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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: 

S

ome 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 vehicl’s 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.
• 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.

Power Cord 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

socket.

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installing 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 the plug.
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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.

INSTALLATION

OPERATION

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Power On Self Test

Each time your Whistler detector is turned on,

an automatic self-test sequence confirms that

the speaker and visual displays are functional. 

• Text Display shows in order: (N/A on XTR-475)

1.

WHISTLER  

2

. X-band  

3

. K-band  

4.

Ka-band

5.

LASER  

6

.. SR OFF  

7

. VG2 OFF   

8.

POP ON

9.

B SVR ON

10.

FILTER 

(XTR-575/580/590)

11.

HIGHWAY  

11a.

COMBO 

(XTR-575/580/590)

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 to 

engage Dark Mode. The display illumination 
is further reduced.

Dim or Dark Mode 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.
• Press the Dark button a third time to restore 

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.

Feature Engaged Confirmation

Each time a button is pressed, one beep confirms
feature “on”, two beeps confirm feature “off”.

Integrated Real Voice

® 

(N/A on XTR-575)

When selected, Real Voice

®

will be used to articulate the

following:

1. Band Identification
2. Safety Warning System messages
3. Feature Selection

Note:

In certain cases, the voice message does not

replicate the text message.

Quiet Mode

Quiet mode cancels audio during an alert and any new
alert within 20 seconds. After 20 seconds,
approximately 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.

Auto Quiet Mode

Auto Quiet mode reduces the selected audio level to
level (1) approximately 5 seconds after a radar or safety
radar signal is detected.  The alert for any new signal
within 20 seconds will resume at level (1). Auto Quiet
mode does not affect laser alerts.
• Press Quiet (before a signal is detected) to engage 

Auto Quiet mode. 

• Press Quiet (when the unit is not alarming) to

cancel Auto Quiet mode.

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. As audio level is adjusted, beeps are 
provided and the display indicates volume level.

Self-test Mute 

(XTR-475 only)

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

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Summary of Contents for Total Band Protection XTR-475

Page 1: ...nance 19 Are Detectors Legal 19 FCC Information 20 Speed Monitoring 20 23 Radar Facts 20 POP Mode 21 Laser Facts 21 22 Other Speed Detection Systems 22 Radar Detector Detectors 22 23 Warranty Information 23 26 Specifications 26 Accessories 27 Dear Whistler Detector Owner If you have questions concerning the operation of this Whistler product please call CuSTOmer SeRVICE 1 800 531 0004 Monday Frida...

Page 2: ...odes 11 Menu Button entersOptionSelectMode 12 Icon Display 475 Text Display 500 550 555 575 580 590 provides distinct visual confirmation of signals detected signal strength and indicates engaged modes of operation FEATURE DESCRIPTIONS 13 Alert Periscopes provide added visual alerts of threats ahead INSTALLATION Mounting Guidelines Mount the unit as low as possible near the center of the windshiel...

Page 3: ...umination to a Dim setting Press the Dark button a second time to engage Dark Mode The display illumination is further reduced Dim or Dark Mode 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 Press the Dark button a third time to restore full illumination to the displ...

Page 4: ...her direction If calibration does not automatically finish press Dark and Quiet buttons again to complete calibration The unit will beep twice and show current compass heading X XT TR R 5 57 75 5 5 58 80 0 5 59 90 0 3 3 Press the Menu button until display shows C CA AL L M MO OD DE E Then press the Dark and Quiet buttons simultaneously and release The display shows scrolling 4 4 If calibration doe...

Page 5: ...the button on the Power Cable Two features can be controlled one by a short press of the button and the second by a long press of the button Option Mode allows the user to program the feature assignments Option Select Mode Entering Option Select Mode allows you to customize options such as Tone Select Abbreviated Power Up Sequence and VG 2 Mode Press the Menu button to enter Option Select Mode Whe...

Page 6: ...like a geiger counter 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 Display Shows The XTR 475 Shows V V L L I I I II I I II II I Pulse Protection Pulse or instant on radar is more difficult to detect than conventional radar because it remains off until activated to m...

Page 7: ... LEGAL In Most States YES Laser Radar detectors are legal in every state except Virginia and Washington D C which have local regulations restricting the use of radar receivers in any vehicle when used in automobiles or light trucks under 10 000 lbs The Federal Highway Administration FHWA issued a regulation effective January 1994 which prohibits radar and laser detector use in vehicles over 10 000...

Page 8: ...rol car drives behind you and matches your driving speed V Va as sc ca ar r A Ai ir rc cr ra af ft t 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 id...

Page 9: ...Service Under Warranty along with a certified check or money order for 55 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 55 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 ...

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