XTR-435 Owner’s Manual
OWNER’S MANUAL
XTR-435
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 202913, © 2012 The Whistler Group, Inc.
WHISTLER FEATURES
XTR-435
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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 at www.whistlergroup.
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: Your warranty period begins at the time of purchase. The warranty is validated only by the dated store receipt! 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.
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 Warning System, laser and VG-2.
3.Mounting Bracket Location – slot holds mounting bracket firmly.
4.Radar Antenna – compact, high-efficiency 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 automatically reduces 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.
11.Menu Button - enters Option Select Mode.
12.Red OLED Text Display - provides better contrast, brightness and color/shows alerts detected, signal strength, and indicates engaged modes of operation.
13.Alert Periscopes - provide an additional attention getting visual alert.
14.Power Jack - provides connection for the
power cord.
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• Mounting Guidelines |
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• Alert Priority |
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INSTALLATION
Mounting Guidelines
•Mount the unit as low as possible near the center of the windshield.
•Do not mount the 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™ or Electriclear™ type coating, which affect radar signals. Consult your dealer or the vehicle’s owner’s manual to determine if your windshield has this coating.
•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. (Image A)
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Windshield
Mounting
IMPORTANT: Make sure the unit is level
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XTR-435 Owner’s Manual
INSTALLATION
Important: Some newer cars have a plastic safety coating on the inside of the windshield. The windshield bracket may leave permanent marks on this type of surface. To find out if your vehicle has this type of windshield, check the vehicle’s owner’s manual or ask your dealer. We recommend that you do not leave the suction cup bracket on the windshield in direct sunlight. If the detector is removed, this may cause blistering of the dash in some vehicles.
•Slide the detector onto the bracket until it locks into place. (Image B)
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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.
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OPERATION
Quiet Mode
Quiet mode cancels audio during an alert and any new alert within 20 seconds. After 20
seconds, 2 beeps are provided on any new alert and unit then remains quiet.
•Press Quiet button to cancel the audio.
•Press Quiet button a second time during an alert to restore the standard audio alert pattern; or turn the unit off, then on.
Auto Quiet Mode
Auto Quiet mode provides an alternate alert pattern approximately 5 seconds after a radar or safety warning system signal is detected followed by clicking. The clicking will continue for as long as the detected signal is present and for any new signal within 20 seconds. Auto Quiet mode does not affect laser alerts.
•Press Quiet (before a signal is detected) to engage Auto Quiet mode.
•Press Quiet (when the unit is not alarming) to cancel Auto Quiet mode.
Audio Level Adjustment
To Change the audio level:
•Rotate Power/Volume button back to increase audio level.
•Rotate Power/Volume button forward to decrease audio level.
INSTALLATION
Power Cord Connection
•Plug the small end of the power cord into the unit’s power jack.
•Plug the large end into the vehicle’s cigarette lighter socket.
Note: Cord fits tightly into detector. When installing 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.
Important: Unscrew slowly. The tip contains a 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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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.
•Press City button to cancel Highway Mode and engage City Mode.
•Press City button again to enter City 1 Mode
•Press City button again to enter City 2 Mode
•Press City button a fourth time to cancel City 2 Mode and return the unit to Highway
Mode.
In City Mode, weak speed/safety radar signals give an initial alarm of two beeps, and then remains quiet unless the signal becomes very strong. When the signal strength increases, two additional beeps are provided. City 1 and City
2 Modes operate the same as Highway Mode, but in City 1 Mode, X band requires a stronger signal to alert. In City 2 Mode, X-band is not detected.
Caution: Some towns/small cities may still be using X band radar. City Modes do not change the audio alert for laser or VG-2.
OPERATION
Power On Self Test
Each time your Whistler detector is turned on, an automatic self-test sequence confirms that the speaker and display is functional along with many of the saved settings.
Feature Engaged Confirmation
Each time a button is pressed, one beep confirms feature “on”, two beeps confirm feature “off”.
Dim/Dark Mode
Dim/Dark Mode reduces the illumination of the display
•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.
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Highway Mode
Highway mode provides full audio warnings any time radar (X, K, Ka, Safety Warning System) or laser signals are detected, and is recommended for open road driving.
For more information on City and Highway modes, please visit our F.A.Q. page on our website: www.whistlergroup.com
Teach/Tutorial Mode
Provides simulated alerts for each type of signal.
•Press City and Quiet buttons simultaneously
•Display Shows:
•Press Dark button to exit.
Alert Periscopes
Whistler’s Alert Periscopes provide an added attention getting visual alert. The two extra LED’s flash on and off when the unit alarms to provide a unique visual alert. This alert can be programmed through the Option Select Mode to:
1.Flash for all alarms
2.Remain ON
3.Turn LED’s OFF completely
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