Whistler 1650 - Manuals

WHISTLER FEATURES 6. CITY Button – Reduces the annoyance of false alerts typically encountered in urban driving areas. 7. 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. 8. Laser Antenna (Rear) – An integr...

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 th...

INSTALLATION Mounting Guidelines• 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. (R...

INSTALLATION shield bracket. Press the bracket release button and removethe detector before bending. Dash Mounting• Make sure the mounting location you have chosen is relatively level and is clean and dry. Clean with isopropylalcohol if necessary to remove any waxes or polishes. • Separate the faste...

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. Power Connection • Plug the small end of the power cord into the unit’s power jack. •...

OPERATION Power On And Self-Test Each time your Whistler detector is turned on, an auto-matic self-test sequence confirms that the speaker andvisual displays are functional. • Turn Power/Volume control clockwise. Display reads: Feature Engaged Confirmation Each time a button is pressed one beep conf...

OPERATION Auto Quiet Mode Auto Quiet shortens the tone for the selected audioapproximately 3 seconds after a radar or safety radar sig-nal is detected. The shorter tone will resume for any newsignal within 20 seconds. Auto Quiet does not affect VG-2or laser alerts. • Press Quiet (before a signal is ...

OPERATION City Mode Whistler’s City Mode is designed to reduce the annoyance of auto-matic door openers, intrusion alarms and other devices whichshare frequencies with police radar. • Press City to engage City. Display reads: • Pressing City a second time cancels City. Display reads: In City Mode, w...

OPERATION Engaging VG-2 The Option Select Mode allows you to engage or disengageVG-2 Detection.• Press and hold Dark for two seconds. Display reads: • Pressing Dark a second time disengages VG2. Displayreads: VG-2 must be engaged each time your detector is turnedon. Vehicle Battery Saver Mode The Ve...

RADAR/LASER ALERTS Speed Radar Audio/Visual Alerts When X, K or Ka is detected the band ID and signalstrength is displayed. The audio alert is continuous andhas a geiger counter-like pattern. The faster the beep thecloser or stronger the radar source. Example: 1 = weak signal, 9 = strong signal Puls...

SAFETY RADAR ALERTS In communities where transmitters are located, the SafetyWarning System displays over 60 text messages. WhenSafety Radar is detected the audio alert is geiger counter-like. Safety Warning System Text Example: Poor Road Surface: Not all areas have Safety Warning System transmitter...

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 fora minimum of 3 seconds. Example: The more “ “ the closer the laser source. VG-2 Audio/Visual Alerts When a VG-2 signal is detected...

CARE & MAINTENANCE Care And Maintenance During the summer months, avoid prolonged exposure todirect sunlight by removing your unit from the dash whenyour vehicle is parked for an extended period of time.Do not spray water, cleaners or polishes directly onto theunit. The spray may penetrate throu...

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Your Whistler detector is expertly engineered and designedto exacting quality standards to provide you with reliable,trouble-free operation. If your unit has been correctly installedfollowing the guidelines in this manual, but is not operatingoptimally, please refer to the trou...

SPEED MONITORING TECHNOLOGIES Radar Facts A radar gun operates by transmitting radio waves at certainfrequencies which reflect off objects and are then picked upby the radar gun’s receiving section. When a radar beamreflects off a moving target, a measurable frequency shiftoccurs. The radar unit con...

SPEED MONITORING TECHNOLOGIES Other Speed Detection Systems Several techniques other than radar or laser are used tomeasure vehicle speeds. When these methods are beingused, no detector can provide a warning. These techniquesinclude:• Pacing - A patrol car drives behind you and matches your driving ...

WARRANTY INFORMATION Consumer Warranty The 1650 Series Whistler detector is warranted to the original purchaser for a period of one year from the date of originalpurchase against all defects in materials and workmanship. This limited warranty is void if the unit is abused, modi-fied, installed impro...

WARRANTY INFORMATION IMPORTANT: Whistler will not assume responsibility for loss or damage incurred in shipping. Therefore, please ship your unitinsured with return receipt requested. 2. Include with your unit the following information, clearly printed:• Your name and street address (for shipping vi...

WARRANTY INFORMATION Service Out Of Warranty Units will be repaired at “out of warranty” service rateswhen:• 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 impro...

SPECIFICATIONS • Dimensions: 1.1"H x 2.9"W x 4.5"L • Weight: 6.5 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...

ACCESSORIES The following accessories can be ordered directly fromWhistler 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 or206551) 206550 *Modular Straight $ 6.95 Power Cor...