ULTRA-HIGH PERFORMANCE
DIGITAL RADAR/LASER DETECTOR
SPX 5300
Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra
®
Operating Instructions
Printed in the Philippines
Part No. 480-837-P
Version D
English
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 officials 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 traffic accidents. It is only intended to alert
the motorist that an emergency vehicle equipped with a Cobra Safety Alert
transmitter is within range as defined by that product. Please call local fire
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 traffic laws.
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
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 773-889-3087 (phone).
Customer Assistance Operators English and Spanish.8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Central Time
Mon. through Fri. (except holidays) 773-889-3087 (phone).
Questions English and Spanish.Faxes can be received at 773-622-2269 (fax).
Technical Assistance English only.www.cobra.com (on-line: Frequently Asked
Questions). English and Spanish. productinfo@cobra.com (e-mail).
Accessories Order Info and
Trademark Acknowledgement
Controls, Indicators and Connections
Windshield Bracket
Release Button
12V DC
Power Jack
On-Off/ Volume Control
Allows you to adjust the volume of
* Press and hold for four seconds
to access these functions.
A2
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the tone alerts.
Mute Button
For manual mute or
auto mute of audio
alerts.
Windshield
Bracket
Mount
Dim Button
Allows you to adjust the
UltraBright Data Display
brightness for easy
reading. (Also turns VG-2
and Spectre I & IV+ alerts
On and Off.*)
WARNING
Modifications or parts substitutions not approved
by Cobra Electronics Corporation may violate
FCC Rules and void your authority to operate
this equipment.
LaserEye
For 360° detection
of laser signals.
Speaker
Audio Jack
IntelliMute Button
Engine RPM sensing mute
function which reduces
false alerts. Button turns
IntelliMute On and Off. (Also
enters IntelliMute setting
mode.*)
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City Button
For City or Highway
modes to reduce false
alerts. (Also turns Ku
alerts On and Off.*)
Display
NOTE: In This Manual
X K Ka V S L
When steady,
the display will
X K KaVS c
be shown:
Radar, VG-2,
Spectre I & IV+ and
Safety Indicators
City/Highway and
IntelliMute Pro
Signal Strength: 1 (weakest) to 5 (strongest)
Mode Indicators
Signal
Strength,
Pop, Laser,
IntelliMute
Indicator
When blinking,
the display will
X K Ka VS c
be shown:
X & K will light simultaneously
when indicating
Ku detection:
XK Ka VS c
Product Features
Congratulations! You’ve made a smart choice by purchasing a ultra-high
performance radar/laser detector from Cobra. Just look at some of the
sophisticated features and capabilities your new unit includes:
Xtreme Range
Superheterodyne
®
Technology
With super-fast sweep circuitry,
provides extra detection range
and the best possible advance warning
to even the fastest radar guns
Detection and Separate Alerts For:
Radar signals (X, K, Ka and Ku bands,
with signal strength indicated), Laser signals,
Safety Alert signals, VG-2
signals, Spectre I & IV+ signals
®
LaserEye
For 360° detection of laser signals
Instant-On Ready
Detects radar guns with “instant-on”
(very fast) speed monitoring capabilities
Pop Detection
Detects the latest super-fast instant-on single
pulse radar guns
Tone Alerts
With adjustable volume
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.
UltraBright™ Data Display
Easy-to-read with adjustable brightness
City or Highway
Modes to reduce false alerts
Alert Programming
Easy setting of radar bands to be monitored
Safety Alert
®
Traffic warning system distinguishes important
safety alerts from other
K band signals
Manual Mute or Auto Mute
A mute function of audio alerts
IntelliMute
®
A mute function reduces false audio alerts by
sensing engine RPMs
IntelliMute
®
Pro
Prevents detection by radar detector detectors
(RDDs) when traveling at slower speeds
Mounting
Mounts easily on windshield or dashboard
Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra
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Ordering From U.S.A.
Call 773-889-3087 for pricing or visit www.cobra.com.
For Credit Card Orders
Call 773-889-3087 [Press one from the main menu] 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Central Time, Monday through
Friday.
Make Check or Money Order Payable To
Cobra Electronics, Attn: Accessories Dept.,
6500 West Cortland Street, Chicago, IL 60707 U.S.A.
To Order Online
Please visit our website: www.cobra.com.
Item# Description
420-030-N-001 Straight 12V Power Cord
•
420-026-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®,
®
, Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra®, Safety Alert® Traffic Warning System, Strobe Alert®,
LaserEye
®
VG-2 Alert
, Xtreme Range Superheterodyne® and the snake design
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are registered trademarks of Cobra Electronics Corporation, USA.
Cobra Electronics Corporation™, 14 Band™, 15 Band™, Extreme Bright DataGrafix™, IntelliLink™,
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
Motor Company, Inc. Electriclear
®
for GM is a registered trademark of General Motors Corporation.
®
for Ford is a registered trademark of Ford
LTI Laser™ 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. Interceptor VG-2™ is a trademark of TechniSonic Industries LTD. Tomar
trademark of TOMAR Electronics, Inc.
®
A3
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is a registered
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Introduction
Contents
Introduction
Important Information ................................................ A1
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. Make sure the unit is level with the road. You can also
mount it directly on the dashboard.
Windshield MountingDashboard Mounting
The unit’s lens must not be blocked and the LaserEye should have a clear view out the
back window to allow 360° 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:
g
Windshield wiper blades
g
Mirrored sun screens
g
Dark tinting at the top of the windshield
g
Heated windshields currently available on some vehicles
(Instaclear for Ford, Electriclear for GM.) Consult your dealer
to see if you have this option.
Your Detector
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Windshield Mounting
Installation
1. Attach the rubber
cups to the bracket.
2. Make sure the rubber cups and your windshield are clean.
3. Push the bracket firmly onto the
windshield.
4. Attach the detector to
the bracket. Check the
angle of the unit.
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.
8. You can temporarily remove the detector whenever you
wish by pressing the bracket release button and sliding
it off the bracket.
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Your Detector
Installation
Dashboard Mounting
1. Place the detector on the dashboard to find a location
where the unit has a clear, level view of the road.
The angle can NOT be adjusted after mounting.
2. Remove the paper backing from
one side of the hook-and-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.
Your Detector
Getting Started
Getting Started
Power On
X K Ka V Sh
On-Off/
Volume Control
Rotate clockwise
(away from you)
To Turn On the Unit and Adjust the Audio Volume
Rotate the On-Off/
Volume control
clockwise (away
from you).
Tone
Three beeps
Visual Display
h appears in the display
indicating 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.
Auxiliary Audio Jack
The Auxiliary Audio Jack can be used to connect external speakers in environments
with high ambient noise levels. The internal speaker will
be disconnected. (This uses a mini stereo audio connector.)
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Auxiliary
Audio Jack
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