Whistler XTR-130
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1. Enjoy your Whistler and please drive safely Sincerely The Whistler Group Inc TABLE OF CONTENTS Model Features Summary Installation e Mounting Guidelines e Windshield Mounting Power Connection And Fuse Replacement Operation Power On And Self Test Feature Engaged Confirmation Auto Quiet Mode Quiet Mode Audio Level Adjustment City Mode Fisher ae man ingaging Disengaging VG 2 Detection Vehicle Battery E ede aser amp Radar Alerts Laser Audio Visual Alerts Laser Tips Pulse Protection Safety Warning System Total Band Protection VG 2 Alerts Troubleshooting Guide e Care amp Maintenance Are Detectors Legal FCC Information Speed Facts e Radar Facts e Laser Facts e Other Speed Detection Systems Warranty Information Specifications Accessories Li m SSSc0000R ouno uw XTR 130 FEATURES FEATURE DESCRIPTIONS Whistler s ergonomic and user friendly design provides a new level of operating convenience Special features include Note Not all units have all features listed 1 Bracket Release Button Provides quick and easy release of the mounting bracket 2 Speaker Provides distinct audio warnings for X K Ka band radar safety radar laser and VG 2 3 Mounting Bracket Location Slot holds mounting bracket firmly 4 Radar Antenna Compact high efficiency antenna receives radar signals 5 Front Laser Antenna High gain optical lens prov2. notice 26
3. time during an alert to restore the standard audio alert pattern or turn the unit off then on OPERATION Audio Level Adjustment a audio levels can be adjusted high to low or low to high e More Power Volume button back to increase audio level e Move Power Volume button forward to decrease audio level As audio level is adjusted beeps are provided and the display indicates volume level City Mode Whistler s City Mode is designed to reduce the annoyance of automatic door openers intrusion alarms and other devices which share frequencies with police radar Press City to engage City Mode e Pressing City a second time cancels City Mode In City Mode weak speed safety radar sig nals give an initial alarm of two beeps and then the unit remains quiet unless the signal strength increases two additional beeps are provided 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 10 OPERATION Engaging Disengaging VG 2 See VG 2 detection mode to turn this feature on see pg 15 Vehicle Battery Saver Mode The Vehicle Battery Saver Mode automatical ly shuts off your detector after 6 hours if you forget to turn it off The timer is reset if the detector is turned off unplugged or any but ton is pressed before the time has expired The detector will alert you with an audible and visual warning befor
4. OWNER S MANUAL XTR 130 Total Band Protection LASER RADAR DETECTOR The Whistler Group Corporate Headquarters 13016 N Walton Blvd Bentonville AR 72712 Tel 479 273 6012 e Fax 479 273 2927 Whistler Customer Return Center 551 N 13th St Rogers AR 72756 Customer Service Tel 800 531 0004 www whistlergroup com P N 260017 Whistler 2008 T WHISTLER Dear Whistler Owner If you have questions concerning the oper ation 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 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 INTRODUCTION Note Your warranty period begins at the time of purchase 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 warranty section of the manual To fully acquaint yourself with the operation of your Whistler and to better understand the differences between detecting radar laser and safety radar signals we recommend reading this entire manual or visit our FAQ page on our website www whistlergroup com
5. TS Safety Warning System Audio Visual Alerts When your XTR 130 Whistler detec tor detects a safety radar signal it provides a distinctive audio tone and illuminates the first LED and the last LED of the Signal Strength Indicator Alert Kufr CNM Ya XTR 130 SWS Display Note You will not be able to receive SWS alerts if transmitters are not located in your area Total Band Protection Complete Band Coverage that detects laser radar VG 2 and safety radar bands 14 VG 2 ALERTS VG 2 Detection Mode The VG 2 also known as a radar detector detector is a special receiver used by police to detect signals radiated by a radar detector See page 21 for more information on VG 2 Press the VG 2 button once Unit beeps once for on twice for off When a VG 2 signal is detected the VG 2 alert is sounded After 3 seconds the audio is cancelled and the V Icon flashes This cycle is repeated if the VG 2 signal is again detected During the period a VG 2 signal is detect ed 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 Note VG 2 must be turned on each time the unit is turned on to receive VG 2 Alerts 15 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Your Whistler detector is expertly enginee
6. e 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 11 LASER RADAR ALERTS Laser Audio Visual Alerts When a laser signal is detected the dis play indicates a laser by scrolling the alert Icon s from right to left 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 immedi ate action 12 LASER RADAR ALERTS 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 sec ond audio warning and flashes the alert strength indicators at their fastest rate After the 3 second pulse alert the stan dard 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 13 LASER RADAR ALER
7. echnologies please visit our FAQ page on our website www whistlergroup com 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 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 the majority of undetectable VG 2 laser radar detectors on the market 21 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 purchase against all defects in materials and workmanship This limited warranty is void if the unit is abused modified installed improperly if the housing has been removed or if the serial number is missing There are no express warranties covering this product other than those set forth in this warran ty All express or implied warranties for this product are limited to one year Whistler is not liable for damages arising from the use misuse or operation of this product Service Out of Warranty Units will be repaired at out of warranty serv ice rates when eThe units original warranty has expired eA dated store receipt is not supplied eThe unit has been returned without its serial number eThe unit has been abused mod
8. he warranty period please call Customer Service at 1 800 531 0004 Representatives are available to answer your questions onday Friday from 8 00 a m to 5 00 p m CT www whistlergroup com 24 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 Operational 12 to 15 volts DC 250mA nominal Vehicle Battery Saver 30mA nominal One or more U S patents may apply 5 146 227 5 379 456 5 666 120 5 990 821 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 500501 Zipped Travel Case 202151 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 159032 Package of 8 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
9. ides 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 Power Volume Control Turns unit on off and adjusts audio level 9 Icon Display Offers easy to read display to indicate power city mode radar band identification and signal strength FEATURE DESCRIPTIONS 10 Quiet Button Pressing QUIET before a signal is detected engages Auto Quiet Mode which automatically reduces the audio level after the initial warning to a low audio level setting Pressing QUIET during a radar laser encounter silences audio alerts while allowing visual alerts to keep you informed 11 X band Indicator Shows the unit is receiving an X band signal 12 K Ka band Indicator shows the unit is receiving a K band and Ka band signal 13 H Highway Indicator Shows that the unit is operating in city mode 14 C City Indicator Shows that the unit is operating in City Mode 15 Signal Strength Indicator Shows the strength of the signal being detected 16 V L Shows that the unit is receiving a VG 2 or Laser signal 17 VG 2 Button Engages VG 2 detection mode INSTALLATION Mounting Guidelines e Mount the unit as low as possible near the center of the windshield e Do not mount yo
10. ified installed improperly or had its housing removed 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 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 22 WARRANTY INFORMATION 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 turn around time IMPORTANT Whistler will not assume responsibility for loss or damage incurred in shipping Therefore please hip your unit insured with retum receipt requested COD s will not be accepted 2 Include with your unit the following information clearly printed eYour name and street address for shipping via UPS a daytime telephone number and an e mail address i applicable eA detailed description of the problem e g Unit performs self test but does not respond to radar eA copy of your dated store receipt or bill of sale 3 Be certain your unit is returned with its serial nu
11. mber For reference please write your unit serial number in the following space 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 23 WARRANTY INFORMATION Service Out of Warranty Continued The minimum out of warranty service fee for your Whistler detector is 35 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 35 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 35 00 service fee you will be contacted by a Whistler technical service specialist 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 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 t
12. 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 and Ka Band 33 400 36 000 GHz Note A radar detector will not alarm if an officer is not transmitting on any one of the above radar bands 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 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 transmission can cover more than a four lane highway at a distance of 1 000 feet compared with a laser transmission which covers about 3 feet at the same distance For best protection keep these points listed on the following section in mind 19 SPEED FACTS Laser Facts Continued e Because your vehicle s license plate or headlights are the laser gun s primary targets mounting your 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 detecto
13. r 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 e Pro Laser II Ill e LTI 20 20 e Ultra Lyte 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 known distance is measured 20 SPEED FACTS Radar Detector Detectors VG 2 Spectre The Interceptor VG 2 or simply VG 2 is a 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 the VG 2 is 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 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 receiving two tickets one potentially for speeding the other for possession of a detector For more information on speed monitoring t
14. red 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 roubleshooting guide below PROBLEM No display or audio Check fuse in Whistler plug replace if necessary with a 2 amp 3AG type Check use for lighter socket replace if necessary ake sure lighter socket is clean PROBLEM Audio alerts are not loud enough Cancel Auto Quiet Mode or City ode Check audio level setting see pg 9 PROBLEM Unit alarms when vehicle hits bumps Check for loose lighter socket tighten and clean Check connections at both ends of power cord Substitute another cord to determine if cord is defective Return defective cord to the factory 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 16 CARE amp 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 damage the unit Also do not use any abrasive cleaners on the unit
15. s exterior 17 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 regula ions restricting the use of radar receivers in any vehicle when used in automobiles or ight 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 he 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 FCC INFORMATION FCC ID HSXWHO01 FCC ID HSXWH10 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 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation IMPORTANT FCC requirements state that changes or modifications not expressly approved by Whistler could void the user s authority to operate the equipment 18 SPEED FACTS Radar Facts A radar gun operates by transmitting radio waves at certain frequencies which reflect off objects and are then picked up by the radar gun s receiving section When a radar beam reflects off a moving target a measurable frequency shift
16. ur 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 Coneuh your dealer or the owner s manual supplied with your vehicle to determine if your windshield has this coating Avoid placing unit in direct contact with wind shield To reduce the possibility of theft conceal your unit when not in use INSTALLATION Windshield Mounting e Install the two suction cups and rubber bumper onto the bracket by fitting them into their holes e Press the suction cups onto the windshield at the location you have chosen IMPORTANT Make sure the unit is level QJ nebbet Bumper IMPORTANT Some newer cars have a plastic safety coating on the inside of the windshield The windshield bracket may leave permanent marks on this type of surface To find out if your vehicle has this type of windshield check the owner s manual or ask your dealer We recom mend that you do not leave the suction cu bracket on the window in direct sunlight If the detector is removed this may cause blistering of the dash in some vehicles INSTALLATION Power 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 F
17. use 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 occa sionally os S pe J Unscrew the tip of the lighter socket plug carefully when replacing the 2 amp fuse 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 func tional Feature Engaged Confirmation Each time a button is pressed one beep confirms feature on two beeps confirm feature off 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 Quiet Mode Quiet cancels audio during an alert and any new alert within 20 seconds After approximately 20 seconds 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
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