Page 3 - INTRODUCTION; Enjoy the Whistler 1660 Series 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 - 5Installation .............................................................................6 - 8• 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 Jack – Provides connection for the power cord. 3. Speaker – Provides di...
Page 6 - Mounting Bracket Location –
WHISTLER FEATURES 6. QUIET/Auto Quiet Button – Pressing QUIET before a signal is detected engages Auto Quiet Mode. PressingQUIET during a radar/laser encounter silences audioalerts, while allowing visual alerts to keep you informed. 7. CITY Button – Reduces the annoyance of false alerts typically en...
Page 7 - Accessories
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...
Page 8 - 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 and laser signals and reduce crit-ical warning time. (R...
Page 9 - Make sure the mounting location you have chosen is
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...
Page 10 - Visor Mounting
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. •...
Page 11 - OPERATION; Power On And Self-Test
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...
Page 12 - Auto Quiet Mode; AUTO
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 ...
Page 13 - CITY; HIGHWAY; City Mode
DARK DIM OPERATION 11 CITY HIGHWAY City Mode Whistler’s City Mode is designed to reduce the annoyance ofautomatic door openers, intrusion alarms and other deviceswhich share frequencies with police radar. • Press City to engage City. Display reads: • Pressing City a second time cancels City. Display...
Page 14 - Vehicle Battery Saver Mode; VG2 OFF
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: VG-2 must be engaged each time your detector is turnedon. Vehicle Battery Saver Mode The Vehicle Battery Saver Mode au...
Page 15 - PULSE
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...
Page 16 - SAFETY RADAR ALERTS; Safety Warning System Text; CAUTION
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: Note: Safety Warning System consists of 60 text mess...
Page 17 - Laser Audio/Visual Alerts; Alert Priority; LASER
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...
Page 18 - Care And Maintenance
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...
Page 19 - 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 21 - SPEED MONITORING TECHNOLOGIES; Radar Facts
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...
Page 22 - Other Speed Detection Systems
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 ...
Page 23 - WARRANTY INFORMATION; Consumer Warranty
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 originalpurchase against all defects in materials and workmanship. This limited warranty is void if the unit is abused, modi-fied, installed impro...
Page 24 - Whistler will not assume responsibility for loss or
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...
Page 25 - Service Out Of Warranty
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...
Page 26 - SPECIFICATIONS; • Operating Temperature Range:
SPECIFICATIONS • Dimensions: 1.6"H x 2.9"W x 4.5"L • Weight: 7.5 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...
Page 27 - 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...
