WHISTLER FEATURES
Whistler’s ergonomic and user-friendly design provides a new
level of operating convenience. Special features include:
1
. Bracket Release Button –
p
rovides quick
and easy release of the mounting bracket.
2. Speaker – provides distinct audio warnings
f
or X, K, Ka band radar, safety radar, laser and
VG-2.
3. M
ounting Bracket Location
– slot holds
mounting bracket firm
ly.
4
.
Radar Antenna –
compact, high-ef
ficiency
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. Icon Display - 475
Text Display - 500/550/555/575/580/590
provides distinct visual confirmation of signals
detected, signal
strength, and indicates
engaged modes of operation.
FEATURE DESCRIPTIONS
13. Alert Periscopes - provide added
v
isual alerts of threats ahead.
INSTALLATION
Mounting Guidelines
• M
ount the unit as low as possible near the
c
enter of the windshield.
•
Do not mount the unit behind wipers,
orn
aments, mirro
red sunscre
ens, etc. These
o
bstructions have metal surfaces which can
a
ffect radar and laser signals and reduce
critical warn
ing 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.
I
I
M
M
P
P
O
O
R
R
T
T
A
A
N
N
T
T
: Make sure the unit is level
FEATURE DESCRIPTIONS
Windshield
Mounting
3
4
5
Feature Listings of XTR-475/500/550/575/580/590
Rubber Bumper
4
5
3
13
2
11
7
12
8
9
6
1
10
Feature Listings of XTR-555
4
5
3
13
2
11
7
12
8
9
6
1
10
Note: XTR-475/575/580/590 are Intellicord
®
Ready. (see pg.12)
Note: On models XTR-475/575/580/590 the compass must be
calibrated befor
e use (see pg.10)
