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Operation; Radar Alerts - Whistler 1750 Owner's Manual

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OPERATION

In City Mode, weak speed/safety radar signals give an
initial alarm of two beeps, and then remain quiet unless
the signal becomes very strong.When the signal strength
increases, two additional beeps are provided. In City 1
Mode, only the X band sensitivity is lowered. In City 2
Mode, X-band is not detected. CAUTION: When select-
ing this mode, some towns/small cities may still be using
X band radar.
If Auto Quiet is engaged in City 1 or City 2 modes and the
unit receives a strong radar signal, the unit performs the
Auto Quiet feature. City Modes do not change the audio
alert for laser or VG-2.
Dim/Dark Mode
Dim/Dark Mode reduces the illumination of the display.
• Press and hold Power for 2 seconds to reduce illumi-
nation to a Dim setting. Display reads:
• Pressing and holding the power button for 2 seconds
a second time engages Dark Mode. Display reads:
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 the power button a third time
restores full illumination to the display.
Engaging/Disengaging VG-2
See option select mode to turn this feature on.
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OPERATION
1750 Chart
Press: Quiet
*Display
To Change,
Option:
Reads:
Press
For 2 seconds
TONE 3
or
Tone 1, 2, or 3
(3 different X, K, Ka
patterns)
2nd time
TEST YES
= YES
X, K, Ka Audio tones
= NO
1 beep during
Power Up
3rd time
VG2 OFF
= ON
Turns VG-2 On
= OFF
Turns VG-2 Off
4th time
SR
= ON
Turns Safety Radar On
ON
= OFF
Turns Safety Radar Off
5th time
VOICE
= ON
Real Voice engaged
ON
= OFF
Real Voice disengaged
6th time
B SVR
= ON
Battery Saver On
= OFF
Battery Saver Off
*Factory settings.
Press Power anytime to e
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OPERATION
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 button during or immediately after the alert is
given. Display reads:
Within 30-60 seconds two beeps are sounded; to show
alertness, the driver must press either the City or Quiet but-
ton within 3-5 seconds. If the button is pressed within 3-5
seconds, the cycle is repeated.
If a button was not pressed within 3-5 seconds alarm
sounds and the display reads:
• Press Power to exit.
WARNING!!! Stay Alert is NOT intended as a substitute for
adequate rest.You should NOT operate a vehicle if you are
drowsy. 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.
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OPERATION
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
mode is engaged.
• Press Power to exit.
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:
During this warning you can reset the unit by pressing any
button. This will reset the timer.
If the unit has automatically turned itself off, press the Power
button to turn the unit back on. You can manually engage
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 deactivat-
ing battery saver mode feature.
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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 quiet must be pressed
within 20 seconds or options mode will automatically be
exited. To enter:
1760/1765 Chart
Press: quiet
*Display
To Change,
Reads:
Press
For 2 seconds
COMBO
or
2nd time
TONE 3
= YES
= NO
3rd time
TEST YES
= ON
= OFF
4th time
VG2 OFF
= ON
= OFF
5th time
SR
= ON
ON
= OFF
6th time
B SVR
= ON
ON
= OFF
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RADAR ALERTS

Speed Radar Audio/Visual Alerts
When X, K or Ka is detected the band ID and signal
strength is displayed.The audio alert is continuous and has
a geiger counter-like pattern. The faster the beep the clos-
er or stronger the radar source. Example:
1 = weak signal, 9 = strong signal
Pulse Protection
®
When a pulse type signal (instant on strong signal) is
detected an urgent 3 second audio warning is sounded
and the display reads:
After 3 seconds standard alert pattern continues.
Laser Audio/Visual Alerts
When a laser signal is detected the word "Laser" and sig-
nal strength is displayed, the audio alert is continuous for a
minimum of 3 seconds. Example:
The more "|||" the closer the laser source.
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Option:
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
Battery Saver On
Battery Saver Off

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