Whistler GT-130Xi Owner's Manual

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VG-2/POP ALERTS OPTION SELECT MODE
VG-2 Mode Option Select Mode - continued
See Option Select Mode to turn this The Dark (D) button and the City(C)
feature on/off. button turns the feature ON/OFF. The
signal strength display will not show an
When a VG-2 signal is detected the VG-2
icon when the feature is off.
alert is sounded. After 3 seconds the
The "I" and "III" icons will show when a
audio is cancelled and the "V/L" Icon
feature is selected.
flashes. This cycle is repeated if the VG-2
signal is again detected. A button must be pressed within 20
seconds or Option Select Mode will
During the period a VG-2 signal is
detected, a radar signal cannot be automatically be exited.
detected.
Feature Display
However, because the VG-2 alert has
POP Flashing P
confirmed that a patrol car is nearby, you
(default =off)
are already aware of the potential for
speed monitoring and can adjust your Ka Flashing Ka
(default = FULL)
speed accordingly. Laser detection is not
affected while a VG-2 signal is detected. VG-2 Flashing V/L
(default = off)
(See page 21 for more information.)
Laser Solid V/L
(default= on)
POP™ Mode Alerts
Because POP™ Mode radar utilizes the
same K or Ka band frequencies, the "P"
icon will reman on when a POP™ alerts is
detected. See Option Select Mode to
turn POP detection on.
Option Select Mode
Press and hold the Quiet/Menu button to
enter Option Select Mode. Each press of
the Menu button changes to the next
selectable feature.
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SPEED FACTS WARRANTY INFORMATION
Radar Detector Detectors (VG-2) Consumer Warranty
Spectre The Interceptor VG-2, or simply VG-2, This Whistler Laser/Radar detector is warranted
is a microwave receiver used by police to to the original purchaser for a period of one
detect signals radiated by the local oscillator year from the date of original purchase against
of a radar detector. Because its purpose is to all defects in materials and workmanship. This
identify persons driving with radar detectors, limited warranty is void if the unit is abused,
the VG-2 is known as a "radar detector
modified, installed improperly, if the housing
detector" (RDD). An RDD is the primary tool has been removed, or if the serial number is
used by the police to identify radar detector missing. There are no express warranties
equipped vehicles. If caught, in a country covering this product other than those set forth
where detectors are illegal, drivers risk losing in this warranty. All express or implied
their radar detector and receiving a fine. In warranties for this product are limited to one
addition, instant-on radar is almost always
year. Whistler is not liable for damages arising
used in combination with a RDD, leaving from the use, misuse, or operation of this
unsuspecting motorists vulnerable to receiving product.
two tickets; one potentially for speeding, the
Service Out of Warranty
other for possession of a detector.
Units will be repaired at "out of warranty"
For more information on speed monitoring
service rates when:
technologies, please visit our FAQ page on
•The units original warranty has expired.
our website: www.whistlergroup.com
•A dated store receipt is not supplied.
It is the responsibility of the individual radar
•The unit has been returned without its serial number.
detector owner to know and understand the
•The unit has been abused, modified, installed
laws in your area regarding the legality of the
improperly, or had its housing removed.
use of radar detectors.
Service Under Warranty
During the warranty period, defective units will
NOTE: Having a radar detector capable of
be repaired without charge to the purchaser
detecting the VG-2 may alert you to the
when returned with a dated store receipt to the
presence of a speed trap. The newest tool
address below. Units returned without dated
Police have to detect radar detectors is
store receipt will be handled as described in
called Spectre, as of this printing. Spectre
section "Service Out Of Warranty." Due to the
can detect the majority of undetectable
specialized equipment necessary for testing a
(VG-2) laser/radar detectors on the market.
laser/radar receiver, there are no authorized
service stations for Whistler brand detectors
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
Your Whistler detector is expertly During the summer months, avoid
engineered and designed to exacting prolonged exposure to direct sunlight by
quality standards to provide you with removing your unit from the dash when
reliable, trouble-free operation. If your your vehicle is parked for an extended
unit has been correctly installed following period of time. Do not spray water,
the guidelines in this manual, but is not cleaners, or polishes directly onto the
operating optimally, please refer to the unit. The spray may penetrate through
troubleshooting guide below. the openings and damage the unit. Also,
do not use any abrasive cleaners on the
PROBLEM: No display or audio.
units exterior.
Check fuse in Whistler plug; replace if
necessary with a 2 amp 3AG type. Check
Option
fuse for lighter socket; replace if necessary.
C for ON,D for OFF All user features can be reset to factory
Make sure lighter socket is clean.
settings.
PROBLEM:
C or D "I" = narrow Audio alerts are not loud
"III" = full Ka enough. Cancel Auto Quiet Mode or City
Mode. Check audio level setting (see pg.9).
C for ON,D for OFF
C for ON,D for OFF
PROBLEM: Unit alarms when vehicle hits
bumps. Check for loose lighter socket; tighten
Unit is now reset to the following features
and clean. Check connections at both ends of
and settings.
power cord. Substitute another cord to
determine if cord is defective. Return
defective cord to the factory.
If difficulties occur which cannot be solved by
information in this Troubleshooting Guide,
please call Whistler Customer Service at
479-273-6012 or visit our FAQ page at
www.whistlergroup.com before returning your
unit for service.
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WARRANTY INFORMATION
other than Whistler. Service Out of Warranty (Continued)
When returning a unit for service under The minimum out of warranty service fee
warranty, please follow these instructions: for your Whistler detector is $35.00 (U.S.). If
1.
you require out of warranty service, please
Ship the unit in the original carton or in a
return your unit as outlined in the section
suitable sturdy equivalent, fully insured, with
"Service Under Warranty" along with a
return receipt requested to:
certified check or money order for $35.00.
Whistler Repair Dept.
Payment may also be made by MasterCard,
551 N. 13th St.
VISA or American Express; personal checks
Rogers, AR. 72756
Please allow 3 weeks turn around time.
are not accepted.
In the event repairs cannot be covered by
IMPORTANT:
Whistler will not assume
the minimum $35.00 service fee, you will be
responsibility for loss or damage incurred in
shipping. Therefore, please ship your unit insured contacted by a Whistler technical service
with return receipt requested. COD's will not be
specialist who will outline options available
accepted!
to you. If you elect not to have your unit
2.
repaired, it will be returned to you along
Include with your unit the following
with your certified check or money order.
information, clearly printed:
•Your name and street address (for shipping via
IMPORTANT: When returning your unit for
UPS), a daytime telephone number and an e-mail
service, be certain to include a daytime
address, if applicable.
telephone number, and an email address
•A detailed description of the problem (e.g., "Unit
(if applicable).
performs self-test but does not respond to radar").
Customer Service
•A copy of your dated store receipt or bill of sale.
If you have questions concerning the
3.
Be certain your unit is returned with its serial
operation of your Whistler detector, or
number. For reference, please write your unit require service during or after the warranty
period, please call Customer Service at:
serial number in the following space: ________.
Units without serial numbers are not covered under warranty.
IMPORTANT: To validate that your unit is within
Representatives are available to answer your questions
the warranty period, make sure you keep a copy
of your dated store receipt. You may register your
warranty online at www.whistlergroup.com,
however, for warranty verification purposes, a
copy of your dated store receipt must accompany
any unit sent in for warranty work.
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CARE & MAINTENANCE FCC INFORMATION
FCC ID HSXWH01
FCC ID HSXWH10
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.
(2) This device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
IMPORTANT: FCC requirements state that
RESET FEATURES
changes or modifications not expressly
approved by Whistler could void the user's
authority to operate the equipment.
• Remove Power from the unit.
• Press and hold the Quiet/Menu
button.
• Restore Power to the unit.
• Wait for 2 beeps.
• Release the Quiet/Menu button.
1. City/Highway to Highway Mode.
2. POP Mode OFF
3. VG-2 OFF.
Ka to FULL.
4.
5. Dim/Dark to full illumination of
display.
6. Auto Quiet OFF.
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WARRANTY INFORMATION SPECIFICATIONS
Laser Wavelength:
800 - 1000 nanometers (nm)
Radar Frequencies:
10.500 - 10.550 GHz (X Band)
24.050 - 24.250 GHz (K Band )
33.400 - 36.000 GHz (Ka Superwideband)
Operating Temperature Range:
-10 C to +70 C (+14 F to +158 F)
Power Requirements:
Operational 12 to 15 volts DC, 200mA nominal
Vehicle Battery Saver, 30mA nominal.
One or more U.S. patents may apply:
#5,666,120, #7,215,276
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
479-273-6012.
Monday - Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (CT).
www.whistlergroup.com
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SPEED FACTS SPEED FACTS
Laser Facts (Continued)
Radar Facts
A radar gun operates by transmitting radio
• Because your vehicle's license plate or
waves at certain frequencies which reflect off
headlights are the laser gun's primary targets,
objects and are then picked up by the radar mounting your Whistler detector on the
gun' s receiving section. When a radar beam dashboard can improve laser detection at
reflects off a moving target, a measurable short range.
frequency shift occurs. The radar unit converts
• Do not follow closely behind any vehicle you
this shift into miles per hour to determine your
cannot see through. If you can't see past a
vehicle's speed. Currently traffic radar guns
vehicle ahead of you, chances are your detector
operate at X Band (10.500 - 10.550 GHz), K
won't either.
Band (24.050 - 24.250 GHz), and Ka Band
• The receiving range of your laser detector
(33.400 - 36.000 GHz).
will not be the same as a radar detector. Laser
Note:
A radar detector will not alarm if an
guns are most often used at short range.
officer is not transmitting on any one of the above
Whistler Laser/Radar detectors receive all current
radar bands.
laser guns which operate at a laser wavelength of
Laser Facts 800-1000nm
It's well documented that many radar guns
Other Speed Detection Systems
cannot reliably provide the speed of a
Several techniques other than radar or laser
targeted vehicle that is traveling in a group
are used to measure vehicle speeds. When
of vehicles. In contrast, a laser gun can
these methods are being used, no detector
target a specific vehicle out of a line of traffic
can provide a warning.
and determine its speed. The advantage of
laser over radar in terms of target
These techniques include:
identification is the result of the laser gun's
Pacing
• - A patrol car drives behind you and
narrow beam. A radar transmission can cover
matches your driving speed.
more than a four-lane highway at a distance
Vascar/Aircraft
of 1,000 feet, compared with a laser
• - The time it takes a vehicle
transmission which covers about 3 feet at the
to travel a known distance is measured.
same distance. For best protection, keep
these points, listed on the following section, in
mind:
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ACCESSORIES OWNER'S MANUAL
The following accessories can be ordered
directly from Whistler by calling
479-273-6012
GT-130Xi
Order # Description Price
202151 Windshield Bracket Kit $ 9.95
Total Band Protection
206552 Straight Power Cord (5') $14.95
LASER-RADAR
206880 Hardwire Kit (10' ) $ 9.95
(for wiring to fuse box)
DETECTOR
206666 Modular Cord Package $17.95
(includes coiled and straight
cords, and power adapter)
159032 Package of 8 Suction Cups $ 2.95
402080 Non Skid Dash Pad $ 6.95
* Modular: Interconnecting pieces cord and plug.
Prices are subject to change without notice.
The Whistler Group Corporate Headquarters
3604 NW Frontage Road • Bentonville, AR 72712
Tel 479.273.6012 • Fax 479.273.2927
Whistler Customer Return Center
551 N. 13th St. • Rogers, AR 72756
Customer Service Tel 800.531.0004
www.whistlergroup.com
© 2012 The Whistler Group, Inc.
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