Whistler XTR-105 User Manual
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
P/N 260009, ©Whistler 2007
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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.
Now is the time to record the
, laser
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Model Features Summary ................................ 3 - 5
Installation ...................................................... 6 - 7
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Mounting Guidelines 6
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Windshield Mounting 6
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Power Connection And Fuse Replacement 7
Operation ...................................................... 7 - 10
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Power On And Self-Test 7
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Feature Engaged Confirmation 8
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Setting Saver 8
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Auto Quiet Mode 8
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Quiet Mode 8
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City Mode 9
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Highway Mode 9
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Engaging/Disengaging VG-2 Detection 10
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Vehicle Battery Saver Mode 10
Laser & Radar Alerts .................................... 10 - 12
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Speed Radar Audio/Visual Alerts 10
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Laser Audio/Visual Alerts 11
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Laser Tips 11
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Pulse Protection
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Safety Warning System
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Total Band Protection
VG-2 Alerts ........................................................ 13
Troubleshooting Guide ................................ 14 - 15
Care and Maintenance ....................................... 15
Are Detectors Legal? ....................................... 16
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FCC Information
Speed Facts ................................................. 17 - 19
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Laser Facts 17
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Radar Facts 18
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Other Speed Detection Systems 18
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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
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• 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
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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
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Coverage that detects laser, radar, VG-2 and safety
radar bands.
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INSTALLATION
Mounting Guidelines
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Mount the unit as low as possible near the center of
the windshield.
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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.)
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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.
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Avoid placing unit in direct contact with wind
shield.
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To reduce the possibility of theft, conceal your
unit when not in use.
Windshield Mounting
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Install the two suction cups and rubber bumper
onto the bracket by fitting them into their holes.
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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
fect radar
To find out if your vehicle has this
Power Connection
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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
With use, screw cap
OPERATION
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