Cobra Electronics XR-1050 User Manual

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Radar/Laser Detector

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Operating Instructions for your Cobra® High Performance 10 Band® XR-1050

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•4 Radar Signals

•4 Laser Signals

•2 Safety Systems

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Introduction

Congratulations! You have just purchased the most sophisticated RADAR/LASER DETECTOR available today. This booklet contains instructions and information designed so that you will be able to understand how the Cobra® XR-1050 works and how radar and (LIDAR) laser are used. Enjoy your Cobra® XR-1050 Radar/Laser Detector and drive safely.

Federal Law Governing Use of Radar Detectors

It is not against Federal Law to receive radar transmissions on your COBRA® Radar Detector. The Communications Act of 1934 guarantees your right to receive radio transmissions on any frequency.Local laws that contravene the Communications Act of 1934, while illegal, may be enforced by your local law enforcement officials until and unless they are prohibited from doing so by Federal Court action.

WARNING: Before leaving your car, make sure that you conceal your radar detector.This will reduce the possibility of break-in and theft of your unit.

Included with your XR-1050

1. Windshield Bracket

2. Hook and Loop Material

3. Curled Power Cord

and Strobe Alert™

Use of this product is not intended to, and does not ensure that the motorist and any passenger will not be involved in a traffic accident. It is only intended to alert the motorist that an emergency or service vehicle equipped with a CODE 3, Strobe (Opticom* or Tomar Preemption System) or Cobra® Safety Alert® Transmitter is in the area as defined by the range of the product. Please call your local Fire/Police department to verify if coverage exists in your area. Motorists are expected to exercise all due caution while using this product, and to observe and follow all applicable traffic laws. Operators of emergency or service vehicles are also expected to exercise all due caution while using this product, and to observe and follow all applicable traffic laws.

*Opticom is a registered trademark of 3M Corporation

Introduction

Facts About Safety Alert

TrafficWarning System

Note

Strobe Alert™ is available in over 1,000 cities and works with Tomar and Opticom systems. Call your local Fire/Police department for your area coverage or area in which you will be traveling.

Facts About the Safety Alert® Traffic Warning System

FCC-approved Safety Alert® Transmitters emit microwave radar signals to indicate the presence of a safety-related concern. Depending on the frequency of these signals, as set on the transmitter, the outgoing signal can indicate whether the transmitter is on a speeding emergency vehicle or train, or at a stationary road hazard location. These microwave signals are located in the K-band and as a result,any radar detector which detects K-band radar will detect these Safety signals as standard K-band radar alerts. However,unlike a standard radar detector,your Cobra® XR-1050 is designed to differentiate between a standard K-band alert and a Safety Alert® warning. Safety technology is relatively new so the number of transmitters in operation is still growing.You may not receive Safety Alert® on a daily basis and should not be surprised to encounter some emergency vehicles, road hazards or trains not yet equipped with these transmitters,therefore failing to provide a signal. As Safety Transmitters become more prevalent (the number of operating transmitters is growing every day), these Safety Alert®s will become more common. The Safety Alert® Transmitter is in use in all 50 states in limited quantities.

Thank you for purchasing Cobra®’s XR-1050, the worlds first 10-band

Radar/Laser Detector with Digital Signal Processing. It features a high speed RISC digital processor,similar to those used in high end personal computers.The result–incredibly high sensitivity and virtually no false alerts. In addition,the revolutionary LCiD 3-color graphic display provides you with complete,easy-to-read information featuring icons combined with an alpha-numeric readout for exceptionally quick response time.

Customer Support

Should you encounter any problems with the product or not understand its many features,please refer to this owner’s manual. If, after referring to the manual, you still need help, call Cobra® Customer Service at 773.889.3087.

Cobra® Customer Service

Live operators are available M-F 8:00 am - 6:00 pm CST at: 773.889.3087

Automated Technical Assistance available 24 hours a day,seven days a week. E-mail questions to: productinfo@cobra.com

Cobra® on the World Wide Web: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) can be found on-line at: www.cobra.com

Controls and Indicators

1. Power Button

2. Volume Control

3. Mute Button

4. Dim Button

5. Audio Alerts Speaker

6. Highway/City Button

7. DigiView

Information

Center

8. LaserEye®

9. Windshield Bracket

Mount

10. 12V DC Power Jack

11. Audio Jack

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How to Use Your Cobra

XR-1050

Radar/Laser Detector

Features of This Product

•DigiView™ Information Center

•Graphic LCiD

Multi-Color Display

•4 Radar Signals

•4 Laser Signals

•2 Safety Systems

•Safety Alert® Traffic Warning System

• 360˚ Strobe Alert

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•Tone Alert

•Voice Alert™

•Separate Visual and Audio Alarms

•LaserEye® 360˚ Detection

•VG-2 Undetectable

•Auto and Manual Muting

•4 Level Dim Button

•Audio Jack

•Superior Audio Volume

•Adjustable Windshield Mounting Bracket

Contents

Introduction............................................................................A1

Safety Alert®/Strobe Alert™ Federal Law Governing Radar Detectors Included Accessories

Controls & Indicators ..........................................................A2

Our Thanks to You ................................................................A3

Customer Support .............................................................A3

Features ........................................................................................1

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

Quick Start ..................................................................................5

Digital Displays.......................................................................5

Operation.....................................................................................8

Turning On...............................................................................8

Set Volume...............................................................................9

Dim Button............................................................................10

Highway/City Mode...........................................................12

Muting Mode........................................................................13

Tone/Voice Alert™..............................................................15

Memory Set...........................................................................16

Aux. Audio Jack....................................................................16

Detection...................................................................................17

Band Detection....................................................................17

Audible Alarm Indicator...................................................17

Radar........................................................................................18

VG-2 Undetectable.............................................................18

Safety Alert®/Strobe Alert™............................................19

Laser Detection....................................................................20

Radar/VG-2/Laser Alerts ...................................................20

Radar Frequencies..............................................................21

Facts About Lidar (Laser)..................................................21

Maintenance............................................................................22

Limited One Year Warranty..............................................23

Optional Accessories ..........................................................24

Order Form ..............................................................................25

If You Think You Need Service .....................Back Cover

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Installation

Attach cups to bracket.

Attach detector to bracket.

Plug power cord into detector.

Attach bracket to windshield.

Bend bracket for correct detection angle (if needed). Do not use the XR-1050 to bend bracket.

Plug power cord into cigarette lighter.

Location

Selecting the proper location to mount the Cobra® XR-1050 is very important for optimum performance. Both radar and laser transmissions pass through glass but not through other objects. For this reason the Cobra® XR-1050 lenses must not be blocked.The LaserEye® should have a view of the rear window to take advantage of its 360˚ detection capability.It is best to locate your detector as low on the front windshield as possible.

Examples of metal in the windshield area that can block or weaken incoming radar/laser signals:

1. Windshield wiper blades.

2. Mirrored sun screens.

3. Regular tinted glass does not affect radar reception, although the darker tint at the top of the tinted windshield prevents laser light from penetrating.

4. Heated windshields, currently available as an option for some Ford® (Instaclear) and GM® (Electriclear vehicles act as an impenetrable barrier to radar signals). If in doubt, check with your dealer to see if this applies to your vehicle.

Windshield Mounting

Location

Windshield Mounting

Quick Start

Turn On and Adjust Volume

Installation

Note

It will be easy for you to remove and reinstall your Cobra® XR-1050 detector at any time using this hook and loop material on the dashboard.

Remember:Without the means to adjust the angle of the detector (when mounted as above), be sure that your Cobra® XR-1050 has a level, clear view of the road before you attach the hook and loop material.

Dash Mounting

Plug power cord into detector.

Plug power cord into cigarette lighter.

Peel protective paper off one side of hook and loop material.

Place on dash.

Peel top paper off.

Place detector on hook and loop pad.

Press the power button to activate the unit. In both tone and voice modes, the unit will announce “Testing”and the message “Test”will be displayed.

The volume control has 8 volume settings.Adjust the volume up or down using the volume rocker switch.

Note

Display Dim, City/Highway, and Muting mode settings are retained in memory when power is unplugged.

For more detailed operation instructions on turn on/adjust volume, see page 9.

Set Display Brightness

Select from four levels of LED brightness display: Bright, Dim, Dimmer and Dark.The state-of-the-art readout presents clear alerts even in sunlight.

Set Display Brightness

PRESS & RELEASE

 Press and release Dim button once to select

Dim setting. Press and release Dim button a second time

to select Dimmer setting. Press and release Dim button a third time to

select Dark setting. Press and release Dim button again to select

Bright setting.

LED Displays

Note

A four position Dim mode is provided for dusk or night driving (please see Dim Button, pages 10-11.

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