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 260025, © 2010 The Whistler Group, Inc.
XTR-430
LASER-RADAR
DETECTOR
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
• Dim/Dark Mode
7
• Setting Saver
7
• Feature Engaged Confirmation
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
• Vehicle Battery Saver Mode
12
• Option Select Mode
13
• Stay Alert Feature
14
Safety Warning System
™
..................................... 14
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
• Alert Priority
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
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:
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.w
whhiissttlleerrggrroouupp..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.
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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.
