Cobra Electronics RAD 500G User Guide

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

Marine VHF Radios

Power Inverters

Accessories

Customer Assistance

RADAR/LASER

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PROTECTION

RAD500G

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versionof this manual.

Printed in the Philippines

Part No. 480-1107-P

Version A

6500 West Cortland Street

Chicago, Illinois 60707 USA

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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

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Easy-to-Read Display

Radar Band

Signal Strength

Frequency

Product Features

Congratulations! You’ve made a smart choice by purchasing a radar/laser

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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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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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Your Detector

Installation

Your Detector

Installation

Where to mount your unit

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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

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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.

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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