User manual WHISTLER 3500

[. . . ] OWNER'S MANUAL 3500 WIRELESS LASER/RADAR DETECTOR THE WHISTLER GROUP, INC. 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 If you have questions concerning the operation of this Whistler product please call: 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 POPTM Mode Detection Capability, and a Tri-Directional display. [. . . ] Integrated Real Voice® When selected and Optional Voice Module is connected, Real Voice® will be used to articulate the following: 1. Safety Warning SystemTM messages NOTE: In certain cases, the voice message does not replicate the text message. Feature Selection 12 13 OPERATION 10th time 11th time 12th time 13th time *Factory settings. RADAR ALERT Turns Ka Band ON Turns Ka Band OFF Turns Laser ON Turns Laser OFF Real Voice® ON Real Voice® OFF Normal Vertical Reversed 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: Ka ON Laser ON Voice OFF DSP NOR D = ON C = OFF D = ON C = OFF D = ON C = OFF D or C Press and hold P/V to exit. (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. 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. The more "|||" the closer the laser source. 16 17 RESET FEATURES/CARE & MAINTENANCE Reset Features All user features can be reset to factory settings. · · · · · Remove Power from unit. Unit is now reset to the following features and settings. Dim/Dark Mode to full illumination of display. Care And Maintenance 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. COMMUNICATION BREAKDOWN Communication Breakdown If a problem arises between the control panel and the outside antenna, the unit will give a unique audio tone. The display scrolls: If a communication error occurs: · Press P/V to turn unit off. · Check power connections at the battery. · Perform "reset features. " · See dealer/installer. If a T error occurs: · Press P/V to turn off unit. · Check temp probe installation for possible pinched wire. NOTE: The T error occurs only at Power Up. 18 19 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 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. · Check fuse in power cable, replace if necessary. [. . . ] Therefore, please ship your unit insured with return receipt requested. Include with your unit the following information, clearly printed: · Your name and street address (for shipping via UPS), a daytime telephone number and e-mail address if applicable. · A detailed description of the problem (e. g. , "Unit per forms self-test but does not respond to radar"). · A copy of your dated store receipt or bill of sale. [. . . ]