Cobra Elite Road Scout User Manual
OWNERS MANUAL
Quick Reference
The Cobra Road Scout combines the peace of mind of a dash cam with the meaningful alerts of a
radar/laser detector. Videos recorded store location, date and time to tell your side of the story.
Automatic speed-based ltering intelligently reduces false alerts.
• Road Scout’s high performance accurately identies real threats sooner than other detectors,
and provides you with location information about these threats.
• Updatable IVT Filter™ automatically reduces false alerts from moving In-Vehicle Technology
sources such as collision avoidance systems and adaptive cruise control.
• Road Scout features a customizable display that intuitively displays threat information
and device status at a glance.
• Access to the DEFENDER Database, which warns you of veried speed traps, speed cameras,
and red light cameras.
• Built in Bluetooth® technology gives you access
to iRadar.
This real-time ticket-protection network warns you of
upcoming alerts received and reported by other users in
the area, and gives you access to local speed limit data for
over-speed alerts.
• Road Scout records the road ahead in 1080p Full HD and
features loop recording and a G-Sensor to ensure you never
miss a moment.
2-IN-1 PROTECTION
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Installation
Your new Road Scout comes with our latest EZ Mag Mount™. Simply slide the Road Scout onto the
mounting bracket fully and that’s it. To remove the Road Scout from the mount, simply pull the device o
the mount.
Mounting Tips:
• Center of windshield between driver and passenger.
• Ensure clear view of road ahead and sky above.
• Avoid windshield wipers and heavily tinted areas.
To mount the Road Scout in your vehicle:
1 Remove backing from EZ Mag Mount.
2 Firmly press EZ Mag Mount onto windshield and ip locking clamp to secure.
3 Tilt the display end of the Road Scout slightly upward and engage with the mounting bracket.
The EZ Mag Mount™ magnet holds the device rmly in place.
4 To adjust view, loosen thumb wheel and adjust angle of mounting bracket. Tighten thumb
wheel to secure.
5 To remove the Road Scout, simply lift the display end of the detector upward. The device will release
from the mount.
6 To remove mount from windshield, release locking clamp and pull tab on top of EZ Mag Mount.
EZ Mag Mount Care Instructions:
To clean your EZ Mag Mount, simply rinse under warm water, gently wipe o any debris and allow
to air dry.
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Attach EZ Mag Mount™ to
Road Scout
Mount to
Windshield
Lock Mount
Connect and
Power
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Connect detector to your smartphone via Bluetooth®
1 Power on Road Scout.
2 Install and run the Cobra iRadar app on your
smartphone.
3 In the iRadar app, press the Settings button
then select “Devices”.
4 Select “Road Scout ” from the list.
5 Road Scout will display “Connected” when it
has paired. Press the Settings button then
Home to return to the Map screen.
Note: the rst time you run the app, you will be
prompted to register a new account.
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Controls & Features Controls & Features
Using Road Scout
1 Plug small end of SmartCord into modular jack
on Road Scout and large end of SmartCord
into your car’s lighter/accessory socket.
2 Road Scout should power on automatically.
If not, press the device’s power button.
NOTE: You can easily access and customize all of
your Settings and Preferences by pressing and
holding the SEN and BRT buttons. See Settings and
Preferences for details.
Modular Jack
Connects to SmartCord for powering
your device
Using SmartCord USB
• Mute Button:
- Press to mute the audio for a specic alert.
- Press three times to lock out a false alert.
- Press twice while receiving a locked-out alert
to unlock.
- When connected to iRadar press and hold
the mute button on unit or cord to manually
report to other users a veried X or K-band
alert, or a police ocer observing trac.
• Alert Light: Blinks red when receiving a laser alert.
• Power Light: Lights green when device is
powered on.
• USB Charging Port: Charge smartphones,
tablets and other USB-charged devices.
Micro USB Jack
Connects to your computer
via USB A/micro B cable for
downloading movie clips
microSD Card Slot
16GB SD Card Included
and Pre-Installed.
Modular Connector
Plugs into detector jack
Smartcord USB Adapter
Connects to lighter/accessory socket
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