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OWNER'S MANUAL
XTR-180/ XTR-185
XTR-190/XTR-195
Battery
Powered
LASER-RADAR
DETECTOR
13016 N. Walton Blvd. • Bentonville, AR 72712
The Whistler Group Corporate Headquarters
Tel 479.273.6012 • Fax 479.273.2927
551 N. 13th St. • Rogers, AR 72756
Customer Return Center
Customer Service Tel 800.531.0004
www.whistlergroup.com
P/N 203343 © 2008 The Whistler Group, Inc.
Dear Whistler Owner,
If you have questions concerning the operation of
this Whistler product please call:
C
S
uSTOmer
eRVICE
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 regis-
ter your product online at www.w w h h i i s s t t l l e e r r g g r r o o u u p p . . com. For
warranty verification purposes, a copy of your dated
store receipt must still 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.
Note: Y Y o o u u r r w w a a r r r r a a n n t t y y p p e e r r i i o o d d b b e e g g i i n n s s a a t t t t h h e e t t i i m m e e o o f f p p u u r r - -
c c h h a a s s e e . . T T h h e e w w a a r r r r a a n n t t y y i i s s v v a a l l i i d d a a t t e e d d o o n n l l y y b b y y t t h h e e d d a a t t e e d d
s s t t o o r r e e r r e e c c e e i i p p t t ! ! Now is the time to record the serial
number of the unit in the space provided in the war-
ranty section of the manual.
To fully acquaint yourself with the operation of your
Whistler and to better understand the differences
between detecting radar, laser and safety radar sig-
nals, we recommend reading this entire manual or
visit our FAQ page on our website www.whistler-
group.com
Enjoy your Whistler and please drive safely.
Sincerely,
The Whistler Group, Inc.
Model Features Summary .................... 2 - 3
•Battery Installation
Installation ........................................... 4 - 6
•Mounting Guidelines
•Windshield Mounting
•Power Connection and Fuse Replacement
•Battery Life
Operation .......................................... 6 - 13
•Battery Charging
•Power On, Self-Test Mute
•Setting Saver
•Feature Engaged Confirmation
•Audio Level Adjustment
•Quiet Mode
•Auto Quiet Mode
•City/City 1/ City 2 Mode
•Highway Mode
•Teach/Tutorial Mode
•Dim/Dark
•Engaging/Disengaging VG-2
•VG-2 Detection/Alerts
•Auto Shut Off Mode
•Stay Alert Feature
Safety Warning System
™
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•Speed Radar Audio/Visual Alerts
Laser/Radar Alerts ................................. 14
•Laser Audio/Visual Alerts
•Pulse Protection
®
•Alert Priority
POP
Mode Alerts ................................. 15
™
Reset Features ....................................... 16
Troubleshooting Guide ..................... 16 - 17
Care and Maintenance ........................... 18
Are Detectors Legal? ............................. 18
FCC Information ..................................... 19
•Radar Facts
Speed Monitoring ............................ 19 - 22
•POP
Mode
™
•Total Band Protection
™
•Laser Facts/Tips
•Other Speed Detection Systems
Warranty Information ....................... 22 - 25
Specifications ......................................... 25
Accessories ............................................ 26
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Table of Contents
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Summary of Contents for Whistler XTR-180
- Page 1 Customer Return Center between detecting radar, laser and safety radar sig- Customer Service Tel 800.531.0004 nals, we recommend reading this entire manual or visit our FAQ page on our website www.whistler- www.whistlergroup.com P/N 203343 © 2008 The Whistler Group, Inc. group.com Enjoy your Whistler and please drive safely.
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Page 2: Feature Descriptions
WHISTLER FEATURES Whistler’s ergonomic and user-friendly design pro- XTR-180/185/190/195 vides a new level of operating convenience. Special features include: 1. Bracket Release Button – Provides quick 2. Speaker – Provides distinct audio warnings 3. Mounting Bracket Location – Slot holds 4. -
Page 3: Operation
2 amp fuse. OPERATION Power On and Self-Test Each time your Whistler detector is turned on, an automatic self-test sequence confirms that the speaker and visual displays are functional. • Press Power. Display shows in order: 1. - Page 4 Quiet Mode City/City I/City II Mode Quiet cancels audio during an alert and any new Whistler’s Three Stage City Mode is designed to alert within 20 seconds. After 20 seconds, reduce the annoyance of automatic door open- approximately 2 beeps are provided on any new ers, intrusion alarms and other devices which alert and unit then remains quiet.
- Page 5 OPERATION Engaging/Disengaging VG-2 Auto Shut Off Mode Auto Shut Off Mode automatically shuts off the To engage VG-2: detector if you forget. • Press and hold the “Quiet” button until the “V V / / L L ” is illuminated. The timer is reset: To disengage VG-2: 1 1 .
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Page 6: Alert Priority
• Make sure batteries are installed with the correct polarity. • Make sure batteries are fully charged. • Make sure battery contacts are clean. • Check fuse in Whistler plug; replace if necessary with a 2 amp 3AG type. RESET FEATURES TROUBLESHOOTING... -
Page 7: Care And Maintenance
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Important: changes or modifications not expressly approved by Whistler could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Radar Facts A radar gun operates by transmitting radio ARE DETECTORS LEGAL? waves at certain frequencies which reflect off objects and are picked up by the radar gun’s... -
Page 8: Warranty Information
All express or implied warranties for this product are limited to the above time. Whistler is not liable for damages arising from the use, misuse, or operation of this product. -
Page 9: Specifications
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: Representatives are available to answer your questions Monday - Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (CT) or visit the FAQ’s at www.whistlergroup.com.