OWNER’S MANUAL
The Whistler Group Corporate Headquarters
13016 N. Walton Blvd. • Bentonville, AR 72712
Tel 479.273.6012 • Fax 479.273.2927
Customer Return Center
1201 N. Dixieland Rd. • Rogers, AR 72756
Customer Service Tel 800.531.0004
www.
whistlergroup
.com
P/N 200010, © 2006 The Whistler Group, Inc.
DETECTOR
LASER-RADAR
Total Band Protection
™
XTR-220/520
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 • 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.w
whhiissttlleerrggrroouupp..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.
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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 laser radar detector we recommend reading
this entire manual or visit our FAQ page on our web-
site www.whistlergroup.com
Enjoy your Whistler and please drive safely.
Sincerely,
The Whistler Group, Inc.
Model Features Summary........................ 2 - 3
Installation............................................... 4 - 5
• Mounting Guidelines
................................... 4
• Windshield Mounting
.................................. 4 - 5
• Power Connection and Fuse Replacement
..5
Operation................................................ 6 - 13
• Power On and Self-Test
................................6
• Remote Control Operation
.......................... 6
• Replacing the Remote Battery
..................... 7
• Setting Saver
.................................................7
• Feature Engaged Confirmation
....................7
• Audio Level Adjustment
..............................7
• Integrated Real Voice
®
...........................
........7
• Auto Quiet Mode
..........................................8
• Quiet Mode
...................................................8
• City/City 1/ City 2 Mode
............................8 - 9
• Highway Mode
.............................................10
• Dim/Dark Mode
.......................................... 10
• Teach/Tutorial Mode
....................................10
• Engaging/Disengaging VG-2
...................... 11
• Vehicle Battery Saver Mode
......................... 11
• Option Select Mode (XTR-520 only)
............ 12
• Stay Alert Feature
.........................................13
POP
™
Mode Alerts................................... 14
Safety Warning System
™
.......................... 14
Laser/Radar Alerts................................... 14 - 15
• Speed Radar Audio/Visual Alerts
...............14
• Laser Audio/Visual Alerts
...........................14
• Pulse Protection
®
...........................................15
VG-2 Alerts.............................................. 15
• Alert Priority
.................................................16
• Reset Features
...............................................16
Troubleshooting Guide............................ 17
Care and Maintenance............................. 18
Are Detectors Legal?............................... 18
FCC Information.......................................19
Speed Monitoring.................................... 19 - 22
• Radar Facts
................................................... 20
• POP
™
Mode
...................................................20
• Total Band Protection
™
................................. 20
• Laser Facts
.................................................... 21
• Other Speed Detection Systems
.................22
Warranty Information...............................22 - 25
Specifications........................................... 25
Accessories.............................................. 26
