Whistler GT-138Xi User Manual

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User Guide GT-138Xi Total Band Protection ™ LASER-RADAR DETECTOR ...

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3 INTRODUCTION Dear Whistler Customer, If you have questions concerning the operation of this Whistler product please call: Customer Service 1-479-273-6012 Monday - Friday • 8:00 am - 5:00 pm CT or visit our website www.whistlergroup.com Please ke...

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4 TABLE OF CONTENTS Model Features Summary......................................... 5 - 6 Installation ................................................................... 7 - 9 • Mounting Guidelines • Windshield Mounting • Power Cord Con...

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5 TABLE OF CONTENTS Speed Monitoring Technologies ......................... 20 - 22 • Radar Facts • Laser Facts • Other Speed Detection Systems Warranty Information ............................................ 23 - 26 Specifications ......

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6 WHISTLER FEATURES 6 1 8 10 7 17 3 4 5 12 11 14 13 16 15 9 2 ...

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7 FEATURE DESCRIPTIONS 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 warning system, laser and VG-2. 3. Mounting Bracket Loc...

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8 INSTALLATION Windshield Mounting • 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 rad...

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9 INSTALLATION Windshield Mounting • Install the two suction cups and rubber bumper onto the bracket by fitting them into their holes. • Press the suction cups onto the windshield at the location you have chosen. IMPORTANT: Some newer cars ha...

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10 INSTALLATION Power Connection • Plug the small end of the power cord into the unit’s power jack. • Plug the large end into the vehicle’s cigarette lighter socket. NOTE: Cord fits tightly into detector. When installing the cord, expect s...

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11 OPERATION Power On and Self-Test Each time your Whistler detector is turned on, an automatic self-test sequence confirms that the speaker and visual displays are functional. Feature Engaged Confirmation Each time a button is pressed one beep conf...

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12 OPERATION Highway Mode The icon “P” indicates Highway Mode. It provides full audio warnings any time radar (X, K or Ka) or laser signals are detected, and is recommended for open road driving. Audio Level Adjustment The audio levels can be a...

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13 OPERATION In City Mode, weak speed/safety radar signals give an initial alarm of two beeps, and then remain quiet until the signal becomes very strong. When the signal strength increases, two additional beeps are provided. City 1 and City 2 Modes...

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14 Engaging / Disengaging VG-2 See Option Select Mode to turn this feature on. Dim/Dark Modes Dim/Dark Mode reduces the illumination of the display. • Press the Dark button to reduce illumination to a Dim setting. • Press the Dark button a seco...

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15 Field Disturbance Sensor Rejection (FDSR) Traffic Flow Sensor Rejection (TFSR) Recently many new products that operate on police radar frequencies have been causing nuisance alerts to radar detectors. These radar based sensors are installed alo...

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16 Pulse Protection ® 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. When a pulse type transmission is detected, your Whistl...

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17 VG-2 / POP ™ MODE ALERTS VG-2 Mode 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 lon...

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18 OPTION SELECT MODE Option Select Mode Press and hold the Quiet/Menu button to enter Option Select Mode. Each press of the Menu button changes to the next selectable feature. The Dark (D) button and the City(C) button turns the feature ON/ OFF. ...

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19 TROUBLESHOOTING 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 th...

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20 CARE & MAINTENANCE Care and Maintenance During the summer months, avoid prolonged exposure to direct sunlight by removing your unit from the dash when your vehicle is parked for an extended period of time. Do not spray water, cleaners, or ...

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21 SPEED MONITORING TECHNOLOGIES Radar Facts A radar gun operates by transmitting radio waves at certain frequencies which reflect off objects and are then picked up by the radar gun’s receiving section. When a radar beam reflects off a moving t...

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22 SPEED MONITORING TECHNOLOGIES • The receiving range of your laser detector will not be the same as a radar detector. Laser guns are most often used at short range. Whistler Laser/Radar detectors receive all current laser guns which operate...

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23 SPEED MONITORING TECHNOLOGIES For more information on speed monitoring technologies, please visit our FAQ page on our website: www.whistlergroup.com It is the responsibility of the individual radar detector owner to know and understand the laws ...

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24 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...

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25 When returning a unit for service, please follow these instructions: 1. Ship the unit in the original carton or in a suitable sturdy equivalent, fully insured, with return receipt requested to: Whistler Repair Dept. 1412 South 1st St. Ro...

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26 WARRANTY INFORMATION Units without serial numbers are not covered under warranty. IMPORTANT: To validate that your unit is within the warranty period, make sure you keep a copy of your dated store receipt. You may register your warranty online ...

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27 In the event repairs cannot be covered by the minimum service fee, you will be contacted by a Whistler technical service specialist who will outline options available to you. If you elect not to have your unit repaired, it will be returned to y...

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28 SPECIFICATIONS Laser Wavelength: 800 ± 1000 nanometers (nm) Radar Frequencies: 10.500 - 10.550 GHz (X Band) 24.050 - 24.250 GHz (K Band ) 33.400 - 36.000 GHz (Ka Superwideband) 34.000 and 34.300 GHz (Ka Narrow) Operating Temperature Range: -10º ...

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29 ACCESSORIES These and other accessories can be ordered directly from Whistler by calling 1-800-531-0004 or visiting our online store at www. whistlergroup.com. *Modular: Interconnecting pieces cord and plug. Shipping and handling (per order) $5....

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CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS 1716 SW Commerce Dr. Ste. 8 Bentonville, AR 72712 TEL (479) 273-6012 www.whistlergroup.com CUSTOMER RETURN CENTER 1412 South 1st St. Rogers, AR 72756 Customer Service Tel 1-479-273-6012 Email: [email protected] 02G...