Manuale d’uso / di manutenzione del prodotto LASER/RADAR DETECTOR del fabbricante Whistler
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OWNER’S MANUAL LASER/RADAR DETECTOR THE WHISTLER GROUP , INC. CORPORA TE HEADQUARTERS 13016 N. W alton Blvd. Bentonville, AR 72712 TEL: 479.273.6012 FX: 479.273.2927 P/N 260020 © The Whistler Group, Inc. 2006 www . whistlergr oup .com www .whistlergroup.
INTRODUCTION Dear Whistler Owner , Whistler has developed a complete and comprehensive laser -radar solution for “TUNERS”. This unit allows laser -radar protection that complements other automotive gauges installed in the vehicle.
WHISTLER FEA TURES Whistler ’ s ergonomic and user -friendly design provides a new level of operating convenience. Special features include: • Radar Antenna - Compact, high-efficiency antenna • City/City 1/City 2 Mode – Reduces the annoyance of false alerts typically encountered in urban driving ar eas.
OPERA TION 5 WHISTLER FEA TURES—OPERA TION • Programmable Blue Backlit T ext Display - Create your own custom 10 character text display . The easy to read provides distin ct visua l confirm ation of signals detected, signal str ength, and in dicate s engaged modes of operation.
OPERA TION 7 OPERA TION 6 Ice W arning Mode: When temperature dr ops to 32˚F display shows: Ice W arning Mode Unit then gives a unique warning tone and the backlight will flash. This will only happen once after the unit is first turned on. When either Hi T or Lo T is displayed, the limits of the temperature sensor have been r eached.
OPERA TION 9 OPERA TION 8 Engaging/Disengaging VG-2 See option select mode to turn this feature on/of f. Note: Selecting “POP OFF” turns VG-2 ON. Backlight Settings The backlighting (B/L) can be programmed to be illuminated all the time, only when alarming, or choices in-between.
OPERA TION 11 Stay Alert™ Feature The Stay Alert™ Feature is designed to test a driver’ s alertness. T o engage (when unit is not alarming): • Press and hold City for 2 seconds.
OPERA TION 13 12 OPERA TION 11th time K BAND ON B/L = ON T urns K Band ON C = OFF T urns K Band OFF 12th time Ka BAND ON B/L = ON T urns Ka Band ON C = OFF T urns Ka Band OFF 13th time Laser ON B/L = .
OPERA TION 15 OPERA TION 14 Aux Out Three options can be used with this unit; LED output, T one output and V oice output (included). LED - The LED will flash to indicated signal detection. The faster the flash rate, the stronger or closer the laser/radar signal will be.
SAFETY RADAR-LASER ALERTS 17 RADAR ALERT 16 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, or the flash of the LED,the closer or stronger the radar source.
RESET FEA TURES/CARE & MAINTENANCE Reset Features All user features can be r eset to factory settings. • Remove Power from unit. • Press and hold P/V and Quiet. • Apply power to the unit. • W ait for display to show “Factory Reset”. • Release P/V and Quiet.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 21 20 COMMUNICA TION BREAKDOWN Y our Whistler detector is expertly engineered and designed to exacting quality standards to pr ovide you with reliable, tr ouble-free operation.
23 ARE DETECTORS LEGAL? 22 SPEED MONITORING TECHNOLOGIES Radar Facts A radar gun operates by transmitting radio waves at certain frequencies which r eflect off objects and ar e picked up by the radar gun’ s receiving section. When a radar beam reflects of f a moving target, a m ea sur ab le f re que nc y sh if t occurs.
SPEED MONITORING TECHNOLOGIES can cover more than a four -lane highway at a distance of 1,000 feet, compared with a laser transmission which covers about 3 feet at the same distance. For best protection, keep these points in mind: • Do not follow closely behind any vehicle you cannot see through.
W ARRANTY INFORMA TION Service Out Of W arranty Units will be repair ed at “out of warranty” service rates when: • The unit’ s original warranty has expired. • A dated store r eceipt is not supplied. • The unit has been returned without its serial number .
ACCESSORIES NOTES 29 • Dimensions: Antenna: 1.4"H x 4.0"W x 3.6"L Control Panel: 3” L x 2.062” Diameter Laser Module: 1.9” H x .9” W x .7” L • Weight: Antenna: 8.1 oz. Control Panel: 5 oz. Laser Module: 1.4 oz. • Laser W avelength: 905 ± 50 nanometers (nm) • Radar Frequencies: 10.
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