strength are displayed. The audio alert is necessary with a 2 amp, 3AG type. RESET FEATURES • Check fuse for lighter socket; replace if ARE DETECTORS LEGAL? guns at X Band (10.500 - 10.550 GHz), K Band distance of 1,000 feet, compared with a laser press either the Menu, City, or Quiet button continuous and has a geiger counter-like (24.050 - 24.250 GHz), and Ka Band (33.400 - gun’s transmission which covers about 3 feet at within 3-5 seconds. pattern. The faster the beep, the closer or necessary. In Most States YES! Reset Features • Make sure lighter socket is clean. 36.000 GHz). the same distance. For best protection, keep stronger the radar source. All user features can be reset to factory settings. Laser-Radar detectors are legal in every state for If the button is pressed within 3-5 seconds, the automobiles and light trucks (under 10,000 lbs.) these points in mind: cycle is repeated. If a button is not pressed with • Unplug Power Cord from unit. Note: A radar detector will not alarm if an Laser Audio/Visual Alerts PROBLEM: Unit alarms when vehicle hits except Virginia and Washington, D.C., which officer is not transmitting on any one of the • Because the vehicle’s license plate or in 3-5 seconds, the alarm sounds and the entire When a laser signal is detected the audio alert is • Press and hold Power and Quiet buttons. bumps. headlights are the laser gun’s primary targets, • Plug Power Cord into unit. have local regulations restricting the use of above radar bands. display will flash. continuous for a minimum of 3 seconds. • Check for loose lighter socket; tighten and radar receivers in any vehicle. mounting the Whistler detector on the • Press Power to exit • Wait for 2 beeps. clean. dashboard can improve laser detection at • The unit displays an “L”. • Release Power and Quiet buttons. POP™ Mode • Check connections at both ends of power The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) POP™ Mode is a feature on some radar guns short range. WARNING!!! Stay Alert is NOT intended as a Pulse Protection® Unit is now reset to the following features cord. Substitute another cord to determine if passed a nationwide regulation, effective operating on K and Ka bands. When the • Do not follow closely behind any vehicle. If you substitute for adequate rest. You should NOT Pulse (or instant-on) radar is more difficult and settings. cord is defective. Return defective cord to January 1994, which prohibited radar and laser gun is in POP™ Mode and activated, a brief can’t see past a vehicle ahead of you, chances operate a vehicle if you are drowsy. During the factory. are your detector won’t either. to detect than conventional radar because Default factory settings are: detector use in vehicles over 10,000 lbs. burst of energy, less that 1/15 of a second, is extended periods of vehicle operation, you should it remains ‘off’ until activated to measure the transmitted and the vehicle’s speed is quickly • The receiving range of laser signals will take frequent breaks. Improper reliance on the 1. Audio to level (5) speed of a targeted vehicle. FCC INFORMATION acquired. A detector without POP™ Mode not be the same as radar signals. Laser Stay Alert feature may result in vehicle damage, 2. Displays “H” guns are most often used at short range. When a pulse type transmission is detected, your detection capability cannot respond to this brief personal injury or death. 3. Auto Quiet Mode OFF FCC ID : HSXWH20 transmission. Whistler detector sounds an urgent 3-second 4. SWS™ OFF This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Whistler Laser-Radar detectors receive all current NEVER OPERATE A laser guns which operate at a laser wavelength of 905 audio warning and the unit displays a “P”. 5. Dim/Dark Mode to full illumination Rules. Operation is subject to the following two VEHICLE IF YOU +/- 50mm including but not limited to the following: ARE DROWSY! After the 3-second pulse alert, the standard alert 6. All Radar Bands ON conditions: pattern continues for as long as the signal is (1) this device may not cause harmful Ultra Lyte 7. LED Periscope to Blink interference, and SWS™ present. ™ LTI 20-20 8. POP OFF (2) this device must accept any interference Safety Warning System™ It is important to respond promptly to a pulse 9. X/K Filter 1 received, including interference that may cause LTI TruSpeed® S When SWS™ is detected an unique audio alert 10. Ka Filter 1 undesired operation. Laser Ally is sounded and an is displayed to indicate an 11. Laser ON Important: FCC requirements state that SWS™ message has been received. Pro Laser™ I II III 12. Voice® ON changes or modifications not expressly approved by Whistler could void the user’s Note: Not all areas have Safety Warning System™ 13. TFSR OFF authority to operate the equipment. Laser Atlanta® Stealth Mode transmitters

SPEED MONITORING SPECIFICATIONS Laser Tips Laser Wavelength: If you are the targeted vehicle, a laser gun can 905 ± 50 nanometers (nm) often determine your speed within a few seconds after you receive an alert. In this Radar Frequencies: situation, there is generally no time to safely 10.500 - 10.550 GHz (X Band) adjust your speed. However, if you are traveling near or behind the targeted vehicle and receive 24.050 - 24.250 GHz (K Band ) an alert, response time should be sufficient. 33.400 - 36.000 GHz (Ka Superwideband) Any laser alert, regardless of duration, requires immediate action! Operating Temperature Range:-10 C to +70 C Other Speed Detection Systems (14 F to +158 F) Several techniques other than radar or laser are used to measure vehicle speeds. When Power Requirements: these methods are being used, no detector can Operational 12 to 15 volts DC, 250mA nominal provide a warning. These techniques include: Vehicle Battery Saver, 30mA nominal. • Pacing - A patrol car drives behind you and One or more U.S. patents may apply: matches your driving speed. • Vascar/Aircraft - The time it takes a vehicle to #7,215,276 travel a known distance is measured. ™ 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

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