Whistler 1785 - Manual

• Slide the detector onto the bracket until it locks into place. • If necessary, the unit may be leveled by bending the wind- shield bracket. Press the bracket release button and removethe detector before bending. Dash Mounting• Make sure the mounting location you have chosen is relatively level and...

INSTALLATION 9 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 road. Power Connection • Plug the small end of the power cord into the unit’...

Power On And Self-Test Each time your Whistler detector is turned on, an auto-matic self-test sequence confirms that the speaker andvisual displays are functional.• Press (Power) or apply Power. Display reads: Integrated Real Voice When selected, Real Voice will be used to articulate thefollowing:1....

OPERATION 13 OPERATION 12 City/City 1/City 2 Mode Whistler’s Three Stage City Mode is designed to reduce theannoyance of automatic door openers, intrusion alarms andother devices which share frequencies with police radar. • Press City to engage City. Display reads: • Pressing City a second time enga...

OPERATION OPERATION 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 after the alert isgiven. Display reads: Within 30-60 second...

Teach/Tutorial Mode Provides simulated alerts for each type of signal.• Press City and (Quiet) simultaneously and release.Display reads: Quiet mode can also be accessed while Teach/Tutorial modeis engaged. • Press (Power/Play) to exit. Vehicle Battery Saver Mode The Vehicle Battery Saver Mode automa...

In communities where transmitters are located, the SafetyWarning System displays over 60 text messages. WhenSafety Radar is detected the audio alert is geiger counter-like. Safety Warning System Text Example: Poor Road Surface: Note: Not all areas have Safety Warning System transmitters. Visit Safet...

Laser Audio/Visual Alerts When a laser signal is detected the word “Laser” and sig-nal strength is displayed, the audio alert is continuous fora minimum of 3 seconds. Example: The more “|||” the closer the laser source. VG-2 Audio/Visual Alerts Note: You must turn this feature on in option select mo...

Your Whistler detector is expertly engineered and designed toexacting quality standards to provide you with reliable, trouble-free operation. If your unit has been correctly installed follow-ing the guidelines in this manual, but is not operating optimal-ly, please refer to the troubleshooting guide...

SPEED MONITORING TECHNOLOGIES 25 ARE DETECTORS LEGAL? 24 In Most States YES! Laser detectors are completely legal in every state whenused in automobiles or light trucks (under 10,000 lbs.).Similarly, when used in automobiles or light trucks, radardetectors are legal in almost every state. Exceptions...

WARRANTY INFORMATION 27 SPEED MONITORING TECHNOLOGIES Consumer Warranty The 1785 Whistler detector is warranted to the original purchaser for a period of one year from the date of originalpurchase against all defects in materials and workmanship. This limited warranty is void if the unit is abused, ...

Service Out Of Warranty Units will be repaired at “out of warranty” service rateswhen:• The unit’s original warranty has expired.• Dated proof of purchase is not supplied.• The unit has been returned without its serial number.• The unit has been abused, modified, installed improper-ly, or had its ho...

ACCESSORIES SPECIFICATIONS 31 30 The following accessories can be ordered directly fromWhistler by calling 1-800-531-0004, or by mailing in theform on page 32. Order Description Price Code 202138 Visor Bracket $ 6.95 202140 Windshield Bracket Kit $ 9.95 206294 *Modular Lighter Plug $ 7.95 (Requires ...

33 32 ACCESSORY ORDER FORM PLEASE SHIP TO: Name______________________________________________Street______________________________________________City________________________State_______Zip_________Telephone Number (______) __________________________ Order Code/Description Quantity Total Price $ Subt...