Dear Whistler Owner,
If you have questions concerning the
operation of this Whistler product
please call:
C
uSTOmer
S
eRVICE
479-273-6012
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.
INTRODUCTION
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.
To fully acquaint yourself with the
operation of your Whistler and to
better understand the differences
between detecting radar, laser and
safety radar signals, we recommend
reading this entire manual or visit our
FAQ page on our website
www.
whistlergroup
.com
Enjoy your Whistler and please drive
safely.
Sincerely,
The Whistler Group, Inc.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
GT-130Xi FEATURES
FEATURE DESCRIPTIONS
Whistler’s 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, laser
and VG-2.
3. Mounting Bracket Location
– Slot
holds mounting bracket firmly.
4. Radar Antenna
– Compact, high
efficiency antenna receives radar
signals.
5. Front Laser Antenna
– High gain
optical lens provides increased
sensitivity and field of view for leading
edge laser detection.
6. Rear Laser Antenna –
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. Power / Volume Control –
Turns unit
on/off and adjusts audio level.
9. Icon Display
- Offers easy-to-read display
to indicate power, city mode, radar
band identification, and signal
strength.
FEATURE DESCRIPTIONS
10.Quiet/Menu 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. Pressing and holding for 2
seconds allows you to enter Option
Select Mode (see page 15).
11.X/K-band Indicator -
Shows the unit is
receiving an X-band or a K band
signal (flashing).
12.Ka-band Indicator -
shows the unit
is receiving a Ka-band signal.
13.P - Power On Indicator -
Shows that
the unit is operating and in Highway
mode.
14.C - City Indicator -
Shows that the
unit is operating in City Mode.
15.Signal Strength Indicator -
Shows the
strength of the signal being detected.
16.V/L-
Shows that the unit is receiving a
VG-2 or Laser signal.
17.Dim/Dark Button -
Engages Dim/Dark
modes.
INSTALLATION
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
owner’s 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.
INSTALLATION
Power Connection
• Plug the small end of the power cord into the
unit’s power jack.
• Plug the large end into the vehicle’s cigarette
lighter.
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.
Unscrew the tip of the lighter socket plug
carefully when replacing the 2 amp fuse.
INSTALLATION
Power On and Self Test
Each time your Whistler detector is turned
on, an automatic self-test sequence confirms
that the speaker and visual displays are
functional.
Feature Engaged Confirmation
Each time a button is pressed one beep confirms
feature “on”, two beeps confirm feature “off”.
Auto Quiet Mode
Pressing QUIET before a radar signal is
detected provides an alternate alert pattern,
consisting of several beeps (indicating X, K
or Ka) followed by clicking. The clicking will
continue for as long as the detected signal is
present or any new signal is detected within
20 seconds, becoming more rapid as the
strength of the signal increases.
Quiet Mode
Quiet cancels audio during an alert and any new
alert within 20 seconds. After approximately 20
seconds, 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.
OPERATION
Audio Level Adjustment
The audio levels can be adjusted high to
low or low to high.
• Move Power/Volume control back to
increase audio level.
• Move Power/Volume control forward
to decrease audio level.
Highway Mode
The icon “P” indicates Highway Mode. It
provides full audio warnings any time radar (X,
K or Ka) or laser signals are detected, and is
recommended for open road driving.
City/City I/City II Mode
Whistler’s Three Stage City Mode is
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 button to cancel Highway
mode and engage City Mode. The
display will switch from “P” to “C”.
• Press City button again to enter City I
Mode.
• Press City button again to enter City II
Mode.
Note:
After 3 seconds, “I” or “II” City
Mode indicator turns off.
• Pressing City button a fourth time
cancels City II Mode and returns the
unit to Highway Mode.
OPERATION
OPERATION
City/City I/City II Mode - continued
In City Mode, weak speed/safety radar
signals give an initial alarm of two beeps,
and then remains quiet unless the signal
becomes very strong. When the signal
strength increases, two additional beeps
are provided.
City I and City II Modes operate the same
as Highway Mode, but in City I Mode,
only the X band sensitivity is lowered. In
City II 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.
Vehicle Battery Saver Mode
The Vehicle Battery Saver Mode
automatically shuts off your detector after 6
hours 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 time has
expired. The detector will alert you with an
audible and visual warning before it shuts
off. During this warning you can momentarily
reset the unit by pressing any button. This
will reset the timer. If the unit has
automatically turned itself off, press any
button to turn the unit back on.
Engaging/Disengaging VG-2
See Option Select Mode to turn this feature
on (see pg. 15).
Dim/Dark Mode
Dim/Dark Mode reduces the illumination
of the display.
• Press the Dark button to reduce
illumination to a Dim setting.
• Press the Dark button a second time
engages Dark Mode. In Dark mode
display illumination is further reduced.
Dim or Dark can be engaged during an
alert. 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 dimmer setting.
• Pressing the Dark button a third
time restores full illumination to the
display.
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.
Ka Narrow Band
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. Icon
“I” shows Ka Narrow on, “III” shows Full
Ka on.
OPERATION
Laser Audio / Visual Alerts
When a laser signal is detected, the
display indicates a laser by scrolling the
alert Icon’s from right to left. The audio
alert is continuous for a minimum of 3
seconds.
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.
Pulse Protection
®
Pulse (or instant-on) radar is more difficult
to detect 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
flashes the alert strength indicators at
their fastest rate. 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.
LASER/RADAR ALERTS
Model Features Summary.................................
3 - 5
Installation.......................................................
6 - 8
• Mounting Guidelines
6
• Windshield Mounting
7
• Power Connection And Fuse Replacement
8
Operation.......................................................
9 - 12
• Power On And Self-Test
9
• Feature Engaged Confirmation
9
• Auto Quiet Mode
9
• Quiet Mode
9
• Audio Level Adjustment
10
• Highway Mode
10
• City, City 1, City 2 Modes
10
• Vehicle Battery Saver Mode
11
• VG-2 Detection
11
• Dim/Dark Mode
12
• Setting Saver
12
• Ka Narrow Band
12
Laser & Radar Alerts...........................................
13
• Laser Audio/Visual Alerts
13
• Laser Tips
13
• Pulse Protection
®
13
VG-2/POP Alerts.................................................
14
Option Select Mode................................................14-15
Troubleshooting Guide.......................................
16
• Care & Maintenance
17
• Reset Features
17
FCC Information.................................................
18
Speed Facts..................................................
19 - 21
• Radar Facts
19
• Laser Facts
19
• Other Speed Detection Systems 20 - 21
Warranty Information...................................
22 - 24
Specifications.....................................................
25
Accessories.........................................................
26
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Mounting Guidelines
• Mount the unit as low as possible near the
center of the windshield.
• Do not mount your 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 owner’s
manual supplied with your vehicle to
determine if your windshield has this coating.
• Avoid placing unit in direct contact with wind
shield.
• To reduce the possibility of theft, conceal your
unit when not in use.
IMPORTANT:
Make sure the unit is level.
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