Cobra Electronics Radar Detector XRS 930 Operating instructions

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Introduction
Important Information and
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.
Operating Instructions
The Cobra line of quality products includes:
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
Customer Assistance
Safety Alert Traffic Warning Systems
®
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:
Truck-Specific Navigation Systems
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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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Accessories
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.
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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 5:30 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 930
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Questions English and Spanish. Faxes can be received at 773-622-2269 (fax).
Technical Assistance English only. www.cobra.com (on-line: Frequently Asked
Questions). English and Spanish. [email protected] (e-mail).
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For Assistance Outside the U.S.A.
Contact Your Local Dealer
A1 English
English
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Chicago, Illinois 60707 USA
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Introduction
Controls, Indicators
Introduction
Controls, Indicators and Connections
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LaserEye
For 360° detection
of laser signals.
Audio Jack
Speaker
Customer Assistance
Display
X K Ka V S
Windshield
Bracket
Mount
Windshield Bracket
Release Button
Display and Product Features
L
Radar, VG-2,
Signal
Spectre I & IV+ and
Strength,
Safety Indicators
Pop, Laser,
City/Highway and
IntelliMute Pro
Mode Indicators
Signal Strength: 1 (weakest) to 5 (strongest)
IntelliMute
Indicator
Product Features
c
When blinking,
the display will
be shown:
X K Ka V S
c
X K Ka V S
c
X & K will light
simultaneously
when indicating
Ku detection:
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:
12V DC
Power Jack
On-Off/ Volume Control
Allows you to adjust the volume
of the tone alerts.
City Button
For City or Highway
modes to reduce false
alerts. (Also turns Ku
alerts On and Off.*)
Dim Button
Allows you to adjust the UltraBright
Data Display brightness for easy
reading. (Also turns VG-2 and
Spectre I & IV+ alerts On and Off.*)
IntelliMute Button
Engine RPM sensing mute function
which reduces false alerts. Button
turns IntelliMute On and Off. (Also
enters IntelliMute setting mode.*)
* Press and hold for four seconds
to access these functions.
A2 English
Mute Button
For manual mute or
auto mute of audio alerts.
WARNING
Modifications or parts substitutions not approved
by Cobra Electronics Corporation may violate
FCC Rules and void your authority to operate
this equipment.
Ordering From U.S.A.
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NOTE: In This Manual
When steady,
X K Ka V S
the display will
be shown:
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, VG-2
signals, Spectre I & IV+ 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 Alerts
With adjustable volume
Accessories Order Info and
Trademark Acknowledgement
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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UltraBright Data Display
Easy-to-read with adjustable brightness
City or Highway
Modes to reduce false alerts
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 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®,
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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Introduction
Contents
Introduction
Important Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A1
Customer Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A1
Controls, Indicators and Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A2
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A3
Product Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A3
Your Detector
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Auxiliary Audio Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Highway/City Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
UltraBright Data Display Brightness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Muting an Alert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Auto Mute Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
IntelliMute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
IntelliMute Pro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
VG-2 and Spectre I & IV+ Alert Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Pop Alert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Radar Alert Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Detection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Signals Detected . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Audio Alerts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Visual Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Instant-On Detection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Responding to Alerts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Understanding Radar and Laser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Warranty
Limited 1-Year Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Customer Assistance
Product Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Optional Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Accessories Order Info . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Trademark Acknowledgement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
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Your Detector
Installation
Your Detector
Installation
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 unit is level with the road. You can also mount
it directly on the dashboard.
Windshield Mounting
Dashboard Mounting
Installation
Windshield Mounting
1. Attach the rubber
cups to the bracket.
2. Make sure the rubber cups and your windshield are clean.
3. Push the bracket firmly onto
the windshield.
The unit’s lens must not be blocked and the LaserEye should have a clear view out
the back window to allow 360° detection.
The LaserEye Should Have a Clear View
4. Attach the detector to
the bracket. Check the
angle of the unit.
5. To adjust the angle if
necessary, gently push or pull
on the bracket to bend it. DO
NOT use the detector to bend
the bracket.
6. Plug the power cord
into the detector.
Radar and laser signals pass through glass but not through other materials and
objects. Objects that can block or weaken incoming signals include:
■
Windshield wiper blades
■
Mirrored sun screens
■
Dark tinting at the top of the windshield
■
2
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
Installation
Getting Started
Your Detector
Getting Started
Dashboard Mounting
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Power On
1. Place the detector on the dashboard to find a location
where the unit has a clear, level view of the road.
The angle can NOT be adjusted after mounting.
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.
6. Plug the power cord
into the detector.
X K Ka V S
h
On-Off/
Volume Control
Rotate clockwise
(away from you)
To Turn On the Unit and Adjust the Audio Volume
Rotate the On-Off/
Volume control
clockwise (away
from you).
Tone
Three beeps
Visual Display
h appears in the display
indicating that the power
is On
NOTE
In some vehicles, power is supplied to the cigarette lighter even while the
ignition is Off. If this is the case with your vehicle, you should turn Off
or unplug your detector when parking for lengthy periods.
Auxiliary Audio Jack
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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7. Plug the cigarette lighter
adapter on the power
cord into your vehicle’s
cigarette lighter.
Auxiliary
Audio Jack
4
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Settings
Your Detector
Settings
When changing the Settings on your detector, please keep in mind:
■
■
Buttons can have multiple functions.
All settings will be stored in memory when the power is
turned Off and recalled when the power is turned back On.
Highway/City Mode
To change settings, follow the procedure listed below, which indicates
what you will see and hear as you complete each step. The factory setting
is Highway mode.
City Button
Press and
release
Highway Mode
h
City Mode
X K Ka V S
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UltraBright Data Display Brightness
You can choose from three settings for Brightness of the display.
You can cycle through the settings by repeatedly pushing the Dim button.
The factory setting is Bright.
Bright
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.
X K Ka V S
Settings
Your Detector
Press and
Dark release Dim
button
Dim
Dim Button
Press and release
To Change the Brightness to Dim
Press and release
the Dim button once.
Tone
Visual Display
One beep
Display dims
To Change the Brightness to Dark
c
Press and release
the Dim button
again.
Tone
Visual Display
One beep
Display remains dim
(no visual alerts will be seen)
To Change From Highway Mode to City Mode
Press and release
the City button.
Tone
Visual Display
To Change the Brightness to Bright
One beep
c appears in the display
Press and release
the Dim button a
third time.
To Change From City Mode Back to Highway Mode
Press and release
the City button again.
6
English
Tone
Two beeps
Tone
Visual Display
Two beeps
Display returns
to full brightness
Visual Display
h appears in the display
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Your Detector
Settings
Your Detector
Settings
Muting an Alert
IntelliMute
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.
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 speed and automatically mutes
audio radar alerts.
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 for Auto Mute is on.
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 setting is IntelliMute Off.
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.
Mute Button
Press and release
IntelliMute Button
Press and release
To Turn Auto Mute On
Press and release
the Mute button
again while no
alert is occurring.
Tone
Visual Display
Two beeps
None
Press and release
the IntelliMute
button.
To Turn Auto Mute Off
Press and release
the Mute button
while no alert
is occurring.
8
English
To Turn IntelliMute On
Tone
Visual Display
One beep
None
Tone
Visual Display
Two beeps
Dot appears next to the large
character on the right
To Turn IntelliMute Off
Press and release
the IntelliMute
button again.
Tone
Visual Display
One beep
None
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Settings
Your Detector
Your Detector
What to Remember While Using IntelliMute
IntelliMute works with both City and Auto Mute modes.
Whenever your engine revs are below the activation point, the dot next
to the large character on the right side of the display will remain lit.
Above the activation point, the dot will blink twice every two seconds.
Below Activation Point
X K Ka V S
c
Above Activation Point
X K Ka V S
c
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 in the unit’s memory when
power is turned Off and recalled each time the power is turned On.
NOTE
The rev point must be reset if you use your detector in a different vehicle.
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.
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. You will
hear a series of beeps as you follow the steps on the next page.
Settings
IntelliMute Button
Press and hold for
two seconds
To Set the IntelliMute Activation Point
Press and hold
the IntelliMute
button for two
seconds.
Tone
Visual Display
Two beeps
None
Rev your engine to
the level you wish
to set (recommend
slightly above idle)
and hold revs steady
for two seconds.
None
Three bars will
flash in succession
At the desired
rev level, press
and release the
IntelliMute
button.
Three beeps
1
2
All three bars flash
three times
1
2
3
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
Visual Display
Four beeps
E appears
X K Ka V S
10 English
3
E
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Your Detector
Settings
Your Detector
VG-2 and Spectre I & IV+ Alert Settings
IntelliMute Pro
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.
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.
Before IntelliMute Pro can be turned On, you must have turned On and Set the
IntelliMute activation point. (See pages 9 through 11.)
Visual Display
c or h will blink
12 English
c
While no signal is being
detected, press and
hold the Dim button
for four seconds.
Tone
Visual Display
On = Two beeps
V will blink twice in the display
Off = One beep
V will blink once in the display
Pop Alert
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.
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.
To Turn Pop Alert On and Off
To Turn IntelliMute Pro Off
Press and hold both
the IntelliMute and
City buttons for
four seconds.
Dim Button
Press and hold
for four seconds
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.
To Turn IntelliMute Pro On
Two beeps
c
To Turn VG-2 and Spectre I & IV+ Alerts On and Off
IntelliMute Pro On
Tone
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.
X K Ka V S
IntelliMute Button
City Button
Press and hold both
buttons simultaneously
X K Ka V S
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
near your vehicle.
On/Off Indicator
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.
While no signal
is being detected,
press and hold both
the IntelliMute and
City buttons for
four seconds.
Settings
Tone
Visual Display
One beep
c or h will show steady
While no signal is being Tone
detected, press and
Pop On = Two beeps
hold both the
Dim and City buttons
for four seconds.
Pop Off = One beep
Visual Display
P will blink twice in the display
P will blink once in the display
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Your Detector
Settings
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 X Band On and Off
While no signal is being Tone
detected, press and
X On = Two beeps
hold both the
Dim and Mute buttons
X Off = One beep
for four seconds.
Visual Display
Detection
Signals Detected
The tables on the following pages show you the types of Signals your
detector will detect, as well as the visual alerts it provides for each of them.
Audio Alerts
X will blink once in the display
Tone
Visual Display
Visual Display
K On = Two beeps
K will blink twice in the display
K will blink once in the display
An indication of the type of signal detected will appear in the UltraBright
data Display. During X, K, Ka and Ku alerts, a number will also appear,
indicating the strength of the signal detected. (1 = weakest, 5 = strongest)
K Off = One beep
X Signal Detected
X K Ka V S
To Turn Ku Band On and Off
While no signal is
being detected, press
and hold the City
button for four
seconds.
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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 18.)
X will blink twice in the display
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.
Detection
Your Detector
Tone
Visual Display
Ku On = Two beeps
X and K will blink twice in the display
Ku Off = One beep
X and K will blink once in the display
2
K Signal Detected
X K Ka V S
3
Ku Signal Detected
Ka Signal Detected
X K Ka V S
5
X K Ka V S
During pop alerts, the letter P will
appear; and during laser alerts,
the letter L will appear, instead of
the signal strength indication.
POP Signal Detected
During VG-2 or Spectre I or IV+
alerts, the letter V will appear.
It will be steady during VG-2
and blink during Spectre I or IV+.
VG-2 Alert Signal
Detected
During Safety Alert the letter S
will appear.
Safety Alert Signal Detected
X K Ka V S
X K Ka V S
X K Ka V S
4
Laser Signal Detected
P
X K Ka V S
L
Spectre I or IV+ Alert
Signal Detected
c
X K Ka V S
c
c
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Detection
Your Detector
Your Detector
Radar Signals and Visual Displays
Safety Alert Signals and Visual Displays
Type of Signal
Visual Display
Type of Signal
Visual Display
X Band Radar
X and Signal Strength
Emergency Vehicles
S is Steady
K Band Radar
K and Signal Strength
Road Hazards
S is Steady
Ka Band Radar
Ka and Signal Strength
Trains
S is Steady
Ku Band Radar
X K and Signal Strength
Pop Radar
P is Steady
X Signal Detected
X K Ka V S
Detection
K Signal Detected
2
X K Ka V S
3
Ka Signal Detected
X K Ka V S
Safety Alert Signal Detected
X K Ka V S
c
Ku Signal Detected
5
X K Ka V S
4
NOTE
There are different tones for each Safety Alert.
POP Alert Signal Detected
X K Ka V S
P
VG-2 and Spectre I or IV+ Alert Signals and Visual Displays
Laser Signals and Visual Displays
Type of Signal
Visual Display
Interceptor VG-2
V is Steady
Spectre I or IV+
Type of Signal
Visual Display
LTI 20-20*
L is Steady
LTI Ultra-Lyte*
L is Steady
Kustom Signals ProLaser*
L is Steady
Kustom Signals ProLaser III*
L is Steady
Stalker LIDAR*
L is Steady
Laser Atlanta - Speedlaser*
L is Steady
VG-2 Alert Signal Detected
X K Ka V S
c
V Blinks
Spectre I or IV+ Alert Signal Detected
X K Ka V S
c
NOTE
There are different tones for each alert.
* Your detector provides 360° detection of these signals.
Laser Signal Detected
X K Ka V S
L
NOTE
Beep rate changes with different laser alerts.
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Your Detector
Detection
Your Detector
Instant-On Detection
Your detector is designed to detect Instant-On speed monitoring signals, which
can suddenly appear at full strength.
NOTE
You should take appropriate action immediately
whenever an instant-on alert is given.
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,
VG-2, or Spectre I or IV+
nearby.
Exercise caution
Tone instantly begins
repeating rapidly.
Radar, VG-2 or Spectre I
or IV+ nearby has been
activated suddenly.
FULL ALERT
Tone repeats slowly as you
approach a hill or bridge,
then speeds up sharply as
you reach it.
Probably police
radar beyond the
hill or bridge.
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
Exercise caution
emergency vehicle, railroad
crossing,
or road hazard (construction,
accident, etc.).
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Understanding Radar and Laser
Radar Speed Monitoring Systems
•
Three band frequencies have been approved by the Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) for use by speed monitoring radar equipment:
X band
K band
Ka band
Responding to Alerts
Understanding Radar and Laser
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),
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
Understanding Radar and Laser
and Maintenance
Your Detector
Specifications
LIDAR (Laser)
The correct name for the technology that most people refer to as
laser is actually LIDAR, which stands for Light Detection and Ranging.
LIDAR operates much like radar. Its signal spreads out like a radar signal, though not
as widely. Unlike radar, LIDAR must have a clear line of sight to its target vehicle
throughout the entire measurement interval. Obstructions such as sign posts, utility
poles, tree branches, etc., will prevent valid speed measurement.
Some common questions about LIDAR include:
■ Does weather have any affect on LIDAR?
Yes. Rain, snow, smoke, fog or airborne dust particles will reduce the
effective range of LIDAR and can, if dense enough, prevent its operation.
■ 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.
Maintenance
Maintenance of Your Radar Detector
Specifications
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Band and Frequencies
Band
Frequencies
X Band
10.525
± 0.050
GHz
K Band
24.125
± 0.125
GHz
Safety Alert
Traffic Warning
System
24.070
± 0.010
GHz
24.110
± 0.010
GHz
24.190
± 0.010
GHz
24.230
± 0.010
GHz
Ka Band
34.700
± 1.300
GHz
Ku Band
13.435
± 0.035
GHz
VG-2
11.500
± 0.250
GHz
Spectre I
13.300
± 0.200
GHz
Spectre IV+
Not Disclosed
Laser
910
± 50
nm
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.
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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Warranty
Warranty
Limited 1-Year Warranty
Customer Assistance
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Product Service
Product Service
•
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.
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.
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.
If Cobra asks that the product be sent to its factory, the following must be
furnished to have the product serviced and returned:
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.
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.
1. Send the complete unit, including power cord. (It is not necessary
to include the mounting bracket.)
2. For warranty repair, enclose some form of proof-of-purchase,
such as a photocopy or carbon copy of a sales receipt. If you
send the original receipt, it cannot be returned.
3. Enclose a typed or clearly written description of the problem
you are having with your unit, plus the name and address where
you want the unit returned.
4. Pack the unit securely to prevent damage during transit. If possible,
use the original packing materials.
5. Ship prepaid and insured using a traceable carrier such as United Parcel Service
(UPS), Federal Express or Priority mail with delivery confirmation. Ship to: Cobra
Factory Service, Cobra Electronics Corporation, 6500 West Cortland Street,
Chicago, IL 60707 U.S.A.
6. Please allow three 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.
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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Customer Assistance
Optional Accessories
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
Windshield Mounting Bracket
Includes plug and fuse
Item # 420-030-N-001
Includes suction cups
Item # 545-159-N-001
Coiled 12V DC Power Cord
Dual Port Power Adapter
Includes plug and fuse
Item # 420-026-N-001
Includes adjustable plug
(up to 90°) and fuse
Item # CLP-2B
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