Whistler XTR-585 - Manual
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Table of Contents:
- Page 2 – Mounting Guidelines; INSTALLATION; Trim Ring Removal/Installation; FEATURE DESCRIPTIONS
- Page 4 – OPERATION
- Page 5 – Option Select Mode; Compass Calibration Set-up
- Page 6 – SWS
- Page 7 – TROUBLESHOOTING; Care And Maintenance; CARE AND MAINTENANCE; Radar Facts; FCC INFORMATION
- Page 8 – Laser Facts; 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; or visit our online store at; Orrd; ACCESSORIES
OWNER’S MANUAL
The Whistler Group Corporate Headquarters
13016 N. Walton Blvd. • 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 260016 © 2007 The Whistler Group, Inc.
XTR-585
DETECTOR
LASER-RADAR
Total Band Protection
™
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Dear Whistler Owner,
If you have questions concerning the operation of
this Whistler product please call:
C
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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 regis-
ter your product online at www.w
whhiissttlleerrggrroouupp..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.
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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
•Changing Trim Rings
3 -
4
•Mounting Guidelines
4
•Windshield Mounting
5
•Power Connection and Fuse Replacement
5
Operation .......................................... 5 - 14
•Programmable Text Display
5 - 6
•Programmable Audio Tones
6 - 8
•External Audio Jack
8
•Power On and Self-Test
8
•Setting Saver
8
•Feature Engaged Confirmation
8
•Audio Level Adjustment
8
•Auto Quiet Mode
9
•Quiet Mode
9
•Intellicord
®
9
•Highway Mode
9
•City/City 1/ City 2 Mode
10
•Engaging/Disengaging VG-2
10
•Teach/Tutorial Mode
10
•Backlight Setting
11
•Battery Saver Mode
11
•Compass Mode
12
•Compass Calibration Set-up
12
•Option Select Mode 1
3
•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 ....................................... 16
Troubleshooting Guide .......................... 17
Care and Maintenance ........................... 18
Are Detectors Legal? ............................. 18
FCC Information ..................................... 19
Speed Monitoring ............................ 19 - 22
•Radar Facts
19
•POP
™
Mode
19
•Laser Facts
20
•Other 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...
To delete a message: • Enter Custom mode and press Volume Up or Volume Down button until selected band appears on the display. • Press the Quiet/Record button twice. TIP: To prevent the recording of the stop button press (click), allow the recording process to continuefor 15sec and automatically tim...
Backlight Setting The backlighting (B/L) can be programmed to be illuminated all the time, only when alarming, or choices in-between. The options are selectable 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 alarm. OFF-DIM = ...
