Whistler Radar Detector 1610 User Manual

OPERATION  
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INTRODUCTION  
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MODEL FEATURES  
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MODEL FEATURES  
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LED DISPLAYS  
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OPERATION  
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Whistlers ergonomic and user-friendly design  
provides a new level of operating convenience.  
Dear Whistler Owner,  
6. CITY Button - Reduces the annoyance of  
false alerts typically encountered in urban  
driving areas.  
7. Speaker - Provides distinct audio warn-  
ings for X, K, Ka band, instant-on (pulse)  
radar, safety radar and laser.  
Power On And Self-Test - Each time your  
Whistler detector is turned on, an automatic  
self-test sequence confirms that the speaker  
and visual displays are functional.  
During Power Up, all the LEDs illuminate, while  
the X, K, and Ka alerts are sounded in se-  
quence. Immediately after the radar alerts, the  
red LEDs are momentarily cancelled, then  
illuminate from right to left while the laser alert  
is sounded.  
After the laser alert the 1st and 4th (3rd on 1610)  
alert LEDs flash and the Safety Radar alert is  
sounded. At the end of the self-test sequence  
the unit is in highway mode.  
2. Pre-set Audio Quiet (1630 only) Pressing  
QUIET before a radar signal is detected provides  
an alternate alert pattern, consisting of four beeps  
(indicating X, K, Ka or Safety radar) followed by  
clicking. The clicking will continue for as long as  
the detected signal is present or any new signal is  
detectedwithin20seconds, becomingmorerapid  
as the strength of the signal increases.  
If Pre-set Audio Quiet is engaged, pressing QUIET  
while the unit is alarming will cancel the beeps or  
clicking.  
Pressing QUIET a second time when the unit is  
not alarming will cancel Pre-set Audio Quiet mode  
and restore the continuous audio alert pattern.  
Congratulations on your purchase of a Whis-  
tler radar•laser detector.  
Special features include:  
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Model 1630  
Reflecting our continued commitment of pro-  
viding innovative detection products, your  
Whistler detector integrates radar and laser  
detection in a high quality design. In addition  
to providing complete coverage of all radar  
and laser speed monitoring guns, your Whis-  
tler includes many preferred features. It also  
detects the new Safety Warning System. This  
provides advanced warning of various high-  
way hazards, enabling you to respond more  
appropriately to potentially dangerous con-  
ditions. The Whistler 1630 also offers the  
benefit of nondetectibility by alerting you  
to the presence of the VG-2 (a “radar de-  
tector detector”).  
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X Band K Band P/VG-2  
LED  
LED LED  
Radar  
Visual Alert  
City On  
LED  
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8. Power Jack - Provides connection for the  
power cord.  
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9. Radar Antenna - Compact, high-effi-  
ciency antenna receives radar signals.  
10. Laser Antenna - Provides long range la-  
ser detection. Both antennas must have  
an unobstructed view of the road.  
11. Mounting Bracket Location - Slot holds  
mounting bracket firmly.  
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OWNER’S MANUAL  
1630 Display  
Both=Ka  
Laser  
Visual Alert  
1. Rear Laser Antenna (1630) - An integrated  
optical waveguide provides superior de-  
tection of laser signals transmitted from  
behind.  
2. Bracket Release Button - Provides quick  
and easy release of the mounting bracket.  
3. Power/Volume Control (PWR/VOL) - A  
single control turns the unit on/off and ad-  
justs audio level.  
4. QUIET Button - Pressing QUIET before a  
signal is detected replaces the continuous  
audio alert with an auto-mute audio pat-  
tern (1630 only). Pressing QUIET during a  
radar/laser encounter silences audio alerts,  
while allowing visual alerts to keep you  
informed.  
5. VG-2 Button (1630 only) - Engages (one  
beep) or disengages (2 beeps) VG-2  
Cloaking Technologyfor nondetectibility.  
1610/1630  
Model 1610  
Feature Engaged Confirmation  
City Mode Automatic door openers, intrusion  
alarms, and other devices which share frequen-  
cies with police radar can be the source of mis-  
leading alerts, especially in urban and suburban  
areas. Driving in City mode will reduce these un-  
wanted audio alerts while keeping you quietly in-  
formed of signal activity with visual alerts.  
Pressing the CITY Button engages City mode.  
Pressing the CITY Button a second time cancels  
City mode.  
In City mode, the unit responds to X, K, Ka, or  
Safety radar signals by alerting you with an initial  
alarm (2 beeps), and then remains quiet unless  
the strength of the detected signal becomes  
very strong. Two additional beeps are provided  
when a weak signal becomes strong.  
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Power On  
LED  
Radar  
Visual Alert  
City On  
LED  
RADAR•LASER  
DETECTORS  
Your Whistler detector provides audible  
confirmation each time a feature is engaged  
or canceled. When a button is pressed, one  
beep confirms feature “on”, two beeps con-  
firm feature “off”. With Feature Engaged  
Confirmation, you receive immediate feed-  
back concerning the status of your unit.  
Tofullyacquaintyourselfwiththeoperationofyour  
unit and to better understand the differences  
between detecting radar and laser signals, we  
recommend reading this entire manual.  
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Accessories included are highly functional and  
easy to use.  
Power Cord - Connects to the units power  
jack and your vehicles lighter socket.  
Windshield Bracket - For installing the unit  
on your vehicles windshield.  
Laser  
Visual Alert  
Quiet Mode The QUIET Button accesses one of  
two muting options.  
1. ManualQuietWhenanaudioalertissounded,  
you can silence the alarm by pressing QUIET. The  
only time you can engage Manual Quiet is during  
an audio alert.  
Enjoy your Whistler detector and please drive  
safely.  
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Hook & Loop Fasteners - Designed to se-  
cure the unit on a level dashboard.  
WHISTLER CORPORATION  
RADAR ALERTS  
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RADAR ALERTS  
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RADAR • LASER ALERTS  
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LASER • VG-2 ALERTS  
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VEHICLE BATTERY SAVER  
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INSTALLATION  
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Model Specifications  
Dimensions: 1.25"H x 2.7" W x 3.9" L  
Weight: 5.5 ozs.  
Laser Frequencies:  
When the laser signal is no longer detected,  
the audio warning ends, but the LEDs con-  
tinue to flash slowly for three seconds, indi-  
cating a laser encounter has just occurred.  
Mounting Guidelines  
Vehicle Battery Saver Mode (1630 only)  
The Vehicle Battery Saver mode automatically  
shuts off your detector within 3 hours if you  
forget to turn it off. The timer is reset if the  
detector is turned off, unplugged or any but-  
ton is pressed before the 3 hours has expired.  
The detector will alert you with an audible and  
visual warning before it shuts off. Display shows:  
Highway Mode Highway mode provides full au-  
dio warnings any time radar (X, K, Ka, Safety) or  
laser signals are detected, and is recommended  
for open road driving. Highway mode is automati-  
cally engaged after the unit is turned on and com-  
pletes the self-test.  
as the signal is present.  
Itisimportanttorespondpromptlytoapulsealert,  
since warning time may be minimal.  
The Safety radar alert is displayed for as long  
as the signal is present and the audio alert is  
continuous, but has a Geiger counter like pat-  
tern to help you determine your distance from  
the Safety radar source; the faster the beeping,  
the closer you are to the source.  
For effective detection of radar and laser sig-  
nals, it is important to mount your unit prop-  
erly. Performance will be best if you position  
the detector with a level, through-the-wind-  
shield view of the road ahead. (Remember,  
yourunit’seyesareattheendoppositefrom  
the LED’s and controls.)  
905±50 nanometers (nm)  
Radar Frequencies:  
Safety Radar Audio/Visual Alerts  
10.500 - 10.550 GHz (X band)  
24.050 - 24.250 GHz (K band)  
VG-2DetectionMode (1630only)The VG-2, also  
known as a “radar detector detector,” is a spe-  
cial receiver used by police to detect signals  
radiated by a radar detector.  
Because of your Whistler detectors superior  
sensitivity and low radiated signal level, you  
will be able to detect the VG-2 before the VG-  
2 is able to detect you.  
Press the VG-2 button once to engage, unit beeps  
once. Pressing a second time cancels VG-2 detec-  
tion mode, unit beeps twice and the VG-2 LED is  
disengaged.  
When a VG-2 signal is detected the P/VG-2  
LED flashes rapidly for 3 seconds and the VG-  
2 alert is sounded. After the 3 seconds the  
audio is canceled and the P/VG-2 alert LED  
flashes at a slower rate. This cycle is repeated  
if the VG-2 signal is again detected.  
Your Whistler detector detects the new Safety  
Warning System. This provides advanced  
warning of various road hazards including acci-  
dent sites, highway construction, emergency  
vehicles, etc. and enables you to respond more  
appropriately to potentially dangerous condi-  
tions. When your Whistler detector detects a  
safety radar signal, it provides a distinctive au-  
dio tone and illuminates the first LED and the  
last LED in the signal strength display.  
33.400 - 36.000 GHz (Superwideband Ka)  
Operating Temperature Range:  
-20˚C to +80˚C (-4˚F to +176˚F)  
Power Requirements:  
Radar Audio And Visual Alerts When your  
Whistler detector encounters traffic radar, it  
provides a distinctive audio tone for the  
specific radar band detected: X, K, or Ka. At  
the same time, LEDs illuminate sequentially  
from left to right (see page 4). The green and  
amber LEDs are cancelled during an alert.  
The audio alerts are continuous, but have a  
Geiger counter-like pattern to help you deter-  
mine your distance from the radar source; the  
faster the beeping, the closer you are to the  
transmitting source.  
At the same time, illumination of multiple LEDs  
indicates relative signal strength.  
Pulse Protection® Pulse (or instant-on) radar is  
more difficult to detect than conventional radar  
because it remains “off” until activated to mea-  
sure the speed of a targeted vehicle.  
Radar Band Identification (1630)  
When the Whistler 1630 encounters traffic  
radar, the Radar Band Indicators confirm the  
band detected by illuminating one or both of  
the LEDs as follows:  
Here are some additional points to keep in mind.  
X Band K Band P/VG-2  
LED  
LED LED  
Radar  
Visual Alert  
City On  
LED  
• Do not mount your detector behind wipers,  
ornaments, mirrored sunscreens, etc. These  
obstructions have metal surfaces which can  
block radar and laser signals and reduce critical  
warning time. (Regular tinted glass does not  
affect reception.)  
SomenewerwindshieldshaveanInstaclear™  
or Electriclear™ type coating, which block  
radar and laser signals. Consult your dealer or  
the owner’s manual supplied with your vehicle  
todetermineifyourwindshieldhasthiscoating.  
• To reduce the possibility of theft, conceal  
your unit when not in use.  
Do not use windshield mount on vehicles  
with a plastic safety coating on the inside of  
the windshield. Bracket may leave per-  
manent marks on this type of windshield.  
See vehicle’s owner’s manual.  
Operational 12 to 15 volts DC,  
200 mA nominal  
X Band — Amber LED Only  
K Band — Red LED Only  
Ka Band — Amber And Red LEDs Illuminate  
Model 1630  
X
K
P/VG-2  
Alert  
C
Laser Audio And Visual Alerts  
Both=Ka  
Laser  
Visual Alert  
If you are the targeted vehicle, a laser gun can  
often determine your speed within a few sec-  
onds after you receive an alert. In this situa-  
tion there is generally no time to safely adjust  
your speed. However, if you are traveling near or  
behind the targeted vehicle and receive an alert,  
response time should be sufficient. Any laser alert,  
regardless of duration, requires immediate action!  
When your Whistler detects a laser signal, the la-  
ser audio alert is sounded and the four red LEDs  
(three red LEDs on 1610) illuminate from right to  
left for as long as the signal is present, or for a  
minimum of three seconds.  
The Red LEDs flash in an alternating pattern  
During this warning you can momentarily reset  
the unit by pressing any button. This will reset  
the timer.  
Specifications are subject to change  
without notice.  
Ka  
The first and last LED in the Signal Strength display flash to  
indicate detection of a Safety radar signal.  
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During the period a VG-2 signal is detected, a  
radar signal cannot be detected. However, be-  
cause the VG-2 alert has confirmed that a pa-  
trol car is nearby, you are already aware of the  
potential for speed monitoring and can ad-  
just your speed accordingly. Laser detection  
is not affected while a VG-2 signal is detected.  
Model 1610  
If the unit has automatically turned itself off,  
press any button to turn the unit back on.  
YoucanmanuallyengagetheVehicleBatterySaver  
mode by pressing and holding the City button  
until one beep is heard.  
P
Alert  
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When a pulse type transmission is detected,  
your Whistler detector sounds an urgent 3-sec-  
ond audio warning and flashes the red LEDs at  
their fastest rate. After the 3-second pulse alert,  
the standard alert pattern continues for as long  
Consumer Relations:  
(800) 531-0004  
The first and last LED in the Signal Strength display flash to  
indicate detection of a Safety radar signal.  
Printed on recycled paper.  
 

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