Whistler XTR-430 Owner's Manual

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OWNER'S MANUAL
XTR-430
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 260025, © 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 ! ! 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
• Windshield Mounting
• Power Connection and Fuse Replacement
Operation ....................................................... 7 - 14
• Power On Self Test & Volume
• Dim/Dark Mode
• Setting Saver
• Feature Engaged Confirmation
• Quiet/Auto Quiet Mode
• Audio Level Adjustment
• City/City 1/ City 2 Mode
• Highway Mode
• Teach/Tutorial Mode
• Alert Periscopes
• VG-2 Mode
• Vehicle Battery Saver Mode
• Option Select Mode
• Stay Alert Feature
Safety Warning System
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POP
Mode Alerts .............................................. 15
Laser/Radar Alerts .............................................. 15
• Speed Radar Audio/Visual Alerts
• Laser Audio/Visual Alerts
• Pulse Protection
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VG-2 Alerts ......................................................... 16
• Alert Priority
Reset Features .................................................... 16
Troubleshooting Guide ....................................... 17
Care and Maintenance ........................................ 18
Are Detectors Legal? .......................................... 18
FCC Information .................................................. 19
Speed Monitoring ......................................... 19 - 22
• Radar Facts
• POP
Mode
• Laser Facts/Tips
• Other Speed Detection Systems
• Radar Detector Detectors
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 260025, © 2010 The Whistler Group, Inc. Dear Whistler Detector Owner, If you have questions concerning the operation of this Whistler product please call:...
  • Page 2: Feature Descriptions

    WHISTLER FEATURES XTR-430 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

    With use, screw cap on plug may loosen. Retighten occasionally. OPERATION Power On Self Test Each time your Whistler detector is turned on, an automatic self-test sequence confirms that the speaker and displays is functional. • Text Display shows in order: 1.
  • Page 4: Audio Level Adjustment

    • Rotate Power/Volume button forward to decrease audio level. OPERATION City/City 1/City 2 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. Generally, X band is used for these devices.
  • Page 5: Vehicle Battery Saver Mode

    OPERATION VG-2 Mode See Option Select Mode to turn this feature on/off. When a VG-2 signal is detected, the VG-2 alert is sounded and the display flashes “VG-2”. After 3 seconds the audio is canceled and the display no longer flashes. This cycle is repeated if the VG-2 signal is detected again.
  • Page 6: Mode Alerts

    ‘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 shows: After the 3-second pulse alert, the standard alert pattern continues for as long as the signal is present.
  • Page 7: Care And Maintenance

    Important: FCC (Federal Communications Commission) 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

    There are no express warranties covering this product other than those set forth in this warranty. 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.

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