User manual WHISTLER 1753 COMBO

[. . . ] 1753/1763 LASER-RADAR If you have questions concerning the operation of this Whistler product please call: INTRODUCTION Dear Whistler Owner, For many of us, a vehicle is more than just transportation. It can be a mobile office, communications or entertainment center, or simply an expression of our personality. Whistler products are designed to make the time you spend in your vehicle more productive, more fulfilling, safer, or just simply more fun. Our mission is to provide products that improve your driving experience. [. . . ] 1763 example shown: VOL O HIGHWAY · 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. -9- - 10 - - 11 - OPERATION In City Mode, weak speed/safety radar signals give an initial alarm of two beeps, and then remain quiet unless the signal becomes very strong. When the signal strength increases, two additional beeps are provided. CAUTION: When selecting this mode, 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. 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. Display reads: OPERATION Engaging/Disengaging VG-2 See option select mode to turn this feature on. Stay Alert Feature The Stay Alert Feature is designed to test a driver's alertness. To engage (when unit is not alarming) : · Press and hold City for approximately 2 seconds. Display reads: OPERATION Option Select Mode Entering Option Select Mode allows you to customize options such as Tone Select, Compass Select, Abbreviated Power Up Sequence and VG-2 Mode. Example: Ka Band Detected 1753 Chart Press: Quiet For 2 Seconds Display Reads: TONE 3 Press to Change: or Option: Tone 1, 2, or 3 (3 Different X, K, or Ka patterns) TEACH · Press Power to exit. Vehicle Battery Saver Mode The Vehicle Battery Saver Mode automatically shuts off your detector within 3 hours if you forget to turn it off. The timer is reset if the detector is turned off, unplugged or any button is pressed before the 3 hours have expired. The detector will alert you with an audible and visual warning before it shuts off. Display reads: 2nd Time TEST = yes = no X, K, Ka Audio tones. 1 beep during powerup. Display Ka 9 Digits ramp 1-9 3rd Time VG-2 OFF = ON Turns VG-2 On = OFF Turns VG-2 Off 1 = weak signal, 9 = strong signal Pulse Protection® When a pulse type signal (instant on strong signal) is detected an urgent 3 second audio warning is sounded and the display reads: 4th Time SR ON = ON Turns SWS On = OFF Turns SWS Off 5th Time VOICE ON = ON Real Voice engaged = OFF Real Voice disengaged = ON Battery Saver On = OFF Battery Saver Off PWR OFF During this warning you can reset the unit by pressing any button. If the unit has automatically turned itself off, press the Power button to turn the unit back on. You can manually engage the Vehicle Battery Saver Mode by pressing and holding the City button until one beep is heard. Refer to "Option Select Mode" for instructions for deactivating battery saver mode feature. PULSE After 3 seconds standard alert pattern continues. 6th Time B SVR LASER ALERTS Laser Audio / Visual Alerts When a laser signal is detected the word "Laser" and signal strength is displayed, the audio alert is continuous for a minimum of 3 seconds. Press Power anytime to exit. LASER The more "|||" the closer the laser source. - 15 - - 16 - - 17 - SAFETY RADAR In communities where transmitters are located, the Safety Warning SystemTM displays over 60 text messages. Safety Warning System Text Example: Poor - Road - Surface. VG-2 ALERTS VG-2 Audio/Visual Alerts Note: You must turn this feature on in option select mode before it will detect VG-2. [. . . ] Units returned without a dated store receipt will be handled as described in section "Service Out Of Warranty. " Due to the specialized equipment necessary for testing a radar/laser receiver, there are no authorized service stations for Whistler brand detectors other than the factory. When returning a unit for service under warranty, please follow these instructions: 1. Ship the unit in the original carton or in a suitable sturdy equivalent, fully insured, with return receipt requested to: Whistler Repair Dept. 1201 North Dixieland Rd. 72756 Please allow 3 weeks turnaround time. IMPORTANT: Whistler will not assume responsibility for loss or damage incurred in shipping. [. . . ]