OWNER’S MANUAL 1650 Series LASER/RADAR DETECTOR THE WHISTLER GROUP CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS 13016 N. Walton Blvd. 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. Dixieland Rd.
INTRODUCTION 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 purchase an out of warranty service charge applies. Note: Your warranty period begins at the time of purchase. The warranty is validated only by return of the Warranty Validation card.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Topic WHISTLER FEATURES Page Model Features Summary ....................................................3 - 5 Installation.............................................................................6 - 8 • Mounting Guidelines • Dash/Visor/Windshield Mounting • Power Connection And Fuse Replacement Operation............................................................................
WHISTLER FEATURES WHISTLER FEATURES 6. CITY Button – Reduces the annoyance of false alerts typically encountered in urban driving areas. Accessories Accessories included are highly functional and easy to use. 7. DARK/VG-2 Button – Reduces illumination of display to “dim” or “dark” settings. Press and hold (for two seconds) to engage or disengage VG-2. Power Cord - Connects to the unit’s power jack and your vehicle’s lighter socket. 8.
INSTALLATION INSTALLATION Mounting Guidelines • Mount the unit as low as possible near the center of the windshield. • Do not mount your unit behind wipers, ornaments, mirrored sunscreens, etc. These obstructions have metal surfaces which can affect radar and laser signals and reduce critical warning time. (Regular tinted glass does not affect reception.) • Some newer windshields have an Instaclear™ or Electriclear™ type coating, which affect radar signals.
INSTALLATION OPERATION 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. Power On And Self-Test Each time your Whistler detector is turned on, an automatic self-test sequence confirms that the speaker and visual displays are functional. Slide on view • Turn Power/Volume control clockwise. Display reads: Insert into bracket mounting slot.
OPERATION OPERATION Auto Quiet Mode Auto Quiet shortens the tone for the selected audio approximately 3 seconds after a radar or safety radar signal is detected. The shorter tone will resume for any new signal within 20 seconds. Auto Quiet does not affect VG-2 or laser alerts. 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.
OPERATION RADAR/LASER ALERTS Engaging VG-2 The Option Select Mode allows you to engage or disengage VG-2 Detection. • Press and hold Dark for two seconds. Display reads: 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: • Pressing Dark a second time disengages VG2.
SAFETY RADAR ALERTS LASER ALERTS / VG-2 ALERTS In communities where transmitters are located, the Safety Warning System displays over 60 text messages. When Safety Radar is detected the audio alert is geiger counterlike. Laser Audio/Visual Alerts When a laser signal is detected the word “Laser” and signal strength is displayed, the audio alert is continuous for a minimum of 3 seconds. Example: Safety Warning System Text Example: Poor Road Surface: The more “ “ the closer the laser source.
CARE & MAINTENANCE TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 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.
SPEED MONITORING TECHNOLOGIES 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.
WARRANTY INFORMATION WARRANTY INFORMATION IMPORTANT: Whistler will not assume responsibility for loss or damage incurred in shipping. Therefore, please ship your unit insured with return receipt requested. Service Out Of Warranty Units will be repaired at “out of warranty” service rates when: • The unit’s original warranty has expired. • Dated proof of purchase is not supplied. • The unit has been returned without its serial number.
SPECIFICATIONS • Dimensions: 1.1"H x 2.9"W x 4.5"L ACCESSORIES The following accessories can be ordered directly from Whistler by calling 1-800-531-0004. • Weight: 6.5 oz. • Laser Wavelength: 905 ± 50 nanometers (nm) Order Code 202138 202140 206294 • Radar Frequencies: 10.500 - 10.550 GHz (X Band) 24.050 - 24.250 GHz (K Band ) 33.400 - 36.
ACCESSORY ORDER FORM NOTES PLEASE SHIP TO: Name______________________________________________ Street______________________________________________ City________________________State_______Zip_________ Telephone Number (______) __________________________ ___________________________________________________ Order Code/Description Quantity Total Price $ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ __________________________________________________
