12 BAND™

MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE
DIGITAL RADAR/LASER
DETECTOR WITH SUPER-XTREME
RANGE SUPERHETERODYNE™
TECHNOLOGY

XRS9940 Printed in China

Part No. 4SQ-422-P
Version B
~ortant Information
•
Federal Laws Governing the Use of Radar Detectors
It is not against federal law to receive radar transmissions with your Cobra radarl
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. product info@cobra.com (e-mail).
©2008 Cobra Electronics Corporation
For Assistance Outside the U.S.A. 6500 West Cortland Street
Contact Your Local Dealer Chicago, Illinois 60707 USA
www.cobra.com

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 Controls, Indicators, Connections and Dis~_ _

Windshield (!} ....

Windshield Bracket <!> Bracket
Release Button ~ Mounting Slot

12V DC <!>
Power Jack
................ -<!> LaserEye
For 360 0 detection of
laser and strobe signals.

......<!> Auxiliary Audio Jack

Menu/Save Button @)"'.

Press once to enter
Program mode. Press
again to save settings.
<!>...•.. ."
On-OffNolume Control
Allows user to adjust the volume
of the tone and voice alerts.
Dim ~ Button
Adjusts the display brightness
and scrolls through options
while programming.
.. , ..,
<!>
@ City ~ Button
<!i Changes between Highway and
Mute ... Button
City modes and scrolls through
For manual mute of audio options while programming.
alerts and to select/adjust
options while programming.

ExtremeBright DataGrafix Tlol Display <!> . 13.8vru

Full color and sunlight-readable, the extremely
bright display provides intuitive graphical
interaction and alert screens. ~NW

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Product Features
Congratulations! You've made a smart choice by purchasing an ultra high
performance digital radar/laser detector from Cobra. Just look at some of
the sophisticated features and capabilities your new unit includes:
Super-Xtreme Range
Superheterodyne Technology
With super-fast sweep circuitry, S-XRS
provides maximum detection range
and the best possible advance warning
to even the fastest radar guns
Maximum Performance
Provides advanced warning
with maximum detection range
for total protection
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 VG-2 signals, Spectre 1 signals
8-Point Compass
Displays direction of travel
LaserEye
For 360 0 detection of laser and
strobe signals
Instant-On Ready
Detects radar guns with "instant-on"
(very fast) speed monitoring capabilities
Pop Detection
Detects the latest super-fast radar guns of
the instant-on or single-pulse type
Voice or Tone Alert
With adjustable volume
ExtremeBright DataGrafix™ Display
With easy-to-read graphical user interface
IntelliShield False Signal Rejection
Reduces falsing in urban areas with
Highway mode and three levels
of City mode settings
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
SmartPower
A timed power saving function that
saves your car's battery
EasySet Programming
User-friendly mode selection and
setting with visual guidance
Car Battery Voltage Display
Car battery voltage can be shown
continuously on the display
Car Battery Low Voltage Warning
Provides an alert when the car battery
voltage drops below 11.9 volts
Customizable Display Colors
Customize the display colors to match
your dash illumination
Auxiliary Audio Jack
For external speaker connection
Mounting
Mounts easily on windshield or dashboard
WARNING
ModiflCatkms or parts substitutions not approved by
Cobra Electronics Corporation may VIolate FCC Rules
and void your authonty to operate this eqUipment
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Introduction
Important Information A1 Settings (Continued)
Customer Assistance A1 Alert Settings 20
Controls, Indicators, Pop Alert 20
Connections and Display A2 X Band Alert 20
Product Features A3 K Band Alert 20
Overview 2 Ku Band Alert 20
Your Detector VG-2 Alert 20
Installation 3 VG-2 Audio Mode 20
Getting Started 6 Spectre 1 Alert 20
Power On/Off 6 Spectre 1 Audio Mode 21
Standby Screen Icons 7 Safety Alert 21
Display Brightness Control 7 Detection 21
Display Timeout 8 Signals Detected 21
IntelliShield Highway / City Modes 8 Audio Alerts 21
Muting an Alert 9 Visual Display 21
Auxiliary Audio Jack 9 Instant-On Detection 25
EasySet Programming 10 Pop Detection 25
Program Flow Diagrams 12 Responding to Alerts 25
Settings 14 Understanding Radar and Laser .. 26
User Settings 14 Maintenance 28
City Mode Default 14 Specifications 29
IntelliMute Mode 14 Warranty
Set IntelliMute 15 Limited 1-Year Warranty 30
Auto Mute Mode 16
Customer Assistance
Voice or Tone Mode 16
Product Service 31
Compass Mode 16
Trademark Acknowledgement 32
Set Compass 17
Optional Accessories 33
SmartPower Mode 18
Accessories Order Info 37
Customizable Display Colors .. 18
Appendix - Menu Guides
Dim Mode Default 18
User Programming 34
Car Battery Voltage
Display Mode 19 Alert Programming 36
Car Battery Low
Voltage Warning 19
Restore Factory Settings 19

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This manual describes the simple steps for mounting, setting up and using your
detector. It also provides helpful information about how radar and laser guns are
used and how you can interpret the alerts you receive.
Before you begin your installation, please read the Important Information section
on page A1 and use the descriptions and feature lists on pages A2 and A3 to
become familiar with your new detector.

About Your Detector •

Display
This detector's innovative new display provides more, easier-to-use information
than any technology to date. Using an OLEO (Organic Light Emitting Diode)
screen, the display offers large graphical alerts to signals as they are detected.
Do not be alarmed by the nearly blank display you see when you first turn the
unit on. The detector will function and alerts will appear as signals are detected.
You can also elect to turn on the built-in Compass, IntelliMute and Car Voltage,
so that they appear during normal operation. The initial and startup screens are
shown on page 6.
Programming
EasySet Programming lets you conveniently customize the operation of your
detector by changing the settings. You may want to start using the detector
with the factory settings and then make changes after you are more familiar
with the unit.

About This Manual •

Please take a moment to learn about some special features of this manual.
Modular Descriptions
Once the detector is in use, this manual can be used as a ready reference to
individual topics as needed. Each topic is completely covered in its section and
cross-references to related topics are included where appropriate.
Appendix
The appendix pages 34-36 provide quick reference charts on the programming
features of your detector.

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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. 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 0 detection.
The LaserEye Should Have a Clear View

Radar and laser signals pass through glass but not through other materials
and objects. Objects that can block or weaken incoming signals include:
• Windshield wiper blades
• Mirrored sun screens
• Dark tinting at the top of the windshield
• Heated windshields currently available on some vehicles
(Instaclear for Ford, Electriclear for GM). Consult your dealer
to see if you have this option.

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 Windshield Mounting

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 that
the unit is parallel to
the road's surface.

: 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.

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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 depressing the bracket release button and sliding
it off the bracket.

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Dashboard Mounting

, 1. Place the detector on the dashboard to find a location

where the unit has a clear view of the road and is parallel
to the road's surface. The angle CANNOT be adjusted
after mounting.
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I 2. Remove the paper backing
from one side of the hook-
and-loop fastener.

I 3. Attach the pad to the

I dashboard at your chosen
location and remove the
other paper backing.

: 5. Plug the power cord

I into the detector.

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! 6. Plug the cigarette lighter
! adapter on the power
cord into your vehicle's
cigarette lighter.
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 Power On/Off

On-OffNolume Control (!) .

Rotate clockwise (away from you) ~
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To Turn on the Unit and Adjust the Audio Volume

Rotate the On-OffNolume Tone Visual Display Voice

control clockwise (away
from you). Testing, then Testing, then
Unit will cycle through three beeps three beeps
Power On / Self Test and System Ready
display the Standby screen
when complete. Standby
screen will show City or
Highway icon. Car Battery None , Voice Alert
Voltage, Compass, and
IntelliMute will also show if
turned on (see note).

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Display changes to Display - None None
Timeout after 30 seconds
(factory default).

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~NOTE
When the system is first turned on from new, only the City or Highway icon will show on
the screen because the Show Compass and IntelliMute functions are set to off at the
factory. See pages 14 and 16 to turn these functions on.

~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 and you have turned the SmartPower off, you should
turn off or unplug your detector when parking for lengthy periods. Cobra recommends

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leaving SmartPower at the factory setting, which is on. See page 18.
Standby Screen Icons •
Your detector uses the following icons to indicate modes and functions when set:
City Mode Highway Mode Compass Battery Voltage

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IntelliMute Above IntelliMute Below

Activation Point Activation Point User and Alert Settings Sample Screen

<Ii> NOTE
For example, the sample screen indicates that IntelliMute is active,
the Compass is calibrated, your system is set to Highway mode and
your vehicle's battery voltage is charged to 13.8 volts.

~ Brightness Control •
Your detector has a Bright display mode (for daytime driving)
and three levels of the Dim display mode: I2l\
• Dim for dusk driving. 'SrI NOTE
• Dimmer for night driving. A! the da.rk setting the
display Will show a small
• Dark to prevent all visual alerts from displaying. dot moving back and forth
. .. . toward the bottom of the
The factory s~ttlng IS DIm. ThiS level can be changed screen to indicate the unit
In programming mode (see page 10.) is turned on.
You can toggle between Bright and Dim modes
by pressing the Dim ~ button.

Dim ~ Button
Press and release (!).....

<Ii> NOTE
When you change to Dim mode, the unit will enter
whichever dim default mode is set at the time.
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 Dis~ Timeout Mode
•
Your detector has a Display Timeout mode to prolong
the life of your screen. Touch any button to exit Display
Timeout and recall the Standby screen.
The factory default is for Display Timeout to engage
from the Standby screen after 30 seconds. You can
change the time interval or deactivate Display Timeout
in programming mode (see page 10).
@NOTE
In Display Timeout mode, the display will show a small dot
moving slowly back and forth to indicate the unit is turned on.

IntelliShield Highway/City_M_o_d_e_s •
Your detector is equipped with IntelliShield false signal rejection technology
which consists of a Highway mode and three different levels of City modes:
City X, City X Beep Off and City X+K.
Highway mode provides full response to all signals detected. The City modes
reduce false alerts while you are driving in or near urban areas where there
are many sources for conflicting X or K band signals such as microwave
towers and automatic door openers. The factory setting is Highway. The
factory City mode default setting is City X; it can be changed in programming
mode (see page 11).
You can toggle between Highway and City modes by pressing the City ~ button.

.............(!) City ~ Button

Press and release

@NOTE
When you change to City mode, the unit will enter
whichever city default mode is set at the time.

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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. After the current alert
is gone, the next alert will be heard.

Mute Button (!) .

Press and release

Two other features are incorporated in your detector to automatically mute

or reduce the volume of alerts. See pages 14 and 16 for Intellimute and Auto
Mute modes.

Auxiliary Audio Jack

•
The Auxiliary 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

Audio Jack

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 EasySet Programming .
EasySet Programming gives you quick and easy access to all the settings on your
detector. It is used to program both:
• User Settings (see pages 14 and 15)
User Programming Menu Guide (see pages 34 and 35).
• Alert Settings (see page 20)
Alert Programming Menu Guide (see page 36).

Refer also to the Program Flow Diagrams for User Settings and Alert Settings
programming to easily navigate to the setting you want to change (see pages 12
and 13). All settings are stored in memory when the power is turned off and will be
recalled when the power is turned back on.

<4J) NOTE
You cannot enter Program mode during an alert. The unit will not detect
signals while in Program mode. During programming, if no buttons are
pressed for 15 seconds, the unit will automatically exit Program mode
and save the most recent settings.

EasySet Programming Buttons:

.............(!) City Button

~
Press to move to
desired setting.

(!) . .... .....

Menu/Save Button
Press to reach the
opening program screen.
......
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Dim ~ Button Mute'" Button
Press to move to Press to choose an
desired setting. option within the setting.

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To use EasySet program mode:
1. Press the MenulSave button to reach the opening program screen.
2. Choose whether you want to change:
a. User Settings - press the Dim ~ button to enter the User Setting loop
(see page 12)
b. Alert Settings - press the City ~ button to enter the Alert Setting loop
(see page 13)
3. Press the City ~ or Dim ~ buttons to step forward or backward through
the chosen settings loop until the desired option is reached.

<ft) NOTE
Press and release the button to move one option.
4. Press the Mute .... button to toggle the option on or off or to step
through its multiple choices.
5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 to move to and set the next desired option(s).
6. Press the Menu/Save button when finished to save the settings
and exit EasySet program mode. Or, simply wait 15 seconds without
pressing any buttons.
<ft) NOTE
If power is turned off while in Program mode, option settings are saved to those
in effect before Program mode was entered.

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 User Settings Programming •
User Programming allows you to adjust the unit's display and sounds to
your preferences. The User Settings can be selected using the Dim ~ and
City ~ buttons by scrolling through the settings as shown in the program
flow diagram below. The User Programming Menu Guide on page 34 is a
handy reference showing the tone, visual display and voice prompts that
accompany each setting. After selecting a setting, use the Mute ..... button
to choose an option within the setting.

@NOTE
When you choose User Settings (page 11, step 2a), the system displays whichever
setting was last changed.

Setting Selection Buttons: .. <!>

............. City ~ Button
Press to move to
<!>.........•....•••....• desired setting.
Dim ~ Button
Press to move to .....•.<!>
desired setting..
Mute .... Button
Press to choose an
option within the setting.

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Alert Settings Programming .
Alert Programming allows you to selectively turn on or off detection of some
signals. The Alert Settings can be selected using the Dim ~ and City ~ buttons
by scrolling through the settings as shown in the program flow diagram below.
The Alert Programming Menu Guide on page 36 is a handy reference showing
the tone, visual display and voice prompts that accompany each setting. After
selecting a setting, use the Mute ... button to choose an option within the setting.

<It) NOTE
When you choose Alert Settings (page 11, Step 2b), the system displays whichever
setting was last changed.

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This detector allows you to customize its operation by changing settings in

the User Programming and the Alert Programming modes. (See page 11 for
entering the EasySet Programming mode.) Also, refer to the Appendix (pages
34-36) while programming. These show the lists of User and Alert settings.
Features of the programmable settings are described on the following pages.

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 User Setting~s •
IntelliShield City Mode Default
City Mode Default makes three levels of Audio Alert suppression available
when you toggle from Highway to City mode (see page 8). The factory setting
is City X.
City X sounds a single beep when an x band signal is first detected.
The alert then sounds when signal strength reaches level 3.
City X+K combines the City X mode with prevention of K band audio
alerts until the signal strength reaches level 2.
City X Beep Off blocks all X band audio alerts until the signal strength
reaches level 3.
IntelliMute Mode·
IntelliMute is a unique 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). It works with
all City and Auto Mute modes.
Before IntelliMute will work, you must set an activation point for your engine's
revs (see page 15). 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.
An IntelliMute icon will appear in the display when IntelliMute is on and activation
is set. Whenever engine revs are below the activation point, the arrow points
down. When revs are above the activation point the arrow points up.
Above Below
Activation Point Activation Point

If, for any reason, the unit stops sensing your engine's revs, IntelliMute will
indicate an error and automatically turn off.

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~ NOTES
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.
~ NOTES
The rev point must be reset if you use your detector in a different vehicle.

~ ~~~~~nitiallY 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.

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Set IntelliMute
After the detector is installed in your vehicle and the unit is turned on,
advance through the User Settings Programming to the Set IntelliMute
setup screen where the activation point can be set.
Setting the activation point progresses from the setup screen shown
on the User Programming Menu Guide (see page 34). From that screen:
1. Press the Mute .... button to begin the setting process.
2. Press and hold the vehicle accelerator at the desired engine RPMs.
3. Press the Mute .... button to complete the setting process.
The system will store the engine RPM setting and provide a completion
message on the display as well as atone or voice message.

~ NOTE
If the unit is unable to sense usable pulses within three seconds or if you do not
set a rev point within 30 seconds of beginning the setup, IntelliMute will indicate
an error. If you do not try again within five seconds, it will automatically turn off.
The unit will provide corresponding messages for these conditions.
Once an activation point has been set, you can easily change it by going
directly to Set IntelliMute in User Settings Programming and repeating the
three-step setup process.
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 Auto Mute Mode
When Auto Mute is on, it automatically reduces the audio volume of all alerts
after they have sounded for four 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.
Voice or Tone Mode
You can set your detector to sound alerts and confirm program settings 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.
Compass Mode
Your detector includes an internal 8-point Compass that
can continuously display your current direction of travel: N
N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, or NW. NW .........•......... NE
Before the Compass will work, it must be .... •
calibrated (see page 17). Calibration allows / 8-Point .
the Compass electronics to measure and W• Compass ~ E
store information about the magnetic fields
generated by your vehicle so direction •. ..'
indications will be accurate. The factory SW ........•........ SE
setting is Compass off. 5
A Compass icon and directional heading will appear in the display when
the Compass is on and calibrated.
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.

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Set Compass
After the detector is installed in your vehicle and Compass is turned on
(see page 34), the system will automatically advance to the Set Compass
calibration screen from which the calibration can be performed.

A WARNING .....' .
~ Before calibrating the Compass, go toa large parking lot
or other safe, low-traffic
.- - -- -
area: . .

<If) NOTE
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.

Calibrating the Compass progresses from the Calibrate Compass screen shown
on the User Programming Menu Guide (see page 34). From that screen:
1. Press the Mute ... button to advance to the Compass screen.
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.

<If) 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 Programming and recalibrate the Compass as needed by
repeating the three-step calibration process.

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 SmartPower Mode
Your detector includes the SmartPower feature that, when turned on,
will put the unit into Standby mode (low power) 15 minutes after the
car's engine has been turned off.
Before SmartPower enters Standby mode, you will hear three beeps and
SmartPower will flash on the display. To return the unit to normal Power
mode and exit Standby mode, start the car, press any button or turn the
unit off and then on again. The factory setting is SmartPower on.
SmartPower
Entering Standby
Mode (Flashing)

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SMART
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Display Timeout
Display timeout determines how long the Standby screen is illuminated
before switching the unit to Dark. The factory default is 30 seconds.
You can set the time interval to 15 seconds, 30 seconds, one minute, three
minutes, or Always On (see User Settings Programming described on page 12).
Dim Mode Default (Display Brightness)
You can set the default level for the Dim mode (Dim, Dimmer or Dark)
as discussed in the Display Brightness Control section on page 7.
The factory setting is Dim.
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, or Green. The factory setting is Multi-Color.

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Car Battery Voltage Display Mode
Your detector can sense your vehicle's electrical system voltage
(Car Battery Voltage) and show it on the display during normal
operation of the unit. The factory setting is Car Battery Voltage 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 (see page 18).
The factory setting is Car Battery Low on.
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.

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 Alert Setting_s •
Pop Alert
When Pop Detect mode is on, Pop radar signals will be detected and an alert
will be given. During the alert, the unit will continue to detect other signals.
The factory setting is Pop Detect off.
X Band Alert
When X Band Detect mode is on, X Band radar signals will be detected and
an alert will be given. During the alert, the unit will continue to detect other
signals. The factory setting is X Band Detect on.
K Band Alert
When KBand Detect mode is on, K Band radar signals will be detected and
an alert will be given. During the alert, the unit will continue to detect other
signals. The factory setting is K Band Detect on.
Ku Band Alert
When Ku Band Detect mode is on, Ku Band radar signals will be detected and
an alert will be given. During the alert, the unit will continue to detect other
signals. The factory setting is Ku Band Detect off.
VG-2 Alert
The detector is undetectable by VG-2 detection devices and can alert you when
such a device is in use near your vehicle. When VG-2 Detect mode is on, VG-2
signals will be detected and an alert will be given. During the alert, the unit will
continue to detect other signals. The factory setting is VG-2 Detect off.
VG-2 Audio Mode
When VG-2 Audio mode is on, alerts will be sounded as well as being
displayed on the screen. This setting is only available if VG-2 Alert is on.
The factory setting is VG-2 Audio off.
Spectre 1 Alert
The detector is undetectable by Spectre 1 detection devices and can alert you
when such a device is in use near your vehicle. When Spectre 1 Detect mode
is on, Spectre 1 signals will be detected and an alert will be given. During the
alert, the unit will continue to detect other signals. The factory setting is
Spectre 1 Detect off.
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Spectre 1 Audio Mode
When Spectre 1 Audio mode is on, alerts will be sounded as well as being
displayed on the screen. This setting is only available if Spectre 1 Alert is on.
The factory setting is Spectre 1 Audio off.
Safety Alert
When Safety Alert mode is on, Safety Alert radar signals will be detected and
an alert will be given. During the alert, the unit will continue to detect other
signals. The factory setting is Safety Alert on.

Detection •
Signals Detected
The tables on the following pages show the types of Signals your
detector will detect, as well as the visual alerts it provides for
each of them.
Audio Alerts
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 25.
Visual Display
An indication of the type of signal detected will appear in the OLEO Data
Display. During X, K, Ka and Ku alerts, you will also see the numbers from
one to five, indicating the strength of the signal detected.

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 Signal Strength Chart

Signal Signal Signal Signal Signal

Strength =1 Strength = 2 Strength =3 Strength =4 Strength =5

(Weakest Signal) (Strongest Signal)

Radar Signals and Visual Displays

Type of Signal Visual Display Voice
XBand Radar I I XAlert
I d'%;'1;,~~~~o;':H';{ i

!X1
I:
I'"",,, w'.'·'C""" ,"" ..,',,"'".. '
:i
I
-------~ ,
K Band Radar I I KAlert

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Laser Signals and Visual Displays
Type of Signal Visual Display Voice
LTI20-20* i Laser Alert
,.:i~R.l~R;'i:<""'/':':' :
,L,..
LTI Ultra-Lyte* i Laser Alert
. ...... I
: ll:~!~\.II·~:: i
~~L~·

I
Kustom Signals i Laser Alert
ProLaser* PR(>;~ER\ :

- - - - - - - - - . i-,-
~
L
• - -~ -'i",.

------+-----

Kustom Signals Laser Alert

ProLaser 111*

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ' - - - - - _ ..._ - - - - - '

* Your detector provides 360' detection of these signals.

(it) NOTE
Beep rate changes with different laser alerts.

Strobe Alert Signals and Visual Displays

Type of Signal Visual Display Voice
3M Opticom or Emergency Vehicle
Tomar* ,:EtJI~.~~E~<:;Y Approaching

... . . .
!*EV* . . i ~ __._ .. _ . _ .

* Your detector provides 360' detection of these signals.

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 Safety Alert Signals and Visual Displays
Type of Signal Visual Display Voice
Emergency Vehicles Emergency Vehicle
~~gB~~~~X Approaching

-~------_._--._--~--
,E.V,,
----------- -1--··
!
--~--- -------
Road Hazards I
I
!
I
Road Hazard Ahead
II RdADHAZARD
• • '>""" .•".,,,.•.
>\ • • >•..,•.•.\. . . . I
>•.•••• :' •••• I

,j
I
RH·I
~ ""'... ,_. I
I
---------.-------1------------+-----------
Trains I Train Approaching
!
-RA~.~~2~~ I

__.. . :~lt_l _
<tt) NOTE
There are different tones for each Safety Alert.

VG-2 and Spectre 1 Alert Signals and Visual Displays

Type of Signal Visual Display Voice
VG-2 Alert ! I VG-2 Alert
i.. 'RADAR !

;:\113'21
--- ----- ----- -- ----- . i
~·_----------I---
: ------------
Spectre 1 I ; Spectre Alert
, "- . . < - , . I
i . •. _, ... Rft.g~R, .\ -!

_________________ ... -1
SP1 . ..

<tt) NOTE
There are different tones for each alert.

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Instant-On Detection
Your detector is designed to detect Inslanl-0n speed monitoring signals,
which can suddenly appear at full strength.
(Q) NOTE
You should take appropriate action immediately whenever
an instant-on alert is given.

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.
Responding to Alerts
Recommended
Description Interpretation
Response
Tone repeats slowly at first, Probably police radar. FULL ALERT
then speeds up rapidly.
Tone sounds one Probably a false alarm, Exercise caution
time only. but possibly pulsed radar,
Spectre 1 or VG-2 nearby.
Tone instantly begins Radar, Spectre 1 or VG-2 nearby FULL ALERT
repeating rapidly. has been activated suddenly.
Pop mode tone. Pop mode gun very close. FULL ALERT
Tone repeats slowly as you Probably police FULL ALERT
approach a hill or bridge, then radar beyond the
speeds up sharply as you hill or bridge.
reach it.
Tone repeats slowly Probably a false alarm. Exercise caution
for a short period.
Any type of laser alert. Laser alerts are FULL ALERT
never false alarms.
Any Safety Alert You are nearing an emergency Exercise caution
or Strobe Alert. vehicle, railroad crossing, or
road hazard (construction,
accident, etc.).

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 Understanding Radar and Laser •
Radar Speed Monitoring Systems
Three band frequencies have been approved by the Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) for use by speed monitoring radar equipment:
X band 10.525 GHz
Kband 24.150 GHz
Ka band 33.400 - 36.00 GHz
Your detector detects signals in all three radar bands, plus Ku band (13.435 GHz),
which is an approved frequency used in parts of Europe and Asia.
VG-2 and Spectre 1
VG-2 and Spectre 1 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 VG-2 or Spectre 1, but does detect VG-2 and Spectre 1
signals and will alert you when a device is in use near your vehicle, if you
so choose.
.. ~

Safety Alert Traffic Warning System sAFe~LeRT

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.
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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 LlDAR, which stands for Light Detection and Ranging.
L1DAR operates much like radar. Its signal spreads out like a radar
signal, though not as widely. Unlike radar, L1DAR 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 LlDAR include:
• Does weather have any affect on LlDAR?
Yes. Rain, snow, smoke, fog, or airborne dust particles will reduce the
effective range of L1DAR and can, if dense enough, prevent its operation.
• Can LlDAR operate through glass?
Yes. Newer L1DAR 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 LlDAR operate while in motion?
No. Because L1DAR operates by line of sight, the person using it cannot
drive the vehicle, aim and operate the gun all at the same time.
• Is LlDAR legal to use?
Yes. It is legal in all 50 states.

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 Pop Radar Guns
The Pop mode Radar Gun is a single pulse Doppler radar that is a feature
of a Kand Ka (Bee III Ka radar gun) band Instant-On radar gun. It uses a
single short time pulse to measure the target vehicle's speed. Despite the fact
that the short, single pulse makes the unit very sensitive to officer hand and
vehicle movement and reduces the range of the gun in Pop mode to 50% of
its range in Continuous Wave mode, this feature is added in an attempt to
make the radar gun invisible to Radar Detectors.
Although your detector can sense Pop signals beyond the effective range
of Pop radar guns, there will be a signal to sense only if a gun is triggered.
In addition, the Pop mode receiver section is more prone to false alerts
because of its extra sensitivity. This is especially so in urban areas. As a
result, you should consider using the Pop Detect mode only in highway
and rural situations. Cobra Electronics has included a user selectable on
or off Pop Detect mode.

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.)

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~ecifications
•
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
VG-2 11.500 ± 0.250 GHz
Spectre 1 13.300 ± 0.200 GHz
Laser 910 ± 50 nm
Strobe 700 ± 300 nm

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; 6,621,447.
Additional patents may be listed inside the product or pending.

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 ~
Warranty ttl""

Limited i-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.

(3OJ English
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 before
sending 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 Factory 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 approximately 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.

For any questions, please call 773-889-3087 for assistance.

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 Trademark Acknowled9_e_m_e_n_t _
Cobra®, DigiView®, EasySef®, Extra Sensory Detection®, IntelliMute®,
IntelliShield®, LaserEye®, Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra®, Safety Alert®
Traffic Warning System, Strobe Alert®, VG-2 Alerf®, Super-Xtreme Range
Superheterodyne® and the snake design are registered trademarks
of Cobra Electronics Corporation, USA.
Cobra Electronics Corporation™, 12 Band™, ExtremeBright DataGrafix™,
IntelliLink™, Revolution™ Series, SmartPower™, Spectre Alert™, Super-
Xtreme Range Superheterodyne™, S-XRSTM, 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 IIITM
are trademarks of Kustom Signals, Inc. Bee III™ and POpTM are a trademarks
of MPH Industries. Spectre™ is a trademark of Stalcar. Interceptor VG-2™ is
atrademark of TechniSonic Industries LTD. Tomar® is a registered trademark
of TOMAR Electronics, Inc.

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~tional 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 order info
on page 37.

Straight 12V DC Power Cord Windshield Mounting Bracket

Includes plug and fuse Includes suction cups
Item # 420-030-N-001 Item # 545-159-N-001

Coiled 12V DC Power Cord Dual Port Power Adapter

Includes plug and fuse Includes adjustable plug
Item # 420-026-N-001 (up to 90°) and fuse
Item # CLP-28

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User Programming Menu Guide
Visual
~ Tone Visual
Mode

Set City
Tone

I
I
Display
~ITY~OD~
- Voice
- - -

I City X Set I Two - Display Voice

Auto
mode I •• I
I ! AutoMute I beeps Mute
default l!' ONLY I mode ;
~---~
I ON On
Auto --j
Page 14 !'--O-n-e-II ~ITY MOD~I-c-ity----' Page 16 lOne
,
l,€
AUTO MUTE
''P ll> J

i beep ! iX, K ! beep Mute

I I X+ K I ! I OFF ! Off
~--~. . i i None -I-;-LE=-R-=-'~--=TY:"-p-~----+---I-vo-ic-e---'
Set Voice
lOne i ~ITYMOD~ : City X
i beep i i Beep or Tone I I i Alert
! ; NO BEEP! Off i
mode i i VOICE I
i I~TEL~iMU;E ! Intelli!
I I:

Set I Two
Page 16 None ALERT TYPE [Tone
IntelliMute I beeps : I Mute I
, Alert
mode Ii OFF i all !
; TONE
S-e-t--'1-T'-w-o-+i-'lJ:---~-,-f';--I Compass I
i I~TEL'~~MU;E ! Intelli
I beeps i cg~~~s I Off
Page 15 : One
,beep , ! Mute
Compass
ON On mode I ! OFF I
Set Two <4l ''l'?P' ~.! Set Page 17 One i ~ SH~W ~ I Compass .
i beep COMPASS: On
IntelliMute ! beeps INTELLIMUTE! Engine 1
!
setup· : SETUP .R ON ;i
Press~" ! evs
To Begin . Set ; Two
Page 15 ,
Compass·· : beeps
_ _ _ _ _ ._....L.-.....- ~ ._ _

• Not shown if IntelliMute is off. Complete Page 17

instructions for IntelliMute setup are shown
on the referenced page.
•• Not shown if Compass is off. Complete
instructions for calibrating the Compass
are shown on the referenced page and
on the separate insert.

<tt> Factory
NOTE
defaults are highlighted in
light gray. See referenced pages for
more information on the modes.

~ English
User Programming Menu Guide (continued)

Set
Smart-
Power
mode
.
I One .~
v
SMART
POWER
ON
-~
w

l'<
i Smart
.
i Power
I_On_----i
I Smart
Set

display
colors***
I Two
customizable ~ibleeps

One
J~!g~ I MU"~
,~ "iF ~ Red
J
Page 18 I beep ~~:,~~ I Power ! Page 18 beep COLOR
THEME
Blue
i
I
;
I
OFF i" Off I Orange
. - _ . - . - . - --- I --------~--~--:___---___i

Set Display 'One ,,~,~~, i 15 ' ~-

I Green i

Two +1c-;c-,R-V-~-~L-T-AG-'"E-+~cD-ai-SrP-vlaoYIt_i
i
Timeout : beep' 15 I Seconds ! Set car i

Interval i : SECONDS! battery I beeps I 13.9v

Page 18 I Two !q,w' p> 130 I

voltage
display
;1----- ~---ih 0 ~F ~ age 011
I, beeps I 30 ! Seconds I mode lOne I CAR VOLTAGE Display
i I i'. I I beep ! 13.9v Car Volt-
'-----~_l SECONDS I ! Page 19 ON age On
j One ; ':Ii ~ '~! One I I

i beep! ONE I Minute

! Set battery i Two I '1; '~4' ~: Car
I low car ! beeps I WARN LOW i Voltage
i ! MINUTE I

volta~e
i
I CAR VOLTAGE i Warning
i6~el--~-~" ----~ I --~ 'Ii

I
i Three : warnmg i i OFF i Off i

~-~e-ep~-;-ic-~-:eiL\~~E ~:~a~e
I

: beep : THREE : Minutes:

I
, MINUTES Page 19 I
I~
- -....- - i - - - - -
jit-,' II:

: One ~, I Always i i ON Warnmg

I I
i beep
I
ALWAYS IOn ! _ _ _ _ _--'-
I
+___
IOn
-l-i ----'
i . ON Restore ; Two i Restore
·6"i¢"t' $<-
Set display ! Two ---!f-------,i-- TY Dim! --}'? factory i beeps RESTORE Factory
Dim mode i beeps ! DIS~LAY I II settings I
FACTORY
SETTINGS Settings
default L
l DIM . -L-----, Page 19
Page 18 i One "'i"~}# i Dimmer .
i beep DISbLAY i
*** Press Dim ~
II

I ' repeatedly for all optional colors.

i jDIMMERI i
i , - - - - - - - - .-.---~"
One ~.
--t------------i
Dark
!
i beep DISbLAY I
!
i <t)) NOTE
I Factory defaults are highlighted in
____• •• _ ~
!
....L._.
!
._L_
DARK: . _ ~ _
light gray_ See referenced pages for
more information on the modes.

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Alert Programming Menu Guide

Two i pOP ii' 'I Pop Oft 1, Set VG -2 Ii T..wo II ~ VG-2 VG-2
I beeps I DETECTION Audio I beeps I Audio i Audio On
i OFF i ON
,------l---- ~ mode* I ,:
i
i
i .
L
Page 20 ' One !.{;\ 'IV It. I Pop On i Page 20 I one---I---·~ V;'2 l> I VG-2 -1
' beep I DEJ~ION ! I I beep ! Audio Offj
Audio j

---·---0l.~~--I-----~ i I OFF i
-Set--···--!i~o---+ ~PE~;RE 1 --tspectre- I
I
~::e~IBand ! b:~ps ;E~:~gN IXOn I Spectre 1 I beeps I DETECTION I On
l----+---.-O~ "-~----___i Detect ,ON: :
mode
e I

;a:: 20 I ~;:pTI g:i~liri ~~ectre

Page 20 i One I 4i '0/ }> ! X Oft I
I bee ! x BAND I
!DE~~;NI
i
!
I p I
OFF
-selKbanlitTwo-l <K B;N~-'ll(001 Set
I
--------1 ---~--._--- ._-
Two! ;PE~RE;
I
-1-1- -

. Spe~tre i
detect : beeps DETECTION i I
Spe~tre 1 beeps I AudiO On,
mode I -4 (t!4 ~, I [ Audio
AUDIO
ON ~
Page 20 ! One
I beep
K BAND
DETECTION
I KOff 1
mode** rone-i--';--.
i

,
i

I SPECTRE 1
!I> Spe'ct"re
.
i

i
Page 21 beep I AudiO Offl
Sel KuiTWO+K~~:D' ,Ku On --I
t AUDIO

Band I beeps ! DETECTION i I SeISately·· [-Two t.!~ ·ha,ety I

~~I::I ~ne--1 ·~~;:D.---tKU -001 Alert mode I

Page 21 l
beeps I
i__~N
Alert On
ALERT !

~
j

,
_pa~2~ Ibeep ~ D~~ON l----I : One
i beep
, I
I"V

I ~A&E.ll
!> i Safety
I Alert Off
I '
i
Set VG-2 i Two i'~ V~-2 1» I VG-2 I . ._J .! . __C?F~_~ __.1 ._ i

Detect I beeps I DETECTION ! On

mode I ,i ON
r--------· .---. -----. .. r--=-=----.--\
. I i
* Not shown if VG-2 Detect is off.
Page 20 lOne I -4 V~-2 I VG-2
1" 'I
* * Not shown if Spectre 1 Detect is off.
! beep I DETECTION I Off
________ __L__ .-J .O~~ ! _
(ft) NOTE
Factory defaults are highlighted in
light gray. See referenced pages for
more information on the modes.
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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
545-159-N-001 Windshield Mounting Bracket
CLP-2B Dual Port Power Adapter

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For more information or to

order any of our products,
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 ~ Important Compass Information
~~
Your Detector "

Turning On and Calibrating Your Compass

The compass in your radar detector must be turned on and be calibrated before it will show on the
display and give accurate directions. The factory default for Compass is off. Be sure it is turned
on before calibrating.
To determine direction, the compass detects the weak magnetic field of the Earth. It also detects
the different magnetic fields produced by your vehicle. your audio speakers, and other installed
electronics. Calibration allows the compass electronics to measure and store information about
all magnetic fields in your vehicle so that it can ignore them!

.... @Menu/Save Button

Dim. Button @- .
... @ City ~ Button
Mute.... Button@· .

To Calibrate the Compass

Before calibrating compass, select the location where the detector will be mounted.

Press the Menu/Save button Tone Visual Display Voice

to enter the EasySe
3 beeps Initial programming I Menu
Programming mode.
screen

Press the Dim ~ button to 1 beep CITY MODE IUser Settings

enter the User Settings mode.

Press the City ~ button None Sequential setting None

repeatedly until SHOW options
COMPASS appears in the
display.

Press the Mute T button to 1 beep "on" MAGNETIC Compass On

turn on compass. 2 beeps "off" COMPASS

Press the City ~ button to None or CALIBRATE None

advance to calibration mode. 1 beep COMPASS
PRESS ~
DRIVE 2 CIRCLES.

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To Calibrate the Compass (Continued)

Press the Mute'" button and

drive your vehicle in two circles. CALIBRATING
(See Warning and Note below.) I
Press ...
when done.
. ._.. ..... .__ _____. 1______-
T
After driving in two circles, press 1 beep
the Mute ... button to complete !
CALIBRATE
COMPASS
- - - --_._----1

Compass Set

the calibration. i Complete

.- ---_ - ---_ .. _------ ---_ _. ----------~- - - - - _ ..

Press the Menu/Save button to 2 beeps USER User

exit the EasySet® Programming to exit menu. SETTINGS Settings
mode. SAVED Saved
i
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<I'> ~~~; 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.

Willi need to calibrate the compass every time I use my radar detector?
No. The compass electronics holds the information about the magnetic fields produced by your
vehicle. However, for best results, you should mount the detector in exactly the same location every
time you use it. When you remove the detector from your windshield, it is best to leave the mounting
bracket on your windshield so that when you replace the detector it is mounted, again, in exactly the
same place. If you decide to relocate your detector to a different place (either on the windshield or on
the dash), it is best to calibrate the compass again.
My compass sometimes seems to give a wrong direction - what is wrong?
If your compass is unable to detect the magnetic field of the Earth (used to determine the direction),
it cannot give the correct reading. This may happen if you are under a bridge, inside a parking garage,
or inside any enclosure or building that is constructed with metal framework. Other vehicles with a lot
of metal may also confuse your compass so that it cannot give accurate readings. This may happen if
you are next to a large tractor trailer, truck or train. Your compass will work again correctly as soon as
you get away from these locations. There is no need to calibrate your compass again after this.
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1. 1. i J Mr. 2. I I Mrs. 3. : i Ms. 4. [ Miss KAP01·01

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Month Year 1. [ Passenger car or minivan 4. Commercial truck
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4. Date 01 purchase: 3. I I Small Truck 6. Other

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1. Cordless Telephone 5.' Radar Detector Sales/Marketing 4
2. MlcroTALK FRS Radio 6. I Scanner Clerical/Service Worker.. . 5.
3. Answering System 7 [ Vehicle Security Tradesman/Machine Operator/Laborer.. 6
4. CB Radio 8. None
19. Are you or your spouse: You Spouse
9. Where was fhis COBRA product purchased? A Homemaker? .. 1.
01. Received as a Gift 09. I Electronics Store Retired?.. 2.
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AppliancefTV Store A Student?.. 3
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Hardware/ Self Employed/Busliless Owner? . 4
(Sears, JCPenney, etc.) Home Center Working from a Home Office? .. 5.
04. Discount Store 12. Mail Order In the Military? .. 6.
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07. TV Shopping Center
02., $15,000-$19.999 09. $100,000-$124.999
08. Specialty Store 15. Other
03. $20,000-$29.999 10. $125,000-$149.999
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05 $40.000-$49.999 12. $175.000-$199,999
06. $50,000-$59,999 13. $200,000-$249,999
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yourselt. who A) had the most inlluence in choosing the 21. level at education: (check highest level completed)
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B) Actually Made Purchase 1. American Express. Diners Club
1 Male 2. Female Age: yrs 2 MasterCard. Visa, Discover
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03. Radio Ad fO. Friend/Relative 2. Wilhin 1 - 3 months 5 Have not moved in
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3 Within 4 - 6 months the last 12 months
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Review 14. Other 6 or 12 months? 1-6 7-12
07. Product Brochure Months Monlhs
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02. Only Brand Available 10. I Salesperson's 01. [ Shop by Catalog/Mail
03. Brand Reputation Recommendation 02. Shop via the Internet
04. Designed in the USA 11 I Friend's/Relative's 03. Member of Frequent Flyer Program
05. I Previous Brand Recommendation 04. Donate to Charitable Causes
Experience 12. Service Availability 05. I Own a Compact Disc Player
06. Price 13. Warranty 06. [ Have a Dog
07 Product Features 14. Other 07. I Have a Cat
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02. I Style/Appearance 11. Own an Apple/Macintosh Computer
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14. Ll Sewing 31. U Foreign Travel 48. LJ Walking for Health
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16. I: Vegetable Gardening 33. [ j Travel in USA 50. Li Home Video Recording
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