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Manual Whistler 1740

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  • Whistler 1740 - page 1

    OWNER’S MANUAL 1740/1745 LASER/RADAR DETECTOR THE WHISTLER GROUP CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS 13016 N. Walton Blvd. Bentonville, AR 72712 TEL (479) 273-6012 FX (479) 273-2927 PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT CENTER 25 Industrial Ave. Chelmsford, MA 01824 TEL (978) 244-1400 FX (978) 244-1491 CUSTOMER RETURN CENTER 1201 N. Dixieland Rd. Rogers, AR 72756 Consumer Rela ...

  • Whistler 1740 - 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 CT or visit www.whistlergroup.com Please keep the receipt in a safe place. If the unit is returned without a dated store receipt an out of warran - ty service charge applies. Note: Y our war ...

  • Whistler 1740 - page 3

    WHISTLER FEATURES 3 T opic Page Model Features Summary ....................................................3 - 5 Installation.............................................................................6 - 8 • Mounting Guidelines • Dash/Visor/Windshield Mounting • Power Connection And Fuse Replacement Operation................................ ...

  • Whistler 1740 - page 4

    WHISTLER FEATURES 9. Laser Antenna (Rear) - An integrated optical wave- guide provides superior detection of laser signals trans- mitted from behind. 10. Laser An ten na (Front) - Hi gh gain optical lens provides increased sensitivity and field of view for leading- edge laser detection. 11. Radar Antenna - Compact, high-efficiency antenna r eceives ...

  • Whistler 1740 - page 5

    INSTALLATION shi eld b rac ket . Pr ess the bracke t r el ea se but to n a nd r e m o v e th e dete ctor befo r e bendi ng. Da sh Moun t ing • Ma ke sur e the mou nting loca tio n you have chose n i s r elati v ely lev el a n d is clea n and dry . C lean w ith isop r o p y l alco hol if necess ar y to r em ov e any wa xes or polis hes. • Se par ...

  • Whistler 1740 - page 6

    OPERATION Power On And Self-Test 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: Self-test Mute Si mply pre ss the Quiet button d uring the self-tes t sequence to cancel the self-test audio. This will not eff ...

  • Whistler 1740 - page 7

    OPERATION 11 OPERATION Memory/Beep Confirmation All features selected (except Stay Alert and Quiet) are r etained in memor y . Each time a button is pressed one beep confirms featur e “on” , two beeps confirm featur e “off” . Audio Level Adjustment The audio levels can be adjusted high to low, or low to high, in seven steps: • Press Volum ...

  • Whistler 1740 - page 8

    OPERATION 13 OPERATION Di m/Da rk Mo d e D im/D a rk Mo de re duc es the il lum i n ation of th e d isp lay . • P r ess a n d h ol d P ow e r f or 2 s econ d s t o r edu ce il lumi nat ion t o a Di m se t tin g. • P r ess in g an d hol din g t he po w er but to n f or 2 s e cond s a se con d ti me en gages Dark Mo de . D im or dar k can b e e n ...

  • Whistler 1740 - page 9

    OPERATION OPERATION Option Select Mode Entering Option Select Mode allows you to turn on or off VG-2 detection or Voice alerts. Note: The unit must not be alarming. T o turn VG-2 detection on/off: Press and hold the Quiet button until the unit provides a unique beep then release the Quiet button. Unit will say “VG-2” and the V/L light will illu ...

  • Whistler 1740 - page 10

    RADAR ALERTS OPERATION 16 17 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 closer or stronger the radar source. Example: I = weak signal, III = strong signal Pulse Protection ® When a pulse type s ...

  • Whistler 1740 - page 11

    SAFETY RADAR ALERTS 18 LASER/VG-2 ALERTS 19 In communities where transmitters are located, the Safety W a r ni ng Sy stem a lert s you w ith 60 vo ice me ssag es. When Safety Radar is detected the audio alert is geiger counter-like. Example: Note: No t al l ar e a s h av e S a f e t y W a r n in g S ys t em ™ t ra ns m i t te r s. Vi s i t t he S ...

  • Whistler 1740 - page 12

    CARE & MAINTENANCE RESET FEATURES 20 21 Care And Maintenance During the summer months, avoid prolonged exposure to direct sunlight by removing your unit from the dash when your vehicle is parked for an extended period of time. Do not spray water, cleaners or polishes directly onto the unit. The spray may penetrate through the openings and damag ...

  • Whistler 1740 - page 13

    ARE DETECTORS LEGAL? 23 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 22 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 Washington, D.C., which have local r ...

  • Whistler 1740 - page 14

    SPEED MONITORING TECHNOLOGIES 25 SPEED MONITORING TECHNOLOGIES 24 Other Speed Detection Systems Several techniques other than radar or laser are used to measure vehicle speeds. When these methods are being used, no detector can provide a warning. These techniques include: • Pacing - A patrol car drives behind you and matches your driving speed. ? ...

  • Whistler 1740 - page 15

    W ARRANTY INFORMATION 27 W ARRANTY INFORMATION 26 Whistler Repair Dept. 1201 North Dixieland Rd Rogers, AR. 72756 I M P O R T A N T : W h i st l e r w i l l n o t a ss u m e r e s p o ns ib i l it y f or l o s s o r d a ma ge i n c ur r e d i n sh i p p i n g . T h e r e f o r e , p l e a s e s h i p y o u r u n i t i n s u r e d w i t h r e t u r ...

  • Whistler 1740 - page 16

    SPECIFICATIONS 29 W ARRANTY INFORMATION 28 • Dimensions: 1740 - 1.45"H x 3.15"W x 5.35"L 1745 - 1.52"H x 4.73"W x 3.45"L • Weight: 1740 - 6.8 oz. 1745 - 6.1 oz. • Laser Wavelength: 905 ± 50 nanometers (nm) • Radar Frequencies: 10.500 - 10.550 GHz (X Band) 24.050 - 24.250 GHz (K Band ) 33.400 - 36.000 GHz (Ka S ...

  • Whistler 1740 - page 17

    NOTES 31 ACCESSORIES 30 The following accessories can be ordered directly from Whistler by calling 1-800-531-0004 or visit our online stor e at www.whistlergroup.com for other products. Order Description Price Code 202138 Visor Bracket $ 6.95 202140 W indshield Bracket Kit $ 9.95 206294 *Modular Lighter Plug $ 7.95 (Requires 206550 or 206551) 20655 ...

  • Whistler 1740 - page 18

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