Cobra Electronics XR-1050 Operating Instructions
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1. 13 Tone Voice Alert w15 Memory Set 16 Aux Audio Jack 16 Detection 17 Band Detection Audible Alarm Indicat Safety Alert Strobe Alert fe Laser Detection 20 Radar VG 2 Laser Alerts Radar Frequencies Facts About Lidar Laser Maintenance 0c08 Limited One Year Warranty Optional Accessories e Order Form cceesssssssscsssssscssssecsssecessseeccsseecesntecssneeessaecsenees 25 If You Think You Need Service Back Cover Features of This Product DigiView Information Center Graphic LCiD Multi Color Display 4 Radar Signals 4 Laser Signals 2Safety Systems Safety Alert Traffic Warning System 360 Strobe Alert Tone Alert Voice Alert Separate Visual and Audio Alarms LaserEye 360 Detection VG 2 Undetectable Auto and Manual Muting 4 Level Dim Button Audio Jack e Superior Audio Volume _ Adjustable Windshield Mounting Bracket Installation Location Location Selecting the proper location to mount the Cobra lt XR 1050 is very important for optimum _ performance Both radar and laser transmissions _ pass through glass but not through other objects _ For this reason the Cobra XR 1050 lenses must not be blocked The LaserEye should have a view of the rear window to take advantage of its 360 lt2. COBRA ELECTRONICS CORPORATION warrants that its COBRA 10 Band Radar Laser Detectors and the component parts thereof will be free of defects in workmanship and materials for period of one 1 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 10 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 _ Cobra Electronics Exclusions This limited warranty does not apply 1 to any Corporation product damaged by accident 2 in the event of misuse or 6500 West Cortland Street abuse of the product or as a result of unauthorized Chicago Illinois 60707 USA 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 lia
3. X K Ka Laser a distinctly different tone for each of Voice Alext the four laser signals LTI 20 20 Ultra Lyte ProLaser and ProLaser Ill VG 2 and Safety and Strobe Alert signals al las WW Instant On Detection The Cobra XR 1050 is also designed to detect Instant on speed monitoring signals Immediate action is required when warning is given Detection Detection X K Ka Alert X K and Ka Bands Safety Alert Traffic Warning System Safety Alert _The display will show the band received X K Ka and Strobe Alert Traffic Warning The signal strength will be indicated by a number Safety Alert Traffic Warning System and Strobe Sst d ee he in ci Alert will alert you with the following warnings V ystem an which increases in size as you approach Ly gv g o Hie Emergency Vehicle Road Hazard and Train 360 Strobe _ the radar gun Distinct tones will also be Strobe Alert Alert _ generated for each band Alert Emergency Vehicle will be displayed with the _VG 2 Undetectable above icon The Cobra XR 1050 is undetectable by police VG 2 Safety Alert n detection devices It will alert you when one is in VG 2 Alert _use near your vehicle During this time the unit is o HZd _ still on full alert and able to detect other signals S Hazard will be displayed with the above icon Note Ws RR
4. The display does not ey ela VGE graphic on the front of the unit will be Train will be displayed with the above icon displayed _ In Voice Alert the message Be careful VG 2 alert will be announced according to the band given followed by tones until the alert is over om ENV Emergency Vehicle will be displayed with the above icon Detection Laser Note The display does not indicate signal strength Note In Voice Alert the message Be careful Laser alert will be announced followed by the UltraLyte ProLaser or 20 20 tone Radar V G 2 Laser Alerts SSS LN 4 a r EE oa eee _ The XR 1050 can separately identify four laser signals ene0 A oe D Kl oe PRO yy T WZ nm t 7 Radar VG 2 Laser Alerts Type of Audible Signal Interpretation and Response slowly then increases in rate very FULL ALI rapidly Your COBRA XR 1050 Most likely a false source or could be signals just once rate as you reach hill or bridge series of Lyte and ProLaser Your COBRA XR 1050 starts to signal Most likely police radar ERT pulsed radar Exercise Caution Very fast signal rate instantly Radar or VG 2 close by has been suddenly switched on FULL ALERT Slow signal rate as you approach Most likely police radar on other side hill or bridge Sharp increase
5. detection capability It is best to locate your detector as low on the front windshield as possible Examples of metal in the windshield area that can block or weaken incoming radar laser signals 1 Windshield wiper blades 2 Mirrored sun screens 3 Regular tinted glass does not affect radar reception although the darker tint at the top of the tinted windshield prevents laser light from penetrating 4 Heated windshields currently available as an option for some Ford Instaclear and GM Electriclear vehicles act as an impenetrable barrier to radar signals If in doubt check with your dealer to see if this applies to your vehicle Windshield Mounting Installation winds gt Mounting BS r Attach cups to Attach bracket to windshield bracket Attach detector to bracket Bend bracket for correct detection angle if needed Do not use the XR 1050 to bend bracket Plug power cord into detector Plug power cord into cigarette lighter Installation Quick Start Dash Dash Mounting Turn On and Adjust Volume Turn On and Mounting Adjust Volume p Note I _ _ Display Dim City Highway A _ _ au Q Press the power button to activate the unit In and Muting mode settings both tone and voice modes the unit will _ are retained in memory announce Te
6. 2MILE Facts About LIDAR Laser _ LIDARs must have a clear _ line of sight to target a _ vehicle during the entire measurement interval _ Intervening objects such as _ signposts utility poles tree _ branches etc will prevent avalid speed reading Detection Facts About LIDAR Laser Does weather have any effect on LIDAR Yes rain snow smoke fog and airborne dust particles will all reduce the effective range and _ if sufficiently dense may prevent its operation Can LIDAR operate through glass No LIDAR guns cannot obtain readings through any glass But the laser pulse can be received _ through glass to easily and quickly trigger a laser detector s alarm _Can LIDAR operate while moving No since LIDAR is line of sight an officer cannot drive aim and shoot while driving _Is a LIDAR DETECTOR legal to use Yes it is legal in all 50 states Maintenance Maintenance Your COBRA XR 1050 RADAR LASER DETECTOR will give you years of trouble free service with minimum maintenance _ Replacing Power Cord Fuse Unscrew cap of cigarette lighter adapter and remove fuse Replace with 1 ampere fuse only Troubleshooting If your COBRA LASER DETECTOR XR 1050 isn t operating we suggest you make the following checks 1 Is the power cord properly connected 2 Is the fuse OK 3 Is the cigarette lighter socket clean and free from corrosion Limited One Year Warranty
7. E PRESS amp fics RELEASE Press and release Dim button a fourth time SGAN to return display to Bright A double beep Note confirms this selection The XR 1050 will retain the Press and release Dim button a second time chosen brightness level to reduce the display brightness to Dimmer A while OFF single beep confirms Dimmer LED brightness In Voice Alert the message Bright Dim _ Dimmer or Dark will be heard Operation Highway City Mode Note Use City Mode in or near cities where there are many sources of false X band radar signals such as microwave relay towers and automatic door openers This will filter out weak signals Note The unit will announce Highway or City in Voice Mode _Highway City Mode To select City Mode _The Highway City function is controlled by a _2 step button Audio Muting The Mute button is used to temporarily turn off the alarm and control Auto Mute mode Manual Muting Press this button to turn off the audio alarm Press and release City button and CITY will be displayed A single beep confirms City mode JAB Press and release Mute button to turn off the audio during an alert The alarm will be turned off until the signal is over with audio set at previous volume level for next signal Pressing Mute button again will turn alarm back on Highway City M
8. HC obra Operating Instructions for your Cobra High Performance 10 Band XR 1050 Radar Laser Detector With DigiView Information Center 4Radar Signals e 4Laser Signals 2 Safety Systems Nothing comes close to a Cobra E Introduction SALES wares Store Introduction sessions lt Congratulations You have just purchased the most Use of this product is not intended to sophisticated RADAR LASER DETECTOR available today and does not ensure that the motorit This booklet contains instructions and information and any passenger will not be involved in a traffic accident It is only intended i designed so that you will be able to understand how to alert the motorist that an emergency the Cobra XR 1050 works and how radar and LIDAR or service vehicle equipped with a i CODE 3 Strobe Opticom or Tomar _ laser are used Enjoy your Cobra XR 1050 Radar Laser Preemption System or Cobra Safety e Alert Transmitter is in the area as Detector and drive safely defined by the range of the product i Please call your local Fire Police H department to verify if coverage exists Federal Law Governing Use of in your area Motorists are expected to i Radar Detectors exercise all due caution while using this x product and to observe and followall It is not against Federal Law to receive radar applicable traffic laws Operators of _ transmissions on your COBRA Radar Detector emergency o
9. Press 1 from the main menu 8 00 am 8 00 pm M F CST Make check or money order no stamps payable to Cobra Electronics 6500 West Cortland Street Chicago IL 60707 USA 5 Attn Accessories Dept Please print clearly Name Address No P O Box City State Zip Telephone __ Credit Card No Customer Signature Circle One Visa MasterCard Discover Exp Date Allow 2 to 3 weeks for delivery Offer valid in Continental U S only 25 Sc obra 2000 Cobra Electronics Corporation 6500 West Cortland Street Chicago IL 60707 USA ee rer ener er The Cobra line of quality products If You Think You Need Service also includes For technical assistance please call our Automated Help Desk which can assist ida n you by answering the most frequently asked questions about Cobra products s C I t Izens Ba n d R a d IOS 773 889 3087 MicroTalk Radios 24 hours a day 7 days a week A Consumer Service Representative can be reached through this same number 8 00 am 6 00 pm Monday through Friday CST Technical assistance is also available on line in the Frequently Asked Questions FAQ section at Rada r Laser Detecto rs www cobra com or by e mail to productinfo cobra com e SafetyAlert If you think you need service call 773 889 3087 Traffic Wa rn in S stems If your product should require factory service please call Cobra first before sending your unit g y in This w
10. ble 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 www cobra com a O Optional Accessories Straight 12V DC Power Cord Includes plug and fuse 420 080 N 001 Curled 12V DC Power Cord Windshield Mounting Bracket Includes plug and fuse Includes suction cups 420 080 N 002 545 159 N 001 You Can Find These Fine Accessories At Your Local Cobra Dealer If you wish you can order directly from Cobra Order by phone Call 1 773 889 3087 Press 1 from the main menu 8 a m 8 p m M F CST Order by mail or fax Pleasecall for pricing then fill out order form on next page and mail fax directly to Cobra Visit our website at www cobra com 24 Accessory Order Form Ca ce C Straight 12V Power Cord Curled 12V Power Cord Windshield Mounting Bracket Prices subject to change without notice Tax Table Illinois residents add 8 75 Tax if applicable 5 Indiana residents add 5 ippi i 4 00 Michigan residents add 6 Shipping handling Ohio residents add 5 Total Wisconsin residents add 5 Subtotal For credit card orders fill out order form and fax to 1 773 622 2269 or call 1 773 889 3087
11. duct or not understand its many features please refer to this owner s manual If after referring to the manual you still need help call Cobra Customer Service at 773 889 3087 Facts About Safety Alert Traffic Warning System Note Strobe Alert is available in over 1 000 cities and works with Tomar and Opticom systems Call your local Fire Police department for your area coverage or area in which you will be traveling Cobra Customer Service Live operators are available M F 8 00 am 6 00 pm CST at 773 889 3087 Automated Technical Assistance available 24 hours a day seven days a week E mail questions to productinfo cobra com Cobra on the World Wide Web Frequently Asked Questions FAQ can be found on line at www cobra com How to Use Your Cobra XR 1050 Band Radar Laser Detector Contents Introduction sesesseessossssssssrooo001sortseerssressssssnsssssssssesensene A1 Safety Alert Strobe Alert Federal Law Governing Radar Detectors Included Accessories Controls amp Indicators ou eeessesssesseesseessesssesstesseesseease A2 Our Thanks to You Customer Support A3 Features roaa EOE 1 Installation 2 Quick Start 5 Digital Displays 5 Operation 8 Turning On 8 Set VoM E sassssecetsacgussstkcasaicteteansse dlccesiebivasuists geciaceaactaceasieee 9 Dim Button 10 Highway City Mode 12 Muting Mode
12. e between Voice and Tone Alarms In Tone Setting TONE MODE ON will be displayed and a beep will be heard u TONE TA Voice Alert The Voice Alert message will stay on for 2 seconds In Voice Alert setting the message Voice Alert will be heard and 4 MGDE ON will be displayed eae V4 Q 5 es mone 7 2 l y O gt 5 SE JJ Tone Alarm And Voice Alert Note Press and hold MUTE button for two seconds _ default setting Voice Alert is the factory Operation Memory Set Your Cobra XR 1050 features an automatic internal electronic memory system It will automatically remember your settings when the unit is turned Automatically remembers settings of Dim Muting _and City Highway modes OFF or removed from power source Auxiliary Auxiliary Audio Jack Audio Jack Use to connect an external speaker to your Cobra XR 1050 in environments with high ambient noise levels The internal speaker will be disconnected Memory Set Detection Band Detection Band This detector is designed to detect X K Superwide Ka Band Radar Laser including LTI 20 20 Ultra Lyte ProLaser and ProLaser III technologies VG 2 Safety Alert and Strobe Alert signals 360 Detection Detection Audible Alarm Speaker Audible Alarm In Tone Mode a different alert tone will sound for Speaker and
13. ect into detector into cigarette lighter Bright setting Quick Start Set Highway City Mode Note The XR 1050 will retain the chosen mode while OFF For more detailed operation instructions on set highway city mode see page 12 Set Highway City Mode _ City Mode _ For urban driving reduces number of X Band _ audible alerts Set Muting Mode PRESS amp RELEASE PRESS amp RELEASE Press and release City button CITY will display while in City mode _ Highway Mode _ Press and release gt City button again HWY will be displayed A double beep confirms highway mode Manual Muting _ Press and release Mute button to turn off volume while signal is in progress To Switch Between Modes Press and release Mute Button when no signal is being received to switch from Manual to Auto Mute Quick Start Set Muting Mode Note The factory default mode is Auto Muting For more detailed operation instructions on setting muting mode see page 13 Operation Operation Turning Turning On Your XR 1050 Set Volume On Your Adjust the volume up or down using the volume XR 1050 rocker switch on side of unit Note Pressing the volume up button while you turn on l gt a unit will show all 10 Alerts Plug power cord into Plug power cord int
14. ill ensure the fastest turn around time on your repair i You may be asked to send your unit to the Cobra factory It will be necessary to furnish the od Accessories following in order to have the product serviced and returned 1 For Warranty Repair include some form of proof of purchase such as a mechanical reproduction e HighGear Accessories or carbon or a sales receipt If you send the original receipt it cannot be returned 2 Send the entire product 3 Enclose a description of what is happening with the unit Include a typed or clearly print name and address of where the unit is to be returned 4 Pack unit securely to prevent damage in transit If possible use the original packing material 5 Ship prepaid and insured by way of a traceable carrier such as United Parcel Service UPS or First Class Mail to Cobra Factory Service Cobra Electronics Corporation 6500 West Cortland Street Chicago IL 60707 USA 6 If the unit is in warranty upon receipt of your unit it will either be repaired or exchanged depending on the model Please allow approximately 3 to 4 weeks before contacting us for status If the unit is out of warranty a letter will automatically be sent informing you of the repair charge or replacement charge If you have an estions please call 773 889 3087 for H eee PTN A hea Nothing comes close to a Cobra 2000 Cobra Electronics Corp Printed in Japan Part No 480 303 P 001
15. in signal of hill or bridge FULL ALERT ly a false radar source Short term weak signaling nals Laser will trigger 3 distinct audible e are no false signals one each for LTI 20 20 Ultra laser signals Safety Alert and Strobe Alert have their own unique European Emergency signal An emergency vehicle is approaching you are in the vicinity of a railroad crossing or you are approaching a road hazard construction site accident scene etc Radar Frequencies There are three frequencies that have been approved by the FCC Federal Communications Commission for use in speed monitoring equipment They are X Band 10 525 GHz K Band 24 150 GHz Ka Band 33 400 36 000 GHz Your Cobra XR 1050 can detect signals in all radar bands including photo radar and STALKER Radar Frequencies radar which use the Ka band and Cobra s Safety Alert signals on the K band Facts About LIDAR Laser What is LIDAR LIDAR stands for Light Detection And Ranging While everyone refers to it as LASER the correct name is LIDAR How does LIDAR work LIDAR operates a lot like RADAR Like RADAR it spreads out Not as quickly but it does spread as shown on the diagram below 5 FT WIDE 10 FT WIDE 20 FT WIDE 30 FT WIDE LASER LIGHT EMISSION DETECTABLE BY COBRA gt _ fae Taser Oe F mae e READABLE RANGE 1 1 4 MILE 1 2 MILE 1MILE 11
16. o with their Tones detector cigarette lighter 3 The volume control has 8 volume settings levels 0 8 As the level is increased Voice Alert or the beep tone will allow you to hear the volume level At level 8 a beep beep is heard indicating maximum volume In both tone and voice modes the unit will announce Testing and the message TEST will be displayed The display shows four typical alerts X Laser VG2 Emergency Vehicle and announces System Ready _ The system indicates if Voice Alert or Tone only mode has been selected and if VG2 audio alert is turned on or off Operation Operation Dim Button Dim Button You may select from four levels of brightness for Note your Cobra XR 1050 display Bright Dim Dimmer PRESS amp _ City Beep and Dark Off piece Highway Beep Beep Note The XR 1050 will retain the chosen mode while OFF Press and release Dim button a third time to reduce display to Dark Off A single beep confirms this selection The power light will PRESS amp RELEASE Note remain on Bright Beep Beep K Press and release Dim button once to reduce Dim Beep brightness to Dim A single beep confirms this Dimmer Beep selection mee Dark Beep 4TH TIM
17. ode To select Highway Mode Press and release gt City button HJY will be displayed A double beep confirms Highway mode Operation Muting Note _ To completely turn off incoming alerts while in _ auto mode press and _ release mute button Note _ In either mode the next alarm will begin with normal volume The XR 1050 will retain the _ chosen mode while OFF _ Note Mute Beep OR _ Auto Mute Beep Beep Operation Operation Muting Note The factory default mode seting is Auto Muting Selecting Manual Muting Mode from Auto mode In Manual Mute mode the alerts will always be _ heard at the set volume level Press and release Mute Button when no signal is being received AUTO MUTE GFF will appear on the display for 2 seconds then disappear _ Selecting Auto Muting Mode from Manual mode _ In Auto Mute mode the alerts will be heard at the _ set volume for 3 seconds then automatically be reduced to a lower level PRESS amp RELEASE Press and release Mute button when no signal is being received AUTO MUTE GN will appear in display for 2 seconds _ then disappear All future alarms will be Auto Mute In Voice Alert the message AutoMute will be heard 4 b Ean Na aay Voice Tone Settings PRESS amp RELEASE to chang
18. r service vehicles are also i expected to exercise all due caution The Communications Act of 1934 guarantees while using this product and to ob your right to receive radio transmissions on serve and follow all applicable traffic laws any frequency Local laws that contravene the sOpticom is a registered trademark Communications Act of 1934 while illegal may of 3M Corporation be enforced by your local law enforcement officials s until and unless they are prohibited from doing so by _ Federal Court action lt WARNING Before leaving your car make sure that you conceal your radar detector This will reduce the possibility of break i in and theft of your unit Included with your XR 1050 Windshield Bracket Hook and Loop Material _ Epcuriea Power Cord Controls and Indicators Power Button Volume Control Mute Button Dim Button Audio Alerts Speaker E Highway City Button DigiView Information Center E LaserEye ED Windshield Bracket Mount 12V DC Power Jack Audio Jack Facts About the Safety Alert Traffic Warning System FCC approved Safety Alert Transmitters emit microwave radar signals to indicate the presence of a safety related concern Depending on the frequency of these signals as set on the transmitter the outgoing signal can indicate whether the transmitter is on a speeding emergency vehicle or train or at a stationary road ha
19. sting and the message Test willbe when power is unplugged o Peel protective Place on dash displayed N t paper off one side The volume control has 8 volume settings Adjust Ror meie detailed ore _ of hook and loop the volume up or down using the volume rocker OPeration instructions It will be easy for you to material switch on turn on adjust volume see page 9 remove and reinstall your Cobra XR 1050 detectorat any time using this hook and loop materialon the ee dashboard a Remember Without the means to adjust the angle Peel top paper off Place detector on of the detector when hook and loop pad mounted as above be Set Display Brightness Select from four levels of LED brightness display Bright Dim Dimmer and Dark The state of the art readout presents clear alerts even in sunlight Set Display _ Brightness LED Displays Press and release Dim button once to select PRESS amp RELEASE sure that your Cobra Dim setting Note ARON has a level clear Press and release Dim button a second time A four position Dim mode is view ofthe road before you to select Dimmer setting _ provided for dusk or night attach hook and loop Press and release Dim button a third timeto driving please see Dim material select Dark setting Button pages 10 11 o Plug power cord Plug power cord Press and release Dim button again to sel
20. zard location These microwave signals are located in the K band and as a result any radar detector which detects K band radar will detect these Safety signals as standard K band radar alerts However unlike a standard radar detector your Cobra XR 1050 is designed to differentiate between a standard K band alert and a Safety Alert warning Safety technology is relatively new so the number of transmitters in operation is still growing You may not receive Safety Alert on a daily basis and should not be surprised to encounter some emergency vehicles road hazards or trains not yet equipped with these transmitters therefore failing to provide a signal As Safety Transmitters become more prevalent the number of operating transmitters is growing every day these Safety Alert s will become more common The Safety Alert Transmitter is in use in all 50 states in limited quantities Thank you for purchasing Cobra s XR 1050 the worlds first 10 band Radar Laser Detector with Digital Signal Processing It features a high speed RISC digital processor similar to those used in high end personal computers The result incredibly high sensitivity and virtually no false alerts In addition the revolutionary LCiD 3 color graphic display provides you with complete easy to read information featuring icons combined with an alpha numeric readout for exceptionally quick response time Customer Support Should you encounter any problems with the pro
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