Alerts; Reset Features; Operation; Filter Mode - Whistler XTR-558 Owner's Manual

OPERATION

Filter Mode

There are times when a radar detector in another
vehicle, can unintentionally emit a frequency
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 1 mode
provides additional signal analysis before
alarming.
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.
Teach/Tutorial Mode
Provides simulated alerts for each type of signal.
• Press City and Quiet buttons simultaneously
• Display Shows:
• Press Dark button to exit.
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POP MODE ALERTS
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POP Mode Alerts
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Because POP ™ Mode radar utilizes the same
K or Ka band frequencies, POP Mode Alerts will be
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displayed as regular radar alerts.
LASER/RADAR ALERTS
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.
Laser Audio/Visual Alerts
When a laser signal is detected the audio alert is
continuous for a minimum of 3 seconds.
• The Display Shows:

Pulse Protection

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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 shows:
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.
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OPERATION
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.
To enter:
Press and hold Menu button to exit Option Select Mode.
VG-2 ALERTS
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. 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).
ALERT PRIORITY
When two or more signals are received at the same
time, the alert priority is:
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.
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All user features can be reset to factory settings.
Unit is now reset to the following features and settings.
Default factory settings are:
1. HIGHWAY Mode
2. Dim/Dark Mode to full illumination of display
3. Auto Quiet Mode OFF
4. VG-2 Detection Mode OFF
5. Safety Radar OFF
6. Vehicle Battery Saver ON
7. Full Power Up sequence
8. Default TONE 3
9. POP ON
10. Voice ON
11. LED Periscope to BLINK
12. Default Filter
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OPERATION

Stay Alert Feature

The Stay Alert Feature is designed to test a driver's
alertness. To engage (when the unit is not
alarming) :
• 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.
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.
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Safety Warning System

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In communities where transmitters are located,
the Safety Warning System displays over 60
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text messages. When Safety Radar is detected,
the audio alert sounds like a geiger counter.
Safety Warning System Text Example: Poor - Road -
Surface.
Note: Not all areas have Safety Warning System
transmitters.
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RESET FEATURES

• Unplug the Power Cord from the unit.
• Press and hold the Quiet button.
• Plug the Power Cord into the unit.
• Wait for 2 beeps.
• Release the Quiet button.
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