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User Guide

GT-138Xi

Total Band Protection

LASER-RADAR

 

DETECTOR

Summary of Contents for GT-138Xi

Page 1: ...User Guide GT 138Xi Total Band Protection LASER RADAR DETECTOR...

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Page 3: ...unit is returned without a dated store receipt an out of warranty service charge applies Note Your warranty period begins at the time of purchase The warranty is validated only by the dated store rece...

Page 4: ...aged Confirmation Auto Quiet Mode Quiet Mode Audio Level Adjustment Highway Mode City City 1 City 2 Modes Vehicle Battery Saver Mode VG 2 Detection Dim Dark Mode Setting Saver Ka Narrow Band FDSR TFSR...

Page 5: ...5 TABLE OF CONTENTS Speed Monitoring Technologies 20 22 Radar Facts Laser Facts Other Speed Detection Systems Warranty Information 23 26 Specifications 27 Accessories 28...

Page 6: ...6 WHISTLER FEATURES 6 1 8 10 7 17 3 4 5 12 11 14 13 16 15 9 2...

Page 7: ...lay offers easy to read display to indicate power city mode radar band identification and signal strength 10 Quiet Menu Button pressing QUIET before a signal is detected engages Auto Quiet Mode which...

Page 8: ...ritical 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 manua...

Page 9: ...nt marks on this type of surface To find out if your vehicle has this type of windshield check the vehicle s owner s manual or ask your dealer We recommend that you do not leave the suction cup bracke...

Page 10: ...acement 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 c...

Page 11: ...pattern consisting of several beeps indicating X K or Ka followed by clicking The clicking will continue for as long as the detected signal is present or any new signal is detected within 20 seconds b...

Page 12: ...decrease audio level City City 1 City 2 Modes Whistler s City Modes are designed to reduce the annoyance of automatic door openers intrusion alarms and other devices which share frequencies with poli...

Page 13: ...using X band radar City Modes do not change the audio alert for laser or VG 2 Vehicle Battery Saver Mode The Vehicle Battery Saver Mode automatically shuts off your detector after 6 hours if you forg...

Page 14: ...al is being detected and for 20 seconds after then the display returns to the dimmer setting Pressing the Dark button a third time restores full illumination to the display Setting Saver Setting Saver...

Page 15: ...blind spot detectors collision avoidance systems TFSR is designed to eliminate alerts from specific Traffic Flow sensors FDSR is designed to identify all radar based collision avoidance systems that...

Page 16: ...respond promptly to a pulse alert since warning time may be minimal Laser Audio Visual Alerts When a laser signal is detected the display indicates a laser by scrolling the alert Icon s from right to...

Page 17: ...n 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 spee...

Page 18: ...show an icon when the feature is off The I and III icons will show when a feature is selected A button must be pressed within 20 seconds or Option Select Mode will automatically be exited Feature Dis...

Page 19: ...or lighter socket replace if necessary Make sure lighter socket is clean PROBLEM Audio alerts are not loud enough Cancel Auto Quiet Mode or City Mode Check audio level setting PROBLEM Unit alarms when...

Page 20: ...h the openings and damage the unit Also do not use any abrasive cleaners on the units exterior All user features can be reset to factory settings Remove Power from the unit Press and hold the Quiet Me...

Page 21: ...provide the speed of a targeted vehicle that is traveling in a group of vehicles In contrast a laser gun can target a specific vehicle out of a line of traffic and determine its speed The advantage of...

Page 22: ...craft The time it takes a vehicle to travel a known distance is measured The Interceptor VG 2 or simply VG 2 is a microwave receiver used by police to detect signals radiated by the local oscillator o...

Page 23: ...detector owner to know and understand the laws in your area regarding the legality of the use of radar detectors NOTE Having a radar detector capable of detecting the VG 2 may alert you to the presenc...

Page 24: ...ied warranties for this product are limited to the above time Whistler is not liable for damages arising from the use misuse or operation of this product NOTE This warranty does not include installati...

Page 25: ...ip your unit insured with return receipt requested CODs will not be accepted 2 Include with your unit the following information clearly printed Your name and street address for shipping via UPS a dayt...

Page 26: ...e repaired at out of warranty service rates when The unit s original warranty has expired A dated store receipt is not supplied The unit has been returned without its serial number The unit has been a...

Page 27: ...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 have questions concerning the...

Page 28: ...deband 34 000 and 34 300 GHz Ka Narrow Operating Temperature Range 10 C to 70 C 14 F to 158 F Power Requirements Operational 12 to 15 volts DC 200mA nominal 2 amp fuse Vehicle Battery Saver 30mA nomin...

Page 29: ...rder 5 00 Prices are subject to change without notice ______________________________________________ write serial number in the space provided Order Description Price 202151 Windshield Bracket Kit 9 9...

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