Whistler XTR-190, XTR-180, XTR-195 User Manual

OWNER’S MANUAL

XTR-180/ XTR-185

XTR-190/XTR-195

Battery

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LASER-RADAR

DETECTOR

The Whistler Group Corporate Headquarters

13016 N. Walton Blvd. • Bentonville, AR 72712

Tel [phone] • Fax [phone]

Customer Return Center

551 N. 13th St. • Rogers, AR 72756

Customer Service Tel [phone]

www.whistlergroup.com

P/N 203343 ©2008 The Whistler Group, Inc.

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

verification purposes, a copy of your dated

warranty
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.

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ranty 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.

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Model Features Summary .................... 2 - 3

Installation ........................................... 4 - 6

•Battery Installation 4

•Mounting Guidelines 5

•Windshield Mounting 5- 6

•Power Connection and Fuse Replacement 6

Operation .......................................... 6 - 13

•Battery Life 6

•Battery Charging 6

•Power On, Self-Test Mute 7

•Setting Saver 7

•Feature Engaged Confirmation 7

•Audio Level Adjustment 7

•Quiet Mode 8

•Auto Quiet Mode 8

•City/City 1/ City 2 Mode 9

•Highway Mode 10

•Teach/Tutorial Mode 10

•Dim/Dark 10

•Engaging/Disengaging VG-2 11

•VG-2 Detection/Alerts 11

•Auto Shut Off Mode 12

•Stay Alert Featur

Safety Warning System™ ......................... 13

Laser/Radar Alerts ................................. 14

•Speed Radar Audio/Visual Alerts 14

•Laser Audio/Visual Alerts 14

•Pulse Protection

•Alert Priority 15

POP™Mode Alerts ................................. 15

Reset Features ....................................... 16

Troubleshooting Guide ..................... 16 - 17

Care and Maintenance ........................... 18

Are Detectors Legal? ............................. 18

FCC Information ..................................... 19

Speed Monitoring ............................ 19 - 22

•Radar Facts 19

•POP™Mode 19

•Total Band Protection

•Laser Facts/Tips 20-21

•Other Speed Detection Systems 21 -22

Warranty Information ....................... 22 - 25

Specifications ......................................... 25

Accessories ............................................ 26

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WHISTLER FEATURES FEATURE DESCRIPTIONS

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Accessories:

Windshield Bracket Kit, Rechargeable Batteries,
Straight Power Cord

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Whistler’s ergonomic and user-friendly design pro­vides a new level of operating convenience.
Special features include:

1. Bracket Release Button – Provides quick
and easy release of the mounting bracket.

2. Speaker – Provides distinct audio warnings
fo r X, K, Ka band radar, safety radar, laser a nd 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 la ser 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.
Pressing QUIET during a radar/laser
encounter silences audio alerts. (A long press
of QUIET turns VG-2 On/Off)

9. Power/Dark -Turns unit on/off and engages
Dim/Dark settings (press and hold).

10 . Volume Button – Adjust volume Up/Down.

11. Icon Display – Provides distinct visual

confirmation of signals detected, signal
strength, and indicates engaged modes of
operation.

12. Power Jack – Provides connection for the
power cord.

13. Battery Compartment – Compartment for

which you place the batteries.

14. Solar Panel – The solar panel absorbs sunlight

extending the battery life of the unit.

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Battery Installation

INSTALLATION

Units requires 3 AA rechargeable batteries (included).
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the unit and lift up. Insert batteries and r
battery compartment cover.

Ni-MH rechargeable batteries are recommend­ed and are included with the unit.

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teries should not be used. These batteries will
not provide enough capacity to be useful.

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Charging non-rechargeable batteries can dam­age the unit or possibly cause the batteries to
explode. See battery charging section
(page 6) to charge batteries with the power cord.

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. (Regular tinted glass
does not affect reception.)

• Some windshields have an Instaclear
Electriclear
signals. Consult your dealer or the vehicle’s
owner’s manual supplied with your vehicle to
determine if your windshield has this coating.

• Avoid placing unit in direct contact with
windshield.

• To reduce the possibility of theft, unplug and
conceal your unit when not in use.

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Windshield Mounting

INSTALLATION

• Install the two suction cups and rubber bumper
onto the bracket by fitting them into their holes.

Rubber Bumper

• Press the suction cups onto the windshield at the
location you have chosen.

Windshield
Mounting

• Slide the detector onto the bracket until it locks
into place.

• If necessary, the unit may be leveled by bending
the windshield bracket.

• Press the bracket release button and remove the
detector before bending.

Power Cord Connection

• Plug the small end of the power cord into the
unit’s power jack.

• Plug the large end into the vehicle’s cigarette
lighter socket.

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Cord fits tightly into detector. When installing

the cord, expect some resistance.

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.

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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 occasionally.

Unscrew the tip of the lighter socket plug
carefully when replacing the 2 amp fuse.

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Unscrew slowly. The tip contains a spring

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Battery Life

OPERATION

The unit can provide approximately 15 hours of
laser/radar detection. There are settings that can
maximize battery life.

1) Display intensity set to Dim

2) Auto Quiet engaged

3) Auto Shut Off set to 1 hour

4) Using a lower volume setting

5) Using Mute whenever possible
Important: The detector’

and three fast beeps will sound when the batter­ies have approximately one hour of battery life
left. This is a reminder to recharge your batter­ies.

Battery Charging

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your detector and into your lighter socket to
slowly char
will also provide power to the detector. The dis­play will dimly blink the “
is charging the batteries. When the power cable
is removed from the detector or the vehicle’s
lighter socket is switched off, the unit will alarm
and illuminate the icons in a sequencing fashion,
then turn of

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the batteries when this unit will not be used for an
extended period of time. Damage caused by leaky
or improperly charged batteries are not covered
under warranty

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provides an additional charge to the batteries.
The solar panel is not functional when the unit is
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Power On and Self-Test

OPERATION

Each time your Whistler detector is turned on,
an automatic self-test sequence confirms that
the speaker and visual displays are functional.

• Press Power. Display shows in order:

1. X-Band 2. K-Band 3. Ka-Band 4. LASER

5. SWS 6. Battery Status

Self Test Mute

Simply press the Quiet button during the

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self-test sequence to cancel the self-test audio. This
will not affect radar/laser alerts. To restore the
self-test audio, simply press the Quiet button during
the next self-test.

Setting Saver

Setting Saver saves your personalized settings
when the detector is turned off or you lose power.

Feature Engaged Confirmation

Each time a button is pressed, one beep confirms
feature “on”, two beeps confirm feature “off”.

Audio Level Adjustment

The audio levels can be adjusted high to low or
low to high.

• Press and hold the “VOL” button and the
volume level will increase (Level “
proceed to lower the volume (Level 0).
Continuing to hold this button will repeat the
sequence. As audio level is adjusted, beeps are
provided and the display indicates volume level.

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Quiet Mode

OPERATION

Quiet cancels audio during an alert and any new
alert within 20 seconds. After 20 seconds,
approximately 2 beeps are provided on any new
alert and unit then remains quiet.

• Press Quiet to cancel the audio.

• Press Quiet a second time during an alert to
restore the standard audio alert pattern; or turn
the unit off, then on.

Auto Quiet Mode

Auto Quiet reduces the selected audio level to
level (1) approximately 5 seconds after a radar or
safety radar signal is detected. The alert for any
new signal within 20 seconds will resume at level
(1). Auto Quiet does not affect VG-2 or laser
alerts.

• Press Quiet/Menu (before a signal is detected)
to engage Auto Quiet.

• Once the Auto Quiet mode is engaged, you
may cancel the audio alarm by pressing Quiet.

• Press Quiet (when the unit is not alarming) to
cancel Auto Quiet mode.

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City/City I/City II Mode

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 “

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In City Mode, weak speed/safety radar signals
give an initial alarm of two beeps, and then
remains quiet unless the signal becomes very
strong. When the signal strength increases, two
additional beeps are provided. City
Modes operate the same as Highway Mode, but

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Highway Mode

OPERATION

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:

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Teach/Tutorial Mode

Provides simulated alerts for each type of signal.

• Press City and Quiet simultaneously and release.

• Unit will go thru all the bands detected.

• Press Power to exit.

Dim/Dark Mode

Dim/Dark Mode reduces the illumination of the
display

• Press and hold “Power” for 2 seconds to
reduce illumination to a dim setting

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• Pressing and holding the “Power” button a
second time engages Dark Mode. The
display illumination is further reduced.

Dim or Dark can be engaged during an alert. In
Dark Mode, the display goes dark for as long as
a signal is being detected and 20 seconds after,
then the display returns to the dimmer setting.

• Pressing and holding the “Power” button a
third time restores the display to full
illumination.

Engaging/Disengaging VG-2

OPERATION OPERATION

To engage VG-2:

• Press and hold the “Quiet” button until the

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To disengage VG-2:

• Press and hold the “Quiet” button until the

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VG-2 Detection

When a VG-2 signal is detected, the VG-2 alert is
sounded for 3 seconds and the display flashes

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the “

” icon for 30 seconds.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.

VG-2 Audio/Visual Alerts

Note: You must turn this feature on before it will
detect VG-2.

When a VG-2 signal is detected, the detector ‘hides’ its

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the VG-2.

Every 30 seconds, the detector checks for a VG-2
signal. If a VG-2 signal is still present, the unit
continues to hide and repeats the VG-2 alert. If no
signal is detected, two beeps are provided,
indicating an “all clear” condition. Du ring a VG-2
Alert X, K, and Ka band signals cannot be
received (Reference page 21 for VG-2 information).

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Auto Shut Off Mode

Auto Shut Off Mode automatically shuts off the
detector if you forget.

The timer is reset:

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Each time the detector is turned off

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The optional power cord is unplugged

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Any button is pressed before the timer has

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The detector will alert you with an audible and
visual warning before it shuts off. This auto off
function can be programmed for the following:
Off, 1, 2, or 3 hours.

During this warning you can reset the timer by
pressing any button.

If the unit has automatically turned itself off, press
the Power button to turn the unit back on. You can
manually engage the Auto Shut Off Mode by
pressing and holding the City button until one
beep is heard.

The Auto Shut Off feature can be disabled or
changed to 1 hour, 2 hours, or 3 hours. Press
and hold the “Quiet” button for approximately
2 seconds until a single beep is heard. The dis­play will flash the “
strength indicators “

essing the “Volume” button will change

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the selection. When no signal strength icons are
flashing, the feature is disabled.

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Stay Alert Feature

OPERATION

The Stay Alert Feature is designed to test a dri­ver’s alertness. To engage (when unit is not alarm­ing):

• Press and hold City until a first audible alert is
given. The “
Alert is activated.

ithin 30-60 seconds two beeps are sounded;

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to show alertness, the driver must press either
the “City”, “Volume”, or “Quiet” buttons within
3-5 seconds. If a button is pressed within 3-5 sec­onds, the cycle is repeated.

If a button is not pressed within 3-5 seconds an
alarm sounds and displays multiple scrolling icons

• Press Power to cancel Stay Alert.

WARNING!!! Stay Alert is NOT intended as a

ubstitute for adequate rest. You should NOT oper-

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ate a vehicle if you are drowsy. During extended
periods of vehicle operation, you should take fre­quent breaks. Improper reliance on the Stay Alert
feature may result in vehicle damage, personal
injury or death. NEVER OPERATE A VEHICLE IF

YOU ARE DROWSY.

Safety Warning System™

In communities where Safety Warning System™
transmitters are located, the detector will
receive over 60 messages. When Safety Radar is
detected, the audio alert is given and the dis­play alternately flashes the “I”, “III” and “II”
icons.

Note: Not all areas have Safety Warning System
transmitters.

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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
stronger the radar source.

Laser Audio/Visual Alerts

When a laser signal is detected, the “
be illuminated.

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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Alert Priority

When two or more signals are received at the
same time, the alert priority is:

1. Laser

2. VG-2

3. Speed Radar

4. Safety Radar
Example:

If X band is alerting, then suddenly a VG-2
signal is detected, the VG-2 warning will
override the X band alert.

POP™ MODE ALERTS

POP™ Mode Alerts

Because POP™ Mode travels on regular radar
bandwidth, there is no particular alert for POP
Mode transmissions. POP™ Mode alerts will be
displayed as a regular radar alert.

ALERT PRIORITY

Reset Features

All user features can be reset to factory settings.

• Unplug Power Cord from unit.

• Remove Batteries.

• Press and hold Power and Quiet.

• Plug Power Cord into unit.

• Wait for 2 beeps.

• Release Power and Quiet buttons.

Unit is now reset to the following features
and settings.

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1. Audio to level (4)

2. Display shows “

3. Auto Quiet Mode OFF

4. VG-2 Detection Mode OFF

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5. Auto Shut Off to 1 hour

6. Full Power Up sequence

7. Dim/Dark to full Illumination

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TROUBLESHOOTING

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.

• Make sure batteries are installed with the
correct polarity.

• Make sure batteries are fully charged.

• Make sure battery contacts are clean.

• Check fuse in Whistler plug; replace if
necessary with a 2 amp 3AG type.

RESET FEATURES

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TROUBLESHOOTING

• Check fuse for lighter socket; replace if
necessary.

• Make sure lighter socket is clean.

PROBLEM: Unit alarms when vehicle hits
bumps.

• Make sure batteries are seated properly.
Make sure that the battery door is fully closed.

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• Make sure battery contacts are clean.

• 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.

PROBLEM: Audio alerts are not loud
enough.

• Cancel Auto Quiet Mode or City Mode.

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Check audio level setting (see pages 7-8 ).

PROBLEM: Low Battery Life.

• One or more of the batteries may be
defective.

• See the battery life tips on page 6.

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.

PROBLEM: Unit turns itself off

• See Auto Shut Off Mode feature on page 12.

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CARE AND MAINTENANCE

Care And 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.

As with all battery operated devices remove the
batteries when this unit will not be used for an
extended period of time. Damage caused by
leaky or improperly charged batteries are not
covered under warranty. Check with the battery
manufacturer about the specific battery warranty.

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) when used
in automobiles or light trucks (under 10,000 lbs.).

Concerning trucks over 10,000 lbs., 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 the FHWA regulation,
laws existed in the state of New York restricting
the use of radar detectors in trucks over 18,000
lbs. and in Illinois in trucks over 26,000 lbs.

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FCC INFORMATION

FCC ID : HSXWH15

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device many not cause harmful interfer­ence, and
(2) this device must accept any interference
receiv ed, 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.

SPEED MONITORING

Radar Facts

A radar gun operates by transmitting radio
waves at certain frequencies which reflect off
objects and are 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 of
cer is not transmitting on any one of the above
radar bands.

POP™ Mode

POP™Mode is a feature on some newer radar
guns operating on K and Ka bands. When the
gun is in POP™Mode and activated, a brief burst
of energy, less that 1/15 of a second, is transmit­ted and the vehicle’s speed is quickly acquired. A
detector without POP™Mode detection capabili­ty cannot respond to this brief transmission.

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SPEED MONITORING

Total Band Protection™

Complete Band Coverage that detects laser,
radar, VG-2 and safety 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 gun’s transmission can
cover more than a four-lane highway at a dis­tance of 1,000 feet, compared with a laser gun’s
transmission which covers about 3 feet at the
same distance. For best protection, keep these
points in mind:

• Because the vehicle’s license plate or
headlights are the laser gun’s primary targets,
mounting the 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 a laser detector will
not be the same as a radar signal. 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
+/- 10nm.

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SPEED MONITORING

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!

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,
Spectre

The Interceptor VG-2 or simply VG-2, is one type of
microwave receiver used by Police to detect signals
radiated by the local oscillator of a radar detector.
Because it purpose is to identify persons driving with
radar detectors, these devices are 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 or country 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 receive
two tickets - one potentially for speeding, the other
for possession of a detector.

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It is the responsibility of the individual radar detector
owner to know and understand the laws in your ar
regarding the legality of the use of radar detectors.

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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 and/or
serial numbers have been removed. There are no
express warranties covering this product other than
those set forth in this warranty. All expressor
implied warranties for this product are limited t o t he
above time. Whistler is not liable for damages
arising from the use, misuse, or operation of this
product.

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WARRANTY INFORMATION

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 a dated store
receipt will be handled as described in section

Due to the specialized equipment necessary
testing a Laser-Radar receiver, there are no
authorized service stations for Whistler brand
detectors other than Whistler.

When returning a unit for service under
warranty, please follow these instructions:

1. Ship the unit in the original carton or in a

Important: Whistler will not assume responsi­bility for loss or damage incurr
Therefore, please ship your unit insured with
return receipt requested. CODs will not be

accepted!

2. Include with your unit the following

` to radar”).

“Service Out Of Warranty.”

suitable sturdy equivalent, fully insured, with
return receipt requested to:

Whistler Repair Dept.

551 N. 13th St.

Rogers, AR. 72756

Please allow 3 weeks turnaround time.

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information, clearly printed:

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Your name and street address (for
shipping via UPS), a daytime telephone
number and an email address, if applicable.

• A detailed description of the problem (e.g.,
“Unit performs self-test but does not respond

• A copy of your dated store receipt or bill of
sale.

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WARRANTY INFORMATION

3. Be certain your unit is returned with its serial
number. For reference, please write your unit’s
serial number in the following space:
s/n______________.

Units without serial numbers are not covered under warranty.

Important: To validate that your unit is within
the warranty period, make sur
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.

Service Out of Warranty

Units will be repaired at ‘out of warranty’ service
rates when:

• The unit’s 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 $55.00 (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 $55.00. 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 $55.00 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 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:

1-800-531-0004

Representatives are available to answer your questions
Monday - Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (CT) or
visit the FAQ’s at www.whistlergroup.com.

SPECI FIC ATIONS

Radar Frequencies:

10.500 - 10.550 GHz (X Band)

24.050 - 24.250 GHz (K Band )

33.400 - 36.000 GHz (Ka Superwideband)

Operating Temperatur

(-4˚ F to +176˚ F)

Power Requirements:

3 AA Ni-MH batteries 1.2 volts each.
12 volts with power cor

One or more U.S. patents may apply:

#5,146,227, #5,379,456, #5,666,120, #5,990,821,
#7,215,276

POP™ Mode is a trademark of MPH Industries,
Inc.

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These and other accessories can be

ACCESSORIES

ordered directly from Whistler by calling

1-800-531-0004 or visiting our online store

at www.whistlergroup.com

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202152 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

402081 Non Skid Dash Pad $ 6.95

206 660 Straight Modular Cord & $11 .95

206 661 Coiled Modular Cord & $12.95

500501 Zipped Travel Case $ 9.95

Modular: Interconnecting pieces cord and plug.

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(for wiring to fuse box)

(includes coiled and straight
cords, and power adapter)

Socket Multiplier

Socket Multiplier