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Whistler Total Band Protection XTR-690SE Owner's Manual

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OWNER'S MANUAL
XTR·
690SEl695SE
Total Band Protection™
LAS E
R-
RADAR
DETECTOR
The Whistler Group Corporate Headquarters
3604 NW Frontage Rd. • Bentonville, AR 72712
Tel 479.273.6012 • Fax 479.273.2927
Customer Return Center
551 N. 13th St. • Rogers, AR 72756
Customer Service Tel 800.531.0004
www.whistlergroup.com
One or more U.S. patents may apply:
#5/146,227, #5,379/456, #5,666,120,
#5,990,821, #7/215,276
PIN 260023, © 2009 The Whistler Group, Inc.
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  • Page 1 OWNER'S MANUAL XTR· 690SEl695SE Total Band Protection™ LAS E RADAR DETECTOR The Whistler Group Corporate Headquarters 3604 NW Frontage Rd. • Bentonville, AR 72712 Tel 479.273.6012 • Fax 479.273.2927 Customer Return Center 551 N. 13th St. • Rogers, AR 72756 Customer Service Tel 800.531.0004 www.whistlergroup.com One or more U.S.
  • Page 3 Feature Listings of XTR-690SE/695SE Whistler's ergonomic and user-friendly design provides a new level of operating convenience. Special features include: 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, and laser.
  • Page 4 FEAnJRE DESCRIPTIONS 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.

  • Page 5: Installation

    INSTALLATION Mounting Guidelines • Mount tne unit as low as possible near the center of the windshield. • Do not mount the unit behind wipers, ornaments, mirrored sunscreens, etc. These obstructions have metal surfaces which can affect radar and laser signals and reduce critical warning time.

  • Page 6: Power Cord Connection

    INSTALLATION Important: 5Jme newer cars have a plastic safety coating on the inside of the windshield. The windshield bracket may leave permanent marks on this type of surface. To find out if your vehicle has this type of windshield, check the vehicle's owner's manual or ask your dealer.

  • Page 7: Operation

    OPERATION Power On, Self Test OFF, To turn the unit push the center of the PowerNolume button. Each time your Whistler detector is turned on, an automatic self-test sequence confirms that the speaker and visual displays are functional. • Display shows in order: WHISTLER 2.

  • Page 8: Audio Level Adjustment

    OPERATION Audio Level Adjustment To change the audio level: • Move PowerNolume button back to increase audio level. • Move PowerNolume button forward to decrease audio level. As audio level is adjusted, beeps are provided and the display indicates volume level. Auto Quiet Mode Auto Quiet mode reduces the selected audio level to level (1) approximately 5 seconds after a radar or...

  • Page 9: City/City 1/City 2 Mode

    OPERATION City/City 1/City 2 Mode Whistler's lnree Stage CiV Mode is designed to reduce the annoyance of automatic door openers, intrusion alarms and other devices which share frequencies with police radar. Generally, X band is used for these devices. • Press City button to cancel Highway Mode and engage City Mode.

  • Page 10: Low Profile Alert Periscopes

    OPERATION Low Profile Alert Periscopes Whistler's Low Profile Alert Periscopes provide an added attention getting visual alert. The two extra LEDs flash on and off when the unit alarms to provide a unique visual alert. This alert can be programmed, through the Option Select Mode to: 1.

  • Page 11: Vehicle Battery Saver Mode

    3 seconds afterwards. The backlight will also illuminate while in option mode. Dim/Dark Mode (XTR-690SE only) Dim/Dark Mode reduces the illumination of the display. • Press the Dark button to reduce illumination to a Dim setting.

  • Page 12: Filter Mode

    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.

  • Page 13: Option Select Mode

    OPERATION Option Select 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 au oma Ica Iyexi o en er: Press Display To Change: Option:...

  • Page 14: Stay Alert Feature

    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: (PU HI I:::PT) Within 30-60 seconds, two beeps are sounded;...

  • Page 15: Alert Priority

    OPERATION Alert Priority When two or more signals are received at the same time, the alert priority is: 1. Laser Speed Radar 3. Safety Radar Example: If X band is alerting, then suddenly a laser signal is detected, the laser warning will override the X band alert.

  • Page 16: Reset Features

    OPERATION Reset Features All user features can be reset to factory settings. -Unplug the Power Cord from the unit. -Press and hold the Power and Quiet buttons. -Plug the Power Cord into the unit. -Wait for 2 beeps. - Release the Power and Quiet buttons. Unit is now reset to the following features and settings.
  • Page 17 OPERATION Whistler has two new exciting features that will assist the driving enthusiast to further identify threats from laser and Ka band radar guns. KaRSID (Ka Radar Siqnal IDentifier) Identify the difference between the likelihood of a I(a threat vs. the likelihood of a Ka false from another source (possible radar detector).

  • Page 18: Pop™ Mode Alerts

    POP™ MODE ALERTS pop'" Mode Alerts Because POP"" Mode radar utilizes the same POpl~' K or Ka band frequencies, Mode Alerts will be displayed as regular radar alerts. LASERIRADAR ALERTS Speed Radar Audio/Visual Alerts When X, K or Ka is detected, the band 10 and signal strength are displayed.

  • Page 19: Troubleshooting

    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.

  • Page 20: Care And Maintenance

    CARE AND MAINTENANCE During the summer months, avoid prolonged exposure to direct sunlight by removing your unit from the dash when your vehicle is parked for an extended period of time. Do not spray water, cleaners, or polishes directly onto the unit. The spray may penetrate through the openings and damage the unit.

  • Page 21: Speed Monitoring

    SPEED MONITORING POpTM Mode pOP'" Mode is a feature on some newer radar guns operating on K and Ka bands. When the gun POP"· is in Mode and activated, a brief burst of energy, less that 1/15 of a second, is transmitted and the vehicle's speed is quickly acquired.

  • Page 22: Laser Tips

    SPEED MONITORINCi Laser Tips If you are the targeted vehicle, a laser gun can often determine your speed within a few seconds after you receive an alert. In this situation, there is generally no time to safely adjust your speed. However, if you are traveling near or behind the targeted vehicle and receive an alert, response time should be sufficient.

  • Page 23: Warranty Information

    SPEED MONITORING Radar Detector Detectors: VG-2, Spectre Tne Interceptor VG-2 or simply VG-2, is one type of microwave receiver used by Police to detect signals radiated by the local oscillator of a radar detector. Because its purpose is to identify persons driving with radar detectors, these devices are known as a "radar detector detector"...

  • Page 24: Service Under Warranty

    WARRANTY INFORMATION Service Under Warranty During the warranty period, defective units will be repa i red without charge to the purchaser when returned with a dated store receipt to the address below. Units returned without a dated store receipt will be handled as described in section Out Of NService Warrant)/.

  • Page 25: Service Out Of Warranty

    WARRANTY INFORMATION Be certain your unit is returned with its serial number. For reference, please write your unit's serial number in the following space: - - - - - - Units without serial numbers are not covered under warranty. Important: To validate that your unit is within the warranty Reriod, make sure you keep a ~eceipt.

  • Page 26: Specifications

    WARRANTY INFORMATION Important: When returning your unit for service, be certain to include a daytime telephone number and an email address (if applicable). Customer Service If you have questions concerning the operation of your Whistler detector, or require service during or after the warranty period, please call Customer Service at 1-800-531-0004 Representatives are available to answer your questions...
  • Page 27 ACCESSORIES These and other accessories can ordered directly from Whistler calling 1-800-531-0004 or visiting our online store at www.whistlergroup.com Order Description Price 500501 Zipped Travel Case $ 9.95 Intell icord@ $27.95 403774 202152 Large Windshield Bracket Kit $ 9.95 206552 Straight Power Cord (5') $14.95 206553...
  • Page 28 Dear Whistler Owner, you have questions concerning the operation of this Whistler product please call: Customer Service 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 VVvVW.whistiergroup.com.

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