Whistler 1670LD Manuel utilisateur

OWNER’S MANUAL

1670LD

LASER/RADAR DETECTOR

THE WHISTLER GROUP

CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS

13016 N. Walton Blvd.

Bentonville, AR 72712

TEL (479) 273-6012 FX (479) 273-2927

PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT CENTER

25 Industrial Ave.

Chelmsford, MA 01824

TEL (978) 244-1400 FX (978) 244-1491

CUSTOMER RETURN CENTER

1201 N. Dixieland Rd.

Rogers, AR 72756

Consumer Relations Tel (800) 531-0004

P/N 1670LDMAN/REV2 © WHISTLER 2002

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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 CT

or visit www.whistlergroup.com

Please keep the receipt in a safe

place. If the unit is returned without a

dated store receipt an out of warran-

ty service charge applies. Note: Your

warranty period begins at the time of

purchase. The warranty is validated

only by a copy of the original store

receipt.

Now is the time to record the serial

number of the unit in the space

provided in the warranty section of

the manual.

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. Whistler

products are designed to make the time you spend in your

vehicle more productive, more fulfilling, safer, or just simply

more fun. Our mission is to provide products that improve

your driving experience.

Your new Whistler 1670LD laser/radar detector detects all

radar, laser and safety radar systems, plus offers Whistler’s

exclusive Safe Driving System with Real Voice™ technology,

Vehicle Battery Saver, and Memo Features. The

comprehensive safety system detects all safety radar

including the Safety Warning System™ keeping you

informed of road hazards and adverse weather. Plus,

Whistler’s unique Stay Alert™ feature tests driver’s alertness

on long solo trips. Whistler’s 1670LD also offers a memo

feature that allows you to record important dates, numbers

or directions.

To fully acquaint yourself with the operation of the Whistler

1670LD and to better understand the differences between

detecting radar, laser and safety radar signals, we recom-

mend reading this entire manual or visit our FAQ page on

our website www.whistlergroup.com

Enjoy the Whistler 1670LD and please drive safely.

Sincerely,

THE WHISTLER GROUP

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WHISTLER FEATURES

Whistler’s ergonomic and user-friendly design provides 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 cord.

3. Speaker – Provides distinct audio and Real Voice™

warnings for X, K, Ka band radar, safety radar, laser and

VG-2.

4. Power/Dim/Dark/Play Button – Turns unit on/off and

engages Dim/Dark modes (press and hold for 2 seconds).

In Memo mode, starts/stops playing a recorded message.

5. Volume Up/Down Buttons – Adjust volume up or

down. In Memo mode, selects one of three messages.

Topic Page

Model Features Summary....................................................3 - 5

Installation.............................................................................6 - 8

• Mounting Guidelines

• Dash/Visor/Windshield Mounting

• Power Connection And Fuse Replacement

Operation............................................................................9 - 18

• Power On And Self-Test

• Selftest Mute

• Integrated Real Voice™

• Feature Engaged Confirmation

• Auto Quiet/Quiet Modes

• City Modes

• Dim/Dark Modes

• Engaging/Disengaging VG-2 Detection

• Stay Alert

• Option Select Mode

•Teach/Tutorial Mode

• Memo Mode

• Vehicle Battery Saver Mode

Radar, Laser And VG-2 Alerts..........................................19 - 23

• Radar Alerts

• Pulse Protection®

• Safety Radar Audio/Visual Alerts

• Laser Audio/Visual Alerts

• VG-2 Audio/Visual Alerts

• Alert Priority

• Reset Features

• Care Maintenance

Troubleshooting Guide............................................................24

Are Detectors Legal?...............................................................25

Speed Monitoring Technologies.....................................25 - 27

• Radar Facts

• Laser Facts

• Other Speed Detection Systems

• Radar Detector Detectors

Warranty Information........................................................28 - 30

Specifications............................................................................31

Accessories...............................................................................32

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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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 the unit on

a level dashboard.

WHISTLER FEATURES

6. High Visibility Display – Provides distinct visual confir-

mation of signals detected, signal strength, and indicates

engaged modes of operation.

7. Quiet/Menu/Record Button - Pressing QUIET before a

signal is detected engages Auto Quiet Mode which auto-

maticallyreduces the audio levelafter the initial warningto a

low audio level setting. Pressing QUIET during a radar/laser

encountersilencesaudioalerts,whileallowingvisualalertsto

keep you informed. Pressing and holding for 2 seconds

allows you to enter Option Select Mode (see page 15). In

Memo mode, this button starts/stops recording.

8. CITY/CITY 1/CITY 2 Button - Reduces the annoyance

of false alerts typically encountered in urban driving areas.

9. Laser Antenna (Rear) - An integrated optical wave-

guide provides superior detection of laser signals trans-

mitted from behind.

10. Laser Antenna (Front) - High gain optical lens

provides increased sensitivity and field of view for leading-

edge laser detection.

11. Radar Antenna - Compact, high-efficiency antenna

receives radar signals.

12. Mounting Bracket Location - Slot holds mounting

bracket firmly. 4

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INSTALLATION

shield bracket. Press the bracket release 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.

•Separate the fastener strips. Peel the paper backing off

each strip and adhere one piece to the dash and the other

piece to the bottom of the unit, taking care not to cover

the serial number.

Be careful not to place the fastener strip over the unit’s serial number. If the

fastener strip is removed, the serial number may be pulled offthe unit. Units

without serial numbers are not covered under warranty.

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-

faceswhich can affect radar andlaser signalsandreduce crit-

icalwarningtime.(Regular tintedglassdoesnotaffect recep-

tion.)

•Some windshields have an Instaclear™or Electriclear™type

coating,whichaffect radar signals.Consultyourdealer orthe

owner’s manual supplied with your vehicle to determine if

your windshield has this coating.

•Avoid placing unit in direct contact with windshield.

•To reduce the possibility of theft, conceal your unit when

not in use.

Windshield Mounting

•Install the two suction cups and rubber bumper onto the

bracket by fitting them into their holes.

•Press the suction cups onto the windshield at the location

you have chosen. IMPORTANT: Some newer cars have a

plastic safety coating on the inside of the windshield. The

suction cups may leave permanent marks on this type of

surface. To find out if your vehicle has this type of wind-

shield, check the owner’s manual or ask your dealer. We

recommend that you do not leave the suction cup brack-

et on the window in direct sunlight. If the detector is

removed, this may cause blistering of the dash in some

vehicles.

•Slidethe detector onto thebracket untilitlocksintoplace.

• If necessary, the unit may be leveled by bending thewind-

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OPERATION

Power On And Self-Test

Each time your Whistler detector is turned on, an auto-

matic self-test sequence confirms that the speaker and

visual displays are functional.

•Press (Power) or apply Power. Display reads:

Self-test Mute

Simply press the Quite/Record button during the self-test

sequence to cancel the self-test audio. This will not effect

radar/laser alerts. To restore the self-test audio, simply

press the Quiet/Record button during the next self-test.

Integrated Real Voice

When selected, Real Voice will be used to articulate the

following:

1.Band Identification

2.Safety Warning System messages

3.Feature Selection 9

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

relativelylevel and has a clear view of the road.

Power Connection

• Plug thesmall end of the power cord into the unit’s power

jack.

• Plug thelarge endinto the vehicle’s cigarettelighter.

Fuse Replacement

The lighter socket plug is equipped with a replaceable 2

amp 3AG fuse located behind the silver tip. To replace the

fuse, carefully unscrew the tip of the plug. (IMPORTANT:

Unscrew slowly. The tip contains a spring which may fly out

whendisassembling.) Insertthe new fuse with the spring and

screw on the tip. With use, screw cap on plug may loosen.

Retighten occasionally.

Unscrew the tip of the lighter socket plug carefully when replacing the 2 amp

fuse. 8

Insert into bracket mounting slot. Do not bend this

section of bracket.

Slide on view

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OPERATION

Memory/Beep Confirmation

All features selected (except Stay Alert and Quiet) are

retained in memory. Each time a button is pressed one

beep confirms feature“on”, two beeps confirm feature

“off”.

Audio Level Adjustment

The audio levels can be adjusted high to low, or low to

high, in seven steps:

•Press Volume up to increase audio level.

•Press Volume down to decrease audio level.

As audio level is adjusted, beeps are provided and the dis-

play indicates volume level. Example:

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 affect

VG-2 or laser alerts.

•Press Quiet/Record (before a signal is detected) to

engage Auto Quiet. Unit will beep once.

• Once the Auto Quiet mode is engaged, you may cancel

the audio alarm by pressing Quiet/Record.

• Press Quiet/Record (when the unit is not alarming) to

cancel Auto Quiet mode. Unit will beep twice.

Quiet Mode

Quiet cancels audio during an alert and any new alert with-

in 20 seconds. After 20 seconds, approximately 2 beeps

are provided on any new alert and unit then remains quiet.

•Press Quiet/Record to cancel the audio.

•Press Quiet/Record a second time during an alert to

restore the standard audio alert pattern; or turn the unit

off, then on.

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OPERATION

Dim/Dark Mode

Dim/Dark Mode reduces the illumination of the display.

•Press and hold (Power/Play) for2 seconds to reduce illu-

mination to a Dim setting.

•Pressing and holding for 2 seconds a second time

engages Dark Mode.

Dim or dark can be engaged during an alert. InDark Mode,

the display goes dark for as long as a signal is being detect-

ed and for 20 seconds after, then the display returns to the

dimmer setting.

•Pressing and holding a third time restores full illumina-

tion to the display.

Engaging/Disengaging VG-2

See option select mode to turn this feature on.

City/City 1/City 2 Mode

Whistler’s Three StageCity Mode is designed to reduce the

annoyance of automatic door openers, intrusion alarms and

other devices which share frequencieswith police radar.

•Press City to engage City. Display reads:

•Pressing City asecond time engages City 1. Display reads:

•Pressing City athird time engages City 2. Display reads:

•Pressing City a fourth time cancels City, City 1, and City 2.

Display reads:

In City Mode, weak speed/safety radar signals give an initial

alarm of two beeps, and then the unit remains quiet unless

the signal becomes very strong. When the signal strength

increases, two additional beeps are provided. In City 1

Mode, only the Xband sensitivity is lowered. In City 2 Mode,

X-band is not detected. CAUTION: Some towns/small cities

may still be using X band radar.

If Auto Quiet is engaged in City 1 or City 2 modes and the

unit receivesa strongradarsignal,theunitperforms theAuto

Quiet feature. City Modes do not change the audio alert for

laser or VG-2.

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OPERATIONOPERATION

Option Select Mode

Entering Option Select Mode allows you to turn on or off

VG-2 detection or Voice alerts. Note: The unit must not

be alarming.

To turn VG-2 detection on/off:

Press and hold the Quiet button until the unit provides a

unique beep then release the Quiet button. Unit will say

“VG-2” and the V/L light will illuminate briefly. If VG-2

detection is already on, the unit will provide a double beep

to indicate VG-2 detection is turned off.

To turn Voice off/on:

Press and hold the Quiet button (greater than 3 seconds)

until you hear a double beep then release the Quiet

button. Voice alert is now off. If voice alert was already off,

the unit will say “ON”.

Press (Power/Play) anytime to exit.

Teach/Tutorial Mode

Provides simulated alerts for each type of signal.

•Press City and (Quiet/Record) simultaneously and

release.

•Press (Power/Play) to exit.

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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 shows:

Within 30-60 seconds two beeps are sounded; to show alert-

ness, the driver must press either the (Volume), City or

(Quiet) button within 3-5 seconds. If the button is pressed

within 3-5 seconds, thecycle is repeated.

If a button was not pressed within 3-5 seconds alarm sounds

and the display will flash all LEDs:

•Press (Power) to exit.

WARNING!!! Stay Alert is NOT intended as a substitute for

adequate rest. You should NOT operate a vehicle if you are

drowsy. During extended periods of vehicle operation, you

should take frequent breaks. Improper reliance on the Stay

Alert feature may result in vehicle damage, personal injury or

death. NEVER OPERATE A VEHICLE IF YOU ARE DROWSY.

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Memo Mode

Record up to 3 distinct message tracks for a total of 45

seconds, one 45 second message or any combination in

between.

IMPORTANT: Unit does not detect radar or laser signals

during recording or while playing a memo.

WARNING!!! Memo mode is not intended to be used

while you are driving. You should not use any device in a

vehicle that may distract you from observing the road

ahead.

To record or play a message (Memo mode):

• Press (Volume Up) and (Volume Down) buttons sim-

ultaneously and release. The unit will beep twice while

flashing the X & V/L icons; this enters Memo mode. Display

shows:

OPERATIONOPERATION

• Press and release the (Quiet/Record) button to begin

a recording. Note: Recording starts as soon as the button

is released. Display shows:

If the recording time expires for a track, the unit will auto-

matically switch to the next track. Press and release

(Quiet/Record) again to stop recording. The unit will

automatically stop recording once track 3 is completed.

To play a message:

• Enter Memo mode and press (Power/Play) to listen to

recorded messages.

• To play a selected track, press (Volume Up) or

(Volume Down) button until selected track appears on

the display. Display shows:

• Press the (Power/Play) button.

Messages are kept in memory and are not affected by

resetting the factory features. See “Reset Features” sec-

tion of the manual.

To delete a message:

• Enter Memo mode and press (Volume Up) or

(Volume Down) button until selected track appears on

the display.

• Press the (Quiet/Record) button twice.

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II = Track 2

Selected

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