Whistler GT-130Xi Owner's Manual page 2

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INTRODUCTION
Dear Whistler Owner, Note: Your warranty period begins at
the time of purchase. The warranty
is validated only by the dated store
If you have questions concerning the
receipt. Now is the time to record the
operation of this Whistler product
serial number of the unit in the space
please call:
provided in the warranty section of the
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uSTOmer eRVICE manual.
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To fully acquaint yourself with the
Monday - Friday • 8:00 am - 5:00 pm CT operation of your Whistler and to
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better understand the differences
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safety radar signals, we recommend
Please keep the receipt in a safe place.
reading this entire manual or visit our
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verification purposes, a copy of your dated
store receipt must still accompany any unit
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sent in for warranty work. If the unit is
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returned without a dated store receipt an
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out of warranty service charge applies.
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INSTALLATION INSTALLATION
Windshield Mounting Power Connection
• Install the two suction cups and rubber bumper
• Plug the small end of the power cord into the
onto the bracket by fitting them into their holes.
unit's power jack.
• Press the suction cups onto the windshield at
• Plug the large end into the vehicle's cigarette
the location you have chosen.
lighter.
Fuse Replacement
The lighter socket plug is equipped with a
replaceable 2 amp 3AG fuse located behind
the silver tip. To replace the fuse, carefully
unscrew the tip of the plug.
Rubber Bumper
IMPORTANT: Unscrew slowly. The tip
contains a spring which may fly out when
disassembling. Insert the new fuse with the
IMPORTANT: Some newer cars have a plastic
spring and screw on the tip. With use, screw
safety coating on the inside of the windshield.
The windshield bracket may leave permanent cap on plug may loosen. Retighten
marks on this type of surface. To find out if your
occasionally.
vehicle has this type of windshield, check the
owner's manual or ask your dealer. We
recommend that you do not leave the suction
cup bracket on the window in direct sunlight. If
the detector is removed, this may cause
blistering of the dash in some vehicles.
Unscrew the tip of the lighter socket plug
carefully when replacing the 2 amp fuse.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Model Features Summary................................. 3 - 5
Installation....................................................... 6 - 8
• Mounting Guidelines 6
• Windshield Mounting 7
• Power Connection And Fuse Replacement 8
Operation....................................................... 9 - 12
• Power On And Self-Test 9
• Feature Engaged Confirmation 9
• Auto Quiet Mode 9
• Quiet Mode 9
• Audio Level Adjustment 10
• Highway Mode 10
• City, City 1, City 2 Modes 10
• Vehicle Battery Saver Mode 11
• VG-2 Detection 11
• Dim/Dark Mode 12
• Setting Saver 12
• Ka Narrow Band 12
Laser & Radar Alerts........................................... 13
• Laser Audio/Visual Alerts 13
• Laser Tips 13
• Pulse Protection ® 13
VG-2/POP Alerts................................................. 14
Option Select Mode................................................14-15
Troubleshooting Guide....................................... 16
• Care & Maintenance 17
• Reset Features 17
FCC Information................................................. 18
Speed Facts.................................................. 19 - 21
• Radar Facts 19
• Laser Facts 19
• Other Speed Detection Systems 20 - 21
Warranty Information................................... 22 - 24
Specifications..................................................... 25
Accessories......................................................... 26
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.
Feature Engaged Confirmation
Each time a button is pressed one beep confirms
feature "on", two beeps confirm feature "off".
Auto Quiet Mode
Pressing QUIET before a radar signal is
detected provides an alternate alert pattern,
consisting of several beeps (indicating X, K
or Ka) followed by clicking. The clicking will
continue for as long as the detected signal is
present or any new signal is detected within
20 seconds, becoming more rapid as the
strength of the signal increases.
Quiet Mode
Quiet cancels audio during an alert and any new
alert within 20 seconds. After approximately 20
seconds, 2 beeps are provided on any new alert,
and unit then remains quiet.
• Press Quiet to cancel the audio.
• Press Quiet a second time during an alert
to restore the standard audio alert pattern;
or turn the unit off, then on.
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GT-130Xi FEATURES FEATURE DESCRIPTIONS
Whistler's ergonomic and user-friendly
design provides a new level of operating
6 convenience. Special features include:
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1. Bracket Release Button – Provides
quick and easy release of the
mounting bracket.
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2. Speaker – Provides distinct audio
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warnings for X, K, Ka band radar, laser
and VG-2.
3. Mounting Bracket Location – Slot
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holds mounting bracket firmly.
10 4. Radar Antenna – Compact, high
efficiency antenna receives radar
signals.
5. Front Laser Antenna – High gain
optical lens provides increased
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sensitivity and field of view for leading
edge laser detection.
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6. Rear Laser Antenna – 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.
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8. Power / Volume Control – Turns unit
on/off and adjusts audio level.
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9. Icon Display - Offers easy-to-read display
to indicate power, city mode, radar
band identification, and signal
strength.
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OPERATION OPERATION
Audio Level Adjustment
City/City I/City II Mode - continued
The audio levels can be adjusted high to
In City Mode, weak speed/safety radar
low or low to high.
signals give an initial alarm of two beeps,
• Move Power/Volume control back to
and then remains quiet unless the signal
increase audio level.
becomes very strong. When the signal
• Move Power/Volume control forward
strength increases, two additional beeps
to decrease audio level.
are provided.
City I and City II Modes operate the same
Highway Mode
as Highway Mode, but in City I Mode,
The icon "P" indicates Highway Mode. It
only the X band sensitivity is lowered. In
provides full audio warnings any time radar (X,
City II Mode, X-band is not detected.
K or Ka) or laser signals are detected, and is
recommended for open road driving.
Caution: Some towns/small cities may still
be using X band radar. City Modes do not
City/City I/City II Mode
change the audio alert for laser or VG-2.
Whistler's Three Stage City Mode is
designed to reduce the annoyance of Vehicle Battery Saver Mode
automatic door openers, intrusion alarms
The Vehicle Battery Saver Mode
and other devices which share frequencies
automatically shuts off your detector after 6
with police radar. Generally, X band is
hours if you forget to turn it off. The timer is
used for these devices.
reset if the detector is turned off, unplugged
• Press City button to cancel Highway
or any button is pressed before the time has
mode and engage City Mode. The
expired. The detector will alert you with an
display will switch from "P" to "C".
audible and visual warning before it shuts
• Press City button again to enter City I
off. During this warning you can momentarily
Mode.
reset the unit by pressing any button. This
• Press City button again to enter City II
will reset the timer. If the unit has
Mode.
automatically turned itself off, press any
Note:
After 3 seconds, "I" or "II" City
button to turn the unit back on.
Mode indicator turns off.
• Pressing City button a fourth time
Engaging/Disengaging VG-2
cancels City II Mode and returns the
See Option Select Mode to turn this feature
unit to Highway Mode.
on (see pg. 15).
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FEATURE DESCRIPTIONS INSTALLATION
10.Quiet/Menu Button – Pressing QUIET Mounting Guidelines
before a signal is detected engages • Mount the unit as low as possible near the
Auto Quiet Mode which automatically center of the windshield.
reduces the audio level after the initial • Do not mount your unit behind wipers,
warning to a low audio level setting. ornaments, mirrored sunscreens, etc. These
Pressing QUIET during a radar/laser obstructions have metal surfaces which can
encounter silences audio alerts, while
affect radar and laser signals and reduce
allowing visual alerts to keep you critical warning time. (Regular tinted glass
informed. Pressing and holding for 2 does not affect reception.)
seconds allows you to enter Option • Some windshields have an Instaclear
Select Mode (see page 15). Electriclear ™ type coating, which affect radar
11.X/K-band Indicator - Shows the unit is
signals. Consult your dealer or the owner's
receiving an X-band or a K band
manual supplied with your vehicle to
signal (flashing). determine if your windshield has this coating.
12.Ka-band Indicator - shows the unit
• Avoid placing unit in direct contact with wind
is receiving a Ka-band signal.
shield.
13.P - Power On Indicator - Shows that
• To reduce the possibility of theft, conceal your
the unit is operating and in Highway
unit when not in use.
mode.
14.C - City Indicator - Shows that the
unit is operating in City Mode.
15.Signal Strength Indicator - Shows the
strength of the signal being detected.
16.V/L- Shows that the unit is receiving a
VG-2 or Laser signal.
17.Dim/Dark Button - Engages Dim/Dark
modes.
IMPORTANT: Make sure the unit is level.
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OPERATION LASER/RADAR ALERTS
Laser Audio / Visual Alerts
Dim/Dark Mode
When a laser signal is detected, the
Dim/Dark Mode reduces the illumination
display indicates a laser by scrolling the
of the display.
alert Icon's from right to left. The audio
• Press the Dark button to reduce
alert is continuous for a minimum of 3
illumination to a Dim setting.
seconds.
• Press the Dark button a second time
engages Dark Mode. In Dark mode
Laser Tips
display illumination is further reduced.
If you are the targeted vehicle, a laser gun
can often determine your speed within a
Dim or Dark can be engaged during an
few seconds after you receive an alert. In
alert. In Dark Mode, the display goes
this situation there is generally no time to
dark for as long as a signal is being
safely adjust your speed. However, if you
detected and for 20 seconds after, then
are traveling near or behind the targeted
the display returns to the dimmer setting.
vehicle and receive an alert, response
• Pressing the Dark button a third
time should be sufficient. Any laser alert,
time restores full illumination to the
regardless of duration, requires
display.
immediate action.
Setting Saver
Pulse Protection
®
Setting Saver saves your personalized
Pulse (or instant-on) radar is more difficult
settings so that when the detector is turned
to detect than conventional radar
off and then on again, you do not have to
because it remains "off" until activated to
re-enter them.
measure the speed of a targeted vehicle.
When a pulse type transmission is
Ka Narrow Band
detected, your Whistler detector sounds
Many countries do not share the same Ka
an urgent 3-second audio warning and
radar guns as the USA. Having a radar
flashes the alert strength indicators at
detector that scans the complete Ka band
their fastest rate. After the 3-second
may not be necessary if your Country is
pulse alert, the standard alert pattern
only using one or more of the following
continues for as long as the signal is
(34.0 or 34.3 GHz). See Option Select
present. It is important to respond
Mode to engage Ka Narrow mode. Icon
promptly to a pulse alert, since warning
"I" shows Ka Narrow on, "III" shows Full
time may be minimal.
Ka on.
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