Whistler Radar Detector XTR 440 User Manual

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Dear Whistler Detector Owner,  
If you have questions concerning the operation of  
this Whistler product please call:  
Model Features Summary ......................... 2 - 3  
Installation ................................................ 4 - 5  
• Battery Installation  
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• Mounting Guidelines  
• Windshield Mounting  
• Power Connection and Fuse Replacement  
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Operation ............................................... 6 - 13  
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• Battery Life  
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• Battery Charging  
• Power On and Self-Test  
• Setting Saver  
• Feature Engaged Confirmation  
• Audio Level Adjustment  
• Auto Quiet Mode  
• Quiet Mode  
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• Teach/ Tutorial Mode  
• City/ City 1/ City 2 Mode  
Highway Mode  
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LASER-RAD AR  
DETECTOR  
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For warranty verification purposes, a copy of your dated  
store receipt must 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.  
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• Low Profile Alert Periscopes  
• Compass Calibration  
• VG-2 Mode  
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• Auto Shut Off Mode  
• Filter Mode  
• Option Select Mode  
• Stay Alert Feature  
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POPMode Alerts ................................. 14  
Laser/Radar Alerts ................................. 14  
The Whistler Group Corporate Headquarters  
3604 NW Frontage Rd. • Bentonville, AR 72712  
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Please record the serial number of the  
unit in the space provided in the warranty section of  
the manual.  
• Speed Radar Audio/ Visual Alerts  
• Laser Audio/ Visual Alerts  
• Pulse Protection®  
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Customer Return Center  
To fully acquaint yourself with the operation of your  
Whistler Detector and to better understand the  
differences between detecting radar, laser, and  
safety radar signals, we recommend reading this  
entire manual or visiting our FAQ page on our  
551 N 13th St. • Rogers, AR 72756  
VG-2 Alerts ................................................. 15  
• Alert Priority 15  
Customer Service Tel 800.531.0004  
Reset Features ............................................ 16  
Troubleshooting Guide .......................... 16 -17  
Care and Maintenance ................................ 18  
Are Detectors Legal? .................................. 18  
FCC Information .......................................... 19  
Speed Monitoring ................................. 19 - 22  
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Enjoy your Whistler Detector and please drive safely.  
Sincerely,  
• Radar Facts  
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• POPMode  
• Laser Facts/ Tips  
• Other Speed Detection Systems  
The Whistler Group, Inc.  
Warranty Information ............................ 22 - 25  
Specifications .............................................. 25  
Accessories ................................................. 26  
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INSTALLATION  
OP ERATION  
OP ERATION  
Power On and Self-Test  
Windshield Mounting  
Battery Life  
Install the two suction cups and rubber bumper  
onto the bracket by fitting them into their holes.  
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. X-Band 2. K-Band 3. Ka-Band 4. LASER  
5. POP ON 6. VG-2 7. SR 8. BSAV  
9. BAT 10. FILTER  
The unit can provide approximately 15 hours of  
laser/radar detection. There are settings that can  
maximize battery life.  
1) Display intensity set to Dim  
2) Auto Quiet engaged  
3) Auto Shut Off set to 1 hour  
Rubber Bumper  
4) Use a lower volume setting  
5) Use Mute whenever possible  
Setting Saver  
Press the suction cups onto the windshield at the  
location you have chosen.  
Important: The detectors display will flash and  
three fast beeps will sound when the batteries  
have approximately one hour of battery life left.  
This is a reminder to recharge your batteries.  
Setting Saver saves your personalized settings  
when the detector is turned off or you lose power.  
Windshield  
Mounting  
Feature Engaged Confirmation  
Each time a button is pressed one beep confirms  
feature on”, two beeps confirm feature off.  
Unit Must Be Level  
Battery Charging  
Slide the detector onto the bracket until it locks  
into place.  
Audio Level Adjustment  
Power Cord - Plug your included power cord  
into the detector and into the lighter socket to  
slowly charge the rechargeable batteries. This  
will also provide power to the detector. The  
display will show an  
• Press and hold the “Quiet/VOLbutton and the  
volume level will increase then proceed to  
decrease the volume. Continuing to hold this  
button will repeat the sequence. As audio level  
is adjusted, beeps are provided and the display  
indicates volume level.  
If necessary, the unit may be leveled by bending  
the windshield bracket.  
Press the bracket release button and remove the  
detector before bending.  
Power Cord Connection  
asterisk, i.e.,  
when the unit is  
Plug the small end of the power cord into the  
units power jack.  
charging the batteries. The asterisk will flash  
during charging and go out when charging is  
complete.  
Auto Quiet Mode  
Plug the large end into the vehicles cigarette  
lighter socket.  
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/VOL (before a signal is detected)  
to engage Auto Quiet.  
Note: Cord fits tightly into detector. When installing  
When the power cable is removed from the  
detector or the vehicles lighter socket is  
switched off, the unit will alarm and  
the cord, expect some resistance.  
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.  
display  
then turn off.  
NNoottee:: The unit will continue to charge when powered off  
until it senses a full charge.  
• Press Quiet (when the unit is not alarming) to  
cancel Auto Quiet mode.  
IImmppoorrttaanntt:: 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  
their specific product warranty and disposal  
recommendations.  
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, screw cap  
on plug may loosen. Retighten occasionally.  
Unscrew the tip of the lighter socket plug  
carefully when replacing the 2 amp fuse.  
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OP ERATION  
OP ERATION  
OP ERATION  
Quiet Mode  
Highway Mode  
Compass Calibration (XTR-540 only)  
The unit needs to be calibrated in order for the  
compass to provide accurate headings. To calibrate  
the unit, perform the following procedure:  
Highway mode provides full audio warnings any  
time radar (X, K, Ka, Safety Radar) or laser signals  
are detected, and is recommended for open road  
driving.  
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.  
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Mount the unit level in the center of the  
For more information on City and Highway modes, please visit  
our FAQ page on our website: www.whistlergroup.com  
Press Quiet to cancel the audio.  
vehicles windshield. Make sure there are no  
magnetic sources near the detector (i.e., speaker).  
2. Select a large, clear area (parking lot or field)  
without any power lines.  
To restore the standard audio alert pattern, press Quiet  
a second time during an alert or tun the unit off, then on.  
Backlight Setting  
The backlighting can be programmed to be  
illuminated all the time, only when alarming or  
choices in between. The options are selectable by  
pressing and holding the Power/BL button on the  
unit. The options are:  
Teach/Tutorial Mode  
3. Press the Menu button until display shows  
CAL MODE. Then press the Power/BL and Quiet/Vol  
buttons simultaneously. The display shows (scrolling):  
Provides simulated alerts for each type of signal.  
• Press City and Quiet/VOL simultaneously and release.  
• Display Shows:  
• Press Power/BL to exit.  
OOFFFF--OOFFFF = Backlight is off during normal operation and  
off when the unit alarms  
City/City 1/City 2 Mode  
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. If calibration does not automatically finish, press the  
OOFFFF--DDIIMM = Backlight is off during normal operation and  
dim when the unit alarms.  
Whistlers Three Stage City 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.  
Power/BL and Quiet/VOL buttons simultaneously to  
complete calibration. The unit will beep twice and  
display:  
OOFFFF--BBRRTT = Backlight is off during normal operation and  
bright when the unit alarms.  
DDIIMM--OOFFFF = Backlight is dim during normal operation and  
off when the unit alarms.  
Important: If the unit mounting is relocated in the  
vehicle, (i.e., visor to windshield mounting or dash  
mounting), or if the unit is moved to another vehicle,  
you must recalibrate the compass.  
DDIIMM--DDIIMM = Backlight is dim during normal operation and  
dim when the unit alarms.  
Press City button to cancel Highway Mode  
and engage City Mode.  
DDIIMM--BBRRTT = Backlight is dim during normal operation and  
bright when the unit alarms.  
Press City button again to enter City 1 Mode  
Press City button again to enter City 2 Mode  
VG-2 Mode  
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 detected again.  
BBRRTT--BBRRTT = Backlight is bright during normal operation and  
bright when the unit alarms.  
• Press City button a fourth time to cancel City 2  
Mode and return the unit to Highway Mode.  
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.  
In City Mode, weak speed/safety radar signals  
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, X band requires a stronger  
signal to alert. In City 2 Mode, X-band is not  
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 accordingly. Laser detection is not  
affected while a VG-2 signal is detected. (See  
page 18 for more information)  
Low Profile Alert Periscopes  
Whistlers 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  
be: ON, OFF, or FLASHING during alerts.  
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.  
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OP ERATION  
OP ERATION  
OP ERATION  
Auto Shut Off Mode  
Option Select Mode  
Stay Alert Feature  
Auto Shut Off Mode automatically shuts off the  
detector. The timer is reset:  
11.. Each time the detector is turned off  
22.. The optional power cord is unplugged  
33.. Any button is pressed before the timer has expired.  
Entering Option Select Mode allows you to customize  
options such as Tone Select, Abbreviated Power Up  
Sequence, and VG-2 Mode. Press the Menu button to  
enter Option Select Mode. When selecting options,  
the Power/BL or Quiet/VOL buttons must be pressed  
within 20 seconds or Option Mode will automatically be  
The Stay Alert Feature is designed to test a drivers  
alertness. To engage (when unit is not alarming) :  
• Press and hold the City button for  
approximately 2 seconds. Release button during  
or immediately after the alert is given. Display  
shows:  
The detector will alert you with an audible and  
visual warning before it shuts off. This auto off  
function can be programmed for the following:  
Off, 1, 2, or 3 hours. During this warning you can  
reset the timer by pressing any button. If the unit  
has automatically turned itself off, press the Power  
button to turn the unit back on. You can manually  
engage the Auto Shut Off Mode by pressing and  
holding the City button until one beep is heard.  
Refer to “Option Select Mode” for instructions  
for changing the Auto Shut Off Mode settings.  
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Within 30-60 seconds an alert is sounded; to  
show alertness, the driver must press either the  
City, Volume, or Quiet buttons within 3-5 seconds. If  
a button is pressed within 3-5 seconds, the cycle is  
repeated.  
If a button is not pressed within 3-5 seconds alarm  
sounds and the display shows:  
• Press Power to exit.  
WARNING!!! Stay Alert is NOT intended as a  
substitute 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.  
Sa fe t y Wa r n in g Sys t e m ™  
In communities where transmitters are located,  
the Safety Warning Systemdisplays over 60  
text messages. When Safety Radar is detected,  
a unique audio alert sounds.  
Filter Mode  
There are times when a radar detector can emit  
the same frequency as police radar and can  
cause your detector to falsely alarm. Sometimes  
a detector can display a signal when picking up  
another radar detector in vehicle close by. The  
Whistler Filter Mode option provide a method  
to study the signal which will verify if the signal  
is a legitimate police radar or a false alert from  
another detector.  
Filter: Allows for normal filtering.  
Filter 1: Provides an extra step to analyze the signals  
that may come from other detectors.  
Filter is the factory default and should provide adequate  
filtering for most conditions. If you experience excessive  
alerts due to radar detectors in other vehicles, try the  
Filter 1 option. Filter Mode functions in both Highway  
and City Modes. See Option Select Mode to change  
Filter settings.  
Safety Warning System Text  
Example: Poor - Road - Surface.  
Note: Not all areas have Safety Warning System™  
transmitters.  
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P OP M ODE ALERTS  
VG-2 ALERTS  
RESET FEATURES  
Reset Features  
POPMode Alerts  
VG-2 Audio/Visual Alerts  
Note: You must turn this feature on before it will  
detect VG-2.  
Because POPMode radar utilizes the same  
K or Ka band frequencies, POPMode Alerts will be  
displayed as regular radar alerts.  
All user features can be reset to factory settings.  
Unplug the Power Cord from the unit.  
Remove the Batteries.  
When a VG-2 signal is detected, the detector hides’ its  
own radiated signal and becomes undetectable by  
the VG-2.  
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’ condition. During a VG-2  
Alert X, K, and Ka band signals cannot be  
received (Reference page 21 for VG-2 information).  
Press and hold Power/BL and Quiet/Vol  
buttons.  
LASER/RADAR ALERTS  
Plug the Power Cord into the unit.  
Wait for 2 beeps.  
Release Power/BL and Quiet/Vol buttons.  
Speed Radar Audio/Visual Alerts  
When X, K, or Ka is detected, the band ID and  
signal strength are displayed. The audio alert is  
continuous and has a pattern like a geiger  
counter. The faster the beep, the closer or  
stronger the radar source.  
Unit is now reset to the following features  
and settings.  
Default factory settings are:  
1. Audio to level (4).  
2. Highway/Combo Mode.  
3. Auto Quiet Mode OFF.  
4. VG-2 Detection Mode OFF.  
5. Safety Radar OFF.  
Laser Audio/Visual Alerts  
When a laser signal is detected, the audio alert is  
continuous for a minimum of 3 seconds.  
Alert Priority  
When two or more signals are received at the  
same time, the alert priority is:  
1. Laser  
• The Display Shows:  
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Pulse Protection  
6. Vehicle Battery Saver to 1 hour.  
7. Full Power Up sequence.  
8. Default TONE 3.  
2. VG-2  
Pulse (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.  
3. Speed Radar  
4. Safety Radar  
9. POP ON.  
Example:  
10. Backlighting Dim/Bright.  
If X band is alerting, then suddenly a VG-2  
signal is detected, the VG-2 warning will  
override the X band alert.  
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Periscopes to Flashing.  
When a pulse type transmission is detected, the  
Whistler detector sounds an urgent 3-second  
audio warning and the display shows:  
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.  
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.  
PROBLEM: No display or audio.  
Make sure the batteries are installed with the  
correct polarity.  
Make sure the batteries are fully charged.  
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TROUBLESHOOTING  
CARE AND M AINTENANCE  
FCC INFORM ATION  
Make sure the battery contacts are clean.  
Check the fuse in the plug; replace if  
necessary with a 2 amp, 3AG type.  
Check the fuse for lighter socket; replace if  
necessary.  
FCC ID : HSXWH15  
Care And Maintenance  
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC  
Rules. Operation is subject to the following two  
conditions:  
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.  
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and  
(2) this device must accept any interference  
received, including interference that may cause  
undesired operation.  
Make sure the lighter socket is clean.  
PROBLEM: Unit alarms when vehicle hits  
bumps.  
Make sure the batteries are seated properly.  
Make sure that the battery door is fully closed.  
Make sure the battery contacts are clean.  
Check for the loose lighter socket; tighten  
and clean.  
Check the connections at both ends of the  
power cord. Substitute another cord to  
determine if the cord is defective. Return  
defective cord to the factory.  
Important: FCC (Federal Communications  
Commission) requirements state that changes or  
modifications not expressly approved by  
Whistler could void the users authority to  
operate the equipment.  
As with all battery operated devices remove the  
batteries when the unit will not be used for an  
extended period of time. Damage caused by  
leaky or improperly charged batteries are not  
covered under warranty.  
SP EED M ONITORING  
Radar Facts  
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 permits operation of traffic  
radar guns at X Band (10.500 - 10.550 GHz), K  
Band (24.050 - 24.250 GHz), and Ka Band (33.400  
- 36.000 GHz).  
ARE DETECTORS LEGAL?  
In Most States YES!  
Laser-Radar detectors are legal in every state for  
automobiles and light trucks (under 10,000 lbs.)  
except Virginia and Washington, D.C., which  
have local regulations restricting the use of  
radar receivers in any vehicle.  
PROBLEM: Audio alerts are not loud  
enough.  
Cancel Auto Quiet Mode or City Mode.  
Check audio level setting (see page 7 ).  
PROBLEM: Low Battery Life.  
One or more of the batteries may be  
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)  
passed a nationwide regulation, effective  
January 1994, which prohibited radar and laser  
detector use in vehicles over 10,000 lbs.  
defective.  
See the battery life tips on page 6.  
Note: A radar detector will not alarm if an  
officer is not transmitting on any one of the  
above radar bands.  
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.  
POP™ Mode  
POPMode is a feature on some 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 transmitted  
and the vehicles speed is quickly acquired. A  
detector without POPMode detection  
capability cannot respond to this brief  
transmission.  
PROBLEM: Unit turns itself off  
See Auto Shut Off Mode on page 11  
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SP EED M ONITORING  
SP EED M ONITORING  
SP EED M ONITORING  
Note: Having a radar detector capable of  
detecting the VG-2 may alert you to the  
presence of a speed trap. The newest tool  
Police have to detect radar detectors is called  
Spectre. As of this printing. Spectre can detect  
the majority of undetectable (VG-2) laser/radar  
detectors on the market.  
Laser Facts  
Laser Tips  
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 distance  
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:  
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. Any  
laser alert, regardless of duration, requires  
immediate action!  
It is the responsibility of the radar detector user to  
know and understand the laws in your area  
regarding the legality of the use of radar detectors.  
Other Speed Detection Systems  
W ARRANTY INFORM ATION  
Consumer Warranty  
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:  
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, or if the housing  
and/or serial numbers have been removed. There are  
no express warranties covering this product other  
than those set forth in this warranty. 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.  
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. If you  
cant see past a vehicle ahead of you, chances  
are your detector wont either.  
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matches your driving speed.  
Vascar/Aircraft - The time it takes a vehicle to  
travel a known distance is measured.  
Radar Detector Detectors: VG-2,  
Spectre  
The receiving range of laser signals will  
not be the same as radar signals. Laser  
guns are most often used at short range.  
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 its purpose is to identify persons driving  
with radar detectors, these devices are known as a  
“radar detector detector” (RDD).  
Whistler Laser-Radar detectors receive all current  
laser guns which operate at a laser wavelength of 905  
+/- 10mm.  
Note: Damaged caused by incorrect battery  
placement or battery leakage is not covered  
under this warranty.  
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 an RDD,  
leaving unsuspecting motorists vulnerable to receive  
two tickets - one potentially for speeding, the other  
for possession of a detector.  
Pro LaserI II III  
LT1 20-20  
Ultra Lyte  
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W ARRANTY INFORM ATION  
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______________.  
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  
“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.  
Units without serial numbers are not covered under warranty.  
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  
warranty verification purposes, a copy of  
your dated store receipt must accompany any  
unit sent in for warranty work.  
When returning a unit for service, please  
follow these instructions:  
Service Out of Warranty  
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:  
• The units original warranty has expired.  
• A dated store receipt is not supplied.  
• The unit has been returned without its serial  
number.  
• The unit has been abused, modified,  
installed improperly, or had its housing  
removed.  
Whistler Repair Dept.  
551 N 13th St.  
Rogers, AR. 72756  
Please allow 3 weeks turnaround time.  
Important: Whistler will not assume  
responsibility for loss or damage incurred in  
shipping. Therefore, please ship your unit  
insured with return receipt requested. CODs  
will not be accepted!  
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.  
2. Include with your unit the following  
information, clearly printed:  
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  
contacted by a Whistler technical service  
specialist who will outline options available to  
you.  
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to radar”).  
• A copy of your dated store receipt or bill of  
sale.  
If you elect not to have your unit repaired, it will  
be returned to you along with your certified  
check or money order.  
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ACCESSORIES  
Important: When returning your unit for service,  
be certain to include a daytime telephone  
number and an email address (if applicable).  
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  
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:  
Order # Description  
Price  
$9.95  
500501  
202152  
206552  
206553  
206880  
Zippered Travel Case  
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.  
Large Windshield Bracket Kit  
Straight Power Cord (5)  
Coiled Power Cord (7)  
$9.95  
$14.95  
$15.95  
$9.95  
SP ECI FICATIO NS  
Laser Wavelength:  
Hardwire Kit (10' )  
(for wiring to fuse box)  
905 ± 50 nanometers (nm)  
206666  
Modular* Cord Package  
(includes coiled and straight  
cords, and power adapter)  
$17.95  
Radar Frequencies:  
10.500 - 10.550 GHz (X Band)  
24.050 - 24.250 GHz (K Band )  
33.400 - 36.000 GHz (Ka Superwideband)  
202156  
402081  
Package of 4 Suction Cups  
Non Skid Dash Pad  
$2.95  
$6.95  
Operating Temperature Range:-10˚ C to +70˚ C  
(14˚ F to +158˚ F)  
* Modular: Interconnecting pieces cord and plug.  
Shipping and handling (per order) $5.00 . Prices are  
subject to change without notice.  
Power Requirements:  
3 AA Ni-MH batteries 1.2 volts each.  
Operational 12 to 15 volts DC, 250mA nominal  
with power cord.  
One or more U.S. patents may apply:  
#5,666,120, #7,215,276  
POPMode is a trademark of MPH Industries, Inc.  
SWSis a trademark of Safety Warning System L.C.  
Specifications are subject to change  
without notice.  
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