Whistler XTR-590 User Manual
OWNER’S MANUAL
XTR-475/500/550/
555/575/580/590
Total Band Protection
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LASER-RADAR
DETECTOR
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3604 NW Frontage Rd. • Bentonville, AR 72712
Tel 479.273.6012 • Fax 479.273.2927
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551 N. 13th St. • Rogers, AR 72756
Customer Service Tel 800.531.0004
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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
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Please keep the receipt in a safe place. You may
register your product online
For warranty
store receipt must accompany any unit sent in for
warranty work. If the unit is returned without a dated
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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 ................................. 3 - 5
Installation ........................................................ 5 - 6
• Mounting Guidelines 5 - 6
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Windshield Mounting
• Power Connection and Fuse Replacement 6
Operation ....................................................... 7 - 13
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Power On Self Test & Volume
• Dim/Dark Mode 7
• Setting Saver 7
• Feature
Engaged Confirmation
• Integrated Real Vo
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Quiet/Auto Quiet Mode
• Audio Level A
• Self Test Mute 8
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City/City 1/ City 2 Mode
• Highway Mode 9
• Teach/Tutorial Mode 9
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Compass Calibration (N/A on XTR-500/550/555)
• Alert Periscopes 11
• VG-2 Mode 11
•
Vehicle Battery Saver Mode
• Filter Mode (N/A o
• Intellicord®Ready (XTR-575/580/590) 12
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Option Select Mode
• Stay A
lert Featur
Safety Warning System
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Mode Alerts .............................................. 16
POP
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Laser/Radar Alerts .............................................. 16
• Speed Radar Audio/Visual Alerts 16
• Laser Audio/Visual Alerts 16
• Pulse Protection
VG-2 Alerts ......................................................... 17
• Alert Priority 17
Reset Features .................................................... 17
Troubleshooting Guide ....................................... 18
Care and Maintenance ........................................ 19
Are Detectors Legal? .......................................... 19
FCC Information .................................................. 20
Speed Monitoring ......................................... 20 - 23
Radar Facts
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• POP™Mode 21
• Laser Facts 21-22
• Other Speed Detection Systems 22
Radar Detector Detectors
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Warranty Information .................................... 23 - 26
Specifications ......................................................26
Accessories ......................................................... 27
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WHISTLER FEATURES
Feature Listings of XTR-475/500/550/575/580/590
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Feature Listings of XTR-555
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Note: XTR-475/575/580/590 are Intellicord
Note: On models XTR-475/575/580/590 the compass must be
calibrated befor
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FEATURE DESCRIPTIONS
Whistler’s ergonomic and user-friendly design provides a new
level of operating convenience. Special features include:
. Bracket Release Button –provides quick
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and easy release of the mounting bracket.
2. Speaker – provides distinct audio warnings
or X, K, Ka band radar, safety radar, laser and
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VG-2.
ounting Bracket Location
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mounting bracket firm
4.Radar Antenna –
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
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 you informed.
9. Power / Volume Control – turns unit on/off
and adjusts audio level.
10. Dim / Dark - engages Dim/Dark modes
11. Menu Button - enters Option Select Mode.
12. Icon Display - 475
Text Display - 500/550/555/575/580/590
provides distinct visual confirmation of signals
detected, signal
engaged modes of operation.
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strength, and indicates
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FEATURE DESCRIPTIONS
13. Alert Periscopes - provide added
isual alerts of threats ahead.
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INSTALLATION
Mounting Guidelines
ount the unit as low as possible near the
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enter of the windshield.
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Do not mount the unit behind wipers,
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aments, mirro
orn
bstructions have metal surfaces which can
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ffect radar and laser signals and reduce
a
critical warn
does not affect reception).
• Some windshields have an Instaclear
Electriclear™type coating, which affect radar
signals. Consult your dealer or the owner’s
manual supplied with your vehicle to determine
if your windshield has this coating.
• Avoid placing the unit in direct contact with the
windshield.
• To reduce the possibility of theft, conceal the
unit when not in use.
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red sunscre
ing time. (Regular tinted glass
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: Make sure the unit is level
ens, etc. These
Windshield
Mounting
Rubber Bumper
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Windshield Mounting
INSTALLATION OPERATION
• Install the two suction cups and rubber bumper
nto the bracket by fitting them into their holes.
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Press the suction cups onto the windshield at the
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location you have chosen.
mportant:
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oating on the inside of the windshield. The
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indshield bracket may leave perm
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ype of surface. To
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of windshield,check the vehicl’s owner’s manual or ask
our dealer. We recommend that you do not leave
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he suction cup bracket on the window in direct
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sunlight. 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 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.
NNoottee:
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.
IImmppoorrttaanntt:
spring 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
me newer cars have a plastic safety
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find out if your vehicle has this type
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Cord fits tightly into detector. When
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Unscrew slowly. The tip contains a
anent marks on this
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Power On Self T
Each time your Whistler detector is turned on,
an automatic self-test sequence confirms that
the speaker and visual displays are functional.
Text Display shows in order: (N/A on XTR-475)
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1. WHISTLER 2. X-band 3. K-band 4. Ka-band
5. LASER 6
SVR ON10.FILTER
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11. HIGHWAY 11a. COMBO (XTR-575/580/590)
Dim/Dark Mode
Dim/Dark Mode reduces the illumination of the
display.
• Press the Dark button to reduce illumination
to a Dim setting.
• Press the Dark button a second time to
engage Dark Mode. The display illumination
is further reduced.
Dim or Dark Mode can be engaged during an
alert. In Dark Mode, the display goes dark for as
long as a signal is being detected and for 20
seconds after, then the display returns to the
dimmer setting.
• Press the Dark button a third time to restore
full illumination to the display.
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.
e Engaged Confirmation
Featur
Each time a button is pressed, one beep confirms
feature “on”, two beeps confirm feature “off”.
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SR OFF 7. VG2 OFF 8. POP ON
(XTR-575/580/590)
Integrated Real Voice
OPERATION
When selected, Real Voice®will be used to articulate the
following:
1. Band Identification
2. Safety Warning System messages
3. Feature Selection
Note: In certain cases, the voice message does not
replicate the text message.
Quiet Mode
Quiet mode 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 mode reduces the selected audio level to
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evel (1) approximately 5 seconds after a radar or safety
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adar signal is detected. The alert for any new signal
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ithin 20 seconds will resume at level (1). Auto Quiet
mode does not affect laser alerts.
• Press Quiet (before a signal is detected) to engage
Auto Quiet mode.
• Press Quiet (when the unit is not alarming) to
cancel Auto Quiet mode.
Audio Level Adjustment
To Change the audio level:
• Move Power/Volume button back to increase audio level.
• Move Power/Volume button forward to decrease
audio level. As audio level is adjusted, beeps are
provided and the display indicates volume level.
Self-test Mute (XTR-475 only)
Simply press the Quiet button during the self-test
sequence to cancel the self-test audio. This will not
effect radar/laser alerts. To restore the self-test audio,
simply press the Quiet button during the next self-test.
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(N/A on XTR-575)
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