OPERATION
OPERATION
LASER/RADAR ALERTS
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City Mode (Continued)
In City Mode, weak speed/safety radar signals
give an initial alarm of two beeps, and then the
unit remains quiet unless the signal becomes very
strong. When the signal strength increases, two
additional beeps are provided. In City 1 Mode,
only the X band sensitivity is lowered. In City 2
Mode, X-band is not detected.
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Some towns/small cities may still be
using X band radar. City Modes do not change the
audio alert for laser or VG-2.
Highway Mode
Highway mode provides full audio warnings any time
radar (X, K, Ka, Safety Radar) or laser signals are
detected, and is recommended for open road driving.
Dim/Dark Mode (SRT 35R Only)
Dim/Dark Mode reduces the illumination of the display.
• Press and hold Power for 2 seconds to
reduce illumination to a Dim setting.
• Pressing and holding the power button for 2
seconds a second time engages Dark Mode.
The display illumination is further reduced.
Dim or dark can be engaged during an alert. 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 dimmer setting.
• Pressing and holding the power button a
third time restores full illumination to the display.
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Engaging/Disengaging VG-2
See VG-2 detection mode to turn this feature on.
Vehicle Battery Saver Mode
The Vehicle Battery Saver Mode automatically shuts
off your detector after 6 hours if you forget to turn it
off. The timer is reset if the detector is turned off,
unplugged or any button is pressed before the time
has expired. The detector will alert you with an
audible and visual warning before it shuts off.
During this warning you can momentarily reset the
unit by pressing any button. This will reset the timer.
If the unit has automatically turned itself off, press
any button to turn the unit back on.
Stay Alert Feature (SRT 35R Only)
The Stay Alert Feature is designed to test a driver’s
alertness. To engage (when unit is not alarming):
• Press and hold City for less then 2 seconds.
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 press either the (Volume), City or
Quiet button within 3-5 seconds. If the button is pressed
within 3-5 seconds, the cycle is repeated. If a button
was not pressed within 3-5 seconds, alarm sounds and
the display will flash all LEDs.
• Press Power to cancel Stay Alert.
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 may
result in vehicle damage, personal injury or death.
NEVER OPERATE A VEHICLE IF YOU ARE DROWSY.
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Laser Audio / Visual Alerts
When a laser signal is detected, the display indicates a
laser by scrolling the alert LED’s from right to left
or displaying an “L” on the display. The audio alert
is continuous for a minimum of 3 seconds.
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!
Pulse Protection
®
Pulse (or instant-on) radar is more difficult to
detect than conventional radar because it
remains “off” until activated to measure the
speed of a targeted vehicle. When a pulse type
transmission is detected, your Whistler detector
sounds an urgent 3-second audio warning and
flashes the Alert strength indicators at their
fastest rate. (The SRT 35R model displays “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
alert, since warning time may be minimal.
