Whistler MFU440 User manual

MFU440

User Guide

MULTI-FUNCTION

RADAR DETECTOR

W/FULLY INTEGRATED DASH CAM

Dear Whistler Customer,

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

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!

Please record the serial number of the unit in the

space provided in the warranty section of the guide.

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

guide or visiting our Help Center & FAQ page on our

website www.whistlergroup.com

Enjoy your Whistler detector and please drive safely.

Sincerely,

The Whistler Group, Inc.

WELCOME

Feature Description................................................................5-7

Installation............................................................................. 8-10

Mounting Guidelines

Windshield Mounting

Power Cord Connection

Fuse Replacement

Operation ............................................................................ 11-24

Power On Self-Test and Volume

Audio Level Adjustment

Integrated Real Voice®

Feature Engaged Conﬁrmation

Quiet Mode

Auto Quiet Mode

City/City 1/City 2 Modes

Highway Mode

Understanding the Display

Signal Strength Display

Dim/Dark Modes

Vehicle Battery Saver Mode

Teach/Tutorial Mode

TFSR /FDSR

Filter Modes

Speed Selectable Auto Quiet

Speed Selectable Filter Mode

VG-2 Mode

Laser Signature ID (LSID)

Segmented Selectable Laser Receiver

POP™Mode Alerts

Safety Warning System™SWS™

Alert Priority

Getting a Satellite Lock

Red Light/Speed Camera Alerts

Manual Entry (Waypoint)

TABLE OF CONTENT

Updating the Database

Wi-Fi App Installation

DVR Operation ................................................................... 25-26

Resolution

Exposure

Loop Recording

Gravity Sensor

Date Stamp

Date/Time

Language

Factory Reset....................................................................... 27-28

Option Select Mode .......................................................... 29-30

Troubleshooting................................................................. 31-32

Care and Maintenance

Legal Notices / FCC ........................................................... 33-34

Are Detectors Legal?

FCC Information

Radar/Laser Alerts ...................................................................35

Radar Alerts

Laser Audio/Visual Alerts

Pulse Protection®

POP™Mode

Speed Monitoring.............................................................. 36-39

Laser Facts

Laser Tips

Radar Facts

Other Speed Detection Systems

Radar Detector Detectors

Warranty Information ....................................................... 40-43

Speciﬁcations............................................................................44

FEATURE DESCRIPTION

910

113

FEATURE DESCRIPTION

1. Bracket Release Button – provides quick and easy

release of the mounting bracket.

2. Speaker – provides distinct audio warnings.

3. Mounting Bracket Location – slot holds mounting

bracket ﬁrmly.

4. Radar Antenna – compact, high-efﬁciency

antenna receives radar signals.

5. Front Laser – provides increased sensitivity and

ﬁeld of view for leading-edge laser detection.

6. City Button – reduces the annoyance of false

alerts typically encountered in urban driving areas.

Press and hold 3 seconds to manually lock a video

ﬁle.

7. Quiet 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. Press and hold 3 seconds to turn

Microphone On/Off.

8. Power / Volume Control – turns the unit on/

off and adjusts the audio level. Press and hold 3

seconds to store a manual waypoint.

FEATURE DESCRIPTION

9. Dim / Dark – engages Dim/Dark modes. Press

and hold 3 seconds to start or stop recording.

10. Menu Button – enters Option Select Mode.

Press and hold 3 seconds to turn Wi-Fi On/Off.

Engaging/disengaging Wi-Fi will pause the

Recording.

11. OLED Text Display – provides better contrast,

brightness and color/shows alerts detected,

signal strength, and indicates engaged modes of

operation.

12. GPS Antenna – provides Trafﬁc Camera alerts as

well as other speed selective settings.

13. Power Port – provides connection for the power

cord.

14. USB Port – provides connection to a PC for data

updates.

15. DVR Lens – 130° ﬁeld of view.

16. Wi-Fi – Allows unit to connect to app via Wi-Fi, to

control DVR settings.

17. Micro SD Slot –Slot for memory card.

18. External Audio Port – 2.5 mm size port for

external audio use.

INSTALLATION

Mounting Guidelines

• Mount the unit as high as possible near the center

of the windshield.

• Do not mount unit behind wipers, ornaments,

mirrored sunscreens, etc. These obstructions have

metal surfaces which can affect radar and laser

signals and reduce critical warning time. (Tinted

glass will darken the DVR image.)

• Some windshields have an Instaclear™or

Electriclear™type coating which may affect radar.

Consult your dealer or the vehicles owner’s guide

to determine if your windshield has this coating.

• To reduce the possibility of theft, conceal your unit

when not in use.

Notice to Drivers in California and Minnesota:

State law prohibits drivers in California and Minnesota

from using suction mounts on their windshields while

operating motor vehicles. Other dashboard mounting

options should be used. (See California Vehicle Code

Section 26708(a); Minnesota Statutes 2005, Section

169.71). Check local laws for compliance.

Windshield Mounting

• Clean the selected area of the windshield for

mounting using a quality glass cleaner.

• Slide detector onto bracket until it locks in place.

• Peel plastic cover off sticky portion of suction cup.

• Press the suction cup onto the windshield.

To secure, press the locking tab toward the

windshield. Important: make sure unit is level.

• Loosen the knob on the bracket to adjust the angle

of the unit to be level with the road. Tighten knob

to secure the unit's position.

Important: Some newer cars have a plastic safety

coating on the inside of the windshield. The

windshield bracket may leave permanent marks.

Check the vehicles owner's guide or ask your dealer

before applying suction cup mount.

INSTALLATION

Adjustment

knob

Locking

tab

Release

tab

Bracket

Power Cord Connection

• Plug the small end of the power cord into the unit’s

power port.

• Plug the large end into the vehicle’s cigarette

lighter/12V accessory socket.

NOTE: Cord ﬁts tightly into detector. When installing

the cord, expect some resistance.

The power plug USB port can be used to charge an

ipad, iphone, smartphone, MP3 or tablet. The output

for the USB port is 1A.

Fuse Replacement

The lighter/12V accessory socket plug is equipped

with a replaceable 3 amp fuse located behind the

silver tip. To replace the fuse, carefully unscrew the tip

of the plug.

Important: Unscrew slowly. 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.

INSTALLATION

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