Cobra XRS-9550G Operating instructions

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14 BAND™

HIGH-PERFORMANCE

DIGITAL RADAR/LASER

DETECTOR WITH XTREME RANGE

SUPERHETERODYNE ® TECHNOLOGY AND

RED LIGHT / SPEED CAMERA GPS LOCATOR

XRS 9550G

Operating Instructions

Printed in China

Part No. 480-595-P

Version B

Important Information and

Introduction

Important Information

Federal Laws Governing the Use of Radar Detectors

It is not against federal law to receive radar transmissions with your Cobra radar/ laser detector. The Communications Act of 1924 guarantees your right to receive radio transmissions on any frequency. Local laws that contravene this Act, while illegal, may be enforced by your local law enforcement officials until and unless they are prohibited from doing so by federal court action.

Safety 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. Do not attempt to change settings of the unit while in motion.

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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 Information

Intro

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).

Notice

Technical Assistance English only. www.cobra.com (on-line: Frequently Asked Questions).

English and Spanish. product [email protected] (e-mail).

For Assistance Outside the U.S.A.

Contact Your Local Dealer

©2010 Cobra Electronics Corporation

6500 West Cortland Street

Chicago, Illinois 60707 USA

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Controls, Indicators and Connections

Controls, Indicators and Connections

Windshield Bracket

Mounting Slot

Windshield Bracket

Release Button

LaserEye

For 360° detection of laser and

Speaker

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GPS Locator

Attaches to

USB Port.

12V DC

Power Jack

On-Off/

Volume Control

Allows you to adjust the volume of the alerts.

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Mark/Dim Button

Allows you to adjust the DigiView Data Display brightness for easy reading (Also sets and deletes User Points.*)

City/Hwy Button

For City or Highway modes to reduce false alerts. (Also turns

Ku alerts On and Off.*)

Intro

* See page 6 for accessing multiple button functions.

Operation Customer

Assistance

IntelliMute Button

Engine RPM sensing mute function which reduces false alerts. Button turns IntelliMute On and Off. (Also enters

IntelliMute setting mode and turns VG-2 and Spectre alerts On and Off. *)

Notice

Mute Button

For manual mute or auto mute of audio alerts.

(Also turns Voice Alert

On and Off.*)

FCC NOTICE This device complies with part 15 of FCC rules: Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation.

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Introduction

Display

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Alpha/Numeric Dot Matrix Text Display

See pages 6 – 17 for more information about display features.

Product 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:

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

DigiView Data Display

With easy-to-read alpha/numeric dot matrix text readout

Alert Programming

Easy setting of radar bands to be monitored

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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

GPS Ready

The GPS Locator unit adds: Photo Enforced,

Caution, Speed Trap and User Location Alerts; and a GPS Compass

IntelliScope

Uses GPS Locator to show direction of

Location-Based Alerts relative to your moving vehicle

Lifetime Updates

The GPS Locator includes free lifetime updates of its Cobra-exclusive AURA database of location-based alerts

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Accessories Order Info and

Trademark Acknowledgement

Operation Customer

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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.com

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RDA GPSL66

Description

Plug-in GPS Locator Unit

420-030-N-001 Straight 12V Power Cord

420-030-N-001 Coiled 12V Power Cord

545-159-N-001 Windshield Mounting Bracket

CLP-2B Dual Port Power Adapter

Trademark Acknowledgement

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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™, AURA™, Extreme Bright DataGrafix™,

IntelliLink™, IntelliScope™, IntelliView™, Revolution™ Series, SmartPower™, Spectre Alert™,

Super-Xtreme Range Superheterodyne™, S-XRS™, UltraBright™, and Voice Alert™ are trademarks of Cobra Electronics Corporation, USA.

Opticom™ is a trademark of 3M Corporation. Instaclear ® for Ford is a registered trademark of Ford

Motor Company, Inc. Electriclear ® for GM is a registered trademark of General Motors Corporation.

20-20™ and Ultra-Lyte™ are trademarks of Laser Technology, Inc. ProLaser™ and ProLaser III™ are trademarks of Kustom Signals, Inc. Bee III™ and Pop™ are a trademarks of MPH Industries.

Stalker™ LIDAR is a trademark of Applied Concepts, Inc. Spectre I™ and

Spectre IV™ are trademarks of Stealth Micro Systems Pty. Ltd. SpeedLaser™ is a trademark of Laser Atlanta, LLC. Interceptor VG-2™ is a trademark of TechniSonic Industries LTD. Tomar ® is a registered trademark of TOMAR Electronics, Inc.

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Contents

Introduction

Introduction

Important Information . . . . . . . . . . . A1

Customer Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . A1

Controls, Indicators and Display . . . A2

Display and Product Features . . . . . A3

Your Detector

Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Windshield Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Dashboard Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Standby Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

City/Highway Modes. . . . . . . . . . . . 6

DigiView Data Display Brightness . . . 8

Muting an Alert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Auto Mute Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

IntelliMute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

IntelliMute Pro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Voice/Tone Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

VG-2 and Spectre I & IV

Alert Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Radar Alert Settings. . . . . . . . . . . 16

Pop Alert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Detection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Signals Detected . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Audio Alerts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Visual Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Instant-On Detection . . . . . . . . . . 21

Responding to Alerts . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Understanding Radar and Laser . . . 22

Global Position System

Locator (GPS Locator)

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Connecting to your Detector . . . . 24

Initial Satellite Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

User Locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

GPS Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Photo Enforcement Areas . . . . . . 26

Caution Areas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Known Speed Traps . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Speed Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

GPS Alerts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Visual Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

IntelliScope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Customer Information and Warranty

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Limited 1-Year Warranty . . . . . . . . . 31

Product Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Optional Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Accessories Order Info . . . . . . . . . . 33

Trademark Acknowledgement . . . . . 33


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Installation

Operation Customer

Assistance

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Where to Mount Your Unit

You will get optimum performance from your detector if you Mount it at a point

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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

Notice

The unit’s lens must not be blocked and the LaserEye should have a clear view out the back window to allow 360° detection. If the GPS Locator unit is installed, it must have a clear view of the sky to receive GPS signals.

The LaserEye Should Have a Clear View

Radar, laser and GPS signals pass through glass but not through other materials and objects. Objects that can block or weaken incoming signals include: n

Windshield wiper blades n

Mirrored sun screens n

Dark tinting at the top of the windshield n

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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Installation

Your Detector

Intro Operation Customer

Windshield Mounting

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1.

Attach the rubber cups to the bracket.

Notice

2.

Make sure the rubber cups and your windshield are clean.

3. Push the bracket firmly onto the windshield.

4. Attach the detector to the bracket. Check that the unit is parallel to the road’s surface.

5. To adjust the angle if necessary, gently push or pull on the bracket to bend it.

DO NOT use the detector to bend the bracket.

6. Plug the power cord into the detector.

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 depressing the bracket release button and sliding it off the bracket.


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Installation


Dashboard Mounting

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Notice

1.

Place the detector on the dashboard to find a location where the unit has a clear, level view of the road and is

parallel to the road’s surface. The angle CANNOT be adjusted after mounting

2. Remove the paper backing from one side of the hookand-loop fastener.

3. Attach the pad to the dashboard at your chosen location and remove the other paper backing.

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.

6. Plug the cigarette lighter adapter on the power cord into your vehicle’s cigarette lighter.

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Your Detector

Operation

Getting Started

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Power On

Testing

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Intro

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System Ready

Notice

On-Off/

Volume Control

Rotate clockwise

(away from you)

To Turn On the Unit and Adjust the Audio Volume

P

Rotate the On-Off/

Volume control clockwise (away from you).

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Start-Up Complete

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Tone

Three beeps

Voice

Testing, then three beeps

System Ready

Visual Display

The display will sequentially show the settings for any user modes you have changed from the factory defaults.

If the GPS Locator is connected, the sequence will continue with the database version, whether the

GPS is locked on a signal and the speed units in effect.

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)

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Notice

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.


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Settings

Your Detector

Intro Operation

Settings

Customer

Assistance

Warranty

When changing the Settings on your detector, please keep in mind: n

Buttons can have multiple functions.

– Press means press and release (less than two seconds).

– Hold 2 means press and hold for two or three seconds before releasing.

– Hold 4 means press and hold for four seconds or more before releasing.

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Depending on your choice of Voice Alert or Tone Alert mode, you will hear n

Notice

All settings will be stored in memory when the power is turned Off and recalled when the power is turned back On.

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City/Highway Mode

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 on the next page, 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.

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Intro

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Your Detector


Assistance

Warranty

City/Highway Mode

(continued)

Highway Mode h

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City Mode c

Notice

To Change From Highway Mode to City Mode

Press and release the City/Hwy button.

Tone

One beep

Voice

City

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To Change From City Mode Back to Highway Mode

Press and release the City/Hwy button again.

Tone

Two beeps

Voice

Highway

Notice

NOTE

If the GPS Locator is connected, “c” or “h” will show for two seconds, then be replaced by the GPS symbol.

See page 24 for GPS features.

City/Hwy

Button

Press and release

Visual Display

City X blinks, then c appears in the display*

Visual Display

Highway blinks, then h appears in the display*

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Settings

Your Detector

Operation Customer

Assistance

Warranty

You can choose from four (4) settings for Brightness of the display. You can cycle through the settings by repeatedly pushing the Mark/Dim button. The factory

Press and release

To Change the Brightness to Dim (50% of full brightness)

Press and release the Mark/Dim button once.

Tone

One beep

Voice

Dim

Visual Display

Dim blinks, then display dims

Bright

Press and release

Mark/Dim

Button

Dim

Dimmer

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Your Detector

Operation Customer

Assistance

Warranty

Your detector allows you to quickly turn Off an audio Alert by 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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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.

Notice

To Change the Brightness to Dark (Off)

Press and release the Mark/Dim button a third time.

Tone

One beep

Voice

Dark

Visual Display

Dark blinks, then display goes dark (no visual alerts will be seen)

To Change the Brightness to Bright (Full Brightness)

Press and release the Mark/Dim button a fourth time.

Tone

Two beeps

Voice

Bright

Visual Display

Bright blinks, then display turns to full brightness

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Mute Button

Press and release

To Turn Auto Mute Off

Press and release the Mute button while no alert is occurring.

Tone

One beep

To Turn Auto Mute On

Press and release the Mute button again while no alert is occurring.

Tone

Two beeps

Voice

Auto Mute Off

Visual Display

Auto Mute Off blinks in the display

Voice

Auto Mute On

Visual Display

Auto Mute On blinks in the display



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Intro

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Settings

Your Detector

Operation 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

Assistance engine, IntelliMute knows when you are at low speed and automatically mutes alerts.

Before IntelliMute will work, you must set an activation point for your engine’s revs (see page 11). 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 setting is IntelliMute Off.

Notice

NOTE

Notice

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.

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Press and release

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Your Detector

Operation Customer

Assistance

Warranty

IntelliMute works with both City and Auto Mute modes. Whenever engine revs are below the activation point, an arrow pointing down will appear in the display. Above the activation point, an arrow pointing up will appear.

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If, for any reason, the unit stops sensing your engine’s revs, IntelliMute will indicate an error and automatically turn Off. The rev point you set will be stored

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Notice

NOTE

The rev point must be reset if you use your detector in a different vehicle.

Notice

NOTE

When initially choosing your IntelliMute activation point, a setting of approximately 300 to 600 RPMs above idle is recommended. You can reset the activation point at any time to fit your individual preferences and driving style.

To Turn IntelliMute On

Press and release the IntelliMute button.

Tone

Two beeps

To Turn IntelliMute Off

Press and release the IntelliMute button again.

Tone

One beep

Voice

IntelliMute On

Voice

IntelliMute Off

Visual Display

IntelliMute On blinks, then i appears in the display

Visual Display

IntelliMute Off blinks in the display

Setting the IntelliMute Activation Point

Your detector must be installed in your vehicle.

CAUTION

Do not attempt to set the rev point while driving. Your vehicle should be parked and idling.

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.


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Your Detector

Operation

Settings

Intelli

Mute desired RPMs Set!


Press and release

Notice

To Set the IntelliMute Activation Point

Press and hold the IntelliMute button for two seconds.

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Tone

Two beeps

Voice Visual Display

Set Engine Revs Press IntelliMute button again at desired RPMs

None None Rev your engine to the level you wish to set (recommend slightly above idle) and hold revs steady for two seconds.

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At the desired rev level, press and release the

IntelliMute button.

Three beeps IntelliMute Set IntelliMute Set!

IntelliMute Not Set

IntelliMu...

Notice

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.

Intelli...

Mute

Tone

Four beeps

Voice

IntelliMute Not

Set, Please Try

Again followed by

Visual Display

IntelliMute not set

Please try again

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One Beep IntelliMute Off IntelliMute Off

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Your Detector

Operation Warranty

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.

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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.

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Before IntelliMute Pro can be turned On, you must have turned On and Set the

CAUTION

When IntelliMute Pro is On, NO radar signals will be detected and

NO alerts will be given at RPMs below the IntelliMute activation point.

To Turn IntelliMute Pro On

While no signal is being detected, press and hold both the IntelliMute and

City/Hwy buttons for four seconds.

Tone

Two beeps

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City/Hwy Button

Press and Hold 4 both buttons simultaneously

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NOTE

The arrow up or down will continue to show that engine RPMs are above or below the user-set value.

Voice

IntelliMute Pro

On

Visual Display

i blinks continuously in the display after

IntelliMute Pro On blinks

To Turn IntelliMute Pro Off

Press and hold both the IntelliMute and


Tone

One beep

Voice

IntelliMute Pro

Off

Visual Display

IntelliMute Pro Off blinks in the display


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Your Detector

Operation

Settings

Warranty

You can set your detector to sound alerts with either a Voice or a Tone.

You can change settings by using the Mute button.

In Voice Alert mode, you will first hear several tones, then a voice message

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Mute Button

Press and Hold 2

Notice

To Change From Voice Alert to Tone Alert

While no signal is being detected, press and hold the Mute button for two seconds.

Tone

One beep

Voice

Tone Alert

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

None

Voice

Voice Alert

Visual Display

Tone Alert blinks in the display

Visual Display

Voice Alert blinks in the display

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Your Detector

Operation Warranty

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

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.

Notice

Spectre I & IV and VG-2 On

Spectre I & IV and VG-2 Off

Spectre

& VG2 & VG2


Press and hold for four seconds

On Off

To Turn VG-2 and Spectre I & IV Alerts On and Off

While no signal is being detected, press and hold the

IntelliMute button for four seconds.

Tone

On = Two beeps

Off = One beep

Voice Visual Display

Spectre VG-2 On Spectre I/VI & VG2 On blinks in the display

Spectre VG-2 Off Spectre I/VI & VG2 Off blinks in the display


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Settings

Your Detector


Radar Alert Settings

XKKaKu

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While no signal is being detected, press and hold both the Mark/Dim and

Mute buttons for four seconds.

Tone Voice

X On = Two beeps X Band On

X Off = One beep X Band Off

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.

Tone Voice

K On = Two beeps K Band On

K Off = One beep K Band Off

To Turn Ka Band On and Off

With unit power Off, press and hold the

Mute button. Then turn the power On and continue to hold the Mute button for two seconds.

Tone Voice

Ka On = Two beeps Ka Band On

Ka Off = One beep Ka Band Off

To Turn Ku Band On and Off

While no signal is being detected, press and hold the

City/Hwy button for four seconds.

Tone Voice

Ku On = Two beeps Ku Band On

Ku Off = One beep Ku Band Off

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Visual Display

X On blinks in the display

X Off blinks in the display

Visual Display

K On blinks in the display

K Off blinks in the display

Visual Display

Ka On blinks in the display

Ka Off blinks in the display

Visual Display

Ku On blinks in the display

Ku Off blinks in the display

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Your Detector

Operation Customer

Assistance

Warranty

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 signals 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.

Pop Alert will alert you to Pop radar signals. During the alert, the unit continues

To Turn Pop Alert On and Off

While no signal is being detected, press and hold both the Mark/Dim and


Tone

Pop On =

Two beeps

Pop Off =

One beep

Voice

Pop Alert On

Pop Alert Off

Visual Display

Pop Alert On blinks in the display

Pop Alert Off blinks in the display


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Detection

Your Detector

Operation Customer

Assistance

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Signals Detected

The tables on the following pages show you the types of Signals your detector

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Audio Alerts

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,

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 21.)

Visual Display

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.

Single

Strength

Chart

Signal Strength = 1

(Weakest Signal) Signal Strength = 2 Signal Strength = 3

Signal Strength = 4 Signal Strength = 5 (Strongest Signal)

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Radar Signals, Voice and Visual Displays

Type of Signal

X Band Radar

K Band Radar

Ka Band Radar

Ku Band Radar

Pop Radar

Voice

X Alert

K Alert

Ka Alert

Ku Alert

Pop Alert

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X and Signal Strength

K and Signal Strength

Ka and Signal Strength

Ku and Signal Strength

POP

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X Signal Detected x

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K Signal Detected

K 3

Ka Signal Detected

Pop Signal Detected

POP

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Laser Signals, Voice and Visual Displays

Type of Signal

LTI 20-20*

LTI Ultra-Lyte*

Kustom Signals ProLaser*

Kustom Signals ProLaser III*

Stalker LIDAR*

Laser Atlanta - SpeedLaser*

Voice

Laser Alert

Laser Alert

Laser Alert

Laser Alert

Laser Alert

Laser Alert

* Your detector provides 360° detection of these signals.

Ka 5

Ku Signal Detected

Ku

Visual Display

Laser 20/20

Laser UltraLyte

Laser Pro Laser

Laser Pro Laser 3

Stalker

4

LTI 20-20

Laser

LTI Ultra-Lyte

Laser

Kustom Signals

ProLaser

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Kustom Signals

ProLaser III

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20/20

Stalker LIDAR

Laser

Stalker

UltraLyte

Laser Atlanta –

Speedlaser

Laser

Speedlaser

ProLaser

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Other Laser

Laser

Laser

ProLaser3

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NOTE

Beep rate changes with different laser alerts.


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Safety Alert Signals, Voice and Visual Displays

Type of Signal

Road Hazards

Trains

Voice

Emergency Vehicle Approaching

Road Hazard Ahead

Train Approaching

* Your detector provides 360° detection of these signals.

Emergency Alert

Signal Detected

Road Hazard Alert

Signal Detected

Train Alert

Signal Detected

Visual Display

Emergency Vehicles

Road Hazard

Train

Emergency...

Road

Hazard

Train

NOTE

There are different tones for each

Safety Alert.

Spectre I & IV+ Alert Signal, Voice and Visual Display

Type of Signal

Spectre I

Spectre IV

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Spectre I Alert

Signal Detected

Voice

Spectre Alert

Spectre Alert

Spectre IV Alert

Signal Detected

Visual Display

Spectre1

Spectre4

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VG-2 Alert Signal, Voice and Visual Display

Type of Signal Voice

VG-2 Alert

VG-2 Alert

Signal Detected

VG-2

Notice

Visual Display

VG-2

NOTE

There are different tones for each for each radar detector detector alert.

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Operation

Detection and

Responding to Alerts

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Your detector is designed to detect Instant-On speed monitoring signals, which can suddenly appear at full strength.

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Notice

NOTE

You should take appropriate action immediately whenever an Instant-On alert is given.

Responding to Alerts

Notice

Description

Tone repeats slowly at first, then speeds up rapidly.

Interpretation

Probably police radar.

Recommended

Response

FULL ALERT

Tone sounds one time only.

Probably a false alarm, but possibly pulsed radar,

Spectre I or IV or VG-2 nearby.

Tone instantly begins repeating rapidly.

Radar, Spectre I or IV, or

VG-2 nearby has been activated suddenly.

Probably police radar beyond the hill or bridge.

Tone repeats slowly as you approach a hill or bridge, then speeds up sharply as you reach it.

Tone repeats slowly for a short period.

Any type of laser alert.

Probably a false alarm.

Laser alerts are never false alarms.

Any Safety Alert.

Exercise caution

FULL ALERT

FULL ALERT

Exercise caution

FULL ALERT

You are nearing an emergency vehicle, railroad crossing or road hazard

(construction, accident, etc.).

Exercise caution

Comes Close to a Cobra ®

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Understanding Radar and Laser

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Radar Speed Monitoring Systems

Three band frequencies have been approved by the Federal Communications

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X band 10.525 GHz

K band 24.150 GHz

Ka band 33.400 – 36.00 GHz

Your detector detects signals in all three radar bands, plus Ku band (13.435 GHz), which is an approved frequency used in parts of Europe and Asia.

VG-2 and Spectre 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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Your Detector

LIDAR (Laser)

Customer

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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

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Some common questions about LIDAR include: n

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.

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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.

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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.

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Is it legal for police to use LIDAR?

Yes, LIDAR is allowed to be used in all 50 States by police. Your detector detects LIDAR (laser).


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Global Position System Locator

GPS Locator

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Overview

The GPS Locator unit monitors vehicle location using the GPS satellite system to add features to your detector. Whenever it is installed and GPS signals are available, it: n

Provides alerts as you approach photo-enforced intersections and locations with fixed red light or speed cameras, as well as known speed traps and areas where increased caution should be exercised (such as a high-accident intersection).

Notice

The built-in location database can be updated at Cobra’s website to stay current with photo-enforced locations, known speed traps and caution areas. See www.

cobra.com/AURA for details.

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Allows you to identify and store up to 1,000 User Alert Locations in addition to those in the database.

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Provides speed and direction of travel information (compass).

Registration

IMPORTANT Please read before the first use of your Cobra GPS Locator!

The database built into your GPS Locator is populated with the latest data available during production. However, due to the time elapsed between production and your purchase, the database may not be 100% up-to-date. Therefore it is highly recommended that you register and update your product before you first use it.

Then, periodically perform AURA database updates to ensure that your GPS Locator works as effectively as possible.

Registering your GPS Locator will immediately activate your lifetime database update subscription to the AURA™ Camera and Driving Hazard Database. (Lifetime includes life of product – cannot be transferred to other products.)

Minimum system requirements:

Windows ® XP or Vista Operating System; Internet access; 64 MB System RAM; USB

(1.1 or above); 20 MB of available on hard drive.

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Initial Satellite Lock

GPS Locator


Registration and initial update:

1. Go online to the official AURA website – http://aura.cobra.com.

2. Select your detector model.

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IMPORTANT Do not plug the GPS

Locator into your PC’s USB port until the GPS data updater is installed and you are prompted to plug in the

GPS Locator.

3. Complete the registration form and click “Register.”

4. Click on “Update My Data” and follow the online instructions.

5. Once installed, launch the updater and follow on screen instructions.

6. When update is complete, remove the GPS Locator from the PC.

Subsequent updates:

1. Access the internet on your PC.

2. Plug your GPS Locator into your PC’s USB port for automatic update of new data.

Connecting to your Detector

Simply plug the GPS Locator into the USB socket on right side of the detector. No external power connection is needed for the GPS Locator; it is powered from the detector unit.

GPS Locator

Initial Satellite Lock .

When the GPS Locator is first used (or after a prolonged period of nonuse), the

GPS Locator needs more time to detect the Global Position System satellites.

1. After installation of the GPS Locator, turn the detector unit On with the vehicle in an area clear of obstructions to the sky.

2. Keep the detector turned On for at least 15 minutes to allow fast satellite acquisition in subsequent power-ups. The vehicle can be moving as long as it is in an area where the GPS Locator can “see the sky.”

GPS Locator Status

The status of the GPS Locator is shown at start-up with Locked or No Lock flashing on the screen during that sequence (see page 5). When the GPS

Locator is connected, the standby screen shows your vehicle’s compass heading (eight point), speed and the

City or Highway symbol.

GPS Lock

NW 55 h

GPS No Lock h

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Headed northwest at

55 miles per hour with

GPS signal locked.

If GPS Lock is lost, the Compass heading and speed will change to dashes.


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User Locations and GPS Settings

GPS Locator

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The GPS Locator database is populated with all the Photo Enforcement, Caution Area and Known Speed Trap locations known at the time of its last update.

You can add User Locations of your own to alert you to places other than those in the Photo Enforcement, Caution Area, and Known Speed Trap categories.

Whenever your vehicle approaches a user set location, the alarm chime will sound and the screen will show User Location.

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To set a User Location:

Notice

With the GPS Locator unit connected to the detector, press and hold the

Mark/Dim button for two seconds when your vehicle is at a Location you want to set.

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To delete a specific User Location:

While a User Location Alert is sounding at a Location you have set, press and hold the Mark/Dim button for two seconds.

GPS Settings

All of the settings associated with the GPS Locator except Known Speed Trap

Locations and IntelliScope are always On and cannot be selectively turned Off.

If you do not want to hear or see alerts for Photo Enforcement, Caution Area and User Locations, simply remove the GPS Locator from the unit. This will also remove the Compass and Speed information.

All radar and laser alerts will continue to function even when the GPS Locator is removed.

Photo Enforcement Areas

These are fixed red light and speed cameras.

Caution Areas

These are high-accident intersections and other dangerous locations.

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GPS Settings

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These are areas where it is known that mobile enforcement units are frequently deployed. If you do not want to receive Speed Trap alerts while the GPS Locator is connected, you can turn them Off. The factory default is Speed Traps On.

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To Turn Off and On Speed Trap Alerts

With the GPS Locator connected and unit power Off, press and hold the Mark/Dim button. Then turn the power On and continue to hold the

Mark/Dim button for two seconds.

Tone

Speed Trap Alerts

Off = One beep

Speed Trap Alerts

On = Two beeps

Voice

Speed Trap Alerts

Off

Speed Trap Alerts

On

Visual Display

Speed Trap Alerts Off blinks in the display

Speed Trap Alerts On blinks in the display

Speed Units

Speed units can be selected as miles per hour (mph) or kilometers per hour

(km/h). The factory default is mph.

To Toggle Between mph and km/h

With the GPS Locator connected and unit power Off, press and hold the City/Hwy button. Then turn the power On and continue to hold the City/Hwy button for two seconds.

Tone

None

None

Voice

Miles per hour

Kilometers per hour

Visual Display mph km/h

GPS Alerts

When a Location-Based Alert other than a Known Speed Trap is activated, the screen will show the distance between your vehicle and the Location as Zones 1, 2, and 3 with Zone 1 being the furthest from the location.

Zone 1 Zone 2 Location

Distance

Chart



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In addition to distance from the Location, the screen will show the type of alert.

Photo Enforced Areas Caution Areas

CA

User Location

UL SPEED TR

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IntelliScope

IntelliScope adds direction information to the distance and type of Location-Based

Alert (other than Known Speed Trap Locations) by showing an arrow at the right of the screen.

In zones 1 and 2 the arrow will point in the approximate direction of the Location. In zone 3, the location is in front of you. The factory setting is IntelliScope On.

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Display while approaching a Photo Enforcement Location on your route and directly ahead.

Zone 1 Zone 2 Zone 3

PE PE PE PE PE

NOTE The arrow disappears in Zone 3 when you are close to the Location.

Notice

IntelliScope Alert Signal Sequence When You Turn Toward the Location

Assistance

Display while approaching a Photo Enforcement Location involving a turn onto a cross street where it is located.

Zone 1 Zone 3

PE PE PE PE PE

Vehicle Tur

NOTE The arrow changes to straight ahead after turning onto the cross street where the Location is.

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IntelliScope

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Display while approaching and passing a Caution Area that is some distance away to the right of your route.

Zone 1

CA CA CA CA CA

NOTE The signal never enters zone 3 since you never get close to the Location.

Notice

When IntelliScope is turned Off, Location-Based Alerts will be sounded only when the Location is ahead of you and in the direction of your vehicle’s travel.

No arrow will be shown on the screen.

For example, if a particular red light camera operates only for vehicles going north and your vehicle is going south, you will not receive an alert with

IntelliScope turned Off. With IntelliScope turned On, you will receive an alert at that Location even though the camera does not operate in your direction.

To Turn IntelliScope Off and On

With the GPS Locator connected and unit power Off, press and hold the IntelliMute button. Then turn the power On and

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IntelliMute button for two seconds.

Tone

IntelliScope Off

= One beep

IntelliScope On

= Two beeps

Voice

IntelliScope Off

IntelliScope On

Visual Display

Intelliscope Off blinks in the display

Intelliscope On blinks in the display

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NOTE IntelliScope does not indicate the direction of Known Speed Traps.

Whenever you approach Known Speed Trap Locations, the warning will scroll across the display.



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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 you have added the GPS Locator unit to your detector, you can update the database of Photo Enforced locations. Go to Cobra’s website ( www.cobra.com) and follow the online instructions.

If your unit does not appear to be operating properly, please follow these troubleshooting steps:

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Make sure the power cord is properly connected.

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Make sure the socket of your vehicle’s cigarette lighter is clean and free of corrosion.

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Make sure the power cord’s cigarette lighter adapter is firmly seated in your cigarette lighter.

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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

Band and Frequencies

Band Frequencies

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X Band

K Band

Safety Alert

Traffic Warning

System

Ka Band

Ku Band

VG-2

10.525

24.125

24.070

24.110

24.190

24.230

34.700

13.435

11.500

± 0.050

GHz

± 0.125

GHz

± 0.010

± 0.010

± 0.010

± 0.010

GHz

GHz

GHz

GHz

± 1.300

GHz

± 0.050

GHz

± 0.250

GHz

Spectre I

Spectre IV

Laser

13.300

± 0.200

GHz

Not Disclosed

910 ± 50 nm

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WARNING Modifications or parts substitutions not approved by

Cobra Electronics Corporation may violate FCC Rules and void your authority to operate this equipment.

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; 6,621,447. Additional patents may be listed inside the product or pending.

For Products Purchased in the U.S.A.

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Cobra Electronics Corporation warrants that its Cobra 15 Band Radar/Laser Detectors, and the component parts thereof, will be free of defects in workmanship and materials for a period of one year from the date of first consumer purchase. This warranty may be enforced by the first consumer purchaser, provided that the product is utilized within the U.S.A.

Cobra will, without charge, repair or replace, at its option, defective 15 Band Radar/

Laser Detectors, products or component parts upon delivery to the Cobra Factory Service

Department, accompanied by proof of the date of first consumer purchase, such as a duplicated copy of a sales receipt.

You must pay any initial shipping charges required to ship the product for warranty service, but the return charges will be at Cobra’s expense, if the product is repaired or replaced under warranty.

This 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.


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Product Service

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For any questions about operating or installing this new Cobra product, or if parts are missing…PLEASE CALL COBRA FIRST…do not return this product to the store.

See customer assistance on page A1.

If this product should require factory service, please call Cobra before sending the product. This will ensure the fastest turn-around time on any repair. If Cobra asks that the product be sent to its factory, the following must be furnished to have the product serviced and returned:

1. For Warranty Repair include some form of proof-of-purchase, such as a mechanical

Notice 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.

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 order info on page 33.

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Plug-in GPS

Locator Unit

Item #RDA GPSL66

Straight 12V DC

Power Cord

Includes plug and fuse

Item #420-030-N-001

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˚) & fuse

Item #CLP-2B

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