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WHISTLER FEATURES

FEATURE DESCRIPTIONS

Battery Installation

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Remove the battery compartment cover by 
sliding the cover to the edge of the unit and lift
up. Observing correct polarity (+) and (-), insert 
batteries as shown. Reinstall battery 
compartment cover. Alkaline batteries are not
recommended. 
When replacing the Ni-MH rechargeable batter-
ies we recommended batteries that have a
power rating of 2100 mA or higher.
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optional home battery charger. Charging 
non-rechargeable batteries can damage the
charger or possibly cause the batteries to
explode. See battery charging section (page 7)
to either charge batteries with the power cord
or home battery charger.

INSTALLATION

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• Battery Operated 

With Built-in Battery Charger

• Replaceable Trim Rings
• Total Band Protection

• POP

Mode Detection 

• Blue LCD Text Display
• High Gain Optical Lens
• Stay Alert

• 360° Total Perimeter Protection

• VG-2 Cloaking

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Technology

• 3 City Modes
• Quiet/Auto Quiet Modes
• Battery Saver
• Setting Saver
• Alert Priority
• Safety Warning System

Accessories:

Windshield Bracket Kit, Rechargeable Batteries,
Straight Power Cord, Home Battery Charger &
2 Additional Color Trim Rings

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XCS-800

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, 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 

– 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/Menu Button - 

pressing QUIET 

before a signal is detected engages Auto 
Quiet Mode. Pressing QUIET during a 
radar/laser encounter silences audio 
alerts.(Pressing and holding for 2 seconds allows 
you to enter Option Select Mode—see page 12)

9.   Power/Dim --

turns unit on/off and engages

Backlight settings (press and hold).

10. Volume Down Button – 

adjust volume down.

11. Volume Up Button – 

adjust volume up.

12. Blue LCD Text Display

– provides distinct 

visual confirmation of signals detected, signal
strength, and indicates engaged modes of 
operation.

13. Power Jack

– provides connection for the 

power cord.

14. Battery Compartment

– compartment for 

which  you place the included 4 AA Ni-MH 
batteries.

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Summary of Contents for XCS-800

Page 1: ...on of your Whistler detector and to better understand the dif ferences between detecting radar laser and safety radar signals we recommend reading this entire manual or visit our F A Q page on our web...

Page 2: ...iet Modes Battery Saver Setting Saver Alert Priority Safety Warning System Accessories Windshield Bracket Kit Rechargeable Batteries Straight Power Cord Home Battery Charger 2 Additional Color Trim Ri...

Page 3: ...ace the fuse carefully unscrew the tip of the plug I Im mp po or rt ta an nt t Unscrew slowly The tip contains a spring which may fly out when disassembling Insert the new fuse with the spring and scr...

Page 4: ...electable by press ing and holding the Power Dim button on the unit The options are O OF FF F O OF FF F Backlight is off during normal operation and off when the unit alarms O OF FF F D DI IM M Backli...

Page 5: ...If a button is pressed within 3 5 seconds the cycle is repeated If a button was not pressed within 3 5 seconds alarm sounds and the display shows Press Power to exit WARNING Stay Alert is NOT intende...

Page 6: ...are provided indicating an all clear condition During a VG 2 Alert X K and Ka band signals cannot be received Reference page 21 for VG 2 information However because the VG 2 alert has confirmed that...

Page 7: ...d by leaky or improperly charged batteries are not covered under warranty Check with the battery manufacturer about the specific battery warranty ARE DETECTORS LEGAL In Most States YES Laser Radar det...

Page 8: ...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 it purpose is to identify persons driving with radar de...

Page 9: ...warranty service please return your unit as outlined in the section Service Under Warranty along with a certified check or money order for 55 00 Payment may also be made by MasterCard VISA or American...

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