Whistler 3500 Manuel utilisateur

OWNER’S MANUAL

3500

WIRELESS LASER/RADAR DETECTOR

THE WHISTLER GROUP, INC.

CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS

13016 N. Walton Blvd.

Bentonville, AR 72712

TEL: 479.273.6012 FX: 479.273.2927

www.whistlergroup.com

P/N 202803, © The Whistler Group, Inc. 2005 www.whistlergroup.com

INTRODUCTION

Dear Whistler Owner,

With the change in time also comes the change in technology and

customer's needs. Whistler introduces the 3500 to provide you

convenience and "Technology for the Way You Live."

The Whistler 3500 is an easy to install, wireless laser-radar detector

that features the new POP™ Mode Detection Capability, and a

Tri-Directional display. The Tri-Directional Display allows you the

option to install the control panel in 3 different orientations:

horizontal, vertical, or upside down.

The Whistler 3500 provides Total Band™ Protection, combined with

the convenience of wireless technology, that allows the ultimate in

performance and convenience. With POP™ Mode Detection

Capability,the fully featured Whistler 3500 can react fast enough to

detect new radar technology.

To fully utilize your unit to its potential, we recommend reading

the entire manual or visit our FAQ page on our web site at

www.whistlergroup.com.

Enjoy your new Whistler and please drive safely.

Sincerely,

The Whistler Group, Inc.

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

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! Now is the

time to record the serial number of the unit

in the space provided in the warranty section

of the manual.

WHISTLER FEATURES

Whistler’s ergonomic and user-friendly design provides a new level

of operating convenience. Special features include:

•Speaker – Provides distinct audio warnings for X, K, Ka band

radar, safety radar, laser and VG-2.

• Radar Antenna - Compact, high-efficiency antenna receives

radar signals.

• Laser Module - High gain optical lens provides increased

sensitivity and field of view for leading-edge laser detection.

Note: Specifications and appearance may change without notice.

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

•Horizontal/Vertical Viewing

•Stay Alert

•Integrated Real Voice Option

•Option Select Mode

•Teach/Tutorial Mode

• Voice Module Port

Radar, Laser And VG-2 Alerts ..........................................15 - 18

•Radar Alerts

•Pulse Protection®

•Safety Radar Audio/Visual Alerts

•Laser Audio/Visual Alerts

•VG-2 Audio/Visual Alerts

•Alert Priority

•Reset Features

•Careand Maintenance

Communication Breakdown....................................................19

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

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

•FCC Information

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

•Radar Facts

• POP™Mode

•Total Band Protection™

•Laser Facts

•Other Speed Detection Systems

•Radar Detector Detectors

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

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

Accessories........................................................................28 - 29

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Whistler 3500

Power/Volume Button

Speaker

Dark Button

City Button Quiet/Menu Button

Laser Module Radar Antenna

(Optional) Voice Module

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 shows:

WHISTLER FEATURES

• City/City 1/City 2 Mode – Reduces the annoyance of false

alerts typically encountered in urban driving areas.

• 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 QUIET for 2

seconds allows you to enter Option Select Mode (see page 13).

•Power/Volume Control - Turns unit on/offand adjusts audio level.

• Text Display - Provides distinct visual confirmation

of signals detected, signal strength, and indicates engaged

modes of operation. The display can also be mounted 3

different ways (see page 11 for more information).

• Dim/Dark Mode– Reduces the illumination of the display.

Press and hold this button to momentarily display

temperature/voltage.

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 eight steps: (0) is no audio level, (7) 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. For example:

•

Press and hold P/V and the volume will go to the max level (7),

then proceed to lower the volume to level (0). Continuing

to hold the P/V button will repeat the volume steps above.

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

seconds 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 shows:

•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 Mode cancels the audio during an alert and any new

alertwithin 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 asecond time during an alert to restore the

standard audio alert pattern; or turn the unit off, then on.

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 turnthis featureon/off.

Note: Selecting “POP OFF” turns VG-2 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.

Generally X band is used for these devices.

• Press City to engage City. Display shows:

• Pressing City asecond time engages City 1. Display shows:

• Pressing City athird time engages City 2. Display shows:

• Pressing City afourth time cancels City 2 Mode and

returns the unit to Highway Mode. Display shows:

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

alarmof 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. City 1 & City 2 Modes operate the same as

Highway Mode, but 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 modesand the unit receives

astrong radar signal, the unit performs the Auto Quiet

feature.City Modes do not change the audio alertfor laser

or VG-2.

Dim/Dark/Temperature/Voltage Modes

Dim/Dark Mode reduces the illumination of the display.

• Press Dark to reduce illumination to a Dim setting.

Display shows:

• Pressing Dark asecond time engages Dark Mode.

Display shows:

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 for 20 seconds after, then the display

returns to the dimmer setting.

• Pressing Dark athird time restores full illumination to

the display.

The Dark Button will allow the display to momentarily

indicate the outside temperature reading.

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

then release. Display switches:

If Temperatureor Battery Voltage is programmed (see Option

Select Mode), pressing and holding Dark for 2 seconds will

momentarily switch to the other reading. Example:

OPERATION

Horizontal/Vertical Viewing

The display can be mounted in 3 different orientations:

• Horizontally

• Upside Down

• Vertically

See Option Select Mode on page 13 to change display viewing.

OPERATION

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, Quiet (Q)=next selection.

Any one of these must be pressed within 20 seconds or

option mode will automatically be exited. To enter:

Press Q: *Display To Change, Option:

Shows: Press:

For 2 Seconds TONE 3 Dor CTone1, Tone 2

2nd time TEST YES D=YES X, K, Ka Audio tones

C=NO 1 beep during

Power Up

3rd time TEMP ˚F Dor CChanges Temp

Reading

4th time TEMP NO D=YES Temp ON

C=NO Temp OFF

5th time BATT NO D=YES Battery Voltage ON

C=NO Battery Voltage OFF

6th time POP ON D=YES Turns POP™Mode ON

C=NO Turns POP™Mode OFF

7th time SR OFF D=ON Turns Safety Radar ON

C=OFF Turns Safety Radar OFF

8th time X ON D=ON Turns X Band ON

C=OFF Turns X Band OFF

9th time K ON D=ON Turns K Band ON

C=OFF Turns K Band OFF

OPERATION

Stay Alert™ Feature

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

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

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

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

alertness, the driver must press either the Dark, City or Quiet

button within 3-5 seconds. If the 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 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. FeatureSelection

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

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 the standard alert pattern resumes.

RADAR ALERT

OPERATION

10th time Ka ON D=ON Turns Ka Band ON

C=OFF Turns Ka Band OFF

11th time Laser ON D=ON Turns Laser ON

C=OFF Turns Laser OFF

12th time Voice OFF D=ON Real Voice®ON

C=OFF Real Voice®OFF

13th time DSP NOR Dor CNormal

Vertical

Reversed

*Factory settings.

Press and hold P/V to exit. NOTE: Turning POP™Mode off, turns

on VG-2.

Teach/Tutorial Mode

Provides simulated alerts for each type of signal.

•Press City and Quiet simultaneously and release.

Display shows:

• Press P/V to exit.

Voice Module Port

Allows you to use an optional Whistler Voice Module.

(See accessory page for ordering and option mode for

programming). 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.

LASER/VG-2 ALERTS

VG-2 Audio/Visual Alerts

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bbeeffoorreeiittwwiillllddeetteeccttVVGG--22..

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 a

VG-2 Alert X, K, and Ka band signals cannot be received.

Having a laser/radar detector does not make you invisible or

immune to laser/radar guns. As in the case with detecting

instant-on radar, there are some circumstances that the VG-2

may detect you laser/radar detector before the laser/radar can

detect the VG-2 signal in time to hide. (Reference page 23 for

Radar Detector Detector 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 a VG-2 signal is detected,

the VG-2 warning will override the X band alert.

Safety Warning System™ Text

Example: Poor Road Surface:

Note: Not all areas have Safety Warning System™ transmitters.

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.

Laser Audio/Visual Alerts

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

signal strength is displayed, the audio alert is continuous

for a minimum of 3 seconds. Example:

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

SAFETY RADAR ALERTS

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