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 260019, © 2009 The Whistler Group, Inc.
XTR-540
Battery Powered
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 regis-
ter 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 war-
ranty 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 Detector and to better understand the dif-
ferences 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
•Battery Installation
4
•Mounting Guidelines
5
•Windshield Mounting
5
•Power Connection and Fuse Replacement
5
Operation ............................................... 6 - 13
•Battery Life
6
•Battery Charging
6
•Power On and Self-Test
7
•Setting Saver
7
•Feature Engaged Confirmation
7
•Audio Level Adjustment
7
•Auto Quiet Mode
7
•Quiet Mode
8
•Teach/Tutorial Mode
8
•City/City 1/ City 2 Mode
8
•Highway Mode
9
•Backlight Setting
9
•Low Profile Alert Periscopes
9
•Compass Calibration
10
•Engaging/Disengaging VG-2
10
•Auto Shut Off Mode
11
•Filter Mode
11
•Option Select Mode 1
2
•Stay Alert Feature
13
Safety Warning System
™
......................... 13
POP
™
Mode Alerts ................................. 14
Laser/Radar Alerts ................................. 14
•Speed Radar Audio/Visual Alerts
14
•Laser Audio/Visual Alerts
14
•Pulse Protection
®
14
VG-2 Alerts ................................................. 15
•Alert Priority
15
Reset Features ............................................ 16
Troubleshooting Guide .......................... 16 - 17
Care and Maintenance ................................ 18
Are Detectors Legal? .................................. 18
FCC Information .......................................... 19
Speed Monitoring ................................. 19 - 22
•Radar Facts
19
•POP
™
Mode
19
•Total Band Protection
™
20
•Laser Facts
20
•Other Speed Detection Systems
21 -22
Warranty Information ............................ 22 - 25
Specifications .............................................. 25
Accessories ................................................. 26
