Whistler XTR-585 User's Manual
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1. CITY 2 can be changed to display your name or any combi nation of B characters For example HIGHWAY can be changed to GO 4 IT Note A space is counted as a character WARNING Programming the text display or the audio is not intended to be done while you are driving You should not use any device in a vehicle that may distract you from observing the road ahead OPERATION To Modify the Text Press and hold the Quiet button to enter Option mode see page 13 Once USER TEXT is displayed simultaneously press and release the VOL UP and VOL DOWN buttons each time to scroll through the text that can be customized When a text is selected use WHISTLER for example the display will indicate WHISTLER with a blinking cursor under the letter W Note The blinking cursor indicates that this is the first letter ready to be changed e Press the Volume Up button to advance to the next letter character symbol space to be displayed e Press the Volume Down button to select the previous letter character symbol space to be displayed e Press the Quiet button to advance to the next position in the current word e Press the City button to go back to the previous position in the current word e Press and hold the City button to change the character set A a 9 etc e Press PWR to exit User Text Mode and return to OPTION Mode e Press PWR again to exit OPTION Mode Programmable Audio2. Enjoy your Whistler detector and please drive safely Sincerely The Whistler Group Inc Model Features Summary Installation eChanging Trim Rings eMounting Guidelines e Windshield Mounting e Power Connection and Fuse Replacement Operation eProgrammable Text Display Programmable Audio Tones e External Audio Jack Power On and Self Test Setting Saver eFeature Engaged Confirmation e Audio Level Adjustment e Auto Quiet Mode Quiet Mode eIntellicord Highway Mode eCity City 1 City 2 Mode eEngaging De ne VG 2 eTeach Tutorial Mode Backlight Setting Battery Saver Mode Compass Mode Compass Calibration Set up Option Select Mode Stay Alert Feature Safety Warning System POP Mode Alerts Laser Radar Alerts Speed Radar Audio Visu e Laser Audio Visual Alerts e Pulse Protection VG 2 Alerts e Alert Priority Reset Features Troubleshooting Guide Care and Maintenance Are Detectors Legal FCC Information Speed Monitoring eRadar Facts POP Mode eLaser Facts Other Speed Detection Systems Warranty Information Specifications Accessories WOD0DDOMDHMOHDORPUUNARUIW WHISTLER FEATURES XTR 585 a ic Accessories Windshield Bracket Kit Straight Power Cord amp 2 Trim Rings FEATURE DESCRIPTIONS Whistler s ergonomic and user friendly design pro vides a new level of operating convenience Special features include 1 2 3 4 5 B
3. 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 out 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 conceming 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 Superwideban
4. or choices in between The options are selectable by pressing and holding the Power Dim button on the unit The options are OFF OFF B L is off at idle and off during an alarm OFF DIM B L is off at idle and dim during an alarm OFF BRT B L is off at idle and bright during an alarm DIM OFF B L is dim at idle and off during an alarm DIM BRT B Lis dim at idle and bright during an alarm BRT BRT B L remains bright at idle as well as alarm ing 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 Tlumninate at the dim setting and remain on for 3 seconds afterwards The backlight will also illuminate while in option mode Vehicle Battery Saver Mode The Vehicle Battery Saver Mode automaticall 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 expired The detector will alert you with an audible and visual warning before it shuts off 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 man ually engage the Vehicle Battery Saver Mode by pong and holding the City button until one eep is heard Refer to Option Select Mode for instructions for deac
5. 2 seconds and release The unit will beep once this enters Custom Mode Display shows CUSTOM The display shows the word PLAY and REC with accompanying arrows to indicate the buttons to control these functions Start Stop Play PWR and Start Stop Rec City e The display then indicates CUST X as X is the first band ready to record up to 15 seconds of audio e Press and release the Quiet Record button advances the recording feature to the next band e Press both volume buttons for less than 2 seconds and release to exit Record Playback mode NOTE Custom Mode automatically exits within 20 seconds if a button is not pressed Messages are kept in memory and are not affected by resetting the factory features See Reset Features section of the manual 7 OPERATION To delete a message e Enter Custom mode and press Volume Up or Volume Down button until selected band appears on the display e Press the Quiet Record button twice TIP To prevent the recording of the stop button press click allow the recording process to continue for 15sec and automatically time out External Audio Jack The External Audio Jack can be used to connect an external speaker or headphones in environments with high ambient noise levels The internal speaker will be disconnected 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 functi
6. Tones Model XTR 585 also has the ability to modify the standard laser radar detector s audio tones Audio tones such as X Band K Band Ka Band Ku Band and Laser can be changed to play up to 15 seconds of a favorite tune phrase saying almost anything you like When the unit detects K band for example the K band voice will now be followed by what was recorded for K band TIP Turn off the voice option to have the unit respond only with the custom recorded alerts OPERATION To Modify the Audio e Press and hold the Quiet button to enter Option Mode see page 13 Once USER TONE ts displayed simultaneously press and release the VOL UP and VOL DOWN buttons to allow for selection of Normal Tones or Custom Tones Display shows X Norm or X Cust The Vol bp button selects Custom Tone and Vol Down button selects Normal Tone The Quiet button advances the menu to the next band selection X Norm K Norm Ka Norm Ku Norm L Norm The PWR button exits User Tone Mode but still remains in Option Mode Press the PWR button again to exit Option Mode IMPORTANT Unit does not detect radar or laser signals during recording or while playing a tone To ensure a quality recording the source should be approximately 1 away trom the micro phone To record or play a message Record Playback Mode e Press both volume buttons for less than
7. a second time during an alert to restore the standard audio alert pattern or turn the unit off then on Intellicord Using Whistler s included Intellicord Power Cable allows control of the detector s features such as Power On Off City Modes Dim Dark and Quiet Auto Quiet with a simple press of the but on on the Power Cable Two features can be con rolled one by a short press of the button S1 and he second by a long press of the button S2 Option Mode allows the user to program the fea ure assignments Highway Mode Highway mode provides full audio warnings any time adar X K Ka Ku Safety Radar or laser signals are detected and is recommended for open road driving Highway mode lets every signal in Note In Combo Mode an H or C will be shown to indicate mode of operation For more information on City and Highway mode please visit our FAQ page on our website ww whistlergroup com 9 OPERATION 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 e Press City to cancel Highway mode and engage City Press City again to enter City 1 Mode display shows C1 oX Press City again to enter City 2 Mode display shows C2 o e Pressing City a fourth time cancels City 2 Mode and returns the
8. 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 Once VG 2 is detected 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 condi tion During a VG 2 Alert X K and Ka band sig nals 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 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 K band alert Reset Features All user features can be reset to factory settings e Unplug Power Cord from unit e Press and hold Power and Quiet buttons e Plug Power Cord into unit e Wait for two beeps then release buttons Unit is now reset to the following features and settings Default factory settings are 1 Audio to level 5 Display shows COMBO Auto Quiet Mode OFF VG 2 Detection Mode OFF Safety Radar OFF Vehicle Battery Saver ON Full Power Up sequence Default TONE 3 OP O o Backlighting Dim Brigh Backlighting Dim Bright KUORE S 16 TROUBLESHOOTING Your Whistler detector is expertly engineered and designed to exacting qua
9. i e visor to windshield mounting or dash mounting or if the unit is moved to another vehi cle you must recalibrate the compass 12 OPERATION Option Select Mode 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 Option Select Mode When selecting options the volume up s volume down W or Quiet buttons must be pressed within 20 seconds or Options Mode will auto matically be exited To enter Display To Change Shows For2 CAL MODE Starts Compass Seconds Calibration 2nd Time COMBO COMBO Radar amp Compass RADAR Radar Only COMPASS Compass Only 3rdTime USERTEXT See Page 5 6 For Total Instructions 4thTime S1 POWER Remote Control of Dim City Quiet Power Functions 5th Time 2 CITY Remote Control of Dim City Quiet Power Functions TONE 3 Tone 1 2 3 6th Time Three Different Tone Patterns 7th Time TEST YES X K Ka Audio Tones One Beep During Power Up X ON X Band On 8th Time X Band Of K ON K Band On Anne K Band Off Ka Band On Ka ON eiii Ka Band Off Ku Band On Ku OFF 11th Time Ku Band Off Laser Band On LASER ON 12th Time Laser Band Off Turns VG 2 On 13thTime VG2 OFF Turns VG 2 Off 14thTime SR OFF Turns Saftey Radar On Turns Saftey Radar of SWS 15thTime VOICE ON Real Voice Engaged Real Voice
10. unit to Highway Mode In City Mode weak speed safety radar signal give an initial alarm of two beeps and then remains uiet 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 th X band sensitivity is lowered 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 Engaging Disengaging VG 2 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 sec onds the audio is canceled and the display no longer flashes This cycle is repeated if the VG 2 sig nal s again detected During the period a VG 2 sig nal 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 aftected while a VG 2 signal is detected Teach Tutorial Mode Provides simulated alerts for each type of signal Press City and Quiet simultaneously and release e Display Shows _TEREH e Press Power to exit 10 OPERATION Backlight Setting The backlighting B L can be programmed to be illuminated all the time only when alarming
11. 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 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 it 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 a 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 detect ing the VG 2 may alert you to the presence of a speed trap As of this printing the newest tool Police have to detect radar detectors is called Spectre Spectre can detect most undetectable VG 2 laser radar detectors on the market It is
12. Disengaged 16thTime POPON Pon or BSVRON Battery Saver On 17th Time Battery Saver Off 18thTime USERTONE See Page 6 7 For Total Instructions OPERATION Stay Alert Feature The Stay Alert Feature is designed to test a driver s alertness To engage when unit is not alarming Press and hold City for approximately 2 sec onds Release button during or immediately after the alert is given Display shows GL ALERT Within 30 60 seconds 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 not pressed within 3 5 seconds the cycle is repeated If a button was not pressed within 3 5 seconds alarm sounds and the display shows GET REST e Press Power to exit WARNING Stay Alert is NOT intended as a sub stitute 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 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 is geiger counter like Note Safety Warning System is labeled SR in Option Select Mode Safety Warning System Text Exa
13. OWNER S MANUAL XTR 585 Total Band Protection Plus Ku LASER RADAR DETECTOR The Whistler Group Corporate Headquarters 13016 N Walton Blvd 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 260016 2007 The Whistler Group Inc Ca WHISTLER 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 regis ter your product online at www whistlergroup com For warranty verification purposes a copy of your dated store receipt must still 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 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 mandel To fully acquaint yourself with the operation of your Whistler and to better understand the differences between detecting radar laser and safety radar sig nals we recommend reading this entire manual or visit our FAQ page on our website www whistler group com
14. Permits easy connection of an external speaker headset to the XTR 585 16 Microphone Allows recording of audio tones IMPORTANT The unit must be calibrated to provide accurate compass readings See Compass Calibration Set up section on page 12 INSTALLATION Trim Ring Removal Installation To change the trim ring to another color follow these simple steps Removal e Locate the tab on the trim ring at the top of the mounting bracket location e Using your fore finger lift up on the trim ring and the ring will pop out lode ah 0 Nao INSTALLATION Installation e Locate the tab near the button openings and insert this end first into the unit e Gently snap in the other tabs as you work your way to the back of the unit Mounting Guidelines Mount the unit as low as possible near the center of the windshield Do not mount your 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 e Some windshields have an Instaclear or Electriclear type coating which affect radar signals Consult your dealer or the vehicle s owner s manual to determine if your windshield has this coating e Avoid placing unit in direct contact with windshield e Avoid placing unit in direct sunlight e To reduce the possibility of theft conceal your uni
15. d 13 425 13 475 GHz Ku Band Operating Temperature Range 20 C to 80 C 4 F to 176 F Power Requirements 12 volts center tip positive One or more U S patents may apply 5 146 227 5 379 456 5 666 120 5 990 821 7 215 276 POP Mode is a trademark of MPH Industries Inc 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 Price 403774 Intellicord 27 95 500501 Zipped Travel Case 9 95 202152 Windshield Bracket Kit 9 95 206552 Straight Power Cord 5 4 95 206553 Coiled Power Cord 7 5 95 206880 Hardwire Kit 10 9 95 for wiring to fuse box 206666 Modular Cord Package 7 95 includes coiled and straight cords and power adapter 402081 Non Skid Dash Pad 6 95 206660 Straight Modular Cord amp 1 95 Socket Multiplier 206661 Coiled Modular Cord amp 2 95 Socket Multiplier 26005P Replaceable Ring and Insert Set 4 95 Includes 6 trim rings metallic blue metallic gold metallic red pink silver and white and 2 inserts metallic silver and metallic black Modular Interconnecting pieces cord and plug Shipping and handling per order 5 00 Prices are subject to change without notice 26
16. lity 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 Check fuse in Whistler plug replace if necessary with a 2 amp 3AG type e Check fuse for lighter socket replace if necessary e Make sure lighter socket is clean PROBLEM Unit alarms when using vehicle electrical accessories brakes power mirrors power windows turn signals horn etc when unit is connected to the power cord e Vehicle s electrical system including battery and alternator may have electrical noise Install a filter capacitor 470mfd 25 volt or larger capacitance value on the back of the lighter socket PROBLEM Unit alarms when vehicle hits bumps e Check for loose lighter socket tighten and clean e Check connections at both ends of power cord Substitute another cord to determine if 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 8 PROBLEM Unit turns itself off e See battery saver feature on page 11 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 detect
17. mple Poor Road Surface Note Not all areas have Safety Warning System transmitters 14 POP MODE ALERTS POP Mode Alerts Because POP Mode travels on regular radar bandwidth there is no particular alert for POP Mode transmissions POP Mode alerts will be displayed as a regular radar alert LASER RADAR ALERTS Speed Radar Audio Visual Alerts When X K Ka or Ku is detected the band ID 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 Note Geiger not available when custom tones are selecte Laser Audio Visual Alerts When a laser signal is detected the audio alert is continuous for a minimum of 3 seconds e The Displays Shows CASER MIM The more Ill the closer the laser source 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 warning and the display shows F GE 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 15 VG 2 ALERTS VG 2 Audio Visual Alerts Note You must turn this feature on
18. nd 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 dis tance of 1 000 feet compared with a laser gun s transmission 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 you cannot see through 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 ePro Laser III Ill LT 1 20 20 Ultra Lyte 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 behind the targeted vehicle and receive an alert response time should be sufficient Any laser alert regardless of duration requires immediate action Other Speed
19. onal e Press Power Display shows in order 1 WHISTLER 2 X Band 3 K Band 4 Ka Band 5 Ku Band 6LASER 7 POPON 8 VG2 OFF 9 SROFF 10 COMBO 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 e Press Volume up to increase audio level e Press Volume down to decrease audio level As audio level is adjusted beeps are provided and the display indicates volume level OPERATION 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 e Press Quiet Menu before a signal is detected to engage Auto Quiet e Once the Auto Quiet mode is engaged you may cancel the audio alarm by pressing Quiet e Press Quiet when the unit is not alarming to cancel Auto Quiet mode Quiet Mode Quiet cancels audio during an alert and any new alert within 20 seconds After 20 seconds approxi mately 2 beeps are provided on any new alert and unit then remains quiet e Press Quiet to cancel the audio e Press Quiet
20. ors asp before returning your unit for service 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 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 Concerning trucks over 10 000 Ibs the Federal Highway Administration FHWA issued a regulation effective January 1994 which prohibits radar and laser detector use in these types of vehicles nationally 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 HSKWH16 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 Im
21. portant FCC requirements state that changes or modifications not expressly approved by Whistler could void the users authority to operate the equipment SPEED MONITORING Radar Facts A radar gun operates by transmitting radio waves at certain frequencies which reflect off 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 Federal Communications Commission permits operation of traffic radar guns at X Band 10 500 10 550 GHz K Band 24 050 24 250 GHz Ka Band 33 400 36 000 GHz and Ku Band 13 425 13 475 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 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 In contrast a laser gun can target a specific vehicle out of a line of traffic a
22. racket Release Button Provides quick and easy release of the mounting bracket Speaker Provides distinct audio warnings for X K Ka Ku band radar safety radar laser and VG 2 Mounting Bracket Location Slot holds mounting bracket firmly Radar Antenna Compact high efficiency antenna receives radar signals Front Laser Antenna High gain optical lens rovides increased sensitivity and field of view for leading edge laser detection 2 FEATURE DESCRIPTIONS 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 Quiet Menu Button Pressing QUIET before a signal is detected engages Auto Quiet Mode Pressing QUIET during a radar laser encounter silences audio alerts Pressing and holding for 2 seconds allows you to enter Option Select see page 13 Power Dim Turns unit on off and engages Backlight settings press and hold Volume Down Button Adjust volume down Volume Yp Button Adjust volume up Blue Backlit LCD Programmable Text Display Provides distinct visual confirmation of signals detected signal strength and indicates engaged modes of operation 13 Power Jack Provides connection for the power cord 14 Removable Trim Ring Allows changing the trim ring to one of the other colors 15 External Audio Jack
23. rn 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 incurred 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 e 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 receipt 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
24. t when not in use Windshield Mounting e Install the two suction cups and rubber bumper onto the bracket by fitting them into their holes VA Windshield Mounting a 7 Rubber Bumper e Press the suction cups onto the windshield at the location you have chosen lide the detector onto the bracket until it locks into ace lees the unit may be leveled by bending the windshield bracket Press the bracket release button and remove the detector before bending Important Make sure unit is level with road surface 4 INSTALLATION Power Cord Connection e Plug the small end of the power cord into the units power jack e Plug the large end into the vehicle s cigarette lighter Note The 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 amp fuse OPERATION Programmable Text Display The unit has the ability to modity the standard laser radar detector s display WHISTLER HIGHWAY CITY CITY 1 and
25. the responsibility of the individual radar detector operator to know and understand the laws in your area regarding the legality of the use of radar detec ors WARRANTY INFORMATION Consumer Warranty This Whistler Laser Radar detector is warranted to he original purchaser for a period of one year from he date of original purchase against all defects in materials and workmanship This limited warranty is void if the unit is abused modified installed improperly if the housing and or serial numbers have been removed There are no express warranties cover ing this product other than those set forth in this warranty All express or implied warranties for this prod uct are limited to the above time Whistler is not iable for damages arising from the use misuse or operation of this product 22 WARRANTY INFORMATION Service Under Warranty During the warranty period defective units will be repaired without charge 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 esting a Laser Radar receiver there are no authorized service stations for Whistler brand detectors other than Whistler When returning a unit for service please follow hese instructions Ship the unit in the original carton or in a suitable sturdy equivalent fully insured with retu
26. tivating battery saver mode feature Timer 3hrs 11 OPERATION Compass Mode The unit is programmed from the factory in Combo Mode COMBO mode means that the unit provides both compass readings as well as detecting laser radar signals Through the Option Select Mode either laser radar or com pass features can be turned off meaning RADAR equals detection of all police bands and laser COMPASS equals no detection of police laser radar Note The unit must be calibrated to provide accurate compass readings Compass Calibration Set up The unit will need to be calibrated in order for the compass to provide accurate readings To calibrate the unit perform the following proce dure 1 Mount the unit level in the center of the vehicle s windshield Make sure there are no other magnetic sources near the detector i e speaker 2 Select a large clear area parking lot or field without any power lines 3 Press the Menu button until display shows CAL MODE Then press the both Volumn buttons simultaneously The display shows scrolling 2 in har ete 4 If calibration does not automatically finish press the both Volumn buttons simultaneously to complete cali bration The unit will beep twice and display shows for example CAL DOH D Note In Combo Mode an H or C will be shown to indicate mode of operation E HE 4 Important If unit mounting is relocated in the vehicle
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