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Display Radar Indicators Laser Indicator L zzzzz When flashing, the display will be shown: Ka X/K Ka L zzzzz Speaker Level Level Level City/Highway 1 2&3 4&5 Mode Indicator Indicator Indicator Indicator and Power Indicator Product Features Congratulations! You’ve made a smart choice by purchasing a 9 Band radar/laser detector from Cobra.
Introduction Contents Introduction Important Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A1 Customer Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A1 Controls, Indicators and Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A2 Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A3 Product Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installation Your Detector Installation Where to Mount Your Unit 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. Installation Windshield Mounting Attach the rubber cups to the bracket. Make sure the rubber cups and your windshield are clean.
Your Detector Installation Dashboard Mounting Getting Started Your Detector Getting Started • 1. Place the detector on the dashboard to find a location where the unit has a clear, level view of the road and is parallel to the road’s surface. The angle CANNOT be adjusted after mounting 2. Remove the paper backing from one side of the hookand-loop fastener. 4. Attach the detector to the hook-and-loop fastener. You can remove and reattach the unit as often as you like. 5.
Settings Your Detector Your Detector Settings When changing the Settings on your detector, please keep in mind: n • Each time the unit is turned On the factory settings of Highway and Auto Mute-On will be set. They can be changed while the unit is in use as described in the following sections. Highway/City Mode Setting your detector to City mode delays all X band audio alerts at lower signal strength levels. (A single beep will sound when the signal is first detected.
Your Detector Settings Your Detector Settings Radar Alert Settings The detector allows you to choose whether it will show alerts on the X, K and Ka Bands. The factory settings are: X, K, and Ka Band On. To Turn X Band On and Off Dim Button City Button Mute Button While no signal is being detected, press and hold both the Dim and Mute buttons for four seconds.
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. (See responding to alerts on page 13.
Detection Your Detector Visual Display (continued) Your Detector Detection Responding to Alerts Safety Alert Type of Signal Visual Display Emergency Vehicles V⁄S is Steady Ka L V/S lllll l X/K lll Safety Alert Detected C VG-2 Alert Type of Signal Visual Display VG-2 RDD VG-2 is Steady Ka L V/S l ll ll l X/K l ll VG-2 RDD Detected C Description Interpretation Recommended Response Tone repeats slowly at first, Probably police radar. then speeds up rapidly.
Understanding Radar and Laser Your Detector Understanding Radar and Laser Your Detector • Radar Speed Monitoring Systems Three band frequencies have been approved by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for use by speed monitoring radar equipment: X band K band Ka band 10.525 GHz 24.150 GHz 33.400 – 36.00 GHz Your detector detects signals in all three radar bands, plus Ku band (13.435 GHz), which is an approved frequency used in parts of Europe and Asia.
Maintenance 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. n n n • Specifications Specifications • Band and Frequencies Band Frequencies X Band 10.525 ± 0.050 GHz Make sure the power cord is properly connected. K Band 24.125 ± 0.125 GHz Make sure the socket of your vehicle’s cigarette lighter is clean and free of corrosion. Safety Alert Traffic Warning System 24.070 24.
Customer Information Warranty Limited 1-Year Warranty For Products Purchased in the U.S.A. Customer Information • Cobra Electronics Corporation warrants that its Cobra 9 Band Radar/Laser Detectors, and the component parts thereof, will be free of defects in workmanship and materials for a 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.
Customer Information Optional Accessories 20 ESD7570_MANL.
