WHISTLER 3400 Manual

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THE WHISTLER GROUP, INC. CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS 13016 N. Walton Blvd. Bentonville, AR 72712 TEL (479) 273-6012 FX (479) 273-2927 CUSTOMER RETURN CENTER 1201 N. Dixieland Rd. Rogers, AR 72756 Consumer Relations Tel (800) 531-0004 Email: info@whistl...

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OWNER’S MANUAL 3300A/3400 LASER/RADAR DETECTOR www.whistlergroup.com ...

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If you have questions concerning the operation of this Whistler product please call: CuSTOmer SeRVICE 1-800-531-0004 Monday - Friday • 8:00 am - 5:00 pm CT or visit our website www.whistlergroup.com Please keep the receipt in a safe place. You m...

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INTRODUCTION Dear Whistler Owner, For many of us, a vehicle is more than just transportation. It can be a mobile office, communications or entertainment center, or simply an expression of our personality. Whistler products are designed to make the ti...

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Topic Page Model Features Summary....................................................3 - 4 Operation ............................................................................5 - 14 • Power On And Self-Test • Memory/Beep Confirmation • Auto L...

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WHISTLER FEATURES Whistler’s ergonomic and user-friendly design provides a new level of operating convenience. Special features include: • Speaker – Provides distinct audio warnings for X, K, Ka band radar, safety radar, laser and VG-2. • Ra...

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WHISTLER FEATURES • City/City 1/City 2 Mode – Reduces the annoyance of false alerts typically encountered in urban driving areas. • Quiet/Menu Button - Pressing QUIET before a signal is detected engages Auto Quiet Mode which automatically re...

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OPERATION Power On And Self-Test Each time your Whistler detector is turned on, an auto- matic self-test sequence confirms that the speaker and visual displays are functional. • Press P/V or apply Power. Display reads: 5 ...

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OPERATION Memory/Beep Confirmation All features selected (except Stay Alert and Quiet) are retained in memory. Each time a button is pressed one beep confirms feature “on”, two beeps confirm feature “off”. Audio Level Adjustment The audio lev...

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OPERATION 7 Auto Quiet Mode Auto Quiet reduces the selected audio level to level (1) approximately 5 seconds after a radar or safety radar sig- nal is detected. The alert for any new signal within 20 seconds will resume at level (1). Auto Quiet doe...

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Temperature/Voltage Mode The unit can be programmed to display either the outside temperature or battery voltage along with Highway/City modes. See Option Select Mode. Display reads: • Ice Warning Mode: When temperature drops to 32˚F display reads...

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OPERATION 9 City/City 1/City 2 Mode Whistler’s Three Stage City Mode is designed to reduce the annoyance of automatic door openers, intrusion alarms and other devices which share frequencies with police radar. • Press City to engage City. Displa...

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OPERATION 10 Dim/Dark/Temperature/Voltage Modes Dim/Dark Mode reduces the illumination of the display. • Press Darkto reduce illumination to a Dim setting. Display reads: • Pressing Darka second time engages Dark Mode. Display reads: Dim or dark ...

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OPERATION 11 Stay Alert™ Feature The Stay Alert™ Feature is designed to test a driver’s alertness. To engage (when unit is not alarming): • Press and hold City for 2 seconds. Display reads: Within 30-60 seconds two beeps are sounded; to show...

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OPERATION 12 Option Select Mode Entering Option Select Mode allows you to customize options such as Tone Select, Real Voice ® , Abbreviated Power Up Sequence test and VG-2 Mode. When selecting options, Dark (D)=yes, City (C)=no, Quite (Q)=next selec...

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OPERATION 13 8th time TEMP D = YES Temp On NO C = NO Temp Off 9th time BATT D = YES Battery Voltage NO On C = NO Battery Voltage Off *Factory settings. Press P/V anytime to exit. When Custom is displayed, pressing the Quiet button again instead of th...

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OPERATION 14 Teach/Tutorial Mode Provides simulated alerts for each type of signal. • Press City and Quiet simultaneously and release. Display reads: Quiet mode can also be accessed while Teach/Tutorial mode is engaged. • Press P/V to exit. Voice...

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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: 1 = w...

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In communities where transmitters are located, the Safety Warning System™ displays over 60 text messages. When Safety Radar is detected the audio alert is geiger counter- like. Safety Warning System™ Text Example: Poor Road Surface: Note: Not all...

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LASER/VG-2 ALERTS Laser Audio/Visual Alerts When a laser signal is detected the word “Laser” and sig- nal strength is displayed, the audio alert is continuous for a minimum of 3 seconds. Example: The more “|||” the closer the laser source. VG...

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RESET FEATURES/CARE & MAINTENANCE 18 Reset Features All user features can be reset to factory settings. • Remove Power from unit. • Press and hold P/V and Quiet. • Apply power to the unit. • Wait for 2 beeps. • Release P/V and Quiet. Un...

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COMMUNICATION BREAKDOWN Communication Breakdown If a problem arises between the inside control panel and the outside antennas, the unit will give a unique audio tone. The display reads: If a R1 error occurs: • Press P/V to turn unit off. • Check ...

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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 20 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,...

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ARE DETECTORS LEGAL? In Most States YES! Laser detectors are completely legal in every state when used in automobiles or light trucks (under 10,000 lbs.). Similarly, when used in automobiles or light trucks, radar detectors are legal in almost every ...

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SPEED MONITORING TECHNOLOGIES 22 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 targ...

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SPEED MONITORING TECHNOLOGIES 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 - ...

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WARRANTY INFORMATION Consumer Warranty The 3300A/3400 Whistler detector is warranted to the original purchaser for a period of five years from the date of original purchase against all defects in materials and workmanship. This limited warranty is v...

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WARRANTY INFORMATION When returning a unit for service under warranty, please follow these instructions: 1. Ship both the console and antenna (CAUTION: DO NOT CUT WIRES when removing the antenna as this will void the warranty.) in the original carto...

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WARRANTY INFORMATION 26 Service Out Of Warranty Units will be repaired at “out of warranty” service rates when: • The unit’s original warranty has expired. • Dated store receipt is not supplied. • The unit has been returned without its...

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• Dimensions: Antenna: 1.4"H x 3.2"W x 4.2"L Control Panel: 2.75” L x 2.2” W x 0.75” H Laser: 1.9”H x .9”W x .6”L • Weight: Antenna: 7.5 oz. Control Panel: 2 oz. • Laser Wavelength: 905 ± 50 nanometers (nm) • Radar...

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ACCESSORIES 28 These, and other accessories, can be ordered directly from Whistler by calling 1-800-531-0004 or visit our online store at www.whistlergroup.com. Order Description Price Code 202971 Voice Module $69.95 202964 Rear Radar Antenna $179.95...

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ACCESSORY ORDER FORM 29 PLEASE SHIP TO: Name: __________________________________________ Street: __________________________________________ City: ________________ State: ______ Zip:________ Telephone Number: (______) _____________________...