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Table of Contents Table of Contents .................................................................................................................. 2 INTRODUCTION ..................................................................................................................... 3 RAD 480i FEATURES ............................................................................................................... 3 PRODUCT SERVICE AND SUPPORT ..................................................................
INTRODUCTION Congratulations! You’ve made a smart choice by purchasing a radar/laser detector from Cobra. 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. Just look at some of the sophisticated features and capabilities your new Cobra radar/laser detector includes. RAD 480i FEATURES Radar/Laser Protection - Detects all radar and laser guns.
PRODUCT SERVICE AND SUPPORT For any questions about operating or installing this new Cobra product, PLEASE CONTACT COBRA FIRST…do not return this product to the retail store. The contact information for Cobra will vary depending on the country in which you purchased and utilize the product. For the latest contact information, please go to www.cobra.com/support or call 1-800-543-1608. If your product should require factory service, please go to www.cobra.
CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS 5|Page
Easy to Read Display 6|Page
INSTALLATION WHERE TO MOUNT YOUR DETECTOR 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 using the included hook-and-loop fastener. The detector’s lens must not be blocked and the LaserEye should have a clear view out the back window to allow maximum detection.
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. BASIC OPERATION POWERING ON THE DEVICE, ADJUSTING VOLUME To turn on the unit and adjust the audio volume, rotate the On-Off/ Volume control clockwise (away from you).
ANTI-FALSING CIRCUITRY Your RAD 480i is designed to provide you the truest alerts and minimize the distraction of erroneous signals from radar-based fixed-position and moving sources. • Adjustable Sensitivity: allows driver to adjust sensitivity to driving environment, reducing false alarms from fixed position sources such as automatic door openers. When using iRadar, Auto mode automatically adjusts sensitivity based on vehicle speed.
Your detector is invisible to VG-2 RDDs. You can choose whether you want to be alerted to VG-2 RDD signals. The factory setting for VG-2 alert is Off. MENU The Menu is broken up into User and Alert settings. USER SETTINGS To change the User settings, enter the Menu by pressing the MENU button. A voice announces “Menu” and the display will change to Press the DIM button to enter the User settings menu. Press the MARK and MENU buttons to switch between User settings.
Screen Saver Your detector has a screen saver mode. When screen saver is turned on, the screen will change to Dark after the selected time interval (factory default is 3 minutes). While the screen is Dark, the scanner will be displayed dimly. NOTE: While SCREEN SAVER is activated, any alert will turn the display back on at the last brightness setting (Bright, Dim or Dimmer). Touching any button will also turn on the display.
DETECTION 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 and Ka 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. RADAR ALERTS More Detail In More Detail mode the radar band, signal strength and frequency of the detected radar signal will be displayed.
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. RESPONDING TO ALERTS Description Tone repeats slowly at first, then speeds up rapidly Tone sounds one time only Tone instantly begins repeating rapidly. 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.
LIDAR (LASER) The correct name for the technology that most people refer to as laser is actually LIDAR, which stands for Light Detection and Ranging. 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 signposts, utility poles, tree branches, etc., will prevent valid speed measurement.
CONNECTING TO IRADAR IRADAR ALERTS While connected to the iRadar app, iRadar based alerts are displayed on the detector. The distance will count down as you approach the alert. Only iRadar Alert If both radar and iRadar alerts happen at the same time, both will be displayed side by side.
The alert types are: Photo Enforced Red Light Camera Speed Camera Speed Trap Caution Area USING THE MARK BUTTON You can report alerts to the iRadar Community when you see an active police speed enforcement by pressing the MARK button for 2 seconds. MAINTENANCE Your detector is designed and built to give you years of trouble-free performance without the need for service. No routine Maintenance is required.
SPECIFICATIONS BANDS AND FREQUENCIES Band Frequencies X Band 10.525 K Band 24.125 Ka Band 34.700 VG-2 11.500 Laser 910 ± 50 nm ± 0.050 GHz ± 0.125 GHz ± 1.300 GHz ± 0.250 GHz 100 PPS WARNING Modifications or parts substitutions not approved by Cobra Electronics Corporation may violate FCC Rules and void your authority to operate this equipment. U.S.
Exclusions: This limited warranty does not apply: 1) To any product damaged by accident; 2) In the event of misuse, ordinary wear, failure to follow directions, or improper maintenance 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 product was purchased or is utilized in a jurisdiction not covered by the limited warranty.
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RAD 480i Features Windshield Mount Slot Windshield Mount Release Speaker Display Mute
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Download the Cobra iRadar® App iRadOF· Share and receive red light, speed camera and live enforcement alerts from the iRadar driving community. ANDROID APP ON ,.
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THANK YOU! For purchasing the new COBRA® RAD 480i Full manual available at: www.cobra.com FCC ID:BBOIRADD5. THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES. OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS: (1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTEFERENCE, AND (2) THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION.
Cobra RAD 480i Driver Alert System Connected Radar & Laser Detector RAD 480i High performance driver alert system designed to defy road threats with exclusive technology to help you drive smarter and safer.
Cobra RAD 480i Driver Alert System SPECIFICATIONS: Unit Dimensions 4.25” L x 2.75” W x 1.25” H (107.95mm x 69.85mm x 31.75mm) Unit Weight (lbs.) 4.8 oz. (136.1 g.) Individual Box Dimensions TBD Individual Box Weight TBD SKU # 0180009-1 Model RAD 480i Master Pack Qty. 4 Master Pack Dimensions TBD Master Pack Weight TBD UPC # 028377 10786 3 Master Pack Barcode 1 0028377 10786 0 Specifications subject to change without notice. GENERAL PRODUCT LAUNCH INFO Product price (MSRP/MAP) $169.
