Laser/Radar Alerts; Alert Priority; Speed Radar Audio/Visual Alerts; Reset Features - Whistler XTR-420 Owner's Manual

LASER/RADAR ALERTS

Speed Radar Audio/Visual Alerts

When X, K, or Ka band is detected, the band ID
and signal strength are displayed. The audio
alert is continuous and has a geiger counter-like
pattern. The faster the beep, the closer or
stronger the radar source.
"I I " = weak signal, "I I I I I I " = strong signal
"K K / / K K a a " Icon will flash for K K a a detection

Laser Audio/Visual Alerts

When a laser signal is detected, the "V V / / L L " will
be illuminated.

Pulse Protection

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Pulse (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
Whistler detector sounds an urgent 3-second
audio warning and the display will show a max
signal strength level.
M M a a x x S S i i g g n n a a l l
After the 3-second pulse alert, the standard alert
pattern continues for as long as the signal is
present.
It is important to respond promptly to a pulse
alert, since warning time may be minimal.
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ALERT PRIORITY

Alert Priority
When two or more signals are received at the
same time, the alert priority is:
1. Laser
2. VG-2
3. Speed Radar
4. Safety Radar
Example:
If X band is alerting, then suddenly a VG-2
signal is detected, the VG-2 warning will
override the X band alert.
POP ™ MODE ALERTS
POP Mode Alerts
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Because POP Mode radar utilizes the same
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K or Ka band frequencies, POP ™ Mode Alerts will be
displayed as regular radar alerts.
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RESET FEATURES

Reset Features
All user features can be reset to factory settings.
• Unplug Power Cord from unit.
• Remove Batteries.
• Press and hold Power and Quiet buttons.
• Plug Power Cord into unit.
• Wait for 2 beeps.
• Release Power and Quiet buttons.
Unit is now reset to the following features
and settings.
Default factory settings are:
1. Audio to level (4)
2. Display shows "H H "
3. Auto Quiet Mode OFF
4. VG-2 Detection Mode OFF
5. Auto Shut Off to 1 hour
6. Full Power Up sequence
7. Dim/Dark to full Illumination
8. Periscopes to Flashing
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 this manual, but is not
operating optimally, please refer to the
troubleshooting guide below.
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.
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