Whistler XTR-540 - Manual
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Table of Contents:
- Page 2 – Battery Installation; Mounting Guidelines
- Page 3 – OPERATION
- Page 4 – Quiet Mode; Highway Mode; Compass Calibration
- Page 5 – Stay Alert Feature; SWS; Safety Warning System; Option Select Mode
- Page 6 – TROUBLESHOOTING
- Page 7 – Care And Maintenance; CARE AND MAINTENANCE; SPEED MONITORING; Radar Facts; FCC INFORMATION
- Page 9 – Customer Service; SPEC I FI C ATI O NS; Specifications are subject to change; Service Out of Warranty; WARRANTY INFORMATION; or visit our online store at; whistlergroup; 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 260019, © 2009 The Whistler Group, Inc.
XTR-540
Battery Powered
L AS E R - R A D A R
DETECTOR
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 regis-
ter your product online at www.w
whhiissttlleerrggrroouupp..com. For
warranty verification purposes, a copy of your dated
store receipt must accompany any unit sent in for war-
ranty 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 Detector and to better understand the dif-
ferences 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
•Battery Installation
4
•Mounting Guidelines
5
•Windshield Mounting
5
•Power Connection and Fuse Replacement
5
Operation ............................................... 6 - 13
•Battery Life
6
•Battery Charging
6
•Power On and Self-Test
7
•Setting Saver
7
•Feature Engaged Confirmation
7
•Audio Level Adjustment
7
•Auto Quiet Mode
7
•Quiet Mode
8
•Teach/Tutorial Mode
8
•City/City 1/ City 2 Mode
8
•Highway Mode
9
•Backlight Setting
9
•Low Profile Alert Periscopes
9
•Compass Calibration
10
•Engaging/Disengaging VG-2
10
•Auto Shut Off Mode
11
•Filter Mode
11
•Option Select Mode 1
2
•Stay Alert Feature
13
Safety Warning System
™
......................... 13
POP
™
Mode Alerts ................................. 14
Laser/Radar Alerts ................................. 14
•Speed Radar Audio/Visual Alerts
14
•Laser Audio/Visual Alerts
14
•Pulse Protection
®
14
VG-2 Alerts ................................................. 15
•Alert Priority
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
20
•Other Speed Detection Systems
21 -22
Warranty Information ............................ 22 - 25
Specifications .............................................. 25
Accessories ................................................. 26
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Summary
WHISTLER FEATURES FEATURE DESCRIPTIONS INSTALLATION 1 9 11 10 2 6 4 5 3 7 12 XTR-540 Whistler’s ergonomic and user-friendly design pro-vides a new level of operating convenience.Special features include: 1. Bracket Release Button – Provides quick and easy release of the mounting bracket. 2. Speaker ...
INSTALLATION OPERATION 5 6 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. • Slide the detector onto the bracket until it locks into place. • If neces...
OPERATION Quiet Mode Quiet cancels audio during an alert and any newalert within 20 seconds. After 20 seconds,approximately 2 beeps are provided on any newalert and unit then remains quiet. • Press Quiet to cancel the audio.• Press Quiet a second time during an alert to restorethe standard audio ale...
