Whistler 1783SE - Manual (Page 3)

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OPERATION OPERATION
Compass Calibration Set-up Continued
2. Select a large clear area (parking lot or field) without
any power lines.
3. 1783 only - While parked, press both volume buttons
simultaneously.
1793 Only: Press and hold quiet button until
display says CALMODE.
Then press both volume buttons simultaneously and the
display shows (scrolling):
4. If calibration does not automatically finish press both
volume buttons simultaneously to complete
calibration. The unit will beep twice and display, for
example:
Note: If unit mounting is relocated in the vehicle, (i.e.,
visor to windshield mounting or dash mounting), or if the
unit is moved to another vehicle, you must recalibrate the
compass.
Power On and Self-Test
Each time your Whistler detector is turned on, an
automatic self-test sequence confirms that the speaker
and visual displays are functional.
• Press Power or apply Power.
Display reads in order:
1. WHISTLER 2. X-band
3. K-band 4. Ka-band
5. LASER 6. SR ON 7. VG2 OFF 8. B SVR ON
9. POP ON 10. HIGHWAY 11. NE 45°
Setting Saver
Setting Saver saves your personalized settings so that
when the detector is turned off and then on again, you do
not have to re-enter them.
Feature Engaged Confirmation
Each time a button is pressed one beep confirms feature
“on”, two beeps confirm feature “off”.
Audio Level Adjustment
The audio levels can be adjusted high to low, or low to
high, in seven steps.
• Press Volume up to increase audio level.
• Press Volume down to decrease audio level.
As audio level is adjusted, beeps are provided and the dis-
play indicates volume level.
Integrated Real Voice ®
When selected, Real Voice ® will be used to articulate the
following:
1. Band Identification
2. Safety Warning System messages
3. Feature Selection
NOTE: In certain cases the voice message does not
replicate the text message.
Compass Mode
The unit is programmed from the factory in “Combo
Mode”. Combo mode means that the unit provides both
compass readings as well as detecting laser/radar signals.
Through the “Option Select Mode”, either laser / radar or
compass features can be turned off meaning, Radar
equals detection of all police bands and laser; Compass
equals no detection of police laser/radar.
Note: The unit must be calibrated to provide accurate
compass readings. See Compass Calibration Set-up sec-
tion on page 7.
Auto Quiet Mode
Auto Quiet reduces the selected audio level to level (1)
approximately 5 seconds after a radar or safety radar sig-
nal is detected. The alert for any new signal within 20 sec-
onds will resume at level (1). Auto Quiet does not affect
VG-2 or laser alerts.
CAL DONE NE 45
Drive in two complete circles
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City/City 1/City 2 Mode Continued
CAUTION: 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.
Highway Mode
Highway mode provides full audio warnings any time
radar (X, K, Ka, Safety Radar) or laser signals are detected,
and is recommended for open road driving.
For more information on City and Highway mode, please
visit our FAQ page on our website:
www.whistlergroup.com
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.
• Pressing and holding the power button for 2 seconds a
second time engages Dark Mode. The display
illumination is further reduced.
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.
Engaging/Disengaging VG-2
See option select mode to turn this feature on.
Note:VG-2 must be turned on each time the unit is turned
on to receive VG-2 Alerts.
Teach/Tutorial Mode
Provides simulated alerts for each type of signal.
•Press City and Quiet simultaneously and release.
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OPERATION OPERATION
Auto Quiet Mode Continued
• Press Quiet/Menu (before a signal is detected) to
engage Auto Quiet.
• Once the Auto Quiet mode is engaged, you may
cancel the audio alarm by pressing Quiet.
• Press Quiet (when the unit is not alarming) to
cancel Auto Quiet mode.
Quiet Mode
Quiet cancels audio during an alert and any new alert with-
in 20 seconds. After 20 seconds, approximately
2 beeps are provided on any new alert and unit then
remains quiet.
• Press Quiet to cancel the audio.
• Press Quiet a second time during an alert to restore the
standard audio alert pattern; or turn the unit off, then on.
City/City 1/City 2 Mode
Whistler’s Three Stage City Mode is designed to reduce
the annoyance of automatic door openers, intrusion
alarms and other devices which share frequencies with
police radar. Generally X band is used for these devices.
• Press City to cancel Highway mode and engage City.
• Press City to engage City.
• Press City a second time engages City 1.
• Press City a third time engages City 2.
• Pressing City a fourth time cancels City, City 1, and City
2 and returns the unit to Highway Mode.
In City Mode, weak speed/safety radar signal give and
initial alarm fo two beeps, and then remains 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.