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OWNER’S MANUAL
1780
LASER/RADAR DETECTOR
THE WHISTLER GROUP
CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS
13016 N. Walton Blvd.
Bentonville, AR 72712
TEL (501) 273-6012 FX (501) 273-2927
www.whistlergroup.com
PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT CENTER
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Chelmsford, MA 01824
TEL (978) 244-1400 FX (978) 244-1492
CUSTOMER RETURN CENTER
TM
1201 N. Dixieland Rd.
Rogers, AR 72756
Consumer Relations Tel (800) 531-0004
P/N 1780MAN, © WHISTLER 2000
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1780 10/4/00 9:26 AM 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 vehicle more productive, more fulfilling, safer, or just simply 1-800-531-0004 more fun. Our m
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1780 10/4/00 9:26 AM Page 5 TABLE OF CONTENTS WHISTLER FEATURES Topic Page Whistler 1780 Model Features Summary....................................................3 - 5 Installation .............................................................................6 - 8 2 • Mounting Guidelines • Dash/Visor/Windshield Mounting 10 • Power Connection And Fuse Replacement Operation ............................................................................9 - 18 3 • Power On And Self-Test 1 • Integrat
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1780 10/4/00 9:26 AM Page 7 WHISTLER FEATURES WHISTLER FEATURES 6. High Visibility Display – Provides distinct visual confir- Accessories mation of signals detected, signal strength, and indicates Accessories included are highly functional and easy to use. engaged modes of operation. Power Cord - Connects to the unit’s power jack and your 7. Quiet/Menu/Record Button - Pressing QUIET before a vehicle’s lighter socket. signal is detected engages Auto Quiet Mode which auto- matically reduces the
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1780 10/4/00 9:26 AM Page 9 INSTALLATION INSTALLATION Mounting Guidelines shield bracket. Press the bracket release button and remove • Mount the unit as low and level as possible near the center the detector before bending. of the windshield. • Do not mount your unit behind wipers, ornaments, mir- rored 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 recep- tion.) ™ •
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1780 10/4/00 9:26 AM 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 road. visual displays are functional. Slide on view • Press (Power) or apply Power. Display reads: WHISTLER I
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1780 10/4/00 9:26 AM 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 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 does not affect
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1780 10/4/00 9:26 AM Page 15 OPERATION OPERATION City/City 1/City 2 Mode Dim/Dark Mode Whistler’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 • Press and hold (Power) for 2 seconds to reduce illumi- other devices which share frequencies with police radar. nation to a Dim setting. Display reads: • Press City to engage City. Display reads: DIM
CITY
• Pressing City a second
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1780 10/4/00 9:26 AM Page 17 OPERATION OPERATION Option Select Mode Stay Alert Feature Entering Option Select Mode allows you to customize The Stay Alert Feature is designed to test a driver’s alert- options such as Tone Select, Real Voice, Abbreviated ness. To engage (when unit is not alarming): Power Up Sequence and VG-2 Mode. When selecting • Press and hold City for approximately 2 seconds. options, the , or must be pressed within 20 seconds Release the button during or immedi
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1780 10/4/00 9:26 AM Page 19 OPERATION OPERATION Teach/Tutorial Mode • Press and release the (Quiet/Record) button to begin Provides simulated alerts for each type of signal. a recording. Note: Recording starts as soon as the button • Press City and (Quiet) simultaneously and release. is released. Display reads: Display reads: TEACH
REC1 8
Quiet mode can also be accessed while Teach/Tutorial REC = record, 1 = track #, 8 = time remaining mode is engaged. If the recording time expi
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1780 10/4/00 9:26 AM Page 21 OPERATION RADAR ALERTS Speed Radar Audio/Visual Alerts To exit Memo mode: • Press memo button and release. The unit will beep twice. When X, K or Ka is detected the band ID and signal strength is displayed. The audio alert is continuous and NOTE: Memo mode automatically exits within 20 seconds if a button is not pressed. has a geiger counter-like pattern. The faster the beep the closer or stronger the radar source. Example: Vehicle Battery Saver Mode Ka Band Detec
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1780 10/4/00 9:26 AM Page 23 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 the word “Laser” and sig- Warning System displays over 60 text messages. When nal strength is displayed, the audio alert is continuous for Safety Radar is detected the audio alert is geiger counter- a minimum of 3 seconds. Example: like. LASER
Safety Warning System Text The more “|||” the closer the laser source
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1780 10/4/00 9:26 AM Page 25 RESET FEATURES CARE & MAINTENANCE Care And Maintenance Reset Features All user features can be reset to factory settings. During the summer months, avoid prolonged exposure to direct sunlight by removing your unit from the dash when • Unplug Power Cord from unit. your vehicle is parked for an extended period of time. Do not spray water, cleaners or polishes directly onto the • Press and hold (Power) and (Quiet). • Plug Power Cord into unit. unit. The spray
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1780 10/4/00 9:26 AM Page 27 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 reliable, Laser detectors are completely legal in every state when trouble-free 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 used in automobiles or light
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1780 10/4/00 9:26 AM Page 29 SPEED MONITORING TECHNOLOGIES SPEED MONITORING TECHNOLOGIES Radar Facts Other Speed Detection Systems A radar gun operates by transmitting radio waves at certain Several techniques other than radar or laser are used to frequencies which reflect off objects and are then picked up measure vehicle speeds. When these methods are being by the radar gun’s receiving section. When a radar beam used, no detector can provide a warning. These techniques reflects off a moving
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1780 10/4/00 9:26 AM Page 31 WARRANTY INFORMATION WARRANTY INFORMATION Consumer Warranty IMPORTANT: Whistler will not assume responsibility for loss or The 1780 Whistler detector is warranted to the original damage incurred in shipping. Therefore, please ship your unit purchaser for a period of one year from the date of original insured with return receipt requested. purchase against all defects in materials and workmanship. This limited warranty is void if the unit is abused, modi- 2. Incl
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1780 10/4/00 9:26 AM Page 33 WARRANTY INFORMATION SPECIFICATIONS • Dimensions: 1.6"H x 2.9"W x 4.5"L Service Out Of Warranty Units will be repaired at “out of warranty” service rates • Weight: 7.5 oz. when: • The unit’s original warranty has expired. • Laser Wavelength: • Dated proof of purchase is not supplied. • The unit has been returned without its serial number. 905 ± 50 nanometers (nm) • The unit has been abused, modified, installed improper- ly, or had its housing removed. • Radar Freq
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1780 10/4/00 9:26 AM Page 35 ACCESSORIES ACCESSORY ORDER FORM The following accessories can be ordered directly from PLEASE SHIP TO: Whistler by calling 1-800-531-0004, or by mailing in the Name______________________________________________ form on page 33.. Street______________________________________________ City________________________State_______Zip_________ Order Description Price Telephone Number (______) __________________________ Code Order Code/Description Quantity Total Price 20
