User manual WHISTLER WIC-2517C

[. . . ] Note: Your warranty period begins at the time of purchase. The warranty is validated only by the dated store receipt!Now is the time to record the serial number of the unit in the space provided in the warranty section of the manual. To fully acquaint yourself with the operation of your Whistler laser radar detector we recommend reading this entire manual or visit our FAQ page on our website www. whistlergroup. com Enjoy your Whistler and please drive safely. [. . . ] 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. www. whistlergroup. com Auto Quiet Mode Auto Quiet reduces the selected audio level to level (1) approximately 5 seconds after a radar or safety radar signal is detected. The alert for any new signal within 20 seconds will resume at level (1). Auto Quiet does not affect VG-2 or laser alerts. · Press Quiet/Menu (before a signal is detected) to engage Auto Quiet. · Once the Auto Quiet mode is engaged, you may cancel the audio alarm by pressing Quiet. · Press Quiet (when the unit is not alarming) to cancel Auto Quiet mode. 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. · Press Power to exit for both models. 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 POP MODE ALERTS TM LASER/RADAR ALERTS 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: · Model XTR-520 displays: · Model XTR-220 displays: After the 3-second pulse alert, the standard alert pattern continues for as long as the signal is present. It is important to respond promptly to a pulse alert, since warning time may be minimal. NOTE: You must turn this feature on before it will detect VG-2. When a VG-2 signal is detected, the detector `hides' its own radiated signal and becomes undetectable by the VG-2. Every 30 seconds, the detector checks for a VG-2 signal. [. . . ] 21 Laser Tips Total Band ProtectionTM Complete Band Coverage that detects laser, radar, VG-2 and safety radar bands. 20 22 WARRANTY INFORMATION During the warranty period, defective units will be repaired without charge to the purchaser when returned with a dated store receipt to the address below. Units returned without dated store receipt will be handled as described in section "Service Out Of Warranty. " Due to the specialized equipment necessary for testing a Laser-Radar receiver, there are no authorized service stations for Whistler brand detectors other than Whistler. When returning a unit for service under warranty, please follow these instructions: 1. [. . . ]