Whistler Total Band Protection XTR-475 User manual

OWNER'S MANUAL
XTR·475/500/5501
555/575/580/590
Total Band Protection™
LASER-RADAR
DETECTOR
The Whistler Group Corporate Headquarters
3604 NW Frontage Rd. • Bentonville, AR 72712
Tel [phone] • Fax [phone]
Customer Return Center
551 N. 13th St. • Rogers, AR 72756
Customer Service Tel [phone]
www.whistlergroup.com
P/N 260012, REV2 © 2009 The Whistler Group, Inc.
WHISTLER

Feature Listings of XTR-475/500/550/575/580/590
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Feature Listings of XTR-555
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Note: XTR-475/575/580/590 are Intellicord~ Ready. (see pg.12)
Note: On models XTR-475/575/580/590 the compass must be
calibrated before use (see pg.1 0)
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FEAtURE DESCRlPnONS
Whistler's ergonomic and user-friendly design provides anew
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, 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 - 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. Quiet Button -pressing QUIET before a
signal
is detected engages Auto Quiet Mode
which aJtomatically reduces the audio level after
the initial warning
to alow audio level setting.
Pressing QUI
ET during aradar/laser 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 - enters Option Select Mode.
12. Icon Display - 475
Text Display - 500/550/555/575/580/590
provides distinct visual confirmation of signals
detected, signal strength, and indicates
engaged modes
of operation.
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FEATURE DESCRIPI10NS
13. Alert Periscopes - provide added
visual alerts of threats ahead.
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 Instaciear™ or
Electriciear™ type coating, which affect radar
signals. Consult your dealer orthe owner's
manual supplied with your vehicle
to determine
if your windshield has this coating.
•
Avoid placing the unit in direct contact with the
windshield.
•
To reduce the possibility of theft, conceal the
unit when not in use.
Windshield
Mounting
IMPORTANT: Make sure the unit is level
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INSTALLATION
Windshield Mounting
•Install the two suction cups and rubber bumper
onto the bracket byfitting them into their holes.
•
Press the suction cups onto the windshield at the
location you
have chosen.
Important: 5Jme newer cars have aplastic safety
coating on the inside of the windshield. The
windshield bracket may
leave permanent marks on this
type
of surface. To find out ifyour vehicle has this type
of windshield, check the vehicl'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.
•Slide the detector onto the bracket until it
locks into
place.
•If
necessa~ the unit may be leveled bybending the
windshield bracket.
Press the bracket release button
and remove the detectorbefore bending.
Power Cord 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
socket.
Note: Cord
fits tightly into detector. When
installing the caret
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, screw cap on plug f11ay loosen.
Retighten occasionally. ~:3~~TD
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OPERATION
Power On Self Test
Each time your Whistler detector is turned on,
an automatic self-test sequence confirms that
the speaker and visual displays are functional.
•Text Display shows in order: (N/ A on XTR-475)
1. WHISTLER 2. X-band 3. K-band 4. Ka-band
5. LASER 6. SR OFF 7. VG2 OFF 8. POP ON
9. B SVR ON 10. FILTER (XTR-575/580/590)
11. HIGHWAY 11 a. COMBO (XTR-575/580/590)
Dim/Dark Mode
Dim/Dark Mode reduces the illumination of the
display.
•Press
the Dark button to reduce illumination
to aDim setting.
•
Press the Dark button a second time to
engage Dark Mode. The display illumination
is further reduced.
Dim or Dark Mode can be engaged during an
alert. In Dark Mode, the display goes dark for as
long as asignal is being detected and for 20
seconds after,
then the display returns to the
dimmer setting.
•
Press the Dark button a third time to restore
full
illumination to the display.
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 abutton is pressed, one beep confirms
featu
re /I 0n", two beeps confi rm featu re "off".
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OPERATION
Integrated Real VOiCe@(N/A on XTR-575)
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.
Quiet Mode
Quiet mode cancels audio during an alert and any new
alert within 20 seconds. After 20 seconds,
approximately 2 beeps are provided on any new alert
and unit then remains 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.
Auto Quiet Mode
Auto Quiet mode reduces the selected audio level to
level (1) approximately 5 seconds after aradar or safety
radar signal is detected. The alert for any new signal
within 20 seconds will resume at level (1). Auto Quiet
mode does not affect laser alerts.
•Press
Quiet (before asignal is detected) to engage
Auto Quiet mode.
•Press Quiet (when the unit is not alarming) to
cancel Auto Quiet mode.
Audio Level Adjustment
To Change the audio level:
•
Move PowerNolume button back to increase audio level.
•
Move Power/Volume button forward to decrease
audio level. As audio level is adjusted, beeps are
provided and the display indicates volume level.
~elf-test Mute (XTR-475 only)
SImply press
the Quiet button during the self-test
sequence to cancel the self-test audio. This will not
effect radar/laser alerts. To restore the self-test audio,
simply press the Quiet button during the next self-test.
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OPERATION
City/City 1/City 2 Mode
Whistler's Three Stage City Mode is designed to
reduce the annoyance ot 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 afourth time to cancel City 2
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 until the signal becomes very
strong. When the signal strength increases, two
additional beeps are provided. City 1and City 2
Modes operate the same as Highway Mode, but
in City 1 Mode, only the X band is reported at
high levels.
In City 2 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.
Note: XTR-475 shows the compass heading only while in
highway mode.
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 modes,
please
visit our FA.Q. page on our website:
www.whistlergroup.com
Teach/Tutorial Mode
Provides simulated alerts for each type of signal.
•Press
City and Quiet buttons simultaneously
•Display Shows: (TEHI 8) (All but XTR-475)
•Press
Dark button to exit.
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OPERATION
Compass Calibration (N/A on XTR-500/550/555)
The unit will need to 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. Make sure there are no
magnetic sources near the detector (ie./ speaker).
2. Select alarge, clear area (parking lot or field)
without any power lines.
XTR-475
3. Press the Menu button to enter Calibration Mode ..
While parked, press both Dark and Quiet buttons
simultaneously
and release. All four points of the compass
will light.
4. Drive vehicle slowly in two complete circles, in either
direction.
If calibration does not automatically finish press Dark
and Quiet buttons again to complete calibration. The unit will
beep twice and show current compass heading.
XTR-575/580/590
3. Press the Menu button until display shows
CAL MODE. Then press the Dark and Quiet buttons
simultaneously and release. The display shows
(scrolling):
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4. If calibration does not automatically finish press the
Dark and Quiet buttons simultaneously and release to
complete calibration. The unit will beep twice and
display:
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Note: In Combo Mode, an "H" or "C" will be
shown to indicate mode of operation.
Important: If the unit mounting is relocated in the
vehicle, (i.e., visor to windshield mounting or dash
mounting), or if the unit is moved to another
vehicle, you must recalibrate the compass.
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