Detailed instructions for use are in the User's Guide.
[. . . ] Introduction
Important Information and
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 officials until and unless they are prohibited from doing so by federal court action. Operating Instructions 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. [. . . ] Then turn the power On and continue to hold the Mute button for two seconds.
Tone
Voice
Visual Display
Ka On blinks in the display Ka Off blinks in the display
Ka On = Two beeps Ka Band On Ka Off = One beep Ka Band Off
To Turn Ku Band On and Off
While no signal is being detected, press and hold the City/Hwy button for four seconds.
Tone
Voice
Visual Display
Ku On blinks in the display Ku Off blinks in the display
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Ku On = Two beeps Ku Band On Ku Off = One beep Ku Band Off
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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. Secondary Icons
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X Signal Detected
K Signal Detected
Ka Signal Detected
Ku Signal Detected
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K
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Ka
5
Ku
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Audio Alerts
In Voice Alert mode you will first hear several tones, then a voice message announcing the type of signal detected, followed by more tones. Notice 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 21. )
Pop Signal Detected
POP
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Laser Signals, Voice and Visual Displays Type of Signal
LTI 20-20* LTI Ultra-Lyte* Kustom Signals ProLaser* Kustom Signals ProLaser III* Stalker LIDAR* Laser Atlanta - SpeedLaser*
Voice
Laser Alert Laser Alert Laser Alert Laser Alert Laser Alert Laser Alert
Visual Display
Laser 20/20 Laser UltraLyte Laser Pro Laser Laser Pro Laser 3 Stalker
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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. Single Strength Chart
Signal Strength = 1 (Weakest Signal) Signal Strength = 2 Signal Strength = 3
SpeedLaser
* Your detector provides 360° detection of these signals.
LTI 20-20 LTI Ultra-Lyte Kustom Signals ProLaser Kustom Signals ProLaser III
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Signal Strength = 4
Signal Strength = 5 (Strongest Signal)
Laser 20/20
Laser UltraLyte
Laser Atlanta Speedlaser
Laser
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Other Laser
Radar Signals, Voice and Visual Displays Type of Signal
X Band Radar K Band Radar Ka Band Radar Ku Band Radar Pop Radar
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Voice
X Alert K Alert Ka Alert Ku Alert Pop Alert
Visual Display
X and Signal Strength K and Signal Strength Ka and Signal Strength Ku and Signal Strength POP
Stalker LIDAR
Laser Stalker
Laser Speedlaser
Laser Laser
Notice
NOTE Beep rate changes with different laser alerts.
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Safety Alert Signals, Voice and Visual Displays Type of Signal
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Voice
Emergency Vehicle Approaching Road Hazard Ahead Train Approaching
Visual Display
Emergency Vehicles Road Hazard Train
Train Alert Signal Detected
Your detector is designed to detect Instant-On speed monitoring signals, which can suddenly appear at full strength.
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Emergency Vehicles
Road Hazards Trains
Emergency Alert Signal Detected
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NOTE You should take appropriate action immediately whenever an Instant-On alert is given.
* Your detector provides 360° detection of these signals.
Road Hazard Alert Signal Detected
Emergency. . .
Road Hazard
Train
NOTE There are different tones for each Safety Alert.
Responding to Alerts Notice
Description
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Recommended Response
FULL ALERT
Interpretation
Tone repeats slowly at first, Probably police radar. Probably a false alarm, but possibly pulsed radar, Spectre I or IV or VG-2 nearby. Probably police radar beyond the hill or bridge.
Spectre I & IV+ Alert Signal, Voice and Visual Display Type of Signal
Spectre I Spectre IV
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Exercise caution
Voice
Spectre Alert Spectre Alert
Spectre IV Alert Signal Detected
Visual Display
Spectre1 Spectre4 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.
FULL ALERT
Spectre I Alert Signal Detected
FULL ALERT
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Probably a false alarm. You are nearing an emergency vehicle, railroad crossing or road hazard (construction, accident, etc. ).
Exercise caution FULL ALERT Exercise caution
VG-2 Alert Signal, Voice and Visual Display Type of Signal
Interceptor VG-2
VG-2 Alert Signal Detected
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Voice
VG-2 Alert
Visual Display
VG-2
Any type of laser alert. Any Safety Alert.
VG-2
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NOTE There are different tones for each for each radar detector detector alert.
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Assistance LIDAR (Laser)
Radar Speed Monitoring Systems
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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
The correct name for the technology that most people refer to as laser is actually LIDAR, which stands for Light Detection and Ranging.
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LIDAR operates much like radar. 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: Notice n Does weather have any affect on LIDAR?Rain, snow, smoke, fog or airborne dust particles will reduce the effective range of LIDAR and can, if dense enough, prevent its operation. However, the laser pulse also can be received through glass to trigger an alarm by your detector. 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. Your detector detects LIDAR (laser).
Notice 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.
VG-2 and Spectre I & IV
VG-2 and Spectre I & IV are radar detector detectors (RDDs) that work by detecting low-level signals emitted by most radar detectors. Your detector does not emit signals that can be spotted by VG-2 and Spectre I RDDs. [. . . ] (Unscrew the ribbed end cap of the cigarette lighter adapter and examine the fuse. If required, replace it with a 2-amp fuse only. )
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Specifications (continued)
WARNING Modifications or parts substitutions not approved by Cobra Electronics Corporation may violate FCC Rules and void your authority to operate this equipment.
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; 6, 621, 447. Additional patents may be listed inside the product or pending.
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Limited 1-Year Warranty
For Products Purchased in the U. S. A.
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Specifications
Band and Frequencies Band X Band K Band Safety Alert Traffic Warning System Ka Band Ku Band VG-2 Spectre I Spectre IV Laser
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Frequencies 10. 525 24. 125 24. 070 24. 110 24. 190 24. 230 34. 700 13. 435 11. 500 13. 300 ± 0. 050 ± 0. 125 ± 0. 010 ± 0. 010 ± 0. 010 ± 0. 010 ± 1. 300 ± 0. 050 ± 0. 250 ± 0. 200 GHz GHz GHz GHz GHz GHz GHz GHz GHz GHz
Not Disclosed 910 ± 50 nm
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Cobra Electronics Corporation warrants that its Cobra 15 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. [. . . ]