Cobra Electronics XRS 9540 Product manual
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1. 13 Radar Alori Set 2c sie Gir o er O 12 DECO sa rt ete 14 SiON alS DOtCClO Oj taa aaa 14 Audio Ae S sr dato ido 14 Visual DIS Pl a talca hee etek wha ean net ae iaa 14 Instant On Detection eiii hota rate dew Sawa ME eee 17 Responding to Alerts 0 0 ccc eee enn 17 Understanding Radar and Laser 0 ccc eee ee eee 18 MAITE ANGE ais OY okt eee ued ane vam Aucune cate a 20 SHCCH CANONS vase eee vane ee edad Wee er ana yee eee wen 21 Warranty Limited T Year Warranty va ales ore che tol Esla los 22 Customer Assistance o OCI VICE A O E TARERE 23 Trademark Acknowledgement oooo oocoococooononoooo o 23 Optional ACGeSSONCS iv ia aa 24 Accessories ORIO a A SAA 25 Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 17 D D o o Your Detector Your Detector Installation Windshield Mounting Where to Mount Your Unit You will get optimum performance from your detector if you Mount it at 1 Attach the rubber a point approximately in the center of the vehicle as low as possible on cups to the bracket the 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 A 4 Attach the detector to the bracket Che2. The Cobra line of quality products includes CB Radios microTALK Radios Radar Laser Detectors Safety Alert Traffic Warning Systems Mobile GPS Navigation Systems HighGear Accessories CobraMarine VHF Radios Marine Chartplotters 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 Operating Instructions 12 BAND HIGH PERFORMANCE DIGITAL RADAR LASER DETECTOR WITH XTREME RANGE SUPERHETERODYNE TECHNOLOGY XRS 9540 Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra English Printed in China Part No 480 418 P Version C Important Information and Introduction aL olaale 2 al a Important Information Federal Laws Governing the Use of Radar Detectors It 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 a Cobra Safety Alert transmitter is within range
3. Your cor ale DigiView Data Display Brightness You can choose from four 4 settings for Brightness of the display You can cycle through the settings by repeatedly pushing the Dim button The factory setting is Bright Bright gt Dim button y immer Dark Indicator Dim Button Press and eccocoooooo ooe coececeesseseoesseeesse lt a release K To Change the Brightness to Dim Press and release Visual Display the Dim button once One beep Dim Display dims To Change the Brightness to Dimmer Press and release Visual Display the Dim button again None Dimmer Display dims further To Change the Brightness to Dark Press and release Visual Display ple e One beep Dark Display remains dim no visual alerts will be seen To Change the Brightness to Bright Press and release Visual Display the Dim button a fourth time Two beeps Bright Display returns to full brightness Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra D D Your Detector r 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 is Auto Mute on To
4. 2 Off V will blink once in the display Radar Alert Settings The detector allows you to choose whether it will show alerts on the X K and Ku bands The factory settings are X Band and K Band On Ku Band Off To Turn X Band On and Off While no signal is Tone Voice Visual Display and hold both the Dim X ON Two beeps X On X will blink twice and Mute buttons for in the display usec ones X Off One beep X Off X will blink once in the display To Turn K Band On and Off While no signal is Tone Voice Visual Display mahaan e KOn Tuobeeps KON il bin Mute and City buttons in the display for four seconds K Off One beep K Off K will blink once in the display To Turn Ku Band On and Off While no signal is being Bint Voice Visual Display aa Ku On Two beeps Ku On X and K will blink for four seconds twice in the display Ku Off One beep Ku Off X and K will blink once in the display Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 13 ES o 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
5. Turn Auto Mute On Press and release Visual Display the Mute button again while no Two beeps Auto Mute On None alert is occurring 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 cier r 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 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 a a E 7 1 IntelliMute On IntelliMute Button APA rrr A N Press and release 3 To Turn IntelliMute On Press and release Visual Display intelli Mute Two beeps IntelliMute On i appears in utton the display To Turn IntelliMute Off Press and release Visual Display t
6. You can reset the activation point at any time to fit your individual rev level press preferences and driving style and release the IntelliMute button Setting the IntelliMute Activation Point IntelliMute Your detector must be installed in your vehicle Not Set 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 CAUTION Do not attempt to set the rev point while driving Your vehicle should be parked and idling IntelliMute Off Tone Voice Visual Display IntelliWute 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 Four beeps IntelliMute Not IntelliMute not set Set Please Try Again followed by One beep IntelliMute Off IntelliMute Off English Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra Bi Please try again E o 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
7. 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 DigiView Data Display During X K Ka and Ku alerts you will also see from 1 to 5 vertical bars indicating the strength of the signal detected Signal Strength Chart Signal Strength 1 Weakest Signal Signal Strength 2 Signal Strength 3 Signal Strength 5 Signal Strength 4 Strongest Signal English 3 Your Detector 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 Ku and Signal Strength X Signal Detected K Signal Detected Ka Signal Detected Ku Signal Detected Laser Signals Voice and Visual Displays Type of Signal Voice URTEURREN LTI 20 20 Laser Alert Laser 20 20 LTI Ultra Lyte Laser Alert Laser UltraLyte Kustom Signals ProLaser Laser Alert Laser Pro Laser Kustom Signals ProLaser III Laser Alert Laser Pro Laser 3 Your detector provides 360 detection of these
8. examine the fuse If required _spectred 13300 0 200 GHz replace it with a 2 amp fuse only Laser 910 50 nm Strobe 700 300 nm This radar detector is covered by one or more of the following U S patents 5 497 148 5 594 432 5 612 685 6 078 279 6 094 148 Additional patents may be listed inside the product or pending English Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 21 A amp Product Service and gt slol kld 49210 dale lolo sj aalsla Warranty 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 wh
9. 087 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 Straight 12V Power Cord 420 026 N 001 Coiled 12V Power Cord 545 159 N 001 Windshield Mounting Bracket CLP 2B Dual Port Power Adapter Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 25 Introduction a k Do Introduction Important Information 0 0 ccc ee eens Al Customer Assistance 0 cee eee eee eee nee nas Al Controls Indicators and Connections 0 0 0 c cee eee A2 DIS DIAN ssc ttt E E TE E whl ake coe ate hy es E era eee ETA aa A3 Prod ct F at res usara Nn acre we owe eae ee Oa oS A3 Your Detector A ee Gaia aid ocnend E OE N EA Gaius 2 A ce dred eae ON NA 5 Auxiliary Audio Jack ela 5 A ee henped E ik ona E el Grek whee dicen 5 ON WI Cit MOU arras ee eam cee re ae ee alee 6 DigiView Data Display Brightness o oooooooooooo o 7 WIC IGA ALG 6 222425 ot a oe eas Bae yaa oma belle ean ae ee 8 Auto Mute ModE 243 ceca oe fiat ete place loba pela tes die ees 8 IntelliMute 0 ce en een eens 9 Voice Tone Setting 0 ccc eee eee eee nents 12 Spectre 1 and VG 2 Alert Settings
10. 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 o sh Customer Assistance A 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 2008 Cobra Electronics Corporation Contact Your Local Dealer 6500 West Cortland Street Chicago Illinois 60707 USA a English www cobra com Contro
11. ck 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 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 an l 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 E Heated windshields currently available on some vehicles 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 amp g Getting Started and mi FP o ANULeife o a o Your Detector Your Detector Dashboard Mounting Getting Started 1 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 Power On On Off Volume Control Rotate clockwise away from you 2 Remove the
12. d and allow it to pass English Your Detector Strobe Alert Special 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 introduced 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 lts 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 operatio
13. esponding 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 Spectre 1 or VG 2 nearby Tone instantly begins Radar Spectre 1 or VG 2 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 y Your Detector Understanding Radar and Laser Radar Speed Monitoring Systems Three 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 Your detector detects signals in all three radar bands plus Ku band 13 435 GHz which is an approved frequency used in parts of Europe and Asia Spectre 1 and VG 2 Spectre 1 and VG 2 are detector detectors that work by detec
14. factory setting is Voice Alert mode Mute Button Press and hold for NETA ENEE E o or ro n n o o co e e e e c s ennsnrnnaananann caaan co e o E i two seconds i To Change From Voice Alert to Tone Alert While no signal Tone Voice 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 i press and hold None Voice Alert None the Mute button for two seconds again VG 2 Spectre 1 Alert 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 See table on the next page fi2l English D 07 Your Detector Spectre 1 and VG 2 On Spectre 1 and VG 2 Off O Dim Button Press and hold for two seconds cD CHD To Turn VG 2 and Spectre 1 Alerts On and Off While no signal Tone Voice Visual Display i oeng Geroin On Two Beeps Spectre VG 2 On V will blink twice press and hold the ihe dice Dim button for four ee seconds Off One Beep Spectre VG
15. he IntelliMute l button again One beep IntelliMute Off None Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 9 2 oai a o are o are Your Detector Your Detector O IntelliMute Button Press and hold for two seconds What to Remember While Using IntelliMute Hold IntelliMute Button Rev Level Set IntelliMute works with both City and Auto Mute modes Whenever engine revs are below the activation point an arrow pointing down will appear in the display Above the activation point an arrow pointing up will appear Below Activation Point Above Activation Point If for any reason the unit stops sensing your engine s revs To Set the IntelliMute Activation Point IntelliMute will indicate an error and automatically turn off Press and hold Tone Voice Visual Display The rev point you set will be stored in the unit s memory when the IntelliMute Two beeps Set Engine Revs Press IntelliMute power is turned off and recalled each time the power is turned on button for two button again at seconds desired RPMs NOTE Rev your engine to None None None The rev point must be reset if you use your detector in a different vehicle the level you wish to set recommend Slightly above idle NOTE a and hold revs steady When initially choosing your IntelliMute activation point a setting for two seconds of approximately 300 to 600 RPMs above idle is recommended At the desired Three beeps IntelliMute Set IntelliMute Set
16. ich 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 serial 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 22 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 com
17. ls Indicators a A a QF late ojala ela Introduction Controls Indicators and Connections Windshield Bracket Release Button LaserEye i For 360 detection of cea a O laser and strobe signals e or oen n o PRA G 12V DC Power Jack On Off Volume Control Allows you to adjust the volume of the tone alerts City Button For City or Highway modes to reduce IntelliMute Button Engine RPM sensing mute function which reduces false alerts Button false alerts Also turns IntelliMute on and off A turns Ku alerts On Also enters IntelliMute setting mode and Off Dim Button Mute Button Allows you to adjust For manual mute or auto the DigiView Data Display mute of audio alerts brightness for easy reading Also turns Voice Alert Also turns Spectre 1 and VG 2 on and off alerts on and off WARNING Press and hold for four seconds to 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 ome Introduction Display Alpha Numeric Dot Matrix Text Display See pages 6 16 for more information about display features Product Features Congratulations You ve made a smart choice by purchasing a high performance radar laser detector from Cobra Just look at some of the sophisticated featu
18. n 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 the 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 D o D Your Detector Your Detector Maintenance Specifications Maintenance of Your Radar Detector Band and Frequencies Your detector is designed and built to give you years of Band Frequencies trouble free performance without the need for service X Band 10 525 0 050 GHz No dt Maintenance s required K Band 24 195 40195 GHZ If your unit does not appear to be operating properly Safety Alert 24 070 0 010 GHz please follow these troubleshooting steps TUE 24 110 0 010 GHz m Make sure the power cord is properly connected 24190 0 010 GHz m Make sure the socket of your vehicle s cigarette lighter 24 930 0 010 GHz is clean and free of corrosion SSS SSS SSS SSS Mak th ds ci tarada Ka Band 34 700 1 300 GHz m Make sure the power cord s cigarette lighter adapter a ene ee am is firmly seated in your cigarette lighter O aC e VG 2 5 0 25 Z m Check the power cord fuse Unscrew the ribbed end cap of __ _ eo the cigarette lighter adapter and
19. o a Cobra 5 3 Oo Your Detector Settings When changing the Settings on your detector please keep in mind 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 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 To Change From Highway Mode to City Mode Press and release Visual Display the City button One beep City lt appears in the display To Change From City Mode Back to Highway Mode Press and release Visual Display the City button again Two beeps Highway r appears in the display 6 English a Press and Dark release Dim 2
20. paper backing from one side of the hook and loop fastener jee ccceccvccccccccesccecccceeccceoes o CEEI 3 Attach the pad to the dashboard at your chosen To Turn On the Unit and Adjust the Audio Volume cee packing Hi Rotate the On Off font Voice Visual Display reee Three beeps Testing then The display will from you three beeps cycle through and l show the user System Ready then ES Voice Alert Start Up Complete 4 Attach the detector to the hook and loop fastener You can remove and reattach the unit as often as you like Start up is complete when the display continuously shows the letters indicating the current user settings City mode Highway mode i IntelliMute 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 vehicle you should turn Off or unplug your detector when parking for lengthy periods Auxiliary Audio Jack The Auxiliary Audio Jack can be used to connect external speakers in environments with high ambient noise levels The internal speaker will be disconnected This uses a mini stereo audio connector AT RT 5 Plug the power cord into the detector 6 Plug the cigarette lighter adapter on the power cord into your vehicle s cigarette lighter roo Auxiliary Audio Jack 4 English Nothing Comes Close t
21. plete 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 it 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 DigiView EasySet Extra Sensory Detection IntelliMute 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 Cor
22. poration USA Cobra Electronics Corporation 12 Band ExtremeBright DataGrafix IntelliLink Revolution Series SmartPower Spectre Alert Super Xtreme Range Superheterodyne S XRS UltraBright and Voice Alert are trademarks of Cobra Electronics Corporation USA Opticom 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 23 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 Item 420 030 N 001 Coiled 12V DC Power Cord Includes plug and fuse Item 420 026 N 001 English Windshield Mounting Bracket Includes suction cups Item 545 159 N 001 Dual Port Power Adapter Includes adjustable plug up to 90 and fuse Item CLP 2B
23. res and capabilities your new unit includes Xtreme Range DigiView Data Display Superheterodyne Technology With easy to read alpha numeric dot With super fast sweep circuitry matrix text readout XRS provides extra detection range and the best possible advance warnin Alert Programming to even the Pr cl dal Easy setting of radar bands to be monitored Detection and Separate Alerts For Safety Alert o Radar signals X K Ka and Ku bands Traffic warning system distinguishes with signal strength indicated important safety alerts from other laser signals Safety Alert signals K band signals Strobe Alert signals Spectre 1 signals Strobe Alert VG 2 signals Emergency vehicle warning system LaserEye Manual Mute or Auto Mute For 360 detection of laser and A mute function of audio alerts strobe signals IntelliMute Instant On Ready A mute function which Detects radar guns with instant on automatically reduces false very fast speed monitoring capabilities alerts by sensing engine RPMs Tone Alert or Voice Alert Mounting With adjustable volume Mounts easily on windshield City or Highway or dashboard Modes to reduce false alerts 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 Customer Assistance Ordering From U S A Call 773 889 3
24. signals Kustom Signals Kustom Signals LTI 20 20 LTI Ultra Lyte ProLaser ProLaser Ill NOTE Beep rate changes with different laser alerts Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 15 D o Your Detector Strobe and Safety Alert Signals Voice and Visual Displays Type of Signal Voice Visual Display 3M Opticom or Tomar Emergency Vehicle Approaching Emergency Vehicle Emergency Vehicles Emergency Vehicle Approaching Emergency Vehicle Road Hazards Road Hazard Ahead Road Hazard Trains Train Approaching Train Your detector provides 360 detection of this signal Strobe Alert Display Emergency Alert Road Hazard Alert Train Alert Signal Flashing Signal Detected Signal Detected Detected NOTE There are different tones for each Safety Alert Spectre 1 Alert Signal Voice and Visual Display Type of Signal Voice Visual Display Spectre Spectre Alert Spectre1 Spectre 1 Alert Signal Detected NOTE There are different tones for each alert VG 2 Alert Signal Voice and Visual Display Type of Signal Voice Visual Display Interceptor VG 2 VG 2 Alert VG2 VG 2 Alert Signal Detected NOTE There are different tones for each alert English D Your Detector 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 R
25. ting low level Signals emitted by most radar detectors Your detector does not emit signals that can be detected by Spectre 1 or VG 2 but does detect Spectre 1 and VG 2 Signals and will alert you when a device is in use near your vehicle if you SO choose CN SAFETY ALERT NA Safety Alert Traffic Warning System FCC approved Safety Alert transmitters 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 roa
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