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WHISTLER FEATURES
Feature Listing of 1783 and 1793SE
• Digital Compass
• Real Voice ®
• High Visibility Text Display
• POP™ Mode Detection
Capabilities
• All Band™
• 360° Protection
• VG-2 Cloaking™
1783
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1783 Accessories:
1793SE Additional Features
Windshield Bracket,
• Memo Voice Recorder
Power Cord
• Vehicle Battery Monitor
Accessories:
Windshield Bracket, Power
Cord, Travel Bag and Socket
Multiplier
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FEATURE DESCRIPTIONS
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Real Voice
Alerts - Alerts are given verbally
through the detector so you do not have to take
your eyes off the road to look at the display.
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POP™ Mode – Detection Capability
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Stay Alert - The Stay Alert feature is designed to
test a drivers alertness.
INSTALLATION
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.)
• Some windshields have an Instaclear
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.
Windshield Mounting
• Install the two suction cups and rubber bumper onto
the bracket by fitting them into their holes.
• Press the suction cups onto the windshield at the
location you have chosen. IMPORTANT: Some newer
cars have a plastic safety coating on the inside of the
windshield. The windshield bracket may leave
permanent marks on this type of surface. To find out if
your vehicle has this type of windshield, check the
owner's manual or ask your dealer. We recommend
that you do not leave the suction cup bracket on the
window in direct sunlight.
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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.
• Safety Warning System™
• 3 City Modes
1. Bracket Release Button – Provides quick and easy
• Quiet Mode
• Auto Quiet
2. Speaker – Provides distinct audio warnings for X, K, Ka
• Vehicle Battery Saver
• Setting Saver
3. Mounting Bracket Location – Slot holds mounting
• Stay Alert™
• Tutorial Mode
4. Radar Antenna – Compact, high-efficiency antenna
1793SE
5. Front Laser Antenna – High gain optical lens provides
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6. Rear Laser Antenna – An integrated optical wave-
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7. City Button - Reduces the annoyance of false alerts
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8. Quiet/Menu Button - Pressing QUIET before a signal
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9. Power/Dim Dark - Turns unit on/off and engages
10. Volume Up/Down Buttons – Adjust volume up or
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11. High Visibility Text Display – Provides distinct
12. Power Jack – Provides connection for the power
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• Slide the detector onto the bracket until it locks into
• If necessary, the unit may be leveled by bending the
Power Connection
• Plug the small end of the power cord into the unit's power jack.
• Plug the large end into the vehicle's cigarette lighter.
NOTE: Cord fits tightly into detector. When installing the
cord, expect some resistance.
Fuse Replacement
The lighter socket plug is equipped with a replaceable
2 amp 3AG fuse located behind the silver tip. To replace the fuse,
carefully unscrew the tip of the plug.
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or Electriclear
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IMPORTANT: Unscrew slowly. The tip contains a spring which
may fly out when disassembling.
Insert the new fuse with the spring and screw on the tip. With
use, screw cap on plug may loosen. Retighten occasionally.
Unscrew the tip of the lighter socket plug carefully when replacing the 2 amp fuse.
Compass Calibration Set-up
The unit will need to be calibrated in order for the com-
pass to provide accurate readings. To calibrate the unit,
perform the following procedure:
release of the mounting bracket.
band radar, safety radar, laser and VG-2.
bracket firmly.
receives radar signals.
increased sensitivity and field of view for leading-edge
laser detection.
guide provides superior detection of laser signals
transmitted from behind.
typically encountered in urban driving areas.
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).
Dim/Dark modes (press and hold for 2 seconds).
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visual confirmation of signals detected, signal
strength, and indicates engaged modes of operation.
cord.
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INSTALLATION CONT.
If the detector is removed, this may cause blistering of
the dash in some vehicles.
place.
windshield bracket. Press the bracket release button
and
remove
the
detector
OPERATION
1. Mount the unit level in the center of the vehicle's
windshield in which it will be used. Make sure there
are no other magnetic sources near the detector
(i.e., speaker).
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before
bending.
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