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OPERATION OPERATION OPERATION
Engaging/Disengaging VG-2 Option Select Mode Stay Alert Feature
See Option Select Mode to turn this feature Entering Option Select Mode allows you to customize The Stay Alert Feature is designed to test a driver’s
on/off. When a VG-2 signal is detected, the VG-2 options such as Tone Select, Abbreviated Power Up alertness. To engage (when unit is not alarming) :
alert is sounded and the display flashes “VG-2”. Sequence and VG-2 Mode. Press and hold quiet but-
After 3 seconds the audio is canceled and the • Press and hold City for approximately 2 sec-
ton to enter Option Select Mode. When selecting onds. Release button during or immediately after
display no longer flashes. This cycle is repeated options, the volume up , volume down or
if the VG-2 signal is again detected. the alert is given. Display shows:
Quiet buttons must be pressed within 20 seconds or
During the period a VG-2 signal is detected, a Within 30-60 seconds two beeps are sounded;
options mode will automatically be exited. To enter: to show alertness, the driver must press either the
radar signal cannot be detected. However,
because the VG-2 alert has confirmed that a City, Volume, or Quiet buttons within 3-5 seconds. If
patrol car is nearby, you are already aware of the Press: Display To Change: Option: a button is pressed within 3-5 seconds, the cycle is
potential for speed monitoring and can adjust
Quiet Reads: repeated.
your speed accordingly. Laser detection is not 1st Time TONE 3 = YES Tone 1, 2, 3 If a button was not pressed within 3-5 seconds
affected while a VG-2 signal is detected. = NO (3 different X, K, alarm sounds and the display shows:
Ka Patterns)
Battery Saver Mode • Press Power to exit.
The Vehicle Battery Saver Mode automatically 2nd Time TEST YES = ON X, K, Ka Audio WARNING!!! Stay Alert is NOT intended as a
shuts off the detector if you forget to turn it off. = OFF tones 1 beep substitute for adequate rest. You should NOT oper-
during Power Up
The timer is reset if the detector is turned off, the ate a vehicle if you are drowsy. During extended
optional power cord is unplugged or any button is 3rd Time X-ON = ON X Band On periods of vehicle operation, you should take fre-
pressed before the timer has expired. The detec- = OFF X Band Off quent breaks. Improper reliance on the Stay Alert
tor will alert you with an audible and visual warn- feature may result in vehicle damage, personal
4th Time K-ON = ON K Band On injury or death. NEVER OPERATE A VEHICLE IF
ing before it shuts off. This auto off function can = OFF K Band Off YOU ARE DROWSY.
be programmed for the following: Off, 1, 2, or 3
hours. 5th Time Ka-ON = ON
= OFF
Ka Band On
Ka Band off
SWS ™
During this warning you can reset the timer by Safety Warning System™
pressing any button. 6th Time LASER ON = ON LASER Band On
= OFF LASER Band Off In communities where transmitters are located,
If the unit has automatically turned itself off, press the the Safety Warning System™ displays over 60
Power button to turn the unit back on. You can man- 7th Time VG-2 OFF = ON Turns VG-2 On text messages. When Safety Radar is detected
= OFF Turns VG-2 Off the audio alert is geiger counter-like.
ually engage the Battery Saver Mode by pressing
and holding the City button until one beep is 8th Time SR OFF = ON Safety Radar On Note: Safety Warning System™ is labeled “SR”
heard. = OFF Safety Radar Off in Option Select Mode.
Refer to “Option Select Mode” for instructions for 9th Time POP ON = ON Pop On Safety Warning System Text
changing the Battery Saver Mode settings. = OFF Pop Off Example: Poor - Road - Surface.
10th Time B SVR 1 HR OR Options are 1H, Note: Not all areas have Safety Warning System™
2H, 3H & NO transmitters.
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POP MODE ALERTS VG-2 ALERTS RESET FEATURES
POP™ Mode Alerts VG-2 Audio/Visual Alerts Reset Features
Because POP Mode travels on regular radar
™ Note: You must turn this feature on before it will All user features can be reset to factory settings.
bandwidth, there is no particular alert for POP™ detect VG-2. • Unplug Power Cord from unit.
Mode transmissions. POP™ Mode alerts will be When a VG-2 signal is detected, the detector ‘hides’ its • Remove Batteries.
displayed as a regular radar alert. own radiated signal and becomes undetectable by • Press and hold Power and Quiet.
the VG-2. • Plug Power Cord into unit.
LASER/RADAR ALERTS Every 30 seconds, the detector checks for a VG-2 • Wait for 2 beeps.
Speed Radar Audio/Visual Alerts signal. If a VG-2 signal is still present, the unit • Release Power and Quiet buttons.
When X, K or Ka is detected, the band ID and continues to hide and repeats the VG-2 alert. If no Unit is now reset to the following features
signal strength is displayed. The audio alert is signal is detected, two beeps are provided, and settings.
continuous and has a geiger counter-like indicating an ‘all clear’ condition. During a VG-2 Default factory settings are:
pattern. The faster the beep, the closer or Alert X, K, and Ka band signals cannot be 1. Audio to level (4).
stronger the radar source. received (Reference page 21 for VG-2 information). 2. Display shows Highway.
Laser Audio/Visual Alerts Alert Priority 3. Auto Quiet Mode OFF.
When a laser signal is detected the audio alert is When two or more signals are received at the 4. VG-2 Detection Mode OFF.
continuous for a minimum of 3 seconds. same time, the alert priority is: 5. Safety Radar OFF.
• The Displays Shows: 1. Laser 6. Vehicle Battery Saver to 1 hour.
The more “|||” the closer the laser source. 2. VG-2 7. Full Power Up sequence.
3. Speed Radar 8. Default TONE 3.
Pulse Protection® 4. Safety Radar 9. POP ON.
Pulse (or instant-on) radar is more difficult to 10. Backlighting Dim/Bright
Example:
detect than conventional radar because it
remains ‘off’ until activated to measure the speed If X band is alerting, then suddenly a VG-2
signal is detected, the VG-2 warning will
TROUBLESHOOTING
of a targeted vehicle. Your Whistler detector is expertly engineered
override the X band alert.
When a pulse type transmission is detected, your and designed to exacting quality standards to
Whistler detector sounds an urgent 3-second provide you with reliable, trouble-free operation.
audio warning and the display shows: "PULSE" If your unit has been correctly installed following
the guidelines in this manual, but is not
After the 3-second pulse alert, the standard alert operating optimally, please refer to the
pattern continues for as long as the signal is troubleshooting guide below.
present. PROBLEM: No display or audio.
It is important to respond promptly to a pulse • Make sure batteries are installed with the
alert, since warning time may be minimal. correct polarity.
• Make sure batteries are fully charged.
• Make sure battery contacts are clean.
• Check fuse in Whistler plug; replace if
necessary with a 2 amp 3AG type.
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TROUBLESHOOTING CARE AND MAINTENANCE FCC INFORMATION
• Check fuse for lighter socket; replace if Care And Maintenance FCC ID : HSXWH15
necessary. During the summer months, avoid prolonged This device complies with part 15 of the FCC
• Make sure lighter socket is clean. exposure to direct sunlight by removing your unit Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
PROBLEM: Unit alarms when vehicle hits from the dash when your vehicle is parked for an conditions:
bumps. extended period of time. Do not spray water, (1) This device many not cause harmful
• Make sure batteries are seated properly. cleaners, or polishes directly onto the unit. The interference, and
• Make sure that the battery door is fully closed. spray may penetrate through the openings and (2) this device must accept any interference
• Make sure battery contacts are clean. damage the unit. Also, do not use any abrasive received, including interference that may cause
• Check for loose lighter socket; tighten and cleaners on the unit’s exterior. undesired operation.
clean. Important: FCC requirements state that
As with all battery operated devices remove the changes or modifications not expressly approved
• Check connections at both ends of power batteries when this unit will not be used for an by Whistler could void the user’s authority to
cord. Substitute another cord to determine if extended period of time. Damage caused by operate the equipment.
cord is defective. Return defective cord to leaky or improperly charged batteries are not
the factory. covered under warranty. Check with the battery SPEED MONITORING
manufacturer about the specific battery warranty. Radar Facts
PROBLEM: Audio alerts are not loud
A radar gun operates by transmitting radio
enough.
• Cancel Auto Quiet Mode or City Mode.
ARE DETECTORS LEGAL? waves at certain frequencies which reflect off
• Check audio level setting (see page 8 ). In Most States YES! objects and are picked up by the radar gun’s
Laser-Radar detectors are legal in every state receiving section. When a radar beam reflects
PROBLEM: Low Battery Life. (with the exception of Virginia and Washington, off a moving target, a measurable frequency shift
• Recharge the batteries using the home D.C., which have local regulations restricting the occurs. The radar unit converts this shift into miles
charger. (Optional with the 1788R) use of radar receivers in any vehicle) when used per hour to determine your vehicle’s speed.
• One or more of the batteries may be in automobiles or light trucks (under 10,000 lbs.). Currently, the FCC (Federal Communications
defective. Commission) permits operation of traffic radar
• See the battery life tips on page 7. Concerning trucks over 10,000 lbs., the Federal guns at X Band (10.500 - 10.550 GHz), K Band
Highway Administration (FHWA) issued a (24.050 - 24.250 GHz), and Ka Band (33.400 -
If difficulties occur which cannot be solved by regulation, effective January, 1994 which prohibits
information in this Troubleshooting Guide, please 36.000 GHz).
radar and laser detector use in these types of Note: A radar detector will not alarm if an offi-
call Whistler Customer Service at 1-800-531-0004 vehicles nationally. Prior to the FHWA regulation, cer is not transmitting on any one of the above
or visit our FAQ page at laws existed in the state of New York restricting radar bands.
www.whistlergroup.com/faq-detectors.asp, the use of radar detectors in trucks over 18,000 POP™ Mode
before returning your unit for service. lbs. and in Illinois in trucks over 26,000 lbs. POP™ Mode is a feature on some newer radar
PROBLEM: Unit turns itself off guns operating on K and Ka bands. When the
• See battery saver feature on page 11 gun is in POP™ Mode and activated, a brief burst
of energy, less that 1/15 of a second, is transmit-
ted and the vehicle’s speed is quickly acquired. A
detector without POP™ Mode detection capabili-
ty cannot respond to this brief transmission.
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SPEED MONITORING SPEED MONITORING SPEED MONITORING
Total Band Protection™ Laser Tips Note: Having a radar detector capable of
Complete Band Coverage that detects laser, If you are the targeted vehicle, a laser gun can detecting the VG-2 may alert you to the pres-
radar, VG-2 and safety radar bands. often determine your speed within a few ence of a speed trap. The newest tool Police
seconds after you receive an alert. In this situa- have to detect radar detectors is called Spectre.
Laser Facts tion there is generally no time to safely adjust As of this printing. Spectre can detect all unde -
It’s well documented that many radar guns your speed. However, if you are traveling near or tectable (VG-2) laser/radar detectors on the
cannot reliably provide the speed of a targeted behind the targeted vehicle and receive an alert, market.
vehicle that is traveling in a group of vehicles. In response time should be sufficient. Any laser
contrast, a laser gun can target a specific vehicle It is the responsibility of the individual radar detector
alert, regardless of duration, requires immediate owner to know and understand the laws in your area
out of a line of traffic and determine its speed. action!
The advantage of laser over radar in terms of regarding the legality of the use of radar detectors.
target identification is the result of the laser gun’s Other Speed Detection Systems
narrow beam. A radar gun’s transmission can Several techniques other than radar or laser are WARRANTY INFORMATION
cover more than a four-lane highway at a dis- used to measure vehicle speeds. When these Consumer Warranty
tance of 1,000 feet, compared with a laser gun’s methods are being used, no detector can provide This Whistler Laser-Radar detector is warranted
transmission which covers about 3 feet at the a warning. These techniques include: to the original purchaser for a period of one year
same distance. For best protection, keep these • Pacing - A patrol car drives behind you and from the date of original purchase against all
points in mind: matches your driving speed. defects in materials and workmanship. This
• Because the vehicle’s license plate or • Vascar/Aircraft - The time it takes a vehicle to limited warranty is void if the unit is abused,
headlights are the laser gun’s primary targets, travel a known distance is measured. modified, installed improperly, if the housing and/or
mounting the Whistler detector on the serial numbers have been removed. There are no
dashboard can improve laser detection at short
Radar Detector Detectors: VG-2, express warranties covering this product other than
range. Spectre those set forth in this warranty. All express or
• Do not follow closely behind any vehicle you The Interceptor VG-2 or simply VG-2, is one type of implied warranties for this product are limited to the
cannot see through. If you can’t see past a microwave receiver used by Police to detect signals above time. Whistler is not liable for damages
vehicle ahead of you, chances are your detector radiated by the local oscillator of a radar detector. arising from the use, misuse, or operation of this
won’t either. Because it purpose is to identify persons driving with product.
• The receiving range of your laser detector will radar detectors, these devices are known as a “radar Note: Damaged caused by incorrect battery
not be the same as a radar detector. Laser guns detector detector” (RDD). placement or battery leakage is not covered
are most often used at short range. under this warranty.
An RDD is the primary tool used by the police to
Whistler Laser-Radar detectors receive all current identify radar detector equipped vehicles. If caught
in a state or country where detectors are illegal (see
laser guns which operate at a laser wavelength of 905 page 18). drivers risk losing their radar detector and
+/- 10mm. receiving a fine. In addition, instant-on radar is
•Pro Laser™ I II III •LT1 20-20 •Ultra Lyte almost always used in combination with a RDD,
leaving unsuspecting motorists vulnerable to receive
two tickets - one potentially for speeding, the other
for possession of a detector.
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WARRANTY INFORMATION WARRANTY INFORMATION WARRANTY INFORMATION
Service Under Warranty 3. Be certain your unit is returned with its serial Important: When returning your unit for service,
During the warranty period, defective units will number. For reference, please write your unit’s be certain to include a daytime telephone
be repaired without charge to the purchaser when serial number in the following space: number and an email address (if applicable).
returned with a dated store receipt to the address s/n______________. Customer Service
below. Units returned without a dated store Units without serial numbers are not covered under warranty. If you have questions concerning the operation of your
receipt will be handled as described in section Important: To validate that your unit is within Whistler detector, or require service during or after the
“Service Out Of Warranty.” the warranty period, make sure you keep a warranty period, please call Customer Service at:
Due to the specialized equipment necessary for copy of your dated store receipt. You may
testing a Laser-Radar receiver, there are no register your warranty online at 1-800-531-0004
www.whistlergroup.com, however, for Representatives are available to answer your questions
authorized service stations for Whistler brand warranty verification purposes, a copy of
detectors other than Whistler. your dated store receipt must accompany any Monday - Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (CT) or
unit sent in for warranty work. visit the FAQ’s at www.whistlergroup.com.
When returning a unit for service under
warranty, please follow these instructions: Service Out of Warranty SPECI FIC ATIONS
1. Ship the unit in the original carton or in a Units will be repaired at ‘out of warranty’ service
suitable sturdy equivalent, fully insured, with rates when: Radar Frequencies:
return receipt requested to: • The unit’s original warranty has expired. 10.500 - 10.550 GHz (X Band)
• A dated store receipt is not supplied. 24.050 - 24.250 GHz (K Band )
Whistler Repair Dept. • The unit has been returned without its serial
1201 North Dixieland Rd number. 33.400 - 36.000 GHz (Ka Superwideband)
Rogers, AR. 72756 • The unit has been abused, modified, Operating Temperature Range:-20˚ C to +80˚ C
Please allow 3 weeks turnaround time. installed improperly, or had its housing
removed. (-4˚ F to +176˚ F)
Important: Whistler will not assume responsi-
bility for loss or damage incurred in shipping. The minimum out of warranty service fee for Power Requirements:
Therefore, please ship your unit insured with your Whistler detector is $55.00 (U.S.). If you 4 AA Ni-MH batteries 4.8 volts.
return receipt requested. CODs will not be require out of warranty service, please return 12 volts with power cord.
accepted! your unit as outlined in the section “Service
2. Include with your unit the following Under Warranty” along with a certified check or One or more U.S. patents may apply:
information, clearly printed: money order for $55.00. Payment may also be #5,146,227, #5,379,456, #5,666,120, #5,990,821
• Your name and street address (for made by MasterCard, VISA or American POP™ Mode is a trademark of MPH Industries,
shipping via UPS), a daytime telephone Express; personal checks are not accepted. Inc. Specifications are subject to change with-
number and an email address, if applicable. In the event repairs cannot be covered by the out notice.
• A detailed description of the problem (e.g., minimum $55.00 service fee, you will be con-
“Unit performs self-test but does not respond tacted by a Whistler technical service special-
` to radar”). ist who will outline options available to you.
• A copy of your dated store receipt or bill of If you elect not to have your unit repaired, it will
sale. be returned to you along with your certified
check or money order.
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ACCESSORIES
These and other accessories can be
ordered directly from Whistler by calling
1-800-531-0004 or visit our online store at
www.whistlergroup.com
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