Whistler 1788 - Manual (Page 6)

OPERATION OPERATION
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Battery Saver Mode
The Vehicle Battery Saver Mode automatically shuts off
the detector if you forget to turn it off. The timer is
reset if the detector is turned off, the optional power
cord is unplugged or any button is pressed before the
timer has expired. The detector will alert you with an
audible and visual warning before it shuts off. This auto
off function can be programmed for the following: Off,
1, 2, or 3 hours.
During this warning you can reset the time 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 Battery Saver Mode by pressing and holding the City
button until one beep is heard.
Refer to “Option Select Mode” for instructions for
changing the battery saver mode settings.
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 shows:
Within 30-60 seconds two beeps are sounded; to
show alertness, the driver must press either the City,
Volume, or Quiet buttons within 3-5 seconds. If a 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 shows:
• Press Power to exit.
Stay Alert Feature (Cont.)
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.
Safety Warning System ™
In communities where transmitters are located,
the Safety Warning System
™ displays over 60 text
messages. When Safety Radar is detected the audio
alert is geiger counter-like.
Safety Warning System Text
Example: Poor - Road - Surface.
Note:
Not all areas have Safety Warning System
™ transmitters.
Battery Life
The unit can provide over 20 hours of laser/radar detec-
tion. There are settings that can maximize battery life.
1) Backlighting set to OFF-OFF
2) Auto Quiet to ON
3) Battery saver set to 1 hour
4) Using a lower volume setting
5) Using Mute whenever possible
SWS ™
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POP ™ MODE ALERTS
LASER/RADAR ALERTS
POP ™ Mode Alerts
Because POP ™ Mode travels on regular radar bandwidth,
there is no particular alert for POP ™ Mode transmissions.
POP ™ Mode alerts will be displayed as a regular radar alert.
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.
Laser Audio/Visual Alerts
When a laser signal is detected the audio alert is continuous
for a minimum of 3 seconds.
• The Displays Shows:
The more “|||” the closer the laser source.
Pulse Protection ®
Pulse (or 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 shows:
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.