XTR-543 Owner’s Manual
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
P/N 260030 Rev. 2, © 2011 The Whistler Group, Inc.
XTR-543
Battery Powered
LASER-RADAR
DETECTOR
Dear Whistler Detector Owner,
If you have questions concerning the operation of
this Whistler product please call:
C
uSTOmer
S
eRVICE
1-800-531-0004
Monday - Friday • 8:00 am - 5:00 pm CT
or visit our website
www.
whistlergroup
.com
Please keep the receipt in a safe place. You may
register your product online at www.
whistlergroup.
com. For warranty verification purposes, a copy of your
dated store receipt must accompany any unit sent in for
warranty work. If the 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 receipt!
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 FAQ page on our
website www.whistlergroup.com
Enjoy your Whistler Detector and please drive safely.
Sincerely,
The Whistler Group, Inc.
Model Features Summary ......................... 2 - 3
Installation ................................................ 4 - 5
•Battery Installation
4
•Mounting Guidelines
5
•Windshield Mounting
5
•Power Connection and Fuse Replacement
5
Operation ............................................... 6 - 13
•Battery Life
6
•Battery Charging
6
•Power On and Self-Test
7
•Setting Saver
7
•Feature Engaged Confirmation
7
•Integrated Real Voice®
7
•Audio Level Adjustment
7
•Auto Quiet Mode
7
•Quiet Mode
8
•Teach/Tutorial Mode
8
•City/City 1/ City 2 Mode
8
•Highway Mode
9
•Backlight Setting
9
•Low Profile Alert Periscopes
9
•Compass Calibration
10
•VG-2 Mode
10
•Auto Shut Off Mode
11
•Filter Mode
11
•Option Select Mode 1
2
•Stay Alert Feature
13
Safety Warning System
™
......................... 13
POP
™
Mode Alerts ................................. 14
Laser/Radar Alerts ................................. 14
•Speed Radar Audio/Visual Alerts
14
•Laser Audio/Visual Alerts
14
•Pulse Protection
®
14
VG-2 Alerts ................................................. 15
•Alert Priority
15
•TFSR - Traffic Flow Signal Rejection
15
Reset Features ............................................ 16
Troubleshooting Guide .......................... 16 - 17
Care and Maintenance ................................ 18
Are Detectors Legal? .................................. 18
FCC Information .......................................... 19
Speed Monitoring .................................19 - 22
•Radar Facts
19
•POP
™
Mode
19
•Laser Facts/Tips
20-21
•Other Speed Detection Systems
21 -22
Warranty Information ............................ 22 - 25
Specifications .............................................. 25
Accessories ................................................. 26
WHISTLER FEATURES
4
5
3
13
2
1
9
11
10
2
6
7
12
8
14
FEATURE DESCRIPTIONS
Whistler’s ergonomic and user-friendly design
provides 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. Menu Button -
Enters Option Select Mode.
9. Power/BL
-Turns unit on/off and
engages backlight settings (press and hold).
10. Quiet/Vol Button –
Engages Quiet/Auto Quiet
Mode. Press and hold to adjust volume.
11. Blue LCD Text Display
– Provides distinct
visual confirmation of signals detected, signal
strength, and engaged modes of operation.
12. Power Jack
– Provides connection for the
power cord.
13. Battery Compartment
– Compartment for
3 NiMH batteries.
14. Low Profile Alert Periscopes
– Provides an
additional attention getting visual alert.
3
INSTALLATION
4
Battery Installation
Unit requires 3 AA rechargeable batteries
(included)
.
Unit must plug into a live lighter socket to fully
charge the batteries overnight before first use!
Remove the battery compartment cover by
sliding the cover to the edge of the unit and
lift up. Insert batteries and reinstall battery
compartment cover.
Ni-MH rechargeable batteries should be used
and are included with the unit.
Note:
DO NOT mix battery types as this can
damage the batteries.
Important:
Use only NiMH batteries. Ni-Cd
batteries should not be used.
Caution:
Only use rechargeable batteries.
Charging non-rechargeable batteries can
damage 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 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. (Regular tinted glass
does not affect reception.)
• Some windshields have an Instaclear
™
or
Electriclear
™
type coating, which affects radar
signals. Consult your dealer or the vehicle’s
owner’s manual to determine if your windshield
has this coating.
• Avoid placing the unit in direct contact with
windshield.
• To reduce the possibility of theft, unplug and
conceal the unit when not in use.
