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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 203343 © 2008 The Whistler Group, Inc.

XTR-180/ XTR-185

XTR-190/XTR-195

Battery

Powered

LASER-RADAR

DETECTOR

Dear Whistler Owner,
If you have questions concerning the operation of

this Whistler product please call:

C

uSTOmer 

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 and please drive safely.
Sincerely,
The Whistler Group, Inc.

Model Features Summary .................... 2 - 3

Installation ........................................... 4 - 6

•Battery Installation

4

•Mounting Guidelines

5

•Windshield Mounting

5- 6

•Power Connection and Fuse Replacement                   

6

Operation .......................................... 6 - 13

•Battery Life

6

•Battery Charging                                                                     

6

•Power On, Self-Test Mute 

7

•Setting Saver 

7

•Feature Engaged Confirmation 

7

•Audio Level Adjustment

7

•Quiet Mode                                                         

8

•Auto Quiet Mode 

8

•City/City 1/ City 2 Mode                                                   

9

•Highway Mode                                                  

10

•Teach/Tutorial Mode                                         

10

•Dim/Dark                                                

10

•Engaging/Disengaging VG-2                            

11

•VG-2 Detection/Alerts                                                        

11

•Auto Shut Off Mode                                                             

12

•Stay Alert Feature 

13

Safety Warning System

™ 

......................... 13

Laser/Radar Alerts ................................. 14

•Speed Radar Audio/Visual Alerts 

14

•Laser Audio/Visual Alerts 

14

•Pulse Protection

® 

14

•Alert Priority 

15

POP

Mode Alerts ................................. 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

•Total Band Protection

™ 

20

•Laser Facts/Tips 

20-21

•Other Speed Detection Systems 

21 -22

Warranty Information ....................... 22 - 25

Specifications ......................................... 25

Accessories ............................................ 26

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Summary of Contents for XTR-180

Page 1: ...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 differe...

Page 2: ...etermine if your windshield has this coating Avoid placing unit in direct contact with windshield To reduce the possibility of theft unplug and conceal your unit when not in use INSTALLATION 1 7 9 6 4...

Page 3: ...ighter socket to slowly charge the rechargeable batteries This will also provide power to the detector The dis play will dimly blink the I II II I icon when the unit is charging the batteries When the...

Page 4: ...Mode and returns the unit to Highway Mode In City Mode weak speed safety radar signals give an initial alarm of two beeps and then remains quiet unless the signal becomes very strong When the signal s...

Page 5: ...If a button is not pressed within 3 5 seconds an alarm sounds and displays multiple scrolling icons Press Power to cancel Stay Alert WARNING Stay Alert is NOT intended as a substitute for adequate res...

Page 6: ...ing then suddenly a VG 2 signal is detected the VG 2 warning will override the X band alert POP MODE ALERTS POP Mode Alerts Because POP Mode travels on regular radar bandwidth there is no particular a...

Page 7: ...Washington D C which have local regulations restricting the use of radar receivers in any vehicle when used in automobiles or light trucks under 10 000 lbs Concerning trucks over 10 000 lbs the Federa...

Page 8: ...ptor VG 2 or simply VG 2 is one type of microwave receiver used by Police to detect signals radiated by the local oscillator of a radar detector Because it purpose is to identify persons driving with...

Page 9: ...ce please return your unit as outlined in the section Service Under Warranty along with a certified check or money order for 55 00 Payment may also be made by MasterCard VISA or American Express perso...

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