WHISTLER FEATURES
FEATURE DESCRIPTIONS
Battery Installation
Units requires 3 AA rechargeable batteries
(included)
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battery compartment cover.
Ni-MH rechargeable batteries are recommend-
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Only use rechargeable batteries.
Charging non-rechargeable batteries can dam-
age the unit or possibly cause the batteries to
explode. See battery charging section
(page 6) to charge batteries with the power cord.
Mounting Guidelines
• Mount the unit as low as possible near the
center of the windshield.
• Do not mount your unit behind wipers,
ornaments, mirrored sunscreens, etc. These
obstructions 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
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Electriclear
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type coating, which affect radar
signals. Consult your dealer or the vehicle’s
owner’s manual supplied with your vehicle to
determine if your windshield has this coating.
• Avoid placing unit in direct contact with
windshield.
• To reduce the possibility of theft, unplug and
conceal your unit when not in use.
INSTALLATION
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Accessories:
Windshield Bracket Kit, Rechargeable Batteries,
Straight Power Cord
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XTR-180/185/190/195
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 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. Quiet Button -
Pressing QUIET before a
signal is detected engages Auto Quiet Mode.
Pressing QUIET during a radar/laser
encounter silences audio alerts. (A long press
of QUIET turns VG-2 On/Off)
9. Power/Dark
-Turns unit on/off and engages
Dim/Dark settings (press and hold).
10. Volume Button –
Adjust volume Up/Down.
11. Icon Display
– Provides distinct visual
confirmation of signals detected, signal
strength, and indicates engaged modes of
operation.
12. Power Jack
– Provides connection for the
power cord.
13. Battery Compartment
– Compartment for
which you place the batteries.
14. Solar Panel
– The solar panel absorbs sunlight
extending the battery life of the unit.
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