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OWNER’S MANUAL
Dear Whistler Owner,
Model Features Summary .................... 2 - 4
Installation ........................................... 4 - 6
If you have questions concerning the operation of
•Battery Installation 4 - 5
1788/1788R / XTR-280
this Whistler product please call:
•Mounting Guidelines 5
•Windshield Mounting 6
CuSTOmer SeRVICE
Battery Powered
•Power Connection and Fuse Replacement 6
Operation .......................................... 7 - 1
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WHISTLER FEATURES FEATURE DESCRIPTIONS INSTALLATION Whistler’s ergonomic and user-friendly design pro- Battery Installation 1788/1788R/XTR-280 vides a new level of operating convenience. Units requires 4 AA rechargeable batteries (included). Special features include: P Plle ea as se e c ch ha ar rg ge e b ba at tt te er riie es s o ov ve er rn niig gh ht t b be ef fo or re e f fiir rs st t u us se e! ! 6 1. Bracket Release Button – Provides quick Remove the battery compartment cover by 13 and
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OPERATION INSTALLATION INSTALLATION Battery Life Mounting Guidelines • Slide the detector onto the bracket until it locks into The unit can provide over 20 hours of laser/radar • Mount the unit as low as possible near the place. detection. There are settings that can maximize center of the windshield. • If necessary, the unit may be leveled by bending the battery life. • Do not mount your unit behind wipers, windshield bracket. 1) Backlighting set to OFF-OFF ornaments, mirrored sunscreens, e
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OPERATION OPERATION OPERATION Power On and Self-Test Quiet Mode Highway Mode Each time your Whistler detector is turned on, Quiet cancels audio during an alert and any new Highway mode provides full audio warnings any an automatic self-test sequence confirms that alert within 20 seconds. After 20 seconds, time radar (X, K, Ka, Safety Radar) or laser sig- the speaker and visual displays are functional. approximately 2 beeps are provided on any new nals are detected, and is recommended for open •
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OPERATION OPERATION OPERATION Engaging/Disengaging VG-2 Option Select Mode Stay Alert Feature See Option Select Mode to turn this feature Entering Option Select Mode allows you to customize The Stay Alert Feature is designed to test a driver’s on/off. When a VG-2 signal is detected, the VG-2 options such as Tone Select, Abbreviated Power Up alertness. To engage (when unit is not alarming) : alert is sounded and the display flashes “VG-2”. Sequence and VG-2 Mode. Press and hold quiet but- • Press
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POP MODE ALERTS VG-2 ALERTS RESET FEATURES POP™ Mode Alerts VG-2 Audio/Visual Alerts Reset Features ™ Note: You must turn this feature on before it will Because POP Mode travels on regular radar All user features can be reset to factory settings. ™ detect VG-2. bandwidth, there is no particular alert for POP • Unplug Power Cord from unit. ™ Mode transmissions. POP Mode alerts will be When a VG-2 signal is detected, the detector ‘hides’ its • Remove Batteries. displayed as a regular radar alert
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TROUBLESHOOTING CARE AND MAINTENANCE FCC INFORMATION • Check fuse for lighter socket; replace if FCC ID : HSXWH15 Care And Maintenance necessary. This device complies with part 15 of the FCC During the summer months, avoid prolonged • Make sure lighter socket is clean. Rules. Operation is subject to the following two exposure to direct sunlight by removing your unit conditions: from the dash when your vehicle is parked for an PROBLEM: Unit alarms when vehicle hits (1) This device many not ca
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SPEED MONITORING SPEED MONITORING SPEED MONITORING N No ot te e:: H Ha av viin ng g a a r ra ad da ar r d de et te ec ct to or r c ca ap pa ab blle e o of f Total Band Protection™ Laser Tips d de et te ec ct tiin ng g t th he e V VG G- -2 2 m ma ay y a alle er rt t y yo ou u t to o t th he e p pr re es s- - Complete Band Coverage that detects laser, If you are the targeted vehicle, a laser gun can e en nc ce e o of f a a s sp pe ee ed d t tr ra ap p.. T Th he e n ne ew we es st t t to oo oll P
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WARRANTY INFORMATION WARRANTY INFORMATION WARRANTY INFORMATION 3. Be certain your unit is returned with its serial Important: When returning your unit for service, Service Under Warranty be certain to include a daytime telephone number. For reference, please write your unit’s During the warranty period, defective units will number and an email address (if applicable). serial number in the following space: be repaired without charge to the purchaser when s/n______________. returned with a date
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ACCESSORIES These and other accessories can be ordered directly from Whistler by calling 1-800-531-0004 or visit our online store at www.whistlergroup.com O Or rd de er r # # D De es sc cr riip pt tiio on n P Pr riic ce e 600111 Home Battery Charger $ 9.95 202152 Windshield Bracket Kit $ 9.95 206552 Straight Power Cord (5’) $14.95 206553 Coiled Power Cord (7’) $15.95 206880 Hardwire Kit (10' ) $ 9.95 (for wiring to fus
