Whistler XTR-445 - Manual

XTR-445 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 202914, © 2012 The Whistler Group, Inc.

XTR-445

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

•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

•Dim/Dark Mode

9

•Alert Periscopes

9

•VG-2 Mode

10

•Traffic Flow Signal Rejection (TFSR)

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

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

1

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11

10

2

4

5

3

7

12

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2

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, SWS, 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 in urban driving areas.

8. Menu Button -

Enters Option Select Mode.

9. Power/Dim

- Turns unit on/off and

engages Dim/Dark settings (press and

hold).

10. Quiet/Vol Button -

Engages Quiet/Auto

Quiet Mode. Press and hold to adjust

volume.

11. Red OLED Text Display

- Provides better

contrast, brightness and color/shows alerts

detected, signal strength, and indicates

engaged modes of operation.

12. Power Jack

- Provides connection for the

power cord.

13. Battery Compartment

- Compartment for

3 NiMH batteries.

14. 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 affect 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.