Whistler 1660 Radar Detector User Manual
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1. e Plug the large end into the vehicle s cigarette lighter Fuse Replacement 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 Insert the new fuse with the spring and screw on the tip With use screw cap on plug may loosen Retighten occasionally Ss Unscrew the tip of the lighter socket plug carefully when replacing the 2 amp fuse 8 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 e Turn Power Volume control clockwise Display reads Feature Engaged Confirmation Each time a button is pressed one beep confirms feature on two beeps confirm feature off Integrated Real Voice Real Voice is used along with audio tones to articulate band identification and Safety Warning System mes sages Note In certain cases the voice message does not replicate the text message 9 OPERATION 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 P2. out of warranty service rates when e The unit s original warranty has expired Dated proof of purchase is not supplied e The unit has been returned without its serial number e The unit has been abused modified installed improper ly or had its housing removed The minimum out of warranty service fee for your Whistler detector is 55 00 U S If you require out of warranty serv ice please return your unit as outlined in the section Service Under Warranty along with a certified check or money order for 55 00 Payment may also be made by MasterCard or VISA personal checks are not accepted In the event repairs cannot be covered by the minimum 55 00 service fee you will be contacted by a Whistler technical service specialist who will outline options avail able to you If you elect not to have your unit repaired replaced it will be returned to you along with your certified check or money order IMPORTANT When returning your unit for service be cer tain to include a daytime telephone number Consumer Relations If you have questions concerning the operation of your Whistler detector or require service during or after the warranty period please call Consumer Relations at 1 800 531 0004 Representatives are available to answer your questions Monday Friday from 8 00 a m to 5 00 p m CST 23 SPECIFICATIONS Dimensions 1 6 H x 2 9 W x 4 5 L Weight 7 5 2 e Laser Wavelength 905 50 nanometers
3. s manual or ask your dealer We recommend that you do not leave the suction cup bracket on the window in direct sunlight If the detector is removed this may cause blistering of the dash in some vehicles Slide the detector onto the bracket until it locks into place If necessary the unit may be leveled by bending the wind 6 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 place the fastener strip over the unit s serial number If the fastener strip is removed the serial number may be pulled off the unit Units without serial numbers are not covered under warranty INSTALLATION Visor Mounting optional accessory e 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 a 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
4. VG 2 signal If a VG 2 signal is still present the unit continues to hide and repeats the VG 2 alert If no signal is detected two beeps are provided indicating an all clear condition During VG 2 Alert X K and Ka band signals cannot be received Note VG 2 must be turned on to receive VG 2 alerts Alert Priority When two or more signals are received at the same time the alert priority is 1 Laser 2 VG 2 3 Speed Radar 4 Safety Radar Example If X band is alerting then suddenly VG 2 is detected the VG 2 warning will override the X band alert 15 CARE 6 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 16 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 li
5. bracket 2 Power J ack 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 the VG 2 4 Power Volume Control Turns unit on off and adjusts audio level 5 High Visibility Display Provides distinct visual confir mation of signals detected signal strength and indicates engaged modes of operation 3 WHISTLER FEATURES 6 QUIET Auto Quiet Button Pressing QUIET before 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 areas 8 DARK VG 2 Button Reduces illumination of display to dim or dark settings Press and hold for two sec onds to engage or disengage VG 2 9 Laser Antenna Rear An integrated optical wave guide provides superior detection of laser signals trans mitted from behind 12 10 Laser Antenna Front High gain optical lens array provides increased sensitivity and field of view for leading edge laser detection 11 Radar Antenna Compact high efficiency antenna receives radar signals 12 Mounting Bracket Location Slot holds mounting bracket firmly 4 WHISTLER FEATURES Accessories Accessories included are highly functional and easy to use Power C
6. 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 44 315 261 7 5 379 456 5 990 821 45 666 120 O ther patents pending Specifications are subject to change without notice 24 ACCESSORIES The following accessories can be ordered directly from Whistler by calling 1 800 531 0004 Order Description Price Code 202138 Visor Bracket 202140 Windshield Bracket Kit 206294 Modular Lighter Plug Requires 206550 or 206551 206550 Modular Straight Power Cord 5 Requires 206294 206551 Modular Coiled Power Cord 7 Requires 206294 206552 Straight Power Cord 5 206553 Coiled Power Cord 7 206879 Hook amp Loop 206880 Hardwire Kit 10 for wiring to fuse box M odular interconnecting pieces cord and plug Shipping and handling per order 5 00 Prices are subject to change without notice 25 THE WHISTLER GROUP CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS 13016 N Walton 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 Relati
7. see page 18 drivers risk losing their radar detector and receiving a fine In addition instant on radar is almost always used in combination with a VG 2 leaving unsuspecting motorists vulnerable to receiving two tickets one potentially for speeding the other for pos session of a detector Having a radar detector capable of detecting the VG 2 may alert you to the presence of a speed trap 20 WARRANTY INFORMATION Consumer Warranty The 1660 Series 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 modi fied 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 All express or implied warranties for this product are limited to one year Whistler is not liable for damages arising from the use misuse or operation of this product Service Under Warranty During the warranty period defective units will be repaired or replaced with the same or a comparable model at Whistler s option without charge to the purchaser when returned prepaid with dated proof of purchase to the address below Units returned without dated proof of purchase will be handled as described in section Service Out Of Warranty Due to the specialized
8. with a laser transmission which covers about 6 feet at the same distance For best protection keep these points in mind e Because your vehicle s license plate or headlights are the laser gun s primary targets mounting your Whistler detector on the dashboard can improve laser detection at short range Do not follow closely behind any vehicle you cannot see through If you can t see past a vehicle ahead of you chances are your detector won t either The receiving range of your laser detector will not be the same as a radar detector Laser guns are most often used at short range 19 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 Radar Detector Detectors The Interceptor VG 2 or simply VG 2 is a microwave receiv er used by police to detect signals radiated by the local oscillator of a radar detector Because its purpose is to iden tify persons driving with radar detectors the VG 2 is known as a radar detector detector The VG 2 is the primary tool used by the police to identify radar detector equipped vehicles If caught in areas where detectors are illegal
9. ASER 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 Example Ka Band Detected Display Digits 1 9 1 weak signal 9 strong signal Pulse Protection When a pulse type signal instant on strong signal is detected an urgent 3 second audio warning is sounded and the display reads After 3 seconds standard alert pattern continues 13 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 counter like Safety Warning System Text Example Poor Road Surface Note Safety Warning System consists of 60 text messages Not all areas have Safety Warning System transmitters 14 LASER ALERTS VG 2 ALERTS 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 gt the closer the laser source VG 2 Audio Visual Alerts When a VG 2 signal is detected the detector hides its own radiated signal and becomes undetectable by the VG 2 Text message confirms detection of VG 2 Every 30 seconds the detector checks for a
10. OWNER S MANUAL 1660 Series LASER RADAR DETECTOR 6 WHISTLER 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 Now is the time to record the serial number of the unit in the space pro vided in the warranty section of the manual 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 Your new Whistler 1660 Series laser radar detector detects all radar laser and safety radar systems plus offers Whistler s exclusive Real Voice technology The comprehensive safe ty system detects all safety radar including the Safety Warning System keeping you informed of road hazards and adverse weather Whistler s 1660 Series also offers a dig ital display wi
11. equipment necessary for testing a radar laser receiver there are no authorized service stations for Whistler brand detectors other than the factory When returning a unit for service under warranty please follow these instructions 1 Ship the unit in the original carton or in a suitable sturdy equivalent fully insured with return receipt requested and shipping charges prepaid to Whistler Repair Dept 1201 North Dixieland Rd Rogers AR 72756 21 WARRANTY INFORMATION IMPORTANT Whistler will not assume responsibility for loss or damage incurred in shipping Therefore please ship your unit insured with retum 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 A copy of your dated proof of purchase or bill of sale 3 Be certain your unit is retumed with its serial number For reference please write your unit s serial number in the following space s n Units without serial numbers are not covered under warranty IMPORTANT To validate that your unit is within the warranty period make sure you keep a copy of your dated proof of purchase and retum the Warranty Validation card 22 WARRANTY INFORMATION Service Out Of Warranty Units will be repaired at
12. ers in any vehicle Concerning trucks over 10 000 Ibs the Federal Highway Administration FHWA issued a regulation effective J anuary 1994 which prohibits radar and laser detector use in these types of vehicles nationally Prior to the FHWA regulation laws existed in the state of New York restricting the use of radar detectors in trucks over 18 000 Ibs and in Illinois in trucks over 26 000 Ibs 18 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 GHz K Band 24 050 24 250 GHz and Ka Band 33 400 36 000 GHz Laser Facts It s well documented that many radar guns cannot reliably provide the speed of a targeted vehicle that is traveling ina group of vehicles In contrast a laser gun can target a spe cific vehicle out of a line of traffic and determine its speed The advantage of laser over radar in terms of target identifi cation is the result of the laser gun s narrow beam A radar transmission can cover more than a fourlane highway at a distance of 1 000 feet compared
13. ghter socket replace if necessary Make sure lighter socket is clean PROBLEM Unit alarms when vehicle hits bumps Check for loose lighter socket tighten and clean Check connections at both ends of power cord Substitute another cord to determine if cord is defective Return defective cord to the factory PROBLEM Unit alarms when using vehicle equipment electrical accessories brakes power mirrors windows directionals horn etc or when accelerating Vehicle s electrical system including battery and alternator may have electrical noise Install a filter capacitor 470mfd 25 volt or larger capacitance value on the back of the lighter socket PROBLEM Audio alerts are not loud enough e Cancel Auto Quiet Mode or City Mode PROBLEM Unit gives laser alert when accelerating Possible bad or low quality distributor cap Replace with factory quality cap If difficulties occur which cannot be solved by information in this Troubleshooting Guide please call Whistler Consumer Relations at 1 800 531 0004 before returning your unit for service 17 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 Ibs 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 regula tions restricting the use of radar receiv
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15. ord 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 amp Loop Fasteners Designed to secure the unit on a level dashboard Certain 1660 Series radar detectors include additional accessories INSTALLATION Mounting Guidelines e 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 and laser signals and reduce crit ical warning time Regular tinted glass does not affect recep tion e Some newer windshields have an Instaclear or Electriclear type coating which affect radar signals Consult your dealer or the owners manual supplied with your vehicle to determine if your windshield has this coating e Avoid placing unit in direct contact with windshield reduce the possibility of theft conceal your unit when not in use Windshield Mounting Install the two suction cups and rubber bumper onto the bracket by fitting them into their holes Press the suction cups onto the windshield at the location you have chosen IMPORTANT Some newer cars have a plastic safety coating on the inside of the windshield The windshield bracket may leave permanent marks on this type of surface To find out if your vehicle has this type of windshield check the owner
16. reduce illumination to a Dim setting Display reads Pressing Dark a second time engages Dark Mode Display reads et Dim or dark can be engaged during an alert In Dark Mode the display goes dark for as long as a signal is being detect ed and for 20 seconds after then the display returns to the dimmer setting Pressing Dark a third time restores full illumination to the display 11 OPERATION Engaging VG 2 To 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 0 VG 2 must be engaged each time your detector is turned on Vehicle Battery Saver Mode The Vehicle Battery Saver M ode automatically shuts off your detector within 3 hours if you forget to tum it off The timer is reset if the detector is tumed off unplugged or any button is pressed before the 3 hours have expired The detector will alert you with an audible and visual warning before it shuts off Display reads During this warning you can momentarily reset the unit by pressing any button This will reset the timer If the unit has automatically turned itself off press any but ton to turn the unit back on You can manually engage the Vehicle Battery Saver Mode by pressing and holding the City button until one beep is heard The auto shutoff function will initiate after several seconds 12 RADAR L
17. ress Quiet before a signal is detected to engage Auto Quiet Display reads Once the Auto Quiet mode is engaged you may cancel the audio alarm by pressing Quiet Press Quiet when the unit is not alarming to cancel Auto Quiet mode Quiet Mode Quiet cancels audio during an alert and any new alert with in 20 seconds After 20 seconds 2 beeps are provided on any new alert and the unit then remains quiet e Press Quiet to cancel the audio Press Quiet a second time while unit is alarming to restore the standard audio alert pattern or turn the unit off then on 10 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 Display reads 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 Mode Highway mode provides full audio wamings any time radar X K Ka Safety signals are detected and is recommended for open road driving Highway mode is automatically engaged after the unit is turned on and completes the self test Dim Dark Mode Dim Dark Mode reduces the illumination of the display Press Dark once to
18. th safety messages to keep you informed while you drive To fully acquaint yourself with the operation of the Whistler 1660 Series and to better understand the differences between detecting radar laser and safety radar signals we recommend reading this entire manual Enjoy the Whistler 1660 Series and please drive safely Sincerely THE WHISTLER GROUP TABLE OF CONTENTS Topic Model Features Summary Installation Mounting Guidelines Dash Visor W indshield Mounting Power Connection And Fuse Replacement Operation Power On And Self Test Feature Engaged Confirmation Integrated Real Voice Auto Quiet Quiet Modes e City Mode Highway Mode Dim Dark Mode Engaging Disengaging VG 2 Detection Vehicle Battery Saver Mode Radar Laser And VG 2 Alerts Speed Radar Audio Visual Alerts Pulse Protection Safety Radar Audio Visual Alerts Laser Audio Visual Alerts e VG 2 Audio Visual Alerts Alert Priority Care and Maintenance Troubleshooting Guide Are Detectors Legal Speed Monitoring Technologies Radar Facts e Laser Facts Other Speed Detection Systems Radar Detector Detectors Warranty Information Specifications Accessories WHISTLER FEATURES Whistler 1660 Series Whistlers 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
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