Whistler 1710A - Manual (Page 2)

Whistler’s ergonomic and user-friendly design provides
a new level of operating convenience. Special features
include: Note: Not all units have all features listed.
1. Bracket Release Button – Provides quick and easy
release of the mounting bracket.
2. Speaker – Provides distinct audio warnings for X,
K, Ka 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.
6. Rear Laser Antenna – An integrated optical wave-
guide 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
which automatically reduces the audio level after
the initial warning to a low audio level setting.
Pressing QUIET during a radar/laser encounter
silences audio alerts, while allowing visual alerts to
keep you informed. Pressing and holding for 2
seconds allows you to enter Option Select Mode
(see page 12).
9. Power / Volume Control – Turns unit on/off and
adjusts audio level. (not 1734)
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FEATURE DESCRIPTIONS
9a. Power/Dim Dark (1734) - Turns unit on/off
and engages Dim/Dark modes (press and hold for
2 seconds).
10. Volume Up/Down Buttons – Adjust volume up or
down.
11. Icon Display - offers easy-to-read display to
indicate power, city mode, radar band
identification, and signal strength.
LED Display - multiple indicator lights help you
determine the radar source and your distance from
it.
7 Segment Display (1734 only) - provides numeric
signal strength indicator.
12. VG-2/Laser Indicator – Shows the unit is receiving
VG-2 or laser signals.
13. X-band Indicator - Shows the unit is receiving an
X-band signal.
K/Ka-band Indicator - Shows the unit is receiving
a K or Ka-band signal
14. K-band Indicator - shows the unit is receiving a
K-band signal.
15. Ka-band Indicator - Shows the unit is receiving a
Ka-band signal.
16. H - Unit is in Highway mode.
17. C - City Indicator - Shows that the unit is
operating in city mode.
18. Signal Strength Indicator - Shows the strength of
the signal being detected.
19. Power On Indicator - shows that the unit is
receiving power.
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FEATURE DESCRIPTIONS
Whistler 1730A
1
6
7
4 6
3
8
2
5
1710A
6
1733 FEATURES
Display
1
9
8 7
2
6
17
4 6
Feature Listing of
1710A
• LED Display
• All Band
• City Mode
• Power Indicator • Separate Radar
• Alert Strength
• Alert Priority
• City Mode
3
18
9
17 19 13 18
14
Whistler 1710A
1730A
Feature Listing of
1730A
• LED Display
• All Band
• 360° Protection
• VG-2 Cloaking • City Mode
• Quiet/Auto Quiet
Mode
• Vehicle Battery Saver
• Safety Warning System
Whistler 1733
Feature Listing of 1733
• ICON Display
• All Band
• 360° Protection
• VG-2 Cloaking • City Mode
• Quiet/Auto Quiet
Mode
• Vehicle Battery Saver
• Safety Warning System
1734
1
2
4 6
3
6
7
8
9
12 13
14
15
16
17
18
Whistler 1734
1
2
4 6
3
Feature Listing of 1734
• 7 Segment Display
• All Band
• 360° Protection
• VG-2 Cloaking • City Mode
• Quiet/Auto Quiet
Mode
• Vehicle Battery Saver
• Safety Warning System
12 13
14
15
16
17
18
6
7
8 9
10
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