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Detection

Detection

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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 

or VG-2 nearby.

Exercise caution

Tone instantly begins 

repeating rapidly.

Radar or VG-2 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

A safety alert.

You are nearing an 

emergency vehicle.

Exercise caution

Responding to Alerts

Safety Alert

Type of Signal

Visual Display

Emergency Vehicles

 V⁄S

 is Steady

VG-2 Alert

Type of Signal

Visual Display

VG-2 RDD

VG-2 is Steady

X/K

Ka

L

V/S

l

lll

lllll

C

X/K

Ka

L

V/S

l

lll

lllll

C

Safety Alert Detected

VG-2 RDD Detected

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.

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Summary of Contents for SSR 80

Page 1: ...cal fire and police departments to learn if coverage exists in your area Motorists as well as operators of emergency or service vehicles are expected to exercise all due caution while using this produ...

Page 2: ...red trademark of TOMAR Electronics Inc Congratulations You ve made a smart choice by purchasing a 9 Band radar laser detector from Cobra Just look at some of the sophisticated features and capabilitie...

Page 3: ...dio Alerts 10 Visual Display 10 Instant On Detection 12 Responding to Alerts 13 Understanding Radar and Laser 14 Radar Speed Monitoring Systems 14 VG 2 14 Safety Alert Traffic Warning System 14 LIDAR...

Page 4: ...dar and laser signals pass through glass but not through other materials and objects Objects that can block or weaken incoming signals include n Windshield wiper blades n Mirrored sun screens n Dark t...

Page 5: ...other paper backing 4 Attach the detector to the hook and loop fastener You can remove and reattach the unit as often as you like 5 Plug the power cord into the detector 6 Plug the cigarette lighter...

Page 6: ...mode delays all X band audio alerts at lower signal strength levels A single beep will sound when the signal is first detected This will reduce false alerts while you are driving in or near urban are...

Page 7: ...Mute Button City Button Dim Button To Turn VG 2 Alerts On and Off While no signal is being detected press and hold the Dim button for four seconds Audio Visual Display On One Beep V S Flashes Once Off...

Page 8: ...gnal Strength 1 Weakest Signal Signal Strength 2 Signal Strength 5 Strongest Signal Signal Strength 3 X K Ka L V S l l l l l l l l l C X K Ka L V S l ll l l l lll C X K Ka L V S l l l l l l l l l C X...

Page 9: ...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 fa...

Page 10: ...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 without being alerted As the number of trans...

Page 11: ...r adapter is firmly seated in your cigarette lighter n 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 fu...

Page 12: ...tion damages resulting from loss of use or cost of installation Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts and or do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental...

Page 13: ...ealer or in the U S A you can order directly from Cobra See order info on page 21 Straight 12V DC Power Cord Includes plug and fuse Item 420 030 N 001 Windshield Mounting Bracket Includes suction cups...

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