Whistler 1790SE Bedienungsanleitung

OWNER’S MANUAL

1790SE

LASER/RADAR DETECTOR

THE WHISTLER GROUP

CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS

13016 N. Walton Blvd.

Bentonville, AR 72712

TEL (501) 273-6012 FX (501) 273-2927

www.whistlergroup.com

PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT CENTER

25 Industrial Ave.

Chelmsford, MA 01824

TEL (978) 244-1400 FX (978) 244-1492

CUSTOMER RETURN CENTER

1201 N. Dixieland Rd.

Rogers, AR 72756

Consumer Relations Tel (800) 531-0004

Email: [email protected]

P/N 1790SE, © WHISTLER 2001

If you have questions concerning the

operation of this Whistler product

please call consumer relations:

1-800-531-0004

Hours:

Monday - Friday

8:00 am - 5:00 pm CST

Please keep the receipt in a safe

place. If the unit is returned without a

dated proof of purchase an out of

warranty service charge applies.

Note: Your warranty period begins at

the time of purchase. The warranty is

validated only by return of the

Warranty Validation card.

Now is the time to record the serial

number of the unit in the space pro-

vided in the warranty section of the

manual.

INTRODUCTION

Dear Whistler Owner,

Technology has changed dramatically in 30 years and

Whistler has weathered the changes in style. The 1790SE

30th anniversary edition was developed with all the technical

know-how of those 30 years. We started with a proven

detection circuitry with All BandTM and added top-of-the-line

features such as:

Memo-record up to 90 seconds

Digital Compass-provides cardinal points and direction

in 5 degree increments.

Real Voice®-allows you to keep your eyes on the road

Whistler’s exclusive Safe Driving System-incorporates

the Safety Warning System (SWS), keeping you informed

of road hazards as well as our unique Stay Alert system,

it tests your alertness on long solo trips

Vehicle Battery Saver and Monitor system-battery saver

turns the detector off if you forget and the monitor

momentarily displays the vehicle’s battery voltage

Even though the 1790SE is packed full of features, it is still

very easy to use. To fully utilize the unit to its potential, we

recommend reading this entire manual.

NOTE: Compass must be calibrated before use! See

“Compass Calibration Set-up” section.

Enjoy the Whistler 1790SE and please drive safely.

Sincerely,

THE WHISTLER GROUP

WHISTLER FEATURES

Whistler’s ergonomic and user-friendly design provides a

new level of operating convenience. Special features

include:

1. Bracket Release Button – Provides quick and easy

release of the mounting bracket.

2. Power Jack – Provides connection for the power cord.

3. Speaker – Provides distinct audio and Real Voice™

warnings for X, K, Ka band radar, safety radar, laser and

VG-2.

4. Power/Dim/Dark Button – Turns unit on/off and

engages Dim/Dark modes (press and hold for 2 seconds).

5. Volume Up/Down Buttons – Adjust volume up or

down. Pressing both buttons enter compass calibration

mode. In memo mode, select one of nine messages.

Topic Page

Model Features Summary....................................................3 - 5

Installation.............................................................................6 - 9

• Mounting Guidelines

• Dash/Visor/Windshield Mounting

• Power Connection And Fuse Replacement

• Compass Calibration Set-up

Operation.............................................................................10-17

• Power On And Self-Test

• Integrated Real Voice™

• Feature Engaged Confirmation

• Auto Level Adjustment

• Compass Mode

• Auto Quiet/Quiet Modes

• City Mode

• Dim/Dark Mode

• Engaging/Disengaging VG-2 Detection

• Stay Alert

• Option Select Mode

• Memo Mode

•Teach/Tutorial Mode

• Vehicle Battery Saver Mode

• Vehicle Battery Monitor

Radar, Laser And VG-2 Alerts.............................................18-22

• Radar Alerts

• Pulse Protection®

• Safety Radar Audio/Visual Alerts

• Laser Audio/Visual Alerts

• VG-2 Audio/Visual Alerts

• Alert Priority

• Reset Features

• Care Maintenance

Troubleshooting Guide............................................................23

Are Detectors Legal?...............................................................24

Speed Monitoring Technologies.....................................25 - 26

• Radar Facts

• Laser Facts

• Other Speed Detection Systems

• Radar Detector Detectors

Warranty Information........................................................27 - 29

Specifications............................................................................30

Accessories...............................................................................31

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Whistler 1790SE

WHISTLER FEATURES

Accessories

Accessories included are highly functional and easy to use.

Power Cord - Connects to the unit’s power jack and your

vehicle’s lighter socket.

Windshield Bracket - Allows installation of unit on your

vehicle’s windshield.

Hook & Loop Fasteners - Designed to secure the unit on

a level dashboard.

WHISTLER FEATURES

6. High Visibility Display – Provides distinct visual confir-

mation of signals detected, signal strength, and indicates

engaged modes of operation.

7. 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

encountersilences audioalerts,whileallowingvisualalertsto

keep you informed. Pressing and holding for 2 seconds

allows you to enter Option Select Mode (see page 16).

8. CITY/CITY 1/CITY 2 Button - Reduces the annoyance

of false alerts typically encountered in urban driving areas.

9. Memo Button - Pressing Memo enters Memo Mode

feature. Press & hold (3 seconds) unit will momentarily dis-

play vehicle battery voltage.

10. Laser Antenna (Rear) - An integrated optical

waveguide provides superior detection of laser signals

transmitted from behind.

11. Laser Antenna (Front) - High gain optical lens

provides increased sensitivity and field of view for leading-

edge laser detection.

12. Radar Antenna - Compact, high-efficiency antenna

receives radar signals.

13. Mounting Bracket Location - Slot holds mounting

bracket firmly. 4

•Slidethe detector onto thebracketuntilitlocksintoplace.

• If necessary, the unit may be leveled by bending thewind-

shieldbracket. Press thebracket release button and remove

the detector before bending.

Dash Mounting

•Make sure the mounting location you have chosen is

relatively level and is clean and dry. Clean with isopropyl

alcohol if necessary to remove any waxes or polishes.

•Separate the fastener strips. Peel the paper backing off

each strip and adhere one piece to the dash and the other

piece to the bottom of the unit, taking care not to cover

the serial number.

Be careful not to place the fastener strip over the unit’s serial number. If the

fastener strip is removed, the serial number may be pulled off the unit. Units

without serial numbers are not covered under warranty.

INSTALLATION

Mounting Guidelines

•Mount the unit as low and level as possible near the center

of the windshield. Unit must be level for compass to func-

tion properly.

•Donot mountyourunitbehindwipers, ornaments, mirrored

sunscreens, etc.These obstructions have metal surfaceswhich

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’smanualsuppliedwith your vehicle todetermine ifyour

windshield has this coating.

•Avoid placing unit in direct contact with windshield.

•Toreducethepossibilityoftheft,concealyourunitwhennot

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

suction cups may leave permanent marks on this type of

surface. To find out if your vehicle has this type of wind-

shield, 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.

INSTALLATION

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.

Power Connection

• Plug the small end of thepowercordintothe 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

whendisassembling.) Insert thenew fusewith the springand

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 2amp

fuse. 8

Insert into bracket mounting slot. Do not bend this

section of bracket.

Slide on view

Compass Calibration Set-up

The unit will need to be calibrated in order for the com-

pass to provide accurate readings. To calibrate the unit,

perform the following procedure:

1. Mount the unit level in the center of the vehicle’s wind-

shield in which it will be used. Make sure there are no

other magnetic sources near the detector (i.e., speaker).

2. Select a large clear area (parking lot or field) without any

power lines.

3. While parked, press both volume buttons simultaneous-

ly until unit displays:

4. Drive vehicle slowly in two complete circles. If

calibration does not automatically finish press both volume

buttons simultaneously to complete calibration. The unit

will beep twice and display:

Note: If unit mounting is relocated in the vehicle, (i.e.,

visor to windshield mounting or dash mounting), or if the

unit is moved to another vehicle, you must recalibrate the

compass.

Power On And Self-Test

Each time your Whistler detector is turned on, an auto-

matic self-test sequence confirms that the speaker and

visual displays are functional.

•Press (Power) or apply Power. Display reads:

Integrated Real Voice

When selected, Real Voice will be used to articulate the

following:

1.Band Identification

2.Safety Warning System messages

NOTE: In certain cases the voice message does not repli-

cate the text message.

3.Feature Selection

OPERATION

Memory/Beep Confirmation

All features selected (except Stay Alert and Quiet) are

retained in memory. Each time a button is pressed one

beep confirms feature“on”, two beeps confirm feature

“off”.

Audio Level Adjustment

The audio levels can be adjusted high to low, or low to

high, in nine steps: (0) is no audio level, (8) the highest.

•Press Volume up to increase audio level.

•Press Volume down to decrease audio level.

As audio level is adjusted, beeps are provided and the

display indicates volume level. Example:

Compass Mode

The 1790SE is programmed from the factory in “Combo

Mode”. Combo mode means that the unit provides both

compass readings as well as detecting laser/radar signals.

Through the “Option Select Mode” (page 16) or the

“Mode“ Button, the unit can be changed to operate in

Radar Mode (detection of all police bands and laser (no

compass) or Compass Mode (no detection of police laser

radar). Note: The unit must be calibrated to provide accu-

rate compass readings. See Compass Calibration Set-up

section on page 9.

OPERATION

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.

Generally X band is used for these devices.

•Press City to engage City. Display reads:

•Pressing City asecondtime engagesCity 1. Displayreads:

•Pressing City a third time engages City 2. Display reads:

•Pressing City a fourth time cancels City, City 1, and City 2.

Display reads:

In City Mode, weak speed/safety radar signals give an initial

alarmoftwobeeps,andthen remainsquietunless thesignal

becomes very strong. When the signal strength increases,

two additional beeps areprovided. In City 1 Mode, only the

X band sensitivity is lowered. In City 2 Mode, X-band is not

detected. CAUTION: When selecting this mode, some

towns/small cities may still be using X band radar.

If Auto Quiet is engaged in City 1 or City 2 modes and the

unitreceivesa strongradarsignal, theunitperformstheAuto

Quiet feature. City Modes do not change the audio alert for

laser or VG-2.

Auto Quiet Mode

Auto Quiet reduces the selected audio level to level (1)

approximately 5 seconds after a radar or safety radar sig-

nal is detected. The alert for any new signal within 20 sec-

onds 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. Display reads:

• 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.

Quiet Mode

Quiet cancels audio during an alert and any new alert with-

in 20 seconds. After 20 seconds, approximately 2 beeps

are provided on any new alert and unit then remains quiet.

•Press Quiet to cancel the audio.

•Press Quiet a second time during an alert to restore the

standard audio alert pattern; or turn the unit off, then on.

OPERATIONOPERATION

14 15

Stay Alert Feature

The Stay Alert Feature is designed to test a driver’s alert-

ness. To engage (when unit is not alarming):

•Press and hold City for approximately 2 seconds.

Release the button during or immediately after the alert is

given. Display reads:

Within 30-60 seconds two beeps are sounded; to show alert-

ness, the driver must press either the (Volume), City or

(Quiet)button within3-5seconds. If the button is pressed

within 3-5 seconds, the cycleis repeated.

If a button was not pressed within 3-5 seconds alarm sounds

andthe display reads:

•Press (Power) to exit.

WARNING!!! 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 AVEHICLEIF YOU AREDROWSY.

Dim/Dark Mode

Dim/Dark Mode reduces the illumination of the display.

•Press and hold (Power) for 2 seconds to reduce illumi-

nation to a Dim setting. Display reads:

•Pressing and holding for 2 seconds a second time

engages Dark Mode. Display reads:

Dim or dark can be engaged during an alert. In Dark Mode,

the display goes dark for as long as a signal is being detect-

ed and for 20 seconds after, then the display returns to the

dimmer setting.

•Pressing and holding a third time restoresfull illumina-

tion to the display.

Engaging/Disengaging VG-2

See Option Select Mode to turn this feature on.

OPERATIONOPERATION

Option Select Mode

Entering Option Select Mode allows you to customize

options such as Tone Select, Compass Select, Abbreviated

Power Up Sequence and VG-2 Mode. When selecting

options, the , or must be pressed within 20 seconds

or options mode will automatically be exited. To enter:

Press : *Display To Change, Option:

(Quiet) Reads: Press

For 2 seconds COMBO or Combo=Radar & Compass

Radar=No Compass

Compass=No Radar

2nd time TONE 3 = YES Tone 1, 2, or 3

= NO (3 different X, K, Ka

patterns)

3rd time TEST YES = ON X, K, Ka Audio tones

= OFF 1 beep during

Power Up

4th time VG2 OFF = ON Turns VG-2 On

= OFF Turns VG-2 Off

5th time SAFETY = ON Turns Safety Radar On

ON = OFF Turns Safety Radar Off

6th time VOICE = ON Real Voice engaged

ON = OFF Real Voice disengaged

7th time B SVR = ON Battery Saver On

ON = OFF Battery Saver Off

8th time X = ON X Band On

Yes = OFF X Band Off

9th time K = ON K Band On

Yes = OFF K Band Off

10th time Ka = ON Ka Band On

Yes = OFF Ka Band Off

11th time Laser = ON Laser On

Yes = OFF Laser Off

*Factory settings.

Press anytime to exit.

Teach/Tutorial Mode

Provides simulated alerts for each type of signal.

•Press City and (Quiet) simultaneously and release.

Display reads:

Quiet mode can also be accessed while Teach/Tutorial

mode is engaged.

•Press (Power/Play) to exit.

Memo Mode

Record up to nine distinct message tracks for a total of 90

seconds, one 90 second message or any combination in

between.

IMPORTANT: Unit does not detect radar or laser signals

during recording or while playing a memo.

WARNING!!! Memo mode is not intended to be used

while you are driving. You should not use any device in a

vehicle that may distract you from observing the road

ahead.

To record or play a message (Memo mode):

• Press memo button and release. The unit will beep once;

this enters Memo mode. Display reads:

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