Whistler 1605 manual

TM OWNER’S MANUAL 1605 RADAR DETECTOR[...]

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. 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[...]

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 fullfilling, safer , or just simply more f[...]

T opic Page Model Features Summary ....................................................3 - 4 Installation .............................................................................5 - 7 • Mounting Guidelines • Dash/Visor/Windshield Mounting • Power Connection And Fuse Replacement Operation ..................................................[...]

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/V olume Control – T urns unit on/off and adjusts audio level. 3. QUIET Button – Pressing QUIET during a rad[...]

WHISTLER FEA TURES 6. Power Jack – Provides connection for the power cor d. 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 an[...]

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 signals and r educe critical warn- ing time. (Regular tinted glass does not affect r eception.) [...]

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 each strip and [...]

INST ALLA TION 7 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 lar ge end into the veh[...]

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. 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[...]

OPERA TION 9 Quiet Mode The QUIET Button accesses one of two 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.[...]

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 Mode. In City Mode, weak speed/safety radar signals give an initial alarm of two [...]

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, K, or Ka. At the same time, LEDs illuminate sequentially from left to right (see page 8). The gr een and amber LEDs are cancelled during an alert. RADAR ALERT 11[...]

RADAR ALERTS 12 Pulse Protection ® Pulse (or instant-on) radar is more dif ficult to detect than conven- tional radar because it remains “of f” 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 r ed LEDs at the[...]

13 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. Als[...]

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[...]

15 ARE DETECTORS LEGAL? In Most States YES! 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 regulations restricting the use of radar receivers in any vehicle. Concerning trucks over 10,000 lbs., the Federal Highway Administration (FHwA) issue[...]

Radar Facts A radar gun operates by transmitting radio waves at certain frequencies which r eflect of f objects and ar e 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 determine your vehicle’ s s[...]

17 SPEED MONITORING TECHNOLOGIES Other Speed Detection Systems Several techniques other than radar are used to measur e 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. • V ascar/Aircraft - The time it takes a[...]

Consumer W arranty The 1605 Whistler detector is warranted to the original purchaser for a 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 . Ther[...]

19 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 receipt 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 numb[...]

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 impr operly , or had its housing removed. The minimu[...]

• Dimensions: 1.25"H x 2.7"W x 3.9"L • Weight: 5.5 oz. • 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 Requirements: Operational 12 to 15 volts DC, 200mA nominal Specificatio[...]

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 1605MANW/0AQ, WH[...]