Cobra Electronics XR-1010 Operating Instructions
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1. 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 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 re2. Operating Instructions for your Cobra High Performance 10 Band XR 1010 Radar Laser Detector With UltraBright Data Display 4Radar Signals e 4Laser Signals 2 Safety Systems Nothing comes close to a Cobra Introduction SALES wares Store Introduction sessions 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 1010 works and how radar and LIDAR or service vehicle equipped with a i i CODE 3 Strobe Opticom or Tomar _ laser are used Enjoy your Cobra XR 1010 Radar Laser Preemption System or Cobra Safety A 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 or service vehicles
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4. Radar _ Frequencies l 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 _ a valid 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 Isa LIDAR DETECTOR legal to use _Yes it is legal in all 50 states Maintenance Maintenance Your COBRA XR 1010 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 1010 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
5. can lt 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 gt Attach cups to bracket Attach bracket to windshield r Attach detector to bracket Bend bracket for correct detection angle if needed Do not use the XR 1010 to bend bracket Plug power cord into detector Plug power cord into cigarette lighter Installation Windshield Mounting Installation Dash Mounting Note It will be easy for you to remove and reinstall your Cobra XR 1010 detector at any time using this hook and loop material on the dashboard Remember Without the means to adjust the angle of the detector when mounted as above be sure that your Cobra XR 1010 has a level clear view of the road before you attach the hook and loop material Dash Mounting o Peel protective Place on dash paper off one side of hook and loo
6. SE Press and release gt Mute button to turn off the audio during an alert The alarm will be turned off until the incoming audio signal is over and will reset at previous volume level for next alert Pressing Mute button again will turn alarm back on _ 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 Operation Muting In Auto Mute mode the alerts will be heard at the set volume for 3 seconds then automatically be reduced to a lower level Selecting Auto Muting Mode from manual mode aaea Press and release Mute button for less than two seconds when no signal is being received All future alarms will be Auto Mute Note The factory default mode setting is Auto Muting In Voice Tone Mode the message Mute or Auto Mute will be heard Operation Voice Alert Voice Alert Mode Mode Q Press and hold MUTE button for more than two seconds to switch between Voice and Note Tone Mode and Tone Only Mode Voice Alert is the factory default setting _ When Voice Alert is selected Voice Alert will be heard A beep will be heard when Tone _ Mode is selected Memory Set Memory Set _ Automatically remembers settings of Dim Muting XR peor COTAT ANAON
7. _ and City Highway modes features an automatic internal electronic memory system It will automatically remember your settings when the unit is turned OFF or removed from power source Auxiliary Auxiliary Audio Jack Audio Jack _ Use to connect an external speaker to your Cobra _XR 1010 in environments with high ambient noise _ levels The internal speaker will be disconnected PRESS amp E RELEASE Detection Band Detection Band This detector is designed to detect X K Detection 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 Audible Alarm Speaker Audible Alarm In Tone Mode a different alert tone will sound for Speaker and X K Ka Laser a distinctly different tone foreach TM of the four laser signals LTI 20 20 Ultra Lyte Voice Alert ProLaser and ProLaser IIl VG 2 and Safety and Strobe Alert signals al a WW Instant On Detection The Cobra XR 1010 is also designed to detect Instant on speed monitoring signals Immediate action is required when warning is given Detection X K Ka Alert VG 2 Alert Note The display does not indicate signal strength Note Alert may be selected by the the on position In Voice Alert the message Be careful VG 2 alert will be anno
8. are also i expected to exercise alldue 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 1010 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 UltraBright Data Display EB 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 hazard location These micr
9. cy Vehicle tone Safety Alert W Cty PRESS amp HOLD Mute Dim O O anaa Safety Alert will detect Road Hazards Trains and Emergency Vehicles Display will show an illuminated W with separate distinct tones for Emergency Vehicle Road Hazard and Train Detection Safety Alert Traffic Warning System and 360 Strobe Alert 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 f Lyte and ProLaser Laser amp LaserEye 360 Detection _ The XR 1010 can separately identify four laser signals ProLaser ProLaser 3 LTI 20 20 and Ultra Lyte _ Laser Guns L Cty The display will illuminate the L followed by a distinct beep tone identifying radar being used Radar VG 2 Laser Alerts Type of Audible Signal Interpretation and Response Your COBRA XR 1010 starts to signal Most likely police radar slowly then increases in rate very FULL ALERT i rapidly Your COBRA XR 1010 Most likely a false source or could be signals just once Very fast signal rate instantly Radar or VG 2 close by has been suddenly switched on FULL ALERT pulsed radar Exercise Caution Slow signal rate as you approach Most likely police radar on
10. er light will remain on Press and release Dim button a fourth time to return display to Bright A double beep confirms this selection To select City Mode The Highway City function is controlled by a 2 step button Highway City Mode Highway City Mode ae City PRESS amp z o J RELEASE Press and release City button and Cty will be displayed A single beep confirms City mode Cty Highway City Mode To select Highway Mode Press and release gt City button A double beep confirms Highway mode e Operation _ Note _ Use City Mode in or near _ cities where there are many _ sources of false 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 Note City Beep _ Highway Beep Beep 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 1010 will retain the chosen mode while OFF Note Mute Beep OR Auto Mute Beep Beep 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 amp RELEA
11. level 8 a beep beep is with their Tones 3 g gt o heard indicating maximum volume When the volume is turned to 0 off you will not hear a Press the Power Button beep but the power will blink OX LVW lt In Tone and Voice modes the unit will announce Testing and the display will show four typical alerts X L Laser V VG2 W Emergency Vehicle and announce System Ready The system indicates if Voice Alert or Tone only mode has been selected and lt if VG2 audio alert is turned on or off Operation Dim Button Note Bright Beep Beep Dim Beep Dimmer Beep Dark Beep Note The XR 1010 will retain the chosen mode while OFF Note The XR 1010 will retain the chosen brightness level while OFF In Voice Alert the message Bright Dim Dimmer or Dark will be heard and Dark Off Dim Button You may select from four levels of brightness for your Cobra XR 1010 display Bright Dim Dimmer PRESS amp RELEASE Press and release Dim button once to reduce brightness to Dim A single beep confirms this selection Press and release Dim button a second time to reduce the display brightness to Dimmer A single beep confirms this selection Press and release Dim button a third time to reduce display to Dark Off A single beep confirms this selection The pow
12. o 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 1010 Band Radar Laser Detector Contents Introduction 0 00 eeescessssssssssessssccssessssccssccsssesssscesscsessccssecessees Al Safety Alert Strobe Alert Federal Law Governing Radar Detectors Included Accessories Controls amp Indicators Our Thanks to You A3 Customer Support A3 Features 0 ec ececssssssscsessssecsssscsesssseessscsesncsesacsecassucssescsecasssesees 1 Installation 2 Quick Start 5 Digital Displays 5 Operation 8 Turning On 8 St VOM E iscisascassssscasseseastasasatasetssssscsn scandastsceasdetatesasebsebbsszaaeoe 9 Dim Button 10 Highway City Mode wd Muting Mode 12 Tone Voice Alert 14 Memory Set 14 Aux Audio Jack 14 Detecti
13. obra first before sending your unit g y in This will 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 Nothing comes close to a Cobra repair charge or replacement charge If you have any questions please call 773 889 3087 for assistance 2000 Cobra Electronics Corporation Printed in
14. ode while OFF For more detailed operation instructions on set highway city mode see page 11 Set Highway City Mode City Mode _ For urban driving reduces the number of false radar alerts PRESS amp RELEASE Press and release City button Cty will display while in City mode e f Highway Mode Press and release City button again A double _ beep confirms highway mode Quick Start Set Muting Mode PRESS amp RELEASE 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 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 1010 Set Volume On Your a Adjust the volume up or down using the volume XR 1010 rocker switch on side of unit Plug power cord into Plug power cord into gt Note detector cigarette lighter The volume control has 8 volume settings Pressing the volume up levels 0 8 As the level is increased Voice button while you turnon Alert or the beep tone will allow you to hear unit will show all 10 Alerts the volume level At
15. on 15 Band Detection Audible Alarm Indicator VG 2 Undetectable VG 2 Audio Alert Safety Alert Strobe Alert iss Laser Detection ccccscsseeee 18 Radar VG 2 Laser Alerts Radar Frequencies Facts About Lidar Laser Maintenancce cccce Limited One Year Warranty Optional Accessories Order Form cccccssecsseseeeeee If You Think You Need Service Back Cover Features of This Product E UltraBright Data Display 4 Radar Signals 4 Laser Signals 2 Safety Systems Safety Alert Traffic Warning System 360 Strobe Alert Tone Alert Voice Alert Separate Visual and Audio Alarms E LaserEye 360 Detection VG 2 Undetectable Auto and Manual Muting 4 Level Dim Button Audio Jack Superior Audio Volume Adjustable Windshield Mounting Bracket Installation Location Location Selecting the proper location to mount the Cobra XR 1010 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 1010 lenses must not be blocked The LaserEye should have a view of the rear window to take advantage of its 360 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
16. other side hill or bridge Sharp increase in signal of hill or bridge FULL ALERT rate as you reach hill or bridge Short term weak signaling likely a false radar source signals one each for LTI 20 20 Ultra laser signals 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 Safety Alert and Strobe Alert have their own unique European Emergency signal 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 1010 can detect signals in all radar bands including photo radar and STALKER 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 Sa SSH eee SaaS seen daaa 7 fi LASER GUN READABLE RANGE 1 1 4 MILE 1 2 MILE 1MILE 11 2MILE
17. owave 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 1010 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 1010 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 the UltraBright Data Display provides easy recognition of band detected by use of band identification letters Customer Support Should you encounter any problems with the product or not understand its many features please refer to this owner s manual If after referring t
18. p material Peel top paper off Place detector on hook and loop pad o Plug power cord Plug power cord into detector into cigarette lighter Turn On and Adjust Volume Q Press the power button to activate the unit In both tone and voice modes the unit will announce Testing The volume control has 8 volume settings Adjust the volume up or down using the volume rocker switch 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 Mute i Dim PRESS amp 0 a Se RELEASE Press and release Dim button once to select Dim setting Press and release Dim button a second time to select Dimmer setting Press and release Dim button a third time to select Dark setting Press and release Dim button again to select Bright setting Quick Start Turn On and Adjust Volume Note Display Dim City Highway and Muting mode settings are retained in memory when power is unplugged For more detailed operation instructions on turn on adjust volume see page 9 Set Display Brightness LED Displays Note _ A four position Dim mode is _ provided for dusk or night driving please see Dim Button page 10 Quick Start Set Highway City Mode Note The XR 1010 will retain the chosen m
19. sulting 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 l limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitations may not apply to you Limited One Year Warranty IRVA wil W 4 RY a Wy v Cobra Electronics Corporation 6500 West Cortland Street _ Chicago Illinois 60707 www cobra com B 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 773 889 3087 Press 1 from the main menu 8 a m 6 p m M F CST Order by mail or fax Please call for pricing then fill out order form on next page and mail fax directly to Cobra Visit our website at www cobra com 22 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 ou
20. t order form and fax to 773 622 2269 or call 773 889 3087 Press 1 from the main menu 8 00 am 6 00 pm M F CST Make check or money order no stamps payable to Cobra Electronics 6500 West Cortland Street Chicago IL 60707 USA 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 23 ar obra 2000 Cobra Electronics Corporation 6500 West Cortland Street Chicago IL 60707 USA ee a ee re rarer 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 ace you by answering the most frequently asked questions about Cobra products Citizens Band Radios 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 C
21. unced according to the band given followed by tones until the alert is over Operation of the VG 2 Audio X K and Ka Bands _ The display will show illumination of the band _ received X K or Ka The signal strength will be _ indicated by 2 signal strength LED s which _ increase in size as you approach the radar gun Distinct tones will also be generated for each band XK Ka Z Gy _VG 2 Undetectable lt The Cobra XR 1010 is undetectable by police VG 2 detection devices It will alert you when one is in _use near your vehicle During this time the unit is still on full alert and able to detect other signals y Cty user The factory setting is in Von the front of the unit will be displayed _VG 2 Audio Alert To turn VG 2 Audio Alert off press and hold the Dim Button for 2 seconds The Radar Detector will beep once _ indicating the VG 2 Audio Alert has been disabled the Dim Button for 2 seconds The Radar Detector will beep twice indicating the VG 2 Audio Alert has been activated Safety Alert Traffic Warning System and Strobe Alert Safety Alert Traffic Warning System and Strobe Alert will alert you with the following warnings Emergency Vehicle Road Hazard and Train Strobe Alert To turn the VG 2 Audio Alert on press and hold VG 2 Alert Sw Gy 2a S Strobe Alert will be indicated by a blinking W and Emergen
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