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Quiet Mode

Quiet mode cancels audio during an alert and any new
alert within 20 seconds. After 20 seconds, 2 beeps are
provided on any new alert and unit then remains quiet.
• Press Quiet button to cancel the audio.
• 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 reduces the selected audio level to
level (1) approximately 5 seconds after a radar or safety
radar signal is detected.  The alert for any new signal
within 20 seconds will resume at level (1). Auto Quiet
mode does not affect laser alerts.
• Press Quiet (before a signal is detected) to engage 

Auto Quiet mode. 

• Press Quiet (when the unit is not alarming) to

cancel Auto Quiet mode.

Audio Level Adjustment

To Change the audio level:
• Rotate Power/Volume button back to increase audio 

level.

• Rotate Power/Volume button forward to decrease 

audio level.

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.

•  Press City button to cancel Highway Mode 

and engage City Mode. 

•  Press City 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
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.

Highway Mode

Highway mode provides full audio warnings any
time radar (X, K, Ka, Safety Radar) 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

OPERATION

Teach/Tutorial Mode

Provides simulated alerts for each type of signal.

• Press City and Quiet buttons simultaneously
• Display Shows:
• Press Dark button to exit..

Low Profile Alert Periscopes

Whistler’s Low Profile 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
be: ON, OFF, or FLASHING during alerts..

OPERATION

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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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