Whistler 1580 Owner's Manual

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If you have questions concerning the op- eration of this Whistler product please call customer technical service: 1-800-531-0004 Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm EST ...

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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 sim- ply an expression of our personality. Whistler Corporation recog- nizes this and has created a...

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Topic Page Model Features Summary 3 - 5 Installation 6 - 8 • Mounting Guidelines • Dash/Visor/Windshield Mounting • Power Connection And Fuse Replacement Operation 9 - 15 • Power On And Self-Test • Memory/Beep Confirmation • Audio Level A...

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Whistler 1580/1585 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 re- lease of the mounting bracket. 2. Power Jack - Provide...

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WHISTLER FEATURES 7. Mute/Menu Button - Pressing MUTE 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 MUTE during a radar/laser en...

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WHISTLER FEATURES 5 Accessories Accessories included are highly functional and easy to use. Coiled and Straight Power Cords with Modular Plug - Connects to the unit’s power jack and your vehicle’s lighter socket. Windshield Bracket - Allows inst...

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Mounting Guidelines • Mount the unit as low as possible near the center of the windshield. • Do not mount your unit behind wipers, ornaments, mirrored sunscreens, etc. These obstructions have metal surfaces which can affect radar and laser signal...

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the detector before bending. IMPORTANT: Some newer cars have a plastic safety coat- ing on the inside of the windshield. The windshield bracket may leave permanent marks on this type of surface. To find out if your vehicle has this type of windshield...

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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 o...

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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) or apply Power. Display read...

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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 Volume to increase audio level. • Press Volume to decrease audio level. As audio...

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Mute Mode Mute cancels audio during an alert and any new alert within 20 seconds. • Press to cancel the audio. • Press a second time to restore the standard audio alert pattern. City/City 1 Mode Whistler’s two-stage City Modes are des...

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Dim/Dark Mode Dim/Dark Mode reduces the illumination of the display. • Press (Power) once to reduce illumination to a Dim setting. Display reads: • Pressing a second time reduces illumination to a dim- mer setting. Display reads: Dim or...

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OPERATION 13 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 drows...

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Option Select Mode Entering Option Select Mode allows you to personalize Tone Select, Real Voice, Abbreviated Power Up Sequence and VG- 2 Mode. When selecting options, the , or must be pressed within 20 seconds or options mode will automa...

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OPERATION 15 Teach/Tutorial Mode Provides simulated alerts for each type of signal. • Press (City) and (Mute) simultaneously and release. Display reads: City and Mute modes can also be accessed while Teach/ Tutorial mode is engaged. • Pre...

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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 the radar source. Example: 1 = weak signal, ...

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SAFETY RADAR ALERTS Safety Warning System displays over 60 text messages. When Safety Radar is detected the audio alert is geiger counter- like. Safety Warning System Text Example: Poor Road Surface: Note: Safety Warning System consists of 60 text me...

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Laser Audio/Visual Alerts When a laser signal is detected the word “Laser” and signal strength is displayed, the audio alert is continuous for a mini- mum of 3 seconds. Example: The more “ ” the closer the laser source. VG-2 Audio/Visual Al...

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RESET FEATURES/CARE & MAINTENANCE Reset Features All user features can be reset to factory set positions. • Remove Power from unit. • Press and hold (Power) and (Mute). • Apply power to the unit. • Wait for 2 beeps. • Release ...

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Your Whistler detector is expertly engineered and designed to exacting quality standards to provide you with reliable, trouble-free operation. If your unit has been correctly installed following the guidelines in this manual, but is not operating opt...

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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. Exceptions are...

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Radar Facts A radar gun operates by transmitting radio waves at certain frequencies which reflect off objects and are then picked up by the radar gun’s receiving section. When a radar beam reflects off a moving target, a measurable frequency shift ...

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23 Other Speed Detection Systems Several techniques other than radar or laser are used to mea- sure vehicle speeds. When these methods are being used, no detector can provide a warning. These techniques include: • Pacing - A patrol car drives behin...

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WARRANTY INFORMATION 24 Consumer Warranty Your Whistler detector is warranted to the original purchaser for a period of three years from the date of original purchase against all defects in materials and workmanship. This limited warranty is void if...

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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. 2. Include with your unit the following information, clearly pr...

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WARRANTY INFORMATION 26 Service Out Of Warranty Units will be repaired at “out of warranty” service rates when: • The unit’s original warranty has expired. • Dated proof of purchase is not supplied. • The unit has been returned without it...

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SPECIFICATIONS 27 • Dimensions: 1.1"H x 2.7"W x 4.6"L • Weight: 6.5 oz. • Laser Wavelength Detection Range: 905 ± 50 nanometers (nm) • Radar Frequencies: 10.500 - 10.550 GHz (X Band) 24.050 - 24.250 GHz (K Band ) 33.400 - 36.0...

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The following accessories are available through Whistler retailers or can be ordered directly from Whistler by call- ing 1-800-531-0004. Order Description Price Code 202138 Visor Bracket $6.95 202139 Windshield Bracket $9.95 206294 *Modular Lighter P...

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