Whistler XTR-420 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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Model Features Summary .................... 2 - 3
I
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
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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
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•Total Band Protection
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•Laser Facts/Tips 20-21
•Other Speed Detection Systems 21 -22
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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.
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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.

Whistler XTR-420 Specifications

General

Product color	Black
Detection angle	360 °
Last setting memory	Yes
Scrambling function	Laser, Radar
Radar bands detection	K, Ka, SuperWide, X

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	124.46 mm
Width	80.01 mm
Height	36.83 mm
Weight	255.15 g

Summary

Installation

Battery Installation

Details on installing the detector's rechargeable batteries.

Mounting Guidelines

Instructions for optimally positioning the detector on the windshield.

Power Connection and Fuse Replacement

How to connect the power cord and replace the fuse in the plug.

Operation

Battery Life and Charging

Information on battery duration, charging, and low battery indicators.

Power On and Self-Test

Describes the automatic self-test sequence upon powering the unit on.

Audio and Display Settings

Covers audio level adjustment, quiet modes, and display dimming.

Detection Modes

Details City, City I, City II, and Highway modes for alert filtering.

Special Features

Explains Teach/Tutorial, Dim/Dark, VG-2, and Auto Shut Off modes.

Menu Mode and Stay Alert

Accessing settings via Menu Mode and engaging the Stay Alert feature.

Laser/Radar Alerts

Speed Radar and Laser Alerts

Visual and audio alerts for radar and laser signals.

Pulse Protection Alerts

Specific alerts for instant-on radar signals.

Alert Priority

Signal Alert Priority

Explains the order of alerts when multiple signals are detected.

POP™ Mode Alerts

How POP™ Mode radar alerts are displayed.

Reset Features

Resetting Detector Settings

How to reset the detector's settings to factory defaults.

Troubleshooting

Common Troubleshooting Issues

Solutions for common problems like no display or false alarms.

Care and Maintenance

Detector Care and Maintenance

Tips for maintaining and cleaning the detector unit.

Detector Legality

Information regarding the legality of radar detectors.

FCC Information

FCC Compliance Details

Details FCC compliance and rules for the device.

Speed Monitoring

Radar and Laser Speed Detection

Explains how radar and laser guns work and how the detector functions.

Other Speed Detection Systems

Covers methods like pacing and Vascar/Aircraft that detectors cannot warn against.

Radar Detector Detectors (RDD)

Information on VG-2 and Spectre, used to detect radar detectors.

Warranty Information

Consumer Warranty

Covers the one-year warranty against defects in materials and workmanship.

Service Under Warranty

Instructions for returning units for repair during the warranty period.

Service Out of Warranty

Details on repair costs and procedures for units out of warranty.

Accessories

Available Accessories

Lists optional accessories and how to order them.