Whistler 1770 User Manual

THE WHISTLER GROUP
CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS

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Bentonville, AR 72712
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www.whistlergroup.com

PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT CENTER

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P/N 1770MAN, © WHISTLER 2001

OWNER’S MANUAL

1770

WEATHER RADIO
LASER/RADAR DETECTOR

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 proof of purchase an out of
w a rranty service charge applies.
Note: Your warranty period begins at
the time of purchase. The warranty is
validated o n l y by re t u rn of the
Warranty Validation card.
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,
Thank you for purchasing the Whistler 1770 Laser/Radar

Detector with NOAA Weather Radio alerts. We hope this
product provides you a safer and more enjoyable time
behind the wheel of your vehicle.

Whistler has added a number of useful features to its class­leading radar detector. The 1770 scans all seven (7) frequen­cies of the NOAA Weather Radio (NWR) system (as well as
Weather Radio Service of Canada) and broadcasts reports
and alerts for your driving area. In addition, the 1770 pro­vides Safety Warning System® alerts and our unique Stay
Alert™ feature. The 1770 also gives you complete protec­tion with Whistler’s All Band™ technology.

Even though the 1770 is packed full of features, it is still very
easy to use. However, to fully utilize the unit to its potential,
we recommend reading this entire manual.

Enjoy the Whistler 1770 and please drive safely.
Sincerely,
THE WHISTLER GROUP

We’re Driving Technology

TABLE OF CONTENTS

WHISTLER FEATURES

Topic Page

Model Features Summary...................................................................3 - 5

Installation............................................................................................6 - 8

• Mounting Guidelines

• Dash/Visor/Windshield Mounting

• Power Connection And Fuse Replacement

Operation...........................................................................................9 - 19

• Power On And Self-Test

• Integrated Real Voice™

• Memory/Beep Confirmation

• Audio Level Adjustment

• NOAA

• Auto Quiet/Quiet Modes

• City Mode

• Dim/Dark Mode

• Engaging/Disengaging VG-2 Detection

• Stay Alert

• NOAA Modes

• Squelch Mode

• Option Select Mode

• Teach/Tutorial Mode

• Vehicle Battery Saver Mode

Radar, Laser And VG-2 Alerts.........................................................20 - 24

• Radar Alerts

• Pulse Protection

• Safety Radar Audio/Visual Alerts

• Laser Audio/Visual Alerts

• VG-2 Audio/Visual Alerts

• Alert Priority

• Reset Features

• Care and Maintenance

Troubleshooting Guide.......................................................................... 25

Are Detectors Legal?..............................................................................26

Speed Monitoring Technologies................................................... 26 - 28

• Radar Facts

• Laser Facts

• Other Speed Detection Systems

• Radar Detector Detectors

Warranty Information...................................................................... 29 - 31

Specifications.......................................................................................... 32

FCC Information.............................................................................. 33 - 34

Accessories..............................................................................................35

Accessory Order Form............................................................................36

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Whistler 1770

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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. Speaker – Provides distinct audio and Real Voice™
warnings for X, K, Ka band radar, safety radar, laser, VG-2
and NOAA transmissions & alerts.

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

4. Volume Up/Down Buttons – Adjust volume up or
down. In NOAA mode, select the next available weather
channel. Pressing both buttons changes NOAA modes.

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5. High Visibility Display – Provides distinct visual confir-

mation of signals detected, signal strength, and indicates
engaged modes of operation.

6. 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 18).

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

8. Laser Antenna (Rear) - An integrated optical wave­guide provides detection of laser signals transmitted from
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9. Power Jack - Provides connection for the power cord.

10. Laser Antenna (Front) - High gain optical lens

provides increased sensitivity and field of view for leading­edge laser detection.

11. NOAA Antenna - Adjustable design allows for best
reception of NOAA signals.

12. Mounting Bracket Location - Slot holds mounting
bracket firmly.

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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

INSTALLATION

Mounting Guidelines

• Mount the unit as low and level as possible near the center

of the windshield.

• 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™
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

• Clean the two suction cups with a glass-type cleaner.

Install them along with the 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-

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shield bracket. Press the bracket release button and re m o v e
the detector before bending.

• Adjust the NOAA antenna such that it does not come in
contact with the windshield.

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.

• NOAA reception may be adversely affected by mount­ing on dash board .

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

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 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.

Power On And Self-Test

Each time your Whistler detector is turned on, an auto­matic self-test sequence confirms which features are pro­grammed On or Off.

• Press Power or apply Power. Display reads:

Note: If any of the radar/laser bands are not displayed
during the self-test, this means they were turned off in
Option Select Mode (see page 18).

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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