Cobra Electronics 2017D User Manual

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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 ofcials 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 trafc 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
Customer Assistance
Marine VHF Radios
Power Inverters
Accessories
RADAR/LASER
For more information or to
order any of our products,
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to download the Spanish
versionof this manual.
Printed in the Philippines
Part No. 480-1107-P
Version A
©2017 Cobra Electronics Corporation
6500 West Cortland Street
Chicago, Illinois 60707 USA
www.cobra.com
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Introduction Introduction
Display and Product Features
NOTESControls Indicators and Connections
Controls, Indicators and Connections
12V DC
Speaker
LaserEye
For detection of rear laser signals.
On-Off/Volume Control
Allows you to adjust the
volume of the alerts.
Dim Button
For adjusting the display brightness.
Power Jack
Mute Button
For manual mute of audio alerts, changing standby screens, turning Quiet Drive on/off.
Menu Button
To select detector settings.
Windshield Bracket Mount
False Button
Press to lock out false alerts. Press and hold to set user locations.
SEN Button
Adjust sensitivity and ltering modes to reduce unwanted alerts.
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.
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, trafc 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 identication 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.
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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Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra
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Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra
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Introduction
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
Specications ...................................... 13
Maintenance ........................................ 13
Limited 1-Year Warranty ............................... 14
Product Service & Optional Accessories .................. 15
FCC Statement & Trademark Acknowledgement ..............16
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Installation
Your Detector
Installation
Your Detector
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. Make sure the detector is level/parallel to the road.
Windshield Mounting Dashboard Mounting
The detector must level/parallel to the road
Incorrect Incorrect Correct
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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