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OWNER’S MANUAL
INTRODUCTION
Dear Whistler Owner, Note: Your warranty period begins at
the time of purchase. The warranty
is validated only by the dated store
If you have questions concerning the oper-
receipt. Now is the time to record the
XTR-130
ation of this Whistler product please
serial number of the unit in the space
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T To ot ta all B Ba an nd d P Pr ro ot te ec ct tiio on n
call:
provided in the warranty section of the
manual.
CuSTOmer SeRVICE
LASER-RADAR
1-800-5
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TABLE OF CONTENTS XTR-130 FEATURES FEATURE DESCRIPTIONS Whistler’s ergonomic and user-friendly Model Features Summary................................. 3 - 5 design provides a new level of operating Installation....................................................... 6 - 8 convenience. Special features include: 6 • Mounting Guidelines 6 1 • Windshield Mounting 7 Note: Not all units have all features listed. • Power Connection And Fuse Replacement 8 Operation......................................
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FEATURE DESCRIPTIONS INSTALLATION INSTALLATION Windshield Mounting 10.Quiet Button – Pressing QUIET before Mounting Guidelines • Install the two suction cups and rubber bumper a signal is detected engages Auto • Mount the unit as low as possible near the onto the bracket by fitting them into their holes. Quiet Mode which automatically center of the windshield. • Press the suction cups onto the windshield at reduces the audio level after the initial • Do not mount your unit behind wipers, th
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INSTALLATION OPERATION OPERATION Power Connection Power On and Self Test Audio Level Adjustment The audio levels can be adjusted high to low or low • Plug the small end of the power cord into the Each time your Whistler detector is turned to high. unit’s power jack. on, an automatic self-test sequence confirms • Move Power/Volume button back to increase • Plug the large end into the vehicle’s cigarette that the speaker and visual displays are func- audio level. lighter. tional. • Move Power/Vol
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OPERATION LASER/RADAR ALERTS LASER/RADAR ALERTS ® Engaging/Disengaging VG-2 Laser Audio / Visual Alerts Pulse Protection See VG-2 detection mode to turn this feature When a laser signal is detected, the dis- Pulse (or instant-on) radar is more difficult on (see pg. 15). play indicates a laser by scrolling the alert to detect than conventional radar because Icon’s from right to left. The audio alert is it remains “off” until activated to measure Vehicle Battery Saver Mode continuous for a minimum
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LASER/RADAR ALERTS VG-2 ALERTS TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Safety Warning System/Audio/Visual VG-2 Detection Mode Your Whistler detector is expertly Alerts When your XTR-130 Whistler detec- The VG-2, also known as a “radar detector engineered and designed to exacting tor detects a safety radar signal, it provides a detector,” is a special receiver used by quality standards to provide you with distinctive audio tone and illuminates the police to detect signals radiated by a radar reliable, trouble-f
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CARE & MAINTENANCE ARE DETECTORS LEGAL? SPEED FACTS Radar Facts During the summer months, avoid In Most States YES. prolonged exposure to direct sunlight by Laser-Radar detectors are legal in every A radar gun operates by transmitting radio removing your unit from the dash when state (with the exception of Virginia and waves at certain frequencies which reflect off your vehicle is parked for an extended Washington, D.C., which have local regula- objects and are then picked up by the radar period
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SPEED FACTS SPEED FACTS WARRANTY INFORMATION Laser Facts (Continued) Radar Detector Detectors (VG-2) Consumer Warranty Spectre The Interceptor VG-2, or simply VG-2, This Whistler Laser/Radar detector is warranted • Because your vehicle’s license plate or is a microwave receiver used by police to to the original purchaser for a period of one headlights are the laser gun’s primary targets, detect signals radiated by the local oscillator year from the date of original purchase against mounting
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WARRANTY INFORMATION WARRANTY INFORMATION SPECIFICATIONS ACCESSORIES Laser Wavelength: These and other accessories can be When returning a unit for service under Service Out of Warranty (Continued) 905 ± 50 nanometers (nm) ordered directly from Whistler by calling warranty, please follow these instructions: The minimum out of warranty service fee for 1-800-531-0004 or visit our online store at your Whistler detector is $35.00 (U.S.). If you 1 1.. Ship the unit in the original carton or in a Rad
