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TABLE OF CONTENTS

XTR-130 FEATURES

FEATURE DESCRIPTIONS

Whistler’s ergonomic and user-friendly
design provides a new level of operating
convenience. Special features include:  

Note: Not all units have all features listed.

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, 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.

Model Features Summary................................. 

3 - 5

Installation....................................................... 

6 - 8

• Mounting Guidelines

6

• Windshield Mounting

7

• Power Connection And Fuse Replacement

8

Operation....................................................... 

9 - 11

• Power On And Self-Test

9

• Feature Engaged Confirmation

9

• Auto Quiet Mode

9

• Quiet Mode

9

• Audio Level Adjustment    

10

• City Mode

10

• Highway Mode

10

• Engaging/Disengaging VG-2 Detection

11

• Vehicle Battery Saver Mode

11

Laser & Radar Alerts..................................... 

12 - 14

• Laser Audio/Visual Alerts

12

• Laser Tips

12

• Pulse Protection

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13

• Safety Warning System

®

14

• Total Band Protection

14

VG-2 Alerts......................................................... 

15

Troubleshooting Guide....................................... 

16 

• Care & Maintenance      

17

Are Detectors Legal?......................................... 

18

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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Summary of Contents for WHIXTR130 - XTR-130 Laser/Radar Detector

Page 1: ... register your product online at www whistlergroup com For warranty verificationpurposes acopyofyourdated storereceiptmuststillaccompanyanyunit sentinforwarrantywork Iftheunitis returnedwithoutadatedstorereceiptan outofwarrantyservicechargeapplies 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 recor...

Page 2: ...e 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 Model Features Summary 3 5 Installation 6 8 Mounting Guidelines 6 Windshield Mounting 7 Power Connection And Fuse Replacement 8 Operation 9 11 Power On And Self Tes...

Page 3: ...tions 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 w...

Page 4: ...s 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 audi...

Page 5: ...inimum 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 imme...

Page 6: ...ble to receive SWS alerts if transmitters are not located in your area Total Band Protection Complete Band Coverage that detects laser radar VG 2 and safety radar bands 14 15 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Your Whistler detector is expertly engineered and designed to exacting quality standards to provide you with reliable trouble free operation If your unit has been correctly installed following the guidel...

Page 7: ... undesired operation IMPORTANT FCC requirements state that changes or modifications not expressly approved by Whistler could void the user s authority to operate the equipment CARE MAINTENANCE ARE DETECTORS LEGAL 17 SPEED FACTS Radar Facts A radar gun operates by transmitting radio waves at certain frequencies which reflect off objects and are then picked up by the radar gun s receiving section Wh...

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Page 9: ...35 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 will be returned to you along with 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 ha...

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