FCC ID: BBOSPX5500 RADAR DETECTOR

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www.cobra.com 14 BAND HIGH-PERFORMANCE DIGITAL RADAR/LASER DETECTOR WITH XTREME RANGE SUPERHETERODYNE TECHNOLOGY SPX 5500 Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra English Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra Important Information and Customer Assistance Introduction 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. 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 Customer Assistance Should you encounter any problems with this product, or not understand its many features, please refer to this owners 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 5:30 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 A1 English 2012 Cobra Electronics Corporation 6500 West Cortland Street Chicago, Illinois 60707 USA www.cobra.com Operating Instructions Printed in China Part No. 480-839-P Version A English SPX5500_MANL.indd 1-1 12/5/12 3:15 PM Controls, Indicators and Connections Introduction Introduction Display and Product Features Controls, Indicators and Connections Display Windshield Bracket Release Button Windshield Bracket Mount Speaker LaserEye For 360 detection of laser signals. Audio Jack 12V DC Power Jack On-Off/Volume Control Allows you to adjust the volume of the tone alerts. Dim Button Allows you to adjust the UltraBright Data Display brightness for easy reading. (Also turns VG-2 and Spectre I & IV+ alerts On and Off.*) City Button For City or Highway modes to reduce false alerts. (Also turns Ku alerts On and Off.*) Mute Button For manual mute or auto mute of audio alerts. (Also turns Voice Alert On and Off.*) IntelliMute Button Engine RPM sensing mute function which reduces false alerts. Button turns IntelliMute On and Off. (Also enters IntelliMute setting mode.*)

* Press and hold for four seconds to access these functions. WARNING Modifications or parts substitutions not approved by Cobra Electronics Corporation may violate FCC Rules and void your authority to operate this equipment. A2 English SPX5500_MANL.indd 2-25 Alpha/Numeric Dot Matrix Text Display See pages 6 18 for more information about display features. Product Features Congratulations! Youve 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:

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, Spectre I & IV+ signals, VG-2 signals LaserEye For 360 detection of laser signals Instant-On Ready Detects radar guns with instant-on

(very fast) speed monitoring capabilities Pop Detection Detects the latest super-fast instant-on single pulse radar guns 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 Manual Mute or Auto Mute A mute function of audio alerts IntelliMute A mute function which automatically reduces false audio alerts by sensing engine RPMs IntelliMute Pro Prevents detection by radar detector detectors (RDDs) when traveling at slower speeds Mounting 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. Accessories Order Info and Important Information and Trademark Acknowledgement Customer Assistance Introduction Customer Assistance 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 5:30 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-001 420-026-N-001 545-159-N-001 CLP-2B Straight 12V Power Cord Coiled 12V Power Cord Windshield Mounting Bracket Dual Port Power Adapter Trademark Acknowledgement Cobra, DigiView, EasySet, Extra Sensory Detection, IntelliMute, IntelliMute Pro, IntelliShield, LaserEye, Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra, 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, 14 Band, 15 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. LTI Laser and LTI 20-20 are trademarks of Laser Technology, Inc. Kustom Laser, Kustom Laser 340 and ProLaser II are trademarks of Kustom Signals, Inc. SpeedLaser is a trademark of Laser Atlanta. Bee III and Pop are a trademarks of MPH Industries. Stalker LIDAR is a trademark of Applied Concepts, Inc. Spectre I and Spectre IV are trademarks of Stealth Micro Systems Pty. Ltd. Interceptor VG-2 is a trademark of TechniSonic Industries LTD. Tomar is a registered trademark of TOMAR Electronics, Inc. Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra A3 Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 25 12/5/12 3:15 PM Introduction 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 ......................................................................................................... 6 Highway/City Mode .................................................................................... 6 DigiView Data Display Brightness .............................................................. 7 Muting an Alert .......................................................................................... 8 Auto Mute Mode ........................................................................................ 8 IntelliMute .................................................................................................. 9 IntelliMute Pro ........................................................................................ 12 Voice/Tone Setting .................................................................................. 13 VG-2 and Spectre I & IV+ Alert Settings ................................................ 14 Radar Alert Settings..................................................................................14 Pop Alert ...................................................................................................15 Detection ..................................................................................................... 16 Signals Detected ...................................................................................... 16 Audio Alerts ............................................................................................. 16 Visual Display .......................................................................................... 16 Instant-On Detection ................................................................................ 19 Responding to Alerts ............................................................................... 19 Understanding Radar and Laser ................................................................. 20 Maintenance ................................................................................................ 21 Specifications .............................................................................................. 22 Warranty Limited 1-Year Warranty ............................................................................. 22 Customer Assistance Product Service .......................................................................................... 23 Optional Accessories .................................................................................. 24 Accessories Order Info ............................................................................... 25 Trademark Acknowledgement ..................................................................... 25 Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 1 SPX5500_MANL.indd 1 12/5/12 3:15 PM Your Detector Installation Installation 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 units 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. Windshield Mounting Dashboard Mounting Your Detector Installation Windshield Mounting 1. Attach the rubber cups to the bracket. 2. Make sure the rubber cups and your windshield are clean. 3. Push the bracket firmly onto the windshield. The units lens must not be blocked and the LaserEye should have a clear view out the back window to allow 360 detection. The LaserEye Should Have a Clear View Radar and laser signals pass through glass but not through other materials and objects. Objects that can block or weaken incoming signals include:

g Windshield wiper blades g Mirrored sun screens g Dark tinting at the top of the windshield g Heated windshields currently available on some vehicles

(Instaclear for Ford, Electriclear for GM.) Consult your dealer to see if you have this option. 2 English SPX5500_MANL.indd 2-3 4. Attach the detector to the bracket. Check the angle of the unit. 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. 6. Plug the power cord into the detector. 7. Plug the cigarette lighter adapter on the power cord into your vehicles cigarette lighter. 8. You can temporarily remove the detector whenever you wish by pressing the bracket release button and sliding it off the bracket. Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 3 12/5/12 3:15 PM Your Detector Installation 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. 3. Attach the pad to the dashboard at your chosen location and remove the other paper backing. 4. Attach the detector to the hook-and-loop fastener. You can remove and reattach the unit as often as you like. 5. Plug the power cord into the detector. 6. Plug the cigarette lighter adapter on the power cord into your vehicles cigarette lighter. 4 English SPX5500_MANL.indd 4-5 Getting Started and Auxiliary Audio Jack Your Detector Getting Started Power On Testing System Ready On-Off/

Volume Control Rotate clockwise

(away from you) To Turn On the Unit and Adjust the Audio Volume Rotate the On-Off/

Volume control clockwise (away from you). Tone Three beeps Voice Testing, then three beeps System Ready Visual Display The display will cycle through and show the user modes Start-Up Complete h Start-up is complete when the display continuously shows the letters indicating the current user settings

(c = City mode, h = Highway mode, i = IntelliMute On) 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. 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 Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 5 12/5/12 3:15 PM Your Detector Settings Settings When changing the Settings on your detector, please keep in mind:

g Buttons can have multiple functions. g Depending on your choice of Voice Alert or Tone Alert mode, you will hear either voice messages or tones confirming changes in settings. g All settings will be stored in memory when the power is turned Off and recalled when the power is turned back On. 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 or Tone Alert mode) as you complete each step. The factory setting is Highway mode. Highway Mode h City Mode c To Change From Highway Mode to City Mode Press and release the City button. Tone One beep Voice City City Button Press and release Visual Display City blinks, then c appears in the display To Change From City Mode Back to Highway Mode Press and release the City button again. Tone Two beeps Voice Highway Visual Display Highway blinks, then h appears in the display 6 English SPX5500_MANL.indd 6-7 Your Detector Settings 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. Bright Dim Button Press and release Dark Press and release Dim button Dim Dark Indicator Dimmer

. To Change the Brightness to Dim Press and release the Dim button once. Tone One beep Voice Dim Visual Display Dim blinks, then display dims To Change the Brightness to Dimmer Press and release the Dim button again. Tone One beep Voice Dimmer To Change the Brightness to Dark Press and release the Dim button a third time. Tone One beep Voice Dark To Change the Brightness to Bright Press and release the Dim button a fourth time. Tone Two beeps Voice Bright Visual Display Dimmer blinks, then display dims further Visual Display Dark blinks, then display goes dark (no visual alerts will be seen) Visual Display Bright blinks, then display returns to full brightness Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 7 12/5/12 3:15 PM Settings Your Detector Settings Your Detector 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. IntelliMute IntelliMute is a unique feature 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 alerts. Before IntelliMute will work, you must set an activation point for your engines revs (see page 10). 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 engines revs. In such cases, you can reduce unwanted audio alerts by using Auto Mute and City mode when appropriate. IntelliMute Button Press and release Mute Button Press and release To Turn Auto Mute On Press and release the Mute button again while no alert is occurring. Tone Two beeps To Turn Auto Mute Off Press and release the Mute button while no alert is occurring. Tone One beep Voice Auto Mute On Visual Display None, after Auto Mute On blinks Voice Auto Mute Off Visual Display None, after Auto Mute Off blinks IntelliMute On i h To Turn IntelliMute On Press and release the IntelliMute button. Tone Two beeps To Turn IntelliMute Off Press and release the IntelliMute button again. Tone One beep 8 English SPX5500_MANL.indd 8-9 Voice IntelliMute On Visual Display IntelliMute On blinks, then i appears in the display Voice IntelliMute Off Visual Display None, after IntelliMute Off blinks Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 9 12/5/12 3:15 PM Your Detector Settings 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. Below Activation Point Above Activation Point i h i h 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. 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 or Voice Alert mode, you will hear a series of beeps or voice messages as you follow the steps on the next page. 10 English SPX5500_MANL.indd 10-11 Your Detector Settings Hold IntelliMute Button Rev Level Set Press Int... Intelli button ag... Mute desired RPMs Set!

To Set the IntelliMute Activation Point IntelliMute Button Press and hold for two seconds Press and hold the IntelliMute button for two seconds. Rev your engine to the level you wish to set (recommend slightly above idle) and hold revs steady for two seconds. At the desired rev level, press and release the IntelliMute button. IntelliMute Not Set IntelliMu... Please tr... IntelliMute Off Intelli Mute Off Tone Two beeps Voice Set Engine Revs None None Visual Display Press IntelliMute button again at desired RPMs None Three beeps IntelliMute Set IntelliMute Set!

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. Tone Four beeps One beep Voice IntelliMute Not Set, Please Try Again followed by IntelliMute Off Visual Display IntelliMute not set Please try again IntelliMute Off Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 11 12/5/12 3:15 PM Your Detector Settings Your Detector Settings IntelliMute Pro IntelliMute Pro prevents detection by radar detector detectors (RDDs) such as VG-2, Spectre I and Spectre IV+ when traveling at slower speeds. It is intended for use by experienced users only. When IntelliMute Pro is turned On, and engine RPMs are below the IntelliMute activation point, your detectors radar detection circuits are turned Off to prevent detection by RDDs. Before IntelliMute Pro can be turned On, you must have turned On and Set the IntelliMute activation point. (See pages 9 through 11.) CAUTION When IntelliMute Pro is On, NO radar signals will be detected and NO alerts will be given at RPMs below the IntelliMute activation point. 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. 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 Alert mode, you will hear the tones only. The factory setting is Voice Alert mode. Mute Button Press and hold for two seconds IntelliMute Button City Button Press and hold both buttons simultaneously IntelliMute Pro On i h NOTE The arrow up or down will continue to show that engine RPMs are above or below the user-set value. Voice IntelliMute Pro On Visual Display i blinks continuously in the display after IntelliMute Pro On blinks Voice IntelliMute Pro Off Visual Display None, after IntelliMute Pro Off blinks To Turn IntelliMute Pro On While no signal is being detected, press and hold both the IntelliMute and City buttons for four seconds. Tone Two beeps To Turn IntelliMute Pro Off Press and hold both the IntelliMute and City buttons for four seconds. Tone One beep 12 English SPX5500_MANL.indd 12-13 To Change From Voice Alert to Tone Alert While no signal is being detected, press and hold the Mute button for two seconds. Tone One beep Voice Tone Alert 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. Voice Voice Alert Tone None Visual Display None, after Tone blinks in the display Visual Display None, after Voice blinks in the display Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 13 12/5/12 3:15 PM Your Detector Settings VG-2 and Spectre I & IV+ Alert Settings Police use radar detector detectors (RDDs) to spot users of radar detectors. Your detector is able to identify signals from VG-2, Spectre I and Spectre IV+

RDDs and can provide alerts when any of these or similar devices are in use near your vehicle. Your detector can be spotted by Spectre IV+ RDDs, but is invisible to VG-2 and Spectre I RDDs. You can choose whether you want to be alerted to VG-2 and Spectre I & IV+ RDD signals. The factory setting for VG-2 and Spectre I & IV+

alerts is Off. Spectre I & IV+

and VG-2 On Spectre I & IV+

and VG-2 Off Spectre Spectre

& VG2

& VG2 Dim Button Press and hold for four seconds On Off To Turn VG-2 and Spectre I & IV+ Alerts On and Off While no signal is being detected, press and hold the Dim button for four seconds. Voice Spectre VG-2 On Spectre VG-2 Off Tone On = Two Beeps Off = One Beep Visual Display Spectre & VG2 On blinks in the display Spectre & VG2 Off blinks in the display 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. Tone 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. X On = Two beeps X Off = One beep Voice X On X Off Visual Display X On blinks in the display X Off blinks in the display Your Detector Settings Radar Alert Settings (continued) 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 K On = Two beeps K Off = One beep To Turn Ku Band* On and Off While no signal is being detected, press and hold the City button for four seconds. Tone Ku On = Two beeps Ku Off = One beep Voice K On K Off Voice Ku On Ku Off Visual Display K On blinks in the display K Off blinks in the display Visual Display Ku On blinks in the display Ku Off blinks in the display Pop Alert The Pop Mode Radar Gun is a single-pulse Doppler radar that is a feature of a K and Ka (Bee III Ka radar gun) band Instant-On radar gun. It uses a single, short-time pulse to measure the target vehicles speed. The Pop mode receiver senses Pop singles beyond the effective range of Pop radar guns. As the Pop mode receiver is so sensitive, you should limit the use of Pop Detect mode to highway and rural driving. Pop Alert will alert you to Pop radar signals. During the alert, the unit continues to detect other signals. The factory setting is Pop Detect Off. To Turn Pop Alert On and Off While no signal is being detected, press and hold both the Dim and City buttons for four seconds. Tone Pop On = Two beeps Pop On Voice Visual Display Pop On blinks in the display Pop Off = One beep Pop Off Pop Off blinks in the display 14 English SPX5500_MANL.indd 14-15 Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 15 12/5/12 3:15 PM Your Detector Detection Your Detector Detection 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 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 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 19.) 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) Radar Signals, Voice and Visual Displays 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 Type of Signal X Band Radar K Band Radar Ka Band Radar Ku Band Radar Pop Radar 16 English SPX5500_MANL.indd 16-17 X Signal Detected K Signal Detected Ka Signal Detected Ku Signal Detected X 2 K 3 K a 5 K u 4 Pop Signal Detected POP Laser Signals, Voice and Visual Displays Type of Signal LTI 20-20*

LTI Laser*

Kustom Signals Laser 340*

Kustom Signals Laser*

Stalker LIDAR*

Laser Atlanta SpeedLaser/Kustom Signals-ProLaser II*

* Your detector provides 360 detection of these signals. Voice Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Visual Display LTI 20-20 LTI Laser Kustom Laser 340 Kustom Laser Stalker Lidar SpeedLaser...ProLaser II LTI 20-20 LTI Laser Kustom Signals Laser 340 Kustom Signals Laser Laser LTI Kustom Kustom 2 0 / 2 0 Laser Laser 340 Laser Stalker LIDAR Laser Atlanta Speedlaser Kustom Signals-ProLaser II Stalker Speedlaser Lidar ProLaser II NOTE Beep rate changes with different laser alerts. Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 17 12/5/12 3:15 PM Your Detector Detection Safety Alert Signals, Voice and Visual Displays Type of Signal Emergency Vehicles Road Hazards Trains Voice Emergency Vehicle Approaching Emergency Vehicle Road Hazard Ahead Train Approaching

* Your detector provides 360 detection of this signal. Road Hazard Train Visual Display Emergency Alert Signal Detected Road Hazard Alert Signal Detected Train Alert Signal Detected Emergency... Road Train Hazard NOTE There are different tones for each Safety Alert. Spectre I & IV+ Alert Signal, Voice and Visual Display Type of Signal Spectre I Spectre IV+

Voice Spectre Alert Spectre Alert Spectre I Alert Signal Detected Spectre IV+ Alert Signal Detected Spectre1 Spectre4 Visual Display Spectre1 Spectre4 VG-2 Alert Signal, Voice and Visual Display Voice VG-2 Alert Visual Display VG-2 NOTE There are different tones for each for each radar detector detector alert. Type of Signal Interceptor VG-2 VG-2 Alert Signal Detected VG-2 18 English SPX5500_MANL.indd 18-19 Your Detector Detection and Responding to Alerts 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 Description Interpretation Tone repeats slowly at first, then speeds up rapidly. Tone sounds one time only. Tone instantly begins repeating rapidly. Tone repeats slowly as you approach a hill or bridge, then speeds up sharply as you reach it. Tone repeats slowly for a short period. Any type of laser alert. Any Safety Alert. Recommended Response FULL ALERT Exercise caution FULL ALERT FULL ALERT Probably police radar. Probably a false alarm, but possibly pulsed radar, Spectre I or IV+ or VG-2 nearby. Radar, Spectre I or IV+

or VG-2 nearby has been activated suddenly. Probably police radar beyond the hill or bridge. Probably a false alarm. Exercise caution FULL ALERT Exercise caution Laser alerts are never false alarms. You are nearing an emergency vehicle, railroad crossing or road hazard

(construction, accident, etc.). Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 19 12/5/12 3:15 PM Your Detector Understanding Radar and Laser Understanding Radar and Laser Radar Speed Monitoring Systems Three band frequencies have been approved by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for use by speed monitoring radar equipment:

X band K band Ka band 10.525 GHz 24.150 GHz 33.400 36.00 GHz Your detector detects signals in all three radar bands, plus Ku band (13.435 GHz), which is an approved frequency used in parts of Europe and Asia. 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. However, your detector can be spotted by Spectre IV+ RDDs. Your unit detects signals from these or similar devices and will alert you when such a device is in use near your vehicle. 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. 20 English SPX5500_MANL.indd 20-21 Understanding Radar and Laser and Maintenance Your Detector 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:

g 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. g 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. g 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. g Is LIDAR legal to use?

Yes. It is legal in all 50 states. Maintenance 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:

g Make sure the power cord is properly connected. g Make sure the socket of your vehicles cigarette lighter is clean and free of corrosion. g Make sure the power cords cigarette lighter adapter is firmly seated in your cigarette lighter. g 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.) Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 21 12/5/12 3:15 PM Your Detector Specifications and Warranty Warranty Warranty and Product Service Specifications Band and Frequencies Band X Band K Band Ka Band Ku Band VG-2 Laser Spectre I Spectre IV/IV+

Safety Alert Traffic Warning System Frequencies 10.525 24.125 34.700 13.435 11.500 910 50nm 910 50nm 910 50nm 910 50nm 910 50nm 910 50nm 13.300 Not Disclosed 24.070 24.110 24.190 24.230 0.050 0.125 1.300 0.035 0.250 100 125 130 200 238 340 0.200 0.010 0.010 0.010 0.010 GHz GHz GHz GHz GHz PPS PPS PPS PPS PPS PPS GHz GHz GHz GHz GHz 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. Limited 1-Year Warranty For Products Purchased in the U.S.A. Cobra Electronics Corporation warrants that its Cobra Radar/Laser Detectors, and the com po nent parts thereof, will be free of defects in workmanship and materials for a period of one year from the date of first consumer purchase. This war ran ty may be enforced by the first consumer pur chas er, pro vid ed that the product is utilized within the U.S.A. 22 English SPX5500_MANL.indd 22-23 Warranty (continued) Cobra will, without charge, repair or replace, at its option, de fec tive Radar/Laser Detectors, products or com po nent parts upon de liv ery to the Cobra Factory Service Department, ac com pa nied by proof of the date of first consumer pur chase, such as a du pli cat ed 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 Cobras 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:

1. To any product dam aged by accident. 2. In the event of misuse or abuse of the product or as a result of un au tho rized alterations or repairs. 3. If the serial number has been altered, defaced or re moved. 4. If the owner of the product resides outside the U.S.A. All implied warranties, including war ran ties of mer chant abil i ty and fitness for a par tic u lar purpose are limited in duration to the length of this warranty. Cobra shall not be liable for any incidental, con se quen tial or oth er dam ag es;

including, without lim i ta tion, damages re sult ing from loss of use or cost of in stal la tion. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts and/or do not allow the ex clu sion or limitation of incidental or con se quen tial dam ag es, so the above lim itations may not apply to you. Product Service For any questions about operating or installing this new Cobra product, or if parts are missingPLEASE CALL COBRA FIRSTdo 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. continued on page 24 Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 23 12/5/12 3:15 PM Product Service and Optional Accessories Customer Assistance Product Service (continued) If Cobra asks that the product be sent to its factory, the following must be furnished to have the product serviced and returned:

1. Send the complete unit, including power cord. (It is not necessary to include the mounting bracket.) 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. 5. Ship prepaid and insured using a traceable carrier such as United Parcel Service (UPS), Federal Express or Insured Priority mail with delivery confirmation. Ship to: Cobra Factory Service, Cobra Electronics Corporation, 6500 West Cortland Street, Chicago, IL 60707 U.S.A. 6. 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. Optional Accessories 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. Straight 12V DC Power Cord Includes plug and fuse Item # 420-030-N-001 Windshield Mounting Bracket Includes suction cups Item # 545-159-N-001 Coiled 12V DC Power Cord Includes plug and fuse Item # 420-026-N-001 24 English Dual Port Power Adapter Includes adjustable plug (up to 90) and fuse Item # CLP-2B SPX5500_MANL.indd 24 12/5/12 3:15 PM

COBRA ELECTRONICS CORP. FCC ID: BBOSPX5500 EXTERNAL PHOTOS

FCC ID: BBOSPX5500 omer et the FCC rules Operation is subject to Csr

(1) This device may not cause harmful eee

(2) This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation

Ref: FCC ID: BBOSPX5500 Request for Confidentiality With regard to the referenced application, Cobra Electronics Corp. is requesting Equipment Authorization Division Office of Engineering and Technology Federal Communications Commission 7435 Oakland Mills Road Columbia, MD 21046 Dear Sirs:

confidentiality of certain sections of the accompanying documents. are:

Commissions Rules, and Section 552(b)(4) of the Freedom of Information Act. Section 552(b)(4) as trade secrets and includes material covered by Section 0.459 of the Commissions Rules. SPX 5500 Block Diagram SPX 5500 Circuits (Schematics) SPX 5500 Theory of operation The documents for which Cobra Electronics Corp. is requesting confidentiality The material for which confidentiality is requested falls within the scope of This request is made under the provisions of Section 0.457(d) of the Pursuant to DA 04-1705 June 15, 2004 of the Commissions public notice, we also request temporary confidential treatment of information accompanying this application as outlined below until the end of March, 2013 (expected ship date):

SPX 5500 Manual SPX 5500 Internal Photos SPX 5500 External Photos SPX 5500 Test Setup Photos Sincerely, Jeff Sterling Director, Microwave Engineering