Whistler XTR-338 Owner's Manual

OWNER'S MANUAL
XTR-338
LASER-RADAR
DETECTOR
The Whistler Group Corporate Headquarters
3604 NW Frontage Rd. • 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
P/N 260031 © 2011 The Whistler Group, Inc.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Model Features Summary................................. 3 - 5
Installation......................................................... 5 - 6
• Mounting Guidelines
• Windshield Mounting
• Power Connection
• Fuse Replacement
Operation....................................................... 7 - 12
• Power On Self Test & Volume
• Integrated Real Voice
®
• Feature Engaged Confirmation
• Self Test Mute
• Setting Saver
• Auto Quiet Mode
• Quiet Mode
• City/City 1/City 2 Modes
• Highway Mode
• TFSR - Traffic Flow Signal Rejection
• Low Profile Alert Periscopes
• Dim/Dark Mode
• Engaging/Disengaging VG-2 Detection
• Vehicle Battery Saver Mode
• Stay Alert
Laser & Radar Alerts..................................... 13 - 14
• Laser Audio/Visual Alerts
• Laser Tips
• Pulse Protection
®
• Safety Warning System
®
VG-2 Alerts......................................................... 14
Mode....................................................... 15
POP
™
Option Select Mode...................................... 15 - 16
• Reset Features
Troubleshooting Guide................................. 16 - 17
• Care & Maintenance
Are Detectors Legal?......................................... 18
• FCC Information
Speed Monitoring.......................................... 19 - 21
• Radar Facts
• Laser Facts
• Other Speed Detection Systems
Warranty Information..................................... 22 - 24
Specifications..................................................... 25
Accessories......................................................... 26
XTR-338 Owner's Manual
Dear Whistler Owner,
If you have questions concerning
the operation of this Whistler
product please call:
C
uSTOmer
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 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.
XTR-338 FEATURES
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Features of XTR-338
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• Total Band Protection
• Numeric Icon Display
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• Detects POP Mode
™
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• 360° Protection
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• Real Voice
®
• VG-2 Cloaking
• 3 City Modes
• Quiet/Auto Quiet Mode
• Dim/Dark Mode
S
eRVICE
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• Stay Alert
™
• Setting Saver
• Vehicle Battery Saver
™
• Safety Warning System
™
• Alert Priority
• Low Profile Alert Periscopes
• Laser Atlanta Stealth Mode
™
Detection
• Traffic Flow Signal Rejection
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INTRODUCTION
Note: Your warranty period
begins at the time of purchase.
The warranty is validated only
by the dated store receipt!
Please record the serial number
of the unit in the space provided
in the warranty section of the
manual.
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:
www.whistlergroup.com
Enjoy your Whistler detector and
please drive safely.
Sincerely,
The Whistler Group, Inc.
FEATURE DESCRIPTIONS
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, laser and VG-2.
3. Mounting Bracket Location – slot holds
mounting bracket firmly.
4. Radar Antenna – compact, high-efficiency
antenna receives radar signals.
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
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 radar signal is detected engages Auto
Quiet Mode which provides "clicking"
sounds after the initial warning. Pressing
QUIET during a radar encounter silences
audio alerts, while allowing visual alerts to
keep you informed.
9. Power / Volume Control - turns unit on/
off and adjusts audio level.
10. Dim / Dark Mode - engages Dim/Dark modes.
11. Menu Button - enters option select mode.
12. Numeric Icon Display - combines icon
display with a 7 segment digital display
that shows signal strength indication and
band identification.
13. Low Profile Alert Periscopes - provide an
additional attention getting visual alert.
14. X-band Icon - indicates the unit is
receiving a X-band signal.
15. K-band Icon - indicates the unit is
receiving a K-band signal.
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