Whistler Detector Laser-Radar XTR-585 - Manual (Page 5)

Backlight Setting
The backlighting (B/L) can be programmed to be
illuminated all the time, only when alarming, or
choices in-between. The options are selectable
by pressing and holding the Power/Dim button on
the unit. The options are:
OFF-OFF = B/L is off at idle and off during an alarm.
OFF-DIM = B/L is off at idle and dim during an
alarm.
OFF-BRT = B/L is off at idle and bright during an alarm.
DIM-OFF = B/L is dim at idle and off during an
alarm.
DIM-BRT = B/L is dim at idle and bright during an
alarm.
BRT-BRT = B/L remains bright at idle as well as alarm-
ing.
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.
Vehicle Battery Saver Mode
The Vehicle Battery Saver Mode automatically
shuts off your detector if you forget to turn it off. The
timer is reset if the detector is turned off, unplugged
or any button is pressed before the timer has
expired. The detector will alert you with an audible
and visual warning before it shuts off.
During this warning you can reset the unit by
pressing any button. This will reset the timer.
If the unit has automatically turned itself off, press the
Power button to turn the unit back on. You can man-
ually engage the Vehicle Battery Saver Mode by
pressing and holding the City button until one
beep is heard.
Refer to “Option Select Mode” for instructions for
deactivating battery saver mode feature. Timer = 3 hrs
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Option Select Mode
Entering Option Select Mode allows you to customize
options such as Tone Select, Abbreviated Power Up
Sequence and VG-2 Mode. Press and hold quiet button to
enter Option Select Mode. When selecting options, the
volume up , volume down or Quiet buttons must
be pressed within 20 seconds or Options Mode will auto-
matically be exited. To enter:
Compass Mode
The unit is programmed from the factory in
“Combo Mode”. COMBO mode means that the
unit provides both compass readings as well as
detecting laser/radar signals. Through the
“Option Select Mode”, either laser / radar or com-
pass features can be turned off meaning, RADAR
equals detection of all police bands and laser;
COMPASS equals no detection of police
laser/radar.
Note:The unit must be calibrated to provide
accurate compass readings.
Compass Calibration Set-up
The unit will need to be calibrated in order for
the compass to provide accurate readings. To
calibrate the unit, perform the following proce-
dure:
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1.. Mount the unit level in the center of the
vehicle’s windshield. Make sure there are no other
magnetic sources near the detector (i.e., speaker).
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2. Select a large clear area (parking lot or field)
without any power lines.
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3. Press the Menu button until display shows
C CA AL L M MO OD DE E. Then press the both Volumn buttons
simultaneously. The display shows (scrolling):
4 4. If calibration does not automatically finish press the
both Volumn buttons simultaneously to complete cali-
bration. The unit will beep twice and display shows,
for example:
Note: In Combo Mode an “H H” or “C C” will be
shown to indicate mode of operation.
Important: If unit mounting is relocated in the
vehicle, (i.e., visor to windshield mounting or dash
mounting), or if the unit is moved to another vehi-
cle, you must recalibrate the compass.