Whistler 1743 1744 - Manual (Page 2)

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FEATURE DESCRIPTIONS
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FEATURE DESCRIPTIONS
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 and Real Voice™
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/City 1/City 2 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 automat-
ically 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 Button – Turns unit on/off and adjusts audio
level.
10. Volume Up/Down Buttons – Adjust volume up or
down.
11. Icon Display - offers easy-to-read letters to indicate
power, city mode, radar band identification, and signal
strength.
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.
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. Compass - Provides points of direction.
20. K/Ka-band Indicator - Shows the unit is receiving a K
or Ka-band signal
Whistler 1740
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1740
Feature Listing of 1740
• All Band™
• Easy-to-Understand Real
Voice® Alerts - Selectable
• Exclusive Pivoting Display
- Better Visibility
• Easy-to-Access Front
Mount Buttons
• 360° Total Perimeter
Protection™
• Patented VG-2
Cloaking™ Technology
• Safety Warning system™
• 3 City Modes
• Quiet Mode
• Vehicle Battery Saver
• Setting Saver
• Icon Display
• Stay Alert™
• Tutorial Mode
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1743/1744
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Whistler 1743/1744
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Feature Listing of
1743/1744
• All Band™
• 360° Total Perimeter
Protection™
• Patented VG-2
Cloaking™ Technology
• Safety Warning system™
• 3 City Modes
• Quiet Mode
• Vehicle Battery Saver
• Setting Saver
• Icon Display
• Stay Alert™
• Tutorial Mode
• Easy-to-Understand Real
Voice® Alerts - Selectable
1745
Whistler 1745
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Feature Listing of 1745
• All Band™
• Easy-to-Understand Real
Voice® Alerts - Selectable
• Exclusive Pivoting Display
- Better Visibility
• Easy-to-Access Front
Mount Buttons
• 360° Total Perimeter
Protection™
• Patented VG-2
Cloaking™ Technology
• Safety Warning system™
• 3 City Modes
• Quiet Mode
• Vehicle Battery Saver
• Setting Saver
• Icon Display
• Stay Alert™
• Tutorial Mode
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Mounting Guidelines
• Mount the unit as low as possible near the center of the
windshield.
• Do not mount your unit behind wipers, ornaments, mirrored
sunscreens, etc. These obstructions have metal surfaces
which can affect radar and laser signals and reduce critical
warning time. (Regular tinted glass does not affect reception.)
• Unit must be level for compass to function properly.
• Some windshields have an Instaclear
™ or Electriclear ™ type
coating, which affect radar signals. Consult your dealer or the
owner’s manual supplied with your vehicle to determine if
your windshield has this coating.
• Avoid placing unit in direct contact with windshield.
• To reduce the possibility of theft, conceal your unit when not
in use.
Whistler 1748
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Feature Listing of 1748
• All Band™
• Electronic Compass
• Easy-to-Understand Real
Voice® Alerts - Selectable
• 360° Total Perimeter
Protection™
• Patented VG-2
Cloaking™ Technology
• Safety Warning system™
• 3 City Modes
• Quiet Mode
• Vehicle Battery Saver
• Setting Saver
• Icon Display
• Tutorial Mode
• Stay Alert
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