Whistler 1670 - Manual

WHISTLER FEATURES 6. High Visibility Display – Provides distinct visual confir- mation of signals detected, signal strength, and indicatesengaged modes of operation. 7. Quiet/Menu/Record Button - Pressing QUIET before a signal is detected engages Auto Quiet Mode which auto-matically reduces the audi...

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.• Press (Power) or apply Power. Display reads: Integrated Real Voice When selected, Real Voice will be used to articulate thefo...

OPERATION Memory/Beep Confirmation All features selected (except Stay Alert and Quiet) areretained in memory. Each time a button is pressed onebeep confirms feature “on” , two beeps confirm feature “off” . Audio Level Adjustment The audio levels can be adjusted high to low, or low tohigh, in nine st...

OPERATION 11 Auto Quiet Mode Auto Quiet reduces the selected audio level to a level (1)approximately 5 seconds after a radar or safety radar sig-nal is detected. The alert for any new signal within 20 sec-onds will resume at level (1). Auto Quiet does not affectVG-2 or laser alerts. • Press Quiet/Me...

OPERATION 12 City/City 1/City 2 Mode Whistler’s Three Stage City Mode is designed to reduce theannoyance of automatic door openers, intrusion alarms andother devices which share frequencies with police radar. • Press City to engage City. Display reads: • Pressing City a second time engages City 1. D...

OPERATION 13 Dim/Dark Mode Dim/Dark Mode reduces the illumination of the display.• Press and hold (Power) for 2 seconds to reduce illumi-nation to a Dim setting. Display reads: • Pressing and holding for 2 seconds a second timeengages Dark Mode. Display reads: Dim or dark can be engaged during an al...

OPERATION 14 Stay Alert Feature The Stay Alert Feature is designed to test a driver’s alert-ness. To engage (when unit is not alarming): • Press and hold City for 2 seconds. Display reads: Within 30-60 seconds two beeps are sounded; to show alert-ness, the driver must press either the (Volume), City...

OPERATION Option Select Mode Entering Option Select Mode allows you to customizeoptions such as Tone Select, Real Voice, AbbreviatedPower Up Sequence and VG-2 Mode. When selectingoptions, the , or must be pressed within 20 secondsor options mode will automatically be exited. To enter: Press : *Displ...

Teach/Tutorial Mode Provides simulated alerts for each type of signal.• Press City and (Quiet) simultaneously and release.Display reads: Quiet mode can also be accessed while Teach/Tutorialmode is engaged. • Press (Power/Play) to exit. Memo Mode Record up to six distinct message tracks for a total o...

OPERATION • Press and release the (Quiet/Record) button to begina recording. Note: Recording starts as soon as the buttonis released. Display reads: REC = record, 1 = track #, 8 = time remaining If the recording time expires for a track, the unit will auto-matically switch to the next track. Press a...

OPERATION 18 To exit Memo mode:• Press (Volume Up) or (Volume Down) buttons simul-taneously and release. The unit will beep twice. NOTE: Memo mode automatically exits within 20 seconds if a button is not pressed. Vehicle Battery Saver Mode The Vehicle Battery Saver Mode automatically shuts offyour d...

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 Pulse Protection ® When...

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: Not all areas have Safety Warning System transmitters. CAUTION SUR...

LASER/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 Note: You must turn this feature on i...

RESET FEATURES 22 Reset Features All user features can be reset to factory settings. • Unplug Power Cord from unit.• Press and hold (Power) and (Quiet).• Plug Power Cord into unit.• Wait for 2 beeps.• Release and . Unit is now reset. 1. Audio to level (4). 2. Display reads Highway. 3. Dim/Dark Mode ...

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 24 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 t...

SPEED MONITORING TECHNOLOGIES 26 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 ...

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 1670 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 improperly, ...

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 30 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 im...

• 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 +176˚ F) • Pow...

ACCESSORIES 32 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 ...