Whistler 560 - Manual
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Table of Contents:
- Page 2 – Mounting Guidelines; INSTALLATION; Trim Ring Removal/Installation; FEATURE DESCRIPTIONS
- Page 3 – OPERATION
- Page 5 – Backlight Setting; Option Select Mode
- Page 6 – SWS
- Page 7 – TROUBLESHOOTING; Care And Maintenance; CARE AND MAINTENANCE; Radar Facts; FCC INFORMATION
- Page 8 – Laser Tips; Spectre; SPEED MONITORING; Consumer Warranty; SPEED MONITORING
- Page 9 – Service Under Warranty; Service Out of Warranty; WARRANTY INFORMATION; Customer Service; SPEC I FI C ATI O NS; Operating Temperature Range:; WARRANTY INFORMATION; These and other accessories can be; Price; ACCESSORIES
OWNER’S MANUAL
The Whistler Group Corporate Headquarters
13016 N. Walton Blvd. ï Bentonville, AR 72712
Tel 479.273.6012 ï Fax 479.273.2927
Customer Return Center
1201 N. Dixieland Rd. ï Rogers, AR 72756
Customer Service Tel 800.531.0004
www.
whistlergroup
.com
P/N 260015, REV
3
© 200
7
The Whistler Group, Inc.
XTR-325/425/560
DETECTOR
LASER-RADAR
Total Band Protection
™
Plus Ku
Dear Whistler Owner,
If you have questions concerning the operation of
this Whistler product please call:
C
uSTOmer
S
eRVICE
1-800-531-0004
Monday - Friday ï 8:00 am - 5:00 pm CT
or visit our website
www.
whistlergroup
.com
Please keep the receipt in a safe place. You may regis-
ter your product online at www.wwhhiissttlleerrggrroouupp..com. For
warranty verification purposes, a copy of your dated
store receipt must still 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: YYoouurr wwaarrrraannttyy ppeerriioodd bbeeggiinnss aatt tthhee ttiim
mee ooff ppuurr--
cchhaassee.. TThhee wwaarrrraannttyy iiss vvaalliiddaatteedd oonnllyy bbyy tthhee ddaatteedd
ssttoorree rreecceeiipptt!! Now is the time to record the serial
number of the unit in the space provided in the war-
ranty section of the manual.
To fully acquaint yourself with the operation of your
Whistler and to better understand the differences
between detecting radar, laser and safety radar sig-
nals, we recommend reading this entire manual or
visit our FAQ page on our website www.whistler-
group.com
Enjoy your Whistler detector and please drive safely.
Sincerely,
The Whistler Group, Inc.
Model Features Summary .................... 2 - 3
Installation ........................................... 3 - 5
ïChanging T rim Rings
3 -
4
ïMounting Guidelines
4
ïW indshield Mounting
5
ïPower Connection and Fuse Replacement
5
Operation .......................................... 5 - 14
ïPr ogrammable Text Display
5
ïPr ogrammable Audio Tones
6 - 8
ïPower On and Self-T est
8
ïSetting Saver
8
ïFeatur e Engaged Confirmation
8
ïAudio Level Adjustment
8
ïAuto Quiet Mode
9
ïQuiet Mode
9
ïT each/Tutorial Mode
9
ïHighway Mode
9
ïCity/City 1/ City 2 Mode
10
ïEngaging/Disengaging VG-2
10
ïBacklight Setting
11
ïDim/Dark Mode
11
ïIntelli-cor dô
12
ïBattery Saver Mode
12
ïExternal Audio Jack
12
ïOption Select Mode 1
3
ïStay Alert Feature
14
Safety Warning System
™
......................... 14
POP
™
Mode Alerts ................................. 15
Laser/Radar Alerts ................................. 15
ïSpeed Radar Audio/Visual Alerts
15
ïLaser Audio/V isual Alerts
15
ïPulse Pr otection
Æ
15
VG-2 Alerts ............................................ 16
ïAlert Priority
16
Reset Features ....................................... 16
Troubleshooting Guide .......................... 17
Care and Maintenance ........................... 18
Are Detectors Legal? ............................. 18
FCC Information ..................................... 19
Speed Monitoring ............................ 19 - 22
ïRadar Facts
19
ïPOP
ô
Mode
19
ïT otal Band Protection
ô
20
ïLaser Facts
20
ïOther Speed Detection Systems
21 -22
Warranty Information ....................... 22 - 25
Specifications ......................................... 25
Accessories ............................................ 26
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Summary
WHISTLER FEATURES FEATURE DESCRIPTIONS Installation • Locate the tab near the button openings and insert this end first into the unit. • Gently snap in the other tabs as you work your way to the back of the unit. Mounting Guidelines • Mount the unit as low as possible near the center of the windshie...
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. N No otte e:: The cord fits tightly into detector. When installing the cord, expect some resistance. Fuse Replacement The lighter socket plug is equippe...
Backlight Setting (XTR 425/560) The backlighting (B/L) can be programmed to be illuminated all the time, only when alarming, or choices in-between. The options are selec- table by pressing and holding the Power/Dim button on the unit. The options are: OFF-OFF = B/L is off at idle and off during an a...
