User manual WHISTLER 1783 SE

[. . . ] OWNER'S MANUAL 1783/1793 SE LASER-RADAR DETECTOR The Whistler Group Corporate Headquarters 13016 N. · Bentonville, AR 72712 Tel (479) 273-6012 · Fax (479) 273-2927 Customer Return Center 1201 N. · Rogers, AR 72756 Customer Service Tel (800) 531-0004 www. whistlergroup. com P/N 203336, REV 1 © 2003 The Whistler Group, Inc. INTRODUCTION If you have questions concerning the operation of this Whistler product please call: Dear Whistler Owner, With the change in time also comes change in technology. Radar gun manufacturers have stepped up to the plate. [. . . ] If the unit has automatically turned itself off, press the Power button to turn the unit back on. You can manually engage the Vehicle Battery Saver Mode by pressing and holding the City button until one beep is heard. Refer to "Option Select Mode" for instructions for deactivating battery saver mode feature. 1783 Chart Press: Quiet For 2 Seconds Display Reads: COMBO To Change: OR Option: Combo= Radar & Compass Radar= Radar Only Compass= Compass Only 2nd Time 3rd Time 4th Time 5th Time 6th Time 7th Time 8th Time 9th Time 10th Time 11th Time 12th Time TONE 3 TEST YES X ON K ON Ka ON LASER ON VG-2 OFF SR ON VOICE ON Pop ON B SVR ON = YES = NO = ON = OFF = ON = OFF = ON = OFF = ON = OFF = ON = OFF = ON = OFF = ON = OFF = ON = OFF = ON = OFF = ON = OFF 1st Time TONE 3 = YES = NO = ON = OFF = ON = OFF = ON = OFF = ON = OFF = ON = OFF = ON = OFF Tone 1, 2, 3 (3 different X, K, Ka Patterns) X, K, Ka Audio tones 1 beep during Power Up Turns VG-2 On Turns VG-2 Off Turns Safety Radar On Real Voice Engaged Real Voice Pop On Pop Off Battery Saver On Battery Saver Off 2nd Time TEST YES 3rd Time 4th Time 5th Time 6th Time 7th Time VG-2 OFF SR ON VOICE ON Pop ON B SVR ON Tone 1, 2, 3 (3 different X, K, Ka Patterns) X, K, Ka Audio tones 1 beep during Power Up X Band On X Band Off K Band On K Band Off Ka Band On Ka Band Off Laser Band On Laser Band Off Turns VG-2 On Turns VG-2 Off Turns Safety Radar On Turns Safety Radar Off Real Voice Engaged Real Voice Disengaged Pop On Pop Off Battery Saver On Battery Saver Off Vehicle Battery Monitor (1793 SE only) Stay Alert Feature The vehicle's battery voltage can be momentarily displayed by pressing and holding both volume buttons for 3 seconds. The Stay Alert Feature is designed to test a driver's alertness. To engage (when unit is not alarming) : · Press and hold City for approximately 2 seconds. Release button during or immediately after the alert is given. Display reads: Within 30-60 seconds two beeps are sounded; to show alertness, the driver must press either the City, Volume, or Quiet buttons within 3-5 seconds. If button a is pressed within 3-5 seconds, the cycle is repeated. If a button was not pressed within 3-5 seconds alarm sounds and the display reads: · Press Power to exit. Stay Alert is NOT intended as a substitute for adequate rest. You should NOT operate a vehicle if you are drowsy. During extended periods of vehicle operation, you should take frequent breaks. Improper reliance on the Stay Alert feature may result in vehicle damage, personal injury or death. NEVER OPERATE A VEHICLE IF YOU ARE DROWSY. 11 12 13 OPERATION Record up to nine distinct message tracks for a total of 90 seconds, one 90 second message or any combination in between. IMPORTANT: Unit does not detect radar or laser signals during recording or while playing a memo. Memo mode is not intended to be used while you are driving. You should not use any device in a vehicle that may distract you from observing the road ahead. To record or play a message (Memo mode): · Press both volume buttons for less than 2 seconds and release. The unit will beep once; this enters Memo mode. Display reads: MEMO REC PLAY · Press and release the Quiet/Record button to begin a recording. Note: Recording starts as soon as the button is released. Display reads: REC1 8 REC = record, 1 = track #, 8 = time remaining OPERATION Memo Mode Continued To delete a message: · Enter Memo mode and press Volume Up or Volume Down button until selected track appears on the display. [. . . ] The advantage of laser over radar in terms of target identification is the result of the laser gun's narrow beam. A radar transmission can cover more than a four-lane highway at a distance of 1, 000 feet, compared with a laser transmission which covers about 3 feet at the same distance. For best protection, keep these points in mind: 21 22 23 WARRANTY INFORMATION 2. Include with your unit the following information, clearly printed: · Your name and street address (for shipping via UPS), a daytime telephone number and email address, if applicable. [. . . ]