Whistler 1700 Series - Manual (Page 3)

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OPERATION OPERATION
In City Mode, weak speed/safety radar signals give an
initial alarm of two beeps, and then remain quiet unless
the signal becomes very strong. When the signal
strength increases, two additional beeps are provided. In
City 1 Mode, only the X band sensitivity is lowered. In
City 2 Mode, X-band is not detected. CAUTION:
When selecting this mode, some towns/small cities may
still be using X band radar.
If Auto Quiet is engaged in City 1 or City 2 modes and
the unit receives a strong radar signal, the unit performs
the Auto Quiet feature. City Modes do not change the
audio alert for laser or VG-2.
Dim / Dark Mode
Dim/Dark Mode reduces the illumination of the display.
• Press and hold Power for 2 seconds to reduce
illumination to a Dim setting. Display reads:
• Pressing and holding the power button for 2 seconds
a second time engages Dark Mode. Display reads:
Dim or dark can be engaged during an alert. In Dark
Mode, the display goes dark for as long as a signal is
being detected and for 20 seconds after, then the display
returns to the dimmer setting.
• Pressing and holding the power button a third time
restores full illumination to the display.
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OPERATION
DIM
DARK
GET REST
RU ALERT
Engaging/Disengaging VG-2
See option select mode to turn this feature on.
Stay Alert Feature
The Stay Alert Feature is designed to test a driver’s
alertness. To engage (when unit is not alarming) :
• Press and hold City for approximately 2 seconds.
Release button during or immediately after the alert is
given. Display reads:
Within 30-60 seconds two beeps are sounded; to show
alertness, the driver must press either the City or Quiet
button within 3-5 seconds. If the button is pressed
within 3-5 seconds, the cycle is repeated.
If a button was not pressed within 3-5 seconds alarm
sounds and the display reads:
• Press Power to exit.
WARNING!!! Stay Alert is NOT intended as a
substitute for adequate rest. You should NOT operate a
vehicle if you are drowsy. During extended periods of
vehicle operation, you should take frequent breaks.
Improper reliance on the Stay Alert feature may result in
vehicle damage, personal injury or death. NEVER
OPERATE A VEHICLE IF YOU ARE DROWSY.
Option Select Mode
Entering Option Select Mode allows you to customize
options such as Tone Select, Compass Select,
Abbreviated Power Up Sequence and VG-2 Mode.
When selecting options, the , or quiet must be
pressed within 20 seconds or options mode will
automatically be exited. To enter:
1763 Chart
Press: Quiet
For 2 Seconds
2nd Time
3rd Time
4th Time
5th Time
6th Time
Display
Reads:
COMBO
TONE 3
TEST
YES
VG-2
OFF
SR
ON
B SVR
ON
Press to
Change:
or
= yes
= no
= ON
= OFF
= ON
= OFF
= ON
= OFF
= ON
= OFF
Option:
Combo =
Radar and Compass
Radar = Radar Only
Compass = Comp
Tone 1, 2, or 3
(3 Different X, K, or
Ka patterns)
X, K, Ka Audio tones.
1 beep during powerup.
Turns VG-2 On
Turns VG-2 Off
Turns SWS On
Turns SWS Off
Battery Saver On
Battery Saver Off
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OPERATION
1753 Chart
Press: Quiet
For 2 Seconds
2nd Time
3rd Time
4th Time
5th Time
6th Time
Display
Reads:
TONE 3
TEST
VG-2
OFF
SR
ON
VOICE
ON
B SVR
Press to
Change:
or
= yes
= no
= ON
= OFF
= ON
= OFF
= ON
= OFF
= ON
= OFF
Option:
Tone 1, 2, or 3
(3 Different X, K, or
Ka patterns)
X, K, Ka Audio tones.
1 beep during powerup.
Turns VG-2 On
Turns VG-2 Off
Turns SWS On
Turns SWS Off
Real Voice engaged
Real Voice
disengaged
Battery Saver On
Battery Saver Off
* Factory Settings.
Press Power anytime to exit.
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OPERATION
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RADAR ALERTS
Teach/Tutorial Mode
Provides simulated alerts for each type of
signal.
• Press City and Quiet simultaneously and
release. Display reads:
• Press Power to exit.
Vehicle Battery Saver Mode
The Vehicle Battery Saver Mode automatical-
ly shuts off your detector within 3 hours if you
forget to turn it off. The timer is reset if the
detector is turned off, unplugged or any button
is pressed before the 3 hours have expired. The
detector will alert you with an audible and
visual warning before it shuts off. Display
reads:
During this warning you can reset the unit by
pressing any button. This will reset the timer.
If the unit has automatically turned itself off,
press the Power button to turn the unit back on.
You can manually engage the Vehicle Battery
Saver Mode by pressing and holding the City
button until one beep is heard.
Refer to “Option Select Mode” for instruc-
tions for deactivating battery saver mode
feature.
PWR OFF
TEACH
LASER
LASER ALERTS
Ka
Display
Ka Band
Detected
Digits
ramp
1-9 9
Speed Radar Audio / Visual Alerts
When X, K or Ka is detected the band ID and signal
strength is displayed. The audio alert is continuous and
has a geiger counter-like pattern. The faster the beep the
closer or stronger the radar source. Example:
1 = weak signal, 9 = strong signal
Pulse Protection ®
When a pulse type signal (instant on strong signal) is
detected an urgent 3 second audio warning is sounded and
the display reads:
After 3 seconds standard alert pattern continues.
Laser Audio / Visual Alerts
When a laser signal is detected the word “Laser” and
signal strength is displayed, the audio alert is continuous
for a minimum of 3 seconds. Example:
The more “|||” the closer the laser source.
PULSE