Cobra Electronics XRS9845 Radar Detector User Manual XRS 9845 L4

Cobra Electronics Corporation Radar Detector XRS 9845 L4

Users Manual

XRS 984515 BAND™ULTRA PERFORMANCE DIGITAL RADAR/LASERDETECTOR WITH XTREME RANGE SUPERHETERODYNE®TECHNOLOGYNothing Comes Close to a Cobra®EnglishOperating Instructions Printed in China Part No. 480-493-PVersion A1515Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra®EnglishFor more information or to order any of our products, please visit our website:www.cobra.comThe Cobra line of quality products includes:Important Information and Customer AssistanceIntroductionNothing Comes Close to a Cobra®A1Important 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/Strobe AlertUse of this product is not intended to, and does not, ensure that motorists orpassengers 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, 3M or strobe 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 toexercise all due caution while using this product, and to obey all applicable traffic laws.Security of Your Vehicle Before leaving your vehicle, always remember to conceal your radar detector in order to reduce the possibility of break-in and theft.Customer Assistance •Should you encounter any problems with this product, or not understand its many features,please refer to this owner’s manual. If you require further assistance after reading thismanual, 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 6:00 p.m. Central TimeMon. through Fri. (except holidays) 773-889-3087 (phone).Questions English and Spanish. Faxes can be received at 773-622-2269 (fax).Technical Assistance English only. www.cobra.com (on-line: Frequently AskedQuestions). English and Spanish. product info@cobra.com (e-mail).For Assistance Outside the U.S.A.Contact Your Local Dealer©2009 Cobra Electronics Corporation6500 West Cortland StreetChicago, Illinois 60707 USAwww.cobra.comCustomer AssistanceCB RadiosmicroTALK®RadiosRadar/Laser Detectors Safety Alert®Traffic Warning SystemsMobile GPS Navigation SystemsHighGear®Accessories CobraMarine®VHF Radios Marine ChartplottersPower InvertersAccessories XRS 9845_L4 8/29/08 9:40 AM Page BC1
IntroductionA2 EnglishControls, Indicators,Connections and DisplayIntroductionControls, Indicators, Connections and Display •12V DCPower JackOn-Off/Volume ControlAllows user to adjust the volume of the tone and voice alerts.MuteButtonFor manual mute of audio alerts.In Menu mode, steps down through options for the selected setting.Menu/Save ButtonPress once to enter Menu mode. Press again to save settings.LaserEye For 360° detection of laser and strobe signals.Windshield Bracket Release ButtonSpeakerAuxiliary Audio JackOn right side of unit.DimButton Adjusts the display brightness.In Menu mode, steps backward through settings. CityButtonSwitches between Highway and City modes.In Menu mode, steps forward through settings.Windshield Bracket Mounting SlotExtremeBright DataGrafixTM DisplayBlue sunlight-readable, extremely bright display provides intuitive graphical interaction and alert screens.Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra®41Product FeaturesIntroductionNothing Comes Close to a Cobra®A3IntroductionXtreme Range Superheterodyne TechnologyWith super-fast sweep circuitry, XRS providesextra detection range and the best possibleadvance warning to even the fastest radar gunsUltra PerformanceProvides advanced warning with extradetection range Detection and Separate Alerts For radar signals (X, K, Ka and Ku bands, with signal strength indicated), Laser signals,Safety Alert signals, Strobe Alert signals, VG-2 signals, Spectre I & IV+ signals8-Point Magnetic Compass Displays direction of travelLaserEye For 360° detection of laser and strobe signalsInstant-On Ready Detects radar guns with “instant-On” (very fast) speed monitoring capabilitiesPop DetectionDetects the latest super-fast instant-On single pulse radar gunsVoice or Tone Alert With adjustable volumeExtremeBright DataGrafixTM Display Easy-to-read graphical user interfaceIntelliShield Highway/City ModesReduces falsing in urban areas with Highwaymode and three levels of City mode settingsSafety Alert Traffic warning system distinguishes importantsafety alerts from other K band signalsStrobe AlertEmergency vehicle warning systemManual Mute or Auto Mute A mute function of audio alertsIntelliMute A mute function which automatically reducesfalse audio alerts by sensing engine RPMsIntellimute ProPrevents detection by radar detector detectors(RDDs) when traveling at slower speedsSmartPower A timed power saving function that saves your car’s battery EasySet MenuUser-friendly mode selection and setting with visual guidanceCar Battery VoltageDisplays your car battery voltageLow Car Battery Voltage WarningAlert can be provided when voltage goesbelow 11.9 voltsAuxiliary Audio JackFor external speaker connectionMounting Mounts easily on windshield or dashboardOptionalGPS Ready (See page 33)The Optional GPS Locator unit adds: Photo Enforced, Caution and User LocationAlerts; Speed Alert; GPS Compass andVehicle Location (Latitude & Longitude)IntelliScopeUses OptionalGPS Locator to show direction of Location Based Alerts relative to your moving vehicleCongratulations! You’ve made a smart choice by purchasing an ultraperformance digital radar/laser detector from Cobra. Just look at some ofthe sophisticated features and capabilities your new unit includes:Order Information and Trademark AcknowledgementCustomer AssistanceOrdering From U.S.A.Call 773-889-3087 for pricing or visit www.cobra.com.For Credit Card OrdersCall 773-889-3087[Press one from the main menu] 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Central Time, Monday through Friday.Make Check or Money Order Payable ToCobra ElectronicsAttn: Accessories Dept.6500 West Cortland StreetChicago, IL 60707 U.S.A.To Order OnlinePlease visit our website: www.cobra.comItem # DescriptionRDA GPSL55 Plug-in GPS Locator Unit420-030-N-001 Straight 12V Power Cord420-026-N-001 Coiled 12V Power Cord545-159-N-001 Windshield Mounting BracketCLP-2B Dual Port Power AdapterUSB PortFor connection of OptionalGPS Locator.WARNINGModifications or parts substitutions not approved by Cobra Electronics Corporation may violate FCC Rules and void your authority to operate this equipment.Trademark Acknowledgement •Cobra®, DigiView®, EasySet®, Extra Sensory Detection®, IntelliMute®, IntelliMute®Pro,IntelliShield®, LaserEye®, Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra®, Safety Alert®Traffic WarningSystem, 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™, IntelliScope™, IntelliView™, Revolution™ Series, SmartPower™, SpectreAlert™, 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 ofGeneral 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 AppliedConcepts, 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 ofTechniSonic Industries LTD. Tomar®is a registered trademark of TOMAR Electronics, Inc.XRS 9845_L4 8/29/08 9:40 AM Page A2
Optional Accessories •You can find quality Cobra products and accessories atyour local Cobra dealer, or in the U.S.A., you can orderdirectly from Cobra. See order info on page 41.Windshield Mounting BracketIncludes suction cupsItem #545-159-N-001Straight 12V DC Power CordIncludes plug and fuseItem #420-030-N-001Coiled 12V DC Power CordIncludes plug and fuseItem #420-026-N-001Dual Port Power AdapterIncludes adjustable plug (up to 90˚) and fuse Item #CLP-2BPlug-in GPS Locator UnitItem #RDA GPSL55AccessoriesCustomer Assistance40 EnglishContentsIntroductionNothing Comes Close to a Cobra®1IntroductionImportant Information . . . . . . . . . . A1Customer Assistance . . . . . . . . . . A1Controls, Indicators, Connections and Display . . . . . . A2Product Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . A3Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Your DetectorInstallation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Power On/Off and Audio Volume . 6Standby Screen Icons . . . . . . . . . 7Display Brightness Control . . . . . . . 9Display Timeout Mode . . . . . . . . . . 9IntelliShield Highway/City Modes . 10Muting an Alert . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11Auxiliary Audio Jack . . . . . . . . . 11EasySet Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Menu Flow Diagrams . . . . . . . . . . 14Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16User Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16IntelliShield City Mode Default 16IntelliMute Mode . . . . . . . . . . 16IntelliMute Pro Mode . . . . . . . 16Set Activation Point . . . . . . . . 18Auto Mute Mode . . . . . . . . . . 19Voice or Tone Mode . . . . . . . . 19Display Timeout . . . . . . . . . . . 19Compass Mode . . . . . . . . . . . 19Set Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20SmartPower Mode . . . . . . . . . 21Speed Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21Restore Factory Settings . . . . 21Alert Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22Pop Alert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22X Band Alert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22K Band Alert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22Ku Band Alert . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22Alert Settings ContinuedVG-2 Alert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22VG-2 Audio Mode . . . . . . . . . 22Spectre I & IV+ Alerts . . . . . . 22Spectre Audio Mode . . . . . . . 23Safety Alert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23Car Battery Low Voltage Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23Detection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23Signals Detected . . . . . . . . . . . . 23Audio Alerts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23Visual Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23Instant-On Detection . . . . . . . . . 27Pop Detection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27Responding to Alerts . . . . . . . . . 27Understanding Radar and Laser . . 28Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31OptionalGlobal Position System LocatorOverview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32Initial Satellite Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . 33OptionalGPS Locator Activated Alerts . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33Detection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35IntelliScope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36WarrantyLimited 1-Year Warranty . . . . . . . . 38Customer AssistanceProduct Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39Optional AccessoriesOptional Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . 40Accessories Order Info . . . . . . . . . 41Trademark Acknowledgement . . . . 41Body.qxd 8/29/08 10:00 AM Page 1
OverviewIntroduction2EnglishThis manual describes the simple steps for mounting, setting up and using yourdetector. It also provides helpful information about how radar and laser guns areused and how you can interpret the alerts you receive.Before you begin your installation, please read the Important Information sectionon page A1 and use the descriptions and feature lists on pages A2 and A3 tobecome familiar with your new detector.About Your Detector •DisplayThis detector’s innovative new display provides more, easier-to-use informationthan any technology to date. Using an OLED (Organic Light Emitting Diode)screen, the display offers large graphical alerts to signals as they are detected. Do not be alarmed by the nearly blank display you see when you first turn theunit On. The detector will function and alerts will appear as signals are detected.You can also elect to turn On the built-in Compass, IntelliMute and IntelliMutePro, so that they appear during normal operation. The initial and startup screensare shown on page 6.EasySet MenuEasySet Menu lets you conveniently customize the operation of your detector bychanging the settings. You may want to start using the detector with the factorysettings and then make changes after you are more familiar with the unit.About This Manual •Once the detector is in use, the modular descriptions in this manual can be used as a ready reference to individual topics as needed. Each topic iscompletely covered in its section and cross-references to related topics areincluded where appropriate.Product ServiceCustomer AssistanceNothing Comes Close to a Cobra®39Product Service •For any questions about operating or installing this new Cobra product, or ifparts are missing…PLEASE CALL COBRA FIRST…do not return thisproduct 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 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 CortlandStreet, Chicago, Illinois 60707 U.S.A.;6. If the product is in warranty, upon receipt of the product it willeither 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.Body.qxd 8/29/08 10:00 AM Page 2
WarrantyWarranty38 EnglishLimited 1-Year Warranty •For Products Purchased in the U.S.A.Cobra Electronics Corporation warrants that its Cobra 15 Band Radar/Laser Detectors, and the component parts thereof, will be free of defects inworkmanship and materials for a period of one year from the date of firstconsumer purchase. This warranty may be enforced by the first consumerpurchaser, provided that the product is utilized within the U.S.A.Cobra will, without charge, repair or replace, at its option, defective 15 BandRadar/Laser Detectors, products or component parts upon delivery to theCobra Factory Service Department, accompanied by proof of the date of firstconsumer purchase, such as a duplicated copy of a sales receipt.You must pay any initial shipping charges required to ship the product forwarranty service, but the return charges will be at Cobra’s expense, if theproduct 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 lastsand/or do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequentialdamages, so the above limitations may not apply to you.InstallationYour DetectorNothing Comes Close to a Cobra®3Installation •Where to Mount Your UnitYou will get optimum performance from your detector if you mount it at apoint approximately in the center of the vehicle, as low as possible on thefront windshield without obstructing the unit’s view of the road either to the front or rear. You can also mount it directly on the dashboard. The unit’s lens must not be blocked and the LaserEye should have a clear viewout the back window to allow 360° detection.Radar and laser signals pass through glass but not through other materialsand objects. Objects that can block or weaken incoming signals include: ■Windshield wiper blades■Mirrored sun screens■Dark tinting at the top of the windshield■Heated windshields currently available on some vehicles (Instaclear for Ford, Electriclear for GM). Consult your dealer to see if you have this option.The LaserEye Should Have a Clear ViewWindshield Mounting Dashboard MountingBody.qxd 8/29/08 10:00 AM Page 3
InstallationYour Detector4English1. Attach the rubber cups to the bracket.2. Make sure the rubber cups and your windshield are clean.3. Push the bracket firmlyonto the windshield.4. Attach the detector to thebracket. Check that the unit is parallel to theroad's surface.5. To adjust the angle ifnecessary, gently push orpull on the bracket to bendit. DO NOT use the detectorto bend the bracket.6. Plug the power cord into the detector.7. Plug the cigarette lighteradapter on the power cord into your vehicle’scigarette lighter.8. You can temporarily remove the detector whenever you wish by depressing the bracket release button and sliding it off the bracket.Windshield MountingOptionalGlobal Position System Locator Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra®37OptionalGPS LocatorIntelliScope Alert Arrow Sequence When You Turn Toward The LocationWhile approaching a Photo Enforcement Location involving a turn onto across street where it is located.NOTE The arrow disappears in Zone 3 when you are close to the Location.Zone 1 Zone 2 Zone 3IntelliScope Alert Arrow Sequence When A Location Is Off Your RouteWhile approaching and passing a Photo Enforcement Location that is somedistance away to the right of your route.NOTE The signal never enters Zone 3 since you never come close to the Location.Zone 1 Zone 2VehicleTurns RightBody.qxd 8/29/08 10:00 AM Page 4
OptionalGlobal Position System Locator36 EnglishOptionalGPS LocatorIntelliScope •In conjunction with detection of a Location Based Alert, IntelliScope provides informationabout the direction of the Location relative to your moving vehicle.The following descriptions use a Photo Enforced location as an example. In CautionAreas and User Locations their signal icons and related text will substitute for the Photo Enforced ones shown in these examples.Three screens will sequence on the display to identify the type and direction of thelocation generating the alert. The continuous part of the sequence will repeat as long as the alert is active.Screen Sequence In Zone 1 For Location Straight AheadAs a location is approached, the arrows will point to the location whilealternating with the alert icon and text as shown in the sequence below. The sequence will repeat as long as the alert is active.Begin AlertContinuous AlertIntelliScope Alert Arrow Sequence For A Location Directly AheadWhile approaching a Photo Enforcement Location on your route that isdirectly ahead.NOTE The arrow disappears in Zone 3 when you are close to the Location.Zone 1 Zone 2 Zone 3InstallationYour DetectorNothing Comes Close to a Cobra®51. Place the detector on the dashboard to find a location where the unit has a clear view of the road and is parallelto the road's surface. The angle CANNOT be adjusted after mounting.2. Remove the paper backingfrom one side of the hook-and-loop fastener.3. Attach the pad to thedashboard at your chosenlocation and remove the other paper backing.4. Attach the detector to thehook-and-loop fastener. You can remove andreattach the unit as often as you like.5. Plug the power cord into the detector.6. Plug the cigarette lighteradapter on the power cord into your vehicle’scigarette lighter.Dashboard MountingBody.qxd 8/29/08 10:00 AM Page 5
To Turn on the Unit and Adjust the Audio VolumeRotate the On-Off/Volume controlclockwise (away fromyou).Unit will cycle throughthe Power On / Self Test.Tone Visual Display VoiceNone NoneAlert settings changedfrom factory defaultswill scroll; those still atdefaults will not show.Three beeps Testing, then three beepsShows only when theOptionalGPS Locator is installed. See page 31 for more information.None NoneStandby screen will showCity or Highway icon and others as they are activated. See note.None System ReadyDisplay changes toDisplay Timeout after 30 seconds (factorydefault).None NoneGetting StartedYour Detector6EnglishNOTEIn some vehicles, power is supplied to the cigarette lighter even while the ignition is Off. If this is the case with your vehicle and you have turned the SmartPower Off, you shouldturn Off or unplug your detector when parking for lengthy periods. Cobra recommendsleaving SmartPower at the factory setting, which is On. See page 21.NOTEWhen the system is first turned On from new, only the CIty or Highway icon will show on thescreen because the Magnetic Compass, IntelliMute and IntelliMute Pro functions are set to Off at the factory. These icons will be added to the Standby screen when turned On as described on pages 10, 17 and 19. The satellite icon will show only if the OptionalGPS Locator is installed.Power On/Off and Audio Volume •OptionalGlobal Position System LocatorNothing Comes Close to a Cobra®35OptionalGPS LocatorDetection •Photo Enforcement Alert Icon size increases as location is approached.User Location Alert Zone 1Icon size increases as location is approached.Caution Area Alert When a Photo Enforcement, Caution Area or User Location Alert is activated, the icon provides a progressively more urgent message as theLocation is approached:■At first, the icon is small.■Upon closer approach, the icon increases to medium size.■When near the Location, the icon becomes large.Icon size increases as location is approached.Zone 2 Zone 3Zone 1 Zone 2 Zone 3Zone 1 Zone 2 Zone 3Body.qxd 8/29/08 10:00 AM Page 6
OptionalGlobal Position System Locator34 EnglishUser Location Alerts The system can store up to 1,000 User Location Alerts to provide warnings atlocations not included in the built-in GPS Locator database. Whenever your vehicleapproaches a user set location, an alarm will be provided with a unique chime andthe flag icon will become progressively larger as you approach the location.■To set a User Location: Press and hold the Menu/Save button for at leasttwo seconds when the vehicle is at a location you want to save.■To delete a specific User Location: Press and hold the Menu/Save buttonfor at least two seconds while at that location and the User Location Alert is sounding. A specific location can be deleted onlywhile at that location.■To delete all User Locations: When an OptionalGPS Locator unit is installed, you can delete all user-entered Location Alerts in Menu mode (see page 15).Speed Alert When a GPS Locator unit is installed and receiving a signal and Speed Alert mode is turned On, the detector will sound an alert whenever the vehicle's speed exceeds the set point you have selected. The speed settings can be adjusted in 5 mph or km/h increments. The factory setting is Speed Alert Off.Speed units can be selected as a User setting. See pages 14 and 15 for User and Alert Menus.Vehicle LocationWhen a GPS Locator unit is installed and receiving a signal, you can determinethe position (latitude and longitude) of your vehicle from the Lat/Lon standbyscreen. See page 8.CompassWhen a GPS Locator unit is installed and receiving a signal, you can see your direction of travel based on the GPS system. The GPS compass overrides the magnetic compass except when the GPS signal is lost.GPS Database InformationWhen a GPS Locator unit is installed, you can view the version and date on which the installed database of Photo Enforcement and Caution Area Locations was updated. To update the database, go to Cobra's website(www.cobra.com/AURA) and follow the online instructions.OptionalGPS LocatorGetting StartedYour DetectorNothing Comes Close to a Cobra®7Standby Screen Icons •City Mode Highway Mode Magnetic Compass IntelliMute Above Activation PointIntelliMute Below Activation PointUser and Alert Settings MenuCar Battery VoltageYour detector uses the following icons to indicate modes and functions when set:Sample Screen(see note)NOTEFor example, the sample screen indicates that IntelliMute is active, the Compassis calibrated and your system is set to Highway mode. The satellite icon willshow only if the OptionalGPS Locator is installed.Standby Screens •Press Mutewhile the down arrowhead isdisplayed at the top center of any Standbyscreen to cycle through and select a differentscreen. The Standby screens will be displayedin the order shown to the left.NOTECompass will display if either the magneticcompass in the detector unit is turned On andcalibrated or the OptionalGPS Locator unit is installed and receiving a signal. Speed andand Latitude/Longitude (marked with an *) will display only if the Optional GPS Locatorunit is installed and receiving a signal.NOTELast Standby screen viewed will be displayed whenexiting Display Timeout mode.Main Standby ScreenSpeedCar VoltageI-Mute/I-Mute ProCity/Hwy ModeLatitude/LongitudeCompass**Body.qxd 8/29/08 10:00 AM Page 7
Getting StartedYour DetectorMain Standby ScreenDisplays the maximum possible information about thedetector and its settings. The GPS icon will show only ifthe OptionalGPS Locator unit is connected. I-Mute or I-Mute Pro and City or Hwy ModeDisplays the status of alert filtering (City mode) andautomatic muting (IntelliMute or IntelliMute Pro mode). See pages 10 and 17 to set these features.Car VoltageDisplays voltage level of your car battery. See page 23 for Voltage Warning information.CompassThe compass indicates driving direction if either themagnetic compass in the detector unit is turned On and calibrated or the Optional GPS Locator unit isinstalled and receiving a signal. If neither is active, the center of the compass icon will show two bars.SpeedIf the OptionalGPS Locator unit is installed and receiving a signal, the vehicle's speed will be shown. (You can select mph or km/h in Menu mode.) See page 34 for Speed Alert information.Lat/LonIf the OptionalGPS Locator unit is installed and receivinga signal, the vehicle's present location will be shown.8EnglishStandby Screens •Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra®33OptionalGlobal Position System LocatorOptionalGPS LocatorGPS Locator StatusThe GPS icon changes to indicate received signal status:NOTEWhen GPS signal is lost at the Speed and Lat/Lon screens, the satellite icon will change and the data lines will be filled with dashes.Initial Satellite Lock •When the Optional 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 thevehicle in an area clear of obstructions to the sky.2. Keep the detector turned On for at least 15 minutes to allow fast satelliteacquisition 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.”OptionalGPS Locator Activated Alerts •In addition to the alerts provided by the detector, the GPS Locator providesalerts based on vehicle location and information in the GPS Locator databases.Photo Enforcement Alerts Whenever your vehicle approaches a photo enforced location (automatedspeed and red light cameras) contained in the built-in GPS Locator database,an alarm will be provided with a unique chime and the camera icon willbecome progressively larger as you approach the location.Caution Area Alerts If you have turned Caution Area Alert On, whenever your vehicle approaches a caution area (such as speed traps and high-accident intersections) containedin the built-in GPS Locator database, an alarm will be provided with a uniquechime and the Caution icon will become progressively larger as you approach thelocation. The factory setting is Caution Area Alert Off.Body.qxd 8/29/08 10:00 AM Page 8
32 EnglishOptionalGlobal Position System LocatorOptionalGlobal Position System Locator •Overview The OptionalGPS Locator unit monitors vehicle location using the GPS satellitesystem to add features to your detector. Whenever it is installed and GPSsignals are available, it:■Provides alerts as you approach photo-enforced intersections andlocations with fixed red light or speed cameras, as well as areas whereincreased caution should be exercised (such as high-accidentintersections). The built-in database can be updated at Cobra's website to stay current with photo-enforced locations and caution areas. Seewww.cobra.com/AURA for details.■Allows you to identify and store up to 1,000 Alert Locations in addition to those in the database .■Provides speed and direction of travel information using GPS-based data.■Allows you to see the position (latitudeand longitude) of your vehicle.To Mount theOptionalGPS LocatorIf you purchase the GPS Locator unit, itwill need to be mounted on the detector.Simply plug the GPS Locator into the USBsocket on the left side of the detector.An additional requirement for the GPSLocator is that it needs to “see the sky.” The satellites of the Global PositioningSystem send signals that the GPS Locator uses to determine its position on earth. Those signals can be blocked orweakened by incoming signals which may include windshield wiper blades, mirrored sun screens, dark tinting at the top of the windshield and heatedwindshields currently available on some vehicles (Instaclear for Ford,Electriclear for GM). Consult your dealer to see if you have this option.No external power connection is needed for the GPS Locator; it is poweredfrom the detector unit. (See page 3 for instructions on mounting your radardetector to your vehicle.)Mount OptionalGPS LocatorOptionalGPSLocator plugsinto the USBport on leftside of radardetector.OptionalGPS LocatorDimButton Press and releaseGetting StartedYour DetectorDisplay Control •IlluminationThe display illumination intensity can be adjusted to suit driving conditions:■Bright for daytime driving. (Factory default is Bright, then Display Timeout after 30 seconds.)■Dim for dusk driving.■Dimmer for night driving.■Dark to blank the screen for discreet use. In this mode, alerts will sound, but not show. (A dot will blink at the center of the screen to indicate thedetector is ON.)You can adjust the illumination by pressing the Dimbutton to step through the levels in the sequence listed above. Display TimeoutYour detector has a Display Timeout mode. When Display Timeout is turnedOn (factory default is 30 seconds), the screen will change to Dark from Bright, Dim, or Dimmer after the time interval selected in Menu mode (see page 12). The Display Timeout setting can be changed so the display is always On.In Display Timeout mode, the display will show a small dot moving slowlyback and forth near the center of the screen to indicate the unit is turned On.NOTEWhile at the Dark level under timer control, any alert will turn On the display at the last brightness setting (Bright, Dim or Dimmer). Touching any button will also turn On the the display.Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra®9Body.qxd 8/29/08 10:00 AM Page 9
Getting StartedYour Detector10 EnglishIntelliShield Highway/City Modes •Your detector is equipped with IntelliShield false signal rejection technologywhich consists of a Highway mode and three different levels of City modes:City X, City X Beep Off and City X+K.Highway mode provides full response to all signals detected. The City modesreduce false alerts while you are driving in or near urban areas where there are many sources for conflicting X or K band signals such as microwavetowers and automatic door openers. The factory setting is Highway. Thefactory City mode default setting is City X; it can be changed in Menu mode (see page 12).You can toggle between Highway and City modes by pressing the Citybutton.NOTEWhen you change to City mode, the unit will enter whichever city default mode is set at the time.CityButtonPress and releaseSpecifications and Trademark AcknowledgementYour DetectorNothing Comes Close to a Cobra®31Specifications •Band and FrequenciesBand FrequenciesX Band 10.525 ± 0.050 GHzK Band 24.125 ± 0.125 GHzSafety Alert 24.070 ± 0.010 GHzTraffic Warning 24.110 ± 0.010 GHzSystem24.190 ± 0.010 GHz24.230 ± 0.010 GHzKa Band 34.700 ± 1.300 GHzKu Band 13.435 ± 0.050 GHzVG-2 11.500 ± 0.250 GHzSpectre I 13.300 ± 0.200 GHzSpectre IV+ Not DisclosedLaser 910 ± 50 nmStrobe 700 ± 300 nmThis 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 belisted inside the product or pending. Body.qxd 8/29/08 10:00 AM Page 10
MaintenanceYour Detector30 EnglishPop Radar GunsThe 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 asingle short time pulse to measure the target vehicle’s speed. Despite the factthat the short, single pulse makes the unit very sensitive to officer hand andvehicle movement and reduces the range of the gun in Pop mode to 50% ofits range in Continuous Wave mode, this feature is added in an attempt tomake the radar gun invisible to Radar Detectors. Although your detector can sense Pop signals beyond the effective range of Pop radar guns, there will be a signal to sense only if a gun is triggered. In addition, the Pop mode receiver section is more prone to false alertsbecause of its extra sensitivity. This is especially so in urban areas. As aresult, you should consider using the Pop Detect mode only in highway and rural situations. Cobra Electronics has included a user selectable On or Off Pop Detect mode.Maintenance •Maintenance of Your Radar DetectorYour detector is designed and built to give you years of trouble-freeperformance without the need for service. No routine Maintenanceis 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.)Muting an Alert •Your detector allows you to quickly turn Off an Audio Alert by momentarilypressing the Mutebutton. If you press the Mutebutton a second timeduring the alert, the Audio Alert will be turned back On. After the current alertis gone, the next alert will be heard.Two other features are incorporated in your detector to automatically mute orreduce the volume of alerts. See pages 14 and 16 for Intellimute and AutoMute modes.Auxiliary Audio Jack •The Auxiliary Audio Jack can be used to connect external speakers inenvironments with high ambient noise levels. The internal speaker will bedisconnected. (This uses a mini stereo audio connector.)Getting StartedYour DetectorNothing Comes Close to a Cobra®11MuteButtonPress and releaseAuxiliaryAudio JackBody.qxd 8/29/08 10:00 AM Page 11
EasySet MenuYour Detector12 EnglishEasySet Menu gives you quick and easy access to all the settings on your detector.It is used to select both:■ User Settings (see page 16)■ Alert Settings (see page 22)Refer also to the Menu Flow Diagrams on pages 14 and 15 for User Settingsand Alert Settings to easily navigate to the setting you want to change. Allsettings are stored in memory when the power is turned Off and will be recalledwhen the power is turned back On.NOTEYou cannot enter Menu mode during an alert. The unit will not detect signals while in Menu mode. During menu setting, if no buttons are pressed for 15 seconds, the unit willautomatically exit Menu mode and save the most recent settings. If power is turned Off while in Menu mode, settings are saved to those in effect before Menu mode was entered.EasySet Menu Buttons:■ Menu/Save button – Opens the Menu mode and Saves changes made to settings.■ Mutebutton – Changes the option at the selected setting.■ Dimbutton – Moves counterclockwise through a setting loop.■ Citybutton – Moves clockwise through a setting loop.EasySet Menu •Understanding Radar and LaserYour DetectorNothing Comes Close to a Cobra®29Strobe AlertSpecial strobes mounted on the light bars of authorized emergency vehicles (fire trucks, police cars, ambulances) automatically change trafficsignals as the vehicle approaches an intersection. These strobes and thespecial strobe detectors located on the traffic signals, introduced fairlyrecently by 3M and Tomar, are already in use in more than 1000 citiesnationwide. Cobra’s exclusive Strobe Alert detector will detect these special strobes and give an emergency vehicle alert. When you receive such an alert, please watch for an approaching emergency vehicle and pull over to allow it to pass. To inquire about coverage in your area, contact your local fire and police departments.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 cannotdrive 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.Body.qxd 8/29/08 10:00 AM Page 12
Understanding Radar and LaserYour Detector28 EnglishUnderstanding Radar and Laser •Radar Speed Monitoring SystemsThree band frequencies have been approved by the Federal CommunicationsCommission (FCC) for use by speed monitoring radar equipment: X band 10.525 GHzK band 24.150 GHzKa band 33.400 – 36.00 GHzYour 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 bydetecting low-level signals emitted by most radar detectors. Your detectordoes 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 unitdetects signals from these or similar devices and will alert you when such a device is in use near your vehicle.Safety Alert Traffic Warning SystemFCC-approved Safety Alert transmitters emit microwave radar signals thatindicate the presence of a safety-related concern. Depending on the frequencyof 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, mostconventional radar detectors will detect Safety Alert signals as standard K band radar. Your detector, however, is designed to differentiate betweenstandard 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 vehicleapproaching, please pull over to the right side of the road and allow it to pass.EasySet MenuYour DetectorNothing Comes Close to a Cobra®13To use EasySet Menu:1. Press and release the Menu/Save button to reach the opening menu screen.2. Choose whether you want to change:a. User Settings – press the Dimbutton to enter the User Setting loopshown on page 14.b. Alert Settings – press the Citybutton to enter the Alert Setting loopshown on page 15.3. Press the Dimor Citybuttons to step backward or forward through the chosen settings loop until the desired setting is reached.4. Press the Mutebutton to toggle the setting On or Off or to step through its multiple choices. When some settings are turned On,adjustments can be made by pressing the Dimor Citybuttons to reach the desired value. Each setting will be retained when you step to the next setting.5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 to move to and set the next desired setting(s).6. Press the Menu/Save button when finished to save the settings and exit EasySet Menu mode. Or, simply wait 15 seconds withoutpressing any buttons.Body.qxd 8/29/08 10:00 AM Page 13
Menu Flow DiagramsYour Detector14 EnglishUser Settings Menu •User Menu allows you to adjust the unit’s display and sounds to yourpreferences. The User Settings can be selected using the DimandCitybuttons by scrolling through the settings as shown in the menu flow diagram below. Tones, voice prompts and visual displays will helpduring the process. After selecting a setting, use the Mutebutton tochoose an option within the setting.NOTEWhen you choose User Settings (page 13, step 2a), the system displays whichever setting was last changed.Calibrate CompassNot shown if Magnetic Compass is Off.City Mode(Default)I-Mute & I-Mute Pro Auto MuteAlert Type(Voice/Tone)Display TimeoutSpeed Units I-Mute Set PointRestore FactorySettingsSmart Power*Magnetic CompassNOTEThose marked with an *only show if an OptionalGPS Locator is installed.DetectionYour DetectorNothing Comes Close to a Cobra®27Description Interpretation RecommendedResponseTone repeats slowly at first,then speeds up rapidly.Probably police radar. FULL ALERTTone sounds one time only.Probably a false alarm, but possibly pulsed radar,Spectre I or VG-2 nearby.Exercise cautionTone instantly begins repeating rapidly.Radar, Spectre I or VG-2 nearbyhas been activated suddenly.FULL ALERTPop mode tone. Pop mode gun very close. FULL ALERTTone repeats slowly as youapproach a hill or bridge, thenspeeds up sharply as youreach it.Probably police radar beyond the hill or bridge.FULL ALERTTone repeats slowly for a short period.Probably a false alarm. Exercise cautionAny type of laser alert. Laser alerts are never false alarms.FULL ALERTAny Safety Alert or Strobe Alert.You are nearing an emergencyvehicle, railroad crossing, orroad hazard (construction,accident, etc.).Exercise cautionInstant-On DetectionYour detector is designed to detect Instant-On speed monitoring signals,which can suddenly appear at full strength.NOTEYou should take appropriate action immediately whenever an instant-On alert is given.Pop DetectionYour detector is designed to detect single pulse mode radars. These radarsare designed to have a low probability of detection. You should note that these radar guns have a much shorter range while in this mode. Responding to AlertsBody.qxd 8/29/08 10:00 AM Page 14
DetectionYour Detector26 EnglishType of Signal Visual Display VoiceEmergency Vehicles Emergency VehicleApproachingRoad Hazards Road Hazard AheadTrains Train ApproachingSafety Alert Signals and Visual Displays Type of Signal Visual Display VoiceVG-2 Alert VG-2 AlertSpectre I Spectre AlertSpectre IV+ Spectre Alert* Your detector provides 360˚detection ofthese signals.Type of Signal Visual Display Voice3M Opticom orTomar*Emergency VehicleApproachingStrobe Alert Signals and Visual Displays NOTE There are different tones for each alert.VG-2 and Spectre I & IV+ Alert Signals and Visual Displays Menu Flow DiagramsYour DetectorNothing Comes Close to a Cobra®15Alert Settings Menu •Alert Menu allows you to selectively turn On or Off detection of some signals.The Alert Settings can be selected using the Dimand Citybuttons byscrolling through the settings as shown in the menu flow diagram below.Tones, voice prompts and visual displays will help during the process. Afterselecting a setting, use the Mutebutton to choose an option within the setting.NOTEWhen you choose Alert Settings (page 13, Step 2b), the system displayswhichever setting was last changed.Not shown ifVG 2 is Off.Not shown ifSpectre I / IV+is Off.Pop DetectionX Band DetectionKu BandDetectionVG-2DetectionSpectre I / IV+DetectionSpeed Alert Spectre I / IV+ AudioVG-2 AudioK BandDetectionDelete All UserLocationsLow CarVoltageSafety AlertGPS DatabaseInformation NOTEThose marked with an *only show if an OptionalGPS Locator is installed.Not shown if speed alert is Off.AdjustSpeedSetting***Caution AreaAlert*Body.qxd 8/29/08 10:00 AM Page 15
SettingsYour Detector16 EnglishUser Settings •IntelliShield City Mode DefaultCity Mode Default makes three levels of Audio Alert suppression availablewhen you toggle from Highway to City mode (see page 10). The factorysetting is City X.City X sounds a single beep when an x band signal is first detected. The alert then sounds when signal strength reaches level 3.City X+K combines the City X mode with prevention of K band audio alerts until the signal strength reaches level 2.City X Beep Off blocks all X band audio alerts until the signal strengthreaches level 3.The City Mode Default can be changed in Menu mode. It can also be changedat any time the detector is in Standby mode:1. Press and hold the Citybutton for at least two seconds. The three City modes will be sequentially displayed for three seconds each as long as the button is pressed.2. Release the Citybutton while the desired City mode is displayed to set that mode as the default.IntelliMute and IntelliMute Pro ModesIntelliMute and IntelliMute Pro are two features that are active at slow speedsand when your vehicle is stopped. Both depend on your detector sensing thevehicle’s engine “revs” (RPMs) to function. Either feature can be turned On in Menu mode, but not both at the same time. The factory settings are IntelliMuteOff and IntelliMute Pro Off.After turning On IntelliMute or IntelliMute Pro, you must then set an ActivationPoint for your engine’s RPMs (see page 18). Whenever the RPMs are below that point, IntelliMute will begin muting or IntelliMute Pro will turn Off the radardetection circuits. The Activation Point will be stored in memory and recalledeach time the power is turned On.NOTEIntelliMute and IntelliMute Pro may not work with some vehicles because the unitcannot sense the engine’s RPMs. In such a case, Auto Mute and City mode canreduce some unwanted audio alerts.DetectionYour DetectorNothing Comes Close to a Cobra®25NOTEBeep rate changes with different laser alerts.* Your detector provides 360˚ detection of these signals.Type of Signal Visual Display VoiceLTI 20-20* Laser AlertLTI Ultra-Lyte* Laser AlertKustom SignalsProLaser*Laser AlertKustom SignalsProLaser III*Laser AlertStalker LIDAR* Laser AlertLaser Atlanta –Speedlaser*Laser AlertLaser – Other Laser AlertLaser Signals and Visual Displays Body.qxd 8/29/08 10:00 AM Page 16
DetectionYour Detector24 EnglishType of Signal Visual Display VoiceX Band Radar X AlertK Band Radar K AlertKa Band Radar Ka AlertKu Band Radar Ku AlertPop Radar Mode Pop AlertSignal StrengthSignal Strength = 1 (Weakest Signal) (Strongest Signal)Signal Strength = 2Signal Strength = 3Signal Strength = 4Signal Strength = 5 Radar Signals and Visual Displays SettingsYour DetectorNothing Comes Close to a Cobra®17IntelliMute ModeIntelliMute allows you to avoid audio alerts you don’t need to hear because youare stopped or moving slowly. By sensing the RPMs of your engine, IntelliMuteknows when you are at low speed and automatically mutes alerts (except for strobesignals from emergency vehicles). It works with all City and Auto Mute modes.The IntelliMute icon will appear in the display when IntelliMute is On and theactivation point has been set. Whenever engine RPMs are below the ActivationPoint, the arrow points down. When RPMs are above the Activation Point thearrow points up.Below Activation Point Above Activation PointIntelliMute Pro ModeIntelliMute Pro prevents detection by radar detector detectors (RDDs) such asVG-2, Spectre I and Spectre IV+ when traveling at slower speeds. It is intendedfor use by experienced users only.When IntelliMute Pro is turned On, and engine RPMs are below the IntelliMutePro Activation Point, your detector’s radar detection circuits are turned Off toprevent detection by RDDs.The IntelliMute Pro icon will appear in the display when IntelliMute Pro is Onand the Activation Point has been set. Whenever engine RPMs are below theActivation Point, the arrow points down with the “i” blinking. When RPMs areabove the Activation Point the arrow points up with the “i” blinking.Above Activation PointBelow Activation PointCAUTIONWhen Intellimute Pro is On, NO radar signals will be detected and NO alerts will be given at RPMs below the IntelliMute Pro activation point.Body.qxd 8/29/08 10:00 AM Page 17
SettingsYour Detector18 EnglishSet Activation PointAfter the detector is installed in your vehicle and IntelliMute or IntelliMute Prois turned On using Menu mode, press the Citybutton to advance to theIntelliMute Set Point screen where the Activation Point can be set.At the Set Point screen:1. Press the Mutebutton to advance to the Setup screen.2. Press and hold the vehicle accelerator at the desired engine RPMs.3. Press the Mutebutton to complete the setting process.The system will store the engine RPM setting and provide a completionmessage on the display as well as a tone or voice message.NOTEIf the unit is unable to sense usable pulses within three seconds or if you do not set a rev point within 30 seconds of beginning the setup, IntelliMute orIntelliMute Pro will indicate an error. If you do not try again within five seconds,it will automatically turn Off. The unit will provide corresponding messages forthese conditions.Once an activation point has been set, you can easily change it by going to IntelliMute / IntelliMute Pro in User Settings Menu and repeating the three-step setup process.If, for any reason, the unit stops sensing your engine’s revs, IntelliMute orIntelliMute Pro will indicate an error and automatically turn Off.CAUTIONDo not attempt to set the rev point while driving. Your vehicle should be parked and idling to avoid a collision during the process.NOTEThe rev point must be reset if you use your detector in a different vehicle.NOTEWhen initially choosing your IntelliMute or IntelliMute Pro Activation Point, a setting of approximately 300 to 600 RPMs above idle is recommended.DetectionYour DetectorNothing Comes Close to a Cobra®23Detection •Signals DetectedThe tables on the following pages show the types of Signals your detector willdetect, as well as the visual alerts it provides for each of them.Audio AlertsA 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 27.Visual DisplayAn indication of the type of signal detected will appear in the OLED DataDisplay. During X, K, Ka and Ku alerts, you will also see the numbers fromone to five, indicating the strength of the signal detected.Your detector can be spotted by Spectre IV+ RDDs, but is invisible to Spectre I RDDs. You can choose whether you want to be alerted to Spectre I& IV+ RDD signals. The factory setting is Spectre Detect Off.Spectre Audio ModeWhen Spectre Audio mode is On, alerts will be sounded as well as beingdisplayed on the screen. This setting is only available if Spectre Alert is On.The factory setting is Spectre Audio Off.Safety AlertWhen Safety Alert mode is On, Safety Alert radar signals will be detected andan alert will be given. During the alert, the unit will continue to detect othersignals. The factory setting is Safety Alert On.Car Battery Low Voltage WarningIn addition to displaying system voltage, your detector can provide a warningthat battery voltage is low so that timely steps can be taken to correct theproblem. The Car Battery Low alert is triggered when the voltage drops below 11.9 volts. Following the alert, the unit enters SmartPower mode toavoid further draining your car battery (see above).The factory setting is Car Battery Low Voltage Warning is On.Body.qxd 8/29/08 10:00 AM Page 18
SettingsYour Detector22 EnglishAlert Settings •Pop AlertWhen Pop Detect mode is On, Pop radar signals will be detected and an alertwill be given. During the alert, the unit will continue to detect other signals.The factory setting is Pop Detect Off.X Band AlertWhen X Band Detect mode is On, X Band radar signals will be detected andan alert will be given. During the alert, the unit will continue to detect othersignals. The factory setting is X Band Detect On.K Band AlertWhen K Band Detect mode is On, K Band radar signals will be detected andan alert will be given. During the alert, the unit will continue to detect othersignals. The factory setting is K Band Detect On.Ku Band AlertWhen Ku Band Detect mode is On, Ku Band radar signals will be detected and an alert will be given. During the alert, the unit will continue to detectother signals. The factory setting is Ku Band Detect Off.VG-2 AlertThe detector is undetectable by VG-2 detection devices and can alert you whensuch a device is in use near your vehicle. When VG-2 Detect mode is On, VG-2signals will be detected and an alert will be given. During the alert, the unit willcontinue to detect other signals. The factory setting is VG-2 Detect Off.VG-2 Audio ModeWhen VG-2 Audio mode is On, alerts will be sounded as well as beingdisplayed on the screen. This setting is only available if VG-2 Alert is on. The factory setting is VG-2 Audio Off.Spectre I & IV+ AlertsPolice use radar detector detectors (RDDs) to spot users of radar detectors. Your detector is able to identify signals from Spectre I and Spectre IV+ RDDsand can provide alerts when any of these or similar devices are in use nearyour vehicle.SettingsYour DetectorNothing Comes Close to a Cobra®19Compass ModeYour detector includes an internal 8-point Magnetic Compass that can continuously display your current direction of travel: N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W or NW. The factory setting for Compass is Off.Before the Compass will work properly, it must be calibrated(see page 20). Calibration allows the Compass electronics to measure and store information about the magnetic fields generated by your vehicle so direction indications will be accurate. A Compass icon and directional heading will appear in the display when the Compass is On and calibrated.The Compass will remain accurately calibrated as long as your detector ismounted in the same place in your vehicle. If you change the location where the unit is mounted or move it to another vehicle, you must recalibrate theCompass. You should also recalibrate the Compass if you suspect it isproviding inaccurate directions.8-PointCompassNSWNWSWENESEAuto Mute ModeWhen Auto Mute is On, it automatically reduces the audio volume of all alertsafter they have sounded for four seconds. The signals will remain muted for aslong as the signal is detected. When Auto Mute is Off, the alerts will sound atfull volume for as long as the signal is detected. The factory setting for AutoMute is On.Voice or Tone ModeYou can set your detector to sound alerts and confirm menu settings with either a Voice or a Tone Alert. Voice Alert provides voice messages in additionto tones. Tone Alert provides tones only. The factory setting is Voice Alert.Display TimeoutDisplay Timeout determines how long the Standby screen is illuminated before switching the unit to Dark. The factory default is 30 seconds.You can set the time interval to 15 seconds, 30 seconds, one minute, three minutes or Always On (display never turns Off).Body.qxd 8/29/08 10:00 AM Page 19
SettingsYour Detector20 EnglishSet CompassAfter the detector is installed in your vehicle and Compass is turned On using Menu mode, the system will automatically advance to the Set Compasscalibration screen from which the calibration can be performed.WARNINGBefore calibrating the Compass, go to a large parking lot or other safe, low-traffic area.When the instructions direct you to drive in two circles, make two completeloops (in either direction) from any starting orientation at any convenientspeed. The loops need not be perfect and can be circles, small squares, fourthree-point turns or any pattern that makes at least two complete turns withintwo minutes of starting the maneuver.From the Calibrate Compass screen:1. Press the Mutebutton to begin compass calibration.2. Drive your vehicle in two circles.3. Press the Mutebutton to complete the setting process.The system will store the calibration data and provide a completion messageon the display as well as a tone or voice message.The Compass temporarily may not provide accurate readings if you are inside a building or enclosure, or are close to a large metal tractor/trailer, truck or train. Once you are away from such a location, the Compass will work correctly again.If the OptionalGPS Locator is installed and receiving a signal, its Compassfunction will override the magnetic Compass except when the GPS signal is lost.SettingsYour DetectorNothing Comes Close to a Cobra®21SmartPower ModeYour detector includes the SmartPower feature that, when turned On, will put the unit into Low Power mode 15 minutes after the car’s engine has been turned Off.Before SmartPower enters Low Power mode, you will hear three beeps and SmartPower will flash on the display. To return the unit to Normal Power mode and exit Low Power mode, start the car, press any button or turn the unit Off and then On again. The factory setting is SmartPower On.Speed UnitsIf an OptionalGPS Locator unit is installed, you can select between mph and km/h as the units of speed to be displayed. The factory setting is mph.Restore Factory SettingsFrom the Restore Factory Settings screen, you can quickly andconveniently restore your detector to its original settings. Confirmation messages are provided during the process.SmartPowerEntering StandbyMode (Flashing)NOTEIf you do not press the Mutebutton within two minutes after beginning the Set Compass process, Compass calibration will automatically terminate. The unit will provide a corresponding message.Once the initial calibration is complete, you can go to Set Compass in User Settings Menu and recalibrate the Compass as needed by repeating the three-step calibration process.Body.qxd 8/29/08 10:00 AM Page 20

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