Whistler XTR-430 - Manual
Whistler XTR-430 Radar Detector – Manual, read for free online in PDF format. We hope this helps you resolve any issues you may have. If you have further questions, please contact us through the contact form.
Table of Contents:
- Page 2 – WHISTLER FEATURES; FEATURE DESCRIPTIONS
- Page 3 – Power Cord Connection; Fuse Replacement; INSTALLATION; Power On Self Test; Each time your Whistler detector is turned on,; Setting Saver; OPERATION
- Page 4 – Audio Level Adjustment; Highway Mode; Low Profile Alert Periscopes
- Page 5 – Option Select Mode; Vehicle Battery Saver Mode
- Page 6 – Safety Warning System; RESET FEATURES
- Page 7 – TROUBLESHOOTING; Care And Maintenance; CARE AND MAINTENANCE; SPEED MONITORING; Radar Facts; A radar detector will only alarm if an; FCC INFORMATION
- Page 8 – POPTM Mode; Laser Facts; Laser Tips; Spectre; Consumer Warranty
- Page 9 – Service Under Warranty; Service Out of Warranty; WARRANTY INFORMATION; Customer Service; SPEC I FI C ATI O NS; Operating Temperature Range:; WARRANTY INFORMATION; or visiting our online store; Orrd; ACCESSORIES
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 260025, © 2010 The Whistler Group, Inc.
XTR-430
L AS E R - R A D A R
DETECTOR
Model Features Summary ................................. 2 - 3
Installation ........................................................ 4 - 6
• Mounting Guidelines
4
• Windshield Mounting
5
• Power Connection and Fuse Replacement
6
Operation ....................................................... 7 - 14
• Power On Self Test & Volume
7
• Dim/Dark Mode
7
• Setting Saver
7
• Feature Engaged Confirmation
7
• Quiet/Auto Quiet Mode
8
• Audio Level Adjustment
8
• City/City 1/ City 2 Mode
9
• Highway Mode
9
• Teach/Tutorial Mode
10
• Alert Periscopes
10
• VG-2 Mode
11
• Vehicle Battery Saver Mode
12
• Option Select Mode
13
• Stay Alert Feature
14
Safety Warning System
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..................................... 14
POP
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Mode Alerts .............................................. 15
Laser/Radar Alerts .............................................. 15
• Speed Radar Audio/Visual Alerts
15
• Laser Audio/Visual Alerts
15
• Pulse Protection
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15
VG-2 Alerts ......................................................... 16
• Alert Priority
16
Reset Features .................................................... 16
Troubleshooting Guide ....................................... 17
Care and Maintenance ........................................ 18
Are Detectors Legal? .......................................... 18
FCC Information .................................................. 19
Speed Monitoring ......................................... 19 - 22
• Radar Facts
19
• POP
™
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20
• Laser Facts/Tips
20-21
• Other Speed Detection Systems
21
• Radar Detector Detectors
21
Warranty Information .................................... 22 - 25
Specifications ......................................................25
Accessories ......................................................... 26
Dear Whistler Detector Owner,
If you have questions concerning the operation of
this Whistler product please call:
C
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S
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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.w
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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.
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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.
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Summary
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 gla...
Important: S ome newer cars have a plastic safety coating on the inside of the windshield. Thewindshield bracket may leave permanent marks on thistype of surface. To find out if your vehicle has this typeof windshield, check the vehicle’s owner’s manual orask your dealer. We recommend that you do no...
Quiet Mode Quiet mode cancels audio during an alert and any newalert within 20 seconds. After 20 seconds, 2 beeps areprovided on any new alert and unit then remains quiet.• Press Quiet button to cancel the audio.• Press Quiet button a second time during an alert to restore the standard audio alert p...
