Whistler 1732, 1730, 1733, 1734 User Manual
OWNER’S MANUAL
INTRODUCTION
1710/1730/1732
1733/1734
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LASER-RADAR
DETECTOR
The Whistler Group Corporate Headquarters
13016 N. Walton Blvd. • Bentonville, AR 72712
Tel 479.273.6012 • Fax 479.273.2927
Whistler Customer Return Center
1201 N. Dixieland Rd. • Rogers, AR 72756
Customer Service Tel 800.531.0004
www.whistlergroup.com
P/N 203290, ©Whistler 2006
Dear Whistler Owner,
If you have questions concerning the operation of this Whistler product please
call:
CuSTOmer 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.
To fully acquaint yourself with the
operation of your Whistler and to
better understand the dif
ferences
between detecting radar, laser and
safety radar signals, we recommend
reading this entir
e 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 1710 FEATURES 1733 FEATURES
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Model Features Summary................................. 3 - 6
Installation....................................................... 7 - 8
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M
ounting Guidelines 7
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Windshield Mounting 7
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P
ower Connection
Operation....................................................... 8 - 12
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P
ower On And Self-Test 8
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A
udio Level
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eatur
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S
est Mute 9
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Setting Saver 9
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Auto Quiet Mode 9
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Quiet Mode 10
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City/City 1/City 2 Modes 10
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Highway Mode 11
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Dim/Dark Modes 11
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Engaging/Disengaging VG-2 Detection 12
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Vehicle Battery Saver Mode 12
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Stay Alert 12
Laser & Radar Alerts..................................... 13 - 14
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Radar Audio/Visual Alerts 13
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Laser Tips 13
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Pulse Protection
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Safety Warning System
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Total Band Protection
VG-2 Alerts......................................................... 15
Troubleshooting Guide................................. 16 - 17
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Care & Maintenance
Are Detectors Legal?......................................... 18
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FCC Information
Speed Facts.................................................. 19 - 21
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Radar Facts
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Laser Facts
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Other Speed Detection Systems 20 - 21
And Fuse Replacement 8
Adjustment 9
e Engaged Confirmation 9
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Warranty Information................................... 22 - 24
Specifications..................................................... 25
Accessories......................................................... 26
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Features of 1710
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• All Band
• LED Display
• City Mode
11a
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1730/1732 FEATURES
Whistler 1730
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8
Whistler 1732
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9
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11a
11a
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1
2
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22
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34
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17
3
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• Alert Strength
• Safety Warning System
• Alert Priority
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13
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Features of 1730/1732
• Total Band Protection
• LED Display
• 360° Protection
• VG-2 Cloaking
• City Mode
• Quiet/Auto Quiet Mode
• Vehicle Battery Saver
• Safety Warning System
• Alert Priority
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Features of 1733
• Total Band Protection
• ICON Display
• 360° Protection
• VG-2 Cloaking
• City Mode
1734 FEATURES
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1
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Features of 1734
• T
otal Band Protection
• 7 Segment Icon Display
• 360° Protection
• VG-2 Cloaking
• 3 City Modes
• Quiet/Auto Quiet Mode
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2
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• Quiet/Auto Quiet Mode
• Vehicle Battery Saver
• Safety Warning System
• Alert Priority
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2
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11b
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• Dim/Dark Mode
• Stay Alert
• Setting Saver
• Vehicle Battery Saver
• Safety Warning System
• Alert Priority
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FEATURE DESCRIPTIONS
histler’s ergonomic and user-friendly design
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provi des a new level of operating convenience. Special
eatures include:
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Note: Not all units have all features listed.
1. Bracket Release Button –
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
aler
ts 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 select VG-2 on/off. 1733 &
1734 only (see page 15).
9. Power / Volume Control – Turns unit on/off
and adjusts audio level.
Power/Dim Dark (1734 Only) - 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.
Provides quick
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FEATURE DESCRIPTIONS
1. Icon Display -offers easy-to-read display to
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indicate power, city mode, radar band
detification, and signal strength.
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11a. LED Display - multiple indicator lights help
you determine the radar source and your
distance from it.
11b. 7 Segment Icon Display (1734 only) -
combines icon display with a 7 segment digital
display that shows signal strength indication
and band identification.
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.
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.
20. K/Ka-band Indicator - Shows the unit is
receiving a K or Ka band signal. K/Ka
indicator will flash for Ka band.
21. V- Shows that the unit is receiving a VG-2
signal.
22. VG-2 Button (1730/1732 Only)- Engages
VG-2 detection mode.
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Total Band Protection™ - Complete Band
Coverage that detects laser, radar, VG-2 and safety
radar bands.
Mounting Guidelines
INSTALLATION
ount the unit as low as possible near the center of
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M
he windshield.
t
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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.
reception.)
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Some windshields have an Instaclear™or
Electriclear
signals. Consult your dealer or the owner’s
manual supplied with yourvehicle to determine if
your windshield has this coating.
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Avoid placing unit in direct contact with wind
shield.
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To reduce the possibility of theft, conceal your
unit when not in use.
Windshield Mounting
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Install the two suction cups and rubber bumper
onto the bracket by fitting them into their holes.
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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.
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.
(Regular tinted glass does not affect
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type coating, which affect radar
To find out if your vehicle has this
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