Whistler XTR-543 - User Manual

XTR-543 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 260030 Rev. 2, © 2011 The Whistler Group, Inc.
XTR-543
Battery Powered
LASER-RADAR
DETECTOR
Dear Whistler Detector Owner,
If you have questions concerning the operation of
this Whistler product please call:
CuSTOmer SeRVICE
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
•Integrated Real Voice® 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
•Backlight Setting 9
•Low Profile Alert Periscopes 9
•Compass Calibration 10
•VG-2 Mode 10
•Auto Shut Off Mode 11
•Filter Mode 11
•Option Select Mode 12
•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
•TFSR - Traffic Flow Signal Rejection 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
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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 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 encountered in urban
driving areas.
8. Menu Button - Enters Option Select Mode.
9. Power/BL -Turns unit on/off and
engages backlight settings (press and hold).
10. Quiet/Vol Button – Engages Quiet/Auto Quiet
Mode. Press and hold to adjust volume.
11. Blue LCD Text Display – Provides distinct
visual confirmation of signals detected, signal
strength, and engaged modes of operation.
12. Power Jack – Provides connection for the
power cord.
13. Battery Compartment – Compartment for
3 NiMH batteries.
14. Low Profile Alert Periscopes – Provides an
additional attention getting visual alert.
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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 affects 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.

Summary

Installation Guide

Battery Installation

Instructions for installing the 3 AA rechargeable batteries required for the unit.

Mounting Guidelines

Recommendations for optimal placement of the detector on the windshield.

Device Operation

Power On and Self-Test

Details the automatic self-test sequence upon powering on the detector.

Audio Level Adjustment

Explains how to adjust the volume of audio alerts and confirmations.

Auto Quiet Mode

Describes how Auto Quiet reduces audio alerts after initial detection.

City;City 1; City 2 Mode

Explains the three modes designed to reduce false alerts in urban environments.

Operational Settings

Highway Mode

Details the full audio warning mode recommended for open road driving.

Backlight Setting

Describes how to customize the display's backlight intensity and behavior.

Compass Calibration

Procedure for calibrating the unit's compass for accurate heading.

VG-2 Mode

Explanation of how to enable and use the VG-2 detection feature.

Advanced Features and Systems

Stay Alert Feature

Details the driver alertness test feature and its warnings.

Safety Warning System

Information on the Safety Warning System and its text messages.

POP Mode Alerts

How the detector alerts to POP™ Mode radar transmissions.

Laser;Radar Alerts

Description of audio/visual alerts for laser and radar signals.

Signal Handling and Alerts

VG-2 Alerts

How the detector alerts to VG-2 signals and its stealth mode.

Alert Priority

Defines the priority order when multiple signals are received simultaneously.

TFSR - Traffic Flow Signal Rejection

Feature to eliminate false alerts from traffic flow monitoring systems.

Reset and Troubleshooting

Reset Features

Instructions for resetting all user-configurable settings to factory defaults.

Troubleshooting Guide

Guide to identify and resolve common operational problems with the detector.

Maintenance and Legal Information

Care and Maintenance

Guidelines for cleaning and maintaining the detector's exterior and components.

Are Detectors Legal?

Information on the legality of radar and laser detectors in various states.

FCC and Speed Monitoring

FCC Information

Details FCC compliance, rules, and important user restrictions.

Radar Facts

Explanation of how radar guns operate and the frequencies they use.

POP Mode

Information on POP™ Mode radar technology and detection capability.

Speed Detection Systems

Laser Facts;Tips

Details on laser gun operation, targeting, and effective detection strategies.

Other Speed Detection Systems

Describes speed measurement methods other than radar or laser.

Radar Detector Detectors: VG-2, Spectre

Information on devices used by police to detect radar detectors.

Warranty and Specifications

Warranty Information

Details on the limited warranty, terms, and conditions for the detector.

Specifications

Technical specifications including laser wavelength and radar frequencies.

Accessories

Available Accessories

List of optional accessories available for purchase from Whistler.

Whistler XTR-543 Specifications

General

Brand	Whistler
Model	XTR-543
Radar Bands	X, K, Ka
Laser Detection	Yes
Power Source	12V DC
Safety Warning System (SWS)	Yes
City/Highway Modes	Yes
Total Laser Detection	Yes
False Alarm Filter	Yes
Voice Alerts	Yes
GPS	No
Red Light Camera Alerts	No
Speed Camera Alerts	No
Display	LED Display
Modes	City, Highway