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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, visual displays 

are functional along with many of the saved settings.

 

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 

To change the audio level: 

• 

Move Power/Volume button back to increase audio  

level.

• 

Move Power/Volume button forward to decrease audio 

level. 

As audio level is adjusted, beeps are provided and the 

display indicates volume level.

Summary of Contents for PRO-78GXi

Page 1: ...OWNER S MANUAL PRO 78GXi LASER RADAR DETECTOR...

Page 2: ...ww whistlergroup com For warranty verification purposes a copy of your dated store receipt must still accompany any unit sent in for warranty work If the unit is returned without a dated store receipt...

Page 3: ...Voice but also includes the following new features not found in USA models Ka Narrow Plus Adjustable Laser Segments which include TraffiPatrol XR Riegl Jenoptik Laveg Truespeed and laser guns with Ste...

Page 4: ...uto Quiet Quiet Modes City City 1 City2 Modes Highway Mode Selectable Signal Strength Meter Alert Periscopes Dim Dark Modes Integrated Real Voice Redlight Speed Camera Detection Getting Satellite Lock...

Page 5: ...dar Alerts Laser Audio Visual Alerts Pulse Protection Reset Features 29 Troubleshooting 30 31 Care and Maintenance Speed Monitoring Technologies 32 35 Are Detectors Legal POP Mode Laser Facts Laser Ti...

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

Page 7: ...s transmitted from behind 7 City Button reduces the annoyance of false alerts typically encountered in urban driving areas 8 Quiet Button pressing QUIET before a signal is detected engages Auto Quiet...

Page 8: ...ritical warning time Regular tinted glass does not affect reception Some windshields have an Instaclear or Electriclear type coating which affect radar signals Consult your dealer or the owner s manua...

Page 9: ...nt marks on this type of surface To find out if your vehicle has this type of windshield check the vehicle s owner s manual or ask your dealer We recommend that you do not leave the suction cup bracke...

Page 10: ...ord expect some resistance Installing the Hardwire Kit The U type connector must be secured to a metal surface that is electrically connected to the battery ground negative terminal The spade type con...

Page 11: ...lowly The tip contains a spring which may fly out when disassembling Insert the new fuse with the spring and screw on the tip With use screw cap on plug may loosen Retighten occasionally Fuse Replacem...

Page 12: ...al along with many of the saved settings 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 tw...

Page 13: ...in Option Mode Auto Quiet Mode Auto Quiet mode reduces the selected audio level approximately 5 seconds after a radar or safety radar signal is detected The alert for any new signal within 20 seconds...

Page 14: ...y modes In between the Heading and Mode of Operation the clock is displayed when vehicle is not moving Clock will change to speed when vehicle exceeds 5 kmh City City 1 City 2 Modes Whistler s City Mo...

Page 15: ...ge the audio alert for laser Selectable Signal Strength Display There are two settings available in Option Mode that effect how a received radar signal strength is displayed The RMP STD ramp standard...

Page 16: ...e the Dark button a second time engages Dark Mode In Dark Mode the display goes dark for as long as a signal is being detected and for 20 seconds after then the display returns to the dim setting Dim...

Page 17: ...on 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 kilometers from when the unit last received a satelli...

Page 18: ...ations To manually enter a location simply press and hold the POWER button and the unit will announce user point logged When detecting this position the unit will announce caution the next time it app...

Page 19: ...ave the cdb file downloaded to your PC Create a folder for the unit so you can store future updates and save this file into the newly created folder DO NOT RENAME THE cdb FILE OR TRY TO OPEN IT Step 4...

Page 20: ...d save the bin file downloaded to your PC Create a folder for the unit so you can store future updates and save this file into the newly created folder DO NOT RENAME THE bin FILE OR TRY TO OPEN IT Ste...

Page 21: ...e timer has expired 4 The detector will alert you with an audible and visual warning before it shuts off During this warning you can reset the timer by pressing any button If the unit has automaticall...

Page 22: ...imes when a radar detector in another vehicle can emit a frequency which can cause your detector to falsely alert The Ka Filter Modes allow you to select the level needed for your area to minimize the...

Page 23: ...5 with the Narrow Plus feature See Option Select Mode to engage Ka Narrow Plus mode Radar Signature ID RSID with Voice Prompts Identify the difference between the likelihood of a Ka threat vs the lik...

Page 24: ...t a PPS press the Quiet button during the Laser alert This will place an on the screen beside the PPS rate and Lock Out this signature ID Any new encounter with the same Laser Signature ID will provid...

Page 25: ...z and resume from 1200Hz to 2000Hz If laser within a group is not used in your country you may shut off that group change the selection from Y to N while in Option Select Mode by pressing the PWR and...

Page 26: ...have Safety Warning System transmitters Alert Priority When two or more signals are received at the same time the alert priority is 1 Laser 2 Speed Radar 3 Safety Radar Example If X band is alerting t...

Page 27: ...D or Q to select LASER NORM OFF LSID LASER AREA 1 02 09 Y Press both D Q D Left Group Adj Q Right GroupAdj Change Laser Detection Area LASER AREA 2 1 1 2 0 Y Press both D Q D Left Group Adj Q Right G...

Page 28: ...ction voice ON Compass direction voice OFF SPEED WARNING D SPD D or Q to select Over speed warning Select desired speed limit for alert SPEED VOLUME SPD V D or Q to select SPD V YES SPD V NO default A...

Page 29: ...in 3 5 seconds If a button is pressed within 3 5 seconds the cycle is repeated Before unit alerts press PWR to exit this feature If a button is not pressed within 3 5 seconds an alarm sounds Display s...

Page 30: ...is displayed the audio alert is continuous for a minimum of 3 seconds Example Pulse Protection Pulse or instant on radar is more of a threat than conventional radar because it remains off until activ...

Page 31: ...Quiet feature City Highway to Highway Dim Dark Mode to full illumination of display Auto Quiet OFF Vehicle Battery Saver OFF Full Power Up sequence Default TONE 3 X K Bands ON Ka Band ON Laser LSID PO...

Page 32: ...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...

Page 33: ...y uses all of Ka band switch Ka Max to Ka Norm or RSID If alarms are POP Ka switch POP Mode to off If the above option doesn t help use a higher Ka Filter setting If alarms are X or K band and due to...

Page 34: ...he vehicle s speed is quickly acquired A detector without POP Mode detection capability cannot respond to this brief transmission Laser Facts It s well documented that many radar guns cannot reliably...

Page 35: ...er guns which operate at a laser wavelength of 800 1000nm 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...

Page 36: ...atches your driving speed Vascar Aircraft The police measure the time it takes your vehicle to travel a known distance Radar Detector Detectors VG 2 Spectre The Interceptor VG 2 or simply VG 2 is one...

Page 37: ...e individual radar detector user to know and understand the laws in your area regarding the legality of the use of radar detectors FCC INFORMATION FCC ID HSXWH20 This device complies with part 15 of t...

Page 38: ...injury DO NOT RETURN ITEM TO STORE WHERE PURCHASED FOR WARRANTY INFORMATION CONTACT WHISTLER CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1 800 531 0004 Representatives are available to answer your questions Monday Friday fr...

Page 39: ...in the warranty period make sure you keep a copy of your dated proof of purchase For warranty verification purposes a copy of your dated store receipt must accompany any Whistler product sent in for w...

Page 40: ...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 product or require ser...

Page 41: ...s nm Operating Temperature Range 10 C to 70 C 14 F to 158 F Power Requirements Operational 12 to 15 volts DC 250mA nominal 2 amp fuse Vehicle Battery Saver 30mA nominal POP Mode is a trademark of MPH...

Page 42: ...t Kit 9 95 206552 Straight 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 o...

Page 43: ...entonville 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 Tel 800 531 0004 Email info...

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