WHISTLER Z-31R OWNER'S MANUAL Pdf Download (2024)

OPERATIONS

Setting Saver

Segmented Selectable Laser Receiver

Setting Saver stores your personalized settings

If these alerts are bothersome, you may wish to make

so that when the detector is turned off and then

note of the PPS rate for these occurrences. The laser

on again, you do not have to re-enter them.

validation windows are separated into segments allowing

for customization.

VG-2 Mode

Segment Pulse Rate

See Option Select Mode to turn this feature on/

Laser Area 1: 20Hz to 950Hz

off. When a VG-2 signal is detected, the VG-2

Laser Area 2: 2600Hz to 3200Hz

alert is sounded and the display flashes "VG-2".

Laser Area 3: 3800Hz to 4200Hz

After 3 seconds the audio is canceled and the

display no longer flashes. This cycle is repeated

Laser Area 1 covers the traditional laser guns used in North

if the VG-2 signal is detected again .

America. Laser Area 2 and 3 cover laser guns recently

approved for use in North America. You can change the

During the period a VG-2 signal is detected, a radar

selection from yes to no individually in option mode.

signal cannot be detected.

However, because the VG-2 alert has confirmed

If laser within a group is not used in your area, you may shut off

that a patrol car is nearby, you are already aware

that group (change the selection from Y to N while in Option

of the potential for speed monitoring and can

Select Mode) by pressing the

adjust your speed accordingly. Laser detection

POP

Mode Alerts

™

is not affected while a VG-2 signal is detected.

Because POP

™

Mode radar utilizes the same K or Ka

(See page 24 for more information)

band frequencies, POP

displayed as POP K or POP Ka then switch to band and

Laser Signature ID (LSID)

signal strength.

Identify the Laser gun's pulse rate or PPS (Pulses

per Second) that is transmitted by the speed laser

Safety Warning System

gun. LSID may also be used to identify other forms

In communities where transmitters are located, the Safety

of laser sources such as LACC (Laser Assisted

Warning System

™

provides over 60 text messages. When

Cruise Control) systems found in some high end

SWS

™

is detected the audio alert is geiger counter-like.

vehicles. If the Laser PPS information displayed

Safety Warning System Text Message

is due to another source such as local airports or

Example: Poor - Road - Surface.

LACC, LSID allows you to Lock Out this rate from

Alert Priority

giving you the continuous audio alert during this

and any new encounter of the same rate.

When two or more signals are received at the same

time, the alert priority is:

To lock out a PPS, press the Quiet button during

1. Laser

the Laser alert. This will place an * on the screen

2. VG-2

beside the PPS rate and Lock Out this signature

3. Speed Radar

ID. Any new encounter with the same Laser

Example: If X band is alerting, then suddenly a laser signal is

Signature ID will provide the display information

detected, the laser warning will override the X band alert.

and two quick beeps.

Option Select Mode

Press the Menu button to enter Option Select Mode. Press the

Caution: Do not lock out a PPS rate if it is close

Menu button again will step thru in an ascending order while

to known speed laser guns.

pressing the City button will step thru in a decending order.

TROUBLESHOOTING

SPEED MONITORING

ARE DETECTORS LEGAL?

For best protection, keep these points in mind:

In Most States YES.

• Because the vehicle's license plate or headlights

Laser-Radar detectors are legal in every state (except Virginia and

Washington, D.C., which have local regulations restricting the use of

are the laser gun's primary targets, mounting the

radar receivers in any vehicle) when used in automobiles or light trucks

Whistler detector on the dashboard can improve laser

(under 10,000 lbs.). The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) issued

detection at short range.

a regulation, effective January, 1994 which prohibits radar and laser

• Do not follow closely behind any vehicle you cannot

detector use in vehicles over 10,000 lbs. Prior to the FHWA regulation,

see through. If you can't see past a vehicle ahead

laws existed in New York restricting the use of radar detectors in trucks

of you, chances are your detector can't either.The

over 18,000 lbs. and in Illinois in trucks over 26,000 lbs.

receiving range of your laser detector will not be the

FCC Information

same as a radar detector. Laser guns are most often

used at short range.

FCC ID: HSXWH10

• Whistler Laser-Radar detectors receive all current laser

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.

guns which operate at a laser wave length of 905nm

Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

+/- 50nm including but not limited to the following:

(1) this device may not cause harmful interference,

(2) this device must accept any interference

• Ultra Lyte

received, including interference that may cause

• LTI 20-20

undesired operation.

• LTI TruSpeed

Important: FCC requirements state that changes or

• Laser Ally

modifications not expressly approved by Whistler could

• Pro Laser

™

I II III

void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

• Laser Atlanta

Stealth Mode

POP

™

Mode

Laser Tips

POP

™

Mode is a feature on some radar guns operating

If you are the targeted vehicle, a laser gun can often

on K and Ka bands. When the gun is in POP

™

Mode and

determine your speed within a few seconds after you

activated, a brief burst of energy, less that 1/15 of a second,

receive an alert. In this situation, there is generally no time

is transmitted and the vehicle's speed is quickly acquired.

to safely adjust your speed. However, if you are traveling

A detector without POP

™

Mode detection capability cannot

near or behind the targeted vehicle and receive an

respond to this brief transmission.

alert, response time should be sufficient. Any laser alert,

regardless of duration, requires immediate action.

SPEED MONITORING

Radar Facts

A radar gun operates by transmitting radio waves at

Laser Facts

certain frequencies which reflect off objects and are

It's well documented that many radar guns cannot

picked up by the radar gun's receiving section. When a

reliably provide the speed of a targeted vehicle that is

radar beam reflects off a moving target, a measurable

traveling in a group of vehicles. In contrast, a laser gun

frequency shift occurs. The radar unit converts this shift

can target a specific vehicle out of a line of traffic and

into miles per hour to determine your vehicle's speed.

determine its speed. The advantage of laser over radar

This laser/radar detector receives signals from traffic radar

in terms of target identification is the result of the laser

guns at X Band (10.500 - 10.550 GHz), K Band (24.050 -

gun's narrow beam. A radar gun's transmission can cover

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

more than a four-lane highway at a distance of 1,000

feet, compared with a laser gun's transmission which

Note: Your radar detector is designed to alarm if an officer

covers about 3 feet at the same distance.

is transmitting on any one of the above radar bands.

OPTION SELECT MODE

Press and hold the Menu button to exit. Option mode

will automatically exit if no buttons are pressed within 20

seconds.

Display

To Change:

Feature

Shows

D=Dark Q=Quiet

Tone 1, 2, 3

CHANGE TONES

TONE 3

D or Q to select

(3 Different Tone Patterns)

ON = X, K, Ka Audio Tones

TEST

TEST ON

D = ON Q = OFF

OFF = One Beep During Power Up

LASER PULSE

LSID YES

D = YES Q = NO

LSID YES (default)

RATE

LSID NO

LASER AREA 1

.02-.95 Y

D or Q to select

Laser Area 1 ON (default)

Laser Area 1 OFF

Laser Area 2 ON (default)

LASER AREA 2

2.6-3.2 Y

D or Q to select

Laser Area 2 OFF

Laser Area 3 ON (default)

LASER AREA 3

3.8-4.2 Y

D or Q to select

Laser Area 3 OFF

VG-2 ON

VG-2 Mode

VG-2 OFF

D = YES Q = NO

VG-2 OFF (default)

SWS

SWS OFF

D = ON Q = OFF

SWS ON

™

SWS OFF (default)

DARK or QUIET buttons.

POP

POP OFF

D = ON Q = OFF

POP ON

™

POP OFF (default)

ALERT

Alert Periscopes ON

LED BLNK

D or Q to select

(ON, OFF or Blinking)

PERISCOPES

™

Mode Alerts will initially be

Real VOICE

VOICE

VOICE ON

D = ON Q = OFF

Real VOICE

BATTERY SAVER

B SVR ON

D = ON Q = OFF

Battery Saver ON (default)

Mode

Battery Saver OFF

™

FILTER Mode

FILTER

D = ON Q = OFF

Filter (default)

Filter 1

D = ON Q = OFF

TFSR ON

TFSR

TFSR OFF

TFSR OFF (default)

GPS Mode ON (default)

GPS Mode

GPS Y

D = ON Q = OFF

GPS Mode OFF

LOCAL TIME

GMT -5

D or Q to select

Change Time Zone

DAYLIGHT

DST N

D = YES Q = NO

Daylight Savings YES

SAVINGS

Daylight Savings NO (default)

CLOCK

CLOCK Y

D = YES Q = NO

Clock Display YES (default)

Clock Display NO

COMPASS Mode

COMPAS Y

D = YES Q = NO

Compass Mode ON (default)

Compass Mode OFF

UNIT of

SPD MPH

D or Q to select

English / Metric

MEASURE

Over speed warning - Select

SPEED WARNING

O-SPD 0

D or Q to select

desired speed limit for alert

AUTO QUIET

AQSPD 0

D or Q to select

Select low speed limit for Auto

SPEED

Quiet to engage

AUTO FILTER

Select low speed limit for

AFSPD

D or Q to select

Auto Filter to engage

SPEED

SPEED MONITORING

Other Speed Detection Systems

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 police measure the

time it takes your vehicle to travel a known

distance.

Radar Detector Detectors: VG-2, Spectre

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

type of 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,

these devices are known as a "radar detector

detector" (RDD). An RDD is the primary tool

used by the police to identify radar detector

equipped vehicles. If caught in a state or

country where detectors are illegal, drivers risk

losing their radar detector and receiving a fine.

In addition, instant-on radar is almost always

used in combination with an RDD, leaving

unsuspecting motorists vulnerable to receive

two tickets; one potential for speeding, and the

other for possession of a detector.

Note: 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.

It is the responsibility of the individual radar

detector user to know and understand the laws

in your area regarding the legality of the use of

radar detectors

ALARM RADIUS

RAD 400

D or Q to select

Select 200, 400, 600

Reset Features

D or Q to select

DELETE RADIUS

D-RAD 400

Select delete waypoint radius

D and Q to execute

All user features can be reset to factory settings.

DELETE

• Remove Power from the unit.

ALL DEL

Press D and Q

Delete all manual waypoints

WAYPOINTS

• Press and hold the Quiet button.

Option

• Restore Power to the unit. (power switch

OPERATIONS

• Wait for 2 beeps.

Stay Alert Feature

• Release the Quiet button.

The Stay Alert Feature is designed to test a driver's

Unit is now reset to the following features

alertness. To engage (when the unit is not alarming):

and settings.

• Press and hold the City button for approximately 2

seconds. Release the button during or immediately

after the alert is given.

Display shows:

Within 30-60 seconds, two beeps are sounded; to show

alertness, the driver must press either the City, Menu, or

Quiet buttons within 3-5 seconds. If a button is pressed

within 3-5 seconds, the cycle is repeated.

Engaged

If a button is not pressed within 3-5 seconds, an alarm

Disengaged

sounds.

10.

11.

Display shows:

12.

13.

• Press the DARK button to exit during the Stay Alert

14.

feature.

15.

WARNING!!! Stay Alert is NOT intended as a substitute

16.

for adequate rest. You should NOT operate a vehicle

- GPS RELATED FEATURES -

if you are drowsy. During extended periods of vehicle

17.

operation, you should take frequent breaks. Improper

18.

reliance on the Stay Alert feature may result in vehicle

19.

damage, personal injury or death.

20.

21.

NEVER OPERATE

22.

A VEHICLE IF YOU

23.

ARE DROWSY!

24.

25.

26.

WARRANTY INFORMATION

Consumer Warranty

2. Include with your unit the following clearly printed

information:

This Whistler Laser-Radar detector is warranted to the

• Your name and street address (for shipping via USPS),

original purchaser for a period of two years from the

date of original purchase against all defects in materials

and workmanship. This limited warranty is void if the

• A detailed description of the problem(e.g."Unit

unit is abused, modified, installed improperly, or if the

housing and/or serial numbers have been removed.

• A copy of your dated store receipt or bill of sale.

There are no express warranties covering this product

other than those set forth in this warranty. All express

3. Be certain your unit is returned with its serial number.

or implied warranties for this product are limited to the

For reference, please write your unit's serial number in

above time. Whistler is not liable for damages arising

the space provided on the Accessory page of this

from the use, misuse, or operation of this product.

manual.

Note:

Units that cannot be repaired will be replaced with the same or

Units without serial numbers are not covered under warranty.

similar model. Replacement unit's warranty will be based on the original

IMPORTANT: To validate that your unit is within the

unit's purchase date.

warranty period, make sure you keep a copy of your dated

Service Under Warranty

store receipt. You may register your warranty online at

During the warranty period, defective units will be

www.whistlergroup.com, however, for warranty verification

repaired without charge to the purchaser when returned

purposes, a copy of your dated store receipt must

with a dated store receipt to the address below. Units

accompany any unit sent in for warranty work.

returned without a dated store receipt will be handled

as described in section "Service Out of Warranty."

Service Out of Warranty

Units will be repaired at "out of warranty" service rates when:

Due to the specialized equipment necessary for

• The unit's original warranty has expired.

testing a Laser-Radar receiver, there are no authorized

• A dated store receipt is not supplied.

service stations for Whistler brand detectors other than

• The unit has been returned without its serial number.

Whistler. When returning a unit for service, please follow

• The unit has been abused, modified, installed

these instructions:

1. Ship the unit in the original carton or in a suitable

The minimum out of warranty service fee for your Whistler

sturdy equivalent, fully insured, with return receipt

detector is $75.00 (U.S.Funds). If you require out of

requested to:

warranty service, please return your unit as outlined in the

Whistler Repair Dept.

section "Service Under Warranty" along with a certified

check or money order. Payment may also be made by

551 N. 13th St.

MasterCard, VISA, or American Express; personal checks

Rogers, AR. 72756

are not accepted. In the event repairs cannot be covered

by the minimum service fee, you will be contacted by a

Please allow 3 weeks turn around time.

Whistler technical service specialist who will outline options

Important: Whistler will not assume responsibility for

available to you. If you elect not to have your unit repaired,

loss or damage incurred in shipping. Therefore, please

it will be returned to you along with your certified check or

ship your unit insured with return receipt requested.

money order.

CODs will not be accepted!

Important: When returning your unit for service, be certain

to include a daytime telephone number and an email

address (if applicable).

RADAR/LASER ALERTS

Radar Alerts

Speed Radar Audio/Visual Alerts when X, K or Ka is

detected, the band ID and signal strength are displayed.

The audio alert is continuous and has a Geiger counter-

like pattern. The faster the beep, the closer or stronger

the radar source.

turned on)

Laser Audio/Visual Alerts

When a laser signal is detected the word "LSR" and

the corresponding laser pulse rate is displayed, the

audio alert is continuous for a minimum of 3 seconds.

"LSR 238"

Pulse Protection

City/Highway to Highway Mode

Dim/Dark Mode - to full illumination of display

Pulse (or instant-on) radar is more of a threat than

conventional radar because it remains "off" until

Auto Quiet OFF

activated to measure the speed of a targeted vehicle.

Vehicle Battery Saver ON

When a pulse type transmission is detected, your

Full Power Up sequence

Whistler detector sounds an urgent 3-second audio

Default TONE 3

warning.

Laser LSID YES

SWS

™

OFF

Display Shows:

POP

™

OFF

After the 3-second pulse alert, the standard alert

LED Periscopes to BLNK

pattern continues for as long as the signal is present. It

VOICE

is important to respond promptly to a pulse alert, since

TFSR OFF

warning time may be minimal.

Filter

Laser Segments ON

TROUBLESHOOTING

VG-2 OFF

GPS YES

Your Whistler detector is expertly engineered and

designed to exacting quality standards to provide you

with reliable, trouble-free operation. If your unit has

DST NO

been correctly installed following the guidelines in this

GMT -5

manual, but is not operating optimally, please refer to

Clock YES

the troubleshooting guide below.

Compass YES

Speed MPH

PROBLEM: No display or audio.

Overspeed: CLEARED

• Check fuse in power cable, replace if necessary.

Auto Quiet SPD 0

• Check fuse in fuse box, replace if necessary

Auto Filter SPD 0

Alarm Radius: 400

Delete Radius: 400

WARRANTY INFORMATION

WARRANTY/SPECIFICATIONS

Customer Service

Representatives are available to answer your

questions Monday - Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00

a daytime telephone number and an email address, if

p.m. (CT - USA) at: 1-800-531-0004

applicable.

via email at: info@whistlergroup.com or visit the

performs self-test but does not respond to "radar").

FAQ's at www.whistlergroup.com.

SPECIFICATIONS

Radar Frequencies:

10.500 - 10.550 GHz (X Band)

24.050 - 24.250 GHz (K Band)

33.400 - 36.000 GHz (Ka Superwideband)

Laser Wavelength: 905nm +/- 50nm

Operating Temperature Range:

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

Power Requirements:

Operational 12 to 15 volts DC, 250mA nominal (2

amp fuse) Vehicle Battery Saver, 30mA nominal.

Patents can be viewed here:

www.whistlergroup.com/pat

improperly, or had its housing removed.

™

POP

Mode is a trademark of MPH Industries, Inc.

SWS

™

Mode is a trademark of Safety Warning Systems L.C.

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

write serial number in the space provided

TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM: Unit alarms when vehicle equipment or

electrical accessories (brakes, power mirrors/windows,

directionals, horn, etc.)

• Check conditions of vehicle's electrical system,

including battery and alternator.

PROBLEM: Audio alerts are not loud enough.

• Cancel Auto Quiet Mode or City Mode.

• Check audio level setting.

• Check Speed Selective Auto Quiet setting in Option

Mode.

PROBLEM: Unit alarms when vehicle hits bumps.

• Check for loose lighter socket; tighten and clean.

• Check connections at both ends of the power cord.

Substitute another cord to determine if the cord is

defective. Return defective cord to the factory.

PROBLEM: Unit falses too much.

• If alarms are POP

™

Ka, switch POP

™

Mode to off.

• If the above option doesn't help, use a higher Filter

setting or if Ka is not used turn Ka band off.

• If alarms are X or K band and due to radar based

traffic flow sensors or radar based vehicle blind spot

detectors, turn TFSR to ON.

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.

Care and Maintenance

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.

OWNER'S MANUAL

Z-31R

LASER-RADAR

DETECTOR

with gps

The Whistler Group Corporate Headquarters

3604 NW Frontage Rd. • Bentonville, AR 72712

Tel 479.273.6012 • Fax 479.273.2927

Customer Return Center

551 N 13th St. • Rogers, AR 72756

Customer Service Tel 800.531.0004