User manual WHISTLER 1785

[. . . ] 1785 10/24/00 4:35 PM Page 1 OWNER'S MANUAL 1785 LASER/RADAR DETECTOR THE WHISTLER GROUP CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS 13016 N. Bentonville, AR 72712 TEL (501) 273-6012 FX (501) 273-2927 www. whistlergroup. com PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT CENTER 25 Industrial Ave. Chelmsford, MA 01824 TEL (978) 244-1400 FX (978) 244-1492 CUSTOMER RETURN CENTER 1201 N. Rogers, AR 72756 Consumer Relations Tel (800) 531-0004 Email: info@whistlergroup. com P/N 1785MAN/2, © WHISTLER 2000 TM 1785 10/24/00 4:35 PM Page 3 INTRODUCTION If you have questions concerning the operation of this Whistler product please call consumer relations: Dear Whistler Owner, For many of us, a vehicle is more than just transportation. [. . . ] The alert for any new signal within 20 seconds will resume at level (1). · Press Quiet/Menu (before a signal is detected) to engage Auto Quiet. Display reads: RU ALERT Within 30-60 seconds two beeps are sounded; to show alertness, the driver must press either the (Volume), City or (Quiet) button within 3-5 seconds. If a button was not pressed within 3-5 seconds alarm sounds and the display reads: DARK Dim or dark can be engaged during an alert. In Dark Mode, the display goes dark for as long as a signal is being detected and for 20 seconds after, then the display returns to the dimmer setting. · Pressing and holding a third time restores full illumination to the display. Engaging/Disengaging VG-2 See Option Select Mode to turn this feature on. GET REST · Press (Power) to exit. During extended periods of vehicle operation, you should take frequent breaks. Improper reliance on the Stay Alert feature may result in vehicle damage, personal injury or death. NEVER OPERATE A VEHICLE IF YOU ARE DROWSY. 14 15 1785 10/24/00 4:35 PM Page 19 OPERATION Option Select Mode Entering Option Select Mode allows you to customize options such as Tone Select, Compass Select, Abbreviated Power Up Sequence and VG-2 Mode. When selecting options, the , or must be pressed within 20 seconds or options mode will automatically be exited. To enter: Press : (Quiet) For 2 seconds *Display COMBO To Change, Reads: or Option: Press Combo=Radar & Compass Radar=No Compass Compass=No Radar Tone 1, 2, or 3 (3 different X, K, Ka patterns) X, K, Ka Audio tones 1 beep during Power Up Turns VG-2 On Turns VG-2 Off Turns Safety Radar On Turns Safety Radar Off Real Voice engaged Real Voice disengaged Battery Saver On Battery Saver Off OPERATION Teach/Tutorial Mode Provides simulated alerts for each type of signal. Display reads: TEACH Quiet mode can also be accessed while Teach/Tutorial mode is engaged. 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: 2nd time TONE 3 = YES = NO = ON = OFF = ON = OFF = ON = OFF = ON = OFF 3rd time TEST YES 4th time 5th time 6th time VG2 OFF SAFETY ON VOICE ON B SVR ON PWR OFF During this warning you can momentarily reset the unit by pressing any button. If the unit has automatically turned itself off, press the (Power/Play) button to turn the unit back on. You can manually start the Vehicle Battery Saver Mode by pressing and holding the City button until one beep is heard. Refer to "Option Select Mode" for instructions for deactivating battery saver mode feature. 7th time = ON = OFF *Factory settings. Press anytime to exit. 16 17 1785 10/24/00 4:35 PM Page 21 RADAR ALERTS Speed Radar Audio/Visual Alerts When X, K or Ka is detected the band ID and signal strength is displayed. Example: Ka Band Detected SAFETY RADAR ALERTS In communities where transmitters are located, the Safety Warning System displays over 60 text messages. [. . . ] When returning a unit for service under warranty, please follow these instructions: 1. Ship the unit in the original carton or in a suitable sturdy equivalent, fully insured, with return receipt requested, and shipping charges prepaid to: Whistler Repair Dept. Rogers, AR 72756 26 27 1785 10/24/00 4:35 PM Page 31 WARRANTY INFORMATION IMPORTANT: Whistler will not assume responsibility for loss or damage incurred in shipping. Therefore, please ship your unit insured with return receipt requested. [. . . ]