Cobra XRS9530 Operating Instructions Manual

Customer Assistance Intro Operation Customer Assistance Warranty Notice Secondary Icons Introduction A1 English Important Information • Federal Laws Governing the Use of Radar Detectors It is not against federal law to receive radar transmissions with your Cobra radar/ laser detector. The Communications Act of 1924 guarantees your right to receive radio transmissions on any frequency. Local laws that contravene this Act, while illegal, may be enforced by your local law enforcement officials until and unless they are prohibited from doing so by federal court action. Safety Alert Use of this product is not intended to, and does not, ensure that motorists or passengers will not be involved in traffic accidents. It is only intended to alert the motorist that an emergency vehicle equipped with a Cobra Safety Alert transmitter is within range as defined by that product. Please call local fire and police departments to learn if coverage exists in your area. Safe Driving Motorists, as well as operators of emergency or service vehicles, are expected to exercise all due caution while using this product, and to obey all applicable traffic laws. Security of Your Vehicle Before leaving your vehicle, always remember to conceal your radar detector in order to reduce the possibility of break-in and theft. Customer 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 6:00 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 ©2006 Cobra Electronics Corporation 6500 West Cortland Street Chicago, Illinois 60707 USA www.cobra.com Intro Operation Customer Assistance Warranty Notice Main Icons Secondary Icons Customer Assistance XRS 9530 12 BAND ™ HIGH-PERFORMANCE DIGITAL RADAR/LASER DETECTOR WITH XTREME RANGE SUPERHETERODYNE ® TECHNOLOGY Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra® English Operating Instructions Printed in China Part No. 480-232-P Version B Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra® English For more information or to order any of our products, please visit our website: www.cobra.com CB Radios microTALK® Radios Radar/Laser Detectors Safety Alert® Traffic Warning Systems Handheld GPS Receivers Mobile GPS Navigation Systems HighGear® Accessories CobraMarineTM VHF Marine Radios CobraMarineTM Power Inverters Accessories The Cobra line of quality products includes:

Customer Assistance Intro Operation Customer Assistance Warranty Notice Secondary Icons Introduction Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra® 25 Intro Operation Customer Assistance Warranty Notice Secondary Icons Customer Assistance Display and Product Features Intro Operation Customer Assistance Warranty Notice Secondary Icons Introduction Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra® A3 Xtreme Range Superheterodyne Technology With super-fast sweep circuitry, XRS provides extra detection range and the best possible advance warning to even the fastest radar guns Detection and Separate Alerts For: Radar signals (X, K,Ka and Ku bands, with signal strength indicated), laser signals, Safety Alert signals, Strobe Alert signals, Spectre 1 signals, VG-2 signals LaserEye For 360° detection of laser and strobe signals Instant-On Ready Detects radar guns with “instant-on” (very fast) speed monitoring capabilities Tone Alert or Voice Alert With adjustable volume DigiView Data Display With easy-to-read alpha/numeric dot matrix text readout City or Highway Modes to reduce false alerts Safety Alert Traffic warning system distinguishes important safety alerts from other K band signals Strobe Alert Emergency vehicle warning system Manual Mute or Auto Mute A mute function of audio alerts IntelliMute A mute function which automatically reduces false alerts by sensing engine RPMs Mounting Mounts easily on windshield or dashboard Product Features • Congratulations! You’ve made a smart choice by purchasing a high performance radar/laser detector from Cobra. Just look at some of the sophisticated features and capabilities your new unit includes: Display • This booklet describes the simple steps for mounting and setting up your detector. It also provides helpful information about how radar and laser guns are used and how you can interpret the alerts you receive. Alpha/Numeric Dot Matrix Text Display See pages 6 – 16 for more information about display features. h Controls, Indicators and Connections Intro Operation Customer Assistance Warranty Notice Secondary Icons Introduction A2 English Controls, Indicators and Connections • 12V DC Power Jack On-Off/ Volume Control Allows you to adjust the volume of the tone alerts. IntelliMute Button Engine RPM sensing mute function which reduces false alerts. Button turns IntelliMute on and off. (Also enters IntelliMute setting mode.*) LaserEye For 360° detection of laser and strobe signals. Windshield Bracket Release Button Mute Button For manual mute or auto mute of audio alerts. (Also turns Voice Alert on and off.*) * Press and hold for two seconds to access these functions. Windshield Bracket Mount Intro Operation Customer Assistance Warranty Notice Main Icons Secondary Icons WARNING Modifications or parts substitutions not approved by Cobra Electronics Corporation may violate FCC Rules and void your authority to operate this equipment. Dim Button Allows you to adjust the DigiView Data Display brightness for easy reading. (Also turns Spectre 1 and VG-2 alerts on and off.*) Audio Jack City Button For City or Highway modes to reduce false alerts. Speaker Accessories Order Info Ordering From U.S.A. Call 773-889-3087 for pricing or visit www.cobra.com. For Credit Card Orders Call 773-889-3087 [Press one from the main menu] 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Central Time, Monday through Friday. Make Check or Money Order Payable To Cobra Electronics, Attn: Accessories Dept., 6500 West Cortland Street, Chicago, IL 60707 U.S.A. To Order Online Please visit our website: www.cobra.com Item # Description 420-030-N-001 Straight 12V Power Cord 420-026-N-001 Coiled 12V Power Cord 545-139-N-001 Windshield Mounting Bracket CLP-2B Dual Port Power Adapter

1 Contents Intro Operation Customer Assistance Warranty Notice Secondary Icons Introduction Intro Operation Customer Assistance Warranty Notice Main Icons Secondary Icons Introduction Important Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A1 Customer Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A1 Controls, Indicators and Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A2 Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A3 Product Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A3 Your Detector Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Highway/City Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 DigiView Data Display Brightness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Muting an Alert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Auto Mute Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 IntelliMute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Voice/Tone Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Spectre 1 and VG-2 Alert Audio Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 K Band & Ku Band Detection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Detection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Signals Detected . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Audio Alerts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Visual Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Instant-On Detection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Responding to Alerts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Understanding Radar and Laser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Warranty Limited 1-Year Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Customer Assistance Product Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Trademark Acknowledgement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Optional Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Order Info . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Intro Operation Customer Assistance Warranty Notice Main Icons Secondary Icons Customer Assistance Warranty Operation Customer Assistance Warranty N

Installation Intro Operation Customer Assistance Warranty Notice Secondary Icons Your Detector 3 Installation Intro Operation Customer Assistance Warranty Notice Secondary Icons Your Detector 2 English Installation • Where to Mount Your Unit You will get optimum performance from your detector if you Mount it at a point approximately in the center of the vehicle, as low as possible on the front windshield without obstructing the unit’s view of the road either to the front or rear. Make sure the unit is level with the road. You can also mount it directly on the dashboard. The unit’s lens must not be blocked and the LaserEye should have a clear view out the back window to allow 360° detection. Radar and laser signals pass through glass but not through other materials and objects. Objects that can block or weaken incoming signals include: I Windshield wiper blades I Mirrored sun screens I Dark tinting at the top of the windshield I Heated windshields currently available on some vehicles (Instaclear for Ford, Electriclear for GM.) Consult your dealer to see if you have this option. 1. Attach the rubber cups to the bracket. 2. Make sure the rubber cups and your windshield are clean. 3. Push the bracket firmly onto the windshield. 4. Attach the detector to the bracket. Check the angle of the unit. 5. To adjust the angle if necessary, gently push or pull on the bracket to bend it. DO NOT use the detector to bend the bracket. 6. Plug the power cord into the detector. 7. Plug the cigarette lighter adapter on the power cord into your vehicle’s cigarette lighter. 8. You can temporarily remove the detector whenever you wish by pressing the bracket release button and sliding it off the bracket. Windshield Mounting The LaserEye Should Have a Clear View Windshield Mounting Dashboard Mounting

Getting Started • Intro Operation Customer Assistance Warranty Notice Secondary Icons Your Detector Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra® 5 Installation Intro Operation Customer Assistance Warranty Notice Secondary Icons Your Detector 4 English 1. Place the detector on the dashboard to find a location where the unit has a clear, level view of the road. The angle can NOT be adjusted after mounting. 2. Remove the paper backing from one side of the hook- and-loop fastener. 3. Attach the pad to the dashboard at your chosen location and remove the 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 adapter on the power cord into your vehicle’s cigarette lighter. Dashboard Mounting System Ready Power On Testing Voice Alert On-Off/ Volume Control Rotate clockwise (away from you) NOTE In some vehicles, power is supplied to the cigarette lighter even while the ignition is off. If this is the case with your vehicle, you should turn off or unplug your detector when parking for lengthy periods. Intro Operation Customer Assistance Warranty Notice Main Icons Secondary Icons Intro Operation Customer Assistance Warranty Notice Main Icons Secondary Icons Caution Warning Installation Customer Assistance To Turn On the Unit and Adjust the Audio Volume Rotate the On-Off/ Volume control clockwise (away from you). Tone Voice Visual Display Three beeps Testing, then three beeps System Ready, then Voice Alert The display will cycle through and show the user modes. Start-up is complete when the display continuously shows the letters indicating the current user settings (c = City mode, h = Highway mode, i = IntelliMute on) Start-Up Complete h Settings • When changing the Settings on your detector, please keep in mind: I Buttons can have multiple functions. I Depending on your choice of Voice Alert or Tone Alert mode, you will hear either voice messages or tones confirming changes in settings. I All settings will be stored in memory when the power is turned off and recalled when the power is turned back on.

7 Settings Intro Operation Customer Assistance Warranty Notice Secondary Icons Your Detector 6 English Highway/City Mode Setting your detector to City mode delays all X band audio alerts until the signal strength reaches Level 3. (A single beep will sound when the signal is first detected.) This will reduce false alerts while you are driving in, or near, urban areas where there are many sources for conflicting X band signals such as microwave towers and automatic door openers. To change settings, follow the procedure listed below, which indicates what you will see and hear (either in Voice Alert or Tone Alert mode) as you complete each step. The factory setting is Highway mode. City Mode Highway Mode To Change From Highway Mode to City Mode Press and release the City button. Tone Voice Visual Display One beep City c appears in the display To Change From City Mode Back to Highway Mode Press and release the City button again. Tone Voice Visual Display Two beeps Highway h appears in the display h c DigiView Data Display Brightness You can choose from four (4) settings for Brightness of the display. You can cycle through the settings by repeatedly pushing the Dim button. The factory setting is Bright. Dim Button Press and release Bright Dark Dim Dimmer Press and release Dim button To Change the Brightness to Dim Press and release the Dim button once. Tone Voice Visual Display One beep Dim Display dims To Change the Brightness to Dimmer Press and release the Dim button again. Tone Voice Visual Display None Dimmer Display dims further To Change the Brightness to Dark Press and release the Dim button a third time. Tone Voice Visual Display One beep Dark Display remains dim (no visual alerts will be seen) To Change the Brightness to Bright Press and release the Dim button a fourth time. Tone Voice Visual Display Two beeps Bright Display returns to full brightness Dark Indicator . City Button Press and release

9 Settings Intro Operation Customer Assistance Warranty Notice Secondary Icons Your Detector 8 English Muting an Alert Your detector allows you to quickly turn off an audio Alert by momentarily pressing the Mute button. If you press the Mute button a second time during the Alert, the audio Alert will be turned back on. Auto Mute Mode Auto Mute will automatically reduce the audio volume of all alerts after four seconds for as long as the signal is detected. The factory setting is Auto Mute on. IntelliMute IntelliMute is a unique new feature that allows you to avoid alerts you don’t need to hear because you are stopped or moving slowly. By sensing the “revs” (RPMs) of your engine, IntelliMute knows when you are at low speed and automatically mutes alerts (except for strobe signals from emergency vehicles). Before IntelliMute will work, you must set an activation point for your engine’s revs (see page 11). 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 setting is IntelliMute off. NOTE IntelliMute may not work with some vehicles because it cannot sense the engine’s revs. In such cases, you can reduce unwanted audio alerts by using Auto Mute and City mode when appropriate. Intro Operation Customer Assistance Warranty Notice Main Icons Secondary Icons IntelliMute Button Press and release Mute Button Press and release To Turn Auto Mute Off Press and release the Mute button while no alert is occurring. Tone Voice Visual Display One beep Auto Mute Off None To Turn Auto Mute On Press and release the Mute button again while no alert is occurring. Tone Voice Visual Display Two beeps Auto Mute On None To Turn IntelliMute On Press and release the IntelliMute button. Tone Voice Visual Display Two beeps IntelliMute On i appears in the display To Turn IntelliMute Off Press and release the IntelliMute button again. Tone Voice Visual Display One beep IntelliMute Off None IntelliMute On i h

Press and hold the IntelliMute button for two seconds. Tone Voice Visual Display Two beeps Set Engine Revs Press IntelliMute button again at desired RPMs Rev your engine to the level you wish to set (recommend slightly above idle) and hold revs steady for two seconds. None None None At the desired rev level, press and release the IntelliMute button. Three beeps IntelliMute Set IntelliMute Set! Operation Customer Assistance Warranty Notice Caution Warning Installation Customer Assistance Settings Intro Operation Customer Assistance Warranty Notice Secondary Icons Your Detector Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra® 11 Settings Intro Operation Customer Assistance Warranty Notice Secondary Icons Your Detector 10 English What to Remember While Using IntelliMute IntelliMute works with both City and Auto Mute modes. Whenever engine revs are below the activation point, an arrow pointing down will appear in the display. Above the activation point, an arrow pointing up will appear. If, for any reason, the unit stops sensing your engine’s revs, IntelliMute will indicate an error and automatically turn off. The rev point you set will be stored in the 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 IntelliMute activation point, a setting of approximately 300 to 600 RPMs above idle is recommended. You can reset the activation point at any time to fit your individual preferences and driving style. Setting the IntelliMute Activation Point Your detector must be installed in your vehicle. CAUTION Do not attempt to set the rev point while driving. Your vehicle should be parked and idling. IntelliMute must be turned on before setting the activation point. Depending on whether the unit is in Tone Alert or Voice Alert mode, you will hear a series of beeps or voice messages as you follow the steps on page 11. Tone Voice Visual Display Four beeps IntelliMute Not Set, Please Try Again followed by IntelliMute not set Please try again One beep IntelliMute Off IntelliMute Off Intro Operation Customer Assistance Warranty Notice in Icons condary Icons Intro Operation Customer Assistance Warranty Notice in Icons condary Icons NOTE If the unit is unable to sense usable pulses within three seconds or if you do not set a rev point within 20 seconds of beginning these steps, IntelliMute will indicate an error and automatically turn off. Intro Operation Customer Assistance Warranty Notice Main Icons Secondary Icons Below Activation Point i h Above Activation Point i h Press Int... button ag... desired RPMs Hold IntelliMute Button Intelli Mute Set! Rev Level Set IntelliMu... Please tr... IntelliMute Not Set Intelli Mute Off IntelliMute Off IntelliMute Button Press and hold for two seconds

13 Settings Intro Operation Customer Assistance Warranty Notice Secondary Icons Your Detector 12 English Spectre 1, VG-2 Alert Audio Settings, K & Ku Band Detection The detector is undetectable by police Spectre 1 and VG-2 radar detector detectors and will alert you when such a device is in use near your vehicle. During the alert, the unit continues to detect other signals. You can choose whether or not you want your unit to show Spectre 1 and VG-2 alerts. The factory setting is Spectre 1 and VG-2 alert off. Dim Button Press and hold for two seconds Voice/Tone Setting You can set your detector to sound alerts with either a Voice or a Tone. You can change settings by using the Mute button. In Voice Alert mode, you will first hear several tones, then a voice message announcing the type of signal detected, followed by more tones. In Tone Alert mode, you will hear the tones only. The factory setting is Voice Alert mode. Spectre 1 and VG-2 On Spectre1 & VG2 On Spectre 1 and VG-2 Off Spectre1 & VG2 Off City Button Press and hold for two seconds * The new Ku band may be introduced to North America in the future. To prevent false alerts until it is, the factory default for Ku band detection is off. To Turn Spectre 1 and VG-2 Alerts On and Off While no signal is being detected, press and hold the Dim button for two seconds. Tone Voice Visual Display Two beeps Spectre VG-2 On Spectre1 & VG 2 On One beep Spectre VG-2 Off Spectre1 & VG 2 Off To Turn K Band On and Off Tone Voice Visual Display Two beeps K On K On One beep K Off K Off While no signal is being detected, press and hold both the Dim and City buttons for two seconds. To Turn Ku Band* On and Off Tone Voice Visual Display Two beeps Ku On Ku On One beep Ku Off Ku Off While no signal is being detected, press and hold the City button for two seconds. Mute Button Press and hold for two seconds To Change From Voice Alert to Tone Alert While no signal is being detected, press and hold the Mute button for two seconds. Tone Voice Visual Display One beep Tone Alert None To Change From Tone Alert Back to Voice Alert While no signal is being detected, press and hold the Mute button for two seconds again. Tone Voice Visual Display None Voice Alert None

15 Detection Intro Operation Customer Assistance Warranty Notice Secondary Icons Your Detector 14 English X Signal Detected K Signal Detected Ka Signal Detected Radar Signals, Voice and Visual Displays Type of Signal Voice Visual Display X Band Radar X Alert X and Signal Strength K Band Radar K Alert K and Signal Strength Ka Band Radar Ka Alert Ka and Signal Strength Ku Band Radar Ku Alert Ku and Signal Strength Laser Signals, Voice and Visual Displays Type of Signal Voice Visual Display LTI 20-20* Laser Alert Laser 20/20 LTI Ultra-Lyte* Laser Alert Laser UltraLyte Kustom Signals ProLaser* Laser Alert Laser Pro Laser Kustom Signals ProLaser III* Laser Alert Laser Pro Laser 3 * Your detector provides 360˚ detection of these signals. NOTE Beep rate changes with different laser alerts. Intro Operation Customer Assistance Warranty Notice Main Icons Secondary Icons Detection • Signals Detected The tables on the following pages show you the types of Signals your detector will detect, as well as the voice and visual alerts it provides for each of them. Audio Alerts In Voice Alert mode you will first hear several tones, then a voice message announcing the type of signal detected, followed by more tones. In Tone Alert mode, you will hear the tones only. In both Voice Alert and Tone Alert modes, a distinctly different alert tone is used for each type of signal detected (including separate tones for each laser signal). For X, K, Ka and Ku band radar signals, the tones will repeat faster as you approach the signal source. The repeat rate of the tones gives you useful information about the signal detected. (See responding to alerts on page 17.) Visual Display An indication of the type of signal detected will appear in the DigiView Data Display. During X, K, Ka and Ku alerts, you will also see from 1 to 5 vertical bars, indicating the strength of the signal detected. Signal Strength Chart Signal Strength = 1 (Weakest Signal) - Signal Strength = 2 - - - Signal Strength = 3 -- - - - - - Signal Strength = 4 - - - - - - - - - - - - Signal Strength = 5 (Strongest Signal) - - _ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - _ X 2 - - - K - 3 - - - - - - - - _ - - K a - - - 5 - - - - - - - - - - - _ Ku Signal Detected _- K u - - 4 - - - - - - - - - LTI 20-20 Laser 2 0 / 2 0 LTI Ultra-Lyte Laser UltraLyte Kustom Signals ProLaser Laser Pro Laser Kustom Signals ProLaser III Laser Pro Laser 3

first, then speeds up rapidly. Probably police radar FULL ALERT Tone sounds one time only. Probably a false alarm, but possibly pulsed radar, Spectre 1 or VG-2 nearby Exercise caution Tone instantly begins repeating rapidly. Radar, Spectre 1 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 or Strobe Alert. You are nearing an emergency vehicle, railroad crossing, or road hazard (construction, accident, etc.) Exercise caution Detection Intro Operation Customer Assistance Warranty Notice Secondary Icons Your Detector Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra® 17 Detection Intro Operation Customer Assistance Warranty Notice Secondary Icons Your Detector 16 English 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. Responding to Alerts Intro Operation Customer Assistance Warranty Notice Secondary Icons Strobe and Safety Alert Signals, Voice and Visual Displays Type of Signal Voice Visual Display 3M Opticom or Tomar* Emergency Vehicle Approaching Emergency Vehicle Emergency Vehicles Emergency Vehicle Approaching Emergency Vehicle Road Hazards Road Hazard Ahead Road Hazard Trains Train Approaching Train * Your detector provides 360˚ detection of this signal. VG-2 Alert Signal, Voice and Visual Display Type of Signal Voice Visual Display Interceptor VG-2 VG-2 Alert VG2 NOTE There are different tones for each Safety Alert. Intro Operation Customer Assistance Warranty Notice Main Icons Secondary Icons NOTE There are different tones for each alert. Intro Operation Customer Assistance Warranty Notice Main Icons Secondary Icons NOTE There are different tones for each alert. Intro Operation Customer Assistance Warranty Notice Main Icons Secondary Icons Emergency Alert Signal Detected VG-2 Alert Signal Detected VG2 Spectre 1 Alert Signal, Voice and Visual Display Type of Signal Voice Visual Display Spectre Spectre Alert Spectre1 Spectre 1 Alert Signal Detected Spectre1 Road Hazard Alert Signal Detected Road Hazard Train Alert Signal Detected Train Emergency... Strobe Alert Display (Flashing) Emergency...

Intro Operation Customer Assistance Warranty Notice Secondary Icons Your Detector Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra® 19 Understanding Radar and Laser Intro Operation Customer Assistance Warranty Notice Secondary Icons Your Detector 18 English Understanding Radar and Laser • Radar Speed Monitoring Systems Four band frequencies have been approved by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for use by speed monitoring radar equipment: X band 10.525 GHz K band 24.150 GHz Ka band 33.400 – 36.00 GHz Ku band 13.435 GHz Your detector detects signals in all four radar bands. Spectre 1 and VG-2 Spectre 1 and VG-2 are “detector detectors” that work by detecting low-level signals emitted by most radar detectors. Your detector does not emit signals that can be detected by Spectre 1 or VG-2, but does detect Spectre 1 and VG-2 signals and will alert you when a device is in use near your vehicle, if you so choose. Safety Alert Traffic Warning System FCC-approved Safety Alert transmitters 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. Safety Alert technology is relatively new. Safety Alert transmitters can be found in limited numbers 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, trains and road hazards without being alerted. As the number of transmitters increases, these alerts will become more common. 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 approaching, please pull over to the right side of the road and allow it to pass. 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 emergency vehicle and pull over to allow it to pass. To inquire about coverage in your area, contact your local fire and police departments. 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: I 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. I 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. I 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. I Is LIDAR legal to use? Yes. It is legal in all 50 states.

21 Maintenance 20 English 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: I Make sure the power cord is properly connected. I Make sure the socket of your vehicle’s cigarette lighter is clean and free of corrosion. I Make sure the power cord’s cigarette lighter adapter is firmly seated in your cigarette lighter. I 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.) Specifications • Band and Frequencies Band Frequencies X Band 10.525 ± 0.050 GHz K Band 24.125 ± 0.125 GHz 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 Ka Band 34.700 ± 1.300 GHz Ku Band 13.435 ± 0.050 GHz Laser 910 ± 50 nm Strobe 700 ± 300 nm Unit Dimensions and Weight Dimensions* (H x W x D) Weight* 11⁄3" x 23⁄4" x 41⁄3" 5.11 oz. (34 mm x 70 mm x 110 mm) (145 g) * Dimensions and weight measurements are approximate. 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. Intro Operation Customer Assistance Warranty Notice Secondary Icons Your Detector Intro Operation Customer Assistance Warranty Notice Secondary Icons Your Detector

Trademark Acknowledgement Intro Operation Customer Assistance Warranty Notice Secondary Icons Customer Assistance Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra® 23 Warranty 22 English Limited 1-Year Warranty • For Products Purchased in the U.S.A. Cobra Electronics Corporation warrants that its Cobra 12 Band Radar/Laser Detectors, and the component parts thereof, will be free of defects in workmanship and materials for 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 12 Band 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. Product 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 on page A1. If this product should require factory service, please call Cobra first at 773-889-3087 BEFORE sending the product. This will ensure the fastest turnaround 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) Send the complete unit, including power cord. (It is not necessary to include the mounting bracket.) 2) For warranty repair, enclose some form of proof-of-purchase, such as a photocopy or carbon copy of a sales receipt. If you send the original receipt, it cannot be returned. 3) Enclose a typed or clearly written description of the problem you are having with your unit, plus the name and address where you want the unit returned. 4) Pack the unit securely to prevent damage during transit. If possible, use the original packing materials. 5) Ship prepaid and insured using a traceable carrier such as United Parcel Service (UPS), Federal Express, or Priority mail with delivery confirmation. Ship to: Cobra Factory Service, Cobra Electronics Corporation, 6500 West Cortland Street, Chicago, IL 60707 U.S.A. 6) Please allow three to four weeks before contacting us about the status of your service. Call 773-889-3087 for assistance. If your unit is under warranty, it will either be repaired or replaced upon receipt, depending on the model. If your unit is out of warranty, you will receive a letter informing you of the repair or replacement charge. Trademark Acknowledgement • Cobra®, 6 Band®, 9 Band®, DigiView®, EasySet®, Extra Sensory Detection®, 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™, 12 Band™, IntelliMute™, Revolution™ Series, RoadReady™, SmartPower™, Spectre Alert™, UltraBright™, and Voice Alert™ are trademarks of Cobra Electronics Corporation, USA. Opticom™ is a trademark of 3M Corporation. Instaclear® for Ford is a registered trademark of Ford Motor Company, Inc. Electriclear® for GM is a registered trademark of General Motors 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. Spectre™ is a trademark of Stalcar. Interceptor VG-2™ is a trademark of TechniSonic Industries LTD. Tomar® is a registered trademark of TOMAR Electronics, Inc. peration Customer Assistance Warranty Notice Warranty

Includes suction cups Item # 545-139-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 Item # 420-026-N-001 Dual Port Power Adapter Includes adjustable plug (up to 90˚) and fuse Item # CLP-2B Intro Operation Customer Assistance Warranty Notice ry Icons Customer Assistance Optional Accessories • You can find quality Cobra products and accessories at your local Cobra dealer, or in the U.S.A., you can order directly from Cobra. See ordering info on page 25.