Whistler 1700 Series - Manual (Page 5)

SPEED MONITORING TECHNOLOGIES
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SPEED MONITORING TECHNOLOGIES
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WARRANTY INFORMATION
Laser Facts
It’s well documented that many radar guns
cannot reliably provide the speed of a targeted
vehicle that is traveling in a group of vehicles.
In contrast, a laser gun can target a specific
vehicle out of a line of traffic and determine its
speed.
The advantage of laser over radar in terms of
target identification is the result of the laser
gun’s narrow beam. A radar transmission can
cover more than a four-lane highway at a
distance of 1,000 feet, compared with a laser
transmission which covers about 3 feet at the
same distance.
For best protection, keep these points in mind:
• Because your vehicle’s license plate or
headlights are the laser gun’s primary
targets, mounting your Whistler detector
on the dashboard can improve laser
detection at short range.
• Do not follow closely behind any vehicle
you can not see through. If you can’t see
past a vehicle ahead of you, chances are
your detector won’t either.
• The receiving range of your laser detector
will not be the same as a radar detector.
Laser guns are most often used at short
range.
Whistler Laser/Radar detectors receive all
current laser guns which operate at a laser
wavelength of 905 +/- 10mm.
• Pro Laser ™ I II III
• LT1 20-20
• Ultra Lyte
It is the responsibility of the individual radar
detector owner to know and understand the
laws in your area regarding the legality of the
use of radar detectors.
Consumer Warranty
This Whistler Radar/Laser detector is warranteed to
the original purchaser for a period of one year from
the date of original purchase against all defects in
materials and workmanship. This limited warranty
is void if the unit is abused, modified, installed
improperly, if the housing has been removed, or if the
serial number is missing.
There are no express
warranties covering this product other than those set
forth in this warranty. All express or implied
warranties for this product are limited to one year.
Whistler is not liable for damages arising from the
use, misuse, or operation of this product.
Service Under Warranty
During the warranty period, defective units will be
repaired without charge to the purchaser when
returned with a dated store receipt to the address
below. Units returned without a dated store receipt
will be handled as described in section “Service Out
Of Warranty.” Due to the specialized equipment
necessary for testing a radar/laser receiver, there are
no authorized service stations for Whistler brand
detectors other than the factory.
When returning a unit for service under warranty,
please follow these instructions:
1. Ship the unit in the original carton or in a
suitable sturdy equivalent, fully insured,
with return receipt requested to:
Whistler Repair Dept.
1201 North Dixieland Rd. • Rogers, AR. 72756
Please allow 3 weeks turnaround time.
IMPORTANT: Whistler will not assume responsibility
for loss or damage incurred in shipping. Therefore,
please ship your unit insured with return receipt
requested.
Other Speed Detection Systems
Several techniques other than radar or laser are used to
measure vehicle speeds. When these methods are being
used, no detector can provide a warning. These techniques
include:
• Pacing - A patrol car drives behind you and matches
your driving speed.
• Vascar / Aircraft - The time it takes a vehicle to
travel a known distance is measured.
Radar Detector Detectors (VG-2)
The Interceptor VG-2, or simply VG-2, is a microwave
receiver used by police to detect signals radiated by the
local oscillator of a radar detector. Because its purpose is
to identify persons driving with radar detectors, the VG-2
is known as a “radar detector detector”.
The VG-2 is the primary tool used by the police to
identify radar detector equipped vehicles. If caught, in a
state where detectors are illegal, (see page 22), drivers risk
losing their radar detector and receiving a fine. In
addition, instant-on radar is almost always used in
combination with a VG-2, leaving unsuspecting motorists
vulnerable to receiving two tickets — one potentially for
speeding, the other for possession of a detector. Having a
radar detector capable of detecting the VG-2 may alert
you to the presence of a speed trap.
For more information on speed monitoring technologies,
please visit our FAQ page on our website:
www. whistlergroup .com
It is the responsibility of the individual radar detector
owner to know and understand the laws in your area
regarding the legality of the use of radar detectors.
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WARRANTY INFORMATION
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Service Under Warranty (Continued)
2. Include with your unit the following information,
clearly printed:
• Your name and street address (for shipping via UPS).
• Daytime telephone number. (No P.O. Box please).
• E-mail address (if applicable).
• A detailed description of the problem
(e.g.,“Unit per forms self-test but does not respond to radar”).
• A copy of your dated store receipt or bill of sale.
3. Be certain your unit is returned with its serial
number. For reference, please write your unit’s
serial number in the following space:
s/n ___________________________________.
Units without serial numbers are not covered under warranty.
IMPORTANT: To validate that your unit is within the
warranty period, make sure you keep a copy of
your dated store receipt. You may register your
warranty online at www.whistlergroup.com, however,
for warranty verification purposes, a copy of your
dated store receipt must accompany any unit sent in
for warranty work.
There are no authorized service stations for Whistler brand
detectors other than the Whistler factory.
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SPECIFICATIONS
Service Out Of Warranty
Units will be repaired at “out of warranty” service rates
when:
• The unit’s original warranty has expired.
• Dated store receipt is not supplied.
• The unit has been returned without its serial number.
• The unit has been abused, modified, installed
improperly, or had its housing removed.
The minimum out of warranty service fee for your
Whistler detector is $55.00 (U.S.). If you require out of
warranty service, 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; personal checks are not accepted.
In the event repairs cannot be covered by the minimum
$55.00 service fee, you will be contacted by a Whistler
technical service specialist who will outline options
available to you. If you elect not to have your unit
repaired, it will be returned to you and your repair
fee refunded. CODs will not be accepted! Therefore,
please ship your unit insured with return receipt
requested.
IMPORTANT: When returning your unit for service,
be certain to include a daytime telephone number and
email address (if applicable).
Customer Service
If you have questions concerning the operation of your
Whistler detector, or require service during or after the
warranty period, please call:
Customer Service
1-800-531-0004
Representatives are available to answer your questions
Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m (CT).
WARRANTY INFORMATION
1753 Dimensions: 1.3"H x 2.85"W x 4.3"L
1753 Weight: 6.5 oz.
1763 Dimensions: 1.45"H x 2.95"W x 4.65"L
1763 Weight: 6.5 oz.
Laser Wavelength:
905 ± 50 nanometers (nm)
Radar Frequencies:
10.500 - 10.550 GHz (X Band)
24.050 - 24.250 GHz (K Band )
33.400 - 36.000 GHz (Ka Superwideband)
Operating Temperature Range:
-20˚ C to +80˚ C (-4˚ F to +176˚ F)
Power Requirements:
Operational 12 to 15 volts DC, 250mA nominal
Vehicle Battery Saver, 30mA nominal.
One or more U.S. patents may apply:
#4,315,261
#5,146,227
#5,379,456
#5,666,120
#5,990,821
Specifications are subject to change without
notice.