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  • Page 1

    TM OWNER’S MANUAL 1785 LASER/RADAR DETECTOR THE WHISTLER GROUP CORPORA TE HEADQUARTERS 13016 N. W alton Blvd. Bentonville, AR 72712 TEL (501) 273-6012 FX (501) 273-2927 www .whistler group.com PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT CENTER 25 Industrial Ave. Chelmsford, MA 01824 TEL (978) 244-1400 FX (978) 244-1492 CUSTOMER RETURN CENTER 1201 N. Dixieland Rd. Rogers[...]

  • Page 2

    If you have questions concerning the operation of this Whistler product please call consumer relations: 1-800-531-0004 Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm CST Please keep the receipt in a safe place. If the unit is returned without a dated proof of pur chase an out of warranty service charge applies. Note: Y our warranty period begins at the t[...]

  • Page 3

    WHISTLER FEA TURES Whistler’ s ergonomic and user -friendly design provides a new level of operating convenience. Special features include: 1. Bracket Release Button – Provides quick and easy release of the mounting bracket. 2. Power Jack – Provides connection for the power cor d. 3. Speaker – Provides distinct audio and Real V oice™ warn[...]

  • Page 4

    WHISTLER FEA TURES Accessories Accessories included are highly functional and easy to use. Power Cord - Connects to the unit’ s power jack and your vehicle’ s lighter socket. Windshield Bracket - Allows installation of unit on your vehicle’ s windshield. Hook & Loop Fasteners - Designed to secure the unit on a level dashboard. 5 WHISTLER [...]

  • Page 5

    • 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 r elease button and remove the detector before bending. Dash Mounting • Make sure the mounting location you have chosen is relatively level and is clean and dry . Clean with isopropyl[...]

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    INST ALLA TION 9 INST ALLA TION 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 r oad. Power Connection • Plug the small end of the power cord into the unit’ s power jack. • Plug the large en[...]

  • Page 7

    Power On And Self-T est Each time your Whistler detector is turned on, an auto- matic self-test sequence confirms that the speaker and visual displays are functional. • Press (Power) or apply Power . Display reads: Integrated Real V oice When selected, Real V oice will be used to articulate the following: 1. Band Identification 2. Safety W arning[...]

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    OPERA TION 13 OPERA TION 12 City/City 1/City 2 Mode Whistler’ s Three Stage City Mode is designed to r educe the annoyance of automatic door openers, intrusion alarms and other devices which share fr equencies with police radar . • Press City to engage City . Display reads: • Pressing City a second time engages City 1. Display reads: • Pres[...]

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    OPERA TION OPERA TION 14 15 Stay Alert Feature The Stay Alert Feature is designed to test a driver’ s alert- ness. T o engage (when unit is not alarming): • Press and hold City for appr oximately 2 seconds. Release the button during or immediately after the alert is given. Display reads: Within 30-60 seconds two beeps are sounded; to show alert[...]

  • Page 10

    T each/T utorial 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 T each/T utorial mode is engaged. • Press (Power/Play) to exit. V ehicle Battery Saver Mode The V ehicle Battery Saver Mode automatically shuts off your detector withi[...]

  • Page 11

    In communities where transmitters ar e located, the Safety W arning System displays over 60 text messages. When Safety Radar is detected the audio alert is geiger counter - like. Safety W arning System T ext Example: Poor Road Surface: Note: Not all areas have Safety W arning System transmitters. Visit Safety Warning Systems web page at www .safety[...]

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    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 sour ce. VG-2 Audio/Visual Alerts Note: Y ou must turn this feature on in option select mode before it will detect VG-2. When a [...]

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    Y our Whistler detector is expertly engineered and designed to exacting quality standards to pr ovide you with reliable, tr ouble- free operation. If your unit has been corr ectly installed follow- ing the guidelines in this manual, but is not operating optimal- ly , please refer to the troubleshooting guide below . PROBLEM: No display or audio. ?[...]

  • Page 14

    SPEED MONITORING TECHNOLOGIES 25 ARE DETECTORS LEGAL? 24 In Most States YES! Laser detectors are completely legal in every state when used in automobiles or light trucks (under 10,000 lbs.). Similarly , when used in automobiles or light trucks, radar detectors are legal in almost every state. Exceptions ar e Virginia and W ashington, D.C., which ha[...]

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    W ARRANTY INFORMA TION 27 SPEED MONITORING TECHNOLOGIES Consumer W arranty The 1785 Whistler detector is warranted to the original purchaser for a period of one year fr om the date of original purchase against all defects in materials and workmanship. This limited warranty is void if the unit is abused, modi- fied, installed improperly , if the hou[...]

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    Service Out Of W arranty Units will be repair ed at “out of warranty” service rates when: • The unit’ s original warranty has expired. • Dated proof of pur chase is not supplied. • The unit has been returned without its serial number . • The unit has been abused, modified, installed improper- ly , or had its housing removed. The minim[...]

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    ACCESSORIES SPECIFICA TIONS 31 30 The following accessories can be order ed directly fr om Whistler by calling 1-800-531-0004, or by mailing in the form 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 206550 or 206551) 206550 *Modular Straight $ [...]

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    33 32 ACCESSOR Y ORDER FORM PLEASE SHIP TO: Name______________________________________________ Street______________________________________________ City________________________State_______Zip__ _______ T elephone Number (______) _________________________ _ Order Code/Description Quantity T otal Price $ Subtotal Sales T ax (if Applicable) Shipping a[...]