Whistler RLC-IOO User manual

OWNER'S MANUAL
RLC-IOO
Red LighU
Speed Camera
DETECTOR
The Whistler Group Corporate Headquarters
3604 NW Frontage Rd .• Bentonville, AR 72712
Tel [phone] • Fax [phone]
Whistler Customer Return Center
551 N 13th S1. • Rogers, AR 72756
Customer Service Tel [phone]
WIvW.whistlergroup.com
PIN 300 II 0 rBi 2. © 2009 The Whistler Group, Inc
WHISTLER

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Model Features Summary ................1 • 4
GPS/Camera ....:....;..................5
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . ~ . . . . . . . . .. . . . . ., • •
a Software Information 6
a Mounting Guidelines 6
-Dash Mounting , .7.a
-Power Connection ArId Fuse Replacement 8-9 '.
·.Operation ... , .........•......... ,', , ,10.17
.power·On Md Self~Test ..' '. 'to
". -AiJdibleveIAdjustment' : to .
'-Gettinga Sateflite Lock -1'1
"FeatvreSettfngs . . 12-13
-Changing.Settfr1gs '. . . 13-J4.
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IMPORTANT: The RLC-100 is a red
light/speed camera locator and does not
detect laser or radar signals.

RLC-1OO FEA11JRES
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FEATURE
Whistlers ergonomic and user-friendly design
provides a
new level of operating
convenience. Special features include:
1. GPS Antenna -Compact, high
efficiency antenna receives GPS
signals.
2. Speaker - Provides distinct audio
warnings for
Red Light, Speed Camera
and user entered locations.
3. Menu 1M) Button -Allows changing
the units options and settings.
4. Enter IE) Button- Selects the changed
feature setting.
5. Volume Control -Adjusts audio level.
6. 7Segment Display - Offers easy-to-
read display to indicate time, speed, and
distance to camera.
7. USB Port- For connection to a PC for
updates.
8. 12 Volt Out Jack - Provides 12 volt
1.5 amp output to power other devices.
9. Power Jack -allows connection to the
power
cable.
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GPS/CAMERA INFO
Important Information
WARNING: It is the user's responsibility to use
this product prudently and maintain safe
driving practices at all times.
The Global Positioning System (GPS) is
operated by the government of the United
States, which is solely responsible for its
accuracy and maintenance. The system is
subject to changes which could affect the
accuracy and performance of all GPS
equipment.
Camera Database
For database updates and registration, visit
www.whistlerupdates.com .
The RLC-I00 is shipped with the Verilight™
database (Red Light and Speed Cameras)
preloaded.
This unit can be updated with the
latest database anytime by connecting to a
PC. In order to update the unir, you will need
to
download the Software program from
Whistler's website
first. You must also register
the
unit before any updates can be
downloaded.
Amini USB cable will be required to connect
the RLC-l 00 to a PC.
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INSTALLATION
Free updates will be available for up to 1year
from the date
of registration and software
installation (other models
may have a longer
update time). After 1 year, updates can be
purchased.
NOTE: Software programs instructions will be
included
with the download.
Software Information
IMPORTANT: Please read the Software
Agreement notice enclosed with the unitl
Mounting Guidelines
•Unit needs aclear view of the sky above.
•Some windshields have
an Instaclear™ or
Electriclear™ type coating, which can
affect
GPS signals. Consult your vehicles
dealer or the owners manual supplied
with your vehicle to determine if your
windshield has this coating.
•
To reduce the possibility of theft, conceal
your unit when not in use.
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INSTALLATION
Dash Mounting
The unit can be installed one of two ways: I)
using the Magnetic
Puck or 2) non-skid dash
pad.
Magnetic Puck Installation:
• Select alocation on the dash or center
console (remember the unit
needs to be
able to "see" the sky).
• Clean the selected area with an isopropyl
pad to
clean off any wax or polish. This
will prepare the area for the adhesive
to properly
stick.
• Locate the bottom of the Magnetic Puck
and peel off the protective backing to
expose the adhesive.
• CarefUlly place the Magnetic Puck onto the
selected area and press firmly to let the
adhesive set.
• Place the unit onto the Magnetic Puck.
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INSTALLATION
Non-Skid Pad Installation:
•Select alocation on the dash or center
console (remember the
unit needs to be
able to
"see" the sky).
•Clean the selected area with an isopropyl
pad to clean
off any waxes or polishes.
• Remove the Non-Skid Pad from its
packaging.
•
Place the Non-Skid Pad onto this area.
Power Connection
The RLC-I 00 includes two power jacks One
jack is for powering the unit and the other to
share
power with another I2 volt device such
as aradar detector
~ 12 Volt Output
We offer a power cord to connect to a
majority
of Laser-Radar detectors See the
accessories section for ordering this cord.
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INSTALLATION
To power the unit
•Plug the small end of the power cord into
the units powerjack.
•Plug the large end into the
vehicles
cigarette lighter or I2 volt outlet.
Fuse Replacement
The lighter socket plug is equipped with a
replaceable 2amp
3AG fuse located behind
the
silver tip. To replace the fuse, carefully
unscrew the tip of the plug.
IMPORTANT: Unscrew slowly. The tip
contains aspring
which may fly out when
disassembling. Insert the new fuse with the
spring and screw on the tip. Retighten the
screw cap occasionally, it may loosen during
use.
Unscrew the tip of the lighter socket plug
carefUlly
when replacing the 2amp fuse.
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OPERATION
Power On and Self Test
Each time your RLC-J 00 is turned on, an
automatic self-test sequence confirms that the
speaker
and visual displays are functional.
The display shows
H HE HEL HELL HELLD
To turn the unit on or off, press the on/off
button located on the power cord.
Audio Level Adjustment
To change the audio level
•Move Volume
button back to increase
audio level.
•Move Volume
button forward to decrease
audio level.
Volume control:
Move in the
direction
of arrow
to increase audio
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OPERATION
Getting aSatellite Lock
Powering up, the unit will begin its search for
satellites.
During this time, the unit will flash
the middle segments
of the display.
Please allow several minutes for the unit to
lock
onto the satellites. This delay is normal
when the unit is turned on at least 500 miles
from
when the unit last received a satellite
lock.
NOTE: The unit locks onto satellites faster
when not moving. Acquiring satellites takes
much longer the first time.
The unit displays either time or speed.
Clock: /0:/0 (Displays when not moving)
Speed: 65 (Displays while moving)
The default units are MPH and Yards.
Optionally, KPH and Meters can be selected.
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OPERATION
Feature Settings
This section explains the many features of this
model and how to select them in the menu.
The unit stores Max Speed, Elapsed Time, and
total mileage (odo) until unit is powered off.
dRtE -Displays the Month and Day. This is set
by the GPS and the local setting to provide the
correct date.
H5Pd -Displays the Max Speed.
EL RP -Displays elapsed trip time.
OdD -Displays trip mileage.
5Pd - Select MPH or KPH. Switches from
Standard
to Metric units.
L5Pd - Select the speed warning threshold.
Change the speed that the unit will announce
"Attention reduce speed now".
L OCR - Selects the proper time (GMT). North
America is generally aminus (-) number
Atlantic =-04 East =-05
Central =-06 Mountain =-07
Pacific =-08 Alaska =-09
Hawaii = -] o.
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OPERAnON
RL Rr - Selects "top of the hour"
announcement. When the time
reaches a
new hour, the unit will announce; "GPS time
check - 6 o'clock" for example.
rE5t - Selects Stay Alert warning. After 2
hours
of movement a II get rest"
announcement will be heard.
Change settings
Press the menu button (M) to enter the feature
selection mode.
Press Menu again to advance
to the next
feature. Repeated presses of Menu
button will
cycle through all the available
features.
Some features are informational only, others
have multiple options.
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OPERAnON
The following steps outline the options
available for select features.
I) Press Menu (M) untill one of the selectable
features
is displayed.
2) Press Enter (E) to show one option.
3) Press M to view all options.
4) Press E to save the option shown.
Press Muntil
To change
Options: Press M
unit
shows:
setting:
to enter selection
$PO
Press E
SP 1, SP 2
LSPO·
Press E
LBO,
L90, L100,
LSO,
1.60, L70
LOCA Press E-
08,
- 07
AlAR
Press E
ON,
OFF
REST
Press E ON, OFF
NOTE:
SPD = SP I=MPH/Yards, SP 2=KPH/Meters
LSPD =Select the speed at which the unit will
alarm
LOCA =Select the correct time- correction for your
area
ALAR = Select the 'Top of the Hour" alert
REST = Select stay alert
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OPERATION
Camera Alerts
When a camera location is approached, the
unit will announce the type of alert (Red Light
Camera, Speed Camera, or User Selected), for
example, "Caution red light camera detected"
and the display counts down the distance to
the camera.
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Two alert LEDs on either side of the display will
flash faster as you get closer to the camera.
Once past the camera location, the unit will
provide
an "all clear" beep-beep type audio
tone.
IMPORTANT: The RLC-] 00 is a red light/speed
camera locator and does not detect laser or
radar
signals.
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OPERATION
Manual Entry
The RLC-I 00 will save aspecial location (i.e., a
new red light camera or even a"trap") if you
enter it manually The unit will store 100 user
locations. NOTE: Manual enteries must be
approximately I00 yards apart to prevent
overlapping locations.
To manually enter alocation, simply press
Enter (E) and the unit will announce "user
point logged"
Press the Enter (E)
button to save a
new location
When detecting this position, the unit will
announce "warning user position ahead" the
next time it approaches
this location ..
To delete manual locations
When the unit is alerting amanual location,
press Enter IE) and unit will announce "user
position deleted".
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OPERATION
To delete all manual locations:
J ) When the unit is alerting amanual location,
press
and hold Enter for more than 2seconds.
The unit announces "user position deleted"
and displays "ADEL" . Press Enter again to
delete all manual locations.
If Enter
is not pressed within 5seconds after
"ADEL" is shown, the locations are saved and
the mode is exited.
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
Your unit 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 Whistler plug; replace if
necessary with a 2 amp, 3AG type. Check fuse
for lighter socket; replace if necessary. Make sure
lighter socket is clean.
PROBLEM: Audio alerts are not loud
enough. Check audio
level setting (see
pg. 10).
PROBLEM: Unit resets when vehicle hits
bumps. Check for loose lighter socket" tighten
and clean. Check connections at both ends of
power cord. Substitute another cord to
determine if cord is defective. Return
defective
cord to the factory.
If difficultie; cx:cur vvhich cannot ~ saved ty
infmrntim in this Troubleshooting Guide, please
call \XJhistler Customer Service at
1-800-531-0004 or visit our FAG page at
VVvVvV.vvt1istlergroup.com before returning your
unit
for seNice.
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CAIE •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 tjme. 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 units
exterior.
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FCC
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions~
(I) This device may not cause harmful interference.
(2) This device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to
comply
with the limits for a Class Bdigital device,
pursuant to part
15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference
in aresidential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used
in
accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there
is no guarantee that interference
will not occur
in aparticular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio
or television reception, which
can be determined by
turning the equipment off and
on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one
or more
of the following measures:
•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
•
Increase the separation between the equipment
and receiver
IMPORTANT: FCC requirements state that
chanqes or modifications not expressly approved
by Tne Whistler Group could void the users
authority to operate the equipment.
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