Whistler 1745 Owner's Manual
Whistler 1745 Owner's Manual

Whistler 1745 Owner's Manual

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OWNER'S MANUAL
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1744/1745/1748
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LASER-RADAR
DETECTOR
13016 N. Walton Blvd. • Bentonville, AR 72712
The Whistler Group Corporate Headquarters
Tel 479.273.6012 • Fax 479.273.2927
551 N. 13th St. • Rogers, AR 72756
Customer Return Center
Customer Service Tel 800.531.0004
www.whistlergroup.com
P/N 203322, © 2007 The Whistler Group, Inc.
Dear Whistler Owner,
If you have questions concerning the operation of
this Whistler product please call:
C
uSTOmer
1-800-531-0004
Monday - Friday • 8:00 am - 5:00 pm CT
or visit our website
™ ™
www.whistlergroup.com
Please keep the receipt in a safe place. You may regis-
ter your product online at www.w w h h i i s s t t l l e e r r g g r r o o u u p p . . com. For
warranty verification purposes, a copy of your dated
store receipt must still accompany any unit sent in for
warranty work. If the unit is returned without a dated
store receipt an out of warranty service charge applies.
Note: Y Y o o u u r r w w a a r r r r a a n n t t y y p p e e r r i i o o d d b b e e g g i i n n s s a a t t t t h h e e t t i i m m e e o o f f p p u u r r - -
c c h h a a s s e e . . T T h h e e w w a a r r r r a a n n t t y y i i s s v v a a l l i i d d a a t t e e d d o o n n l l y y b b y y t t h h e e d d a a t t e e d d
s s t t o o r r e e r r e e c c e e i i p p t t ! ! Now is the time to record the serial
number of the unit in the space provided in the war-
ranty section of the manual.
To fully acquaint yourself with the operation of your
Whistler and to better understand the differences
between detecting radar, laser and safety radar sig-
nals, we recommend reading this entire manual or
visit our FAQ page on our website www.whistler-
group.com
Enjoy your Whistler and please drive safely.
Sincerely,
The Whistler Group, Inc.
Model Features Summary ..................... 2 - 7
•Mounting Guidelines
Installation ............................................ 8 - 9
•Windshield Mounting
•Power Connection and Fuse Replacement
S
eRVICE
•Power On and Self-Test
Operation .......................................... 10 - 14
•Feature Engaged Confirmation
•Audio Level Adjustment
•Auto Quiet Mode
•VG-2 ON/OFF
•Voice OFF/ON
•Quiet Mode
•City/City 1/ City 2 Mode
•Battery Saver Mode
•Highway Mode
•Setting Saver
•Integrated Real Voice
•Compass Calibration Set-up
•Dim/Dark Mode
•Teach/Tutorial Mode
•Stay Alert Feature
Safety Warning System
•Speed Radar Audio/Visual Alerts
Laser/Radar Alerts ................................... 15
•Laser Audio/Visual Alerts
•Pulse Protection
•Alert Priority
VG-2 Alerts ............................................. 16
Reset Features .................................... 16
Troubleshooting Guide ...................... 16 - 17
Care and Maintenance .............................18
Are Detectors Legal? ............................... 18
FCC Information ...................................... 19
•Radar Facts
Speed Monitoring ............................. 19 - 22
•POP
Mode
•Total Band Protection
•Laser Facts
•Other Speed Detection Systems
Warranty Information ........................ 22 - 25
Specifications .......................................... 25
Accessories ............................................. 26
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Installation
Mounting Guidelines
Provides guidelines for optimal placement of the unit near the center of the windshield.
Windshield Mounting
Instructions for attaching the mounting bracket to the windshield using suction cups.
Fuse Replacement
Instructions on how to replace the 2 amp fuse located in the lighter socket plug.
Operation
Power On and Self-Test
Describes the automatic self-test sequence confirming speaker and visual display functionality upon startup.
Feature Engaged Confirmation
Explains the audible confirmation (one or two beeps) for feature activation or deactivation.
Audio Level Adjustment
How to increase or decrease the unit's audio volume level.
Auto Quiet Mode
Reduces audio level after initial warning for radar/safety radar signals.
VG-2 Detection On/Off
Procedure to enable or disable VG-2 detection functionality.
Voice OFF/ON
Procedure to disable or enable voice alerts.
Integrated Real Voice®
Confirms the use of Real Voice for articulating alerts and feature selections.
Quiet Mode
Silences audio alerts during an alert and for 20 seconds after.
City/City 1/City 2 Mode
Reduces false alerts by adjusting sensitivity for urban driving.
Highway Mode
Provides full audio warnings for all detected radar/laser signals.
Vehicle Battery Saver Mode
Automatically shuts off the detector after 6 hours of inactivity.
Setting Saver
Saves personalized settings so they are retained after power cycling.
Compass Calibration Set-Up
Procedure to calibrate the compass for accurate direction readings (1748 only).
Dim/Dark Mode
Reduces display illumination for nighttime use.
Teach/Tutorial Mode
Provides simulated alerts for each type of signal.
Stay Alert Feature
Designed to test driver alertness with audible and visual cues.
Laser/Radar Alerts
Speed Radar Audio/Visual Alerts
Describes how X, K, or Ka band signals are displayed and the geiger-counter like audio pattern.
Laser Audio/Visual Alerts
Details how laser signals are indicated visually on the display.
Pulse Protection®
Alerts for instant-on radar signals with a 3-second audio warning.
Alert Priority
Defines the hierarchy of alerts when multiple signals are received simultaneously.
Reset Features
VG-2 Audio/Visual Alerts
Explains how VG-2 signals are indicated and how the unit hides its own signal.
Reset Features
Procedure to reset all user features to factory default settings.
Troubleshooting
No display or audio
Troubleshooting steps for when the unit fails to power on or produce sound.
Unit alarms when vehicle hits bumps
Steps to resolve false alarms triggered by vehicle movement.
Audio alerts are not loud enough
Guidance on increasing audio alert volume.
Care and Maintenance
Care And Maintenance
Guidelines for cleaning and protecting the unit from damage.
ARE DETECTORS LEGAL?
Information on the legality of radar detectors in various states and vehicle types.
FCC Information
FCC ID
Lists the FCC identification numbers for different Whistler models.
FCC Rules Compliance
Statement regarding compliance with FCC Part 15 rules and operational conditions.
Speed Monitoring
Radar Facts
Explanation of how radar guns work and the frequencies they use.
POPTM Mode
Details on the POP™ Mode feature used by some radar guns for rapid speed acquisition.
Laser Facts
Information on how laser guns operate, their narrow beam, and target identification.
Laser Tips
Recommendations for improving laser detection and responding to alerts.
Other Speed Detection Systems
Mentions other speed measurement techniques that detectors cannot warn against.
Radar Detector Detectors: VG-2, Spectre
Explanation of VG-2 and Spectre devices used by police to detect radar detectors.
Warranty Information
Consumer Warranty
Details the one-year limited warranty against defects in materials and workmanship.
Service Under Warranty
Instructions for returning units for repair during the warranty period.
Service Out of Warranty
Procedures and costs for repairs when the unit is outside its warranty period.
Customer Service
Contact information and hours for customer support.
Specifications
Laser Wavelength
Specifies the wavelength range for laser detection.
Radar Frequencies
Lists the frequency bands for X, K, and Ka radar.
Operating Temperature Range
Defines the temperature range within which the unit can operate.
Power Requirements
Details the voltage and current requirements for the unit.
Accessories
Accessory Ordering
Information on how to order additional accessories from Whistler.

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