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Important Information and
Customer Assistance
Introduction
Important Information
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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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Display and Product Features Accessories Order Info Controls, Indicators Introduction Introduction Customer Assistance and Connections Display Controls, Indicators and Connections Ordering From U.S.A. • • Call 773-889-3087 for pricing or visit www.cobra.com. Windshield NOTE: In This Manual Bracket Mount For Credit Card Orders When steady, Call 773-889-3087 [Press one from the main menu] 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Central Time, XKKaVS L XKKa V S c the display will Monday through Friday. Windshield Br
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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 ........................................
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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 1. 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. 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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Installation Getting Started Your Detector Your Detector Getting Started Dashboard Mounting • Power On 1. Place the detector on the dashboard to find a location XKKaVS h where the unit has a clear, level view of the road. The angle can NOT be adjusted after mounting. On-Off/ Volume Control 2. Remove the paper backing Rotate clockwise from one side of the hook- (away from you) and-loop fastener. 3. Attach the pad to the dashboard at your chosen To Turn On the Unit and Adjust the Audio Volume loca
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Settings Settings Your Detector Your Detector Settings UltraBright Data Display Brightness • You can choose from three settings for Brightness of the display. When changing the Settings on your detector, please keep in mind: 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 hear either voice messages or tones confirming changes in set
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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 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 IntelliMute Button every two seconds. Press and release Below Activation Point Above Activation Point To Set the IntelliMute Activation Point XKKaVS c XKKaVS c Pr
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Settings Settings Your Detector Your Detector On/Off Indicator Voice/Tone Setting You can set your detector to sound alerts with either a Voice XKKa V S c or a Tone. You can change settings by using the Mute button. Dim Button In Voice Alert mode, you will first hear several tones, then a Press and hold voice message announcing the type of signal detected, followed for two seconds by more tones. In Tone Alert mode, you will hear the tones only. To Turn VG-2 and Spectre 1 Alerts On and Off The fa
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Detection Detection Your Detector Your Detector 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 provides for each of them. XKKaV S c X K Ka V S c Audio Alerts In Voice Alert mode you will
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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, Type of Signal Voice Visual Display which can suddenly appear at full strength. 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 g
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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
