Cobra Electronics XRS9545 Radar Detector User Manual XRS 9545

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Important Information and
Customer Assistance
Introduction
Intro
Operation
Customer
Warranty
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 1924 guarantees your right to receive
radio Secondary
transmissions
on any frequency. Local laws that contravene this Act, while
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illegal, may be enforced by your local law enforcement officials until and unless
they are prohibited from doing so by federal court action.
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Safety Alert
Use of this product is not intended to, and does not, ensure that motorists or
passengers will not beNotice
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.
Operating Instructions
The Cobra line of quality products includes:
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.
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CB Radios
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.
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Radar/Laser Detectors
Customer Assistance
Intro
Safety Alert® Traffic Warning Systems
HighGear® Accessories
Warranty
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For Assistance in the U.S.A.
Automated Help Desk English only. 24 hours a day, 7 days a week 773-889-3087 (phone).
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Customer
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:
Mobile GPS Navigation Systems
Accessories
Operation
CustomerAssistance
Assistance
For more information or to
order any of our products,
please visit our website:
www.cobra.com
English
Customer Assistance Operators English and Spanish. 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Central Time
Mon. through Fri. (except holidays) 773-889-3087 (phone).
14 BAND™
HIGH-PERFORMANCE
DIGITAL RADAR/LASER
DETECTOR WITH XTREME RANGE
SUPERHETERODYNE® TECHNOLOGY
XRS 9545
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Questions
English and Spanish. Faxes can be received at 773-622-2269 (fax).
Notice
Technical Assistance English only. www.cobra.com (on-line: Frequently Asked
Questions). English and Spanish. productinfo@cobra.com (e-mail).
Printed in China
Part No. 480-490-P
Version A
For Assistance Outside the U.S.A.
Contact Your Local Dealer
A1 English
English
©2009 Cobra Electronics Corporation
6500 West Cortland Street
Chicago, Illinois 60707 USA
www.cobra.com
Controls, Indicators
and Connections
Introduction
Intro
Operation
Customer
Assistance
Introduction
Warranty
Intro
Controls, Indicators and Connections
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Windshield
Bracket
Release Button
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Windshield
Bracket Mount
Audio Jack
Speaker
12V DC
Power Jack
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IntelliMute Button
Engine RPM sensing mute function
which reduces false alerts. Button
turns IntelliMute On and Off.
(Also enters IntelliMute setting mode.*)
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Operation
Customer
Dim ButtonAssistance
Allows you to adjust
the DigiView Data Display
brightness for easy reading.
(Also turns Spectre I & IV+
andSecondary
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alerts On and Off.*)
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Warranty
City Button
For City or Highway
modes to reduce
false alerts. (Also
turns Ku alerts On
and Off.)
Mute Button
For manual mute or auto
mute of audio alerts.
(Also turns Voice Alert
On and Off.*)
WARNING
* Press and hold for four seconds to
access these functions.
Operation
Display
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LaserEye
For 360° detection
of laser signals.
Notice
On-Off/
Volume Control
Allows you to adjust the
volume of the tone alerts.
Display and Product Features
Modifications or parts substitutions not approved
by Cobra Electronics Corporation may violate
FCC Rules and void your authority to operate
this equipment.
Customer
Assistance
Introduction
Customer
Assistance
Intro
Warranty
Warranty
Operation
Customer
Assistance
Warranty
Call 773-889-3087 for pricing or visit www.cobra.com.
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Alpha/Numeric Dot Matrix Text Display
See pages 6 – 18 for more information about
display features.
For Credit Card Orders
Call 773-889-3087 [Press one from the main menu] 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Central Time,
Monday
through Friday.
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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
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Product Features
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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:
Xtreme Range
Superheterodyne Technology
With super-fast sweep circuitry,
XRS provides extra detection range
and the best possible advance warning
to even the fastest radar guns
Detection 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 signals
LaserEye
For 360° detection of laser 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
Tone Alert or Voice Alert
With adjustable volume
City or Highway
Modes to reduce false alerts
Customer
Intro
Assistance
Ordering From U.S.A.
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Operation
Accessories
Important
Information
Order Infoand
and
Customer
TrademarkAssistance
Acknowledgement
DigiView Data Display
With easy-to-read alpha/numeric dot
matrix text readout
Alert Programming
Easy setting of radar bands to be monitored
Safety Alert
Traffic warning system distinguishes
important safety alerts from other
K band signals
Manual Mute or Auto Mute
A mute function of audio alerts
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
Mounting
Mounts easily on windshield
or dashboard
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
Trademark Acknowledgement
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Cobra®, DigiView®, EasySet®, Extra Sensory Detection®, IntelliMute®, IntelliMute® Pro,
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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. 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.
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.
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Contents
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Introduction
Intro
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Customer
Assistance
Warranty
Introduction
Important Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A1
Customer
Assistance
. . .Warranty
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A1
Intro
Operation
Customer
Assistance
Controls, Indicators
and Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A2
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Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A3
Product Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A3
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Intro
Operation
Operation
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Your Detector
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
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Getting
Started
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Customer
Warranty
Assistance Audio Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Auxiliary
Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Highway/City Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
DigiView
Data Display Brightness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Notice
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Detection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Signals Detected . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Audio Alerts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Visual Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Instant-On Detection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Responding to Alerts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Understanding Radar and Laser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Warranty
Limited 1-Year Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Customer
Assistance
Operation
Warranty
Customer
Assistance
Customer Assistance
Product Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Optional Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Warranty
Accessories
Order Info . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Trademark Acknowledgement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
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Installation
Your Detector
Intro
Operation
Customer
Installation
Your Detector
Warranty
Intro
Installation Assistance
Where to Mount Your Unit
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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. Make sure the unit is level with the road. You can also
mount it directly on the dashboard.
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Operation
Customer
Assistance
Warranty
Windshield Mounting
1. Attach the rubber
cups to the bracket.
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2. Make sure the rubber cups and your windshield are clean.
Windshield Mounting
Dashboard Mounting
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3. Push the bracket firmly
onto the windshield.
4. Attach the detector to
the bracket. Check the
angle of the unit.
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
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:
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Windshield wiper blades
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Mirrored sun screens
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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.
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7. 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 pressing the bracket release button and sliding
it off the bracket.
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Your Detector
Intro
Operation
Customer
Assistance
Getting Started and
Auxiliary Audio Jack
Your Detector
Warranty
Intro
Operation
Customer
Warranty
Assistance
Getting Started
Dashboard Mounting
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Power On
1. Place the detector on the dashboard to find a location
Testing
where the unit has a clear, level view of the road.
The angle can NOT be adjusted after mounting.
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Assistance
Voice
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Tone
Visual Display
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in
Intro
Op
Rotate the On-Off/
Volume control
clockwise (away
from you).
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3. Attach the pad to the
dashboard at your chosen
location and remove the
other paper backing.
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Notice
On-Off/
Volume Control
Rotate clockwise
(away from you)
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2. Remove the paper backing
from one side of the hookand-loop fastener.
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System Ready
The display will
cycle through and
show the user
modes
Start-Up Complete
4. Attach the detector to the
hook-and-loop fastener.
You can remove and
reattach the unit as
often as you like.
5. Plug the power cord
into the detector.
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Notice
Start-up is complete when the display continuously
shows the letters indicating the current user settings
(c = City mode, h = Highway mode, i = IntelliMute 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.
Auxiliary Audio Jack
6. Plug the cigarette lighter
adapter on the power
cord into your vehicle’s
cigarette lighter.
The 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.)
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Auxiliary
Audio Jack
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Settings
Your Detector
Intro
Operation
Customer
Assistance
Settings
Warranty
Intro
When changing the Settings on your detector, please keep in mind:
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Buttons can have multiple functions.
Depending on your choice of Voice Alert or Tone Alert mode, you will
hear either voice messages or tones confirming changes in settings.
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Settings
Your Detector
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Operation
Customer
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DigiView DataAssistance
Display Brightness
You can choose from four (4) settings for Brightness
of the display. You can cycle through the settings by
repeatedly pushing the Dim button. The factory
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setting
is Bright.
Bright
Press and
Dark release
Dim
Dim button
All settings will be stored in memory when the power is
turned Off and recalled when the power is turned back On.
Dimmer
Highway/City
Mode
Notice
Notice
Setting your detector to City mode delays all X band audio alerts until
the signal strength reaches Level 3. (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 (either in Voice Alert or Tone Alert mode)
as you complete each step. The factory setting is Highway mode.
City Button
Press and
release
Highway Mode
Dark Indicator
Dim Button
Press and
release
To Change the Brightness to Dim
Press and release
the Dim button
once.
Tone
Voice
Visual Display
One beep
Dim
Dim blinks, then
display dims
To Change the Brightness to Dimmer
Press and release
the Dim button
again.
City Mode
Tone
Voice
Visual Display
One beep
Dimmer
Dimmer blinks, then
display dims further
Tone
Voice
Visual Display
One beep
Dark
Dark blinks, then display
goes dark (no visual alerts
will be seen)
Tone
Voice
Visual Display
Two beeps
Bright
Bright blinks, then display
returns to full brightness
To Change the Brightness to Dark
To Change From Highway Mode to City Mode
Press and release
the City button.
Tone
Voice
One beep
City
Visual Display
City blinks, then c appears
in the display
Press and release
the Dim button
a third time.
To Change From City Mode Back to Highway Mode
To Change the Brightness to Bright
Press and release
Tone
the City button again.
Two beeps
Press and release
the Dim button a
fourth time.
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Voice
Highway
Visual Display
Highway blinks, then h
appears in the display
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Settings
Your Detector
Intro
Operation
Customer
Your Detector
Warranty
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Assistance
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.
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Intro
Auto Mute Mode
Auto Mute will automatically reduce the audio volume of all alerts
after four seconds for as long as the signal is detected. The factory
setting is Auto Mute On.
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Intro
Settings
Operation
IntelliMute
Customer
Assistance
Warranty
IntelliMute is a unique feature that allows you to avoid alerts you don’t
need to hear because you are stopped or moving slowly. By sensing the
“revs” (RPMs) of your engine, IntelliMute knows when you are at low
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speed
and
automatically
mutes alerts.
Assistance
Before IntelliMute will work, you must set an activation point for your
engine’s revs (see page 10). Whenever the revs are below that point,
IntelliMute will begin muting. The activation point will be stored in
memory and recalled each time the power is turned On. The factory
Notice
setting is IntelliMute Off.
Notice
NOTE
IntelliMute may not work with some vehicles because it cannot sense
the engine’s revs. In such cases, you can reduce unwanted audio alerts
by using Auto Mute and City mode when appropriate.
IntelliMute On
Mute Button
Press and release
i h
To Turn Auto Mute On
Press and release
the Mute button
again while no
alert is occurring.
Tone
Voice
Visual Display
Two beeps
Auto Mute
On
None, after
Auto Mute On blinks
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To Turn IntelliMute On
Press and release
the IntelliMute
button.
To Turn Auto Mute Off
Press and release
the Mute button
while no alert
is occurring.
IntelliMute Button
Press and release
Tone
Voice
Visual Display
One beep
Auto Mute
Off
None, after
Auto Mute Off blinks
Tone
Voice
Visual Display
Two beeps
IntelliMute
On
IntelliMute On blinks, then
i appears in the display
Tone
Voice
Visual Display
One beep
IntelliMute
Off
None, after
IntelliMute Off blinks
To Turn IntelliMute Off
Press and release
the IntelliMute
button again.
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Your Detector
Intro
Operation
Customer
Warranty
Intro
Assistance
What to Remember
While Using IntelliMute
IntelliMute works with both City and Auto Mute modes.
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Whenever engine revs are below the activation point, an arrow
pointing down will appear in the display. Above the activation point,
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an arrow pointing up will appear.
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Press Int...
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NOTE
The rev point must be reset if you use your detector in a different vehicle.
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Operation
Installation
Notice
NOTE
When initially choosing your IntelliMute activation point, a setting
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of approximately
300 to 600 RPMs above idle is recommended.
Customer
Warranty
Assistance
You can reset the activation point at any time to fit your individual
preferences and driving style.
Customer
Setting
the IntelliMute Activation Point
Assistance
Your detector must be installed in your vehicle.
Caution
CAUTION
Do not attempt to set the rev point while driving.
Warning
Your
vehicle should be parked and idling.
Intelli
button ag...
Mute
desired RPMs
Set!
To Set the IntelliMute Activation Point
Press and hold
the IntelliMute
button for two
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Tone
Voice
Visual Display
Two beeps
Set Engine Revs
Press IntelliMute
button again at
desired RPMs
None
None
Rev your engine to
None
the level you wish
to set (recommend
slightly above idle)
and hold revs Intro
steady Operation
for two seconds.
At the desired
rev level, press
and release
the
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IntelliMute button.
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Customer
Assistance
Three beeps
IntelliMute
Not Set
IntelliMute Off
IntelliMute must be turned On before setting the activation point. Depending
on whether the unit is in Tone Alert or Voice Alert mode, you will hear a series
of beeps or voice messages as you follow the steps on the next page.
Notice
Warranty
IntelliMute Set
IntelliMute Set!
NOTE
If the unit is unable to sense usable pulses within three
seconds or if you do not set a rev point within 20 seconds
of beginning these steps, IntelliMute will indicate an error
and automatically turn Off.
Tone
Voice
Visual Display
Four beeps
IntelliMute Not
Set, Please Try
Again followed by
IntelliMute not set
IntelliMute Off
IntelliMute Off
Mute
Off
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IntelliMute Button
Press and hold for
two seconds
Notice
The rev point you set will be stored in the unit’s memory when
power is turned Off and recalled each time the power is turned On.
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Notice
If, for any reason, the unit stops sensing your engine’s revs,
IntelliMute will indicate an error and automatically turn Off.
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Rev Level Set
Above Activation Point
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One beep
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Your Detector
Intro
peration
Operation
Settings
Customer
Your Detector
Warranty
Intro
Settings
Operation
Customer
Warranty
Assistance
IntelliMute Pro
Assistance
Voice/Tone Setting
IntelliMute Pro prevents detection by radar detector detectors (RDDs) such
as VG-2, Spectre I and Spectre IV+ when traveling at slower speeds. It is
intended for use by experienced users only.
You can set your detector to sound alerts with either a Voice or a Tone.
You can change settings by using the Mute button.
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Assistance
Warranty
When IntelliMute Pro is turned On, and engine RPMs are below the IntelliMute
activation point, your detector’s radar detection circuits are turned Off to
prevent detection by RDDs.
In Voice Alert mode, you will first hear several tones, then a voice message
announcing the type of signal detected, followed by more tones. In Tone Alert
mode, you will hear the tones only. The factory setting is Voice Alert mode.
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stallation
Notice
Customer
Assistance
Before IntelliMute Pro can be turned On, you must have turned On and Set
the IntelliMute
Notice activation point. (See pages 9 through 11.)
Caution
CAUTION
Operation
Customer
Warranty
When IntelliMute Pro is On, NO Intro
radar signals
will
be detected
and
Assistance
NOWarning
alerts will be given at RPMs below the IntelliMute activation point.
IntelliMute Button
City Button
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and hold both
buttons simultaneously
Notice
IntelliMute Pro On
i h
NOTE
The arrow up or down will continue
to show that engine RPMs are
above or below the user-set value.
To Turn IntelliMute Pro On
While no signal
Tone
is being detected,
press and hold both Two beeps
the IntelliMute and
City buttons for
four seconds.
Voice
Visual Display
IntelliMute Pro On
i blinks continuously
Mute Button
Press and hold for
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two seconds
To Change From Voice Alert to Tone Alert
While no signal
is being detected,
press and hold
the Mute button
for two seconds.
Tone
Voice
Visual Display
One beep
Tone Alert
None, after
Tone blinks in
the display
To Change From Tone Alert Back to Voice Alert
While no signal
is being detected,
press and hold
the Mute button
for two seconds
again.
Tone
Voice
Visual Display
None
Voice Alert
None, after
Voice blinks in
the display
in the display after
IntelliMute Pro On
blinks
To Turn IntelliMute Pro Off
Press and hold both Tone
the IntelliMute and
One beep
City buttons for
four seconds.
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Voice
Visual Display
IntelliMute Pro Off
None, after
IntelliMute Pro Off
blinks
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Settings
Your Detector
Intro
Operation
Customer
Your Detector
Warranty
Intro
Assistance
VG-2 and Spectre
I & IV+ Alert Settings
Your detector can be spotted by Spectre IV+ RDDs, but is invisible to VG-2 and
Spectre I RDDs. You can choose whether you want to be alerted to VG-2 and
Spectre I & IV+ RDD signals. The factory setting for VG-2 and Spectre I & IV+
alerts is Off.
Spectre I & IV+
and VG-2 On
Spectre
Dim Button
Press and hold for four seconds
Operation
Customer
Warranty
Assistance
Radar Alert Settings
Police use radar detector detectors (RDDs) to spot users of radar detectors.
Your detector is able to identify signals from VG-2, Spectre I and Spectre IV+
RDDs and can provide alerts when any of these or similar devices are in use
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near
Notice
Settings
Spectre I & IV+
and VG-2 Off
Spectre
& VG2
& VG2
On
Off
(continued)
To Turn K Band On and Off
While no signal
is being detected,
press and hold both
the Mute and City
buttons for
four seconds.
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Tone
Voice
Visual Display
K On = Two beeps
K On
K On blinks in the display
K Off = One beep
K Off
K Off blinks in the display
Tone
Voice
Visual Display
Ku On = Two beeps
Ku On
Ku On blinks in the display
Ku Off = One beep
Ku Off
Ku Off blinks in the display
Notice
To Turn Ku
Band* On and Off
While no signal
is being detected,
press and hold the
City button for
four seconds.
To Turn VG-2 and Spectre I & IV+ Alerts On and Off
While no signal
is being detected,
press and hold the
Dim button for
four seconds.
Tone
Voice
Visual Display
Pop Alert
On = Two Beeps
Spectre VG-2
On
Spectre & VG2 On blinks
in the display
Off = One Beep
Spectre VG-2
Off
Spectre & VG2 Off blinks
in the display
The Pop Mode Radar Gun is a single-pulse Doppler radar that is a feature
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.
The Pop mode receiver senses Pop singles beyond the effective range of
Pop radar guns. As the Pop mode receiver is so sensitive, you should limit
the use of Pop Detect mode to highway and rural driving.
Radar Alert Settings
The detector allows you to choose whether it will show alerts on the X, K,
and Ku Bands. The factory settings are: X Band and K Band On; Ku Band Off.
To Turn Pop Alert On and Off
To Turn X Band On and Off
While no signal
is being detected,
press and hold both
the Dim and Mute
buttons for
four seconds.
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Pop Alert will alert you to Pop radar signals. During the alert, the unit
continues to detect other signals. The factory setting is Pop Detect Off.
Tone
Voice
X On = Two beeps
X On
X On blinks in the display
X Off = One beep
X Off
X Off blinks in the display
Visual Display
While no signal
is being detected,
press and hold both
the Dim and City
buttons for
four seconds.
Tone
Voice
Visual Display
Pop On = Two beeps
Pop On
Pop On blinks in the display
Pop Off = One beep
Pop Off
Pop Off blinks in the display
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Detection
Your Detector
Intro
Operation
Customer
Your Detector
Warranty
Intro
Detection Assistance
Signals Detected
Detection
Operation
Customer
Assistance
X Signal Detected
•
X ––
The tables on the following pages show you the types of Signals your detector
will detect, as well as the voice and visual alerts it provides for each of them.
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Audio Alerts
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K Signal Detected
K – – ––
Ku Signal Detected
Ka Signal Detected
K a – – –– –– –– 5
K u – – –– ––
Detected
POP
In Voice Alert mode you will first hear several tones, then a voice message
announcing the type of signal detected, followed by more tones. In Tone Alert
mode, you will hear the tones only.
Notice
Laser Signals,
Voice and Visual Displays
Notice
In both Voice Alert and Tone Alert modes, 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. (See responding to alerts on page 19.)
Type of Signal
Voice
Visual Display
LTI 20-20*
Laser Alert
Laser 20/20
LTI Ultra-Lyte*
Laser Alert
Laser UltraLyte
Kustom Signals ProLaser*
Laser Alert
Laser Pro Laser
Visual Display
Kustom Signals ProLaser III*
Laser Alert
Laser Pro Laser 3
An indication of the type of signal detected will appear in the DigiView Data
Display. During X, K, Ka and Ku alerts, you will also see from 1 to 5 vertical
bars, indicating the strength of the signal detected.
Stalker LIDAR*
Laser Alert
Stalker
Laser Atlanta - Speedlaser*
Laser Alert
SpeedLaser
* Your detector provides 360˚ detection of these signals.
Signal
Strength
Chart
Signal Strength = 1
(Weakest Signal)
Signal Strength = 2
Signal Strength = 3
LTI 20-20
Signal Strength = 4
– – ––
––
–
Signal Strength = 5 (Strongest Signal)
Intro
Type of Signal
Voice
Visual Display
X Band Radar
X Alert
X and Signal Strength
K Band Radar
K Alert
K and Signal Strength
Ka Band Radar
Ka Alert
Ka and Signal Strength
Ku Band Radar
Ku Alert
Ku and Signal Strength
Pop Radar
Pop Alert
POP
Kustom Signals
ProLaser III
Laser
Laser
Laser
Laser
2 0 / 20
UltraLyte
Pro Laser
Pro Laser 3
Stalker LIDAR
Radar Signals, Voice and Visual Displays
Kustom Signals
ProLaser
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– – –– –– ––
– – –– ––
LTI Ultra-Lyte
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Operation
Customer
Assistance
Laser Atlanta – Speedlaser
Warranty
Laser
Laser
Stalker
Speedlaser
NOTE
Beep rate changes with different laser alerts.
Notice
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Your Detector
Intro
Intro
Detection
Operation
Customer
Assistance
Warranty
Intro
Voice
Main Icons
Visual Display
Emergency Vehicles
Emergency Vehicle Approaching
Emergency Vehicle
Road Hazards
Road Hazard Ahead
Road Hazard
Trains
Train Approaching
Train
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Emergency...
Road Hazard Alert
Signal Detected
Road
Customer
Assistance
Warranty
Notice
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NOTE
You should take appropriate action
immediately whenever an instant-on alert is given.
NOTE
There are different tones
for each Safety Alert.
Description
Interpretation
Recommended
Response
Tone repeats slowly at
first, then speeds up
rapidly.
Probably police radar.
FULL ALERT
Tone sounds one
time only.
Probably a false alarm,
but possibly pulsed radar,
Spectre I or IV+ or VG-2
nearby.
Exercise caution
Tone instantly begins
repeating rapidly.
Radar, Spectre I or IV+
or VG-2 nearby has been
activated suddenly.
FULL ALERT
Spectre I & IV+ Alert Signal, Voice and Visual Display
Type of Signal
Voice
Visual Display
Spectre I
Spectre Alert
Spectre1
Spectre IV+
Spectre Alert
Spectre4
Spectre I Alert Signal
Detected
Spectre IV+ Alert Signal
Detected
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Spectre1
Spectre4
Intro
Operation
Customer
Assistance
VG-2 Alert Signal, Voice and Visual Display
Type of Signal
Interceptor VG-2
VG-2 Alert Signal
Detected
Visual Display
VG-2 Alert
VG-2
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Notice
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Voice
VG-2
Warranty
Notice
Train
Hazard
Customer
Responding to Alerts
Train Alert Signal
Detected
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Operation
Your detector is designed to detect Instant-On speed monitoring signals,
which can suddenly appear at full strength.
Notice
Intro
Operation
* Your detector provides 360˚ detection of
this signal.
Warranty
Detection and Responding to Alerts
Assistance
Instant-On Detection
Type of Signal
Emergency Alert
Signal Detected
Notice
Customer
Assistance
Your Detector
Safety Alert Signals, Voice and Visual Displays
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Operation
NOTE
There are different tones for each
for each radar detector detector 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
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Your Detector
Intro
Operation
Understanding Radar and Laser
Customer
Assistance
Your Detector
Warranty
Understanding Radar and Laser
Radar Speed Monitoring Systems
Intro
•
Three band frequencies have been approved by the Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) for use by speed monitoring radar equipment:
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X band
K band
Ka band
10.525 GHz
24.150 GHz
33.400 – 36.00 GHz
Your detector detects signals in all three radar bands, plus Ku band (13.435 GHz),
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which is an approved frequency used in parts of Europe and Asia.
VG-2 and Spectre I & IV+
VG-2 and Spectre I & 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 I 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 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.
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.
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Operation
Understanding Radar and Laser
and Maintenance
Customer
Warranty
LIDAR (Laser)Assistance
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 Notice
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.
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Maintenance
Maintenance of Your Radar Detector
•
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.)
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Specifications and Warranty
Your Detector
Intro
Operation
Customer
Warranty
Intro
Assistance
Specifications
Band
Frequencies
X Band
10.525
± 0.050
GHz
K Band
24.125
± 0.125
GHz
Safety Alert
Traffic Warning
System
Notice
24.070
± 0.010
GHz
24.110
± 0.010
GHz
24.190
± 0.010
GHz
GHz
24.230
± 0.010
Ka Band
34.700
± 1.300
GHz
Ku Band
13.435
± 0.050
GHz
VG-2
11.500
± 0.250
GHz
Spectre I
13.300
± 0.200
GHz
Spectre IV+
Not Disclosed
Laser
910
± 50
For Products Purchased in the U.S.A.
Cobra Electronics Corporation warrants that its Cobra 14 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 14 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.
Warranty
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:
Notice
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.
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Limited 1-Year Warranty
Customer
Assistance
Warranty (continued)
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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.
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.
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Operation
•
Band and Frequencies
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Warranty and Product Service
Warranty
•
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 first at
773-889-3087 BEFORE sending the product. This will ensure the fastest
turnaround time on any repair.
continued on page 24
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Customer Assistance
Intro
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Operation
Customer
Assistance
Product Service and
Optional Accessories
Warranty
Product Service (continued)
If Cobra asks that the product be sent to its factory, the following must be
furnished to have the product serviced and returned:
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.
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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 to four 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.
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.
See ordering info on page 25.
Straight 12V DC
Power Cord
Includes plug
and fuse
Item # 420-030-N-001
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Windshield
Mounting Bracket
Includes suction cups
Item # 545-159-N-001
Coiled 12V DC
Power Cord
Includes plug
and fuse
Item # 420-026-N-001
Dual Port
Power Adapter
Includes adjustable
plug (up to 90˚)
and fuse
Item # CLP-2B

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