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Model Features Summary

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Installation

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• Mounting Guidelines

• Windshield Mounting

• Power Cord Connection

• Fuse Replacement

Operation

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• Power On and Self-Test

• Memory/Beep Confirmation

• Audio Level Adjustment

• Auto Quiet/Quiet Modes

• City/City 1/City 2 Modes

• Highway Mode

• Understanding the Display

• Signal Strength Meter

• Alert Periscopes

• Redlight / Speed Camera Detection

• Getting a Satellite Lock

• Camera Alerts

• Manual Entry

• Updating the Database

• Dim/Dark Modes

• Vehicle Battery Saver Mode

• Teach/Tutorial Mode

• Filter Modes

• TFSR/FDSR Modes

• Setting Saver

• VG-2 Mode

• Laser Signature ID (LSID)

• Selectable Laser

• POP

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Mode Detection

• Alert Priority

• Option Select Mode

TABLE OF CONTENT

Summary of Contents for GT-468GXi

Page 1: ...User Guide GT 468GXi High Performance LASER RADAR DETECTOR with GPS...

Page 2: ...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 Ple...

Page 3: ...City City 1 City 2 Modes Highway Mode Understanding the Display Signal Strength Meter Alert Periscopes Redlight Speed Camera Detection Getting a Satellite Lock Camera Alerts Manual Entry Updating the...

Page 4: ...e Protection Reset Features 28 Care and Maintenance 29 Troubleshooting Guide 29 Speed Monitoring Technologies 31 34 Are Detectors Legal POP Mode Laser Facts Laser Tips Radar Facts Other Speed Detectio...

Page 5: ...5 FEATURES 12 1 2 6 7 8 9 10 11 13 3 4 5 14 15 16...

Page 6: ...lly 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...

Page 7: ...ng 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 wi...

Page 8: ...his 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 bracket on the wind...

Page 9: ...Plug the small end of the power cord into the unit s power jack Plug the large end into the vehicle s cigarette lighter socket NOTE Cord fits tightly into detector When installing the cord expect some...

Page 10: ...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 spr...

Page 11: ...n 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 knob back to increase audio level M...

Page 12: ...etected 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 mo...

Page 13: ...ity a fourth time to cancel City 2 Mode and returns the unit to Highway Mode In City Mode weak radar signals give an initial alarm of two beeps and then remain quiet until the signal becomes very stro...

Page 14: ...ite www whistlergroup com Understanding the Display The unit s display can be set up to indicate Mode of Operation Highway and City modes and Clock or Speed Selecting the Feature to be displayed Press...

Page 15: ...t the same time the audio is reporting the display illuminates the band identification Icon and relative signal strength from 1 to 9 Alert Periscopes Whistler s Alert Periscopes provide an added atten...

Page 16: ...ceived a satellite lock or if several days have passed since its last usage NOTE Driving while initially searching for satellites will take longer than if you are stationary Acquiring satellites takes...

Page 17: ...approximately 100 meters apart to prevent overlapping locations To manually enter a location simply press and hold the QUIET button and the unit will announce user point logged Manual entries can be d...

Page 18: ...msc file downloaded to your PC Create a folder for the unit so you can store future updates and save this file into the newly created folder DO NOT RENAME THE msc FILE OR TRY TO OPEN IT Step 4 Open th...

Page 19: ...n to a Dim setting Briefly press and release the Dark button a second time 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...

Page 20: ...r 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...

Page 21: ...police radar frequencies have been causing nuisance alerts to radar detectors These radar based sensors are installed alongside the Highway and more recently on vehicles used as lane change assist bli...

Page 22: ...S Pulses per Second that is transmitted by the speed laser gun LSID may also be used to identify other forms of laser sources such as LACC Laser Assisted Cruise Control systems found in some high end...

Page 23: ...om 1100Hz 2000Hz LASER 3 valid from 2000Hz 3000Hz LASER 4 valid from 3000Hz 4000Hz LASER c valid from 900Hz 1100Hz LASER XR valid for the TraffiPatrol XR If laser within a group is not used in your ar...

Page 24: ...cted 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 pressi...

Page 25: ...Battery Saver ON Battery Saver OFF default FILTER FILTER D or Q to select Filter 1 Filter default TFSR TFSRON D ON Q OFF TFSR ON default TFSR OFF FDSR FDSROFF D ON Q OFF D Q FDSr FDSR ON FDSR OFF defa...

Page 26: ...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 display shows...

Page 27: ...ed the audio alert is continuous for a minimum of 3 seconds LSR 238 Pulse Protection Pulse or instant on radar is more of a threat than conventional radar because it remains off until activated to mea...

Page 28: ...ng features and settings City Highway to Highway Mode Dim Dark Mode to full illumination of display Auto Quiet OFF Vehicle Battery Saver OFF Full Power Up sequence Default TONE 3 Ka NORM Laser LSID YE...

Page 29: ...nes 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 fuse in fuse box repl...

Page 30: ...falses too much 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 spot detectors use TFSR FDSR modes If dif...

Page 31: ...acquired A detector without POP Mode detection capability cannot respond to this brief transmission Laser Facts It s well documented that many radar guns cannot reliably provide the speed of a targete...

Page 32: ...er 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 n...

Page 33: ...ar 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 use...

Page 34: ...OTE 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 ind...

Page 35: ...is 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...

Page 36: ...able 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 seri...

Page 37: ...nt 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 service fee you will be contacted by a Whistler techni...

Page 38: ...rs nm Operating Temperature Range 10 C to 70 C 14 F to 158 F Power Requirements Operational 12 to 15 volts DC 250mA nominal 2 amp fuse Vehicle Battery Saver 30mA nominal Patents can be viewed here htt...

Page 39: ...s can be ordered directly from Whistler by calling 1 479 273 6012 or visiting our online store at www whistlergroup com Order Description Price 202151 Windshield Bracket Kit 9 95 206552 Power Cord 5 1...

Page 40: ...e AR 72712 TEL 479 273 6012 FX 479 273 2927 www whistlergroup com CUSTOMER RETURN CENTER 1412 South 1st St Rogers AR 72756 Customer Service Tel 479 273 6012 Email info whistlergroup com For US Patent...

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