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Laser/radar alerts, Mode alerts, Alert priority – Whistler XTR-420 User Manual

Page 6: Troubleshooting, Reset features

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Speed Radar Audio/Visual Alerts

When X, K, or Ka band is detected, the band ID
and signal strength are displayed. The audio
alert is continuous and has a geiger counter-like
pattern. The faster the beep, the closer or
stronger the radar source.

“II” = weak signal, “IIIIII” = strong signal

“K

K//K

Ka

a” Icon will flash for K

Ka

a detection

Laser Audio/Visual Alerts

When a laser signal is detected, the “V

V//L

L” will

be illuminated.

Pulse Protection

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Pulse (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 will show a max
signal strength level.

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After the 3-second pulse alert, the standard alert
pattern continues for as long as the signal is
present.
It is important to respond promptly to a pulse
alert, since warning time may be minimal.

LASER/RADAR ALERTS

Alert Priority

When two or more signals are received at the
same time, the alert priority is:
1. Laser
2. VG-2
3. Speed Radar
4. Safety Radar
Example:
If X band is alerting, then suddenly a VG-2
signal is detected, the VG-2 warning will
override the X band alert.

POP

MODE ALERTS

POP

Mode Alerts

Because POP

Mode radar utilizes the same

K or Ka band frequencies, POP

Mode Alerts will be

displayed as regular radar alerts.

ALERT PRIORITY

Reset Features

All user features can be reset to factory settings.

• Unplug Power Cord from unit.
• Remove Batteries.
• Press and hold Power and Quiet buttons.
• Plug Power Cord into unit.
• Wait for 2 beeps.
• Release Power and Quiet buttons.
Unit is now reset to the following features
and settings.

Default factory settings are:

1. Audio to level (4)
2. Display shows “H

H”

3. Auto Quiet Mode OFF
4. VG-2 Detection Mode OFF
5. Auto Shut Off to 1 hour
6. Full Power Up sequence
7. Dim/Dark to full Illumination

8. Periscopes to Flashing

TROUBLESHOOTING

Your Whistler detector is expertly engineered
and designed to exacting quality standards to
provide you with reliable, trouble-free operation.
If your unit has been correctly installed following
the guidelines in this manual, but is not
operating optimally, please refer to the
troubleshooting guide below.

PROBLEM: No display or audio.
• Make sure batteries are installed with the

correct polarity.

• Make sure batteries are fully charged.
• Make sure battery contacts are clean.
• Check fuse in Whistler plug; replace if

necessary with a 2 amp 3AG type.

RESET FEATURES

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