Manuel d'utilisation / d'entretien du produit 1670 du fabricant Whistler
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TM OWNER’S MANUAL 1670 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.
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 ar e designed to make the time you spend in your vehicle more pr oductive, more fulfilling, safer , or just simply more fun.
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. High Visibility Display – Provides distinct visual confir- mation of signals detected, signal strength, and indicates engaged modes of operation.
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. • Press (Power) or apply Power . Display reads: Integrated Real V oice When selected, Real V oice will be used to articulate the following: 1.
OPERA TION Memory/Beep Confirmation All features selected (except Stay Alert and Quiet) ar e retained in memory . Each time a button is pressed one beep confirms feature “on” , two beeps confirm featur e “off” .
OPERA TION 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 af fect VG-2 or laser alerts.
OPERA TION 12 City/City 1/City 2 Mode Whistler’ s Three Stage 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 reads: • Pressing City a second time engages City 1.
OPERA TION 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 time engages Dark Mode.
OPERA TION 14 Stay Alert Feature The Stay Alert Feature is designed to test a driver’ s alert- ness. T o 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 (V olume), City or (Quiet) button within 3-5 seconds.
OPERA TION Option Select Mode Entering Option Select Mode allows you to customize options such as T one Select, Real V oice, Abbreviated Power Up Sequence and VG-2 Mode. When selecting options, the , or must be pressed within 20 seconds or options mode will automatically be exited.
T each/T utorial 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 T each/T utorial mode is engaged.
OPERA TION • Press and r elease the (Quiet/Record) button to begin a recor ding. Note: Recording starts as soon as the button is released. Display r eads: REC = recor d, 1 = track #, 8 = time remaining If the recor ding time expires for a track, the unit will auto- matically switch to the next track.
OPERA TION 18 T o exit Memo mode: • Press (V olume Up) or (V olume 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.
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.
In communities where transmitters ar e located, the Safety W arning System displays over 60 text messages. When Safety Radar is detected the audio alert is geiger counter - like. Safety W ar ning System T ext Example: Poor Road Surface: Note: Not all areas have Safety W arning System transmitters.
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 for a minimum of 3 seconds.
RESET FEA TURES 22 Reset Features All user features can be r eset to factory settings. • Unplug Power Cord from unit. • Press and hold (Power) and (Quiet). • Plug Power Cord into unit. • W ait for 2 beeps. • Release and . Unit is now reset. 1.
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 24 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 26 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 1670 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 30 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 .
• 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: 10.500 - 10.
ACCESSORIES 32 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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Si vous n'avez pas encore acheté Whistler 1670 c'est un bon moment pour vous familiariser avec les données de base sur le produit. Consulter d'abord les pages initiales du manuel d'utilisation, que vous trouverez ci-dessus. Vous devriez y trouver les données techniques les plus importants du Whistler 1670 - de cette manière, vous pouvez vérifier si l'équipement répond à vos besoins. Explorant les pages suivantes du manuel d'utilisation Whistler 1670, vous apprendrez toutes les caractéristiques du produit et des informations sur son fonctionnement. Les informations sur le Whistler 1670 va certainement vous aider à prendre une décision concernant l'achat.
Dans une situation où vous avez déjà le Whistler 1670, mais vous avez pas encore lu le manuel d'utilisation, vous devez le faire pour les raisons décrites ci-dessus,. Vous saurez alors si vous avez correctement utilisé les fonctions disponibles, et si vous avez commis des erreurs qui peuvent réduire la durée de vie du Whistler 1670.
Cependant, l'un des rôles les plus importants pour l'utilisateur joués par les manuels d'utilisateur est d'aider à résoudre les problèmes concernant le Whistler 1670. Presque toujours, vous y trouverez Troubleshooting, soit les pannes et les défaillances les plus fréquentes de l'apparei Whistler 1670 ainsi que les instructions sur la façon de les résoudre. Même si vous ne parvenez pas à résoudre le problème, le manuel d‘utilisation va vous montrer le chemin d'une nouvelle procédure – le contact avec le centre de service à la clientèle ou le service le plus proche.
