Whistler SRT-30R - Manual (Page 3)

FEATURE DESCRIPTIONS FEATURE DESCRIPTIONS
Whistler’s ergonomic and user-friendly design provides
a new level of operating convenience. Special features include:
Note: Not all units have all features listed.
1. Bracket Release Button – Provides quick and
easy release of the mounting bracket.
2. Speaker – Provides distinct audio warnings for X,
K, Ka band radar, safety radar, laser and VG-2.
3. Mounting Bracket Location – Slot holds
mounting bracket firmly.
4. Radar Antenna – Compact, high-efficiency
antenna receives radar signals.
5. Front Laser Antenna – High gain optical lens
provides increased sensitivity and field of view for
leading-edge laser detection.
6. Rear Laser Antenna – An integrated optical
waveguide provides superior detection of laser
signals transmitted from behind.
7. City Button - Reduces the annoyance of false
alerts typically encountered in urban driving areas.
8. 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. Pressing and holding for
2 seconds allows you to select VG-2 on/off.
(see page 15).
9. Power / Volume Control – Turns unit on/off and
adjusts audio level.
Power/Dim Dark (SRT 35R Only) - Turns unit
on/off and engages Dim/Dark modes (press and
hold for 2 seconds).
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10. Volume Up/Down Buttons – Adjust volume up or down.
11a. LED Display - multiple indicator lights help you
determine the radar source and your distance from it.
11b. 7 Segment Icon Display (SRT 35R only) -
combines icon display with a 7 segment digital
display that shows signal strength indication and
band identification.
12. VG-2/Laser Indicator – Shows the unit is receiving
VG-2 or laser signals.
13. X-band Indicator - Shows the unit is receiving an
X-band signal.
14. K-band Indicator - shows the unit is receiving a
K-band signal.
15. Ka-band Indicator - Shows the unit is receiving a
Ka-band signal.
16. H - Unit is in Highway mode.
17. C - City Indicator - Shows that the unit is
operating in city mode.
18. Signal Strength Indicator - Shows the strength of
the signal being detected.
19. Power On Indicator - shows that the unit is
receiving power.
20. K/Ka-band Indicator - Shows the unit is receiving
a K or Ka band signal. K/Ka indicator will flash
for Ka band.
21. V- Shows that the unit is receiving a VG-2 signal.
22. VG-2 Button (SRT 30R Only)- Engages VG-2
detection mode.
• Total Band Protection™ - Complete Band Coverage
that detects laser, radar, VG-2 and safety radar bands.
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INSTALLATION
Mounting Guidelines
• Mount the unit as low as possible near the center of
the windshield.
• Do not mount your unit behind wipers, ornaments,
mirrored sunscreens, etc. These obstructions have
metal surfaces which can affect radar and laser signals
and reduce critical warning time.
(Regular tinted glass does
not affect reception.)
• Some windshields have an Instaclear ™ or Electriclear ™
type coating, which affect radar signals. Consult your
dealer or the owner’s manual supplied with your
vehicle to determine if your windshield has this coating.
• Avoid placing unit in direct contact with windshield.
• To reduce the possibility of theft, conceal your
unit when not in use.
Windshield Mounting
• Install the two suction cups and rubber bumper onto
the bracket by fitting them into their holes.
• Press the suction cups onto the windshield at the
location you have chosen.
IMPORTANT: Some newer cars have a plastic safety
coating on the inside of the windshield. The
windshield bracket may leave permanent marks on
this type of surface. To find out if your vehicle has this
type of windshield, check the owner’s manual or ask
your dealer. We recommend that you do not leave the
suction cup bracket on the window in direct sunlight.
If the detector is removed, this may cause blistering of
the dash in some vehicles.
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