Whistler CR80 Datasheet
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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:
#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 ALERTSOPERATION
Alert Priority
When two or more signals are received at the same
time, the alert priority is:
1. Laser
2. Speed Radar
3. Safety Warning System
Example: If X band is alerting, then suddenly a
VG-2 signal is detected, the VG-2 warning will
override the X band alert.
RESET FEATURES
Reset Features
All user features can be reset to factory settings.
•UnplugPowerCordfromunit.
•PressandholdPowerandQuietbuttons.
•PlugPowerCordintounit.
•Waitfor2beeps.
•ReleasePowerandQuietbuttons.
Unit is now reset to the following features
and settings.
Default factory settings are:
1. Audio to level (5)
2. Displays “H”
3.AutoQuietModeOFF
4. SWS
™
OFF
5. Dim/Dark Mode to full illumination
6. All Radar Bands ON
7. LED Periscope to Blink
8. POP
™
OFF
9. X/K Filter 1
10. Ka Filter 1
11. Laser ON
12. Voice
®
ON
13. TFSR OFF
LASER/RADAR ALERTS
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 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: Unit alarms 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.
PROBLEM: Audio alerts are not loud enough.
• CancelAutoQuietModeorCityMode.
• Check audio level setting (see page 8 ).
If difficulties occur which cannot be solved by
information in this Troubleshooting Guide,
please call Whistler Customer Service at
1-800-531-0004orvisitourFAQpageatwww.
whistlergroup.com before returning your unit
for service.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Care And 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.
ARE DETECTORS LEGAL?
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.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Radar Facts
A radar gun operates by transmitting radio
waves at certain frequencies which reflect off
objects and are 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 not alarm if an
officer is not transmitting on any one of the
above radar bands.
POP™ Mode
POP
™
Mode is a feature on some radar guns
operating on K and Ka bands. When the
gun is in POP
™
Mode and activated, a brief
burst of energy, less that 1/15 of a second, is
transmitted and the vehicle’s speed is quickly
acquired. A detector without POP
™
Mode
detection capability cannot respond to this brief
transmission.
FCC INFORMATION
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 gun’s transmission
can cover more than a four-lane highway at a
distance of 1,000 feet, compared with a laser
gun’s transmission which covers about 3 feet at
the same distance. For best protection, keep
these points in mind:
•Becausethevehicle’slicenseplateor
headlights are the laser gun’s primary targets,
mounting the Whistler detector on the
dashboard can improve laser detection at
short range.
•Donotfollowcloselybehindanyvehicle.Ifyou
can’t see past a vehicle ahead of you, chances
are your detector won’t either.
•Thereceivingrangeoflasersignalswill
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
+/- 50mm including but not limited to the following:
SPEED MONITORINGSPEED MONITORING
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!
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.
WARRANTY INFORMATION
Consumer Warranty
This Whistler Laser-Radar detector is warranted
to the original purchaser for a period of one year
from the date of original purchase against all
defects in materials and workmanship. This
limited warranty is void if the unit is abused,
modified, installed improperly, or if the housing and/
or serial numbers have been removed. There are
no express warranties covering this product other
than those set forth in this warranty. All express or
implied warranties for this product are limited to the
above time. Whistler is not liable for damages
arising from the use, misuse, or operation of this
product.
Note:Unitsthatcannotberepairedwillbereplacedwiththe
same or similar model. Replacement unit’s warranty will be
based on the original unit’s purchase date.
SPEED MONITORING
Service Under Warranty
During the warranty period, defective units will
be repaired without charge to the purchaser when
returned with a dated store receipt to the address
below.Unitsreturnedwithoutadatedstore
receipt will be handled as described in section
“Service Out Of Warranty.”
Due to the specialized equipment necessary for
testing a Laser-Radar receiver, there are no
authorized service stations for Whistler brand
detectors other than Whistler.
When returning a unit for service, please
follow these instructions:
1. Ship the unit in the original carton or in a
suitable sturdy equivalent, fully insured, with
return receipt requested to:
Whistler Repair Dept.
551 N. 13th St.
Rogers, AR. 72756
Please allow 3 weeks turn around time.
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!
WARRANTY INFORMATION
2. Include with your unit the following
information, clearly printed:
• Yournameandstreetaddress(for
shippingviaUPS),adaytimetelephone
number and an email address, if applicable.
• Adetaileddescriptionoftheproblem(e.g.,
“Unitperformsself-testbutdoesnotrespond
` to radar”).
• Acopyofyourdatedstorereceiptorbillof
sale.
3. Be certain your unit is returned with its serial
number. For reference, please write your unit’s
serial number in the space provided on page
27 of this manual.
Unitswithoutserialnumbersarenotcoveredunderwarranty.
Important: To validate that your unit is within
the warranty period, make sure you keep a copy
of your dated store receipt. You may register
your warranty online at www.whistlergroup.com,
however, for warranty verification purposes,
a copy of your dated store receipt must
accompany any unit sent in for warranty work.
Service Out of Warranty
Unitswillberepairedat‘outofwarranty’service
rates when:
•Theunit’soriginalwarrantyhasexpired.
•Adatedstorereceiptisnotsupplied.
•Theunithasbeenreturnedwithoutitsserial
number.
•Theunithasbeenabused,modified,
installed improperly, or had its housing
removed.
WARRANTY INFORMATION
The minimum out of warranty service fee for
yourWhistlerdetectoris$65.00(U.S.).Ifyou
require out of warranty service, please return
your unit as outlined in the section “Service
UnderWarranty”alongwithacertifiedcheck
or money order for $65.00. Payment may also
be made by MasterCard, VISA or American
Express; personal checks are not accepted.
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.
If you elect not to have your unit repaired, it
will be returned to you along with your certified
check or money order.
Important: When returning your unit for service,
be certain to include a daytime telephone
number and an email address (if applicable).
Customer Service
If you have questions concerning the operation of
your Whistler detector, or require service during or
after the warranty period, please call Customer Service
at:
1-800-531-0004
Representatives are available to answer your questions
Monday - Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (CT) or
visittheFAQ’satwww.whistlergroup.com.
WARRANTY INFORMATION
SPECI FIC ATIONS
OWNER’S MANUAL
The Whistler Group Corporate Headquarters
3604 NW Frontage Rd. • Bentonville, AR 72712
Tel 479.273.6012 • Fax 479.273.2927
Customer Return Center
551 N 13th St. • Rogers, AR 72756
Customer Service Tel 800.531.0004
www.whistlergroup.com
P/N 260042
©
2013 The Whistler Group, Inc.
CR80
HIGH Performance
LASER-RADAR
DETECTOR
FCC ID : HSXWH20
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, and
(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.
LTI 20-20
LTI TruSpeed
®
S
UltraLyte
Laser Ally
Pro Laser
™
I II III
Laser Atlanta
®
Stealth Mode
These and other accessories can be
ordered directly from Whistler by calling
1-800-531-0004 or visiting our online store
at www.whistlergroup.com
Order # Description Price
202152 Windshield Bracket Kit $9.95
202138 Visor Bracket $6.95
206552 Power Cord (5’) $14.95
206880 Hardwire Kit (10’ ) $9.95
(for wiring to fuse box)
206666 Modular* Cord Package $17.95
(includes coiled and straight
cords, and power adapter)
202156 Package of 4 Suction Cups $2.95
402080 Non Skid Dash Pad $6.95
403774 INTELLICORD
®
$27.95
* Modular: Interconnecting pieces cord and
plug. Shipping and handling (per order) $5.00.
Prices are subject to change without notice.
ACCESSORIES
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.
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 closer or
stronger the radar source.
Laser Audio/Visual Alerts
When a laser signal is detected the audio alert is
continuous for a minimum of 3 seconds.
•Theunitdisplaysan“L”.
Pulse Protection
®
Pulse (or instant-on) radar is more difficult
to detect than conventional radar because
itremains‘off’untilactivatedtomeasurethe
speed of a targeted vehicle.
When a pulse type transmission is detected, your
Whistler detector sounds an urgent 3-second
audio warning and the unit displays a “P”.
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
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 approximately
2 seconds. Release button during or
immediately after the alert is given.
The “H” or “C” will flash indicating Stay Alert is
activated. Within 30-60 seconds two beeps are
sounded; to show alertness, the driver must
presseithertheMenu,City,orQuietbutton
within 3-5 seconds.
If the button is pressed within 3-5 seconds, the
cycle is repeated. If a button is not pressed with
in 3-5 seconds, the alarm sounds and the entire
display will flash.
• Press Power to exit
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.
SWS™
Safety Warning System™
When SWS™ is detected an unique audio alert
is sounded and an is displayed to indicate an
SWS
™
message has been received.
Note: Not all areas have Safety Warning System
™
transmitters
NEVER OPERATE A
VEHICLE IF YOU
ARE DROWSY!
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Summary of Contents
Page 1 - DETECTOR
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 Superwideb
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X/K and Ka Filter ModesThere are times when a radar detector in another vehicle, can emit a frequency which can cause your detector to falsely alert.
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