User Manual

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.
You may register your product online
at www.whistlergroup.com. 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!
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 detector
and to better understand the
differences between detecting radar,
laser and safety radar signals, we
recommend reading this entire
manual or visiting our FAQ page on
our website www.
whistlergroup.com
Enjoy your Whistler detector and
please drive safely.
Sincerely,
The Whistler Group, Inc.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
XTR-330 FEATURES
W
histler’s ergonomic and user-friendly design
p
rovides a new level of operating convenience. Special
features include:
N
ote: Not all units have all features listed.
1
. Bracket Release Button –
p
rovides quick
and easy release of the mounting bracket.
2. Speaker – provides distinct audio warnings
f
or X, K, Ka band radar, safety radar, laser and
VG-2.
3. Mounting Bracket Location – slot holds
m
ounting bracket firmly.
4. Radar Antenna – compact, high-efficiency
antenna receives radar signals.
5
. Front Laser
–
high gain optical lens provides
increased sensitivity and field of view for
leading-edge laser detection.
6
. Rear Laser –
a
n integrated optical
waveguide provides superior detection of
laser signals transmitted from behind.
7
. City Button -
r
educes the annoyance of
false alerts typically encountered in urban
driving areas.
8. Quiet Button - pressing QUIET before a
radar signal is detected engages Auto Quiet
Mode which provides “clicking” sounds
after the initial warning. Pressing QUIET
during a radar encounter silences audio
alerts, while allowing visual alerts to keep
you informed.
9. Power / Volume Control – turns unit on/off
and adjusts audio level.
10. Dim Dark - engages Dim/Dark modes
11. Menu Button - (XTR-140) turns VG2 on/off.
(XTR-260/330) enters option select mode.
12. Icon Display - offers easy-to-read display to
indicate power, city mode, radar band
identification, and signal strength.
FEATURE DESCRIPTIONS
1
2a. Numeric Icon Display (XTR-260/330)
c
ombines icon display with a 7 segment digital
display that shows signal strength indication
a
nd band identification.
1
2b. Dual Alert Display: D.A.D. (XTR-260)
provides additional visual alerts of threats
a
head.
12c. Dual Alert LED Periscope - provides
additional visual alerts.
1
3. VG-2/Laser Icon –
i
ndicates the unit is
receiving VG-2 or laser signals.
14. X-band Icon - indicates the unit is receiving
a
n X-band signal.
15. K-band Icon - indicates the unit is receiving a
K-band signal.
1
6. Ka-band Icon -
i
ndicates the unit is receiving
a Ka-band signal.
17. H - indicates unit is in Highway mode.
18. C - City Icon - indicates that the unit is
o
perating in city mode.
1
9. Signal Strength Icon -
i
ndicates the strength
of the signal being detected.
20. K/Ka-band Icon - shows the unit is receiving
a K or Ka band signal. K/Ka indicator will
flash for Ka band.
21. V - indicates that the unit is receiving a
VG-2 signal. Indicates that VG-2 is engaged.
22. L - indicates that the unit is receiving a laser
signal.
•
Total Band Protection™ - Complete Band
Coverage that detects laser, radar, VG-2 and safety
radar bands.
FEATURE DESCRIPTIONS
Mounting Guidelines
• Mount the 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 Electriclear
™
type coating, which affects radar signals. Consult your
dealer or the owner’s manual to determine if your
windshield has this coating.
• Avoid placing unit in direct contact with the wind
shield.
• 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 per
manent 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 windshield in direct
sunlight. If the detector is r
emoved, this may cause
blistering of the dash in some vehicles.
INSTALLATION
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
lighter.
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 the
plug may loosen. Retighten it occasionally.
OPERATION
Power On Self Test & Volume
Each time your Whistler detector is turned on, an
automatic self-test sequence confirms that the
speaker
and visual displays ar
e functional. T
o
increase the volume, continue turning the
volume knob.
Integrated Real Voice
®
(XTR-330)
When selected, Real V
oice
®
will be used to
articulate the following:
1. Band Identification
2.
Safety Warning System messages
3. Feature Selection
Voice OFF/ON is selected by holding quiet
button for approximately 2 seconds. Voice ON
will announce "caution", V
oice OFF will give a
double beep.
INSTALLATION
Feature Engaged Confirmation
Each time a button is pressed, one beep confirms the
feature is “on”, two beeps confirm feature “off”.
Self Test Mute
Simply press the Quiet button during the self-test
sequence to cancel the self-test audio. This will
not affect radar/laser alerts. To restore the self-
test audio, simply press the Quiet button during
the next self-test.
Setting Saver (XTR-260/330)
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.
Auto Quiet Mode
Pressing QUIET before a radar signal is detected
provides an alternate alert pattern, consisting of four
beeps (indicating X, K, Ka or Safety Radar) followed
by clicking. The clicking will continue for as long as
the detected signal is present or any new signal is
detected within 20 seconds, becoming more rapid
as the strength of the signal increases.
• Press Quiet (before a signal is detected) to
engage Auto Quiet.
• Once the Auto Quiet mode is engaged, you
may cancel the audio alar
m by pressing Quiet.
• Press Quiet (when the unit is not alarming) to
cancel Auto Quiet mode.
Quiet Mode
Pressing Quiet cancels the audio during an alert and
any new aler
t within 20 seconds. After approximately
20 seconds, 2 beeps are provided on any new alert,
and the unit then remains quiet.
• Press Quiet to cancel the audio.
•
Pr
ess Quiet a second time during an aler
t to r
estor
e the
standar
d audio alert pattern; or turn the unit off, then on.
OPERATION
City/City I/City II Mode
Whistler’s Three Stage City Mode is designed to
reduce the annoyance of automatic door openers,
intrusion alarms and other devices which share
fr
equencies with police radar. Generally, X band is
used for these devices.
• Press City button to cancel Highway mode and
engage City Mode. The display will switch from
“
H
H
” to “
C
C
”.
• Pr
ess City button again to enter City
I
I
Mode.
• Press City button again to enter City
I
I
I
I
Mode.
N
N
o
o
t
t
e
e
: After 3 seconds, “
I
I
” or “
I
I
I
I
” City Mode
indicator turns off on the XTR-140.
• Pressing City button a fourth time cancels City
I
I
I
I
Mode and returns the unit to Highway Mode.
In City Mode, weak speed/safety radar signals
give 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
I
I
and City
I
I
I
I
Modes operate the same as Highway Mode, but
in City
I
I
Mode, only the X band sensitivity is
lowered. In City
I
I
I
I
Mode, X-band is not detected.
Caution: Some towns/small cities may still be
using X band radar. City Modes do not change
the audio alert for laser or VG-2.
Highway Mode
Highway mode provides full audio warnings any time
radar (X, K, Ka, Safety Radar) or laser signals are
detected, and is r
ecommended for open r
oad driving.
OPERATION OPERATION
Dual Alert Display D.A.D. (XTR-260)
Whistler’s Dual Alert Display (D.A.D.) provides an
additional attention getting visual alert to the
already Intense Blue Numeric Display. The two
extra LED’s in the display area flash on and off
when the unit alarms to provide a unique visual
alert. D.A.D. can be programmed, through the
Option Select Mode to:
1. flash for all alarms, 2. remain on, or 3. turn
D.A.D. off completely.
Dual LED Alert Periscope
Whistler’s new Dual LED Alert Periscope provides
an additional attention getting visual alert. The
two extra LED’s 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.
Dim/Dark Mode (XTR-260/330)
Dim/Dark Mode reduces the illumination of the
display
.
• Press the Dark button to reduce illumination to a
Dim setting.
•
Press the Dark button a second time engages Dark
Mode.
In Dark mode display illumination is further
reduced.Dim or dark can be engaged
during an aler
t. In Dark Mode, the display
goes dark for as long as a signal is being
detected and for 20 seconds
after, then the
display r
etur
ns to the dimmer setting.
•
Pr
essing the Dark button a thir
d time r
estores full
illumination to the display.
Engaging/Disengaging VG-2
See Option Select Mode to turn this feature on.
Vehicle Battery Saver Mode
The Vehicle Battery Saver Mode automatically
shuts off your detector after 6 hours. The timer
is reset if the detector is turned off, unplugged
or any button is pressed before the time has
expired. The detector will alert you with an
audible and visual warning before it shuts off.
During this warning, you can momentarily reset
the unit by pressing any button. This will reset
the timer. If the unit has automatically turned
itself off, press any button to turn the unit back on.
Stay Alert Feature (XTR-260/330)
The Stay Alert Feature is designed to test a
driver’s alertness. To engage (when unit is not
alarming):
• Pr
ess and hold the City button for less then 2 seconds.
The ”H” or “C” will flash indicating Stay Alert is
activated.W
ithin 30-60 seconds two beeps ar
e
sounded; to show alertness, the driver must press
either the City, Menu or Quiet button within 3-5
seconds. If the button is pr
essed within 3-5 seconds,
the cycle is repeated. If a button was not pressed
within 3-5 seconds, the alarm sounds and the display
flashes all the LEDs.
• Press Dark to cancel Stay Alert.
W
ARNING!!!
Stay Aler
t 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 fr
equent br
eaks.
Impr
oper reliance on the Stay Alert may result in vehicle
damage, personal injury or death.
NEVER OPERATE A VEHICLE IF YOU ARE DROWSY.
OPERATION
Laser Audio / Visual Alerts
When a laser signal is detected, the display
indicates alert by illuminating the “V/L” and
scrolling the signal strength indicators from right
to left or display indicates an “L” on the
display. The audio alert is continuous for a
minimum of 3 seconds.
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!
Pulse Protection
®
Pulse (or instant-on) radar is more difficult to
detect than conventional radar because it
remains “off” until activated to measure the
speed of a targeted vehicle. When a pulse
type transmission is detected, your
Whistler
detector sounds an urgent 3-second audio
war
ning and flashes the Aler
t strength
indicators
at their fastest rate. (The XTR-
260/330 models display “P”.) After the
3-second pulse alert, the standard alert
pattern continues for as long as the signal is
present. It is important to respond promptly
to a pulse alert, since warning time may be
minimal.
LASER/RADAR ALERTS
M
odel Features Summary.................................
3
- 6
I
nstallation.......................................................
7
- 8
• M
ounting Guidelines 7
• W
indshield Mounting 7
• P
ower Connection And Fuse Replacement 8
Operation....................................................... 8 - 12
• P
ower On Self Test & Volume 8
• I
ntegrated Real Voice
®
8
• F
eature Engaged Confirmation 9
• S
elf Test Mute 9
• S
etting Saver 9
• A
uto Quiet Mode 9
• Q
uiet Mode 10
• C
ity/City 1/City 2 Modes 10
• H
ighway Mode 10
• D
im/Dark Modes 11
• E
ngaging/Disengaging VG-2 Detection 12
• V
ehicle Battery Saver Mode 12
• S
tay Alert 12
Laser & Radar Alerts..................................... 13 - 14
• L
aser Audio/Visual Alerts 13
• L
aser Tips 13
• P
ulse Protection
®
1
3
• S
afety Warning System
®
1
4
VG-2 Alerts......................................................... 14
POP
™
Mode....................................................... 15
Option Select Mode........................................... 15
Troubleshooting Guide................................. 16 - 17
• C
are & Maintenance 17
Are Detectors Legal?......................................... 18
• F
CC Information 19
Speed Facts.................................................. 19 - 21
• Radar Facts 19
• Laser Facts 19-20
• Other Speed Detection Systems 20 - 21
Warranty Information................................... 22 - 24
Specifications..................................................... 25
Accessories......................................................... 26
4
5
• Total Band Protection
™
• Red Numeric
Icon Display
• Detects POP
™
Mode
•
360° Protection
•
Real Voice
®
•
VG-2 Cloaking
• 3 City Modes
• Quiet/Auto Quiet Mode
•
Dim/Dark Mode
• Stay Alert
•
Setting Saver
• Vehicle Battery Saver
™
• Safety Warning System
™
• Alert Priority
• Dual LED Periscopes
3
Features of XTR-330
34 56
7 8 9 10 11 12 13
XTR-140 FEATURES
• Total Band Protection
™
• Icon Display
• 360° Protection
• VG-2 Cloaking
• 3 City Modes
• Quiet/Auto Quiet Mode
• Vehicle Battery Saver
• Alert Priority
• Dual LED Periscopes
XTR-260 FEATURES
4
5
3
1
4
2
0
1
7
18
19
4
5
3
• Total Band Protection
™
• Blue Numeric
Icon Display
• 360° Protection
• VG-2 Cloaking
• 3 City Modes
• Quiet/Auto Quiet Mode
• Dim/Dark Mode
• Stay Alert
• Setting Saver
• Vehicle Battery Saver
™
• Safety Warning System
™
• Alert Priority
• Dual Alert Display
• Dual LED Periscopes
21
14
15
16
Features of XTR-260
Features of XTR-140
13
1
7,18,19, 22
2
1
14
1
5
16
17,18,19, 22
12c
2
10
7
12
8
9
6
1
12c
2
11
7
12a
8
9
6
1
10
12b
12b
12c
2
1
1
7
12a
8
9
6
1
10