Whistler 1745, 1740 User Manual

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THE WHISTLER GROUP
CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS

13016 N. Walton Blvd.
Bentonville, AR 72712
TEL [phone] FX [phone]

PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT CENTER

25 Industrial Ave.
Chelmsford, MA 01824
TEL [phone] FX [phone]

OWNER’S MANUAL

1740/1745

LASER/RADAR DETECTOR

CUSTOMER RETURN CENTER

1201 N. Dixieland Rd.
Rogers, AR 72756
Consumer Relations Tel [phone]

P/N 1740/1745MAN, © WHISTLER 2002

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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.
Now is the time to record the serial
number of the unit in the space
provided in the warranty section of
the manual.

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.

Your new Whistler laser/radar detector detects all radar, laser
and safety radar systems, plus offers Whistler’s exclusive Safe
Driving System with Real Voice™ technology and Vehicle
Battery Saver Features. The comprehensive safety system
detects all safety radar including the Safety Wa rn i n g
System™ keeping you informed of road hazards and adverse
weather. Plus, Whistler’s unique Stay Alert™ feature tests dri­ver’s alertness on long solo trips.

To fully acquaint yourself with the operation of your Whistler
Laser/Radar Detector and to better understand the differ­ences between detecting radar, laser and safety radar sig­nals, we recommend reading this entire manual or visit our
FAQ page on our website www.whistlergroup.com

Enjoy the Whistler and please drive safely.
Sincerely,
THE WHISTLER GROUP

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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............................................................................9 - 16

• Power On And Self-Test

• Self-test Mute

• Integrated Real Voice™

• Feature Engaged Confirmation

• Auto Quiet/Quiet Modes

• City Modes

• Dim/Dark Modes

• Engaging/Disengaging VG-2 Detection

• Stay Alert

• Option Select Mode

• Teach/Tutorial Mode

• Vehicle Battery Saver Mode

Radar, Laser And VG-2 Alerts..........................................17 - 21

• Radar Alerts

• Pulse Protection®

• Safety Radar Audio/Visual Alerts

• Laser Audio/Visual Alerts

• VG-2 Audio/Visual Alerts

• Alert Priority

• Reset Features

• Care Maintenance

Troubleshooting Guide............................................................22

Are Detectors Legal?...............................................................23

Speed Monitoring Technologies.....................................24 - 25

• Radar Facts

• Laser Facts

• Other Speed Detection Systems

• Radar Detector Detectors

Warranty Information........................................................26 - 28

Specifications............................................................................29

Accessories...............................................................................30

Whistler 1740

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WHISTLER FEATURES

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WHISTLER FEATURES

Whistler’s ergonomic and user-friendly design provides a
new level of operating convenience. Special feature s
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 and Real Voice™

warnings for X, K, Ka band radar, safety radar, laser and
VG-2.

4. Power/Dim/Dark Button – Tu rns unit on/off and
engages Dim/Dark modes (press and hold for 2 seconds).

5. Volume Up/Down Buttons – Adjust volume up or
down.

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. Pressing and holding for 2 seconds
allows you to enter Option Select Mode (see page 15).

8. CITY/CITY 1/CITY 2 Button - Reduces the annoyance
of false alerts typically encountered in urban driving areas.

WHISTLER FEATURES

9. Laser Antenna (Rear) - An integrated optical wave-

guide provides superior detection of laser signals trans­mitted from behind.

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.

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INSTALLATION

Mounting Guidelines

• Mount the unit as low as possible near the center of the

w i n d s h i e l d .

• Do not mount your unit behind wipers, ornaments, mir­ro red 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 re c e p­t i o n . )

• Some windshields have an Instaclear™or Electriclear™t y p e
coating, which affect radar signals. Consult your dealer or the
o w n e r’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.

• P ress the suction cups onto the windshield at the location
you have chosen. I M P O RTA N T: 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
s u rface. 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
v e h i c l e s .

• 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 re m o v e
the detector before bending.

Dash Mounting

• Make sure the mounting location you have chosen is

relatively level and is clean and dry. Clean with isopro p y l
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 warr a n t y .

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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 ro a d .

Slide on view

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
j a c k .

• 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. (I M P O RTA N T:
U n s c rew slowly. The tip contains a spring which may fly out
when disassembling.) Insert the new fuse with the spring and
s c rew on the tip. With use, screw cap on plug may loosen.

Retighten occasionally.

U n s c rew the tip of the lighter socket plug carefully when replacing the 2 amp
f u s e .

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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:

Self-test Mute

Simply press the Quiet button during the self-test
sequence to cancel the self-test audio. This will not effect
radar/laser alerts. To restore the self-test audio, simply
press the Quiet button during the next self-test.

Integrated Real Voice

When selected, Real Voice will be used to articulate the
following:

1.Band Identification

2.Safety Warning System messages

3.Feature Selection

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