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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 260026, © 2010 The Whistler Group, Inc.

XTR-440

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Dear Whistler Detector Owner,
If you have questions concerning the operation of

this Whistler product please call:

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1-800-531-0004

Monday - Friday • 8:00 am - 5:00 pm CT

or visit our website

www.

whistlergroup

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Please keep the receipt in a safe place.  You may
register your product online at www.w

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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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Please 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 - 5

•Battery Installation

•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                                                

•Low Profile  Alert Periscopes                            

9

•Compass Calibration                            

10

•VG-2 Mode                            

10

•Auto Shut Off Mode                                                             

11

•Filter Mode                                             

11

•Option Select Mode                                                              1

2

•Stay Alert Feature 

13

Safety Warning System

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.........................  13

POP

Mode Alerts ................................. 14

Laser/Radar Alerts ................................. 14

•Speed Radar Audio/Visual Alerts 

14

•Laser Audio/Visual Alerts 

14

•Pulse Protection

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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

•Laser Facts/Tips 

20-21

•Other Speed Detection Systems 

21 -22

Warranty Information ............................ 22 - 25

Specifications .............................................. 25

Accessories ................................................. 26

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

Summary of Contents for XTR-440

Page 1: ...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...

Page 2: ...lation Unit requires 3 AA rechargeable batteries included U Un ni it t m mu us st t p pl lu ug g i in nt to o a a l li iv ve e l li ig gh ht te er r s so oc ck ke et t t to o f fu ul ll ly y c ch ha a...

Page 3: ...to the detector The display will show an asterisk i e when the unit is charging the batteries The asterisk will flash during charging and go out when charging is complete When the power cable is remov...

Page 4: ...M M D DI IM M Backlight is dim during normal operation and dim when the unit alarms D DI IM M B BR RT T Backlight is dim during normal operation and bright when the unit alarms B BR RT T B BR RT T Bac...

Page 5: ...oth Highway and City Modes See Option Select Mode to change Filter settings OPERATION OPERATION Stay Alert Feature The Stay Alert Feature is designed to test a driver s alertness To engage when unit i...

Page 6: ...e 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 Reference page 21 for VG 2...

Page 7: ...not covered under warranty 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 w...

Page 8: ...ignals 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 t...

Page 9: ...vice 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 per...

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