Whistler XTR-435 User's Manual
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1. Note A radar detector will only alarm if an officer is transmitting on any one of the above radar bands SPEED MONITORING Note Having a radar detector capable of detecting the VG 2 may alert you to the presence of a speed trap The newest tool Police have to detect radar detectors is called Spectre Spectre can detect the majority of undetectable VG 2 laser radar detectors on the market It is the responsibility of the radar detector user to know and understand the laws in your area regarding the legality of the use of radar detectors WARRANTY INFORMATION Consumer Warranty This Whistler Laser Radar detector is warranted to the original purchaser for a period of one year from the date of original purchase against all defects in materials and workmanship This limited warranty is void if the unit is abused modified installed improperly or if the housing and or serial numbers have been removed There are no express warranties covering this product other than those set forth in this warranty All express or implied warranties for this product are limited to the above time Whistler is not liable for damages arising from the use misuse or operation of this product Service Under Warrant During the warranty period defective units will be repaired without charge to the purchaser when returned with a dated store receipt to the address listed in this section Units returned without a dated store receipt will be handled2. 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 options available to you If you elect not to have your unit repaired it will be returned to you along with your certified check or money order 24 WARRANTY INFORMATION Important When returning your unit for service be certain to include a daytime telephone number and an email address if applicable Customer Service If you have questions concerning the operation or Whistler detector or require service during or after the warranty period please call Customer Service at 1 800 531 0004 Representatives are available to answer your questions Monday Friday from 8 00 a m to 5 00 p m CT or visit the FAQ s at www whistlergroup com SPECIFICATIONS Laser Wavelength 905 50 nanometers nm Radar Frequencies 10 500 10 550 GHz X Band 24 050 24 250 GHz K Band 33 400 36 000 GHz Ka Superwideband Operating Temperature Range 10 Cto 70C 14 F to 158 F Power Requirements Operational 12 to 15 volts DC 250mA nominal Vehicle Battery Saver 30mA nominal One or more U S patents may apply 5 666 120 7 215 276 POP Mode is a trademark of MPH Industries Inc SWS is a trademark of Safety Warning System L C Specifications
3. Alert Periscopes Whistler s Alert Periscopes provide an added attention getting visual alert The two extra LED s flash on and off when the unit alarms to provide a unique visual alert This alert can be programmed through the Option Select Mode tO 1 Flash for all alarms 2 Remain ON 3 Turn LED s OFF completely WHISTLER XTR 435 Owner s Manual OPERATION VG 2 Mode See Option Select Mode to turn this feature on off When a VG 2 signal is detected the VG 2 alert is sounded and the display flashes VG 2 After 3 seconds the audio is canceled and the display no longer flashes This cycle is repeated if the VG 2 signal is detected again During the period a VG 2 signal is detected a radar signal cannot be detected However because the VG 2 alert has confirmed that a patrol car is nearby you are already aware of the potential for soeed monitoring and can adjust your speed accordingly Laser detection is not affected while a VG 2 signal is detected See page 16 for more information Safety Warning System In communities where transmitters are located the Safety Warning System displays over 60 text messages When Safety Radar is detected a unique audio alert sounds Safety Warning System Text Example Poor Road Surface Note Not all areas have Safety Warning System transmitters Alert Priority When two or more signals are received at the same time the alert priority is 1 Laser 2 VG 2 3
4. Mode 12 Red OLED Text Display provides better contrast brightness and color shows alerts detected signal strength and indicates engaged modes of operation 13 Alert Periscopes provide an additional attention getting visual alert 14 Power Jack provides connection for the power cord Model Features Summary Installation e Mounting Guidelines e Windshield Mounting e Power Connection and Fuse Replacement Operation Power On Self Test amp Volume Feature Engaged Confirmation Dim Dark Mode Setting Saver Quiet Auto Quiet Mode Audio Level Adjustment City City 1 City 2 Mode Highway Mode Teach Tutorial Mode Alert Periscopes VG 2 Mode Safety Warning System Alert Priority Vehicle Battery Saver Mode Traffic Flow Signal Rejection TFSR e Option Select Mode e Stay Alert Feature POP Mode Alerts Laser Radar Alerts e Speed Radar Audio Visual Alerts e Laser Audio Visual Alerts e Pulse Protection VG 2 Alerts Reset Features Troubleshooting Guide Care and Maintenance Are Detectors Legal eenei on 18 FCC Information Speed Monitoring e Radar Facts e POP Mode e Laser Facts Tips e Other Speed Detection Systems e Radar Detector Detectors Warranty Information Specifications Accessories OO MONNNN POOH OW INSTALLATION Mounting Guidelines e Mount the unit as low as possible near the center of the windshield e Do not mount the unit behind wipers ornaments mirrored s
5. Soeed Radar 4 SWS Example If X band is alerting then suddenly a VG 2 signal is detected the VG 2 warning will override the X band alert OPERATION Stay Alert Feature The Stay Alert Feature is designed to test a driver s alertness To engage when the unit is not alarming e Press and hold the City button for approximately 2 seconds Release the button during or immediately after the alert is given Display shows Within 30 60 seconds an alert is sounded to show alertness the driver must press either the City Menu or Quiet buttons within 3 5 seconds If a button is pressed within 3 5 seconds the cycle is repeated If a button is not pressed within 3 5 seconds an alarm sounds and the display shows e Press the Dark button to exit the Stay Alert feature WARNING Stay Alert is NOT intended as a substitute for adequate rest You should NOT operate a vehicle if you are drowsy During extended periods of vehicle operation you should take frequent breaks Improper reliance on the Stay Alert feature may result in vehicle damage personal injury or death NEVER OPERATE A VEHICLE IF YOU ARE DROWSY OPERATION Vehicle Battery Saver Mode The Vehicle Battery Saver Mode automatically shuts off the detector after 3 hrs The timer is reset if the detector is turned off unplugged or any button is pressed before the timer has expired The detector will alert you with an audible and visual warning before it shu
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7. display or audio e Check the fuse in the plug replace if necessary with a 2 amp 3AG type e Check the fuse for lighter socket replace if necessary e Make sure the lighter socket is clean PROBLEM Unit alarms when vehicle hits bumps e Check for a loose lighter socket tighten and clean e Check the connections at both ends of the power cord Substitute another cord to determine if the cord is defective Return the defective cord to the factory PROBLEM Audio alerts are not loud enough e Cancel Auto Quiet Mode or City Mode e Check audio level setting see page 8 If difficulties occur which cannot be solved by information in this Troubleshooting Guide please call Whistler Customer Service at 1 800 531 0004 or visit our FAQ page at www whistlergroup com before returning your unit for service SPEED MONITORING POP Mode POP Mode is a feature on some radar guns operating on K and Ka bands When the gun is in POP Mode and activated a brief burst of energy less that 1 15 of a second is transmitted and the vehicle s speed is quickly acquired A detector without POP Mode detection capability cannot respond to this brief transmission Laser Facts It s well documented that many radar guns cannot reliably provide the speed of a targeted vehicle that is traveling in a group of vehicles In contrast a laser gun can target a specific vehicle out of a line of traffic and determine its speed The advant
8. the police to identify radar detector equipped vehicles If caught in a state or country where detectors are illegal see page 18 drivers risk losing their radar detector and receiving a fine In addition instant on radar is almost always used in combination with an RDD leaving unsuspecting motorists vulnerable to receive two tickets one potential for speeding and the other for possession of a detector 21 FCC INFORMATION FCC ID HSXWH10 FCC ID HSXWH21 This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions ee device may not cause harmful interference an 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Important FCC Federal Communications Commission requirements state that changes or modifications not expressly approved Whistler could void the user s authority to operate the equipment SPEED MONITORING Radar Facts A radar gun operates by transmitting radio waves at certain frequencies which reflect off objects and are picked up by the radar gun s receiving section When a radar beam reflects off a moving target a measurable frequenc shift occurs The radar unit converts this shitt into miles per hour to determine your vehicle s speed Currently the FCC permits operation of traffic radar guns at X Band 10 500 10 550 GHz K Band 24 050 24 250 GHz and Ka Band 33 400 36 000 GHz
9. 531 0004 or visiting our online store at www whistlergroup com Order Description Price 202151 Windshield Bracket Kit 9 95 206552 Straight Power Cord 5 14 95 206880 Hardwire Kit 10 9 95 for wiring to fuse box 206666 Modular Cord Package 17 95 includes coiled and straight cords and power adapter 159032 Package of 8 Suction Cups 2 95 402080 Non Skid Dash Pad 6 95 Modular Interconnecting pieces cord and plug Shipping and handling per order 5 00 Prices are subject to change without notice 26 WARRANTY INFORMATION Important To validate that your unit is within the warranty period make sure you keep a copy of your dated store receipt You may register your warranty online at www whistlergroup com however for warranty verification purposes a copy of your dated store receipt must accompany any unit sent in for warranty work Service Out of Warranty Units will be repaired at out of warranty service rates when e The unit s original warranty has expired e A dated store receipt is not supplied e The unit has been returned without its serial number e The unit has been abused modified installed improperly or had its housing removed The minimum out of warranty service fee for your Whistler detector is 55 00 U S If you require out of warranty service please return your unit as outlined in the section Service Under Warranty along with a certified check or money order for
10. XTR 435 Owner s Manual OWNER S MANUAL XTR 435 LASER RADAR DETECTOR 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 e Rogers AR 72756 Customer Service Tel 800 531 0004 www whistlergroup com P N 202913 2012 The Whistler Group Inc C WHISTLER WHISTLER FEATURES XTR 435 C Hja Epi zs a p 435 Dear Whistler Detector Owner If you have questions seal 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 whistlergroup 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 Note Your warranty period begins at the time of purchase The warranty is validated only by the dated store receipt Now is the time to record the serial 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 manua
11. a 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 effective January 1994 which prohibited radar and laser detector use in vehicles over 10 000 Ibs SPEED MONITORING Laser Tips If you are the targeted vehicle a laser gun can en determine your speed within a few seconds after you receive an alert In this situation there is generally no time to safely adjust your speed However if you are traveling near or behind the targeted vehicle and receive an alert response time should be sufficient Any laser alert regardless of duration requires immediate action Other Speed Detection Systems Several techniques other than radar or laser are used to measure vehicle speeds When these methods are being used no detector can provide a warning These techniques include e Pacing A patrol car drives behind you and matches your driving speed e Vascar Aircraft 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 Because its purpose is to identify persons driving with radar detectors these devices are known as a radar detector detector RDD An RDD is the primary tool used by
12. age of laser over radar in terms of target identification is the result of the laser gun s narrow beam A radar gun s transmission can cover more than a four lane highway at a distance of 1 000 feet compared with a laser gun s transmission which covers about 3 feet at the same distance For best protection keep these points in mind e Because the vehicle s license plate or headlights are the laser gun s primary targets mounting the Whistler detector on the dashboard can improve laser detection at short range Do not follow closely behind any vehicle If you can t see past a vehicle ahead of you chances are your detector won t either e The receiving range of laser signals will not be the same as radar signals Laser guns are most often used at short range Whistler Laser Radar detectors receive all current laser guns which operate at a laser wavelength of 905 10nm 20 CARE AND MAINTENANCE Care And Maintenance During the summer months avoid prolonged exposure to direct sunlight by removing your unit from the dash when your vehicle is parked for an extended period of time Do not spray water cleaners or polishes directly onto the unit The spray may penetrate through the openings and amage 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 Ibs except Virgini
13. as described in section Service Out Of Warranty 22 Cs WHISTLER XTR 435 Owner s Manual WARRANTY INFORMATION Due to the specialized equipment necessary for testing a Laser Radar receiver there are no authorized service stations for Whistler brand detectors other than Whistler When returning a unit for service please follow these instructions 1 Ship the unit in the original carton or in a suitable sturdy equivalent fully insured with return receipt requested to Whistler Repair Dept 551 N 13th St Rogers AR 72756 Please allow 3 weeks turnaround time Important Whistler will not assume responsibility for loss or damage incurred in shipping Therefore please ship your unit insured with return receipt requested CODs will not be accepted 2 Include with your unit the following information clearly printed e Your name and street address for shipping via UPS a daytime telephone number and an email address if applicable e A detailed description of the problem e g Unit performs self test but does not respond to radar e A copy of your dated store receipt or bill of sale 3 Be certain your unit is returned with its serial number For reference please write your unit s serial number in the following space s n__ i Units without serial numbers are not covered under warranty 23 ACCESSORIES The following accessories can be ordered directly from Whistler by calling 1 800
14. e unit may be leveled by bending the windshield bracket Press the bracket release button and remove the detector before bending OPERATION Quiet Mode Quiet mode cancels audio during an alert and any new alert within 20 seconds After 20 seconas 2 beeps are provided on any new alert and unit then remains quiet e Press Quiet button to cancel the audio e Press Quiet button a second time during an alert to restore the standard audio alert pattern or turn the unit off then on Auto Quiet Mode Auto Quiet mode provides an alternate alert pattern approximately 5 seconds after a radar or safety warning system signal is detected followed by clicking The clicking will continue for as long as the detected signal is present and for any new signal within 20 seconds Auto Quiet mode does not affect laser alerts e Press Quiet before a signal is detected to engage Auto Quiet mode e Press Quiet when the unit is not alarming to cancel Auto Quiet mode Audio Level Adjustment To Change the audio level e Rotate Power Volume button back to increase audio level e Rotate Power Volume button forward to decrease audio level INSTALLATION Power Cord Connection e Plug the small end of the power cord into the unit s power jack e Plug the large end into the vehicle s cigarette lighter socket Note Cord fits tightly into detector When installing the cord expect some resistance i Fuse Replacement The lighter s
15. feature on before it will detect VG 2 When a VG 2 signal is detected the detector hides its own radiated signal and becomes undetectable by the VG 2 Every 30 seconds the detector checks for a VG 2 signal If a VG 2 signal is still present the unit continues to hide and repeats the VG 2 alert If no signal is detected two beeps are provided indicating an all clear condition During a VG 2 Alert X K and Ka band signals cannot be received see pg 21 RESET FEATURES All user features can be reset to factory settings Unplug the Power Cord from the unit ePress and hold the Quiet button ePlug the Power Cord into the unit eWait for 2 beeps eRelease the Quiet button Unit is now reset to the following features and settings Default factory settings are HIGHWAY Mode Dim Dark Mode to full illumination of display Auto Quiet Mode OFF VG 2 Detection Mode OFF Safety Radar OFF Vehicle Battery Saver ON Full Power Up sequence Default TONE 3 POP OFF 10 LED Periscopes to BLINK 11 TFSR OFF OoONCUORAW N gt T WHISTLER XTR 435 Owner s Manual TROUBLESHOOTING Your Whistler detector is expertly engineered and designed to exacting quality standards to provide you with reliable trouble free operation If your unit has been correctly installed following the guidelines in this manual but is not operating optimally please refer to the troubleshooting guide below PROBLEM No
16. l or visiting our FAQ page on our website www whistlergroup com Enjoy your Whistler Detector and please drive safely Sincerely The Whistler Group Inc FEATURE DESCRIPTIONS Whistler s ergonomic and user friendly design provides a new level of operating convenience Special features include 1 Bracket Release Button provides quick and easy release of the mounting bracket 2 Speaker provides distinct audio warnings for X K Ka band radar Safety Warning System 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 signals transmitted from behind 7 City Button reduces the annoyance of false alerts typically encountered in urban driving areas 8 Quiet Button pressing QUIET before a signal is detected engages Auto Quiet Mode which automatically reduces the audio level after the initial warning to a low audio level setting Pressing QUIET during a radar laser encounter silences audio alerts while allowing visual alerts to keep you informed 9 Power Volume Control turns unit on off and adjusts audio level 10 Dim Dark Button engages Dim Dark modes 11 Menu Button enters Option Select
17. ocket plug is equipped with a replaceable 2 amp 3AG ee located behind the silver tip To replace the fuse carefully unscrew the tip of the plug Important Unscrew slowly The 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 Sf OPERATION City City 1 City 2 Mode Whistler s Three Stage City Mode is designed to reduce the annoyance of automatic door openers intrusion alarms and other devices which share frequencies with police radar Generally X band is used for these devices e Press City button to cancel Highway Mode and engage City Mode e Press City button again to enter City 1 Mode e Press City button again to enter City 2 Mode e 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 Modes operate the same as Highway Mode but in City 1 Mode X band requires a stronger signal to alert In City 2 Mode X band is not detected Caution Some towns small cities may still be using X band radar City Modes do not change the audio alert for laser or VG 2 OPERATION Power On Self Test Each time your Whistler detector is tu
18. rned on an automatic self test sequence confirms that the speaker and display is functional along with many of the saved settings Feature Engaged Confirmation Each time a button is pressed one beep confirms feature on two beeps confirm feature off Dim Dark Mode Dim Dark Mode reduces the illumination of the display e Press and release the Dark button to reduce illumination to a dim setting e Press and release the Dark button a second time to engage Dark Mode The display illumination is further reduced Dim or Dark can be engaged during an alert In Dark Mode the display goes dark for as long as a signal is being detected and 20 seconds after then the display returns to the dimmer setting e Press and release the Dark button a third time to restore the display to full illumination Setting Saver Setting Saver saves your personalized settings so that when the detector is turned off and then on again you do not have to re enter them OPERATION rligniway Mode Highway mode provides full audio warnings any time radar X K Ka Safety Warning System or laser signals are detected and is recommended for open road driving For more information on City and Highway modes please visit our F A Q page on our website www whistlergroup com Teach Tutorial Mode Provides simulated alerts for each type of signal e Press City and Quiet buttons simultaneously e Display Shows e Press Dark button to exit
19. signal is detected 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 a a ee u After the 3 second pulse alert the standard alert pattern continues for as long as the signal is present It is important to respond promptly to a pulse alert since warning time may be minimal 15 OPERATION 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 Display To Change Option Menu Shows D Dark Q Quiet 1st Time TONE 3 Tone 1 2 3 Three Different Tone Patterns 2nd Time TEST YES D YES X K Ka Audio Tones Q OFF One Beep During Power Up 3rd Time VG2 OFF D ON Turns VG 2 On Q OFF Turns VG 2 Off 4th Time SWS OFF D ON Turns SWS On Q OFF Turns SWS Off Q OFF POP Off Press and hold Menu button to exit Option Select Mode VG 2 ALERTS VG 2 Audio Visual Alerts Note You must turn this
20. ts off During this warning you can momentarily reset the timer by pressing any button If the unit has automatically turned off press any button to turn the unit back on Refer to Option Select Mode for instructions for deactivating battery saver mode feature TFSR Traffic Flow Signal Rejection When turned on in option mode helps eliminate excessive alerts from erroneous X and K band sources Traffic flow monitoring systems are getting more common Many of these systems generate radar signals to measure the flow of traffic across multiple lanes Most detectors will alert you to it unnecessarily This rejection feature examines the incoming signal and will aid in reducing the alerts to such sources We suggest you turn TFSR on if you are experiencing excessive X or K band false alerts every half mile or so along stretches of roadway that contain these traffic flow sensors Note Enabling this feature disables K Pop detection Ka Pop functions normally POP MODE ALERTS POP Mode Alerts Because POP Mode radar utilizes the same K or Ka band frequencies POP Mode Alerts will be displayed as regular radar alerts LASER RADAR ALERTS Speed Radar Audio Visual Alerts When X K or Ka is detected the band ID and signal strength is displayed The audio alert is continuous and has a pattern like a geiger counter The faster the beep the closer or stronger the radar source Laser Audio Visual Alerts When a laser
21. unscreens etc These obstructions have metal surfaces which can affect radar and laser signals and reduce critical warning time Regular tinted glass does not affect reception e Some windshields have an Instaclear or Electriclear type coating which affect radar signals Consult your dealer or the vehicle s owner s manual to determine if your windshield has this coating e Avoid placing the unit in direct contact with the a e To reduce the possibility of theft conceal the unit when not in use Windshield Mounting e Install the two suction cups and rubber bumper onto the bracket by fitting them into their holes e Press the suction cups onto the windshield at the location you have chosen Image A Image A Windshield Mounting IMPORTANT Make sure the unit is level T WHISTLER XTR 435 Owner s Manual INSTALLATION Important Some newer cars have a plastic safety coating on the inside of the windshield The windshield bracket may leave permanent marks on this type of surface To find out if your vehicle has this type of windshield check the vehicle s owner s manual or ask your dealer We recommend that you do not leave the suction cup bracket on the windshield in direct sunlight If the detector is removed this may cause blistering of the dash in some vehicles e Slide the detector onto the bracket until it locks into place Image B Image B Rubber Bumper e f necessary th
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