Whistler CR70 Folheto

FEATURE:             

VG-2 (default = OFF) 

D for ON, Q for OFF

Alert Periscopes 

D or Q for ON, OFF, 

(default = Blinking with alert) 

BLINKING

POP

™

 Mode 

D for ON, Q for OFF

(default = OFF)

SWS

™

 

D for ON, Q for OFF

(default = OFF)

TFSR 

D for ON, Q for OFF

(default = OFF)

All user features can be reset to factory settings.
Factory Reset

   1. Unplug Power Cord from unit

   2. Press and hold Quiet

   3. Plug the Power Cord into the unit

       (Power switch turned on)

   4. Wait for 2 beeps

   5. Release the Quiet button

    Unit is now reset.

   • Highway Mode

   • Dim/Dark Mode to full illumination of display

   • Auto Quiet™ Mode OFF

   • VG-2 Detection Mode OFF

   • Self Test Mute OFF

    • Voice

®

 ON (CR70 Only)

   • Alert Periscope to Flash

   • POP™ Mode OFF

   • SWS™ OFF

   • TFSR OFF

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.
PROBLEM: No display or audio.

Check fuse in plug; replace if necessary with 

a 2 amp, 3AG type. Check fuse for lighter 

socket; replace if necessary. Make sure the 

lighter socket is clean.

Cancel Auto Quiet Mode or City Mode. 

Check audio level setting (see pg.7-9).

 

 Check for loose lighter socket; 

tighten and clean. Check connections at both 

ends of power cord. Substitute another cord 

to determine if the cord is defective. Return 

the defective cord to the factory.

If difficulties occur which cannot be solved by 

information in this Troubleshooting Guide, 

please call Whistler Customer Service at 

1-800-531-0004 or visit our FAQ page at 

www.whistlergroup.com before returning your 

unit for service.

During the summer months, avoid 

prolonged exposure to direct sunlight by 

removing your unit from the dash when your 

vehicle is parked for an extended 

period of time. Do not spray water, 

cleaners, or polishes directly onto the unit. 

The spray may penetrate through the 

openings and damage the unit. Also, do 

not use any abrasive cleaners on the unit’s 

exterior.

Laser-Radar detectors are legal in every state for 

automobiles and light trucks (under 10,000 lbs.) 

except Virginia and Washington, D.C., which 

have local regulations restricting the use of 

radar receivers in any vehicle. 

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)

passed a nationwide regulation, effective 

January 1994, which prohibited radar and laser 

detector use in vehicles over 10,000 lbs.

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC 

Rules. Operation is subject to the following 

two conditions: 
(1) this device may not cause harmful 

interference. 
(2) this device must accept any interference 

received, including interference that may 

cause undesired operation.
IMPORTANT: FCC requirements state 

that changes or modifications not expressly 

approved by Whistler could void the user’s 

authority to operate the equipment.

A radar gun operates by transmitting radio 

waves at certain frequencies which reflect off 

objects and are then 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 (24.050

- 24.250 GHz), and Ka Band (33.400 - 36.000

GHz).
Note: A radar detector will only alarm if an 

officer is transmitting on any one of the above 

radar bands.
Laser Facts

It’s well documented that many radar guns 

cannot reliably provide the speed of a 

targeted vehicle that is traveling in a group 

of vehicles. In contrast, a laser gun can target 

a specific vehicle out of a line of traffic and 

determine its speed. The advantage of laser 

over radar in terms of target identification 

is the result of the laser gun’s narrow beam. 

A radar transmission can cover more than a 

four-lane highway at a distance of 1,000 feet, 

compared with a laser transmission which 

covers about 3 feet at the same distance. For 

best protection, keep these points, listed on 

the following section, in mind:

•

Because the vehicle’s license plate or 

headlights are the laser gun’s primary 

targets, mounting the Whistler detector on 

the dashboard can improve laser detection 

at short range.

•

Do not follow closely behind any vehicle. If 

you can’t see past a vehicle ahead of you, 

chances are your detector won’t either.

•

The receiving range of laser signals will not 

be the same as radar signals. Laser guns 

are most often used at short range.

•

Whistler Laser-Radar detectors receive all 

current laser guns which operate at a laser 

wavelength of 905 ± 50 nm including but 

not limited to the following:

      

  

Several techniques other than radar or laser are 

used to measure vehicle speeds. When these 

methods are being used, no detector can 

provide a warning. 

These techniques include:
•

Pacing - A patrol car drives behind you 

and matches your driving speed.

Vascar/Aircraft - The time it takes a 

vehicle to travel a known distance is 

measured.

Radar Detector Detectors (VG-2) Spectre 

The Interceptor VG-2, or simply VG-2, is a 

microwave receiver used by police to detect 

signals radiated by the local oscillator of a 

radar detector. Because its purpose is to 

identify persons driving with radar detectors, 

the VG-2 is known as a “radar detector 

detector”.The VG-2 is a tool used by the 

police to identify radar detector equipped 

vehicles. If caught, in a state where detectors 

are illegal, (see page 18), drivers risk losing 

their radar detector and receiving a fine. In 

addition, instant-on radar is almost always 

used in combination with a VG-2, leaving 

unsuspecting motorists vulnerable to receiving 

two tickets—one potentially for speeding, the 

other for possession of a detector. Having a

radar detector capable of detecting the VG-2 

may alert you to the presence of a speed trap.
For more information on speed monitoring  

our website: www.whistlergroup.com
It is the responsibility of the individual radar 

 

Having a radar detector capable

of detecting the VG-2 may alert you to the 

presence of a speed trap. The newest tool 

Police have to detect radar detectors is called 

Spectre. Spectre can detect the majority of 

undetectable (VG-2) laser/radar detectors on

the market.

During the warranty period, defective units will 

be repaired without charge when returned with 

a dated store receipt to the address below. 

Units returned without dated store receipt will 

be handled as described in section “Service 

Out Of Warranty.” Due to the specialized

equipment necessary for testing a laser/radar

receiver, there are no authorized service

stations for Whistler brand detectors other than 

Whistler. 

When returning a unit for service, please follow 

these instructions:

1. 

Ship the unit in the original carton or in a 

suitable sturdy equivalent, fully insured, with return 

receipt requested to:

551 N. 13th St.

Rogers, AR. 72756

IMPORTANT: Whistler will not assume 

responsibility for loss or damage incurred in 

shipping. Therefore, please ship your unit insured with 

return receipt requested. COD’s will not be accepted!

2.   Include with your unit the following 

information,clearly printed:

•

Your name and street address (for 

shipping via UPS), a daytime telephone 

number and an e-mail address, if 

applicable.

•

A detailed description of the problem 

(e.g., “Unit performs self-test but does not 

respond to radar”).

•

A copy of your dated store receipt or bill 

of sale.

3.  Be certain your unit is returned with its serial

 number. For reference, please write your unit’s 

serial number in the space provided on page 

27 of this manual.

To validate that your unit is 

within the warranty period, make sure you keep 

a copy of your dated store receipt. You may 

register your product online at

www.whistlergroup.com, however, for 

warranty verification purposes, a copy of your 

dated store receipt must accompany any unit sent 

in for warranty work.

Units will be repaired at “out of warranty” service 

rates when:

•  The units 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 CR65 detector is $40.00 (U.S.) and $45

(U.S.) for the CR70 detector. If you require out 

of warranty service, please return your unit as 

outlined in the section “Service Under Warranty” 

along with a certified check or money order in 

the amount of $40.00 for the CR65 detector and

$45 for the CR70 detector. Payment may also be

made by MasterCard, VISA or American Express; 

personal checks are not accepted. 
In the event repairs cannot be covered by the 

If you elect not to have your unit repaired, it will 

be returned to you along with your certified check 

or money order.

IMPORTANT: When returning your unit for service, 

be certain to include a daytime telephone number 

and an email address (if applicable).

If you have questions concerning the operation 

of your Whistler detector, or require service 

during or after the warranty period, please call 

Customer Service at:

Representatives are available to answer your questions 

Monday - Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (CT).

These and other accessories can be 

ordered directly from Whistler by calling 

 or visiting our online store 

at www.

whistlergroup

.com.

 

202138

Visor Bracket

$ 6.95

 202151

Windshield Bracket Kit

$ 9.95

 206552

Power Cord (5’)

$14.95

 206880

Hardwire Kit (10’ )

$ 9.95

   

(for wiring to fuse box)

 206666

Modular* Cord Package

$17.95

   

(includes coiled and straight 

   

cords, and power adapter)

 159032

Package of 8 Suction Cups

$ 2.95

 402080

Non Skid Dash Pad

$ 6.95

905 ± 50 nanometers (nm)

Radar Frequencies: 

10.500 - 10.550 GHz (X Band)

24.050 - 24.250 GHz (K Band )

33.400 - 36.000 GHz (Ka Superwideband)

-10 C to +70 C (14 F to +158 F)

Operational 12 to 15 volts DC, 250mA nominal 

Vehicle Battery Saver, 30mA nominal.

One or more U.S. patents may apply:

#5,666,120, #7,215,276

POP

™

Mode is a trademark of MPH Industries, Inc.

SWS

™

 is a trademark of Safety Warning System L.C.

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

3604 NW Frontage Rd. • Bentonville, AR 72712

Tel 479.273.6012 • Fax 479.273.2927

551 N. 13th St. • Rogers, AR 72756

Customer Service Tel 800.531.0004

 P/N 260040 © 2013 The Whistler Group, Inc.  

™

 Mode Alerts

Because POP

™

Mode radar utilizes the same

K or Ka band frequencies, POP

™

 Mode Alerts will 

be displayed as regular radar alerts.

Option Select Mode 

Press the Menu button to enter Option Select 

Mode. Each press of the Menu button changes 

to the next selectable feature.

The Dark (D) button and the Quiet (Q) button 

turns the feature ON/OFF or Blinking for

example. A button must be pressed within 

20 seconds or Option Select Mode will 

automatically be exited.

Note: To exit Option Select Mode press and 

hold the menu button.

•

LTI 20-20

•

LTI TruSpeed

®

 S

•

Ultra Lyte

•

Laser Ally

•

Pro Laser

™

 I II III 

•

Laser Atlanta

®

 Stealth Mode

This Whistler Laser/Radar detector is

warranted to the original purchaser for a 

period of one year from the date of original 

purchase against all defects in materials 

and workmanship. This limited warranty is 

void if the unit is abused, modified, installed 

improperly, if the housing has been removed, 

or if the serial number is missing. There are 

no express warranties covering this product 

other than those set forth in this warranty. All 

express or implied warranties for this product 

are limited to one year. Whistler is not liable 

for damages arising from the use, misuse, or 

operation of this product.

 Units that cannot be repaired will be 

replaced with the same or similar model. 

Replacement unit’s warranty will be based 

on the original unit’s purchase date.