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Settings

Your Detector

Settings

Your Detector

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.) 

To Turn IntelliMute Pro On

While no signal  

is being detected, 

press and hold both 

the IntelliMute and 

City buttons for four 

seconds.

Tone

Voice

Visual Display

Two beeps

IntelliMute Pro On

blinks continuously 

in the display after 
IntelliMute Pro On 
blinks

To Turn IntelliMute Pro Off

Press and hold both 

the IntelliMute and 

City buttons for four 

seconds.

Tone

Voice

Visual Display

One beep

IntelliMute Pro Off None, after 

IntelliMute Pro Off 

blinks

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.

 

NOTE 

The arrow up or down will continue  

to show that engine RPMs are  

above or below the user-set value.

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Voice/Tone Setting

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

You can change settings by using the Mute button. 
In Voice Alert mode, you will first hear several tones, then a voice message 

announcing the type of signal detected, followed by more tones. In Tone Alert 

mode, you will hear the tones only. The factory setting is Voice Alert mode.

Mute Button

Press and hold for 

two seconds

To Change From Voice Alert to Tone Alert

While no signal  

is being detected,  

press and hold  

the Mute button  

for two seconds.

Tone

Voice

Visual Display

One beep

Tone Alert

None, after 

Tone blinks in  

the display 

To Change From Tone Alert Back to Voice Alert

While no signal  

is being detected,  

press and hold  

the Mute button  

for two seconds 

again.

Tone

Voice

Visual Display

None

Voice Alert

None, after 

Voice blinks in  

the display 

IntelliMute Pro On

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IntelliMute Button

City Button

Press and hold both  

buttons simultaneously

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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...

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