Whistler XTR-130 User Manual
OWNER’S MANUAL
INTRODUCTION
XTR-130
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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
551 N. 13th St. • Rogers, AR 72756
Customer Service Tel 800.531.0004
www.whistlergroup.com
P/N 260017, ©Whistler 2008
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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 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.
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
Enjoy your Whistler and please drive
.
safely
Sincerely,
The Whistler Group, Inc.
TABLE OF CONTENTS XTR-130 FEATURES FEATURE DESCRIPTIONS
Model Features Summary................................. 3 - 5
Installation....................................................... 6 - 8
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Mounting Guidelines 6
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Windshield Mounting 7
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Power Connection And Fuse Replacement 8
Operation....................................................... 9 - 11
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Power On And Self-Test 9
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Feature Engaged Confirmation 9
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Auto Quiet Mode 9
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Quiet Mode 9
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Audio Level Adjustment 10
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City Mode 10
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Highway Mode 10
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Engaging/Disengaging VG-2 Detection 11
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Vehicle Battery Saver Mode 11
Laser & Radar Alerts..................................... 12 - 14
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Laser Audio/Visual Alerts 12
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Laser Tips 12
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Pulse Protection
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Safety Warning System
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Total Band Protection
VG-2 Alerts......................................................... 15
Troubleshooting Guide....................................... 16
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Care & Maintenance 17
Are Detectors Legal?......................................... 18
FCC Information................................................. 18
Speed Facts.................................................. 19 - 21
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Radar Facts 19
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Laser Facts 19
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Other Speed Detection Systems 20 - 21
Warranty Information................................... 22 - 24
Specifications..................................................... 25
Accessories......................................................... 26
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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 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. 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.
Mounting Guidelines
INSTALLATION
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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. (Regular tinted glass does not
affect reception.)
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Some windshields have an Instaclear™or
Electriclear
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.
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type coating, which affect radar
Windshield Mounting
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INSTALLATION
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:
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 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.
Make sure the unit is level.
Rubber Bumper
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