OWNER’S MANUAL TM 1640 LASER-RADAR DETECTOR The Whistler Group Corporate Headquarters 13016 N. Walton Blvd. • Bentonville, AR 72712 Tel (479) 273-6012 • Fax (479) 273-2927 Customer Return Center 1201 N. Dixieland Rd.
INTRODUCTION If you have questions concerning the operation of this Whistler product please call: 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 fulfilling, safer, or just simply more fun. Our mission is to provide products that improve your driving experience.
INSTALLATION INSTALLATION COMPASS CALIBRATION SET-UP Windshield Mounting Fuse Replacement Compass Calibration Set-Up • Install the two suction cups and rubber bumper onto the bracket by fitting them into their holes. The lighter socket plug is equipped with a replaceable 2 amp 3AG fuse located behind the silver tip. To replace the fuse, carefully unscrew the tip of the plug. IMPORTANT: Unscrew slowly. The tip contains a spring which may fly out when disassembling.
OPERATION OPERATION OPERATION City / City 1 / City 2 Mode Dim/Dark Mode Option Select Mode Whistler’s Three Stage City Mode is designed to reduce the annoyance of automatic door openers, intrusion alarms, and other devices which share frequencies with police radar. W S Dim/Dark Mode reduces the illumination of the display. Entering Option Select Mode allows you to turn on or off VG-2 detection or Voice alerts. Note: The unit must not be alarming.
LASER/VG-2 ALERTS RESET FEATURES Laser Audio / Visual Alerts Reset Features When a laser signal is detected V/L and signal strength is displayed, the audio alert is continuous for a minimum of 3 seconds. Example: All user features can be reset to factory settings. W N E S The more “III” the closer the laser source. W S VG-2 Audio / Visual Alerts Note: You must turn this feature on in option select mode before it will detect the VG-2 gun.
SPEED MONITORING TECHNOLOGIES WARRANTY INFORMATION Consumer Warranty 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. • Vascar/Aircraft - The time it takes a vehicle to travel a known distance is measured.
ACCESSORIES ACCESSORY ORDER FORM The following accessories can be ordered directly from Whistler by calling 1-800-531-0004 or visit our online store at www.whistlergroup.