OPERATION
CAUTION: Some towns/small
cities may still be using X band
radar. City Modes do not change the audio alert for laser.
Highway Mode
Highway mode provides full audio warnings any time radar (X, K,
Ka, Safety Warning System™) or laser signals are detected, and
is recommended for open road driving.
Alert Periscopes
Whistler’s Alert Periscopes provide an added attention getting
visual alert. The two extra LEDs flash on and off when the
unit alarms to provide a unique visual alert. This alert can be
programmed, through the Option Select Mode ON, OFF or
FLASHING during alerts.
Dim/Dark Mode
Dim/Dark Mode reduces the illumination of the display.
• Press the Dark button to reduce illumination to a Dim
setting.
• Press the Dark button a second 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 for 20 seconds after, then the display returns to
the dimmer setting.
• Press the Dark button a third time to restore full illumination
to the display.
Auto Dim
The Auto Dim feature automatically switches the illumination of
the text display between the bright and dim settings according
to the GPS time of 7am and 7pm. To manually override the auto
dim feature, use the dark button on the unit. Enter Option Select
Mode to turn off the auto dim feature.
Understanding the Display
The unit’s display can be set up to indicate a Cardinal Point
Heading, Mode of Operation (Highway and City modes) and
Clock.
Mode of Operation
Heading