XTR-435 Owner’s 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 202913, © 2012 The Whistler Group, Inc.
XTR-435
LASER-RADAR
DETECTOR
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.
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
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.
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
• Feature Engaged Confirmation 7
• Dim/Dark Mode 7
• Setting Saver 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
• Safety Warning System 11
• Alert Priority
11
• Vehicle Battery Saver Mode 12
• Traffic Flow Signal Rejection (TFSR)
12
• Option Select Mode 13
• Stay Alert Feature 1
4
POP
™
Mode Alerts .............................................. 15
Laser/Radar Alerts .............................................. 15
• Speed Radar Audio/Visual Alerts
15
• Laser Audio/Visual Alerts
15
• Pulse Protection
®
15
VG-2 Alerts ......................................................... 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
21-22
Warranty Information .................................... 22 - 25
Specifications ......................................................25
Accessories ......................................................... 26
WHISTLER FEATURES
2
XTR-435
4
5
3
1
2
6
9
7
12
14
FEATURE DESCRIPTIONS
3
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 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.
Mounting Guidelines
• Mount the unit as low as possible near the
center of the windshield.
• Do not mount the unit behind wipers,
ornaments, mirrored sunscreens, 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).
• 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.
• Avoid placing the unit in direct contact with
the windshield.
• To reduce the possibility of theft, conceal the
unit when not in use.
Windshield Mounting
• Install the two suction cups and rubber
bumper onto the bracket by fitting them into
their holes.
• Press the suction cups onto the windshield at
the location you have chosen. (Image A)
IMPORTANT
: Make sure the unit is level
INSTALLATION
Windshield
Mounting
4
(Image A)
