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OWNER'S MANUAL
XTR-420
B B a a t t t t e e r r y y P P o o w
w e e r r e e d d
LASER-RADAR
DETECTOR
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 260027, © 2010 The Whistler Group, Inc.
Dear Whistler Detector Owner,
If you have questions concerning the operation of
this Whistler product please call:
C
S
uSTOmer
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.w w h h i i s s t t l l e e r r g g r r o o u u p p . . 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: Y Y o o u u r r w w a a r r r r a a n n t t y y p p e e r r i i o o d d b b e e g g i i n n s s a a t t t t h h e e t t i i m m e e o o f f
p p u u r r c c h h a a s s e e . . T T h h e e w w a a r r r r a a n n t t y y i i s s v v a a l l i i d d a a t t e e d d o o n n l l y y b b y y t t h h e e d d a a t t e e d d
s s t t o o r r e e r r e e c c e e i i p p t t ! ! Please 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 - 5
•Battery Installation
•Mounting Guidelines
•Windshield Mounting
•Power Connection and Fuse Replacement
Operation .......................................... 6 - 13
•Battery Life
•Battery Charging
•Power On, Self-Test Mute
•Setting Saver
•Feature Engaged Confirmation
•Audio Level Adjustment
•Quiet Mode
•Auto Quiet Mode
•City/City 1/ City 2 Mode
•Highway Mode
•Teach/Tutorial Mode
•Dim/Dark
•VG-2 Detection/Alerts
•Auto Shut Off Mode
•Menu Mode
•Stay Alert Feature
Safety Warning System
™
......................... 13
Laser/Radar Alerts ................................. 14
•Speed Radar Audio/Visual Alerts
•Laser Audio/Visual Alerts
•Pulse Protection
®
•Alert Priority
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
•POP
™
Mode
•Total Band Protection
™
•Laser Facts/Tips
•Other Speed Detection Systems
Warranty Information ....................... 22 - 25
Specifications ......................................... 25
Accessories ............................................ 26
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- Page 1 Customer Return Center 551 N 13th St. • Rogers, AR 72756 Customer Service Tel 800.531.0004 www.whistlergroup.com P/N 260027, © 2010 The Whistler Group, Inc. Dear Whistler Detector Owner, If you have questions concerning the operation of this Whistler product please call:...
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Page 2: Feature Descriptions
WHISTLER FEATURES XTR-420 FEATURE DESCRIPTIONS 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 radar, laser and VG-2. -
Page 3: Operation
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 display is functional. • Press Power. Display shows in order: 1. -
Page 4: Auto Quiet Mode
Option Select Mode to be: ON, OFF, or FLASHING during alerts. OPERATION City/City I/City II Mode Whistler’s Three Stage City Mode is designed to reduce the annoyance of automatic door openers, intrusion alarms and other devices which share frequencies with police radar. -
Page 5: Auto Shut Off Mode
OPERATION VG-2 Audio/Visual Alerts Note: You must turn this feature on before it will detect VG-2. When a VG-2 signal is detected, the detector ‘hides’ its own radiated signal and becomes undetectable by the VG-2. Every 30 seconds, the detector checks for a VG-2 signal. -
Page 6: Laser/Radar Alerts
PROBLEM: No display or audio. • Make sure batteries are installed with the correct polarity. • Make sure batteries are fully charged. • Make sure battery contacts are clean. • Check fuse in Whistler plug; replace if necessary with a 2 amp 3AG type. -
Page 7: Care And Maintenance
Important: FCC requirements state that changes or modifications not expressly approved by Whistler could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. SPEED MONITORING Radar Facts A radar gun operates by transmitting radio waves at certain frequencies which reflect off objects and are picked up by the radar gun’s... -
Page 8: Warranty Information
All express or implied warranties for this product are limited to the above time. Whistler is not liable for damages arising from the use, misuse, or operation of this product. -
Page 9: Specifications
(if applicable). Customer Service If you have questions concerning the operation of your Whistler detector, or require service during or after the warranty period, please call Customer Service at: 1-800-531-0004 Representatives are available to answer your questions Monday - Friday from 8:00 a.m.