Voice or Tone Mode
You can set your detector to sound alerts and confirm menu set-
tings with either a Voice or a Tone Alert. Voice Alert provides voice
messages in addition to tones. Tone Alert provides tones only. The
factory setting is Voice Alert.
Product and Customer Service
For any questions about operating or installing this new Cobra product, or if
parts are missing…
PLEASE CALL COBRA FIRST
…do not return this product
to the store. See customer assistance below.
If this product should require factory service, please call Cobra before send-
ing the product. This will ensure the fastest turn-around time on any repair.
If Cobra asks that the product be sent to its factory, the following must be
furnished to have the product serviced and returned:
1.
For Warranty Repair include some form of proof-of-purchase, such as
a mechanical reproduction or carbon of a sales receipt. Make sure the
date of purchase and product model number are clearly readable. If the
originals are sent, they cannot be returned;
2.
Send the entire product;
3.
Enclose a description of what is happening with the product. Include a
typed or clearly printed name and address of where the product is to be
returned, with phone number (required for shipment);
4.
Pack product securely to prevent damage in transit. If possible, use the
original packing material;
5.
Ship prepaid and insured by way of a traceable carrier such as United
Parcel Service (UPS) or Priority Mail to avoid loss in transit to: Cobra Fac-
tory Service, Cobra Electronics Corporation, 6500 West Cortland Street,
Chicago, Illinois 60707 U.S.A.;
6.
If the product is in warranty, upon receipt of the product it will either be
repaired or exchanged depending on the model. Please allow approxi-
mately 3 - 4 weeks before contacting Cobra for status. If the product is
out of warranty, a letter will automatically be sent with information as to
the repair charge or replacement charge.
Limited 1-Year Warranty
For Products Purchased in the U.S.A.
Cobra Electronics Corporation warrants that its Cobra Radar/Laser Detectors,
and the component parts thereof, will be free of defects in workmanship and
materials for a period of one year from the date of first consumer purchase.
This warranty may be enforced by the first consumer purchaser, provided that
the product is utilized within the U.S.A.
Cobra will, without charge, repair or replace, at its option, defective Radar/Laser
Detectors, products or component parts upon delivery to the Cobra Factory Service
Department, accompanied by proof of the date of first consumer purchase, such as
a duplicated copy of a sales receipt.
You must pay any initial shipping charges required to ship the product for warranty
service, but the return charges will 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 limited warranty does not apply:
1.
To any product damaged by accident.
2.
In the event of misuse or abuse of the product or as a result of
unauthorized alterations or repairs.
3.
If the serial number has been altered, defaced or removed.
4.
If the owner of the product resides outside the U.S.A.
All implied warranties, including warranties of merchantability and fitness for
a particular purpose are limited in duration to the length of this warranty.
Cobra shall not be liable for any incidental, consequential or other damages;
including, without limitation, 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 or consequential
damages, so the above limitations may not apply to you.
For any questions, please call 773-889-3087 for 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
Trademark Acknowledgment
Cobra
®
, AURA
®
,
DigiView
®
, EasySet
®
, Extra Sensory Detection
®
, IntelliMute
®
, Intel-
liMute
®
Pro, IntelliShield
®
, LaserEye
®
, Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra
®
, Safety Alert
®
Traffic Warning System, Strobe Alert
®
, VG-2 Alert
®
, Xtreme Range Superheterodyne
®
and
the snake design are registered trademarks of Cobra Electronics Corporation, USA.
Cobra Electronics Corporation
™
, 14 Band
™
, 15 Band
™
, Extreme Bright DataGrafix
™
, In-
telliLink
™
, IntelliScope
™
, IntelliView
™
, Revolution
™
Series, SmartPower
™
, Spectre Alert
™
,
Super-Xtreme Range Superheterodyne
™
, S-XRS
™
, UltraBright
™
, and Voice Alert
™
are
trademarks of Cobra Electronics Corporation, USA.
Opticom
™
is a trademark of 3M Corporation. 20-20
™
and Ultra-Lyte
™
are trademarks of
Laser Technology, Inc. ProLaser
™
and ProLaser III
™
are trademarks of Kustom Signals, Inc. Bee
III
™
and Pop
™
are a trademarks of MPH Industries. Stalker
™
LIDAR is a trademark of Applied
Concepts, Inc. Spectre I
™
and Spectre IV+
™
are trademarks of Stealth Micro Systems Pty. Ltd.
SpeedLaser
™
is a trademark of Laser Atlanta, LLC. Interceptor VG-2
™
is a trademark of
TechniSonic Industries LTD. Tomar
®
is a registered trademark of TOMAR Electronics, Inc.
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, Spectre
I or IV+ or VG-2 nearby.
Exercise caution
Tone instantly begins
repeating rapidly.
Radar, Spectre I or IV+
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
Any Safety Alert.
You are nearing an
emergency vehicle, railroad
crossing or road hazard
(construction, accident, etc.).
Exercise caution
IntelliMute
®
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• IntelliMute Engine RPM Activation Point Not Set.
• IntelliMute On/Above Set Engine RPM Activation Point.
• IntelliMute On/Below Set Engine RPM Activation Point.
Note:
IntelliMute may not work with some vehicles,
especially hybrids or EVs because the detector cannot sense
the engine RPMs. In such case, Quad-level IntelliShield City Filter-
ing or Auto Mute can help reduce unwanted audible alerts.
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 Pro Activation Point, your detector’s radar detec-
tion circuits are turned Off to prevent detection by RDDs.
IntelliMute Pro cannot be turned on until IntelliMute is turned
on and set. The IntelliMute Pro icon will appear in the display
when IntelliMute Pro is On and the Activation Point has been set.
Whenever engine RPMs are below the Activation Point, the arrow
points down with the “i” blinking. When RPMs are above the
Activation Point the arrow points up with the “i” blinking.
Auto Mute Mode
When Auto Mute is On, the audio volume of all alerts is automati-
cally reduced after 4 seconds. The signals will remain muted for as
long as the signal is detected. When Auto Mute is Off, the alerts will
sound at full volume for as long as the signal is detected. The factory
setting for Auto Mute is On.
Illumination
The display illumination intensity can be adjusted to suit driving
conditions with five levels and Dark Mode:
• Factory default is
Bright
, then Display Timeout after 1 minute.
•
Dark
to blank the screen for discreet use. In this mode, alerts
will sound but not show. (The display scanner bar will move
slowly back and forth near the bottom of the screen to indicate
the unit is turned On).
You can adjust the illumination by pressing the
Dim
button and then
use the and buttons to step through the levels.
Customizable Display Colors
Your detector includes the Color Theme feature that allows you to
customize the display screen color scheme to match your car’s dash
illumination: Multi-Color, Red, Blue, Orange, White or Green.
The factory setting is Multi-Color.
Dim/ Button
Display Timeout
Your detector has a Display Timeout mode. When Display Timeout
is turned On (factory default is 1 minute), the screen will change to
Dark from Bright, Dim, or Dimmer after the time interval selected
in Menu mode. The Display Timeout setting can be changed so the
display is always On. In Display Timeout mode, the display scanner
bar will move slowly back and forth near the bottom of the screen to
indicate the unit is turned On and detecting.
Note:
While at the Dark level under timer control, any alert will turn
the display back on at the last brightness setting (Bright, Dim or
Dimmer). Touching any button will also turn On the display.
SmartPower Mode
Your detector includes the SmartPower feature that, when turned
On, will put the unit into Low Power mode 15 minutes after the car’s
engine has been turned Off.
Before SmartPower enters Low Power mode, you will hear three
beeps and SmartPower will flash on the display. To return the unit
to Normal Power mode and exit Low Power mode, start the car,
press any button or turn the unit Off and then On again. The factory
setting is SmartPower On.
Car Battery Low Voltage Warning
In addition to displaying system voltage, your detector can provide a
warning that battery voltage is low so that timely steps can be taken
to correct the problem. The Car Battery Low alert is triggered when
the voltage drops below 11.9 volts. Following the alert, the unit
enters SmartPower mode to avoid further draining your car battery.
Detection
Your detector is capable of detecting the following signals in addition
to X, K, Ka, Ku-Band and Laser signals.
Instant-On Signals:
Your detector is designed to detect Instant-On
speed monitoring signals, which can suddenly appear at full strength
on your detector’s signal strength indicator.
POP Detection:
Your detector is designed to detect single pulse mode
radars. These radars are designed to have a low probability of detection.
You should note that these radar guns have a much shorter range while in
this mode.
VG-2, Spectre 1, & IV+:
Police use radar detector detectors (RDDs) to
spot users of radar detectors in a commercial vehicle. Your detector is able
to identify signals from VG-2, Spectre I, and Spectre IV RDDs and can pro-
vide alerts when any of these or similar devices are in use near your vehicle.
You can choose whether you want to be alerted to VG-2, Spectre I, & IV
RDD signals.
Safety Alert Traffic Warning System:
FCC-approved Safety Alert transmit-
ters emit microwave radar signals that indicate the presence of a safety-
related concern. Depending on the frequency of the signal emitted, it can
indicate a speeding emergency vehicle or train, or a stationary road hazard.
Because these microwave signals are within the K band frequency, most
conventional radar detectors will detect Safety Alert signals as standard K
band radar. Your detector, however, is designed to differentiate between
standard K band and Safety Alert signals, and give separate alerts for each.
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 ap-
proaching, please pull over to the right side of the road and allow it to pass.
*These alerts can be turned on or off within the
Alert Settings
branch of the Menu.
Strobe Alert:
Special strobes mounted on the light bars of authorized
emergency vehicles (fire trucks, police cars, ambulances) automatically
change traffic signals as the vehicle approaches an intersection. These
strobes and the special strobe detectors located on the traffic signals,
introduced fairly recently by 3M and Tomar, are already in use in more
than 1000 cities nationwide. Cobra’s exclusive Strobe Alert detector will
detect these special strobes and give an emergency vehicle alert.
When you receive such an alert, please watch for an approaching emer-
gency vehicle and pull over to allow it to pass. To inquire about coverage
in your area, contact your local fire and police departments.
Responding to Alerts*:
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