Whistler XTR-140, XTR-260, XTR-330 User Manual
OWNER’S MANUAL
INTRODUCTION
XTR-140/260/330
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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 260011, ©Whistler 2007
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 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!
Please 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 detector
and to better understand the differences between detecting radar, laser
and safety radar signals, we recommend reading this entire manual or
visiting our FAQ page on our website
whistlergroup.com
www.
Enjoy your Whistler detector and
please drive safely.
Sincerely,
The Whistler Group, Inc.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Model Features Summary................................. 3 - 6
Installation....................................................... 7 - 8
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Mounting Guidelines 7
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Windshield Mounting 7
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Power Connection And Fuse Replacement 8
Operation....................................................... 8 - 12
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Power On Self Test & Volume 8
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Integrated Real Voice
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Feature Engaged Confirmation 9
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Self Test Mute 9
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Setting Saver 9
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Auto Quiet Mode 9
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Quiet Mode 10
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City/City 1/City 2 Modes 10
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Highway Mode 10
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Dim/Dark Modes 11
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Engaging/Disengaging VG-2 Detection 12
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Vehicle Battery Saver Mode 12
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Stay Alert 12
Laser & Radar Alerts..................................... 13 - 14
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Laser Audio/Visual Alerts 13
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Laser Tips 13
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Pulse Protection
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Safety Warning System
VG-2 Alerts......................................................... 14
POP™Mode....................................................... 15
Option Select Mode........................................... 15
Troubleshooting Guide................................. 16 - 17
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Care & Maintenance 17
Are Detectors Legal?......................................... 18
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FCC Information 19
Speed Facts.................................................. 19 - 21
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Radar Facts 19
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Laser Facts 19-20
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Other Speed Detection Systems 20 - 21
Warranty Information................................... 22 - 24
Specifications..................................................... 25
Accessories......................................................... 26
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XTR-140 FEATURES
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Features of XTR-140
• Total Band Protection
• Icon Display
• 360° Protection
• VG-2 Cloaking
• 3 City Modes
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• Quiet/Auto Quiet Mode
• Vehicle Battery Saver
• Alert Priority
• Dual LED Periscopes
XTR-260 FEATURES
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Features of XTR-260
• Total Band Protection
• Blue Numeric
Icon Display
• 360° Protection
• VG-2 Cloaking
• 3 City Modes
• Quiet/Auto Quiet Mode
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• Dim/Dark Mode
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• Stay Alert
• Setting Saver
• Vehicle Battery Saver
• Safety Warning System
• Alert Priority
• Dual Alert Display
• Dual LED Periscopes
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XTR-330 FEATURES
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Features of XTR-330
• Total Band Protection
• Red Numeric
Icon Display
• Detects POP
• 360° Protection
• Real Voice
• VG-2 Cloaking
• 3 City Modes
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• Quiet/Auto Quiet Mode
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• Stay Alert
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• Setting Saver
• Vehicle Battery Saver
• Safety Warning System
• Alert Priority
• Dual LED Periscopes
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FEATURE DESCRIPTIONS
Whistler’s ergonomic and user-friendly design
provi des a new level of operating convenience. Special
features include:
Note: Not all units have all features listed.
1. Bracket Release Button –
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 – high gain optical lens provides
increased sensitivity and field of view for
leading-edge laser detection.
6. Rear Laser – 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
radar signal is detected engages Auto Quiet
Mode which provides “clicking” sounds
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.
10. Dim Dark - engages Dim/Dark modes
11. Menu Button - (XTR-140) turns VG2 on/off.
(XTR-260/330) enters option select mode.
12. Icon Display - offers easy-to-read display to
indicate power, city mode, radar band
identification, and signal strength.
provides quick
FEATURE DESCRIPTIONS
12a. Numeric Icon Display (XTR-260/330)
combines icon display with a 7 segment digital
display that shows signal strength indication
and band identification.
12b. Dual Alert Display: D.A.D. (XTR-260)
provides additional visual alerts of threats
ahead.
12c. Dual Alert LED Periscope - provides
additional visual alerts.
13. VG-2/Laser Icon – indicates the unit is
receiving VG-2 or laser signals.
14. X-band Icon - indicates the unit is receiving
an X-band signal.
15. K-band Icon - indicates the unit is receiving a
K-band signal.
16. Ka-band Icon - indicates the unit is receiving
a Ka-band signal.
17. H - indicates unit is in Highway mode.
18. C - City Icon - indicates that the unit is
operating in city mode.
19. Signal Strength Icon - indicates the strength
of the signal being detected.
20. K/Ka-band Icon - shows the unit is receiving
a K or Ka band signal. K/Ka indicator will
flash for Ka band.
21. V - indicates that the unit is receiving a
VG-2 signal. Indicates that VG-2 is engaged.
22. L - indicates that the unit is receiving a laser
signal.
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Total Band Protection™ - Complete Band
Coverage that detects laser, radar, VG-2 and safety
radar bands.
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 the 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
type coating, which affects radar signals. Consult your
dealer or the owner’s manual to determine if your
windshield has this coating.
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Avoid placing unit in direct contact with the wind
shield.
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To reduce the possibility of theft, conceal the 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 sur
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 windshield in direct
sunlight. If the detector is removed, this may cause
blistering of the dash in some vehicles.
face.
To find out if your vehicle has this
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