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OWNER’S MANUAL

The Whistler Group Corporate Headquarters

3604 NW Frontage Rd. • Bentonville, AR  72712

Tel 479.273.6012 • Fax 479.273.2927

Customer Return Center

551 N. 13th St. • Rogers, AR  72756

Customer Service Tel 800.531.0004

www.

whistlergroup

.com

One or more U.S. patents may apply:

#5,146,227, #5,379,456, #5,666,120, 

#5,990,821, #7,215,276

P/N 260023, © 2009 The Whistler Group, Inc.

XTR-

690SE/695SE

Total Band Protection

LASER-RADAR

DETECTOR

Model Features Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 - 4
Installation  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 - 6

• Mounting Guidelines

5

• Windshield Mounting

6

• Power Connection and Fuse Replacement 

6

Operation  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 - 17

• Power On, Self Test

7

• Teach/Tutorial Mode

7

• Setting Saver

7

• Feature Engaged Confirmation

7

• Integrated Real Voice

®

7

• Audio Level Adjustment

8

• Auto Quiet Mode

8

• Quiet Mode

8

• External Audio Jack

(XTR-695SE only)

8

• Backlit Buttons

(XTR-695SE only)

8

• City/City 1/ City 2 Mode

9

• Highway Mode

9

• Vehicle Battery Monitor

9

• Low Profile Alert Periscopes

10

• Compass Mode

10

• Backlight Setting - Dim/Dark

10-11

• 7 Color Multi-band Display

(XTR-695 only)

11

• Vehicle Battery Saver Mode

11

• Filter Mode

12

• Option Select Mode - Stay Alert Feature

13

• Safety Warning System

14

• Alert Priority

15

• Compass Calibration Set-up

15

• Reset Features

16

• Intellicord

®

16

• Ka RSID

17 

• LSID

17

POP

Mode Alerts  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Laser/Radar Alerts   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

• Speed Radar Audio/Visual Alerts

18

• Laser Audio/Visual Alerts

18

• Pulse Protection

®

18

Troubleshooting Guide  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 
Care and Maintenance  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Are Detectors Legal?  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
FCC Information  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Speed Monitoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 - 23

• POP

Mode

21

• Laser Facts

21 - 22

• Radar Facts

22

• Other Speed Detection Systems

22 - 23

• Radar Detector Detector

23

Warranty Information  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 - 26
Specifications  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Accessories  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Dear Whistler Owner,

If you have questions concerning the operation of this

Whistler product please call:

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or visit our website

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Please keep the receipt in a safe place.  You may
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store receipt must still accompany any unit sent in for
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  Please record the serial number

of the unit in the space provided in the warranty
section of the manual.

To fully acquaint yourself with the operation of your
Whistler detector and to better understand the
differences between detecting radar, laser, and
safety radar signals, we recommend reading this
entire manual or visiting our F.A.Q. page on our
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Enjoy your Whistler detector and please drive
safely.

Sincerely,
The Whistler Group, Inc.

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Summary of Contents for Total Band Protection XTR-690SE

Page 1: ...l 20 FCC Information 20 Speed Monitoring 21 23 POP Mode 21 Laser Facts 21 22 Radar Facts 22 Other Speed Detection Systems 22 23 Radar Detector Detector 23 Warranty Information 23 26 Specifications 26 Accessories 27 Dear Whistler Owner If you have questions concerning the operation of this Whistler product please call C Cu us st to om me er r S Se er rv vi ic ce e 1 1 8 80 00 0 5 53 31 1 0 00 00 04...

Page 2: ...as ss s C Ca al li ib br ra at ti io on n S Se et t u up p s se ec ct ti io on n o on n p pa ag ge e 1 15 5 FEATURE DESCRIPTIONS Mounting Guidelines Mount the unit as low as possible near the center of the windshield Do not mount the unit behind wipers ornaments mirrored sunscreens etc These obstructions have metal surfaces which can affect radar and laser signals and reduce critical warning time ...

Page 3: ...erts for each type of signal Press City and Quiet buttons simultaneously Display Shows Press Dark button to exit Setting Saver Setting Saver saves your personalized settings so that when the detector is turned off and then on again you do not have to re enter them Feature Engaged Confirmation Each time a button is pressed one beep confirms feature on two beeps confirm feature off Integrated Real V...

Page 4: ...R equals detection of all police bands and laser COMPASS equals no detection of police laser radar Note The unit must be calibrated to provide accurate compass headings See Compass Calibration Set up section on page 15 Backlight Setting XTR 695SE only The backlighting can be programmed to be illuminated all the time only when alarming or various other combinations The options are selectable by pre...

Page 5: ...er button to exit Option Select Mode OPERATION Stay Alert Feature The Stay Alert Feature is designed to test a driver s alertness To engage when the unit is not alarming Press and hold the City button for approximately 2 seconds Release the button during or immediately after the alert is given Display shows Within 30 60 seconds two beeps are sounded to show alertness the driver must press either t...

Page 6: ...sing Whistler s optional Intellicord Power Cable allows some models to control the detector s features such as Power On Off City Modes Dim Dark and Quiet Auto Quiet with a simple press of the button on the Power Cable Two features can be controlled one by a short press of the button and the second by a long press of the button Option Mode allows the user to program the feature assignments OPERATIO...

Page 7: ...other cord to determine if the cord is defective Return defective cord to the factory PROBLEM Audio alerts are not loud enough Cancel Auto Quiet Mode or City Mode Check audio level setting see page 8 If difficulties occur which cannot be solved by information in this Troubleshooting Guide please call Whistler Customer Service at 1 800 531 0004 or visit our F A Q page at www whistlergroup com faq d...

Page 8: ...rrently the FCC Federal Communications Commission permits operation of traffic radar guns at X Band 10 500 10 550 GHz K Band 24 050 24 250 GHz and Ka Band 33 400 36 000 GHz Note A radar detector will only alarm if an officer is transmitting on any one of the above radar bands Other Speed Detection Systems Several techniques other than radar or laser are used to measure vehicle speeds When these me...

Page 9: ...ction Service Under Warranty along with a certified check or money order for 75 00 Payment may also be made by MasterCard VISA or American Express personal checks are not accepted In the event repairs cannot be covered by the minimum 75 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 repair...

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