Whistler XTR-540 - Manual (Page 4)

OPERATION
Quiet Mode
Quiet cancels audio during an alert and any new
alert within 20 seconds. After 20 seconds,
approximately 2 beeps are provided on any new
alert and unit then remains quiet.
• Press Quiet to cancel the audio.
• Press Quiet a second time during an alert to restore
the standard audio alert pattern; or turn the unit off,
then on.
Teach/Tutorial Mode
Provides simulated alerts for each type of signal.
• Press City and Quiet/VOL simultaneously and release.
• Display Shows:
• Press Power/BL to exit.
City/City 1/City 2 Mode
Whistler’s Three Stage City Mode is designed to
reduce the annoyance of automatic door open-
ers, intrusion alarms and other devices which share fre-
quencies with police radar. Generally, X band is
used for these devices.
• Press City button to cancel Highway Mode
and engage City Mode.
• Press City button again to enter City 1 Mode
• Press City button again to enter City 2 Mode
• Press City button a fourth time cancels City 2
Mode and returns the unit to Highway Mode.
In City Mode, weak speed/safety radar signals
give an initial alarm of two beeps, and then
remains quiet until the signal becomes very
strong. When the signal strength increases, two
additional beeps are provided. City 1 and City 2
Modes operate the same as Highway Mode, but
in City 1 Mode, only the X band is only reported
at high levels. In City 2 Mode, X-band is not
detected.
Caution: Some towns/small cities may still be
using X band radar. City Modes do not change
the audio alert for laser or VG-2.
OPERATION
Highway Mode
Highway mode provides full audio warnings any
time radar (X, K, Ka, Safety Radar) or laser signals
are detected, and is recommended for open road
driving.
For more information on City and Highway mode, please visit our
FAQ page on our website: www.whistlergroup.com
Backlight Setting
The backlighting can be programmed to be illumi-
nated all the time, only when alarming. The options
are selectable by pressing and holding the
Power/Dim button on the unit. The options are:
O
OF FF F--O OF FF F = Backlight is off during normal operation and
off when the unit alarms
O OF FF F--D DIIM M = Backlight is off during normal operation and
dim when the unit alarms.
O OF FF F--B BR RT T = Backlight is off during normal operation and
bright when the unit alarms.
D DIIM M--O OF FF F = Backlight is dim during normal operation and
off when the unit alarms.
D DIIM M--D DIIM M = Backlight is dim during normal operation and
dim when the unit alarms.
D DIIM M--B BR RT T = Backlight is dim during normal operation and
bright when the unit alarms.
B BR RT T--B BR RT T = Backlight is bright during normal operation and
bright when the unit alarms.
Backlight will turn on, if selected, while the unit
alarms and remain on for 3 seconds after the unit
stops alarming. When any button is pressed, the
backlight will illuminate at the dim setting and
remain on for 3 seconds afterwards. The backlight
will also illuminate while in option mode.
Low Profile Alert Periscopes
Whistler’s new Low Profile Alert Periscopes provide an
added attention getting visual alert. The two extra
LED’s flash on and off when the unit alarms to provide
a unique visual alert. This alert can be programmed,
through the Option Select Mode to: 1. flash for all
alarms, 2. remain on, or 3. turn LEDs off completely.
OPERATION
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Compass Calibration
The unit will need to be calibrated in order for the
compass to provide accurate headings. To calibrate
the unit, perform the following procedure:
1 1.. Mount the unit level in the center of the
vehicle’s windshield. Make sure there are no mag-
netic sources near the detector (i.e., speaker).
2
2. Select a large, clear area (parking lot or field)
without any power lines
.
3 3. Press the Menu button until display shows
C
CA AL L M MO OD DE E. Then press the Dark and Quiet buttons
simultaneously. The display shows (scrolling):
4 4. If calibration does not automatically finish, press the
Dark and Quiet buttons simultaneously to complete cali-
bration. The unit will beep twice and display:
Important: If the unit mounting is relocated in the vehi-
cle, (i.e., visor to windshield mounting or dash mount-
ing), or if the unit is moved to another vehicle, you must
recalibrate the compass.
VG-2 Mode
See Option Select Mode to turn this feature
on/off. When a VG-2 signal is detected, the VG-2
alert is sounded and the display flashes “VG-2”.
After 3 seconds the audio is canceled and the
display no longer flashes. This cycle is repeated
if the VG-2 signal is detected again.
During the period a VG-2 signal is detected, a
radar signal cannot be detected. However,
because the VG-2 alert has confirmed that a
patrol car is nearby, you are already aware of the
potential for speed monitoring and can adjust
your speed accordingly. Laser detection is not
affected while a VG-2 signal is detected. (See
page 17 for more information)