Cobra XRS 9845
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1. GPS Locator Initial Satellite Lock When the Optional GPS Locator is first used or after a prolonged period of nonuse the GPS Locator needs more time to detect the Global Position System satellites 1 After installation of the GPS Locator turn the detector unit On with the vehicle in an area clear of obstructions to the sky 2 Keep the detector turned On for at least 15 minutes to allow fast satellite acquisition in subsequent power ups The vehicle can be moving as long as it is in an area where the GPS Locator can see the sky GPS Locator Status The GPS icon changes to indicate received signal status GPS Signal NO Spee Lat Lon al HE 41 54 53 N Signal MEC 87 47 22 T ok 4a NOTE When GPS signal is lost at the Speed and Lat Lon screens the satellite icon will change and the data lines will be filled with dashes Optional GPS Locator Activated Alerts In addition to the alerts provided by the detector the GPS Locator provides alerts based on vehicle location and information in the GPS Locator databases Photo Enforcement Alerts Whenever your vehicle approaches a photo enforced location automated speed and red light cameras contained in the built in GPS Locator database an alarm will be provided with a unique chime and the camera icon will become progressively larger as you approach the location Caution Area Alerts If you have turned Caution Area Alert On whenever your vehicle approaches2. S Cobra LEJBAND Operating Instructions The Cobra line of quality products includes CB Radios microTALK Radios Radar Laser Detectors Safety Alert Traffic Warning Systems HighGear Accessories CobraMarine VHF Radios Power Inverters 15 BAND ULTRA PERFORMANCE DIGITAL RADAR LASER DETECTOR WITH XTREME RANGE SUPERHETERODYNE TECHNOLOGY Printed in China Part No 480 493 P Version C Accessories For more information or to order any of our products please visit our website www cobra com Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra English Important Information and T 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 Strobe Alert 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 3M or strobe transmitter is within range as defined by that product Please call local fi
3. Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 9 o Your Detector IntelliShield Highway City Modes Your detector is equipped with IntelliShield false signal rejection technology which consists of a Highway mode and three different levels of City modes City X City X Beep Off and City X K Highway mode provides full response to all signals detected The City modes reduce false alerts while you are driving in or near urban areas where there are many sources for conflicting X or K band signals such as microwave towers and automatic door openers The factory setting is Highway The factory City mode default setting is City X it can be changed in Menu mode see page 12 You can toggle between Highway and City modes by pressing the City button N E Ee City gt Button Press and release NOTE When you change to City mode the unit will enter whichever city default mode is set at the time English o Your Detector Muting an Alert Your detector allows you to quickly turn Off an Audio Alert by momentarily pressing the Mute v button If you press the Mute w button a second time during the alert the Audio Alert will be turned back On After the current alert is gone the next alert will be heard Mute Button Press and release Two other features are incorporated in your detector to automatically mute or reduce the volume of alerts See pages 14 and 16 for Intellimute and Auto Mute modes Auxiliary Audio Jack Th
4. a caution area such as speed traps and high accident intersections contained in the built in GPS Locator database an alarm will be provided with a unique chime and the Caution icon will become progressively larger as you approach the location The factory setting is Caution Area Alert Off Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 33 ES Optional Global Position Optional 7 S stem Locator GPS Locator User Location Alerts The system can store up to 1 000 User Location Alerts to provide warnings at locations not included in the built in GPS Locator database Whenever your vehicle approaches a user set location an alarm will be provided with a unique chime and the flag icon will become progressively larger as you approach the location To set a User Location Press and hold the Menu Save button for at least two seconds when the vehicle is at a location you want to save To delete a specific User Location Press and hold the Menu Save button for at least two seconds while at that location and the User Location Alert is sounding A specific location can be deleted only while at that location To delete all User Locations When an Optional GPS Locator unit is installed you can delete all user entered Location Alerts in Menu mode see page 15 Speed Alert When a GPS Locator unit is installed and receiving a signal and Speed Alert mode is turned On the detector will sound an alert whenever the vehicle s Speed exceeds the set point yo
5. 1 Press and release the Menu Save button to reach the opening menu screen 2 Choose whether you want to change a User Settings press the Dim 4 button to enter the User Setting loop shown on page 14 b Alert Settings press the City gt button to enter the Alert Setting loop shown on page 15 3 Press the Dim lt 4 or City gt buttons to step backward or forward through the chosen settings loop until the desired setting is reached 4 Press the Mute button to toggle the setting On or Off or to step through its multiple choices When some settings are turned On adjustments can be made by pressing the Dim 4 or City gt buttons to reach the desired value Each setting will be retained when you Step to the next setting Repeat steps 3 and 4 to move to and set the next desired setting s Press the Menu Save button when finished to save the settings and exit EasySet Menu mode Or simply wait 15 seconds without pressing any buttons c oi Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 13 E Menu Flow Diagrams S Menu Flow Diagrams Your Detector r Your Detector User Settings Menu Alert Settings Menu User Menu allows you to adjust the unit s display and sounds to your Alert Menu allows you to selectively turn On or Off detection of some signals preferences The User Settings can be selected using the Dim 4 and The Alert Settings can be selected using the Dim 4 and City gt buttons by City buttons by scrolling through the
6. detection The LaserEye Should Have a Clear View 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 Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 3 Installation S Installation Your Detecto Your Detector r Windshield Mounting Dashboard Mounting 1 Place the detector on the dashboard to find a location where the unit has a clear view of the road and is parallel to the road s surface The angle CANNOT be adjusted after mounting 1 Attach the rubber cups to the bracket 2 Remove the paper backing from one side of the hook 3 Push the bracket firmly and loop fastener onto the windshield p 2 Make sure the rubber cups and your windshield are clean 3 Attach the pad to the dashboard at your chosen location and remove the other paper backing 4 Attach the detector to the bracket Check that the unit is parallel to the road s surface 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 4 Attach the detector to the 7 hoo
7. XRS provides extra detection range and the best possible advance warning to even the fastest radar guns Ultra Performance Provides advanced warning with extra detection range Detection and Separate Alerts For radar signals X K Ka and Ku bands with signal strength indicated Laser signals Safety Alert signals Strobe Alert signals VG 2 signals Spectre amp IV signals 8 Point Magnetic Compass Displays direction of travel LaserEye For 360 detection of laser and strobe signals Instant On Ready Detects radar guns with instant On very fast speed monitoring capabilities Pop Detection Detects the latest super fast instant On single pulse radar guns Voice or Tone Alert With adjustable volume ExtremeBright DataGrafix Display Easy to read graphical user interface IntelliShield Highway City Modes Reduces falsing in urban areas with Highway mode and three levels of City mode settings Safety Alert Traffic warning system distinguishes important safety alerts from other K band signals WARNING Strobe Alert Emergency vehicle warning system Manual Mute or Auto Mute A mute function of audio alerts IntelliMute A mute function which automatically reduces false audio alerts by sensing engine RPMs Intellimute Pro Prevents detection by radar detector detectors RDDs when traveling at slower speeds SmartPower A timed power saving function that saves your car s battery EasySet Menu User friendly mode
8. displayed when exiting Display Timeout mode NOTE Compass will display if either the magnetic compass in the detector unit is turned On and calibrated or the Optional GPS Locator unit is installed and receiving a signal Speed and Bree and Latitude Longitude marked with an will display only if the Optional GPS Locator Y unit is installed and receiving a signal Latitude Longitude Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra o Your Detector Standby Screens Compass NW 4 Lat Lon 41 54 53 N 87 47 22 w 7 English A Main Standby Screen Displays the maximum possible information about the detector and its settings The GPS icon will show only if the Optional GPS Locator unit is connected l Mute or l Mute Pro and City or Hwy Mode Displays the status of alert filtering City mode and automatic muting IntelliMute or IntelliMute Pro mode See pages 10 and 17 to set these features Car Voltage Displays voltage level of your car battery See page 23 for Voltage Warning information Compass The compass indicates driving direction if either the magnetic compass in the detector unit is turned On and calibrated or the Optional GPS Locator unit is installed and receiving a signal If neither is active the center of the compass icon will show two bars Speed If the Optional GPS Locator unit is installed and receiving a signal the vehicle s speed will be shown You can select mph or km h
9. high accident intersections The built in database can be updated at Cobra s website to stay current with photo enforced locations and caution areas See www cobra com AURA for details m Allows you to identify and store up to 1 000 Alert Locations in addition to those in the database m Provides speed and direction of travel information using GPS based data m Allows you to see the position latitude and longitude of your vehicle To Mount the Optional GPS Locator If you purchase the GPS Locator unit it mm will need to be mounted on the detector oimply plug the GPS Locator into the USB socket on the left side of the detector Mount Optional GPS Locator Optional GPS An additional requirement for the GPS Locator plugs Locator is that it needs to see the sky into the USB The satellites of the Global Positioning eek er nu system send signals that the GPS Locator detector uses to determine its position on earth Those signals can be blocked or weakened by incoming signals which may include windshield wiper blades mirrored sun screens dark tinting at the top of the windshield and heated windshields currently available on some vehicles Instaclear for Ford Electriclear for GM Consult your dealer to see if you have this option No external power connection is needed for the GPS Locator it is powered from the detector unit See page 3 for instructions on mounting your radar detector to your vehicle f2 English
10. how long the Standby screen is illuminated before switching the unit to Dark The factory default is 30 seconds You can set the time interval to 15 seconds 30 seconds one minute three minutes or Always On display never turns Off Compass Mode Your detector includes an internal 8 point Magnetic Compass that can continuously display your current N direction of travel N NE E SE S SW W or NW NW 9 The factory setting for Compass is Off s Before the Compass will work properly it must j 8 Point be calibrated see page 20 Calibration allows W Compass 9E the Compass electronics to measure and store E information about the magnetic fields generated by e your vehicle so direction indications will be accurate A Compass icon and directional heading will appear in the display when the Compass is On and calibrated The Compass will remain accurately calibrated as long as your detector is mounted in the same place in your vehicle If you change the location where the unit is mounted or move it to another vehicle you must recalibrate the Compass You should also recalibrate the Compass if you suspect it is providing inaccurate directions Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra o Your Detector The Compass temporarily may not provide accurate readings if you are inside a building or enclosure or are close to a large metal tractor trailer truck or train Once you are away from such a location the Compass will work correctly ag
11. selection and setting with visual guidance Car Battery Voltage Displays your car battery voltage Low Car Battery Voltage Warning Alert can be provided when voltage goes below 11 9 volts Auxiliary Audio Jack For external speaker connection Mounting Mounts easily on windshield or dashboard Optional GPS Ready See page 33 The Optional GPS Locator unit adds Photo Enforced Caution and User Location Alerts Speed Alert GPS Compass and Vehicle Location Latitude amp Longitude IntelliScope Uses Optional GPS Locator to show direction of Location Based Alerts relative to your moving vehicle Ordering From U S A Call 773 889 3087 for pricing Item Description or visit www cobra com RDA GPSL55 Plug in GPS Locator Unit 420 030 N 001 4 Straight 12V Power Cord 420 026 N 001 Coiled 12V Power Cord 545 159 N 001 Windshield Mounting Bracket Dual Port Power Adapter 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 CLP 2B 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 Trademark Acknowledgement Cobra DigiView EasySet Extra Sensory Detection IntelliMute IntelliMute Pro IntelliShield LaserEye Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra Safety Alert Traffic Warning Syste
12. to detect Instant On speed monitoring signals which can suddenly appear at full strength Strobe Alert Signals and Visual Displays Type of Signal Visual Display Voice Your detector 3M Opticom or EMERGENCY Emergency Vehicle provides 360 Tomar Approaching NOTE detection of mS You should take appropriate action immediately whenever these signals an instant On alert is given Pop Detection Your detector is designed to detect single pulse mode radars These radars are designed to have a low probability of detection You should note that Emergency Vehicles JETS oterattesg Emergency Vehicle these radar guns have a much shorter range while in this mode Approachi i EV Been Responding to Alerts Safety Alert Signals and Visual Displays Type of Signal Visual Display Voice Recommended Road Hazards SEGETES Road Hazard Ahead Description Interpretation Response Fe tet Tone repeats slowly at first Probably police radar FULL ALERT Trains See Train Approaching Tone sounds one Probably a false alarm Exercise caution i RR time only but possibly pulsed radar Tone instantly begins Radar Spectre or VG 2 nearby FULL ALERT VG 2 and Spectre amp IV Alert Signals and Visual Displays oo Type of Signal Visual Display Voice Tone repeats slowly as you Probably police FULL ALERT V2 Alert VC Ar iene a VG 2 Tone repeats slowly Probably a false alarm Exercise caution Sp
13. turned Off to prevent detection by RDDs The IntelliMute Pro icon will appear in the display when IntelliMute Pro is On and the Activation Point has been set Whenever engine RPMs are below the Activation Point the arrow points down with the i blinking When RPMs are above the Activation Point the arrow points up with the i blinking I2 ES i Activation Point vA ES Activation Point CAUTION When Intellimute Pro is On NO radar signals will be detected and NO alerts will be given at RPMs below the IntelliMute Pro activation point Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra o Your Detector Set Activation Point After the detector is installed in your vehicle and IntelliMute or IntelliMute Pro is turned On using Menu mode press the City button to advance to the IntelliMute Set Point screen where the Activation Point can be set At the Set Point screen 1 Press the Mute button to advance to the Setup screen 2 Press and hold the vehicle accelerator at the desired engine RPMs 3 Press the Mute button to complete the setting process The system will store the engine RPM setting and provide a completion message on the display as well as a tone or voice message NOTE If the unit is unable to sense usable pulses within three seconds or if you do not set a rev point within 30 seconds of beginning the setup IntelliMute or IntelliMute Pro will indicate an error If you do not try again within five seconds it will aut
14. ain If the Optional GPS Locator is installed and receiving a signal its Compass function will override the magnetic Compass except when the GPS signal is lost Set Compass After the detector is installed in your vehicle and Compass is turned On using Menu mode the system will automatically advance to the Set Compass calibration screen from which the calibration can be performed WARNING Before calibrating the Compass go to a large parking lot or other safe low traffic area When the instructions direct you to drive in two circles make two complete loops in either direction from any starting orientation at any convenient speed The loops need not be perfect and can be circles small squares four three point turns or any pattern that makes at least two complete turns within two minutes of starting the maneuver From the Calibrate Compass screen 1 Press the Mute button to begin compass calibration 2 Drive your vehicle in two circles 3 Press the Mute button to complete the setting process The system will store the calibration data and provide a completion message on the display as well as a tone or voice message English o Your Detector NOTE If you do not press the Mute w button within two minutes after beginning the Set Compass process Compass calibration will automatically terminate The unit will provide a corresponding message Once the initial calibration is complete you can go to Set Compass i
15. als Detected 23 Audio Alerts 23 Visual Display 23 Instant On Detection 2 Pop Detection 21 Responding to Alerts 21 Understanding Radar and Laser 28 Maintenance 30 Specifications 31 Optional Global Position System Locator Overview 0 cee aee 32 Initial Satellite Lock 33 Optional GPS Locator Activated Alerts 33 Detection 00e 35 IntelliScope 008 36 Warranty Limited 1 Year Warranty 38 Customer Assistance Product Service 39 Optional Accessories Optional Accessories 40 Accessories Order Info 41 Trademark Acknowledgement 41 Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 1 g Overview Introduction E This manual describes the simple steps for mounting setting up and using your detector It also provides helpful information about how radar and laser guns are used and how you can interpret the alerts you receive Before you begin your installation please read the Important Information section on page A1 and use the descriptions and feature lists on pages A2 and A3 to become familiar with your new detector About Your Detector Display This detector s innovative new display provides more easier to use information than any technology to date Using an OLED Organic Light Emitting Diode screen the display
16. ctor Strobe 230 700 X 30 nmm E detector ces e to give o dinis iL This radar detector is covered by one or more of the following U S patents 5 497 148 pee EG WIENOUL TIE Heed IO uet is NOT OUEN ANENA 5 594 432 5 612 685 6 078 279 6 094 148 6 621 447 Additional patents may be Is required listed inside the product or pending If your unit does not appear to be operating properly please follow these troubleshooting steps m Make sure the power cord is properly connected m Make sure the socket of your vehicle s cigarette lighter is clean and free of corrosion m Make sure the power cord s cigarette lighter adapter is firmly seated in your cigarette lighter m 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 English Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra s1 Qs Optional Global Position Svstem Locator Optional Optional Global Position System Locator Optional GPS Locator Optional Global Position System Locator Overview The Optional GPS Locator unit monitors vehicle location using the GPS satellite system to add features to your detector Whenever it is installed and GPS signals are available it m Provides alerts as you approach photo enforced intersections and locations with fixed red light or speed cameras as well as areas where increased caution should be exercised such as
17. der directly from Cobra See order info on page 41 Plug in GPS Straight 12V DC Power Cord Windshield Mounting Bracket Locator Unit Includes plug and fuse Includes suction cups Item RDA GPSL55 Item 420 030 N 001 Item 545 159 N 001 Coiled 12V DC Power Cord Dual Port Power Adapter Includes plug and fuse Includes adjustable plug Item 420 026 N 001 up to 90 and fuse Item CLP 2B English
18. e Auxiliary Audio Jack can be used to connect external speakers in environments with high ambient noise levels The internal speaker will be disconnected This uses a mini stereo audio connector See ape Auxiliary Audio Jack Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra Bi o Your Detector EasySet Menu EasySet Menu gives you quick and easy access to all the settings on your detector It is used to select both m User Settings see page 16 m Alert Settings see page 22 Refer also to the Menu Flow Diagrams on pages 14 and 15 for User Settings and Alert Settings to easily navigate to the setting you want to change All settings are stored in memory when the power is turned Off and will be recalled when the power is turned back On NOTE You cannot enter Menu mode during an alert The unit will not detect signals while in Menu mode During menu setting if no buttons are pressed for 15 seconds the unit will automatically exit Menu mode and save the most recent settings If power is turned Off while in Menu mode settings are saved to those in effect before Menu mode was entered EasySet Menu Buttons m Menu Save button Opens the Menu mode and Saves changes made to settings m Mute button Changes the option at the selected setting m Dim 4 button Moves counterclockwise through a setting loop m City gt button Moves clockwise through a setting loop fiz English o Your Detector To use EasySet Menu
19. ectre Spectre Alert Any type of laser alert FULL ALERT Any Safety Alert You are nearing an emergency Exercise caution Spectre IV RADAR Spectre Alert or Strobe Alert vehicle railroad crossing or road hazard construction SP4 English NOTE There are different tones for each alert Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra e Your Detector o Your Detector 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 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 and Spectre amp IV VG 2 and Spectre amp IV are radar detector detectors RDDs that work by detecting low level signals emitted by most radar detectors Your detector does not emit signals that can be spotted by VG 2 and Spectre RDDs However your detector can be spotted by Spectre IV RDDs Your unit detects signals from these or similar devices and will alert you when such a device is in use near your vehicle 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 sp
20. ee responding to alerts on page 27 Visual Display An indication of the type of signal detected will appear in the OLED Data Display During X K Ka and Ku alerts you will also see the numbers from one to five indicating the strength of the signal detected Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 23 Your Detect Signal Strength Signal Signal Signal Signal Signal Strength 1 Strength 2 Strength 3 Strength 4 Strength 5 RADAR RADAR Weakest Signal Radar Signals and Visual Displays Type of Signal X Band Radar Ka3 i Ka4 Kad Strongest Signal Visual Display Voice X Alert K Band Radar K Alert Ka Band Radar RADAR Ka Alert Ka3 Ku Band Radar Ku Alert Pop Radar Mode RADAR Pop Alert POP English Laser Signals and Visual Displays Type of Signal Visual Display Voice LTI 20 20 20 20 Laser Alert LTI Ultra Lyte Ultra Lyte Laser Alert Kustom Signals Laser Alert ProLaser Kustom Signals eee aser Alert ProLaser III Stalker LIDAR Stalker Laser Alert Laser Atlanta ETT Laser Alert opeedlaser Laser Other Laser Alert Your detector provides 360 detection of these signals NOTE Beep rate changes with different laser alerts Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 25 Your Detect Your Detect Instant On Detection Your detector is designed
21. eeding emergency vehicle or train or a stationary road hazard 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 oafety 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 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 ITN SAFETY ALERT NE 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
22. ge 18 Whenever the RPMs are below that point IntelliMute will begin muting or IntelliMute Pro will turn Off the radar detection circuits The Activation Point will be stored in memory and recalled each time the power is turned On NOTE IntelliMute and IntelliMute Pro may not work with some vehicles because the unit cannot sense the engine s RPMs In such a case Auto Mute and City mode can reduce some unwanted audio alerts English o Your Detector IntelliMute Mode IntelliMute allows you to avoid audio alerts you don t need to hear because you are stopped or moving slowly By sensing the RPMs of your engine IntelliMute knows when you are at low speed and automatically mutes alerts except for strobe signals from emergency vehicles It works with all City and Auto Mute modes The IntelliMute icon will appear in the display when IntelliMute is On and the activation point has been set Whenever engine RPMs are below the Activation Point the arrow points down When RPMs are above the Activation Point the arrow points up n Below Activation Point Above Activation Point IntelliMute Pro Mode IntelliMute Pro prevents detection by radar detector detectors RDDs such as VG 2 Spectre and Spectre IV when traveling at slower speeds It is intended for use by experienced users only When IntelliMute Pro is turned On and engine RPMs are below the IntelliMute Pro Activation Point your detector s radar detection circuits are
23. in Menu mode oee page 34 for Speed Alert information Lat Lon If the Optional GPS Locator unit is installed and receiving a signal the vehicle s present location will be shown o Your Detector Display Control Illumination The display illumination intensity can be adjusted to suit driving conditions m Bright for daytime driving Factory default is Bright then Display Timeout after 30 seconds Dim for dusk driving Dimmer for night driving m Dark to blank the screen for discreet use In this mode alerts will sound but not show A dot will blink at the center of the screen to indicate the detector is ON You can adjust the illumination by pressing the Dim 4 button to step through the levels in the sequence listed above Dim 4 Button Press and release Display Timeout Your detector has a Display Timeout mode When Display Timeout is turned On factory default is 30 seconds the screen will change to Dark from Bright Dim or Dimmer after the time interval selected in Menu mode see page 12 The Display Timeout setting can be changed so the display is always On In Display Timeout mode the display will show a small dot moving slowly back and forth near the center of the screen to indicate the unit is turned On NOTE While at the Dark level under timer control any alert will turn On the display at the last brightness setting Bright Dim or Dimmer Touching any button will also turn On the the display
24. k and loop fastener You can remove and reattach the unit as often as you like 6 Plug the power cord into the detector 9 Plug the power cord into the detector T Plug the cigarette lighter adapter on the power cord into your vehicle s cigarette lighter 6 Plug the cigarette lighter adapter on the power cord into your vehicle s cigarette lighter 8 You can temporarily remove the detector Whenever you wish by depressing the bracket release button and sliding it off the bracket fal English Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 5 Your Detect Power On Off and Audio Volume To Turn on the Unit and Adjust the Audio Volume Rotate the On Voice OffVolume control clockwise away from you Unit will cycle through the Power On Self Test Alert settings changed Three beeps from factory defaults will scroll those still at defaults will not show Testing then three beeps Shows only when the None Optional GPS Locator is installed See page 31 for more information Standby screen will show None City or Highway icon and others as they are activated See note System Ready Display changes to None Display Timeout after 30 seconds factory default NOTE When the system is first turned On from new only the Clty or Highway icon will show on the screen because the Magnetic Compass IntelliMute and I
25. m 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 Extreme Bright DataGrafix IntelliLink IntelliScope IntelliView Revolution Series SmartPower Spectre Alert 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 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 Stalker LIDAR is a trademark of Applied Concepts Inc Spectre I and Spectre IV are trademarks of Stealth Micro Systems Pty Ltd SpeedLaser is a trademark of Laser Atlanta LLC Interceptor VG 2 is a trademark of TechniSonic Industries LTD Tomar is a registered trademark of TOMAR Electronics Inc Modifications or parts substitutions not approved by Cobra Electronics Corporation may violate FCC Rules English i and void your authority to operate this equipment Norning Comes ides toe COD Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra Introduction Introduction Impor
26. n Trademark Acknowled o o Your Detector Your Detector 9 Pop Radar Guns Specifications The Pop mode Radar Gun is a single pulse Doppler radar that is a feature Band and Frequencies of a K and Ka Bee III Ka radar gun band Instant On radar gun It uses a single short time pulse to measure the target vehicle s speed Despite the fact that the short single pulse makes the unit very sensitive to officer hand and XBand 10525 0050 GHz vehicle movement and reduces the range of the gun in Pop mode to 50 of K Band 24 125 0 125 GHz its range in Continuous Wave mode this feature is added in an attempt to Safety Alert 24 070 0 010 GHz make the radar gun invisible to Radar Detectors Karie Waring 24110 0010 GHz Although your detector can sense Pop signals beyond the effective range 24 190 0 010 GHz of Pop radar guns there will be a signal to sense only if a gun is triggered 24 230 0018 GHZ In addition the Pop mode receiver section is more prone to false alerts because of its extra sensitivity This is especially so in urban areas As a KaBad 347 00 1300 GHZ result you should consider using the Pop Detect mode only in highway Ku Band 13 435 0 050 GHz and rural situations Cobra Electronics has included a user selectable On VG 2 11 500 0 250 GHz OF prep ereer mode Spectre 13 00 0200 GHz Spectre IV Not Disclosed Maintenance Laser 910 50 nm Maintenance of Your Radar Dete
27. n User Settings Menu and recalibrate the Compass as needed by repeating the three step calibration process SmartPower Mode Your detector includes the SmartPower feature that when turned On will put the unit into Low Power mode 15 minutes after the car s engine has been turned Off SmartPower Before SmartPower enters Low Power mode you will hear Entering Standby Mode Flashing three beeps and SmartPower will flash on the display To return the unit to Normal Power mode and exit Low Power mode start the car press any button or turn the unit ESS L Lra Off and then On again The factory setting is SmartPower On Speed Units If an Optional GPS Locator unit is installed you can select between mph and km h as the units of speed to be displayed The factory setting is mph Restore Factory Settings From the Restore Factory Settings screen you can quickly and conveniently restore your detector to its original settings Confirmation messages are provided during the process Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 21 o Your Detector Alert Settings Pop Alert When Pop Detect mode is On Pop radar signals will be detected and an alert will be given During the alert the unit will continue to detect other signals The factory setting is Pop Detect Off X Band Alert When X Band Detect mode is On X Band radar signals will be detected and an alert will be given During the alert the unit will continue to detect other sig
28. nals The factory setting is X Band Detect On K Band Alert When K Band Detect mode is On K Band radar signals will be detected and an alert will be given During the alert the unit will continue to detect other signals The factory setting is K Band Detect On Ku Band Alert When Ku Band Detect mode is On Ku Band radar signals will be detected and an alert will be given During the alert the unit will continue to detect other signals The factory setting is Ku Band Detect Off VG 2 Alert The detector is undetectable by VG 2 detection devices and can alert you when such a device is in use near your vehicle When VG 2 Detect mode is On VG 2 signals will be detected and an alert will be given During the alert the unit will continue to detect other signals The factory setting is VG 2 Detect Off VG 2 Audio Mode When VG 2 Audio mode is On alerts will be sounded as well as being displayed on the screen This setting is only available if VG 2 Alert is on The factory setting is VG 2 Audio Off Spectre amp IV Alerts Police use radar detector detectors RDDs to spot users of radar detectors Your detector is able to identify signals from Spectre and Spectre IV RDDs and can provide alerts when any of these or similar devices are in use near your vehicle f22 English o Your Detector Your detector can be spotted by Spectre IV RDDs but is invisible to Spectre RDDs You can choose whether you want to be alerted to S
29. ned 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 product model number are clearly readable If the originals are sent they cannot be returned Send the entire product 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 Pack product securely to prevent damage in transit If possible use the original packing material 4 Ship prepaid and insured by way of a traceable carrier such as United Parcel Service UPS or Priority Mail to avoid loss in transit to Cobra Factory Service Cobra Electronics Corporation 6500 West Cortland street Chicago Illinois 60707 U S A 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 2 Accessories o Customer Assiffance Optional Accessories You can find quality Cobra products and accessories at your local Cobra dealer or in the U S A you can or
30. ntelliMute Pro functions are set to Off at the factory These icons will be added to the Standby screen when turned On as described on pages 10 17 and 19 The satellite icon will show only if the Optional GPS Locator is installed 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 and you have turned the SmartPower Off you should turn Off or unplug your detector when parking for lengthy periods Cobra recommends leaving SmartPower at the factory setting which is On See page 21 s English Standby Screen Icons Your detector uses the following icons to indicate modes and functions when set City Mode Highway Mode Magnetic Compass Car Battery Voltage Compass IntelliMute Above IntelliMute Below User and Alert Sample Screen Activation Point Activation Point Settings Menu see note Choose Menu Type m NOTE For example the sample screen indicates that IntelliMute is active the Compass is calibrated and your system is set to Highway mode The satellite icon will show only if the Optional GPS Locator is installed Standby Screens Main Standby emen Press Mute while the down arrowhead is displayed at the top center of any Standby pM ES screen to cycle through and select a different City Hwy Mode screen The Standby screens will be displayed in the order shown to the left NOTE Car Voltage Last Standby screen viewed will be
31. offers large graphical alerts to signals as they are detected Do not be alarmed by the nearly blank display you see when you first turn the unit On The detector will function and alerts will appear as signals are detected You can also elect to turn On the built in Compass IntelliMute and IntelliMute Pro so that they appear during normal operation The initial and startup screens are shown on page 6 EasySet Menu EasySet Menu lets you conveniently customize the operation of your detector by changing the settings You may want to start using the detector with the factory settings and then make changes after you are more familiar with the unit About This Manual Once the detector is in use the modular descriptions in this manual can be used as a ready reference to individual topics as needed Each topic is completely covered in its section and cross references to related topics are included where appropriate 2 English o Your Detector 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 Windshield Mounting Dashboard Mounting The unit s lens must not be blocked and the LaserEye should have a clear view out the back window to allow 360
32. omatically turn Off The unit will provide corresponding messages for these conditions Once an activation point has been set you can easily change it by going to IntelliMute IntelliMute Pro in User Settings Menu and repeating the three step setup process If for any reason the unit stops sensing your engine s revs IntelliMute or IntelliMute Pro will indicate an error and automatically turn Off NOTE When initially choosing your IntelliMute or IntelliMute Pro Activation Point a setting of approximately 300 to 600 RPMs above idle is recommended NOTE CD The rev point must be reset if you use your detector in a different vehicle A CAUTION Do not attempt to set the rev point while driving Your vehicle should be parked and idling to avoid a collision during the process English o Your Detector Auto Mute Mode When Auto Mute is On it automatically reduces the audio volume of all alerts after they have sounded for four seconds The signals will remain muted for as long as the signal is detected When Auto Mute is Off the alerts will sound at full volume for as long as the signal is detected The factory setting for Auto Mute is On Voice or Tone Mode You can set your detector to sound alerts and confirm menu settings with either a Voice or a Tone Alert Voice Alert provides voice messages in addition to tones Tone Alert provides tones only The factory setting is Voice Alert Display Timeout Display Timeout determines
33. pectre amp IV RDD signals The factory setting is Spectre Detect Off Spectre Audio Mode When Spectre Audio mode is On alerts will be sounded as well as being displayed on the screen This setting is only available if Spectre Alert is On The factory setting is Spectre Audio Off Safety Alert When Safety Alert mode is On Safety Alert radar signals will be detected and an alert will be given During the alert the unit will continue to detect other signals The factory setting is Safety Alert On Car Battery Low Voltage Warning In addition to displaying system voltage your detector can provide a warning that battery voltage is low so that timely steps can be taken to correct the problem The Car Battery Low alert is triggered when the voltage drops below 11 9 volts Following the alert the unit enters SmartPower mode to avoid further draining your car battery see above The factory setting is Car Battery Low Voltage Warning is On Detection Signals Detected The tables on the following pages show the types of Signals your detector will detect as well as the visual alerts it provides 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 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 S
34. pla ar Product Features Order Information and 2S Trademark Acknowledgement Customer Assiffance Introduction Controls Indicators Connections and Display Windshield Bracket Release Button Windshield Bracket f Mounting Slot 12V DC Power Jack For 360 detection of laser and strobe signals pee Auxiliary Audio Jack On right side of unit USB Port For connection of Optional GPS Locator Menu Save Button Press once to enter Menu mode Press again to save settings On Off Volume Control Allows user to adjust the volume of the tone and voice alerts Dim 4 Button Adjusts the display brightness E In Menu mode steps backward through settings Mute Button City gt Button For manual mute of audio alerts Switches between Highway In Menu mode steps and City modes down through options for In Menu mode steps the selected setting forward through settings ExtremeBright DataGrafix Display Blue sunlight readable extremely bright display provides intuitive graphical interaction and alert screens Introduction Congratulations You ve made a smart choice by purchasing an ultra performance digital radar laser detector from Cobra Just look at some of the sophisticated features and capabilities your new unit includes Xtreme Range Superheterodyne Technology With super fast sweep circuitry
35. re and police departments to learn if coverage exists in your area 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 Customer Assistance a Customer Assistance Should you encounter 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 Questions English and Spanish Faxes can be received at 773 622 2269 fax Technical Assistance English only www cobra com on line Frequently Asked Questions English and Spanish product info cobra com e mail 2009 Cobra Electronics Corporation 6500 West Cortland Street Chicago Illinois 60707 USA www cobra com For Assistance Outside the U S A Contact Your Local Dealer Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra Controls Indicators ac Connections and Dis
36. rranty 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 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 retur
37. settings as shown in the menu scrolling through the settings as shown in the menu flow diagram below flow diagram below Tones voice prompts and visual displays will help Tones voice prompts and visual displays will help during the process After during the process After selecting a setting use the Mute button to selecting a setting use the Mute button to choose an option within the setting choose an option within the setting NOTE NOTE When you choose Alert Settings page 13 Step 2b the system displays When you choose User Settings page 13 step 2a the system displays whichever setting was last changed whichever setting was last changed I Mute K Band E gt XI I Mute amp X Band Ku Band l Mute Pro AN Detection Detection City Mode Alert Type VG 2 Default Voice Tone Pop Detection Detection Not shown if Magnetic j Compass is Off Not shown if Calibrate i VG 2 is Off Not shown if Belete All USS speed alert is OF lt gt C Adjust Audi a Speed Not shown if Setting Spectre IV Compass is Off Restore Factory Settings Speed Units gt gt A AD GPS Database Safety Alert Information BN Speed Alert Voltage P d k oN Cantan aroa NOTE NOTE Those marked with an only show if an Optional GPS Locator is installed Those marked with an only show if an Optional GPS Locator is installed English Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 15 o Yo
38. size increases as location is approached User Location Alert Zone 1 Zone 2 Icon size increases as location is approached Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 35 Optional Global Position Optional Global Position System Locator System Locator Optional Optional GPS Locator GPS Locator IntelliScope In conjunction with detection of a Location Based Alert IntelliScope provides information about the direction of the Location relative to your moving vehicle IntelliScope Alert Arrow Sequence When You Turn Toward The Location While approaching a Photo Enforcement Location involving a turn onto a cross street where it is located The following descriptions use a Photo Enforced location as an example In Caution Zone 1 Zone 2 Zone 3 Areas and User Locations their signal icons and related text will substitute for the rp ry Vehicle Photo Enforced ones shown in these examples f 2 Ex Right d T Three screens will sequence on the display to identify the type and direction of the location generating the alert The continuous part of the sequence will repeat as long D NOTE The arrow disappears in Zone 3 when you are close to the Location as the alert is active As a location is approached the arrows will point to the location while While approaching and passing a Photo Enforcement Location that is some alternating with the alert icon and text as shown in the sequence below distance away to the right of yo
39. strobes and give an emergency vehicle alert 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 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 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 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 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 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 Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra ificati d Specifications a
40. tant Information A1 Customer Assistance Al Controls Indicators Connections and Display A2 Product Features A3 Overview 0 eee eee 2 Your Detector Installation 0005 3 Getting Started 6 Power On Off and Audio Volume 6 Standby Screen Icons 7 Display Brightness Control 9 Display Timeout Mode 9 IntelliShield Highway City Modes 10 Muting an Alert 11 Auxiliary Audio Jack 11 EasySet Menu 12 Menu Flow Diagrams 14 Settings ise sane a i OR UR 16 User Settings 16 IntelliShield City Mode Default 16 IntelliMute Mode 16 IntelliMute Pro Mode 16 Set Activation Point 18 Auto Mute Mode 19 Voice or Tone Mode 19 Display Timeout 19 Compass Mode 19 Set Compass 20 SmartPower Mode 21 Speed Units 21 Restore Factory Settings 21 Alert Settings 22 Pop Alert 22 X Band Alert 22 K Band Alert 22 Ku Band Alert 22 Alert Settings Continued VG 2 Alert 22 VG 2 Audio Mode 22 Spectre amp IV Alerts 22 Spectre Audio Mode 23 Safety Alert 23 Car Battery Low Voltage Warning 05 23 Detection 0008 23 Sign
41. u have selected The speed settings can be adjusted in 5 mph or km h increments The factory setting is Speed Alert Off Speed units can be selected as a User setting See pages 14 and 15 for User and Alert Menus Vehicle Location When a GPS Locator unit is installed and receiving a signal you can determine the position latitude and longitude of your vehicle from the Lat Lon standby screen See page 8 Compass When a GPS Locator unit is installed and receiving a signal you can see your direction of travel based on the GPS system The GPS compass overrides the magnetic compass except when the GPS signal is lost GPS Database Information When a GPS Locator unit is installed you can view the version and date on which the installed database of Photo Enforcement and Caution Area Locations was updated To update the database go to Cobra s website htip aura cobra com and follow the online instructions English OKO Optional Global Position System Locator Optional GPS Locator Detection When a Photo Enforcement Caution Area or User Location Alert is activated the icon provides a progressively more urgent message as the Location is approached m At first the icon is small m Upon closer approach the icon increases to medium size m When near the Location the icon becomes large Photo Enforcement Alert Zone 1 Zone 2 Zone 3 Icon size increases as location is approached Caution Area Alert Zone 3 Icon
42. ur Detector User Settings IntelliShield City Mode Default City Mode Default makes three levels of Audio Alert suppression available when you toggle from Highway to City mode see page 10 The factory setting is City X City X sounds a single beep when an x band signal is first detected The alert then sounds when signal strength reaches level 3 City X K combines the City X mode with prevention of K band audio alerts until the signal strength reaches level 2 City X Beep Off blocks all X band audio alerts until the signal strength reaches level 3 The City Mode Default can be changed in Menu mode It can also be changed at any time the detector is in Standby mode 1 Press and hold the City button for at least two seconds The three City modes will be sequentially displayed for three seconds each as long as the button is pressed 2 Release the City button while the desired City mode is displayed to set that mode as the default IntelliMute and IntelliMute Pro Modes IntelliMute and IntelliMute Pro are two features that are active at slow speeds and when your vehicle is stopped Both depend on your detector sensing the vehicle s engine revs RPMs to function Either feature can be turned On in Menu mode but not both at the same time The factory settings are IntelliMute Off and IntelliMute Pro Off After turning On IntelliMute or IntelliMute Pro you must then set an Activation Point for your engine s RPMs see pa
43. ur route The sequence will repeat as long as the alert is active Zone 1 Zone 2 OES lOKOIOKO NOTE The signal never enters Zone 3 since you never come close to the Location Continuous Alert OMONONOMONES IntelliScope Alert Arrow Sequence For A Location Directly Ahead While approaching a Photo Enforcement Location on your route that is directly ahead Zone 1 Zone 2 Zone 3 OOOO NOTE The arrow disappears in Zone 3 when you are close to the Location English Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra Warranty Limited 1 Year Warranty For Products Purchased in the U S A Cobra Electronics Corporation warrants that its Cobra 15 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 15 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 wa
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