Settings
Your Detector
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Comes Close to a Cobra
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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.
Speed Units
If an
Optional
GPS Locator unit is installed, you can select between mph and
km/h as the units of speed to be displayed. The factory setting is mph.
Restore Factory Settings
From the
Restore Factory Settings
screen, you can quickly and
conveniently restore your detector to its original settings. Confirmation
messages are provided during the process.
Settings
Your Detector
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SmartPower
Entering Standby
Mode (Flashing)
Set Compass
After the detector is installed in your vehicle and
Compass
is turned On
using Menu mode, the system will automatically advance to the Set Compass
calibration screen from which the calibration can be performed.
WARNING
Before calibrating the Compass, go to a large parking lot or other safe,
low-traffic area.
The Compass will remain accurately calibrated as long as your detector is
mounted in the same place in your vehicle. If you change the location where
the unit is mounted or move it to another vehicle, you must recalibrate the
Compass. You should also recalibrate the Compass if you suspect it is
providing inaccurate directions
The Compass temporarily may not provide accurate readings if you are
inside a building or enclosure, or are close to a large metal tractor/trailer,
truck or train. Once you are away from such a location, the Compass will
work correctly again.
If the
Optional
GPS Locator is installed and receiving a signal, its Compass
function will override the magnetic Compass except when the GPS signal
is lost.
NOTE
If you do not press the
Mute
button within two minutes after beginning
the Set Compass process, Compass calibration will automatically terminate.
The unit will provide a corresponding message.
Once the initial calibration is complete, you can go to Set Compass in
User Settings Menu and recalibrate the Compass as needed by
repeating the three-step calibration process.
From the Calibrate Compass screen:
1.
Press the
Mute
button to begin compass calibration.
2.
Drive your vehicle in two circles.
3.
Press the
Mute
button to complete the setting process.
The system will store the calibration data and provide a completion message
on the display as well as a tone or voice message.
Compass Mode
Your detector includes an internal 8-point Magnetic
Compass
that can continuously display your current
direction of travel: N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W or NW.
The factory setting for Compass is Off.
Before the Compass will work properly, it must
be calibrated
(see page 20). Calibration allows
the Compass electronics to measure and store
information about the magnetic fields generated by
your vehicle so direction indications will be accurate.
A Compass icon and directional heading will appear
in the display when the Compass is On and calibrated.
.
8-Point
Compass
N
S
W
NW
SW
E
NE
SE
When the instructions direct you to drive in two circles, make two complete
loops (in either direction) from any starting orientation at any convenient
speed. The loops need not be perfect and can be circles, small squares, four
three-point turns or any pattern that makes at least two complete turns within
two minutes of starting the maneuver.
