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OWNER’S MANUAL
XTR-540
Battery Powered
LASER-RADAR
DETECTOR
The Whistler Group Corporate Headquarters
3604 NW Frontage Rd. • Bentonville, AR 72712
Tel 479.273.6012 • Fax 479.273.2927
Customer Return Center
551 N 13th St.. • Rogers, AR 72756
Customer Service Tel 800.531.0004
www.whistlergroup.com
P/N 260019, ©2009 The Whistler Group, Inc.
Dear Whistler Detector 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 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 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.
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Model Features Summary ......................... 2 - 3
Installation ................................................ 4 - 6
•Battery Installation 4
•Mounting Guidelines 5
indshield Mounting 5
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•Power Connection and Fuse Replacement 5
Operation ............................................... 6 - 13
•Battery Life 6
•Battery Charging 6
•Power On and Self-T
•Setting Saver 7
e Engaged Confirmation 7
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•Audio Level Adjustment 7
•Auto Quiet Mode 7
•Quiet Mode 8
•Teach/Tutorial Mode 8
•City/City 1/ City 2 Mode 8
•Highway Mode 9
•Backlight Setting 9
•Low Profile Alert Periscopes 9
•Compass Calibration 10
•Engaging/Disengaging VG-2 10
•Auto Shut Off Mode 11
•Filter Mode 11
•Option Select Mode 12
•Stay Alert Feature 13
Safety Warning System™ ......................... 13
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Mode Alerts ................................. 14
POP
Laser/Radar Alerts ................................. 14
•Speed Radar Audio/Visual Alerts 14
•Laser Audio/V
•Pulse Protection
VG-2 Alerts ................................................. 15
•Alert Priority 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
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Mode 19
•POP
•Total Band Protection
•Laser Facts 20
•Other Speed Detection Systems 21 -22
Warranty Information ............................ 22 - 25
Specifications .............................................. 25
Accessories ................................................. 26
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WHISTLER FEATURES FEATURE DESCRIPTIONS INSTALLATION
XTR-540
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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
or X, K, Ka band radar, safety radar, laser a nd VG-2.
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3. Mounting Bracket Location – Slot holds
ounting bracket firmly.
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4. Radar Antenna – Compact, high-efficiency
ntenna receives radar signals.
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5. Front Laser Antenna – High gain optical lens
provides increased sensitivity and field of view
for leading-edge
6. Rear Laser Antenna – An integrated optical
waveguide provides superior detection of
laser signals transmitted fr
7. City Button - Reduces the annoyance of
alse alerts typically encountered in urban
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driving areas.
8. Menu Button - enters Option Select Mode.
9. Power/BL -Turns unit on/off and engages
Backlight settings (press and hold).
10. Quiet/Vol Button – Adjust volume down.
11. Blue LCD Text Display – Provides distinct
isualconfirmation of signals detected, signal
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strength, and indicates engaged modes of
operation.
12. Power Jack – Provides connection for the
power cor
13. Battery Compartment – Compartment for
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Battery 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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Charging non-rechargeable batteries can damage the unit or possibly cause the batteries to
explode. See battery char
(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 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.)
• 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 the unit in direct contact with
windshield.
• To reduce the possibility of theft, unplug and
conceal the unit when not in use.
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Windshield Mounting
INSTALLATION OPERATION
• 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
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’s display will flash and
three fast beeps will sound when the batteries
have approximately one hour of battery life left.
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Battery Charging
Power Cord - While traveling, plug your included power cord into your detector and into your
lighter socket to slowly charge the rechargeable
batteries. This will also provide power to the
detector. The display will show an
asterisk, i.e., when the unit is
charging the batteries. The asterisk will flash
during charging and go out when charging is
complete.
When the power cable is removed from the
detector or the vehicle’s lighter socket is
switched off, the unit will alarm and
display then turn off.
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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 impr
charged batteries are not covered under warranty.
Check with the battery manufacturer about their specific product warranty and disposal recommendations.
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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. WHISTLER 2. X-Band 3. K-Band 4. Ka-Band
5. LASER
9. Bat Full - This will display the battery status. 10. Filter
11. Combo 11a. Highway
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
• Press and hold the “Quiet/VOL” button and the
volume level will increase then proceed to
decrease the volume. Continuing to hold this
button will repeat the sequence. As audio level
is adjusted, beeps are provided and the display
indicates volume level.
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/VOL (before a signal is detected)
to engage Auto Quiet.
• Press Quiet (when the unit is not alarming) to
cancel Auto Quiet mode.
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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.
Teach/Tutorial Mode
Provides simulated alerts for each type of signal.
• Press City and Quiet/VOL simultaneously and release.
• Display Shows:
• Press Power/BL to exit.
City/City 1/City 2 Mode
Whistler’s Three Stage City Mode is designed to
reduce the annoyance of automatic door opener s, 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 cancels City 2
Mode and returns the unit to Highway Mode.
In City Mode, weak speed/safety radar signals
give an initial alarm of two beeps, and then
remains quiet until 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, only the X band is only reported
at high levels. In City 2 Mode, X-band is not
detected.
Caution: Some towns/small cities may still be
using X band radar. City Modes do not change
the audio alert for laser or VG-2.
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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: www.whistlergroup.com
Backlight Setting
The backlighting can be programmed to be illuminated all the time, only when alarming. The options
are selectable by pressing and holding the
Power/Dim button on the unit. The options are:
OOFFFF--OOFFFF
= Backlight is off during normal operation and
of
OOFFFF--DDIIMM
OOFFFF--BBRRTT
DDIIMM--OOFFFF
DDIIMM--DDIIMM
DDIIMM--BBRRTT
BBRRTT--BBRRTT
Backlight will turn on, if selected, while the unit
alarms and remain on for 3 seconds after the unit
stops alarming. When any button is pressed, the
backlight will illuminate at the dim setting and
remain on for 3 seconds afterwards. The backlight
will also illuminate while in option mode.
Low Profile Alert Periscopes
Whistler’s new 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: 1. flash for all
alarms, 2. remain on, or 3. turn LEDs off completely.
f when the unit alarms
= Backlight is off during normal operation and
dim when the unit alarms.
= Backlight is off during normal operation and
bright when the unit alarms.
= Backlight is dim during normal operation and
off when the unit alarms.
= Backlight is dim during normal operation and
dim when the unit alarms.
= Backlight is dim during normal operation and
bright when the unit alarms.
= Backlight is bright during normal operation and
bright when the unit alarms.
Compass Calibration
OPERATION
The unit will need to be calibrated in order for the
compass to provide accurate headings. To calibrate
the unit, perform the following procedure:
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Mount the unit level in the center of the
vehicle’
s windshield. Make sure there are no magnetic sources near the detector (i.e., speaker).
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2
. Select a large, clear area (parking lot or field)
without any power lines.
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3
. Press the Menu button until display shows
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. Then press the Dark and Quiet buttons
simultaneously
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4
. If calibration does not automatically finish, press the
Dark and Quiet buttons simultaneously to complete calibration. The unit will beep twice and display:
Important: If the unit mounting is relocated in the vehicle, (i.e., visor to windshield mounting or dash mounting), or if the unit is moved to another vehicle, you must
recalibrate the compass.
VG-2 Mode
See Option Select Mode to turn this feature
on/off. When a VG-2 signal is detected, the VG-2
alert is sounded and the display flashes “VG-2”.
After 3 seconds the audio is canceled and the
display no longer flashes. This cycle is repeated
if the VG-2 signal is detected again.
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. (See
page 17 for more information)
. The display shows (scrolling):
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Auto Shut Off Mode
OPERATION OPERATION
Auto Shut Off Mode automatically shuts off the
detector. 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 expired.
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.
Refer to “Option Select Mode” for instructions
for changing the Auto Shut Off Mode settings.
Filter Mode
There are times when a radar detector can emit
the same frequency as police radar and can
cause your detector to falsely alarm. Sometimes
a detector can alert when picking up another
radar detector in a nearby vehicle. The Whistler
Filter Mode options provide for false alert suppression from other radar detectors. Two
options exist:
Filter: Allows for normal filtering.
Filter 1: Provides and extra step to analyze the radar
that may come from other detectors.
Filter is the factory default and should provide
adequate filtering for most conditions. If you
experience excessive alerts due to radar detectors in other vehicles, try the Filter 1 option.
Filter Mode functions in both Highway and City
Modes. See Option Select Mode to change
Filter settings.
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Option Select Mode
Entering Option Select Mode allows you to customize
options such as Tone Select, Abbreviated Power Up
Sequence, and VG-2 Mode. Press the Menu button to
enter Option Select Mode. When selecting options,
the Power/BL or Quiet/VOL buttons must be pressed
within 20 seconds or Option Mode will automatically be
exited. To enter:
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 the City button for approximately 2 seconds. Release button during or immediately after the alert is given. Display shows:
Within 30-60 seconds two beeps are sounded;
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 alarm
sounds and the display shows:
• Press Power to exit.
WARNING!!! Stay Alert is NOT intended as a
substitute for adequate rest. You should NOT operate 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 transmitters are located,
the Safety Warning System™displays over 60
text messages. When Safety Radar is detected,
the audio alert sounds like a geiger counter.
Safety Warning System Text
Example: Poor - Road - Surface.
Note: Not all areas have Safety Warning System
transmitters.
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POP™ MODE ALERTS
POP™ Mode Alerts
Because POP™Mode radar utilizes the same
K or Ka band frequencies, POP™Mode Alerts will be
displayed as regular radar alerts.
LASER/RADAR ALERTS
Speed Radar Audio/Visual Alerts
When X, K, or Ka is detected, the band ID and
signal strength is displayed. The audio alert is
continuous and has a pattern like a geiger
counter. The faster the beep, the closer or
stronger the radar source.
Laser Audio/Visual Alerts
When a laser signal is detected, the audio alert is
continuous for a minimum of 3 seconds.
• The Display Shows:
Pulse Protection
Pulse (or instant-on) radar are 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, the
Whistler detector sounds an urgent 3-second
audio warning and the display shows:
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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VG-2 Audio/Visual Alerts
VG-2 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
wn radiated signal and becomes undetectable by
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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. During a VG-2
Alert X, K, and Ka band signals cannot be
received (Reference page 21 for VG-2 information).
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.
Reset Features
All user features can be reset to factory settings.
• Unplug the Power Cord from the unit.
• Remove the Batteries.
• Press and hold the Power and Quiet.
• Plug the Power Cord into the unit.
• Wait for 2 beeps.
• Release the Power and Quiet buttons.
Unit is now reset to the following features
and settings.
Default factory settings ar
1. Audio to level (4).
2. Highway/Combo Mode.
3. Auto Quiet Mode OFF.
4. VG-2 Detection Mode OFF.
5. Safety Radar OFF.
6. Vehicle Battery Saver to 1 hour.
7. Full Power Up sequence.
8. Default TONE 3.
9. POP ON.
10. Backlighting Dim/Bright
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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 the batteries are installed with the
correct polarity.
• Make sure the batteries are fully charged.
• Make sure the battery contacts are clean.
• Check the fuse in the plug; replace if
RESET FEATURES
necessary with a 2 amp 3AG type.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
• Check the fuse for lighter socket; replace if
necessary.
• Make sure the lighter socket is clean.
PROBLEM: Unit alarms when vehicle hits
bumps.
• Make sure the batteries are seated properly.
Make sure that the battery door is fully closed.
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• Make sure the battery contacts are clean.
• Check for the loose lighter socket; tighten
and clean.
• Check the connections at both ends of the
power cord. Substitute another cord to
determine if the 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 page 7 ).
PROBLEM: Low Battery Life.
• One or more of the batteries may be
defective.
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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,
e returning your unit for service.
befor
PROBLEM: Unit turns itself off
• See battery saver feature on page 11
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 the unit will not be used for an
extended period of time. Damage caused by
leaky or improperly charged batteries are not
covered under 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.).
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)
issued a regulation, effective January, 1994 which
prohibits radar and laser detector use in vehicles
over 10,000 pounds nationwide. 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.
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 may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference
receive d, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
Important: FCC (Federal Communications
Commission) requirements state that changes or
modifications not expr
Whistler could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
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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 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 offic
er 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
Detects all laser and radar bands, VG-2 and safety radar.
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. If you
can’t see past a vehicle ahead of you, chances
are your detector won’t either.
• The receiving range of your laser detector will
not be the same as a radar detector. 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
+/- 10mm.
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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 its 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 an RDD,
leaving unsuspecting motorists vulnerable to receive
two tickets - one potentially for speeding, the other
for possession of a detector.
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- The time it takes a vehicle to
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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, or if the housing
and/or serial numbers have been removed. There are
no express warranties covering this prod uct ot her
than those set forth in this warranty. All express or
implied warranties for this product are limited to the
above time. Whistler is not liable for damages
arising from the use, misuse, or operation of this
product.
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Damaged caused by incorrect battery
placement or battery leakage is not cover
under this warranty.
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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 for
t
esting 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.
ed in shipping.
information, clearly printed:
•
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 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:
the warranty period, make sure you keep a
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
• The unit has been abused, modified,
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 con-
acted by a Whistler technical service special-
t
ist 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 order.
To validate that your unit is within
number.
installed improperly, or had its housing
removed.
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.
SPECIFIC ATIONS
Laser Wavelength:
905 ± 50 nanometers (nm)
Radar Frequencies:
10.500 - 10.550 GHz (X Band)
24.050 - 24.250 GHz (K Band )
33.400 - 36.000 GHz (Ka Superwideband)
Operating Temperature Range:-10˚ C to +70˚ C
(14˚ F to +158˚ F)
Power Requirements:
3 AA Ni-MH batteries 1.2 volts each.
Operational 12 to 15 volts DC, 250mA nominal
with power cord.
These U.S. patents apply:
#5,666,120, #7,215,276
™
POP
Mode is a trademark of MPH Industries, Inc.
™
is a trademark of Safety Warning System L.C.
SWS
Specifications are subject to change
without notice.
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These and other accessories can be
ACCESSORIES
ordered directly from Whistler by calling
1-800-531-0004 or visit our online store at
www.
whistlergroup.com
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600111 Home Battery Charger $ 9.95
500501 Zipped Travel Case $ 9.95
202152 Large 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
202156 Package of 4 Suction Cups $2.95
402081 Non Skid Dash Pad $6.95
206660 Straight Modular Cord &
206661 Coiled Modular Cord &
* 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 $11.95
Socket Multiplier $12.95
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