Manuale d’uso / di manutenzione del prodotto 1660 del fabbricante Whistler
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TM OWNER’S MANUAL 1660 Series 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. QUIET/Auto Quiet Button – Pressing QUIET befor e a signal is detected engages Auto Quiet Mode. Pressing QUIET during a radar/laser encounter silences audio alerts, while allowing visual alerts to keep you informed. 7. CITY Button – Reduces the annoyance of false alerts typically encountered in urban driving ar eas.
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.
DARK DIM OPERA TION 11 CITY HIGHWAY 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 reads: • Pressing City a second time cancels City .
OPERA TION Engaging VG-2 T o engage or disengage VG-2 Detection: • Press and hold Dark for two seconds. Display reads: • Press and hold Dark 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 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: Safety W arning System consists of 60 text messages.
LASER ALERTS / VG-2 ALER TS 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. Example: The more “ “ the closer the laser sour ce.
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.
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 1660 Series 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.
THE WHISTLER GROUP CORPORA TE HEADQUARTERS 13016 N. W alton Blvd. Bentonville, AR 72712 TEL (501) 273-6012 FX (501) 273-2927 PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT CENTER 25 Industrial Ave. Chelmsford, MA 01824 TEL (978) 244-1400 FX (978) 244-1492 CUSTOMER RETURN CENTER 1201 N.
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Se non hai ancora comprato il Whistler 1660 è un buon momento per familiarizzare con i dati di base del prodotto. Prime consultare le pagine iniziali del manuale d’uso, che si trova al di sopra. Dovresti trovare lì i dati tecnici più importanti del Whistler 1660 - in questo modo è possibile verificare se l’apparecchio soddisfa le tue esigenze. Esplorando le pagine segenti del manuali d’uso Whistler 1660 imparerai tutte le caratteristiche del prodotto e le informazioni sul suo funzionamento. Le informazioni sul Whistler 1660 ti aiuteranno sicuramente a prendere una decisione relativa all’acquisto.
In una situazione in cui hai già il Whistler 1660, ma non hai ancora letto il manuale d’uso, dovresti farlo per le ragioni sopra descritte. Saprai quindi se hai correttamente usato le funzioni disponibili, e se hai commesso errori che possono ridurre la durata di vita del Whistler 1660.
Tuttavia, uno dei ruoli più importanti per l’utente svolti dal manuale d’uso è quello di aiutare a risolvere i problemi con il Whistler 1660. Quasi sempre, ci troverai Troubleshooting, cioè i guasti più frequenti e malfunzionamenti del dispositivo Whistler 1660 insieme con le istruzioni su come risolverli. Anche se non si riesci a risolvere il problema, il manuale d’uso ti mostrerà il percorso di ulteriori procedimenti – il contatto con il centro servizio clienti o il servizio più vicino.
