ESD 7570 - Cobra Electronics
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1. The LED in the lower left corner of the screen will light to indicate that the power is On note In some vehicles power is supplied to the cigarette lighter even while the ign ition is Off If this is the case with your vehicle you should turn Off or unplug your detector when parking for lengthy periods Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra fs Your Detecto Your Detecto Settings When changing the Settings on your detector please keep in mind m Each time the unit is turned On the factory settings of Highway and Auto Mute On will be set They can be changed while the unit is in use as described in the following sections Highway City Mode Setting your detector to City mode delays all X band audio alerts at lower signal strength levels 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 To change settings follow the procedure listed below which indicates what you will see and hear as you complete each step The factory setting is Highway mode Highway Mode City Button 6 LE Press and W un release City Mode To Change From Highway Mode To City Mode Press and release Visual Display the City button One beep C LED Lights To Change From City Mode To Highway Mod2. Important Information and olan E sia re roses WE SCobra Important Information 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 band 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 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 Do not attempt to change settings of the unit while in motion CB Radios microTALK Radios Radar Laser Detectors 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 enco
3. L is Steady Kustom Signals Laser L is Steady Stalker LIDAR L is Steady Laser Atlanta SpeedLaser Kustom Signals ProLaser II L is Steady Your detector provides 360 detection of these signals Laser Signal Detected L Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra fr Detection Visual Display continued Safety Alert Type of Signal Emergency Vehicles Visual Display VA is Steady Safety Alert Detected VIS VG 2 Alert Type of Signal Visual Display VG 2 RDD VG 2 is Steady VG 2 RDD Detected VIS 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 whenever an Instant On alert is given 42 English Your Detecto Responding to Alerts Description Tone repeats slowly at first then speeds up rapidly Interpretation Probably police radar Recommended Response FULL ALERT Tone sounds one time only Probably a false alarm but possibly pulsed radar or VG 2 nearby Exercise caution Tone instantly begins Radar or VG 2 nearby has FULL ALERT repeating rapidly been activated suddenly Tone repeats slowly as you Probably police radar FULL ALERT approach a hill or bridge then speeds up sharply as you reach it beyond the hill or bridge Tone repeats slowly for a short period Probably a false alarm Ex
4. 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 AURA Extreme Bright DataGrafix IntelliLink Intelliscope IntelliView Revolution Series SmartPower 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 LTI Laser and LTI 20 20 are trademarks of Laser Technology Inc Kustom Laser Kustom Laser 340 and ProLaser IITM are trademarks of Kustom Signals Inc SoeedLaser is a trademark of Laser Atlanta 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 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 fal Introduction Introduction Important Information s a onnan n nanan n n an a en Al Customer Assistance vl 0 000 cc cee eee
5. a d s A AAA 17 Limited 1 Year Warranty eeeeeeseseosens 18 PIOGUCE SON VICE eki a open pop kopi ap oka kiss an pope po ae 19 Optional ACCESSOFIES lal an nn nn nan nn non non non nannan 20 Accessories Order Info eoenenenesesennn 21 Trademark Acknowledgemenit eseeseseson 21 Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra Installation 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 You can also mount it directly on the dashboard The unit s lens must not be blocked and the LaserEye should have a clear view out the back window to allow 360 detection Radar and laser signals pass through glass but not through other materials and objects Objects that can block or weaken incoming signals include m Windshield wiper blades m Mirrored sun screens m Dark tinting at the top of the windshield m Heated windshields currently available on some vehicles Instaclear for Ford Electriclear for GM Consult your dealer to see if you have this option 2 English Windshield Mounting Attach the rubber cups to the bracket Make sure the rubber cups and your windshield are clean Push the bracket firmly onto the windshield Attach the de
6. 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 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 before sending the product This will ensure the fastest turn around 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 For Warranty Repair include some form of proof of purchase such as a mechanical reproduction or carbon of a sales receipt Make sure the date of purchase and
7. gt n Irademark Acknowledgement Controls Indicators and Connections Windshield Bracket Mounting Slot _ LaserEye For 360 detection of laser signals Q Speaker 12V DC Power Jack On Off Volume Control 6 Allows you to adjust the volume of the alerts v City Button For adjusting the For manual mute For City or Highway Dim Button 6 Mute Button 6 or auto mute of audio alerts display brightness modes to reduce false alerts This device complies with part 15 of FCC rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation English Display Radar Laser VG 2 and Safety Indicators Indicator Alert Indicator Level Level Level City Highway Mode Indicator 1 283 4 amp 5 Indicator Indicator Indicator and Power Indicator Product Features NOTE In This Manual When steady the display will be shown When flashing the display will be shown UA Congratulations You ve made a smart choice by purchasing a 9 Band radar laser detector from Cobra Just look at some of the sophisticated features and capabilities your new unit includes Detection And Separate Alerts For Radar signals X K and Ka bands with signal strength indicated laser and VG 2 signals LaserEye F
8. 0 026 N 001 English Windshield Mounting Bracket Includes suction cups Item 545 159 N 001 Dual Port Power Adapter Includes adjustable plug up to 90 amp fuse Item CLP 2B
9. des for each of them Audio Alerts A distinctly different Alert tone is used for each type of signal detected including separate tones for each laser signal For X K and Ka 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 13 Visual Display An indication of the type of signal NOTE In This Manual detected and for radar signals the signal ie ee a strength will appear in the UltraBright ba MME Data Display Radar signal strength will be indicated by steady flashing or a combination of steady and flashing When flashing LEDs as shown in the signal strength the display will chart below be shown Signal Strength Chart Signal Strength 1 Weakest Signal Signal Strength 2 Signal Strength 3 English Radar Signals and Visual Displays Type of Signal Visual Display X Band Radar X K is Steady amp lower LEDs show signal strength K Band Radar X K is Steady amp lower LEDs show signal strength Ka Band Radar Ka is Steady amp lower LEDs show signal strength X Signal Detected K Signal Detected Ka Signal Detected Signal Strength 1 Signal Strength 3 Signal Strength 5 Laser Signals and Visual Displays Type of Signal Visual Display LTI 20 20 L is Steady LTI Laser L is Steady Kustom Signals Laser 340
10. e Press and release Audio Visual Display the City button e English 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 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 e d a _ Mute Button aie Press and release To Turn Auto Mute Off Press and release Audio Visual Display the Mute button while no alert One beep Audio Only is occurring To Turn Auto Mute On Press and release Visual Display the Mute button again while no Two beeps Audio Only alert is occurring Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra Your Detecto Your Detecto Radar Alert Settings The detector allows you to choose whether it will show alerts on the X K and Ka Bands The factory settings are X K and Ka Band On To Turn X Band On and Off Dim Button G SSS ea Q City Button While no signal Audio Visual Display is being detected press and hold X On Two beeps X K LED Flashes Twice 6 Mute Biton both the Dim and Mute buttons for X Off One beep X K LED Flashes Once four seconds To Turn K Band On and Off di While no signal Audio Visual Disp
11. e near your vehicle Safety Alert Traffic Warning System sarei hier FCC approved Safety Alert transmitters emit microwave radar signals that indicate the presence of an emergency vehicle 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 Depending on your location you may not receive these alerts regularly and may often encounter emergency vehicles 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 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 y
12. ercise caution Any type of laser alert Laser alerts are never false alarms FULL ALERT A safety alert You are nearing an emergency vehicle Exercise caution Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra fiel O a asi Your Detector r 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 Your Detecto Understanding Radar and Laser Radar Speed Monitoring Systems Three band frequencies have been approved by the Federal Communications Commission 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 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 Some common questions about LIDAR include 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 VG 2 is a detector detector that works by detecting low level signals emitted by most radar detectors Your detector does not emit signals that can be detected by VG 2 but does detect VG 2 signals and will alert you when a device is in us
13. lay Data Display Brightness Bright boing denie ti You can choose from three settings for a A press and hold K On Two beeps a MaMe TNIE Brightness of the display Repeatedly push S Pesad gt both the Mute and the Dim button to cycle through the settings release a ao for K Off One beep X K Flashes Once In Dark mode the power LED will blink gt Dim Button pim id Seana slowly to indicate that power is On fark The factory setting is Bright Da To Turn Ka Band On and Off r 7 While no signal Audio Visual Display VG 2 Alert Settings is being detected ao EESK Ti Police use radar detector detectors RDDs to spot users of radar detectors press and hold e iii Dok ki ki Your detector is able to identify signals from VG 2 RDDs and can provide alerts the Dim and City when any of these or similar devices are in use near your vehicle rina po Ka Off One beep Ka Flashes Once Your detector is invisible to VG 2 RDDs You can choose whether you want to be alerted to VG 2 RDD signals The factory setting for VG 2 alert is Off To Turn VG 2 Alerts On and Off While no signal Audio Visual Display is being detected press and hold the 0N One Beep V S Flashes Once Dim button for al Off Two beeps V S Flashes Twice English Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra fa Signals Detected The tables on the following pages show you the types of Signals your detector will detect as well as the visual alerts it provi
14. nannan nna nannan A1 Controls Indicators and COnnECtiONS ssesesens A2 a cacanteaneanennecegeanenaeeaeenaonaenaeannd A3 Product Features patate ata kaa aste baka tate abo ans bean eta katet an A3 Your Detector InstallatiON l lil ll un knn nn nn nn ann nn na anana nannan 2 GEMING Sldile 24444050000005s0s ii ka aaa 5 FONN AS wi a epok ii AAA AAA AAS 6 Highway City Mode lele nn nn nn nn na nan na na nan nn 6 Mu ng an Alert aaiamansesasansasosanstsssonsesosmEi T Auto Mute Mode wiki aka ao aa on a an n a a n a anan a ana ana an an 7 Data Display Brightness ee er enonoeneonon 8 VG 2 Alert Settings rl nn nn nn nn nn nn nn nn nn nn nn nn 8 Radar Alert Settings sa aaa ea ae e ke gas aa aaa saaa 9 DGICCHON cca nee ye ate ia e kl a itil di E a ap 10 Signals Detected erer enan en nn nan nna nan 10 Audo AJETI oiin 10 VISIAEDISPDIEN sansaseasgoondaasagapuadasap9sns BGDAM XE 10 Instant On Detection 0 00 cece eee eee nana na 12 Responding to AlertiS seeseseseuneno 13 Understanding Radar and Laser seereurensenn 14 Radar Speed Monitoring Systems esesesen 14 NOR ii vi ef dw l pk l l EEIN A a een e l e le el ele el a 14 Safety Alert Traffic Warning SyStem eeeseseon 14 LIDAR Laser kok aw a awa kaa kaa kin ii ceed eee A A eens 15 Customer Information VCE oe ad a ta a isk tt ad tl fal eta ed a e ie 16 SOBO NICO ON e ai dat t
15. or 360 detection of laser signals Instant On Ready Detects radar guns with instant on very fast speed monitoring capabilities Tone Alerts With adjustable volume UltraBright Data Display Is easy to read City or Highway Modes to reduce false alerts Safety Alert Traffic warning system distinguishes important safety alerts from other K band signals Manual Mute Or Auto Mute A mute function of audio alerts 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 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 5 30 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 420 030 N 001 Coiled 12V Power Cord 545 159 N 001 Windshield Mounting Bracket CLP 2B Dual Port Power Adapter Trademark Acknowledgement Cobra 9 Band DigiView EasySet Extra Sensory Detection IntelliMute IntelliMute Pro IntelliShield
16. orporation may violate FCC Rules and void your authority to operate this equipment 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 English Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra SA i f sia Customer Information SA Customer Information Limited 1 Year Warranty For Products Purchased in the U S A Cobra Electronics Corporation warrants that its Cobra 9 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 9 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 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
17. our 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 m Is it legal for police to use LIDAR Yes LIDAR is allowed to be used in all 50 States by police Your detector detects LIDAR laser Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra fis LA veia SA Customer Informa Maintenance Specifications e oo Your detector is designed and built to give you years of trouble free performance Band and Frequencies without the need for service No routine Maintenance is required Band Frequencies If your unit does not appear to be operating properly please follow these i X Band 10 525 0 050 GHZ troubleshooting steps m Make sure the power cord is properly connected K Band 24 125 0125 GHz m Make sure the socket of your vehicle s cigarette lighter is clean and free Safety Alert 24 070 0 010 GHz of corrosion Traffic Warning 24 110 0 010 GHz e soa System 24190 0 010 GHz m Make sure the power cord s cigarette lighter adapter is firmly seated in 24 230 0 010 GHz your cigarette lighter m Check the power cord fuse Unscrew the ribbed end cap of the cigarette Ka Band 34 700 1 300 GHz lighter adapter and examine the fuse If required replace it with a 2 amp VG 2 11 500 0 250 GHz fuse only Laser 910 50 nm WARNING Modifications or parts substitutions not approved by Cobra Electronics C
18. product model number are clearly readable If the originals are sent they cannot be returned N Send the entire product ai Enclose a description of what is happening with the product Include a typed or clearly printed name and address of where the product is to be returned with phone number required for shipment Jy Pack product securely to prevent damage in transit If possible use the original packing material 5 Ship prepaid and insured by way of a traceable carrier such as United Parcel Service UPS or Insured Priority Mail to avoid loss in transit to Cobra Factory Service Cobra Electronics Corporation 6500 West Cortland Street Chicago Illinois 60707 U S A 6 If the product is in warranty upon receipt of the product it will either be repaired or exchanged depending on the model Please allow approximately 3 4 weeks before contacting Cobra for status If the product is out of warranty a letter will automatically be sent with information as to the repair charge or replacement charge For any questions please call 773 889 3087 for assistance Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra r Customer Information 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 order info on page 21 Straight 12V DC Power Cord Includes plug and fuse Item 420 030 N 001 Coiled 12V DC Power Cord Includes plug and fuse Item 42
19. tector to the bracket To adjust the angle if neces sary gently push or pull on the bracket to bend it DO NOT use the detector to bend the bracket Plug the power cord into the detector Plug the cigarette lighter adapter on the power cord into your vehicle s ciga rette lighter and sliding it off the bracket You can temporarily remove the detector whenever you wish by depressing the bracket release button Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra fs P Your Detecto Dashboard Mounting a English 1 Place the detector on the dashboard to find a location where the unit has a clear level view of the road and is parallel to the road s surface The angle CANNOT be adjusted after mounting 2 Remove the paper backing from one side of the hook and loop fastener 3 Attach the pad to the dashboard at your chosen location and remove the other paper backing 4 Attach the detector to the hook and loop fastener You can remove and reattach the unit as often as you like 5 Plug the power cord into the detector 6 Plug the cigarette lighter adapter on the power cord into your vehicle s cigarette lighter Your Detecto Getting Started Power Indicator Screen To Turn On The Unit And Adjust The Audio Volume Rotate the On Off Audio Visual Display Volume control clockwise away Three beeps from you
20. unter 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 5 30 p m Central Time Mon through Fri except holidays 773 889 3087 phone Safety Alert Traffic Warning Systems Truck Specific Navigation Systems HighGear Accessories CobraMarine VHF Radios Power Inverters LED Lights Questions English and Spanish Faxes can be received at 773 622 2269 fax Jumpstarters 9 BAND Technical Assistance English only www cobra com on line Frequently Asked Questions RADAR LASER DETECTOR WITH English and Spanish productinfo cobra com e mail Accessories EXTRA SENSORY DETECTION For Assistance Outside the U S A oe Beene a Contact Your Local Dealer 2010 Cobra Electronics Corporation order any of our products OTAN PE 6500 West Cortland Street please visit our website Part No 480 661 P Chicago Illinois 60707 USA www cobra com Version C www cobra com Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra English T ontrols Indicators and onnections Introduction Introduction ac Display and Product Features a Accessories Order Info and
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