Whistler 1790SE User Manual Page 1

OWNER’S MANUAL1790SELASER/RADAR DETECTORTHE WHISTLER GROUPCORPORATE HEADQUARTERS13016 N. Walton Blvd.Bentonville, AR 72712TEL (501) 273-6012 FX (50

OPERATIONOPERATION16Option Select ModeEntering Option Select Mode allows you to customizeoptions such as Tone Select, Compass Select, AbbreviatedPower

OPERATIONOPERATION19• Press and release the (Quiet/Record) button to begina recording. Note: Recording starts as soon as the buttonis released.

SAFETY RADAR ALERTS21RADAR– ALERTS20In communities where transmitters are located, the SafetyWarning System displays over 60 text messages. WhenSafety

RESET FEATURES23LASER/VG-2 ALERTSLaser Audio/Visual AlertsWhen a laser signal is detected the word “Laser” and sig-nal strength is displayed, the audi

TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE25CARE & MAINTENANCE24Your Whistler detector is expertly engineered and designed to exactingquality standards to provide you

SPEED MONITORING TECHNOLOGIES27ARE DETECTORS LEGAL?26In Most States YES!Laser detectors are completely legal in every state whenused in automobiles or

WARRANTY INFORMATIONSPEED MONITORING TECHNOLOGIES28Consumer WarrantyThe 1790SE Whistler detector is warranted to the original p u r chaser for

Service Out Of WarrantyUnits will be repaired at “out of warranty” service rateswhen:• The unit’s original warranty has expired.• Dated proof of purch

32 33• Dimensions: 1.6"H x 2.9"W x 4.5"L• Weight: 7.5 oz.• Laser Wavelength:905 ± 50 nanometers (nm)• Radar Frequencies:10.500 - 10.550

3534ACCESSORY ORDER FORMPLEASE SHIP TO:Name______________________________________________Street______________________________________________City_____

If you have questions concerning theoperation of this Whistler productplease call consumer relations:1-800-531-0004Hours:Monday - Friday8:00 am - 5:00

WHISTLER FEATURESWhistler’s ergonomic and user-friendly design provides anew level of operating convenience. Special feature sinclude:1. Bracket

WHISTLER FEATURESAccessoriesAccessories included are highly functional and easy to use.Power Cord - Connects to the unit’s power jack and yourvehicle’

• Slide the detector onto the bracket until it locks into place.• If necessary, the unit may be leveled by bending the wind-shield bracket. Press the

INSTALLATION9INSTALLATIONVisor Mounting(optional accessory )• Slide the visor bracket into the bracket mounting slot.• Clip the visor bracket ont

Power On And Self-TestEach time your Whistler detector is turned on, an auto-matic self-test sequence confirms that the speaker andvisual displays are

OPERATION13OPERATION12City/City 1/City 2 ModeW h i s t l e r ’s Three Stage City Mode is designed to reduce theannoyance of automatic door openers, in

OPERATIONOPERATION14 15Stay Alert FeatureThe Stay Alert Feature is designed to test a driver’s alert-ness. To engage (when unit is not alarming):• P r