Whistler XTR-430 User Manual

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

Dear Whistler Detector Owner, If you have questions concer

this Whistler product please call:

ning the operation of

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 entire manual or visiting our FAQ page on our website www.whistlergroup.com

Enjoy your Whistler Detector and please drive safely. Sincerely, The Whistler Gr

oup, Inc.

com.

Model Features Summary ................................. 2 - 3

nstallation ........................................................ 4 - 6

• Mounting Guidelines 4

• Windshield Mounting 5

• Power Connection and Fuse Replacement 6

Operation ....................................................... 7 - 14

•

Power On Self Test & Volume

• Dim/Dark Mode 7

• Setting Saver 7

• Feature Engaged Confirmation 7

• Quiet/Auto Quiet Mode 8

• Audio Level Adjustment 8

• City/City 1/ City 2 Mode 9

• Highway Mode 9

• Teach/Tutorial Mode 10

• Alert Periscopes 10

• VG-2 Mode 11

• Vehicle Battery Saver Mode 12

• Option Select Mode 13

• Stay Alert Feature 14

Safety Warning System™..................................... 14

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Mode Alerts .............................................. 15

POP

Laser/Radar Alerts .............................................. 15

• Speed Radar Audio/Visual Alerts 15

• Laser Audio/Visual Alerts 15

• Pulse Protection

VG-2 Alerts ......................................................... 16

• Alert Priority 16

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

Troubleshooting Guide ....................................... 17

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

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

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

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

• Radar Facts 19

• POP™Mode 20

• Laser Facts/Tips 20-21

• Other Speed Detection Systems 21

Radar Detector Detectors

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

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

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

WHISTLER FEA TURES

XTR-430

FEA TURE DESCRIPTIONS INST ALLATION

Whistler’s er gonomic and user-friendly design provides a new level of operating convenience. Special features include:

. Bracket Release Button –provides quick

and easy release of the mounting bracket.

2. Speaker – provides distinct audio warnings

or X, K, Ka band radar, safety radar, laser and

f VG-2.

ounting Bracket Location

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mounting bracket firm

4.Radar Antenna – antenna receives radar signals.

5. Front Laser – high gain optical lens provides increased sensitivity and field of view for leading-edge laser detection.

6. Rear Laser – 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 Button - pressing QUIET before a signal is detected engages Auto Quiet Mode which a utomatically r educes the audio level after the initial warning to a low audio level setting. Pressing QUIET during a radar/laser encounter silences audio alerts, while allowing visual alerts to keep you informed.

9. Power / Volume Control – turns unit on/off and adjusts audio level.

10. Dim / Dark Button - engages Dim/Dark modes.

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11. Menu Button - enters Option Select Mode.

12. Text Display - provides distinct visual

confirmation of signals detected, signal strength, and indicates engaged modes of operation.

13. Low Profile Alert Periscopes - provide an additional attention getting visual alert.

14. Power Jack - provides connection for the power cord.

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Mounting Guidelines

• Mount the unit as low as possible near the enter of the windshield.

c Do not mount the unit behind wipers,

•

ornaments, mirrored sunscreens, etc. These

bstructions have metal surfaces which can

ffect radar and laser signals and reduce

ritical warning time. (Regular tinted glass

oes not affect reception).

• Some windshields have an Instaclear

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• Avoid placing the unit in direct contact with the

windshield.

• To reduce the possibility of theft, conceal the

unit when not in use.

Windshield Mounting

• Install the two suction cups and rubber bumper

onto the bracket by fitting them into their holes.

• Press the suction cups onto the windshield at the

location you have chosen.

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ignals. Consult your dealer or the vehicle’s owner’s manual to determine if your windshield has this coating.

ype coating, which affect radar

(Image A)

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(Image A)

Windshield Mounting

IIMMPPOORRTTAANNT

: Make sure the unit is level

Important: Some newercars have a plastic safety

INSTALLATION

oating on the inside of the windshield. The

indshield bracket may le ave per man entmarks on this

w type of surface. To find out if your vehiclehas this typ e

f windshield, check the vehicle’s owner’s manual or

sk your dealer. We recommend that you do not

a leave the suction cup bracket on the windshield in direct sunlight. If the detector is removed, this may

ause blistering of the dash in some vehicles.

• Slide the detector onto the bracket until it locks into place. (Image B)

(Image B)

Rubber Bumper

• 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

INSTALLATION

Plug the small end of the power cord into the

• unit’ s power jack.

• Plug the large end into the vehicle’s cigarette lighter

ocket.

NNoottee:

Cord fits tightly into detector. When

installing the cord, expect some resistance.

Fuse Replacement

The lighter socket plug is equipped with a

eplaceable 2 amp, 3AG fuse located behind the

r silver tip. To replace the fuse, carefully unscrew the tip of the plug.

IImmppoorrttaanntt: spring 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 slowly. The tip contains a

Power On Self Test

OPERATION

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: HISTLER 2. X-band 3. K-band 4.Ka-band

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5. LASER 6

9.B

Dim/Dark Mode

Dim/Dark Mode re

isplay

• Press and release the Dark button to reduce

illumination to a dim setting.

• Press and release the Dark button a second

time to engage Dark Mode. The display illumination is further reduced.

Dim or Dark can be engaged during an alert. In Dark Mode, the display goes dark for as long as a signal is being detected and 20 seconds after, then the display returns to the dimmer setting.

• Press and release the Dark button a third time

to restore the display to full illumination.

Setting Saver

Setting Saver saves your personalized settings so that when the detector is turned off and then on again, you do not have to re-enter them.

Feature Engaged Confirmation

Each time a button is pressed, one beep confirms feature “on”, two beeps confirm feature “off”.

SR OFF 7. VG2 OFF 8. POP ON

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duces the illumination of the

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