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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 260025, © 2010 The Whistler Group, Inc.

XTR-430

LASER-RADAR

DETECTOR

Model Features Summary ................................. 2 - 3
Installation ........................................................ 4 - 6

• Mounting Guidelines

4

• Windshield Mounting

5

• Power Connection and Fuse Replacement  

6

Operation ....................................................... 7 - 14

• Power On Self Test & Volume

7

• Dim/Dark Mode

7

• Setting Saver                                                                         

7

• Feature Engaged Confirmation

7

• Quiet/Auto Quiet Mode

8

• Audio Level Adjustment

8

• City/City 1/ City 2 Mode                              

9

• Highway Mode

9

• Teach/Tutorial Mode

10

• Alert Periscopes                                                    

10

• VG-2 Mode                                               

11 

• Vehicle Battery Saver Mode

12

• Option Select Mode                                           

13

• Stay Alert Feature

14

Safety Warning System

..................................... 14

POP

Mode Alerts .............................................. 15

Laser/Radar Alerts .............................................. 15

• Speed Radar Audio/Visual Alerts                        

15

• Laser Audio/Visual Alerts

15

• Pulse Protection

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15

VG-2 Alerts ......................................................... 16

• 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

19

• POP

Mode                                                                    

20

• Laser Facts/Tips

20-21

• Other Speed Detection Systems

21

• Radar Detector Detectors

21

Warranty Information .................................... 22 - 25
Specifications ......................................................25
Accessories ......................................................... 26

Dear Whistler Detector 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
register your product online at www.w

whhiissttlleerrggrroouupp..com.

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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number of the 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 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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Summary of Contents for XTR-430

Page 1: ... 21 Warranty 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 w wh hiis st tlle er rg gr ro o...

Page 2: ...io warnings for X K Ka band radar safety radar laser and VG 2 3 Mounting Bracket Location slot holds mounting bracket firmly 4 Radar Antenna compact high efficiency antenna receives radar signals 5 Front Laser high gain optical lens provides increased sensitivity and field of view for leading edge laser detection 6 Rear Laser an integrated optical waveguide provides superior detection of laser sig...

Page 3: ...he tip contains a spring 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 INSTALLATION INSTALLATION 5 6 Rubber Bumper Image B Power On Self Test Each time your Whistler detector is turned on an automatic self test sequence confirms that the speaker and displays is functional Text Display shows...

Page 4: ... button again to enter City 1 Mode Press City button again to enter City 2 Mode Press City button a fourth time to cancel City 2 Mode and return the unit to Highway Mode In City Mode weak speed safety radar signals give an initial alarm of two beeps and then remains quiet unless the signal becomes very strong When the signal strength increases two additional beeps are provided City 1 and City 2 Mo...

Page 5: ...OPERATION 11 13 Option Select Mode Entering Option Select Mode allows you to customize options such as Tone Select Abbreviated Power Up Sequence and VG 2 Mode Press the Menu button to enter Option Select Mode When selecting options the Dark or Quiet buttons must be pressed within 20 seconds or Option Select Mode will automatically be exited Press and hold Menu button to exit Option Select Mode OPE...

Page 6: ...ed the audio alert is continuous for a minimum of 3 seconds The Display Shows Pulse Protection Pulse or instant on radar is more difficult to detect than conventional radar because it remains off until activated to measure the speed of a targeted vehicle When a pulse type transmission is detected your Whistler detector sounds an urgent 3 second audio warning and the display shows After the 3 secon...

Page 7: ...age the unit Also do not use any abrasive cleaners on the unit s exterior ARE DETECTORS LEGAL In Most States YES Laser Radar detectors are legal in every state for automobiles and light trucks under 10 000 lbs except Virginia and Washington D C which have local regulations restricting the use of radar receivers in any vehicle The Federal Highway Administration FHWA passed a nationwide regulation e...

Page 8: ...lude P Pa ac ci in ng g A patrol car drives behind you and matches your driving speed V Va as sc ca ar r A Ai ir rc cr ra af ft t The police measure the time it takes your vehicle to travel a known distance Radar Detector Detectors VG 2 Spectre The Interceptor VG 2 or simply VG 2 is one type of microwave receiver used by Police to detect signals radiated by the local oscillator of a radar detector...

Page 9: ...arranty service please return your unit as outlined in the section Service Under Warranty along with a certified check or money order for 55 00 Payment may also be made by MasterCard VISA or American Express personal checks are not accepted In the event repairs cannot be covered by the minimum 55 00 service fee you will be contacted by a Whistler technical service specialist who will outline optio...

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