Cobra Electronics XRS 950 User's Manual
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1. S Cobra LZJBAND Operating Instructions The Cobra line of quality products includes CB Radios microTALK Radios Radar Laser Detectors Safety Alert Traffic Warning Systems Truck Specific Navigation Systems HighGear Accessories CobraMarine VHF Radios 14 BAND HIGH PERFORMANCE Power Inverters LED Lights DIGITAL RADAR LASER DETECTOR WITH XTREME RANGE Jumpstarters SUPERHETERODYNE TECHNOLOGY For more information or to Accessories order any of our products please visit our website www cobra com Printed in China Part No 480 634 P Version C Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra English Nothing 3 English Important Information and tomer Assistance Td Introduction 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 i2. 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 Stalker LIDAR is a trademark of Applied Concepts Inc Spectre I and Spectre IV are trademarks of Stealth Micro Systems Pty Ltd SpeedLaser is a trademark of Laser Atlanta LLC 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 25 ae ontent Introduction Customer Assistance Controls Indicators and Connections DiS Play Seii em a tan utes A3 Product Features A3 amp Your Detector Installation rnern eaa eE aaa EEEN RE eeeeweaseecsaneecs Getting Started Auxiliary Audio Jack S SOMNIS e eer e EEE EASE Hig hWay Gity Mod E ser eresse aen ene pe Eee ee EN DigiView Data Display Brightness i Muting an Alert Auto Mute Mode os Ite MIM UG 2 eneee aiea aariaa E aA NA EEEE EN E tie NTETE NETS IntelliIMUtE PiOnnnunn neee a AREER Voice Tone Setting ccccceceeeeeeees VG 2 and Spectre amp IV Alert Settings Radar Alert SettingS c ccccsccseeeees Pop Ale Msc ssscecsesescisteessesvacisacessesvavrsavesseavs cinncesvesesviteessennciacesienvavie
3. 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 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 5 30 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 Trademark Acknowledgement Cobra DigiView EasySet Extra Sensory Detection IntelliMute IntelliMute Pro 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 14 Band 15 Band Extreme Bright 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
4. 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 Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 2 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 0 050 GHz VG 2 11 500 0 250 GHz Spectre 13 300 0 200 GHz Spectre IV Not Disclosed Laser 910 50 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 Limited 1 Year Warranty For Products Purchased in the U S A Cobra Electronics Corporation warrants that its Cobra 14 Band R
5. is given Responding to Alerts Description Tone repeats slowly at first then speeds up rapidly Interpretation Probably police radar Recommended Response FULL ALERT Tone sounds one time only Probably a false alarm but possibly pulsed radar Spectre or IV or VG 2 nearby Exercise caution Tone instantly begins Radar Spectre or IV FULL ALERT repeating rapidly or VG 2 nearby has been activated suddenly Tone repeats slowly as you Probably police FULL ALERT approach a hill or bridge then speeds up sharply as you reach it radar beyond the hill or bridge Tone repeats slowly for a short period Probably a false alarm Exercise caution Any type of laser alert Laser alerts are never false alarms FULL ALERT Any Safety Alert You are nearing an emergency vehicle railroad crossing or road hazard construction accident etc Exercise caution Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 3 Understanding Radar and Laser a Understanding Radar and Laser T and Maintenance e 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
6. the Alert the audio Alert will be turned back On revs RPMs of your engine IntelliMute knows when you are at low speed and automatically mutes alerts Before IntelliMute will work you must set an activation point for your engine s revs See page 10 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 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 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 Mute Button IntelliMute On Press and release REESE N To Turn Auto Mute On Press and release Visual Display Press and release U Hee n Two beeps Auto Mute None after f alert is occurring On Auto Mute On blinks To Turn IntelliMute On Press and release Visual Display the IntelliMute x To Turn Auto Mute Off button Two beeps IntelliMute IntelliMute On blinks then On i appears in the display Press and release Visual Display the Mute button One b Auto Mut N ft while no alert ne Deep 1o Mute pie To Turn IntelliMute Off is occurring Off Auto Mut
7. Atlanta Speediaser Stalker Speedlaser NOTE Beep rate changes with different laser alerts Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 3D Detection Your Detector Safety Alert Signals Voice and Visual Displays Type of Signal Voice Visual Display Emergency Vehicles Road Hazards Emergency Vehicle Approaching Emergency Vehicle Road Hazard Ahead Road Hazard Trains Train Approaching Train Your detector provides 360 detection of this signal Emergency Alert Road Hazard Alert Signal Detected Hazard Train Alert Signal Signal Detected Detected Train NOTE There are different tones for each Safety Alert Spectre amp IV Alert Signal Voice and Visual Display Type of Signal Voice ESTES EY Spectre Spectre Alert Spectret Spectre IV Spectre Alert Spectre4 Spectre Alert Signal Spectre IV Alert Signal Detected Detected Spectre Spectre4 VG 2 Alert Signal Voice and Visual Display Type of Signal Voice Visual Display Interceptor VG 2 VG 2 Alert VG 2 VG 2 Alert Signal Detected wx There are different tones for each English for each radar detector detector alert 3 Detection and Responding to Alerts 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
8. adar Laser Detectors and the component parts thereof will be free of defects in workmanship and materials for a 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 14 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 fl English Warranty continued 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 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 conseque
9. ay Brightness You can choose from four 4 settings for Brightness of the display You can cycle through the settings by Bright gt repeatedly pushing the Dim button The factory i ey setting is Bright A Press and Dark release Dim Dim button WY qdimmer Dark Indicator Dim Button Press and e oo cece ee gt 2 Mie release To Change the Brightness to Dim Press and release Visual Display the Dim button One beep Dim Dim blinks then once display dims To Change the Brightness to Dimmer Press and release Visual Display ae Sulton One beep Dimmer Dimmer blinks then display i dims further To Change the Brightness to Dark Press and release Tone Voice Visual Display a a ai One beep Dark Dark blinks then display goes dark no visual alerts will be seen To Change the Brightness to Bright Press and release Tone Voice Visual Display the em pueli Two beeps Bright Bright blinks then display fourth time returns to full brightness Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 7 3 Settings by Settings Your Detector Your Detector Muting an Alert IntelliMute Your detector allows you to quickly turn Off an audio Alert by momentarily IntelliMute is a unique feature that allows you to avoid alerts you don t pressing the Mute button If you press the Mute button a second time need to hear because you are stopped or moving slowly By sensing the during
10. 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 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 the gun all at the same time m Is LIDAR legal to use Yes It is legal in all 50 states Maintenance Maintenance of Your Radar
11. ce The repeat rate of the tones gives you useful information about the signal detected See responding to alerts on page 19 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 Signal Strength 1 pert Weakest Signal Signal Strength 2 Signal Strength 3 Signal Strength 4 Signal Strength 5 Strongest Signal 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 Pop Radar Pop Alert POP English Your Detector X Signal Detected K Signal Detected Ka Signal Detected Ku Signal Detected Pop Signal Detected Laser Signals Voice and Visual Displays Hill aS Type of Signal Voice Visual Display 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 Stalker LIDAR Laser Alert Stalker Laser Atlanta Speediaser Laser Alert SpeedLaser Your detector provides 360 detection of these signals LTI 20 20 LTI Ultra Lyte olaa oe Procaser i Stalker LIDAR Laser
12. e Off blinks Press and release Visual Display He era One beep IntelliMute None after Off IntelliMute Off blinks English Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 2 3 Settings by Settings Your Detector Your Detector 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 Press Int Intelli an arrow pointing up will appear button ag Mute Below Activation Point Above Activation Point desired RPMs Set 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 ee 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 cds ae and hold revs steady When initially choosing your IntelliMute activation point a setting fo
13. e Pro is turned On and engine RPMs are below the IntelliMute activation point your detector s radar detection circuits are turned Off to prevent detection by RDDs Before IntelliMute Pro can be turned On you must have turned On and Set the IntelliMute activation point See pages 9 through 11 CAUTION When IntelliMute Pro is On NO radar signals will be detected and NO alerts will be given at RPMs below the IntelliMute activation point _ IntelliMute Button IntelliMute Pro On City Button Press and hold both 7 buttons simultaneously i h NOTE The arrow up or down will continue to show that engine RPMs are above or below the user set value To Turn IntelliMute Pro On ee Le Visual Display is being detected r T n press ad hold both Two beeps IntelliMute Pro On i blinks continuously the IntelliMute and in the display after City buttons for four IntelliMute Pro On seconds blinks To Turn IntelliMute Pro Off Press and hold both Visual Display the IntelliMute and i One beep IntelliMute Pro Off None after City outtons Tor Tour IntelliMute Pro Off seconds blinks fi English 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 T
14. is an approved frequency used in parts of Europe and Asia VG 2 and Spectre I amp IV VG 2 and Spectre amp IV are radar detector detectors RDDs that work by detecting low level signals emitted by most radar detectors Your detector does not emit signals that can be spotted by VG 2 and Spectre RDDs However your detector can be spotted by Spectre IV RDDs Your unit detects signals from these or similar devices and will alert you when such a device is in use near your vehicle Safety Alert Traffic Warning System es s 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
15. l Display is being detected On Two Beeps Spectre VG 2 Spectre amp VG2 On blinks press and hold the On in the displa Dim button for Aa four seconds Off One Beep Spectre VG 2 Spectre amp VG2 Off blinks Off 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 Tone Voice Visual Display is being detected XO INET f press and hold both X On Two beeps n X On blinks in the display the Dim and Mute buttons for four seconds X Off One beep X Off X Off blinks in the display English 3 Settings Your Detector Radar Alert Settings continued To Turn K Band On and Off While no signal is being detected Visual Display press and hold both K On Two beeps K On K On blinks in the display the Mute and City buttons for K Off One beep K Off K Off blinks in the display four seconds To Turn Ku Band On and Off While no signal Tone Voice Visual Display is being detected 5 TE s press and hold the Ku On Two beeps Ku On Ku On blinks in the display City button for four seconds Ku Off One beep Ku Off Ku Off blinks in the display Pop Alert The Pop Mode Radar Gun is a single pulse Doppler radar that is a feature of a K and Ka Bee III Ka radar gun band Instant O
16. n radar gun It uses a single short time pulse to measure the target vehicle s speed The Pop mode receiver senses Pop singles beyond the effective range of Pop radar guns As the Pop mode receiver is so sensitive you should limit the use of Pop Detect mode to highway and rural driving Pop Alert will alert you to Pop radar signals During the alert the unit continues to detect other signals The factory setting is Pop Detect Off To Turn Pop Alert On and Off While no signal is being detected press and hold both the Dim and City buttons for four seconds Tone Voice Visual Display Pop On Two beeps Pop On Pop On blinks in the display Pop Off One beep Pop Off Pop Off blinks in the display Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 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 sour
17. ntial 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 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 continued on page 24 Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 23 a Product Service and IA rie Customer Assistance Product Service continued 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 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
18. ntrols Indicators ar and Connections and Product Features amp Accessories Order Info and gt Trademark Acknowledgement Introduction Controls Indicators and Connections Windshield Bracket Windshield Release Button Bracket Mount LaserEye For 360 detection seen e eed of laser signals acer Audio Jack CE Speaker 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 turns IntelliMute On and Off tals alerts a Also enters IntelliMute setting mode e 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 amp IV On and Off and VG 2 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 Introduction Display Alpha Numeric Dot Matrix Text Display See pages 6 18 for more information about display features Product Features Congratulations You ve made a smart choice by purchasing a high performance
19. olume Control Rotate clockwise away from you 3 Attach the pad to the dashboard at your chosen location and remove the other paper backing To Turn On the Unit and Adjust the Audio Volume Rotate the On Off i Visual Display Volume control i a clockwise away Three beeps Testing then The display will three beeps cycle through and frome you show the user System Ready modes 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 h shows the letters indicating the current user settings C City mode h 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 5 Plug the power cord into the detector o Plug the cigarette lighter adapter on the power cord into your vehicle s cigarette lighter Seer eee Auxiliary Audio Jack fal English Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 5 3 Settings Your Detector Se
20. one 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 While no signal Visual Display is being detected One beep Tone Alert None after press and hold Tone blinks i the Mute button edi if sin for two seconds e display To Change From Tone Alert Back to Voice Alert While no signal Visual Display is being detected press and hold None Voice Alert ale ae h the Mute button i i a S for two seconds e display again Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 13 3 Settings Your Detector VG 2 and Spectre amp IV Alert Settings Police use radar detector detectors RDDs to spot users of radar detectors Your detector is able to identify signals from VG 2 Spectre I and Spectre IV RDDs and can provide alerts when any of these or similar devices are in use near your vehicle Your detector can be spotted by Spectre IV RDDs but is invisible to VG 2 and Spectre RDDs You can choose whether you want to be alerted to VG 2 and Spectre amp IV RDD signals The factory setting for VG 2 and Spectre amp IV alerts is Off Spectre amp IV Spectre amp IV and VG 2 On and VG 2 Off Spectre Spectre amp VG2 amp VG2 Dim Button Press and hold for four seconds ori To Turn VG 2 and Spectre amp IV Alerts On and Off While no signal Tone Voice Visua
21. r two seconds of approximately 300 to 600 RPMs above idle is recommended f a i You can reset the activation point at any time to fit your individual a aioe Tee Weeps InteliMite Set ENESE preferences and driving style and release the IntelliMute button Setting the IntelliMute Activation Point Your detector must be installed in your vehicle ie NOTE If the unit is unable to sense usable pulses within three CAUTION see 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 Do not attempt to set the rev point while driving EG Your vehicle should be parked and idling IntelliMute Off Visual Display Four beeps IntelliMute Not IntelliMute not set 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 the next page Intelli Set Please Try Again followed by Off One beep IntelliMute Off IntelliMute Off English Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 17 UG Please try again D Settings Your Detector 3 Aae bs IntelliMute Pro IntelliMute Pro prevents detection by radar detector detectors RDDs such as VG 2 Spectre and Spectre IV when traveling at slower speeds It is intended for use by experienced users only When IntelliMut
22. radar laser detector from Cobra Just look at some of the sophisticated features 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 Alert Programming and the best possible advance warning Easy setting of radar bands to be monitored to even the fastest radar guns Safety Alert Sie paie ani AEA m Traffic warning system distinguishes adar signals X K Ka and Ku bands important safety alerts from other with signal strength indicated K band signals Laser signals Safety Alert signals Spectre 1 amp IV signals VG 2 signals Manual Mute or Auto Mute A mute function of audio alerts LaserEye For 360 detection of laser signals IntelliMute A mute function which automatically reduces false audio alerts by sensing engine RPMs IntelliMute Pro Prevents detection by radar detector detectors RDDs when traveling at slower speeds Instant On Ready Detects radar guns with instant on very fast speed monitoring capabilities Pop Detection Detects the latest super fast instant on single pulse radar guns Tone Alert or Voice Alert Mounting Win 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
23. s 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 DA Customer Assistance 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 5 30 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 Contact Your Local Dealer 2009 Cobra Electronics Corporation 6500 West Cortland Street Chicago Illinois 60707 USA www cobra com English Co
24. 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 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 j Straight 12V DC Windshield Coiled 12V DC Dual Port Power Cord Mounting Bracket Power Cord Power Adapter Includes plug Includes suction cups Includes plug Includes adjustable and fuse Item 545 159 N 001 and fuse plug up to 90 Item 420 030 N 001 Item 420 026 N 001 and fuse Item CLP 2B English
25. teeeieees Detection isdsiseecsemsistseesreasiiscen Eras AEAEE ERS AENEA aniline anise aaiincasien Signals Detected Audio Alerts Visual Display Instant On Detection Responding to Alerts Understanding Radar and Laser Maintenance ne SPECI GALOIS sees cstesseseces che cetaveccsescutbevscerccensantecrecrensaecencectaiseecetnecesteesceuiescsy Introduction Important Information Al Warranty Limited 1 Vear Warranty eres 22 Customer Assistance PHOGUGt Seien an e e stadia 23 Optional Accessories Accessories Order Info bees Trademark ACkNOWwledGe MEM eiscisevecsccsscasssvervaseccteives a 25 RQ o Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra Your Detector Your Detector Installation Where to Mount Your Unit You will get optimum performance from your detector if you Mount it at a point approximately in the center of the vehicle as low as possible on 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 Windshield Mounting Dashboard Mounting The unit s lens must not be blocked and the LaserEye should have a clear view out the back window to allow 360 detection The LaserEye Should Have a Clear View Radar and laser signals pass through glass but not through other materials and objects Objects
26. that can block or weaken incoming signals include Windshield wiper blades Mirrored sun screens Dark tinting at the top of the windshield Heated windshields currently available on some vehicles Instaclear for Ford Electriclear for GM Consult your dealer to see if you have this option fl English Windshield Mounting Attach the rubber cups to the bracket 2 Make sure the rubber cups and your windshield are clean 3 Push the bracket firmly onto the windshield 4 Attach the detector to the bracket Check the angle of the unit 5 To adjust the angle if necessary gently push or pull on the bracket to bend it DO NOT use the detector to bend the bracket 6 Plug the power cord into the detector 7 Plug the cigarette lighter adapter on the power cord into your vehicle s cigarette lighter it off the bracket 8 You can temporarily remove the detector whenever you wish by pressing the bracket release button and sliding Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 3 Getting Started and M Auxiliary A k Your meee Dashboard Mounting Getting Started Place the detector on the dashboard to find a location Testing Your Detector where the unit has a clear level view of the road The angle can NOT be adjusted after mounting Off 2 Remove the paper backing On on from one side of the hook and loop fastener SACLE ONE V
27. ttings When changing the Settings on your detector please keep in mind m Buttons can have multiple functions 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 BELG Voice Visual Display the City button One beep City City blinks then c appears in the display To Change From City Mode Back to Highway Mode Press and release EIG Voice Visual Display the City button again 7 45 beeps Highway Highway blinks then h appears in the display fe English Your Detector DigiView Data Displ
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