Whistler 425 Radar Detector User Manual


 
OWNER’S MANUAL
The Whistler Group Corporate Headquarters
13016 N. Walton Blvd. ï Bentonville, AR 72712
Tel 479.273.6012 ï Fax 479.273.2927
Customer Return Center
1201 N. Dixieland Rd. ï Rogers, AR 72756
Customer Service Tel 800.531.0004
www.whistlergroup.com
P/N 260015, REV3
©
2007 The Whistler Group, Inc.
XTR-325/425/560
DETECTOR
LASER-RADAR
Total Band Protection
Plus Ku
Dear Whistler Owner,
If you have questions concerning the operation of
this Whistler product please call:
C
uSTOmer
S
eRVICE
1-800-531-0004
Monday - Friday ï 8:00 am - 5:00 pm CT
or visit our website
www.whistlergroup.com
Please keep the receipt in a safe place. You may regis-
ter your product online
at www.
wwhhiissttlleerrggrroouupp..
com. For
warranty
verification purposes, a copy of your dated
store receipt must still 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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Now is the time to record the serial
number of the unit in the space provided in the war-
ranty section of the manual.
To fully acquaint yourself with the operation of your
Whistler and to better understand the differences
between detecting radar, laser and safety radar sig-
nals, we recommend reading this entire manual or
visit our FAQ page on our website www.whistler-
group.com
Enjoy your Whistler detector and please drive safely.
Sincerely,
The Whistler Group, Inc.
Model Features Summary .................... 2 - 3
Installation ........................................... 3 - 5
ïChanging T rim Rings 3 - 4
ïMounting Guidelines 4
ïW indshield Mounting 5
ïPower Connection and Fuse Replacement 5
Operation .......................................... 5 - 14
ïPr ogrammable Text Display 5
ïPr ogrammable Audio Tones 6 - 8
ïPower On and Self-T est 8
ïSetting Saver 8
ïFeatur e Engaged Confirmation 8
ïAudio Level Adjustment 8
ïAuto Quiet Mode 9
ïQuiet Mode 9
ïT each/Tutorial Mode 9
ïHighway Mode 9
ïCity/City 1/ City 2 Mode 10
ïEngaging/Disengaging VG-2 10
ïBacklight Setting 11
ïDim/Dark Mode 11
ïIntelli-cor 12
ïBattery Saver Mode 12
ïExternal Audio Jack 12
ïOption Select Mode 1 3
ïStay Alert Feature 14
Safety Warning System
......................... 14
POP
Mode Alerts ................................. 15
Laser/Radar Alerts ................................. 15
ïSpeed Radar Audio/Visual Alerts 15
ïLaser Audio/V isual Alerts 15
ïPulse Pr otection
Æ
15
VG-2 Alerts ............................................ 16
ïAlert Priority 16
Reset Features ....................................... 16
Troubleshooting Guide .......................... 17
Care and Maintenance ........................... 18
Are Detectors Legal? ............................. 18
FCC Information ..................................... 19
Speed Monitoring ............................ 19 - 22
ïRadar Facts 19
ïPOP
ô
Mode 19
ïT otal Band Protection
ô
20
ïLaser Facts 20
ïOther Speed Detection Systems 21 -22
Warranty Information ....................... 22 - 25
Specifications ......................................... 25
Accessories ............................................ 26