User manual WHISTLER 1655

[. . . ] OWNER'S MANUAL 1655 LASER/RADAR DETECTOR TM 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 purchase an out of warranty service charge applies. The warranty is validated only by return of the Warranty Validation card. 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. [. . . ] After 20 seconds, 2 beeps are provided on any new alert and the unit then remains quiet. · Press Quiet a second time while unit is alarming to restore the standard audio alert pattern. 10 OPERATION City Mode Whistler's City Mode is designed to reduce the annoyance of automatic door openers, intrusion alarms and other devices which share frequencies with police radar. Display shows: X K PWR Alert VG-2 City Ka · Pressing City a second time cancels City. Display shows: In City Mode, weak speed/safety radar signals give an initial alarm of two beeps, and then remains quiet unless the signal becomes very strong. When the signal strength increases, two additional beeps are provided. Highway Mode Highway mode provides full audio warnings any time radar (X, K, Ka, Safety) or laser signals are detected, and is recommended for open road driving. Highway mode is automatically engaged after the unit is turned on and completes the self-test. 11 OPERATION Engaging VG-2 To engage or disengage VG-2 Detection: · Press and hold the VG-2 button. Display shows: X K PWR Alert VG-2 City Ka In Highway Mode In City Mode · Pressing VG-2 a second time disengages VG2. Vehicle Battery Saver Mode 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 button is pressed before the 3 hours have expired. The detector will alert you with an audible and visual warning before it shuts off. Display shows: X K PWR Alert VG-2 City All Alert LED's Flash Ka During this warning you can momentarily reset the unit by pressing any button. If the unit has automatically turned itself off, press any button to turn the unit back on. You can manually engage the Vehicle Battery Saver Mode by pressing and holding the City button until one beep is heard. The auto shutoff function will initiate after several seconds. 12 RADAR/LASER ALERTS Speed Radar Audio/Visual Alerts When X, K or Ka is detected the band ID and signal strength is displayed. Example: X K PWR Alert VG-2 City Ka 1 Alert LED = weak signal, 4 Alert LED's = strong signal Pulse Protection® When a pulse type signal (instant on strong signal) is detected an urgent 3 second audio warning is sounded and the display shows: After 3 seconds standard alert pattern continues. 13 SAFETY RADAR ALERTS In communities where transmitters are located, the Safety Warning System displays over 60 voice messages. When Safety Radar is detected the audio alert is geiger counterlike. X K PWR Alert VG-2 City Alert LED1 and LED4 flash Ka Note: Not all areas have Safety Warning System transmitters. Laser Audio/Visual Alerts When a laser signal is detected the alert LED's illuminate from right to left in a rolling pattern. Example: 14 LASER ALERTS / VG-2 ALERTS 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. X K PWR Alert VG-2 City Ka In Highway Mode In City Mode -- VG-2 LED flashes Every 30 seconds, the detector checks for a VG-2 signal. If a VG-2 signal is still present, the unit continues to hide and repeats the VG-2 alert. If no signal is detected, two beeps are provided, indicating an "all clear" condition. 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. [. . . ] Ship the unit in the original carton or in a suitable sturdy equivalent, fully insured, with return receipt requested, and shipping charges prepaid to: Whistler Repair Dept. 72756 21 WARRANTY INFORMATION IMPORTANT: Whistler will not assume responsibility for loss or damage incurred in shipping. Therefore, please ship your unit insured with return receipt requested. Include with your unit the following information, clearly printed: · Your name and street address (for shipping via UPS), and a daytime telephone number. [. . . ]