Whistler 1560 Bedienungsanleitung

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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 1560/1565 laser/radar detector detects all ra-

dar,laserandsafetyradarsystems,plusoffersWhistler’sexclusive

SafeDrivingSystem™. This comprehensive safety system detects

the Safety Warning System™keeping you informed of road haz-

ardsandadverseweather.Plus,Whistler’suniqueStayAlert™fea-

turetestsdriver’salertnessonlongsolotrips.Whistler’s1560/1565

alsooffersadigitaldisplaywithsafetymessageiconstokeepyou

informed while you drive.

To fullyacquaintyourself withthe operationofthe Whistler1560/

1565 and to better understand the differences between detect-

ing radar, laser and safety radar signals, we recommend reading

this entire manual.

Enjoy the Whistler 1560/1565 and please drive safely.

Sincerely,

WHISTLER CORPORATION

INTRODUCTION

Topic Page

Model Features Summary 3 - 5

Installation 6 - 8

• Mounting Guidelines

• Dash/Visor/Windshield Mounting

• Power Connection And Fuse Replacement

Operation 9 - 14

• Power On And Self-Test

• Feature Engaged Confirmation

• Audio Level Adjustment

• Auto Quiet/Mute Modes

• City Modes

• Dim/Dark Mode

• Stay Alert

• Engaging/Disengaging VG-2 Detection

• Teach/Tutorial Mode

• Auxiliary Jack

Radar, Laser And VG-2 Alerts 15 - 18

• 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 19

Are Detectors Legal? 20

Speed Monitoring Technologies 21 - 22

• Radar Facts

• Laser Facts

• Other Speed Detection Systems

• Radar Detector Detectors

Warranty Information 23 - 25

Specifications 26

Accessories 27

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Whistler 1560/1565

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, VG-2 and Stay Alert.

4. Power/Volume Button - Turns unit on/off and adjusts

audio level.

5. High Visibility Digital Display - Provides distinct visual

confirmation of signals detected, signal strength, and indicates

engaged modes of operation.

6. MUTE Button -PressingMUTEbeforeasignalisdetected

engages Auto Quiet Mode which automatically reduces the au-

diolevelaftertheinitialwarningtoalowaudiolevelsetting.Press-

ing MUTE during a radar/laser encounter silences audio alerts,

while allowing visual alerts to keep you informed.

WHISTLER FEATURES

CITY MUTE

DARK

PWR

VOL

WHISTLER FEATURES

7. CITY/CITY 1 Button - Reduces the annoyance of

false alerts typically encountered in urban driving areas.

8. DARK Button - Reduces illumination of display to

“dim” or “dark” settings.

9. Auxiliary Jack - Provides easy connection of the WHIS-

TLER 1400 EXTERNAL SPEAKER, Part Number 202180 or

WHISTLER MOTORCYCLE HELMET SPEAKER, Part Num-

ber 202698 (see page 27). Any other speaker may damage

the unit and void your warranty.

10. Laser Antenna (Rear) - An integrated optical waveguide

providessuperiordetectionoflasersignalstransmittedfrom

behind.

11. Laser Antenna (Front) - High gain optical lens array

provides increased sensitivity and field of view for leading-

edge laser detection.

12. Radar Antenna - Compact, high-efficiency antenna re-

ceives radar signals.

13. Mounting Bracket Location - Slot holds mounting

bracket firmly.

11 12

WHISTLER FEATURES

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

dashboard.

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

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

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.Thetipcontainsaspringwhichmayflyoutwhendisas-

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

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”.

OPERATION

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