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OWNER’S MANUAL
3300
LASER/RADAR DETECTOR
THE WHISTLER GROUP
CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS
13016 N. Walton Blvd.
Bentonville, AR 72712
TEL (501) 273-6012 FX (501) 273-2927
www.whistlergroup.com
PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT CENTER
25 Industrial Ave.
Chelmsford, MA 01824
TEL (978) 244-1400 FX (978) 244-1492
CUSTOMER RETURN CENTER
1201 N. Dixieland Rd.
TM
Rogers, AR 72756
Consumer Relations Tel (800) 531-0004
Email: info@whistlergroup.com
P/N 3300MAN, © WHISTLER 2000
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3300 10/4/00 9:43 AM Page 3 INTRODUCTION If you have questions concerning the Dear Whistler Owner, operation of this Whistler product For many of us, a vehicle is more than just transportation. It please call consumer relations: can be a mobile office, communications or entertainment center, or simply an expression of our personality. Whistler products are designed to make the time you spend in your vehicle more productive, more fulfilling, safer, or just simply 1-800-531-0004 more fun. Our m
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3300 10/4/00 9:43 AM Page 5 TABLE OF CONTENTS WHISTLER FEATURES Whistler 3300 Topic Page Model Features Summary....................................................3 - 4 Operation ............................................................................5 - 14 • Power On And Self-Test • Memory/Beep Confirmation • Auto Level Adjustment • Auto Quiet/Quiet Modes 6 • Temperature/Voltage Mode • Engaging/Disengaging VG-2 1 • City Modes • Dim/Dark/Temperature/Voltage Modes • Stay Alert 5 2 3 • Inte
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3300 10/4/00 9:43 AM Page 7 WHISTLER FEATURES OPERATION 5. Speaker - Provides distinct audio warnings for X, K, Ka Power On And Self-Test band radar, safety radar, laser, VG-2 and Stay Alert. Each time your Whistler detector is turned on, an auto- matic self-test sequence confirms that the speaker and 6. High Visibility LED Display - Provides distinct visual visual displays are functional. confirmation of signals detected, signal strength, and indi- • Press P/V or apply Power. Display reads:
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3300 10/4/00 9:43 AM Page 9 OPERATION OPERATION Memory/Beep Confirmation Auto Quiet Mode All features selected (except Stay Alert and Quiet) are Auto Quiet reduces the selected audio level to level (1) retained in memory. Each time a button is pressed one approximately 5 seconds after a radar or safety radar sig- beep confirms feature “on”, two beeps confirm feature nal is detected. The alert for any new signal within 20 sec- “off”. onds will resume at level (1). Auto Quiet does not affect V
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3300 10/4/00 9:43 AM Page 11 OPERATION OPERATION Temperature/Voltage Mode City/City 1/City 2 Mode The unit can be programmed to display either the outside Whistler’s Three Stage City Mode is designed to reduce the temperature or battery voltage along with Highway/City annoyance of automatic door openers, intrusion alarms and modes. See Option Select Mode. Display reads: other devices which share frequencies with police radar. • Press City to engage City. Display reads: Temperature with Highw
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3300 10/4/00 9:43 AM Page 13 OPERATION OPERATION Stay Alert Feature Dim/Dark/Temperature/Voltage Modes The Stay Alert Feature is designed to test a driver’s alert- Dim/Dark Mode reduces the illumination of the display. ness. To engage (when unit is not alarming): • Press Dark to reduce illumination to a Dim setting. Display reads: • Press and hold City for 2 seconds. Display reads: RU
ALERT
DIM
Within 30-60 seconds two beeps are sounded; to show alert- • Pressing Dark a second time engages
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3300 10/4/00 9:43 AM Page 15 OPERATION OPERATION Option Select Mode 8th time TEMP D = YES Temp On NO C = NO Temp Off Entering Option Select Mode allows you to customize options such as Tone Select, Real Voice, Abbreviated 9th time BATT D = YES Battery Voltage Power Up Sequence test and VG-2 Mode. When selecting NO On options, Dark (D)=yes, City (C)=no, Quite (Q)=next selec- C = NO Battery Voltage tion. Any one of these must be pressed within 20 seconds Off or options mode will automatically b
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3300 10/4/00 9:43 AM Page 17 OPERATION RADAR ALERTS Speed Radar Audio/Visual Alerts Teach/Tutorial Mode Provides simulated alerts for each type of signal. When X, K or Ka is detected the band ID and signal strength is displayed. The audio alert is continuous and • Press City and Quiet simultaneously and release. Display reads: has a geiger counter-like pattern. The faster the beep the TEACH
closer or stronger the radar source. Example: Ka Band Quiet mode can also be accessed while Teach/Tuto
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3300 10/4/00 9:43 AM Page 19 SAFETY RADAR ALERTS LASER/VG-2 ALERTS Laser Audio/Visual Alerts In communities where transmitters are located, the Safety When a laser signal is detected the word “Laser” and sig- Warning System displays over 60 text messages. When nal strength is displayed, the audio alert is continuous for Safety Radar is detected the audio alert is geiger counter- a minimum of 3 seconds. Example: like. LASER
Safety Warning System Text The more “|||” the closer the laser source
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3300 10/4/00 9:43 AM Page 21 RESET FEATURES CARE & MAINTENANCE If a R1 error occurs: Reset Features All user features can be reset to factory settings. • Press P/V to turn unit off. • Check connection in back of control panel (straight • Remove Power from unit. ended cable) • Press and hold P/V and Quiet. • Perform “reset features.” • Apply power to the unit. • See dealer/installer. • Wait for 2 beeps. If an R2 error occurs: • Release P/V and Quiet. Unit is now reset. • To temporarily cance
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3300 10/4/00 9:43 AM Page 23 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ARE DETECTORS LEGAL? Your Whistler detector is expertly engineered and designed to In Most States YES! exacting quality standards to provide you with reliable, trouble-free Laser detectors are completely legal in every state when operation. If your unit has been correctly installed following the guidelines in this manual, but is not operating optimally, please used in automobiles or light trucks (under 10,000 lbs.). refer to the troubleshooti
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3300 10/4/00 9:43 AM Page 25 SPEED MONITORING TECHNOLOGIES SPEED MONITORING TECHNOLOGIES Radar Facts Other Speed Detection Systems A radar gun operates by transmitting radio waves at certain Several techniques other than radar or laser are used to frequencies which reflect off objects and are then picked up measure vehicle speeds. When these methods are being by the radar gun’s receiving section. When a radar beam used, no detector can provide a warning. These techniques reflects off a moving
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3300 10/4/00 9:43 AM Page 27 WARRANTY INFORMATION WARRANTY INFORMATION Consumer Warranty IMPORTANT: Whistler will not assume responsibility for loss or The 3300 Whistler detector is warranted to the original damage incurred in shipping. Therefore, please ship your unit purchaser for a period of five years from the date of original insured with return receipt requested. purchase against all defects in materials and workmanship. This limited warranty is void if the unit is abused, modi- 2. In
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3300 10/4/00 9:43 AM Page 29 WARRANTY INFORMATION SPECIFICATIONS • Dimensions: Antenna: 1.4"H x 3.2"W x 4.2"L Service Out Of Warranty Units will be repaired at “out of warranty” service rates Control Panel: .8”H x 2.8”W x 2.4”L Laser: 1.9”H x .9”W x .6”L when: • The unit’s original warranty has expired. • Weight: Antenna: 7.5 oz. • Dated proof of purchase is not supplied. • The unit has been returned without its serial number. Control Panel: 2 oz. • The unit has been abused, modified, install
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3300 10/4/00 9:43 AM Page 31 ACCESSORIES NOTES The following accessories can be ordered directly from Whistler by calling 1-800-531-0004. Order Description Price Code 202971 Voice Module $99.95 202964 Rear Radar Antenna $179.95 SWRA-33 206879 Hook & Loop Fastener $1.95 206880 Hardwire Kit (10’) $9.95 Shipping and handling (per order) $5.00 Prices are subject to change without notice. 28 29
