Whistler XTR-550 - Manual

OWNER’S MANUAL
The Whistler Group Corporate Headquarters
13016 N. Walton Blvd. • 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 260012, REV1 © 2008 The Whistler Group, Inc.
XTR-
475/500/550/
575/580/590
Total Band Protection ™
LASER-RADAR
DETECTOR
Model Features Summary ................................. 3 - 5
Installation ........................................................ 5 - 6
• Mounting Guidelines 5 - 6
• Windshield Mounting 6
• Power Connection and Fuse Replacement 6
Operation ....................................................... 7 - 13
• Power On Self Test & Volume 7
• Dim/Dark Mode 7
• Setting Saver 7
• Feature Engaged Confirmation 7
• Integrated Real Voice ® (N/A on XTR-575) 8
• Quiet/Auto Quiet Mode 8
• Audio Level Adjustment 8
• Self Test Mute 8
• City/City 1/ City 2 Mode 9
• Highway Mode 9
• Teach/Tutorial Mode 9
• Compass Calibration (N/A on XTR-500/550) 10
• Twin Alert Periscope 11
• VG-2 Mode 11
• Vehicle Battery Saver Mode 11
• Filter Mode (N/A on XTR-500/550) 12
• Intellicord ® Ready (XTR-575/580/590) 12
• Option Select Mode 12 - 14
• Stay Alert Feature 15
Safety Warning System ™ ..................................... 15
POP ™ Mode Alerts .............................................. 16
Laser/Radar Alerts .............................................. 16
• Speed Radar Audio/Visual Alerts 16
• Laser Audio/Visual Alerts 16
• Pulse Protection ® 16
VG-2 Alerts ......................................................... 17
• Alert Priority 17
Reset Features .................................................... 17
Troubleshooting Guide ....................................... 18
Care and Maintenance ........................................ 19
Are Detectors Legal? .......................................... 19
FCC Information .................................................. 20
Speed Monitoring ......................................... 20 - 23
• Radar Facts 20
• POP ™ Mode 21
• Laser Facts 21-22
• Other Speed Detection Systems 22
• Radar Detector Detectors 22 - 23
Warranty Information .................................... 23 - 26
Specifications ......................................................26
Accessories ......................................................... 27
Dear Whistler Owner,
If you have questions concerning the oper-
ation of this Whistler product please
call:
C uSTOmer S eRVICE
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 still 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!