Whistler XTR-690 User Manual
OWNER’S MANUAL
INTRODUCTION
XTR-690
Total Band Protection
LASER-RADAR
DETECTOR
The Whistler Group Corporate Headquarters
13016 N. Walton Blvd. • 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 260013, Rev 1 ©2007 The Whistler Group, Inc.
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Dear Whistler Owner,
If you have questions concerning the oper-
ation of this Whistler product please
call:
C
uSTOmer 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
storereceipt 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.
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
and to better understand the differences between detecting radar, laser,
and safety radar signals, we recommend reading this entire manual or
visiting our F.A.Q. page on our website www.whistlergroup.com
Enjoy your Whistler detector and
please drive safely.
Sincerely,
The Whistler Group, Inc.
of your Whistler detector
Model Features Summary ................................. 3 - 4
Installation ........................................................ 5 - 6
• Mounting Guidelines 5
• Windshield Mounting 6
• Power Connection and Fuse Replacement 6
Operation ....................................................... 7 - 15
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Power On, Self Test
• Teach/Tutorial Mode 7
• Setting Saver 7
• Feature Engaged Confirmation 7
• Integrated Real Voice
• Audio Level Adjustment 8
• Auto Quiet Mode 8
• Quiet Mode 8
• City/City 1/ City 2 Mode 9
• Highway Mode 9
• Dual LED Alert Periscope 10
• Compass Mode 10
• Dim/Dark Mode 10
• Vehicle Battery Saver Mode 11
• Filter Mode 11
• Option Select Mode 12
• Stay Alert Feature 13
Safety Warning System™..................................... 13
• Alert Priority 14
• Compass Calibration Set-up 14
• Reset Features 15
• Intellicord
POP™Mode Alerts .............................................. 16
Laser/Radar Alerts .............................................. 16
• Speed Radar Audio/Visual Alerts 16
• Laser Audio/Visual Alerts 16
• Pulse Protection
Troubleshooting Guide ....................................... 17
Care and Maintenance ........................................ 18
Are Detectors Legal? .......................................... 18
FCC Information .................................................. 19
Speed Monitoring ......................................... 19 - 22
• Radar Facts 19
• POP™Mode 20
• Laser Facts 20
• Other Speed Detection Systems 21
Warranty Information .................................... 22 - 25
Specifications ......................................................25
Accessories ......................................................... 26
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WHISTLER FEATURES
Feature Listings of XTR-690
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Features of XTR-690
• Total Band Protection
• Blue Backlit LCD
Text Display
• Detects POP
• 360° Protection
• Real Voice
• 3 City Modes
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• Quiet/Auto Quiet Mode
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• Dim/Dark Mode
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• Digital Compass
• Stay Alert
• Setting Saver
• Vehicle Battery Saver
• Safety Warning System
• Alert Priority
• Dual LED Periscopes
FEATURE DESCRIPTIONS
Whistler’s ergonomic and user-friendly design provides a new level of operating convenience.
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Special features include:
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, and laser .
3. Mounting Bracket Location – slot holds
mounting bracket firmly.
4. Radar Antenna – compact, high-efficiency
antenna receives radar signals.
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FEATURE DESCRIPTIONS
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
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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 – push this button
to turn the unit on/off. Move back or
forward to adjust the audio level.
10. Dim Dark - engages Dim/Dark modes.
11. Menu Button - enters Option Select Mode.
12. Blue Backlit LCD Text Display – provides
distinct visual confirmation of signals detected,
signal strength, and indicates engaged modes
of operation.
13. Dual Alert LED Periscope - provides an
additional attention getting visual alert.
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Mounting Guidelines
INSTALLATION
• 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™or
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 your
unit when not in use.
Windshield
Mounting
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: Make sure the unit is level
Rubber Bumper
INSTALLATION CONT.
Windshield Mounting
• Install the two suction cups and rubber bumper
onto the bracket by fitting them into their holes.
• 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 window in direct 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.
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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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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.
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Unscrew slowly. The tip contains a
Power On, Self Test
OPERATION
To turn the Power ON or OFF, push the center
of the Power/Volume button.
Each time your Whistler detector is turned on,
an automatic self-test sequence confirms that
the speaker and visual displays are functional.
• Display shows in order:
1. WHISTLER 2. X-band 3. K-band 4. Ka-band
5. LASER 6
9. B SVR ON 10. FILTER 11. HIGHWAY
Teach/Tutorial Mode
Provides simulated alerts for each type of signal.
• Press City and Quiet buttons simultaneously
• Display Shows:
• Press Dark button to exit.
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.
Featur
Each time a button is pressed, one beep confirms
feature “on”, two beeps confirm feature “off”.
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
Note: In certain cases the voice message does not
replicate the text message.
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SR OFF 7. VOICE ON 8. POP ON
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