Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product 3300 Whistler
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TM OWNER’S MANUAL 3300 LASER/RADAR DETECTOR THE WHISTLER GROUP CORPORA TE HEADQUARTERS 13016 N. W alton Blvd. Bentonville, AR 72712 TEL (501) 273-6012 FX (501) 273-2927 www .whistler group.com PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT CENTER 25 Industrial Ave. Chelmsford, MA 01824 TEL (978) 244-1400 FX (978) 244-1492 CUSTOMER RETURN CENTER 1201 N.
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 pur chase an out of warranty service charge applies.
WHISTLER FEA TURES Whistler’ s ergonomic and user -friendly design provides a new level of operating convenience. Special features include: 1. Power/V olume Button (P/V) - T urns unit on/off and adjusts volume up or down (press and hold for 2 seconds).
OPERA TION Power On And Self-T est 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: 5 K Ka X LASER 9 9 9 SR ON VG2 OFF HIGHWAY WHISTLER WHISTLER FEA TURES 5.
OPERA TION 7 OPERA TION Memory/Beep Confirmation All features selected (except Stay Alert and Quiet) ar e retained in memory . Each time a button is pressed one beep confirms feature “on” , two beeps confirm featur e “off” .
T emperature/V oltage 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 W ar ning Mode: When temperatur e drops to 32˚F display reads: Unit then gives a unique warning tone.
OPERA TION OPERA TION 10 11 Stay Alert Feature The Stay Alert Feature is designed to test a driver’ s alert- ness. T o engage (when unit is not alarming): • Press and hold City for 2 seconds.
OPERA TION OPERA TION 12 13 Option Select Mode Entering Option Select Mode allows you to customize options such as T one Select, Real V oice, Abbreviated Power Up Sequence test and VG-2 Mode. When selecting options, Dark (D) =yes, City (C) =no, Quite (Q) =next selec- tion.
OPERA TION 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.
In communities where transmitters ar e located, the Safety W arning System displays over 60 text messages. When Safety Radar is detected the audio alert is geiger counter - like. Safety W arning System T ext Example: Poor Road Surface: Note: Not all areas have Safety W arning System transmitters.
CARE & MAINTENANCE If a R1 error occurs: • Press P/V to turn unit of f. • Check connection in back of control panel (straight ended cable) • Perform “reset featur es.” • See dealer/installer . If an R2 error occurs: • T o temporarily cancel error message, momentarily pr ess either Dark/City/Mute button.
ARE DETECTORS LEGAL? In Most States YES! Laser detectors are completely legal in every state when used in automobiles or light trucks (under 10,000 lbs.). Similarly , when used in automobiles or light trucks, radar detectors are legal in almost every state.
SPEED MONITORING TECHNOLOGIES Other Speed Detection Systems Several techniques other than radar or laser are used to measure vehicle speeds. When these methods ar e being used, no detector can provide a warning. These techniques include: • Pacing - A patrol car drives behind you and matches your driving speed.
W ARRANTY INFORMA TION IMPORT ANT : Whistler will not assume responsibility for loss or damage incurred in shipping. Ther efore, please ship your unit insured with r eturn r eceipt requested.
• Dimensions: Antenna: 1.4"H x 3.2"W x 4.2"L Control Panel: .8”H x 2.8”W x 2.4”L Laser: 1.9”H x .9”W x .6”L • Weight: Antenna: 7.5 oz. Control Panel: 2 oz. • Laser W avelength: 905 ± 50 nanometers (nm) • Radar Frequencies: 10.
NOTES 29 ACCESSORIES 28 The following accessories can be order ed directly fr om Whistler by calling 1-800-531-0004. Order Description Price Code 202971 V oice Module $99.95 202964 Rear Radar Antenna $179.95 SWRA-33 206879 Hook & Loop Fastener $1.
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