OWNER'S MANUAL XTR· 690SEl695SE Total Band Protection™ LAS ER- RADAR DETECTOR 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 www.whistlergroup.com One or more U.S. patents may apply: #5/146,227, #5,379/456, #5,666,120, #5,990,821, #7/215,276 PIN 260023, © 2009 The Whistler Group, Inc.
Feature Listings of XTR-690SE/695SE 13 3 2 11 7 13 12 1 6 3 2 11 7 5 12a Whistler's ergonomic and user-friendly design provides a new level of operating convenience. Special features include: 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, and laser. 3. Mounting Bracket Location - slot holds mounting bracket firmly. 4.
FEAnJRE DESCRIPTIONS 5. Front Laser - high gain optical lens provides increased sensitivity and field of view for leading-edge laser detection. 6. Rear Laser - 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.
INSTALLATION Mounting Guidelines • Mount tne unit as low as possible near the center of the windshield. • Do not mount the 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 Electriciear™ type coating, which affect radar signals.
INSTALLATION Important: 5Jme 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 vehicle's 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 . .
OPERATION Power On, Self Test To turn the unit ON or OFF, push the center of the PowerNolume button. Each time your Whistler detector is turned on, an automatic self-test sequence confirms that the speaker and visual displays are functional. • Display shows in order: 1. WHISTLER 2. X-band 3. K-band 4. Ka-band 5. LASER NORM 6. SR OFF 7. VOICE ON 8. POP ON 9. B SVR 310. FILTER 11. COMBO 12. HIGHWAY Teach/Tutorial Mode Provides simulated alerts for each type of signal.
OPERATION Audio Level Adjustment To change the audio level: • Move PowerNolume button back to increase audio level. • Move PowerNolume button forward to decrease audio level. As audio level is adjusted, beeps are provided and the display indicates volume level. Auto Quiet Mode Auto Quiet mode reduces the selected audio level to level (1) approximately 5 seconds after a radar or safety radar signal is detected. The alert for any new signal within 20 seconds will resume at level (1).
OPERATION City/City 1/City 2 Mode Whistler's lnree Stage CiV Mode is designed to reduce the annoyance of automatic door openers, intrusion alarms and other devices which share frequencies with police radar. Generally, X band is used for these devices. • Press City button to cancel Highway Mode and engage City Mode. • Press City button again to enter City 1 Mode. • Press City button again to enter City 2 Mode. • Press City button a fourth time to cancel City 2 Mode and returns the unit to Highway Mode.
OPERATION Low Profile Alert Periscopes Whistler's Low Profile Alert Periscopes provide an added attention getting visual alert. The two extra LEDs flash on and off when the unit alarms to provide a unique visual alert. This alert can be programmed, through the Option Select Mode to: 1. flash for all alarms, 2. remain on, or 3. turn LEDs off completely. Compass Mode The unit is programmed from the factory in "Combo Mode".
OPERATION Backlight Settinq (continued) Backlight will turn on, irselected, while the unit alarms and remain on for 3 seconds after the unit stops alarming. When any button is pressed, the backlight will illuminate at the dim setting and remain on for 3 seconds afterwards. The backlight will also illuminate while in option mode. Dim/Dark Mode (XTR-690SE only) Dim/Dark Mode reduces the illumination of the display. • Press the Dark button to reduce illumination to a Dim setting.
OPERATION Filter Mode There are times when a radar detector in another vehicle/ can unintentionally emit a frequency which can cause your detector to falsely alarm. The Whistler Filter Mode options provide additional signal processing to minimize the occurrences of these false alarms. Filter mode provides normal processing. Filter 1 and Filter 2 modes provide additional signal analysis before alarming. Filter Mode is the factory default setting and should provide adequate filtering for most conditions.
OPERATION Option Select Mode Press the Menu button to enter Option Select Mode. When selecting options, the Dark or Quiet buttons must be pressed within 20 seconds or Option Select Mode will au t oma f Ica IIIyexi't ~o en t er: Press Menu: Display 1stTime CAL MODE 2nd Time COMBO Shows: 3rd Time Sl:POWER 4th Time To Change: D=Dark I Q=Quiet Press Both D&Q Option: Starts Compass Calibration COMBO ::: Radar & Compass DorQ BAOAU .... Had~r Only I COMPAS~; ....
OPERATION Stay Alert Feature The Stay Alert Feature is designed to test a driver's alertness. To engage (when the unit is not alarming) : • Press and hold the City button for approximately 2 seconds. Release the button during or immediately after the alert is given. Display shows: (PU HI I:::PT) 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.
OPERATION Alert Priority When two or more signals are received at the same time, the alert priority is: 1. Laser 2. Speed Radar 3. Safety Radar Example: If X band is alerting, then suddenly a laser signal is detected, the laser warning will override the X band alert. Compass Calibration Set-up The unit must be calibrated in order for the compass to provide accurate headings. To calibrate the unit, perform the following procedure: 1. Mount the unit level in the center of the vehicle's windshield.
OPERATION Reset Features All user features can be reset to factory settings. -Unplug the Power Cord from the unit. -Press and hold the Power and Quiet buttons. -Plug the Power Cord into the unit. -Wait for 2 beeps. - Release the Power and Quiet buttons. Unit is now reset to the following features and settings. Default factory settings are: 1. S1: (For Intellicordi;)) Power or\J or OFF. 2. 52: (For Intellicord~') Quiet feature. 3. Combo Mode. 4. HIGHWAY Mode. 5.
OPERATION Whistler has two new exciting features that will assist the driving enthusiast to further identify threats from laser and Ka band radar guns. KaRSID (Ka Radar Siqnal IDentifier) Identify the difference between the likelihood of a I(a threat vs. the likelihood of a Ka false from another source (possible radar detector). The Ka RSID feature will educate you to the common Ka speed radar guns by displaying the norninal police radar frequencies of 33.8GHz / 34.0GHz / 34.3GHz / 34.7GHz / 35.5GHz.
POP™ MODE ALERTS pop'" Mode Alerts Because POP"" Mode radar utilizes the same K or Ka band frequencies, POpl~' Mode Alerts will be displayed as regular radar alerts. LASERIRADAR ALERTS Speed Radar Audio/Visual Alerts When X, K or Ka is detected, the band 10 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.
TROUBLESHOOTING 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 lighter socket is clean.
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. ARE DETECTORS LEGAL? In Most States YES. Laser-Radar detectors are legal in every state (except Virginia and Washington, D.C.
SPEED MONITORING POpTM Mode pOP'" Mode is a feature on some newer radar guns operating on K and Ka bands. When the gun is in POP"· Mode and activated, a brief burst of energy, less that 1/15 of a second, is transmitted and the vehicle's speed is quickly acquired. A detector without POp"" Mode detection capability cannot respond to this brief transmission. 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.
SPEED MONITORINCi Laser Tips If you are the targeted vehicle, a laser gun can often determine your speed within a few seconds after you receive an alert. In this situation, there is generally no time to safely adjust your speed. However, if you are traveling near or behind the targeted vehicle and receive an alert, response time should be sufficient. Any laser alert, regardless of duration, requires immediate action.
SPEED MONITORING Radar Detector Detectors: VG-2, Spectre Tne 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" (ROD). An ROD is the primary tool used by the police to identify radar detector equipped vehicles.
WARRANTY INFORMATION Service Under Warranty During the warranty period, defective units will be repa i red without charge to the purchaser when returned with a dated store receipt to the address below. Units returned without a dated store receipt will be handled as described in section NService Out Of Warrant)/. U 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.
WARRANTY INFORMATION 3. Be certain your unit is returned with its serial number. For reference, please write your unit's serial number in the following space: sin- - - - - Units without serial numbers are not covered under warranty. Important: To validate that your unit is within the warranty Reriod, make sure you keep a copy of your aated store ~eceipt. You may register your warranty onhne at www.whlstlergroup.com. however, for warranty verification purposes, a copy of yo~r date.
WARRANTY INFORMATION Important: When returning your unit for service, be certain to include a daytime telephone number and an email address (if applicable). Customer Service 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 1-800-531-0004 Representatives are available to answer your questions Monday - Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (CT) or visit the F.A.Q.'s at www.whistlergroup.com.
ACCESSORIES These and other accessories can be ordered directly from Whistler by calling 1-800-531-0004 or visiting our online store at www.whistlergroup.com Order # Description Price 500501 Zipped Travel Case $ 9.95 403774 Intell icord@ $27.95 202152 Large Windshield Bracket Kit $ 9.95 206552 Straight Power Cord (5') $14.95 206553 Coiled Power Cord (T) $15.95 206880 Hardwire Kit (10' ) (for wiring to fuse box) $ 9.
Dear Whistler Owner, I~ 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. You may register your product online at VVvVW.whistiergroup.com. For warranty verification purposes, a copy of your dated store receipt must still accompany any unit sent in for warranty work.
