Whistler 1710/1730 - Manuals

Page 2 - THE WHISTLER GROUP

1 If you have questions concerning theoperation of this Whistler productplease call consumer relations: 1-800-531-0004 Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm CST Please keep the receipt in a safeplace. If the unit is returned without adated proof of purchase an out ofw a rranty service charge appl...

Page 3 - WHISTLER FEATURES; An integrated; TABLE OF CONTENTS

WHISTLER FEATURES Whistler’s ergonomic and user-friendly design provides anew level of operating convenience. Special feature sinclude: 1. Rear Laser Antenna (1730 only) – An integrated optical waveguide provides superior detection of lasersignals transmitted from behind. 2. Bracket Release Button –...

Page 4 - Accessories; Mounting Bracket Location –

WHISTLER FEATURES Accessories Accessories included are highly functional and easy to use. Power Cord - Connects to the unit’s power jack and your vehicle’s lighter socket. Windshield Bracket - Allows installation of unit on your vehicle’s windshield. Hook & Loop Fasteners - Designed to secure th...

Page 5 - not to cover; INSTALLATION; I M P O RTA N T: Some newer cars have a

INSTALLATION shield bracket. Press the bracket release button and re m o v ethe detector before bending. Dash Mounting• Make sure the mounting location you have chosen is relatively level and is clean and dry. Clean with isopro p y lalcohol if necessary to remove any waxes or polishes. • Separate th...

Page 6 - OPERATION; Power On And Self-Test; Visor Mounting

OPERATION Power On And Self-Test Each time your Whistler detector is turned on, an auto-matic self-test sequence confirms that the speaker andvisual displays are functional. During Power Up, all the LEDs illuminate, while the X, K,and Ka alerts are sounded in sequence. Immediately afterthe radar ale...

Page 8 - Vehicle Battery Saver Mode; RADAR ALERTS; Radar Audio And Visual Alert s

Vehicle Battery Saver Mode The Vehicle Battery Saver Mode automatically shuts off yourdetector within 3 hours if you forget to turn it off. The timeris reset if the detector is turned off, unplugged or any buttonis pressed before the 3 hours have expired. The detector willa l e rt you with an audibl...

Page 10 - SAFETY RADAR ALERTS; Safety Radar Audio/Visual Alerts

17 SAFETY RADAR ALERTS Safety Radar Audio/Visual Alerts Your Whistler detector detects the new Safety WarningSystem ™ . In communities where transmitters are located, this provides advanced warning of various road hazardsincluding accident sites, highway construction, emergencyvehicles, etc. and ena...

Page 11 - TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

Your Whistler detector is expertly engineered and designedto exacting quality standards to provide you with re l i a b l e ,t ro u b l e - f ree operation. If your unit has been correctly installedfollowing the guidelines in this manual, but is not operatingo p t i m a l l y, please refer to the tro...

Page 12 - SPEED MONITORING TECHNOLOGIES; Other Speed Detection Systems

Radar Facts A radar gun operates by transmitting radio waves at cert a i nf requencies which reflect off objects and are then picked upby the radar gun’s receiving section. When a radar beamreflects off a moving target, a measurable frequency shiftoccurs. The radar unit converts this shift into mile...

Page 13 - WARRANTY INFORMATION

Consumer Warranty The 1710/1730 Whistler detector is warranted to the original p u rchaser for a period of one year from the date of originalp u rchase against all defects in materials and workmanship. This limited warranty is void if the unit is abused, modi-fied, installed impro p e r l y, if the ...