Whistler XTR-420 Radar Detector User Manual


 
OWNER’S MANUAL
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 260027,
©
2010 The Whistler Group, Inc.
XTR-420
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LASER-RADAR
DETECTOR
Model Features Summary .................... 2 - 3
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nstallation ........................................... 4 - 5
•Battery Installation 4
•Mounting Guidelines 4
•Windshield Mounting 5
•Power Connection and Fuse Replacement 5
O
peration .......................................... 6 - 13
•Battery Life 6
•Battery Charging 6
•Power On, Self-Test Mute 7
•Setting Saver 7
•Feature Engaged Confirmation 7
•Audio Level Adjustment 7
•Quiet Mode 8
•Auto Quiet Mode 8
•City/City 1/ City 2 Mode 9
•Highway Mode 9
•Teach/Tutorial Mode 10
•Dim/Dark 10
•VG-2 Detection/Alerts 10-11
•Auto Shut Off Mode 11
•Menu Mode 12
•Stay Alert Feature 13
Safety Warning System
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Laser/Radar Alerts ................................. 14
•Speed Radar Audio/Visual Alerts 14
•Laser Audio/Visual Alerts 14
•Pulse Protection
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•Alert Priority 15
POP
Mode Alerts ................................. 15
Reset Features ....................................... 16
Troubleshooting Guide ..................... 16 - 17
Care and Maintenance ........................... 18
Are Detectors Legal? ............................. 18
FCC Information ..................................... 19
Speed Monitoring ............................ 19 - 22
•Radar Facts 19
•POP
Mode 19
•Total Band Protection
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•Laser Facts/Tips 20-21
•Other Speed Detection Systems 21 -22
W
arranty Information ....................... 22 - 25
Specifications ......................................... 25
Accessories ............................................ 26
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.
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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:
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Please record the serial number of the
unit in the space pr
ovided in the war
ranty 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
entir
e 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.