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XTR-445 Owner’s Manual
OWNER’S MANUAL
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 202914,
©
2012 The Whistler Group, Inc.
XTR-445
Battery Powered
LASER-RADAR
DETECTOR
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. 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.
Note: Your warranty period begins at the time of
purchase. The warranty is validated only by the
dated store receipt! Please record the serial number
of the unit in the space provided in the warranty
section of the manual.
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
website www.whistlergroup.com
Enjoy your Whistler Detector and please drive safely.
Sincerely,
The Whistler Group, Inc.
Model Features Summary ......................... 2 - 3
Installation ................................................ 4 - 5
•Battery Installation
4
•Mounting Guidelines 5
•Windshield Mounting 5
•Power Connection and Fuse Replacement 5
Operation ............................................... 6 - 13
•Battery Life
6
•Battery Charging 6
•Power On and Self-Test 7
•Setting Saver 7
•Feature Engaged Confirmation 7
•Audio Level Adjustment 7
•Auto Quiet Mode 7
•Quiet Mode 8
•Teach/Tutorial Mode 8
•City/City 1/ City 2 Mode 8
•Highway Mode 9
•Dim/Dark Mode 9
•Alert Periscopes 9
•VG-2 Mode 10
•Traffic Flow Signal Rejection (TFSR) 10
•Auto Shut Off Mode 11
•Filter 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 .......................... 16 - 17
Care and Maintenance ................................ 18
Are Detectors Legal? .................................. 18
FCC Information .......................................... 19
Speed Monitoring ............................... 19 - 22
•Radar Facts 19
•POP
™
Mode 19
•Laser Facts/Tips 20-21
•Other Speed Detection Systems 21 -22
Warranty Information ............................ 22 - 25
Specifications .............................................. 25
Accessories ................................................. 26
WHISTLER FEATURES
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FEATURE DESCRIPTIONS
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, SWS, 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 Antenna - High gain optical lens
provides increased sensitivity and field of
view for leading-edge laser detection.
6. Rear Laser Antenna - An integrated optical
waveguide provides superior detection of
laser signals transmitted from behind.
7. City Button - Reduces the annoyance of
false alerts typically in urban driving areas.
8. Menu Button - Enters Option Select Mode.
9. Power/Dim - Turns unit on/off and
engages Dim/Dark settings (press and
hold).
10. Quiet/Vol Button - Engages Quiet/Auto
Quiet Mode. Press and hold to adjust
volume.
11. Red OLED Text Display - Provides better
contrast, brightness and color/shows alerts
detected, signal strength, and indicates
engaged modes of operation.
12. Power Jack - Provides connection for the
power cord.
13. Battery Compartment - Compartment for
3 NiMH batteries.
14. Alert Periscopes - Provides an additional
attention getting visual alert.
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INSTALLATION
4
Battery Installation
Unit requires 3 AA rechargeable batteries (included).
Unit must plug into a live lighter socket to
fully charge the batteries overnight before first
use! Remove the battery compartment cover
by sliding the cover to the edge of the unit
and lift up. Insert batteries and reinstall battery
compartment cover.
Ni-MH rechargeable batteries should be used
and are included with the unit.
Note: DO NOT mix battery types as this can
damage the batteries.
Important: Use only NiMH batteries. Ni-Cd
batteries should not be used.
Caution: Only use rechargeable batteries.
Charging non-rechargeable batteries can
damage the unit or possibly cause the batteries
to explode. See battery charging section
(page 6) to charge batteries with the power cord.
Mounting Guidelines
• Mount the 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. (Regular tinted glass
does not affect reception.)
• Some windshields have an Instaclear
™
or
Electriclear
™
type coating, which affect radar
signals. Consult your dealer or the vehicle’s
owner’s manual to determine if your windshield
has this coating.
• Avoid placing the unit in direct contact with
windshield.
• To reduce the possibility of theft, unplug and
conceal the unit when not in use.