Cobra Electronics XRS9430 User's Manual
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1. The Cobra line of quality products includes CB Radios microTALK Radios Radar Laser Detectors Safety Alert Traffic Warning Systems Handheld GPS Receivers Mobile GPS Navigation Systems HighGear Accessories CobraMarine VHF Marine Radios CobraMarine Power Inverters Accessories For more information or to order any of our products please visit our website www cobra com Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra English S Cobra Operating Instructions AAAS QRONONON NS 12 BAND HIGH PERFORMANCE DIGITAL RADAR LASER DETECTOR WITH XTREME RANGE SUPERHETERODYNE TECHNOLOGY Printed in China Part No 480 231 P Version B Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra English Important Information and Introduction aL olatis fa al a Important Information Federal Laws Governing the Use of Radar Detectors lt is not against federal law to receive radar transmissions with your Cobra radar laser detector The Communications Act of 1924 guarantees your right to receive radio transmissions on any frequency Local laws that contravene this Act while illegal may be enforced by your local law enforcement officials until and unless they are prohibited from doing so by federal court action Safety Alert Use of this product is not intended to and does not ensure that motorists or passengers will not be involved in traffic accidents It is only intended to alert the motorist that an emergency vehicle equipped with a2. o Your Detector I Strobe Alert Signals Voice and Visual Displays Type of Signal Voice Visual Display 3M Opticom or Tomar Emergency Vehicle Approaching S Blinks Your detector provides 360 detection of this signal Strobe Alert Signal Detected 75 eZ Safety Alert Signals Voice and Visual Displays Type of Signal Voice Visual Display Emergency Vehicles Emergency Vehicle Approaching S is Steady Road Hazards Road Hazard Ahead S is Steady Trains Train Approaching S is Steady Safety Alert Signal Detected NOTE There are different tones for each Safety Alert VG 2 and Spectre 1 Alert Signals Voice and Visual Displays Type of Signal Voice Visual Display Interceptor VG 2 VG 2 Alert V is Steady Spectre 1 Spectre Alert V Blinks VG 2 Alert Signal Detected Spectre 1 Alert Signal Detected NOTE There are different tones for each alert English S Your RM r Instant On Detection Your detector is designed to detect Instant On speed monitoring signals which can suddenly appear at full strength NOTE You should take appropriate action immediately whenever an instant on alert is given Responding to Alerts Recommended Description Interpretation Response FULL ALERT Tone repeats slowly at first then speeds up rapidly Probably police radar Tone sounds one Probably a false alarm Exercise caution time only but possibly pulsed radar VG 2 or Spectre 1 nearby Tone ins
3. 5 612 685 6 078 279 6 094 148 Additional patents may be listed inside the product or pending Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra bt D Oo Product Service and gt slol klid QM Xe dalek d 1e e sj aalsla Warranty r Limited 1 Year Warranty For Products Purchased in the U S A Cobra Electronics Corporation warrants that its Cobra 12 Band Radar Laser Detectors and the component parts thereof will be free of defects in workmanship and materials for period of one year from the date of first consumer purchase This warranty may be enforced by the first consumer purchaser provided that the product is utilized within the U S A Cobra will without charge repair or replace at its option defective 12 Band Radar Laser Detectors products or component parts upon delivery to the Cobra Factory Service Department accompanied by proof of the date of first consumer purchase such as a duplicated copy of a sales receipt You must pay any initial shipping charges required to ship the product for warranty service but the return charges will be at Cobra s expense if the product is repaired or replaced under warranty This warranty gives you specific rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state Exclusions This limited warranty does not apply 1 To any product damaged by accident 2 In the event of misuse or abuse of the product or as a result of unauthorized alterations or repairs 3 If the s
4. www cobra com Controls Indicators S Accessories Order Info QF late olalar ela Introduction Controls Indicators and Connections a Windshield y _ gt Speaker 9 Bracket Mount T pz Windshield Bracket 9 Release Button LaserEye For 360 detection of preteens laser and strobe signals een Audio Jack Power Jack On Off Volume Control Allows you to adjust the City Button volume of the tone alerts bj For City or Highway modes to reduce false alerts Dim Button Allows you to adjust the UltraBright Data Display brightness for easy reading Also turns VG 2 and Spectre 1 alerts on and off IntelliMute Button Mute Button Engine RPM sensing mute function For manual mute or which reduces false alerts Button auto mute of audio alerts turns IntelliMute on and off Also Also turns Voice Alert enters IntelliMute setting mode on and off Press and hold for two seconds to WARNING l Modifications or parts substitutions not approved access these functions by Cobra Electronics Corporation may violate FCC Rules and void your authority to operate this equipment English Introduction DE Display 090090090900000000000000000000000909 NOTE In This Manual When steady the display will be shown Radar VG 2 Signal IntelliMute When blinking y Spectre 1 Strength Indicator the di
5. While no signal Visual Display is being detected press and hold One beep Tone Alert None the Mute button for two seconds To Change From Tone Alert Back to Voice Alert While no signal Tone Voice Visual Display is being detected press and hold None Voice Alert None the Mute button for two seconds again E A ale Your Detector VG 2 Spectre 1 Alert Audio Settings K amp Ku Band Detection The detector is undetectable by police VG 2 and Spectre 1 radar detector detectors and will alert you when such a device is in use near your vehicle During the alert the unit continues to detect other signals You can choose whether or not you want your unit to show VG 2 and Spectre 1 alerts The factory setting is VG 2 and Spectre 1 alert off On Off Indicator NYZ ZIS Dim Button Press and hold for two seconds To Turn VG 2 and Spectre 1 Alerts On and Off While no signal Tone Voice MTEL EN Se ae Two beeps Spectre V will blink twice the Dim button VG 2 On in the display for two seconds One beep Spectre V will blink once again VG 2 Off in the display To Turn K Band On and Off While no signal Tone Voice Visual Display is being detected em press and hold both Two beeps K On i oe the Dim and City pay buttons for two One beep K Off K will blink once seconds in the display To Turn Ku Band On and Off Whil
6. detected 1 weakest 5 strongest X Signal Detected K Signal Detected Ka Signal Detected Ku Signal Detected During laser alerts the letter L will appear instead of the signal strength indication Laser Signal Detected During VG 2 or Spectre 1 alerts the letter V will appear It will be steady during VG 2 and blink during Spectre 1 VG 2 Alert Signal Detected Spectre 1 Alert Signal Detected ales English o Your Detector During Safety Alert and Strobe Alert the letter S will appear It will be steady during a Safety Alert and will blink during a Strobe Alert Safety Alert Signal Detected Strobe Alert Signal Detected Nl S Alin Radar Signals Voice and Visual Displays Type of Signal Voice Visual Display X Band Radar X Alert X and Signal Strength K Band Radar K Alert K and Signal Strength Ka Band Radar Ka Alert Ka and Signal Strength Ku Band Radar Ku Alert X K and Signal Strength X Signal Detected K Signal Detected Ka Signal Detected Ku Signal Detected p L Laser Signals Voice and Visual Displays Type of Signal Voice LIESTEIB ESTE LTI 20 20 Laser Alert L is Steady LTI Ultra Lyte Laser Alert L is Steady Kustom Signals ProLaser Laser Alert L is Steady Kustom Signals ProLaser III Laser Alert L is Steady Your detector provides 360 detection of these signals Laser Signal Detected NOTE Beep rate changes with different laser alerts Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra hs S
7. Button Press and release To Set the IntelliMute Activation Point Press and hold the IntelliMute Tone Voice Visual Display buttod fOr tio Two beeps Set Engine Revs None seconds Rev your engine to None None Three bars will the level you wish to set recommend slightly above idle and hold revs steady for two seconds flash in succession 16 2 3 At the desired rev level press and release the IntelliMute button Three beeps IntelliMute Set All three bars flash three times 16 2 amp 3 3 NOTE If the unit is unable to sense usable pulses within three seconds or if you do not set a rev point within 20 seconds of beginning these steps IntelliMute will indicate an error and automatically turn off Tone Four beeps Voice IntelliMute Error followed by IntelliMute Off Visual Display E appears Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra n ES d ale Your Detector Voice Tone Setting You can set your detector to sound alerts with either a Voice or a Tone You can change settings by using the Mute button In Voice Alert mode you will first hear several tones then a voice message announcing the type of signal detected followed by more tones In Tone Alert mode you will hear the tones only The factory setting is Voice Alert mode Mute Button Press and hold for two seconds To Change From Voice Alert to Tone Alert
8. Cobra Safety Alert transmitter is within range as defined by that product Please call local fire and police departments to learn if coverage exists in your area Safe Driving Motorists as well as operators of emergency or service vehicles are expected to exercise all due caution while using this product and to obey all applicable traffic laws Security of Your Vehicle Before leaving your vehicle always remember to conceal your radar detector in order to reduce the possibility of break in and theft Customer EENE Customer Assistance Should you encounter any problems with this product or not understand its many features please refer to this owner s manual If you require further assistance after reading this manual Cobra Electronics offers the following customer assistance services For Assistance in the U S A Automated Help Desk English only 24 hours a day 7 days a week 773 889 3087 phone Customer Assistance Operators English and Spanish 8 00 a m to 6 00 p m Central Time Mon through Fri except holidays 773 889 3087 phone Questions English and Spanish Faxes can be received at 773 622 2269 fax Technical Assistance English only www cobra com on line Frequently Asked Questions English and Spanish productinfo cobra com e mail For Assistance Outside the U S A 2006 Cobra Electronics Corporation Contact Your Local Dealer 6500 West Cortland Street Chicago Illinois 60707 USA a English
9. DOINGS E A E E EE E E E EE E E EE E ewes 5 PHODWBDIDE MOU 2a tex r9 ridere ne ew oo ed o Pr a PR t n 6 UltraBright Data Display Brightness 0 0 00 0 eee aes T Mu ting an Ali cL 8 Auto Mute Mode ducatos ect bU Rp DP SUETR ET HREN ENERE ET EEEREN 8 CC ee eee ERE ee ia 9 Voice Tone Setting ccc cece eee eee teen mm 12 VG 2 and Spectre 1 Alert Audio Settings 00 13 K Band and Ku Band Detection uisi RR RR 13 Dc PPP 14 SNAS DeC DPF 14 POA aerer AEAEE AERE ER ee 14 Visaal DISP eaor dt ia Ei E EEE R iE A EEEE anaes 14 Instant On Detection cin cartes ceo dite ten n DA cR eg CEDE e oe tea 17 Responding to AlertS 2 ucsneoe n RERO IRUR ORE OR RCEUR CR DG BoR DICE AREA 17 Understanding Radar and Laser 0 cc cece eee eee 18 Maintenall6 sans rkk pr donate RRRGGOLERGXORRU ER Rx E GR REANO ER Re 20 DDBEITEOLIONIS noe cla ance e et D Ree OVER IHE Do d SCR EA OE ER 21 Warranty Limited T Year Warranty uec ace x ERCRHEERRERREX REOR ERROR 22 Customer Assistance Product OBI Sara d and ogobca diui 0 ORE GRO ORE Lene he tile ei RU RE ee 29 Trademark Acknowledgement 0 cc cece eee nea 23 Optional Accessories 0 ccc cece eee IRI 24 Order TUTO uus ddd orem duexdatt 4nd a pau Roda Edu E32 atacand od CR Red 25 Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra E 3 o Your Detector Your Detector Installation Windshield Mounting Where to Mount Your Unit You will get op
10. ansmitters emit microwave radar signals that indicate the presence of a safety related concern Depending on the frequency of the signal emitted it can indicate a speeding emergency vehicle or train or a Stationary road hazard Because these microwave signals are within the K band frequency most conventional radar detectors will detect Safety Alert signals as standard K band radar Your detector however is designed to differentiate between Standard K band and Safety Alert signals and give separate alerts for each safety Alert technology is relatively new Safety Alert transmitters can be found in limited numbers in all 50 states but the number is growing Depending on your location you may not receive these alerts regularly and may often encounter emergency vehicles trains and road hazards without being alerted As the number of transmitters increases these alerts will become more common When you receive such an alert please watch for emergency vehicles ahead of you on cross streets and behind you If you see an emergency vehicle approaching please pull over to the right side of the road and allow it to pass English Your Detector Strobe Alert opecial strobes mounted on the light bars of authorized emergency vehicles fire trucks police cars ambulances automatically change traffic signals as the vehicle approaches an intersection These strobes and the special strobe detectors located on the traffic signals introdu
11. ced fairly recently by 3M and Tomar are already in use in more than 1000 cities nationwide Cobra s exclusive Strobe Alert detector will detect these special strobes and give an emergency vehicle alert When you receive such an alert please watch for an approaching emergency vehicle and pull over to allow it to pass To inquire about coverage in your area contact your local fire and police departments LIDAR Laser The correct name for the technology that most people refer to as laser is actually LIDAR which stands for Light Detection and Ranging LIDAR operates much like radar Its signal spreads out like a radar signal though not as widely Unlike radar LIDAR must have a clear line of sight to its target vehicle throughout the entire measurement interval Obstructions such as sign posts utility poles tree branches etc will prevent valid speed measurement Some common questions about LIDAR include m Does weather have any affect on LIDAR Yes Rain snow smoke fog or airborne dust particles will reduce the effective range of LIDAR and can if dense enough prevent its operation m Can LIDAR operate through glass Yes Newer LIDAR guns can obtain readings through most types of glass However the laser pulse also can be received through glass to trigger an alarm by your detector m Can LIDAR operate while in motion No Because LIDAR operates by line of sight the person using it cannot drive the vehicle aim and operate t
12. e no signal Tone Voice Visual Display Is being detected r beeps Ku On X and K will blink press and hold enei the City button WICE IM ME SIS bay for two seconds One beep Ku Off X and K will blink again once in the display The new Ku band may be introduced to North America in the future To prevent false alerts until it is the factory default for Ku band detection is off Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra iis S S L Your Detector Detection Signals Detected The tables on the following pages show you the types of Signals your detector will detect as well as the voice and visual alerts it provides for each of them Audio Alerts In Voice Alert mode you will first hear several tones then a voice message announcing the type of signal detected followed by more tones In Tone Alert mode you will hear the tones only In both Voice Alert and Tone Alert modes a distinctly different alert tone is used for each type of signal detected including separate tones for each laser signal For X K Ka and Ku band radar signals the tones will repeat faster as you approach the signal source The repeat rate of the tones gives you useful information about the signal detected See responding to alerts on page 17 Visual Display An indication of the type of signal detected will appear in the UltraBright data Display During X K Ka and Ku alerts a number will also appear indicating the strength of the signal
13. erial number has been altered defaced or removed 4 If the owner of the product resides outside the U S A All implied warranties including warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose are limited in duration to the length of this warranty Cobra shall not be liable for any incidental consequential or other damages including without limitation damages resulting from loss of use or cost of installation some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts and or do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitations may not apply to you 2 English Customer Assistance Product Service For any questions about operating or installing this new Cobra product or if parts are missing PLEASE CALL COBRA FIRST do not return this product to the store See customer assistance on page A1 If this product should require factory service please call Cobra first at 773 889 3087 BEFORE sending the product This will ensure the fastest turnaround time on any repair If Cobra asks that the product be sent to its factory the following must be furnished to have the product serviced and returned 1 Send the complete unit including power cord It is not necessary to include the mounting bracket 2 For warranty repair enclose some form of proof of purchase such as a photocopy or carbon copy of a sales receipt If you send the original receipt i
14. gain Tyo beeps Highway m appears in the display UltraBright Data Display Brightness You can choose from three settings for Brightness of the display You can cycle through the settings by repeatedly pushing the Dim button The factory setting is Bright Bright a Press and Dark elease Dim t button Dim Button Press and release To Change the Brightness to Dim Press and release UNTELE IETEN the Dim button R l once One beep Dim Display dims To Change the Brightness to Dark Press and release Visual Display m oupi One beep Dark Display remains ga dim no visual alerts will be seen To Change the Brightness to Bright Press and release Visual Display ma me won a Two beeps Bright Display returns to full brightness Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra S S Your Detector Muting an Alert Your detector allows you to quickly turn off an audio Alert by momentarily pressing the Mute button If you press the Mute button a second time during the Alert the audio Alert will be turned back on Auto Mute Mode Auto Mute will automatically reduce the audio volume of all alerts after four seconds for as long as the signal is detected The factory setting for Auto Mute is on Mute Button Press and release Q To Turn Auto Mute On Press and release Visual Display the Mute button again while no alert is occurring Two beeps Auto Mu
15. he gun all at the same time m Is LIDAR legal to use Yes It is legal in all 50 states Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra E 3 Your Detector Maintenance Maintenance of Your Radar Detector Your detector is designed and built to give you years of trouble free performance without the need for service No routine Maintenance is required If your unit does not appear to be operating properly please follow these troubleshooting steps m Make sure the power cord is properly connected m Make sure the socket of your vehicle s cigarette lighter is clean and free of corrosion m Make sure the power cord s cigarette lighter adapter is firmly seated in your cigarette lighter m Check the power cord fuse Unscrew the ribbed end cap of the cigarette lighter adapter and examine the fuse If required replace it with a 2 amp fuse only English o Your Detector Specifications Band and Frequencies Band Frequencies X Band 10 525 0 050 GHz K Band 24 125 0 125 GHz Safety Alert 24 070 0 010 GHz Traffic Warning System 24 110 0 010 GHz 24 190 0 010 GHz 24 230 0 010 GHz Ka Band 34 700 1 300 GHz Ku Band 13 435 0 035 GHz Laser 910 50 nm Strobe 700 300 nm Unit Dimensions and Weight 1 x2 x AW 5 11 OZ 34 mm x 70 mm x 110 mm 145 g Dimensions and weight measurements are approximate This radar detector is covered by one or more of the following U S patents 5 497 148 5 594 432
16. hicles it off the bracket Instaclear for Ford Electriclear for GM Consult your dealer to see if you have this option 2 English Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 3 D o Your Detector Dashboard Mounting I Place the detector on the dashboard to find a location where the unit has a clear level view of the road The angle can NOT be adjusted after mounting Remove the paper backing from one side of the hook and loop fastener Attach the pad to the dashboard at your chosen location and remove the other paper backing S o Your Detector Getting Started On Off Volume Control Power On Rotate clockwise away from you OD To Turn On the Unit and Adjust the Audio Volume Attach the detector to the hook and loop fastener You can remove and reattach the unit as often as you like Plug the power cord into the detector Plug the cigarette lighter adapter on the power cord into your vehicle s cigarette lighter Rotate the On Off Volume control clockwise away from you Tone Three beeps Voice Testing then three beeps System Ready then Voice Alert Visual Display m appears in the display indicating that the power is on NOTE In some vehicles power is supplied to the cigarette lighter even while the ignition is off If this is the case with your veh
17. icle you should turn off or unplug your detector when parking for lengthy periods Settings When changing the Settings on your detector please keep in mind m Buttons can have multiple functions m Depending on your choice of Voice Alert or Tone Alert mode you will hear either voice messages or tones confirming changes in settings m All settings will be stored in memory when the power is turned off and recalled when the power is turned back on Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra l5 N ale Your Detector ES ale Your Detector Highway City Mode setting your detector to City mode delays all X band audio alerts until the signal strength reaches Level 3 A single beep will sound when the signal is first detected This will reduce false alerts while you are driving in or near urban areas where there are many sources for conflicting X band signals such as microwave towers and automatic door openers To change settings follow the procedure listed below which indicates what you will see and hear either in Voice Alert or Tone Alert mode as you complete each step The factory setting is Highway mode Highway Mode City Button Press and release City Mode Visual Display C appears in the display Press and release the City button One beep To Change From City Mode Back to Highway Mode Press and release Visual Display the City button a
18. icom is a trademark of 3M Corporation Instaclear for Ford is a registered trademark of Ford Motor Company Inc Electriclear for GM is a registered trademark of General Motors Corporation 20 20 and Ultra Lyte are trademarks of Laser Technology Inc ProLaser and ProLaser III are trademarks of Kustom Signals Inc Bee III and Pop are a trademarks of MPH Industries Spectre is a trademark of Stalcar Interceptor VG 2 is a trademark of TechniSonic Industries LTD Tomar is a registered trademark of TOMAR Electronics Inc Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra bs Optional Accessories You can find quality Cobra products and accessories at your local Cobra dealer or in the U S A you can order directly from Cobra See ordering info on page 25 Straight 12V DC Power Cord Includes plug and fuse ltem 420 030 N 001 Coiled 12V DC Power Cord Includes plug and fuse ltem 420 026 N 001 English Windshield Mounting Bracket Includes suction cups ltem 545 139 N 001 Dual Port Power Adapter Includes adjustable plug up to 90 and fuse Item CLP 2B
19. ne RPMs Mounting Mounts easily on windshield or dashboard This booklet describes the simple steps for mounting and setting up your detector It also provides helpful information about how radar and laser guns are used and how you can interpret the alerts you receive Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra s Customer Assi 2 Y Stan ce Ordering From U S A Call 773 889 3087 for pricing or visit www cobra com For Credit Card Orders Call 773 889 3087 Press one from the main menu 8 00 a m to 6 00 p m Central Time Monday through Friday Make Check or Money Order Payable To Cobra Electronics Attn Accessories Dept 6500 West Cortland Street Chicago IL 60707 U S A To Order Online Please visit our website www cobra com Item Description 420 030 N 001 4 Straight 12V Power Cord 420 026 N 001 Coiled 12V Power Cord 545 139 N 001 Windshield Mounting Bracket CLP 2B Dual Port Power Adapter Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra les Introduction K e S ES Introduction Important Information ananunua ccc ee IBI Al Customer Assistance 0 c cee eee RR A1 Controls Indicators and Connections 00 00a ee A2 DISMAY aude oup eee oun acto needs buedes eee ane PRENEIT EMEN P 5d A3 Product Features 26 ocx uxt oe dom deba i 47 ox b Re ER Em RR A3 Your Detector Insel Re PI 2 ETHER NLC sea caracol i drca Qe Rede d Ge dada c P a a C e e eg 5
20. splay will AES Safety and Laser and be shown Strobe Indicators City Highway Mode Indicators X amp K will light Signal Strength 1 weakest to 5 strongest Product Features 7 simultaneously XK when indicating Mi Ku detection Congratulations You ve made a smart choice by purchasing the a high performance radar laser detector from Cobra Just look at some of the sophisticated features and capabilities your new unit includes Xtreme Range Superheterodyne Technology With super fast sweep circuitry XRS provides extra detection range and the best possible advance warning to even the fastest radar guns Detection and Separate Alerts For Radar signals X K Ka and Ku bands with signal strength indicated laser signals Safety Alert signals Strobe Alert signals VG 2 signals Spectre 1 signals LaserEye For 360 detection of laser and Strobe signals Instant On Ready Detects radar guns with instant on very fast speed monitoring capabilities Tone Alert or Voice Alert With adjustable volume UltraBright Data Display Easy to read with adjustable brightness City or Highway Modes to reduce false alerts Safety Alert Traffic warning system distinguishes important safety alerts from other K band signals Strobe Alert Emergency vehicle warning system Manual Mute or Auto Mute A mute function of audio alerts IntelliMute A mute function which automatically reduces false alerts by sensing engi
21. t cannot be returned 3 Enclose a typed or clearly written description of the problem you are having with your unit plus the name and address where you want the unit returned 4 Pack the unit securely to prevent damage during transit If possible use the original packing materials 5 Ship prepaid and insured using a traceable carrier such as United Parcel service UPS Federal Express or Priority mail with delivery confirmation Ship to Cobra Factory Service Cobra Electronics Corporation 6500 West Cortland Street Chicago IL 60707 U S A 6 Please allow three to four weeks before contacting us about the status of your service Call 773 889 3087 for assistance If your unit is under warranty it will either be repaired or replaced upon receipt depending on the model If your unit is out of warranty you will receive a letter informing you of the repair or replacement charge Trademark Acknowledgement Cobra 6 Band 9 Band DigiView EasySet Extra Sensory Detection IntelliShield LaserEye Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra Safety Alert Traffic Warning System Strobe Alert VG 2 Alert Xtreme Range Superheterodyne and the snake design are registered trademarks of Cobra Electronics Corporation USA Cobra Electronics Corporation 12 Band IntelliMute Revolution Series RoadReady SmartPower Spectre Alert UltraBright and Voice Alert are trademarks of Cobra Electronics Corporation USA Opt
22. tantly begins Radar VG 2 or Spectre 1 FULL ALERT repeating rapidly nearby has been activated suddenly Tone repeats slowly as you Probably police FULL ALERT approach a hill or bridge radar beyond the then speeds up sharply as hill or bridge you reach it Tone repeats slowly Probably a false alarm Exercise caution for a short period Any type of laser alert Laser alerts are FULL ALERT never false alarms Any Safety Alert You are nearing an Exercise caution or Strobe Alert emergency vehicle railroad crossing or road hazard construction accident etc Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra S p alete SIALOLIALSM aYeolOre sinio Your Detector Understanding Radar and Laser Radar Speed Monitoring Systems Four band frequencies have been approved by the Federal Communications Commission FCC for use by speed monitoring radar equipment X band 10 525 GHZ K band 24 150 GHZ Ka band 33 400 36 00 GHz Ku band 13 435 GHz Your detector detects signals in all four radar bands VG 2 and Spectre 1 VG 2 and Spectre 1 are detector detectors that work by detecting low level Signals emitted by most radar detectors Your detector does not emit signals that can be detected by VG 2 or Spectre 1 but does detect VG 2 and Spectre 1 Signals and will alert you when a device is in use near your vehicle if you SO choose ITN SAFETY ALERT NE Safety Alert Traffic Warning System FCC approved Safety Alert tr
23. te On None To Turn Auto Mute Off Press and release Visual Display the Mute button while no alert One beep Auto Mute Off None is occurring English Your Detector IntelliMute IntelliMute is a unique new feature that allows you to avoid alerts you don t need to hear because you are stopped or moving slowly By sensing the revs RPMs of your engine IntelliMute knows when you are at low speed and automatically mutes alerts except for strobe signals from emergency vehicles Before IntelliMute will work you must set an activation point for your engine s revs see page 11 Whenever the revs are below that point IntelliMute will begin muting The activation point will be stored in memory and recalled each time the power is turned on The factory setting is IntelliMute off D note IntelliMute may not work with some vehicles because it cannot sense the engine s revs In such cases you can reduce unwanted audio alerts by using Auto Mute and City mode when appropriate BN IntelliMute Button Q OC ies CT Press and release To Turn IntelliMute On Press and release Visual Display the IntelliMute button IntelliMute On Dot appears next to the large character on the right Two beeps To Turn IntelliMute Off Press and release Visual Display the IntelliMute button again One beep IntelliMute Off Dot disappears Nothing Comes Close
24. timum performance from your detector if you Mount it at a 1 Attach the rubber point approximately in the center of the vehicle as low as possible on the cups to the bracket front windshield without obstructing the unit s view of the road either to the front or rear Make sure the unit is level with the road You can also mount it directly on the dashboard 2 Make sure the rubber cups and your windshield are clean Windshield Mounting Dashboard Mounting 3 Push the bracket firmly onto the windshield 4 Attach the detector to the bracket Check the angle of the unit The unit s lens must not be blocked and the LaserEye should have a clear view out the back window to allow 360 detection 5 To adjust the angle if i necessary gently push or The LaserEye Should Have a Clear View pull on the bracket to bend it DO NOT use the detector to bend the bracket 6 Plug the power cord into the detector Radar and laser signals pass through glass but not through other materials 7 Plug the cigarette lighter and objects Objects that can block or weaken incoming signals include adapter on the power l cord into your vehicle s m Mirrored sun screens 8 You can temporarily remove the detector whenever you m Dark tinting at the top of the windshield wish by pressing the bracket release button and sliding m Heated windshields currently available on some ve
25. to a Cobra m ES Your TAS ass What to Remember While Using IntelliMute IntelliMute works with both City and Auto Mute modes Whenever your engine revs are below the activation point the dot next to the large character on the right side of the display will remain lit Above the activation point the dot will blink twice every two seconds Below Activation Point Above Activation Point SY If for any reason the unit stops sensing your engine s revs IntelliMute will indicate an error and automatically turn off The rev point you set will be stored in the units memory when power is turned off and recalled each time the power is turned on note The rev point must be reset if you use your detector in a different vehicle NOTE When initially choosing your IntelliMute activation point a setting of approximately 300 to 600 RPMs above idle is recommended You can reset the activation point at any time to fit your individual preferences and driving style Setting the IntelliMute Activation Point Your detector must be installed in your vehicle CAUTION Do not attempt to set the rev point while driving Your vehicle should be parked and idling IntelliMute must be turned on before setting the activation point Depending on whether the unit is in Tone Alert or Voice Alert mode you will hear a series of beeps or voice messages as you follow the steps on page 11 English S Your Detector IntelliMute
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