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TM OWNER’S MANUAL 1655 LASER/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 CST 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.
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 .
T opic Page Model Features Summary ....................................................3 - 5 Installation .............................................................................6 - 8 • 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 Jack – Provides connection for the power cor d.
WHISTLER FEA TURES 6. CITY Button – Reduces the annoyance of false alerts typically encountered in urban driving ar eas. 7. VG-2 Button – Press and hold (for two seconds) to engage or disengage VG-2. 8. QUIET/Auto Quiet Button – Pressing QUIET befor e a signal is detected engages Auto Quiet Mode.
WHISTLER FEA TURES 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.
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 and laser signals and r educe crit- ical warning time.
INST ALLA TION 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.
INST ALLA TION 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.
OPERA TION 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.
OPERA TION Auto Quiet Mode Auto Quiet shortens the tone for the selected audio approximately 3 seconds after a radar or safety radar sig- nal is detected. The shorter tone will resume for any new signal within 20 seconds. Auto Quiet does not affect VG-2 or laser alerts.
OPERA TION 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 shows: • Pressing City a second time cancels City .
OPERA TION Engaging VG-2 T o engage or disengage VG-2 Detection: • Press and hold the VG-2 button. Display shows: • Pressing VG-2 a second time disengages VG2.
RADAR/LASER ALERTS Speed Radar Audio/Visual Alerts When X, K or Ka is detected the band ID and signal strength is displayed. The audio alert is continuous and has a geiger counter -like pattern. The faster the beep the closer or stronger the radar sour ce.
SAFETY RADAR ALERTS In communities where transmitters ar e located, the Safety W arning System displays over 60 voice messages. When Safety Radar is detected the audio alert is geiger counter - like. Note: Not all areas have Safety W arning System transmitters.
LASER ALERTS / VG-2 ALER TS VG-2 Audio/Visual Alerts When a VG-2 signal is detected, the detector “hides” its own radiated signal and becomes undetectable by the VG-2. In Highway Mode In City Mode — VG-2 LED flashes Every 30 seconds, the detector checks for a VG-2 signal.
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.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 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 .
ARE DETECTORS LEGAL? In Most States YES! Laser detectors are completely legal in every state when used in automobiles or light trucks (under 10,000 lbs.). Similarly , when used in automobiles or light trucks, radar detectors are legal in almost every state.
SPEED MONITORING TECHNOLOGIES Radar Facts A radar gun operates by transmitting radio waves at certain frequencies which r eflect off objects and are 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.
SPEED MONITORING TECHNOLOGIES Other Speed Detection Systems Several techniques other than radar or laser are used to measure vehicle speeds. When these methods ar e being used, no detector can provide a warning. These techniques include: • Pacing - A patrol car drives behind you and matches your driving speed.
W ARRANTY INFORMA TION Consumer W arranty The 1655 Whistler detector is warranted to the original purchaser for a period of one year fr om the date of original purchase against all defects in materials and workmanship.
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 r eceipt requested.
W ARRANTY INFORMA TION 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 .
SPECIFICA TIONS • Dimensions: 1.6"H x 2.9"W x 4.5"L • Weight: 7.5 oz. • Laser W avelength: 905 ± 50 nanometers (nm) • Radar Frequencies: 10.
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.
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