Whistler CR65 User manual

Windshield Mounting
• Install the two suction cups and rubber bumper
onto the bracket by fitting them into their holes.
• Press the suction cups onto the windshield at the
location you have chosen.
IMPORTANT: Make sure the unit is level.
Note: 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 windshield in direct sunlight. If the
detector is removed, this may cause blistering of the
dash in some vehicles.
Power Connection
• Plug the small end of the power cord into the
unit’s power jack.
• Plug the large end into the vehicle’s cigarette
lighter.
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 tip. With use, the screw cap on the
plug may loosen. Retighten it occasionally.
Mounting Guidelines
• Mount the unit as low as possible near the
center of the windshield.
• Do not mount the 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.)
• Some windshields have an Instaclear™ or
Electriclear™ type coating, which affects
radar signals. Consult your dealer or
the owner’s manual to determine if your
windshield has this coating.
• Avoid placing unit in direct contact with
the wind shield.
• To reduce the possibility of theft, conceal
the unit when not in use.
FEATURE DESCRIPTIONS
1. Bracket Release Button – provides quick
and easy release of the mounting bracket.
2. Speaker – provides distinct audio warnings
for X, K, Ka band radar, safety warning
system, laser and VG-2.
3. Mounting Bracket Location – slot holds
mounting bracket firmly.
4. Radar Antenna – compact, high-efficiency
antenna receives radar signals.
5. Front Laser – high gain optical lens
provides increased sensitivity and field of
view for leading-edge laser detection.
6. Rear Laser – an integrated optical
waveguide provides superior detection of
laser signals transmitted from behind.
7. City Button - reduces the annoyance of
false alerts typically encountered in urban
driving areas.
8. Quiet Button - pressing QUIET before
a radar signal is detected engages Auto
Quiet Mode which provides “clicking”
sounds after the initial warning. Pressing
QUIET during a radar encounter silences
audio alerts, while allowing visual alerts to
keep you informed.
9. Power / Volume Control - turnsuniton/off
and adjusts audio level.
10. Dim / Dark Mode -engagesDim/Darkmodes.
11. Menu Button - enters option select mode.
12. Numeric Icon Display - combines icon
display with a 7 segment digital display that
shows signal strength indication and band
identification.
13. Alert Periscopes - provide an additional
attention getting visual alert.
14. X-band Icon - indicates the unit is receiving
a X-band signal.
15. K-band Icon - indicates the unit is receiving
a K-band signal.
16. Ka-band Icon - indicates the unit is
receiving a Ka-band signal.
17. V - indicates that the unit is receiving
a VG-2 signal. Indicates that VG-2 is
engaged.
18. H -indicatesunitisinHighwaymode.
19. C - indicates that the unit is operating in
city mode.
20. Signal Strength Icon - indicates the
strength of the signal being detected.
21. L - indicates that the unit is receiving a
laser signal.
22. Power Jack - provides connection for the
power cord
FEATURE DESCRIPTIONS
INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION
OPERATION
City/City 1/City 2 Mode(cont’d)
•PressCitybuttonagaintoenterCity2Mode.
•PressCitybuttonafourthtimetocancelCity2
 ModeandreturnstheunittoHighwayMode.
InCityMode,weakspeed/safetywarningsystem
signals give an initial alarm of two beeps, and
then remains quiet unless the signal becomes
very strong. When the signal strength increases,
two additional beeps are provided. City 1 and
City2ModesoperatethesameasHighway
Mode, but in City 1 Mode, only the X band
sensitivity is lowered. In City 2 Mode, X-band is
not detected.
Caution: Sometowns/smallcitiesmaystillbe
using X band radar. City Modes do not change
the audio alert for laser.
Highway Mode
Highwaymodeprovidesfullaudiowarnings
any time radar (X, K, Ka, Safety Warning
System) or laser signals are detected, and is
recommended for open road driving.
Traffic Flow Signal Rejection (TFSR)
Recently, many new products operate on X
or K band causing nuisance alerts to radar
detectors. Some of these are radar based
Traffic Monitoring Systems mounted to poles
alongside the highway and others are K
Band Lane Change Assistants and Blind Spot
Detectors found on some automobiles. When
turned on in option mode, helps eliminate
excessive alerts from erroneous X and K-band
Power On Self Test & Volume
Each time your Whistler detector is turned on,
an automatic self-test sequence confirms that
the speaker and visual displays are functional.
To increase the volume, continue turning the
volume knob.
Integrated Real Voice
®
(CR70 Only)
When selected, Real Voice
®
will be used to
articulate the following:
1. Band Identification
2. Safety Warning System messages
3. Feature Selection
VoiceOFF/ONisselectedbyholdingquiet
button for approximately 2 seconds. Voice ON
will announce “caution”, Voice OFF will give a
double beep.
Feature Engaged Confirmation
Each time a button is pressed, one beep
confirms the feature is “on”, two beeps
confirm feature “off”.
Self Test Mute
Press the Quiet button during the Self-Test
sequence to cancel the Self-Test audio. This
willnotaffectradar/laseralerts.Torestorethe
Self-Test audio, press the Quiet button during
the next Self-Test.
OPERATION
Traffic Flow Signal Rejection (cont’d)
sources. Traffic flow monitoring systems are
getting more common. Many of these systems
generate radar signals to measure the flow of
traffic across multiple lanes. Most detectors
will alert you to it unnecessarily. This rejection
feature examines the incoming signal and will
aid in reducing the alerts to such sources.
We suggest you turn TFSR on if you are experiencing
excessive X or K band false alerts every half mile
or so along stretches of roadway that contain these
traffic flow sensors.
Alert Periscopes
Whistler’s Alert Periscopes provide an added
attention getting visual alert. The two extra
LED’s flash on and off when the unit alarms to
provide a unique visual alert.
This alert can be programmed through the
Option Select Mode to be: ON, OFF, or
FLASHINGduringalerts.
Dim/Dark Mode
Dim/DarkModereducestheilluminationof
the display.
• Press and release the Dark button to
reduce illumination to a dim setting.
• Press and release the Dark button a
second time to engage Dark Mode. The
display illumination is further reduced.
OPERATION OPERATION
Dim/Dark Mode(cont’d)
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 20
seconds after, then the display returns to the
dimmer setting.
• Press and release the Dark button a third
• time to restore the display to full
illumination.
Engaging/Disengaging VG-2
See Option Select Mode to turn this feature on.
Vehicle Battery Saver Mode
The Vehicle Battery Saver Mode automatically
shutsoffyourdetectorwithin6hours.The
timer is reset if the detector is turned off,
unplugged or any button is pressed before the
time has expired. The detector will alert you
with an audible and visual warning before it
shuts off. During this warning you can reset the
timer by pressing any button.
Stay Alert Feature
The Stay Alert Feature is designed to test a
driver’s alertness. To engage (when the unit is
not alarming) :
• Press and hold the City button for
approximately 2 seconds. Release button
during or immediately after the alert is
given.
The“H”or“C”willashindicatingStayAlert
isactivated.Within30-60seconds,twobeeps
are sounded; to show alertness, the driver must
press either the City, Menu, or Quiet buttons
within 3-5 seconds. If a button is pressed within
3-5 seconds, the cycle is repeated.
If a button is not pressed within 3-5 seconds,
an alarm sounds and the display flashes all the
LEDs.
• Press the Dark button to exit the Stay
Alert feature.
WARNING!!! Stay Alert 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. Improper reliance
on the Stay Alert feature may result in vehicle
damage, personal injury or death.
OPERATION
Laser Audio / Visual Alerts
When a laser signal is detected, the unit
indicates an “L” on the display. The audio
alert is continuous for a minimum of 3
seconds.
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!
Pulse Protection®
Pulse (or instant-on) radar is more difficult
to detect than conventional radar because
it remains “off” until activated to measure
the speed of a targeted vehicle. When a pulse
type transmission is detected, your Whistler
detector sounds an urgent 3-second audio
warning and a “P” will be displayed. After
the 3-second pulse alert, the standard alert
pattern continues for as long as the signal is
present. It is important to respond promptly
to a pulse alert, since warning time may be
minimal.
LASER/RADAR ALERTS
Features
FEATURES
4 5
3
17
21
14
15
18,19,
20
16
OPERATION
Setting Saver
SettingSaverstoresyourpersonalizedsettingsso
that when the detector is turned off and then on
again, you do not have to re-enter them.
Auto Quiet Mode
Pressing QUIET before a radar signal is detected
provides an alternate alert pattern, consisting of
several beeps (indicating X, K, Ka or Safety Warning
System) followed by clicking. After 20 seconds of no
alerts, the audio is restored for any new alerts.
• PressQuiet(beforeasignalisdetected)to 
engage Auto Quiet.
•OncetheAutoQuietmodeisengaged,you 
may cancel the audio alarm by pressing Quiet.
•PressQuiet(whentheunitisnotalarming)to
cancel Auto Quiet mode.
Quiet Mode
Pressing Quiet cancels the audio during an alert
and any new alert within 20 seconds. After 20
seconds of no alerts, the audio is restored for any
new alerts.
•Press Quiet to cancel the audio.
•Press Quiet a second time during an alert
to restore the standard audio alert pattern;
or turn the unit off, then on.
City/City 1/City 2 Mode
Whistler’s Three Stage City Mode is designed
to reduce the annoyance of automatic door
op eners, intrusion alarms and other devices which
sharefrequencies with police radar. Generally, X
band is used for these devices.
•PressCitybuttontocancelHighwayMode
and engage City Mode.
•PressCitybuttonagaintoenterCity1Mode.
NEVER OPERATE A
VEHICLE IF YOU
ARE DROWSY!
Total Band ProtectionTM
Numeric Icon Display
Detects POPTM Mode
360oMaxx Coverage
Real Voice
®
(CR70 only)
VG-2 Cloaking
3CityModes/HighwayMode
Quiet/AutoQuietMode
Dim/DarkMode
Stay Alert
Setting Saver
Vehicle Battery SaverTM
Safety Warning SystemTM
Alert Priority
Alert Periscopes
Traffic Flow Signal Rejection
Total Laser Detection
HighGainLens
1
1
6
6
2
2
9
9
10
10
8
8
12
12
7
7
11
11
22
22
13
13
Rubber Bumper
Safety Warning System/Audio/Visual Alerts
When your Whistler detector detects a safety
warning system, it provides a distinctive audio
tone and the Numeric Icon display shows an
“S.” and a decimal point when a Safety warning
system is detected.
Note: You will be able to receive SWS
™
alerts if
transmitters are located in your area.
VG-2 ALERTS
VG-2 Detection Mode
The VG-2, also known as a “radar detector
detector,” is a special receiver used by police
to detect signals radiated by a radar detector.
See page 21 for more information on VG-2.
When a VG-2 signal is detected, the VG-2
alert is sounded. After 3 seconds, the audio
is cancelled and the VG-2 indicator flashes at
a slower rate. Every 30 seconds, the detector
checks for a VG-2 signal. This cycle is repeated
if the VG-2 signal is detected again. If no signal
is detected, two beeps are provided indicating
an “all clear” condition.
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.
LASER/RADAR ALERTS
Alert
Feature Listings of CR65/CR70
CR65/CR70
LASER-RADAR
DETECTOR
OWNER’S MANUAL

FEATURE:
OPTION:
VG-2 (default = OFF)
D for ON, Q for OFF
Alert Periscopes
D or Q for ON, OFF,
(default = Blinking with alert)
BLINKING
POP™Mode
D for ON, Q for OFF
(default = OFF)
SWS™
D for ON, Q for OFF
(default = OFF)
TFSR
D for ON, Q for OFF
(default = OFF)
POP™ MODE
ALERTS OPTION
SELECT MODE
Reset Features
All user features can be reset to factory settings.
Factory Reset
1. Unplug Power Cord from unit
2. Press and hold Quiet
3. Plug the Power Cord into the unit
(Power switch turned on)
4. Wait for 2 beeps
5. Release the Quiet button
Unit is now reset.
Factory Settings are:
 •HighwayMode
 •Dim/DarkModetofullilluminationofdisplay
 •AutoQuiet™Mode OFF
 •VG-2DetectionModeOFF
 •SelfTestMuteOFF
•Voice®ON (CR70 Only)
 •AlertPeriscopetoFlash
 •POP™ModeOFF
 •SWS™OFF
 •TFSROFF
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 plug; replace if necessary with
a 2 amp, 3AG type. Check fuse for lighter
socket; replace if necessary. Make sure the
lighter socket is clean.
PROBLEM:
Audio alerts are not loud
enough.
Cancel Auto Quiet Mode or City Mode.
Care & 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.
In Most States YES!
Laser-Radar detectors are legal in every state for
automobiles and light trucks (under 10,000 lbs.)
except Virginia and Washington, D.C., which
have local regulations restricting the use of
radar receivers in any vehicle.
TheFederalHighwayAdministration(FHWA)
passed a nationwide regulation, effective
January 1994, which prohibited radar and laser
detector use in vehicles over 10,000 lbs.
FCC Information
FCC ID: HSXWH10 - CR65/CR70
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful
interference.
(2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
IMPORTANT:
FCC requirements state
that changes or modifications not expressly
approved by Whistler could void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.
TROUBLESHOOTING
GUIDE ARE DETECTORS LEGAL? 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 measurable
frequency shift occurs. The radar unit converts
this shift into miles per hour to determine
your vehicle’s speed. Currently, the FCC
(Federal Communications Commission)
permits operation of traffic radar guns at X
Band(10.500-10.550GHz),KBand(24.050
-24.250GHz),andKaBand(33.400-36.000
GHz).
Note:
A radar detector will only alarm if an
officer is transmitting on any one of the above
radar bands.
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 a 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, listed on
the following section, in mind:
SPEED
MONITORING
Laser Facts (Continued)
• Because the vehicle’s license plate or
headlights are the laser gun’s primary
targets, mounting the Whistler detector on
the dashboard can improve laser detection
at short range.
• Do not follow closely behind any vehicle. If
you can’t see past a vehicle ahead of you,
chances are your detector won’t either.
• The receiving range of laser signals will not
be the same as radar signals. Laser guns
are most often used at short range.
• Whistler Laser-Radar detectors receive all
current laser guns which operate at a laser
wavelength of 905 ± 50 nm including but
not limited to the following:
Other Speed Detection Systems
Several techniques other than radar or laser are
used to measure vehicle speeds. When these
methods are being used, no detector can
provide a warning.
These techniques include:
• Pacing - A patrol car drives behind you
and matches your driving speed.
• Vascar/Aircraft - The time it takes a
vehicle to travel a known distance is
measured.
SPEED MONITORING
Radar Detector Detectors (VG-2) Spectre
The Interceptor VG-2, or simply VG-2, is a
microwave receiver used by police to detect
signals radiated by the local oscillator of a
radar detector. Because its purpose is to
identify persons driving with radar detectors,
the VG-2 is known as a “radar detector
detector”.The VG-2 is a tool used by the
police to identify radar detector equipped
vehicles. If caught, in a state where detectors
are illegal, (see page 18), drivers risk losing
their radar detector and receiving a fine. In
addition, instant-on radar is almost always
used in combination with a VG-2, leaving
unsuspecting motorists vulnerable to receiving
two tickets—one potentially for speeding, the
otherforpossessionofadetector.Havinga
radar detector capable of detecting the VG-2
may alert you to the presence of a speed trap.
It is the responsibility of the individual radar
detector operator to know and understand
the laws in your area regarding the legality
of the use of radar detectors.
NOTE: Havingaradardetectorcapable
of detecting the VG-2 may alert you to the
presence of a speed trap. The newest tool
Police have to detect radar detectors is called
Spectre. Spectre can detect the majority of
undetectable(VG-2)laser/radardetectorson
the market.
SPECIFICATIONS
Laser Wavelength:
905 ± 50 nanometers (nm)
Radar Frequencies:
10.500-10.550GHz(XBand)
24.050-24.250GHz(KBand)
33.400-36.000GHz(KaSuperwideband)
Operating Temperature Range:
-10 C to +70 C (14 F to +158 F)
Power Requirements:
Operational 12 to 15 volts DC, 250mA nominal
Vehicle Battery Saver, 30mA nominal.
One or more U.S. patents may apply:
#5,666,120,#7,215,276
POP
™
ModeisatrademarkofMPHIndustries,Inc.
SWS
™
is a trademark of Safety Warning System L.C.
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
POP™
Mode Alerts
Because POP
™
Moderadarutilizesthesame
K or Ka band frequencies, POP
™
Mode Alerts will
be displayed as regular radar alerts.
OPTION
SELECT MODE
Option Select Mode
Press the Menu button to enter Option Select
Mode. Each press of the Menu button changes
to the next selectable feature.
The Dark (D) button and the Quiet (Q) button
turnsthefeatureON/OFForBlinkingfor
example. A button must be pressed within
20 seconds or Option Select Mode will
automatically be exited.
Note: To exit Option Select Mode press and
hold the menu button.
• LTI 20-20
• LTI TruSpeed
®
S
• Ultra Lyte
• Laser Ally
• Pro Laser
™
I II III
• Laser Atlanta
®
Stealth Mode
CR65 / CR70
Check audio level setting
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