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OWNER’S MANUAL
1605
RADAR DETECTOR
TM
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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 Please keep the receipt in a safe place. If the unit is returned without a dated proof of purchase, an out of warranty service charge applies. Note: Your warranty period begins at the time of purchase. The warranty is validated only by your receipt. Now is the time to record the serial number of the unit in the space pro- vided in the
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INTRODUCTION Dear Whistler Owner, For many of us, a vehicle is more than just transportation. It can be a mobile office, communications or entertainment center, or simply an expression of our personality. Whistler products are designed to make the time you spend in your vehicle more productive, more fullfilling, safer, or just simply more fun. Our mission is to provide products that improve your driving experience. Your new Whistler 1605 radar detector detects all radar and safety radar systems.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Topic Page Model Features Summary....................................................3 - 4 Installation .............................................................................5 - 7 • Mounting Guidelines • Dash/Visor/Windshield Mounting • Power Connection And Fuse Replacement Operation ............................................................................8 - 10 • Power On And Self-Test • Feature Engaged Confirmation • Quiet Modes • City Mode Radar Alerts.............
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WHISTLER FEATURES Whistler 1605 1 6 2 5 3 4 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/Volume Control – Turns unit on/off and adjusts audio level. 3. QUIET Button – Pressing QUIET during a radar encounter silences audio alerts, while allowing visual alerts to keep you informed. 4. CITY Button – Reduces the annoyance of false ale
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WHISTLER FEATURES 8 7 6. Power Jack – Provides connection for the power cord. 7. Radar Antenna – Compact, high-efficiency antenna receives radar signals. 8. Mounting Bracket Location – Slot holds mounting bracket firmly. 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
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INSTALLATION Mounting Guidelines • Mount the unit as low as possible near the center of the windshield. • Do not mount your unit behind wipers, ornaments, mir- rored sunscreens, etc. These obstructions have metal sur- faces which can affect radar signals and reduce critical warn- ing time. (Regular tinted glass does not affect reception.) ™ • Some newer windshields have an Instaclear or Electriclear™ type coating, which affect radar signals. Consult your dealer or the owner’s manual supplied wit
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INSTALLATION shield bracket. Press the bracket release 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 alcohol if necessary to remove any waxes or polishes. • Separate the fastener strips. Peel the paper backing off each strip and adhere one piece to the dash and the other piece to the bottom of the unit, taking care not to cover the serial number. Be careful not to pla
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INSTALLATION 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 road. Slide on view Insert into bracket mounting slot. Do not bend this section of bracket. Power Connection • Plug the small end of the power cord into the unit’s power jack. • Plug the large end into the vehicle’s cigarette lighter. Fuse Replacement The lighter socket plug is equipped
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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. During Power Up, all the LEDs illuminate, while the X, K, and Ka alerts are sounded in sequence. After the alert the 1st and 3rd alert LEDs flash and the Safety Radar alert is sounded. At the end of the self-test sequence the unit is in the highway mode. Feature Engaged Confirmation Each time a button is pressed one bee
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OPERATION Quiet Mode The QUIET Button accesses one of two muting options. • Manual Quiet: When an audio alert is sounded, you can silence the alarm by pressing QUIET. The only time you can engage/disengage Manual Quiet is during an audio alert. 9
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OPERATION City Mode Whistler’s City Mode is designed to reduce the annoyance of automatic door openers, intrusion alarms and other devices which share frequencies with police radar. • Press City to engage City. Display reads: • Pressing City a second time cancels City Mode. In City Mode, weak speed/safety radar signals give an initial alarm of two beeps, and then remains quiet unless the signal becomes very strong. When the signal strength increases, two additional beeps are provided. Highway M
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RADAR ALERT Radar Audio And Visual Alerts When your Whistler detector encounters traffic radar, it pro- vides a distinctive audio tone for the specific radar band detected: X, K, or Ka. At the same time, LEDs illuminate sequentially from left to right (see page 8). The green and amber LEDs are cancelled during an alert. 11
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RADAR ALERTS ® Pulse Protection Pulse (or instant-on) radar is more difficult to detect than conven- tional radar because it remains “off” until activated to measure the speed of a targeted vehicle. When a pulse type transmission is detected, your Whistler detec- tor sounds an urgent 3-second audio warning and flashes the red LEDs at their fastest rate. After the 3-second pulse alert, the stan- dard alert pattern continues for as long as the signal is present. It is important to respond promptly
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CARE & MAINTENANCE 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 damage the unit. Also, do not use any abrasive cleaners on the unit’s exterior. 13
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Your Whistler detector is expertly engineered and designed to exacting quality standards to provide you with reliable, trouble-free operation. If your unit has been correctly installed following the guidelines in this manual, but is not operating optimally, please refer to the troubleshooting guide below. PROBLEM: No display or audio. • Check fuse in Whistler plug; replace if necessary with a 2 amp 3AG type. • Check fuse for lighter socket; replace if necessary. • Make sur
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ARE DETECTORS LEGAL? In Most States YES! When used in automobiles or light trucks, radar detectors are legal in almost every state. Exceptions are Virginia and Washington, D.C., which have local regulations restricting the use of radar receivers in any vehicle. Concerning trucks over 10,000 lbs., the Federal Highway Administration (FHwA) issued a regulation, effective January, 1994 which prohibits radar detector use in these types of vehicles nationwide. Prior to the FHwA regulation, laws existe
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SPEED MONITORING TECHNOLOGIES Radar Facts A radar gun operates by transmitting radio waves at certain frequencies which reflect off objects and are then picked up by the radar gun’s receiving section. When a radar beam reflects off a moving target, a measurable frequency shift occurs. The radar unit converts this shift into miles per hour to determine your vehicle’s speed. Currently, the FCC (Federal Communications Commission) permits operation of traffic radar guns at X Band (10.500 - 10.550 GH
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SPEED MONITORING TECHNOLOGIES Other Speed Detection Systems Several techniques other than radar 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. • Vascar/Aircraft - The time it takes a vehicle to travel a known distance is measured. Radar Detector Detectors The Interceptor VG-2, or simply VG-2, is a microwave receiv- er used by police to d
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WARRANTY INFORMATION Consumer Warranty The 1605 Whistler detector is warranted to the original purchaser for a period of one year, from the date of original pur- chase, against all defects in materials and workmanship. This limited warranty is void if the unit is abused, modified, installed improperly, had its housing removed, or has a miss- ing serial number. There are no express warranties covering this product other than those set forth in this warranty. All express or implied warranties f
