Model Features Summary ................................. 3-5
Installation ........................................................ 5 - 6
OWNER’S MANUAL
• Mounting Guidelines
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• Windshield Mounting
Dear Whistler Detector Owner,
• Power Connection and Fuse Replacement
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Operation ....................................................... 7 - 13
If you have questions concerning the operation of
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Power On Self Test & Volume
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this Whistler product please call:
• Dim/Dark Mode
• Setting Saver
CuSTOmer SeRVICE
XTR-475/500/550/
555/575/580/590
• Feature Engaged Confirmation
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(N/A on XTR-575)
• Integrated Real Voice
• Quiet/Auto Quiet Mode
• Audio Level Adjustment
• Self Test Mute
1-800-531-0004
Monday - Friday • 8:00 am - 5:00 pm CT
or visit our website
• City/City 1/ City 2 Mode
• Highway Mode
Total Band Protection™
LASER-RADAR
DETECTOR
• Teach/Tutorial Mode
www.whistlergroup.com
• Compass Calibration (N/A on XTR-500/550/555) 10
Please keep the receipt in a safe place. You may
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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.
Note: Your warranty period begins at the time of
purchase. The warranty is validated only by the dated
store receipt! Now is the time to record the serial
number of the unit in the space provided in the
warranty section of the manual.
• Alert Periscopes
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• VG-2 Mode
• Vehicle Battery Saver Mode
• Filter Mode (N/A on XTR-500/550/555)
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• Intellicord Ready (XTR-575/580/590)
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• Option Select Mode
• Stay Alert Feature
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Safety Warning System™ ..................................... 15
POP™ Mode Alerts .............................................. 16
Laser/Radar Alerts .............................................. 16
The Whistler Group Corporate Headquarters
3604 NW Frontage Rd. • Bentonville, AR 72712
Tel 479.273.6012 • Fax 479.273.2927
• Speed Radar Audio/Visual Alerts
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• Laser Audio/Visual Alerts
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• Pulse Protection
VG-2 Alerts ......................................................... 17
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
Customer Return Center
• Alert Priority
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551 N. 13th St. • Rogers, AR 72756
Reset Features .................................................... 17
Troubleshooting Guide ....................................... 18
Care and Maintenance ........................................ 19
Are Detectors Legal? .......................................... 19
FCC Information .................................................. 20
Speed Monitoring ......................................... 20-23
Customer Service Tel 800.531.0004
www.whistlergroup.com
P/N 260012, REV2
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2009 The Whistler Group, Inc.
• Radar Facts
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Enjoy your Whistler Detector and please drive safely.
Sincerely,
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• POP Mode
• Laser Facts
• Other Speed Detection Systems
• Radar Detector Detectors
The Whistler Group, Inc.
Warranty Information .................................... 23-26
Specifications ......................................................26
Accessories ......................................................... 27
INSTALLATION
OPERATION
OPERATION
When selected, Real Voice® will be used to articulate the
following:
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Integrated Real Voice (N/A on XTR-575)
Windshield Mounting
Power On Self Test
• 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.
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)
1. WHISTLER 2. X-band 3. K-band 4. Ka-band
5. LASER 6. SR OFF 7. VG2 OFF 8. POP ON
9. BSVR ON 10. FILTER (XTR-575/580/590)
1. Band Identification
2. Safety Warning System messages
3. Feature Selection
Note: In certain cases, the voice message does not
replicate the text message.
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 vehicl’s 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.
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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.
Dim/Dark Mode
Dim/Dark Mode reduces the illumination of the
display.
• Press Quiet to cancel the audio.
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Press the Dark button to reduce illumination
to a Dim setting.
• 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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Press the Dark button a second time to
engage Dark Mode. The display illumination
is further reduced.
• If necessary, the unit may be leveled by bending the
windshield bracket. Press the bracket release button
and remove the detector before bending.
Auto Quiet Mode
Auto Quiet mode 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
mode does not affect laser alerts.
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.
Power Cord Connection
• Plug the small end of the power cord into the
unit’s power jack.
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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.
• Plug the large end into the vehicle’s cigarette lighter
socket.
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Press the Dark button a third time to restore
full illumination to the display.
Note:
Cord fits tightly into detector. When
installing the cord, expect some resistance.
Audio Level Adjustment
Setting Saver
Fuse Replacement
To Change the audio level:
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.
The lighter socket plug is equipped with
a
• 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.
replaceable 2 amp, 3AG fuse located behind the
silver tip. To replace the fuse, carefully unscrew the
tip of the plug.
Feature Engaged Confirmation
Each time a button is pressed, one beep confirms
feature “on”, two beeps confirm feature “off”.
Important:
Unscrew slowly. The tip contains a
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.
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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OPERATION
OPERATION
OPERATION
City/City 1/City 2 Mode
Compass Calibration (N/A on XTR-500/550/555)
The unit will need to be calibrated in order for the
compass to provide accurate headings. To calibrate
the unit, perform the following procedure:
Alert Periscopes
Whistler’s Three Stage City Mode is designed to
reduce the annoyance of automatic door
openers, intrusion alarms and other devices which
sharefrequencies with police radar. Generally, X
band is used for these devices.
Whistler’s new Alert Periscopes provide an added
attention getting visual alert. The two extra LEDs
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.
1. 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).
2. Select a large, clear area (parking lot or field)
without any power lines.
• 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 returns the unit to Highway Mode.
VG-2 Mode
XTR-475
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.
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Press the Menu button to enter Calibration Mode..
While parked, press both Dark and Quiet buttons
simultaneously and release. All four points of the compass
will light.
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 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.
Note: XTR-475 shows the compass heading only while in
highway mode.
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Drive vehicle slowly in two complete circles, in either
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)
direction. If calibration does not automatically finish press Dark
and Quiet buttons again to complete calibration. The unit will
beep twice and show current compass heading.
XTR-575//580/590
3. Press the Menu button until display shows
CAL MODE. Then press the Dark and Quiet buttons
simultaneously and release. The display shows
(scrolling):
Highway Mode
Vehicle Battery Saver 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.
The Vehicle Battery Saver Mode automatically shuts
off the detector after 3 hrs (6 hrs. for XTR-475). The
timer is reset if the detector is turned off,
unplugged or any button is pressed before the
timer has expired. The detector will alert you with
an audible and visual warning before it shuts off.
During this warning, you can momentarily reset the
timer by pressing any button. If the unit has
automatically turned off, press any button to turn the
unit back on.
4. If calibration does not automatically finish press the
Dark and Quiet buttons simultaneously and release to
complete calibration. The unit will beep twice and
display:
For more information on City and Highway modes,
please visit our F.A.Q. page on our website:
www.whistlergroup.com
Note: In Combo Mode, an “H” or “C” will be
shown to indicate mode of operation.
Teach/Tutorial Mode
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.
Provides simulated alerts for each type of signal.
• Press City and Quiet buttons simultaneously
Refer to “Option Select Mode” for instructions
for deactivating battery saver mode feature.
• Display Shows:
(All but XTR-475)
• Press Dark button to exit.
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OPERATION
OPERATION
Option Select for Model XTR-575/580/590
Filter Mode (N/A on XTR-500/550/555)
Option Select Mode (Continued)
There are times when a radar detector in another
vehicle, can unintentionally emit
To enter:
a
frequency
Option Select for Model XTR-475
which can cause your detector to falsely alarm.
The Whistler Filter Mode options provide
additional signal processing to minimize the
occurrences of these false alarms. Filter mode
provides normal processing. Filter
provides additional signal analysis before
alarming.
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Filter Mode is the factory default setting and
should provide adequate filtering for most
conditions. If you experience excessive alerts
due to radar detectors in other vehicles, try Filter
1 mode. Filter Mode analysis occurs in Highway
Mode and all City Modes. See Option Selection
Mode to change the filter settings.
Note: Option Select Mode band and filter on/off on the
XTR-475 is shown with the first bar “I” on the alert display.
Press and hold Power button to exit Option Select Mode.
Intellicord® Ready (N/A on XTR-500/550/555)
Using Whistler’s optional Intellicord® Power Cable
allows some models to control the detector’s
features such as Power On/Off, City Modes,
Dim/Dark, and Quiet/Auto Quiet with a simple
press of the button on the Power Cable. Two
features can be controlled: one by a short press of
the button, and the second by a long press of the
button. Option Mode allows the user to program
the feature assignments.
Option Select for Model XTR-500/550/555
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 Dark or
Quiet buttons must be pressed within 20 seconds or Option
Select Mode will automatically be exited.
Press and hold Power button to exit Option Select Mode.
Vehicle Battery Monitor (XTR-590 only)
The vehicle’s battery voltage can be displayed
by pressing and holding the Dark and Quiet
buttons simultaneously.
Press and hold Menu button to exit Option Select Mode.
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OPERATION
POP MODE ALERTS
VG-2 ALERTS
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Stay Alert Feature
POP Mode Alerts
VG-2 Audio/Visual Alerts
Because POP™ Mode radar utilizes the same
K or Ka band frequencies, POP™ Mode Alerts will be
displayed as regular radar alerts.
The Stay Alert Feature is designed to test a driver’s
alertness. To engage (when the unit is not alarming) :
Note: You must turn this feature on before it will detect VG-2.
When a VG-2 signal is detected, the detector “hides” its
own radiated signal and becomes undetectable by 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 (see pg. 22).
XTR-475
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Press and hold the City button for less then 2 seconds. A
compass heading icon will flash indicating Stay Alert is activated.
LASER/RADAR ALERTS
Within 30-60 seconds, two beeps are sounded; to show
alertness, the driver must press either the (Volume), City or Quiet
button within 3-5 seconds. If the 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 will flash all LEDs.
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.
Alert Priority
When two or more signals are received at the same
time, the alert priority is:
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Press Power to cancel Stay Alert.
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.
Laser Audio/Visual Alerts
XTR-5000/550/55555/575/5580/590
• Press and hold the City button for approximately 2
seconds. Release the 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,
Menu, 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, an alarm
sounds and the display shows:
• Press the Dark button to exit the Stay Alert feature.
When a laser signal is detected the audio alert is
continuous for a minimum of 3 seconds.
• The Display Shows:
• The XTR-475 Shows: V/L I II III
RESET FEATURES
All user features can be reset to factory settings.
•Unplug the Power Cord from the unit.
•(XTR-500/550/555) Press and hold the Quiet button.
•(XTR-475/575/580/590) Press and hold the Power &
Quiet buttons.
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Pulse Protection
Pulse (or instant-on) radar is more difficult to
detect than conventional radar because it
remains ‘off’ until activated to measure the
speed of a targeted vehicle.
•Plug the Power Cord into the unit.
•Wait for 2 beeps.
•Release the Quiet button.
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.
When a pulse type transmission is detected, your
Whistler detector sounds an urgent 3-second
audio warning and the display shows:
Unit is now reset to the following features and settings.
Default factory settings are:
1. (XTR-500/550/555) HIGHWAY Mode
2. (N/A on XTR-500/550/555) COMBO Mode
3. Dim/Dark Mode to full illumination of display
4. Auto Quiet Mode OFF
5. VG-2 Detection Mode OFF
6. Safety Radar OFF
7. Vehicle Battery Saver ON
8. Full Power Up sequence
9. Default TONE 3
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SWS
The XTR-475 shows:
Safety Warning System™
(Flashing)
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.
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.
10. POP ON
11. (N/A on XTR-575) Voice ON
12. LED Periscope to BLINK
13. (XTR-475/575/580/590) Default Filter
Safety Warning System Text Example: Poor - Road - Surface.
Note: Not all areas have Safety Warning System™ transmitters.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
FCC INFORMATION
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.
FCC ID : HSXWH10
Care And Maintenance
FCC ID : HSXWH13
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.
FCC ID : HSXWH21
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
PROBLEM: No display or audio.
• Check the fuse in the plug; replace if
necessary with a 2 amp, 3AG type.
• Check the fuse for lighter socket; replace if
necessary.
(2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
ARE DETECTORS LEGAL?
In Most States YES!
Important: FCC (Federal Communications
Commission) requirements state that changes or
modifications not expressly approved by
Whistler could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
Laser-Radar detectors are legal in every state
(except 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.).
• Make sure the lighter socket is clean.
PROBLEM: Unit alarms when vehicle hits
bumps.
• Check for a 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 the
defective cord to the factory.
SPEED MONITORING
Radar Facts
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)
issued a regulation, effective January, 1994 which
prohibits radar and laser detector use in vehicles
over 10,000 lbs. Prior to the FHWA regulation,
laws existed in New York restricting the use of radar
detectors in trucks over 18,000 lbs. and in Illinois in
trucks over 26,000 lbs.
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).
PROBLEM: Audio alerts are not loud
enough.
• Cancel Auto Quiet Mode or City Mode.
• Check audio level setting (see pg. 8).
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,
before returning your unit for service.
Note: A radar detector will only alarm if an
officer is transmitting on any one of the above
radar bands.
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SPEED MONITORING
SPEED MONITORING
Note: Having a radar detector capable of
detecting the VG-2 may alert you to the
presence of a speed trap. The newest tool
Police have to detect radar detectors is
called Spectre. Spectre can detect the
majority of undetectable (VG-2) laser/radar
detectors on the market.
POP™ Mode
Laser Tips
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.
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!
It is the responsibility of the individual radar detector
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regarding the legality of the use of radar detectors.
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:
Other Speed Detection Systems
WARRANTY INFORMATION
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:
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
product other 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.
Pacing
• P
- A patrol car drives behind you and
matches your driving speed.
• Vascar/Aircraft - The police measure the time it
takes your vehicle to travel a known distance.
Radar Detector Detectors: VG-2,
Spectre
• 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.
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 19), 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 potential for speeding, and the
other for possession of a detector.
Whistler Laser-Radar detectors receive all current
laser guns which operate at a laser wavelength of 905
+/- 10nm.
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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______________.
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
“Service Out Of Warranty.”
Due to the specialized equipment necessary for
testing a Laser-Radar receiver, there are no
authorized service stations for Whistler brand
detectors other than Whistler.
Units without serial numbers are not covered under warranty.
Important: To validate that your unit is within
the warranty period, make sure you keep a
copy of your dated store receipt. You may
register your warranty online at
warranty verification purposes, a copy of
your dated store receipt must accompany any
unit sent in for warranty work.
When returning a unit for service, please follow
these instructions:
Service Out of Warranty
Units will be repaired at “out of warranty”
service rates when:
1. Ship the unit in the original carton or in a
suitable sturdy equivalent, fully insured, with
return receipt requested to:
• The unit’s original warranty has expired.
• A dated store receipt is not supplied.
• The unit has been returned without its serial
number.
Whistler Repair Dept.
551 N. 13th St.
Rogers, AR. 72756
• The unit has been abused, modified,
installed improperly, or had its housing
removed.
Please allow 3 weeks turnaround time.
Important: Whistler will not assume
responsibility for loss or damage incurred in
shipping. Therefore, please ship your unit
insured with return receipt requested. CODs
will not be accepted!
2. Include with your unit the following
information, clearly printed:
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
• 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
Express; personal checks are not accepted.
In the event repairs cannot be covered by the
minimum $55.00 service fee, you will be
contacted by a Whistler technical service specialist
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.
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to radar”).
• A copy of your dated store receipt or bill of
sale.
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WARRANTY INFORMATION
ACCESSORIES
Important: When returning your unit for service,
be certain to include a daytime telephone
number and an email address (if applicable).
These and other accessories can be
ordered directly from Whistler by calling
1-800-531-0004 or visiting our online store
at www.whistlergroup.com
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:
Order # Description
Price
$ 9.95
$9.95
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.
500501
202151
202152
206552
206553
206880
Zipped Travel Case
Windshield Bracket Kit
Large Windshield Bracket Kit
Straight Power Cord (5’)
Coiled Power Cord (7’)
$9.95
$14.95
$15.95
$9.95
SPECIFICATIONS
Laser Wavelength:
Hardwire Kit (10' )
(for wiring to fuse box)
905 50 nanometers (nm)
Radar Frequencies:
206666
Modular* Cord Package
(includes coiled and straight
cords, and power adapter)
$17.95
10.500 - 10.550 GHz (X Band)
24.050 - 24.250 GHz (K Band )
33.400 - 36.000 GHz (Ka Superwideband)
159032
402081
206660
Package of 8 Suction Cups
Non Skid Dash Pad
$2.95
$6.95
Operating Temperature Range:-10 C to +70 C
(14 F to +158 F)
Straight Modular Cord &
Socket Multiplier
$11.95
$12.95
Power Requirements:
206661
Coiled Modular Cord &
Socket Multiplier
Operational 12 to 15 volts DC, 250mA nominal
Vehicle Battery Saver, 30mA nominal.
* Modular: Interconnecting pieces cord and
hipping and handling (per order) $5.00 .
Prices are subject to change without notice.
These U.S. patents apply:
#5,666,120, #7,215,276
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plug. S
POP™ Mode is a trademark of MPH Industries, Inc.
SWS™ is a trademark of Safety Warning System L.C.
Specifications are subject to change
without notice.
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