Cobra Electronics SSR50 RADAR DETECTOR User Manual 7000 Body
Cobra Electronics Corporation RADAR DETECTOR 7000 Body
Users Manual
SSR50_MANL_CVR:7000-Cover 7/12/11 9:19 AM Page 1 Introduction Important Information And Customer Assistance 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 1934 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. Operating Instructions The Cobra line of quality products includes: • Safety 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 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. CBRadios microTALK® Radios Radar/LaserDetectors Customer Assistance Customer Assistance SafetyAlert® TrafficWarningSystems Truck-SpecificNavigationSystems HighGear® Accessories For Assistance in the U.S.A. Automated Help Desk English only. 24 hours a day, 7 days a week 773-889-3087 (phone). CobraMarineVHFRadios 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). PowerInverters LEDLights Jumpstarters Accessories Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra® • 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 more information or to order any of our products, please visit our website: www.cobra.com English Questions English and Spanish. Faxes can be received at 773-622-2269 (fax). 9 BAND® SUPER-SENSITIVE RADAR/LASER DETECTOR SSR 50 Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra® Technical Assistance English only. www.cobra.com (on-line: Frequently Asked Questions). English and Spanish. product info@cobra.com (e-mail). Printed in China Part No. 480-720-P Version A For Assistance Outside the U.S.A. Contact Your Local Dealer A1 English English ©2011 Cobra Electronics Corporation 6500 West Cortland Street Chicago, Illinois 60707 USA www.cobra.com SSR50_MANL_CVR:7000-Cover 7/12/11 9:19 AM Page A2 Introduction Controls, Indicators And Connections Introduction Controls, Indicators And Connections • Display And Product Features Display • Power Windshield Bracket Mount 12V DC Power Jack On-Off/ Volume Control Allows you to adjust the volume of the tone alerts. City Button For City or Highway modes to reduce false alerts. WARNING Modifications or parts substitutions not approved by Cobra Electronics Corporation may violate FCC Rules and void your authority to operate this equipment. A2 English Ordering From U.S.A. Call 773-889-3087 for pricing or visit www.cobra.com. Make Check or Money Order Payable To Cobra Electronics, Attn: Accessories Dept., 6500 West Cortland Street, Chicago, IL 60707 U.S.A. X/K Ka L/C To Order Online Please visit our website: www.cobra.com Radar Indicators Product Features Detection And Separate Alerts For: Radar signals (X, K and Ka bands, with signal strength indicated), Laser and VG-2 signals LaserEye For 360° detection of laser signals Instant-On Ready Detects radar guns with “instant-on” (very fast) speed monitoring capabilities Tone Alerts With adjustable volume Accessories Order Info 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. Laser/City Indicator 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: Mute Button For manual mute of audio alerts. Customer Assistance Item # Description 420-030-N-001 420-026-N-001 545-159-N-001 CLP-2B Straight 12V Power Cord Coiled 12V Power Cord Windshield Mounting Bracket Dual Port Power Adapter • 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 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® A3 Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra® 17 SSR50_MANL_BODY:7000-Body 7/12/11 9:21 AM Page 1 Introduction Table Of Contents Introduction Important Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A1 Customer Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A1 Controls, Indicators And Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A2 Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A3 Product Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A3 Your Detector Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Highway/City Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Muting An Alert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Detection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Signals Detected . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Audio Alerts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Visual Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Instant-On Detection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Responding To Alerts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Understanding Radar And Laser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Warranty Limited 1-Year Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Customer Assistance Product Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Trademark Acknowledgement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Optional Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Accessories Order Info . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra® SSR50_MANL_BODY:7000-Body 7/12/11 9:21 AM Page 2 Your Detector Installation 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 Installation Windshield Mounting 1. Attach the rubber cups to the bracket. 2. Make sure the rubber cups and your windshield are clean. 3. Push the bracket firmly onto the windshield. The unit’s lens must not be blocked and the LaserEye should have a clear view out the back window to allow 360° detection. The LaserEye Should Have A Clear View 4. Attach the detector to the bracket. Check the angle of the unit. 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. 6. Plug the power cord into the detector. Radar and laser signals pass through glass but not through other materials and objects. Objects that can block or weaken incoming signals include: ■ Windshield wiper blades ■ Mirrored sun screens ■ ■ Dark tinting at the top of the windshield Heated windshields currently available on some vehicles (Instaclear for Ford, Electriclear for GM.) Consult your dealer to see if you have this option. English 7. Plug the cigarette lighter adapter on the power cord into your vehicle’s cigarette lighter. Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra® SSR50_MANL_BODY:7000-Body 7/12/11 9:21 AM Page 4 Your Detector Installation Your Detector Getting Started Getting Started Dashboard Mounting • 1. Place the detector on the dashboard to find a location where the unit has a clear, level view of the road. The angle can NOT be adjusted after mounting. Power On 2. Remove the paper backing from one (1) side of the hook-and-loop fastener. X/K Ka L/C On-Off/ Volume Control Rotate clockwise (away from you) 3. Attach the pad to the dashboard at your chosen location and remove the other paper backing. To Turn On The Unit And Adjust The Audio Volume 4. Attach the detector to the hook-and-loop fastener. You can remove and reattach the unit as often as you like. 6. Plug the power cord into the detector. Rotate the On-Off/ Volume control clockwise (away from you). Tone Visual Display Three (3) beeps The power indicator icon “P”will light up in the display indicating that the power is On. 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, you should turn Off or unplug your detector when parking for lengthy periods. 7. Plug the cigarette lighter adapter on the power cord into your vehicle’s cigarette lighter. English Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra® SSR50_MANL_BODY:7000-Body 7/12/11 9:21 AM Page 6 Your Detector Settings Your Detector Settings When changing the Settings on your detector, please keep in mind: ■ • 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. Settings 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. 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. City Button Press and release Highway Mode Mute Button Touch and release X/K Ka L/C City Mode X/K Ka L/C To Change From Highway Mode To City Mode Touch the City area. Tone Visual Display One (1) beep L/C appears in the display To Change From City Mode Back To Highway Mode Touch the City area again. English Tone Visual Display Two (2) beeps L/C disappears from the display. Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra® SSR50_MANL_BODY:7000-Body 7/12/11 9:21 AM Page 8 Your Detector Detection Your Detector Detection Signals Detected • Detection Laser Signals And Visual Displays Type of Signal The tables on the following pages show you 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 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 11.) LTI 20-20* L/C Flashes LTI Ultra-Lyte* L/C Flashes Kustom Signals ProLaser* L/C Flashes Kustom Signals ProLaser III* L/C Flashes * Your detector provides 360° detection of these signals. Laser Signal Detected Visual Display Visual Display X/K Ka L/C An indication of the type of signal detected will appear in the UltraBright data Display. Radar Signals And Visual Displays Type of Signal Visual Display X Band Radar X/K Flashes K Band Radar X/K Flashes Ka Band Radar Ka Flashes K Signal Detected X Signal Detected English X/K Ka L/C X/K Ka L/C Ka Signal Detected X/K Ka L/C Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra® SSR50_MANL_BODY:7000-Body 7/12/11 9:21 AM Page 10 Your Detector Detection Your Detector Instant-On Detection Safety Alert Signals And Visual Displays Type of Signal Visual Display Emergency Vehicles X/K & Ka Flash Simultaneously Road Hazards X/K & Ka Flash Simultaneously Trains X/K & Ka Flash Simultaneously Safety Alert Signal Detected VG-2 Alert Signal And Visual Display Type of Signal Visual Display Interceptor VG-2 X/K & Ka Flash Simultaneously 10 English X/K Ka L/C 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. Responding To Alerts X/K Ka L/C VG-2 Alert Signal Detected Detection Description Interpretation Recommended Response Tone repeats slowly at first, then speeds up rapidly. Probably police radar FULL ALERT Tone sounds one (1) time only. Probably a false alarm, but possibly pulsed radar or VG-2 nearby Exercise caution Tone instantly begins repeating rapidly. Radar or VG-2 nearby has been activated suddenly FULL ALERT Tone repeats slowly as you Probably police approach a hill or bridge, radar beyond the then speeds up sharply as hill or bridge you reach it. FULL ALERT Tone repeats slowly for a short period. Probably a false alarm Exercise caution Any type of laser alert. Laser alerts are never false alarms FULL ALERT Any Safety Alert. You are nearing an emergency vehicle, railroad crossing, or road hazard (construction, accident, etc.) Exercise caution Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra® 11 SSR50_MANL_BODY:7000-Body 7/12/11 9:21 AM Page 12 Your Detector Understanding Radar And Laser Understanding Radar And Laser Radar Speed Monitoring Systems Your Detector • Three (3) 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 (3) radar bands. 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 use near your vehicle. 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. ■ 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 speeding 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. Understanding Radar And Laser ■ ■ 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. 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, 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. 12 English Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra® 13 SSR50_MANL_BODY:7000-Body 7/12/11 9:21 AM Page 14 Your Detector Maintenance And Specifications Maintenance Maintenance Of Your Radar Detector Warranty • Your detector is designed and built to give you years of trouble-free performance without the need for service. No routine Maintenance is required. If your unit does not appear to be operating properly, please follow these troubleshooting steps: ■ ■ ■ ■ Make sure the power cord is properly connected. Make sure the socket of your vehicle’s cigarette lighter is clean and free of corrosion. Make sure the power cord’s cigarette lighter adapter is firmly seated in your cigarette lighter. 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.) Specifications • Band And Frequencies Band Frequencies X Band K Band Safety Alert Traffic Warning System 10.525 24.125 24.070 24.110 24.190 24.230 34.700 910 Ka Band Laser ± 0.050 ± 0.125 ± 0.010 ± 0.010 ± 0.010 ± 0.010 ± 1.200 ± 50 GHz GHz GHz GHz GHz GHz GHz nm Unit Dimensions And Weight Dimensions* Weight* 11⁄4" x 23⁄4" x 37⁄8" (33 mm x 70 mm x 98 mm) 4.26 oz. (121 g) * Dimensions and weight measurements are approximate. 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. Additional patents may be listed inside the product or pending. 14 English Warranty And Product Service 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 period of one (1) 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 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 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. Customer Assistance Product Service • If you have any questions about operation or installing your new Cobra product, or if you are missing parts… Please call Cobra first! DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO THE STORE! See customer assistance on page A1. If you suspect that your unit requires service, please call 773-889-3087 BEFORE shipping it to Cobra. This will ensure that you receive service as quickly as possible. If you are asked to send your unit to the Cobra factory, please follow these steps: 1) Send the complete unit, including power cord. (It is not necessary to include the mounting bracket.) 2) For warranty repair, enclose some form of proof-of-purchase, such as a photocopy or carbon copy of a sales receipt. If you send the original receipt, it cannot be returned. 3) Enclose a typed or clearly written description of the problem you are having with your unit, plus the name and address where you want the unit returned. 4) Pack the unit securely to prevent damage during transit. If possible, use the original packing materials. 5) Ship prepaid and insured using a traceable carrier such as United Parcel Service (UPS), Federal Express, or Priority mail with delivery confirmation. Ship to: Cobra Factory Service, Cobra Electronics Corporation, 6500 West Cortland Street, Chicago, IL 60707 U.S.A. 6) Please allow three (3) to four (4) weeks before contacting us about the status of your service. Call 773-889-3087 for assistance. If your unit is under warranty, it will either be repaired or replaced upon receipt, depending on the model. If your unit is out of warranty, you will receive a letter informing you of the repair or replacement charge. Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra® 15 SSR50_MANL_BODY:7000-Body 7/12/11 9:21 AM Page 16 Customer Assistance Trademark Acknowledgement And Optional Accessories Trademark Acknowledgement • Cobra®, 9 Band®, 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™, 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 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. Optional Accessories • You can find quality Cobra products and accessories at your local Cobra dealer, or in the U.S.A., you can order directly from Cobra. Straight 12V DC Power Cord Windshield Mounting Bracket Includes plug and fuse Item # 420-030-N-001 Includes suction cups Item # 545-159-N-001 Coiled 12V DC Power Cord Dual Port Power Adapter Includes plug and fuse Item # 420-026-N-001 Includes adjustable plug (up to 90°) and fuse Item # CLP-2B 16 English
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