OWNER’S MANUAL 1670 LASER/RADAR DETECTOR TM
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.
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 fulfilling, safer, or just simply more fun. Our mission is to provide products that improve your driving experience.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Topic Page Model Features Summary ....................................................3 - 5 Installation .............................................................................6 - 8 • Mounting Guidelines • Dash/Visor/Windshield Mounting • Power Connection And Fuse Replacement Operation ............................................................................
WHISTLER FEATURES Whistler 1670 1 3 4 2 5 8 7 6 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 Jack – Provides connection for the power cord. 3. Speaker – Provides distinct audio and Real Voice™ warnings for X, K, Ka band radar, safety radar, laser and VG-2. 4.
WHISTLER FEATURES 6. High Visibility Display – Provides distinct visual confirmation of signals detected, signal strength, and indicates engaged modes of operation. 7. Quiet/Menu/Record Button - Pressing QUIET before a signal is detected engages Auto Quiet Mode which automatically reduces the audio level after the initial warning to a low audio level setting. Pressing QUIET during a radar/laser encounter silences audio alerts, while allowing visual alerts to keep you informed.
WHISTLER FEATURES 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 unit on a level dashboard.
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 windshields have an Instaclear™ or Electriclear™ type coating, which affect radar signals.
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.
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.
OPERATION 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. • Press (Power) or apply Power. Display reads: WHISTLER X 9 K 9 Ka 9 LASER SR ON VG2 OFF B SVR ON HIGHWAY Integrated Real Voice When selected, Real Voice will be used to articulate the following: 1. Band Identification 2. Safety Warning System messages NOTE: In certain cases the voice message does not replicate the text message.
OPERATION Memory/Beep Confirmation All features selected (except Stay Alert and Quiet) are retained in memory. Each time a button is pressed one beep confirms feature “on”, two beeps confirm feature “off”. Audio Level Adjustment The audio levels can be adjusted high to low, or low to high, in nine steps: (0) is no audio level, (8) the highest. • Press Volume up to increase audio level. • Press Volume down to decrease audio level.
OPERATION Auto Quiet Mode Auto Quiet reduces the selected audio level to a level (1) approximately 5 seconds after a radar or safety radar signal is detected. The alert for any new signal within 20 seconds will resume at level (1). Auto Quiet does not affect VG-2 or laser alerts. • Press Quiet/Menu (before a signal is detected) to engage Auto Quiet. Display reads: AUTO QUIET • Once the Auto Quiet mode is engaged, you may cancel the audio alarm by pressing Quiet.
OPERATION City/City 1/City 2 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. • Press City to engage City. Display reads: CITY • Pressing City a second time engages City 1. Display reads: CITY 1 • Pressing City a third time engages City 2. Display reads: CITY 2 • Pressing City a fourth time cancels City, City 1, and City 2.
OPERATION Dim/Dark Mode Dim/Dark Mode reduces the illumination of the display. • Press and hold (Power) for 2 seconds to reduce illumination to a Dim setting. Display reads: DIM • Pressing and holding for 2 seconds a second time engages Dark Mode. Display reads: DARK Dim or dark can be engaged during an alert. In Dark Mode, the display goes dark for as long as a signal is being detected and for 20 seconds after, then the display returns to the dimmer setting.
OPERATION Stay Alert Feature The Stay Alert Feature is designed to test a driver’s alertness. To engage (when unit is not alarming): • Press and hold City for 2 seconds. Display reads: RU ALERT Within 30-60 seconds two beeps are sounded; to show alertness, the driver must press either the (Volume), City or (Quiet) button within 3-5 seconds. If the button is pressed within 3-5 seconds, the cycle is repeated.
OPERATION Option Select Mode Entering Option Select Mode allows you to customize options such as Tone Select, Real Voice, 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.
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. • Press (Power/Play) to exit. Memo Mode Record up to six distinct message tracks for a total of 60 seconds, one 60 second message or any combination in between. IMPORTANT: Unit does not detect radar or laser signals during recording or while playing a memo.
OPERATION • Press and release the (Quiet/Record) button to begin a recording. Note: Recording starts as soon as the button is released. Display reads: REC1 8 REC = record, 1 = track #, 8 = time remaining If the recording time expires for a track, the unit will automatically switch to the next track. Press and release (Quiet/Record) again to stop recording. The unit will automatically stop recording once track 6 is completed.
OPERATION To exit Memo mode: • Press (Volume Up) or (Volume Down) buttons simultaneously and release. The unit will beep twice. NOTE: Memo mode automatically exits within 20 seconds if a button is not pressed. 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.
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.
SAFETY RADAR 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. Safety Warning System Text Example: Poor Road Surface: CAUTION POOR ROAD SURFACE Note: Not all areas have Safety Warning System transmitters.
LASER/VG-2 ALERTS 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: LASER The more “|||” the closer the laser source. VG-2 Audio/Visual Alerts Note: You must turn this feature on in option select mode before it will detect the VG-2 Gun. When a VG-2 signal is detected, the detector “hides” its own radiated signal and becomes undetectable by the VG-2.
RESET FEATURES Reset Features All user features can be reset to factory settings. • • • • • Unplug Power Cord from unit. Press and hold (Power) and (Quiet). Plug Power Cord into unit. Wait for 2 beeps. Release and . Unit is now reset. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. Audio to level (4). Display reads Highway. Dim/Dark Mode to full illumination of display. Auto Quiet Mode OFF. VG-2 Detection Mode OFF. Voice ON. Safety ON. Vehicle Battery Saver ON. Full Power Up sequence. Default TONE 3. Unit ON or OFF.
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.
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.
ARE DETECTORS LEGAL? 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 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.
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.
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 Consumer Warranty The 1670 Whistler detector is warranted to the original purchaser for a period of one year from the date of original purchase against all defects in materials and workmanship. This limited warranty is void if the unit is abused, modified, installed improperly, if the housing has been removed, or if the serial number is missing. There are no express warranties covering this product other than those set forth in this warranty.
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. 2. Include with your unit the following information, clearly printed: • Your name and street address (for shipping via UPS), and a daytime telephone number. (No P.O. Box please.) • A detailed description of the problem (e.g., “Unit per forms self-test but does not respond to radar”).
WARRANTY INFORMATION 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. • The unit has been abused, modified, installed improperly, or had its housing removed. The minimum out of warranty service fee for your Whistler detector is $55.00 (U.S.).
SPECIFICATIONS • Dimensions: 1.6"H x 2.9"W x 4.5"L • Weight: 7.5 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 Superwideband) • Operating Temperature Range: -20˚ C to +80˚ C (-4˚ F to +176˚ F) • Power Requirements: Operational 12 to 15 volts DC, 250mA nominal Vehicle Battery Saver, 30mA nominal. One or more U.S. patents apply: #4,315,261; #5,146,227; #5,379,456; #5,666,120, and #5,990,821.
ACCESSORIES The following accessories can be ordered directly from Whistler by calling 1-800-531-0004. Order Code 202138 202140 206294 206550 206551 206552 206553 206879 206880 Description Price Visor Bracket Windshield Bracket Kit *Modular Lighter Plug (Requires 206550 or 206551) *Modular Straight Power Cord (5') (Requires 206294) *Modular Coiled Power Cord (7') (Requires 206294) Straight Power Cord (5’) Coiled Power Cord (7’) Hook & Loop Hardwire Kit (10' ) (for wiring to fuse box) $ 6.95 $ 9.
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