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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.
Rogers, AR 72756
Consumer Relations Tel (800) 531-0004
P/N 1740/1745MAN, © WHISTLER 2002
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1740/1745 manual 3/6/02 2:17 PM Page 3 INTRODUCTION If you have questions concerning the Dear Whistler Owner, operation of this Whistler product For many of us, a vehicle is more than just transportation. It please call consumer relations: 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 1-800-531-0004 vehicle more productive, more fulfilling, safer, or just simply Hour
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1740/1745 manual 3/6/02 2:17 PM Page 5 TABLE OF CONTENTS WHISTLER FEATURES Whistler 1740 Topic Page Model Features Summary ....................................................3 - 5 Installation.............................................................................6 - 8 2 • Mounting Guidelines 9 • Dash/Visor/Windshield Mounting • Power Connection And Fuse Replacement 3 Operation............................................................................9 - 16 1 • Power On And Self-Test •
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1740/1745 manual 3/6/02 2:17 PM Page 7 WHISTLER FEATURES WHISTLER FEATURES Whistler’s ergonomic and user-friendly design provides a 9. Laser Antenna (Rear) - An integrated optical wave- new level of operating convenience. Special featur e s guide provides superior detection of laser signals trans- include: mitted from behind. 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 distin
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1740/1745 manual 3/6/02 2:17 PM Page 9 INSTALLATION INSTALLATION Mounting Guidelines shield bracket. Press the bracket release button and r e m o v e • Mount the unit as low as possible near the center of the the detector before bending. w i n d s h i e l d . • Do not mount your unit behind wipers, ornaments, mir- r o red sunscreens, etc. These obstructions have metal sur- faces which can affect radar and laser signals and reduce crit- ical warning time. (Regular tinted glass does not affect
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1740/1745 manual 3/6/02 2:17 PM Page 11 INSTALLATION OPERATION Visor Mounting (optional accessory ) Power On And Self-Test • Slide the visor bracket into the bracket mounting slot. Each time your Whistler detector is turned on, an auto- • Clip the visor bracket onto the visor making sure it is matic self-test sequence confirms that the speaker and relatively level and has a clear view of the r o a d . visual displays are functional. • Press Power or apply Power. Display reads: Slide on view I
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1740/1745 manual 3/6/02 2:17 PM Page 13 OPERATION OPERATION Memory/Beep Confirmation Auto Quiet Mode All features selected (except Stay Alert and Quiet) are Auto Quiet reduces the selected audio level to a level (1) retained in memory. Each time a button is pressed one approximately 5 seconds after a radar or safety radar sig- beep confirms feature “on”, two beeps confirm feature nal is detected. The alert for any new signal within 20 sec- “off”. onds will resume at level (1). Auto Quiet doe
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1740/1745 manual 3/6/02 2:17 PM Page 15 OPERATION OPERATION City/City 1/City 2 Mode Dim/Dark Mode W h i s t l e r’s Three Stage City Mode is designed to reduce the Dim/Dark Mode reduces the illumination of the display. annoyance of automatic door openers, intrusion alarms and • P ress and hold Power for 2 seconds to reduce illumination other devices which share frequencies with police radar. to a Dim setting. • P ress City to engage City. Display r e a d s : • P ressing City a second time en
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1740/1745 manual 3/6/02 2:17 PM Page 17 OPERATION OPERATION Option Select Mode Stay Alert Feature Entering Option Select Mode allows you to turn on or off The Stay Alert Feature is designed to test a driver’s alert- VG-2 detection or Voice alerts. Note: The unit must not ness. To engage (when unit is not alarming): be alarming. • Press and hold City for 2 seconds. Display shows: To turn VG-2 detection on/off: Blinking Press and hold the Quiet button until the unit provides a unique beep then
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1740/1745 manual 3/6/02 2:17 PM Page 19 OPERATION RADAR ALERTS Speed Radar Audio/Visual Alerts Vehicle Battery Saver Mode The Vehicle Battery Saver Mode automatically shuts off When X, K or Ka is detected the band ID and signal strength is displayed. The audio alert is continuous and your detector within 6 hours if you forget to turn it off. The timer is reset if the detector is turned off, unplugged or has a geiger counter-like pattern. The faster the beep the closer or stronger the radar so
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1740/1745 manual 3/6/02 2:17 PM Page 21 SAFETY RADAR ALERTS LASER/VG-2 ALERTS Laser Audio/Visual Alerts In communities where transmitters are located, the Safety When a laser signal is detected V/L and signal strength is W a rning System alerts you with 60 voice messages. displayed, the audio alert is continuous for a minimum of 3 When Safety Radar is detected the audio alert is geiger seconds. Example: counter-like. Example: The more “|||” the closer the laser source. VG-2 Audio/Visual Alert
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1740/1745 manual 3/6/02 2:17 PM Page 23 RESET FEATURES CARE & MAINTENANCE Reset Features Care And Maintenance During the summer months, avoid prolonged exposure to All user features can be reset to factory settings. direct sunlight by removing your unit from the dash when your vehicle is parked for an extended period of time. • Unplug Power Cord from unit. • Press and hold Power and Quiet. Do not spray water, cleaners or polishes directly onto the unit. The spray may penetrate through the ope
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1740/1745 manual 3/6/02 2:17 PM Page 25 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ARE DETECTORS LEGAL? In Most States YES! Your Whistler detector is expertly engineered and designed to exacting quality standards to provide you with r e l i a b l e , Laser detectors are completely legal in every state when t ro u b l e - f ree operation. If your unit has been correctly installed used in automobiles or light trucks (under 10,000 lbs.). following the guidelines in this manual, but is not operating Similarly, when u
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1740/1745 manual 3/6/02 2:17 PM Page 27 SPEED MONITORING TECHNOLOGIES SPEED MONITORING TECHNOLOGIES Laser Facts Other Speed Detection Systems I t ’s well documented that many radar guns cannot r e l i a b l y Several techniques other than radar or laser are used to p rovide the speed of a targeted vehicle that is traveling in a measure vehicle speeds. When these methods are being g roup of vehicles. In contrast, a laser gun can target a spe- used, no detector can provide a warning. These tech
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1740/1745 manual 3/6/02 2:17 PM Page 29 WARRANTY INFORMATION WARRANTY INFORMATION Consumer Warranty This Whistler Radar/Laser detector is warranteed to the origi- Whistler Repair Dept. nal purchaser for a period of one year from the date of origi- 1201 North Dixieland Rd nal purchase against all defects in materials and workmanship. Rogers, AR. 72756 This limited warranty is void if the unit is abused, modi- fied, installed impro p e r l y, if the housing has been I M P O RT A N T: Whistler w
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1740/1745 manual 3/6/02 2:17 PM Page 31 WARRANTY INFORMATION SPECIFICATIONS Service Out Of Warranty • Dimensions: 1740 - 1.45"H x 3.15"W x 5.35"L Units will be repaired at “out of warranty” service rates 1745 - 1.52"H x 4.73"W x 3.45"L when: • The unit’s original warranty has expired. • Weight: 1740 - 6.8 oz. • Dated store receipt is not supplied. 1745 - 6.1 oz. • The unit has been returned without its serial number. • The unit has been abused, modified, installed improper- • Laser Wavelength
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1740/1745 manual 3/6/02 2:17 PM Page 33 ACCESSORIES NOTES PLEASE SHIP TO: The following accessories can be ordered directly from Whistler by calling 1-800-531-0004 or visit our online store Name______________________________________________ at www.whistlergroup.com for other products. Street______________________________________________ City________________________State_______Zip___ _ _ _ _ _ _ Order Description Price Telephone Number (______) ________________________ _ _ Code Order Code/Desc
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