1753/1763
LASER-RADAR
DETECTOR
The Whistler Group, Inc.
Corporate Headquarters
13016 N. Walton Blvd. • Bentonville, AR 72712
Tel (479) 273-6012 • Fax (479) 273-2927
Customer Return Center
1201 N. Dixieland Rd. • Rogers, AR 72756
Consumer Relations Tel (800) 531-0004
P/N 203332©2003 The Whistler Group, Inc.
Topic Page
Model Features Summary 3
• Features Listing of 1753 / 1763 4 - 5
Installation 6 - 7
• Mounting Guidelines 5
• Windshield Mounting 6
• Power Connection and Fuse Replacement 7
Operation 8 - 16
• Compass Calibration Set-Up Operation 8
• Power On And Self-Test 9
• Memory / Beep Confirmation 9
• Audio Level Adjustment 9
• Integrated Real Voice
®
10
• Compass Mode 10
• Auto Quiet / Quiet Mode 10 - 11
• City Mode 11 - 12
• Dim/Dark Mode 12
• Engaging / Disengaging VG-2 Detection 13
• Stay Alert 13
• Option Select Mode 14
• Teach / Tutorial Mode 16
• Vehicle Battery Saver Mode 16
Radar, Laser and VG-2 Alerts 17
• Radar Alerts 17
• Pulse Protection
®
17
• Laser Audio / Visual Alerts 17
• Safety Warning System
™
18
• VG-2 Audio / Visual Alerts 19
• Alert Priority 19
• Reset Features 20
• Care and Maintenance 20
Troubleshooting Guide 21
Are Detectors Legal? 22
Speed Monitoring Technologies 23
• Radar Facts 23
• Laser Facts 24
• Other Speed Detection Systems 25
• Radar Detector Detectors 25
Warranty Information 26 - 28
Specifications 29
Accessories 30
If you have questions concerning the
operation of this Whistler product
please call:
Customer Service
1-800-531-0004
Monday - Friday
8:00 am - 5:00 pm CT
or visit our website
www.whistlergroup.com
Please keep the receipt in a safe place.
You may register your product online at
www.whistlergroup.com
For warranty verification purposes,
a copy of your dated store receipt
must still accompany any unit sent in
for warranty work. 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 the dated 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.
INTRODUCTION
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 Band
™
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.
• High Visibility Text Display - Shows laser-
radar information, VG-2 alerts, SWS messages
and detector settings.
• Real Voice
®
- (1753 only) allows you to keep
your eyes on the road.
• Digital Compass - (1763 only) provides
cardinal points and direction in 5 degree
increments.
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 1763 model 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, Inc.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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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. Speaker – Provides distinct audio warnings for X,
K, Ka band radar, safety radar, laser and VG-2.
3. Mounting Bracket Location - Slot holds mount-
ing bracket firmly.
4. Radar Antenna -Compact, high-efficiency anten-
na receives radar signals.
5. Laser Antenna (Front) - High gain optical lens
provides increased sensitivity and field o.
6. Laser Antenna (Rear) - An integrated optical
waveguide provides superior detection of laser
signals transmitted from behind.
7. CITY/CITY 1/CITY 2 Button - Switches out of
highway mode to reduce the annoyance of false
alerts typically encountered in urban driving areas.
8. Quiet 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.
9. Power/Dim/Dark/Button – Turns unit on/off and
engages Dim/Dark modes (press and hold for
2 seconds).
10. Volume Up/Down Buttons– Adjust volume up or
down. Pressing both buttons enters compass
calibration mode (1763 only).
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WHISTLER FEATURES
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WHISTLER FEATURES
11. High Visibility Text Display – Provides distinct
visual confirmation of signals detected such as
VG-2 Laser, X-Band, K-Band, Ka-Band, Highway
Mode, City Mode, Signal Strength, and Compass.
Note: Not all units have all features described.
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.
• 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. 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
windshield bracket. Press the bracket release button
and remove the detector before bending.
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INSTALLATION
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.
Unscrew the tip of the lighter socket plug
carefully when replacing the 2 amp fuse.
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INSTALLATION
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OPERATION
Compass Calibration Set-up
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:
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:
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.
CAL MODE
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 eight steps: (0) is no audio level, (7) the highest,-(8) for 1753.
• 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. 1763 example shown:
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OPERATION
Integrated Real Voice
®
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 1763 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 8.
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:
• Once the Auto Quiet mode is engaged, you may
cancel the audio alarm by pressing Quiet.
• Press Quiet (when the unit is not alarming) to
cancel Auto Quiet mode.
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OPERATION
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OPERATION
Quiet Mode
Quiet cancels audio during an alert and any new alert
within 20 seconds. After 20 seconds, approximately
2 beeps are provided on any new alert and unit then
remains quiet.
• Press Quiet to cancel the audio.
• Press Quiet a second time during an alert to restore the
standard audio alert pattern; or turn the unit off, then on.
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.
Display reads:
• Pressing City a third time engages City 2.
Display reads:
• Pressing City a fourth time cancels City, City 1, and
City 2. Display reads:
K
Ka
X
LASER
9
9
9
SR ON
VG2 OFF
HIGHWAY
WHISTLER
COMBO
B SVR ON
VOL OVOL OVOL OVOL OVOL OVOL OVOL O
AUTO
QUIET
CITY
CITY 1
HIGHWAY
Power On and Self-Test
Each time your Whistler detector
is turned on, an automatic selftest sequence confirms that the
speaker and visual displays are
functional.
• Press Power or apply Power.
Display reads:
Self-Test Display for
1763 Model
CITY 2
CAL DONE
NE 45
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