750/1760/1765 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.
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: 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.
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..........................................................................
1750/1760/1765 manual 3/6/02 2:20 PM Page 7 WHISTLER FEATURES 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.
1750/1760/1765 manual 3/6/02 2:20 PM Page 9 INSTALLATION 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.
1750/1760/1765 manual 3/6/02 2:20 PM Page 11 INSTALLATION 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. 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.
1750/1760/1765 manual 3/6/02 2:20 PM Page 13 OPERATION 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: 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.
1750/1760/1765 manual 3/6/02 2:20 PM Page 15 OPERATION 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.
1750/1760/1765 manual 3/6/02 2:20 PM Page 17 OPERATION OPERATION 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. Display reads: Stay Alert Feature The Stay Alert Feature is designed to test a driver’s alertness. To engage (when unit is not alarming): • Pressing and holding the power button for 2 seconds a second time engages Dark Mode. Display reads: Dim or dark can be engaged during an alert.
1750/1760/1765 manual 3/6/02 2:20 PM Page 19 OPERATION OPERATION 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 quiet must be pressed within 20 seconds or options mode will automatically be exited.
1750/1760/1765 manual 3/6/02 2:20 PM Page 21 OPERATION RADAR ALERTS Teach/Tutorial Mode Provides simulated alerts for each type of signal. • Press City and Quiet simultaneously and release. Display reads: Speed Radar Audio/Visual Alerts When X, K or Ka is detected the band ID and signal strength is displayed. The audio alert is continuous and has a geiger counter-like pattern. The faster the beep the closer or stronger the radar source.
1750/1760/1765 manual 3/6/02 2:20 PM Page 23 SAFETY RADAR ALERTS In communities where transmitters are located, the Safety Warning System displays over 60 text messages. When Safety Radar is detected the audio alert is geiger counterlike. Safety Warning System Text Example: Poor Road Surface: LASER/VG-2 ALERTS Laser Audio/Visual Alerts When a laser signal is detected the word “Laser” and signal strength is displayed, the audio alert is continuous for a minimum of 3 seconds.
1750/1760/1765 manual 3/6/02 2:20 PM Page 25 RESET FEATURES 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. 8. 9. 10. 11.
1750/1760/1765 manual 3/6/02 2:20 PM Page 27 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Your Whistler detector is expertly engineered and designed to exacting quality standards to provide you with reliable, trouble-free operation. If your unit has been correctly installed following the guidelines in this manual, but is not operating optimally, please refer to the troubleshooting guide below. PROBLEM: No display or audio. • Check fuse in Whistler plug; replace if necessary with a 2 amp 3AG type.
1750/1760/1765 manual 3/6/02 2:20 PM Page 29 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.
1750/1760/1765 manual 3/6/02 2:20 PM Page 31 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.
50/1760/1765 manual 3/6/02 2:20 PM Page 33 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.).
1750/1760/1765 manual 3/6/02 2:20 PM Page 35 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.
