Whistler XTR-105 User Manual

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OWNER’S MANUAL
INTRODUCTION
XTR-105
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LASER-RADAR
DETECTOR
The Whistler Group Corporate Headquarters
13016 N. Walton Blvd. • Bentonville, AR 72712
Tel 479.273.6012 • Fax 479.273.2927
Whistler Customer Return Center
1201 N. Dixieland Rd. • Rogers, AR 72756
Customer Service Tel 800.531.0004
www.whistlergroup.com
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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 r 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 receipts an out of warranty service charge applies.
eceipt in a safe place.
Note: Your warranty period begins at the time of purchase. The warranty is validated only by the dated store receipt!
serial number of the unit in the space provided in the warranty section of the manual.
To fully acquaint yourself with the operation of your Whistler detector and to better understand the differ­ences between detecting radar and safety radar signals, we recom­mend reading this entire manual or by visiting our FAQ page on our website www.
Enjoy your Whistler detector and please drive safely.
Sincerely,
The Whistler Group, Inc.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Model Features Summary ................................ 3 - 5
Installation ...................................................... 6 - 7
Mounting Guidelines 6
Windshield Mounting 6
Power Connection And Fuse Replacement 7
Operation ...................................................... 7 - 10
Power On And Self-Test 7
Feature Engaged Confirmation 8
Setting Saver 8
Auto Quiet Mode 8
Quiet Mode 8
City Mode 9
Highway Mode 9
Engaging/Disengaging VG-2 Detection 10
Vehicle Battery Saver Mode 10
Laser & Radar Alerts .................................... 10 - 12
Speed Radar Audio/Visual Alerts 10
Laser Audio/Visual Alerts 11
Laser Tips 11
Pulse Protection
Safety Warning System
Total Band Protection
VG-2 Alerts ........................................................ 13
Troubleshooting Guide ................................ 14 - 15
Care and Maintenance ....................................... 15
Are Detectors Legal? ....................................... 16
FCC Information
Speed Facts ................................................. 17 - 19
Laser Facts 17
Radar Facts 18
Other Speed Detection Systems 18
Radar Detector Detectors (VG-2) 19
Warranty Information .................................. 20 - 24
Specifications .................................................... 25
Accessories ........................................................ 26
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XTR-105 FEATURES
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Features
• Total Band Protection
• ICON Display
• 360° Protection
• VG-2 Cloaking
• 3 City Modes
• Quiet/Auto Quiet Mode
• Tone Alerts
• Vehicle Battery Saver
• Setting Saver
• Safety Warning System
• Alert Priority
• VG-2 Cloaking
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FEATURE DESCRIPTIONS
Whistler’s ergonomic and user-friendly design provi des a new level of operating convenience. Special features include:
1. Bracket Release Button – Provides quick
and easy release of the mounting bracket.
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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 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. Quiet Button - Pressing QUIET
before a signal is detected engages Auto Quiet Mode which automatically reduces the audio level after the initial warning. Pressing QUIET during a radar encounter silences audio alerts, while allowing visual
alerts to keep you informed.
9. Power / Volume Control – Turns unit on/off
and adjusts audio level.
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FEATURE DESCRIPTIONS
10. Icon Display - offers easy-to-read icons to indicate power, city mode, radar band identification, and signal strength.
11. VG-2/Laser Indicator – Shows the unit is receiving VG-2 or laser signals.
12. X-band Indicator - Shows the unit is receiving an X-band signal.
13. K/Ka band Indicator - Shows the unit is receiving a K/Ka-band signal.
15. City Indicator - Indicates that the unit is operating in city mode.
16. Signal Strength Indicator - Shows the strength of the signal being detected.
17. Highway Mode Indicator - Indicates that the unit operating in highway mode.
Total Band Protection™ - Complete Band
Coverage that detects laser, radar, VG-2 and safety radar bands.
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INSTALLATION
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.
reception.)
Some windshields have an Instaclear™or Electriclear™type coatings, which af signals. Consult 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.
Windshield Mounting
Install the two suction cups and rubber bumper onto the bracket by fitting them into their holes.
Press the suction cups onto the windshield at the location you have chosen.
IMPORTANT: Some newer cars have a plastic safety coating on the inside of the windshield. The windshield bracket may leave permanent marks on this type of surface.
type of windshield, check the owner’s manual or ask your dealer. We recommend that you do not leave the suction cup bracket on the window in direct sunlight. If the detector is removed, this may cause blistering of the dash in some vehicles.
(Regular tinted glass does not affect
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To find out if your vehicle has this
Power Connection
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.
spring and screw on the tip.
on plug may loosen. Retighten occasionally.
Unscrew the tip of the lighter socket plug carefully when replacing the 2 amp fuse.
Power On and Self T
Each time your Whistler detector is turned on, an automatic self-test sequence confirms that the speaker and visual displays are functional. To increase volume, continue turning the volume knob.
INSTALLATION
Plug the small end of the power cord into the unit’s power jack. Plug the large end into the vehicle’s cigarette lighter.
Insert the new fuse with the
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Feature Engaged Confirmation
OPERATION
Each time a button is pressed one beep confirms feature “on”, two beeps confirm feature “off”.
Setting Saver
Setting Saver saves your personalized settings so that when the detection is turned off and then on again, you do not have to re-enter them.
Auto Quiet Mode
Pressing Quiet before a radar signal is detected provides an alternate alert pattern, consisting of four beeps (indicating X, K, Ka or Safety Radar) followed by clicking. The clicking will continue for as long as the detected signal is present or any new signal is detected within 20 seconds, becoming more rapid as the strength of the signal increases.
Quiet Mode
Pressing Quiet cancels audio during an aler new alert within 20 seconds. After approximately 20 seconds, 2 beeps are provided on any new alert, and unit then remains quiet.
• Press Quiet to cancel the audio. ess Quiet a second time during an aler
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restore the standard audio alert pattern; or turn the unit off, then on.
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OPERATION
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.
• Press City to cancel Highway mode and engage City. Display will switch from “
• Press City again to enter City
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• Pressing City a fourth time cancels City and returns the unit to Highway Mode.
In City Mode, speed/safety radar signals give an initial alarm of two beeps, and then remains quiet until the signal becomes very strong and two additional beeps are provided. City
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Caution using City II mode: Some towns/small cities may still be using X band radar.
Note: City Mode does not change the audio alert for laser or VG-2.
Highway Mode
Highway mode provides full audio warnings any time radar (X, K, Ka, Safety Radar) or laser signals are detected, and is recommended for open road driving.
For more information on City and Highway mode, please visit our FAQ page on our website: www.whist-
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Engaging/Disengaging VG-2
See VG-2 detection mode to turn this feature on.
Vehicle Battery Saver Mode
The Vehicle Battery Saver Mode automatically shuts off your detector after 6 hours. The timer is reset if the detector is turned off, unplugged or any button is pressed before the time has
ed. The detector will alert you with an
expir audible and visual warning before it shuts off. During this warning you can reset the timer by pressing any button. If the unit has automati­cally turned itself off, press any button to turn the unit back on.
LASER/RADAR ALERTS
Speed Radar Audio / Visual Alerts
When X, K, or Ka band is detected, the band ID and signal strength is displayed. The audio alert is continuous and has a geiger counter-like pattern. The faster the beep, the closer or
OPERATION
stronger the radar source.
Laser Audio / Visual Alerts
When a laser signal is detected, the “ be illuminated. The audio alert is continuous for a minimum of 3 seconds.
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LASER/RADAR ALERTS
Laser Tips
If you are the targeted vehicle, a laser gun can often determine your speed within a few seconds after you receive an alert. In this situation there is generally no time to safely adjust your speed. However, if you are traveling near or behind the targeted vehicle and receive an alert, response time should be sufficient. Any laser alert, regardless of duration, requires immediate action!
Pulse Protection
Pulse (or instant-on) radar is more difficult to detect than conventional radar because it remains off until activated to measure the speed of a targeted vehicle.
When a pulse type transmission is detected, your Whistler detector sounds an urgent 3-second audio warning and the display will show a max signal strength level.
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.
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Safety Warning System/Audio/Visual Alerts
When your XTR-105 Whistler detec­tor detects a safety radar signal, it provides a distinctive audio tone and Alternately flash-
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VG-2 ALERTS
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 19 for more information on VG-2.
Press and hold the Quiet button. Unit
beeps once for VG-2 on, twice for VG-2 off.
When a VG-2 signal is detected the VG-2 alert is sounded. After 3 seconds, the audio is cancelled and the “ This cycle is repeated if the VG-2 signal is again detected.
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.
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
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.
Check fuse in Whistler plug; replace if necessary with a 2 amp 3AG type. Check fuse for lighter socket; replace if necessary. Make sure lighter socket is clean.
PROBLEM: Audio alerts are not loud
enough.
Mode. Check audio level setting
PROBLEM: Unit gives laser alert when
accelerating. See F. A. Q. page at
www.
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 cor
Cancel Auto Quiet Mode or City
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
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.
Care & 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’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).
Concerning trucks over 10,000 lbs., the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) issued a r which prohibits radar detector use in these types of vehicles nationally.
FCC Information
FCC ID HSXWH01 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 inter undesired operation.
IMPORTANT:
changes or modifications not expressly approved by Whistler could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
egulation, effective January, 1994
ference that may cause
FCC requirements state that
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Laser Facts
SPEED 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 four­lane 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 in mind:
• Because your vehicle’ headlights are the laser gun’s primary targets, mounting your Whistler detector on the dashboard can improve laser detection at short range.
• 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.
• The receiving range of your laser detector will not be the same as a radar detector guns are most often used at short range.
Whistler Laser/Radar detectors r laser guns which operate at a laser wavelength of 905 +/- 10mm.
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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 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 frequencies.
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:
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Radar Detector Detectors (VG-2)
SPEED FACTS
Spectre
is a micr 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”.The VG-2 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 16), drivers risk losing their radar detector and receiving a fine. In addition, instant-on radar is almost always used in combination with a VG-2, leaving unsuspecting motorists vulnerable to receiving two tickets—one potentially for speeding, the other for possession of a detector. Having a radar detector capable of detecting the VG-2 may alert you to the presence of a speed trap.
For more information on speed monitoring technologies, please visit our FAQ page on our website: www.
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NOTE: Having a radar detector capable of detecting the VG-2 may alert you to the pres­ence 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 (VG-2) laser/radar detectors on the market.
The Interceptor VG-2, or simply VG-2,
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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 warranty. 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.
WARRANTY INFORMATION
Service Under Warranty
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.”
ized equipment necessary for testing a laser/radar receiver, there are no authorized
vice stations for Whistler brand detectors
ser other than Whistler. When returning a unit for service under warranty, please follow these instructions:
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Ship the unit in the original carton or in a suitable sturdy equivalent, fully insured, with return receipt requested to:
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responsibility for loss or damage incurred in shipping. Therefore, please ship your unit insured with return receipt requested.
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WARRANTY INFORMATION
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Include with your unit the following
clearly printed information:
•Your name and street address (for shipping via UPS), a daytime telephone number and an e-mail 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.
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Be certain your unit is returned with its serial
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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
whistlergroup.com, however, for
www. warranty verification purposes, a copy of your dated store receipt must accompany any unit sent in for warranty work.
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WARRANTY INFORMATION
Service Out of Warranty
Units will be repaired at “out of warranty” service rates when:
•The units original warranty has expired.
•A dated store receipt is not supplied.
•The unit has been returned without its serial number.
•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 $35.00 (U.S.). If you
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“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;
are not accepted
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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 cer
tified check or money or
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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:
Representatives are available to answer your questions
Monday - Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (CT).
1-800-531-0004.
www.whistlergroup.com
Laser Wavelength:
SPECIFICATIONS
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:
-20˚ C to +80˚ C (-4˚ F to +176˚ 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.
These and other accessories can be
ACCESSORIES
ordered directly from Whistler by calling
1-800-531-0004 or visiting our online store
at www.
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202138 Visor Bracket $ 6.95
202151 Windshield Bracket Kit $ 9.95
206552 Straight Power Cord (5’) $14.95
206553 Coiled Power Cord (7’) $15.95
206880 Hardwire Kit (10' ) $ 9.95
206666 Modular Cord Package $17.95
159032 Package of 8 Suction Cups $ 2.95
402081 Non Skid Dash Pad $ 6.95
206660 Straight Modular Cord &
206661 Coiled Modular Cord &
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Socket Multiplier $12.95
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