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Whistler XTR-475 Owner's Manual

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OWNER'S MANUAL
XTR·475/500/5501
555/575/580/590
Total Band Protection™
LASER-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
P/ N 260012, REV2 © 2009 The Whistler Group, Inc.
WHISTLER

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  • Page 1 OWNER'S MANUAL XTR·475/500/5501 555/575/580/590 Total Band Protection™ LASER-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 P/ N 260012, REV2 ©...
  • Page 3 Feature Listings of XTR-475/500/550/575/580/590 Feature Listings of XTR-555 Intellicord~ Note: XTR-475/575/580/590 are Ready. (see pg.12) Note: On models XTR-475/575/580/590 the compass must be calibrated before use (see pg.1 0)
  • Page 4 FEAtURE DESCRlPnONS 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, laser and VG-2.

  • Page 5: Installation

    FEATURE DESCRIPI10NS 13. Alert Periscopes - provide added visual alerts of threats ahead. 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 INSTALLATION Windshield Mounting • Install the two suction cups and rubber bumper onto the bracket by fitting them into their holes. • Press the suction cups onto the windshield at the location you have chosen. Important: 5Jme newer cars have a plastic safety coating on the inside of the windshield.

  • Page 7: Operation

    Each time your Whistler detector is turned on, an automatic self-test sequence confirms that the speaker and visual displays are functional. • Text Display shows in order: (N/A on XTR-475) WHISTLER 2. X-band 3. K-band Ka-band LASER 6. SR OFF...
  • Page 8 As audio level is adjusted, beeps are provided and the display indicates volume level. ~elf-test Mute (XTR-475 only) SImply press the Quiet button during the self-test sequence to cancel the self-test audio. This will not effect radar/laser alerts. To restore the self-test audio,...

  • Page 9: City/City 1/City 2 Mode

    Caution: Some towns/small cities may still be using X band radar. City Modes do not change the audio alert for laser or VG-2. Note: XTR-475 shows the compass heading only while in highway mode. Highway Mode Highway mode provides full audio warnings any...

  • Page 10: Compass Calibration

    (parking lot or field) Select a large, clear area without any power lines. XTR-475 Mode.. Press the Menu button to enter Calibration While parked, press both Dark and Quiet buttons simultaneously and release. All four points of the compass will light.

  • Page 11: Alert Periscopes

    17 for more information) Vehicle Battery Saver Mode The Vehicle Battery Saver Mode automatically shuts off the detector after 3 hrs (6 hrs. for XTR-475). The timer is reset if the detector is turned off, unplugged or any button is pressed before the timer has expired.

  • Page 12: Filter Mode

    OPERATION Filter Mode (N/A XTR-500/550/555) 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.
  • Page 13 DorQ Fitter Off (X-K-Ka-No Bars) Note: Option Select Mode band and filter on/off on the XTR-475 is shown with the first bar on the alert display. 1/11/ Press and hold Power button to exit Option Select Mode. Option Select for Model XTR-500/550/555...

  • Page 14: Vehicle Battery Monitor

    OPERATION Option Select for Model XTR-575/580/590 To Change: Option: Press Display Menu: Shows: D=Dark / Q=Quiet CAL MODE Starts Compass 1stTime Press Both Calibration D&Q 2nd Time COMBO:::: Radar & Compass COMBO DorQ RADAR = Radar Only / COMPASS = Compass Only 3rd Time 51: POWER Remote Control of Dim, City, Quiet...

  • Page 15: Stay Alert Feature

    Stay Alert Feature The S"tay Alert Feature is designed to test a driver's alertness. To engage (when the unit is not alarming) : XTR-475 • Press and hold the City button for less then 2 seconds. A compass heading icon will flash indicating Stay Alert is activated.

  • Page 16: Pop™ Mode Alerts

    ( ....111111111) ·i~:.j::r:~ • The Display Shows: L.l.. V/L I II III . • The XTR-475 Shows: Pulse Protection® 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.

  • Page 17: Alert Priority

    • Unplug the Power Cord from the unit. • (XTR-500/550/555) Press and hold the Quiet button. • (XTR-475/575/580/590) Press and hold the Power & Quiet buttons. • Plug the Power Cord into the unit.

  • Page 18: 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 19: Care And Maintenance

    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, c1eaners, or polishes directly onto the unit. The spray may penetrate through the openings and damage the unit.

  • Page 20: Fcc Information

    FCC INFORMATION FCC 10 : HSXWH10 FCC 10 : HSXWH13 FCC 10 : HSXWH21 This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

  • Page 21: Laser Facts

    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 MONITORING 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 Having a radar detector capable of Note: detecting the VG-2 may alert you to the Qresence of a speed trap. The newest tool Police have to detect radar detectors is called Spectre. Spectre can detect the majority of undetectable (VG-2) laser/radar detectors on the market.

  • Page 24: Service Under Warranty

    WARRANTY INFORMATION Service Under Warranty During the warranty period, defective units will be repaired 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 keep a ~eceip...

  • 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 be ordered directly from Whistler by calling 1-800-531-0004 or visiting our online store at www.whistlergroup.com Order Description Price 500501 Zipped Travel Case $ 9.95 202151 $9.95 Windshield Bracket Kit $9.95 202152 Large Windshield Bracket Kit 206552 Straight Power Cord (5') $14.95...

  • Page 28: Customer Service

    Dear Whistler Detector Owner, If 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 www.whistlergroup.com.

This manual is also suitable for:

Xtr-500Xtr-550Xtr-580Xtr-590Xtr-555Xtr-575

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