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Nothing 

Comes Close to a Cobra

®

21

Understanding Radar and Laser  

and Maintenance

Your Detector

English

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 cannot 

drive 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.

Maintenance 

Maintenance of Your Radar Detector

Your detector is designed and built to give you years of trouble-free performance without the 

need for service. No routine 

Maintenance

 is 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.)

20

Specifications

Your Detector

Specifications 

Band and Frequencies

  Band 

Frequencies

  X Band 

10.525 

± 0.050 

GHz

  K Band 

24.125 

± 0.125 

GHz

  Ka Band 

34.700 

± 1.300 

GHz

  Ku Band 

13.435 

± 0.035 

GHz

  VG-2 

11.500 

± 0.250 

GHz

  Laser 

910± 50nm 

100 

PPS 

  

910± 50nm 

125 

PPS 

  

910± 50nm 

130 

PPS 

  

910± 50nm 

200 

PPS 

  

910± 50nm 

238 

PPS 

  

910± 50nm 

340 

PPS

  Spectre I 

13.300 

± 0.200 

GHz

  Spectre IV/IV+ 

Not Disclosed

  Safety Alert 

24.070 

± 0.010 

GHz

  Traffic Warning 

24.110 

± 0.010 

GHz

  System 

24.190 

± 0.010 

GHz

  

24.230 

± 0.010 

GHz

This 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. Additional patents may be listed inside the 

product or pending. 

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Страница 2: ...speeds Mounting Mounts easily on windshield or dashboard Product Features Congratulations You ve made a smart choice by purchasing a ultra high performance radar laser detector from Cobra Just look a...

Страница 3: ...a Display Brightness 7 Muting an Alert 8 Auto Mute Mode 8 IntelliMute 9 IntelliMute Pro 12 VG 2 and Spectre I IV Alert Settings 13 Pop Alert 13 Radar Alert Settings 14 Detection 15 Signals Detected 15...

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Страница 5: ...liary Audio Jack can be used to connect external speakers in environments with high ambient noise levels The internal speaker will be disconnected This uses a mini stereo audio connector Auxiliary Aud...

Страница 6: ...and automatic door openers To change settings follow the procedure listed below which indicates what you will see and hear as you complete each step The factory setting is Highway mode 6 Dim Button Pr...

Страница 7: ...r engine s revs see page 10 Whenever the revs are below that point IntelliMute will begin muting The activation point will be stored in memory and recalled each time the power is turned on The factory...

Страница 8: ...unit s memory when power is turned Off and recalled each time the power is turned On NOTE The rev point must be reset if you use your detector in a different vehicle NOTE When initially choosing your...

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Страница 10: ...er S will appear Settings Your Detector Laser Signal Detected X K Ka V S L VG 2 Alert Signal Detected X K Ka V S c X Signal Detected X K Ka V S 2 X K Ka V S 3 X K Ka V S 5 X K Ka V S 4 K Signal Detect...

Страница 11: ...ur detector provides 360 detection of these signals NOTE Beep rate changes with different laser alerts Safety Alert Signals and Visual Displays Type of Signal Visual Display Emergency Vehicles S is St...

Страница 12: ...pectre I RDDs However your detector can be spotted by Spectre IV RDDs Your unit detects signals from these or similar devices and will alert you when such a device is in use near your vehicle Safety A...

Страница 13: ...l 50 states Maintenance Maintenance of Your Radar Detector Your detector is designed and built to give you years of trouble free performance without the need for service No routine Maintenance is requ...

Страница 14: ...be at Cobra s expense if the product 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 li...

Страница 15: ...on page 25 24 Windshield Mounting Bracket Includes suction cups Item 545 159 N 001 Straight 12V DC Power Cord Includes plug and fuse Item 420 030 N 001 Coiled 12V DC Power Cord Includes plug and fuse...

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