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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 federal court action.
Safety Alert
Operating Instructions
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 range as defined by that product. Please call local fire
and police departments to learn if coverage exists in your area.
The Cobra line of quality products includes:
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.
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Contents
Introduction
Introduction
Important Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A1
Customer Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A1
Controls, Indicators and Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A2
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A3
Product Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A3
Your Detector
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Highway/City Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
UltraBright Data Display Brightness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Muting an Alert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Auto Mute Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
IntelliMute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Voice/Tone Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
VG-2 and Spectre 1 Alert Audio Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
K Band and Ku Band Detection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Detection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Signals Detected . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Audio Alerts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Visual Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Instant-On Detection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Responding to Alerts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Understanding Radar and Laser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Warranty
Limited 1-Year Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Customer Assistance
Product Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Trademark Acknowledgement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Optional Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Order Info . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
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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 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. Make sure the unit is level with the road. You can also
mount it directly on the dashboard.
1. Attach the rubber
cups to the bracket.
2. Make sure the rubber cups and your windshield are clean.
Windshield Mounting
Dashboard Mounting
3. Push the bracket firmly
onto the windshield.
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.
The LaserEye Should Have a Clear View
6. Plug the power cord
into the detector.
7. Plug the cigarette lighter
adapter on the power
cord into your vehicle’s
cigarette lighter.
Radar and laser signals pass through glass but not through other materials
and objects. Objects that can block or weaken incoming signals include:
■
Windshield wiper blades
■
Mirrored sun screens
8. You can temporarily remove the detector whenever you
wish by pressing the bracket release button and sliding
it off the bracket.
■
Dark tinting at the top of the windshield
■
Heated windshields currently available on some vehicles
(Instaclear for Ford, Electriclear for GM.) Consult your dealer
to see if you have this option.
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Installation
Getting Started and Settings
Your Detector
Your Detector
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.
The angle can NOT be adjusted after mounting.
2. Remove the paper backing
from one side of the hook-
and-loop fastener.
On-Off/
Volume Control
Rotate clockwise
(away from you)
Power On
X K Ka V S
h
3. Attach the pad to the
dashboard at your chosen
location and remove the
other paper backing.
To Turn On the Unit and Adjust the Audio Volume
Rotate the On-Off/
Volume control
clockwise (away
from you).
Tone
Voice
Visual Display
Three beeps
Testing, then
three beeps
h appears in the
display indicating
that the power
is on
System Ready, then
Voice Alert
4. Attach the detector to the
hook-and-loop fastener.
You can remove and
reattach the unit as
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, you should turn off or unplug your detector when
parking for lengthy periods.
often as you like.
5. Plug the power cord
into the detector.
Settings
•
6. Plug the cigarette lighter
adapter on the power
cord into your vehicle’s
cigarette lighter.
When changing the Settings on your detector, please keep in mind:
■
Buttons can have multiple functions.
■
Depending on your choice of Voice Alert or Tone Alert mode, you will
hear either voice messages or tones confirming changes in settings.
■
All settings will be stored in memory when the power is
turned off and recalled when the power is turned back on.
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Settings
Settings
Your Detector
Your Detector
Highway/City Mode
UltraBright Data Display Brightness
You can choose from three settings for Brightness of the display.
You can cycle through the settings by repeatedly pushing the Dim button.
The factory setting is Bright.
Setting your detector to City mode delays all X band audio alerts until
the signal strength reaches Level 3. (A single beep will sound when the
signal is first detected.) This will reduce false alerts while you are driving
in, or near, urban areas where there are many sources for conflicting
X band signals such as microwave towers and automatic door openers.
Bright
To change settings, follow the procedure listed below, which indicates
what you will see and hear (either in Voice Alert or Tone Alert mode)
as you complete each step. The factory setting is Highway mode.
Press and
release Dim
button
Dark
Dim
Highway Mode
City Button
Press and
release
X K Ka V S
h
c
Dim Button
Press and release
City Mode
To Change the Brightness to Dim
X K Ka V S
Press and release
the Dim button
once.
Tone
Voice
Dim
Visual Display
One beep
Display dims
To Change From Highway Mode to City Mode
To Change the Brightness to Dark
Press and release
Tone
Voice
City
Visual Display
Press and release
the Dim button
again.
Tone
Voice
Dark
Visual Display
the City button.
One beep
c
appears
One beep
Display remains
dim (no visual
alerts will be seen)
in the display
To Change From City Mode Back to Highway Mode
Press and release
the City button again.
To Change the Brightness to Bright
Tone
Voice
Visual Display
Two beeps
Highway
h appears
Press and release
the Dim button a
Tone
Voice
Bright
Visual Display
in the display
Two beeps
Display returns
to full brightness
third time.
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Settings
Settings
Your Detector
Your Detector
Muting an Alert
Your detector allows you to quickly turn off an audio Alert by momentarily
pressing the Mute button. If you press the Mute button a second time
during the Alert, the audio Alert will be turned back on.
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).
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.
Before IntelliMute will work, you must set an activation point for your engine’s
revs (see page 11). 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. 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.
Mute Button
Press and release
To Turn Auto Mute On
IntelliMute Button
Press and release
Press and release
the Mute button
again while no
Tone
Voice
Visual Display
Two beeps
Auto Mute On
None
To Turn IntelliMute On
alert is occurring.
Press and release
the IntelliMute
button.
Tone
Voice
Visual Display
Two beeps
IntelliMute On
Dot appears next to
the large character
on the right
To Turn Auto Mute Off
Press and release
the Mute button
while no alert
Tone
Voice
Visual Display
One beep
Auto Mute Off
None
To Turn IntelliMute Off
is occurring.
Press and release
the IntelliMute
button again.
Tone
Voice
Visual Display
One beep
IntelliMute Off
Dot disappears
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Settings
Settings
Your Detector
Your Detector
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
will remain lit. Above the activation point, the dot will blink twice
every two seconds.
IntelliMute Button
Press and release
Below Activation Point
Above Activation Point
To Set the IntelliMute Activation Point
X K Ka V S
c
X K Ka V S
c
Press and hold
the IntelliMute
button for two
seconds.
Tone
Voice
Visual Display
Two beeps
Set Engine Revs
None
If, for any reason, the unit stops sensing your engine’s revs,
IntelliMute will indicate an error and automatically turn off.
Rev your engine to
the level you wish
to set (recommend
slightly above idle)
and hold revs steady
for two seconds.
None
None
Three bars will
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.
flash in succession
1
2
3
NOTE
The rev point must be reset if you use your detector in a different vehicle.
At the desired
rev level, press
and release the
IntelliMute
Three beeps
IntelliMute Set
All three bars flash
three times
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.
1
2
3
button.
NOTE
Setting the IntelliMute Activation Point
Your detector must be installed in your vehicle.
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.
CAUTION
Do not attempt to set the rev point while driving.
Your vehicle should be parked and idling.
Tone
Voice
Visual Display
Four beeps
IntelliMute Error, E appears
followed by
IntelliMute must be turned on before setting the activation point. Depending
on whether the unit is in Tone Alert or Voice Alert mode, you will hear a
series of beeps or voice messages as you follow the steps on page 11.
IntelliMute Off
X K Ka V S
E
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Settings
Settings
Your Detector
Your Detector
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
or a Tone. You can change settings by using the Mute button.
The detector is undetectable by police VG-2 and Spectre 1 radar detector
detectors 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 and Spectre 1 alerts.
The factory setting is VG-2 and Spectre 1 alert off.
In Voice Alert mode, you will first hear several tones, then a
voice message announcing the type of signal detected, followed
by more tones. In Tone Alert mode, you will hear the tones only.
The factory setting is Voice Alert mode.
On/Off Indicator
X K Ka V S
c
Dim Button
Press and hold
for two seconds
To Turn VG-2 and Spectre 1 Alerts On and Off
While no signal
is being detected,
press and hold
the Dim button
for two seconds
again.
Tone
Voice
Visual Display
Two beeps
Spectre
VG-2 On
V will blink twice
Mute Button
Press and hold for
two seconds
in the display
One beep
Spectre
VG-2 Off
V will blink once
in the display
To Change From Voice Alert to Tone Alert
To Turn K Band On and Off
While no signal
is being detected,
press and hold
the Mute button for
two seconds.
Tone
Voice
Visual Display
While no signal
is being detected,
press and hold both
the Dim and City
buttons for two
seconds.
Tone
Voice
K On
Visual Display
One beep
Tone Alert
None
Two beeps
K will blink twice
in the display
One beep
K Off
K will blink once
in the display
To Change From Tone Alert Back to Voice Alert
While no signal
is being detected,
press and hold
the Mute button
for two seconds
again.
To Turn Ku Band* On and Off
Tone
Voice
Visual Display
None
Voice Alert
None
While no signal
is being detected,
press and hold
the City button
for two seconds
again.
Tone
Voice
Ku On
Visual Display
Two beeps
X and K will blink
twice in the display
One beep
Ku Off
X and K will blink
once in the display
* 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.
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Detection
Detection
Your Detector
Your Detector
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.
Safety Alert Signal Detected Strobe Alert Signal Detected
Detection
•
Signals 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 provides for each of them.
X K Ka V S
c
X K Ka V S
c
Audio Alerts
In Voice Alert mode you will first hear several tones, then a voice message
announcing the type of signal detected, followed by more tones. In Tone Alert
mode, you will hear the tones only.
Radar Signals, Voice and Visual Displays
In both Voice Alert and Tone Alert modes, 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 17.)
Type of Signal
Voice
Visual Display
X Band Radar
K Band Radar
Ka Band Radar
Ku Band Radar
X Alert
K Alert
Ka Alert
Ku Alert
X and Signal Strength
K and Signal Strength
Ka and Signal Strength
X K and Signal Strength
Visual Display
An indication of the type of signal detected will appear in the UltraBright
data Display. During X, K, Ka and Ku alerts, a number will also appear,
indicating the strength of the signal detected. (1 = weakest, 5 = strongest)
X Signal Detected
K Signal Detected
X K Ka V S
Ka Signal Detected
Ku Signal Detected
X K Ka V S
2
3
X K Ka V S
5
X K Ka V S
4
X Signal Detected
K Signal Detected
Ka Signal Detected
Ku Signal Detected
X K Ka V S
2
X K Ka V S
3
X K Ka V S
5
X K Ka V S
4
Laser Signals, Voice and Visual Displays
Type of Signal
Voice
Visual Display
During laser alerts the letter L will appear, instead of the signal strength indication.
LTI 20-20*
Laser Alert
Laser Alert
Laser Alert
Laser Alert
L is Steady
L is Steady
L is Steady
L is Steady
Laser Signal Detected
LTI Ultra-Lyte*
Kustom Signals ProLaser*
Kustom Signals ProLaser III*
X K Ka V S
L
* Your detector provides 360˚ detection of these signals.
During VG-2 or Spectre 1 alerts, the letter V will appear. It will be steady
during VG-2 and blink during Spectre 1.
Laser Signal Detected
VG-2 Alert Signal Detected
Spectre 1 Alert Signal Detected
X K Ka V S
L
X K Ka V S
c
X K Ka V S
c
NOTE
Beep rate changes with different laser alerts.
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Detection
Detection
Your Detector
Your Detector
Instant-On Detection
Strobe Alert Signals, Voice and Visual Displays
Your detector is designed to detect Instant-On speed monitoring signals,
which can suddenly appear at full strength.
Type of Signal
Voice
Visual Display
3M Opticom or Tomar*
Emergency Vehicle Approaching S Blinks
* Your detector provides 360˚ detection of this signal.
NOTE
Strobe Alert Signal Detected
You should take appropriate action
immediately whenever an instant-on alert is given.
X K Ka V S
c
Responding to Alerts
Recommended
Safety Alert Signals, Voice and Visual Displays
Description
Interpretation
Response
Type of Signal
Voice
Visual Display
Tone repeats slowly at
first, then speeds up
rapidly.
Probably police radar
FULL ALERT
Emergency Vehicles
Road Hazards
Trains
Emergency Vehicle Approaching S is Steady
Road Hazard Ahead
Train Approaching
S is Steady
S is Steady
Tone sounds one
time only.
Probably a false alarm,
but possibly pulsed radar,
VG-2, or Spectre 1 nearby
Exercise caution
Safety Alert Signal Detected
Tone instantly begins
repeating rapidly.
Radar, VG-2, or Spectre 1 FULL ALERT
nearby has been activated
suddenly
X K Ka V S
c
NOTE
Tone repeats slowly as you Probably police
approach a hill or bridge, radar beyond the
FULL ALERT
There are different tones for each Safety Alert.
then speeds up sharply as hill or bridge
you reach it.
VG-2 and Spectre 1 Alert Signals, Voice and Visual Displays
Tone repeats slowly
for a short period.
Probably a false alarm
Exercise caution
FULL ALERT
Type of Signal
Voice
Visual Display
Interceptor VG-2
Spectre 1
VG-2 Alert
V is Steady
V Blinks
Any type of laser alert.
Laser alerts are
never false alarms
Spectre Alert
VG-2 Alert Signal Detected
Spectre 1 Alert Signal Detected
Any Safety Alert
or Strobe Alert.
You are nearing an
emergency vehicle,
railroad crossing,
or road hazard
Exercise caution
X K Ka V S
c
X K Ka V S
c
(construction,
accident, etc.)
NOTE
There are different tones for each alert.
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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
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.
Radar Speed Monitoring Systems
Four band frequencies have been approved by the Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) for use by speed monitoring radar equipment:
X band
K band
Ka band
Ku band
10.525 GHz
24.150 GHz
33.400 – 36.00 GHz
13.435 GHz
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.
Your detector detects signals in all four radar bands.
VG-2 and Spectre 1
LIDAR (Laser)
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.
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, 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.
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.
Some common questions about LIDAR include:
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Does weather have any affect on LIDAR?
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.
Yes. Rain, snow, smoke, fog, or airborne dust particles will reduce the
effective range of LIDAR and can, if dense enough, prevent its operation.
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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.
Safety Alert technology is relatively 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.
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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.
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.
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Maintenance
Specifications
Your Detector
Your Detector
Maintenance
Specifications
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Band and Frequencies
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.
Band
Frequencies
X Band
K Band
10.525
24.125
24.070
24.110
24.190
24.230
34.700
13.435
910
0.050
0.125
0.010
0.010
0.010
0.010
1.300
0.035
50
GHz
GHz
GHz
GHz
GHz
GHz
GHz
GHz
nm
If your unit does not appear to be operating properly,
please follow these troubleshooting steps:
Safety Alert
Traffic Warning
System
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Make sure the power cord is properly connected.
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Make sure the socket of your vehicle’s cigarette lighter
is clean and free of corrosion.
Ka Band
Ku Band
Laser
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Make sure the power cord’s cigarette lighter adapter
is firmly seated in your cigarette lighter.
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.)
Strobe
700
300
nm
Unit Dimensions and Weight
Dimensions* (H x W x D)
Weight*
1
3
1
1 ⁄3" x 2 ⁄4" x 4 ⁄3
"
5.11 oz.
(145 g)
(34 mm x 70 mm x 110 mm)
* Dimensions and weight measurements are approximate.
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. Additional patents may be listed inside the product or pending.
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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
parts are missing…PLEASE CALL COBRA FIRST…do not return
this product to the store! See customer assistance on page A1.
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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.
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 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 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. 6) 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.
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 warranty 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.
Trademark Acknowledgement
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Cobra®, 6 Band®, 9 Band®, DigiView®, EasySet®, Extra Sensory Detection®, IntelliShield®,
All implied warranties, including warranties of merchantability and fitness for
a particular purpose are limited in duration to the length of this warranty.
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 shall not be liable for any incidental, consequential or other damages;
including, without limitation, damages resulting from loss of use or cost of
installation.
Cobra Electronics Corporation™, 12 Band™, IntelliMute™, Revolution™ Series,
RoadReady™, SmartPower™, Spectre Alert™, 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.
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.
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Optional Accessories
Customer Assistance
Optional Accessories
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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
Item # 545-139-N-001
Includes plug and fuse
Item # 420-030-N-001
Coiled 12V DC Power Cord
Dual Port Power Adapter
Includes plug and fuse
Item # 420-026-N-001
Includes adjustable plug
(up to 90˚) and fuse
Item # CLP-2B
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