Cobra S120R User Manual

Typical Fitting

10mm

Minimum

S120R

For iPhone

User Guide

NOTE: 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. CAUTION: Modiﬁcations or parts not approved by Cobra Electronics Corporation may violate FCC Rules and void authority to operate this equipment.

Thank you for purchasing the Cobra iRadar S120R for iPhone, the world’s rst connected radar/laser detector.

iRadar S120R uses Bluetooth® wireless technology to connect your iPhone®/iPod Touch® to display radar, laser and speed camera alerts.

Follow these simple steps to get your iRadar S120R up and running.

Cobra iRadar is made for

iPod touch (5th Generation) iPod touch (4th Generation) iPhone 5 iPhone 4S iPhone 4

NOTE: Location-based alerts and GPS settings available only with iPhone. Only radar/laser alerts and settings will work with iPod touch.

Trademark Acknowledgement

Cobra® and the snake design are registered trademarks of Cobra Electronics Corporation, USA.

iPhone® and iPod® touch are trademarks of Apple, Inc, registered with the U.S. and other countries. The Bluetooth® word mark is a registered trademark owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Cobra Electronics Corporation is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.

What’s in the box?

Cobra iRadar S120R Mounting bracket Screw, nut & bolt pack Cable-tie fasteners

Setting Up iRadar S120R

The S120R has been designed to be mounted under the hood, behind the vehicle’s grille or within an air intake at the front of the vehicle if appropriate using the ’L’ shaped bracket and screw pack provided.

Find a suitable mounting position for the detector, ensuring that the front of the unit has a clear view of the road ahead and is unobstructed by any metallic objects and that there is a sucient mounting area to attach the ’L’ shaped xing bracket. The S120R needs to be mounted in as horizontal a position as possible so that it is looking directly down the road ahead.

We recommend that you mount the detector either behind the vehicle’s grille (if the openings of the grille are at least 10mm in diameter) or within an air intake at the front of the vehicle. The S120R can be mounted anywhere at the front of the vehicle, but for optimum performance we suggest you mount it as close as possible to the license plate of the vehicle.

Typical Fitting

10mm

Minimum

When you have found a suitable location, using the ’L’ shaped mounting bracket as a template, drill between 2 and 4 pilot holes into the selected mounting surface for attaching the bracket using either the self-tapping screws or the nuts and bolts provided.

You will need to attach the bracket using at least 2 screws or 2 nuts and bolts to ensure that the bracket is well secured. Remember that there is a lot of vibration within the engine compartment so it is very important that the S120R mounting bracket is secured correctly.

Typical Fitting

Mounting Notes

When mounting and connecting the power cables of the S120R ensure that you mount the unit and cables away from any moving parts such as aircooling fans or the fan belt. Position the unit so that device and power cables do not interfere with any moving parts within the engine compartment or interfer with any part of the vehicle that could endanger you or your passengers. Please check that all surfaces are safe to drill through before beginning any work.

Connecting the iRadar S120R

The S120R is powered by wiring it directly to your vehicles 12V electrical system using the cable supplied. Connect the red (positive) wire to a switched 12V ignition supply, this will power on the detector when the ignition is switched On, and O when the ignition is O.

Connect the black (negative) wire to a chassis ground or battery ground. In many cases, this wire can be attached to any metal portion of the vehicle frame. The LED will blink red if the power connection has been completed successfully. This LED can be located near to the point where the power cable enters the rear of the device.

It is not advisable to connect the S120R directly to the vehicle battery as after long periods of vehicle inactivity the vehicle battery may become discharged.

Pairing iRadar S120R

iRadar S120R uses Bluetooth® wireless technology to communicate with your iPhone.

On your iPhone/iPod touch, enter the Settings menu.

Press Bluetooth and make sure Bluetooth is switched to ON.

iRADAR should appear under Devices.

Note: Your iPhone/iPod touch may take 30 seconds to one minute to recognize the device.

It will initially appear as “Headset” and will then turn into iRADAR. If you cannot see the device, try restarting both iRadar and your iPhone/ iPod touch and re-do steps 1 through 5.

Press iRADAR, then press Pair.

The LED on the detector unit will ash blue. When pairing has been completed, it will turn solid blue.

Bluetooth Pairing Tips

If you are having trouble initializing or maintaining your Bluetooth connection take the following steps:

1) Turn o your Cobra iRadar detector device, wait 30 seconds, and then turn it back on. On your iPhone/ iPod Touch, turn Bluetooth O and then On again.

2) If you are still not connected, go to the Bluetooth Settings menu on your iPhone/iPod Touch. Press the button to the right of iRadar and then press “Forget this Device”. Wait approximately 30 seconds for iRadar to appear under Devices and then press iRadar to reinitialize pairing.

3) If iRadar does not appear under Devices or you experience an intermittent Bluetooth connection, completely turn o both your iPhone/iPod Touch and iRadar detector unit, wait 30 seconds, and then turn them back on.

Now that you are paired with iRadar S120R, you must connect using the IRadar App. Note that the S120R will not function if the App is not running. If the App is not running you are not protected.

Downloading the App

To download the app you must enter the iTunes Store and search for “Cobra iRadar”. Follow the onscreen instructions to download and install the Cobra iRadar app.

Cobra iRadar App

The iRadar app is what separates Cobra from any other detectors out there.

Make sure to check out the Tutorial for a full explanation of app features. The Tutorial automatically is displayed the rst time you launch the app and then subsequently can be accessed from the Menu.

Information on specic settings and explanations of radar bands can be found by pressing the buttons in the settings menus.

iRadar Community

When you, or any other iRadar user, detects a radar or laser signal the alert information is anonymously sent to Cobra’s cloud servers. Within seconds, that information is processed and displayed on your map as part of

a Threat Area. As you approach a specic Threat Area you will hear a short beep and then the app will indicate the Cobra’s assessment of the reliability of the threat.

High-Threat Area means multiple reports have conrmed a legitimate threat in the area recently.

Medium or Low-Threat Area means signals have been detected but have either not been conrmed or have not been reported lately.

Paying attention to threat areas will allow you to be

warned of potential threats before you enter radar

detection range. Community Radar/Laser alert sharing

means that you have an entire network of users work-

ing to keep you and your wallet safe.

Customer Assistance

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:

For Assistance in the U.S.A.

Automated Help Desk: English only. 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, phone 773-889-3087.

Customer Assistance Operators: English and Spanish. 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Central Time, Monday through Friday (except holidays), phone 773-889-3087.

Questions: English and Spanish. Faxes can be received at 773-622-2269.

Technical Assistance: English only. www.cobra.com (on-line: Frequently Asked Questions). English and Spanish. product info@cobra.com (e-mail).

For Assistance Outside the USA:

Contact Your Local Dealer

Trademark Acknowledgement

Cobra®, DigiView®, EasySet®, Extra Sensory Detection®, IntelliShield®, LaserEye®, Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra®, Safety Alert® Traffic Warning System, VG-2 Alert®, Xtreme Range Superheterodyne® and the snake design are registered trademarks of Cobra Electronics Corporation, USA.

Cobra Electronics Corporation™, Extreme Bright DataGrafix™, IntelliLink™, iRadar™, Revolution™ Series, SmartPower™, Spectre Alert™, Super-Xtreme Range Superheterodyne™, S-XRS™, UltraBright™, and Voice Alert™ are trademarks of Cobra Electronics Corporation, USA.

for Ford is a registe red trademark of Ford Motor Company, Inc. Electriclear® for GM is a

Instaclear 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. SpeedLaser™ is a trademark of Laser Atlanta, LLC. Interceptor VG-2™ is a trademark of TechniSonic Industries LTD.

iPhone

and iPod® touch are trademarks of Apple, Inc, registered with the U.S. and other countries. The Bluetooth® word mark is a registered trademark owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Cobra Electronics Corporation is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.

Android™ is a trademark of Google, Inc. Use of this trademark is subject to Google permission.

Limited 1-Year Warranty

For Products Purchased in the U.S.A.

Cobra Electronics Corporation warrants that its Cobra iRadar Radar/Laser Detector, and the component parts thereof, will be free of defects in workmanship and materials for a period of one year from the date of ﬁrst consumer purchase. This warranty may be enforced by the ﬁrst consumer purchaser, provided that the product is utilized within the U.S.A.

Cobra will, without charge, repair or replace, at its option, defective iRadar Radar/Laser Detector, products or component parts upon delivery to the Cobra Factory Service Department, accompanied by proof of the date of ﬁrst 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, this warranty gives you speciﬁc 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 ﬁtness 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.

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 reverse side

of this sheet. 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 with delivery conﬁrmation 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.