Whistler 1710A User Manual
1710A/1730A
1733/1734
LASER-RADAR
DETECTOR
The Whistler Group Corporate Headquarters
13016 N. Walton Blvd. • Bentonville, AR 72712
Tel (479) 273-6012 • Fax (479) 273-2927
Customer Return Center
1201 N. Dixieland Rd. • Rogers, AR 72756
Consumer Relations Tel (800) 531-0004
P/N 1710A/1730A/1733/REV2, ©Whistler 2003
OWNER’S MANUAL
If you have questions concerning the
operation of this Whistler product
please call:
C
uSTOmer SeRVICE
1-800-531-0004
Monday - Friday • 8:00 am - 5:00 pm CT
or visit our website
www.whistlergroup.com
Please keep the receipt in a safe place.
You may register your product online
at www.whistlergroup.com. For warranty
verification purposes, a copy of your
dated store receipt must still accompany
any unit sent in for warranty work. If
the unit is returned without a dated
store receipt an out of warranty service
charge applies. 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.
Topic Page
Model Features Summary 3 - 8
Installation 9 - 10
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Mounting Guidelines
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Windshield Mounting
•
Power Connection And Fuse Replacement
Operation 11 - 12
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Power On And Self-Test
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Self-Test Mute
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Feature Engaged Confirmation
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Audio Level Adjustment
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Auto Quiet/Quiet Modes
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City Modes
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Dim/Dark Modes
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Engaging/Disengaging VG-2 Detection
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Vehicle Battery Saver Mode
Radar, Laser And VG-2 Alerts 12 - 16
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Radar Alerts
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Pulse Protection
®
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Safety Radar Audio/Visual Alerts
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Laser Audio/Visual Alerts
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VG-2 Audio/Visual Alerts
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Alert Priority
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Reset Features
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Care Maintenance
Troubleshooting Guide 17
Are Detectors Legal? 18
Speed Monitoring 19 - 21
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Radar Facts
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Laser Facts
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Other Speed Detection Systems
Warranty Information 22 - 24
Specifications 25
Accessories 26
INTRODUCTION
Dear Whistler Owner,
For many of us, a vehicle is more than just transportation.
It can be a mobile office, communications or entertainment
center, or simply an expression of our personality.
Whistler products are designed to make the time you
spend in your vehicle more productive, more fulfilling,
safer, or just simply more fun. Our mission is to provide
products that improve your driving experience.
Your new Whistler laser/radar detector detects all radar,
laser and safety radar systems.
To fully acquaint yourself with the operation of your
Whistler and to better understand the differences between
detecting radar, laser and safety radar signals, we recommend reading this entire manual or visit our FAQ page on
our website www.whistlergroup.com
Enjoy your Whistler and please drive safely.
Sincerely,
The Whistler Group, Inc.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
* Please note: This unit is a 1710A/1730A even
though “A” is not indicated on the unit.
Whistler’ s er gonomic 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 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
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 / Volume Control –Turns unit on/off and
adjusts audio level. (not 1734)
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FEATURE DESCRIPTIONS
9a. Power/Dim Dark (1734) - 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. Icon Display - offers easy-to-read display to
indicate power, city mode, radar band
identification, and signal strength.
LED Display - multiple indicator lights help you
determine the radar source and your distance from
it.
7 Segment Display (1734 only) - provides numeric
signal strength indicator.
12. VG-2/Laser Indicator – Shows the unit is receiving
VG-2 or laser signals.
13. X-band Indicator - Shows the unit is receiving an
X-band signal.
K/Ka-band Indicator - Shows the unit is receiving
a K or Ka-band signal
14. K-band Indicator - shows the unit is receiving a
K-band signal.
15. Ka-band Indicator - Shows the unit is receiving a
Ka-band signal.
16. H - Unit is in Highway mode.
17. C - City Indicator - Shows that the unit is
operating in city mode.
18. Signal Strength Indicator - Shows the strength of
the signal being detected.
19. Power On Indicator- shows that the unit is
receiving power.
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FEATURE DESCRIPTIONS
Whistler 1730A
1
6
7
4
6
3
8
2
5
1710A
6
1733 FEATURES
Display
1
9
8
7
2
6
17
4
6
Feature Listing of
1710A
• LED Display
• All Band
• City Mode
• Power Indicator
• Separate Radar
• Alert Strength
• Alert Priority
• City Mode
3
18
9
17
19
13
18
14
Whistler 1710A
1730A
Feature Listing of
1730A
• LED Display
• All Band
• 360° Protection
• VG-2 Cloaking
• City Mode
• Quiet/Auto Quiet
Mode
• Vehicle Battery Saver
• Safety Warning System
Whistler 1733
Feature Listing of 1733
• ICON Display
• All Band
• 360° Protection
• VG-2 Cloaking
• City Mode
• Quiet/Auto Quiet
Mode
• Vehicle Battery Saver
• Safety Warning System
1734
1
2
4
6
3
6
7
8
9
12
13
141516
17
18
Whistler 1734
1
2
4
6
3
Feature Listing of 1734
• 7 Segment Display
• All Band
• 360° Protection
• VG-2 Cloaking
• City Mode
• Quiet/Auto Quiet
Mode
• Vehicle Battery Saver
• Safety Warning System
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141516
17
18
6
7
8
9
10
19
Mounting Guidelines
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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. 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.
Visor Mounting (Optional Accessory)
•
Slide the visor bracket into the bracket mounting slot.
•
Clip the visor bracket onto the visor making sure it is
relatively level and has a clear view of the road.
7
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.
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.
8
INSTALLATION INSTALLATION
9
Feature Engaged Confirmation
Each time a button is pressed one beep confirms feature
“on”, two beeps confirm feature “off”.
Quiet Mode
The QUIET Button accesses one of two muting options.
Note: 1734 will go to volume level 1 instead of
clicking.
Auto Quiet Mode
Pressing QUIET before a radar signal is detected provides
an alternate alert pattern, consisting of four beeps
(indicating X, K, Ka or Safety Radar) followed by clicking.
The clicking will continue for as long as the detected
signal is present or any new signal is detected within
20 seconds, becoming more rapid as the strength of the
signal increases.
If Auto Quiet is engaged, pressing QUIET while the unit
is alarming will cancel the beeps or clicking.
Pressing QUIET a second time when the unit is not
alarming will cancel Auto Quiet mode and restore the
continuous audio alert pattern.
Vehicle Battery Saver Mode
The Vehicle Battery Saver Mode automatically shuts off
your detector after 6 hours if you forget to turn it off. The
timer is reset if the detector is turned off, unplugged or
any button is pressed before the time has expired. The
detector will alert you with an audible and visual warning
before it shuts off.
10
OPERATION
City Mode
Whistler’s City Mode is designed to reduce the annoyance
of automatic door openers, intrusion alarms and other
devices which share frequencies with police radar.
•
Press City to engage City.
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Press City a second time cancels City Mode.
In City Mode, weak speed/safety radar signals give an
initial alarm of two beeps, and then the unit remains quiet
unless the signal strength increases, two additional beeps
are provided.
Note: 1734 has 3 city modes
City/City 1/City 2 Mode
Whistler’s Three Stage City Mode is designed to
reduce the annoyance of automatic door openers,
intrusion alarms and other devices which share frequencies with police radar.
• Press City to cancel Highway mode and engage
City. Display will switch from “H” to “C”.
• Pressing City a second time engages City 1.
• Pressing City a third time engages City 2.
Note: After 3 seconds, l or ll City Mode indicator
turns off.
• Pressing City a fourth time returns to Highway
mode.
LASER/RADAR ALERTS
During this warning you can momentarily reset the unit by
pressing any button. This will reset the timer.
If the unit has automatically turned itself off, press any button to turn the unit back on.
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