Whistler 1788 - Manual

OWNER’S MANUAL

The Whistler Group Corporate Headquarters

13016 N. Walton Blvd. • Bentonville, AR 72712

Tel 479.273.6012 • Fax 479.273.2927

Customer Return Center

1201 N. Dixieland Rd. • Rogers, AR 72756

Customer Service Tel 800.531.0004

www.

whistlergroup

.com

P/N 203322, © 2006 The Whistler Group, Inc.

1788 / 1 788R / XTR-280

Battery Powered

L AS E R - R A D A R

DETECTOR

Dear Whistler Owner,
If you have questions concerning the operation of

this Whistler product please call:

C

uSTOmer

S

eRVICE

1-800-531-0004

Monday - Friday • 8:00 am - 5:00 pm CT

or visit our website

www.

whistlergroup

.com

Please keep the receipt in a safe place. You may regis-
ter your product online at www.w

whhiissttlleerrggrroouupp..com. For

warranty verification purposes, a copy of your dated
store receipt must still accompany any unit sent in for
warranty work. If the unit is returned without a dated
store receipt an out of warranty service charge applies.
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!

Now is the time to record the serial

number of the unit in the space provided in the war-

ranty section of the manual.
To fully acquaint yourself with the operation of your
Whistler and to better understand the differences
between detecting radar, laser and safety radar sig-
nals, we recommend reading this entire manual or
visit our FAQ page on our website www.whistler-
group.com
Enjoy your Whistler and please drive safely.
Sincerely,
The Whistler Group, Inc.

Model Features Summary .................... 2 - 4

Installation ........................................... 4 - 6

•Battery Installation

4 - 5

•Mounting Guidelines

5

•Windshield Mounting

6

•Power Connection and Fuse Replacement

6

Operation .......................................... 7 - 13

•Battery Life

7

•Battery Charging/External Power

7

•Power On and Self-Test

8

•Setting Saver

8

•Feature Engaged Confirmation

8

•Audio Level Adjustment

8

•Auto Quiet Mode

8

•Quiet Mode

9

•City/City 1/ City 2 Mode

9

•Highway Mode

10

•Backlight Setting

10

•Teach/Tutorial Mode

10

•Engaging/Disengaging VG-2

11

•Battery Saver Mode

11

•Option Select Mode 1

2

•Stay Alert Feature

13

Safety Warning System

™

......................... 13

POP

™

Mode Alerts ................................. 14

Laser/Radar Alerts ................................. 14

•Speed Radar Audio/Visual Alerts

14

•Laser Audio/Visual Alerts

14

•Pulse Protection

®

14

VG-2 Alerts ............................................ 15

•Alert Priority

15

Reset Features ....................................... 16

Troubleshooting Guide ..................... 16 - 17

Care and Maintenance ........................... 18

Are Detectors Legal? ............................. 18

FCC Information ..................................... 19

Speed Monitoring ............................ 19 - 22

•Radar Facts

19

•POP

™

Mode

19

•Total Band Protection

™

20

•Laser Facts

20

•Other Speed Detection Systems

21 -22

Warranty Information ....................... 22 - 25

Specifications ......................................... 25

Accessories ............................................ 26