Whistler Radar Detector 425 User Manual

Model Features Summary .................... 2-3  
Installation ........................................... 3-5  
OWNER’S MANUAL  
ïChanging T rim Rings  
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Dear Whistler Owner,  
ïMounting Guidelines  
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If you have questions concerning the operation of  
ïW indshield Mounting  
ïPower Connection and Fuse Replacement  
this Whistler product please call:  
Operation .......................................... 5 -14  
ïPr ogrammable Text Display  
ïPr ogrammable Audio Tones  
ïPower On and Self-T est  
ïSetting Saver  
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CuSTOmer  
SeRVICE  
1-800-531-0004  
Monday - Friday ï8:00 am - 5:00 pm CT  
or visit our website  
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ïFeatur e Engaged Confirmation  
ïAudio Level Adjustment  
ïAuto Quiet Mode  
ïQuiet Mode  
ïT each/Tutorial Mode  
ïHighway Mode  
ïCity/City 1/ City 2 Mode  
ïEngaging/Disengaging VG-2  
ïBacklight Setting  
ïDim/Dark Mode  
ïIntelli-cor dô  
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XTR-325/425/560  
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Total Band ProtectionPlus Ku  
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LASER-RADAR  
DETECTOR  
Please keep the receipt in a safe place. You may regis-  
ter your product online at www.whistlergroup.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: Your warranty period begins at the time of pur-  
chase. The warranty is validated only by the dated  
store receipt! Now is the time to record the serial  
number of the unit in the space provided in the war-  
ranty section of the manual.  
ïBattery Saver Mode  
ïExternal Audio Jack  
ïOption Select Mode  
ïStay Alert Feature  
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Safety Warning System......................... 14  
POPMode Alerts ................................. 15  
Laser/Radar Alerts ................................. 15  
ïSpeed Radar Audio/Visual Alerts  
ïLaser Audio/V isual Alerts  
ïPulse Pr otectionÆ  
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The Whistler Group Corporate Headquarters  
13016 N. Walton Blvd. ïBentonville, AR 72712  
Tel 479.273.6012 ïFax 479.273.2927  
VG-2 Alerts ............................................ 16  
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  
group.com  
ïAlert Priority  
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Customer Return Center  
Reset Features ....................................... 16  
Troubleshooting Guide .......................... 17  
Care and Maintenance ........................... 18  
Are Detectors Legal? ............................. 18  
FCC Information ..................................... 19  
Speed Monitoring ............................ 19-22  
1201 N. Dixieland Rd. ïRogers, AR 72756  
Customer Service Tel 800.531.0004  
www.whistlergroup.com  
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ïRadar Facts  
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Enjoy your Whistler detector and please drive safely.  
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ïPOP Mode  
ïT otal Band Protectionô  
ïLaser Facts  
ïOther Speed Detection Systems  
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The Whistler Group, Inc.  
Warranty Information ....................... 22-25  
Specifications ......................................... 25  
Accessories ............................................ 26  
 
INSTALLATION  
OPERATION  
OPERATION  
Power Cord Connection  
To Modify the Text  
To Modify the Audio, Part 1  
Press and hold the Quiet button to enter Option  
Mode (see page 13 ). Once “USER TONE” is  
displayed, simultaneously press and release the  
VOL UP and VOL DOWN buttons to allow for  
selection of Normal Tones or Custom Tones.  
(Display shows “ X - Norm” or “ X - Cust”) The  
Vol Up button selects Custom Tone and Vol Down  
button selects Normal Tone. The Quiet button  
advances the menu to the next band selection.  
“X - Norm”—› “K - Norm”—› “Ka - Norm” —›  
“Ku - Norm” —› “L - Norm”  
Plug the small end of the power cord into the  
units power jack.  
• Plug the large end into the vehicles cigarette lighter.  
Note: The cord fits tightly into detector. When  
installing the cord, expect some resistance.  
• Press and hold the Quiet button to enter  
Option mode (see page 13 ). Once “USER  
TEXT” is displayed simultaneously press and  
release the VOL UP and VOL DOWN buttons  
each time to scroll through the text that can  
be customized. When a text is selected, (use  
WHISTLER for example) the display will  
indicate “WHISTLER” with a blinking cursor  
under the letter “W”.  
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  
Note: The blinking cursor indicates that this is  
the first letter ready to be changed.  
the tip of the plug.  
The PWR button exits User Tone Mode, but still  
remains in Option Mode. Press the PWR button  
again to exit Option Mode.  
Important: Unscrew slowly. The tip contains a  
spring which may fly out when disassembling.  
Insert the new fuse with the spring and screw on  
the tip. With use, the screw cap on plug may  
loosen. Retighten it occasionally.  
• Press the Volume Up button to advance to the  
next letter/character/symbol/space to be  
displayed.  
To Modify the Audio, Part 2  
IMPORTANT: Unit does not detect radar or  
laser signals during recording or while playing a  
tone.To ensure a quality recording, the source  
should be approximately 1” away from the  
microphone.  
• Press the Volume Down button to select the  
previous letter/character/symbol/space to be  
displayed.  
Unscrew the tip of the lighter socket plug  
carefully when replacing the 2 amp fuse.  
• Press the Quiet button to advance to the next  
position in the current word.  
OPERATION  
• Press the City button to go back to the previous  
position in the current word  
Programmable Text Display  
To record or play a message (Record/Playback  
Mode):  
(XTR 425/560 only)  
• Press and hold the City button to change the  
character set (A, a, 9, ! etc.).  
The above models have the ability to modify the  
standard laser/radar detectors display.  
“WHISTLER”, “HIGHWAY”, “CITY”, “CITY 1”,  
and “CITY 2” can be changed to display your  
name, or any combination of 8 characters. For  
example, “HIGHWAY” can be changed to “GO  
4 IT”.  
• Press both volume buttons for less than 2  
seconds and release. The unit will beep once;  
this enters Custom Mode. Display shows: CUSTOM  
The display shows the word PLAY and REC  
with accompanying arrows to indicate the  
buttons to control these functions (Start/Stop  
Play = PWR and Start/Stop Rec = City).  
• The display then indicates: CUST--X as X is the  
first band ready to record up to 15 seconds of  
audio.  
• Press PWR to exit User Text Mode and return to  
OPTION Mode.  
• Press PWR again to exit OPTION Mode.  
Programmable Audio Tones (XTR 560 Only)  
Model XTR 560 also has the ability to modify the  
standard laser/radar detectors audio tones. Audio  
tones such as “X Band”, “K Band,” “Ka Band” “Ku  
Band” and “Laser” can be changed to play up to 15  
seconds of a favorite tune, phrase, saying, almost  
anything you like. When the unit detects K band, for  
example, the K band voice will now be followed by  
what was recorded for K band.  
Note: A space is counted as a character.  
WARNING!!! Programming the text display or  
the audio is not intended to be done while you  
are driving. You should not use any device in a  
vehicle that may distract you from observing the  
road ahead.  
• Press and release the Quiet/Record button  
advances the recording feature to the next  
band.  
• Press both volume buttons for less than 2  
seconds and release to exit Record/Playback  
mode.  
TIP: Turn off the voice option to have the unit  
respond only with the custom recorded alerts.  
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OPERATION  
OPERATION  
OPERATION  
NOTE: Custom Mode automatically exits within 20  
seconds if a button is not pressed. Messages are  
kept in memory and are not affected by resetting  
the factory features. See “Reset Features” section of  
the manual.  
Auto Quiet Mode  
City/City 1/City 2 Mode  
Auto Quiet reduces the selected audio level to  
level (1) approximately 5 seconds after a radar or  
safety radar signal is detected. The alert for any  
new signal within 20 seconds will resume at level  
(1). Auto Quiet does not affect VG-2 or laser  
alerts.  
• Press Quiet/Menu (before a signal is detected)  
to engage Auto Quiet.  
• Once the Auto Quiet mode is engaged, you  
may cancel the audio alarm by pressing Quiet.  
• Press Quiet (when the unit is not alarming) to  
cancel Auto Quiet mode.  
Whistlers Three Stage City Mode is designed to  
reduce the annoyance of automatic door open-  
ers, intrusion alarms and other devices which share fre-  
quencies with police radar. Generally, X band is  
To delete a message:  
used for these devices.  
• Enter Custom mode and press Volume Up or  
Volume Down button until selected band  
appears on the display.  
• Press City to cancel Highway mode and  
engage City.  
• Press City again to enter City 1 Mode  
- display shows ‘C1 Lo X’. (XTR 425/560)  
• Press City again to enter City 2 Mode  
- display shows ‘C2 No X’ (XTR 425/560)  
• Pressing City a fourth time cancels City 2 Mode  
and returns the unit to Highway Mode.  
• Press the Quiet/Record button twice.  
TIP: To prevent the recording of the stop button  
press (click), allow the recording process to continue  
for 15sec and automatically time out.  
Power On and Self-Test  
In City Mode, weak speed/safety radar signal  
give an initial alarm of two beeps, and then  
remains quiet unless the signal becomes very  
strong. When the signal strength increases, two  
additional beeps are provided. City 1 and City 2  
Modes operate the same as Highway Mode, but  
in City 1 Mode, only the X band sensitivity is low-  
ered. In City 2 Mode, X-band is not detected.  
Quiet Mode  
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:  
Quiet cancels audio during an alert and any new  
alert within 20 seconds. After 20 seconds,  
approximately 2 beeps are provided on any new  
alert and unit then remains quiet.  
1. WHISTLER 2. X-Band 3. K-Band  
4. Ka-Band  
• Press Quiet to cancel the audio.  
5. Ku-Band  
9. SR OFF  
6.LASER 7. POP ON 8. VG2 OFF  
10. Highway  
• Press Quiet a second time during an alert to  
restore the standard audio alert pattern; or turn  
the unit off, then on.  
• Display indicators will illuminate in the same order  
on the XTR-325  
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.  
Teach/Tutorial Mode  
Setting Saver  
Provides simulated alerts for each type of signal.  
• Press City and Quiet simultaneously and  
release.  
Setting Saver saves your personalized settings  
so that when the detector is turned off and then  
on again, you do not have to re-enter them.  
Engaging/Disengaging VG-2  
See Option Select Mode to turn this feature  
on/off. When a VG-2 signal is detected, the VG-2  
alert is sounded and the display flashes “VG-2”.  
After 3 seconds the audio is canceled and the  
display no longer flashes. This cycle is repeated  
if the VG-2 signal is again detected. During the  
period a VG-2 signal is detected, a radar signal  
cannot be detected. However, because the VG-2  
alert has confirmed that a patrol car is nearby,  
you are already aware of the potential for speed  
monitoring and can adjust your speed according-  
ly. Laser detection is not affected while a VG-2  
signal is detected.  
• Display Shows:  
• Press Power to exit.  
(XTR-425/560 only)  
Feature Engaged Confirmation  
Each time a button is pressed, one beep confirms  
feature “on”, two beeps confirm feature “off”.  
Highway Mode  
Highway mode provides full audio warnings any  
time radar (X, K, Ka, Ku, Safety Radar) or laser  
signals are detected, and is recommended for  
open road driving.( Highway mode lets every signal in)  
Audio Level Adjustment  
The audio levels can be adjusted high to low or  
low to high.  
For more information on City and Highway mode, please  
visit our FAQ page on our website: www.whistler-  
group.com  
• Press Volume up to increase audio level.  
• Press Volume  
down to decrease audio level.  
As audio level is adjusted, beeps are provided  
and the display indicates volume level.  
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OPERATION  
OPERATION  
OPERATION  
Backlight Setting (XTR 425/560)  
Intelli-Cord™  
Option Select Mode (425 & 560 only)  
Using Whistlers optional Intelli-CordPower  
Cable allows some models to control the detec-  
tors features such as Power On/Off, City  
Modes, Dim/Dark, and Quiet/Auto Quiet with a  
simple press of the button on the Power Cable.  
Two features can be controlled: one by a short  
press of the button (S1), and the second by a  
long press of the button (S2). Option Mode  
allows the user to program the feature assign-  
ments.  
The backlighting (B/L) can be programmed to  
be illuminated all the time, only when alarming,  
or choices in-between. The options are selec-  
table by pressing and holding the Power/Dim  
button on the unit. The options are:  
OFF-OFF = B/L is off at idle and off during an alarm.  
OFF-DIM = B/L is off at idle and dim during an alarm.  
OFF-BRT = B/L is off at idle and bright during an alarm.  
DIM-OFF = B/L is dim at idle and off during an alarm.  
DIM-BRT = B/L is dim at idle and bright during an alarm.  
BRT-BRT = B/L remains bright at idle as well as alarming.  
Entering Option Select Mode allows you to customize  
options such as Tone Select, Abbreviated Power Up  
Sequence and VG-2 Mode. Press and hold quiet but-  
ton to enter Option Select Mode. When selecting  
options, the volume up  
, volume down  
or  
Quiet buttons must be pressed within 20 seconds or  
Options Mode will automatically be exited. To enter:  
Vehicle Battery Saver Mode  
The Vehicle Battery Saver Mode automatically  
shuts off your detector if you forget to turn it off.  
The timer is reset if the detector is turned off,  
unplugged or any button is pressed before the  
timer has expired. The detector will alert you with  
an audible and visual warning before it shuts off.  
Backlight will turn on, if selected, while the unit  
alarms and remain on for 3 seconds after the unit  
stops alarming. When any button is pressed the  
backlight will illuminate at the dim setting and  
remain on for 3 seconds afterwards. The backlight  
will also illuminate while in option mode.  
During this warning you can reset the unit by  
pressing any button. This will reset the timer.  
If the unit has automatically turned itself off, press the  
Power button to turn the unit back on. You can man-  
ually engage the Vehicle Battery Saver Mode by  
pressing and holding the City button until one  
beep is heard. (XTR-425/560 Only)  
Refer to “Option Select Mode” for instructions  
for deactivating battery saver mode feature.  
(XTR-425/560 Only)  
Dim/Dark (XTR-325 only)  
Dim/Dark Mode reduces the illumination of the  
display.  
Press and hold B/L button for 2 seconds to  
reduce illumination to a Dim setting.  
Pressing and holding the B/L button for 2  
seconds a second time engages Dark Mode.  
The display illumination is further reduced.  
Dim or dark can be engaged during an alert. In  
Dark Mode, the display goes dark for as long as  
a signal is being detected and for 20 seconds  
after, then the display returns to the dimmer set-  
ting.  
XTR-325 Timer = 6 hrs, XTR-425/560 Timer = 3 hrs  
External Audio Jack  
The External Audio Jack can be used to con-  
nect an external speaker or headphones  
in environments with high ambient noise levels.  
The internal speaker will be disconnected.  
Pressing and holding the B/L button a third  
time restores full illumination to the display.  
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OPERATION  
POP MODE ALERTS  
VG-2 ALERTS  
Stay Alert Feature  
VG-2 Audio/Visual Alerts  
Note: You must turn this feature on before it will  
detect VG-2.  
POPMode Alerts  
The Stay Alert Feature is designed to test a drivers  
alertness. To engage (when unit is not alarming) :  
Because POPMode travels on regular radar  
bandwidth, there is no particular alert for POP™  
Mode transmissions. POPMode alerts will be  
displayed as a regular radar alert.  
When a VG-2 signal is detected, the detector ‘hides’ its  
own radiated signal and becomes undetectable by  
the VG-2. Once VG-2 is detected, 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’ condi-  
tion. During a VG-2 Alert X, K, and Ka band sig-  
nals cannot be received (Reference page 21 for VG-  
2 information).  
• Press and hold City for approximately 2 sec-  
onds. Release button during or immediately after  
the alert is given. Display shows:  
LASER/RADAR ALERTS  
–XTR-325 only: The “H“or “C“ will flash  
Speed Radar Audio/Visual Alerts  
When X, K, Ka, or Ku is detected, the band ID  
and signal strength are displayed. The audio  
alert is continuous and has a geiger counter-like  
pattern. The faster the beep, the closer or  
stronger the radar source.  
Within 30-60 seconds two beeps are sounded; to  
show alertness, the driver must press either the  
City, Volume, or Quiet buttons within 3-5 seconds. If  
a button is not pressed within 3-5 seconds, the  
cycle is repeated.  
If a button was not pressed within 3-5 seconds  
alarm sounds and the display shows:  
All LEDs flash for XTR-325  
Alert Priority  
Note: Geiger not available when custom tones  
are selected  
When two or more signals are received at the  
same time, the alert priority is:  
Laser Audio/Visual Alerts  
• Press Power to exit.  
1. Laser 2. VG-2 3. Speed Radar 4. Safety Radar  
When a laser signal is detected, the audio alert is  
continuous for a minimum of 3 seconds.  
Example: If X band is alerting, then suddenly a VG-  
2 signal is detected, the VG-2 warning will override  
the X band alert.  
WARNING!!! Stay Alert is NOT intended as a sub-  
stitute 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.  
• The Displays Shows:  
The more “|||”, the closer the laser source.  
XTR-325 displays an L”  
Reset Features  
All user features can be reset to factory settings.  
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Unplug Power Cord from unit.  
Pulse Protection  
Press and hold Power and Quiet buttons.  
Plug Power Cord into unit.  
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.  
SWS  
Wait for two beeps then release buttons.  
Unit is now reset to the following features and settings.  
Safety Warning System™  
In communities where transmitters are located,  
the Safety Warning Systemdisplays over 60  
text messages. When Safety Radar is detected  
the audio alert is geiger counter-like.  
When a pulse type transmission is detected, your  
Whistler detector sounds an urgent 3-second  
audio warning and the display shows:  
XTR-325 displays an P”  
Default factory settings are:  
1. Audio to level (5).  
2. Display shows Highway.  
3. Auto Quiet Mode OFF.  
4. VG-2 Detection Mode OFF.  
5. Safety Radar OFF.  
Note: Safety Warning Systemis labeled “SR”  
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.  
in Option Select Mode.  
6. Vehicle Battery Saver ON.  
7. Full Power Up sequence.  
8. Default TONE 3.  
Safety Warning System Text  
Example: Poor - Road - Surface.  
XTR-325 displays an S.”  
9. POP ON.  
10. Backlighting Dim/Bright  
11. Dim/Dark to Full Bright  
Note: Not all areas have Safety Warning System™  
transmitters.  
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TROUBLESHOOTING  
CARE AND MAINTENANCE  
FCC INFORMATION  
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.  
FCC ID: HSXWH16  
Care And Maintenance  
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  
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. Also, do not use any abrasive  
cleaners on the units exterior.  
interference, and  
(2) this device must accept any interference received,  
including interference that may cause undesired operation.  
PROBLEM: No display or audio.  
Important: FCC requirements state that  
changes or modifications not expressly approved  
by Whistler could void the users authority to  
operate the equipment.  
Check fuse in Whistler plug; replace if necessary with  
a 2 amp 3AG type.  
Check fuse for lighter socket; replace if necessary.  
Make sure lighter socket is clean.  
As with all battery operated devices remove the  
batteries when this unit will not be used for an  
extended period of time. Damage caused by  
leaky or improperly charged batteries are not  
covered under warranty. Check with the battery  
manufacturer about the specific battery warranty.  
SPEED MONITORING  
Radar Facts  
PROBLEM: Unit alarms when using vehicle  
electrical accessories (brakes, power mirrors,  
power windows, turn signals, horn, etc.)  
when unit is connected to the power cord.  
A radar gun operates by transmitting radio  
waves at certain frequencies which reflect off  
objects and are picked up by the radar guns  
receiving section. When a radar beam reflects  
off a moving target, a measurable frequency shift  
occurs. The radar unit converts this shift into miles  
per hour to determine your vehicles speed.  
Currently, the FCC (Federal Communications  
Commission) permits operation of traffic radar  
guns at X Band (10.500 - 10.550 GHz), K Band  
(24.050 - 24.250 GHz), Ka Band (33.400 - 36.000  
GHz) and Ku Band (13.425 - 13.475 GHz).  
Vehicles electrical system, including battery and  
alternator, may have electrical noise. Install a filter  
capacitor (470mfd. 25 volt or larger capacitance value)  
on the back of the lighter socket.  
ARE DETECTORS LEGAL?  
In Most States YES!  
Laser-Radar detectors are legal in every state  
(with the exception of Virginia and Washington,  
D.C., which have local regulations restricting the  
use of radar receivers in any vehicle) when used  
in automobiles or light trucks (under 10,000 lbs.).  
PROBLEM: Unit alarms when vehicle hits  
bumps.  
Check for loose lighter socket; tighten and clean.  
Check connections at both ends of power cord.  
Substitute another cord to determine if cord is  
defective. Return defective cord to the factory.  
Concerning trucks over 10,000 lbs., the Federal  
Highway Administration (FHWA) issued a  
PROBLEM: Audio alerts are not loud enough.  
Note: A radar detector will not alarm if an offi-  
cer is not transmitting on any one of the above  
radar bands.  
Cancel Auto Quiet Mode or City Mode.  
Check audio level setting (see page 8).  
regulation, effective January, 1994 which prohibits  
radar and laser detector use in these types of  
vehicles nationally. Prior to the FHWA regulation,  
laws existed in the state of New York restricting  
the use of radar detectors in trucks over 18,000  
lbs. and in Illinois in trucks over 26,000 lbs.  
PROBLEM: Unit turns itself off  
POP™ Mode  
See battery saver feature on page 12  
POPMode is a feature on some newer radar  
guns operating on K and Ka bands. When the  
gun is in POPMode and activated, a brief burst  
of energy, less that 1/15 of a second, is transmit-  
ted and the vehicles speed is quickly acquired. A  
detector without POPMode detection capabili-  
ty cannot respond to this brief transmission.  
If difficulties occur which cannot be solved by  
information in this Troubleshooting Guide, please  
call Whistler Customer Service at 1-800-531-0004  
or visit our FAQ page at  
www.whistlergroup.com/faq-detectors.asp,  
before returning your unit for service.  
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SPEED MONITORING  
SPEED MONITORING  
SPEED MONITORING  
Total Band Protection™ PLUS Ku  
Complete Band Coverage that detects laser,  
radar including Ku, VG-2 and safety radar bands.  
Note: Having a radar detector capable of detect-  
ing the VG-2 may alert you to the presence of a  
speed trap. As of this printing, the newest tool  
Police have to detect radar detectors is called  
Spectre. As of this printing. Spectre can detect all  
undetectable (VG-2) laser/radar detectors on the  
market.  
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 situa-  
tion 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. Any laser  
alert, regardless of duration, requires immediate  
action!  
Laser Facts  
Its well documented that many radar guns  
cannot reliably provide the speed of a targeted  
vehicle that is traveling in a group of vehicles. In  
contrast, a laser gun can target a specific vehicle  
out of a line of traffic and determine its speed.  
The advantage of laser over radar in terms of  
target identification is the result of the laser guns  
narrow beam. A radar guns transmission can  
cover more than a four-lane highway at a dis-  
tance of 1,000 feet, compared with a laser guns  
transmission which covers about 3 feet at the  
same distance. For best protection, keep these  
points in mind:  
It is the responsibility of the individual radar detector  
operator to know and understand the laws in your  
area regarding the legality of the use of radar detec-  
tors.  
Other Speed Detection Systems  
Several techniques other than radar or laser are  
used to measure vehicle speeds. When these  
methods are being used, no detector can provide  
a warning. These techniques include:  
WARRANTY INFORMATION  
Consumer Warranty  
This Whistler Laser-Radar detector is warranted to  
the original purchaser for a period of one year from  
the date of original purchase against all defects in  
materials and workmanship. This limited warranty  
is void if the unit is abused, modified, installed  
improperly, if the housing and/or serial numbers have  
been removed. There are no express warranties cover-  
ing this product other than those set forth in this  
warranty. All express or implied warranties for this prod-  
uct are limited to the above time. Whistler is not  
liable for damages arising from the use, misuse, or  
operation of this product.  
• Pacing - A patrol car drives behind you and  
matches your driving speed.  
• Vascar/Aircraft - The time it takes a vehicle to  
travel a known distance is measured.  
• Because the vehicles license plate or  
headlights are the laser guns primary targets,  
mounting the Whistler detector on the  
dashboard can improve laser detection at short  
range.  
• Do not follow closely behind any vehicle you  
cannot see through. If you can’t see past a  
vehicle ahead of you, chances are your detector  
won’t either.  
• The receiving range of your laser detector will  
not be the same as a radar detector. Laser guns  
are most often used at short range.  
Radar Detector Detectors: VG-2,  
Spectre  
The 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 it purpose is to identify persons driving with  
radar detectors, these devices are known as a “radar  
detector detector” (RDD).  
An RDD is the primary tool used by the police to  
identify radar detector equipped vehicles. If caught  
in a state or country where detectors are illegal (see  
page 18). drivers risk losing their radar detector and  
receiving a fine. In addition, instant-on radar is  
almost always used in combination with a RDD,  
leaving unsuspecting motorists vulnerable to receive  
two tickets - one potentially for speeding, the other  
for possession of a detector.  
Whistler Laser-Radar detectors receive all current  
laser guns which operate at a laser wavelength of 905  
+/- 10mm.  
•Pro LaserI II III  
LT1 20-20  
•Ultra Lyte  
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WARRANTY INFORMATION  
WARRANTY INFORMATION  
WARRANTY INFORMATION  
ACCESSORIES  
3. Be certain your unit is returned with its serial  
number. For reference, please write your units  
serial number in the following space:  
s/n______________.  
Important: When returning your unit for service,  
be certain to include a daytime telephone  
number and an email address (if applicable).  
Service Under Warranty  
These and other accessories can be  
ordered directly from Whistler by calling  
1-800-531-0004 or visit our online store at  
www.whistlergroup.com  
During the warranty period, defective units will  
be repaired without charge 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  
Customer Service  
Units without serial numbers are not covered under warranty.  
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:  
Important: To validate that your unit is within  
the warranty period, make sure you keep a  
copy of your dated store receipt. You may  
register your warranty online at  
Order # Description  
Price  
“Service Out Of Warranty.”  
Due to the specialized equipment necessary for  
testing a Laser-Radar receiver, there are no  
authorized service stations for Whistler brand  
detectors other than Whistler.  
403774  
202152  
206552  
206553  
206880  
Intellicord™  
$27.95  
1-800-531-0004  
Representatives are available to answer your questions  
Monday - Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (CT) or  
visit the FAQs at www.whistlergroup.com.  
warranty verification purposes, a copy of  
your dated store receipt must accompany any  
unit sent in for warranty work.  
Windshield Bracket Kit  
Straight Power Cord (5’)  
Coiled Power Cord (7’)  
$
9.95  
$ 14.95  
$ 15.95  
When returning a unit for service, please follow  
these instructions:  
Service Out of Warranty  
SPECIFICATIONS  
Laser Wavelength: 905 + 50 nanometers (nm)  
Radar Frequencies:  
10.500 - 10.550 GHz (X Band)  
24.050 - 24.250 GHz (K Band)  
33.400 - 36.000 GHz (Ka Superwideband)  
13.425 - 13.475 GHz (Ku Band)  
Hardwire Kit (10' )  
(for wiring to fuse box)  
$
9.95  
Units will be repaired at ‘out of warranty’ service  
rates when:  
1. Ship the unit in the original carton or in a  
suitable sturdy equivalent, fully insured, with  
return receipt requested to:  
206666  
Modular Cord Package  
(includes coiled and straight  
cords, and power adapter)  
$ 17.95  
The units original warranty has expired.  
A dated store receipt is not supplied.  
The unit has been returned without its serial  
number.  
Whistler Repair Dept.  
1201 North Dixieland Rd  
Rogers, AR. 72756  
402081  
206660  
Non Skid Dash Pad  
$
6.95  
The unit has been abused, modified,  
installed improperly, or had its housing  
removed.  
Straight Modular Cord &  
Socket Multiplier  
$ 11.95  
$ 12.95  
$ 14.95  
Please allow 3 weeks turnaround time.  
Important: Whistler will not assume responsi-  
bility for loss or damage incurred in shipping.  
Therefore, please ship your unit insured with  
return receipt requested. CODs will not be  
accepted!  
Operating Temperature Range:-20˚ C to +80˚ C  
(-4˚ F to +176˚ F)  
The minimum out of warranty service fee for  
your Whistler detector is $55.00 (U.S.). If you  
require out of warranty service, please return  
your unit as outlined in the section “Service  
Under Warranty” along with a certified check or  
money order for $55.00. Payment may also be  
made by MasterCard, VISA or American  
Express; personal checks are not accepted.  
206661  
26005P  
Coiled Modular Cord &  
Socket Multiplier  
Power Requirements:  
Replaceable Ring and Insert Set  
Includes 6 trim rings: metallic  
blue, metallic gold, metallic  
red, pink, silver and white and  
2 inserts: metallic silver and  
metallic black.  
12 volts, center tip positive.  
2. Include with your unit the following  
information, clearly printed:  
One or more U.S. patents may apply:  
#5,146,227, #5,379,456, #5,666,120, #5,990,821,  
#7,215,276  
Your name and street address (for  
shipping via UPS), a daytime telephone  
number and an email address, if applicable.  
A detailed description of the problem (e.g.,  
“Unit performs self-test but does not respond  
In the event repairs cannot be covered by the  
minimum $55.00 service fee, you will be con-  
tacted by a Whistler technical service special-  
ist who will outline options available to you.  
If you elect not to have your unit repaired, it will  
be returned to you along with your certified  
check or money order.  
* Modular: Interconnecting pieces cord and plug.  
Shipping and handling (per order) $5.00 . Prices are  
subject to change without notice.  
POP™ Mode is a trademark of MPH Industries,  
Inc. Specifications are subject to change with-  
out notice.  
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to radar”).  
A copy of your dated store receipt or bill of  
sale.  
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