Page 3 - INTRODUCTION; Enjoy the Whistler 1605 and please drive safely.
1 INTRODUCTION Dear Whistler Owner, For many of us, a vehicle is more than just transportation. Itcan be a mobile office, communications or entertainmentcenter, or simply an expression of our personality. Whistlerproducts are designed to make the time you spend in yourvehicle more productive, more f...
Page 4 - TABLE OF CONTENTS
Topic Page Model Features Summary ....................................................3 - 4Installation .............................................................................5 - 7• Mounting Guidelines• Dash/Visor/Windshield Mounting• Power Connection And Fuse ReplacementOperation ...............
Page 5 - WHISTLER FEATURES; Bracket Release Button –
WHISTLER FEATURES Whistler’s ergonomic and user-friendly design provides anew level of operating convenience. Special featuresinclude: 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 Bu...
Page 6 - Mounting Bracket Location –
WHISTLER FEATURES 6. Power Jack – 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 ...
Page 7 - INSTALLATION; IMPORTANT: Some newer cars have a
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 signals and reduce critical warn-ing time. (Regular tin...
Page 9 - Visor Mounting
INSTALLATION 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 road. Power Connection • Plug the small end of the power cord into the unit’s power jack....
Page 10 - 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. 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 LE...
Page 11 - Quiet Mode
OPERATION 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 youcan engage/disengage Manual Quiet is during an audioalert.
Page 13 - Radar Audio And Visual Alerts; 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 banddetected: X, K, or Ka. At the same time, LEDs illuminatesequentially from left to right (see page 8). The green andamber LEDs are cancelled during an a...
Page 14 - RADAR ALERTS; Pulse Protection
RADAR ALERTS 12 Pulse Protection ® Pulse (or instant-on) radar is more difficult to detect than conven-tional radar because it remains “off” until activated to measurethe speed of a targeted vehicle. When a pulse type transmission is detected, your Whistler detec-tor sounds an urgent 3-second audio ...
Page 15 - Care And Maintenance
13 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 th...
Page 16 - 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 troubleshooting guide belo...
Page 18 - 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 converts this shift into miles pe...
Page 19 - Other Speed Detection Systems
17 SPEED MONITORING TECHNOLOGIES Other Speed Detection Systems Several techniques other than radar are used to measurevehicle speeds. When these methods are being used, nodetector can provide a warning. These techniques include:• Pacing - A patrol car drives behind you and matches your driving speed...
Page 20 - WARRANTY INFORMATION
Consumer Warranty 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 rem...
Page 21 - Units without serial numbers are not covered under warranty.
19 WARRANTY INFORMATION IMPORTANT: Whistler will not assume responsibility for lossor damage incurred in shipping. Therefore, please ship yourunit insured with return receipt requested. 2. Include with your unit the following information, clearly printed:• Your name and street address (for shipping ...
Page 23 - SPECIFICATIONS
• 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 Temperature Range: -20˚ C to +80˚ C (-4˚ F to +176˚ F) • Power Requirements: Operational 12 to 15 volts ...
Page 24 - ACCESSORIES; Order
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...
Page 25 - NOTES
