Whistler 1710A Radar Detector User Manual


 
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.
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 increased sensitivity and field of view for
leading-edge laser detection.
6. Rear Laser Antenna – An integrated optical wave-
guide 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
which automatically reduces the audio level after
the initial warning to a low audio level setting.
Pressing QUIET during a radar/laser encounter
silences audio alerts, while allowing visual alerts to
keep you informed. Pressing and holding for 2
seconds allows you to enter Option Select Mode
(see page 12).
9. Power / Volume Control – Turns unit on/off and
adjusts audio level. (not 1734)
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FEATURE DESCRIPTIONS
9a. Power/Dim Dark (1734) - Turns unit on/off
and engages Dim/Dark modes (press and hold for
2 seconds).
10. Volume Up/Down Buttons – Adjust volume up or
down.
11. Icon Display - offers easy-to-read display to
indicate power, city mode, radar band
identification, and signal strength.
LED Display - multiple indicator lights help you
determine the radar source and your distance from
it.
7 Segment Display (1734 only) - provides numeric
signal strength indicator.
12. VG-2/Laser Indicator – Shows the unit is receiving
VG-2 or laser signals.
13. X-band Indicator - Shows the unit is receiving an
X-band signal.
K/Ka-band Indicator - Shows the unit is receiving
a K or Ka-band signal
14. K-band Indicator - shows the unit is receiving a
K-band signal.
15. Ka-band Indicator - Shows the unit is receiving a
Ka-band signal.
16. H - Unit is in Highway mode.
17. C - City Indicator - Shows that the unit is
operating in city mode.
18. Signal Strength Indicator - Shows the strength of
the signal being detected.
19. Power On Indicator - shows that the unit is
receiving power.
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FEATURE DESCRIPTIONS
Whistler 1730A
1
6
7
4
6
3
8
2
5
1710A
6
1733 FEATURES
Display
1
9
8
7
2
6
17
4
6
Feature Listing of
1710A
• LED Display
• All Band
• City Mode
• Power Indicator
• Separate Radar
• Alert Strength
• Alert Priority
• City Mode
3
18
9
17
19
13
18
14
Whistler 1710A
1730A
Feature Listing of
1730A
• LED Display
• All Band
• 360° Protection
• VG-2 Cloaking
• City Mode
• Quiet/Auto Quiet
Mode
• Vehicle Battery Saver
• Safety Warning System
Whistler 1733
Feature Listing of 1733
• ICON Display
• All Band
• 360° Protection
• VG-2 Cloaking
• City Mode
• Quiet/Auto Quiet
Mode
• Vehicle Battery Saver
• Safety Warning System
1734
1
2
4
6
3
6
7
8
9
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
Whistler 1734
1
2
4
6
3
Feature Listing of 1734
• 7 Segment Display
• All Band
• 360° Protection
• VG-2 Cloaking
• City Mode
• Quiet/Auto Quiet
Mode
• Vehicle Battery Saver
• Safety Warning System
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14
15
16
17
18
6
7
8
9
10
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