User manual WHISTLER XTR185

[. . . ] OWNER'S MANUAL Dear Whistler Owner, If you have questions concerning the operation of this Whistler product please call: Model Features Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 - 6 ·Battery Installation ·Mounting Guidelines ·Windshield Mounting ·Power Connection and Fuse Replacement ·Battery Life ·Battery Charging ·Power On and Self-Test ·Setting Saver ·Feature Engaged Confirmation ·Audio Level Adjustment ·Quiet Mode ·Auto Quiet Mode ·City/City 1/ City 2 Mode ·Highway Mode ·Teach/Tutorial Mode ·Dim/Dark ·Engaging/Disengaging VG-2 ·VG-2 Alerts ·Auto Shut Off Mode ·Stay Alert Feature 4 5 5- 6 6 6 6 7 7 7 7 8 8 9 10 10 10 11 11 12 13 14 14 14 15 CuSTOmer SeRVICE XTR-185/ XTR-190 Battery Powered LASER-RADAR Monday - Friday · 8:00 am - 5:00 pm CT 1-800-531-0004 www. whistlergroup. com Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 - 13 or visit our website DETECTOR The Whistler Group Corporate Headquarters 1201 N. · Bentonville, AR 72712 Tel 479. 273. 6012 · Fax 479. 273. 2927 Customer Return Center P/N 203343, © 2006 The Whistler Group, Inc. www. whistlergroup. com Please keep the receipt in a safe place. [. . . ] 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. Auto Shut Off Mode VG-2 Detection When a VG-2 signal is detected, the VG-2 alert is sounded for 3 seconds and the display flashes V the "V/L" icon for 30 seconds. This cycle is repeated if the VG-2 signal is again detected. 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. VG-2 Audio/Visual 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 own radiated signal and becomes undetectable by the VG-2. 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). SWS TM Safety Warning SystemTM In communities where Safety Warning SystemTM transmitters are located, the detector will receive over 60 messages. When Safety Radar is detected, the audio alert is given and the display alternately flashes the "I", "III" and "II" icons. Note: Not all areas have Safety Warning SystemTM transmitters. 11 12 13 LASER/RADAR ALERTS Speed Radar Audio/Visual Alerts When X, K, or Ka band is detected, the band ID and signal strength is displayed. The faster the beep, the closer or stronger the radar source. I I "I" = weak signal, "III" = strong signal ALERT PRIORITY Alert Priority When two or more signals are received at the same time, the alert priority is: 1. 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. Dim/Dark to full Illumination Reset Features K "K/Ka" Icon will flash for Ka detection Laser Audio/Visual Alerts Pulse Protection® V When a laser signal is detected, the "V/L" will be illuminated. 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. When a pulse type transmission is detected, your Whistler detector sounds an urgent 3-second audio warning and the display will show a max signal strength level. Max Signal POP MODE ALERTS TM Because POPTM Mode travels on regular radar bandwidth, there is no particular alert for POPTM Mode transmissions. POPTM Mode alerts will be displayed as a regular radar alert. POPTM Mode Alerts 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. · Check fuse in Whistler plug; replace if necessary with a 2 amp 3AG type. 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. 14 15 16 TROUBLESHOOTING · Check fuse for lighter socket; replace if necessary. 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. [. . . ] Because it 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). In addition, instant-on radar is almost always used in combination with a RDD, leaving unsuspecting motorists vulnerable to receive two tickets - one potentially for speeding, the other for possession of a detector. [. . . ]