Whistler Radar Detector RLC 100 User Manual

OWNER’S MANUAL  
INTRODUCTION  
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.  
Dear Whistler Owner,  
RLC-100  
If you have questions concerning the  
operation of this Whistler product please call:  
To fully acquaint yourself with the operation of  
your Whistler unit, we recommend reading  
this entire manual or visiting our FAQ page on  
Red Light/  
Speed Camera  
DETECTOR  
Customer Service  
1-800-531-0004  
Monday - Friday • 8:00 am - 5:00 pm CT  
or visit our website  
Enjoy your Whistler and please drive safely.  
Sincerely,  
The Whistler Group Corporate Headquarters  
3604 NW Frontage Rd. • Bentonville, AR 72712  
Tel 479.273.6012 • Fax 479.273.2927  
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.  
The Whistler Group, Inc.  
Whistler Customer Return Center  
551 N. 13th St. • Rogers, AR 72756  
Customer Service Tel 800.531.0004  
www.whistlergroup.com  
P/N 300110 rev. 3,  
©
2010 The Whistler Group, Inc.  
 
GPS/CAMERA INFO  
INSTALLATION  
INSTALLATION  
also register the unit before any updates can  
be downloaded.  
Important Information  
Dash Mounting  
The unit can be installed one of two ways: 1)  
using the Magnetic Puck or 2) non-skid dash  
pad.  
WARNING: It is the users responsibility to use  
this product prudently and maintain 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.  
Free updates will be available for up to 1 year  
from the date of registration and software  
installation (other models may have a longer  
update time). After 1 year, updates can be  
purchased.  
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.  
NOTE: Software programs instructions will be  
included with the download.  
Software Information  
IMPORTANT: Please read the Software  
Agreement notice enclosed with the unit!  
Camera Database  
For database updates and registration, visit  
• Carefully place the Magnetic Puck onto the  
selected area and press firmly to let the  
adhesive set.  
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.  
Mounting Guidelines  
• Unit needs a clear view of the sky above.  
• Some windshields have an Instaclear™ or  
Electriclear™ 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.  
• Place the unit onto the Magnetic Puck.  
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  
• To reduce the possibility of theft, conceal  
your unit when not in use.  
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INSTALLATION  
INSTALLATION  
OPERATION  
Non-Skid Pad Installation:  
To power the unit:  
Power On and Self Test  
• 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.  
• Remove the Non-Skid Pad from its  
packaging.  
Each time your RLC-100 is turned on, an  
automatic self-test sequence confirms that the  
speaker and visual displays are functional.  
The display shows:  
• 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  
• Place the Non-Skid Pad onto this area.  
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.  
To turn the unit on or off, press the on/off  
button located on the power cord.  
Power Connection  
The RLC-100 includes two power jacks. One  
jack is for powering the unit and the other to  
share power with another 12 volt device such  
as a radar detector.  
Audio Level Adjustment  
To change the audio level:  
• Move Volume button back to increase  
audio level.  
• Move Volume button forward to decrease  
audio level.  
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.  
12 Volt Input  
12 Volt Output  
Volume control:  
We offer a power cord to connect to a  
majority of Laser-Radar detectors. See the  
accessories section for ordering this cord.  
Unscrew the tip of the lighter socket plug  
carefully when replacing the 2 amp fuse.  
Move in the  
direction of arrow  
to increase audio  
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OPERATION  
OPERATION  
OPERATION  
- Selects “top of the hour”  
Getting a Satellite Lock  
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.  
announcement. When the time reaches a new  
hour, the unit will announce; “GPS time check –  
6 o’clock” for example.  
Powering up, the unit will begin its search for  
satellites. During this time, the unit will flash  
the middle segments of the display.  
- Selects Stay Alert warning. After 2 hours  
of movement a “get rest” announcement will be  
heard.  
- Select Bright or Dim display setting.  
- Displays the Month and Day. This is set  
by the GPS and the local setting to provide the  
correct date.  
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.  
- Selects the alarm radius: 600/400/200  
- Turns off the “Fasten Seatbelts”  
message.  
- Displays the Max Speed.  
- Displays elapsed trip time.  
- Displays trip mileage.  
- Resets all menu settings back to factory  
defaults.  
NOTE: The unit locks onto satellites faster  
when not moving. Acquiring satellites takes  
much longer the first time.  
- Select MPH or KPH. Switches from  
Standard to Metric units.  
- Select the speed warning threshold.  
Change the speed that the unit will announce  
“Attention reduce speed now”.  
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.  
The unit displays either time or speed.  
- Selects the proper time (GMT). North  
America is generally a minus (-) number.  
Clock:  
(Displays when not moving)  
(Displays while moving)  
Atlantic = -04  
Central = -06  
Pacific = -08  
Hawaii = -10.  
East = -05  
Mountain = -07  
Alaska = -09  
Some features are informational only, others  
have multiple options.  
Speed:  
The default units are MPH and Yards.  
Optionally, KPH and Meters can be selected.  
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OPERATION  
OPERATION  
OPERATION  
The following steps outline the options available  
for select features.  
ALAR = Select the “Top of the Hour” alert  
REST = Select stay alert  
RADI = Selects alarm distance  
TEST = Turns off greeting voice  
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.  
1) Press Menu (M) until a feature is displayed.  
2) Press Enter (E) to show one option.  
3) Press M to view all options.  
Camera Alerts  
4) Press E to save the option shown.  
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.  
Press M until To change  
unit shows: setting:  
Options Press M  
to enter selection:  
To manually enter a location, simply press  
Enter (E) and the unit will announce “user  
point logged”.  
BRT  
Press E  
Press E  
Press E  
ON, OFF  
SPD  
LSPD  
SP 1, SP 2  
Press the Enter (E)  
button to save a  
new location.  
L80, L90, L100,  
OFF, L30, L40  
L50, L60, L70  
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.  
LOCA  
ALAR  
REST  
RADI  
TEST  
Press E  
Press E  
Press E  
Press E  
Press E  
-08, -07, -06 etc  
ON, OFF  
When detecting this position, the unit will  
announce “warning user position ahead” the  
next time it approaches this location..  
ON, OFF  
600, 400, 200  
ON, OFF  
IMPORTANT: The RLC-100 is a red light/speed  
camera locator and does not detect laser or  
radar signals.  
To delete manual locations:  
When the unit is alerting a manual location,  
press Enter (E) and unit will announce “user  
position deleted”.  
NOTE:  
BRT = Select display brightness  
SPD = SP 1= MPH/Yards, SP 2 = KPH/Meters  
LSPD = Select the speed that the unit will alarm  
LOCA = Select the correct time- correction for your  
area  
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OPERATION  
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE  
CARE & MAINTENANCE  
To delete all manual locations:  
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.  
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.  
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.  
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  
lighter socket is clean.  
If Enter is not pressed within 5 seconds after  
ADEL” is shown, the locations are saved and  
the mode is exited.  
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  
5830140-1  
moc.puorgreltwswwih.  
unit for service.  
or visit our FAQ page at  
before returning your  
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FCC INFORMATION  
WARRANTY INFORMATION  
WARRANTY INFORMATION  
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC  
Rules. Operation is subject to the following two  
conditions:  
Service Under Warranty  
Consumer Warranty  
During the warranty period, defective units will  
be repaired without charge to the purchaser  
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.”  
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.  
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference.  
(2)This device must accept any interference  
received, including interference that may  
cause undesired operation.  
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.  
Due to the specialized equipment necessary for  
testing this product, there are no authorized  
service stations for Whistler products other than  
Whistler.  
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.  
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.  
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:  
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 following measures:  
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.  
Whistler Repair Dept.  
551 N. 13th St.  
Rogers, AR. 72756  
Please allow 3 weeks turn around time.  
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
IMPORTANT: Whistler will not assume  
responsibility for loss or damage incurred in  
shipping. Therefore, please ship your unit insured  
with return receipt requested. CODs will not be  
accepted!  
• The unit has been abused, modified, installed  
improperly, or had its housing removed.  
• Increase the separation between the equipment  
and receiver.  
IMPORTANT: FCC requirements state that  
changes or modifications not expressly approved  
by The Whistler Group could void the users  
authority to operate the equipment.  
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WARRANTY INFORMATION  
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.  
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.  
In the event repairs cannot be covered by the  
minimum $40.00 service fee, you will be  
contacted by a Whistler technical service  
specialist who will outline options available to  
you. If you elect not to have your unit  
repaired, it will be returned to you along with  
your certified check or money order.  
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: When returning your unit for  
service, be certain to include a daytime  
telephone number, and an email address  
(if applicable).  
IMPORTANT: To validate that your unit is  
within the warranty period, make sure you  
keep a copy of your dated store receipt. You  
may have registered your unit at  
warranty verification purposes, a copy of your  
dated store receipt must accompany any unit  
sent in for warranty work.  
Customer Service  
If you have questions concerning the operation  
of your Whistler unit, or require service during  
or after the warranty period, please call  
Customer Service at:  
1-800-531-0004.  
Representatives are available to answer your questions  
Monday - Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (CT).  
www.whistlergroup.com  
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ACCESSORIES  
SPECIFICATIONS  
These and other accessories can be ordered  
directly from Whistler by calling  
Integrated GPS Receiver:  
50 channel, L1 frequency, C/A code  
1-800-531-0004 or visit our online store at  
www.whistlergroup.com  
Sensitivity:  
Tracking :-160dBm  
Acquisition & Reacquisition : -160dBm  
Cold starts :-144dBm  
Order #  
Description  
Price  
500501  
300112  
Zippered Travel Case  
$ 9.95  
$14.95  
Acquisition Time:  
Reacquisition : <1 sec.  
Hot start : <1 sec.  
Straight Power Cord (5’)  
w/on-off switch  
Warm start : 29 sec.  
Cold start : 29 sec.  
206880  
Hardwire Kit (10' )  
(for wiring to fuse box)  
$ 9.95  
300114  
RLIC50  
RLIC11  
Non Skid Dash Pad  
Interface Cable  
$ 6.95  
$ 12.95  
$12.95  
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  
Interface Cable for detectors  
with phone style jacks  
USB cable  
300117  
300115  
$ 5.95  
$ 5.95  
Magnetic Puck  
Operating Temperature Range:  
-10C to +70C (14F to +158F)  
Shipping and handling (per order) $5.00 Prices are  
subject to change without notice.  
Power Requirements:  
Input: Operational 12 to 15 volts DC, 250mA  
nominal  
Output: 12 volt 1.5 amp limit.  
Specifications are subject to change without notice.  
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