Whistler GT265Xi Laser Radar Detector Owners Manual PDF

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Summary of Content for Whistler GT265Xi Laser Radar Detector Owners Manual PDF

THE WHISTLER GROUP, INC. CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS 3604 NW Frontage Rd. Bentonville, AR 72712 TEL: 479.273.6012 FX: 479.273.2927

The Whistler Group, Inc. 2012

www.whistlergroup.com

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OWNERS MANUAL

GT-265Xi LASER/RADAR DETECTOR

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If you have questions concerning the operation of this Whistler product please call:

CuSTOmer SeRVICE

479-273-6012 Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm CT USA

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! Now is the time to record the serial number of the unit in the space provided in the warranty section of the manual.

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INTRODUCTION

Dear Whistler Customer,

Whistler has added new features made specifically for the International market. This model not only packs features common with Whistlers models but also includes the following new features not found in USA models;

- Ka Narrow Mode - Selectable Laser Segments (which include: TraffiPatrol XR,

Riegl, Jenoptik, Laveg, Truespeed and laser guns with Stealth modes)

- X/K Filter mode. - Ka Filter mode.

To utilize your unit to its full potential, we recommend reading this entire manual or visit our FAQ page on our web site www.whistlergroup.com.

Enjoy your new Whistler and please drive safely.

Sincerely,

The Whistler Group, Inc.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Model Features Summary................................................ 4 - 5 Installation ...........................................................................6 - 9 Mounting Guidelines Windshield Mounting Power Cord Connection Fuse Replacement Operation ....................................................................... 10 - 20 Power On and Self-Test Memory/Beep Confirmation Auto Level Adjustment Self-Test Quiet Mode Auto Quiet/Quiet Modes City/City 1/City2 Modes Highway Mode Signal Strength Display Alert Periscopes Dim/Dark Modes Vehicle Battery Saver Mode X/K Filter Mode Ka Filter Mode Setting Saver POP Mode Detection Ka Narrow Mode VG-2 Mode Selectable Laser Safety Warning System SWS Alert Priority Option Select Mode Stay Alert

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Radar/Laser Alerts ................................................................ 21 Radar Alerts Laser Audio/Visual Alerts Pulse Protection Reset Features ........................................................................22 Care and Maintenance ..........................................................23 Troubleshooting Guide ................................................ 23 - 24 Speed Monitoring Technologies ................................ 25 - 28 Are Detectors Legal? POP Mode Laser Facts Laser Tips Radar Facts Other Speed Detection Systems Radar Detector Detectors FCC Information ................................................................... 28 Warranty Information................................................... 29 - 32 Specifications ......................................................................... 32 Accessories ............................................................................. 33

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FEATURES

Feature Listings of GT-265Xi

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FEATURES

Whistlers 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, Safety

Warning System, and laser.

3. Mounting Bracket Location slot holds mounting bracket firmly.

4. Radar Antenna compact, high-efficiency antenna receives radar signals.

5. Front Laser high gain optical lens provides increased sensitivity and field of

view for leading-edge laser detection.

6. Rear Laser an integrated optical waveguide provides superior detection

of laser signals transmitted from behind.

7. City Button - reduces the annoyance of false alerts typically encountered in

urban driving areas.

8. Quiet Button - pressing QUIET before a signal is detected engages Auto

Quiet Mode which automatically reduces the audio level after the initial warning to

a low audio level setting. Pressing QUIET during a radar/laser encounter

silences audio alerts, while allowing visual alerts to keep you informed.

9. Power / Volume Control turns the unit on/off and adjusts the audio level.

10. Dim / Dark - engages Dim/Dark modes.

11. Menu Button - enters Option Select Mode.

12. Numeric Icon Display combines icon display with a 7 segment digital display that

shows signal strength indication and Highway and City modes.

13. X-band Icon - indicates the unit is receiving a X-band signal.

14. K-band Icon - indicates the unit is receiving a K-band signal.

15. Ka-band Icon - indicates the unit is receiving a Ka-band signal.

16. V Icon- indicates that the unit is receiving a VG-2 signal.

17. L Icon- indicates that the unit is receiving a laser signal.

18. Alert Periscopes - provide an additional attention getting visual alert.

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INSTALLATION

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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 owners manual supplied with your vehicle to determine if your windshield has this coating.

Avoid placing the unit in direct contact with the windshield.

To reduce the possibility of theft, conceal the unit when not in use.

IMPORTANT: Make sure the unit is level

Windshield Mounting

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Windshield Mounting

Install the two suction cups and rubber bumper onto the bracket by fitting them into their holes.

Press the suction cups onto the windshield at the location you have chosen.

Important: Some newer cars have a plastic safety coating on the inside of the windshield. The windshield bracket may leave permanent marks on this type of surface. To find out if your vehicle has this type of windshield, check the vehicles owners manual or ask your dealer. We recommend that you do not leave the suction cup bracket on the window in direct sunlight. If the detector is removed, this may cause blistering of the dash in some vehicles.

Slide the detector onto the bracket until it locks into place.

If necessary, the unit may be leveled by bending the windshield bracket. Press the bracket release button and remove the detector before bending.

Rubber Bumper

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INSTALLATION

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Power Cord Connection Plug the small end of the power cord into the units power jack.

Plug the large end into the vehicles cigarette lighter socket.

Note: Cord fits tightly into detector. When installing the cord, expect some resistance.

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INSTALLATION

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Fuse Replacement The lighter socket plug is equipped with a replaceable 2 amp, 3AG fuse located behind the silver tip. To replace the fuse, carefully unscrew the tip of the plug.

Important: Unscrew slowly. The tip contains a spring which may fly out when disassembling. Insert the new fuse with the spring and screw on the tip. With use, screw cap on plug may loosen. Retighten occasionally.

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OPERATION

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Power On and Self-Test Each time your Whistler detector is turned on, an automatic self-test sequence confirms that the speaker, visual displays are functional along with many of the saved settings. To increase the volume, continue turning the volume knob.

Memory/Beep Confirmation All features selected (except Stay Alert and Quiet) are retained in memory. Each time a button is pressed one beep confirms feature on, two beeps confirm feature off.

Audio Level Adjustment To change the audio level:

Move Power/Volume button back to increase audio level.

Move Power/Volume button forward to decrease audio level.

Self-Test Quiet Simply press the Quiet button during the self-test sequence to cancel the self-test audio. This will not affect radar/laser alerts. To restore the self-test audio, simply press the Quiet button during the next self-test.

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Auto Quiet Mode Auto Quiet mode provides an alternate alert pattern approximately 5 seconds after a radar or safety warning system signal is detected followed by clicking. The clicking will continue for as long as the detected signal is present and for any new signal within 20 seconds. Auto Quiet mode does not affect laser alerts.

Press Quiet (before a signal is detected) to engage Auto Quiet mode.

Once the Auto Quiet mode is engaged, you may cancel the audio alarm by pressing Quiet.

Press Quiet (when the unit is not alarming) to cancel Auto Quiet mode.

Quiet Mode Quiet mode cancels audio during an alert and any new alert within 20 seconds. After 20 seconds of no radar signal detected, the audio alerts are restored.

Press Quiet to cancel the audio.

Press Quiet a second time during an alert to restore the standard audio alert pattern.

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OPERATION

City/City 1/City 2 Modes Whistlers City Modes are designed to reduce the annoyance of automatic door openers, intrusion alarms and other devices which share frequencies with police radar. Generally, X band is used for these devices.

Press City to cancel Highway Mode and engage City Mode. The display will switch fromH to C.

Press City again to enter City 1 Mode.

Press City again to enter City 2 Mode. Note: The City 1 or City 2 numeric indicator only illuminated briefly.

Press City a fourth time to cancel 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 remain 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 lowered. 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.

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1 = weak signal, 9 = strong signal

Highway Mode Highway mode provides full audio warnings any time radar (X, K, Ka, and Safety Warning System - SWS) or laser signals are detected, and is recommended for open road driving.

For more information on City and Highway modes, please visit our FAQ page on our website: www.whistlergroup.com

Signal Strength Display When a radar signal is detected the audio alerts have a geiger counter-like pattern to help you determine the strength of the radar source; the faster the beeping the stronger the radar signal. At the same time the audio is reporting, the display illuminates the band identification Icon and relative signal strength from 1 to 9.

Alert Periscopes Whistlers Alert Periscopes provide an added attention getting visual alert. The two extra LEDs 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 3. turn LEDs off completely

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Dim/Dark Modes Dim/Dark Mode reduces the illumination of the display. Briefly press and release the Dark button to reduce

illumination to a Dim setting.

Briefly press and release the Dark button a second time engages Dark Mode. In Dark Mode, the display goes dark for as long as a signal is being detected and for 20 seconds after, then the display returns to the dim setting. Dim Modes can be engaged during an alert.

Briefly press and release the Dark button a forth time to restore full illumination to the display.

Vehicle Battery Saver Mode The Vehicle Battery Saver Mode automatically shuts off the detector after 6 hours if the unit has constant power.

The timer is reset: 1. Each time the detector is turned off 2. The power cord is disconnected or power is removed

to the unit. 3. 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 timer by pressing any button. If the unit has automatically turned itself off, press the Power button to turn the unit back on.

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OPERATION

X/K Filter Mode Recently, many new products operate on X or K band causing nuisance alerts to radar detectors. Some of these are radar based Traffic Monitoring Systems mounted to poles alongside the highway and others are K Band Lane Change Assistants and Blind Spot Detectors found on some automobiles. The X/K Filter Mode offers a level of rejection to reduce false alerts caused by these systems.

Ka Filter Mode There are times when a radar detector in another vehicle, can emit a frequency which can cause your detector to falsely alert. The Ka Filter Mode minimizes the occurrences of these false alerts.

See Option Selection Mode to change the filter settings.

Setting Saver Setting Saver saves your personalized settings so that when the detector is turned off and then on again, you do not have to re-enter them.

POP Mode Alerts Because POP Mode radar utilizes the same K or Ka band frequencies, POP Mode Alerts will displayed as regular radar signals.

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Display showing XK Filter 1 Mode Display showing Ka Filter 1 Mode

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Ka Narrow Mode Many countries do not share the same Ka radar guns as the USA. Having a radar detector that scans the complete Ka band may not be necessary if your Country is only using one or more of the following (34.0 or 34.3 GHz). See Option Select Mode to engage Ka Narrow mode.

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 27 for more information)

Display showing Ka Narrow Mode

Display showing VG-2 Alert

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Segmented Selectable Laser Receiver The laser validation windows are separated into segments allowing for customization in your country.

Segment Pulse Rate

L 1 valid up to 900Hz L 2 valid from 1100Hz - 2000Hz L 3 valid from 2000Hz - 3000Hz L 4 valid from 3000Hz - 4000Hz, L c valid from 900Hz - 1100Hz L t valid for the TraffiPatrol XR

The L c segment is an area known to have laser falsing from some new vehicles with Laser Assisted Cruise Control (LACC). This segment is defaulted to off. If vehicles in your country do not have LACC systems, you may turn on this segment in Option Select Mode.

If a segment is not required in your country, it is recommended that you shut off the segment in Option Select Mode to minimize the chance of false alerts caused by some non police sources such as airports, laser assisted cruise control systems and more.

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Display showing L 1 laser segment detection

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Safety Warning System SWS In communities where transmitters are located, the Safety Warning System can transmit over 60 messages. When an SWS signal is detected an unique audio alert is sounded and an is displayed to indicate an SWS message has been received.

Note: Not all areas have Safety Warning System transmitters.

Alert Priority When two or more signals are received at the same time, the alert priority is: 1. Laser 2. Speed Radar 3. Safety Radar

Example: If X band is alerting, then suddenly a laser signal is detected, the laser warning will override the X band alert.

Option Select Mode Press the Menu button to enter Option Select Mode. Press the Menu button again will step thru in an ascending order while pressing the City button will step thru in a decending order.

Press and hold the Menu button to exit. Option mode will automatically exit if no buttons are pressed within 20 seconds.

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Option Select Mode - continued

Laser Segment L1 L 1.

D for ON, Q for OFF

1. = ON (default) 1 = OFF

Laser Segment L2 L 2.

D for ON, Q for OFF

2. = ON (default) 2 = OFF

Laser Segment L3 L 3.

D for ON, Q for OFF

3. = ON (default) 3 = OFF

Laser Segment L4 L 4.

D for ON, Q for OFF

4. = ON (default) 4 = OFF

Laser Segment Lc L c

D for ON, Q for OFF

c. = ON c = OFF (default)

Laser Segment XR L t.

D for ON, Q for OFF

t. = ON (default) t = OFF

Alert Pericsopes (default = Blinking with alert)

. D or Q to select

ON, OFF, BLINKING

X Band X.

D for ON, Q for OFF

X. = ON (default) X = OFF

K Band K.

D for ON, Q for OFF

K. = ON (default) K = OFF

Ka Band Ka.

D for ON, Q for OFF

Ka. = ON (default) Ka = OFF

Ka Narrow Ka n

D for ON, Q for OFF

Ka n. = ON Ka n = OFF (default)

POP Mode P

D for ON, Q for OFF

P. = ON P = OFF (default)

SWS S

D for ON, Q for OFF

S. = ON S = OFF (default)

X/K Filter X/K F D for ON, Q for OFF

F. = ON F = OFF (default)

Ka Filter Ka F D for ON, Q for OFF

F. = ON F = OFF (default)

VG-2 Mode V D for ON, Q for OFF

V. = ON V = OFF (default)

Feature: Display: To Change: Option:

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Stay Alert Feature The Stay Alert Feature is designed to test a drivers alertness. To engage (when the unit is not alarming): Press and hold the City button for approximately 2 seconds.

Release the button during or immediately after the alert is given.

Within 30-60 seconds, two beeps are sounded; to show alertness, the driver must press either the City, Menu, or Quiet buttons within 3-5 seconds. If a button is pressed within 3-5 seconds, the cycle is repeated. Before unit alerts, press PWR to exit this feature. If a button is not pressed within 3-5 seconds, an alarm sounds and the entire display flashes.

Press the Power button to exit.

WARNING!!!Stay Alert is NOT intended as a substitute for adequate rest. You should NOT operate a vehicle if you are drowsy. During extended periods of vehicle operation, you should take frequent breaks. Improper reliance on the Stay Alert feature may result in vehicle damage, personal injury or death. NEVER OPERATE A VEHICLE IF YOU ARE DROWSY.

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LASER/RADAR ALERTS Speed Radar Audio/Visual Alerts when X, K or Ka is detected, the band ID and signal strength are displayed. The audio alert is continuous and has a Geiger counter-like pattern. The faster the beep, the closer or stronger the radar source.

Laser Audio/Visual Alerts When a laser signal is detected the audio alert is continuous for a minimum of 3 seconds. The units L icon will illuminate along with a corresponding

segment to indicate the general PPS rate of the source.

When a TraffiPatrol XR laser gun is detected the units L icon will illuminate along with an t on the display.

Pulse Protection Pulse (or instant-on) radar is more of a threat than conventional radar because it remains off until activated to measure the speed of a targeted vehicle. When a pulse type transmission is detected, your Whistler detector sounds an urgent 3-second audio warning and the display shows a P.

After the 3-second pulse alert, the standard alert pattern continues for as long as the signal is present. It is important to respond promptly to a pulse alert, since warning time may be minimal.

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Reset Features All user features can be reset to factory settings. Remove Power from the unit. Press and hold the Quiet button. Restore Power to the unit. (power switch turned on) Wait for 2 beeps. Release the Quiet button.

Unit is now reset to the following features and settings.

1. City/Highway to Highway Mode. 2. VG-2 Detection mode OFF 3. Self-test Quiet OFF. 4. Ka Narrow OFF. 5. Dim/Dark to full illumination of display. 6. Auto Quiet OFF. 7. SWS OFF. 8. X, K, Ka Bands ON. 9. POP OFF. 10. Alert Periscopes to BLINK. 11. X/K Filter OFF. 12. Ka Filter OFF. 13. Laser Segments L 1 - L4 to ON. 14. Laser Segment L c to OFF. 15. Laser TraffiPatrol XR ON.

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Care and Maintenance Do not spray water, cleaners or polishes directly onto the unit. The spray may penetrate through the openings and damage the unit. Also, do not use any abrasive cleaners on the units exterior.

TROUBLESHOOTING Your Whistler detector is expertly engineered and designed to exacting quality standards to provide you with reliable, trouble-free operation. If your unit has been correctly installed following the guidelines in this manual, but is not operating optimally, please refer to the troubleshooting guide below.

PROBLEM: No display or audio. Check fuse in power cable, replace if necessary. Check lighter socket fuse in vehicles fuse box , replace if

necessary.

PROBLEM: Unit alarms when vehicle equipment or electrical accessories (brakes, power mirrors/windows, directionals, horn, etc.)

Check conditions of vehicles electrical system, including battery and alternator.

PROBLEM: Audio alerts are not loud enough. Cancel Auto Quiet Mode or City Mode. Check audio level setting.

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PROBLEM: Unit alarms when vehicle hits bumps. Check for loose lighter socket; tighten and clean. Check connections at both ends of the power cord.

Substitute another cord to determine if the cord is defective. Return defective cord to the factory.

PROBLEM: Unit falses too much. If your country only uses 34.0 or 34.3 GHz use Ka

Narrow Mode. If alarms are POP Ka, switch POP Mode to off. If the above option doesnt help, engage the Ka Filter

option. If alarms are X or K band and due to radar based traffic

flow sensors or radar based vehicle blind spot detectors, engage the X/K Filter option.

If difficulties occur which cannot be solved by information in this Troubleshooting Guide, please call Whistler Customer Service at 1-479-273-6012 or visit our FAQ page at www.whistlergroup.com, before returning your unit for service.

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ARE DETECTORS LEGAL? Check with your countrys laws reguarding radar detector ownership and use.

It is the responsibility of the individual radar detector user to know and understand the laws in your area regarding the legality of the use of radar detectors.

POP Mode POP Mode is a feature on some radar guns operating on K and Ka bands. When the gun is in POP Mode and activated, a brief burst of energy, less that 1/15 of a second, is transmitted and the vehicles speed is quickly acquired. A detector without POP Mode detection capability cannot respond to this brief transmission.

Laser Facts Its well documented that many radar guns cannot reliably provide the speed of a targeted vehicle that is traveling in a group of vehicles. In contrast, a laser gun can target a specific vehicle out of a line of traffic and determine its speed. The advantage of laser over radar in terms of target identification is the result of the laser guns narrow beam. A radar guns transmission can cover more than a four-lane highway at a distance of 1,000 feet, compared with a laser guns transmission which covers about 3 feet at the same distance.

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For best protection, keep these points in mind: Because the vehicles license plate or headlights are the

laser guns primary targets, mounting the Whistler detector on the dashboard can improve laser detection at short range.

Do not follow closely behind any vehicle you cannot see through. If you cant see past a vehicle ahead of you, chances are your detector cant either.

The receiving range of your laser detector will not be the same as a radar detector. Laser guns are most often used at short range. Whistler Laser-Radar detectors receive all current laser guns which operate at a laser wavelength of 800-1000nm.

Laser Tips If you are the targeted vehicle, a laser gun can often determine your speed within a few seconds after you receive an alert. In this situation, there is generally no time to safely adjust your speed. However, if you are traveling near or behind the targeted vehicle and receive an alert, response time should be sufficient. Any laser alert, regardless of duration, requires immediate action.

Radar Facts A radar gun operates by transmitting radio waves at certain frequencies which reflect off objects and are picked up by the radar guns receiving section. When a radar beam reflects off a moving target, a measurable frequency shift occurs. The radar unit converts this shift into miles per hour to determine your vehicles speed.

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Radar Facts - Continued This laser/radar detector receives signals from traffic radar guns at X Band (10.500 - 10.550 GHz), K Band (24.050 - 24.250 GHz), and Ka Band (33.400 - 36.000 GHz).

Note: Your radar detector is designed to alarm if an officer is transmitting on any one of the above radar bands.

Other Speed Detection Systems Several techniques other than radar or laser are used to measure vehicle speeds. When these methods are being used, no detector can provide a warning. These techniques include: Pacing - A patrol car drives behind you and

matches your driving speed. Vascar/Aircraft - The police measure the time it takes

your vehicle to travel a known distance.

Radar Detector Detectors: VG-2, Spectre The Interceptor VG-2 or simply VG-2, is one type of microwave receiver used by Police to detect signals radiated by the local oscillator of a radar detector. Because its purpose is to identify persons driving with radar detectors, these devices are known as a radar detector detector (RDD). An RDD is the primary tool used by the police to identify radar detector equipped vehicles. If caught in a country where detectors are illegal, drivers risk losing their radar detector and receiving a fine. In addition, instant-on radar is almost always used in combination with an RDD, leaving unsuspecting motorists

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Radar Detector Detectors: VG-2, Spectre - Continued vulnerable to receive two tickets; one potential for speeding, and the other for possession of a detector.

Note: The latest tool Police have to detect radar detectors is called Spectre. Spectre can detect the majority of undetectable (VG-2) laser/radar detectors on the market.

It is the responsibility of the individual radar detector user to know and understand the laws in your area regarding the legality of the use of radar detectors.

FCC INFORMATION

FCC ID: HSXWH10, HSXWH21 This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device many not cause harmful interference, (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Important: FCC requirements state that changes or modifications not expressly approved by Whistler could void the users authority to operate the equipment.

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WARRANTY INFORMATION

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Consumer Warranty This Whistler Laser-Radar detector is warranted to the original purchaser for a period of two years from the date of original purchase against all defects in materials and workmanship. This limited warranty is void if the unit is abused, modified, installed improperly, or if the housing and/or serial numbers have been removed. There are no express warranties covering this product other than those set forth in this warranty. All express or implied warranties for this product are limited to the above time. Whistler is not liable for damages arising from the use, misuse, or operation of this product. Note: This warranty does not include installation or reinstallation charges.

Service Under Warranty During the warranty period, defective units will be repaired without charge to the purchaser when returned with a dated store receipt to the address below. Units returned without a dated store receipt will be handled as described in section Service Out of Warranty.

Due to the specialized equipment necessary for testing a Laser-Radar receiver, there are no authorized service stations for Whistler brand detectors other than Whistler.

When returning a unit for service, please follow these instructions: 1. Ship the unit in the original carton or in a suitable sturdy equivalent, fully insured, with return receipt requested to:

Whistler Repair Dept. 551 N. 13th St.

Rogers, AR. 72756

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Please allow 3 weeks turnaround time. Important: Whistler will not assume responsibility for loss or damage incurred in shipping. Therefore, please ship your unit insured with return receipt requested. CODs will not be accepted!

2. Include with your unit the following clearly printed information: Your name and street address (for shipping via USPS), a

daytime telephone number and an email address, if applicable.

A detailed description of the problem (e.g., Unit performs self-test but does not respond `to radar).

A copy of your dated store receipt or bill of sale.

3. Be certain your unit is returned with its serial number. For reference, please write your units serial number in the following space:

s/n ______________________

Units without serial numbers are not covered under warranty.

IMPORTANT: To validate that your unit is within the warranty period, make sure you keep a copy of your dated store receipt. You may register your warranty online at www.whistlergroup.com, however, for warranty verification purposes, a copy of your dated store receipt must accompany any unit sent in for warranty work.

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Service Out of Warranty Units will be repaired at out of warranty service rates when:

The units original warranty has expired. A dated store receipt is not supplied. The unit has been returned without its serial number. The unit has been abused, modified, installed

improperly, or had its housing removed.

The minimum out of warranty service fee for your Whistler detector is $45.00 (U.S.Funds). If you require out of warranty service, please return your unit as outlined in the section Service Under Warranty along with a certified check or money order for $45.00. Payment may also be made by MasterCard, VISA, or American Express; personal checks are not accepted. In the event repairs cannot be covered by the minimum $45.00 service fee, you will be contacted by a Whistler technical service specialist who will outline options available to you. If you elect not to have your unit repaired, it will be returned to you along with your certified check or money order.

Important: When returning your unit for service, be certain to include a daytime telephone number and an email address (if applicable).

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Customer Service Representatives are available to answer your questions Monday - Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (CT - USA) at:

1-479-273-6012

via email at: info@whistlergroup.com or visit the FAQs at www.whistlergroup.com.

SPECIFICATIONS Radar Frequencies: 10.500 - 10.550 GHz (X Band) 24.050 - 24.250 GHz (K Band) 33.400 - 36.000 GHz (Ka Superwideband) 34.000 and 34.300 GHz (Ka Narrow)

Laser Wavelength: 800-1000 Nanometers (nm)

Operating Temperature Range: -10 C to +70 C (+14 F to +158 F)

Power Requirements: Operational 12 to 15 volts DC, 200mA nominal (2 amp fuse) Vehicle Battery Saver, 30mA nominal.

One or more U.S. patents may apply: # 5,666,120, #7,215,276.

POP Mode is a trademark of MPH Industries, Inc. SWS is a trademark of Safety Warning System L.C.

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

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The following accessories can be ordered from Whistler by calling 1-479-273-6012.

Order # Description Price

202151 Windshield Bracket Kit $ 9.95

206552 Straight Power Cord (5) $14.95

206880 Hardwire Kit (10' ) $ 9.

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