Specifications...25 Accessories...26 Page 5 Whistler 1730 shown Page Whistler’s ergonomic and user-friendly design provides a new level of operating convenience. Special feature s include: 1. Rear Laser Antenna (1730 only) – An integrated optical waveguide provides superior detection of laser signals transmitted from behind.
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1710/1730 manual 10/19/01 3:56 PM WHISTLER FEATURES 5. VG-2 Button (1730 only) – Engages (one beep) or dis- engages (2 beeps) VG-2 Cloaking Technology™ for non- detectibility. 6. CITY Button – Reduces the annoyance of false alerts typically encountered in urban driving areas.
1710/1730 manual 10/19/01 3:56 PM INSTALLATION Mounting Guidelines • Mount the unit as low as possible near the center of the w i n d s h i e l d . • Do not mount your unit behind wipers, ornaments, mir- ro red sunscreens, etc.
. Page 11 Power On And Self-Test Each time your Whistler detector is turned on, an auto- matic self-test sequence confirms that the speaker and visual displays are functional. During Power Up, all the LEDs illuminate, while the X, K, and Ka alerts are sounded in sequence.
1710/1730 manual 10/19/01 3:57 PM OPERATION Feature Engaged Confirmation Each time a button is pressed one beep confirms feature “on”, two beeps confirm feature “off”. Quiet Mode The QUIET Button accesses one of two muting options. • Manual Quiet: When an audio alert is sounded, you can silence the alarm by pressing QUIET.
Page 15 Radar Audio And Visual Alert s When your Whistler detector encounters traffic radar, it pro- vides a distinctive audio tone for the specific radar band detected: X, K, or Ka. At the same time, LEDs illuminate sequentially from left to right (see page 9).
Any laser alert, re g a rdless of duration, re q u i res immediate action! When your Whistler detects a laser signal, the laser audio alert is sounded and...
When your Whistler detector detects a safety radar signal, it provides a distinctive audio tone and illuminates the first LED and the last LED in the signal strength display.
PROBLEM: No display or audio. • Check fuse in Whistler plug; replace if necessary with a 2 amp 3AG type. • Check fuse for lighter socket; replace if necessary.
For best protection, keep these points in mind: • Because your vehicle’s license plate or headlights are the laser gun’s p r i m a ry targets, mounting your Whistler detector on the dashboard can i m p rove laser detection at short range.
Page 25 WARRANTY INFORMATION I M P O RTA N T: Whistler will not assume responsibility for loss or damage incurred in shipping. There f o re, please ship your unit i n s u red with re t u rn receipt re q u e s t e d .
Consumer Relations If you have questions concerning the operation of your Whistler detector, or re q u i re service during or after the w a rranty period, please call Consumer Relations at 1-800-531-0004. Representatives are available to answer your questions Monday - Friday from 8:00 a.m.
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