User manual WHISTLER PRO-200W

[. . . ] 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. Now is the time to 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 and to better understand the differences between detecting radar, laser and safety radar signals, we recommend reading this entire manual or visit our FAQ page on our website www. whistlergroup. com Enjoy your Whistler detector and please drive safely. [. . . ] · Press the Quiet/Record button twice. TIP: To prevent the recording of the stop button press (click), allow the recording process to continue for 15sec and automatically time out. Each time your Whistler detector is turned on, an automatic self-test sequence confirms that the speaker and visual displays are functional. Highway · Display indicators will illuminate in the same order on the XTR-325 Power On and Self-Test Quiet Mode Quiet cancels audio during an alert and any new alert within 20 seconds. After 20 seconds, approximately 2 beeps are provided on any new alert and unit then remains quiet. · Press Quiet a second time during an alert to restore the standard audio alert pattern; or turn the unit off, then on. Setting Saver Teach/Tutorial Mode Setting Saver saves your personalized settings so that when the detector is turned off and then on again, you do not have to re-enter them. Provides simulated alerts for each type of signal. · Press City and Quiet simultaneously and release. · Display Shows: (XTR-425/560 only) · Press Power to exit. In City Mode, weak speed/safety radar signal give an initial alarm of two beeps, and then remains quiet unless the signal becomes very strong. When the signal strength increases, two additional beeps are provided. City 1 and City 2 Modes operate the same as Highway Mode, but in City 1 Mode, only the X band sensitivity is lowered. City Modes do not change the audio alert for laser or VG-2. Engaging/Disengaging VG-2 See Option Select Mode to turn this feature on/off. When a VG-2 signal is detected, the VG-2 alert is sounded and the display flashes "VG-2". After 3 seconds the audio is canceled and the display no longer flashes. Option Mode allows the user to program the feature assignments. Option Select Mode (425 & 560 only) OPERATION Entering Option Select Mode allows you to customize options such as Tone Select, Abbreviated Power Up Sequence and VG-2 Mode. Once VG-2 is detected, every 30 seconds, the detector checks for a VG-2 signal. If a VG-2 signal is still present, the unit continues to hide and repeats the VG-2 alert. If no signal is detected, two beeps are provided, indicating an `all clear' condition. During a VG-2 Alert X, K, and Ka band signals cannot be received (Reference page 21 for VG2 information). LASER/RADAR ALERTS When X, K, Ka, or Ku is detected, the band ID and signal strength are displayed. Note: Geiger not available when custom tones are selected Speed Radar Audio/Visual Alerts Alert Priority Laser Audio/Visual Alerts When a laser signal is detected, the audio alert is continuous for a minimum of 3 seconds. · The Displays Shows: The more "|||", the closer the laser source. 1. Safety Radar Example: If X band is alerting, then suddenly a VG2 signal is detected, the VG-2 warning will override the X band alert. When two or more signals are received at the same time, the alert priority is: XTR-325 displays an "L" Reset Features Pulse Protection All user features can be reset to factory settings. · Unplug Power Cord from unit. Dim/Dark to Full Bright ® SWS TM In communities where transmitters are located, the Safety Warning SystemTM displays over 60 text messages. Note: Safety Warning SystemTM is labeled "SR" in Option Select Mode. XTR-325 displays an "S. " Note: Not all areas have Safety Warning SystemTM transmitters. 14 Safety Warning SystemTM Pulse (or instant-on) radar is more difficult to detect than conventional radar because it remains `off' until activated to measure the speed of a targeted vehicle. [. . . ] It is the responsibility of the individual radar detector operator to know and understand the laws in your area regarding the legality of the use of radar detectors. Laser Tips WARRANTY INFORMATION Consumer Warranty This Whistler Laser-Radar detector is warranted to the original purchaser for a period of one year from the date of original purchase against all defects in materials and workmanship. This limited warranty is void if the unit is abused, modified, installed improperly, if the housing and/or serial numbers have been removed. There are no express warranties covering this product other than those set forth in this warranty. All express or implied warranties for this product are limited to the above time. [. . . ]