Cobra RAD450 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:
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Printed in the Philippines
Part No. 480-1071-P
Version E
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Introduction Introduction
Display and Product Features
NOTESControls Indicators and Connections
Controls, Indicators and Connections
Speaker
LaserEye
For detection of
laser signals.
On-Off/Volume Control
Allows you to adjust the
volume of the alerts.
Dim Button
For adjusting the
display brightness.
12V DC
Power Jack
Mute Button
For manual mute of audio
alerts, changing standby
screens, turning Quiet
Drive on/off.
Windshield
Bracket
Mount
SEN Button
Adjust sensitivity
and ltering modes
to reduce unwanted
alerts.
Menu Button
To select
detector
settings.
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USB
Port
Easy-to-Read Display
Radar Band
Signal Strength
Frequency
Product Features
Congratulations! You’ve made a smart choice by purchasing a radar/laser
detector from Cobra. Just look at some of the sophisticated features and
capabilities your new unit includes:
Radar/Laser Protection
Detects all radar and laser guns.
LaserEye®
Detects laser signals from both front and rear.
VoiceAlert
Digital voice announcements help keep your
eyes on the road.
QuietDriveTM
Muted driving mode for times driver wants less
audible feedback while talking with passengers
or on the phone.
Premium Anti-Falsing Circuitry
Automatically reduces false alerts from
erroneous sources including automatic door
openers, xed position trafc ow monitoring
systems and other radar detectors.
Updatable IVT FilterTM
User updatable system 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.
Sensitivity Modes
Selectable Low/Med/High modes reduce falsing
in densely populated areas.
Auto Mute
Automatically mutes audio for sustained alerts.
Eye-Catching OLED Display
Bright white OLED display features band
identication icons and numeric signal strength
meter.
Adjustable Sensitivity
Select preferred radar sensitivity (City/City Max/
Highway) to suit driving environment.
Dual Language
English and Spanish voice and text alerts.
6’ Power Cord and Mount Included.
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Contents
Introduction
Important Information ................................. A1
Controls, Indicators and Connections ..................... A2
Display ............................................. A3
Product Features .................................... A3
Your Detector
Installation ........................................... 2
Getting Started ....................................... 5
Buttons ............................................. 5
SEN .............................................. 5
Anti-Falsing Circuitry .................................5
MUTE ............................................. 6
Quiet Drive ........................................ 6
Battery Voltage ..................................... 6
DIM .............................................. 6
Menu-User Settings .................................... 6
Menu-Alert Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Detail ............................................. 8
AutoMute. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Language ......................................... 8
IntelliMute ..........................................8
Screen Saver ........................................9
Smart Power ........................................9
Low Car Voltage .....................................9
System Info .........................................9
Restore Defaults .....................................9
Radar Alerts ..........................................10
Radar Detector-Detector Alerts .........................10
Laser Alerts ........................................10
Responding to Alerts ................................ 11
Understanding Radar and Laser ......................... 12
Understanding LIDAR .................................. 13
Customer Information
Specications ...................................... 14
Maintenance ........................................ 14
Limited 1-Year Warranty ............................... 15
Product Service & Optional Accessories .................. 16
FCC Statement & Trademark Acknowledgement ..............17
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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
necessary, gently push or
pull on the bracket to bend
it. DO NOT use the detector
to bend the bracket.
6. Plug the power cord
into the detector.
7. Plug the cigarette lighter
adapter on the power cord
into your vehicle’s cigarette
lighter.
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