Whistler XTR-435 - Manual

XTR-435 Owner’s Manual

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 202913, © 2012 The Whistler Group, Inc.

XTR-435

LASER-RADAR

DETECTOR

Dear Whistler Detector 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

register your product online at www.

whistlergroup.

com. 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.

Note:

Your warranty period begins at the time of

purchase. The warranty is validated only by the

dated store receipt! 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 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.

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

• Feature Engaged Confirmation 7

• Dim/Dark Mode 7

• Setting Saver 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

• Safety Warning System 11

• Alert Priority

11

• Vehicle Battery Saver Mode 12

• Traffic Flow Signal Rejection (TFSR)

12

• Option Select Mode 13

• Stay Alert Feature 1

4

POP

™

Mode Alerts .............................................. 15

Laser/Radar Alerts .............................................. 15

• Speed Radar Audio/Visual Alerts

15

• Laser Audio/Visual Alerts

15

• Pulse Protection

®

15

VG-2 Alerts ......................................................... 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

™

Mode

20

• Laser Facts/Tips

20-21

• Other Speed Detection Systems

21

• Radar Detector Detectors

21-22

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

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

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

WHISTLER FEATURES

2

XTR-435

4

5

3

1

2

6

9

7

12

14

FEATURE DESCRIPTIONS

3

Whistler’s ergonomic and user-friendly design provides a new

level of operating convenience. Special features include:

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 Location

– slot holds

mounting bracket firmly.

4. Radar Antenna

– compact, high-efficiency

antenna receives radar signals.

5. Front Laser

– high gain optical lens

provides increased sensitivity and field of

view for leading-edge laser detection.

6. Rear Laser –

an integrated optical

waveguide provides superior detection of

laser signals transmitted from behind.

7. City Button -

reduces the annoyance of

false alerts typically encountered in urban

driving areas.

8. Quiet Button -

pressing QUIET before a

signal is detected engages Auto Quiet Mode

which automatically reduces the audio level after

the initial warning to a low audio level setting.

Pressing QUIET during a radar/laser encounter

silences audio alerts, while allowing visual

alerts to keep you informed.

9. Power / Volume Control –

turns unit on/off

and adjusts audio level.

10. Dim / Dark Button

- engages Dim/Dark modes.

11. Menu Button

- enters Option Select Mode.

12.

Red OLED Text Display

- provides better

contrast, brightness and color/shows alerts

detected, signal strength, and indicates

engaged modes of operation.

13. Alert Periscopes -

provide an additional

attention getting visual alert.

14. Power Jack -

provides connection for the

power cord.

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 glass

does not affect reception).

• Some windshields have an Instaclear

™

or

Electriclear

™

type coating, which affect radar

signals. Consult your dealer or the vehicle’s

owner’s manual to determine if your

windshield has this coating.

• Avoid placing the unit in direct contact with

the windshield.

• To reduce the possibility of theft, conceal the

unit when not in use.

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. (Image A)

IMPORTANT

: Make sure the unit is level

INSTALLATION

Windshield

Mounting

4

(Image A)