Whistler XTR-440 User Manual
OWNER’S MANUAL
XTR-440
XTR-540
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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 260026, ©2010 The Whistler Group, Inc.
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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
verification purposes, a copy of your dated
at www.
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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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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
Please record the serial number of the
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.
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Model Features Summary ......................... 2 - 3
Installation ................................................ 4 - 5
•Battery Installation 4
•Mounting Guidelines 5
indshield Mounting
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Power Connection and Fuse Replacement
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peration ............................................... 6 - 13
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Battery Life
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Battery Charging
•Power On and Self-Test 7
•Setting Saver 7
•Feature Engaged Confirmation 7
•Audio Level Adjustment 7
•Auto Quiet Mode 7
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Quiet Mode
•Teach/Tutorial Mode 8
•City/City 1/ City 2 Mode 8
•Highway Mode 9
•Backlight Setting 9
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Low Pr
•Compass Calibration 10
•VG-2 Mode 10
•Auto Shut Off Mode 11
•Filter Mode 11
•Option Select Mode 12
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Stay
Safety W
POP
Laser/Radar Alerts ................................. 14
•Speed Radar
•Laser
•Pulse Pr
VG-2 Aler
•Alert Priority 15
Reset Featur
Tr oubleshooting Guide .......................... 16 - 1 7
Care and Maintenance ................................ 18
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FCC Infor
Speed Monitoring ................................. 19 - 22
•Radar Facts 19
•POP™Mode 19
•Laser Facts/Tips 20-21
•Other Speed Detection Systems 21 -22
Warranty Information ............................ 22 - 25
Specifications .............................................. 25
Accessories ................................................. 26
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WHISTLER FEA TURES FEATURE DESCRIPTIONS INSTALLATION
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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. Speaker –Provides distinct audio warnings
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or X, K, Ka band radar, safety radar , laserand VG-2.
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. Mounting Bracket Location– Slot holds
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mounting bracket firmly.
4. Radar Antenna – Compact, high-efficiency
antenna receives radar signals.
5. Front Laser Antenna – High gain optical lens
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. Menu Button - enters Option Select Mode.
9. Power/BL -Turns unit on/off and
engages backlight settings (press and hold).
10. Quiet/Vol Button – Engages Quiet/Auto Quiet
Mode. Press and hold to adjust volume.
11. Blue LCD Text Display– Provides distinct
visual confirmation of signals detected, signal
strength, and engaged modes ofoperation.
12. Power Jack – Provides connection for the
power cord.
13. Battery Compartment – Compartment for
3 NiMH batteries.
14. Low Profile Alert Periscopes – Provides an
additional attention getting visual alert.
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Battery Installation
nit requires 3 AA rechargeable batteries
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emove the battery compartment cover by
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liding the cover to the edge of the unit and lift
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p. Insert batteries and reinstall battery
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ompartment 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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O NOT mix battery types as this can
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amage the batteries.
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IImmppoorrttaanntt:
batteries should not be used.
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
• Do not mount the unit behind wipers,
• Some windshields have an Instaclear
• Avoid placing the unit in direct contact with
• To reduce the possibility of theft, unplug and
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Use only NiMH batteries. Ni-Cd
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Only use rechargeable batteries.
center of the windshield.
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.)
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Electriclear
signals. Consult your dealer or the vehicle’s
owner’s manualto determine if your windshield
has this coating.
type coating, which affect radar
windshield.
conceal the unit when not in use.
(included).
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Windshield Mounting
INSTALLATION OPERATION
• Install the two suction cups and rubber bumper
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nto 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
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nto 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 cord into the
unit’s power jack.
• Plug the large end into the vehicle’s cigarette
lighter socket.
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Cord fits tightly into detector. When installing
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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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esistance.
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Battery Life
The unit can provide approximately 15 hours of
laser/radar detection. There are settings that can
aximize battery
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1) Display intensity set to Dim
2) Auto Quiet engaged
) Auto Shut Off set to 1 hour
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) Use a lower volume setting
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5) Use Mute whenever possible
Important: The detector’s display will flash and
hree fast beeps will sound when the batteries
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have approximately one hour of battery life left.
This is a reminder to recharge your batteries.
life.
Battery Charging
Power Cord - Plug your included power cord
into the detector and into the lighter socket to
slowly charge the rechargeable batteries. This
will also provide power to the detector. The
display will show an
asterisk, i.e., when the unit is
charging the batteries. The asterisk will flash
during charging and go out when charging is
complete.
When the power cable is removed from the
detector or the vehicle’s lighter socket is
switched off, the unit will alarm and
display 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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As with all battery operated devices, remove
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
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ecommendations.
Power On and Self-Test
OPERATION
Each time your Whistler detector is turned on,
n automatic self-test sequence confirms that
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the speaker and visual displays are functional.
• Press Power. Display shows in order:
-Band 2. K-Band 3. Ka-Band 4.LASER
1.X
5. POP ON 6. VG-2 7. SR 8. BSAV
9. BAT
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
• Press and hold the “Quiet/VOL” button and the
Auto Quiet Mode
Auto Quiet reduces the selected audio level to
level (1) approximately 5 seconds after a radar or
safety radar signal is detected. The alert for any
new signal within 20 seconds will resume at level
(1). Auto Quiet does not affect VG-2 or laser alerts.
• Press Quiet/VOL (before a signal is detected)
• Press Quiet (when the unit is not alarming) to
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volume level will increase then proceed to
decrease the volume. Continuing to hold this
button will repeat the sequence. As audio level
is adjusted, beeps are provided and the display
indicates volume level.
to engage Auto Quiet.
cancel Auto Quiet mode.
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