Cobra RAD500G 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 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.
Introduction
Printed in the Philippines
Part No. 480-1107-P
Version A
Operating Instructions
RADAR/LASER
PROTECTION
RAD500G
Important Information and
Customer Assistance
CB Radios
Dash Cams
Radar Detectors
Marine VHF Radios
Power Inverters
Accessories
Please go to www.cobra.com
to download the Spanish
versionof this manual.
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Display and Product Features
NOTESControls Indicators and Connections
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.
GPS-Ready
Internal GPS receiver alerts you to known speed
trap and red light/speed camera locations.
Manual Lock-Out
Allows you to lock-out locations with false alerts.
LaserEye
Detects laser signals from both front and rear.
VoiceAlert
Digital voice announcements keep your eyes on
the road.
QuietDrive™
Quiet Drive is a muted driving mode for times
when a driver wants less audible feedback while
talking with passengers, on the phone, etc.
Premium Anti-Falsing Circuitry
Automatically reduces false alerts from
erroneous sources including vehicle collision
avoidance systems, trafc ow monitoring
devices 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.
White OLED Display
Bright display with band identication icons
and numeric signal strength meter.
Sensitivity Modes
Multiple sensitivity modes to reduce
false alerts.
Auto Mute
Automatically mutes audio for sustained
alerts.
Dual Language
English and Spanish voice and text alerts.
User Updates
Micro-USB port allows users to access
future software updates as well as download
the latest known speed trap and red-light/speed
camera locations.
Controls, Indicators and Connections
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Easy-to-Read Display
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Product Features
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12V DC
Power Jack
Dim Button
For adjusting the
display brightness.
Mute Button
For manual mute of audio
alerts, changing standby
screens, turning Quiet
Drive on/off.
On-Off/Volume Control
Allows you to adjust the
volume of the alerts.
Introduction Introduction
LaserEye
For detection of
rear laser signals.
Speaker
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.
SEN Button
Adjust sensitivity
and ltering modes
to reduce unwanted
alerts.
Windshield
Bracket
Mount
False Button
Press to lock out false
alerts. Press and hold
to set user locations.
Radar Band
Frequency
USB
Port
Signal Strength
Menu Button
To select
detector
settings.
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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
Using the FALSE Button ...............................5
MUTE ............................................. 6
Quiet Drive ........................................ 6
Battery Voltage ..................................... 6
DIM .............................................. 6
Menu-User Settings .................................... 7
Detail ............................................. 7
AutoMute. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Language ......................................... 8
Screen Saver ........................................8
Smart Power ........................................8
System Info .........................................8
Restore Defaults .....................................8
Menu-Alert Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Low Car Voltage .....................................9
Radar Alerts ..........................................10
Radar Detector-Detector Alerts ...........................10
Understanding Radar and Laser ..........................10
Radar Speed Monitoring Systems .......................10
VG-2 .............................................10
Spectre RDD .......................................11
Laser Alerts ..........................................11
LIDAR ............................................11
Menu-GPS Settings ................................... 12
Location-Based Alerts (LBAs) ..........................12
Customer Information
Specications ...................................... 13
Maintenance ........................................ 13
Limited 1-Year Warranty ............................... 14
Product Service & Optional Accessories .................. 15
FCC Statement & Trademark Acknowledgement ..............16
Introduction
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Installation
Your Detector
Installation
Your Detector
Installation
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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. Make sure the detector is level/parallel to
the road.
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
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.
The detector must level/parallel to the road
Windshield mounting
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