Whistler 3300 Manuel utilisateur

OWNER’S MANUAL

3300

LASER/RADAR DETECTOR

THE WHISTLER GROUP

CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS

13016 N. Walton Blvd.

Bentonville, AR 72712

TEL (501) 273-6012 FX (501) 273-2927

www.whistlergroup.com

PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT CENTER

25 Industrial Ave.

Chelmsford, MA 01824

TEL (978) 244-1400 FX (978) 244-1492

CUSTOMER RETURN CENTER

1201 N. Dixieland Rd.

Rogers, AR 72756

Consumer Relations Tel (800) 531-0004

Email: info@whistlergroup.com

P/N 3300MAN, © WHISTLER 2000

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If you have questions concerning the

operation of this Whistler product

please call consumer relations:

1-800-531-0004

Hours:

Monday - Friday

8:00 am - 5:00 pm CST

Please keep the receipt in a safe

place. If the unit is returned without a

dated proof of purchase an out of

warranty service charge applies.

Note: Your warranty period begins at

the time of purchase. The warranty is

validated only by return of the

Warranty Validation card.

Now is the time to record the serial

number of the unit in the space pro-

vided in the warranty section of the

manual.

INTRODUCTION

Dear Whistler Owner,

For many of us, a vehicle is more than just transportation. It

can be a mobile office, communications or entertainment

center, or simply an expression of our personality. Whistler

products are designed to make the time you spend in your

vehicle more productive, more fulfilling, safer, or just simply

more fun. Our mission is to provide products that improve

your driving experience.

Your new Whistler 3300 laser/radar detector detects all radar,

laser and safety radar systems, plus offers Whistler’s exclusive

Safe Driving System™ and optional Real Voice™ technology.

The comprehensive safety system detects all safety radar

including the Safety Warning System™ keeping you

informed of road hazards and adverse weather. Plus,

Whistler’s unique Stay Alert™ feature tests driver’s alertness

on long solo trips. Whistler’s 3300 also offers a digital display

with safety messages to keep you informed while you drive.

To fully acquaint yourself with the operation of the Whistler

3300 and to better understand the differences between

detecting radar, laser and safety radar signals, we recom-

mend reading this entire manual.

Enjoy the Whistler 3300 and please drive safely.

Sincerely,

THE WHISTLER GROUP

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WHISTLER FEATURES

Whistler’s ergonomic and user-friendly design provides a

new level of operating convenience. Special features

include:

1. Power/Volume Button (P/V) - Turns unit on/off and

adjusts volume up or down (press and hold for 2 seconds).

2. Dark Button - Engages Dim/Dark/Temperature/

Voltage.

3. CITY/CITY 1/CITY 2 Button - Reduces the annoyance

of false alerts typically encountered in urban driving areas.

4. Quiet/Menu 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. Pressing and holding for 2 seconds

allows you to enter Option Select Mode and change

menus. 3

Topic Page

Model Features Summary....................................................3 - 4

Operation ............................................................................5 - 14

• Power On And Self-Test

• Memory/Beep Confirmation

• Auto Level Adjustment

• Auto Quiet/Quiet Modes

• Temperature/Voltage Mode

• Engaging/Disengaging VG-2

• City Modes

• Dim/Dark/Temperature/Voltage Modes

• Stay Alert

• Integrated Real Voice Option

• Option Select Mode

• Teach/Tutorial Mode

• Voice Modual Port

• Rear Antenna Port

Radar, Laser And VG-2 Alerts ..........................................15 - 19

• Radar Alerts

• Pulse Protection®

• Safety Radar Audio/Visual Alerts

• Laser Audio/Visual Alerts

• VG-2 Audio/Visual Alerts

• Alert Priority

• Reset Features

• Care and Maintenance

Troubleshooting Guide............................................................20

Are Detectors Legal?...............................................................21

Speed Monitoring Technologies.....................................22 - 23

• Radar Facts

• Laser Facts

• Other Speed Detection Systems

• Radar Detector Detectors

Warranty Information........................................................24 - 26

Specifications............................................................................27

Accessories ...............................................................................28

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Whistler 3300

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OPERATION

Power On And Self-Test

Each time your Whistler detector is turned on, an auto-

matic self-test sequence confirms that the speaker and

visual displays are functional.

• Press P/V or apply Power. Display reads:

LASER

SR ON

VG2 OFF

HIGHWAY

WHISTLER

WHISTLER FEATURES

5. Speaker - Provides distinct audio warnings for X, K, Ka

band radar, safety radar, laser, VG-2 and Stay Alert.

6. High Visibility LED Display - Provides distinct visual

confirmation of signals detected, signal strength, and indi-

cates engaged modes of operation.

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OPERATION

Memory/Beep Confirmation

All features selected (except Stay Alert and Quiet) are

retained in memory. Each time a button is pressed one

beep confirms feature “on”, two beeps confirm feature

“off”.

Audio Level Adjustment

The audio levels can be adjusted high to low, or low to

high, in four steps: (1) is no audio level, (4) the highest.

• Press and hold P/V to increase audio level.

• Press and hold P/V to decrease audio level.

As audio level is adjusted, beeps are provided and the dis-

play indicates volume level. Example:

Auto Quiet Mode

Auto Quiet reduces the selected audio level to level (1)

approximately 5 seconds after a radar or safety radar sig-

nal is detected. The alert for any new signal within 20 sec-

onds will resume at level (1). Auto Quiet does not affect

VG-2 or laser alerts.

• Press Quiet (before a signal is detected) to engage Auto

Quiet. Display reads:

• 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.

Note: When Auto Quiet engages, it cancels the audio to

the optional Voice Module.

Quiet Mode

Quiet cancels audio during an alert and any new alert with-

in 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

VOL 1

VOL

Lowest Level 1

Highest Level 4

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Temperature/Voltage Mode

The unit can be programmed to display either the outside

temperature or battery voltage along with Highway/City

modes. See Option Select Mode. Display reads:

• Ice Warning Mode: When temperature drops to 32˚F

display reads:

Unit then gives a unique warning tone. This will only hap-

pen 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 reached.

Note: Temperature may rise while vehicle is stopped and

idling, this is normal.

Engaging/Disengaging VG-2

See option select mode to turn this feature on.

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.

• Press City to engage City. Display reads:

• Pressing City a second time engages City 1. Display reads:

• Pressing City a third time engages City 2. Display reads:

• Pressing City a fourth time cancels City, City 1, and City 2.

Display reads:

In City Mode, weak speed/safety radar signals give an initial

alarm of two beeps, and then remains quiet unless the signal

becomes very strong. When the signal strength increases,

two additional beeps are provided. In City 1 Mode, only the

X band sensitivity is lowered. In City 2 Mode, X-band is not

detected. CAUTION: When selecting this mode, some

towns/small cities may still be using X band radar.

If Auto Quiet is engaged in City 1 or City 2 modes and the

unitreceivesastrongradar signal, the unitperforms the Auto

Quiet feature. City Modes do not change the audio alert for

laser or VG-2.

CITY

Normal

Temperature/Voltage

CITY 1

CITY 2

HIGHWAY

FREEZING

TEMP

H73

Temperature with Highway

H 12.8V

Battery with Highway

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OPERATIONOPERATION

10 11

Stay Alert Feature

The Stay Alert Feature is designed to test a driver’s alert-

ness. To engage (when unit is not alarming):

• Press and hold City for 2 seconds. Display reads:

Within 30-60 seconds two beeps are sounded; to show alert-

ness, the driver must press either the Dark, City or Quiet but-

ton within 3-5 seconds. If the button is pressed within 3-5 sec-

onds, the cycle is repeated.

If a button was not pressed within 3-5 seconds alarm sounds

and the display reads:

• Press P/V to exit.

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.

Integrated Real Voice

When selected and Optional Voice Module is connected,

Real Voice will be used to articulate the following:

1. Band Identification

2. Safety Warning System™ messages

NOTE: In certain cases the voice message does not

replicate the text message.

3. Feature Selection

GET REST

RU ALERT

Dim/Dark/Temperature/Voltage Modes

Dim/Dark Mode reduces the illumination of the display.

• Press Dark to reduce illumination to a Dim setting. Display

reads:

• Pressing Dark a second time engages Dark Mode. Display

reads:

Dim or dark can be engaged during an alert. In Dark Mode,

the display goes dark for as long as a signal is being detect-

ed and for 20 seconds after, then the display returns to the

dimmer setting.

• Pressing Dark a third time restores full illumination to the

display.

The Dark Button will allow the display to momentarily switch

to the outside temperature reading.

• Press and hold Dark for 2 seconds until unit beeps once

then release. Display switches:

If Temperature or Battery Voltage is programmed (see

Option Select Mode), pressing and holding Dark for 2 sec-

onds will momentarily switch to the other reading. Example:

DIM

DARK

H73

HIGHWAY

H 12.8V

H73

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OPERATIONOPERATION

12 13

Option Select Mode

Entering Option Select Mode allows you to customize

options such as Tone Select, Real Voice, Abbreviated

Power Up Sequence test and VG-2 Mode. When selecting

options, Dark (D)=yes, City (C)=no, Quite (Q)=next selec-

tion. Any one of these must be pressed within 20 seconds

or options mode will automatically be exited. To enter:

Press Q: *Display To Change, Option:

Reads: Reads:

For 2 Seconds CUSTOM Dor CCustom Mode

Night Mode

Truck Mode

2nd time TEMP ˚F D = ˚F Changes Temp

C= ˚C Reading

3rd time TONE 3 Dor CTone 1, 2, or 3

(3 different X, K, Ka

patterns)

4th time TEST YES D= YES X, K, Ka Audio tones

C= NO 1 beep during

Power Up

5th time VG2 OFF D= ON Turns VG-2 On

C= OFF Turns VG-2 Off

6th time SAFETY D= ON Turns Safety Radar On

ON C= OFF Turns Safety Radar Off

7th time VOICE D= ON Real Voice On

OFF C= OFF Real Voice Off

8th time TEMP D= YES Temp On

NO C= NO Temp Off

9th time BATT D= YES Battery Voltage

NO On

C= NO Battery Voltage

Off

*Factory settings.

Press P/V anytime to exit.

When Custom is displayed, pressing the Quiet button

again instead of the P/V button allows changing of other

features. If either Dark or City button is pressed it selects

one of two preprogrammed selections, night or truck.

Once night or truck is selected you cannot change other

features in option select mode.

Night = 1. Volume Level 4

2. Auto Quiet On

3. Dark Mode

4. Highway Mode

5. SR On

6. VG2 Off

7. Test Off

8. Voice Off

Truck = 1. Volume level 4

2. VG2 On

3. Test Off

4. Highway Mode

5. SR On

6. Voice Off

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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. Example:

1 = weak signal, 9 = strong signal

An asterisk is displayed when the optional rear antenna

receives a signal. Example:

Pulse Protection®

When a pulse type signal (instant on strong signal) is

detected an urgent 3 second audio warning is sounded

and the display reads:

After 3 seconds standard alert pattern continues.

Ka

Display

Ka Band

Detected

Digits

ramp

1-9

9

Ka* 9

PULSE

RADAR ALERTS

Teach/Tutorial Mode

Provides simulated alerts for each type of signal.

• Press City and Quiet simultaneously and release. Display

reads:

Quiet mode can also be accessed while Teach/Tutorial

mode is engaged.

• Press P/V to exit.

Voice Module Port

Allows you to use a Whister Voice Module, P/N 202971 (See

accessory page for ordering, option mode for program-

ming). Any other device may damage the unit and void

your warranty. When mute or auto quiet modes are

engaged, the audio will be cancelled to the voice port.

Rear Antenna Port

Allows you to use only a Whister SWRA-3300 rear antenna,

P/N 202964. Any other device may damage the unit and

void your warranty.

• Remove power from console.

• Plug rear antenna into Radar 2 Port.

• Reapply power to console, after self-test display shows:

• Press Dark to accept or City to cancel.

TEACH

R2 ON?

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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. Visit

Safety Warning Systems web page at www.safetyradar.com for

SWS locations.

CAUTION

SURFACE

POOR

ROAD

LASER/VG-2 ALERTSSAFETY RADAR ALERTS

Laser Audio/Visual Alerts

When a laser signal is detected the word “Laser” and sig-

nal strength is displayed, the audio alert is continuous for

a minimum of 3 seconds. Example:

The more “|||” the closer the laser source.

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.

Text message confirms detection of 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 23 for VG-2 information.)

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.

LASER

VG2 VG2

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