Whistler 1783, 1793 SE User Manual
OWNER’S MANUAL
1783/1793
SE
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
Customer Service Tel (800) 531-0004
www.whistlergroup.com
P/N 203336, REV 1 ©2003 The Whistler Group, Inc.
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
Dear Whistler Owner,
With the change in time also comes change in technology.
Radar gun manufacturers have stepped up to the plate.
The new arsenal they carry is called POP
gun is a normal K or Ka band radar gun detectable by
most radar detectors made in the past 30 years, unless
the gun is placed in POP™Mode. POP™Mode is a feature
on some newer radar guns operating on K or Ka bands.
When the gun is in POP™Mode and activated, a brief burst
of energy, less that 1/10 of a second, is transmitted and
the vehicles’s speed is quickly acquired. A detector without
POP™Mode detection capability cannot respond to this
brief transmission. This detector has the power to report
this new gun where other detectors cannot! - until now!
Whistler introduces the 1783 and 1793 SE with POP
Mode detection! These units are the beginning in total
protection. With POP™Mode detection, these units can
react fast enough to detect this new technology. Packed
with power you still have a full featured radar detector:
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.
period begins at the time of purchase.
The warranty is validated
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.
Note: Your warranty
only by the
Even though these units are packed full of features, they’re
still very easy to use. To fully utilize your unit to its potential,
we recommend reading this entire manual or visit our
FAQ page on our web site www.whistlergroup.com.
Note:
See Compass Calibration set-up section.
Enjoy your new Whistler and please drive safely.
Sincerely,
The Whistler Group, Inc.
INTRODUCTION TABLE OF CONTENTS
Model Features Summary........................ 3 - 4
Installation............................................... 5 - 6
• Mounting Guidelines
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Mode. This new
VOICE MEMO RECORDER digitally records
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your voice message (1793 SE only).
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COMPASS provides points of direction.
•
REAL VOICE®ALERTS are given verbally
through the detector so you do not have to take
your eyes off the road to look at the display.
•
TEXT DISPLAY shows laser-radar information,
VG-2 alerts, SWS messages, and detector status.
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NEW POP™ MODE CAPABILITIES
Compass must be calibrated before use!
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• Windshield Mounting
• Power Connection And Fuse Replacement
Operation................................................ 6 - 15
• Compass Calibration
• Power On and Self-Test
• Setting Saver
• Feature Engaged Confirmation
• Audio Level Adjustment
• Integrated Real Voice
• Compass Mode
• Auto Quiet Mode
• Quiet Mode
• City/City 1/ City 2 Mode
• Highway Mode
• Dim/Dark Mode
• Engaging/Disengaging VG-2
• Teach/Tutorial Mode
• Option Select Mode
• Vehicle Battery Saver Mode
• Vehicle Battery Monitor
• Stay Alert Feature
• Memo Mode
Safety Warning System™.......................... 15
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Mode Alerts................................... 15
POP
Laser/Radar Alerts................................... 15 - 16
• Speed Radar Audio/Visual Alerts
• Laser Audio/Visual Alerts
• Pulse Protection
VG-2 Alerts.............................................. 16-17
• Alert Priority
Reset Features......................................... 17
Troubleshooting Guide............................ 18
Care and Maintenance.............................19
Are Detectors Legal?...............................19
FCC Information.......................................19
Speed Monitoring.................................... 20 - 22
• Radar Facts
• POP™ Mode
• Laser Facts
• Other Speed Detection Systems
Warranty Information...............................23 - 25
Specifications...........................................25
Accessories.............................................. 26
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Feature Listing of 1783 and 1793 SE
• Digital Compass
• Real Voice
• High Visibility Text Display
• POP™Mode Detection
• All Band
• 360° Protection
• VG-2 Cloaking™ Technology
• Safety Warning System
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Capabilities
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Selectable Bands
1783
6
1
9
7
1783 Accessories:
Windshield Bracket,
Power Cord
8
11
• 3 City Modes
• Quiet Mode
• Auto Quiet
• Vehicle Battery Saver
• Setting Saver
• Dim/Dark Mode
• Stay Alert
• Tutorial Mode
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1793 SE
6
12
2
1
10
9
7
1793 SE Additional Features
• Memo Voice Recorder
• Vehicle Battery Monitor
1793 SE Accessories:
Windshield Bracket, Power
Cord, Travel Bag and Socket
Multiplier
3
5
4
3
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12
2
10
8
11
FEATURE DESCRIPTIONS
Whistler’s ergonomic 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 –
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
wave-guide 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/Dim Dark - 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. High Visibility Text Display – Provides distinct
visual confirmation of signals detected, signal
strength, and indicates engaged modes of operation.
12. Power Jack – Provides connection for the power cord.
Provides quick and
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INSTALLATION
Mounting Guidelines
• 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
Electriclear
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.
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type coating, which affect radar signals.
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.
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.
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INSTALLATIONWHISTLER FEATURES
If the detector is r
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. Pr
button and remove the detector before bending.
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.
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NOTE: Cord fits tightly into detector. When
installing the cord, expect some resistance.
Fuse Replacement
The lighter socket plug is equipped with a replaceable
2 amp 3AG fuse located behind the silver tip. T
eplace the fuse, carefully unscrew the tip of the plug.
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IMPORTANT: Unscrew slowly. The tip contains a
spring which may fly out when disassembling.
t the new fuse with the spring and screw on the
Inser
With use, screw cap on plug may loosen.
tip.
Retighten occasionally.
Unscrew the tip of the lighter socket plug carefully when replacing the 2 amp fuse.
emoved, this may cause blistering
ess the bracket release
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OPERATION
Compass Calibration Set-up
The unit will need to be calibrated in order for the
compass to provide accurate readings. To calibrate
the unit, perform the following procedure:
1. Mount the unit level in the center of the vehicle’s
windshield in which it will be used. Make sure
there are no other magnetic sources near the
detector (i.e., speaker).
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