User manual WHISTLER PRO73

[. . . ] OWNER'S MANUAL INTRODUCTION If you have questions concerning the operation of this Whistler product please call: Dear Whistler Owner, With the change in time also comes change in technology. Radar gun manufacturers have stepped up to the plate. The new arsenal they carry is called POPTM Mode. This new gun is a normal K or Ka band radar gun detectable by most radar detectors made in the past 30 years, unless the gun is placed in POPTM Mode. [. . . ] During the period a VG-2 signal is detected, a radar signal cannot be detected. However, because the VG-2 alert has confirmed that a patrol car is nearby, you are already aware of the potential for speed monitoring and can adjust your speed accordingly. Laser detection is not affected while a VG-2 signal is detected. OPERATION Option Select Mode (Pro-73 Only) Entering Option Select Mode allows you to customize options such as Tone Select, Abbreviated Power Up Sequence and VG-2 Mode. When selecting options, the , or quiet must be pressed within 20 seconds or options mode will automatically be exited. To enter: OPERATION Vehicle Battery Saver Mode The Vehicle Battery Saver Mode automatically shuts off your detector within 3 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 3 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. If the unit has 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. Refer to "Option Select Mode" for instructions for deactivating battery saver mode feature. (Pro-73 Only) The Stay Alert Feature is designed to test a driver's alertness. To engage (when unit is not alarming) : · Press and hold City for approximately 2 seconds. Release button during or immediately after the alert is given. --Pro-73 only: Display reads: Within 30-60 seconds two beeps are sounded; to show alertness, the driver must press either the City, Volume, or Quiet buttons within 3-5 seconds. If a 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 reads: --Pro-58 only: 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 Power to exit for both the Pro-58 & Pro-73. OPERATION Stay Alert Feature (Cont. ) WARNING!!!Stay Alert is NOT intended as a substitute for adequate rest. [. . . ] · A detailed description of the problem (e. g. , "Unit performs self-test but does not respond to radar"). · A copy of your dated store receipt or bill of sale. WARRANTY INFORMATION Consumer Warranty This Whistler Laser-Radar detector is warranted to the original purchaser for a period of two years from the date of original purchase against all defects in materials and workmanship. This limited warranty is void if the unit is abused, modified, 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. [. . . ]