Whistler 948 Radar Detector User Manual
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1. 20 C to 80 C 4 F to 176 F Power Requirements Operational 12 to 15 volts DC 250mA nominal Vehicle Battery Saver 30mA nominal One or more U S patents may apply 5 146 227 5 379 456 5 666 120 5 990 821 16 P CARE amp MAINTENANCE Care amp Maintenance During the summer months avoid prolonged exposure to direct sunlight by removing your unit from the dash when your vehicle is parked for an extended period of time Do not spray water cleaners or polishes directly onto the unit The spray may penetrate through the openings and damage the unit Also do not use any abrasive cleaners on the unit s exterior SPEED MONITORING Radar Facts A radar gun operates by transmitting radio waves at certain frequencies which reflect off objects and are then picked up by the radar gun s receiving section When a radar beam reflects off a moving target a measura ble frequency shift occurs The radar unit converts this shift into miles per hour to determine your vehicle s speed Laser Facts It s well documented that many radar guns cannot reliably provide the speed of a targeted vehicle that is traveling in a group of vehicles In contrast a laser gun can target a specific vehicle out of a line of traffic and determine its speed The advantage of laser over radar in terms of target identification is the result of the laser gun s narrow beam A radar transmission can cover more than a four lane highway at a2. City Button Reduces the annoyance of false alerts typically encountered in urban driving areas 8 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 9 Power Dim Dark Turns unit on off and engages Dim Dark modes press and hold for 2 seconds 10 Volume Up Down Buttons Adjust volume up or down 11 LED Display Displays band identification and signal strength 12 Power Jack Provides connection for the power cord 4 OPERATION 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 e Pressing and holding the power button a third time restores full illumination to the display Vehicle Battery Saver Mode The Vehicle Battery Saver Mode automatically shuts off your detector within 6 hours if you forget to turn it off The timer is reset if the detector is turned off unplugged or any button is pressed before the 6 hours have expired The detector will alert you with an audible and visual warning before it shuts off During this warning you can reset the unit by pressing any button This will reset the timer If the unit h
3. a filter capacitor 470mfd 25 volt or larger capacitance value on the back of the lighter socket PROBLEM Unit gives laser alert when accelerating e Possible bad or low quality distributor cap Replace with high quality cap PROBLEM Audio alerts are not loud enough e Cancel Auto Quiet Mode or City Mode e Check audio level setting see page 6 If difficulties occur which cannot be solved by information in this Troubleshooting Guide please call Whistler Customer Service at 1 800 531 0004 or visit our FAQ page at A e la before returning your unit for service 11 WARRANTY INFORMATION Payment may also be made by MasterCard VISA or American Express personal checks are not accepted In the event repairs cannot be covered by the minimum 55 00 service fee you will be contacted by a Whistler technical service specialist who will outline options available to you If you elect not to have your unit repaired it will be returned to you along with your certified check or money order IMPORTANT When returning your unit for service be certain to include a daytime telephone number and email address if applicable SPECIFICATIONS Dimensions 4 65 L x 2 95 W x 1 45 H Weight 6 8 oz Laser Wavelength 905 50 nanometers nm Radar Frequencies 9 875 9 925 GHz Euro X Band 13 425 13 475 GHz Ku Band 24 050 24 250 GHz K Band 34 110 34 560 GHz Ka Band 34 450 36 000 GHz Ka Band P Temperature Range
4. 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 12 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 Order Description Code 202151 Windshield Bracket Kit 206552 Straight Power Cord 5 206553 Coiled Power Cord 7 206880 Hardwire Kit 10 for wiring to fuse box 206666 Modular Cord Package includes coiled and straight cords and power adapter Package of 8 Suction Cups Non Skid Dash Pad 159032 402081 206660 Straight Modular Cord and Socket Multiplier 206661 Coiled Modular Cord and Socket Multiplier Modular Interconnecting pieces cord and plug Shipping and handling per order 5 00 Prices are subject to change without notice 17 SPEED MONITORING e Because you vehicle s license plate or headlights are the laser gun s primary targets mounting your Whistler detector on the dashboard can improve laser detection at short range e Do not follow closely behind any vehicle you cannot see through If you can t see past a vehicle ahead of you chances are your detector won t either e The receiving range of your laser detector will not be the same as a radar detector Laser guns are most often used at short range Whistler Laser Radar detectors receive all current laser guns which
5. operate at a laser wavelength of 905 10nm ePro Laser II Ill eLT1 20 20 eUltra Lyte Laser Tips If you are the targeted vehicle a laser gun can often determine your speed within a few seconds after you receive an alert In this situation there is generally no time to safely adjust your speed However if you are traveling near or behind the targeted vehicle and receive an alert response time should be sufficient Any laser alert regardless of duration requires immediate action Other Speed Detection Systems Several techniques other than radar or laser are used to measure vehicle soeeds When these methods are being used no detector can provide a warning These techniques include e Pacing A patrol car drives behind you and matches your driving speed e Vascar Aircraft The time it takes a vehicle to travel a known distance is measured 13 CUSTOMER SERVICE Customer Service If you have questions concerning the operation of your Whistler detector or require service during or after the warranty period please call Customer Service at 479 273 6012 Representatives are available to answer your questions Monday Friday from 8 00 a m to 5 00 p m CT or visit the FAQ s at www whistlergroup com The Whistler Group Corporate Headquarters 13016 N Walton Blvd Bentonville AR 72703 U S A Tel 479 273 6012 Fax 479 273 2927 Whistler Customer Return Center 1201 N Dixieland Rd Rogers AR 72756 U S A Cus
6. 948EURO_Manual qxd 8 19 04 If you have questions concerning the operation of this Whistler product please call CUSTOMER SERVICE 479 273 6012 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 at 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 INSTALLATION Mounting Guidelines e Mount the unit as low as possible near the center of the windshield e Do not mount your unit behind wipers ornaments mirrored sunscreens etc These obstructions have metal surfaces which can affect radar and laser signals and reduce critical warning time Regular tinted glass does not affect reception e Some windshields have an Instaclear or Electriclear type coating which affect radar signals Consult your dealer or the owner s manual supplied with your vehicle to determine if your windshield has this coating e Avoid placing unit in direct contact with windshield e To reduce th
7. ATURES Reset Features All user features can be reset to factory settings e Unplug Power Cord from unit e Press and hold Power and Quiet e Plug Power Cord into unit e Wait for 2 beeps e Release Power and Quiet buttons Unit is now reset Default factory settings are 1 Audio to level 4 2 Highway Mode 3 Dim Dark Mode to full illumination of display 4 Auto Quiet Mode OFF 10 WARRANTY INFORMATION 2 Include with your unit the following information clearly printed e Your name and street address for shipping via UPS a daytime telephone number and email address if applicable e A detailed description of the problem e g Unit performs self test but does not respond to radar e A copy of your dated store receipt or bill of sale 3 Be certain your unit is returned with its serial number For reference please write your unit s serial number in the following space s n Units without serial numbers are not covered under warranty IMPORTANT To validate that your unit is within the warranty period make sure you keep a copy of your dated store receipt You may register your warranty online at www whistlergroup com how ever for warranty verification purposes a copy of your dated store receipt must accompany any unit sent in for warranty work Service Out of Warranty Units will be repaired at out of warranty service rates when e The units original warranty has expired e Dated stor
8. as automatically turned itself off press the Power button to turn the unit back on You can manually engage the Vehicle Battery Saver Mode by pressing and holding the City button until one beep is heard 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 the City button for approximately 2 seconds Release the button during or immediately after the alerts are given The H or C will flash indicating Stay Alert is activated Within 30 60 seconds two beeps are sounded to show alertness the driver must press either the Volume City or Quiet button within 3 5 seconds If the button is pressed within 3 5 seconds the cycle is repeated If a button was not pressed within 3 5 seconds alarm sounds and the display will flash all LED s Press the Power button to exit Stay Alert Mode 9 948EURO_Manual qxd 8 19 04 LASER RADAR ALERTS Speed Radar Audio Visual Alerts When X K Ka or Ku band radar 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 Laser Audio Visual Alerts When a laser signal is detected the audio alert is continuous for a minimum of 3 seconds Alert Priority When two or more signals are received at the same time the alert priority is 1 Laser 2 Speed Radar RESET FE
9. e possibility of theft conceal your unit when not in use Windshield Mounting e Install the two suction cups and rubber bumper onto the bracket by fitting them into their holes e Press the suction cups onto the windshield at the location you have chosen IMPORTANT Some newer cars have a plastic safety coating on the inside of the windshield The windshield bracket may leave permanent marks on this type of surface To find out if your vehicle has this type of windshield check the owner s manual or ask your dealer We recommend that you do not leave the suction cup bracket on the window in direct sunlight lt If the detector is removed this may cause blistering of the dash in some vehicles 5 1 21 PM Page 1 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 your personality Whistler products are designed to make the time you spend in your vehicle more productive and provide you technology for your everyday life Your new Whistler laser radar detector is fully featured to provide these features and more e HIGH GAIN LENS provides increased field of view e CITY MODE reduces the annoyance of false alerts Even though these units are packed full of features they re still very easy to use To fully utilize your unit to its potential we recommend reading this entire manual o
10. e receipt is not supplied e The unit has been returned without its serial number e The unit has been abused moditied installed improperly or had its housing removed The minimum out of warranty service fee for your Whistler detector is 55 00 U S If you require out of warranty service please return your unit as outlined in the section Service Under Warranty along with a certified check or money order for 55 00 15 1 21 PM Page 2 TROUBLESHOOTING Your Whistler detector is expertly engineered and designed to exacting quality standards to provide you with reliable trouble free operation If your unit has been correctly installed following the guidelines in this manual but is not operating optimally please refer to the troubleshooting guide below PROBLEM No display or audio e Check fuse in Whistler plug replace if necessary with a 2 amp 3AG type e Check fuse for lighter socket replace if necessary e Make sure lighter socket is clean PROBLEM Unit alarms when vehicle hits bumps e Check for loose lighter socket tighten and clean e Check connections at both ends of power cord Substitute another cord to determine if cord is defective Return defective cord to the factory PROBLEM Unit alarms when using vehicle electrical accessories brakes pon mirrors power windows turn signals horn etc e Vehicle s electrical system including battery and alternator may have electrical noise Install
11. es Summary essssseeee 3 4 Installation e Mounting Guidelines e Windshield Mounting e Power Connection and Fuse Replacement 6 Operation e Power On and Self Test e Setting Saver e Feature Engaged Confirmation e Audio Level Adjustment e Auto Quiet Mode e Quiet Mode e City Mode e Highway Mode e Dim Dark Mode e Vehicle Battery Saver Mode e Stay Alert Feature Laser Radar Alerts e Speed Radar Audio Visual Alerts e Laser Audio Visual Alerts e Alert Priority Reset Features Troubleshooting Guide Care and Maintenance Speed Monitoring e Radar Facts e Laser Facts e hacer TPS i a siren uess e Other Speed Detection Systems Warranty Information Specifications Accessories Customer Service OPERATION Setting Saver Setting Saver saves your personalized setting s so that when the detector is turned off and then on again you do not have to re enter them Feature Engaged Confirmation Each time a button is pressed one beep confirms feature on two beeps confirm feature off Audio Level Adjustment As the audio level is adjusted beeps are provided at each level and the display indicates the current level by lighting or flashing the Alert LEDs in sequence Auto Quiet Mode Auto Quiet reduces the selected audio level to level 1 approximately 5 seconds after a radar signal is detected The alert for any new signal within 20 seconds will resume at level 1 Auto Quiet does not affect la
12. ignal strength increases two additional beeps are provided City mode does not change the audio alert for laser Highway Mode Highway mode provides full audio warnings anytime radar X K Ka Ku or laser signals are detected and is recommended for open road driving For more information on City and Highway mode please visit our FAQ page on our website www whistlergroup com Dim Dark Mode Dim Dark Mode reduces the illumination of the display e Press and hold the power button for 2 seconds to reduce illumination to a Dim setting e Pressing and holding the power button for 2 seconds a second time engages Dark Mode The display illumination is further reduced FEATURE DESCRIPTIONS Whistler s ergonomic and user friendly design provides a new level of operating convenience Special features include Note Not all units have all features listed 1 Bracket Release Button Provides quick and easy release of the mounting bracket 2 Speaker Provides distinct audio tones for X K Ka Ku band radar and laser 3 Mounting Bracket Location Slot holds mounting bracket firmly 4 Radar Antenna Compact high efficiency antenna receives radar signals 5 Front Laser Antenna High gain optical lens provides increased sensitivity and field of view for leading edge laser detection 6 Rear Laser Antenna An integrated optical wave guide provides superior detection of laser signals transmitted from behind 7
13. r visit our FAO page on our web site www whistlergroup com Enjoy your new Whistler Detector and please drive safely Sincerely The Whistler Group Inc INSTALLATION e Slide the detector onto the bracket until it locks into place e f necessary the unit may be leveled by bending the windshield bracket Press the bracket release button and remove the detector before bending Power Connection e Plug the small end of the power cord into the unit s power jack e Plug the large end into the vehicle s cigarette lighter NOTE Cord fits tightly into detector When installing the cord expect some resistance Fuse Replacement The lighter socket plug is equipped with a replaceable 2 amp 3AG fuse located behind the silver tip To replace the fuse carefully unscrew the tip of the plug IMPORTANT Unscrew slowly The tip contains a spring which may fly out when disassembling Insert the new fuse with the spring and screw on the tio With use screw cap on plug may loosen Retighten occasionally amp G i eee Unscrew the tip of the lighter socket plug carefully when replacing the 2 amp fuse OPERATION Power On and Self Test Each time your Whistler detector is turned on an automatic self test sequence confirms that the speaker and visual displays are functional e Press Power Display reads in order 1 X 2 K 3 Ka 4 Ku 5 LASER 6 P C P TABLE OF CONTENTS Model Featur
14. ser alerts e Press Quiet Menu before a signal is detected to engage Auto Quiet e Once the Auto Quiet mode is engaged you may cancel the audio alarm by pressing Quiet e Press Quiet when the unit is not alarming to cancel Auto Quiet mode Quiet Mode Quiet cancels audio during an alert and any new alert within 20 seconds After 20 seconds approximately 2 beeps are provided on any new alert and unit then remains quiet e Press Quiet to cancel the audio e Press Quiet a second time during an alert to restore the standard audio alert pattern or turn the unit off then on 7 o WHISTLER FEATURES Feature Listings of 948 EURO e LED Display e Auto Quiet Mode e High Gain Lens e City Mode e Stay Alert e Vehicle Battery Saver e 360 Total Perimeter Protection Alert Priority e Quiet Mode e Dim Dark Mode 948 EURO 948 EURO Accessories Windshield Bracket Kit amp Power Cord 3 OPERATION City Mode Whistler s 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 e Press City button to engage City Mode City Mode LED will illuminate e Press the City button again to disengage City Mode Highway Mode will illuminate In City Mode weak radar signals give an initial alert of two beeps then remains quiet unless the signal becomes very strong When the s
15. tomer Service Tel 479 273 6012 18 WARRANTY INFORMATION Consumer Warranty This Whistler Laser Radar detector is warranted to the original purchaser for a period of one year from the date of original purchase against all defects in materials and workmanship This limited warranty is void if the unit is abused moditied installed improperly if the housing has been removed or if the serial number is missing There are no express warranties covering this product other than those set forth in this warranty All express or implied warranties for this product are limited to the above time Whistler is not liable for damages arising from the use misuse or operation of this product Service Under Warranty During the warranty period defective units will be repaired without charge to the purchaser when returned with a dated store receipt to the address below Units returned without dated store receipt will be handled as described in section Service Out Of Warranty Due to the specialized equipment necessary for testing a Laser Radar receiver there are no authorized service stations for Whistler brand detectors other than Whistler When returning a unit for service under warranty please follow these instructions 1 Ship the unit in the original carton or in a suitable sturdy equivalent fully insured with return receipt requested to Whistler Repair Dept 1201 North Dixieland Rd Rogers AR 72756 U S A Please allow 4 to 6
16. weeks turnaround time IMPORTANT Whistler will not assume responsibility for loss or damage incurred in shipping Therefore please ship your unit insured with return receipt requested CODs will not be accepted 14 OWNER S MANUAL 948 EURO LASER RADAR DETECTOR www whistlergroup com P N 203152 2004 The Whistler Group Inc C WHISTLER Technology for the Way You Live
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