User manual WHISTLER 1770

[. . . ] OWNER'S MANUAL 1770 THE WHISTLER GROUP CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS 13016 N. Bentonville, AR 72712 TEL (501) 273-6012 FX (501) 273-2927 www. whistlergroup. com PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT CENTER 25 Industrial Ave. Chelmsford, MA 01824 TEL (978) 244-1400 FX (978) 244-1491 CUSTOMER RETURN CENTER 1201 N. Rogers, AR 72756 Consumer Relations Tel (800) 531-0004 E-Mail info@whistlergroup. com P/N 1770MAN, © WHISTLER 2001 WEATHER RADIO LASER/RADAR DETECTOR INTRODUCTION If you have questions concerning the operation of this Whistler product please call consumer relations: Dear Whistler Owner, Thank you for purchasing the Whistler 1770 Laser/Radar Detector with NOAA Weather Radio alerts. [. . . ] · NWR STBY The laser/radar detector will function as normal (including displaying HIGHWAY or CITY modes), unless an NWR Alert is detected while scanning the seven (7) frequencies. In the event of an NWR Alert, the text display will show one of several warnings (i. e. FLOOD, TORNADO, EMERGENCY), and the speaker provides the NWR advisory message. At the conclusion of the NWR Alert, the 1770 returns to the standby mode. or · NWR ON The 1770 auto scans to the first active channel it finds and broadcasts the NWR continuous weather report. The text display shows the NWR channel frequency, instead of the standard HIGHWAY/CITY message as shown below. OPERATION · In the event that you are in an area that receives two or more NWR channels, you can scan for an alternate NWR channels by pressing and holding either volume button. Display read: · After holding the volume button down for approximately 1. 5 seconds, a feedback beep is provided. Upon release of the volume button, the 1770 will scan for the next active channel. If there are no other active channels in the area, the 1770 will return to the initial channel. · A quick press and release of either volume button during a NOAA broadcast will adjust volume to the next level. Another press and release of either volume button will go to another level, etc, until either the min or max volume is reached. This volume setting is independent of the volume set while the unit is in radar mode (highway or city). Squelch Mode While receiving weak signals in NWR ON mode the audio may become intermittent. This is caused by the signal being too weak to be received clearly and the audio is squelched. To hear as much of the audio broadcast as possible, squelching can be turned off, static will be heard along with the audio broadcast. If this is desired, see the Option Select mode section on page 18 to turn the squelch (SQ) off. 16 17 OPERATION Option Select Mode Entering Option Select Mode allows you to customize options such as Tone Select, NOAA Select, Abbreviated Power Up Sequence and VG-2 Mode. When selecting options, the , or Quiet must be pressed within 20 seconds or options mode will automatically be exited. To enter: Press : Quiet For 2 seconds 2nd time 3rd time 4th time 5th time 6th time 7th time 8th time 9th time 10th time 11th time 12th time OPERATION Teach/Tutorial Mode Provides simulated alerts for each type of signal. Display reads: *Display Reads: COMBO SQ ON TONE 3 Test ON X ON K ON Ka ON LASER VG-2 OFF SR ON VOICE ON B SVR ON To Change, Press or = ON = OFF = YES = NO = ON = OFF = ON = OFF = ON = OFF = ON = OFF = ON = OFF = ON = OFF = ON = OFF = ON = OFF = ON = OFF Option: NWR STBY=Radar & NOAA NWR on=NOAA & Radar NWR off=Radar Only Squelch ON Squelch OFF Tone 1, 2, or 3 (3 different X, K, Ka patterns) X, K, KA Audio tones 1 beep during Power Up X Band On X Band Off K Band On K Band Off Ka Band On Ka Band Off Laser On Laser Off Turns VG-2 On Turns VG-2 Off Turns Safety Radar On Turns Safety Radar Off Real Voice engaged Real Voice disengaged Battery Saver On Battery Saver Off · Press the Power button 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. [. . . ] IMPORTANT: To validate that your unit is within the warranty period, make sure you keep a copy of your dated proof of purchase and return the Warranty Validation card. WARRANTY INFORMATION Service Out Of Warranty Units will be repaired at "out of warranty" service rates when: · The unit's original warranty has expired. · The unit has been abused, modified, installed improperly, or had its housing removed. The minimum out of warranty service fee for your Whistler detector is $65. 00 (U. S. ). If you require out of warranty service, please return your unit as outlined in the section "Service Under Warranty" along with a certified check or money order for $65. 00. [. . . ]