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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

One or more U.S. patents may apply:

#5,146,227, #5,379,456, #5,666,120, 

#5,990,821, #7,215,276

P/N 260022, © 2009 The Whistler Group, Inc.

PRO-78SE

Total Band Protection

LASER-RADAR

DETECTOR

Model Features Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 - 4
Installation  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 - 7

• Mounting Guidelines

5

• Windshield Mounting

6

• Power Connection and Fuse Replacement 

7

Operation  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 - 16

• Power On, Self Test

7

• Audio Level Adjustment

8

• Auto Quiet Mode

8

• Quiet Mode

8

• City/City 1/ City 2 Mode

9

• Highway Mode

9

• Low Profile Alert Periscopes

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• Dim/Dark

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• Vehicle Battery Saver Mode

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• Integrated Real Voice

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• Teach/Tutorial Mode

11

• Setting Saver

11

• Feature Engaged Confirmation

11

• Auto Dim 

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• Filter Mode

12

• Ka Max Mode

12

• Option Select Mode

13

• Stay Alert Feature

14

• Alert Priority

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• Safety Warning System

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• Intellicord

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• Reset Features

16

• Ka RSID

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• LSID 

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POP

Mode Alerts  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Laser/Radar Alerts   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

• Speed Radar Audio/Visual Alerts

18

• Laser Audio/Visual Alerts

18

• Pulse Protection

®

18

Troubleshooting Guide  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 
Care and Maintenance  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Are Detectors Legal?  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
FCC Information  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Speed Monitoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 - 23

• POP

Mode

21

• Laser Facts/Tips

21 - 22

• Radar Facts

22

• Other Speed Detection Systems

22 - 23

• Radar Detector Detector

23

Warranty Information  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 - 26
Specifications  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Accessories  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Dear Whistler Owner,

If you have questions concerning the operation of this

Whistler product please call:

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or visit our website

www.whistlergroup.com

Please keep the receipt in a safe place.  You may
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store receipt must still accompany any unit sent in for
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  Please record the serial number

of the unit in the space provided in the warranty
section of the manual.

To fully acquaint yourself with the operation of your
Whistler detector and to better understand the
differences between detecting radar, laser, and
safety radar signals, we recommend reading this
entire manual or visiting our F.A.Q. page on our
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Enjoy your Whistler detector and please drive
safely.

Sincerely,
The Whistler Group, Inc.

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Summary of Contents for PROTECTION PRO-78SE

Page 1: ...s 22 Other Speed Detection Systems 22 23 Radar Detector Detector 23 Warranty Information 23 26 Specifications 26 Accessories 27 Dear Whistler Owner If you have questions concerning the operation of th...

Page 2: ...enters Option Select Mode 12 Text Display provides distinct visual confirmation of signals detected signal strength and indicates engaged modes of operation 13 Low Profile Alert Periscopes provide an...

Page 3: ...ntains 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 Power On Self Test To turn th...

Page 4: ...ond time engages Dark Mode The display illumination is further reduced Dim or Dark Mode can be engaged during an alert In Dark Mode the display goes dark for as long as a signal is being detected and...

Page 5: ...elect Mode When selecting options the Dark or Quiet buttons must be pressed within 20 seconds or Option Select Mode will automatically exit To enter Press the Power button to exit Option Select Mode O...

Page 6: ...12 Laser ON 13 POP ON 14 Voice ON 15 LED Periscopes to BLNK 16 Filter Mode OPERATION Whistler has two new exciting features that will assist the driving enthusiast to further identify threats from las...

Page 7: ...ther cord to determine if the cord is defective Return defective cord to the factory PROBLEM Audio alerts are not loud enough Cancel Auto Quiet Mode or City Mode Check audio level setting see page 8 I...

Page 8: ...rently 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 o...

Page 9: ...tion Service Under Warranty along with a certified check or money order for 75 00 Payment may also be made by MasterCard VISA or American Express personal checks are not accepted In the event repairs...

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