1750/1760/1765 manual 3/6/02 2:20 PM Page 1 OWNER'S MANUAL 1750/1760/1765 LASER/RADAR DETECTOR THE WHISTLER GROUP CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS 13016 N. Walton Blvd. Bentonville, AR 72712 TEL (479) 273-6012 FX (479) 273-2927 PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT CENTER 25 Industrial Ave. Chelmsford, MA 01824 TEL (978) 244-1400 FX (978) 244-1491 CUSTOMER RETURN CENTER 1201 N. Dixieland Rd. Rogers, AR 72756 Consumer Relations Tel (800) 531-0004 P/N 1750/1760/1765MAN, © WHISTLER 2002 1750/1760/1765 manual 3/6/02 2:20 PM Page 3 INTRODUCTION If you have questions concerning the operation of this Whistler product please call consumer relations: 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. Our new units offer not only bold new styling but also many features not found on other detectors at any price. We start with a proven detection circuitry with All BandTM and added top-of-the-line features such as: · 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 - battery saver turns the detector off if you forget. · High Visibility Display - a digital display with safety messages to you informed while you drive. · Real VoiceTM - (1750 only) allows you to keep your eyes on the road. · Digital Compass - (1760, 1765 only) provides cardinal points and direction in 5 degree increments. 1-800-531-0004 Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm CT Please keep the receipt in a safe place. 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 a copy of the original 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. 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: On 1760 and 1765 models the compass must be calibrated before use! See Compass Calibration set-up section. Enjoy your new Whistler and please drive safely. Sincerely, THE WHISTLER GROUP 1750/1760/1765 manual 3/6/02 2:20 PM Page 5 TABLE OF CONTENTS 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 - 18 · Power On And Self-Test · Feature Engaged Confirmation · Compass Mode (1760, 1765 only) · Integrated Real VoiceTM (1750 only) · Auto Quiet/Quiet Modes · City Mode · Dim/Dark Mode · Engaging/Disengaging VG-2 Detection · Stay Alert · Option Select Mode · Teach/Tutorial Mode · Vehicle Battery Saver Mode Radar, Laser And VG-2 Alerts..........................................19 - 23 · Radar Alerts · Pulse Protection® · Safety Radar Audio/Visual Alerts · Laser Audio/Visual Alerts · VG-2 Audio/Visual Alerts · Alert Priority · Reset Features · Care and Maintenance Troubleshooting Guide............................................................24 Are Detectors Legal?...............................................................25 Speed Monitoring Technologies.....................................26 - 27 · Radar Facts · Laser Facts · Other Speed Detection Systems · Radar Detector Detectors Warranty Information........................................................28 - 30 Specifications............................................................................31 Accessories...............................................................................32 WHISTLER FEATURES Whistler 1750/1760 9 1 2 3 6 5 7 Whistler 1765 4 8 2 9 1 4 6 5 3 7 3 8 1750/1760/1765 manual 3/6/02 2:20 PM Page 7 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 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 enters compass calibration mode. (Models 1760/1765 only) 6. High Visibility Display ­ Provides distinct visual confirmation 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 encounter silences audio alerts, while allowing visual alerts to keep you informed. 8. CITY/CITY 1/CITY 2 Button - Reduces the annoyance of false alerts typically encountered in urban driving areas. 9. Laser Antenna (Rear) - An integrated optical waveguide provides superior detection of laser signals transmitted from behind. WHISTLER FEATURES 10. Laser Antenna (Front) - High gain optical lens provides increased sensitivity and field of view for leadingedge laser detection. 11. Radar Antenna - Compact, high-efficiency antenna receives radar signals. 12. Mounting Bracket Location - Slot holds mounting bracket firmly. 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. 4 5 1750/1760/1765 manual 3/6/02 2:20 PM Page 9 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 function properly. (Models 1760/1765 only) · 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 InstaclearTM or ElectriclearTM 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 suction cups 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 wind- INSTALLATION shield bracket. Press the bracket 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. 6 7 1750/1760/1765 manual 3/6/02 2:20 PM Page 11 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. Slide on view INSTALLATION Compass Calibration Set-up (1760, 1765 only) 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). 2. Select a large clear area (parking lot or field) without any power lines. 3. While parked, press both volume buttons simultaneously until unit displays: Insert into bracket mounting slot. Do not bend this section of bracket. 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. 4. Drive vehicle slowly in at least two complete circles. If calibration does not automatically finish press both volume buttons simultaneously to complete calibration. The unit will beep twice and display, for example: Unscrew the tip of the lighter socket plug carefully when replacing the 2 amp fuse. 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. 8 9 1750/1760/1765 manual 3/6/02 2:20 PM Page 13 OPERATION Power On And Self-Test Each time your Whistler detector is turned on, an automatic self-test sequence confirms that the speaker and visual displays are functional. · Press Power or apply Power. Display reads: OPERATION Audio Level Adjustment The audio levels can be adjusted high to low, or low to high, in eight steps: (0) is no audio level, (7) the highest,-(8) for 1750 · 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. 1760, 1765 example shown: Integrated Real Voice (1750 only) 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 replicate the text message. 3.Feature Selection Compass Mode The 1760/1765 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", either laser/radar or compass features can be turned off meaning, Radar equals detection of all police bands and laser; Compass equals no detection of police laser/radar. Note: The unit must be calibrated to provide accurate compass readings. See Compass Calibration Set-up section on page 9. 11 Self-Test Display for 1750 Model 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". 10 1750/1760/1765 manual 3/6/02 2:20 PM Page 15 OPERATION Auto Quiet Mode Auto Quiet reduces the selected audio level to level (1) approximately 5 seconds after a radar or safety radar signal is detected. The alert for any new signal within 20 seconds 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: 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. · Press City to engage City. Display reads: · Pressing City a second time engages City 1. 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