Whistler 1788 Owner's Manual

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OWNER'S MANUAL

1788 / 1788R / XTR-280

Battery Powered

LASER-RADAR

DETECTOR

The Whistler Group Corporate Headquarters

13016 N. Walton Blvd. • Bentonville, AR 72712

Tel 479.273.6012 • Fax 479.273.2927

Customer Return Center

1201 N. Dixieland Rd. • Rogers, AR 72756

Customer Service Tel 800.531.0004

www.whistlergroup.com

Dear Whistler Owner,

If you have questions concerning the operation of

this Whistler product please call:

uSTOmer

eRVICE

1-800-531-0004

Monday - Friday • 8:00 am - 5:00 pm CT

or visit our website

www.whistlergroup.com

Please keep the receipt in a safe place. You may regis-

ter your product online at www.w w h h i i s s t t l l e e r r g g r r o o u u p p . . com. For

warranty verification purposes, a copy of your dated

store receipt must still accompany any unit sent in for

warranty work. If the unit is returned without a dated

store receipt an out of warranty service charge applies.

Note: Y Y o o u u r r w w a a r r r r a a n n t t y y p p e e r r i i o o d d b b e e g g i i n n s s a a t t t t h h e e t t i i m m e e o o f f p p u u r r - -

c c h h a a s s e e . . T T h h e e w w a a r r r r a a n n t t y y i i s s v v a a l l i i d d a a t t e e d d o o n n l l y y b b y y t t h h e e d d a a t t e e d d

s s t t o o r r e e r r e e c c e e i i p p t t ! ! Now is the time to record the serial

number of the unit in the space provided in the war-

ranty section of the manual.

To fully acquaint yourself with the operation of your

Whistler and to better understand the differences

between detecting radar, laser and safety radar sig-

nals, we recommend reading this entire manual or

visit our FAQ page on our website www.whistler-

group.com

Enjoy your Whistler and please drive safely.

Sincerely,

The Whistler Group, Inc.

Model Features Summary .................... 2 - 4

Installation ........................................... 4 - 6

•Battery Installation

•Mounting Guidelines

•Windshield Mounting

•Power Connection and Fuse Replacement

Operation .......................................... 7 - 13

•Battery Life

•Battery Charging/External Power

•Power On and Self-Test

•Setting Saver

•Feature Engaged Confirmation

•Audio Level Adjustment

•Auto Quiet Mode

•Quiet Mode

•City/City 1/ City 2 Mode

•Highway Mode

•Backlight Setting

•Teach/Tutorial Mode

•Engaging/Disengaging VG-2

•Battery Saver Mode

•Option Select Mode

•Stay Alert Feature

Safety Warning System

......................... 13

™

POP

™

Mode Alerts ................................. 14

Laser/Radar Alerts ................................. 14

•Speed Radar Audio/Visual Alerts

•Laser Audio/Visual Alerts

•Pulse Protection

VG-2 Alerts ............................................ 15

•Alert Priority

Reset Features ....................................... 16

Troubleshooting Guide ..................... 16 - 17

Care and Maintenance ........................... 18

Are Detectors Legal? ............................. 18

FCC Information ..................................... 19

Speed Monitoring ............................ 19 - 22

•Radar Facts

•POP

Mode

™

•Total Band Protection

™

•Laser Facts

•Other Speed Detection Systems

Warranty Information ....................... 22 - 25

Specifications ......................................... 25

Accessories ............................................ 26

4 - 5

21 -22

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Page 1 Customer Return Center 1201 N. Dixieland Rd. • Rogers, AR 72756 Customer Service Tel 800.531.0004 www.whistlergroup.com P/N 203322, © 2006 The Whistler Group, Inc. Dear Whistler Owner, If you have questions concerning the operation of this Whistler product please call:...
Page 2: Feature Descriptions
Windshield Bracket Kit, Rechargeable Batteries, 13. Power Jack – Provides connection for the Straight Power Cord & Home Battery Charger * Home Battery Charger (Included with 1788 14. Battery Compartment – Compartment for and XTR-280, N N O O T T with 1788R)
Page 3: Operation
INSTALLATION Mounting Guidelines • Slide the detector onto the bracket until it locks into • Mount the unit as low as possible near the center of the windshield. • If necessary, the unit may be leveled by bending the • Do not mount your unit behind wipers, ornaments, mirrored sunscreens, etc.
Page 4: Power On And Self-Test
OPERATION Power On and Self-Test Quiet Mode Each time your Whistler detector is turned on, Quiet cancels audio during an alert and any new an automatic self-test sequence confirms that alert within 20 seconds. After 20 seconds, the speaker and visual displays are functional.
Page 5: Battery Saver Mode
OPERATION Engaging/Disengaging VG-2 Option Select Mode See Option Select Mode to turn this feature Entering Option Select Mode allows you to customize on/off. When a VG-2 signal is detected, the VG-2 options such as Tone Select, Abbreviated Power Up alert is sounded and the display flashes “VG-2”. Sequence and VG-2 Mode.
Page 6: Pop Mode Alerts
PROBLEM: No display or audio. • Make sure batteries are installed with the correct polarity. • Make sure batteries are fully charged. • Make sure battery contacts are clean. • Check fuse in Whistler plug; replace if necessary with a 2 amp 3AG type.
Page 7: Care And Maintenance
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Important: changes or modifications not expressly approved by Whistler could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Radar Facts A radar gun operates by transmitting radio ARE DETECTORS LEGAL? waves at certain frequencies which reflect off objects and are picked up by the radar gun’s...
Page 8: Warranty Information
All express or implied warranties for this product are limited to the above time. Whistler is not liable for damages arising from the use, misuse, or operation of this product.
Page 9: Specifications
Units without serial numbers are not covered under warranty If you have questions concerning the operation of your Whistler detector, or require service during or after the warranty period, please call Customer Service at: Representatives are available to answer your questions Monday - Friday from 8:00 a.m.
Page 10: Accessories
ACCESSORIES These and other accessories can be ordered directly from Whistler by calling or visit our online store at 1-800-531-0004 www. whistlergroup .com O O r r d d e e r r # # D D e e s s c c r r i i p p t t i i o o n n...

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