Whistler PRO-78GXi Owner's Manual

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OWNER’S MANUAL PRO-78GXi LASER/RADAR DETECTOR ...

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If you have questions concerning the operation of this Whistler product please call: CuSTOmer SeRVICE 479-273-6012 Monday - Friday • 8:00 am - 5:00 pm CT USA or visit our website www.whistlergroup.com Please keep the receipt in a safe place. ...

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INTRODUCTION Dear Whistler Customer, Whistler has utilized its High Performance antenna design and added new features made specifically for the European market. This model not only packs features common with Whistler’s high end models such as Ka...

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TABLE OF CONTENTS Model Features Summary ............................................ 4 - 5 Installation ......................................................................6 - 9 • Mounting Guidelines • Windshield Mounting • Power Co...

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TABLE OF CONTENTS • Adjustable Laser • POP™ Mode Detection • Safety Warning System SWS • Alert Priority • Option Select Mode • Stay Alert™ Radar/Laser Alerts .............................................................

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FEATURES Feature Listings of PRO-78GXi 12 4 1 2 6 7 8 9 10 11 13 3 4 5 ...

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FEATURES Whistler’s ergonomic and user-friendly design provides a new level of operating convenience. Special features include: 1. Bracket Release Button – provides quick and easy release of the mounting bracket. 2. Speaker – provides distin...

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INSTALLATION 6 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 af...

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INSTALLATION 7 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: Some newer car...

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INSTALLATION 8 Power Cord 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 socket. NOTE: Cord fits tightly into detector. When installing the cord,...

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INSTALLATION 9 Fuse Replacement - power cord 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 contai...

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OPERATION 10 Power On and Self-Test To turn the unit ON or OFF, gently press the center of the Power/Volume button into the side of the unit. Each time your Whistler detector is turned on, an automatic self-test sequence confirms that the speaker,...

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OPERATION 11 Speed Mute When traveling below the speed selected in option mode, no audio will be given to an alert but the display will still continue to provide a visual warning. Speed Volume When selected, the audio will adjust with your speed. ...

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OPERATION Highway Mode Highway mode provides full audio warnings any time radar (X, K, Ka, and Safety Warning System - SWS) or laser signals are detected, and is recommended for open road driving. For more information on City and Highway modes,...

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In City Mode, weak speed/safety radar signals give an initial alarm of two beeps, and then remain quiet until the signal becomes very strong. When the signal strength increases, two additional beeps are provided. City 1 and City 2 Modes operate t...

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This alert can be programmed, through the Option Select Mode to: 1. flash for all alarms 2. remain on 3. turn LEDs off completely Dim/Dark Modes Dim/Dark Mode reduces the illumination of the display. • Briefly press and release the Dark bu...

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OPERATION 15 INTELLICORD ® Ready The INTELLICORD ® power cable allows the user to remotely control two of the following detector features (Power On/Off, City Modes, Dim/Dark, Waypoint and Quiet/Auto Quiet) with a press of a button. See option m...

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OPERATION Manual Entry The unit will save a special location (i.e., a new red light camera or even a “trap”) if you enter it manually. The unit will store 1000 user locations. NOTE: Manual entries must be approximately 100 meters apart to pre...

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OPERATION Updating the Database Follow the steps below to update the Laser-Radar Detector. Step 1: Remove the Laser-Radar Detector from the vehicle and bring it to your PC. Note: You do not need to power the Laser-Radar Detector to update it. Step ...

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OPERATION 18 Updating the Firmware Follow the steps below to update the Laser-Radar Detector. Step 1: Remove the Laser-Radar Detector from the vehicle and bring it to your PC. Note: You do not need to power the Laser-Radar Detector to update it. St...

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OPERATION 19 Vehicle Battery Saver Mode The Vehicle Battery Saver Mode automatically shuts off the detector after 3 hours if the unit has constant power. The timer is reset: 1. Each time the detector is turned off 2. The power cord is disconnec...

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OPERATION 20 X/K Filter Modes 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 Lan...

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Ka Max Mode Ka Max Mode provides enhanced Ka sensitivity - increased detection. This mode can be selected with or without RSID. See Option Select Mode for changing Ka options. Ka Narrow Plus Mode Many countries do not share the same Ka radar guns...

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OPERATION Laser Signature ID (LSID) Identify the Laser gun’s pulse rate or PPS (Pulses per Second) that is transmitted by the speed laser gun. LSID may also be used to identify other forms of laser sources such as LACC (Laser Assisted Cruise Con...

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OPERATION Adjustable Laser Receiver - continued An example of this may be to shorten the first window from .05- 1.0 to .05-.90, the second window can be adjusted from 1.0-2.0 to 1.2-2.0. You now have ignored any laser that has an average PPS rate ...

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OPERATION 24 Safety Warning System™ SWS In communities where transmitters are located, the Safety Warning System™ can transmit over 60 messages. When an SWS signal is detected the audio alert is Geiger counter-like. Safety Warning System Text...

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OPERATION 25 Option Select Mode - continued Feature Display Shows To Change: D=Dark Q=Quiet Option POWER S1: Power D or Q to select Remote Control of Dim, City, Quiet, Power, Waypoint Functions QUIET S2: Quiet D or Q to select Remote Control of Di...

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OPERATION 26 Option Select Mode - continued Ka FILTER Ka FLTR 1 D or Q to select Filter 1, Filter 2, Filter 3 ALERT PERISCOPES LED BLNK D or Q to select Alert Periscopes ON (ON, OFF or Blinking) SIGNAL STRENGTH RMP STD D or Q to select Signal Streng...

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OPERATION 27 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 the button during or immedia...

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RADAR/LASER ALERTS 28 LASER/RADAR ALERTS Speed Radar Audio/Visual Alerts when X, K or Ka is detected, the band ID and signal strength are displayed. The audio alert is continuous and has a Geiger counter-like pattern. The faster the beep, the cl...

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RESET FEATURES 29 Reset Features All user features can be reset to factory settings. • Remove Power from the unit. • Press and hold the Power and Quiet buttons. • Restore Power to the unit. • Wait for 2 beeps. • Re...

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TROUBLESHOOTING 30 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. Troublesho...

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PROBLEM: Unit alarms when vehicle hits bumps. • Check for loose lighter socket; tighten and clean. • Check connections at both ends of the power cord. Substitute another cord to determine if the cord is defective. Return defective cord...

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SPEED MONITORING TECHNOLOGIES 32 ARE DETECTORS LEGAL? Check with your country’s laws reguarding radar detector ownership and use. It is the responsibility of the individual radar detector user to know and understand the laws in your area regardi...

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SPEED MONITORING TECHNOLOGIES 33 For best protection, keep these points in mind: • 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 d...

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SPEED MONITORING TECHNOLOGIES 34 Radar Facts - Continued This laser/radar detector receives signals from 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: Your radar detect...

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SPEED MONITORING TECHNOLOGIES 35 Radar Detector Detectors: VG-2, Spectre - Continued vulnerable to receive two tickets; one potential for speeding, and the other for possession of a detector. NOTE: The latest tool Police have to detect radar detect...

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WARRANTY INFORMATION 36 Consumer Warranty This Whistler product is warranted to the original purchaser for a period of one (1) year from the date of original purchase against all defects in materials and workmanship, when purchased from an authoriz...

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WARRANTY INFORMATION 37 IMPORTANT: Whistler will not assume responsibility for loss or damage incurred in shipping. Therefore, please ship your unit insured with return receipt requested. CODs will not be accepted! 2. Include with your unit the fo...

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WARRANTY INFORMATION 38 In the event repairs cannot be covered by the minimum service fee, you will be contacted by a Whistler technical service specialist who will outline options available to you. IMPORTANT: When returning your unit for service, ...

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SPECIFICATIONS Radar Frequencies: 10.500 - 10.550 GHz (X Band) 24.050 - 24.250 GHz (K Band) 33.400 - 36.000 GHz (Ka Superwideband) 34.0, 34.3 and 35.5 GHz (Ka Narrow Plus) Laser Wavelength: 800-1000 Nanometers (nm) Operating Temperature Range: ...

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40 ACCESSORIES The following accessories can be ordered from Whistler by calling 1-479-273-6012. Order # Description Price 403774 INTELLICORD ® $ 27.95 202152 Large Windshield Bracket...

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CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS 1716 SW Commerce Dr. Ste. 8 PO Box 1760 Bentonville, AR 72712 Toll Free (800) 531-0004 TEL (479) 273-6012 FX (479) 273-2927 www.whistlergroup.com CUSTOMER RETURN CENTER 1412 South 1st St. Rogers, AR 72756 Customer Service T...