Cobra Electronics BAND XRS 9640 User's Manual
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1. Introduction ae 3 cA Customer Assistanc Windshield Windshield Bracket Bracket Mount Release Button anna OE LaserEye N For 360 detection of laser and strobe signals anad Auxiliary Audio Jack Pa as cananes Speaker 12 DC Power Jack On Off Volume Control Allows user to adjust the volume of the tone alerts Program Mute Button For manual mute of i audio alerts and to enter aa ae i or City or Highwa programming made Select Dim Button y gray modes to reduce false Adjusts the display brightness for easy alerts and to change reading and to scroll through user mode user mode settings while programming settings while programming Alpha Numeric Dot Matrix Text Display Shows user mode settings programming instructions signal strength indication City Highway mode indicators radar VG 2 Spectre 1 and safety strobe indicators See pages 5 26 for more information WARNING about display features Modifications or parts substitutions not approved by Cobra Electronics Corporation may violate FCC Rules and void your authority to operate this equipment fol English SN Product Features Congratulations You ve made a smart choice by purchasing an ultra high performance digital radar laser detector from Cobra Just look at some of the sophisticated features and capabilities your new unit includes Xtreme Range Sup2. 0 cece eee eee ee 10 Muting am Alen 4 20004 cawbapeeetasnas rd ad tices 12 Auto Mute Mode 0 000000 ccc eee 12 Auxiliary Audio Jack 2 2 0 0 0c cece 12 IntellIMUts heck otis a e a a A N es 13 COMPASS o earn e ga Reap aloha aa 16 Pop Alva da RR ca 18 K Ku and X Band Detection oooocccccccccccccccccoo 18 VGZ Alet COPE heaved chan ei kde earn e ia ties 19 Spectre 1 Aleaciones aces 20 SmartPower 0 0 00 cece ect ence tenn e eee eeae 21 DigiView Data Display Brightness oooccoccccccccn 22 Detection cta aliada ad ad AO ed 24 Signals Detected 0 cee eee eee 24 Audio Alerts ao cites ae oa e dia 24 Visual DISPlay ei edie awa dae a bbs bea eb E a eee 24 Instant On Detection 0 00sec eects 27 Pop Detection aba cna acd ahead a jaa 27 Responding to Alerts 0 c cece eee 27 Understanding Radar and Laser 0c cee eee eee eines 28 Maintenan Ce when a ha sa Maleate ls 31 Specifications nananana cee eee oro 32 Warranty Limited 1 Year Warranty 2 000s cece cece eee e ee eneeeeeeeeaee 33 Customer Assistance PrOdUCE Service ices oat aa Rela dood TON Aaa dears 34 Trademark Acknowledgement 000 cece eee eee eee 35 Optional Accessories soc peresi nerds eee eee eee ee 36 Accessories Order NfO ooo ke ninnau ir 37 Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra EN Your Detect Your Detect Installation Windshield Mounting Wher
3. NOTE When you change to City mode the unit will enter whichever city default mode is set at the time To Change From City Mode Back to Highway Mode Press and release the Tone Visual Display Set City button again Two beeps h appears in the display Highway Mode English Your Detect Setting City Default You can set the default level for City mode City X City X Beep Off and City X K either in Program mode or directly using the Set City button O Set City Button City X 4 Press and hold e m Press and hold the Set City button City X ABeer Off A City X K To Set the City Mode Default Directly Using the Set City Button Press and hold the Tone Visual Display Set City button One beep each time the Cycles see chart above display cycles Release the Set City None City X Beep Off button to select the City X K or City X current display as default To Set the City Mode Default Using Program Mode See Page 7 For Instructions on Using Program Mode go to City One beep City X Beep Off One beep City X K Two beeps City X City X Beep Off City X K City X Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 17 Your Detect Muting an Alert Your detector allows you to quickly turn off an Audio Alert by momentarily pressing the Program Mute button If you press the Program Mute button a second time during the Alert the Audio Alert will be turned back on
4. DigiView Data Display Brightness Setting Dim Default Your detector has a Bright display mode for daytime driving and three levels You can set the default level for Dim mode Dim Dimmer or Dark of Dim display modes Dim for dusk driving Dimmer for night driving and either in Program mode or directly using the Select Dim button Dark where no visual alerts will be displayed to control the display s brightness levels The factory setting is Bright The factory Dim mode O Select Dim Button default setting is Dimmer Press and hold Dim Y Dark Indicator ra A Press and hold button eo Select Dim Button T a AAA o Press and release Po ROG To Set the Display Dim Mode Default Directly Using the Set Dim Button Press and hold the Tone Visual Display Select Dim button One beep each time the Cycles see chart above display cycles Dim Display Dimmer Display Dark Display Release the Select Dim None Dim Dimmer or Dark button to select the current display as default NOTE When you change to Dim mode the unit will enter whichever dim default mode is set at the time To Change the Brightness to Dim Press and release the TST ETS EN Select Dim button once Two beeps Dim Dimmer or Dark To Set the Display Dim Mode Default Using Program Mode See Page 7 For Instructions on Using Program Mode To Change the Brightness to Bright In Program m
5. Program Mute Button lo PE ees A Press and release To Turn On or Off an Audio Alert Using the Program Mute Button Press and release Visual Display the Program Mute button Auto Mute Mode Auto Mute will automatically reduce the audio volume of all alerts after four 4 seconds for as long as the signal is detected The factory setting for Auto Mute is on To Turn Auto Mute On or Off Using Program Mode See Page 7 For Instructions on Using Program Mode Tone Visual Display In Program mode go to Auto Mute Two beeps Auto Mute On One beep Auto Mute Off Auto Mute On Auto Mute Off Auxiliary Audio Jack The Auxiliary Audio Jack can be used to connect an external speaker Aiia in environments with high ambient E Audio Jack noise levels The internal speaker will be disconnected fiz English Your Detect 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 14 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 An
6. 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 HC obra Ly IBAND Operating Instructions 12 BAND ULTRA PERFORMANCE DIGITAL RADAR LASER DETECTOR WITH XTREME RANGE SUPERHETERODYNE TECHNOLOGY Printed in China Part No 480 419 P Version A Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra English Important Information and Ag Omer A ance 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 is within r
7. For external speaker connection Mounting Mounts easily on windshield or dashboard This booklet describes the simple steps for mounting and setting up your detector It also provides helpful information about how radar and laser guns are used and how you can interpret the alerts you receive Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra Ordering From U S A Call 773 889 3087 for pricing or visit www cobra com For Credit Card Orders Call 773 889 3087 Press one from the main menu 8 00 a m to 6 00 p m Central Time Monday through Friday Make Check or Money Order Payable To Cobra Electronics Attn Accessories Dept 6500 West Cortland Street Chicago IL 60707 U S A To Order Online Please visit our website www cobra com Item Description 420 030 N 001 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 Introduction us 0 Introduction Important Information 0 eee eee Al Customer Assistance msns nedes aa au aaia aaia a n p aau ei A1 Controls Indicators Connections and Display A2 Product Features cusco ii o ie dae A3 Your Detector Installation uo cdt eta dedo ple daa Bese 2 Getting Started ooooocooooocccccco no 5 EasySet Programming ooooocccccocooooo eee eee 6 SettingS saasaa cece eee E aa E AE AE ENS 10 IntelliShield Highway City Modes
8. IntelliMu oo One beep IntelliMute not set Please try again Please tr One beep IntelliMute Off Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 15 Your Detect Compass N Your detector includes an internal NW nO NE 8 point Compass that will continuously E a display your current direction of travel i 8 Point N NE E SE S SW W or NW We Compass PE e r SW e e SE Calibrating the Compass Ss O NOTE Before using it for the first time you must calibrate the compass to provide accurate indications of direction See page 7 for instructions on using the Program mode to select Set Compass Calibration allows the compass electronics to measure and store information about the magnetic fields generated by your vehicle The compass will remain accurately calibrated as long as your detector is mounted in the same place in your vehicle If you change the location where the unit is mounted or move it to another vehicle you must recalibrate the compass The compass temporarily may not provide accurate readings if you are inside a building or enclosure or are close to a large metal tractor trailer truck or train Once you are away from such a location the compass will work correctly again O NOTE When the instructions direct you to drive in two circles a large parking lot is the most convenient place to do so It does not matter what direction your vehicle is pointing when you start the circles which direction you g
9. adjustable plug Item 420 026 N 001 up to 90 and fuse Item CLP 2B English
10. mode One beep Pop Detect Off Unit not will detect Pop signals The settings for these user modes can also be changed with the one button method See description of each user mode pages 10 and 23 for details English VG 2 Detect Two beeps VG 2DetectOn Unit will detect VG 2 signals modg One beep VG 2 Detect Off Unit will not detect VG 2 signals VG 2 Audio Two beeps VG 2 Audio On With VG 2 Detect on the unit will give mode not audible alerts for VG 2 signals shown if VG 2 detect is off One beep VG 2 Audio Off With VG 2 Detect off the unit will give only visual alerts for VG 2 signals Spectre 1 Two beeps Spectre 1 Unit will detect Spectre 1 signals Detect mode Detect On One beep Spectre 1 Unit will not detect Spectre 1 signals Detect Off Spectre 1 Two beeps Spectre 1 Audio With Spectre 1 Detect on the unit will Audio mode On give audible alerts for Spectre 1 signals not shown if z ee Spectre 1 One beep Spectre 1 Audio With Spectre 1 Detect off the unit will give detect is off Off only visual alerts for Spectre 1 signals SmartPower Two beeps SmartPowerOn SmartPower is on mod One beep SmartPower Off SmartPower is off X Band Two beeps X Band On Unit will detect X Band signals detect inode One beep X Band Off Unit will not detect X Band signals K or Ku Band Two beeps K or Ku Band On Unit will detect K or Ku Band signals detect mode os A One beep K or Ku Ban
11. on calibrating the compass See page 21 for instructions on using SmartPower Press and release Select Dim Button Press and release Program Mute Button Press and hold Press and release To Use Program Mode Press and hold the Program Mute button for two seconds Tone Visual Display Three beeps Program will appear Then brief programming instructions will scroll through the display three times While the programming instructions are scrolling press and release the Select Dim button to cycle through the user modes One beep with each button press As each mode is displayed the current setting for that mode will be shown With the user mode you wish to change displayed press and release the Set City button to change the setting To move to the next selection press the Select Dim button again One or two beeps depending on your selection The setting you select will be shown When you have finished programming any or all of the user modes press and release the Program Mute button to exit Program mode Or simply wait ten seconds without pushing any buttons One beep When you exit Program mode the new setting will automatically be saved and EXIT PROGRAM and Settings Saved will appear in the display Settings PROGRAM Saved Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra Your Detect This EasySet programming menu lists all of th
12. System Strobe Alert VG 2 Alert Xtreme Range Superheterodyne and the snake design are registered trademarks of Cobra Electronics Corporation USA Cobra Electronics Corporation 12 Band 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 35 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 order info on page 37 Straight 12V DC Power Cord Windshield Mounting Bracket Includes plug and fuse Includes suction cups Item 420 030 N 001 Item 545 159 N 001 Coiled 12V DC Power Cord Dual Port Power Adapter Includes plug and fuse Includes
13. able by VG 2 detection devices 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 Alerts With VG 2 Detect mode on you can also choose whether or not you want your unit to sound audible VG 2 Alerts The factory settings are VG 2 Detect off and VG 2 Detect Audio off To Turn VG 2 Detect Mode On or Off Using Program Mode See Page 7 For Instructions on Using Program Mode In Program mode go to VG 2 Detect Tone Visual Display Two beeps VG2 On One beep VG2 Off VG 2 Detect On VG 2 Detect Off To Turn VG 2 Audio Mode On or Off Using Program Mode See Page 7 For Instructions on Using Program Mode In Program mode go to VG 2 Audio Tone Visual Display Two beeps One beep VG 2 Audio On VG2 Audio On VG2 Audio Off VG 2 Audio Off Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra Your Detect Spectre 1 Alert The detector is undetectable by Spectre 1 detection devices 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 Spectre 1 Alerts With Spectre 1 Detect mode on you can also choose whether or not you want your unit to sound audible Spectre 1 Alerts The factory settings are Spectre 1 Detect off Spectre 1 Audio off To Turn Spe
14. ange 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 SJ Customer Assistance a Customer Assistance A 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 www cobra com English
15. ctre 1 Detect Mode On or Off Using Program Mode See Page 7 For Instructions on Using Program Mode In Program mode Tone Visual Display go to Spectre 1 Detect Two beeps Spectre On One beep Spectre Off Spectre 1 Detect On Spectre 1 Detect Off To Turn Spectre 1 Mode On or Off Using Program Mode See Page 7 For Instructions on Using Program Mode In Program mode Tone Visual Display go to arado Two beeps Spectre Audio On One beep Spectre Audio Off Spectre 1 Audio On Spectre 1 Audio Off 20 English Your Detect SmartPower Your detector includes the SmartPower feature that when activated will put the unit into Standby mode low power for about 30 minutes after the car s engine has been turned off After 30 minutes in Standby mode the unit will automatically turn off SmartPower Entering Before SmartPower enters Standby mode you will hear one y Mode fi beep and Pwr Save will appear on the display To return the unit to normal Power mode or exit Standby mode start the car press any button or turn the unit off and then on again The factory setting is SmartPower on To Turn SmartPower Mode On or Off Using Program Mode See Page 7 For Instructions on Using Program Mode In Program mode Tone Visual Display go to SmartPower Two beeps SmartPower On One beep SmartPower Off SmartPower On SmartPower Off Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra Bi Your Detect i Your Detect
16. d 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 1 13 300 0 200 GHz 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 6 621 447 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 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 warran
17. d Off Unit will not detect K or Ku Band signals Set display Two beeps Display Dim Partially dimmed for dusk or night driving Dim mode default One beep Display More dimmed for dusk or night driving Dimmer One beep Display Dark Display is off Restore factory One beep Restore Factory Resets user modes and settings to settings Settings factory default Exit program One beep EXIT PROGRAM Allows you to exit Program mode Your Detect Settings IntelliShield Highway City Modes Your detector is equipped with IntelliShield false signal rejection technology which consists of a Highway mode and three different levels of City modes City X City X Beep Off and City X K City X mode sounds a single beep when the signal is first detected City X Beep Off mode prevents all X band audio alerts until the signal strength reaches Level 3 City X K mode combines the City X mode with prevention of K band audio alerts until the signal strength reads Level 2 This will reduce false alerts while you are driving in or near urban areas where there are many sources for conflicting X or K band signals such as microwave towers and automatic door openers The factory setting is Highway The factory City mode default setting is City X Set City Button Press and release To Change From Highway Mode to City Mode Press and release the Visual Display Set City button One beep c appears in the display City Mode
18. e modes and settings you can choose from after you have entered Program mode as described on page 7 EasySet Programming Menu Mode Tone Visual Setting Result Your Detect Mode Tone Visual Setting Result Set Two beeps City X A single beep sounds when the IntelliShield signal is first detected el One beep City X Audio for all X band alerts are blocked beep Off until signal strength reaches Level 3 One beep City X K Combines the City X mode with prevention of K band audio alerts until signal strength reaches Level 2 IntelliMute Two beeps IntelliMute On All alerts except for strobe signals mode from emergency vehicles are automatically muted below the engine rev point you set One beep IntelliMute Off Normal operation Set IntelliMute One beep Set IntelliMute Allows you to set the engine RPMs see page 14 rev point while using IntelliMute not shown to set activation if IntelliMute point is off AutoMute Two beeps AutoMute On The audio volume of all alerts will be mode automatically muted after four seconds for as long as the signal is detected One beep AutoMute Off All alerts will sound at full volume for as long as the signal is detected Set compass One beep Set Compass Allows you to calibrate the compass see page 16 to calibrate compass Pop Detect Two beeps Pop Detect On Unit will detect Pop signals
19. e 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 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 that can block or weaken incoming signals include m Windshield wiper blades m Mirrored sun screens m Dark tinting at the top of the windshield m 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 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 veh
20. ength Ku Band Radar Ku and Signal Strength Pop Radar Mode Pop X Signal Detected K Signal Detected Ka Signal Detected Ku Signal Detected Pop Signal Detected Laser Signals and Visual Displays Type of Signal ASTER ES EA LTI 20 20 Laser 20 20 LTI Ultra Lyte Laser UltraLyte Kustom Signals ProLaser Laser Pro Laser Kustom Signals ProLaser III Laser Pro Laser 3 Your detector provides 360 detection of these signals Kustom Signals Kustom Signals LTI 20 20 LTI Ultra Lyte ProLaser ProLaser III NOTE Beep rate changes with different laser alerts Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 25 Your Detect Strobe Alert Signals and Visual Displays Type of Signal Visual Display Emergency Vehicle Flashing 3M Opticom or Tomar Your detector provides 360 detection of these signals Strobe Alert Display Flashing Safety Alert Signals and Visual Displays ET Emergency Vehicles Emergency Vehicle Road Hazards Road Hazard Trains Train Road Hazard Alert Train Alert Signal Signal Detected Detected Emergency Alert Signal Detected NOTE There are different tones for each Safety Alert VG 2 and Spectre 1 Alert Signals and Visual Displays Type of Signal Visual Display VG 2 Alert VG2 Spectre 1 Spectre1 Spectre 1 Alert VG 2 Alert Signal Detected Signal Detected NOTE There are different tones for each alert 26 English Your Detect Insta
21. erheterodyne Technology With super fast sweep circuitry XRS provides extra detection range and the best possible advance warning to even the fastest radar guns Ultra Performance Provides advanced warning with extra detection range Detection and Separate Alerts For radar signals X K Ka and Ku bands with signal strength indicated laser signals Safety Alert signals Strobe Alert signals VG 2 signals Spectre 1 signals 8 Point Compass Displays direction of travel LaserEye For 360 detection of laser and strobe signals Instant On Ready Detects radar guns with instant on very fast speed monitoring capabilities Pop Detection Detects the latest super fast instant on signal pulse radar guns Tone Alert With adjustable volume DigiView Data Display With easy to read alpha numeric dot matrix text readout IntelliShield Highway City Modes Reduces falsing in urban areas with Highway mode and three levels of City mode settings Safety Alert Traffic warning system distinguishes important safety alerts from other K band signals Strobe Alert Emergency vehicle warning system Manual Mute or Auto Mute A mute function of audio alerts IntelliMute A mute function which automatically reduces false alerts by sensing engine RPMs Smart Power A timed power saving function that saves your cars battery EasySet Programming User friendly mode selection and setting with visual guidance Auxiliary Audio Jack
22. g 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 Is LIDAR legal to use Yes It is legal in all 50 states Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra e Your Detector 0 Your Detector Pop Radar Guns 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 On radar gun It uses a single short time pulse to measure the target vehicle s speed Despite the fact that the short single pulse makes the unit very sensitive to officer hand and vehicle movement and reduces the range of the gun in Pop m
23. i will appear in the display when IntelliMute is 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 To Turn IntelliMute On or Off Using Program Mode See Page 7 For Instructions on Using Program Mode In Program mode Tone Visual Display go to IntelliMute Two beeps IntelliMute On then i appears in the display One beep IntelliMute Off IntelliMute On IntelliMute Off Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 13 Your Detect What to Remember While Using IntelliMute IntelliMute works with all 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 IntelliMute will indicate an error and automatically turn off The rev point you set will be stored in the unit s memory when power is turned off and recalled each time the power is turned on NOTE The rev point must be reset if you use your detector in a different vehicle NOTE When initially choosing your IntelliMute activation point a setting of approximately 300 to 600 RPMs above idle is recommended You can reset the activation po
24. icle 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 Your Detect Your Detect Dashboard Mounting 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 2 Remove the paper backing from one side of the hook and loop fastener 3 Attach the pad to the dashboard at your chosen location and remove the other paper backing 4 Attach the detector to the hook and loop fastener You can remove and reattach the unit as often as you like 5 Plug the power cord into the detector 6 Plug the cigarette lighter adapter on the power cord into your vehicle s cigarette lighter Getting Started On Off Volume Control Rotate clockwise away from you To Turn On the Unit and Adjust the Audio Volume Rotate the On Off Visual Display Volume control Three beeps Testing clockwise away from you System Ready The display will then cycle through the user mode settings city or highway Intellimute and SmartPower status Start up is complete when the display continuously shows the current compass direction N NE E SE S SW W or NW plus single letters indicating current user mode setti
25. ing Comes Close to a Cobra 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 is an approved frequency used in parts of Europe and Asia VG 2 and Spectre 1 VG 2 and Spectre 1 are detector detectors that work by detecting low level signals emitted by most radar detectors Your detector does not emit signals that can be detected by VG 2 or Spectre 1 but does detect VG 2 and Spectre 1 signals and will alert you when a device is in use near your vehicle if you so choose IAA Safety Alert Traffic Warning System W 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 relati
26. int at any time to fit your individual preferences and driving style Setting the IntelliMute Activation Point Your detector must be installed in your vehicle CAUTION Do not attempt to set the rev point while driving Your vehicle should be parked and idling IntelliMute must be turned on before setting the activation point fial English Set City Button Program Mute Button To Set the IntelliMute Activation Point Using Program Mode See Page 7 For Instructions on Using Program Mode In Program mode go to Set Tone Visual Display IntelliMute None Set IntelliMute Press and release the Set City button Two beeps Press SET at to begin setting IntelliMute RPMs desired RPMs Rev your engine to the level you wish to None None set Rev the engine slightly above idle and hold revs steady for two seconds At the desired rev level press and release the Set City button Three beeps IntelliMute Set Press and release either the Select Dim button to proceed to the next user mode or the Program Mute button to exit the Program mode None None Setting IntelliMute RPMs 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 IntelliMute IntelliMute Off Not Set Visual Display
27. ngs c City mode City X Beep Off mode and City X K mode h Highway mode i IntelliMute on Power On Start Up Complete 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 and you have turned the SmartPower off you should turn off or unplug your detector when parking for lengthy periods Cobra recommends leaving SmartPower at the factory setting which is on Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 5 Your Detect EasySet Programming All user mode settings on your detector can be changed by using Program mode When changing the settings please keep in mind m Buttons can have multiple functions m All settings will be stored in memory when the power is turned off and recalled when the power is turned back on The procedure for using Program mode is shown on page 7 NOTE You cannot enter Program mode during an alert The unit will not detect signals while in Program mode During programming if no buttons are pushed for ten seconds the unit will automatically exit Program mode and save the last settings Programming User Modes The tables on pages 8 through 9 show you how to program all user modes and the settings you can choose from NOTE On the following pages you will find more detailed explanations of each setting See page 14 for instructions on setting the IntelliMute activation point See page 16 for instructions
28. nt 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 Pop Detection Your detector is designed to detect single pulse mode radars These radars are designed to have a low probability of detection You should note that these radar guns have a much shorter range while in this mode Responding to Alerts Description Tone repeats slowly at first then speeds up rapidly Interpretation Probably police radar Recommended Response FULL ALERT Tone sounds one Probably a false alarm Exercise caution approach a hill or bridge then speeds up sharply as you reach it radar beyond the hill or bridge time only but possibly pulsed radar Spectre 1 or VG 2 nearby Tone instantly begins Radar Spectre 1 or VG 2 nearby FULL ALERT repeating rapidly has been activated suddenly Pop mode tone Pop mode gun very close FULL ALERT Tone repeats slowly as you Probably police FULL ALERT 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 or Strobe Alert You are nearing an emergency vehicle railroad crossing or road hazard construction accident etc Exercise caution Noth
29. o to make the circles and it does not have to be exactly two circles You do NOT have to make perfect circles You can drive in any pattern as long as you make two complete turns Four three point turns two small squares or any two complete loops will work as well as two circles lt does not matter what size the circles are if your speed is constant or how fast you make the circles but less than two minutes Please be careful when making the circles and watch for other traffic English Set City Select Dim Button EEE Eee O Button Program Mute Button To Calibrate the Compass Using Program Mode See Page 7 For Instructions on Using Program Mode In Program mode go to Tone Visual Display Set Compass None Set Compass Press and release the Set City button One beep Drive in 2 circles to begin setting the compass Press SET when done Within two minutes drive your Three beeps Compass Set vehicle in a circle twice then press For two seconds the Set City button again followed by direction of travel N NE E SE S SW W or NW Press and release either the Select Dim None None button to proceed to the next user mode or the Program Mute button to exit Program mode Direction of Travel Set Compass Calibrate Compass Compass Set NOTE If you do not press the Set City button within two minutes after beginning the set compass process compass calibrati
30. ode Tone Visual Display go to Display Dim Press and release the Visual Display Dimmer or Dark Two beeps Dim Select Dim button again One beep Bright One beep Dimmer One beep Dark Bright Display Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 23 Your Detect Your Detect Detection Signals Detected The tables on the following pages show you the types of Signals your detector will detect as well as the visual alerts it provides for each of them Audio Alerts 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 27 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 one to five 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 f2a English Radar Signals and Visual Displays Type of Signal Visual Display X Band Radar X and Signal Strength K Band Radar K and Signal Strength Ka Band Radar Ka and Signal Str
31. ode to 50 of its range in Continuous Wave mode this feature is added in an attempt to make the radar gun invisible to Radar Detectors Although your detector can sense Pop signals beyond the effective range of Pop radar guns there will be a signal to sense only if a gun is triggered In addition the Pop mode receiver section is more prone to false alerts because of its extra sensitivity This is especially so in urban areas As a result you should consider using the Pop Detect mode only in highway and rural situations Cobra Electronics has included a user selectable on or off Pop Detect mode fzo English Maintenance Maintenance of Your Radar Detector Your detector is designed and built to give you years of trouble free performance without the need for service No routine Maintenance is required If your unit does not appear to be operating properly please follow these troubleshooting steps m Make sure the power cord is properly connected m Make sure the socket of your vehicle s cigarette lighter is clean and free of corrosion m Make sure the power cord s cigarette lighter adapter is firmly seated in your cigarette lighter m Check the power cord fuse Unscrew the ribbed end cap of the cigarette lighter adapter and examine the fuse If required replace it with a 2 amp fuse only Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra si Your Detect Specifications Band and Frequencies Band Frequencies X Ban
32. on will automatically terminate Terminate INTELS EA One beep Compass not set Please tr Please try again Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra Your Detect Pop Alert Pop Alert will alert you of Pop radar signals During the alert the unit continues to detect other signals The factory setting is Pop Detect off To Turn Pop Detect Mode On or Off Using Program Mode See Page 7 For Instructions on Using Program Mode In Program mode Tone Visual Display go to Pop Detect Two beeps Pop On One beep Pop Off Pop Detect On Pop Detect Off K Ku and X Band Detection The new Ku Band may be introduced to North America in the future To prevent false alerts until it is the factory default for Ku Band detection is off In parts of North America annoying false alerts from door openers and similar devices are triggered on the X Band and K Band If desired X Band or K Band can be turned off The factory default for X Band and K Band detection is on To Turn X K and or Ku Mode On or Off Using Program Mode See Page 7 For Instructions on Using Program Mode In Program mode Tone Visual Display Voice OA orku band Two beeps X Band On X On X Band On One beep X Band Off X Off E Two beeps K Band On K On One beep K Band Off K Off Two beeps Ku Band On Ku On One beep Ku Band Off Ku Off K Band Off Ku Band On Ku Band Off Your Detect VG 2 Alert The detector is undetect
33. t 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 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 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 a English Trademark Acknowledgement Cobra DigiView EasySet Extra Sensory Detection IntelliMute IntelliShield LaserEye Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra Safety Alert Traffic Warning
34. ty 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 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 Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 33 Customer Ass lance 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 sen
35. vely new Safety Alert transmitters can be found in limited numbers in all 50 states but the number is growing Depending on your location you may not receive these alerts regularly and may often encounter emergency vehicles trains and road hazards without being alerted As the number of transmitters increases these alerts will become more common When you receive such an alert please watch for emergency vehicles ahead of you on cross streets and behind you If you see an emergency vehicle approaching please pull over to the right side of the road and allow it to pass English Your Detector r 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 Rangin
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