Whistler XTR-338 Owner's Manual
XTR-338 Owner’s Manual
OWNER’S MANUAL
XTR-338
LASER-RADAR
DETECTOR
The Whistler Group Corporate Headquarters
3604 NW Frontage Rd. • 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 260031 © 2011 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 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.
INTRODUCTION
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:
www.whistlergroup.com
Enjoy your Whistler detector and
please drive safely.
Sincerely,
The Whistler Group, Inc.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Model Features Summary................................. 3 - 5
Installation......................................................... 5 - 6
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Mounting Guidelines 5
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Windshield Mounting 5 - 6
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Power Connection 6
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Fuse Replacement 6
Operation....................................................... 7 - 12
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Power On Self Test & Volume 7
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Integrated Real Voice® 7
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Feature Engaged Confirmation 7
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Self Test Mute 7
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Setting Saver 8
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Auto Quiet Mode 8
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Quiet Mode 8
• City/City 1/City 2 Modes 9
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Highway Mode 9
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TFSR - Traffic Flow Signal Rejection 10
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Low Profile Alert Periscopes 10
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Dim/Dark Mode 10 - 11
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Engaging/Disengaging VG-2 Detection 11
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Vehicle Battery Saver Mode 12
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Stay Alert 11 - 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® 14
VG-2 Alerts......................................................... 14
POP™ Mode....................................................... 15
Option Select Mode...................................... 15 - 16
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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 Monitoring.......................................... 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-338 FEATURES
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Features of XTR-338
• Total Band Protection™
• Numeric Icon Display
• Detects POP™ Mode
• 360° Protection
• Real Voice
• 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
• Low Profile Alert Periscopes
• Laser Atlanta™ Stealth Mode
Detection
• Traffic Flow Signal Rejection
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FEATURE DESCRIPTIONS
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.
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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 Mode - engages Dim/Dark modes.
11. Menu Button - enters option select mode.
12. Numeric Icon Display - combines icon
display with a 7 segment digital display
that shows signal strength indication and
band identification.
13. Low Profile Alert Periscopes - provide an
additional attention getting visual alert.
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.
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FEATURE DESCRIPTIONS
1. Ka-band Icon - indicates the unit is
receiving a Ka-band signal.
2. V - indicates that the unit is receiving
a VG-2 signal. Indicates that VG-2 is
engaged.
3. H - indicates unit is in Highway mode.
4. C - City Icon - indicates that the unit is
operating in city mode.
5. Signal Strength Icon - indicates the
strength of the signal being detected.
6. L - indicates that the unit is receiving a
laser signal.
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 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.
INSTALLATION
Windshield Mounting (Continued)
IMPORTANT:
Make sure the unit is level.
Note: Some newer cars have
a plastic safety coating on the
inside of the windshield. The
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.
Power Connection
•
Plug the small end of the power cord into the
unit’s power jack.
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Plug the large end into the vehicle’s cigarette
lighter.
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.
spring and screw on the tip. With use, the screw cap
on the plug may loosen. Retighten it occasionally.
windshield bracket may leave
IMPORTANT: Unscrew slowly.
The tip contains a spring which
may fly out when disassembling.
Insert the new fuse with the
OPERATION
Power On Self Test & Volume
Each time your Whistler detector is turned on,
an automatic self-test sequence confirms that
the speaker and visual displays are functional.
To increase the volume, continue turning the
volume knob.
Integrated Real Voice
When selected, Real Voice® will be used to
articulate the following:
1. Band Identification
2. Safety Warning System messages
3. Feature Selection
Voice OFF/ON is selected by holding quiet
button for approximately 2 seconds. Voice ON
will announce “caution”, Voice OFF will give a
double beep.
Feature Engaged Confirmation
Each time a button is pressed, one beep
confirms the feature is “on”, two beeps
confirm feature “off”.
Self Test Mute
Simply press the Quiet button during the selftest 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.
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OPERATION
Setting Saver
Setting Saver saves your personalized settings
so that when the detector is turned off and
then on again, you do not have to re-enter
them.
Auto Quiet Mode
Pressing QUIET before a radar signal is
detected provides an alternate alert pattern,
consisting of four beeps (indicating X, K, Ka or
Safety Radar) followed by clicking. The clicking
will continue for as long as the detected signal
is present or any new signal is detected within
20 seconds, becoming more rapid as the
strength of the signal increases.
• Press Quiet (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.
Quiet Mode
Pressing Quiet cancels the audio during an
alert and any new alert within 20 seconds.
After approximately 20 seconds, 2 beeps are
provided on any new alert, and the 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.
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OPERATION
City/City I/City II Mode
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 button to cancel Highway Mode
and engage City Mode.
• Press City button again to enter City 1 Mode
• Press City button again to enter City 2 Mode
• Press City button a fourth time to cancel City
2 Mode and return the unit to Highway Mode.
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 1 and
City 2 Modes operate the same as Highway
Mode, but in City 1 Mode, X band requires a
stronger signal to alert. In City 2 Mode, X-band
is not detected.
Caution: Some towns/small cities may still be
using X band radar. City do not change the
audio alert for laser or VG-2.
Highway Mode
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.
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OPERATION
TFSR - Traffic Flow Signal Rejection
When turned on in option mode, helps
eliminate excessive alerts from erroneous X and
K-band sources. Traffic flow monitoring systems
are getting more common. Many of these
systems generate radar signals to measure
the flow of traffic across multiple lanes. Most
detectors will alert you to it unnecessarily.
This rejection feature examines the incoming
signal and will aid in reducing the alerts to such
sources.
We suggest you turn TFSR on if you are
experiencing excessive X or K band false
alerts every half mile or so along stretches of
roadway that contain these traffic flow sensors.
Low Profile Alert Periscopes
Whistler’s Low Profile Alert Periscopes provide
an added attention getting visual alert. The
two extra LED’s flash on and off when the unit
alarms to provide a unique visual alert.
This alert can be programmed through the
Option Select Mode to be: ON, OFF, or
FLASHING during alerts.
Dim/Dark Mode
Dim/Dark Mode reduces the illumination of
the display.
• Press and release the Dark button to reduce
illumination to a dim setting.
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