Whistler XTR-540 User's Manual
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1. Speed Radar 4 Safety Radar Example If X band is alerting then suddenly a VG 2 signal is detected the VG 2 warning will override the X band alert 15 RESET FEATURES Reset Features All user features can be reset to factory settings e Unplug the Power Cord from the unit e Remove the Batteries e Press and hold the Power and Quiet e Plug the Power Cord into the unit e Wait for 2 beeps e Release the Power and Quiet buttons Unit is now reset to the following features and settings Default factory settings are 1 Audio to level 4 Highway Combo Mode Auto Quiet Mode OFF VG 2 Detection Mode OFF Safety Radar OFF Vehicle Battery Saver to 1 hour Full Power Up sequence Default TONE 3 POP ON 10 Backlighting Dim Bright 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 e Make sure the batteries are installed with the correct polarity Make sure the batteries are fully charged Make sure the battery contacts are clean Check the fuse in the plug replace if necessary with a 2 amp 3AG type 16 TROUBLESHOOTING e Check the fuse for lighter socket replace if necessary2. e Press City button to cancel Highway Mode and en age City Mode Press cay utton again to enter City 1 Mode Press City button again to enter City 2 Mode Press City button a fourth time cancels 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 1 and City 2 Modes operate the same as Highway Mode but in City 1 Mode only the X band is only 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 8 OPERATION 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 Backlight Setting The backlighting can be programmed to be illumi nated all the time only when alarming The options are selectable by pressing and holding the Power Dim button on the unit The options are OFF OFF Backlight is off during normal operation and off when the unit alarms OFF DIM Backlight is off during normal operation and dim when the unit alarms OFF BRT Backlight is off
3. 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 provides increased sensitivity and field of view for leading edge laser detection 6 Rear Laser Antenna 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 Menu Button enters Option Select Mode 9 Power BL Turns unit on off and engages Backlight settings press and hold 10 Quiet Vol Button Adjust volume down 11 Blue LCD Text Display Provides distinct visual confirmation of signals detected signal strength and indicates engaged modes of operation 12 Power Jack Provides connection for the power cord 13 Battery Compartment Compartment for which you place the rechargeable batteries INSTALLATION Battery Installation Units requires 3 AA rechargeable batteries included Unit must need to be plugged into a live lighter socket to fully charge fhe batteries ovemight before first use Remove the battery compart ment cover by sliding the cover to the edge of the unit and lift up Insert batteries and reinstall battery compartment cover Ni MH rechargeable batteries are recommend ed and are in
4. luded with the unit Note DO NOT mix battery types as this can damage the batteries Important Use only NiMH batteries Ni Cd bat teries should not be used Caution Only use rechargeable batteries Charging non rechargeable batteries can dam age the unit or possibly cause the batteries to explode See battery charging section page 6 to charge batteries with the power cord Mounting Guidelines e 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 affect radar signals Consult your dealer or the vehicle s owner s manual supplied with your vehicle to determine if your windshield has this coating Avoid placing the unit in direct contact with windshield To reduce the possibility of theft unplug and conceal the unit when not in use 4 INSTALLATION Windshield Mounting Install the two suction cups and rubber bumper onto the bracket by fitting them into their holes Rubber Bumper of e Press the suction cups onto the windshield at the location you have chosen fo Windshield fm Mounting rT e Slide the detector onto the bracket until it locks into place e f necessary th
5. known distance is measured Radar Detector Detectors VG 2 Spectre The 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 RDD An RDD is the primary tool used by the police to identify radar detector equipped vehicles If caught in a state or country where detectors are illegal see page 18 drivers risk losing their radar detector and receiving a fine In addition instant on radar is almost always used in combination with an RDD leaving unsuspecting motorists vulnerable to receive two tickets one potentially for speeding the other for possession of a detector 21 SPEED MONITORING Note Having a radar detector capable of detecting the VG 2 may alert you to the pres ence of a speed trap The newest tool Police have to detect radar detectors is called Spectre As of this printing Spectre can detect most undetectable VEJ laser radar detectors on the market It is the responsibility of the individual radar detector owner to know and understand the laws in your area regarding the legality of the use of radar detectors WARRANTY INFORMATION Consumer Warranty This Whistler Laser Radar detector is warranted to the original purchaser for a period of one year from the date of original pulreha
6. power cord into your detector and into your lighter socket to slowly charge the rechargeable batteries This will also provide power to the detector The display will show an asterisk i e 4 when the unit is charging the batteries The asterisk will flash during charging and go out when charging is complete When the power cable is removed from the detector or the vehicle s lighter socket is switched off the unit will alarm and display then turn off Note As with all battery operated devices remove the batteries when this unit will not be used for an extended period of time Damage caused by leaky or improperly charged batteries are not covered under warranty Check with the battery manufacturer about their specif ic product warranty and disposal recommendations OPERATION Power On and Self Test Each time your Whistler detector is turned on an automatic self test sequence confirms that the speaker and visual displays are functional e Press Power Display shows in order 1 WHISTLER 2 X Band 3 K Band 4 Ka Band 5 LASER 6 SR OFF 7 VG2 OFF 8 POP ON 9 Bat Full This will display the battery status 10 Filter 11 Combo 11a Highway Setting Saver Setting Saver saves your personalized settings when the detector is turned off or you lose power Feature Engaged Confirmation Each time a button is pressed one beep confirms feature on two beeps confirm feature off Audio Level Adjustment e Pre
7. OWNER S MANUAL XTR 540 BATTERY POWERED LASER 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 e Rogers AR 72756 Customer Service Tel 800 531 0004 www whistlergroup com P N 260019 2009 The Whistler Group Inc T WHISTLER Dear Whistler Detector 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 regis ter 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 war ranty work If the unit is returned without a dated store receipt an out of warranty service charge applies Note Your warranty period begins at the time of pur chase The warranty is validated only by the dated store receipt Now is the time to record the serial number of the unit in the space provided in the war ranty section of the manuel To fully acquaint yourself with the operation of your Whistler Detector and to better aeend the dif ferences 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 Enj
8. These U S patents apply 5 666 120 7 215 276 POP Mode is a trademark of MPH Industries Inc SWS is a trademark of Safety Warning System L C Specifications are subject to change without notice 25 ACCESSORIES These and other accessories can be ordered directly from Whistler by calling 1 800 531 0004 or visit our online store at www whistlergroup com Order Description 600111 Home Battery Charger 500501 Zipped Travel Case 202152 Large Windshield Bracket Kit 206552 Straight Power Cord 5 206553 Coiled Power Cord 7 206880 Hardwire Kit 10 for wiring to fuse box 206666 Modular Cord Package includes coiled and straight cords and power adapter 202156 Package of 4 Suction Cups 402081 Non Skid Dash Pad 206660 Straight Modular Cord amp Socket Multiplier 206661 Coiled Modular Cord amp Socket Multiplier Modular Interconnecting pieces cord and plug Shipping and handling per order 5 00 Prices are subject to change without notice 26
9. detector will alert you with an audible and visual warning before it shuts off This auto off unction can be programmed for the following Off 1 2 or 3 hours During this warning you can reset the timer by pressing any button If the unit has automatically turned itself off press the Power button to turn the unit back on You can manually engage the Auto Shut Off Mode by pressing and holding the City button until one beep is heard Refer to Option Select Mode for instructions or changing the Auto Shut Off Mode settings Filter Mode There are times when a radar detector can emit he same frequency as police radar and can cause your detector to falsely alarm Sometimes a detector can alert when picking up another radar detector in a nearby vehicle The Whistler Filter Mode options provide for false alert sup pression from other radar detectors Two options exist Filter Allows for normal filtering Filter 1 Provides and extra step to analyze the radar that may come from other detectors Filter is the factory default and should provide adequate filtering for most conditions If you experience excessive alerts due to radar detec tors in other vehicles try the Filter 1 option Filter Mode functions in both Highway and City Modes See Option Select Mode to change Filter settings 11 OPERATION Option Select Mode Entering Option Select Mode allows you to customize options such as Tone Select Abbreviated Power Up S
10. during normal operation and bright when the unit alarms DIM OFF Backlight is dim during normal operation and off when the unit alarms DIM DIM Backlight is dim during normal operation and dim when the unit alarms DIM BRT Backlight is dim during normal operation and bright when the unit alarms BRT BRT Backlight is bright during normal operation and bright when the unit alarms Backlight will turn on if selected 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 settin remain on for 3 seconds afterwards The backlight will also illuminate while in option mode Low Profile Alert Periscopes Whistler s new Low Profile Alert Periscopes provide an added 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 OPERATION Compass Calibration 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 mag netic sources near the detector i e speaker 2 Select a large clear area parking lot or field without any power lines 3 Pr
11. e Make sure the lighter socket is clean PROBLEM Unit alarms when vehicle hits bumps e Make sure the batteries are seated properly Make sure that the battery door is fully closed Make sure the battery contacts are clean Check for the loose lighter socket tighten and clean e Check the connections at both ends of the power cord Substitute another cord to determine if the cord is defective Return defective cord to the factory PROBLEM Audio alerts are not loud enough e Cancel Auto Quiet Mode or City Mode e Check audio level setting see page 7 PROBLEM Low Battery Life e One or more of the batteries may be defective e See the battery life tips on page 6 If difficulties occur which cannot be solved by information in this Troubleshooting Guide please call Whistler Customer Service at 1 800 531 0004 or visit our FAQ page at www whistlergroup com faq detectors asp before returning your unit for service PROBLEM Unit turns itself off e See battery saver feature on page 11 17 CARE AND MAINTENANCE 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 amage the unit Also do not use any abrasive cleaners on the unit s exterior As with all battery operated dev
12. e unit may be leveled by bending the windshield bracket e Press the bracket release button and remove the detector before bending Power Cord Connection e Plug the small end of the power cord into the unit s power jack e Plug the large end into the vehicle s cigarette lighter socket Note 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 screw cap on plug may loosen Retighten occasionally Unscrew the tip of the lighter socket plug a carefully when replacing the 2 amp fuse ee 5 OPERATION Battery Life The unit can provide approximately 15 hours of laser radar detection There are settings that can maximize battery life 1 Display intensity set to Dim 2 Auto Quiet engaged 3 Auto Shut Off set to 1 hour 4 Using a lower volume setting 5 Using Mute whenever possible Important The detector s display will flash and three fast beeps will sound when the batteries have approximately one hour of battery life left This is a reminder to recharge your batteries Battery Charging Power Cord While traveling plug your includ ed
13. ease button during or immedi ately after the alert is given Display shows WithifSLEEZonds two beeps are sounded to show alertness 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 repeated If a button is not pressed within 3 5 seconds alarm sounds and the display shows e Press Power to exit GET REST WARNING Stay Alert is NOT intended as a substitute for adequate rest You should NOT oper ate a vehicle if you are drowsy During extended periods of vehicle operation you should take fre quent 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 SWS Safety Warning System In communities where transmitters are located the Safety Warning System displays over 60 text messages When Safety Radar is detected the audio alert sounds like a geiger counter Safety Warning System Text Example Poor Road Surface Note Not all areas have Safety Warning System transmitters 13 POP MODE ALERTS POP Mode Alerts Because POP Mode radar utilizes the same K or Ka band frequencies POP Mode Alerts will be displayed as regular radar alerts LASER RADAR ALERTS Speed Radar Audio Visual Alerts hen X K or Ka is detected the band ID and signal strength is displayed The audio alert is continuous and has a pattern
14. equence and VG 2 Mode Press the Menu button to enter Option Select Mode When selecting options the Power BL or Quiet VOL buttons must be pressed within 20 seconds or Option Mode will automatically be exited To enter Display To Change Shows P Power Q Quiet Ist Time CAL MODE Press Both Starts Compass P amp Q Calibration 2nd Time COMBO PorQ COMBO Radar amp Compass RADAR Radar Only COMPASS Compass Only 3rd Time TONE 3 PorQ Tone 1 2 3 Three Different Tone Patterns 4thTime TESTYES P YES X K Ka Audio Tones Q 0FF One Beep During Power Up 5th Time X ON P ON X Band On Q OFF X Band Off 6th Time K ON P ON K Band On OFF K Band Off 0N Ka Band On 0FF Ka Band Off ON Laser Band On OFF Laser Band Off ON Turns VG 2 On OFF Turns VG 2 Off ON Turns Safety Radar On m OFF Turns Safety Radar ot SWS ON POP On OFF POP Off 7th Time Ka ON BthTime LASERON 9th Time VG2 OFF 0th Time SR OFF Q p Q P Q P Q p Q P 11thTime POP ON o 12th Time B SVR 1 HR orQ Options are 1H 2H 3H amp NO 13th Time LED BLINK PorQ Twin Alert Periscope On ON OFF or Blinking Filter Mode Filter 1 Mode 14th Time FILTER PorQ 12 OPERATION Stay Alert Feature The Stay Alert Feature is designed to test a driver s alertness To engage when unit is not alarming e Press and hold the City button for approximate ly 2 seconds Rel
15. ess the Menu button until display shows CAL MODE Then press the Dark and Quiet buttons simultaneously The display shows scrolling r ive in two c let B 4 If calibration does not automatically finish press the Dark and Quiet buttons simultaneously to complete cali bration The unit will beep twice and display CEL DOWE HE 45 HD Important If the unit mounting is relocated in the vehi cle i e visor to windshield mounting or dash mount ing or if the unit is moved to another vehicle you must recalibrate the compass VG 2 Mode See Option Select Mode to turn this feature on off When a VG 2 signal is detected the VG 2 alert is sounded and the display flashes VG 2 After 3 seconds the audio is canceled and the display no longer flashes This cycle is repeated if the VG 2 signal is detected again 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 See page 17 for more information 10 OPERATION Auto Shut Off Mode Auto Shut Off Mode automatically shuts off the detector The timer is reset 1 Each time the detector is turned off 2 The optional power cord is unplugged 3 Any button is pressed before the timer has expired The
16. ices remove the batteries when the unit will not be used for an extended period of time Damage caused by eaky or improperly charged batteries are not covered under warranty ARE DETECTORS LEGAL In Most States YES Laser Radar detectors are legal in every state with the exception of Virginia and Washington D C which have local regulations restricting the use of radar receivers in any vehicle when used in automobiles or light trucks under 10 000 Ibs The Federal Highway Administration FHWA issued a regulation effective January 1994 which prohibits radar and laser detector use in vehicles over 10 000 pounds nationwide Prior to the FHWA regulation laws existed in the state of New York restricting the use of radar detectors in trucks over 18 000 Ibs and in Illinois in trucks over 26 000 Ibs 18 FCC INFORMATION FCC ID HSKWH15 This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Important FCC Federal Communications Commission requirements state that changes or modifications not expressly approved b Whistler could void the user s authority to oper ate the equipment SPEED MONITORING Radar Facts A radar gun operates by transmitting radio waves at certain frequencies which reflect off
17. like a geiger counter The faster the beep the closer or stronger the radar source Laser Audio Visual Alerts When a laser signal is detected the audio alert is continuous for a minimum of 3 seconds e The Display Shows Hi Pulse Protection Pulse or instant on radar are 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 the Whistler detector sounds an urgent 3 second audio warning and the display shows 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 14 VG 2 ALERTS VG 2 Audio Visual Alerts Note You must turn this feature on before it will detect VG 2 When a VG 2 signal is detected the detector hides its own radiated signal and becomes undetectable by the VG 2 Every 30 seconds the detector checks for a VG 2 signal If a VG 2 signal is still present the unit continues to hide and repeats the VG 2 alert If no signal is detected two beeps are provided indicating an all clear condition During a VG 2 Alert X K and Ka band signals cannot be received Reference page 21 for VG 2 information Alert Priority When two or more signals are received at the same time the alert priority is 1 Laser 2 VG 2 3
18. n s trans mission which covers about 3 feet at the same distance For best protection keep these points in mind e Because the vehicle s license plate or headlights are the laser gun s primary targets mounting the Whistler detector on the dashboard can improve laser detection at short range e Do not follow closely behind any vehicle If you can t see past a vehicle ahead of you chances are your detector won t either e The receiving range of your laser detector will not be the same as a radar detector Laser guns are most often used at short range Whistler Laser Radar detectors receive all current laser guns which operate at a laser wavelength of 905 10mm 20 SPEED MONITORING 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 situa tion there is generally no time to safely adjust your speed However if you are traveling near or ehind the targeted vehicle and receive an alert response time should be sufficient Any laser alert regardless of duration requires immediate action Other Speed Detection Systems Several techniques other than radar or laser are used to measure vehicle speeds When these methods are being used no detector can provide a warning These techniques include e Pacing A patrol car drives behind you and matches your driving speed e Vascar Aircraft The time it takes a vehicle to travel a
19. objects and are picked up by the radar gun s receiving section When a radar beam reflects off a moving target a measurable frequency shift occurs The radar unit converts this shift into miles per hour to determine your vehicle s speed Currently the FCC permits operation of traffic radar guns at X Band 10 500 10 550 GHz K Band 24 050 24 250 GHz and Ka Band 33 400 36 000 GHz Note A radar detector will not alarm if an offi cer is not transmitting on any one of the above radar bands POP 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 transmit ted and the vehicle s speed is quickly acquired A detector without POP Mode detection capabili ty cannot respond to this brief transmission 19 SPEED MONITORING Total Band Protection Detects all laser and radar bands VG 2 and safe ty radar Laser Facts Its well documented that many radar guns cannot reliably provide the speed of a targeted vehicle that is traveling in a group of vehicles In contrast a laser gun can target a specific vehicle out of a line of traffic and determine its speed The advantage of laser over radar in terms of target identification is the result of the laser gun s narrow beam A radar gun s transmission can cover more than a four lane highway at a distance of 1 000 feet compared with a laser gu
20. oy your Whistler Detector and please drive safely Sincerely The Whistler Group Inc Model Features Summary Installation Battery Installation Mounting Guidelines e Windshield Mountin Power Connection and Fuse Replacement Operation Battery Life Battery Charging Power On and Self Test Setting Saver Feature Engaged Confirmation e Audio Level Adjustment e Auto Quiet Mode Quiet Mode ee ionia Mode eCity City 1 City 2 Mode OE Maley Backlight Setting Low Profile Alert Periscopes Compass Calibration Engaging Disengaging VG 2 e Auto Shut Off Mode Filter Mode Option Select Mode Stay Alert Feature Safety Warning System POP Mode Alerts Laser Radar Alerts Speed Radar Audio Visual Alerts eLaser Audio Visual Alerts ePulse Protection VG 2 Alerts Alert Priority Reset Features Troubleshooting Guide Care and Maintenance Are Detectors Legal ECC Information Speed Monitoring Radar Facts ePOP Mode eTotal Band Protection Laser Facts Other Speed Detection Systems Warranty Information Specifications Accessories WHISTLER FEATURES XTR 540 WHISTLER 540 11 FEATURE DESCRIPTIONS Whistler s ergonomic and user friendly design pro vides a new level of operating convenience Special features include Bracket Release Button Provides quick and easy release of the mounting bracket 2 Speaker Provides distinct audio warnings
21. rred in shipping Therefore please ship your unit insured with return receipt requested CODs will not be accepted 2 Include with your unit the following information clearly printed e Your name and street address for shipping via UPS a daytime telephone number and an email address if applicable A detailed description of the problem e g Unit performs self test but does not respond to radar a copy of your dated store receipt or bill of sale 23 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 S N _ Units without serial numbers are not covered under warranty Important To validate that your unit is within the warranty period make sure you keep a copy of your dated store receipt You may register your warranty online at www whistlergroup com however for warranty verification purposes a copy of your dated store receipe must accompany any unit sent in for warranty work Service Out of Warranty Units will be repaired at out of warranty service rates when e The unit s original warranty has expired e A dated store receipt is not supplied e The unit has been returned without its serial number e The unit has been abused modified installed improperly or had its housing removed The minimum out of warranty service fee for your Whistler detector is 55 00 U S If you require ou
22. se against all defects in materials and workmanship This limited warranty is void if the unit is abused modified installed improperly or if the housing and or serial numbers have been removed 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 the above time Whistler is not liable for damages arising from the use misuse or operation of this product Note Damaged caused by incorrect battery placement or battery leakage is not covered under this warranty 22 WARRANTY INFORMATION Service Under 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 a dated store receipt will be handled as described in section Service Out Of Warranty 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 When returning a unit for service under warranty 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 Whistler Repair Dept 551 N 13th St Rogers AR 72756 Please allow 3 weeks turnaround time Important Whistler will not assume responsi bility for loss or damage incu
23. ss and hold the Quiet VOL button and the volume level will increase then proceed to decrease the volume Continuing to hold this button will repeat the sequence As audio level is adjusted beeps are provided and the display indicates volume level 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 wi hin 20 seconds will resume at level 1 Auto Quiet does not affect VG 2 or laser alerts e Press Quiet VOL before a signal is detected to engage Auto Quiet e Press Quiet when the unit is not alarming to cancel Auto Quiet mode OPERATION Quiet Mode Quiet 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 e Press Quiet to cancel the audio e Press Quiet a second time during an alert to restore the standard audio alert pattern or turn the unit off then on Teach Tutorial Mode Provides simulated alerts for each type of signal e Press City and Quiet VOL simultaneously and release e Display Shows TEACH e Press Power BL to exit City City 1 City 2 Mode Whistler s Three Stage City Mode is designed to reduce the annoyance of automatic door open ers intrusion alarms and other devices which share fre quencies with police radar Generally X band is used for these devices
24. t of warranty service please return your unit as outlined in the section Service Under Warranty along with a certified check or money order for 55 00 Payment may also be made by MasterCard VISA or American Express personal checks are not accepted In the event repairs cannot be covered by the minimum 55 00 service fee you will be con tacted by a Whistler technical service special ist 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 24 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 FAQ s at www whistlergroup com SPECIFICATIONS Laser Wavelength 905 50 nanometers nm Radar Frequencies 10 500 10 550 GHz X Band 24 050 24 250 GHz K Band 33 400 36 000 GHz Ka Superwideband Operating Temperature Range 10 C to 70 C 14 F to 158 F Power Requirements 3 AA Ni MH batteries 1 2 volts each Operational 12 to 15 volts DC 250mA nominal with power cord
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