OWNER’S MANUAL CRUISADER MOTORCYCLE LASER/RADAR DETECTOR THE WHISTLER GROUP, INC. CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS 13016 N. Walton Blvd. Bentonville, AR 72712 TEL: 479.273.6012 FX: 479.273.2927 © The Whistler Group, Inc. 2005 www.whistlergroup.com www.whistlergroup.
INTRODUCTION If you have questions concerning the operation of this Whistler product please call: CuSTOmer SeRVICE 1-800-531-0004 Monday - Friday • 8:00 am - 5:00 pm CT or visit our website www.whistlergroup.com Please keep the receipt in a safe place. You may register your product online at www.whistlergroup.com. For warranty verification purposes, a copy of your dated store receipt must still accompany any unit sent in for warranty work.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Model Features Summary ....................................................3 - 4 Operation ............................................................................5 - 14 • Power On And Self-Test • CRUISADER Display • Engaging/Disengaging VG-2 • Backlight Settings • City Modes • Stay Alert • Option Select Mode • Teach/Tutorial Mode • Aux Out • Voice Module Port • Memory/Beep Confirmation • Auto Level Adjustment • Auto Quiet/Quiet Modes Radar, Laser And VG-2 Alerts ......................
WHISTLER FEATURES • Blue Backlit LCD Text Display - Provides distinct visual confirmation of signals detected, signal strength, and indicates engaged modes of operation. • Ambient Temperature & Volt Meter– Monitors the air temperature and the vehicle’s charging system OPERATION Power On And Self-Test Each time your Whistler detector is turned on, an automatic self-test sequence confirms that the audio (if equipped) and visual displays are functional. • Press P/V or apply Power.
OPERATION OPERATION CRUISADER’s Display The LCD display shows the detected signals as well as battery voltage, air temperature, Aux out selection (LED, Tone or Voice Module) and volume level selected. See example: Battery Voltage Temperature Highway AUX Out Feature Temperature Battery Voltage Volume Level NOTE: The features listed above can be programmed ON or OFF in option select mode. If one or more are programmed OFF, that area will be blank.
OPERATION Engaging/Disengaging VG-2 See option select mode to turn this feature on/off. Note: Selecting “POP OFF” turns VG-2 ON. Backlight Settings The backlighting (B/L) can be programmed to be illuminated all the time, only when alarming, or choices in-between. The options are selectable by pressing and holding the B/L button on the unit. The options are: • OFF - OFF = Backlight is off during normal operation and off when the unit alarms.
OPERATION 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 2 seconds. Display shows: Within 30-60 seconds two beeps are sounded and the B/L flashes; to show alertness, the driver must press either the B/L, City or Quiet button within 3-5 seconds. If the button is pressed within 3-5 seconds, the cycle is repeated.
OPERATION OPERATION 11th time Ka BAND ON B/L = ON C = OFF Turns Ka Band ON Turns Ka Band OFF 12th time Laser ON B/L = ON C = OFF Turns Laser ON Turns Laser OFF 13th time Voice OFF B/L = ON C = OFF Real Voice® ON Real Voice® OFF 14th time Tone Off 15th time LED On B/L = ON C = OFF B/L = ON C = OFF Turns Tone ON Turns Tone OFF Turns LED ON Turns LED OFF *Factory settings. Press and hold P/V twice anytime to exit. NOTE: Turning POP™ Mode off, turns on VG-2.
OPERATION As audio level is adjusted, beeps are provided and the display indicates volume level. Example: • Press and hold P/V and the volume will go to the max level (7), then proceed to lower the volume to level (0). Continuing to hold the P/V button will repeat the volume steps above. Auto Quiet Mode Auto Quiet reduces the selected audio level to level (1) approximately 5 seconds after a radar or safety radar signal is detected. The alert for any new signal within 20 seconds will resume at level (1).
SAFETY RADAR-LASER ALERTS information are included with the WIHD product. The B/L button can control the brightness of the WIHD’s LED. Simply press and release the B/L button and the display will show “WIHD-BRT” or “WIHD-DIM”. Safety Warning System™ Text Example: Poor Road Surface: Note: Not all areas have Safety Warning System™ transmitters. In communities where transmitters are located, the Safety Warning System™ displays over 60 text messages.
RESET FEATURES/CARE & MAINTENANCE Reset Features All user features can be reset to factory settings. • • • • • Remove Power from unit. Press and hold P/V and Quiet. Apply power to the unit. Wait for 2 beeps. Release P/V and Quiet. Unit is now reset to the following features and settings. 1. Audio to level (5). 2. Set to Highway Mode. 3. B/L to DIM-BRT. 4. Auto Quiet Mode OFF. 5. VG-2 Detection Mode OFF. 6. Voice OFF. 7. POP™ Mode ON. 8. Safety Radar OFF. 9. Full Power Up sequence. 10. Default TONE 3. 11.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ARE DETECTORS LEGAL? 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. In Most States YES! Laser-Radar detectors are completely legal in every state, (with the exception of Virginia and Washington, D.C.
SPEED MONITORING TECHNOLOGIES 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.
WARRANTY INFORMATION WARRANTY INFORMATION radar detector equipped vehicles. If caught in a state or country where detectors are illegal, (see page 21), drivers risk losing their radar detector and receiving a fine. In addition, instanton radar is almost always used in combination with a RDD, leaving unsuspecting motorists vulnerable to receiving two tickets — one potentially for speeding, the other for possession of a detector.
WARRANTY INFORMATION Service Out Of Warranty Units will be repaired at “out of warranty” service rates when: • • • • The unit’s original warranty has expired. A dated store receipt is not supplied. The unit has been returned without its serial number. The unit has been abused, modified, installed improperly, or had its housing removed. The minimum out of warranty service fee for your Whistler detector is $55.00 (U.S.).
ACCESSORIES ACCESSORY ORDER FORM 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.