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
P/N 260025, ©2010 The Whistler Group, Inc.
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.
Note:
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warranty section of the manual.
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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
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Model Features Summary ................................. 2 - 3
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nstallation ........................................................ 4 - 6
• Mounting Guidelines 4
• Windshield Mounting 5
• Power Connection and Fuse Replacement 6
Operation ....................................................... 7 - 14
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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
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WHISTLER FEA TURES
XTR-430
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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
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and easy release of the mounting bracket.
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2. Speaker – provides distinct audio warnings
or X, K, Ka band radar, safety radar, laser and
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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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– slot holds
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Mounting Guidelines
• Mount the unit as low as possible near the
enter of the windshield.
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Do not mount the unit behind wipers,
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ornaments, mirrored sunscreens, etc. These
bstructions have metal surfaces which can
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ffect radar and laser signals and reduce
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ritical warning time. (Regular tinted glass
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oes not affect reception).
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• 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.
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(Image A)
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Windshield
Mounting
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: Make sure the unit is level
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Important: Some newercars have a plastic safety
INSTALLATION
oating on the inside of the windshield. The
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indshield bracket may le ave per man entmarks on this
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type of surface. To find out if your vehiclehas this typ e
f windshield, check the vehicle’s owner’s manual or
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sk your dealer. We recommend that you do not
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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.
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• 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
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unit’ s power jack.
• Plug the large end into the vehicle’s cigarette lighter
ocket.
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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
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silver tip. To replace the fuse, carefully unscrew the
tip of the plug.
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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.
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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
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Dim/Dark Mode
Dim/Dark Mode re
isplay
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• 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”.
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SR OFF 7. VG2 OFF 8. POP ON
SVRON10.HIGHWAY
duces the illumination of the
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