Whistler 1780, Owner'S Manual

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Page 2: ...g safer or just simply more fun Our mission is to provide products that improve your driving experience Your new Whistler 1780 laser radar detector detects all radar laser and safety radar systems plus offers Whistler s exclusive Safe Driving System with Real Voice technology Vehicle Battery Saver and Memo Features The comprehensive safety system detects all safety radar including the Safety Warni...

Page 3: ...ing Guidelines Dash Visor Windshield Mounting Power Connection And Fuse Replacement Operation 9 18 Power On And Self Test Integrated Real Voice Memory Beep Confirmation Audio Level Adjustment Auto Quiet Quiet Modes City Mode Dim Dark Mode Engaging Disengaging VG 2 Detection Stay Alert Option Select Mode Teach Tutorial Mode Memo Mode Vehicle Battery Saver Mode Radar Laser And VG 2 Alerts 19 23 Rada...

Page 4: ...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 14 In Memo mode this button starts stops recording 8 CITY CITY 1 CITY 2 Button Reduces the annoyance of false alerts typically encountered in urban driving areas 9 Memo Button Pressing ...

Page 5: ... warning time Regular tinted glass does not affect recep tion 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 deter mine 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 Winds...

Page 6: ...tively level and has a clear view of the road 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 ...

Page 7: ...s after a radar or safety radar sig nal is detected The alert for any new signal within 20 sec onds 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 m...

Page 8: ...rusion 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 In City Mode weak speed safety radar signals give an initial alarm of two beeps and then remains qui...

Page 9: ...o exit 14 15 Stay Alert Feature The Stay Alert Feature is designed to test a driver s alert ness To engage when unit is not alarming Press and hold City for approximately 2 seconds Release the button during or immediately following the alert given Display reads Within 30 60 seconds two beeps are sounded to show alert ness the driver must press either the Volume City or Quiet button within 3 5 seco...

Page 10: ...ess and release the Quiet Record button to begin a recording Note Recording starts as soon as the button is released Display reads REC record 1 track 8 time remaining If the recording time expires for a track the unit will auto matically switch to the next track Press and release Quiet Record again to stop recording The unit will automatically stop recording once track 9 is completed To play a mes...

Page 11: ...ts within 20 seconds if a button is not pressed Vehicle Battery Saver Mode The Vehicle Battery Saver Mode automatically shuts off your detector within 3 hours if you forget to turn it off The timer is reset if the detector is turned off unplugged or any button is pressed before the 3 hours have expired The detector will alert you with an audible and visual warning before it shuts off Display reads...

Page 12: ...in option select mode before it will detect VG 2 When a VG 2 signal is detected the detector hides its own radiated signal and becomes undetectable by the VG 2 Text message confirms detection of VG 2 Every 30 seconds the detector checks for a VG 2 signal If a VG 2 signal is still present the unit continues to hide and repeats the VG 2 alert If no signal is detected two beeps are provided indicatin...

Page 13: ...nit s exterior 23 RESET FEATURES 22 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 and Unit is now reset 1 Audio to level 4 2 Display reads Highway 3 Dim Dark Mode to full illumination of display 4 Auto Quiet Mode OFF 5 VG 2 Detection Mode OFF 6 Voice ON 7 Safety ON 8 Ve...

Page 14: ...ng guide below PROBLEM No display or audio Check fuse in Whistler plug replace if necessary with a 2 amp 3AG type Check fuse for lighter socket replace if necessary Make sure lighter socket is clean PROBLEM Unit alarms when vehicle hits bumps Check for loose lighter socket tighten and clean Check connections at both ends of power cord Substitute another cord to determine if cord is defective Retur...

Page 15: ...in frequencies which reflect off objects and are then picked up by the radar gun s receiving section When a radar beam reflects off a moving target a measurable frequency shift occurs The radar unit converts this shift into miles per hour to determine your vehicle s speed Currently the FCC Federal Communications Commission permits operation of traffic radar guns at X Band 10 500 10 550 GHz K Band ...

Page 16: ...orkmanship This limited warranty is void if the unit is abused modi fied installed improperly if the housing has been removed or if the serial number is missing There are no express warranties covering this product other than those set forth in this warranty All express or implied warranties for this product are limited to one year Whistler is not liable for damages arising from the use misuse or ...

Page 17: ...of warranty service fee for your Whistler detector is 55 00 U S If you require out of warranty serv ice please return your unit as outlined in the section Service Under Warranty along with a certified check or money order for 55 00 Payment may also be made by MasterCard or VISA personal checks are not accepted In the event repairs cannot be covered by the minimum 55 00 service fee you will be cont...

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