Safety Warning System; Radar Alerts; Mode; Option Select Mode - Whistler XTR-145 Owner's Manual

LASER/RADAR ALERTS
Safety Warning System/Audio/Visual
Alerts
When your Whistler detector detects a
safety radar signal, it provides a distinctive audio
tone and the Numeric Icon display shows an
"S." and a decimal point when a Safety radar
signal is detected. (XTR-265/335)
Alert
X X T T R R - - 2 2 6 6 5 5 / / 3 3 3 3 5 5
S S W W S S D D i i s s p p l l a a y y
N N o o t t e e : :
You will not be able to receive SWS alerts if
transmitters are not located in your area.
VG-2 ALERTS
VG-2 Detection Mode
The VG-2, also known as a "radar detector
detector," is a special receiver used by police to
detect signals radiated by a radar detector. See
page 21 for more information on VG-2.
When a VG-2 signal is detected, the VG-2 alert
is sounded. After 3 seconds, the audio is
cancelled and the VG-2 indicator flashes at a
slower rate. Every 30 seconds, the detector
checks for a VG-2 signal. This cycle is repeated if
the VG-2 signal is detected again. If no signal is
detected, two beeps are provided indicating an
"all clear" condition.
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.
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POP™ MODE ALERTS

POP

Mode Alerts
™
(XTR-265/335)
Because POP Mode radar utilizes the same
™
K or Ka band frequencies, POP ™ Mode Alerts will be
displayed as regular radar alerts.

OPTION SELECT MODE

Option Select Mode
(XTR-145)
To turn VG-2 ON/OFF, press the Menu button and the
"V" icon will illuminate indicating VG-2 is engaged.
Press the Menu button again to disengage VG-2.
Option Select Mode
(XTR-265/335)
Press the Menu button to enter Option Select
Mode. Each press of the Menu button changes
to the next selectable feature.
The Dark (D D ) button and the Quiet (Q Q ) button
turns the feature ON/OFF or Blinking. The
decimal point illumination indicates whether a
feature is on or off. A button must be pressed
within 20 seconds or Option Select Mode will
automatically be exited.
Model: XTR-265
Feature: Option:
VG-2 (default = OFF) D D for ON, Q Q for OFF
Dual LED Alert Periscope D D or Q Q for ON, OFF, BLINKING
(default = Blinking with alert)
Model: XTR-335
Feature: Option:
VG-2 (default = OFF) D D for ON, Q Q for OFF
Dual LED Alert Periscope D D or Q Q for ON, OFF, BLINKING
(default = Blinking with alert)
POP

Mode

D D for ON, Q Q for OFF
™
(default = ON)
SWS D D for ON, Q Q for OFF
(default = ON)
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RESET FEATURES

All user features can be reset to factory settings.
Default Factory
1. Unplug Power Cord from unit.
2. Press and hold Quiet.
3. Plug the Power Cord into the unit.
(Power switch turned on)
4. Wait for 2 beeps.
5. Release the Quiet button.
Unit is now reset.
Default Factory Settings are:
• Highway Mode.
• Dim/Dark Mode to full illumination of display.
• Auto Quiet Mode OFF.
• VG-2 Detection Mode OFF.
• Self Test Mute OFF
• Dual LED Alert Periscope to Flash
• POP™ Mode ON (XTR-335)

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

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.
Check fuse in plug; replace if necessary with a
2 amp 3AG type. Check fuse for lighter
socket; replace if necessary. Make sure
cigarette the lighter socket is clean.
PROBLEM:
Audio alerts are not loud
enough. Cancel Auto Quiet Mode or City
Mode. Check audio level setting (see pg.8).
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