Cobra Electronics SLR600 RADAR DETECTOR User Manual SLR500 600 QSG indd
Cobra Electronics Corporation RADAR DETECTOR SLR500 600 QSG indd
USERS MANUAL
2. Standby Screen
Compass Heading (SLR 600 Only):
See reverse side of this manual for information on how to calibrate
your compass.
City/Highway Indicator:
Shows curent fi ltering mode. See reverse side of this manual for
more information.
Vehicle Battery Voltage:
Displays your car battery voltage and automatically warns you if
this drops below 11.9V.
IntelliMute Indicator:
See reverse of this manual.
Operating Instructions
b. Dash Mounting
For dash mounting, use the enclosed hook & loop fastener
with double-sided tape. Simply attach it to the bottom of the
unit with display in fl ip-up position.
Touch-Point Controls
Appropriate touch-point icons will light up automatically to
show you available options. Touch the touch-point icons to
activate corresponding function.
Touching Volume touch-point while receiving an alert
will mute the audible alert. Touching Display Brightness
touch-point will turn off the display.
Models SLR 500/600
Supercharged Long-Range
Radar/Laser Detectors
Printed in China Part No. 480-767-P Version A
NOTE: These devices complies with part 15 of FCC rules: Operation is subject
to the following two conditions: (1) These devices may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) These devices must accept any interference received
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
CAUTION: Modifi cations or parts not approved by Cobra Electronics
Corporation may violate FCC Rules and void authority to operate this equipment.
Types of Screens
1. Menu/Settings Screen
User Settings:
For customizing settings for IntelliMute, Auto Mute, Voice/Tone
Alerts, Color Themes (SLR 600), Smart Power, Compass (SLR 600)
and Reset to Factory Default.
Alert Settings:
For customizing settings to turn on/off certain individual radar
bands and Low Car Battery Warning.
Navigate through Settings using the scroll touch-point.
Press Select to confi rm and Menu to save and exit.
3. Radar/Laser Alert Screen
Radar bands consist of X-band, K-band, Ka-band, and Ku-band.
With Radar signals, the signal strength meter shows signal strength
of the radar gun as well as relative proximity to the source. With
Ka-band, you will also be notifi ed of the actual Ka-band radar gun
frequency being used.
With Laser signals, you will always receive full alert and pulse rate
(PPS) of the corresponding laser gun being used. Laser PPS cur-
rently in use are: 100, 125, 130, 200, 238 and 340.
Ka Band Alert
Signal Strength Frequency
Laser
Pulse
Rate
User
Settings
Alert Settings
Volume
Display
Brightness
Right
Scroll
Left
Scroll
City/Highway
Mode
Menu/Save
& Exit
Select
Thank you for purchasing Cobra® Vedetta™ Series, Model SLR 500/
SLR 600 Radar/Laser Detector. Please familiarize yourself with the
capabilities your new detector can provide by reading this manual.
Also, please be careful when using your new detector while driving.
Powering Unit On/Off & Mounting Unit
Plug in the detector using the included cigarette lighter power cord.
Press the Power button momentarily to turn the unit On (or Off).
Note: To change display orientation, press and hold the Power
button for 2 seconds.
a. Windshield Mount
Lift lever on suction cup base before attaching to the windshield.
Once attached, push against windshield and lock the lever down.
Use the ball-joint adjustment and make sure the detector unit is
aligned level and pointing straight ahead. The display can be in
fl ip-up or fl ip-down position to suit preferred mounting location,
and rotated to face directly toward you. Renew suction cup with
a damp cloth or by rinsing under tap water.
Insert bracket
here
Attach to windshield
Power Jack
Power Button
SLR 600
SLR 500
SLR 500 standby screen shown
City/Highway
Indicator Vehicle
Battery
Voltage
IntelliMute
Indicator
Compass
Heading
SLR 600 standby screen shown
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Quad-level IntelliShield™ False Signal Rejection
Highway Mode provides full immediate response to all
signals detected. Use this mode when you are driving on
interstate highways.
Automatic door openers operate in X and K-band frequencies. To
minimize unwanted false alerts in an urban environment where
these sources exist, use one of the City Filtering Modes below:
• City X: automatically mutes X-band audible alert
until signal strength reaches level 3 or above.
• City X+K: combined with City X, automatically
mutes K-band audible alert until signal strength
reaches level 2 or above.
• City Plus X+K+Ka: combined with City X+K,
automatically mutes Ka-band audible alert
until signal strength reaches level 2 or above.
• City MAX: Maximum filtering against urban
false signal sources.
To choose between different City Filtering Modes vs Highway
Mode, touch City/Highway Touch-point Icon next to the
display and follow on-screen instructions.
IntelliMute™
IntelliMute allows you to avoid audible 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. You can set your
preferred engine RPM activation point and/or turn on/off
IntelliMute by following simple steps that appear on your unit
screen, under User Settings and then IntelliMute.
• IntelliMuteEngineRPMActivationPoint
Not Set.
• IntelliMuteOn/AboveSetEngineRPM
Activation Point.
• IntelliMuteOn/BelowSetEngineRPM
Activation Point.
Note: IntelliMute may not work with some vehicles, especially
hybrids or EVs because the detector cannot sense the engine
RPMs. In such case, Quad-level IntelliShield City Filtering or
Auto Mute can help reduce unwanted audible alerts.
How to Calibrate Your Compass (SLR 600 Only)
Until you calibrate the internal magnetic compass, will
be shown. The compass detects the weak magnetic field of
the Earth. It also detects magnetic fields produced by your
vehicle, audio speakers, and other electronics. Calibration al-
lows the compass electronics to measure and store informa-
tion about all magnetic fields in your vehicle so it can ignore
them!
To calibrate, go to the Menu - Users Settings and scroll
right until you see the compass icon . Select this, and
follow the instructions on the screen. You will be asked to
drive your vehicle in two complete circles. A large parking
lot is the most convenient place to do this. Please be careful
when making the circles and watch for other traffic. It does
not matter what direction your vehicle is pointing when you
start the circles, which direction you go to make the circles,
and it does not have to be exactly two circles. You do NOT
have to make perfect circles. It does not matter what size
the circles are, if your speed is constant, or how fast you
make the circles [but less than two minutes].
Product and Customer 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 below.
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 product model number are
clearly readable. If the originals are sent, they cannot be returned;
2. Send the entire product;
3. 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);
4. 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
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.
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).
For Assistance Outside the U.S.A. Contact Your Local Dealer
Limited 1-Year Warranty
For Products Purchased in the U.S.A.
Cobra Electronics Corporation warrants that its Cobra 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 Radar/Laser Detectors, products or
component parts upon delivery to the Cobra Factory Service Department, accompanied by proof of the
date of first consumer purchase, such as a duplicated copy of a sales receipt.
You must pay any initial shipping charges required to ship the product for warranty service, but the
return charges will be at Cobra’s expense, if the product is repaired or replaced under warranty.
This warranty gives you specific rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state
to state.
Exclusions: This limited warranty does not apply:
1. To any product damaged by accident.
2. In the event of misuse or abuse of the product or as a result of unauthorized alterations or repairs.
3. If the serial number has been altered, defaced or removed.
4. If the owner of the product resides outside the U.S.A.
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 limita-
tion, 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.
Trademark Acknowledgment
Cobra®, IntelliMute®, IntelliMute® Pro, IntelliShield®, LaserEye®, Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra®,
Safety Alert® Traffic Warning System and the snake design are registered trademarks of Cobra
Electronics Corporation, USA.
Cobra Electronics Corporation™, , AURA™, IntelliScope™, IntelliView™ and Voice Alert™ are
trademarks of Cobra Electronics Corporation, USA.
You will only need to calibrate the compass once. However, if
you move your SLR-600 to a different location in the vehicle, or
to a different vehicle, it is best to calibration again.
Note: If your compass is unable to detect the magnetic field of
the Earth it cannot give the correct reading. This may happen if
you are under a bridge, inside a parking garage or any building
constructed with metal framework. Other nearby vehicles with
a lot of metal may also cause your compass to give inaccurate
readings. Your compass will work again correctly as soon as you
get away from these. There is no need to calibrate your compass
again after this.
For additional information, please visit:
www.cobra.com
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