Whistler 1790SE - Manual

• Slide the detector onto the bracket until it locks into place. • If necessary, the unit may be leveled by bending the wind-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 ...

INSTALLATION 9 INSTALLATION Visor Mounting (optional accessory ) • Slide the visor bracket into the bracket mounting slot.• Clip the visor bracket onto the visor making sure it is relatively level and has a clear view of the ro a d . Power Connection • Plug the small end of the power cord into the u...

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.• Press (Power) or apply Power. Display reads: Integrated Real Voice When selected, Real Voice will be used to articulate thefollowing:1....

OPERATION 13 OPERATION 12 City/City 1/City 2 Mode W h i s t l e r’s Three Stage City Mode is designed to reduce theannoyance of automatic door openers, intrusion alarms andother devices which share frequencies with police radar.Generally X band is used for these devices.• P ress City to engage City....

OPERATION OPERATION 14 15 Stay Alert Featur e The Stay Alert Feature is designed to test a driver’s aler t-ness. To engage (when unit is not alarming): • P ress and hold City for approxim ately 2 seconds.Release the button during or immediately after the alert isgiven. Display reads: Within 30-60 se...

OPERATION OPERATION 16 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. When selectingoptions, the , or must be pressed within 20 seconds or options mode will automatically be exited. To e...

OPERATION OPERATION 19 • Press and release the (Quiet/Record) button to begina recording. Note: Recording starts as soon as the buttonis released. Display reads: REC = record, 1 = track #, 8 = time remaining If the recording time expires for a track, the unit will auto-matically switch to the next t...

SAFETY RADAR ALERTS 21 RADAR– ALERTS 20 In communities where transmitters are located, the SafetyWarning System displays over 60 text messages. WhenSafety Radar is detected the audio alert is geiger counter-like. Safety Warning System Text Example: Poor Road Surface: Note: Not all areas have Safety ...

RESET FEATURES 23 LASER/VG-2 ALERTS Laser Audio/Visual Alerts When a laser signal is detected the word “Laser” and sig-nal strength is displayed, the audio alert is continuous fora minimum of 3 seconds. Example: The more “|||” the closer the laser source. VG-2 Audio/Visual Alerts Note: You must turn...

TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE 25 CARE & MAINTENANCE 24 Your Whistler detector is expertly engineered and designed to exacting quality standards to provide you with reliable, tro u b l e - f ree operation. If your unit has been correctly installed following the guidelines in this manual, but is not oper...

SPEED MONITORING TECHNOLOGIES 27 ARE DETECTORS LEGAL? 26 In Most States YES! Laser detectors are completely legal in every state whenused in automobiles or light trucks (under 10,000 lbs.).Similarly, when used in automobiles or light trucks, radardetectors are legal in almost every state. Exceptions...

WARRANTY INFORMATION SPEED MONITORING TECHNOLOGIES 28 Consumer Warranty The 1790SE Whistler detector is warranted to the original p u rchaser for a period of three years from the date of originalp u rchase against all defects in materials and workmanship. This limited warranty is void if the unit is...

Service Out Of Warranty Units will be repaired at “out of warranty” service rateswhen: • The unit’s original warranty has expired.• Dated proof of purchase is not supplied.• The unit has been returned without its serial number.• The unit has been abused, modified, installed improper - ly, or had its...

32 33 • Dimensions: 1.6"H x 2.9"W x 4.5"L • Weight: 7.5 oz. • Laser Wavelength: 905 ± 50 nanometers (nm) • Radar Frequencies: 10.500 - 10.550 GHz (X Band)24.050 - 24.250 GHz (K Band )33.400 - 36.000 GHz (Ka Superwideband) • Operating Temperature Range: -20˚ C to +80˚ C (-4˚ F to +176˚ F)...

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