Cobra XRS-9745
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1. Windshield Bracket Release Button Bracket Mount LaserEye For 360 detection of laser and strobe signals Auxiliary Audio Jack PEE Leer Speaker i 42V DC Power Jack On Off Volume Control Allows user to adjust the volume of the tone and voice alerts Program Mute Button 9 For manual mute of audio alerts and to enter programming mode Set City Button For City or Highway modes to reduce false alerts and to change user mode settings while programming Select Dim Button Adjusts the display brightness for easy reading and to scroll through user mode settings while programming Shows user mode settings programming instructions signal strength indication City Highway mode indicators radar VG 2 Spectre and safety strobe indicators See pages 5 28 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 Za this equipment English Introduction a 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 Superheterodyne Technology With super fast sweep circuitry XRS provides extr2. Ka Band 34 700 1 300 GHz Ku Band 13 435 0 050 GHz VG 2 11 500 0 250 GHz Spectre 13 300 0 200 GHz Spectre IV Not Disclosed Laser 910 50 nm 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 Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 3 Limited 1 Year Warranty For Products Purchased in the U S A Cobra Electronics Corporation warrants that its Cobra 15 Band Radar Laser Detectors and the component parts thereof will be free of defects in workmanship and materials for a period of one year from the date of first consumer purchase This warranty may be enforced by the first consumer purchaser provided that the product is utilized within the U S A Cobra will without charge repair or replace at its option defective 15 Band Radar Laser Detectors products or component parts upon delivery to the Cobra Factory Service Department accompanied by proof of the date of first consumer purchase such as a duplicated copy of a sales receipt You must pay any initial shipping charges required to ship the product for warranty service but the return charges will be at Cobra s expense if the product is repaired or replaced under warranty This warranty gives you specific rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state Exclusion
3. 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 Stalker LIDAR is a trademark of Applied Concepts Inc Spectre I and Spectre IV are trademarks of Stealth Micro Systems Pty Ltd SpeedLaser is a trademark of Laser Atlanta LLC Interceptor VG 2 is a trademark of TechniSonic Industries LTD Tomar is a registered trademark of TOMAR Electronics Inc Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra Introduction N E e Introduction Important Information 00 cece Al Customer Assistance 0000 c cece eect ee Al Controls Indicators Connections and Display A2 Product Features i2 erroe erre durs Deed e eroe RS IR ee qoe ds A3 Your Detector Installation ico exibkm RR EX ARR AERRURRCOR E Re eia 2 Getting Started iis essere e hee EO e s 5 EasySet Programming 000 cece eee eee eee 6 SONGS xr oecte cer rrt E CERE sae da EERE E OEE TEER EEE 10 IntelliShield Highway City M
4. HC obra Operating Instructions 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 15 BAND ULTRA PERFORMANCE DIGITAL RADAR LASER DETECTOR WITH XTREME RANGE SUPERHETERODYNE Marine Chartplotters Power Inverters Accessories TECHNOLOGY For more information or to order any of our products please visit our website Printed in China www cobra com EAS MISURA Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra English Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra English Important Information and ry 4 ISTOM an 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 Strobe 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 3M or strobe transmitte
5. 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 37 e 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 mode 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
6. 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 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 22 English e Your Detector Specifications Band and Frequencies Band Frequencies X Band 10 525 0 050 GHz K Band 24 125 0 125 GHz Safety Alert 24 070 0 010 GHz Traffic Warning System 24 110 0 010 GHz 24 190 0 010 GHz 24 230 0 010 GHz
7. 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 e Your Detector Strobe Alert Special strobes mounted on the light bars of authorized emergency vehicles fire trucks police cars ambulances automatically change traffic signals as the vehicle approaches an intersection These strobes and the special strobe detectors located on the traffic signals introduced fairly recently by 3M and Tomar are already in use in more than 1000 cities nationwide Cobra s exclusive Strobe Alert detector will detect these special strobes and give an emergency vehicle alert When you receive such an alert please watch for an approaching emergency vehicle and pull over to allow it to pass To inquire about coverage in your area contact your local fire and police departments LIDAR Laser The correct name for the technology that most people refer to as laser is actually LIDAR which stands for Light Detection and Ranging LIDAR operates much like radar Its signal spreads out like a radar signal though not as widely Unlike radar
8. Optional Accessories 0 36 Accessories Order Info 0 cece nee eee nets 37 Trademark Acknowledgement n nuanua nunnana 37 Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 7 r r e e Your Detector Your Detector Installation Windshield Mounting Where to Mount Your Unit You will get optimum performance from your detector if you Mount it at a Attach the rubber point approximately in the center of the vehicle as low as possible on the cups to the bracket 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 2 Make sure the rubber cups and your windshield are clean 3 Push the bracket firmly onto the windshield j 4 Attach the detector to the bracket Check the angle of the unit The unit s lens must not be blocked and the LaserEye should have a clear view out the back window to allow 360 detection 5 To adjust the angle if necessary gently push or pull on the bracket to bend it DO NOT use the detector to bend the bracket 6 Plug the power cord into the detector 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 adapter on the power m Windshield wiper blades cord into your vehic
9. mode the unit will automatically turn Off SmartPower Entering Before SmartPower enters Standby mode you will hear Standby Mode one beep and Pwr Save will appear on the display To Pwr Save 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 Voice go to SmartPower Two beeps SmartPower On SmartPower On One beep SmartPower Off SmartPower Off SmartPower On SmartPower Off Power Off Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 23 Pd r e Your Detector DigiView Data Display Brightness Your detector has a Bright display mode for daytime driving and three levels of Dim display modes Dim for dusk driving Dimmer for night driving and Dark where no visual alerts will be displayed to control the display s brightness levels The factory setting is Bright The factory Dim mode default setting is Dimmer E Dark Indicator Select Dim Button Press and release To Change the Brightness to Dim Press and release the Visual Display Voice Select Dim button once Dim Dimmer or Dark Dim Dimmer or Dark Two beeps Dim Display Dimmer Display Dark Display NOTE When you change to Dim mode the unit will enter whichever d
10. 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 ds m Visual Display Voice release the F i One beep c appears in City X or City X Beep Set City button the display Off or City X K City Mode 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 rn Visual Display the Set City Two beeps h appears in Highway button again the display Highway Mode English 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 Set City Button i Press and hold City X 4 Pressand Ah hold the City Set City button City X ABeep Off To Set the City Mode Default Directly Using the Set City Button Press and hold the Tone or Voice Visual Display Set City button One beep each time the Cycles see chart above display cycles Release the Set City N
11. C Power Cord Includes plug and fuse Item 420 026 N 001 English Windshield Mounting Bracket Includes suction cups Item 545 159 N 001 Dual Port Power Adapter Includes adjustable plug up to 90 and fuse Item CLP 2B
12. Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra r e Your Detector Pop Alert The Pop Mode Radar Gun is a single pulse Doppler radar that is a feature of a K and Ka Bee III Ka radar gun band Instant On radar gun It uses a single short time pulse to measure the target vehicle s speed The Pop mode receiver senses Pop singles beyond the effective range of Pop radar guns As the Pop mode receiver is so sensitive you should limit the use of Pop Detect mode to highway and rural driving Pop Alert will alert you to Pop radar signals During the alert the unit continues to detect other signals The factory setting is Pop Detect Off To Turn Pop Detect Mode On or Off Using Program Mode Pop betes On See Page 7 For Instructions on Using Program Mode p In Program mode ToneVisual Display Voice goto Pop Detect Two beeps Pop On Pop On Pop Detect Off One beep Pop Off Pop Off Pop 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 mod
13. a 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 I 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 single pulse radar guns Voice or 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 audio alerts by sensing engine RPMs IntelliMute Pro Prevents detection by radar detector detectors RDDs when traveling at slower speeds Smart Power A timed power saving function that saves your car s battery EasySet Programming User friendly mode selection and setting
14. and release the Program Mute button to exit Program mode Or simply wait ten seconds without pushing any buttons mode the new setting will automatically be saved and EXIT PROGRAM and Settings Saved will appear EXIT Settings PROGRAM Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra r e Your Detector This EasySet programming menu lists all of the modes and settings you can choose from after you have entered Program mode as described on page 7 Mode Tone Display Voice Result e Your Detector Mode Tone TES EMA CH Result Set Two beeps City X A single beep sounds when the IntelliShield signal is first detected FE 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 One beep Set IntelliMute Allows you to set the engine IntelliMute see page 15 rev point while using IntelliMute RPMs to set activation Note Only shown if IntelliMute is Off point IntelliMute Two beeps IntelliMute Pro All radar VG 2 and Spect
15. ar K and Signal Strength K Alert Audio Alerts Ka Band Radar Ka and Signal Strength Ka Alert A distinctly different Alert tone is used for each type of signal detected Ku Band Radar Ku and Signal Strength Ku Alert including separate tones for each laser signal For X K Ka and Ku band Pop Radar Mode Pop Pop Alert radar signals the tones will repeat faster as you approach the signal ae Pe Disia ELLE iene source The repeat rate of the tones gives you useful information about alarm ad decreas non sic deci the signal detected See responding to alerts on page 29 Visual Display An indication of the type of signal detected will appear in the DigiView Data Pop Signal Detected 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 Laser Signals and Visual Displays Detector provides 360 detection of these signals Signal Strength Chart Signal Swengi acd Type of Signal Visual Display Voice Weakest Signal Signal Strength 2 Signal Strength 3 LTI 20 20 Laser 20 20 Laser Alert e 2 LTI Ultra Lyte Laser UltraLyte Laser Alert Kustom Signals ProLaser Laser Pro Laser Laser Alert Signal Strength 4 ROME CE Kustom Signals ProLaser III Laser Pro Laser 3 Laser Alert Stalker LIDAR Laser Stalker Laser Alert Laser Atlanta Speedlaser Laser Speedlaser Laser Alert Kustom Signals ProLaser Kust
16. e Tone Visual Display Voice gute Kerkirhand Two beeps X Band On X On X Band On One beep X Band Off X Off X Band 0 Two beeps K Band On K On X Band Off One beep K Band Off K Off Two beeps Ku Band On Ku On K Band On One beep Ku Band Off Ku Off K Band Off Ku Band On Ku Band Off C2 Your Detector VG 2 Alert The detector is undetectable 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 Tone Visual Display Voice goto VG 2 Detect Two beeps VG2 On VG2 On One beep VG2 Off VG2 Off VG 2 Detect On VG 2 Detect Off VG2 On VG2 Off To Turn VG 2 Audio Mode On or Off Using Program Mode See Page 7 For Instructions on Using Program Mode K Band Off Ku Band On English Ku Band Off In Program mode Tone Visual Display Voice 0010 VGE Audio Two beeps VG2 Audio On VG2 Audio On One beep VG2 Audio Off VG2 Audio Off VG 2 Audio On VG 2 Audio Off gum Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 21 r e Your Detector e Your Detector S
17. e 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 Voice go to IntelliMute Two beeps IntelliMute On IntelliMute On then i appears in the display One beep IntelliMute Off IntelliMute Off IntelliMute On IntelliMute Off Intelli Intelli English e Your Detector 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 point 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
18. eed 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 e Your Detector r Select Dim Button REED Program Mute Button To Calibrate the Compass Using Program Mode See Page 7 For Instructions on Using Program Mode In Program mode go to Set Compass Tone Visual Display Voice B ig Set City Button None Set Compass None Press and release the Set City button One 1 beep Drive in 2 Set Compass to begin setting the compass circles Press SET when done Within two minutes drive your Three beeps Compass Set Compass Set vehicle in a circle twice then press For two the Set City button again seconds followed by direction of travel N NE E SE S SW W or NW Press and release either the Select Dim None None None button to proceed to the next user mode or the Program Mute button to exit Program mode Calibrate Direction Set Compass Compass Compass Set of Travel NOTE Drive in Press SET Compass Set If you do not press the Set City button within two minutes after beginning the set compass process compass calibration will automatically terminate Visual Display Compass not set Please try again One beep Voice Compass not set Please try again Terminate Compass n Please tr
19. i 8 Point N NE E SE S SW W or NW W Compass E e 5 Calibrating the Compass S 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 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 go 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 It does not matter what size the circles are if your sp
20. im default mode is set at the time To Change the Brightness to Bright Press and release the Visual Display Voice Select Dim button again One beep Bright Bright Bright Display English C2 Your Detector Setting Dim Default You can set the default level for Dim mode Dim Dimmer or Dark either in Program mode or directly using the Select Dim button Select Dim Button i Press and hold Dimy Press and hold Dark Select Dim E button ne To Set the Display Dim Mode Default Directly Using the Set Dim Button Press and hold the Tone or Voice Visual Display Select Dim button One beep each time the Cycles see chart above display cycles Release the Select Dim None Dim Dimmer or Dark button to select the current display as default To Set the Display Dim Mode Default Using Program Mode See Page 7 For Instructions on Using Program Mode In Program mode Tone Visual Display Voice Bimer ada Mobes Dim Dim One beep Dimmer Dimmer One beep Dark Dark Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 25 r 2 e Your Detector Your Detector Detection Radar Signals and Visual Displays Signals Detected Type of Signal ETELE LEN Voice The tables on the following pages show you the types of Signals your X Band Radar X and Signal Strength X Alert detector will detect as well as the visual alerts it provides for each of them K Band Rad
21. ings 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 15 for instructions on setting the IntelliMute activation point See page 18 for instructions on calibrating the compass See page 23 for instructions on using SmartPower fs English e Your Detector 3 Pd To Use Program Mode Press and release 9 Program Mute Button Press and hold Press and release Press and hold the Tone Visual Display Voice Program Mute button for two seconds Three beeps Program will appear Start Program PROGRAM Then brief programming instructions will scroll through the display three times While the programming One beep As each mode is displayed None instructions are with each the current setting for that scrolling press and button press mode will be shown release the Select Dim button to cycle through the user modes With the user mode you One The setting you Current wish to change displayed or two select will be shown setting press and release the beeps Set City button to depending change the setting on your To move to the next selection selection press the Select Dim button again When you have finished One beep When you exit Program Exit Program programming any or all of the user modes press
22. is not necessary to include the mounting bracket 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 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 Pack the unit securely to prevent damage during transit If possible use the original packing materials 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 Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 35 Customer Assistance Optional Accessories You can find quality Cobra products and accessories at your local Cobra dealer or in the U S A you can order directly from Cobra See ordering info on page 37 AT Straight 12V DC Power Cord Includes plug and fuse Item 420 030 N 001 Coiled 12V D
23. le s m Mirrored sun screens cigarette lighter m Dark tinting at the top of the windshield 8 You can temporarily remove the detector whenever you m Heated windshields currently available on some vehicles wish by pressing the bracket release button and sliding Instaclear for Ford Electriclear for GM Consult your dealer it off the bracket to see if you have this option Plug the cigarette lighter f English Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 3 Pd e Your Detector r Dashboard Mounting fa English 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 Remove the paper backing from one side of the hook and loop fastener Attach the pad to the dashboard at your chosen location and remove the other paper backing Attach the detector to the hook and loop fastener You can remove and reattach the unit as often as you like Plug the power cord into the detector o Plug the cigarette lighter adapter on the power cord into your vehicle s cigarette lighter e Your Detector On Off Volume Control Rotate clockwise away from you To Turn On the Unit and Adjust the Audio Volume Rotate the On Off ELG Visual Display Voice Volume control clockwise away Three beeps Testing ee then three from y
24. mp IV signals SmartPower Two beeps SmartPower On SmartPower is On mode One beep SmartPower Off SmartPower is Off X Band Two beeps X Band On Unit will detect X Band signals Detect mode 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 ame One beep K or Ku Band 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 English The settings for these user modes can also be changed with the one button method See description of each user mode pages 10 and 25 for details Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 9 e Your Detector 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
25. n set your detector to sound alerts and confirm user settings with either a Voice or a Tone The factory setting for Alert mode is Voice To Select Voice or Tone Mode Using Program Mode See Page 7 For Instructions on Using Program Mode In Program mode Tone Visual Display Voice QOO Voice Torg One beep Tone Tone Alert Voice Alert Voice Voice Alert Auxiliary Audio Jack The Auxiliary Audio Jack can be used to connect an external speaker in environments with high ambient noise levels The internal speaker will be disconnected tees ge Auxiliary Audio Jack Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 13 d e Your Detector IntelliMute IntelliMute is a unique 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 audio 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 15 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 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 reduc
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27. om Signals ProLaser Ill LTI 20 20 LTI Ultra Lyte Pro Laser 3 UltraLyte Pro Laser Stalker LIDAR Laser Atlanta Speedlaser NOTE Beep rate changes with different laser alerts Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra ii Stalker Speedlaser Your Detect Strobe Alert Signals and Visual Displays STEVES EAT Type of Signal 3M Opticom or Tomar Emergency Vehicle Voice Emergency Vehicle Approaching Your detector provides 360 detection of these signals Strobe Alert Display Flashing Safety Alert Signals and Visual Displays Type of Signal Visual Display Emergency Vehicles Emergency Vehicle Voice Emergency Vehicle Approaching Road Hazards Road Hazard Trains Train Road Hazard Ahead Train Approaching Emergency Alert Signal Detected Hazard NOTE Road Hazard Alert Train Alert Signal Signal Detected Detected There are different tones for each Safety Alert VG 2 and Spectre I amp IV Alert Signals and Visual Displays Type of Signal Visual Display Voice VG 2 Alert VG2 VG 2 Alert Spectre Spectre Spectre Alert Spectre Alert VG 2 Alert Signal Detected Signal Detected note There are different tones for each alert Spect E English Instant On Detection Your detector is designed to detect Instant On speed monitoring signals which can suddenly appear at full strength NOTE You should take appropriate action immediately wheneve
28. one 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 In Program mode Tone Visual Display Voice go to City 5 z One beep City X Beep Off City X Beep Off One beep City X K City X K Two beeps City X City X City X Beep Off City X K City X city x City Kak Beep Off Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 1 e Your Detector 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 Program Mute Button aS Press and release J 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 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 In Program mode Tone Visual Display Voice goto Auto MUS Two beeps Auto Mute On Auto Mute On One beep Auto Mute Off Auto Mute Off Auto Mute Off Auto Mute On AutoMute Off fiz English Voice Alert and Tone Alert Modes You ca
29. ou System Ready p The display will then S Stem Ready cycle through the Voice Alert user mode settings city or highway Intellimute and SmartPower status Start up is complete when the display shows h Important Once the compass is calibrated the dashes will change to one of the cardinal compass directions N NE E SE S SW W NW See page 18 to calibrate the compass Power On Start Up Complete Testing System Ready Voice Alert h 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 s e Your Detector 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 sett
30. pectre amp IV Alerts Police use radar detector detectors RDDs to spot users of radar detectors Your detector is able to identify signals from Spectre and Spectre IV RDDs and can provide alerts when any of these or similar devices are in use near your vehicle Your detector can be spotted by Spectre IV RDDs but is invisible to Spectre RDDs You can choose whether or not you want your unit to show Spectre Alerts With Spectre Detect mode On you can also choose whether or not you want your unit to sound audible Spectre Alerts The factory settings are Spectre Detect Off Spectre Audio Off To Turn Spectre Detect Mode On or Off Using Program Mode See Page 7 For Instructions on Using Program Mode In Program mode Tone ASTER ES EA Voice go to Spectre Detect Two beeps Spectre On Spectre On One beep Spectre Off Spectre Off Spectre Detect On Spectre Detect Off To Turn Spectre Mode On or Off Using Program Mode See Page 7 For Instructions on Using Program Mode In Program mode Tone ASTER ES EA Voice go to Spectre Audio Two beeps Spectre Audio On Spectre Audio On One beep Spectre Audio Off Spectre Audio Off Spectre Audio On Spectre Audio Off Audio Of 22 English 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
31. r 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 time only but possibly pulsed radar Spectre or VG 2 nearby Tone instantly begins Radar Spectre 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 approach a hill or bridge then speeds up sharply as you reach it radar beyond the hill or bridge Tone repeats slowly for a short period Probably a false alarm Exercise caution Any type of laser alert Laser alerts are never false alarms FULL ALERT Any Safety Alert or Strobe Alert You are nearing an emergency vehicle railroad crossing or road hazard construction accident etc Exercise caution Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra r Pd e Your Detector Understanding Radar and Laser Radar Speed Monitoring Systems Three band frequencies have been approved by the Federal Communications Commis
32. r is within range as defined by that product Please call local fire and police departments to learn if coverage exists in your area Safe Driving Motorists as well as operators of emergency or service vehicles are expected to exercise all due caution while using this product and to obey all applicable traffic laws Security of Your Vehicle Before leaving your vehicle always remember to conceal your radar detector in order to reduce the possibility of break in and theft Customer Assistance Customer Assistance Should you encounter any problems with this product or not understand its many features please refer to this owner s manual If you require further assistance after reading this manual Cobra Electronics offers the following customer assistance services For Assistance in the U S A Automated Help Desk English only 24 hours a day 7 days a week 773 889 3087 phone Customer Assistance Operators English and Spanish 8 00 a m to 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 Contact Your Local Dealer English 2009 Cobra Electronics Corporation 6500 West Cortland Street Chicago Illinois 60707 USA www cobra com
33. re detection is Pro mode On turned Off below the engine rev set point One beep IntelliMute Pro Normal operation Off Auto Mute 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 One beep Set Compass Allows you to calibrate the compass Compass see page 18 to calibrate compass Pop Detect Two beeps Pop Detect On Unit will detect Pop signals mode One beep Pop Detect Off Unit will not detect Pop signals VG 2 Detect Twobeeps VG 2DetectOn Unit will detect VG 2 signals mode 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 Two beeps Spectre Unit will detect Spectre amp IV signals Detect mode Detect On One beep Spectre Unit will not detect Spectre amp IV Detect Off signals Spectre Two beeps Spectre Audio With Spectre Audio On unit will give Audio mode On audible alerts for Spectre signals not shown z Ape if Spectre One beep Spectre Audio With Spectre Audio Off unit will give only detect is Off Off visual alerts for Spectre a
34. s 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 English Customer Assistance Product Service For any questions about operating or installing this new Cobra product or if parts are missing PLEASE CALL COBRA FIRST do not return this product to the store See customer assistance on page A1 If this product should require factory service please call Cobra first at 713 889 3087 BEFORE sending the product This will ensure the fastest turnaround time on any repair If Cobra asks that the product be sent to its factory the following must be furnished to have the product serviced and returned 1 Send the complete unit including power cord It
35. sion 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 I amp IV VG 2 and Spectre amp IV are radar detector detectors RDDs that work by detecting low level signals emitted by most radar detectors Your detector does not emit signals that can be spotted by VG 2 and Spectre RDDs However your detector can be spotted by Spectre IV RDDs Your unit detects signals from these or similar devices and will alert you when such a device is in use near your vehicle fan SAFETY ALERT we Safety Alert Traffic Warning System FCC approved Safety Alert transmitters emit microwave radar signals that indicate the presence of a safety related concern Depending on the frequency of the signal emitted it can indicate a speeding emergency vehicle or train or a stationary road hazard Because these microwave signals are within the K band frequency most conventional radar detectors will detect Safety Alert signals as standard K band radar Your detector however is designed to differentiate between standard K band and Safety Alert signals and give separate alerts for each Safety Alert technology is relatively new Safety Alert transmitters can be found in limited numbers in all 50 states but the number is growing
36. t set IntelliMute not set Please try again Please try again Please tr One beep IntelliMute Off IntelliMute Off English Pd e Your Detector IntelliMute Pro IntelliMute Pro prevents detection by radar detector detectors RDDs such as VG 2 Spectre and Spectre IV when traveling at slower speeds It is intended for use by experienced users only When IntelliMute Pro is turned On and engine RPMs are below the IntelliMute activation point your detector s radar detection circuits are turned Off to prevent detection by RDDs Before IntelliMute Pro can be turned On you must have turned On and Set the IntelliMute activation point See pages 14 through 16 CAUTION When IntelliMute Pro is On NO radar signals will be detected and NO alerts will be given at RPMs below the IntelliMute activation point To Turn IntelliMute Pro On or Off Using Program Mode See Page 7 For Instructions on Using Program Mode In Program mode Tone Visual Display Voice Ce ENN Pro Two beeps IntelliMute Pro On IntelliMute Pro On then i blinks in the display One beep IntelliMute Pro IntelliMute Pro Off Off then iis steady in the display IntelliMute Pro On IntelliMute Pro Off Intelli Intelli Mute Pro Mute Pro Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra Your DERE r Compass A Your detector includes an internal NW U NE 8 point Compass that will continuously P display your current direction of travel
37. to set the rev point while driving Your vehicle should be parked and idling Intelli Mute must be turned On before setting the activation point Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 15 e Your Detector Select Dim Button ee AN NJ Button Program Mute Button To Set the IntelliMute Activation Point Using Program Mode See Page 7 For Instructions on Using Program Mode Tone Visual Display Voice In Program mode go to Set IntelliMute None Set IntelliMute None Press and release the Set City button Two beeps Press SET Set Engine to begin setting IntelliMute RPMs at desired Revs RPMs Rev your engine to the level you wish to None None None set Rev the engine slightly above idle and hold revs steady for two seconds At the desired rev level press and Three beeps IntelliMute IntelliMute release the Set City button Set Set Press and release either the None None None Select Dim button to proceed to the next user mode or the Program Mute button to exit the Program mode Setting IntelliMute RRMs PressSET Intelli 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 Mute IntelliMute IntelliMute Off Not Set Visual Display Voice Intelli IntelliMu One beep IntelliMute no
38. with visual guidance Auxiliary Audio Jack 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 Customer Assistance Ordering From U S A Call 773 889 3087 for pricing or visit www cobra com For Credit Card Orders Call 773 889 3087 Press one from the main menu 8 00 a m to 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 Trademark Acknowledgement Cobra DigiView EasySet Extra Sensory Detection IntelliMute IntelliMute Pro IntelliShield LaserEye Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra Safety Alert Traffic Warning System Strobe Alert VG 2 Alert Xtreme Range Superheterodyne and the snake design are registered trademarks of Cobra Electronics Corporation USA Cobra Electronics Corporation 14 Band 15 Band Extreme Bright DataGrafix IntelliLink Revolution
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