Whistler 3300 manual

TM OWNER’S MANUAL 3300 LASER/RADAR DETECTOR THE WHISTLER GROUP CORPORA TE HEADQUARTERS 13016 N. W alton Blvd. Bentonville, AR 72712 TEL (501) 273-6012 FX (501) 273-2927 www .whistler group.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. Rogers[...]

If you have questions concerning the operation of this Whistler product please call consumer relations: 1-800-531-0004 Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm CST Please keep the receipt in a safe place. If the unit is returned without a dated proof of pur chase an out of warranty service charge applies. Note: Y our warranty period begins at the t[...]

WHISTLER FEA TURES Whistler’ s ergonomic and user -friendly design provides a new level of operating convenience. Special features include: 1. Power/V olume Button (P/V) - T urns unit on/off and adjusts volume up or down (press and hold for 2 seconds). 2. Dark Button - Engages Dim/Dark/T emperature/ V oltage. 3. CITY/CITY 1/CITY 2 Button - Reduce[...]

OPERA TION Power On And Self-T est 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 K Ka X LASER 9 9 9 SR ON VG2 OFF HIGHWAY WHISTLER WHISTLER FEA TURES 5. Speaker - Provides distinct audio warnings for X, K,[...]

OPERA TION 7 OPERA TION Memory/Beep Confirmation All features selected (except Stay Alert and Quiet) ar e retained in memory . Each time a button is pressed one beep confirms feature “on” , two beeps confirm featur e “off” . Audio Level Adjustment The audio levels can be adjusted high to low , or low to high, in four steps: (1) is no audio [...]

T emperature/V oltage 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 W ar ning Mode: When temperatur e drops to 32˚F display reads: Unit then gives a unique warning tone. This will only hap- pen once after the unit is first t[...]

OPERA TION OPERA TION 10 11 Stay Alert Feature The Stay Alert Feature is designed to test a driver’ s alert- ness. T o engage (when unit is not alarming): • Press and hold City for 2 seconds. Display r eads: Within 30-60 seconds two beeps are sounded; to show alert- ness, the driver must press either the Dark, City or Quiet but- ton within 3-5 [...]

OPERA TION OPERA TION 12 13 Option Select Mode Entering Option Select Mode allows you to customize options such as T one Select, Real V oice, Abbreviated Power Up Sequence test and VG-2 Mode. When selecting options, Dark (D) =yes, City (C) =no, Quite (Q) =next selec- tion. Any one of these must be pressed within 20 seconds or options mode will auto[...]

OPERA TION 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 sour ce. Example: 1 = weak signal, 9 = strong signal An asterisk is displayed when the optional rear antenna r[...]

In communities where transmitters ar e located, the Safety W arning System displays over 60 text messages. When Safety Radar is detected the audio alert is geiger counter - like. Safety W arning System T ext Example: Poor Road Surface: Note: Not all areas have Safety W arning System transmitters. Visit Safety W arning Systems web page at www .safet[...]

CARE & MAINTENANCE If a R1 error occurs: • Press P/V to turn unit of f. • Check connection in back of control panel (straight ended cable) • Perform “reset featur es.” • See dealer/installer . If an R2 error occurs: • T o temporarily cancel error message, momentarily pr ess either Dark/City/Mute button. Next time unit performs sel[...]

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 state. Exceptions ar e Virginia and W ashington, D.C., which have local regulations restricting the[...]

SPEED MONITORING TECHNOLOGIES Other Speed Detection Systems Several techniques other than radar or laser are used to measure vehicle speeds. When these methods ar e being used, no detector can provide a warning. These techniques include: • Pacing - A patrol car drives behind you and matches your driving speed. • V ascar/Aircraft - The time it t[...]

W ARRANTY INFORMA TION IMPORT ANT : Whistler will not assume responsibility for loss or damage incurred in shipping. Ther efore, please ship your unit insured with r eturn r eceipt requested. 2. Include with your unit the following information, clearly printed: • Y our name and street addr ess (for shipping via UPS), and a daytime telephone numbe[...]

• Dimensions: Antenna: 1.4"H x 3.2"W x 4.2"L Control Panel: .8”H x 2.8”W x 2.4”L Laser: 1.9”H x .9”W x .6”L • Weight: Antenna: 7.5 oz. Control Panel: 2 oz. • Laser W avelength: 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 Superwid[...]

NOTES 29 ACCESSORIES 28 The following accessories can be order ed directly fr om Whistler by calling 1-800-531-0004. Order Description Price Code 202971 V oice Module $99.95 202964 Rear Radar Antenna $179.95 SWRA-33 206879 Hook & Loop Fastener $1.95 206880 Hardwir e Kit (10’) $9.95 Shipping and handling (per order) $5.00 Prices are subject to[...]