Cobra RAD350 User Manual
The Cobra line of quality products includes:
CB Radios
Dash Cams
Operating Instructions
Important Information and
Introduction
Important Information
Federal Laws Governing the Use of Radar Detectors
It is not against federal law to receive radar transmissions with your Cobra radar/
laser detector. The Communications Act of 1924 guarantees your right to receive
radio transmissions on any frequency. Local laws that contravene this Act, while illegal,
may be enforced by your local law enforcement ofcials until and unless
they are prohibited from doing so by federal court action.
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 trafc
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.
Customer Assistance
Radar Detectors
Marine VHF Radios
Power Inverters
Accessories
Customer Assistance
RADAR/LASER
For more information or to
order any of our products,
please visit our website:
www.cobra.com
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RAD350
Printed in the Philippines
Part No. 480-1070-P
Version C
©2016 Cobra Electronics Corporation
6500 West Cortland Street
Chicago, Illinois 60707 USA
www.cobra.com
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Introduction Introduction Customer Assistance
Assistance
Warranty
Display and Product Features
Trademark AcknowledgementControls Indicators and Connections
Controls, Indicators and Connections
LaserEye
For detection of
laser signals.
Windshield
Bracket
Mount
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Easy-to-Read Display
Radar
Indicators
VG-2
Indicator
Signal Strength/City/
Highway/Laser Indicator
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Trademark Acknowledgement
Cobra®, DigiView®, EasySet®, Extra Sensory Detection®, LaserEye®, Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra®,
VG-2 Alert®, Xtreme Range Superheterodyne® and the snake design are registered trademarks of Cobra
Electronics Corporation, USA.
Cobra Electronics Corporation™, AURA™, IntelliLink™, IntelliScope™, IntelliView™, Revolution™ Series,
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IVT Filter™, SmartPower™, Super-Xtreme Range Superheterodyne™, S-XRS™, 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. LTI Laser™
Speaker
and LTI 20-20™ are trademarks of Laser Technology, Inc. Kustom Laser™, Kustom Laser 340™ and
ProLaser II™ are trademarks of Kustom Signals, Inc. SpeedLaser™ is a trademark of Laser Atlanta. 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
Product Features
Congratulations! You’ve made a smart choice by purchasing a radar/laser
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trademark of Laser Atlanta, LLC. Interceptor VG-2™ is a trademark of TechniSonic Industries LTD. Tomar®
is a registered trademark of TOMAR Electronics, Inc.
detector from Cobra. Just look at some of the sophisticated features and
capabilities your new unit includes:
12V DC
Power Jack
On-Off/Volume Control
Allows you to adjust the
volume of the alerts.
Dim Button
For adjusting the
display brightness.
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.
Mute Button
For manual mute
or auto mute of
audio alerts.
SEN Button
Adjust sensitivity to
City or Highway
modes to reduce
false alerts.
Radar/Laser Protection
Detects all radar and laser guns.
LaserEye®
Detects laser signals from both front and rear.
Anti-Falsing Circuitry
Automatically reduce false alerts from erroneous
sources including automatic door openers and
xed position trafc ow monitoring systems.
IVT FilterTM
Automatically reduces false alerts from moving
In-Vehicle Technology sources such as collision
avoidance systems and adaptive cruise control.
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 & Highway Modes
Selectable modes reduces falsing in densely
populated areas.
Auto Mute
Automatically mutes audio for sustained alerts.
7-Segment Color Display
Bright display with band identication icons
and numeric signal strength meter.
Audible Signal Strength Levels
Unique tones provide signal strength and
band identication.
6’ Power Cord and Mount Included.
AVIS FCC Cet appareil est conforme à la partie 15 des règles de la FCC: Son
fonctionnement est soumis aux deux conditions suivantes: (1) Ce dispositif ne peut
causer des interférences nuisibles, et (2) Cet appareil doit accepter toute interférence
reçue, y compris les interférences qui peuvent causer un mauvais fonctionnement.
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Introduction
Contents
Introduction
Important Information ................................. A1
Controls, Indicators and Connections ..................... A2
Display ............................................. A3
Product Features .................................... A3
Your Detector
Installation ........................................... 2
Getting Started ....................................... 5
Settings ............................................. 6
Highway/City Mode .................................. 6
Anti-Falsing Circuitry .................................7
Muting an Alert ..................................... 7
Auto Mute Mode .................................... 7
Display Brightness .................................. 8
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
Understanding LIDAR .................................. 16
Customer Information
Maintenance ........................................ 16
Specications ...................................... 17
Limited 1-Year Warranty ............................... 18
Product Service & Optional Accessories .................. 19
Trademark Acknowledgement ............................20
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Your Detector
Installation
Your Detector
Installation
Installation
Where to Mount Your Unit
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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.
Windshield Mounting Dashboard Mounting
The unit’s lens must not be blocked and the LaserEye should have a clear view
out the back window to allow maximum 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:
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
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.
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