Whistler XTR-540 Owner's Manual

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OWNER'S MANUAL

XTR-540

Battery Powered

LASER-RADAR

DETECTOR

3604 NW Frontage Rd. • Bentonville, AR 72712

The Whistler Group Corporate Headquarters

Tel 479.273.6012 • Fax 479.273.2927

551 N 13th St.. • Rogers, AR 72756

Customer Return Center

Customer Service Tel 800.531.0004

www.whistlergroup.com

Dear Whistler Detector Owner,

If you have questions concerning the operation of

this Whistler product please call:

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 regis-

ter 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 war-

ranty 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 ! ! 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

•Battery Installation

Installation ................................................ 4 - 6

•Mounting Guidelines

•Windshield Mounting

•Power Connection and Fuse Replacement

•Battery Life

Operation ............................................... 6 - 13

•Battery Charging

•Power On and Self-Test

•Setting Saver

•Feature Engaged Confirmation

•Audio Level Adjustment

•Auto Quiet Mode

•Quiet Mode

•Teach/Tutorial Mode

•City/City 1/ City 2 Mode

•Highway Mode

•Backlight Setting

•Low Profile Alert Periscopes

•Compass Calibration

•Engaging/Disengaging VG-2

•Auto Shut Off Mode

•Filter Mode

•Option Select Mode

•Stay Alert Feature

Safety Warning System

™

......................... 13

POP

™

Mode Alerts ................................. 14

•Speed Radar Audio/Visual Alerts

Laser/Radar Alerts ................................. 14

•Laser Audio/Visual Alerts

•Pulse Protection

•Alert Priority

VG-2 Alerts ................................................. 15

Reset Features ............................................ 16

Troubleshooting Guide .......................... 16 - 17

Care and Maintenance ................................ 18

Are Detectors Legal? .................................. 18

FCC Information .......................................... 19

•Radar Facts

Speed Monitoring ................................. 19 - 22

•POP

Mode

™

•Total Band Protection

™

•Laser Facts

•Other Speed Detection Systems

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

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

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

21 -22

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Page 1 To fully acquaint yourself with the operation of your 551 N 13th St.. • Rogers, AR 72756 Whistler Detector and to better understand the dif- Customer Return Center ferences between detecting radar, laser and safety Customer Service Tel 800.531.0004...
Page 2: Feature Descriptions
WHISTLER FEATURES 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 2. Speaker – Provides distinct audio warnings 3. Mounting Bracket Location – Slot holds 4.
Page 3: Operation
2 amp fuse. 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 displays are functional. • Press Power. Display shows in order: 1.
Page 4: Backlight Setting 9
O O F F F F - - D D I I M M = Backlight is off during normal operation and Whistler’s Three Stage City Mode is designed to O O F F F F - - B B R R T T = Backlight is off during normal operation and...
Page 5: Auto Shut Off Mode
Sometimes a detector can alert when picking up another radar detector in a nearby vehicle. The Whistler Filter Mode options provide for false alert sup- pression from other radar detectors. Two options exist: Filter: Allows for normal filtering.
Page 6: Laser/Radar Alerts
If X band is alerting, then suddenly a VG-2 When a pulse type transmission is detected, the signal is detected, the VG-2 warning will Whistler detector sounds an urgent 3-second override the X band alert. audio warning and the display shows:...
Page 7: Care And Maintenance
Important: Commission) requirements state that changes or modifications not expressly approved by Whistler could void the user’s authority to oper- ate the equipment. Radar Facts ARE DETECTORS LEGAL? 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
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: Representatives are available to answer your questions Monday - Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (CT) or visit the FAQ’s at www.whistlergroup.com.

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