User manual WHISTLER 1776-78

[. . . ] 1776-78 R2. qxd 3/31/05 9:47 PM Page 1 POPTM MODE ALERTS POPTM Mode Alerts Because POPTM Mode travels on regular radar bandwidth, there is no particular alert for POPTM Mode transmissions. POPTM Mode alerts will be displayed as a regular radar alert. VG-2 ALERTS VG-2 Audio/Visual Alerts NOTE: You must turn this feature on before it will detect VG-2. When a VG-2 signal is detected, the detector `hides' its own radiated signal and becomes undetectable by the VG-2. If a VG-2 signal is still present, the unit continues to hide and repeats the VG-2 alert. [. . . ] · Intelli-CordTM provides remote access to two programmable features with the optional Intelli-CordTM. · Real Voice®Alerts (1778 Only) are given verbally through the detector so you do not have to take your eyes off the road to look at the display. · Dual Alert Display: D. A. D (1776 Only) provides added visual alerts of threats ahead. · Auto Dim (1778 Only) automatically adjusts the display brightness for the surrounding light condition. TABLE OF CONTENTS Model Features Summary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 6 · Power Connection and Fuse Replacement. . 6 Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 - 13 · Power On and Self-Test. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 · Setting Saver. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 · Feature Engaged Confirmation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 · Audio Level Adjustment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 · Integrated Real Voice® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 · Auto Quiet Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 · Quiet Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 · City/City 1/ City 2 Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 9 · Highway Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 · Dim/Dark Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 · Auto Dim (1778 Only). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 · Engaging/Disengaging VG-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 · Teach/Tutorial Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 · Intell-CordTM. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 · Option Select Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 · Vehicle Battery Saver Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 · Stay Alert Feature. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Safety Warning SystemTM. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 · Speed Radar Audio/Visual Alerts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 · Laser Audio/Visual Alerts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 · Pulse Protection®. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 VG-2 Alerts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 · Alert Priority. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Reset Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 FCC Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Speed Monitoring. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 - 22 · Radar Facts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 · POPTM Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 · Total Band ProtectionTM. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 · Laser Facts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 · Other Speed Detection Systems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Warranty Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 - 25 Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 WHISTLER FEATURES Feature Listings of 1776 and 1778 · Total Band ProtectionTM · POPTM Mode Detection · Intense Blue Text Display · Dual Alert Display · High Gain Optical Lens · Stay AlertTM · 360° Total Perimeter ProtectionTM · VG-2 CloakingTM Technology · 3 City Modes · Quiet/Auto Quiet Modes · Vehicle Battery Saver · Setting Saver · Alert Priority · Safety Warning SystemTM · Total Band ProtectionTM · POPTM Mode Detection · Real Voice® Alerts · Intense Blue Text Display · Auto Dim Display · High Gain Optical Lens · Stay AlertTM · 360° Total Perimeter ProtectionTM · VG-2 CloakingTM Technology · 3 City Modes · Quiet/Auto Quiet Modes · Vehicle Battery Saver · Setting Saver · Alert Priority · Safety Warning SystemTM 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. Bracket Release Button ­ Provides quick and easy release of the mounting bracket. Speaker ­ Provides distinct audio warnings for X, K, Ka band radar, safety radar, laser and VG-2. Radar Antenna ­ Compact, high-efficiency antenna receives radar signals. Front Laser Antenna ­ High gain optical lens provides increased sensitivity and field of view for leading-edge laser detection. Rear Laser Antenna ­ An integrated optical wave-guide provides superior detection of laser signals transmitted from behind. [. . . ] After 3 seconds the audio is cancelled and the VG-2 indicator flashes at a slower rate. During the period a VG-2 signal is detected, a radar signal cannot be detected. However, because the VG-2 alert has confirmed that a patrol car is nearby, you are already aware of the potential for speed monitoring and can adjust your speed accordingly. Laser detection is not affected while a VG-2 signal is detected. SWSTM Safety Warning SystemTM In communities where transmitters are located, the Safety Warning SystemTM displays over 60 text messages. [. . . ]