Whistler XTR-310, XTR-150 User Manual

OWNER’S MANUAL

INTRODUCTION

XTR-140/150/255/

260/310/330

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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 260011, ©Whistler 2008

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 num-

ber 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 www.whistlergroup.com

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 9

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City/City 1/City 2 Modes 10

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Highway Mode 10

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Dual Alert Display 11

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Twin Alert Periscopes 11

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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

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POP

Mode....................................................... 15

Option Select Mode........................................... 15

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Reset Features 16

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

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Care & Maintenance 17

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

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FCC Information 18

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-140/150 FEATURES

12c

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

• Twin Alert Periscopes

XTR-255 FEATURES

• Dim/Dark Mode

• Stay Alert

• Setting Saver

• Vehicle Battery Saver

• Safety Warning System

• Alert Priority

• Dual Alert Display

• Twin Alert Periscopes

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12a

Features of XTR-255

• Total Band Protection

• Blue Numeric Icon Display

• 360° Protection

• VG-2 Cloaking

• 3 City Modes

• Quiet/Auto Quiet Mode

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12c

12b

17,18,19, 22

12b

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XTR-260 FEATURES

12c

10 8

12b

12a

Features of XTR-260

• Total Band Protection

• Blue Numeric Icon Display

• 360° Protection

• VG-2 Cloaking

• 3 City Modes

• Quiet/Auto Quiet Mode

• Dim/Dark Mode

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• Stay Alert

• Setting Saver

• Vehicle Battery Saver

• Safety Warning System

• Alert Priority

• Dual Alert Display

• Twin Alert Periscopes

XTR-310/330 FEATURES

• Quiet/Auto Quiet Mode

• Dim/Dark Mode

• Stay Alert

• Setting Saver

• Vehicle Battery Saver

• Safety Warning System

• Alert Priority

• Twin Alert Periscopes

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10 8

12a

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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Mode

12c

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17,18,19, 22

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17,18,19, 22

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12b

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.

Bracket Release Button – provides quick

and easy r

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-140/150) turns VG2 on/off.

(XTR-255/260/310/330) enters option select mode.

12. Icon Display - offers easy-to-read display to

ndicate power, city mode, radar band

i identification, and signal strength.

elease of the mounting bracket.

FEATURE DESCRIPTIONS

12a. Numeric Icon Display (XTR-255/260/310/330)

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-255/260)

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 a 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

lash 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.

• Total Band Protection

Coverage that detects laser, radar, VG-2 and safety radar bands.

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- Complete Band

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 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 windshield in direct sunlight. If the detector is removed, this may cause blistering of the dash in some vehicles.

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