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Important Information and
Customer Assistance

Introduction

A1 English

Important Information

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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 officials until and unless
they are prohibited from doing so by federal court action.

Safety Alert

Use of this product is not intended to, and does not, ensure that motorists or
passengers will not be involved in traffic accidents. It is only intended to alert
the motorist that an emergency vehicle equipped with a Cobra Safety Alert
transmitter is within range as defined by that product. Please call local fire
and police departments to learn if coverage exists in your area.

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 traffic laws.

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

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Should you encounter any problems with this product, or not understand its many features,
please refer to this owner’s manual. If you require further assistance after reading this
manual, Cobra Electronics offers the following customer assistance services:

For Assistance in the U.S.A.

Automated Help Desk

English only. 24 hours a day, 7 days a week 773-889-3087 (phone).

Customer Assistance Operators

English and Spanish. 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Central Time

Mon. through Fri. (except holidays) 773-889-3087 (phone).

Questions

English and Spanish. Faxes can be received at 773-622-2269 (fax).

Technical Assistance

English only. www.cobra.com (on-line: Frequently Asked

Questions). English and Spanish. productinfo@cobra.com (e-mail).

For Assistance Outside the U.S.A.

Contact Your Local Dealer

6500 West Cortland Street

Chicago, Illinois 60707 USA

www.cobra.com

Customer Assistance

XRS 9540

12 BAND

™

HIGH-PERFORMANCE
DIGITAL RADAR/LASER
DETECTOR WITH XTREME RANGE
SUPERHETERODYNE

TECHNOLOGY

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English

Operating Instructions

Printed in China

Part No. 480-418-P

Version A

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English

For more information or to

order any of our products,

please visit our website:

www.cobra.com

The Cobra line of quality products includes:

CB Radios

microTALK

Radios

Radar/Laser Detectors

Safety Alert

Traffic Warning Systems

Mobile GPS Navigation Systems

HighGear

Accessories

CobraMarine

VHF Radios

Marine Chartplotters

Power Inverters

Accessories

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Important Information and
Customer Assistance

Introduction

Accessories Order Info

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Customer Assistance

Display and Product Features

Introduction

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Xtreme Range
Superheterodyne Technology

With super-fast sweep circuitry,
XRS provides extra detection range
and the best possible advance warning
to even the fastest radar guns

Detection and Separate Alerts For:

Radar signals (X, K,Ka and Ku bands,
with signal strength indicated),
laser signals, Safety Alert signals,
Strobe Alert signals, Spectre 1 signals,
VG-2 signals

LaserEye

For 360° detection of laser and
strobe signals

Instant-On Ready

Detects radar guns with “instant-on”
(very fast) speed monitoring capabilities

Tone Alert or Voice Alert

With adjustable volume

City or Highway

Modes to reduce false alerts

DigiView Data Display

With easy-to-read alpha/numeric dot
matrix text readout

Alert Programming

Easy setting of radar bands to be monitored

Safety Alert

Traffic warning system distinguishes
important safety alerts from other
K band signals

Strobe Alert

Emergency vehicle warning system

Manual Mute or Auto Mute

A mute function of audio alerts

IntelliMute

A mute function which
automatically reduces false
alerts by sensing engine RPMs

Mounting

Mounts easily on windshield
or dashboard

Product Features

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Congratulations! You’ve made a smart choice by purchasing a high
performance radar/laser detector from Cobra. Just look at some of
the sophisticated features and capabilities your new unit includes:

Display

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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.

Alpha/Numeric Dot Matrix Text Display

See pages 6 – 16 for more information about
display features.

Controls, Indicators
and Connections

Introduction

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Controls, Indicators and Connections

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12V DC
Power Jack

On-Off/

Volume Control

Allows you to adjust the

volume of the tone alerts.

IntelliMute Button

Engine RPM sensing mute function

which reduces false alerts. Button

turns IntelliMute on and off.

(Also enters IntelliMute setting mode.*)

LaserEye

For 360° detection of
laser and strobe signals.

Windshield Bracket

Release Button

Mute Button

For manual mute or auto
mute of audio alerts.
(Also turns Voice Alert
on and off.*)

* Press and hold for four seconds to

access these functions.

Windshield

Bracket Mount

WARNING

Modifications or parts substitutions not approved
by Cobra Electronics Corporation may violate
FCC Rules and void your authority to operate
this equipment.

Dim Button

Allows you to adjust

the DigiView Data Display

brightness for easy reading.

(Also turns Spectre 1 and VG-2

alerts on and off.*)

Audio Jack

City Button

For

City

Highway

modes to reduce
false alerts. (Also
turns Ku alerts On
and Off.)

Ordering From U.S.A.

Call 773-889-3087 for pricing or visit www.cobra.com.

For Credit Card Orders

Call 773-889-3087 [Press one from the main menu] 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Central Time,
Monday through Friday.

Make Check or Money Order Payable To

Cobra Electronics, Attn: Accessories Dept.,
6500 West Cortland Street, Chicago, IL 60707 U.S.A.

To Order Online

Please visit our website: www.cobra.com

Item #

Description

420-030-N-001

Straight 12V Power Cord

420-026-N-001

Coiled 12V Power Cord

545-159-N-001

Windshield Mounting Bracket

CLP-2B

Dual Port Power Adapter

Speaker

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Optional Accessories

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Optional Accessories

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You can find quality Cobra products and accessories
at your local Cobra dealer, or in the U.S.A., you can
order directly from Cobra. See ordering info on page 25.

Windshield Mounting Bracket

Includes suction cups
Item # 545-159-N-001

Straight 12V DC Power Cord

Includes plug and fuse
Item # 420-030-N-001

Coiled 12V DC Power Cord

Includes plug and fuse
Item # 420-026-N-001

Dual Port Power Adapter

Includes adjustable plug
(up to 90˚) and fuse
Item # CLP-2B

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Contents

Introduction

Important Information  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A1
Customer Assistance  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A1
Controls, Indicators and Connections  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A2
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A3
Product Features  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A3

Your Detector

Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Auxiliary Audio Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Highway/City Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
DigiView Data Display Brightness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Muting an Alert  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Auto Mute Mode  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
IntelliMute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Voice/Tone Setting  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Spectre 1 and VG-2 Alert Settings  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Radar Alert Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Detection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Signals Detected  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Audio Alerts  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Visual Display  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Instant-On Detection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Responding to Alerts  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Understanding Radar and Laser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Warranty

Limited 1-Year Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Customer Assistance

Product Service  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Trademark Acknowledgement  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Optional Accessories  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Accessories Order Info  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

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Installation

Your Detector

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Installation

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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. Make sure the unit is level with the road. You can also
mount it directly on the dashboard.

The unit’s lens must not be blocked and the LaserEye should have a clear view
out the back window to allow 360° detection.

Radar and laser signals pass through glass but not through other materials
and objects. Objects that can block or weaken incoming signals include:

■

Windshield wiper blades

■

Mirrored sun screens

■

Dark tinting at the top of the windshield

■

Heated windshields currently available on some vehicles
(Instaclear for Ford, Electriclear for GM.) Consult your dealer
to see if you have this option.

The LaserEye Should Have a Clear View

Windshield Mounting

Dashboard Mounting

Product Service and
Trademark Acknowledgement

Customer Assistance

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Product Service

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For any questions about operating or installing this new Cobra product, or if
parts are missing…

PLEASE CALL COBRA FIRST…

do not return this

product to the store. See customer assistance on page A1.

If this product should require factory service, please call Cobra first at
773-889-3087 BEFORE sending the product. This will ensure the fastest
turnaround time on any repair.

If Cobra asks that the product be sent to its factory, the following must be
furnished to have the product serviced and returned:

Send the complete

unit, including power cord. (It is not necessary to include the mounting
bracket.)

For warranty repair, enclose some form of proof-of-purchase,

such as a photocopy or carbon copy of a sales receipt. If you send the
original receipt, it cannot be returned.

Enclose a typed or clearly written

description of the problem you are having with your unit, plus the name and
address where you want the unit returned.

Pack the unit securely to

prevent damage during transit. If possible, use the original packing materials.

Ship prepaid and insured using a traceable carrier such as United Parcel

Service (UPS), Federal Express, or Priority mail with delivery confirmation.
Ship to: Cobra Factory Service, Cobra Electronics Corporation, 6500 West
Cortland Street, Chicago, IL 60707 U.S.A.

Please allow three to four weeks

before contacting us about the status of your service. Call 773-889-3087 for
assistance. If your unit is under warranty, it will either be repaired or replaced
upon receipt, depending on the model. If your unit is out of warranty, you will
receive a letter informing you of the repair or replacement charge.

Trademark Acknowledgement

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Cobra

, DigiView

, EasySet

, Extra Sensory Detection

, IntelliMute

, IntelliShield

, LaserEye

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, Safety Alert

Traffic Warning System, Strobe Alert

VG-2 Alert

, Xtreme Range Superheterodyne

and the snake design are registered trademarks

of Cobra Electronics Corporation, USA.

Cobra Electronics Corporation™, 12 Band™, Extreme Bright DataGrafix™, IntelliLink™,
Revolution™ Series, SmartPower™, Spectre Alert™, Super-Xtreme Range Superheterodyne™,
S-XRS™, UltraBright™, and Voice Alert™ are trademarks of Cobra Electronics Corporation, USA.

Opticom™ is a trademark of 3M Corporation. Instaclear

for Ford is a registered trademark of

Ford Motor Company, Inc. Electriclear

for GM is a registered trademark of General Motors

Corporation. 20-20™ and Ultra-Lyte™ are trademarks of Laser Technology, Inc. ProLaser™ and
ProLaser III™ are trademarks of Kustom Signals, Inc. Bee III™ and Pop™ are a trademarks of
MPH Industries. Spectre™ is a trademark of Stalcar. Interceptor VG-2™ is a trademark of
TechniSonic Industries LTD. Tomar

is a registered trademark of TOMAR Electronics, Inc.

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Warranty

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Limited 1-Year Warranty

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For Products Purchased in the U.S.A.

Cobra Electronics Corporation warrants that its Cobra 12 Band Radar/Laser
Detectors, and the component parts thereof, will be free of defects in
workmanship and materials for 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.

Cobra will, without charge, repair or replace, at its option, defective 12 Band
Radar/Laser Detectors, products or component parts upon delivery to the
Cobra Factory Service Department, accompanied by proof of the date of first
consumer purchase, such as a duplicated copy of a sales receipt.

You must pay any initial shipping charges required to ship the product for
warranty service, but the return charges will be at Cobra’s expense, if the
product is repaired or replaced under warranty.

This warranty gives you specific rights, and you may also have other rights
which vary from state to state.

Exclusions: This limited warranty does not apply:

To any product damaged by accident.

In the event of misuse or abuse of the product or as a result
of unauthorized alterations or repairs.

If the serial number has been altered, defaced or removed.

If the owner of the product resides outside the U.S.A.

All implied warranties, including warranties of merchantability and fitness for
a particular purpose are limited in duration to the length of this warranty.

Cobra shall not be liable for any incidental, consequential or other damages;
including, without limitation, damages resulting from loss of use or cost of
installation.

Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts
and/or do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential
damages, so the above limitations may not apply to you.

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Installation

Your Detector

Attach the rubber
cups to the bracket.

Make sure the rubber cups and your windshield are clean.

Push the bracket firmly
onto the windshield.

Attach the detector to
the bracket. Check the
angle of the unit.

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.

Plug the power cord
into the detector.

Plug the cigarette lighter
adapter on the power
cord into your vehicle’s
cigarette lighter.

You can temporarily remove the detector whenever you
wish by pressing the bracket release button and sliding
it off the bracket.

Windshield Mounting

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Installation

Your Detector

English

Place the detector on the dashboard to find a location
where the unit has a clear, level view of the road.
The angle can NOT be adjusted after mounting.

Remove the paper backing
from one side of the hook-
and-loop fastener.

Attach the pad to the
dashboard at your chosen
location and remove the
other paper backing.

Attach the detector to the
hook-and-loop fastener.
You can remove and
reattach the unit as
often as you like.

Plug the power cord
into the detector.

Plug the cigarette lighter
adapter on the power
cord into your vehicle’s
cigarette lighter.

Dashboard Mounting

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Specifications

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Band and Frequencies

Band

Frequencies

X Band

10.525

± 0.050

GHz

K Band

24.125

± 0.125

GHz

Safety Alert

24.070

± 0.010

GHz

Traffic Warning

24.110

± 0.010

GHz

System

24.190

± 0.010

GHz

24.230

± 0.010

GHz

Ka Band

34.700

± 1.300

GHz

Ku Band

13.435

± 0.050

GHz

VG-2

11.500

± 0.250

GHz

Spectre 1

13.300

± 0.200

GHz

Laser

910

± 50

Strobe

700

± 300

This radar detector is covered by one or more of the following U.S. patents:
5,497,148; 5,594,432; 5,612,685; 6,078,279; 6,094,148. Additional patents
may be listed inside the product or pending.

Your Detector

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Maintenance

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Maintenance

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Maintenance of Your Radar Detector

Your detector is designed and built to give you years of
trouble-free performance without the need for service.
No routine

Maintenance

is required.

If your unit does not appear to be operating properly,
please follow these troubleshooting steps:

■

Make sure the power cord is properly connected.

■

Make sure the socket of your vehicle’s cigarette lighter
is clean and free of corrosion.

■

Make sure the power cord’s cigarette lighter adapter
is firmly seated in your cigarette lighter.

■

Check the power cord fuse. (Unscrew the ribbed end cap of
the cigarette lighter adapter and examine the fuse. If required,
replace it with a 2-amp fuse only.)

Your Detector

Getting Started and
Auxiliary Audio Jack

Getting Started

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Your Detector

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System Ready

Power On

Testing

Voice Alert

On-Off/

Volume Control

Rotate clockwise

(away from you)

con

To Turn On the Unit and Adjust the Audio Volume

Rotate the

On-Off/

Volume

control

clockwise (away
from you).

Tone

Voice

Visual Display

Three beeps

Testing,

then

three beeps

System Ready,

then

Voice Alert

The display will
cycle through and
show the user
modes.

Start-up is complete when the display continuously
shows the letters indicating the current user settings
(

City

mode,

Highway

mode,

IntelliMute

on)

Start-Up Complete

Auxiliary Audio Jack

•

The Auxiliary Audio Jack can be used to connect external speakers in
environments with high ambient noise levels. The internal speaker will
be disconnected. (This uses a mini stereo audio connector.)

Auxiliary
Audio Jack

NOTE

In some vehicles, power is supplied to the cigarette lighter even while the ignition
is Off. If this is the case with your vehicle, you should turn Off or unplug your
detector when parking for lengthy periods.

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Settings

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Highway/City Mode

Setting your detector to

City

mode delays all X band audio alerts until

the signal strength reaches Level 3. (A single beep will sound when the
signal is first detected.) This will reduce false alerts while you are driving
in, or near, urban areas where there are many sources for conflicting
X band signals such as microwave towers and automatic door openers.

To change settings, follow the procedure listed below, which indicates
what you will see and hear (either in

Voice Alert

Tone Alert

mode)

as you complete each step. The factory setting is

Highway

mode.

City Mode

Highway Mode

To Change From Highway Mode to City Mode

Press and release
the

City

button.

Tone

Voice

Visual Display

One beep

City

appears

in the display

To Change From City Mode Back to Highway Mode

Press and release
the

City

button again.

Tone

Voice

Visual Display

Two beeps

Highway

appears

in the display

City Button

Press and

release

Settings

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When changing the

Settings

on your detector, please keep in mind:

■

Buttons can have multiple functions.

■

Depending on your choice of

Voice Alert

Tone Alert

mode, you will

hear either voice messages or tones confirming changes in settings.

■

All settings will be stored in memory when the power is
turned off and recalled when the power is turned back on.

Understanding Radar and Laser

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Strobe Alert

Special strobes mounted on the light bars of authorized emergency
vehicles (fire trucks, police cars, ambulances) automatically change traffic
signals as the vehicle approaches an intersection. These strobes and the
special strobe detectors located on the traffic signals, introduced fairly
recently by 3M and Tomar, are already in use in more than 1000 cities
nationwide. Cobra’s exclusive

Strobe Alert

detector will detect these

special strobes and give an emergency vehicle alert.

When you receive such an alert, please watch for an approaching
emergency vehicle and pull over to allow it to pass. To inquire about
coverage in your area, contact your local fire and police departments.

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 sign posts, utility poles, tree branches,
etc., will prevent valid speed measurement.

Some common questions about LIDAR include:

■

Does weather have any affect on LIDAR?

Yes. Rain, snow, smoke, fog, or airborne dust particles will reduce the
effective range of LIDAR and can, if dense enough, prevent its operation.

■

Can LIDAR operate through glass?

Yes. Newer LIDAR guns can obtain readings through most types of glass.
However, the laser pulse also can be received through glass to trigger
an alarm by your detector.

■

Can LIDAR operate while in motion?

No. Because LIDAR operates by line of sight, the person using it cannot
drive the vehicle, aim and operate the gun all at the same time.

■

Is LIDAR legal to use?

Yes. It is legal in all 50 states.

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Understanding Radar and Laser

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Understanding Radar and Laser

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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

10.525 GHz

K band

24.150 GHz

Ka band

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.

Spectre 1 and VG-2

Spectre 1

and

VG-2

are “detector detectors” that work by detecting low-level

signals emitted by most radar detectors. Your detector does not emit signals
that can be detected by Spectre 1 or VG-2, but does detect Spectre 1 and VG-2
signals and will alert you when a device is in use near your vehicle, if you
so choose.

Safety Alert Traffic Warning System

FCC-approved

Safety Alert

transmitters emit microwave radar signals that

indicate the presence of a safety-related concern. Depending on the frequency
of the signal emitted, it can indicate a speeding emergency vehicle or train,
or a stationary road hazard.

Because these microwave signals are within the K band frequency, most
conventional radar detectors will detect Safety Alert signals as standard
K band radar. Your detector, however, is designed to differentiate between
standard K band and Safety Alert signals, and give separate alerts for each.

Safety Alert technology is relatively new. Safety Alert transmitters can
be found in limited numbers in all 50 states, but the number is growing.
Depending on your location, you may not receive these alerts regularly
and may often encounter emergency vehicles, trains and road hazards
without being alerted. As the number of transmitters increases,
these alerts will become more common.

When you receive such an alert, please watch for emergency vehicles ahead
of you, on cross streets and behind you. If you see an emergency vehicle
approaching, please pull over to the right side of the road and allow it to pass.

Settings

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DigiView Data Display Brightness

You can choose from four (4) settings for

Brightness

of the display.

You can cycle through the settings by repeatedly pushing the

Dim

button.

The factory setting is

Bright

Dim Button

Press and

release

Bright

Dark

Dim

Dimmer

Press and
release

Dim

button

To Change the Brightness to Dim

Press and release
the

Dim

button

once.

Tone

Voice

Visual Display

One beep

Dim

Display dims

To Change the Brightness to Dimmer

Press and release
the

Dim

button

again.

Tone

Voice

Visual Display

None

Dimmer

Display dims further

To Change the Brightness to Dark

Press and release
the

Dim

button

a third time.

Tone

Voice

Visual Display

One beep

Dark

Display remains
dim (no visual
alerts will be seen)

To Change the Brightness to Bright

Press and release
the

Dim

button a

fourth time.

Tone

Voice

Visual Display

Two beeps

Bright

Display returns
to full brightness

Dark Indicator

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English

Muting an Alert

Your detector allows you to quickly turn off an audio

Alert

by momentarily

pressing the

Mute

button. If you press the

Mute

button a second time

during the

Alert

, the audio

Alert

will be turned back on.

Auto Mute Mode

Auto Mute

will automatically reduce the audio volume of all alerts

after four seconds for as long as the signal is detected. The factory
setting is

Auto Mute

on.

Mute Button

Press and release

To Turn Auto Mute Off

Press and release
the

Mute

button

while no alert
is occurring.

Tone

Voice

Visual Display

One beep

Auto Mute Off

None

To Turn Auto Mute On

Press and release
the

Mute

button

again while no
alert is occurring.

Tone

Voice

Visual Display

Two beeps

Auto Mute On

None

Description

Interpretation

Recommended
Response

Tone repeats slowly at
first, then speeds up
rapidly.

Probably police radar

FULL ALERT

Tone sounds one
time only.

Probably a false alarm,
but possibly pulsed radar,
Spectre 1 or VG-2 nearby

Exercise caution

Tone instantly begins
repeating rapidly.

Radar, Spectre 1 or VG-2
nearby has been activated
suddenly

FULL ALERT

Tone repeats slowly as you
approach a hill or bridge,
then speeds up sharply as
you reach it.

Probably police
radar beyond the
hill or bridge

FULL ALERT

Tone repeats slowly
for a short period.

Probably a false alarm

Exercise caution

Any type of laser alert.

Laser alerts are
never false alarms

FULL ALERT

Any Safety Alert
or Strobe Alert.

You are nearing an
emergency vehicle,
railroad crossing,
or road hazard
(construction,
accident, etc.)

Exercise caution

Detection

Your Detector

Nothing

Comes Close to a Cobra

Instant-On Detection

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

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Strobe and Safety Alert Signals, Voice and Visual Displays

Type of Signal

Voice

Visual Display

3M Opticom or Tomar*

Emergency Vehicle Approaching

Emergency Vehicle

Emergency Vehicles

Emergency Vehicle Approaching

Emergency Vehicle

Road Hazards

Road Hazard Ahead

Road Hazard

Trains

Train Approaching

Train

* Your detector provides 360˚ detection of this signal.

VG-2 Alert Signal, Voice and Visual Display

Type of Signal

Voice

Visual Display

Interceptor VG-2

VG-2 Alert

VG2

NOTE

There are different tones for each Safety Alert.

NOTE

There are different tones for each alert.

NOTE

There are different tones for each alert.

Emergency Alert
Signal Detected

VG-2 Alert Signal
Detected

VG2

Spectre 1 Alert Signal, Voice and Visual Display

Type of Signal

Voice

Visual Display

Spectre

Spectre Alert

Spectre1

Spectre 1 Alert Signal
Detected

Spectre1

Road Hazard Alert
Signal Detected

Road

Hazard

Train Alert Signal
Detected

Train

Emergency...

Strobe Alert Display
(Flashing)

Emergency...

Settings

Your Detector

Nothing

Comes Close to a Cobra

IntelliMute

is a unique new feature that allows you to avoid alerts you

don’t need to hear because you are stopped or moving slowly. By sensing
the “revs” (RPMs) of your engine, IntelliMute knows when you are at low
speed and automatically mutes alerts (except for strobe signals from
emergency vehicles).

Before IntelliMute will work, you must set an activation point for your engine’s
revs (see page 11). Whenever the revs are below that point, IntelliMute will
begin muting. The activation point will be stored in memory and recalled
each time the power is turned on. The factory setting is

IntelliMute

off.

NOTE

IntelliMute may not work with some vehicles because it cannot sense
the engine’s revs. In such cases, you can reduce unwanted audio alerts
by using

Auto Mute

and

City

mode when appropriate.

IntelliMute Button

Press and release

To Turn IntelliMute On

Press and release
the

IntelliMute

button.

Tone

Voice

Visual Display

Two beeps

IntelliMute On

appears in

the display

To Turn IntelliMute Off

Press and release
the

IntelliMute

button again.

Tone

Voice

Visual Display

One beep

IntelliMute Off

None

IntelliMute On

i h

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What to Remember While Using IntelliMute

IntelliMute

works with both

City

and

Auto Mute

modes.

Whenever engine revs are below the activation point, an arrow
pointing down will appear in the display. Above the activation point,
an arrow pointing up will appear.

If, for any reason, the unit stops sensing your engine’s revs,
IntelliMute will indicate an error and automatically turn off.

The rev point you set will be stored in the unit’s memory when
power is turned off and recalled each time the power is turned on.

NOTE

The rev point must be reset if you use your detector in a different vehicle.

NOTE

When initially choosing your IntelliMute activation point, a setting
of approximately 300 to 600 RPMs above idle is recommended.
You can reset the activation point at any time to fit your individual
preferences and driving style.

Setting the IntelliMute Activation Point

Your detector must be installed in your vehicle.

CAUTION

Do not attempt to set the rev point while driving.
Your vehicle should be parked and idling.

IntelliMute must be turned on before setting the activation point. Depending
on whether the unit is in

Tone Alert

Voice Alert

mode, you will hear a

series of beeps or voice messages as you follow the steps on page 11.

Below Activation Point

i h

Above Activation Point

i h

Detection

Your Detector

Nothing

Comes Close to a Cobra

X Signal Detected

K Signal Detected

Ka Signal Detected

Radar Signals, Voice and Visual Displays

Type of Signal

Voice

Visual Display

X Band Radar

X Alert

X and Signal Strength

K Band Radar

K Alert

K and Signal Strength

Ka Band Radar

Ka Alert

Ka and Signal Strength

Ku Band Radar

Ku Alert

Ku and Signal Strength

Laser Signals, Voice and Visual Displays

Type of Signal

Voice

Visual Display

LTI 20-20*

Laser Alert

Laser 20/20

LTI Ultra-Lyte*

Laser Alert

Laser UltraLyte

Kustom Signals ProLaser*

Laser Alert

Laser Pro Laser

Kustom Signals ProLaser III*

Laser Alert

Laser Pro Laser 3

* Your detector provides 360˚ detection of these signals.

NOTE

Beep rate changes with different laser alerts.

- -

- 3

- -

- - -

- _

- -

K a

- - - 5

- - -

- - - -

- - - - _

Ku Signal Detected

K u

- - 4

- -

- - -

- - - -

LTI 20-20

Laser

2 0 / 2 0

LTI Ultra-Lyte

Laser

UltraLyte

Kustom Signals
ProLaser

Laser

Pro Laser

Kustom Signals
ProLaser III

Laser

Pro Laser 3

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Detection

•

Signals Detected

The tables on the following pages show you the types of

Signals

your detector

will detect, as well as the voice and visual alerts it provides for each of them.

Audio Alerts

Voice Alert

mode you will first hear several tones, then a voice message

announcing the type of signal detected, followed by more tones. In

Tone Alert

mode, you will hear the tones only.

In both

Voice Alert

and

Tone Alert

modes, a distinctly different alert tone is

used for each type of signal detected (including separate tones for each laser
signal). For X, K, Ka and Ku 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 17.)

Visual Display

An indication of the type of signal detected will appear in the DigiView Data
Display. During X, K, Ka and Ku alerts, you will also see from 1 to 5 vertical
bars, indicating the strength of the signal detected.

Signal Strength Chart

Signal Strength = 1
(Weakest Signal)

Signal Strength = 2

- -

Signal Strength = 3

- -

- - -

Signal Strength = 4

- -

- - -

- - - -

Signal Strength = 5
(Strongest Signal)

- _

- -

- - -

- - - -

- - - - _

To Set the IntelliMute Activation Point

Press and hold
the

IntelliMute

button for two
seconds.

Tone

Voice

Visual Display

Two beeps

Set Engine Revs

Press IntelliMute
button again at
desired RPMs

Rev your engine to
the level you wish
to set (recommend
slightly above idle)
and hold revs steady
for two seconds.

None

At the desired
rev level, press
and release the

IntelliMute

button.

Three beeps

IntelliMute Set

IntelliMute Set!

Settings

Your Detector

Nothing

Comes Close to a Cobra

Tone

Voice

Visual Display

Four beeps

IntelliMute Not
Set, Please Try
Again

followed by

IntelliMute not set

Please try again

One beep

IntelliMute Off

IntelliMute Off

NOTE

If the unit is unable to sense usable pulses within three
seconds or if you do not set a rev point within 20 seconds
of beginning these steps, IntelliMute will indicate an error
and automatically turn off.

Press Int...

button ag...

desired RPMs

Hold IntelliMute Button

Intelli

Mute

Set!

Rev Level Set

IntelliMu...

Please tr...

IntelliMute
Not Set

Intelli

Mute

Off

IntelliMute Off

IntelliMute Button

Press and hold for
two seconds

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Voice/Tone Setting

You can set your detector to sound alerts with either a

Voice

or a

Tone

. You can change settings by using the

Mute

button.

Voice Alert

mode, you will first hear several tones, then a

voice message announcing the type of signal detected, followed
by more tones. In

Tone Alert

mode, you will hear the tones only.

The factory setting is

Voice Alert

mode.

Mute Button

Press and hold for

two seconds

To Change From Voice Alert to Tone Alert

While no signal
is being detected,
press and hold
the

Mute

button for

two seconds.

Tone

Voice

Visual Display

One beep

Tone Alert

None

To Change From Tone Alert Back to Voice Alert

While no signal
is being detected,
press and hold
the

Mute

button

for two seconds
again.

Tone

Voice

Visual Display

None

Voice Alert

None

VG-2, Spectre 1 Alert Settings, K & Ku Band Detection

The detector is undetectable by police

VG-2

and

Spectre 1

radar detector

detectors and will alert you when such a device is in use near your vehicle.
During the alert, the unit continues to detect other signals. You can choose
whether or not you want your unit to show

VG-2

and

Spectre 1

alerts.

The factory setting is

VG-2

and

Spectre 1

alert Off. (See table on the next page.)

Settings

Your Detector

Nothing

Comes Close to a Cobra

Dim Button

Press and hold for two seconds

Spectre 1 and VG-2 On

Spectre1

& VG2

Spectre 1 and VG-2 Off

Spectre1

& VG2

Off

To Turn VG-2 and Spectre 1 Alerts On and Off

While no signal
is being detected,
press and hold the

Dim

button for four

seconds.

Tone

Voice

Visual Display

On = Two Beeps

Spectre VG-2 On

will blink twice

in the display

Spectre VG-2 Off

will blink once

in the display

Off = One Beep

Radar Alert Settings

The detector allows you to choose whether it will show alerts on the X, K,

and Ku bands. The factory settings are:

X Band

and

K Band

On;

Ku Band

Off.

To Turn K Band On and Off

While no signal is
being detected, press
and hold both the

Mute

and

City

buttons

for four seconds.

Tone

Voice

Visual Display

K On = Two beeps

K On

will blink twice

in the display

To Turn Ku Band* On and Off

While no signal is being
detected, press and
hold the

City

button

for four seconds.

Tone

Voice

Visual Display

Ku On = Two beeps

Ku On

and

will blink

twice in the display

will blink once

in the display

K Off = One beep

K Off

Ku Off

and

will blink

once in the display

Ku Off = One beep

To Turn X Band On and Off

While no signal is
being detected, press
and hold both the

Dim

and

Mute

buttons for

four seconds.

Tone

Voice

Visual Display

X On = Two beeps

X On

will blink twice

in the display

X Off

will blink once

in the display

X Off = One beep

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