Whistler 1675 User manual

TM
OWNER’S MANUAL
1675
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 purchase an out of
warranty service charge applies.
Note: Your warranty period begins at
the time of purchase. 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 pro-
vided in the warranty section of the
manual.

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 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.
Your new Whistler 1675 laser/radar detector detects all radar,
laser and safety radar systems, plus offers Whistler’s exclusive
Safe Driving System™ with Digital Compass and Vehicle
Battery Saver features. The comprehensive safety system
detects all safety radar including the Safety Warning
System™ keeping you informed of road hazards and adverse
weather. Plus, Whistler’s unique Stay Alert™ feature tests dri-
ver’s alertness on long solo trips. Whistler’s 1675 also offers a
digital display with safety messages to keep you informed
while you drive and a compass features that shows your
direction of travel.
Note: Compass must be calibrated before use! See
“Compass calibration set-up” section.
To fully acquaint yourself with the operation of the Whistler
1675 and to better understand the differences between
detecting radar, laser and safety radar signals, we recom-
mend reading this entire manual.
Enjoy the Whistler 1675 and please drive safely.
Sincerely,
THE WHISTLER GROUP

Topic Page
Model Features Summary....................................................3 - 5
Installation .............................................................................6 - 9
• Mounting Guidelines
• Dash/Visor/Windshield Mounting
• Power Connection And Fuse Replacement
• Compass Calibration Set-up
Operation ..........................................................................10 - 18
• Power On And Self-Test
• Feature Engaged Confirmation
• Compass Mode
• Auto Quiet/Quiet Modes
• City Mode
• Dim/Dark Mode
• Engaging/Disengaging VG-2 Detection
• Stay Alert
• Option Select Mode
• Teach/Tutorial Mode
• Vehicle Battery Saver Mode
Radar, Laser And VG-2 Alerts ..........................................19 - 23
• Radar Alerts
• Pulse Protection®
• Safety Radar Audio/Visual Alerts
• Laser Audio/Visual Alerts
• VG-2 Audio/Visual Alerts
• Alert Priority
• Reset Features
• Care and Maintenance
Troubleshooting Guide............................................................24
Are Detectors Legal?...............................................................25
Speed Monitoring Technologies.....................................26 - 27
• Radar Facts
• Laser Facts
• Other Speed Detection Systems
• Radar Detector Detectors
Warranty Information........................................................28 - 30
Specifications............................................................................31
Accessories ...............................................................................32
TABLE OF CONTENTS

WHISTLER FEATURES
Whistler’s ergonomic and user-friendly design provides 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 cord.
3. Speaker – Provides distinct audio warnings for X, K, Ka
band radar, safety radar, laser and VG-2.
4. Power/Dim/Dark/Button – Turns unit on/off and
engages Dim/Dark modes (press and hold for 2 seconds).
5. Volume Up/Down Buttons – Adjust volume up or
down. Pressing both buttons enters compass calibration
mode.
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WHISTLER FEATURES
6. High Visibility Display – Provides distinct visual confir-
mation of signals detected, signal strength, and indicates
engaged modes of operation.
7. Quiet/Menu Button - Pressing QUIET before a signal is
detected engages Auto Quiet Mode which automatically
reduces the audio level after the initial warning to a low
audio level setting. Pressing QUIET during a radar/laser
encountersilencesaudioalerts,whileallowingvisualalertsto
keep you informed.
8. CITY/CITY 1/CITY 2 Button - Reduces the annoyance
of false alerts typically encountered in urban driving areas.
9. Laser Antenna (Rear) - An integrated optical wave-
guide provides superior detection of laser signals trans-
mitted from behind.
10. Laser Antenna (Front) - High gain optical lens
provides increased sensitivity and field of view for leading-
edge laser detection.
11. Radar Antenna - Compact, high-efficiency antenna
receives radar signals.
12. Mounting Bracket Location - Slot holds mounting
bracket firmly.
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WHISTLER FEATURES
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.
Hook & Loop Fasteners - Designed to secure the unit on
a level dashboard.
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INSTALLATION
Mounting Guidelines
•Mount the unit as low and level as possible near the center
of the windshield. Unit must be level for compass to function
properly.
•Do not mount your unit behind wipers, ornaments,
mirrored sunscreens, etc. These obstructions have metal
surfaces which can affect radar and laser signals and reduce
critical warning time. (Regular tinted glass does not affect
reception.)
•Some windshields have an Instaclear™or Electriclear™type
coating,which affect radarsignals. Consult 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
•Install the two suction cups and rubber bumper onto the
bracket by fitting them into their holes.
•Press the suction cups onto the windshield at the location
you have chosen. IMPORTANT: Some newer cars have a
plastic safety coating on the inside of the windshield. The
suction cups 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 window in direct sunlight. If the detector
is removed, this may cause blistering of the dash in some
vehicles.
•Slide the detector onto the bracket until it locks into place.
• If necessary, the unit may be leveled by bending the wind-
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INSTALLATION
shield bracket. Press the bracket release 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.
•Separate the fastener strips. Peel the paper backing 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 fastener strip over the unit’s serial number. If the
fastener strip is removed, the serial number may be pulled off the unit. Units
without serial numbers are not covered under warranty.
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INSTALLATION
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 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. The tip contains a spring which may fly out
when disassembling.) Insert the new fuse with the spring and
screw on the tip. 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. 8
Insert into bracket mounting slot. Do not bend this
section of bracket.
Slide on view

INSTALLATION
Compass Calibration Set-up
The unit will need to be calibrated in order for the com-
pass to provide accurate readings. To calibrate the unit,
perform the following procedure:
1. Mount the unit level in the center of the vehicle’s wind-
shield in which it will be used. Make sure there are no
other magnetic sources near the detector (i.e., speaker).
2. Select a large clear area (parking lot or field) without any
power lines.
3. While parked, press both volume buttons simultaneous-
ly until unit displays:
4. Drive vehicle slowly in two complete circles. If
calibration does not automatically finish press both volume
buttons simultaneously to complete calibration. The unit
will beep twice and display:
Note: If unit mounting is relocated in the vehicle, (i.e.,
visor to windshield mounting or dash mounting), or if the
unit is moved to another vehicle, you must recalibrate the
compass. 9
CAL DONE
NE 45°
Show Cardinal Points and Headings
CAL MODE

OPERATION
Power On And Self-Test
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:
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K
Ka
X
LASER
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SR ON
VG2 OFF
HIGHWAY
WHISTLER
B SVR ON
COMBO
NE 45°

OPERATION
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Memory/Beep Confirmation
All features selected (except Stay Alert and Quiet) are
retained in memory. Each time a button is pressed one
beep confirms feature “on”, two beeps confirm feature
“off”.
Audio Level Adjustment
The audio levels can be adjusted high to low, or low to
high, in eight steps: (0) is no audio level, (7) the highest.
• Press Volume up to increase audio level.
• Press Volume down to decrease audio level.
As audio level is adjusted, beeps are provided and the
display indicates volume level. Example:
Compass Mode
The 1675 is programmed from the factory in “Combo
Mode”. Combo mode means that the unit provides both
compass readings as well as detecting laser/radar signals.
Through the “Option Select Mode”, either laser/radar or
compass features can be turned off meaning, Radar equals
detection of all police bands and laser; Compass equals
no detection of police laser/radar.
Note: The unit must be calibrated to provide accurate
compass readings. See Compass Calibration Set-up sec-
tion on page 9.
VOL O
VOL 7
No Audio Level
Highest Level 7

OPERATION
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Auto Quiet Mode
Auto Quiet reduces the selected audio level to 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 affect
VG-2 or laser alerts.
• Press Quiet/Menu (before a signal is detected) to
engage Auto Quiet. Display reads:
• Once the Auto Quiet mode is engaged, you may cancel
the audio alarm by pressing Quiet.
• Press Quiet (when the unit is not alarming) to cancel
Auto Quiet mode.
Quiet Mode
Quiet cancels audio during an alert and any new alert with-
in 20 seconds. After 20 seconds, approximately 2 beeps
are provided on any new alert and unit then remains quiet.
• Press Quiet to cancel the audio.
• Press Quiet a second time during an alert to restore the
standard audio alert pattern; or turn the unit off, then on.
AUTO
QUIET

OPERATION
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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 frequencies with police radar.
• Press City to engage City. Display reads:
• Pressing City a second time engages City 1. Display reads:
• Pressing City a third time engages City 2. Display reads:
• Pressing City a fourth time cancels City, City 1, and City 2.
Display reads:
In City Mode, weak speed/safety radar signals give an initial
alarm of two beeps, and then remain quiet unless the signal
becomes very strong. When the signal strength increases,
two additional beeps are provided. In City 1 Mode, only the
X band sensitivity is lowered. In City 2 Mode, X-band is not
detected. CAUTION: When selecting this mode, some
towns/small cities may still be using X band radar.
If Auto Quiet is engaged in City 1 or City 2 modes and the
unitreceivesa strongradar signal, the unitperforms the Auto
Quiet feature. City Modes do not change the audio alert for
laser or VG-2.
CITY
CITY 1
CITY 2
HIGHWAY

OPERATION
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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. Display reads:
Dim or dark can be engaged during an alert. In Dark Mode,
the display goes dark for as long as a signal is being detect-
ed and for 20 seconds after, then the display returns to the
dimmer setting.
• Pressing and holding a third time restores full illumina-
tion to the display.
Engaging/Disengaging VG-2
See option select mode to turn this feature on.
DIM
DARK

OPERATION
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Stay Alert Feature
The Stay Alert Feature is designed to test a driver’s alert-
ness. To engage (when unit is not alarming):
• Press and hold City for approximately 2 seconds.
Release button during or immediately after the alert is
given. Display reads:
Within 30-60 seconds two beeps are sounded; to show alert-
ness, the driver must press either the (Volume), City or
(Quiet) button within 3-5 seconds. If the button is pressed
within 3-5 seconds, the cycle is repeated.
If a button was not pressed within 3-5 seconds alarm sounds
and the display reads:
• Press (Power) to exit.
WARNING!!! Stay Alert is NOT intended as a substitute for
adequate rest. You should NOT operate a vehicle if you are
drowsy. During extended periods of vehicle operation, you
should take frequent breaks. Improper reliance on the Stay
Alert feature may result in vehicle damage, personal injury or
death. NEVER OPERATE A VEHICLE IF YOU ARE DROWSY.
GET REST
RU ALERT

Option Select Mode
Entering Option Select Mode allows you to customize
options such as Tone Select, Compass Select, 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. To enter:
Press : *Display To Change, Option:
(Quiet) Reads: Press
For 2 seconds COMBO or Combo=Radar & Compass
Radar=No Compass
Compass=No Radar
2nd time TONE 3 = YES Tone 1, 2, or 3
= NO (3 different X, K, Ka
patterns)
3rd time TEST YES = ON X, K, Ka Audio tones
= OFF 1 beep during
Power Up
4th time VG2 OFF = ON Turns VG-2 On
= OFF Turns VG-2 Off
5th time SAFETY = ON Turns Safety Radar On
ON = OFF Turns Safety Radar Off
6th time B SVR = ON Battery Saver On
ON = OFF Battery Saver Off
*Factory settings.
Press anytime to exit.
OPERATION
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Teach/Tutorial 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 Teach/Tutorial
mode is engaged.
• Press (Power) to exit.
TEACH
OPERATION
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OPERATION
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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 reads:
During this warning you can reset the unit by pressing any
button. This will reset the timer.
If the unit has automatically turned itself off, press the
(Power) button to turn the unit back on. You can man-
ually engage the Vehicle Battery Saver Mode by pressing
and holding the City button until one beep is heard.
Refer to “Option Select Mode” for instructions for deacti-
vating battery saver mode feature.
PWR OFF