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LASER/RADAR ALERTS
City Mode (cont.)
In City Mode, weak speed/safety radar signals give
an initial alarm of two beeps, and then the unit
remains quiet unless the signal becomes very
strong. When the signal strength increases, two
additional beeps are provided. In City 1 Mode, only
the X band sensitivity is lowered. In City 2 Mode, X-
band is not detected.
CAUTION: Some towns/small cities may still be
using X band radar. If Auto Quiet is engaged in
City 1 or City 2 modes and the unit receives a
strong radar signal, the unit performs the Auto
Quiet feature. City Modes do not change the audio
alert for laser or VG-2.
Dim/Dark Mode
Dim/Dark Mode reduces the illumination of the
display.
• Press and hold Power for 2 seconds to reduce
illumination to a Dim setting.
• Pressing and holding the power button for 2
seconds a second time engages Dark Mode.
The display illumination is further reduced.
Dim or dark can be engaged during an alert. In
Dark Mode, the display goes dark for as long as a
signal is being detected and for 20 seconds after,
then the display returns to the dimmer setting.
• Pressing and holding the power button a third
time restores full illumination to the display.
LASER/RADAR ALERTS
Highway Mode
Highway mode provides full audio warnings any
time
radar (X, K, Ka, Safety Radar) or laser signals are
detected, and is recommended for open road
driving.
Radar Audio Alerts
When your Whistler detector encounters traffic
radar, it
provides a distinctive audio tone for the specific
radar band detected: X, K, or Ka.
The audio alerts are continuous, but have a
Geiger counter-like pattern to help you deter-
mine your distance from the radar source; the
faster the beeping, the stronger the signal
strength will be.
Pulse Protection
®
Pulse (or instant-on) radar is more difficult to
detect than
conventional radar because it remains “off” until
activated to measure the speed of a targeted
vehicle.
When a pulse type transmission is detected, your
Whistler detector sounds an urgent 3-second
audio warning and flashes the Alert strength indi-
cators at their fastest rate. After the 3-second
pulse alert, the standard alert pattern continues
for as long as the signal is present.
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LASER/RADAR ALERTS
It is important to respond promptly to a pulse alert,
since warning time may be minimal.
Audio Level Adjustment
The audio levels can be adjusted high to low, or
low to high, in seven steps:
• Press Volume up to increase audio level.
• Press Volume down to decrease audio level.
As audio level is adjusted, beeps are provided and
the display indicates volume level. The more
“bars” illuminated, the higher the volume.
When your detector detects a laser signal, the laser
audio alert is sounded and the Laser indicator will
illuminate for as long as the signal is present, or for
a minimum of three seconds.
When the laser signal is no longer detected, the
audio warning ends, but the indicator continues to
flash slowly for three seconds, indicating a laser
encounter has just occurred.
Laser Tips
If you are the targeted vehicle, a laser gun can often
determine your speed within a few seconds after
you receive an alert. In this situation there is gener-
ally no time to safely adjust your speed. However, if
you are traveling near or behind the targeted vehi-
cle and receive an alert, response time should be
sufficient. Any laser alert, regardless of duation,
requires immediat action!
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VG-2 Detection Mode
The VG-2, also known as a “radar detector
detector,” is a special receiver used by police to
detect signals radiated by a radar detector. See
page 21 for more information on VG2.
1710A: Does not have VG-2 cloaking.
1730A: Press the VG-2 button once, unit beeps
once
1733: Press and hold the quiet button, unit
beeps once.
1734:
When a VG-2 signal is detected the VG-2 alert is
sounded. After 3 seconds the audio is cancelled
and the VG-2 indicator flashes at a slower rate.
This cycle is repeated if the
VG-2 signal is again detected.
During the period a VG-2 signal is detected, a radar signal
cannot be detected. However, because the VG-2 alert has
confirmed that a patrol car is nearby, you are already aware
of the potential for speed monitoring and can adjust your
speed accordingly. Laser detection is not affected while a
VG-2 signal is detected.
Note: VG-2 must be turned on each time the unit is turned
on to receive VG-2 Alerts.
VG-2 ALERTS