GT-130Xi
Total Band Protection
™
LASER-RADAR
DETECTOR
Option Select Mode - continued
The Dark (D) button and the City(C)
button turns the feature ON/OFF. The
signal strength display will not show an
icon when the feature is off.
The “I” and “III” icons will show when a
feature is selected.
A button must be pressed within 20
seconds or Option Select Mode will
automatically be exited.
Feature
Display
Option
POP
Flashing P
C for ON,D for OFF
(default =off)
Ka
Flashing Ka
C or D “I” = narrow
(default = FULL)
“III” = full Ka
VG-2
Flashing V/L
C for ON,D for OFF
(default = off)
Laser
Solid V/L
C for ON,D for OFF
(default= on)
OPTION SELECT MODE
VG-2/POP ALERTS
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. After 3 seconds the
audio is cancelled and the “V/L” Icon
flashes. This cycle is repeated if the VG-2
signal is again detected.
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 21 for more information.)
POP™ Mode Alerts
Because POP™ Mode radar utilizes the
same K or Ka band frequencies, the “P”
icon will reman on when a POP™ alerts is
detected. See Option Select Mode to
turn POP detection on.
Option Select Mode
Press and hold the Quiet/Menu button to
enter Option Select Mode. Each press of
the Menu button changes to the next
selectable feature.
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
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 Whistler plug; replace if
necessary with a 2 amp 3AG type. Check
fuse for lighter socket; replace if necessary.
Make sure lighter socket is clean.
PROBLEM: Audio alerts are not loud
enough.
Cancel Auto Quiet Mode or City
Mode. Check audio level setting
(see pg.9).
PROBLEM: Unit alarms when vehicle hits
bumps.
Check for loose lighter socket; tighten
and clean. Check connections at both ends of
power cord. Substitute another cord to
determine if cord is defective. Return
defective cord to the factory.
If difficulties occur which cannot be solved by
information in this Troubleshooting Guide,
please call Whistler Customer Service at
479-273-6012
or visit our FAQ page at
www.whistlergroup.com before returning your
unit for service.
During the summer months, avoid
prolonged exposure to direct sunlight by
removing your unit from the dash when
your vehicle is parked for an extended
period of time. 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.
RESET FEATURES
All user features can be reset to factory
settings.
•
Remove Power from the unit.
•
Press and hold the Quiet/Menu
button.
•
Restore Power to the unit.
•
Wait for 2 beeps.
•
Release the Quiet/Menu button.
Unit is now reset to the following features
and settings.
1.
City/Highway to Highway Mode.
2.
POP Mode OFF
3.
VG-2 OFF.
4.
Ka to FULL.
5.
Dim/Dark to full illumination of
display.
6.
Auto Quiet OFF.
FCC ID HSXWH01
FCC ID HSXWH10
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
(1) This device may 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 user’s
authority to operate the equipment.
CARE & MAINTENANCE
FCC INFORMATION
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SPEED FACTS
Radar Facts
A radar gun operates by transmitting radio
waves at certain frequencies which reflect off
objects and are then picked up by the radar
gun’s 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
vehicle’s speed. Currently traffic radar guns
operate at X Band (10.500 - 10.550 GHz), K
Band (24.050 - 24.250 GHz), and Ka Band
(33.400 - 36.000 GHz).
Note:
A radar detector will not alarm if an
officer is not transmitting on any one of the above
radar bands.
Laser Facts
It’s 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 gun’s
narrow beam. A radar transmission can cover
more than a four-lane highway at a distance
of 1,000 feet, compared with a laser
transmission which covers about 3 feet at the
same distance. For best protection, keep
these points, listed on the following section, in
mind:
SPEED FACTS
Laser Facts (Continued)
• Because your vehicle’s license plate or
headlights are the laser gun’s primary targets,
mounting your 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 can’t see past a
vehicle ahead of you, chances are your detector
won’t 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
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 time it takes a vehicle
to travel a known distance is measured.
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SPEED FACTS
Radar Detector Detectors (VG-2)
Spectre
The Interceptor VG-2, or simply VG-2,
is a 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,
the VG-2 is 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 a RDD, leaving
unsuspecting motorists vulnerable to receiving
two tickets; one potentially for speeding, the
other for possession of a detector.
For more information on speed monitoring
technologies, please visit our FAQ page on
our website: www.
whistlergroup
.com
It is the responsibility of the individual radar
detector owner to know and understand the
laws in your area regarding the legality of the
use of radar detectors.
NOTE:
Having a radar detector capable of
detecting the VG-2 may alert you to the
presence of a speed trap. The newest tool
Police have to detect radar detectors is
called Spectre, as of this printing. Spectre
can detect the majority of undetectable
(VG-2) laser/radar detectors on the market.
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WARRANTY INFORMATION
Consumer Warranty
This Whistler Laser/Radar detector is warranted
to the original purchaser for a period of one
year 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, if the housing
has been removed, or if the serial number is
missing. 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 one
year. Whistler is not liable for damages arising
from the use, misuse, or operation of this
product.
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.
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 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
WARRANTY INFORMATION
other than Whistler.
When returning a unit for service under
warranty, 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
Please allow 3 weeks turn around time.
IMPORTANT:
Whistler will not assume
responsibility for loss or damage incurred in
shipping. Therefore, please ship your unit insured
with return receipt requested.
COD’s will not be
accepted!
2.
Include with your unit the following
information, clearly printed:
•Your name and street address
(for shipping via
UPS)
, a daytime telephone number and an e-mail
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 unit
serial number in the following space: ________.
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.
Service Out of Warranty (Continued)
The minimum out of warranty service fee
for your Whistler detector is $35.00 (U.S.). 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 $35.00.
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 $35.00 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).
Customer Service
If you have questions concerning the
operation of your Whistler detector, or
require service during or after the warranty
period, please call Customer Service at:
479-273-6012.
Representatives are available to answer your questions
Monday - Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (CT).
www.
whistlergroup
.com
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WARRANTY INFORMATION
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SPECIFICATIONS
Laser Wavelength:
800 - 1000 nanometers (nm)
Radar Frequencies:
10.500 - 10.550 GHz (X Band)
24.050 - 24.250 GHz (K Band )
33.400 - 36.000 GHz (Ka Superwideband)
Operating Temperature Range:
-10 C to +70 C (+14 F to +158 F)
Power Requirements:
Operational 12 to 15 volts DC, 200mA nominal
Vehicle Battery Saver, 30mA nominal.
One or more U.S. patents may apply:
#5,666,120, #7,215,276
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
The following accessories can be ordered
directly from Whistler by calling
479-273-6012
Order # Description
Price
202151
Windshield Bracket Kit
$ 9.95
206552
Straight Power Cord (5’)
$14.95
206880
Hardwire Kit (10' )
$ 9.95
(for wiring to fuse box)
206666
Modular Cord Package
$17.95
(includes coiled and straight
cords, and power adapter)
159032
Package of 8 Suction Cups
$ 2.95
402080
Non Skid Dash Pad
$ 6.95
* Modular: Interconnecting pieces cord and plug.
Prices are subject to change without notice.
ACCESSORIES
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OWNER’S MANUAL
The Whistler Group Corporate Headquarters
3604 NW Frontage Road • Bentonville, AR 72712
Tel 479.273.6012 • Fax 479.273.2927
Whistler Customer Return Center
551 N. 13th St. • Rogers, AR 72756
Customer Service Tel 800.531.0004
www.
whistlergroup
.com
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