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Important Information and  

Customer Assistance

Introduction

A1 English

Important Information 

Federal Laws Governing the Use of Radar Detectors 

It is not against federal law to receive radar transmissions with your Cobra radar/ 

laser detector. The Communications Act of 1924 guarantees your right to receive  

radio transmissions on any frequency. Local laws that contravene this Act, while  

illegal, may be enforced by your local law enforcement officials until and unless  

they are prohibited from doing so by federal court action.

Safety Alert

Use of this product is not intended to, and does not, ensure that motorists or 

passengers will not be involved in traffic accidents. It is only intended to alert  

the motorist that an emergency vehicle equipped with a Cobra Safety Alert  

transmitter is within range as defined by that product. Please call local fire  

and police departments to learn if coverage exists in your area.

Safe Driving 

Motorists, as well as operators of emergency or service vehicles, are expected to 

exercise all due caution while using this product, and to obey all applicable traffic laws.

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 this 

manual, Cobra Electronics offers the following customer assistance services:

For Assistance in the U.S.A. 

Automated Help Desk English only.

 

24 hours a day, 7 days a week 773-889-3087 (phone).

Customer Assistance Operators English and Spanish. 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Central Time  

Mon. through Fri. (except holidays) 773-889-3087 (phone).
Questions English and Spanish. Faxes can be received at 773-622-2269 (fax).
Technical Assistance

 

English only. www.cobra.com (on-line: Frequently Asked 

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

For Assistance Outside the U.S.A. 

Contact Your Local Dealer

©2012 Cobra Electronics Corporation 

6500 West Cortland Street 

Chicago, Illinois 60707 USA

www.cobra.com

Customer Assistance

SPX 5500

14 BAND

  

ULTRA-HIGH PERFORMANCE 

DIGITAL RADAR/LASER DETECTOR

Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra

® 

English

Operating Instructions 

Printed in China  

Part No. 480-839-P

Version A

Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra

® 

English

For more information or to  

order any of our products,  

please visit our website:

www.cobra.com

The Cobra line of quality products includes:

CB Radios
microTALK

®

 Radios

Radar/Laser Detectors
Safety Alert

®

 Traffic Warning Systems

Truck-Specific Navigation Systems
HighGear

®

 Accessories

CobraMarine VHF Radios
Power Inverters
LED Lights
Jumpstarters
Accessories

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Summary of Contents for SPX 5500

Page 1: ...ou 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...

Page 2: ...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...

Page 3: ...ghtness 7 Muting an Alert 8 Auto Mute Mode 8 IntelliMute 9 IntelliMute Pro 12 Voice Tone Setting 13 VG 2 and Spectre I IV Alert Settings 14 Radar Alert Settings 14 Pop Alert 15 Detection 16 Signals De...

Page 4: ...ades g Mirrored sun screens g Dark tinting at the top of the windshield g Heated windshields currently available on some vehicles Instaclear for Ford Electriclear for GM Consult your dealer to see if...

Page 5: ...g To Turn On the Unit and Adjust the Audio Volume Rotate the On Off Volume control clockwise away from you Tone Voice Visual Display Three beeps Testing then three beeps System Ready The display will...

Page 6: ...of the display You can cycle through the settings by repeatedly pushing the Dim button The factory setting is Bright To Change the Brightness to Dim Press and release the Dim button once Tone Voice V...

Page 7: ...ecause 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 alerts Before IntelliMute will work you must set an...

Page 8: ...en 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 prefe...

Page 9: ...is On NO radar signals will be detected and NO alerts will be given at RPMs below the IntelliMute activation point NOTE The arrow up or down will continue to show that engine RPMs are above or below t...

Page 10: ...ur 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...

Page 11: ...rce The repeat rate of the tones gives you useful information about the signal detected See responding to alerts on page 19 Visual Display An indication of the type of signal detected will appear in t...

Page 12: ...esigned to detect Instant On speed monitoring signals which can suddenly appear at full strength NOTE You should take appropriate action immediately whenever an instant on alert is given Responding to...

Page 13: ...se 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 pul...

Page 14: ...asts and or do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitations may not apply to you Limited 1 Year Warranty For Products Purchased in the U S A Co...

Page 15: ...ch as United Parcel Service UPS Federal Express or Insured Priority mail with delivery confirmation Ship to Cobra Factory Service Cobra Electronics Corporation 6500 West Cortland Street Chicago IL 607...

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