Cobra XRS9730 Service Manual

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Important Information and
Customer Assistance

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HIGH-PERFORMANCE
DIGITAL RADAR/LASER
DETECTOR WITH XTREME
RANGE SUPERHETERODYNE

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TECHNOLOGY

XRS 9730

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Operating Instructions

Printed in China

Part No. 480-234-P

Version B

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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 6:00 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. [e-mail] (e-mail).

For Assistance Outside the U.S.A.

Contact Your Local Dealer

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Chicago, Illinois 60707 USA

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Introduction

Assistance

Warranty

Controls, Indicators,
Connections and Display

Introduction

Product Features

Customer Assistance

Accessories Order Info

Controls, Indicators, Connections and Display

Windshield Bracket

Release Button

12V DC
Power Jack

On-Off/Volume Control

Allows user to adjust the

volume of the tone

and voice alerts.

Program/Mute Button

For manual mute of

audio alerts (and to enter

programming mode).

Alpha/Numeric Dot Matrix Text Display*

Shows user mode settings, programming instructions,

signal strength indication, City/Highway mode indicators,

radar, VG-2, Spectre 1 and safety/strobe indicators.

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about display features.

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Adjusts the display brightness for easy

reading (and to scroll through user mode

Windshield

Bracket Mount

Select/Dim Button

settings while programming).

System Ready

WARNING

Modifications or parts substitutions not appr
by Cobra Electronics Corporation may violate
FCC Rules and void your authority to operate
this equipment.

LaserEye

For 360° detection of
laser and strobe signals.

Auxiliary Audio
Jack

Speaker

Set/City Button

For City or Highway
modes to reduce false
alerts (and to change
user mode settings
while programming).

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Product Features

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Congratulations! You’ve made a smart choice by purchasing an ultra high
performance digital 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,
XRS provides extra detection range
and the best possible advance warning
to even the fastest radar guns

Ultra Performance

Provides advanced warning with
extra detection range

Detection and Separate Alerts

For radar signals (X, K, Ka and Ku bands,
with signal strength indicated), laser
signals, Safety Alert signals, Strobe Alert
signals, VG-2 signals, Spectre 1 signals

8-Point Compass

Displays direction of travel

LaserEye

For 360° detection of laser and
strobe signals

Instant-On Ready

Detects radar guns with “instant-on”
(very fast) speed monitoring capabilities

Pop Detection

Detects the latest super-fast instant-on
signal pulse radar guns

Voice or Tone Alert

With adjustable volume

IntelliShield False Signal Rejection

Reduces falsing in urban areas with
Highway mode and three levels
of City mode settings

Safety Alert

Traffic warning system distinguishes
important safety alerts from other
K band signals

Strobe Alert

Emergency vehicle warning system

Manual Mute or Auto Mute

A mute function of audio alerts

IntelliMute

A mute function which automatically
reduces false alerts by sensing engine
RPMs

Smart Power

A timed power saving function that
saves your car’s battery

EasySet Programming

User-friendly mode selection and
setting with visual guidance

Auxiliary Audio Jack

For external speaker connection

Mounting

Mounts easily on windshield
or dashboard

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 6:00 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
545-139-N-001 Windshield Mounting Bracket
CLP-2B Dual Port Power Adapter

DigiView Data Display

With easy-to-read alpha/numeric
dot matrix text readout

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.

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Introduction

Contents

Introduction

Important Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A1

Customer Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A1

Controls, Indicators, Connections and Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A2

Product Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A3

Your Detector

Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

EasySet Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Highway/City Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Muting an Alert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Auto Mute Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Voice Alert and Tone Alert Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Auxiliary Audio Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

IntelliMute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Pop Alert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

K, Ku and X Band Detection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

VG-2 Alert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Spectre 1 Alert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

SmartPower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

DigiView Data Display Brightness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Detection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Signals Detected . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Audio Alerts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Visual Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Instant-On Detection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Pop Detection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Responding to Alerts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Understanding Radar and Laser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Warranty

Limited 1-Year Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Customer Assistance

Product Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Trademark Acknowledgement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Optional Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Order Info . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

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Your Detector

Installation

Your Detector

Installation

Installation

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.

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 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:

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Windshield wiper blades

■

Mirrored sun screens

■

Dark tinting at the top of the windshield

■

Heated windshields currently available on some vehicles
(Instaclear for Ford, Electriclear for GM). Consult your dealer
to see if you have this option.

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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 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 depressing the bracket release button and sliding
it off the bracket.

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Getting Started

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 CANNOT be adjusted after mounting.

2. Remove the paper backing

from one side of the hook­and-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.

Getting Started

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).

Power On

Testing

Tone

Visual Display

Three beeps Testing

System Ready

The display will then
cycle through the
user mode settings
(city or highway,
Intellimute and
SmartPower status).

Start-up is complete when the display continuously shows the
current compass direction (N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W or NW) plus
single letters indicating current user mode settings (c = City
mode, City X Beep Off mode and City X+K mode, h = Highway
mode, i = IntelliMute on).

Start-Up Complete

NW h

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Voice

Testing, then three

beeps

System Ready
Voice Alert

System Ready

Voice Alert

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 and you have turned the SmartPower
off, you should turn off or unplug your detector when
parking for lengthy periods. Cobra recommends leaving

6. Plug the cigarette lighter

adapter on the power
cord into your vehicle’s
cigarette lighter.

SmartPower at the factory setting, which is on.

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Your Detector

EasySet Programming

EasySet Programming

All user mode settings on your detector can be changed by using
Program mode. When changing the settings, please keep in mind:

■

Buttons can have multiple functions.

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All settings will be stored in memory when the power is
turned off and recalled when the power is turned back on.

The procedure for using Program mode is shown on page 7.

NOTE

You cannot enter Program mode during an alert. The unit will not detect
signals while in Program mode. During programming, if no buttons are
pushed for ten seconds, the unit will automatically exit Program mode
and save the last settings.

Programming User Modes

The tables on pages 8 through 9 show you how to program all user modes
and the settings you can choose from.

NOTE

On the following pages, you will find more detailed
explanations of each setting.

See page 15 for instructions on setting the IntelliMute activation point.
See page 17 for instructions on calibrating the compass.
See page 22 for instructions on using SmartPower.

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Set/City Button

Press and release

Select/Dim Button

Press and release

Program/Mute Button

Press and hold/Press and release

To Use Program Mode

Press and hold the
Program/Mute button
for two seconds.

Tone

Visual Display Voice

Three beeps Program will appear.

PROGRAM

Start Program

Then brief programming
instructions will scroll
through the display three
times.

While the programming
instructions are
scrolling, press and

One beep
with each
button press

As each mode is displayed,
the current setting for that
mode will be shown.

None

release the Select/Dim
button to cycle through
the user modes.

With the user mode you
wish to change displayed,
press and release the
Set/City button to
change the setting.

To move to the next

One
or two
beeps,
depending
on your
selection

The setting you
select will be shown.

Current
setting

selection, press the
Select/Dim button again.

When you have finished
programming any or
all of the user modes,
press and release the
Program/Mute button
to exit Program mode.
Or simply wait ten
seconds without
pushing any buttons.

One beep When you exit Program

mode, the new setting
will automatically be saved
and EXIT PROGRAM and
Settings Saved! will appear.

EXIT

PROGRAM

Settings

Saved!

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EasySet Programming

Your Detector

EasySet Programming

This EasySet programming menu lists all of the modes and settings you can
choose from after you have entered Program mode as described on page 7.

EasySet Programming Menu

Mode Tone or Voice Visual Setting

Set City

Two beeps City X A single beep sounds when the

mode
default*

One beep City X

beep Off

One beep City X+K Combines the City X mode with

IntelliMute

Two beeps IntelliMute On All alerts (except for strobe signals

mode

One beep IntelliMute Off Normal operation.

Set IntelliMute
RPMs
(not shown
if IntelliMute

One beep Set IntelliMute

(see page 15
to set activation
point)

is off)
AutoMute

Two beeps AutoMute On The audio volume of all alerts will be

mode

One beep AutoMute Off All alerts will sound at full volume

Set compass One beep Set Compass

(see page 17
to calibrate
compass)

Pop Detect
mode

* The settings for these user modes can also be changed with the one button method.

See description of each user mode (pages 10 and 24) for details.

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Two beeps Pop Detect On Unit will detect Pop signals.
One beep Pop Detect Off Unit not will detect Pop signals.

Result

signal is first detected.
Audio for all X band alerts are blocked

until signal strength reaches Level 3.

prevention of K band audio alerts
until signal strength reaches Level 2.

from emergency vehicles) are
automatically muted below the
engine rev point you set.

Allows you to set the engine
rev point while using IntelliMute.

automatically muted after four (4) seconds
for as long as the signal is detected.

for as long as the signal is detected.
Allows you to calibrate the compass.

Mode Tone Visual Setting

VG-2 Detect
mode

VG-2 Audio

Two beeps VG-2 Detect On Unit will detect VG-2 signals.
One beep VG-2 Detect Off Unit will not detect VG-2 signals.
Two beeps VG-2 Audio On With VG-2 Detect on, the unit will give

mode (not
shown if VG-2
detect is off)

Spectre 1
Detect mode

One beep VG-2 Audio Off With VG-2 Detect off, the unit will give

Two beeps Spectre 1

Detect On

One beep Spectre 1

Result

audible alerts for VG-2 signals.

only visual alerts for VG-2 signals.
Unit will detect Spectre 1 signals.

Unit will not detect Spectre 1 signals.

Detect Off

Spectre 1
Audio mode
(not shown if
Spectre 1
detect is off)

SmartPower
mode

K or Ku Band
detect mode

X Band
detect mode

Set display
Dim mode
default*

Two beeps Spectre 1 AudioOnWith Spectre 1 Detect on, the unit will

give audible alerts for Spectre 1 signals.

One beep Spectre 1 Audio

Off

With Spectre 1 Detect off, the unit will give
only visual alerts for Spectre 1 signals.

Two beeps SmartPower On SmartPower is on.
One beep SmartPower Off SmartPower is off.
Two beeps K or Ku Band On Unit will detect K or Ku Band signals.
One beep K or Ku Band Off Unit will not detect K or Ku Band signals.
Two beeps X Band On Unit will detect X Band signals.
One beep X Band Off Unit will not detect X Band signals.
Two beeps Display Dim Partially dimmed for dusk or night driving.
One beep Display

More dimmed for dusk or night driving.

Dimmer

One beep Display Dark Display is off.

Restore factory
settings

One beep Restore Factory

Settings

Resets user modes and settings to
factory default.

Exit program One beep EXIT PROGRAM Allows you to exit Program mode.

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Settings

Settings

Highway/City Mode

Your detector has a Highway mode and three different levels of City modes:
City X, City X Beep Off and City X+K.
the signal is first detected.

City X Beep Off mode prevents all X band audio

alerts until the signal strength reaches Level 3.
City X mode with prevention of K band audio alerts until the signal strength
reads Level 2. This will reduce false alerts while you are driving in or near
urban areas where there are many sources for conflicting X or K band signals
such as microwave towers and automatic door openers. The factory setting
is Highway. The factory City mode default setting is City X.

Set/City Button

Press and release

To Change From Highway Mode to City Mode

Press and
release the
Set/City button.

City Mode

Tone

One beep c appears in

NW c

To Change From City Mode Back to Highway Mode

Press and release
the Set/City
button again.

Highway Mode

Tone

Two beeps h appears in

NW h

City X mode sounds a single beep when

City X+K mode combines the

Visual Display Voice

the display

NOTE

When you change to City mode, the unit will enter
whichever city default mode is set at the time.

Visual Display Voice

the display

City X or City X Beep
Off or City X, K

Highway

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Setting City Default

You can set the default level for City mode (City X, City X Beep Off and
City X+K) either in Program mode or directly using the

Set/City button.

Set/City Button

Press and hold

City X

Press and
hold the

City

Set/City

X+K

button

City X
Beep Off

To Set the City Mode Default Directly Using the Set/City Button

Press and hold the

Set/City button.

Tone or Voice

One beep each time the

Visual Display

Cycles — see chart above

display cycles

Release the Set/City
button to select the

None City X Beep Off,

City X+K or City X

current display as
default.

To Set the City Mode Default Using Program Mode

(See Page 7 For Instructions on Using Program Mode)

In Program mode,
go to City.

Tone Visual Display Voice

One beep City X Beep Off City X Beep Off
One beep City X+K City X, K
Two beeps City X City X

City X Beep Off

City X

City X+K

City X+K

City X

City X

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Muting an Alert

Your detector allows you to quickly turn off an Audio Alert by momentarily
pressing the Program/Mute button. If you press the Program/Mute button
a second time during the Alert, the Audio Alert will be turned back on.

Program/Mute Button

Press and release

To Turn On or Off an Audio Alert Using the Program/Mute Button

Press and release
the Program/Mute
button.

Tone

None None

Visual Display

Auto Mute Mode

Auto Mute will automatically reduce the audio volume of all alerts after
four seconds for as long as the signal is detected. The factory setting
for Auto Mute is on.

To Turn Auto Mute On or Off Using Program Mode

(See Page 7 For Instructions on Using Program Mode)

In Program mode,
go to Auto Mute.

Tone Visual Display Voice

Two beeps Auto Mute On Auto Mute On
One beep Auto Mute Off Auto Mute Off

Auto Mute Off

AutoMute On

Auto Mute On

AutoMute Off

Voice Alert and Tone Alert Modes

You can set your detector to sound alerts and confirm user settings with
either a

Voice or a Tone. The factory setting for Alert mode is Voice.

To Select Voice or Tone Mode Using Program Mode

(See Page 7 For Instructions on Using Program Mode)

In Program mode,
go to Voice/Tone.

Tone Visual Display Voice

One beep Tone Tone Alert
Voice Alert Voice Voice Alert

Auxiliary Audio Jack

The Auxiliary Audio Jack can be used to connect an external speaker
in environments with high ambient noise levels. The internal speaker
will be disconnected.

Auxiliary
Audio Jack

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Your Detector

Settings

IntelliMute

IntelliMute is a unique new feature that allows you to avoid alerts you
don’t need to hear because you are stopped or moving slowly. By sensing
the “revs” (RPMs) of your engine,
speed and automatically mutes alerts (except for strobe signals from
emergency vehicles).

Before IntelliMute will work, you must set an activation point for your engine’s
revs (see page 15). Whenever the revs are below that point, IntelliMute will
begin muting. The activation point will be stored in memory and recalled
each time the power is turned on. An
IntelliMute is on. The factory setting is IntelliMute off.

NOTE

IntelliMute may not work with some vehicles because it cannot sense
the engine’s revs. In such cases, you can reduce unwanted audio alerts
by using Auto Mute and City mode when appropriate.

To Turn IntelliMute On or Off Using Program Mode

(See Page 7 For Instructions on Using Program Mode)

In Program mode,
go to IntelliMute.

Tone Visual Display Voice

Two beeps IntelliMute On,

One beep IntelliMute Off IntelliMute Off

IntelliMute On

Intelli

Mute

IntelliMute knows when you are at low

i will appear in the display when

then i appears
in the display

IntelliMute Off

N W ih

Intelli

Mute

Off

IntelliMute On

What to Remember While Using IntelliMute

IntelliMute works with all City and Auto Mute modes.
Whenever engine revs are below the activation point, an arrow

pointing down will appear in the display. Above the activation point,
an arrow pointing up will appear.

Below Activation Point

NW ih

Above Activation Point

NW ih

If, for any reason, the unit stops sensing your engine’s revs,
IntelliMute will indicate an error and automatically turn off.

The rev point you set will be stored in the unit’s memory when
power is turned off and recalled each time the power is turned on.

NOTE

The rev point must be reset if you use your detector in a different vehicle.

NOTE

When initially choosing your IntelliMute activation point, a setting
of approximately 300 to 600 RPMs above idle is recommended.
You can reset the activation point at any time to fit your individual
preferences and driving style.

Setting the IntelliMute Activation Point

Your detector must be installed in your vehicle.

CAUTION

Do not attempt to set the rev point while driving.
Your vehicle should be parked and idling.

IntelliMute must be turned on before setting the activation point.

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Settings

Set/City Button

Select/Dim Button

Program/Mute Button

To Set the IntelliMute Activation Point Using Program Mode

(See Page 7 For Instructions on Using Program Mode)

In Program mode, go to Set
IntelliMute.

Press and release the Set/City button
to begin setting IntelliMute RPMs.

Tone

Visual Display Voice

None Set IntelliMute None
Two beeps Press SET

at desired
RPMs…

Rev your engine to the level you wish to

None None None
set. Rev the engine slightly above idle and
hold revs steady for two seconds.

At the desired rev level, press and
release the Set/City button.

Press and release either the

Three beeps IntelliMute

Set!

None None None
Select/Dim button to proceed to the
next user mode or the Program/Mute
button to exit the Program mode.

Setting IntelliMute RRMs

Set Intel... PressSET... Intelli

NOTE

If the unit is unable to sense usable pulses within three
seconds or if you do not set a rev point within 20 seconds
of beginning these steps, IntelliMute will indicate an error
and automatically turn off.

Tone Visual Display Voice

One beep IntelliMute not set

Please try again

IntelliMute not set
Please try again

IntelliMute
Not Set

IntelliMu...

Please tr...

One beep IntelliMute Off IntelliMute Off

Set Engine
Revs

IntelliMute
Set

Mute

Set!

IntelliMute Off

Intelli

Mute

Off

Compass

Your detector includes an internal
8-point

Compass that will continuously

display your current direction of travel:
N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W or NW.

Calibrating the Compass

NW

W

SW

N

8-Point
Compass

S

NE

E

SE

NOTE

Before using it for the first time, you must calibrate the compass to
provide accurate indications of direction. See page 7 for instructions
on using the Program mode to select Set Compass.

Calibration allows the compass electronics to measure and store
information about the magnetic fields generated by your vehicle.

The compass will remain accurately calibrated as long as your detector is
mounted in the same place in your vehicle. If you change the location where
the unit is mounted or move it to another vehicle, you must recalibrate the
compass.

The compass temporarily may not provide accurate readings if you are inside
a building or enclosure, or are close to a large metal tractor/trailer, truck, or
train. Once you are away from such a location, the compass will work
correctly again.

NOTE

When the instructions direct you to drive in two circles, a large parking
lot is the most convenient place to do so. It does not matter what
direction your vehicle is pointing when you start the circles, which
direction you go to make the circles, and it does not have to be exactly
two circles. You do NOT have to make perfect circles. You can drive in
any pattern, as long as you make two complete turns. Four three-point
turns, two small squares, or any two complete loops will work as well as
two circles. It does not matter what size the circles are, if your speed is
constant, or how fast you make the circles [but less than two minutes].
Please be careful when making the circles and watch for other traffic.

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Set/City Button

Select/Dim Button

Program/Mute Button

Settings

To Calibrate the Compass Using Program Mode

(See Page 7 For Instructions on Using Program Mode)

In Program mode, go to
Set Compass.

Press and release the Set/City button
to begin setting the compass.

Tone

Visual Display Voice

None Set Compass None
One (1) beep Drive in 2

circles…
Press SET
when done…

Within two minutes, drive your
vehicle in a circle twice, then press
the Set/City button again.

Three beeps Compass Set!

For two
seconds
followed by
direction of
travel (N, NE,

E, SE, S, SW,
W or NW)

Press and release either the Select/Dim

None None None

button to proceed to the next user
mode or the Program/Mute button
to exit Program mode.

Set Compass

Set Compa...

Calibrate
Compass

Drive in...

Press SET... Set!

Compass Set

Compass

NOTE

If you do not press the Set/City button within two minutes after beginning
the set compass process, compass calibration will automatically terminate.

Tone Visual Display Voice

One beep Compass not set…

Please try again…

Compass not set…
Please try again…

Terminate

Compass n...

Please tr...

Set Compass

Compass Set

Direction
of Travel

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Settings

Pop Alert

Pop Alert will alert you of Pop radar signals. During the alert, the unit
continues to detect other signals. The factory setting is Pop Detect off.

To Turn Pop Detect Mode On or Off Using Program Mode

(See Page 7 For Instructions on Using Program Mode)

In Program mode,
go to Pop Detect.

Tone Visual Display Voice

Two beeps Pop On Pop On
One beep Pop Off Pop Off

Pop Detect On

Pop On

Pop Detect Off

Pop Off

K, Ku and X Band Detection

The new Ku Band may be introduced to North America in the future. To prevent
false alerts until it is, the factory default for
North America, annoying false alerts from door openers and similar devices are
triggered on the
off. The factory default for

To Turn X, K and/or Ku Mode On or Off Using Program Mode

(See Page 7 For Instructions on Using Program Mode)

In Program mode,
go to X, K or Ku band.

X-Band On

X-Band On

X-Band Off

X-Band Off

K-Band On

K-Band On

X Band and K Band. If desired, X Band or K Band can be turned

X Band and K Band detection is on.

Tone Visual Display Voice

Two beeps X-Band On X On
One beep X-Band Off X Off
Two beeps K-Band On K On

One beep K-Band Off K Off
Two beeps Ku-Band On Ku On
One beep Ku-Band Off Ku Off

K-Band Off

K-Band Off

Ku Band detection is off. In parts of

Ku-Band On

Ku-Band On

Ku-Band Off

Ku-Band Off

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VG-2 Alert

The detector is undetectable by VG-2 detection devices and will alert you
when such a device is in use near your vehicle. During the alert, the unit
continues to detect other signals. You can choose whether or not you want
your unit to show
choose whether or not you want your unit to sound audible VG-2 Alerts.
The factory settings are VG-2 Detect off and VG-2 Detect Audio off.

To Turn VG-2 Detect Mode On or Off Using Program Mode

(See Page 7 For Instructions on Using Program Mode)

In Program mode,
go to VG-2 Detect.

To Turn VG-2 Audio Mode On or Off Using Program Mode

(See Page 7 For Instructions on Using Program Mode)

In Program mode,
go to VG-2 Audio.

VG-2 Alerts. With VG-2 Detect mode on, you can also

Tone Visual Display Voice

Two beeps VG2 On VG2 On
One beep VG2 Off VG2 Off

VG-2 Detect On

VG2 On

Tone Visual Display Voice

Two beeps VG2 Audio On VG2 Audio On
One beep VG2 Audio Off VG2 Audio Off

VG-2 Audio On

VG-2 Detect Off

VG2 Off

VG-2 Audio Off

Spectre 1 Alert

The detector is undetectable by Spectre 1 detection devices and will alert you
when such a device is in use near your vehicle. During the alert, the unit
continues to detect other signals. You can choose whether or not you want
your unit to show
also choose whether or not you want your unit to sound audible Spectre 1
Alerts. The factory settings are Spectre 1 Detect off, Spectre 1 Audio off.

To Turn Spectre 1 Detect Mode On or Off Using Program Mode

(See Page 7 For Instructions on Using Program Mode)

In Program mode,
go to Spectre 1 Detect.

To Turn Spectre 1 Mode On or Off Using Program Mode

(See Page 7 For Instructions on Using Program Mode)

In Program mode,
go to Spectre 1 Audio.

Spectre 1 Alerts. With Spectre 1 Detect mode on, you can

Tone Visual Display Voice

Two beeps Spectre On Spectre On
One beep Spectre Off Spectre Off

Spectre 1 Detect On

Spectre On

Tone Visual Display Voice

Two beeps Spectre Audio On Spectre Audio On
One beep Spectre Audio Off Spectre Audio Off

Spectre 1 Audio On

Spectre 1 Detect Off

Spectre Off

Spectre 1 Audio Off

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Settings

SmartPower

Your detector includes the SmartPower feature that, when activated, will put the
unit into Standby mode (low power) for about 30 minutes after the car’s engine
has been turned off. After 30 minutes in Standby mode, the unit will automatically
turn off.

SmartPower Entering
Standby Mode

Pwr Save

To Turn SmartPower Mode On or Off Using Program Mode

(See Page 7 For Instructions on Using Program Mode)

In Program mode,
go to SmartPower.

Before SmartPower enters Standby mode, you will hear
one beep and

Pwr Save will appear on the display. To

return the unit to normal Power mode or exit Standby
mode, start the car, press any button or turn the unit off
and then on again. The factory setting is SmartPower on.

Tone Visual Display Voice

Two beeps SmartPower On SmartPower On
One beep SmartPower Off SmartPower Off

SmartPower On

...Power On

SmartPower Off

...Power Off

DigiView Data Display Brightness

Your detector has a Bright display mode (for daytime driving) and three levels
of

Dim display modes (Dim for dusk driving, Dimmer for night driving and

Dark where no visual alerts will be displayed) to control the display’s

brightness levels. The factory setting is Bright. The factory Dim mode
default setting is Dimmer.

Dark Indicator

.

Select/Dim Button

Press and release

To Change the Brightness to Dim

Press and release the
Select/Dim button once.

Dim Display

Dim

NOTE

When you change to Dim mode, the unit will enter whichever
dim default mode is set at the time.

Tone

Visual Display Voice

Two beeps Dim, Dimmer

or Dark

Dimmer Display

Dimmer

Dark Display

Dark

Dim, Dimmer
or Dark

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Press and release the
Select/Dim button again.

Bright Display

Tone

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Setting Dim Default

You can set the default level for Dim mode (Dim, Dimmer or Dark)
either in Program mode or directly using the

To Set the Display Dim Mode Default Directly Using the Set/Dim Button

Press and hold the
Select/Dim button

Release the Select/Dim
button to select the
current display as
default.

To Set the Display Dim Mode Default Using Program Mode

(See Page 7 For Instructions on Using Program Mode)

In Program mode,
go to Display Dim,
Dimmer or Dark.

Tone or Voice

One beep each time the
display cycles

None Dim, Dimmer or Dark

Tone Visual Display Voice

Two beeps Dim Dim
One beep Dimmer Dimmer
One beep Dark Dark

Select/Dim button.

Select/Dim Button

Press and hold

Dark

Visual Display

Cycles — see chart above

Dim

Press
and hold

Select/Dim

button

Dimmer

Detection

Signals Detected

The tables on the following pages show you the types of Signals your
detector will detect, as well as the visual alerts it provides for each of them.

Audio Alerts

A distinctly different Alert tone is used for each type of signal detected
(including separate tones for each laser signal). For X, K, Ka and Ku band
radar signals, the tones will repeat faster as you approach the signal
source. The repeat rate of the tones gives you useful information about
the signal detected. See responding to alerts on page 28.

Visual Display

An indication of the type of signal detected will appear in the DigiView Data
Display. During X, K, Ka and Ku alerts, you will also see from one to five
vertical bars, indicating the strength of the signal detected.

Signal Strength Chart

Signal Strength = 1
(Weakest Signal)

-

Signal Strength = 4

-

- -

--

---

----

Signal Strength = 2

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--

Signal Strength = 5
(Strongest Signal)

-

--

- --

- - -

----

----

_

-

_

Signal Strength = 3

-

-

- -

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Detection

Radar Signals and Visual Displays

Type of Signal Visual Display Voice

X Band Radar X and Signal Strength X Alert
K Band Radar K and Signal Strength K Alert
Ka Band Radar Ka and Signal Strength Ka Alert
Ku Band Radar Ku and Signal Strength Ku Alert
Pop Radar Mode Pop Pop Alert

X Signal Detected K Signal Detected Ka Signal Detected

-

X 2

-

--

Pop Signal Detected

K -3

--

---

-

Ka ---5

--

---

----

----

Pop

Laser Signals and Visual Displays

Type of Signal Visual Display Voice

LTI 20-20* Laser 20/20 Laser Alert
LTI Ultra-Lyte* Laser UltraLyte Laser Alert
Kustom Signals ProLaser* Laser Pro Laser Laser Alert
Kustom Signals ProLaser III* Laser Pro Laser 3 Laser Alert

* Your detector provides 360˚ detection of these signals.

LTI 20-20

Laser

20/20

LTI Ultra-Lyte

Laser

UltraLyte

NOTE

Beep rate changes with different laser alerts.

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ProLaser

Laser

Pro Laser

Ku Signal Detected

_

-

_

Ku -- 4

Kustom Signals
ProLaser III

Laser

Pro Laser 3

_

-

--

---

----

Strobe Alert Signals and Visual Displays

Type of Signal Visual Display Voice

3M Opticom or Tomar* Emergency Vehicle Emergency Vehicle Approaching

* Your detector provides 360˚ detection of these signals.

Strobe Alert Display (Flashing)

Emergency...

Safety Alert Signals and Visual Displays

Type of Signal Visual Display Voice

Emergency Vehicles Emergency Vehicle Emergency Vehicle Approaching
Road Hazards Road Hazard Road Hazard Ahead
Trains Train Train Approaching

Emergency Alert
Signal Detected

Emergency...

Road Hazard Alert
Signal Detected

Road

Train Alert Signal
Detected

Train

Hazard

NOTE

There are different tones for each Safety Alert.

VG-2 and Spectre 1 Alert Signals and Visual Displays

Type of Signal Visual Display Voice

VG-2 Alert VG2 VG-2 Alert
Spectre 1 Spectre1 Spectre Alert

Spectre 1 Alert
Signal Detected

Spectre1

NOTE

There are different tones for each alert.

VG-2 Alert
Signal Detected

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Understanding Radar and Laser

Instant-On Detection

Your detector is designed to detect Instant-On speed monitoring signals,
which can suddenly appear at full strength.

NOTE

You should take appropriate action
immediately whenever an instant-on alert is given.

Pop Detection

Your detector is designed to detect single pulse mode radars. These radars
are designed to have a low probability of detection. You should note that these
radar guns have a much shorter range while in this mode.

Responding to Alerts

Description Interpretation

Tone repeats slowly at first,
then speeds up rapidly.

Tone sounds one
time only.

Tone instantly begins
repeating rapidly.

Pop mode tone. Pop mode gun very close. FULL ALERT
Tone repeats slowly as you

approach a hill or bridge, then
speeds up sharply as you
reach it.

Tone repeats slowly
for a short period.

Any type of laser alert. Laser alerts are

Any Safety Alert
or Strobe Alert.

Probably police radar. FULL ALERT

Probably a false alarm,
but possibly pulsed radar,
Spectre 1 or VG-2 nearby.

Radar, Spectre 1 or VG-2 nearby
has been activated suddenly.

Probably police
radar beyond the
hill or bridge.

Probably a false alarm. Exercise caution

never false alarms.
You are nearing an emergency

vehicle, railroad crossing, or
road hazard (construction,
accident, etc.).

Recommended
Response

Exercise caution

FULL ALERT

FULL ALERT

FULL ALERT

Exercise caution

Understanding Radar and Laser

Radar Speed Monitoring Systems

Four band frequencies have been approved by the Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) for use by speed monitoring radar equipment:

X band 10.525 GHz
K band 24.150 GHz
Ka band 33.400 – 36.00 GHz
Ku band 13.435 GHz

Your detector detects signals in all four radar bands.

VG-2 and Spectre 1

VG-2 and Spectre 1 are “detector detectors” that work by detecting low-level
signals emitted by most radar detectors. Your detector does not emit signals
that can be detected by VG-2 or Spectre 1, but does detect VG-2 and Spectre 1
signals and will alert you when a device is in use near your vehicle, if you
so choose.

Safety Alert Traffic Warning System

FCC-approved Safety Alert transmitters emit microwave radar signals that
indicate the presence of a safety-related concern. Depending on the frequency
of the signal emitted, it can indicate a speeding emergency vehicle or train,
or a stationary road hazard.

Because these microwave signals are within the K band frequency, most
conventional radar detectors will detect Safety Alert signals as standard
K band radar. Your detector, however, is designed to differentiate between
standard K band and Safety Alert signals, and give separate alerts for each.

Safety Alert technology is relatively new. Safety Alert transmitters can
be found in limited numbers in all 50 states, but the number is growing.
Depending on your location, you may not receive these alerts regularly
and may often encounter emergency vehicles, trains and road hazards
without being alerted. As the number of transmitters increases,
these alerts will become more common.

When you receive such an alert, please watch for emergency vehicles ahead
of you, on cross streets and behind you. If you see an emergency vehicle
approaching, please pull over to the right side of the road and allow it to pass.

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Maintenance

Strobe Alert

Special strobes mounted on the light bars of authorized emergency
vehicles (fire trucks, police cars, ambulances) automatically change traffic
signals as the vehicle approaches an intersection. These strobes and the
special strobe detectors located on the traffic signals, introduced fairly
recently by 3M and Tomar, are already in use in more than 1000 cities
nationwide. Cobra’s exclusive

Strobe Alert detector will detect these

special strobes and give an emergency vehicle alert.
When you receive such an alert, please watch for an approaching

emergency vehicle and pull over to allow it to pass. To inquire about
coverage in your area, contact your local fire and police departments.

LIDAR (Laser)

The correct name for the technology that most people refer to as
laser is actually

LIDAR operates much like radar. Its signal spreads out like a radar
signal, though not as widely. Unlike radar, LIDAR must have a clear
line of sight to its target vehicle throughout the entire measurement
interval. Obstructions such as sign posts, utility poles, tree branches,
etc., will prevent valid speed measurement.

Some common questions about LIDAR include:

■

Does weather have any affect on LIDAR?

Yes. Rain, snow, smoke, fog, or airborne dust particles will reduce the
effective range of LIDAR and can, if dense enough, prevent its operation.

■

Can LIDAR operate through glass?

Yes. Newer LIDAR guns can obtain readings through most types of glass.
However, the laser pulse also can be received through glass to trigger
an alarm by your detector.

■

Can LIDAR operate while in motion?

No. Because LIDAR operates by line of sight, the person using it cannot
drive the vehicle, aim and operate the gun all at the same time.

■

Is LIDAR legal to use?

Yes. It is legal in all 50 states.

LIDAR, which stands for Light Detection and Ranging.

Pop Radar Guns

The Pop mode Radar Gun is a single pulse Doppler radar that is a feature
of a K and Ka (Bee III Ka radar gun) band Instant-On radar gun. It uses a
single short time pulse to measure the target vehicle’s speed. Despite the fact
that the short, single pulse makes the unit very sensitive to officer hand and
vehicle movement and reduces the range of the gun in Pop mode to 50% of
its range in Continuous Wave mode, this feature is added in an attempt to
make the radar gun invisible to Radar Detectors.

Although your detector can sense Pop signals beyond the effective range
of Pop radar guns, there will be a signal to sense only if a gun is triggered.
In addition, the Pop mode receiver section is more prone to false alerts
because of its extra sensitivity. This is especially so in urban areas. As a
result, you should consider using the Pop Detect mode only in highway
and rural situations. Cobra Electronics has included a user selectable on
or off Pop Detect mode.

Maintenance

Maintenance of Your Radar Detector

Your detector is designed and built to give you years of trouble-free
performance without the need for service. No routine
is required.

If your unit does not appear to be operating properly,
please follow these troubleshooting steps:

■

Make sure the power cord is properly connected.

■

Make sure the socket of your vehicle’s cigarette lighter
is clean and free of corrosion.

■

Make sure the power cord’s cigarette lighter adapter
is firmly seated in your cigarette lighter.

■

Check the power cord fuse. (Unscrew the ribbed end cap of
the cigarette lighter adapter and examine the fuse. If required,
replace it with a 2-amp fuse only.)

Maintenance

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Specifications

Band and Frequencies

Band Frequencies

X Band 10.525 ± 0.050 GHz
K Band 24.125 ± 0.125 GHz
Safety Alert 24.070 ± 0.010 GHz

Traffic Warning
System

Ka Band 34.700 ± 1.300 GHz
Ku Band 13.435 ± 0.050 GHz
Laser 910 ± 50 nm
Strobe 700 ± 300 nm

Unit Dimensions and Weight

Dimensions* (H x W x D) Weight*

11⁄2" x 31⁄16" x 47⁄8" 6.45 oz.
(38 mm x 78 mm x 124 mm) (183 g)

* Dimensions and weight measurements are approximate.

This radar detector is covered by one or more of the following U.S. patents: 5,497,148; 5,594,432;
5,612,685; 6,078,279; 6,094,148; 6,621,447. Additional patents may be listed inside the product
or pending.

24.110 ± 0.010 GHz

24.190 ± 0.010 GHz

24.230 ± 0.010 GHz

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For Products Purchased in the U.S.A.

Cobra Electronics Corporation warrants that its Cobra 12 Band Radar/Laser
Detectors, and the component parts thereof, will be free of defects in
workmanship and materials for 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 12 Band
Radar/Laser Detectors, 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 or replaced under warranty.

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.

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Product Service

Customer Assistance

Trademark Acknowledgement

Product Service

For any questions about operating or installing this new Cobra product, or if
parts are missing…

this product to the store! See customer assistance on page A1.

If this product should require factory service, please call Cobra first at
773-889-3087 BEFORE sending the product. This will ensure the fastest
turnaround 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. Send the complete unit, including power cord. (It is not necessary

to include the mounting bracket.)

2. For warranty repair, enclose some form of proof-of-purchase,

such as a photocopy or carbon copy of a sales receipt. If you
send the original receipt, it cannot be returned.

3. Enclose a typed or clearly written description of the problem

you are having with your unit, plus the name and address where
you want the unit returned.

4. Pack the unit securely to prevent damage during transit. If possible,

use the original packing materials.

5. Ship prepaid and insured using a traceable carrier such as United Parcel

Service (UPS), Federal Express, or Priority mail with delivery confirmation.
Ship to: Cobra Factory Service, Cobra Electronics Corporation, 6500 West
Cortland Street, Chicago, IL 60707 U.S.A.

6. Please allow three to four weeks before contacting us about the status

of your service. Call 773-889-3087 for assistance. If your unit is under
warranty, it will either be repaired or replaced upon receipt, depending
on the model. If your unit is out of warranty, you will receive a letter
informing you of the repair or replacement charge.

PLEASE CALL COBRA FIRST…do not return

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Cobra®, 6 Band®, 9 Band®, DigiView®, EasySet®, Extra Sensory Detection®,
IntelliShield
Traffic Warning System, Strobe Alert®, VG-2 Alert®, Xtreme Range
Superheterodyne

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, LaserEye®, Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra®, Safety Alert

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and the snake design are registered trademarks

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of Cobra Electronics Corporation, USA.
Cobra Electronics Corporation™, 12 Band™, IntelliMute™, Revolution™

Series, RoadReady™, SmartPower™, Spectre Alert™, UltraBright™,
and Voice Alert™ are trademarks of Cobra Electronics Corporation, USA.

®

Opticom™ is a trademark of 3M Corporation. Instaclear
registered trademark of Ford Motor Company, Inc. Electriclear

for Ford is a

®

for GM is a
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. Spectre™ is a trademark of Stalcar. Interceptor VG-2™ is a
trademark of TechniSonic Industries LTD. Tomar

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is a registered trademark

of TOMAR Electronics, Inc.

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Optional Accessories

Optional Accessories

You can find quality Cobra products and accessories at your local Cobra
dealer, or in the U.S.A., you can order directly from Cobra. See ordering
info on page 37.

Straight 12V DC Power Cord

Includes plug and fuse
Item # 420-030-N-001

Windshield Mounting Bracket

Includes suction cups
Item # 545-139-N-001

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Coiled 12V DC Power Cord

Includes plug and fuse
Item # 420-026-N-001

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Dual Port Power Adapter

Includes adjustable plug
(up to 90˚) and fuse

Item # CLP-2B