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Important Information and
Customer Assistance
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 fed
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Controls, Indicators Important Information and and Connections Display and Product Features C Ac uc se to sm so errie A ssO sir sd ta en r c In efo Introduction Introduction I C nu ts ro to dm uc er tiA os nsistance Controls, Indicators and Connections Display Ordering From U.S.A. • • Call 773-889-3087 for pricing or visit www.cobra.com. For Credit Card Orders Windshield Call 773-889-3087 [Press one from the main menu] 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Central Time, Bracket Mount Monday through Friday. Win
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Contents Introduction Introduction Important Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A1 Customer Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A1 Controls, Indicators and Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A2 Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A3 Product Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Installation Installation 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 1. Attach the rubber a point approximately in the center of the vehicle, as low as possible on cups to the bracket. the front windshield without obstructing the unit’s view of the road either to the front or rear. Make sure the unit is level with the road. You can also mount it directly on the dashboard. 2. Make s
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Getting Started and Installation Auxiliary Audio Jack Your Detector Your Detector Getting Started Dashboard Mounting • Power On 1. Place the detector on the dashboard to find a location Testing where the unit has a clear, level view of the road. The angle can NOT be adjusted after mounting. On-Off/ 2. Remove the paper backing Volume Control System Ready from one side of the hook- Rotate clockwise and-loop fastener. (away from you) Voice Alert 3. Attach the pad to the To Turn On the Unit and Adju
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Settings Settings Your Detector Your Detector Settings DigiView Data Display Brightness • When changing the Settings on your detector, please keep in mind: You can choose from four (4) settings for Brightness of the display. You can cycle through the settings by repeatedly pushing the Dim button. Buttons can have multiple functions. The factory setting is Bright. Depending on your choice of Voice Alert or Tone Alert mode, you will Bright hear either voice messages or tones confirming changes
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Settings Settings Your Detector Your Detector Muting an Alert IntelliMute Your detector allows you to quickly turn off an audio Alert by momentarily IntelliMute is a unique new feature that allows you to avoid alerts you pressing the Mute button. If you press the Mute button a second time don’t need to hear because you are stopped or moving slowly. By sensing during the Alert, the audio Alert will be turned back on. the “revs” (RPMs) of your engine, IntelliMute knows when you are at low speed an
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Settings Settings Your Detector Your Detector IntelliMute Button Hold IntelliMute Button Rev Level Set What to Remember While Using IntelliMute Press and hold for IntelliMute works with both City and Auto Mute modes. two seconds Press Int... Intelli 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. button ag... Mute Below Activation Point Above Activation Point desired RPMs Set! ih
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Settings Settings Your Detector Your Detector Spectre 1 and VG-2 On Spectre 1 and VG-2 Off Voice/Tone Setting You can set your detector to sound alerts with either a Voice Spectre1 Spectre1 or a Tone. You can change settings by using the Mute button. & VG2 & VG2 In Voice Alert mode, you will first hear several tones, then a Dim Button voice message announcing the type of signal detected, followed On Off Press and hold for two seconds by more tones. In Tone Alert mode, you will hear the tones onl
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Detection Detection Your Detector Your Detector Detection Radar Signals, Voice and Visual Displays • Type of Signal Voice Visual Display Signals Detected The tables on the following pages show you the types of Signals your detector X Band Radar X Alert X and Signal Strength will detect, as well as the voice and visual alerts it provides for each of them. K Band Radar K Alert K and Signal Strength Ka Band Radar Ka Alert Ka and Signal Strength Audio Alerts In Voice Alert mode you will first hear s
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Detection Detection Your Detector Your Detector Instant-On Detection Strobe and Safety Alert Signals, Voice and Visual Displays Your detector is designed to detect Instant-On speed monitoring signals, Type of Signal Voice Visual Display which can suddenly appear at full strength. 3M Opticom or Tomar* Emergency Vehicle Approaching Emergency Vehicle Emergency Vehicles Emergency Vehicle Approaching Emergency Vehicle NOTE Road Hazards Road Hazard Ahead Road Hazard You should take appropriate action
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Understanding Radar and Laser Understanding Radar and Laser Your Detector Your Detector Understanding Radar and Laser Strobe Alert • Special strobes mounted on the light bars of authorized emergency Radar Speed Monitoring Systems vehicles (fire trucks, police cars, ambulances) automatically change traffic Three band frequencies have been approved by the Federal Communications signals as the vehicle approaches an intersection. These strobes and the Commission (FCC) for use by speed monitoring rad
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Maintenance Specifications Your Detector Your Detector Maintenance Specifications • • Band and Frequencies Maintenance of Your Radar Detector Band Frequencies Your detector is designed and built to give you years of trouble-free performance without the need for service. X Band 10.525 ± 0.050 GHz No routine Maintenance is required. K Band 24.125 ± 0.125 GHz If your unit does not appear to be operating properly, Safety Alert 24.070 ± 0.010 GHz please follow these troubleshooting steps: Traffic War
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Product Service and Warranty Trademark Acknowledgement Warranty Customer Assistance Limited 1-Year Warranty Product Service • • For any questions about operating or installing this new Cobra product, or if For Products Purchased in the U.S.A. parts are missing…PLEASE CALL COBRA FIRST…do not return this Cobra Electronics Corporation warrants that its Cobra 12 Band Radar/Laser product to the store. See customer assistance on page A1. Detectors, and the component parts thereof, will be free of defe
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Optional Accessories 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 25. Windshield Mounting Bracket Straight 12V DC Power Cord Includes suction cups Includes plug and fuse Item # 545-159-N-001 Item # 420-030-N-001 Coiled 12V DC Power Cord Dual Port Power Adapter Includes plug and fuse Includes adjustable plug (up to 90˚) and fuse Item # 420-02
