Whistler XTR - 560 User Manual

Installation

• Locate the tab near the button openings and 

insert this end first into the unit.

• Gently snap in the other tabs as you work your 

way to the back of the unit.

Mounting Guidelines

• Mount the unit as low as possible near the center 

of the windshield.  

• Do not mount your 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 unit in direct contact with windshield.
• Avoid placing unit in direct sunlight.
• To reduce the possibility of theft, conceal your 

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.

• Slide the detector onto the bracket until it locks into 

place.

• If necessary, the unit may be leveled by bending the 

windshield bracket. 

• Press the bracket release button and remove the 

detector before bending.

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Accessories:

Windshield Bracket Kit, Straight Power Cord & 2 Trim Rings

12a

XTR-325/425/560

6.  Rear Laser Antenna – 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/Menu Button - Pressing QUIET before a

signal is detected engages Auto Quiet Mode. 

Pressing QUIET during a radar/laser encounter 

silences audio alerts.(Pressing and holding for 2 

seconds allows you to enter Option Select Mode—

see page 13)

9.   Power/Dim -Turns unit on/off and engages 

Backlight settings (press and hold).

10. Volume Down Button – Adjust volume down.

11. Volume Up Button – Adjust volume up.

12a. Blue Backlit LCD Programmable Text 

Display – Provides distinct visual confirmation of 

signals detected, signal strength, and indicates 

engaged modes of operation.

12b. Seven Segment Icon Display – Provides band 

and numeric signal strength indicators

13. Power Jack – Provides connection for the power 

cord.

14. Removable Trim Ring – Allows changing the trim 

ring to one of the other colors.

15. External Audio Jack – Permits easy connection of 

an external speaker/headset to the XTR 560.

16. Microphone – Allows recording of audio tones in 

model XTR-560

Trim Ring Removal/Installation

To change the trim ring to another color, follow
these simple steps:
Removal
• Locate the tab on the trim ring at the top of 

the mounting bracket location.

• Using your fore finger, lift up on the trim ring 

and the ring will pop out.

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Windshield

Mounting

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Rubber Bumper

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12b

XTR-325

XTR-425/560

NOTE: Not all units share all the features listed
Whistler’s ergonomic and user-friendly design pro-
vides 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, Ku band radar, safety radar, 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 Antenna – High gain optical lens 

provides increased sensitivity and field of view  for 

leading-edge laser detection

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