Laser/radar alerts, Mode alerts, Vg-2 alerts – Whistler XTR-440 User Manual
Page 6: Troubleshooting, Reset features
POP
™
Mode Alerts
Because POP
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Mode radar utilizes the same
K or Ka band frequencies, POP
™
Mode Alerts will be
displayed as regular radar alerts.
LASER/RADAR ALERTS
Speed Radar Audio/Visual Alerts
When X, K, or Ka is detected, the band ID and
signal strength are displayed. The audio alert is
continuous and has a pattern like a geiger
counter. The faster the beep, the closer or
stronger the radar source.
Laser Audio/Visual Alerts
When a laser signal is detected, the audio alert is
continuous for a minimum of 3 seconds.
• The Display Shows:
Pulse Protection
®
Pulse (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.
When a pulse type transmission is detected, the
Whistler detector sounds an urgent 3-second
audio warning and the display shows:
After the 3-second pulse alert, the standard alert
pattern continues for as long as the signal is
present.
It is important to respond promptly to a pulse
alert, since warning time may be minimal.
POP
™
MODE ALERTS
VG-2 Audio/Visual Alerts
Note: You must turn this feature on before it will
detect VG-2.
When a VG-2 signal is detected, the detector ‘hides’ its
own radiated signal and becomes undetectable by
the VG-2.
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 VG-2 information).
Alert Priority
When two or more signals are received at the
same time, the alert priority is:
1. Laser
2. VG-2
3. Speed Radar
4. Safety Radar
Example:
If X band is alerting, then suddenly a VG-2
signal is detected, the VG-2 warning will
override the X band alert.
VG-2 ALERTS
Reset Features
All user features can be reset to factory settings.
• Unplug the Power Cord from the unit.
• Remove the Batteries.
• Press and hold Power/BL and Quiet/Vol
buttons.
• Plug the Power Cord into the unit.
• Wait for 2 beeps.
• Release Power/BL and Quiet/Vol buttons.
Unit is now reset to the following features
and settings.
Default factory settings are:
1. Audio to level (4).
2. Highway/Combo Mode.
3. Auto Quiet Mode OFF.
4. VG-2 Detection Mode OFF.
5. Safety Radar OFF.
6. Vehicle Battery Saver to 1 hour.
7. Full Power Up sequence.
8. Default TONE 3.
9. POP ON.
10. Backlighting Dim/Bright.
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1.. Periscopes to Flashing.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Your Whistler detector is expertly engineered
and designed to exacting quality standards to
provide you with reliable, trouble-free operation.
If your unit has been correctly installed following
the guidelines in this manual, but is not
operating optimally, please refer to the
troubleshooting guide below.
PROBLEM: No display or audio.
• Make sure the batteries are installed with the
correct polarity.
• Make sure the batteries are fully charged.
RESET FEATURES
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