Summary of the content on the page No. 1
Important Information and
Customer Assistance
Introduction
Intro Operation Customer Warranty
Assistance
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
Secondary Icons
illegal, may be enforced by your local law enforcement of
Summary of the content on the page No. 2
Controls, Indicators Accessories Order Info and Connections Display and Product Features Introduction Introduction Customer Assistance Secondary Icons Intro Operation Customer Warranty Intro Operation Customer Warranty Intro Operation Customer Warranty Assistance Assistance Assistance Display Controls, Indicators and Connections Ordering From U.S.A. • • Call 773-889-3087 for pricing or visit www.cobra.com. For Credit Card Orders NOTE: In This Manual Windshield Call 773-889-3087 [Press one from
Summary of the content on the page No. 3
Main Icons Contents Introduction Intro Operation Customer Warranty Assistance Introduction Important Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A1 Customer Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A1 Intro Operation Customer Warranty Assistance Controls, Indicators and Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A2 Secondary Icons Main Icons Display . . . . . . . . . . . .
Summary of the content on the page No. 4
Installation Installation Your Detector Your Detector Intro Operation Customer Warranty Intro Operation Customer Warranty Assistance Assistance Installation Windshield Mounting • Where to Mount Your Unit You will get optimum performance from your detector if you Mount it at a 1. Attach the rubber point approximately in the center of the vehicle, as low as possible on the cups to the bracket. Secondary Icons Secondary Icons front windshield without obstructing the unit’s view of the road either
Summary of the content on the page No. 5
Installation Getting Started and Settings Your Detector Your Detector Intro Operation Customer Warranty Intro Operation Customer Warranty Assistance Assistance Getting Started Dashboard Mounting • 1. Place the detector on the dashboard to find a location where the unit has a clear, level view of the road. Secondary Icons Secondary Icons The angle can NOT be adjusted after mounting. 2. Remove the paper backing from one side of the hook- On-Off/ and-loop fastener. Volume Control Power On Rotate
Summary of the content on the page No. 6
Settings Settings Your Detector Your Detector Intro Operation Customer Warranty Intro Operation Customer Warranty Assistance Assistance Highway/City Mode UltraBright Data Display Brightness Setting your detector to City mode delays all X band audio alerts until You can choose from three settings for Brightness of the display. the signal strength reaches Level 3. (A single beep will sound when the You can cycle through the settings by repeatedly pushing the Dim button. signal is first detected.
Summary of the content on the page No. 7
Settings Settings Your Detector Your Detector Intro Operation Customer Warranty Intro Operation Customer Warranty Main Icons Assistance Assistance 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 w
Summary of the content on the page No. 8
Settings Settings Your Detector Your Detector Intro Operation Customer Warranty Intro Operation Customer Warranty Assistance Assistance What to Remember While Using IntelliMute IntelliMute works with both City and Auto Mute modes. Whenever your engine revs are below the activation point, the dot next to the large character on the right side of the display Secondary Icons Secondary Icons in Icons will remain lit. Above the activation point, the dot will blink twice IntelliMute Button Press and
Summary of the content on the page No. 9
Settings Settings Your Detector Your Detector Intro Operation Customer Warranty Intro Operation Customer Warranty Assistance Assistance Voice/Tone Setting VG-2, Spectre 1 Alert Audio Settings, K & Ku Band Detection You can set your detector to sound alerts with either a Voice The detector is undetectable by police VG-2 and Spectre 1 radar detector or a Tone. You can change settings by using the Mute button. detectors and will alert you when such a device is in use near your vehicle. During the a
Summary of the content on the page No. 10
Detection Detection Your Detector Your Detector Intro Operation Customer Warranty Intro Operation Customer Warranty Assistance Assistance Detection During Safety Alert and Strobe Alert the letter S will appear. It will be • steady during a Safety Alert and will blink during a Strobe Alert. Signals Detected Safety Alert Signal Detected Strobe Alert Signal Detected The tables on the following pages show you the types of Signals your detector will detect, as well as the voice and visual alerts it
Summary of the content on the page No. 11
Intro Operation Customer Warranty Assistance Detection Detection Your Detector Your Detector Intro Operation Customer Warranty Intro Operation Customer Warranty Assistance Assistance Instant-On Detection Strobe Alert Signals, Voice and Visual Displays Secondary Icons 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 S Blinks Secondary Icons Sec
Summary of the content on the page No. 12
Understanding Radar and Laser Understanding Radar and Laser Your Detector Your Detector Intro Operation Customer Warranty Intro Operation Customer Warranty Assistance Assistance 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 Four band frequencies have been approved by the Federal Communications signals as the vehicle approach
Summary of the content on the page No. 13
Maintenance Specifications Your Detector Your Detector Intro Operation Customer Warranty Intro Operation Customer Warranty Assistance Assistance 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. Secondary Icons Secondary Icons X Band 10.525 ± 0.050 GHz No routine Maintenance is required. K Band 24.125 ± 0.125 GHz If your unit does
Summary of the content on the page No. 14
Product Service and Warranty Trademark Acknowledgement Warranty Customer Assistance Intro Operation Customer Warranty peration Customer Warranty Assistance 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 Cobra Electronics Corporation warrants that its Cobra 12 Band Radar/Laser this product to the store! See customer ass
Summary of the content on the page No. 15
Optional Accessories Customer Assistance Intro Operation Customer Warranty 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. ry Icons Notice Windshield Mounting Bracket Straight 12V DC Power Cord Includes suction cups Includes plug and fuse Item # 545-139-N-001 Item # 420-030-N-001 Coiled 12V DC Power Cord Dual Port Power Adapter Includes plug and fu
