Whistler XTR-220, XTR-520 User Manual

OWNER’S MANUAL

XTR-220/520

Total Band Protection

LASER-RADAR

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DETECTOR

The Whistler Group Corporate Headquarters

13016 N. Walton Blvd. • Bentonville, AR 72712

Tel 479.273.6012 • Fax 479.273.2927

Customer Return Center

1201 N. Dixieland Rd. • Rogers, AR 72756

Customer Service Tel 800.531.0004

www.whistlergroup.com

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

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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.

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To fully acquaint yourself with the operation of your Whistler laser radar detector we recommend reading this entire manual or visit our FAQ page on our website www.whistlergroup.com

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

Installation............................................... 4 - 5

• Mounting Guidelines................................... 4

• Windshield Mounting..................................4 - 5

• Power Connection and Fuse Replacement..5

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

• Power On and Self-Test................................6

• Remote Control Operation.......................... 6

• Replacing the Remote Battery..................... 7

• Setting Saver.................................................7

• Feature Engaged Confirmation....................7

• Audio Level Adjustment..............................7

• Integrated Real Voice® ...................................7

• Auto Quiet Mode..........................................8

• Quiet Mode...................................................8

• City/City 1/ City 2 Mode............................8 - 9

• Highway Mode.............................................10

• Dim/Dark Mode.......................................... 10

• Teach/Tutorial Mode....................................10

• Engaging/Disengaging VG-2...................... 11

• Vehicle Battery Saver Mode......................... 11

• Option Select Mode (XTR-520 only)............12

• Stay Alert Feature.........................................13

POP™Mode Alerts................................... 14

Safety Warning System

Laser/Radar Alerts................................... 14 - 15

• Speed Radar Audio/Visual Alerts...............14

• Laser Audio/Visual Alerts...........................14

• Pulse Protection

VG-2 Alerts.............................................. 15

• Alert Priority.................................................16

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

Troubleshooting Guide............................ 17

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

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

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

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

• Radar Facts................................................... 20

• POP™Mode...................................................20

• Total Band Protection

• Laser Facts.................................................... 21

• Other Speed Detection Systems.................22

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

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

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

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WHISTLER FEATURES

XTR-220

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FEATURE DESCRIPTIONS

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 –

elease of the mounting bracket.

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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.

Front Laser Antenna

ovides increased sensitivity and field of view for

pr leading-edge laser detection.

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indshield Bracket Kit ,Power Cor

XTR-520

d & Remote Control

Provides quick and

– High gain optical lens

FEATURE DESCRIPTIONS

. Rear Laser/ Remote Receiver –Receives laser

signals transmitted from the rear of the vehicle,

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accepts input signals from the remote control.

7. City Button - Reduces the annoyance of false a

lerts typically encountered in urban driving areas.

8. Quiet/Menu 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

med. (Pressing and holding for 2

you infor seconds allows you to enter Option Select Mode— see page 12 (XTR-520 only.)

9. Power/Dim Dark - T engages Dim/Dark modes (XTR-520 only.)

9a. Power/Volume - Tur

hold to adjust volume (

9b. Power - Turns unit on/off 10 . Volume Button – Adjust volume up or down. 11a. Text Display (XTR-520 only) – Provides distinct

visual confirmation of signals detected, signal

ength, and indicates engaged modes of

str operation.

11b. 7 Segment Icon Display – Provides numeric

signal strength indicator and band identification.

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

13. Dim/Dark – Press and release button to select

Dim/Dark modes.

urns unit on/off and

ns unit on/of

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XTR-220 only.)

Mounting Guidelines

• Mount the unit as low as possible near the

• Do not mount your unit behind wipers,

• Some windshields have an Instaclear

• Avoid placing unit in direct contact with

• To reduce the possibility of theft, conceal your

Windshield Mounting

• Install the two suction cups and rubber bumper

• Press the suction cups onto the windshield at

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.

INSTALLATION

center of the windshield.

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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Electriclear signals. Consult your dealer or the owner’s manual supplied with your vehicle to determine if your windshield has this coating.

type coating, which affect radar

windshield.

unit when not in use.

onto the bracket by fitting them into their holes.

the location you have chosen.

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INSTALLATION OPERATION

Windshield Mounting (Cont.)

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

• 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 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.

NOTE: 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.

IMPORTANT: Unscrew slowly. The tip contains a spring which may fly out when disassembling.

Insert the new fuse with the spring and screw on

With use, screw cap on plug may

the tip.

loosen. Retighten occasionally.

Unscrew the tip of the lighter socket

plug carefully when replacing the 2

amp fuse.

Power On and Self-Test

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 (XTR-520 only) in order:

1. WHISTLER 2. X-band 3. K-band 4. Ka-band

5. LASER 6. SR ON 7. VG2 OFF 8. B SVR ON

9. POP ON 10. HWY

• Display indicators will light in same order for XTR-220.

Remote Control Operation

The remote packaged with this unit transmits via Infrared or IR, the same as most TV remote controls. The remote’s 6 button can change the unit’s features and controls. The transmit range is approximately 4 feet, which is sufficient for the majority of vehicles.

The remote is already programmed into the radar detector so no additional programming is necessary. If a replacement remote is necessary (from being lost or damaged), the new remote is “XTR ready” The feature buttons on the remote duplicate those found on the laser-radar detector itself and in case of the XTR-220 more than what the unit can do on its own.

The remote utilizes a common coin cell battery CR 2032 which is available at most retail outlets. This battery should provide similar battery life as a vehicle’s keyless entry remotes and home remote controls

Replacing the Remote Battery

OPERATION

The remote control is powered by a 3 volt coin type cell, model CR 2032. However, all batteries eventually need replacing. When the time comes, follow these steps:

• Remove the Phillips head screw located at the bottom back side of the remote.

• Separate the two halves of the plastic case

• Gently lift out the PC board as the battery is located opposite the buttons.

• The battery should slide out from its holder. Make note of the correct polarity. Positive (+) is facing away from the PC board.

• Insert the new battery, being mindful of the correct polarity.

• Reassemble the reverse of disassembly

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.

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 two ways:

1. Press and hold the PWR/VOL ( VOL on XTR-

520) button and the volume level will increase (Level 7) then 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.

2. Press either VOL UP or VOL DOWN on the

remote control.

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