Model Features Summary ................................. 3 - 4
Installation ........................................................ 5 - 6
• Mounting Guidelines
5
• Windshield Mounting
6
• Power Connection and Fuse Replacement
6
Operation ....................................................... 7 - 15
• Power On, Self Test
7
• Teach/Tutorial Mode
7
• Setting Saver
7
• Feature Engaged Confirmation
7
• Integrated Real Voice
®
7
• Audio Level Adjustment
8
• Auto Quiet Mode
8
• Quiet Mode
8
• City/City 1/ City 2 Mode
9
• Highway Mode
9
• Dual LED Alert Periscope
10
• Compass Mode
10
• Dim/Dark Mode
10
• Vehicle Battery Saver Mode
11
• Filter Mode
11
• Option Select Mode
12
• Stay Alert Feature
13
Safety Warning System
™
..................................... 13
• Alert Priority
14
• Compass Calibration Set-up
14
• Reset Features
15
• Intellicord
®
15
POP
™
Mode Alerts .............................................. 16
Laser/Radar Alerts .............................................. 16
• Speed Radar Audio/Visual Alerts
16
• Laser Audio/Visual Alerts
16
• Pulse Protection
®
16
Troubleshooting Guide ....................................... 17
Care and Maintenance ........................................ 18
Are Detectors Legal? .......................................... 18
FCC Information .................................................. 19
Speed Monitoring ......................................... 19 - 22
• Radar Facts
19
• POP
™
Mode
20
• Laser Facts
20
• Other Speed Detection Systems
21
Warranty Information .................................... 22 - 25
Specifications ......................................................25
Accessories ......................................................... 26
WHISTLER FEATURES
5. Front Laser
– high gain optical lens provides
increased sensitivity and field of view for
leading-edge laser detection.
6. Rear Laser –
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. 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 audio level setting.
Pressing QUIET during a radar/laser encounter
silences audio alerts, while allowing visual
alerts to keep you informed.
9. Power / Volume Control –
push this button
to turn the unit on/off. Move back or
forward to adjust the audio level.
10. Dim Dark
- engages Dim/Dark modes.
11. Menu Button
- enters Option Select Mode.
12. Blue Backlit LCD Text Display
– provides
distinct visual confirmation of signals detected,
signal strength, and indicates engaged modes
of operation.
13. Dual Alert LED Periscope -
provides an
additional attention getting visual alert.
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FEATURE DESCRIPTIONS
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Feature Listings of XTR-690
4
5
• Total Band Protection
™
• Blue Backlit LCD
Text Display
• Detects POP
™
Mode
• 360° Protection
• Real Voice
®
• 3 City Modes
• Quiet/Auto Quiet Mode
• Dim/Dark Mode
• Digital Compass
• Stay Alert
™
• Setting Saver
• Vehicle Battery Saver
™
• Safety Warning System
™
• Alert Priority
• Dual LED Periscopes
3
Features of XTR-690
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FEATURE DESCRIPTIONS
Whistler’s ergonomic and user-friendly design pro-
vides 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, safety radar, and laser .
3. Mounting Bracket Location
– slot holds
mounting bracket firmly.
4. Radar Antenna
– compact, high-efficiency
antenna receives radar signals.
