Whistler XTR-420 User Manual
OWNER’S MANUAL
XTR-420
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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.
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Dear Whistler Detector Owner,
If you have questions concerning the operation of
this Whistler product please call:
CuSTOmer SeRVICE
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
For warranty
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.
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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
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website www.whistlergroup.com
Enjoy your Whistler Detector and please drive safely.
Sincerely,
The Whistler Group, Inc.
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Model Features Summary .................... 2 - 3
nstallation ........................................... 4 - 5
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•Battery Installation 4
•Mounting Guidelines 4
•Windshield Mounting 5
•Power Connection and Fuse Replacement 5
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•Battery Life 6
•Battery Charging 6
•Power On, Self-Test Mute 7
•Setting Saver 7
•Feature Engaged Confirmation 7
•Audio Level Adjustment 7
•Quiet Mode 8
•Auto Quiet Mode 8
•City/City 1/ City 2 Mode 9
•Highway Mode 9
•Teach/Tutorial Mode 10
•Dim/Dark 10
•VG-2 Detection/Alerts 10-11
•Auto Shut Off Mode 11
•Menu Mode 12
•Stay Alert Feature 13
Safety Warning System
Laser/Radar Alerts ................................. 14
•Speed Radar Audio/Visual Alerts 14
•Laser Audio/Visual Alerts 14
•Pulse Protection
•Alert Priority 15
POP™Mode Alerts ................................. 15
Reset Features ....................................... 16
Tr oubleshooting 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
•Laser Facts/Tips 20-21
•Other Speed Detection Systems 21 -22
arranty Information ....................... 22 - 25
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Specifications ......................................... 25
Accessories ............................................ 26
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WHISTLER FEA TURES FEA TURE DESCRIPTIONS
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Whistler’s ergonomic and user-friendly design
rovides a new level of operating convenience.
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pecial features include:
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1. Bracket Release Button – Provides quick
nd easy release of the mounting bracket.
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2. Speaker – Provides distinct audio warnings
or X, K, Ka band radar, safety radar , laserand VG-2.
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. Mounting Bracket Location– Slot holds
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ounting bracket firmly.
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. Radar Antenna–Compact, high-efficiency
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ntenna receives radar signals.
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. Front Laser Antenna –High gain optical lens
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provides increased sensitivity and field of view
for leading-edge laser detection.
6. Rear Laser Antenna – An integrated optical
waveguide provides superior detection of
laser signals transmitted from behind.
7. City Button - Reduces the annoyance of
false alerts typically encountered in urban
driving areas.
8. Quiet/VOL Button - Pressing QUIETbefore
a signal is detected engages Auto Quiet
Mode. Pressing QUIET during a radar/laser
encounter silences audio alerts. (A long press
of QUIET turns VG-2 On/Off) Adjusts volume
Up/Down.
9. Power/Dark -Turns unit on/off and engages
Dim/Dark settings (press and hold).
10. Menu Button - enters Option Select mode
11. Icon Display – Provides distinct visual
confirmation of signals detected, signal
strength, and engaged modes ofoperation.
12. Low Profile Alert Periscopes - Provides
an additional attention getting visual alert
13. Batter
14. Power Jack – Provides connection for the
y Compartment
3 NiMH batteries.
power cord.
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tment for
Battery Installation
INSTALLATION
nit requires 3 AA rechargeable batteries
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dge of the unit and lift up. Insert batteries and
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einstall battery compartment cover.
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i-MH rechargeable batteries should be used
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and are included with the unit.
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amage the batteries.
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batteries should not be used. These batteries
will not provide enough capacity to be useful.
CCaauuttiioonn:
Charging non-rechargeable batteries can
damage the unit or possibly cause the batteries
to explode. See battery charging section
(page 6) to charge batteries with the power cord.
Mounting Guidelines
• Mount the unit as low as possible near the
center of the windshield.
• Do not mount your unit behind wipers,
ornaments, mirrored sunscreens, etc. These
obstructions have metal surfaces which can
affect radar and laser signals and reduce
critical warning time. (Regular tinted glass
does not affect reception)
• Some windshields have an Instaclear
Electriclear
signals. Consult your dealer or the vehicle’s
owner’ s manual suppliedwith your vehicle to
determine if your windshield has this coating.
• Avoid placing unit in direct contact with the
windshield.
• To reduce the possibility of theft, unplug and
conceal your unit when not in use.
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DO NOT mix battery types as this can
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Use only NiMH batteries. Ni-Cd
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Only use rechargeable batteries.
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Windshield Mounting
INSTALLATION
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Install the two suction cups and rubber bumper
onto the bracket by fitting them into their holes.
Rubber Bumper
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Press the suction cups onto the windshield at the
location you have chosen.
Windshield
Mounting
nit Must Be Level
• Slide the detector onto the bracket until it locks
into place.
• If necessary, the unit may be leveled by bending
the windshield bracket.
• Press the bracket release button and remove the
detector before bending.
Power Cord Connection
• Plug the small end of the power cor
unit’s power jack.
• Plug the large end into the vehicle’s cigarette
lighter socket.
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the cord, expect some resistance.
Fuse Replacement
The lighter socket plug is equipped with a
replaceable 2 amp, 3AG fuse located behind the
silver tip. To replace the fuse, carefully unscrew
the tip of the plug.
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which may fly out when disassembling. Insert the new fuse
with the spring and screw on the tip. With use, screw cap
on plug may loosen. Retighten occasionally
Unscrew the tip of the lighter socket plug
carefully when replacing the 2 amp fuse.
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Unscrew slowly . The tip contains a spring
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Battery Life
OPERATION
The unit can provide approximately 15 hours of
laser/radar detection. There are settings that can
aximize battery life.
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1) Display intensity set to Dim
2) Auto Quiet engaged
3) Auto Shut Off
4) Using a lower volume setting
) Using Mute whenever possible
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mportant: The detector’s
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and three fast beeps will sound when the
atteries have approximately one hour of
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battery life left. This is a reminder to recharge
your batteries.
Battery Charging
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detector and into the lighter socket to slowly
charge the rechargeable batteries. This will also
provide power to the detector. The display will
dimly blink the “
charging the batteries. When the power cable is
removed from the detector or the vehicle’s
lighter socket is switched off, the unit will alarm
and illuminate the icons in a sequencing fashion,
then turn off.
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The unit will continue to charge when powered off
until it senses a full charge.
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the batteries when this unit will not be used for an
extended period of time. Damage caused by leaky or
improperly charged batteries are not covered under
warranty. Check with the battery manufacturer about
their specific product warranty and disposal
recommendations.
set to 1 hour
display will flash a “
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: Plug included power cord into the
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As with all battery operated devices, remove
Power On and Self-Test
OPERATION
Each time your Whistler detector is turned on,
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he speaker and visual display is functional.
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• Press Power. Display shows in order:
X-Band 2. K-Band 3.Ka-Band 4.LASER
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WS 6. Battery Status
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Self Test Mute
Press the Quiet button during the self-test sequence
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to cancel the self-test audio. This will not affect
radar/laser aler
the Quiet button during the next self-test.
Setting Saver
Setting Saver saves your personalized settings
when the detector is turned off or you lose power.
Feature Engaged Confirmation
Each time a button is pressed, one beep confirms
feature “on”, two beeps confirm feature “off”.
Audio Level Adjustment
The audio levels can be adjusted high to low or
low to high.
• Press and hold the “VOL” button and the
volume level will increase (Level “
proceed to lower the volume (Level 0).
Continuing to hold this button will repeat the
sequence. As audio level is adjusted, beeps are
provided and the display indicates volume level.
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