Whistler 1788 - Manual (Page 3)

WHISTLER FEATURES FEATURE DESCRIPTIONS
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• Battery Operated
With Built-in Battery Charger
• Total Band Protection ™
• POP ™ Mode Detection
• Blue LCD Text Display
• High Gain Optical Lens
• Stay Alert
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• 360° Total Perimeter Protection ™
• VG-2 Cloaking ™ Technology
• 3 City Modes
• Quiet/Auto Quiet Modes
• Battery Saver
• Setting Saver
• Alert Priority
• Safety Warning System
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Accessories:
Windshield Bracket Kit, Batteries, Straight
Power Cord & Home Battery Charger
increased sensitivity and field of view for leading-edge
laser detection.
6. Rear Laser Antenna – An integrated optical
waveguide provides superior detection of laser
signals transmitted from behind.
7. City Button - Reduces the annoyance of false
alerts typically encountered in urban driving areas.
8. Quiet/Menu Button - Pressing QUIET before a
signal is detected engages Auto Quiet Mode.
Pressing QUIET during a radar/laser encounter
silences audio alerts.(Pressing and holding for 2
seconds allows you to enter Option Select Mode—
see page 11.
9. Power/Dim -Turns unit on/off and engages
Backlight settings (press and hold).
10. Volume Down Button – Adjust volume up or down.
11. Volume Up Button – Adjust volume up or down.
12. Blue LCD Text Display – Provides distinct visual
confirmation of signals detected, signal strength,
and indicates engaged modes of operation.
13. Power Jack – Provides connection for the power cord.
14. Battery Compartment – Compartment for which
you place the batteries.
Battery Installation
This unit requires 4 AA batteries (included).
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• Remove the battery compartment cover by sliding
the cover to the edge of the unit and lift up.
• Observing correct polarity (+) and (-), insert
batteries as shown.
• Reinstall battery compartment cover. For best
performance we recommend using the highest
capacity rechargeable AA batteries available.
Alkaline batteries are not recommended.
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Battery Installation (Continued)
Ni-MH rechargeable batteries are recommended and
are included with the unit. Common rechargeable
batteries have a power rating of 2100 mA or higher.
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No otte e:: DO NOT mix battery types as this can damage
the batteries. Lithium batteries are recommended for
use in cold temperatures. As with all battery
operated devices, remove the batteries when this
unit will not be used for an extended period of time.
Damage caused by leaky or improperly charged
batteries are not covered under warranty. Check with
the battery manufacturer about their specific
product warranty and disposal recommendations.
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mp po orrtta an ntt:: Ni-Cd batteries are not recommended.
These batteries will not provide enough capacity to
be useful. Replace the Ni-Cd’s with Ni-MH type
rechargeable batteries.
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Ca au uttiio on n:: Only use rechargeable batteries in the
supplied battery charger. Charging non-rechargeable
batteries can damage the charger or possibly cause
the batteries to explode.
Mounting Guidelines
• Mount the unit as low as possible near the center
of the windshield.
• Do not mount your unit behind wipers, ornaments,
mirrored sunscreens, etc. These obstructions have
metal surfaces which can affect radar and laser
signals and reduce critical warning time. (Regular
tinted glass does not affect reception.)
• Some windshields have an Instaclear ™ or Electriclear ™
type coating, which affect radar signals. Consult your
dealer or the owner’s manual supplied with your vehicle
to determine if your windshield has this coating.
• Avoid placing unit in direct contact with windshield.
• To reduce the possibility of theft, conceal your unit
when not in use.
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INSTALLATION
1788
FEATURE DESCRIPTIONS
Whistler’s ergonomic and user-friendly design provides a
new level of operating convenience. Special features
include:
1. Bracket Release Button – Provides quick and
easy release of the mounting bracket.
2. Speaker – Provides distinct audio warnings for X,
K, Ka band radar, safety radar, laser and VG-2.
3. Mounting Bracket Location – Slot holds mounting
bracket firmly.
4. Radar Antenna – Compact, high-efficiency antenna
receives radar signals.
5. Front Laser Antenna – High gain optical lens provides
INSTALLATION
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Windshield
Mounting
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