Whistler 1660 manual

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    TM OWNER’S MANUAL 1660 Series LASER/RADAR DETECTOR[...]

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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 CST Please keep the receipt in a safe place. If the unit is returned without a dated proof of pur chase an out of warranty service charge applies. Note: Y our warranty period begins at the t[...]

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    1 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 ar e designed to make the time you spend in your vehicle more pr oductive, more fulfilling, safer , or just simply more fu[...]

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    T opic Page Model Features Summary ....................................................3 - 5 Installation .............................................................................6 - 8 • Mounting Guidelines • Dash/Visor/Windshield Mounting • Power Connection And Fuse Replacement Operation ..................................................[...]

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    WHISTLER FEA TURES Whistler’ s ergonomic and user -friendly design pr ovides 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 cor d. 3. Speaker – Provides distinct audio and Real V oice™ war[...]

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    WHISTLER FEA TURES 6. QUIET/Auto Quiet Button – Pressing QUIET befor e a signal is detected engages Auto Quiet Mode. Pressing QUIET during a radar/laser encounter silences audio alerts, while allowing visual alerts to keep you informed. 7. CITY Button – Reduces the annoyance of false alerts typically encountered in urban driving ar eas. 8. DARK[...]

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    WHISTLER FEA TURES 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. Certain 166[...]

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    INST ALLA TION Mounting Guidelines • Mount the unit as low as possible near the center of the windshield. • Do not mount your unit behind wipers, ornaments, mir- ror ed sunscreens, etc. These obstructions have metal sur- faces which can affect radar and laser signals and r educe crit- ical warning time. (Regular tinted glass does not affect r e[...]

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    INST ALLA TION shield bracket. Press the bracket r elease 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 [...]

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    INST ALLA TION 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 r oad. Power Connection • Plug the small end of the power cord into the unit’ s power jack. • Plug the large end into the vehicl[...]

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    OPERA TION Power On And Self-T est Each time your Whistler detector is turned on, an auto- matic self-test sequence confirms that the speaker and visual displays are functional. • T urn Power/V olume control clockwise. Display r eads: Feature Engaged Confirmation Each time a button is pressed one beep confirms featur e “ on ”, two beeps confi[...]

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    OPERA TION Auto Quiet Mode Auto Quiet shortens the tone for the selected audio approximately 3 seconds after a radar or safety radar sig- nal is detected. The shorter tone will resume for any new signal within 20 seconds. Auto Quiet does not affect VG-2 or laser alerts. • Press Quiet (befor e a signal is detected) to engage Auto Quiet. Display re[...]

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    DARK DIM OPERA TION 11 CITY HIGHWAY City Mode Whistler’ s City Mode is designed to reduce the annoyance of automatic door openers, intrusion alarms and other devices which share fr equencies with police radar . • Press City to engage City . Display reads: • Pressing City a second time cancels City . Display reads: In City Mode, weak speed/saf[...]

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    OPERA TION Engaging VG-2 T o engage or disengage VG-2 Detection: • Press and hold Dark for two seconds. Display reads: • Press and hold Dark a second time disengages VG2. Display reads: VG-2 must be engaged each time your detector is turned on. V ehicle Battery Saver Mode The V ehicle Battery Saver Mode automatically shuts off your detector wit[...]

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    RADAR/LASER 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 sour ce. Example: 1 = weak signal, 9 = strong signal Pulse Protection ® When a pulse type signal (ins[...]

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    SAFETY RADAR ALERTS In communities where transmitters ar e located, the Safety W arning System displays over 60 text messages. When Safety Radar is detected the audio alert is geiger counter - like. Safety W ar ning System T ext Example: Poor Road Surface: Note: Safety W arning System consists of 60 text messages. Not all areas have Safety W arning[...]

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    LASER ALERTS / VG-2 ALER TS Laser Audio/Visual Alerts When a laser signal is detected the word “Laser” and sig- nal strength is displayed, the audio alert is continuous for a minimum of 3 seconds. Example: The more “ “ the closer the laser sour ce. VG-2 Audio/Visual Alerts When a VG-2 signal is detected, the detector “hides” its own rad[...]

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    CARE & MAINTENANCE Care And Maintenance During the summer months, avoid prolonged exposur e to direct sunlight by r emoving 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, [...]

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    Y our Whistler detector is expertly engineered and designed to exacting quality standards to pr ovide you with reliable, trouble-fr ee operation. If your unit has been correctly installed following the guidelines in this manual, but is not operating optimally , please refer to the tr oubleshooting guide below . PROBLEM: No display or audio. • Che[...]

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    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 ar e Virginia and W ashington, D.C., which have local regula- tions restricting t[...]

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    SPEED MONITORING TECHNOLOGIES Radar Facts A radar gun operates by transmitting radio waves at certain frequencies which r eflect off objects and are then picked up by the radar gun’ s receiving section. When a radar beam reflects of f a moving target, a measurable frequency shift occurs. The radar unit converts this shift into miles per hour to d[...]

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    SPEED MONITORING TECHNOLOGIES Other Speed Detection Systems Several techniques other than radar or laser are used to measure vehicle speeds. When these methods ar e being used, no detector can provide a warning. These techniques include: • Pacing - A patrol car drives behind you and matches your driving speed. • V ascar/Aircraft - The time it t[...]

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    W ARRANTY INFORMA TION Consumer W arranty The 1660 Series Whistler detector is warranted to the original purchaser for a period of one year fr om the date of original purchase against all defects in materials and workmanship. This limited warranty is void if the unit is abused, modi- fied, installed improperly , if the housing has been removed, or [...]

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    W ARRANTY INFORMA TION IMPORT ANT : Whistler will not assume responsibility for loss or damage incurred in shipping. Ther efore, please ship your unit insured with r eturn r eceipt requested. 2. Include with your unit the following information, clearly printed: • Y our name and street address (for shipping via UPS), and a daytime telephone number[...]

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    W ARRANTY INFORMA TION Service Out Of W arranty Units will be repair ed at “out of warranty” service rates when: • The unit’ s original warranty has expired. • Dated proof of pur chase is not supplied. • The unit has been returned without its serial number . • The unit has been abused, modified, installed improper- ly , or had its hou[...]

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    SPECIFICA TIONS • Dimensions: 1.6"H x 2.9"W x 4.5"L • Weight: 7.5 oz. • Laser W avelength: 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 T emperature Range: -20˚ C to +80˚ C (-4˚ F to +176˚ F) • Power Require[...]

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    ACCESSORIES The following accessories can be order ed directly from Whistler by calling 1-800-531-0004. Order Description Price Code 202138 Visor Bracket $ 6.95 202140 Windshield Bracket Kit $ 9.95 206294 *Modular Lighter Plug $ 7.95 (Requires 206550 or 206551) 206550 *Modular Straight $ 6.95 Power Cord (5') (Requires 206294) 206551 *Modular C[...]

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    THE WHISTLER GROUP CORPORA TE HEADQUARTERS 13016 N. W alton Blvd. Bentonville, AR 72712 TEL (501) 273-6012 FX (501) 273-2927 PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT CENTER 25 Industrial Ave. Chelmsford, MA 01824 TEL (978) 244-1400 FX (978) 244-1492 CUSTOMER RETURN CENTER 1201 N. Dixieland Rd. Rogers, AR 72756 Consumer Relations T el (800) 531-0004 P/N 203159/2, © WHI[...]