User Manual

WHISTLER FEATURES FEATURE DESCRIPTIONS INSTALLATION INSTALLATION OPERATION
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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
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Please record the serial number of the
unit in the space provided in the warranty section of
the manual.
To fully acquaint yourself with the operation of your
Whistler laser radar detector 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.
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M
odel Features Summary........................ 2 - 3
Installation............................................... 3 - 5
• Mounting Guidelines.
.................................. 4
•
Windshield Mounting
.................................. 4 - 5
•
Power Connection and Fuse Replacement
.
.5
O
peration................................................ 6 - 13
• Power On and Self-Test................................6
• Remote Control Operation.
......................... 6
• Replacing the Remote Battery..................... 7
•
Setting Saver
.................................................7
•
Feature Engaged Confirmation
.
...................7
•
Audio Level Adjustment
..............................7
• Integrated Real Voice
®
............................
.......7
• Auto Quiet Mode.
.........................................8
• Quiet Mode...................................................8
• City/City 1/ City 2 Mode.
...........................9
•
Highway Mode
.............................................9
•
Dim/Dark Mode
.......................................... 9
• T
each/Tutorial Mode
....................................10
• Engaging/Disengaging VG-2...................... 11
• Vehicle Battery Saver Mode.
........................ 11
•
Option Select Mode (XTR-520 only)
.
...........12
• Stay Alert Feature.........................................13
P
OP
™
M
ode Alerts................................... 14
Safety Warning System
™
.......................... 14
Laser/Radar Alerts................................... 14 - 15
• Speed Radar Audio/Visual Alerts...............14
• Laser Audio/Visual Alerts...........................14
• Pulse Protection
®
...........................................15
VG-2 Alerts.............................................. 16
• Alert Priority.................................................16
• Reset Features...............................................16
Troubleshooting Guide............................ 17
Care and Maintenance............................. 18
Are Detectors Legal?............................... 18
FCC Information.......................................19
Speed Monitoring.................................... 19 - 22
• Radar Facts................................................... 20
• POP
™
Mode...................................................20
• Total Band Protection
™
................................. 20
• Laser Facts.................................................... 21
• Other Speed Detection Systems.................22
Warranty Information...............................22 - 25
Specifications........................................... 25
Accessories.............................................. 26
2
6
. Rear Laser/ Remote Receiver –
R
eceives laser
signals transmitted from the rear of the vehicle,
a
ccepts input signals from the remote control.
7
. City Button -
R
educes the annoyance of false
alerts typically encountered in urban driving areas.
8. Quiet/Menu Button - Pressing QUIET before a
signal is detected engages Auto Quiet Mode
w
hich automatically reduces the audio level after the
initial warning to a low audio level setting. Pressing
QUIET during a radar/laser encounter silences
a
udio alerts, while allowing visual alerts to keep
you informed. (Pressing and holding for 2
seconds allows you to enter Option Select Mode—
s
ee page 12 (
X
TR-520 only.)
9
. Power/Dim Dark
-
Turns unit on/off and
engages Dim/Dark modes (XTR-520 only.)
9a. Power/Volume - Turns unit on/off and
h
old to adjust volume (
X
TR-220 only.)
9
b. Power
-
Turns unit on/off
1
0. Volume Button –
A
djust volume up or down.
11a. Text Display (XTR-520 only) – Provides distinct
visual confirmation of signals detected, signal
strength, and indicates engaged modes of
operation.
11b. 7 Segment Icon Display – Provides numeric
signal strength indicator and band identification.
12. Power Jack – Provides connection for the power cord.
13. Dim/Dark – Press and release button to select
Dim/Dark modes.
Mounting Guidelines
•
Mount the unit as low as possible near the
center of the windshield.
• Do not mount your unit behind wipers,
o
rnaments, mirrored sunscreens, etc. These
o
bstructions have metal surfaces which can
affect radar and laser signals and reduce
critical warning time. (Regular tinted glass does
n
ot affect reception.)
• Some windshields have an Instaclear
™
or
Electriclear
™
type coating, which affect radar
s
ignals. Consult your dealer or your vehicle’s
o
wners manual to determine if your windshield
has this coating.
• Avoid placing unit in direct contact with
windshield.
•
Avoid placing unit in direct sunlight
•
To reduce the possibility of theft, conceal the
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.
Power On and Self-Test
E
ach time your Whistler detector is turned on,
an automatic self-test sequence confirms that
the speaker and visual displays are functional.
• Press Power. Display shows (XTR-520 only) in order:
1
.
W
HISTLER
2.
X-band
3.
K-band
4
.
K
a-band
5
.
L
ASER
6
.
S
R OFF
7.
VOICE ON
8
.
V
G-2 OFF
9. POP ON 10. B SVR ON 11. HIGHWAY
• Display indicators will light in same order for
X
TR-220.
Remote Control Operation
T
he remote packaged with this unit transmits via
Infrared or IR, the same as most TV remote
c
ontrols. The remote’s 6 buttons can change the
u
nit’s features and operation. The transmit range
i
s
a
pproximately 4 feet
.
The remote is already programmed into the
radar detector so no additional programming is
necessary. If a replacement remote is necessary
(from being lost or damaged), the new remote is
“XTR ready”
The feature buttons on the remote duplicate
those found on the laser-radar detector itself
and in case of the XTR-220 more than what the
unit can do on its own.
The remote utilizes a common coin cell battery
CR 2032 which is available at most retail outlets.
This battery should provide similar battery life as
a vehicle’s keyless entry remotes and IR
controllers
Stay Alert Feature
The Stay Alert Feature is designed to test a
driver’s alertness. To engage (when unit is not
alarming) :
• Pr
ess and hold City for appr
oximately 2
seconds. Release button during or immediately
after the alert is given.
—XTR-520 only: Display shows:
Within 30-60 seconds two beeps ar
e sounded;
to show aler
tness, the driver must press either
the City
, Volume, or Quiet buttons within 3-5
seconds. If a button
is pressed within 3-5
seconds, the cycle is r
epeated.
If a button was not pressed within 3-5 seconds
alarm sounds and the display shows:
—XTR-220 only: The “H” or “C” will flash
indicating Stay Aler
t is activated.
Within 30-60 seconds two beeps are sounded;
to show alertness, the driver must press either
the Volume, City or Quiet button within 3-5
seconds.
If the button is pressed within 3-5 seconds, the
cycle is repeated. If a button was not pressed within
3-5 seconds, alarm sounds and the display will
flash all LED’s.
• Press Power to exit for both models.
WARNING!!! Stay Alert is NOT intended as a
substitute for adequate rest. You should NOT operate
a vehicle if you are drowsy. During extended periods
of vehicle operation, you should take frequent
breaks. Improper reliance on the Stay Alert feature
may result in vehicle damage, personal injury or
death. NEVER OPERATE A VEHICLE IF YOU
ARE DROWSY.
Engaging/Disengaging VG-2
XTR-520: See option select mode to turn this
feature on.
XTR-220: Press and hold the quiet button. The
unit beeps once for VG-2 on, twice for off. The
“V” icon will illuminate when engaged.
When a VG-2 signal is detected, the VG-2 alert is
sounded. After 3 seconds, the audio is cancelled
and the VG-2 indicator flashes at a slower rate.
This cycle is repeated if the VG-2 signal is again
detected.
During the period a VG-2 signal is detected, a
radar signal cannot be detected. However,
because the VG-2 alert has confirmed that a
patrol car is nearby, you are already aware of the
potential for speed monitoring and can adjust
your speed accordingly. Laser detection is not
affected while a VG-2 signal is detected.
Vehicle Battery Saver Mode
The Vehicle Battery Saver Mode automatically
shuts off your detector if you forget to turn it off. The
timer is reset if the detector is turned off, unplugged
or any button is pressed before the timer has
expir
ed. The detector will aler
t you
with an audible
and visual war
ning befor
e it shuts of
f.
During this warning you can reset the unit by
pressing any button. This will reset the timer.
If the unit has automatically turned itself off, press the
Power button to turn the unit back on. You can
manually engage the Vehicle Battery Saver Mode by
pressing and holding the City button until one
beep is heard. (XTR-520 Only)
Refer to “Option Select Mode” for instructions for
deactivating battery saver mode feature (XTR-520
Only). XTR-220 Timer = 6 hrs, XTR-520 Timer = 3 hrs
Highway Mode
Highway mode provides full audio warnings any
time radar (X, K, Ka, Safety Radar) or laser
signals are detected, and is recommended for
open road driving.
For more information on City and Highway mode,
please visit our FAQ page on our website:
www.whistlergroup.com
Dim/Dark Mode
Dim/Dark Mode reduces the illumination of the
display.
• Press and hold Power for 2 seconds to reduce
illumination to a Dim setting.
• Pressing and holding the power button for 2
seconds a second time engages Dark Mode.
The display illumination is further reduced.
Dim or dark can be engaged during an alert. In
Dark Mode, the display goes dark for as long as
a signal is being detected and for 20 seconds
after, then the display returns to the dimmer
setting.
• Pressing and holding the power button a
third time restores full illumination to the
display.
• Press the DIM button on the remote to select
display illumination.
Teach/Tutorial Mode (XTR-520 Only)
Pr
ovides simulated alerts for each type of signal.
• Press City and Quiet simultaneously and
release.
•
Press Power to exit.
NOTE: On model XTR-220, City, Highway and
Dim/Dark modes are only engaged via the
remote control.
City/City 1/City 2 Mode
Whistler’s Three Stage City 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 to cancel Highway mode and engage City.
• Press City a second time to engage City 1.
• Press City a third time to engage City 2.
• Pressing City a fourth time cancels City Modes and
returns the unit to Highway Mode.
In City Mode, a weak speed/safety radar signal
gives an initial alarm of two beeps, and then
remains quiet unless the signal becomes very
strong. When the signal strength increases, two
additional beeps are provided.
City 1 and CIty 2 Modes operate the same as
Highway Mode, but in City 1 Mode, only the X
band sensitivity is lower
ed.
In City 2 Mode, X-
band is not detected.
CAUTION: Some towns/small cities may still be
using X band radar. If Auto Quiet is engaged in
City 1 or City 2 modes and the unit receives a
strong radar signal, the unit performs the Auto
Quiet feature. City Modes do not change the
audio alert for laser or VG-2.
Integrated Real Voice
®
(XTR-520 only)
When selected, Real Voice
®
will be used to
articulate the following:
1. Band Identification
2. Safety Warning System messages
3. Feature Selection
NOTE: In certain cases, the voice message does
not replicate the text message.
Auto Quiet Mode
Auto Quiet 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). Auto Quiet does not affect VG-2 or
laser alerts.
• Press Quiet/Menu (before a signal is detected)
to engage Auto Quiet.
• Once the Auto Quiet mode is engaged, you
may cancel the audio alarm by pressing Quiet.
• Press Quiet (when the unit is not alarming) to
cancel Auto Quiet mode.
Quiet Mode
Quiet cancels audio during an aler
t and any new
aler
t
within 20 seconds. After 20 seconds,
approximately 2 beeps are provided on any
new aler
t and unit then r
emains quiet.
• Press Quiet to cancel the audio.
• Press Quiet a second time during an alert to
restore the standard audio alert pattern; or
turn the unit off, then on.
Replacing the Remote Battery
The remote control is powered by a 3 volt coin
type cell, model CR 2032. However, all batteries
eventually need replacing. When the time comes,
follow these steps:
• Remove the Phillips head screw located at the
bottom back side of the remote.
• Separate the two halves of the plastic case
• Gently lift out the PC board as the battery is
located opposite the buttons.
• The battery should slide out from its holder. Make
note of the correct polarity. Positive (+) is facing
away from the PC board.
• Insert the new battery, being mindful of the
correct polarity.
• Reassemble the reverse of disassembly
Setting Saver
Setting Saver saves your personalized settings so
that when the detector is turned off and then on
again, you do not have to re-enter them.
Feature Engaged Confirmation
Each time a button is pressed, one beep confirms
feature “on”, two beeps confirm feature “off”.
Audio Level Adjustment
The audio levels can be adjusted high to low or
low to high two ways:
1.
Press and hold the PWR/VOL ( VOL on XTR-
520) button and the volume level will increase
(Level 7) then proceed to lower the volume
(Level 0). Continuing to hold this button will
repeat the sequence. As audio level is adjusted,
beeps ar
e pr
ovided and the display indicates
volume level.
2. Press either VOL UP or VOL DOWN on the
remote control.
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a
8
2
6
4
5
3
1
9
8
7
2
6
10
12
XTR-220
XTR-520
Accessories: Windshield Bracket Kit ,Power Cord & Remote Control
1
1a
1
1b
W
indshield Mounting (Cont.)
I
f the detector is removed, this may cause
b
listering of the dash in some vehicles.
• Slide the detector onto the bracket until it
locks into place.
•
If necessary, the unit may be leveled by
bending the windshield bracket. Press the
bracket release button and remove the
d
etector before bending.
Power Connection
• Plug the small end of the power cord into the
unit’s power jack.
•
Plug the large end into the vehicle’s cigarette
l
ighter.
N
OTE:
T
he cord fits tightly into detector.
When installing the cord, expect some
resistance.
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.
With use, the screw cap on plug may
loosen. Retighten it occasionally.
Unscrew the tip of the lighter socket
plug carefully when replacing the 2
Option Select Mode (XTR-520 Only)
Entering Option Select Mode allows you to customize
options such as Tone Select, Abbreviated Power Up
Sequence and VG-2 Mode. Press and hold quiet
button to enter Select mode. When selecting options,
the , or quiet must be pressed within 20 seconds
or option mode will automatically be exited. To enter:
XTR-520 Chart
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2
7
8
1
0
1
3
1
0
9b
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
pr
ovides increased sensitivity and field of view for
leading-edge laser detection.