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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/Dim Dark - 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. High Visibility Text Display – Provides distinct
visual confirmation of signals detected, signal
strength, and indicates engaged modes of operation.
12. Power Jack – Provides connection for the power
cord.
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WHISTLER FEATURES FEATURE DESCRIPTIONS
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• Digital Compass
• Real Voice
®
• High Visibility Text Display
• POP™ Mode Detection
Capabilities
• All Band™
• 360° Protection
• VG-2 Cloaking™
• Safety Warning System™
• 3 City Modes
• Quiet Mode
• Auto Quiet
• Vehicle Battery Saver
• Setting Saver
• Stay Alert™
• Tutorial Mode
1793SE Additional Features
• Memo Voice Recorder
• Vehicle Battery Monitor
Accessories:
Windshield Bracket, Power
Cord, Travel Bag and Socket
Multiplier
1783
1793SE
Feature Listing of 1783 and 1793SE
1783 Accessories:
Windshield Bracket,
Power Cord
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FEATURE DESCRIPTIONS
• Real Voice
®
Alerts - Alerts are given verbally
through the detector so you do not have to take
your eyes off the road to look at the display.
• POP™ Mode – Detection Capability
• Stay Alert - The Stay Alert feature is designed to
test a drivers alertness.
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.
Windshield Mounting
• Install the two suction cups and rubber bumper onto
the bracket by fitting them into their holes.
• Press the suction cups onto the windshield at the
location you have chosen. IMPORTANT: Some newer
cars have a plastic safety coating on the inside of the
windshield. The windshield bracket may leave
permanent marks on this type of surface. To find out if
your vehicle has this type of windshield, check the
owner’s manual or ask your dealer. We recommend
that you do not leave the suction cup bracket on the
window in direct sunlight.
INSTALLATION CONT.
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If the detector is removed, this may cause blistering of
the dash in some vehicles.
• Slide the detector onto the bracket until it locks into
place.
• If necessary, the unit may be leveled by bending the
windshield bracket. Press the bracket release button
and remove the detector before bending.
Power Connection
•
Plug the small end of the power cord into the unit’s power jack.
•
Plug the large end into the vehicle’s cigarette lighter.
NOTE: Cord fits tightly into detector. When installing the
cord, expect some resistance.
Fuse Replacement
The lighter socket plug is equipped with a replaceable
2 amp 3AG fuse located behind the silver tip. To replace the fuse,
carefully unscrew the tip of the plug.
IMPORTANT: Unscrew slowly. The tip contains a spring which
may fly out when disassembling.
Insert the new fuse with the spring and screw on the tip. With
use, screw cap on plug may loosen. Retighten occasionally.
Unscrew the tip of the lighter socket plug carefully when replacing the 2 amp fuse.
Compass Calibration Set-up
The unit will need to be calibrated in order for the com-
pass to provide accurate readings. To calibrate the unit,
perform the following procedure:
1. Mount the unit level in the center of the vehicle’s
windshield in which it will be used. Make sure there
are no other magnetic sources near the detector
(i.e., speaker).
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INSTALLATION
OPERATION