FCC ID: BBOESD9870 Radar Detector

Operating Instructions for Your Cobra 11 Band Extra Sensory Detection RADAR/LASER DETECTOR M O D E L E S D 9 8 7 0 N Nothing comes close to a Cobra Important Information Federal Laws Governing the Use of Radar Detectors It is not against federal law to receive radar transmissions with your Cobra radar 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. WARNING Modifications or parts substitutions not approved by Cobra Electronics Corporation may violate FCC Rules and void your authority to operate this equipment. A1 Customer Support In this user's manual, you should find all the information you need to install and operate your detector. If you require further assistance after reading through this manual, Cobra Electronics offers the following customer support services:

Automated Help Desk is available in English only 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at 773-889-3087. Customer Service Operators are available in English or Spanish at 773-889-3087 Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. CST. Questions can be faxed in English or Spanish to 773-622-2269. Automated Technical Assistance is available in English or Spanish 24 hours, 7 days a week via e-mail at: productinfo@cobra.com On-line answers to frequently asked questions can be found in English only at: www.cobra.com. Trademark Acknowledgement Cobra, DigiView, LaserEye, Safety Alert Traffic Warning System, VG-2 Alert and Nothing comes close to a Cobra are registered trademarks of Cobra Electronics Corporation. 11 Band Ultra, EasySet, IntelliMute, SmartPower, Spectre Alert, Strobe Alert and Voice Alert are trademarks of Cobra Electronics Corporation. 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. RADAR/LASER DETECTOR MODEL E S D 9 8 7 0 Congratulations Youve made a smart choice by purchasing the ESD-9870 radar/laser detector from Cobra.Just look at some of the sophisticated features and capabilities your new unit includes:

ULTRA-SENSITIVITY Detects and provides separate alerts for:

radar signals (X, K, and Ka bands, with signal strength indicated) laser signals emergency vehicle safety and strobe alert signals VG-2 signals Spectre signals 8-POINT COMPASS displays direction of travel LASEREYE for 360 detection of laser and strobe signals INSTANT-ON speed monitoring detection BEE III POP single pulse detection VOICE ALERT MODE or TONE ALERT MODE with adjustable volume DIGIVIEW DATA DISPLAY with easy-to-

read alpha/numeric dot matrix text readout 3 CITY MODES or HIGHWAY MODE to reduce false alerts SAFETY ALERT Traffic Warning System STROBE ALERT INTELLIMUTE a mute function which automatically reduces false alerts by sensing engine RPMs SMARTPOWER a timed power saving function that saves your cars battery. MANUAL MUTE or AUTO MUTE of audio alerts EASYSET programming menu AUXILIARY AUDIO JACK for external speaker connection Distinguishes important safety alerts from other K band signals Mounts easily on windshield or dashboard 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. 12V DC POWER JACK ON-OFF/VOLUME control allows you to adjust the volume of the TONE alerts. PROGRAM/MUTE button to manually mute audio alerts (and to enter programming mode). LASEREYE for 360 detection of laser and strobe signals. SPEAKER AUXILIARY AUDIO JACK SET/CITY button for CITY or HIGHWAY modes for fewer false alerts

(and to change user mode settings while programming). SELECT/DIM button to adjust the display brightness for easy reading (and to scroll through user mode settings while programming). 12V DC POWER JACK ON-OFF/VOLUME control windshield bracket mount slot N W c alpha/numeric dot matrix text display showing*:

user mode settings programming instructions signal strength indicators

*See Operations (pages 5-19) for more information about display features. CITY/HIGHWAY mode indicators radar, VG-2, Spectre and safety/strobe indicators Important information about... Table of Contents

.................................................................................................... 5 Federal Laws, Safety Alert/Strobe Alert, Safe Driving, Security of Your Vehicle, Customer Support .......................................................................... A1 IInstallation .......................................................................................................................... 2-4 OperationGetting Started OperationUser Mode Settings .............................................................................................. 6-18 EasySet Programming: Programming User Modes ................................................................ 6-8 Highway/City Modes ...................................................................................................... 9 IntelliMute ...................................................................................................................... 10-12 Auto Mute Mode, Muting an Alert, Auxiliary Audio Jack ........................................................ 13 Voice Alert Mode and Tone Mode ........................................................................................ 13 Compass.......................................................................................................................... 14-15 Pop Alert, VG-2 Alert, Spectre Alert...................................................................................... 16-17 SmartPower .................................................................................................................... 17 DigiView Data Display Brightness ........................................................................................ 18 Detection ............................................................................................................................ 19-22 Signals Detected .............................................................................................................. 19 Audio Alerts .................................................................................................................... 19 Visual Display .................................................................................................................. 19-21 Instant-On Detection ........................................................................................................ 22 BEE-III Pop ...................................................................................................................... 22 Responding to Alerts ........................................................................................................ 22 Understanding Radar and Laser .............................................................................................. 23-25 Maintenance and Service ...................................................................................................... 26-27 Limited 1-Year Warranty ........................................................................................................ 28 Specifications

...................................................................................................................... 29 Optional Accessories .............................................................................................................. 30 Order Form .......................................................................................................................... 31 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). 1 I N S TA L L AT I O N 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. You can also mount it directly on the dashboard. NW h Windshield mounting NW h Dashboard mounting The unit's lenses must not be blocked and the LaserEye should have a clear view out the back window to allow 360 detection. 2 Windshield Mounting 1. Attach the rubber cups to the bracket. I N S TA L L AT I O N 1 5. 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. 2. Make sure the rubber cups and your windshield are clean. 3. Push the bracket firmly onto the windshield. 6. Plug the power cord into the detector. 4. Attach the detector to the bracket. Check the angle of the unit. 7. Plug the cigarette lighter adapter on the power cord into your vehicle's cigarette lighter. 8. You can temporarily remove the detector whenever you wish by sliding it off of the bracket. 3 1 I N S TA L L AT I O N Dashboard Mounting 1. 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. 2. Remove the paper backing from one side of the hook-and-loop fastener. 4. Attach the detector to the hook-and-loop fastener. You can remove and reattach the unit as often as you like. Turning Your Unit On 1. Turn on the unit and adjust audio volume by rotating the ON-OFF/VOLUME CONTROL DIAL clockwise (away from you). 3. Attach the pad to the dashboard at your chosen location and remove the other paper backing. 5. Plug the power cord into the detector. 6. Plug the cigarette lighter adapter on the power cord into your vehicle's cigarette lighter. O P E R AT I O N GETTING STARTED 2 3. The display will cycle through the user mode settings (City X, City X Beep Off, City X+K or Highway; IntelliMute and SmartPower status). 4. Start-up is complete when the display continuously shows the current compass direction (N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, or NW) plus single letters indicating current user mode settings (c = City mode, c = City X Beep Off mode, c = City X+K mode, h = Highway mode, i = IntelliMute on). 2. You will see and hear the messages TESTING (3 beeps will sound), then SYSTEM READY, then VOICE ALERT, indicating that the power is on. T e s t i n g N W h 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 make sure to utilize the SmartPower feature of your detector. S y s t e m R e a d y V o i c e A l e r t 4 5 3 O P E R AT I O N EASYSET PROGRAMMING EasySet Programming All user mode settings on your detector can be changed by using Program mode. When changing the settings, please keep in mind:

Buttons can have multiple functions. All settings will be stored in memory when the power is turned off and recalled when the power is turned back on. In general, the procedure for using Program mode is as follows:

1. Press and hold the PROG/MUTE button for 2 seconds to enter Program mode. You will hear start program in Voice Alert mode or 3 beeps in Tone mode and PROGRAM will appear in the display. Then brief programming instructions will scroll through the display two times. user modes. As each mode is displayed, the current setting for that mode will be shown. 3. With the user mode you wish to change displayed, press and release the SET/CITY button to change the setting. You will hear the current mode setting in Voice Alert mode or either 1 or 2 beeps in Tone mode, depending on your selection. To move to the next selection, press SELECT/DIM again. 4. When you have finished programming any or all of the user modes, press and release the PROG/MUTE button to exit Program mode. Or simply wait 10 seconds without pushing any buttons. When you exit Program mode, the new setting will automatically be saved, you will hear exit program in Voice Alert mode or Tone mode and EXIT PROGRAM and Settings Saved! will appear in the display. NOTE: You cannot enter Program mode during an alert. The unit will not detect signals while in Program mode. During programming, if no buttons are pushed for 10 seconds, the unit will automatically exit Program mode and save the last settings. O P E R AT I O N EASYSET PROGRAMMING 3 Programming User Modes The table below shows you how to program all user modes and the settings you can choose from. NOTE: On the following pages, you will find more detailed explanations of each setting. See page 12 for instructions on setting the IntelliMute activation point. See page 15 for instructions on calibrating the compass. See page 17 for instructions on using SmartPower. EasySet Programming Menu 1. Press and release the PROG/MUTE button to enter Program mode. 2. Press and release the SELECT/DIM 3. Press and release the SET/CITY button to cycle through the user modes. Current mode setting is displayed. button to choose the desired setting for each user mode. MODE Set City Mode Default*

SETTING VISUAL City X RESULT A single beep sounds when the signal is first detected. City X Beep Off City X + K Audio for all X band alerts are blocked until signal strength reaches level 3. Combines the City X mode with prevention of K band audio alerts until signal strength reaches level 1. P R O G R A M E X I T P R O G R A M 2. While the programming instructions are scrolling, press and release the SELECT/DIM button to cycle through the 6 S e t t i n g s S a v e d !

IntelliMute Mode Intelli Mute On All alerts (except for strobe signals from emergency vehicles) are automatically muted below the engine rev point you set. Set IntelliMute RPMs

(not shown if IntelliMute is off) Press SET at desired RPMs...

(see page 12 to set activation point) Allows you to set the engine rev point when using IntelliMute. Intelli Mute Off Normal operation. continued 7 3 O P E R AT I O N EASYSET PROGRAMMING EasySet Programming Menu (continued) MODE Auto Mute Mode SETTING VISUAL AutoMute On Voice Alert or Tone Mode Set Compass Pop Ka Detect Mode VG-2 Detect Mode VG-2 Detect Audio Mode

(not shown if VG-2 Detect is off) Spectre Detect Mode Spectre Detect Audio Mode

(not shown if Spectre Detect is off) SmartPower Mode Set Display Dim Mode Default*

AutoMute Off Voice Alert Tone Alert Drive in 2 circles...

(see page 15 to calibrate compass) Pop On Pop Off VG-2 On VG-2 Off VG-2 Audio On VG-2 Audio Off Spectre On Spectre Off Spectre Audio On Spectre Audio Off Smart Power On Smart Power Off Dim Dimmer Dark Restore Factory Settings Exit Program Are you sure?

Press SET to confirm... EXIT PROGRAM Settings Saved!

RESULT The audio volume of all alerts will be automatically muted after 4 seconds for as long as the signal is detected. All alerts will sound at full volume for as long as the signal is detected. Voice is heard for alerts and confirmation of user settings. Tone is heard for alerts and confirmation of user settings. Allows you to calibrate the compass. The unit will detect Pop Ka signals. The unit will not detect Pop Ka signals. The unit will detect VG-2 signals. The unit will not detect VG-2 signals. With VG-2 Detect On, the unit will give audible alerts for VG-2 signals. With VG-2 Detect On, the unit will give only visual alerts for VG-2 signals. The unit will detect Spectre signals. The unit will not detect Spectre signals. With Spectre Detect On, the unit will give audible alerts for Spectre signals. With Spectre Detect On, the unit will give only visual alerts for Spectre signals. Turns SmartPower on. Turns SmartPower off. Partially dimmed for dusk or night driving. More dimmed for dusk or night driving. Display is off. Resets user modes and settings to factory default. Allows you to exit Program mode. O P E R AT I O N SETTINGS 3 N W c City X, City X Beep Off, City X+K modes N W h Highway mode Press and hold the SET/CITY button to set the City mode default. The three City modes will cycle as long as the SET/CITY button is held. When the SET/CITY button is released, the City mode currently displayed will be set. (See page 7 for instructions on using the Program mode to select a City mode default.) P R E SS &HOLD T / C ITY BUTTON E S City X Highway/City Mode Your detector has a Highway mode and three different levels of City modes: City X, City X Beep Off and City X+K. City X mode sounds a single beep when the signal is first detected. City X Beep Off mode prevents all X band audio alerts until the signal strength reaches level 3. City X+K mode combines the City X mode with prevention of K band audio alerts until the signal strength reads level 1. This will reduce false alerts while you are driving in or near urban areas where there are many sources for conflicting X or K band signals such as microwave towers and automatic door openers. Press and release the SET/CITY button to switch between Highway mode or City mode (City X, City X Beep Off or City X+K mode). In Highway mode you will hear highway in Voice Alert mode or 2 beeps in Tone mode and h will appear in the display. In City mode (City X, City X Beep Off or City X+K mode) you will hear city in Voice Alert mode or 1 beep in Tone mode and c will appear in the display. S E P R T E

S C S I T

Y H B O L D U T T O N City X+K D N O HOL BUTT PRESS&

SET/CITY City X Beep Off The factory setting is Highway. The factory City mode default setting is City X. 9

* The settings for these user modes can also be changed with the one-button method. See the description of each user mode (following) for details. 8 SET/CITY button 3 O P E R AT I O N SETTINGS IntelliMute IntelliMute is a unique new feature of the detector that allows you to avoid alerts you dont 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 all alerts (except for strobe signals from emergency vehicles). Before IntelliMute will work, you must set an activation point for your engines revs

(see page 12). Whenever the revs are below that point, IntelliMute will begin muting. The activation point will be stored in memory and recalled each time power is turned on. When you turn IntelliMute on you will hear intelli mute on in Voice Alert mode or 2 beeps in Tone mode and i will appear in the display. When you turn IntelliMute off you will hear intelli mute off in Voice Alert mode and 1 beep in Tone mode. (See page 7 for instructions using the Program mode to turn IntelliMute mode on or off.) N W i h The factory setting is IntelliMute off. NOTE: IntelliMute may not work with some vehicles because it cannot sense the engines revs. In such cases, you can reduce unwanted audio alerts by using Auto Mute and City modes when appropriate. O P E R AT I O N SETTINGS 3 If, for any reason, the unit stops sensing your engines revs, IntelliMute will indicate an error and automatically turn off. The rev point you set will be stored in the units memory when power is turned off, and recalled each time the power is turned on. The rev point must be reset if you use your detector in a different vehicle. Important: 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. What to Remember While Using IntelliMute IntelliMute works with all City and Auto Mute modes. Whenever engine revs are below the activation point, an arrow pointing down will appear in the display. N W i h Above the activation point, an arrow pointing up will appear. N W i h 10 11 3 O P E R AT I O N SETTINGS Setting the IntelliMute Activation Point Your detector must be installed in your vehicle. IntelliMute must be turned on. 1. Procedure Tone Voice In Program mode, go to Set IntelliMute. Press and release the SET/CITY button to begin setting IntelliMute RPMs. 2 beeps set engine revs Tone none 1 beep Tone 3 beeps 1 beep Tone none 2. Procedure Rev your engine to the level you wish to set. Rev the engine slightly above idle and hold revs steady for 2 seconds. NOTE: If the unit is unable to sense usable pulses within three seconds, IntelliMute will indicate an error and automatically turn off. Procedure At the desired rev level, press and release the SET/CITY button. NOTE: If you do not set a rev point within 20 seconds of beginning these steps, IntelliMute will indicate an error and automatically turn off. Procedure Press and release either the SELECT/DIM button to proceed to the next user mode or the PROG/MUTE button to exit the Program mode. 3. 4. 12 Caution: Do not attempt to set the rev point while driving. Your vehicle should be parked and idling. Visual Display Set IntelliMute Press SET at desired RPMs... Visual Display P r e s s S E T a none e n o t s e t . P l e a s e t r y a Voice none intelli mute not set, please try again intelli mute off IntelliMute not set... Please try again... Intelli Mute Off Voice intelli mute set Visual Display Intelli Mute SET!

intelli mute not set, please try again intelli mute off Voice none IntelliMute not set... Please try again... Intelli Off Visual Display none I n t e l l i M u t e O f f I n t e l l i M u t e S e t !

3 O P E R AT I O N SETTINGS Voice Alert Mode and Tone Mode You can set your detector to sound alerts and confirm user settings with either a voice or a tone. When you turn Voice Alert mode on you will hear voice alert. When you turn Tone mode on you will hear 1 beep (voice alerts will be turned off). (See page 7 for instructions on using the Program mode to select Voice Alert mode or Tone mode.) The factory setting is Voice Alert mode. Auxiliary Audio Jack Use to connect an external speaker in environments with high ambient noise levels. The internal speaker will be disconnected. Auto Mute Mode Auto Mute will automatically reduce the audio volume of all alerts after 4 seconds for as long as the signal is detected. When you turn Auto Mute mode on or off you will hear auto mute on" in Voice Alert mode or 2 beeps in Tone mode for Auto Mute on and auto mute off in Voice Alert mode or 1 beep in Tone mode for Auto Mute off. (See page 7 for instructions on using the Program mode to turn Auto Mute on or off.) The factory setting for Auto Mute is on. Muting an Alert Your detector allows you to quickly turn off an audio alert by momentarily pressing and releasing the PROG/MUTE button. If you press and release the PROG/MUTE button a second time during the alert, the audio alert will be turned back on. PROG/MUTE button Press and release 13 3 O P E R AT I O N SETTINGS Compass Your detector includes an internal 8-point compass that will continuously display your current direction of travel: N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, or NW. Calibrating the Compass Important: Before using it for the first time, you must calibrate the compass to provide accurate indications of direction.

(See page 15 for instructions using the Program mode to select Set Compass.) Calibration allows the compass electronics to measure and store information about the magnetic fields generated by your vehicle. The compass will remain accurately calibrated as long as your unit is mounted in the same place in your vehicle. If you change the location where the unit is mounted or move it to another vehicle, you must recalibrate the compass. The compass temporarily may not provide accurate readings if you are inside a building or enclosure, or are close to a large metal tractor/trailer, truck, or train. Once you are away from such a location, the compass will work correctly again. To calibrate the compass:

1. Procedure In Program mode, go to Set Compass. Press and hold the SET/CITY button to begin setting the compass. O P E R AT I O N SETTINGS 3 Tone Voice 2 beeps set compass Visual Display Set Compass Drive in 2 circles Press SET when done... D r i v e i n 2 c P r e s s S E T w h 2. Procedure Within 2 minutes, drive your vehicle in a circle twice, then press the SET/CITY button again. Tone 3 beeps Voice compass set Visual Display Compass Set!

for 2 seconds followed by direction of travel (N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, or NW) C o m p a s s N W h NOTE: If you do not press the SET/CITY button within 2 minutes, compass calibration will automatically terminate Tone 1 beep Tone 1 beep S e t !

Voice compass not set... please try again Visual Display appears Visual Display Compass not set... Please try again... for 2 seconds 14 15 C o m p a s s n o t P l e a s e t r y a Tone none Voice none Visual Display none 3. Procedure Press and release either the SELECT/DIM button to proceed to the next user mode or the PROG/MUTE button to exit Program mode. 3 O P E R AT I O N SETTINGS Pop Alert Pop Alert will alert you of Ka band Pop signals. During the alert, the unit continues to detect other signals. When you turn Pop Ka Detect on or off you will hear Ka pop on in Voice Alert mode or 2 beeps in Tone mode for Pop detection on and Ka pop off in Voice Alert mode or 1 beep in Tone mode for Pop detection off.

(See page 7 for instructions on using the Program Mode to turn Pop Ka Detect on and off.) The factory setting is Pop Ka Detect off. 16 VG-2 Alert The detector is undetectable by police VG-2 detection devices, 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 alerts. With VG-2 Detect mode on, you can also choose whether or not you want your unit to sound audible VG-2 alerts. When you turn VG-2 Detect mode on or off, you will hear VG-2 on in Voice Alert mode or 2 beeps in Tone mode for VG-2 detection on and VG-2 off in Voice Alert mode or 1 beep in Tone mode for VG-2 detection off. (See page 7 for instructions on using the Program Mode to turn VG-2 alerts on and off.) When you turn VG-2 Detect Audio on or off you will hear VG-2 audio on in Voice Alert mode or 2 beeps in Tone mode for VG-2 audio on and VG-2 audio off in Voice Alert mode or 1 beep in Tone mode for VG-

2 audio off. (See page 7 for instructions on using the Program Mode to turn VG-2 audio on and off.) The factory settings are VG-2 Detect on, VG-2 Detect Audio on. Spectre Alert The detector is undetectable by police Spectre detection devices, 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 Spectre alerts. With Spectre Detect mode on, you can also choose whether or not you want your unit to sound audible Spectre alerts. When you turn Spectre Detect mode on or off you will hear spectre on in Voice Alert mode or 2 beeps in Tone mode for Spectre detection on and spectre off in Voice Alert mode or 1 beep in Tone mode for Spectre detection off. (See page 7 for instructions on using the Program Mode to turn Spectre alerts on and off.) When you turn Spectre audio on or off, you will hear spectre audio on in Voice Alert mode or 2 beeps in Tone mode for Spectre audio on and spectre audio off in Voice Alert mode or 1 beep in Tone mode for Spectre audio off. (See page 7 for instructions on using the Program Mode to turn Spectre audio on and off.) The factory settings are Spectre Detect on, Spectre Detect Audio on. 3 O P E R AT I O N SETTINGS SmartPower Your detector includes the SmartPower feature that, when activated, will put the unit into standby mode (low power) for about 30 minutes after the cars engine has been turned off. After 30 minutes in standby mode, the unit will automatically turn off. To return the unit to normal power mode or exit standby mode, start the car, press any button or turn the unit off and then on again. When you turn SmartPower mode on or off you will hear smart power on in Voice Alert mode or 2 beeps in Tone mode for SmartPower on and smart power off in Voice Alert mode or 1 beep in Tone mode for SmartPower off. (See page 7 for instructions on using the Program mode to turn SmartPower mode on or off.) Before the unit enters standby mode, you will hear 1 beep in Voice Alert mode or Tone mode and Pwr Save will appear in the display. Press any button to exit standby mode or return to normal power mode. P w r S a v e The factory setting is SmartPower on. 17 Press and hold the SELECT/DIM button to set the Dim mode default. The three Dim display modes will cycle as long as the SELECT/DIM button is held. When the SELECT/DIM button is released, the Dim mode currently displayed will be set. (See page 7 for instructions on using the Program mode to select a Dim mode default.) Dim P R ESS &HOLD E C T/DIMBUTTON L E S S E L P R E E C S T S

D

I H M O L D B U TT O N Dark N O D BUTT HOL PRESS&

SELECT/DIM Dimmer The factory setting is Bright. The factory Dim mode default setting is Dimmer. 3 O P E R AT I O N SETTINGS DigiView Data Display Brightness Your detector has a Bright display mode

(for daytime driving) and 3 levels of Dim display modes (Dim for dusk driving, Dimmer for night driving and Dark where no visual alerts will be displayed) to control the displays brightness levels. Dark indicator Press and release the SELECT/DIM button to switch between Bright mode and Dim mode. In Bright mode you will hear bright in Voice Alert mode or 2 beeps in Tone mode. In Dim mode (Dim, Dimmer or Dark mode) you will hear dim, dimmer or dark in Voice Alert mode or 1 beep in Tone mode. SELECT/DIM button 18 D E T E C T I O N 4 Visual Display An indication of the type of signal detected will appear in the DigiView Data Display. During X, K, and Ka alerts, you will also see from 1 to 5 vertical bars, indicating the strength of the signal detected. Signals Detected The tables on the following pages show you the types of signals your detector will detect, as well as voice and visual alerts it provides for each one. 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. In Tone mode, you will hear the tones only. In both Voice Alert and Tone modes, 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, page 22.) SIGNAL STRENGTH CHART Weakest Signal 1 2 3 4 5 Strongest Signal 19 4 D E T E C T I O N Type of Signal Voice Visual Display Radar X band radar K band radar Ka band radar Ka band Pop X alert K alert Ka alert pop alert X K Ka Pop!

X 5 K 5 Ka 5 P o p !

Laser*

Type of Signal LTI 20-20*

LTI Ultra-Lyte*

Kustom Signals ProLaser*

Kustom Signals ProLaser III*

Voice Visual Display laser alert laser alert laser alert

"laser alert"

Laser 20/20 Laser UltraLyte Laser Pro Laser Laser Pro Laser 3 VG-2 Alert PLEASE NOTE: Beep rate changes with different laser alerts L a s e r L a s e r L a s e r L a s e r Spectre 2 0 / 2 0 . U l t r a L y t e . P r o L a s e r . P r o L a s e r 3 . Strobe Alert*

Type of Signal 3M Opticom or Tomar Voice emergency vehicle approaching Visual Display Emergency Vehicle

(flashing) PLEASE NOTE: There are different tones for each Safety Alert E m e r g e n c y V Type of Signal emergency vehicles road hazards trains Voice emergency vehicle approaching road hazard ahead

"train approaching"

4 D E T E C T I O N Visual Display Emergency Vehicle Road Hazard Train Safety Alert PLEASE NOTE: There are different tones for each Safety Alert E m e r g e n c y V R o a d T r a i n Type of Signal Interceptor VG-2 Type of Signal Spectre H a z a r d Voice VG-2 alert Voice spectre alert Visual Display VG2 V G 2 Visual Display Spectre S p e c t r e

* your detector provides LaserEye 360 detection of these signals 20

* your detector provides LaserEye 360 detection of these signals 21 4 D E T E C T I O N Instant-On Detection Your detector is designed to detect instant-

on speed monitoring signals, which can suddenly appear at near full strength. You should take appropriate action immediately whenever an alert is given. Bee III Pop Detection Your detector is designed to detect single pulse mode radars. These radars are designed to have a low probability of detection. You should note that these radar guns have a much shorter range while in this mode. Responding To Alerts Description Interpretation Recommended Response probably police radar FULL ALERT tone repeats slowly at first, then speeds up rapidly tone sounds one time only probably a false alarm, but possibly pulsed radar tone instantly begins repeating rapidly radar, VG-2 or Spectre nearby has been activated suddenly Pop mode tone Bee III Pop mode very close 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 tone repeats slowly for a short period probably a false alarm any type of laser alert any Safety Alert or Strobe Alert laser alerts are never false alarms you are nearing an emergency vehicle, railroad crossing, or road hazard (construction, accident, etc.) exercise caution FULL ALERT FULL ALERT FULL ALERT exercise caution FULL ALERT exercise caution U N D E R S TA N D I N G R A D A R & L A S E R 5 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. VG-2 and Spectre VG-2 and Spectre 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 VG-2 or Spectre, but does detect VG-2 and Spectre 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. 22 23 5 U N D E R S TA N D I N G R A D A R & L A S E R Pop Radar Guns The Pop mode radar gun is a single pulse Doppler radar that is a feature of a Ka band Instant On radar gun. It uses a single short time pulse (<100 msec.) to measure the target vehicles speed. Despite the fact that the short, single pulse makes the unit very sensitive to officer hand and vehicle movement and reduces the range of the gun in Pop mode to 50% of its range in Continuous Wave mode, this feature is added in an attempt to make the radar gun invisible to Radar Detectors. While your purchased radar detector will detect this mode of operation in excess of its range of operation, the very nature of the Pop signals also means that the Pop mode receiver section is more prone to false alerts than the Continuous Wave portions of the Detector. In recognition of the fact that the Pop mode guns are new and limited in distribution, Cobra Electronics has included a user selectable on or off Pop Ka Detect mode. 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. Cobras 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 quickly. 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. 24 U N D E R S TA N D I N G R A D A R & L A S E R Some common questions about LIDAR include:

5 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. 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. 25 6 M A I N T E N A N C E & C U S T O M E R S E R V I C E 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 1-amp fuse only.) Customer Service Technical assistance in English and/or Spanish for your unit through one of our customer support services:

Automated Help Desk is available is English only 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at 773-889-3087. Customer Service Operators are available in English or Spanish at 773-889-3087 Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. CST. Questions can be faxed in English or Spanish to 773-622-2269. Automated Technical Assistance is available in English or Spanish 24 hours, 7 days a week via e-mail at:

productinfo@cobra.com On-line answers to frequently asked questions can be found in English only at: www.cobra.com. For assistance outside the USA, please contact your local dealer. P R O D U C T S E R V I C E 6 Product Service If you suspect that your unit requires service, please call 773-889-3087 BEFORE shipping it to Cobra. This will ensure that you receive service as quickly as possible. If you are asked to send your unit to the Cobra factory, please follow these steps:

1. Send the complete unit, including power cord. (It is not necessary to include the mounting bracket.) 5. 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 USA 2. 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. 3. 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. 4. Pack the unit securely to prevent damage during transit. If possible, use the original packing materials. 6. Please allow 3 to 4 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. 26 27 7 WA R R A N T Y Yea r Warra n t y 1 QUALITY SEAL QUALITY SEAL Cobra Electronics Corporation 6500 West Cortland Street, Chicago, Illinois 60707 USA QUALITY SEAL www.cobra.com Exclusions: This limited warranty does not apply; 1) to any product damaged by accident;

2) in the event of misuse or abuse 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 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. COBRA ELECTRONICS CORPORATION warrants that its Cobra 11 Band Ultra Radar/

Laser Detectors, and the component parts thereof, will be free of defects in workmanship and materials for period of one (1) 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 11 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. 28 S P E C I F I C AT I O N S 8 Frequencies 0.050 0.125 0.010 0.010 0.010 0.010 1.300 50 300 GHz GHz GHz GHz GHz GHz GHz nm nm Band X band K band Safety Alert Traffic Warning System 10.525 24.125 24.070 24.110 24.190 24.230 34.700 Ka band 910 Laser Strobe 700 Unit Dimensions & Weight Dimensions Weight 3 316"W x 1 516"H x 4 1116"D 170 grams 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. 29 N O T E S N O T E S 30 31 9 O P T I O N A L A C C E S S O R I E S You can find these fine accessories at your local Cobra dealer. If you wish, you can order directly from Cobra. To order by phone Call 773.889.3087

(Press 1 from the main menu 8 a.m.-6 p.m. M-F CST. ) To order by mail or fax Please fill out order form on next page, and mail/fax directly to Cobra. To order online Go to www.cobra.com. Straight 12V DC Power Cord Includes plug and fuse 420-030-N-001 Windshield Mounting Bracket Includes suction cups 545-139-N-001 Dual Port Power Adapter Includes adjustable plug (up to 90) and fuse CLP-2B Curled 12V DC Power Cord Includes plug and fuse 420-026-N-001 O R D E R F O R M 10 Item #

420-030-N-001 420-026-N-001 545-139-N-001 CLP-2B Description Cost Ea. Qty. Amount Straight 12V Power Cord Curled 12V Power Cord Windshield Mounting Bracket Dual Port Power Adapter Prices subject to change without notice. Tax Table California residents add 7.25%

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$4.00 For credit card orders fill out order form and fax to: 773.622.2269 or call 773.889.3087

(Press 1 from the main menu) 8:00 am - 6:00 pm, M-F, CST. Make check or money order payable to:

Cobra Electronics 6500 West Cortland Street Chicago, IL 60707 USA Attn: Accessories Dept. To order online, please visit our website at:

www.cobra.com Please print clearly Name Address (No P.O. Box) City Zip Telephone ( ) Credit Card No. Circle One: Visa MasterCard Discover Customer Signature Allow 2-3 weeks for delivery. Offer valid in Continental U.S. only. State Exp. Date 32 33 The Cobra line of quality products includes:

CB radios microTALK radios Radar/Laser Detectors GPS Safety Alert Traffic Warning Systems Accessories HighGearAccessories For more information or to order any of our products, please visit our website:

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