Cobra 12 BAND ESD 9290, ESD 9290 Operating Instructions Manual

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Important Information
Customer Assistance
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 ofcials 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 trafc accidents. It is only intended to alert the motorist that an emergency vehicle equipped with a Cobra Safety Alert transmitter is within range as dened by that product. Please call local re 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 trafc laws. Do not attempt to change settings of the unit while in motion.
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.
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:
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For Assistance Outside the U.S.A.
Contact Your Local Dealer
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Introduction
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Part No. 480-592-P
Version C
Operating Instructions
12 BAND® RADAR/LASER DETECTOR WITH EXTRA SENSORY DETECTION
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Display and Product Features
Accessories Order Info and Trademark Acknowledgement
Controls Indicators and Connections
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Item # Description
420-030-N-001 Straight 12V Power Cord
420-030-N-001 Coiled 12V Power Cord
545-159-N-001 Windshield Mounting Bracket
CLP-2B Dual Port Power Adapter
Trademark Acknowledgement
Cobra®, DigiView®, EasySet®, Extra Sensory Detection®, IntelliMute®, IntelliMute® Pro, IntelliShield®, LaserEye®, Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra®, Safety Alert® Trafc Warning System, Strobe Alert®, VG-2 Alert®, Xtreme Range Superheterodyne® and the snake design are registered trademarks of Cobra Electronics Corporation, USA.
Cobra Electronics Corporation™, 14 Band™, 15 Band™, AURA™, Extreme Bright DataGrax™, IntelliLink™, IntelliScope™, IntelliView™, Revolution™ Series, SmartPower™, Spectre Alert™, Super-Xtreme Range Superheterodyne™, S-XRS™, UltraBright™, and Voice Alert™ are trademarks of Cobra Electronics Corporation, USA.
Opticom™ is a trademark of 3M Corporation. 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. Stalker™ LIDAR is a trademark of Applied Concepts, Inc. Spectre I™ and Spectre IV™ are trademarks of Stealth Micro Systems Pty. Ltd. SpeedLaser™ is a trademark of Laser Atlanta, LLC. Interceptor VG-2™ is a trademark of TechniSonic Industries LTD. Tomar® is a registered trademark of TOMAR Electronics, Inc.
Congratulations! You’ve made a smart choice by purchasing a 12 Band radar/laser detector from Cobra. Just look at some of the sophisticated features and capabilities your new unit includes:
Detection And Separate Alerts For:
Radar signals (X, K and Ka bands, with signal strength indicated), laser and VG-2 signals
LaserEye
For 360° detection of laser signals
Instant-On Ready
Detects radar guns with “instant-on” (very fast) speed monitoring capabilities
Voice and Tone Alerts
With adjustable volume
UltraBright Data Display
Is easy to read
City or Highway
Modes to reduce false alerts
Safety Alert
Trafc 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
Mounting Mounts easily on windshield or dashboard
Controls, Indicators and Connections
Display
Product Features
12V DC Power Jack
Dim Button
For adjusting the
display brightness.
Mute Button
For manual mute
or auto mute of
audio alerts.
On-Off/Volume Control
Allows you to adjust the
volume of the alerts.
Introduction Introduction Customer Assistance
LaserEye
For 360° detection of laser and strobe signals.
Speaker
Radar Indicators
Laser Indicator
VG-2, Safety and Strobe Indicator
City/Highway Mode Indicator
Level 2 & 3 Indicator
Level 1 Indicator and Power Indicator
Level 4 & 5 Indicator
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.
City Button
For City or Highway
modes to reduce
false alerts.
FCC NOTICE This device complies with part 15 of FCC rules: Operation is
subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Assistance
Warranty
NOTE: In This Manual
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Contents
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 ............................................. 6
Highway/City Mode .................................. 6
Muting an Alert ..................................... 7
Auto Mute Mode .................................... 7
Data Display Brightness .............................. 8
Voice/Tone Setting .................................. 8
VG-2 Alert Settings .................................. 9
Radar Alert Settings ................................ 10
Detection ........................................... 11
Signals Detected ................................... 11
Audio Alerts ....................................... 11
Visual Display ..................................... 11
Instant-On Detection ................................ 13
Responding to Alerts ................................ 14
Understanding Radar and Laser ......................... 15
Radar Speed Monitoring Systems ...................... 15
VG-2 ............................................ 15
Safety Alert Trafc Warning System ..................... 15
Strobe Alert ....................................... 16
LIDAR (Laser) ..................................... 16
Customer Information
Maintenance ........................................ 17
Specications ...................................... 18
Limited 1-Year Warranty ............................... 19
Product Service ..................................... 20
Optional Accessories ................................. 20
Accessories Order Info ............................... 21
Trademark Acknowledgement ........................... 21
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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° detection.
Radar and laser signals pass through glass but not through other materials and objects. Objects that can block or weaken incoming signals include:
n Windshield wiper blades n Mirrored sun screens n Dark tinting at the top of the windshield n Heated windshields currently available on some vehicles
(Instaclear for Ford, Electriclear for GM). Consult your dealer to see if you have this option.
Windshield Mounting Dashboard Mounting
The LaserEye Should Have a Clear View
1. Attach the rubber cups
to the bracket.
2.
Make sure the rubber cups and your windshield are clean.
3. Push the bracket rmly 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 neces-
sary, 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 depressing the bracket release button and sliding it off the bracket.
Windshield Mounting
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Getting Started
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1. Place the detector on the dashboard to nd a location
where the unit has a clear, level view of the road and is parallel to the road’s surface. The angle CANNOT be
adjusted after mounting
2. Remove the paper backing from one side of the hook­and-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
Getting Started
To Turn On The Unit And Adjust The Audio Volume
Rotate the On-Off/ Volume control
clockwise (away from you).
Tone Mode Voice Mode Visual Display
Three beeps Testing, then
three beeps
System Ready
The LED in the lower left corner of the screen will light to indicate that the power is 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, you should turn Off or unplug your detector when parking for lengthy periods.
Power Indicator Screen
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Settings
When changing the Settings on your detector, please keep in mind:
n Each time the unit is turned On the factory settings of Highway and
Auto Mute-On will be set. They can be changed while the unit is in use
as described in the following sections.
Highway/City Mode
Setting your detector to City mode delays all X band audio alerts at lower signal strength levels. (A single beep will sound when the signal is rst detected.) This will reduce false alerts while you are driving in, or near, urban areas where there are many sources for conicting 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 as you complete each step. The factory setting is Highway mode.
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 will automatically reduce the audio volume of all alerts after four seconds for as long as the signal is detected. The factory setting for Auto Mute is On.
City Mode
Highway Mode
To Change From Highway Mode To City Mode
Press and release the City button.
Tone Mode Voice Mode Visual Display
One beep City C LED Lights
To Turn Auto Mute Off
Press and release the Mute button while no alert is occurring.
Tone Mode Voice Mode Visual Display
One beep AutoMute Off Audio Only
To Change From City Mode To Highway Mode
Press and release the City button again.
Tone Mode Voice Mode Visual Display
Two beeps Highway Audio Only
To Turn Auto Mute On
Press and release the Mute button again while no alert is occurring.
Tone Mode Voice Mode Visual Display
Two beeps AutoMute On Audio Only
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Press and release
Mute Button
Press and
release
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Data Display Brightness
You can choose from three settings for Brightness of the display. Repeatedly push the Dim button to cycle through the settings. In Dark mode the power LED will blink slowly to indicate that power is On. The factory setting is Bright.
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 rst 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.
VG-2 Alert Settings
Police use radar detector detectors (RDDs) to spot users of radar detectors. Your detector is able to identify signals from VG-2 RDDs and can provide alerts when any of these or similar devices are in use near your vehicle.
Your detector is invisible to VG-2 RDDs. You can choose whether you want to be alerted to VG-2 RDD signals. The factory setting for VG-2 alert is Off.
Mute Button
Press and hold
for two seconds
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 Mode Voice Mode Visual Display
None Voice Alert Audio Only
To Change From Voice Alert to Tone Alert
While no signal is being detected, press and hold the Mute button for two seconds.
Tone Mode Voice Mode Visual Display
One beep Tone Alert Audio Only
Dim Button
Press and hold for four seconds
To Turn VG-2 Alerts On and Off
While no signal is being detected, press and hold the Dim button for four seconds.
Tone Mode Voice Mode Visual Display
On = One beep VG-2 On V/S LED Flashes Once
Off = Two beeps VG-2 Off V/S LED Flashes Twice
Press and release
Dim Button
Bright
Dim
Dark
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Radar Alert Settings
The detector allows you to choose whether it will show alerts on the X, K and Ka Bands. The factory settings are: X, K, and Ka On.
Signals Detected
The tables on the following pages show you 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 and voice message is used for each type of signal detected (including separate tones for each laser signal). For X, K and Ka 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 14.)
Visual Display
An indication of the type of signal detected and, for radar signals, the signal strength will appear in the UltraBright Data Display. Radar signal strength will be indicated by steady, ashing, or a combination of steady and ashing LEDs as shown in the signal strength chart below.
To Turn X Band On and Off
While no signal is being detected, press and hold both the Dim and Mute buttons for four seconds.
Tone Mode Voice Mode Visual Display
X On = Two beeps X On X/K LED Flashes Twice
X Off = One beep X Off X/K LED Flashes Once
To Turn K Band On and Off
While no signal is being detected, press and hold both the Mute and City buttons for four seconds.
Tone Mode Voice Mode Visual Display
K On = Two beeps K On X/K LED Flashes Twice
K Off = One beep K Off X/K LED Flashes Once
To Turn Ka Band On and Off
While no signal is being detected, press and hold the Dim and City buttons for four seconds.
Tone Mode Voice Mode Visual Display
Ka On = Two beeps Ka On Ka LED Flashes Twice
Ka Off = One beep Ka Off Ka LED Flashes Once
Signal Strength Chart
Signal Strength = 1 (Weakest Signal)
Signal Strength = 5 (Strongest Signal)
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Visual Display (continued)
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Radar Signals, Voice and Visual Displays
Type of Signal Voice Visual Display
X Band Radar X Alert X/K is Steady & lower LEDs
show signal strength
K Band Radar K Alert K is Steady & lower LEDs
show signal strength
Ka Band Radar Ka Alert Ka is Steady & lower LEDs
show signal strength
Laser Signals, Voice and Visual Displays
Type of Signal Voice Visual Display
LTI 20-20* Laser Alert L is Steady LTI Ultra-Lyte* Laser Alert L is Steady Kustom Signals ProLaser* Laser Alert L is Steady Kustom Signals ProLaser III* Laser Alert L is Steady Stalker LIDAR* Laser Alert L is Steady Laser Atlanta - SpeedLaser* Laser Alert L is Steady
* Your detector provides 360° detection of these signals.
Safety and Strobe Alert Signals, Voice and Visual Display
Type of Signal Voice Visual Display
Emergency Vehicles Emergency Vehicle Approaching V⁄S is Steady
Strobe Alert Signal, Voice and Visual Display
Type of Signal Voice Visual Display
VG-2 RDD VG-2 Alert V⁄S is Steady
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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.
Assistance
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Understanding Radar and Laser
Your Detector
Description
Interpretation
Recommended Response
Tone repeats slowly at rst, then speeds up rapidly.
Probably police radar. FULL ALERT
Tone sounds one time only. Probably a false alarm,
but possibly pulsed radar or VG-2 nearby.
Exercise caution
Tone instantly begins repeating rapidly.
Radar 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
A Safety or Strobe Alert. You are nearing an
emergency vehicle.
Exercise caution
Responding to Alerts
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 K band 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
VG-2 is a “detector detector” that works by detecting low-level signals emitted by most radar detectors. Your detector does not emit signals that can be detected by VG-2, but does detect VG-2 signals and will alert you when a device is in use near your vehicle.
Safety Alert Trafc Warning System
FCC-approved Safety Alert transmitters emit microwave radar signals that indicate the presence of an emergency vehicle.
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 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 (re trucks, police cars, ambulances) automatically change trafc signals as the vehicle approaches an intersection. These strobes and the special strobe detectors located on the trafc 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 re 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:
n 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.
n 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.
n 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.
n Is it legal for police to use LIDAR?
Yes, LIDAR is allowed to be used in all 50 States by police. Your detector detects LIDAR (laser).
Maintenance
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:
n Make sure the power cord is properly connected. n Make sure the socket of your vehicle’s cigarette lighter is clean and free
of corrosion.
n Make sure the power cord’s cigarette lighter adapter is rmly seated in
your cigarette lighter.
n 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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Warranty
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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.
Limited 1-Year Warranty
For Products Purchased in the U.S.A.
Cobra Electronics Corporation warrants that its Cobra 10 Band Radar/Laser Detectors, and the component parts thereof, will be free of defects in workmanship and materials for a period of one year from the date of rst consumer purchase. This warranty may be enforced by the rst consumer purchaser, provided that the product is utilized within the U.S.A.
Cobra will, without charge, repair or replace, at its option, defective 10 Band Radar/ Laser Detectors, products or component parts upon delivery to the Cobra Factory Service Department, accompanied by proof of the date of rst 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 specic 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 tness 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.
Specications
Band and Frequencies
Band Frequencies
X Band 10.525 ± 0.050 GHz
K Band 24.125 ± 0.125 GHz
Safety Alert Trafc Warning System
24.070
24.110
24.190
24.230
± 0.010 ± 0.010 ± 0.010 ± 0.010
GHz GHz GHz GHz
Ka Band 34.700 ± 1.300 GHz
VG-2 11.500 ± 0.250 GHz
Laser 910 ± 50 nm
WARNING Modications or parts substitutions not approved by Cobra Electronics Corporation may violate FCC Rules and void your authority to operate this equipment.
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Product Service and
Customer Information
Optional Accessories
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.
Optional Accessories
You can nd 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 21.
Straight 12V DC Power Cord
Includes plug and fuse Item #420-030-N-001
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Windshield Mounting Bracket
Includes suction cups Item #545-159-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˚) & fuse
Item #CLP-2B
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