Whistler RLC-100 User's Manual
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1. AL Ar Selects top of the hour announcement When the time reaches a new hour the unit will announce GPS time check 6 o clock for example r ESE Selects Stay Alert warning After 2 hours of movement a get rest announcement will be heard rAd Selects the alarm radius 600 400 200 EESE Turns off the Fasten Seatbelts message Ar 5E Resets all menu settings back to factory defaults Change settings Press the menu button M to enter the feature selection mode Press Menu again to advance to the next feature Repeated presses of Menu button will cycle through all the available features Some features are informational only others have multiple options 13 OPERATION The following steps outline the options available for select features 1 Press Menu M until a feature is displayed 2 Press Enter E to show one option 3 Press M to view all options 4 Press E to save the option shown Press M until To change Options Press M Unit shows setting to enter selection spo Presse Press E L80 L90 L100 OFF L30 L40 L50 L60 L70 08 07 06 cx ON OFF 600 400 200 NOTE BRT Select display brightness SPD SP l MPH Yards SP 2 KPH Meters LSPD Select the speed that the unit will alarm LOCA Select the correct time correction for your area 14 OPERATION ALAR Select the Top of the Hour alert RE2. S12 Volt Output We offer a power cord to connect to a majority of Laserkadar detectors See the accessories section for ordering this cord 8 INSTALLATION To power the unit Plug the small end of the power cord into the units power jack Plug the large end into the vehicles cigarette lighter or 12 volt outlet Fuse Replacement The lighter socket plug is equipped with a replaceable 2 amp 3AG 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 Retighten the screw cap occasionally it may loosen during use Unscrew the tip of the lighter socket plug carefully when replacing the 2 amp fuse OPERATION Power On and Self Test Each time your RLC 100 is turned on an automatic self test sequence confirms that the speaker and visual displays are functional The display snows H HE HEL HELL HELLO To turn the unit on or off press the on off button located on the power cord Audio Level Adjustment To change the audio level Move Volume button back to increase audio level Move Volume button forward to decrease audio level Volume control Move in the direction of arrow A to increase audio 10 OPERATION Getting a Satellite Lock Powering up the unit will begin its search for satellites
3. During this time the unit will flash the middle segments of the display Please allow several minutes for the unit to lock onto the satellites This delay is normal when the unit is turned on at least 500 miles from when the unit last received a Satellite lOcK NOTE The unit locks onto satellites faster when not moving Acquiring satellites takes much longer the first time The unit displays either time or speed Clock 44 14 Displays when not moving Speed 85 Displays while moving The default units are MPH and _ Yards Optionally KPH and Meters can be selected 11 OPERATION Feature Settings This section explains the many features of this model and how to select them in the menu The Unit stores Max Speed Elapsed Time and total mileage odo until unit is powered off brE Select Bright or Dim display setting DAKE Displays the Month and Day This is set by the GPS and the local setting to provide the correct date HSPd Displays the Max Speed ELAP Displays elapsed trip time Add Displays trip mileage SPad Select MPH or KPH Switches from Standard to Metric units L5Pd Select the speed warning threshold Change the speed that the unit will announce Attention reduce speed now LOCA Selects the proper time GMT North America is generally a minus number Atlantic 04 East 05 Central 06 Mountain 07 Pacific 08 Alaska 09 Hawaii 1 0 12 OPERATION
4. amp 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 units exterior 19 FCC INFORMATION 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 This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the followin
5. manual locations 1 When the unit is alerting a manual location press and hold Enter for more than 2 seconds The unit announces user position deleted and displays ADEL Press Enter again to delete all manual locations IF Enter is not pressed within 5 seconds after ADEL is shown the locations are saved and the mode is exited 17 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Your unit 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 Whistler plug replace if necessary with a 2 amp 3AG type Check fuse for lighter socket replace if necessary Make sure lignter socket is clean PROBLEM Audio alerts are not loud enough Check audio level setting see pg 10 PROBLEM Unit resets when vehicle hits bumps Check for loose lighter socket tighten and clean Check connections at both ends of power cord Substitute another cord to determine if cord is defective Return 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 FAO page at Www Whistlergroup com before returning your Unit for service 18 CARE
6. service specialist who will outline options available to you f 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 Customer Service If ies have questions concerning the operation of your Whistler unit or require service durin or after the warranty period please call Customer Service at 1 800 53 1 0004 Representatives are available to answer your questions Monday Friday from 8 00 a m to 5 00 p m CT vwwv whistlergroup com 24 ACCESSORIES These and other accessories can be ordered directly from Whistler by calling 1 800 531 0004 or visit our online store at Www whistlergroup com Order Description Price 500501 Zippered Travel Case 300112 Straight Power Cord 5 w or off switch 206880 ardwire Kit 10 for wiring to fuse box 300114 on Skid Dash Pad RLIC50 nterface Cable RLICI 1 nterface Cable for detectors with phone style jacks 300117 USB cable 300115 Magnetic Puck Shipping and handling per order 5 00 Prices are subject to change without notice 26
7. store receipt You may have registered your unit 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 23 SPECIFICATIONS Integrated GPS Receiver 50 channel LI frequency C A code Sensitivity Tracking 160dBm Acquisition amp Reacquisition 160dBm Cold starts 144dBm Acquisition Time Reacquisition lt 1 sec Hot start lt 1 sec Warm start 29 sec Cold start 29 sec Accuracy Position 2 5m CEP DGPS SBAS 2 0m CEP Velocity 0 1 m s CEP circular error probability DGPS differential GPS SBAS space based augmentation system Operating Temperature Range 10C to 70 14F to 58F Power Requirements Input Operational 12 to 15 volts DC 250mMA nominal Output 12 volt 1 5 amp limit Specifications are subject to change without notice 25 WARRANTY INFORMATION Service Out of Warranty Continued The minimum out of warranty service fee for your Whistler product is 40 00 U S 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 for 40 00 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 minimum 40 00 service fee you will be contacted by a Whistler technical
8. HISTLER RLC 100 Installation Software Information ounting Guidelines Dash Mounting Power Connection And Fuse Replacement Operation Power On And Self Test Audio Level Adjustment Getting a Satellite Lock Feature Settings Changing Settings Camera Alerts Manual Entry Troubleshooting Guide s Care amp Maintenance FCC Information Warranty Information Specifications Accessories IMPORTANT The RLC 100 is a red light speed camera locator and does not detect laser or radar signals FEATURE DESCRIPTIONS Whistlers ergonomic and userfriendly design provides a new level of operating convenience Special features include 1 GPS Antenna Compact high efficiency antenna receives GPS Signals 2 Speaker Provides distinct audio warnings for Red Light Speed Camera and user entered locations 3 Menu M Button Allows changing the units options and settings 4 Enter E Button Selects the changed feature setting 5 Volume Control Adjusts audio level 6 7 Segment Display Offers easy to read display to indicate time speed and distance to camera 7 USB Port For connection to a PC for Updates 8 12 Volt Out Jack Provides 2 volt 1 5 amp output to power other devices 9 Power Jack allows connection to the power cable GPS CANERA INFO Important Information WARNING It is the users responsibility to use this product prudently and mai
9. OWNER S MANUAL RLC 100 Red Light Speed Camera DETECTOR The Whistler Group Corporate Headquarters 3604 NW Frontage Rd Bentonville AR 72712 Tel 479 273 6012 Fax 479 273 2927 Whistler Customer Return Center 551 N 13th St Rogers AR 72756 Customer Service Tel 800 531 0004 wwwwhistlergroup com P N 300110 rev 3 2010 The Whistler Group Inc D WHISTLER INTRODUCTION Dear Whistler Owner 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 For warranty verification purposes a copy of your dated store receipt must 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 INTRODUCTION Note Your warranty period begins at the time of purchase The warranty is validated only by the dated store receipt Record the serial Number of the unit in the space provided in the warranty section of this manual To fully acquaint yourself with the operation of your Whistler unit we recommend reading this entire manual or visiting our FAQ page on our website www whistlergroup com Enjoy your Whistler and please drive safely Sincerely The Whistler Group Inc TABLE OF CONTENTS Model Features Summary GPS Camera W
10. ST Select stay alert RADI Selects alarm distance TEST Turns off greeting voice Camera Alerts When a camera location is approached the unit will announce the type of alert Red Light Camera Traffic Camera Speed Camera or User Selected for example Warning traffic camera ahead and the display counts down the distance to the camera HEF 82 3 Pya 18 Two alert LEDs on either side of the display will flash faster as you get closer to the camera Once past the camera location the unit will provide an all clear beep beep type audio tone IMPORTANT The RLC 100 is a red light speed camera locator and does not detect laser or radar signals 15 OPERATION Manual Entry The RLC 100 will save a special location i e a new red light camera or even a trap if you enter it manually The unit will store 100 User locations NOTE Manual entries must be approximately 100 yards apart to prevent overlapping locations To manually enter a location simply press Enter E and the unit will announce user point logged Press the Enter E button to save a new location ne When detecting this position the unit will announce warning user position ahead the next time it approaches this location To delete manual locations When the unit is alerting a manual location press Enter E and unit will announce user position deleted 16 OPERATION To delete all
11. eceipt 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 this product there are no authorized service stations for Whistler products 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 Whistler Repair Dept ool IN FTESE Rogers AR 72756 Please allow 3 weeks turn around time IMPORTANT Whistler will not assume pa for loss or damage incurred in shipping Therefore please ship your unit insured with retum receipt requested CODS will not be accepted 22 WARRANTY INFORMATION 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 only flashes bars 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 serial number in the following space Units without serial numbers are not covered under warranty IMPORTANT To validate that your unit is within the warranty period make sure you keep a copy of your dated
12. g measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver IMPORTANT FCC requirements state that ee or modifications not expressly approved by The Whistler Group could void the users authority to operate the equipment 20 WARRANTY INFORMATION Consumer Warranty This Whistler product 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 Service Out of Warranty 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 21 WARRANTY INFORMATION Service Under Warranty During the warranty period defective units will be repaired without charge to the purchaser when returned with a dated store r
13. iclear type coating which can affect GPS signals Consult your vehicles dealer or the owners manual supplied with your vehicle to determine if your windshield has this coating To reduce the possibility of theft conceal your unit when not In use INSTALLATION Dash Mounting The unit can be installed one of two ways 1 using the Magnetic Puck or 2 non skid dash pad Magnetic Puck Installation Select a location on the dash or center console remember the unit needs to be able to see the sky Clean the selected area with an isopropyl pad to clean off any wax or polish This will prepare the area for the adhesive to properly stick Locate the bottom of the Magnetic Puck and peel off the protective backing to expose the adhesive Carefully place the Magnetic Puck onto the selected area and press firmly to let the adhesive set Place the unit onto the Magnetic Puck INSTALLATION Non Skid Pad Installation Select a location on the dash or center console remember the unit needs to be able to see the sky Clean the selected area with an Isopropyl pad to clean off any waxes or polishes Kemove the Non Skid Pad from its packaging Place the Non Skid Pad onto this area Power Connection The RLC 100 includes two power jacks One jack is for powering the unit and the other to Share power with another 2 volt device such as a radar detector 12 Volt Input
14. ntain safe driving practices at all times The Global Positioning System GPS is operated by the government of the United States which is solely responsible for its accuracy and maintenance The system is subject to changes which could affect the accuracy and performance of all GPS equipment Camera Database For database updates and registration visit www whistlerupdates com The Veri Light database was developed to give you accurate data to approved camera locations You may note from time to time that a camera may not be present at the location of the alert This is normal at the camera installation may have been postponed however the location is approved for use by the local city or town The RLC 100 can be updated with the latest database anytime In order to update the unit you will need to download the Software program from Whistlers website first You must 5 INSTALLATION also register the unit before any updates can be downloaded Free updates will be available for up to year from the date of registration and software installation other models may Nave a longer Update time After year updates can be purchased NOTE Software programs instructions will be included with the download Software Information IMPORTANT Please read the Software Agreement notice enclosed with the unit Mounting Guidelines Unit needs a clear view of the sky above Some windshields have an Instaclear or Electr
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