How to Use Your Cobra
ESD Radar/Laser Detector
1
Features of This Product
• 8-point Digital Compass
• Alpha/Numeric Dot
Matrix Text Readout
• Safety Alert® Traffic
Warning System
• Strobe Alert
™
• Tone Alert
• Voice Alert
• Separate Visual and
Audio Alarms
• Laser Eye 360˚ De te ct i o n
• VG-2 Undete ct a b l e
• Au to and Manual Muting
• 4 Level Dim Bu t to n
• Audio Jack
• Superior Audio Volume
• Adjustable Windshield
Mounting Bra c ke t
Contents
Introduction
..................................................................A1
Safety Alert®/Strobe Alert™
Federal Law Governing Radar Detectors
Included Accessories
Controls & Indicators
................................................A2
Our Thanks to You
......................................................A3
Customer Support ...................................................A3
Features
.............................................................................1
Installation
.......................................................................2
Quick Start
.......................................................................5
Digital Displays ............................................................6
Operation
..........................................................................9
Turning On....................................................................9
Dim Button.................................................................10
Highway/City Mode.................................................12
Muting Mode.............................................................13
Calibrate the Compass...........................................15
Tone/Voice Alert .......................................................16
Memory Set................................................................17
Aux. Audio Jack.........................................................17
Detection
........................................................................18
Band Detection.........................................................18
Audible Alarm Indicator.........................................18
Radar.................................................................................18
VG-2 Undetectable..................................................19
Safety Alert®/Strobe Alert™.................................20
Laser Detection.........................................................21
Radar/VG-2/Laser Alerts.........................................21
Facts About Safety Alert®/Strobe Alert™........22
Radar Frequencies....................................................23
Facts About Lidar (Laser).......................................23
Maintenance
.................................................................24
Specifications
...............................................................25
Limited One Year Warranty
...................................26
Optional Accessories
................................................27
Order Form
....................................................................28
If You Think You Need Service
.............Back Cover
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