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Battery Installation
Units requires 4 AA rechargeable 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.
Ni-MH rechargeable batteries are recommend-
ed and are included with the unit. Common
rechargeable batteries have a power rating of
2100 mA or higher.
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DO NOT mix battery types as this can
damage the batteries. Lithium batteries are
recommended for use in cold temperatures.
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Ni-Cd batteries are not recommend-
ed. 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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Only use rechargeable batteries in the
optional home battery charger. Charging
non-rechargeable batteries can damage the
charger or possibly cause the batteries to
explode. See battery charging section (page 7)
to either charge batteries with the power cord
or home battery charger (optional with the
1788R)
INSTALLATION
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• Battery Operated
With Built-in Battery Charger
• Total Band Protection
™
• POP
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Mode Detection
• Blue LCD Text Display
• High Gain Optical Lens
• Stay Alert
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• 360° Total Perimeter Protection
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• VG-2 Cloaking
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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, Rechargeable Batteries,
Straight Power Cord & Home Battery Charger
* Home Battery Charger (Included with 1788
and XTR-280,
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with 1788R)
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1788/1788R/XTR-280
Whistler’s ergonomic and user-friendly design pro-
vides 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 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 12)
9. Power/Dim -Turns unit on/off and engages
Backlight settings (press and hold).
10. Volume Down Button – Adjust volume down.
11. Volume Up Button – Adjust volume up.
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.
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