XTR-543 Owner’s Manual
INSTALLATION
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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.
• 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.
Note:
Cord fits tightly into detector. When
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.
Important:
Unscrew slowly. The tip contains a 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.
Unscrew the tip of the lighter socket plug
carefully when replacing the 2 amp fuse.
Windshield
Mounting
Rubber Bumper
Unit Must Be Level
OPERATION
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Battery Life
The unit can provide approximately 15 hours of
laser/radar detection. There are settings that can
maximize battery life.
1) Display intensity set to Dim
2) Auto Quiet engaged
3) Auto Shut Off set to 1 hour
4) Use a lower volume setting
5) Use Mute whenever possible
Important:
The detector’s display will flash and
three fast beeps will sound when the batteries
have approximately one hour of battery life left.
This is a reminder to recharge your batteries.
Battery Charging
Power Cord -
Plug your included power cord
into the detector and into the lighter socket to
slowly charge the rechargeable batteries. This
will also provide power to the detector. The
display will show an
asterisk, i.e., when the unit is
charging the batteries. The asterisk will flash
during charging and go out when charging is
complete.
When the power cable is removed from the
detector or the vehicle’s lighter socket is
switched off, the unit will alarm and
display then turn off.
Note:
The unit will continue to charge when powered
off until it senses a full charge. The asterisk will not be
displayed when the unit is powered off.
Important:
As with all battery operated devices,
remove the batteries when this unit will not be used
for an extended period of time. Damage caused by
leaky or improperly charged batteries are not covered
under warranty. Check with the battery manufacturer
about their specific product warranty and disposal
recommendations.
OPERATION
Power On and Self-Test
Each time your Whistler detector is turned on,
an automatic self-test sequence confirms that
the speaker and visual displays are functional.
• Press Power. Display shows in order:
1.
X-Band
2
. K-Band
3
. Ka-Band
4.
LASER
5.
POP ON
6.
VG-2 OFF
7.
SR OFF
8.
Voice ON
9.
BSAV-1
10.
BAT
11.
FILTER
Setting Saver
Setting Saver saves your personalized settings
when the detector is turned off or you lose power.
Feature Engaged Confirmation
Each time a button is pressed one beep confirms
feature “on”, two beeps confirm feature “off”.
Integrated Real Voice®
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.
Audio Level Adjustment
• Press and hold the “Quiet/VOL” button and
the volume level will increase then proceed to
decrease. Continuing to hold this button will
repeat the sequence. As audio level is adjusted,
beeps are provided and the display
indicates volume level.
Auto Quiet Mode
Auto Quiet 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 does not affect VG-2 or laser alerts.
• Press Quiet/VOL (before a signal is detected)
to engage Auto Quiet.
• Press Quiet (when the unit is not alarming) to
cancel Auto Quiet mode.
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OPERATION
Quiet Mode
Quiet 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.
• To restore the standard audio alert pattern, press
Quiet a second time during an alert or turn the unit off,
then on.
Teach/Tutorial Mode
Provides simulated alerts for each type of signal.
• Press City and Quiet/VOL simultaneously and release.
• Display Shows:
• Press Power/BL to exit.
City/City 1/City 2 Mode
Whistler’s Three Stage City Mode is designed
to reduce the annoyance of automatic door
openers, intrusion alarms and other devices which
share frequencies with police radar. Generally, X
band is used for these devices.
• Press City button to cancel Highway Mode
and engage City Mode.
• Press City button again to enter City 1 Mode
• Press City button again to enter City 2 Mode
• Press City button a fourth time to cancel City 2
Mode and return the unit to Highway Mode.
In City Mode, weak speed/safety radar signals
give an initial alarm of two beeps, and then
remains quiet unless the signal becomes very
strong. When the signal strength increases, two
additional beeps are provided. City 1 and City
2 Modes operate the same as Highway Mode,
but in City 1 Mode, X band requires a stronger
signal to alert. In City 2 Mode, X-band is not
detected.
Caution:
Some towns/small cities may still be
using X band radar. City Modes do not change
the audio alert for laser or VG-2.
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OPERATION
Highway Mode
Highway mode provides full audio warnings any
time radar (X, K, Ka, Safety Radar) or laser signals
are detected, and is recommended for open road
driving.
For more information on City and Highway modes, please visit
our FAQ page on our website: www
.whistlergroup.
com
Backlight Setting
The backlighting can be programmed to be
illuminated all the time, only when alarming or
choices in between. The options are selectable by
pressing and holding the Power/BL button on the
unit. The options are:
OFF-OFF = Backlight is off during normal operation and
off when the unit alarms
OFF-DIM = Backlight is off during normal operation and
dim when the unit alarms.
OFF-BRT = Backlight is off during normal operation and
bright when the unit alarms.
DIM-OFF = Backlight is dim during normal operation and
off when the unit alarms.
DIM-DIM = Backlight is dim during normal operation and
dim when the unit alarms.
DIM-BRT = Backlight is dim during normal operation and
bright when the unit alarms.
BRT-BRT = Backlight is bright during normal operation and
bright when the unit alarms.
Backlight will turn on, if selected, while the unit
alarms and remain on for 3 seconds after the unit
stops alarming. When any button is pressed, the
backlight will illuminate at the dim setting and
remain on for 3 seconds afterwards. The backlight
will also illuminate while in option mode.
Low Profile Alert Periscopes
Whistler’s Low Profile Alert Periscopes provide
an added attention getting visual alert. The two
extra LED’s flash on and off when the unit alarms
to provide a unique visual alert. This alert can be
programmed through the Option Select Mode to
be: ON, OFF, or FLASHING during alerts.
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OPERATION
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Compass Calibration
The unit needs to be calibrated in order for the
compass to provide accurate headings. To calibrate
the unit, perform the following procedure:
1. Mount the unit level in the center of the
vehicle’s windshield. Make sure there are no
magnetic sources near the detector (i.e., speaker).
2. Select a large, clear area (parking lot or field)
without any power lines
.
3. Press the Menu button until display shows
CAL MODE. Then press the Power/BL and Quiet/Vol
buttons simultaneously. The display shows (scrolling):
4. If calibration does not automatically finish, press
the Power/BL and Quiet/VOL buttons simultaneously
to complete calibration. The unit will beep twice and
display:
Important:
If the unit mounting is relocated in the
vehicle, (i.e., visor to windshield mounting or dash
mounting), or if the unit is moved to another vehicle,
you must recalibrate the compass.
VG-2 Mode
See Option Select Mode to turn this feature on/
off. When a VG-2 signal is detected, the VG-2
alert is sounded and the display flashes “VG-2”.
After 3 seconds, the audio is canceled and the
display no longer flashes. This cycle is repeated
if the VG-2 signal is detected again.
During the period a VG-2 signal is detected,
a radar signal cannot be detected. However,
because the VG-2 alert has confirmed that a
patrol car is nearby, you are already aware of the
potential for speed monitoring and can adjust
your speed accordingly. Laser detection is not
affected while a VG-2 signal is detected. (See
page 18 for more information)
