Cobra Electronics SPX5500 RADAR DETECTOR User Manual

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Important Information and Customer AssistanceIntroductionA1 EnglishImportant 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 AlertUse 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.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 •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. productinfo@cobra.com (e-mail).For Assistance Outside the U.S.A. Contact Your Local Dealer©2012 Cobra Electronics Corporation 6500 West Cortland Street Chicago, Illinois 60707 USAwww.cobra.comCustomer AssistanceSPX 550014 BAND™ HIGH-PERFORMANCE DIGITAL RADAR/LASER DETECTOR WITH XTREME RANGE SUPERHETERODYNE® TECHNOLOGYNothing Comes Close to a Cobra® EnglishOperating Instructions Printed in China Part No. 480-839-PVersion ANothing Comes Close to a Cobra® EnglishFor more information or to order any of our products, please visit our website:www.cobra.comThe Cobra line of quality products includes:CB RadiosmicroTALK® RadiosRadar/Laser DetectorsSafety Alert® Traffic Warning SystemsTruck-Specific Navigation SystemsHighGear® AccessoriesCobraMarine VHF RadiosPower InvertersLED LightsJumpstartersAccessoriesSPX5500_MANL.indd 1-1 12/5/12 3:15 PM
Important Information and Customer AssistanceIntroductionAccessories Order Info andTrademark AcknowledgementNothing Comes Close to a Cobra®25Customer AssistanceDisplay and Product FeaturesIntroductionNothing Comes Close to a Cobra®A3Xtreme Range Superheterodyne® TechnologyWith super-fast sweep circuitry, XRS provides extra detection range and the best possible advance warning to even the fastest radar gunsDetection and Separate Alerts For: Radar signals (X, K,Ka and Ku bands, with signal strength indicated), Laser signals, Safety Alert signals, Spectre I & IV+ signals, VG-2 signalsLaserEye® For 360° detection of laser signalsInstant-On Ready Detects radar guns with “instant-on” (very fast) speed monitoring capabilitiesPop DetectionDetects the latest super-fast instant-on single pulse radar gunsTone Alert or Voice Alert® With adjustable volumeCity or Highway Modes to reduce false alertsDigiView® Data Display With easy-to-read alpha/numeric dot matrix text readoutAlert ProgrammingEasy setting of radar bands to be monitoredSafety Alert®Traffic warning system distinguishes important safety alerts from other K band signalsManual Mute or Auto Mute A mute function of audio alertsIntelliMute® A mute function which automatically reduces false audio alerts by sensing engine RPMsIntelliMute® ProPrevents detection by radar detector detectors (RDDs) when traveling at slower speedsMounting Mounts easily on windshield or dashboardProduct Features •Congratulations! You’ve made a smart choice by purchasing a high performance radar/laser detector from Cobra. Just look at some of the sophisticated features and capabilities your new unit includes:Display •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.Alpha/Numeric Dot Matrix Text DisplaySee pages 6 – 18 for more information about display features.Controls, Indicators and ConnectionsIntroductionA2 EnglishControls, Indicators and Connections •* Press and hold for four seconds to access these functions.WARNINGModifications or parts substitutions not approved by Cobra Electronics Corporation may violate FCC Rules and void your authority to operate this equipment.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.comTrademark Acknowledgement •Cobra®, DigiView®, EasySet®, Extra Sensory Detection®, IntelliMute®, IntelliMute® Pro, IntelliShield®, 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™, Extreme Bright DataGrafix™, IntelliLink™, 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. LTI Laser™ and LTI 20-20™ are trademarks of Laser Technology, Inc. Kustom Laser™, Kustom Laser 340™ and ProLaser II™ are trademarks of Kustom Signals, Inc. SpeedLaser™ 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.12V DC Power JackOn-Off/Volume ControlAllows you to adjust the volume of the tone alerts.Dim Button Allows you to adjust the UltraBright Data Display brightness for easy reading. (Also turns VG-2 and Spectre I & IV+ alerts On and Off.*)LaserEye For 360° detection of laser signals.Windshield Bracket Release ButtonIntelliMute ButtonEngine RPM sensing mute function which reduces false alerts. Button turns IntelliMute On and Off. (Also enters IntelliMute setting mode.*)Mute ButtonFor manual mute or auto mute of audio alerts. (Also turns Voice Alert On and Off.*) SpeakerCity Button For City or Highway modes to reduce false alerts. (Also turns Ku alerts On and Off.*)Audio JackWindshield Bracket Mount Item# Description 420-030-N-001 Straight 12V Power Cord 420-026-N-001 Coiled 12V Power Cord 545-159-N-001 Windshield Mounting Bracket CLP-2B Dual Port Power AdapterSPX5500_MANL.indd 2-25 12/5/12 3:15 PM
Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra®1ContentsIntroductionIntroductionImportant Information ............................................................................... A1Customer Assistance ................................................................................. A1Controls, Indicators and Connections ........................................................ A2Display ....................................................................................................... A3Product Features ........................................................................................ A3Your DetectorInstallation .................................................................................................... 2Getting Started .............................................................................................. 5 Auxiliary Audio Jack .................................................................................. 5Settings ......................................................................................................... 6 Highway/City Mode .................................................................................... 6 DigiView Data Display Brightness .............................................................. 7 Muting an Alert .......................................................................................... 8 Auto Mute Mode ........................................................................................ 8 IntelliMute .................................................................................................. 9 IntelliMute Pro ........................................................................................ 12 Voice/Tone Setting .................................................................................. 13 VG-2 and Spectre I & IV+ Alert Settings ................................................ 14 Radar Alert Settings..................................................................................14 Pop Alert ...................................................................................................15Detection ..................................................................................................... 16 Signals Detected ...................................................................................... 16 Audio Alerts ............................................................................................. 16 Visual Display .......................................................................................... 16 Instant-On Detection ................................................................................ 19 Responding to Alerts ............................................................................... 19Understanding Radar and Laser ................................................................. 20Maintenance ................................................................................................ 21Specifications .............................................................................................. 22WarrantyLimited 1-Year Warranty ............................................................................. 22Customer AssistanceProduct Service .......................................................................................... 23Optional Accessories .................................................................................. 24Accessories Order Info ............................................................................... 25Trademark Acknowledgement ..................................................................... 25SPX5500_MANL.indd 1 12/5/12 3:15 PM
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