XTR-558 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 260029, © 2010 The Whistler Group, Inc.
XTR-558
Total Band Protection
™
LASER-RADAR
DETECTOR
Dear Whistler Customer,
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 - 4
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 - 7
• Mounting Guidelines
5
• Windshield Mounting
5-
6
• Power Connection and Fuse Replacement
7
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 - 14
• Power On Self Test & Volume
8
• Dim/Dark Mode
8
• Setting Saver
8
• Feature Engaged Confirmation
8
• Integrated Real Voice
®
9
• Quiet/Auto Quiet Mode
9
• Audio Level Adjustment
9
• City/City 1/ City 2 Mode
10
• Highway Mode
10
• Alert Periscopes
11
• VG-2 Mode
11
• Vehicle Battery Saver Mode
11
• Filter Mode
12
• Teach/Tutorial Mode
12
• Option Select Mode
13
• Stay Alert Feature
14
Safety Warning System
™
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
POP
™
Mode Alerts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Laser/Radar Alerts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
• Speed Radar Audio/Visual Alerts
15
• Laser Audio/Visual Alerts
15
• Pulse Protection
®
15
VG-2 Alerts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
• Alert Priority
16
Reset Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Troubleshooting Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Care and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Are Detectors Legal? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
FCC Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Speed Monitoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 - 23
• Radar Facts
20
• POP
™
Mode
21
• Laser Facts
21-22
• Other Speed Detection Systems
22
• Radar Detector Detectors
22 - 23
Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 - 26
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
WHISTLER FEATURES
3
Feature Listings of XTR-558
4
5
3
13
2
11
7
12
8
9
6
1
10
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
– high gain optical lens provides
increased sensitivity and field of view for
leading-edge laser detection.
6. Rear Laser –
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
which automatically reduces the audio level after
the initial warning to a low audio level setting.
Pressing QUIET during a radar/laser encounter
silences audio alerts, while allowing visual
alerts to keep you informed.
9. Power / Volume Control –
turns unit on/off
and adjusts audio level.
10. Dim / Dark
- engages Dim/Dark modes.
11. Menu Button
- enters Option Select Mode.
12. Text Display -
provides distinct visual
confirmation of signals detected, signal
strength, and indicates engaged modes of
operation.
13. Alert Periscopes -
provide added
visual alerts of threats ahead.
FEATURE DESCRIPTIONS
4
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 affect radar
signals. Consult your dealer or the owner’s
manual supplied with your vehicle to determine
if your windshield has this coating.
• Avoid placing the unit in direct contact with the
windshield.
• To reduce the possibility of theft, conceal the
unit when not in use.
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.
INSTALLATION
5
Rubber Bumper
