Whistler 550 Radar Detector User Manual


 
Model Features Summary ................................. 3 - 5
Installation ........................................................ 5 - 6
Mounting Guidelines 5 - 6
• Windshield Mounting 6
• Power Connection and Fuse Replacement 6
Operation ....................................................... 7 - 13
Dim/Dark Mode 7
Power On Self Test & Volume
7
• Setting Saver 7
Feature Engaged Confirmation 7
• Integrated Real Voice
®
8
• Auto Quiet Mode 8
• Quiet Mode 8
• City/City 1/ City 2 Mode 9
• Highway Mode 9
• Teach/Tutorial Mode 10
• Dual LED Alert Periscope 10
• VG-2 Mode 11
• Vehicle Battery Saver Mode 11
• Option Select Mode 12
• Stay Alert Feature 13
Safety Warning System
..................................... 13
POP
Mode Alerts .............................................. 14
Laser/Radar Alerts .............................................. 14
Speed Radar Audio/Visual Alerts 14
• Laser Audio/Visual Alerts 14
Pulse Protection
®
14
VG-2 Alerts ......................................................... 15
Alert Priority 15
Reset Features .................................................... 16
Troubleshooting Guide ....................................... 17
Care and Maintenance ........................................ 18
AreDetectors Legal? .......................................... 18
FCC Information .................................................. 19
Speed Monitoring ......................................... 19 - 22
Radar Facts 19
• POP
Mode 19
Laser Facts 20
Other Speed Detection Systems 21
Warranty Information .................................... 22 - 25
Specifications ......................................................25
Accessories ......................................................... 26
WHISTLER FEATURES
Whistler’s ergonomic and user-friendly design pro-
vides 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.
3. Mounting Bracket Location slot holds
mounting bracket firmly.
4. Radar Antenna compact, high-efficiency
antenna receives radar signals.
5. Front Laser high gain optical lens provides
increased sensitivity and field of view for
leading-edge laser detection.
6. Rear Laser – 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.
8. Quiet Button - pressing QUIET before a
radar signal is detected engages Auto Quiet
Mode which provides “clicking” sounds
after the initial warning. Pressing QUIET
during a radar encounter silences audio
alerts, while allowing visual alerts to keep
you informed.
9. Power / Volume Control – turns unit on/off
and adjusts audio level.
10. Dim Dark - engages Dim/Dark modes
11. Menu Button - enters Option Select Mode.
12. Text Display provides distinct visual
c
onfirmation of signals detected, signal
strength, and indicates engaged modes of
operation.
FEATURE DESCRIPTIONS
3
4
Feature Listings of XTR-500/550
4
5
Total Band Protection
Red Text Display
• Detects POP
Mode
360° Protection
• Real Voice
®
VG-2 Cloaking
• 3 City Modes
• Quiet/Auto Quiet Mode
• Dim/Dark Mode
• Stay Alert
Setting Saver
• Vehicle Battery Saver
Safety Warning System
Alert Priority
• Dual LED Periscopes
3
Features of XTR-500/550
13
2
11
7
12
8
9
6
1
10