OWNER’S MANUAL 1740/1745 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.
INTRODUCTION 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 CT or visit www.whistlergroup.com 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.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Topic Page Model Features Summary ....................................................3 - 5 Installation .............................................................................6 - 8 • Mounting Guidelines • Dash/Visor/Windshield Mounting • Power Connection And Fuse Replacement Operation ............................................................................
WHISTLER FEATURES WHISTLER FEATURES Whistler’s ergonomic and user-friendly design provides a new level of operating convenience. Special features include: 9. Laser Antenna (Rear) - An integrated optical waveguide provides superior detection of laser signals transmitted from behind. 12 1. Bracket Release Button – Provides quick and easy release of the mounting bracket. 2. Power Jack – Provides connection for the power cord. 3.
INSTALLATION 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™ or Electriclear™ type coating, which affect radar signals.
INSTALLATION OPERATION 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 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: Slide on view Insert into bracket mounting slot.
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 seven steps: • 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.
OPERATION 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: Dim/Dark Mode Dim/Dark Mode reduces the illumination of the display. • Press and hold Power for 2 seconds to reduce illumination to a Dim setting. • Pressing City a second time engages City 1.
OPERATION OPERATION Stay Alert Feature The Stay Alert Feature is designed to test a driver’s alertness. To engage (when unit is not alarming): Option Select Mode Entering Option Select Mode allows you to turn on or off VG-2 detection or Voice alerts. Note: The unit must not be alarming. • Press and hold City for 2 seconds. Display shows: Blinking Within 30-60 seconds two beeps are sounded; to show alertness, the driver must press either the (Volume), City or Quiet button within 3-5 seconds.
OPERATION RADAR ALERTS Vehicle Battery Saver Mode The Vehicle Battery Saver Mode automatically shuts off your detector within 6 hours if you forget to turn it off. The timer is reset if the detector is turned off, unplugged or any button is pressed before the 6 hours have expired. The detector will alert you with an audible and visual warning before it shuts off. Display shows: Speed Radar Audio/Visual Alerts When X, K or Ka is detected the band ID and signal strength is displayed.
SAFETY RADAR ALERTS In communities where transmitters are located, the Safety Warning System alerts you with 60 voice messages. When Safety Radar is detected the audio alert is geiger counter-like. LASER/VG-2 ALERTS Laser Audio/Visual Alerts When a laser signal is detected V/L and signal strength is displayed, the audio alert is continuous for a minimum of 3 seconds. Example: Example: The more “|||” the closer the laser source.
RESET FEATURES/CARE & MAINTENANCE Reset Features All user features can be reset to factory settings. • • • • • Unplug Power Cord from unit. Press and hold Power and Quiet. Plug Power Cord into unit. Wait for 2 beeps. Release Power and Quiet buttons. Unit is now reset. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Audio to level (4). Highway Mode ON. Dim/Dark Mode to full illumination of display. Auto Quiet Mode OFF. VG-2 Detection Mode OFF. Voice ON. Unit ON or OFF.
ARE DETECTORS LEGAL? In Most States YES! Laser detectors are completely legal in every state when used in automobiles or light trucks (under 10,000 lbs.). Similarly, when used in automobiles or light trucks, radar detectors are legal in almost every state. Exceptions are Virginia and Washington, D.C., which have local regulations restricting the use of radar receivers in any vehicle. Concerning trucks over 10,000 lbs.
SPEED MONITORING TECHNOLOGIES Laser Facts It’s well documented that many radar guns cannot reliably provide the speed of a targeted vehicle that is traveling in a group of vehicles. In contrast, a laser gun can target a specific vehicle out of a line of traffic and determine its speed. The advantage of laser over radar in terms of target identification is the result of the laser gun’s narrow beam.
WARRANTY INFORMATION Consumer Warranty This Whistler Radar/Laser detector is warranteed to the original purchaser for a period of one year from the date of original purchase against all defects in materials and workmanship. This limited warranty is void if the unit is abused, modified, installed improperly, if the housing has been removed, or if the serial number is missing. There are no express warranties covering this product other than those set forth in this warranty.
WARRANTY INFORMATION Service Out Of Warranty Units will be repaired at “out of warranty” service rates when: • The unit’s original warranty has expired. • Dated store receipt is not supplied. • The unit has been returned without its serial number. • The unit has been abused, modified, installed improperly, or had its housing removed. The minimum out of warranty service fee for your Whistler detector is $55.00 (U.S.).
ACCESSORIES NOTES The following accessories can be ordered directly from Whistler by calling 1-800-531-0004 or visit our online store at www.whistlergroup.com for other products.
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