Whistler 1540 User manual

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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
Corporation recognizes this and has created a selection of
products we call “Enhanced Driving Tools”. These products
are designed to make the time you spend in your vehicle
more productive, more fullfilling, safer, or just simply more
fun. Our mission is to provide products that improve your
driving experience though keeping you...
IN TOUCH • IN COMFORT • IN CONTROL
Your new Whistler 1540/1545 laser/radar detector detects all ra-
dar,laserandsafetyradarsystems,plusoffersWhistler’sexclusive
SafeDrivingSystem™. This comprehensive safety system detects
Safety Warning System™, keeping you informed of road hazards
andadverseweather.Whistler’s1540/1545alsooffersadigitaldis-
play to keep you informed while you drive.
To fullyacquaintyourself withthe operationofthe Whistler1540/
1545 and to better understand the differences between detect-
ing radar, laser and safety radar signals, we recommend reading
this entire manual.
Enjoy the Whistler 1540/1545 and please drive safely.
Sincerely,
WHISTLER CORPORATION
INTRODUCTION
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Topic Page
Model Features Summary 3 - 4
Installation 5 - 7
• Mounting Guidelines
• Dash/Visor/Windshield Mounting
• Power Connection And Fuse Replacement
Operation 8 - 11
• Power On And Self-Test
• Feature Engaged Confirmation
• Audio Level Adjustment
• Auto Quiet/Mute Modes
• City Mode
• Engaging/Disengaging VG-2 Detection
• Teach/Tutorial Mode
Radar, Laser And VG-2 Alerts 12 - 14
• Speed Radar Audio/Visual 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 15
Are Detectors Legal? 16
Speed Monitoring Technologies 17 - 18
• Radar Facts
• Laser Facts
• Other Speed Detection Systems
• Radar Detector Detectors
Warranty Information 19 - 21
Specifications 22
Accessories 23
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Whistler 1540/1545
Whistler’sergonomicanduser-friendlydesignprovidesanew
level of operating convenience. Special features include:
1. Bracket Release Button - Provides quick and easy re-
lease of the mounting bracket.
2. Power Jack - Provides connection for the power cord.
3. Speaker - Provides distinct audio warnings for X, K, Ka band
radar, safety radar, laser and VG-2.
4. Power/Volume Button - Turns unit on/off and adjusts
audio level.
5. Digital Display -Providesdistinctvisualconfirmationofsig-
nals detected, signal strength, and indicates engaged modes of
operation.
6. Band Identifying LEDs - Identifies type of radar detected.
7. MUTE Button -PressingMUTEbeforeasignalisdetected
engages Auto Quiet Mode which automatically reduces the au-
diolevelaftertheinitialwarningtoalowaudiolevelsetting.Press-
ing MUTE during a radar/laser encounter silences audio alerts,
WHISTLER FEATURES
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WHISTLER FEATURES
while allowing visual alerts to keep you informed.
8. CITY Button - Reduces the annoyance of false alerts
typically encountered in urban driving areas.
9. Laser Antenna (Rear) - An integrated optical waveguide
providessuperiordetectionoflasersignalstransmittedfrom
behind.
10. Laser Antenna (Front) - High gain optical lens array
provides increased sensitivity and field of view for leading-
edge laser detection.
11. Radar Antenna - Compact, high-efficiency antenna re-
ceives radar signals.
12. Mounting Bracket Location - Slot holds mounting
bracket firmly.
Accessories
Accessories included are highly functional and easy to use.
Coiled 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.
Velcro®Fasteners - Designed to secure the unit on a level
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Mounting Guidelines
• Mount the unit as low as possible near the center of the
windshield.
• Donotmountyourunitbehindwipers,ornaments,mirrored
sunscreens,etc.Theseobstructionshavemetalsurfaceswhich
can affect radar and laser signals and reduce critical warning
time. (Regular tinted glass does not affect reception.)
• Some newer windshields have an Instaclear™or
Electriclear™type coating, which affect radar signals. Con-
sult your dealer or the 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
• Installthetwosuctioncupsandrubberbumperontothebracket
by fitting them into their holes.
• Press the suction cups onto the windshield at the location you
have chosen.
• Slidethedetectorontothebracketuntilitlocksintoplace.
• If necessary, the unit may be leveled by bending the wind-
shield bracket. Press the bracket release button and remove
the detector before bending.
INSTALLATION
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IMPORTANT: Some newer cars have a plastic safety coat-
ingon theinside ofthewindshield. Thewindshieldbracket
may leave permanent marks on this type of surface. To
find out if your vehicle has this type of windshield, check
the owner’s manual or ask your dealer. We recommend
that you do not leave the suction cup bracket on the win-
dowin directsunlight. If the detector is removed, thismay
cause blistering of the dash in some vehicles.
Dash Mounting
• Makesurethemountinglocationyouhavechosenisrelatively
level and is clean and dry. Clean with isopropyl alcohol if neces-
sary to remove any waxes or polishes.
• SeparatetheVelcro®fastener strips. Peel the paper back-
ing 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 Velcro®over the unit’s serial number. If the Velcro®is
removed, the serial number may be pulled off the unit. Units without serial num-
bers are not covered under warranty.
INSTALLATION
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Visor Mounting (optional accessory)
• Slide the visor bracket into the bracket mounting slot.
• Clip the visor bracket onto the visor making sure it is rela-
tively level and has a clear view of the road.
Power Connection
• Plug the small end of the power cord into the unit’s power
jack.
• Plug the large end into the vehicle’s cigarette lighter.
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.Thetipcontainsa springwhichmayflyoutwhendisas-
sembling.) Insert the new fuse with the spring and screw on
thetip.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.
INSTALLATION
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Slide on visor
Insert into bracket
mounting slot

Power On And Self-Test
Each time your Whistler detector is turned on, an automatic
self-test sequence confirms that the speaker and visual dis-
plays are functional and displays the engaged features.
• Press (Power/Volume) or apply Power. Display reads:
Memory/Beep Confirmation
Allfeaturesselected(exceptStayAlert)areretainedinmemory.
Each time a button is pressed one beep confirms feature “on”,
two beeps confirm feature “off”.
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Audio Level Adjustment
The audio levels can be adjusted high to low, or low to high,
in four steps: (1) is the lowest audio level, (4) the highest.
• Press and hold (Power/Volume)(for more than 1.5 seconds).
• Release when desired level is reached.
As audio level is adjusted, beeps are provided and the dis-
play indicates volume level. Example:
Lowest Audio Level
Highest Audio Level
Auto Quiet Mode
Auto Quiet reduces the selected audio level to a level (1)
approximately 5 seconds after a radar or safety radar signal
isdetected. The audio alert for any newsignalwithin20 sec-
onds will resume at level (1). Auto Quiet does not affect VG-
2 or laser alerts.
• Press (Mute) (before a signal is detected) to engage
Auto Quiet. Display reads:
An “A” is displayed for 1 second.
• Once the Auto Quiet mode is engaged, you may cancel
the audio alarm by pressing .
• Press (when the unit is not alarming) to cancel Auto
Quiet mode.
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