Whistler 3400 User manual

THE WHISTLER GROUP, INC.

CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS

13016 N. Walton Blvd.

Bentonville, AR 72712

TEL (479) 273-6012 FX (479) 273-2927

CUSTOMER RETURN CENTER

1201 N. Dixieland Rd.

Rogers, AR 72756

Consumer Relations Tel (800) 531-0004

Email: info@whistlergroup.com

P/N 202880, © WHISTLER 2003

www.whistlergroup.com

OWNER’S MANUAL

3300A/3400

LASER/RADAR DETECTOR

www.whistlergroup.com

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

www.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 an

out of warranty service charge applies.

Note: Your warranty period begins at the

time of purchase. The warranty is validated

only by the dated store receipt! Now is the

time to record the serial number of the unit

in the space provided in the warranty section

of the manual.

INTRODUCTION

Dear Whistler Owner,

For many of us, a vehicle is more than just transportation. It

can be a mobile office, communications or entertainment

center, or simply an expression of our personality. Whistler

products are designed to make the time you spend in your

vehicle more productive, more fulfilling, safer, or just simply

more fun. Our mission is to provide products that improve

your driving experience.

Your new Whistler 3300A/3400 laser/radar detector detects

all radar, laser and safety radar systems, plus offers

Whistler’s exclusive Safe Driving System™ keeping you

informed of road hazards and adverse weather. Plus,

Whistler’s unique Stay Alert™feature tests driver’s alertness

on long solo trips. Whistler’s 3300A/3400 also offers a digital

display with safety messages to keep you informed while

you drive.

To fully acquaint yourself with the operation of the Whistler

3300A/3400 and to better understand the differences

between detecting radar, laser and safety radar signals, we

recommend reading this entire manual.

Enjoy the Whistler 3300A/3400 and please drive safely.

Sincerely,

THE WHISTLER GROUP

Topic Page

Model Features Summary....................................................3 - 4

Operation ............................................................................5 - 14

• Power On And Self-Test

• Memory/Beep Confirmation

• Auto Level Adjustment

• Auto Quiet/Quiet Modes

• Temperature/Voltage Mode

• Engaging/Disengaging VG-2

• City Modes

• Dim/Dark/Temperature/Voltage Modes

• Stay Alert

• Integrated Real Voice Option

• Option Select Mode

• Teach/Tutorial Mode

• Voice Module Port

• Rear Antenna Port

Radar, Laser And VG-2 Alerts ..........................................15 - 18

• Radar Alerts

• Pulse Protection®

• Safety Radar Audio/Visual Alerts

• Laser Audio/Visual Alerts

• VG-2 Audio/Visual Alerts

• Alert Priority

• Reset Features

• Care and Maintenance

Communication Breakdown....................................................19

Troubleshooting Guide............................................................20

Are Detectors Legal?...............................................................21

• FCC Information

Speed Monitoring Technologies.....................................22 - 23

• Radar Facts

• Laser Facts

• Other Speed Detection Systems

• Radar Detector Detectors

Warranty Information........................................................24 - 26

Specifications............................................................................27

Accessories........................................................................28 - 29

TABLE OF CONTENTS

WHISTLER FEATURES

Whistler’s ergonomic and user-friendly design provides a new level

of operating convenience. Special features include:

• Speaker – Provides distinct audio warnings for X, K, Ka band

radar, safety radar, laser and VG-2.

• Radar Antenna - Compact, high-efficiency antenna receive

radar signals.

• Laser Antenna - High gain optical lens provides increased

sensitivity and field of view for leading-edge laser detection

front and rear.

Whistler 3300A / 3400

Power/Volume Button Speaker

Dark Button

City Button Quiet/Menu Button

Laser Module

Radar Antenna

(Optional) Voice Module

WHISTLER FEATURES

• City/City 1/City 2 Mode – Reduces the annoyance of false

alerts typically encountered in urban driving areas.

• Quiet/Menu Button - Pressing QUIET before a signal is

detected engages Auto Quiet Mode which automatically

reduces the audio level after the initial warning to a low

audio level setting. Pressing QUIET during a radar/laser

encounter silences audio alerts, while allowing visual alerts

to keep you informed. Pressing and holding for 2 seconds

allows you to enter Option Select Mode (see page 12).

• Power/Volume Control - Turnsuniton/offandadjustsaudiolevel.

• High Visibility Display - Provides distinct visual confirmation of

signals detected, signal strength, and indicates engaged

modes of operation.

• Dim/Dark Mode– Reduces the illumination of the display.

OPERATION

Power On And Self-Test

Each time your Whistler detector is turned on, an auto-

matic self-test sequence confirms that the speaker and

visual displays are functional.

• Press P/V or apply Power. Display reads:

OPERATION

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

The audio levels can be adjusted high to low, or low to

high, in four steps: (1) is no audio level, (4) the highest.

• Press and hold P/V to increase audio level.

• Press and hold P/V to decrease audio level.

As audio level is adjusted, beeps are provided and the dis-

play indicates volume level. Example:

VOL 1

Lowest Level 1

Highest Level 4

OPERATION

Auto Quiet Mode

Auto Quiet reduces the selected audio level to level (1)

approximately 5 seconds after a radar or safety radar sig-

nal is detected. The alert for any new signal within 20

seconds will resume at level (1). Auto Quiet does not affect

VG-2 or laser alerts.

• Press Quiet (before a signal is detected) to engage Auto

Quiet. Display reads:

• Once the Auto Quiet mode is engaged, you may cancel

the audio alarm by pressing Quiet.

• Press Quiet (when the unit is not alarming) to cancel

Auto Quiet mode.

Note: When Auto Quiet engages, it cancels the audio to

the optional Voice Module.

Quiet Mode

Quiet Mode cancels the audio during an alert and any new

alert within 20 seconds. After 20 seconds, approximately 2

beeps are provided on any new alert and unit then remains

quiet.

• Press Quiet to cancel the audio.

• Press Quiet a second time during an alert to restore the

standard audio alert pattern; or turn the unit off, then on.

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