Whistler 1605 Radar Detector User Manual
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1. out of warranty service rates when e The unit s original warranty has expired e 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 improperly or had its housing removed The minimum out of warranty service fee for your Whistler detector is 25 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 25 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 25 00 service fee you will be contacted by a Whistlertechnical service spe cialist who will outline options available 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 CT 20 SPECIFICATIONS Dimensions 1 25 H x 2 7 W x 3 9 L e Weight 5 5 oz e Radar Frequencies 10 5002. 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 200mA nominal Specifications are subject to change without notice 21 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 Modular interconnecting pieces cord and plug Shipping and handling per order 5 00 Prices are subject to change without notice 22 NOTES 23 NOTES 24 NOTES 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 Cons
3. K or Ka At the same time LEDs illuminate sequentially from left to right see page 8 The green and amber LEDs are cancelled during an alert 11 RADAR ALERTS Pulse Protection Pulse or instant on radar is more difficult to detect than conven tional radar because it remains off until activated to measure the speed of a targeted vehicle When a pulse type transmission is detected your Whistler detec tor sounds an urgent 3 second audio warning and flashes the red LEDs at their fastest rate After the 3 second pulse alert the stan dard alert pattern continues for as long as the signal is present It is important to respond promptly to a pulse alert since warning time may be minimal Safety Radar Audio Visual Alerts Your Whistler detector detects the new Safety Waming System This provides advanced waming of various road hazards includ ing accident sites highway construction emergency vehicles etc and enables you to respond more appropriately to potentially dangerous conditions When your Whistler detector detects a safety radar signal it provides a distinctive audio tone and illumi nates the first LED and the last LED in the signal strength display P Alert Cc O 0 3 O The first and last LED in the Signal Strength display flash to indi cate detection of a Safety radar signal The Safety radar alert is displayed for as long as the signal is pres ent and the audio alert is continu
4. operation of the Whistler 1605 we recommend reading this entire manual Enjoy the Whistler 1605 and please drive safely Sincerely THE WHISTLER GROUP TABLE OF CONTENTS Topic Model Features Summary Installation Mounting Guidelines Dash Visor Windshield Mounting e Power Connection And Fuse Replacement Operation Power On And Self Test Feature Engaged Confirmation e Quiet Modes City Mode Radar Alerts Speed Radar Audio Visual Alerts Pulse Protection e Safety Radar Audio Visual Alerts e Care and Maintenance Troubleshooting Guide Are Detectors Legal Speed Monitoring Technologies Radar Facts Laser Facts Other Speed Detection Systems Radar Detector Detectors Warranty Information Specifications Accessories WHISTLER FEATURES Whistler 1605 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 bracket 2 Power Volume Control Turns unit on off and adjusts audio level 3 QUIET Button Pressing QUIET during a radar encounter silences audio alerts while allowing visual alerts to keep you informed 4 CITY Button Reduces the annoyance of false alerts typically encountered in urban driving areas 5 Speaker Provides distinct audio warnings for X K Ka band radar and safety radar 3 WHI
5. OWNER S MANUAL 1605 RADAR DETECTOR gt gt WHISTLER 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 CT Please keep the receipt in a safe place Ifthe 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 your receipt 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 fullfilling safer or just simply more fun Our mission is to provide products that improve your driving experience Your new Whistler 1605 radar detector detects all radar and safety radar systems Your Whistler detector includes many preferred features It offers dectection of the new Safety Warning System technology This provides advanced warning of various highway hazards in communities where available enabling you to respond more appropriately to potentially dangerous conditions To fully acquaint yourself with the
6. STLER FEATURES 6 Power J ack Provides connection for the power cord 7 Radar Antenna Compact high efficiency antenna receives radar signals 8 Mounting Bracket Location Slot holds mounting bracket firmly 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 amp Loop Fasteners Designed to secure the unit on a level dashboard INSTALLATION Mounting Guidelines e Mount the unit as low as possible near the center of the windshield e Do not mount your unit behind wipers ornaments mir rored sunscreens etc These obstructions have metal sur faces which can affect radar signals and reduce critical warn ing time Regular tinted glass does not affect reception 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 To 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 e Press the suction cups onto the windshield at the location you have chosen IMPORTANT Some
7. e Out Of Warranty Due to the specialized 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 Road Rogers AR 72756 18 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 PO Box please e 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 units 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 19 WARRANTY INFORMATION Service Out Of Warranty Units will be repaired at
8. et 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 Its well documented that many radar guns cannot reliably provide the speed of a targeted vehicle that is traveling in a group of vehicles In contrast a laser gun can target a spe cific vehicle out of a line of traffic and determine its speed BE ADVISED This radar detector does NOT detect laser signals 16 SPEED MONITORING TECHNOLOGIES Other Speed Detection Systems Several techniques other than radar are used to measure vehicle speeds When these methods are being used no detector can provide a warning These techniques include e Pacing A patrol car drives behind you and matches your driving speed e 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 caugh
9. irrors 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 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 14 ARE DETECTORS LEGAL In Most States YES 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 Ibs the Federal Highway Administration FHWA issued a regulation effective J anuary 1994 which prohibits radar detector use in these types of vehicles nationwide Prior to the FHWA regulation laws existed restricting the use of radar detectors in trucks over 18 000 Ibs in the state of New York and in trucks over 26 000 Ibs in the state of Illinois 15 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 receiving section When a radar beam reflects off a moving targ
10. 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 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 e If necessary the unit may be leveled by bending the wind INSTALLATION shield bracket Press the bracket release button and remove the detector before bending Dash Mounting e 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 e 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 e Clip the visor bracket onto the visor making sure it is relatively level and has a clear
11. nuous but have a Geiger counter like pattern to help you determine your distance from the radar source the faster the beeping the closer you are to the transmitting source At the same time illumination of multiple LEDs indicates rel ative signal strength OPERATION Quiet Mode The QUIET Button accesses one oftwo muting options Manual Quiet When an audio alert is sounded you can silence the alarm by pressing QUIET The only time you can engage disengage Manual Quiet is during an audio alert 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 O 000 Pressing City a second time cancels City Mode In City Mode weak speed safety radar signals give an initial alarm oftwo 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 10 RADAR ALERT Radar Audio And Visual Alerts When your Whistler detector encounters traffic radar it pro vides a distinctive audio tone for the specific radar band detected X
12. ous but has a Geiger counter like pattern to help you determine your distance from the Safety radar source the faster the beeping the closer you are to the source 12 CARE amp 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 13 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 e Check fuse in Whistler plug replace if necessary with a 2 amp 3AG type Check fuse for lighter socket replace if necessary e Make sure lighter socket is clean PROBLEM Unit alarms when vehicle hits bumps e Check for loose lighter socket tighten and clean e 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 m
13. t drivers risk los ing 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 receiv ing two tickets one potentially for speeding the other for possession of a detector BE ADVISED This radar detector does not detect or hide from the VG 2 17 WARRANTY INFORMATION Consumer Warranty The 1605 Whistler detector is warranted to the original purchaser fora period of one year from the date of original pur chase against all defects in materials and workmanship This limited warranty is void if the unit is abused modified installed improperly had its housing removed or has a miss ing serial number 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 The warranty card pro vided with your detector must be returned in order to validate your warranty 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 Servic
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15. view of the road E Slide on view y A Insert into bracket mounting slot Do not bend this section of bracket Power Connection e Plug the small end of the power cord into the unit s power jack 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 MID Unscrew the tip of the lighter socket plug carefully when replacing the 2 amp fuse 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 During Power Up all the LEDs illuminate while the X K and Ka alerts are sounded in sequence After the alert the 1st and 3rd alert LEDs flash and the Safety Radar alert is sounded At the end of the self test sequence the unit is in the highway mode Feature Engaged Confirmation Each time a button is pressed one beep confirms feature on two beeps confirm feature off Power On Radar City On LED Visual Alert LED ae ee O OOO O The audio alerts are conti
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