User manual WHISTLER PRO3450

[. . . ] Pro-3450_OwnersManual. qxd 3/15/04 4:30 PM Page 1 OWNER'S MANUAL PRO-3450 LASER/RADAR DETECTOR THE WHISTLER GROUP, INC. Bentonville, AR 72712 TEL: 479. 273. 6012 FX: 479. 273. 2927 P/N 203065, © The Whistler Group, Inc. 2004 www. whistlergroup. com www. whistlergroup. com Pro-3450_OwnersManual. qxd 3/15/04 4:30 PM Page 3 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. [. . . ] If a button was not pressed within 3-5 seconds alarm sounds and the display reads: · Press P/V to exit. Stay AlertTM is NOT intended as a substitute for adequate rest. You should NOT operate a vehicle if you are drowsy. During extended periods of vehicle operation, you should take frequent breaks. When Safety Radar is detected the audio alert is geiger counter-like. Laser Audio/Visual Alerts When a laser signal is detected the word "Laser" and signal strength is displayed, the audio alert is continuous for a minimum of 3 seconds. Example: The more "|||" the closer the laser source. E v e ry 30 seconds, the detector checks for a VG-2 signal. If a VG-2 signal is still present, the unit continues to hide and repeats the VG-2 alert. If no signal is detected, two beeps are provided, indicating an "all clear" condition. During VG-2 Alert X, K, and Ka band signals cannot be received. Having a laser/radar detector does not make you invisible and immune to laser/radar guns. As in the case with detecting instant-on radar, there are some circumstances that the VG-2 may detect you laser/radar detector before the laser/radar can detect the VG-2 signal in time to hide. (Reference page XX 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 VG-2 is detected, the VG-2 warning will override the X band alert. An asterisk is displayed when the optional rear antenna receives a signal. Example: 16 17 Pro-3450_OwnersManual. qxd 3/15/04 4:30 PM Page 21 RESET FEATURES/CARE & MAINTENANCE Reset Features All user features can be reset to factory settings. · · · · · Remove Power from unit. 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 inside control panel and the outside antenna, the unit will give a unique audio tone. The display reads: If a R error occurs: · Press P/V to turn unit off. · Check connection in back of control panel. [. . . ] IMPORTANT: Whistler will not assume responsibility for loss or damage incurred in shipping. 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 addresss if applicable. · A detailed description of the problem (e. g. , "Unit per forms self-test but does not respond to radar"). [. . . ]