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RESET FEATURES

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.  TFSR ON
12.  FDSR OFF
13.  Laser Segments L 1 - L4 to ON
14.  Laser Segment L c to OFF
15.  Laser TraffiPatrol XR ON

Summary of Contents for GT-268Xi

Page 1: ...User Guide GT 268Xi High Performance LASER RADAR DETECTOR...

Page 2: ...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 rece...

Page 3: ...emory Beep Confirmation Audio Level Adjustment Self Test Quiet Mode Auto Quiet Quiet Modes City City 1 City 2 Modes Highway Mode Signal Strength Display Alert Periscopes Dim Dark Modes Vehicle Battery...

Page 4: ...ection 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 S...

Page 5: ...5 9 WHISTLER FEATURES 1 6 2 9 10 8 13 11 7 3 4 5 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 12 22...

Page 6: ...g QUIET during a radar encounter silences audio alerts while allowing visual alerts to keep you informed 9 Power Volume Control turns unit on off and adjusts audio level 10 Dim Dark Mode engages Dim D...

Page 7: ...ritical 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 manua...

Page 8: ...nt marks on this type of surface To find out if your vehicle has this type of windshield check the vehicle s owner s manual or ask your dealer We recommend that you do not leave the suction cup bracke...

Page 9: ...the cord expect some resistance 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 th...

Page 10: ...y 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 but...

Page 11: ...t 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 i...

Page 12: ...E 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...

Page 13: ...r 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 iden...

Page 14: ...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 uni...

Page 15: ...to identify all radar based collision avoidance systems that operate within the same band as police radar and provide a brief less intrusive alert to keep you informed and aware A signal strength indi...

Page 16: ...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...

Page 17: ...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 yo...

Page 18: ...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 w...

Page 19: ...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 VG 2 Mode V D for ON Q for OFF V ON V OFF default Alert Pericsopes default Blinkin...

Page 20: ...3 5 seconds If a button is pressed within 3 5 seconds the cycle is repeated Before unit alerts press Dark to exit this feature If a button is not pressed within 3 5 seconds an alarm sounds and the en...

Page 21: ...ent to indicate the general PPS rate of the source When a TraffiPatrol XR laser gun is detected the unit s L icon will illuminate along with an t on the display Pulse Protection Pulse or instant on ra...

Page 22: ...lease 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 illumi...

Page 23: ...t 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 ca...

Page 24: ...our country only uses 34 0 or 34 3 GHz use Ka Narrow Mode If alarms are POP Ka switch POP Mode to off If alarms are X or K band and due to radar based traffic flow sensors or radar based vehicle blind...

Page 25: ...ond is transmitted and the vehicle s speed is quickly acquired A detector without POP Mode detection capability cannot respond to this brief transmission Laser Facts It s well documented that many rad...

Page 26: ...er 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...

Page 27: ...e 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...

Page 28: ...r 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 unders...

Page 29: ...ied 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 installati...

Page 30: ...g Therefore please ship your unit insured with return receipt requested CODs will not be accepted 2 Include with your unit the following information clearly printed Your name and street address for sh...

Page 31: ...e repaired at out of warranty service rates when The unit s original warranty has expired A dated store receipt is not supplied The unit has been returned without its serial number The unit has been a...

Page 32: ...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 ques...

Page 33: ...GHz Ka Narrow 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 Patents can be viewed...

Page 34: ...rder 5 00 Prices are subject to change without notice ______________________________________________ write serial number in the space provided Order Description Price 202151 Windshield Bracket Kit 9 9...

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