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. [. . . ] Engaging/Disengaging VG-2 See Option Select Mode to turn this feature on. GET REST · Press (Power) to exit. 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. 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. · Press City and (Quiet) simultaneously and release. 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. The Auto Shut Off Function will initiate after several seconds. 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. The audio alert is continuous and has a geiger counter-like pattern. The faster the beep the closer or stronger the radar source. Example: Ka Band Detected SAFETY RADAR ALERTS In communities where transmitters are located, the Safety Warning System displays over 60 text messages. [. . . ] · A detailed description of the problem (e. g. , "Unit per forms self-test but does not respond to radar"). · A copy of your dated proof of purchase or bill of sale. Be certain your unit is returned with its serial number. For reference, please write your unit's serial number in the following space: s/n __________________. [. . . ]