Whistler XTR-180 Radar Detector User Manual


 
Speed Radar Audio/Visual Alerts
When X, K, or Ka band is detected, the band ID
and signal strength is displayed. The audio alert
is continuous and has a geiger counter-like
pattern. The faster the beep, the closer or
stronger the radar source.
II
” = weak signal, “
IIIIII
” = strong signal
KK//KKaa
” Icon will flash for
KKaa
detection
Laser Audio/Visual Alerts
When a laser signal is detected, the “
V
V
/
/
L
L
” will
be illuminated.
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.
When a pulse type transmission is detected, your
Whistler detector sounds an urgent 3-second
audio warning and the display will show a max
signal strength level.
M
M
a
a
x
x
S
S
i
i
g
g
n
n
a
a
l
l
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.
LASER/RADAR ALERTS
Alert Priority
When two or more signals are received at the
same time, the alert priority is:
1. Laser
2. VG-2
3. Speed Radar
4. Safety Radar
Example:
If X band is alerting, then suddenly a VG-2
signal is detected, the VG-2 warning will
override the X band alert.
POP MODE ALERTS
POPMode Alerts
Because POP
Mode travels on regular radar
bandwidth, there is no particular alert for POP
Mode transmissions. POP
Mode alerts will be
displayed as a regular radar alert.
ALERT PRIORITY
Reset Features
All user features can be reset to factory settings.
Unplug Power Cord from unit.
Remove Batteries.
Press and hold Power and Quiet.
Plug Power Cord into unit.
• Wait for 2 beeps.
Release Power and Quiet buttons.
Unit is now reset to the following features
and settings.
Default factory settings ar
e:
1. Audio to level (4)
2. Display shows “
H
H
3. Auto Quiet Mode OFF
4. VG-2 Detection Mode OFF
5. Auto Shut Off to 1 hour
6. Full Power Up sequence
7. Dim/Dark to full Illumination
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.
PROBLEM: No display or audio.
Make sure batteries are installed with the
correct polarity.
Make sure batteries are fully charged.
Make sure battery contacts are clean.
Check fuse in Whistler plug; replace if
necessary with a 2 amp 3AG type.
RESET FEATURES
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