FCC ID: BBOSPX900 RADAR DETECTOR

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www.cobra.com 12 BAND RADAR/LASER DETECTOR WITH EXTRA SENSORY DETECTION ESR 800 Printed in China Part No. 480-914-P Version A Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra English 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. Do not attempt to change settings of the unit while in motion. 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. product info@cobra.com (e-mail). For Assistance Outside the U.S.A. Contact Your Local Dealer 2013 Cobra Electronics Corporation 6500 West Cortland Street Chicago, Illinois 60707 USA www.cobra.com A1 Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra Introduction Controls Indicators and Connections Controls, Indicators and Connections Introduction Display Radar Indicators Display and Product Features Laser Indicator VG-2, Safety and Strobe Indicator Windshield Bracket Mount LaserEye For 360 detection of laser and strobe signals. Speaker NOTE: In This Manual When steady, the display will be shown:

When flashing, the display will be shown:

Level 1 Indicator &

Power Indicator Level 2 & 3 Indica-

tor Level 4 & 5 Indicator City/Highway Mode Indicator 12V DC Power Jack Main Icons On-Off/Volume Control Allows you to adjust the volume of the alerts. Operation Dim Button For adjusting the Customer Assistance display brightness. Warranty Intro Secondary Icons Mute Button For manual mute or auto mute of audio alerts. City Button For City or Highway modes to reduce false alerts. FCC NOTICE This device complies with part 15 of FCC rules: Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation. Notice Product Features Congratulations! Youve made a smart choice by purchasing a 12 Band radar/laser detector from Cobra. Just look at some of the sophisticated features and capabilities your new unit includes:

Detection And Separate Alerts For:

Radar signals (X, K and Ka bands, with signal strength indicated), laser and VG-2 signals City or Highway Modes to reduce false alerts Safety Alert Traffic warning system distinguishes important safety alerts from other K band signals LaserEye For 360 detection of laser signals Instant-On Ready Detects radar guns with instant-on (very fast) speed monitoring capabilities Voice and Tone Alerts With adjustable volume UltraBright Data Display Is easy to read Strobe Alert Emergency vehicle warning system Manual Mute Or Auto Mute A mute function of audio alerts 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. Intro Secondary Icons Accessories Order Info and Trademark Acknowledgement Customer Assistance Operation Customer Assistance Warranty 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. Notice To Order Online Please visit our website: www.cobra.com Item #

420-030-N-001 420-030-N-001 545-159-N-001 Windshield Mounting Bracket Description Straight 12V Power Cord Coiled 12V Power Cord CLP-2B 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, AURA, Extreme Bright DataGrafix, IntelliLink, IntelliScope, IntelliView, Revolution Series, SmartPower, 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. SpeedLaser is a trademark of Laser Atlanta, LLC. Interceptor VG-2 is a trademark of TechniSonic Industries LTD. Tomar is a registered trademark of TOMAR Electronics, Inc. A2 A3 21 Nothing Comes Close to a CobraNothing Comes Close to a CobraEnglish Introduction Contents Introduction Important Information . A1 Customer Assistance . A1 Controls, Indicators and Connections . A2 Display . A3 Product Features . A3 Warranty Customer Assistance Your Detector Installation . 2 Getting Started . 5 Settings . 6 Highway/City Mode . 6 Muting an Alert . 7 Auto Mute Mode . 7 Data Display Brightness . 8 Voice/Tone Setting . 8 VG-2 Alert Settings . 9 Radar Alert Settings . 10 Detection . 11 Signals Detected . 11 Audio Alerts . 11 Visual Display . 11 Instant-On Detection . 13 Responding to Alerts . 14 Understanding Radar and Laser . 15 Radar Speed Monitoring Systems . 15 VG-2 . 15 Safety Alert Traffic Warning System . 15 Strobe Alert . 16 LIDAR (Laser) . 16 Customer Information Maintenance . 17 Specifications . 18 Warranty Limited 1-Year Warranty . 19 Product Service . 20 Optional Accessories . 20 Accessories Order Info . 21 Trademark Acknowledgement . 21 Main Icons Intro Operation Secondary Icons Notice Main Icons Intro Operation Customer Assistance Secondary Icons 1 Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra Your Detector Installation Intro Operation Customer Assistance Warranty 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. You can also mount it directly on the dashboard. Secondary Icons Your Detector Installation Intro Customer Assistance Windshield Mounting Operation Warranty Secondary Icons 1. Attach the rubber cups to the bracket. Windshield Mounting Dashboard Mounting Notice Notice 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:

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

(Instaclear for Ford, Electriclear for GM). Consult your dealer to see if you have this option. 4. Attach the detector to the bracket. Check that the unit is parallel to the roads surface. 5. To adjust the angle if neces-

sary, 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 ciga-

rette lighter. 8. You can temporarily remove the detector whenever you wish by depressing the bracket release button and sliding it off the bracket. 2 English Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 3 Your Detector Installation Intro Customer Dashboard Mounting Assistance Operation Warranty Your Detector Getting Started Getting Started Intro Customer Assistance Operation Warranty Secondary Icons 1. Place the detector on the dashboard to find a location where the unit has a clear, level view of the road and is parallel to the roads surface. The angle CANNOT be adjusted after mounting 2. Remove the paper backing from one side of the hook-

and-loop fastener. Notice 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. Secondary Icons Notice Power Indicator Screen To Turn On The Unit And Adjust The Audio Volume Voice Mode Rotate the On-Off/

Volume control Testing, then clockwise (away three beeps from you). Tone Mode Three beeps System Ready Visual Display The LED in the lower left corner of the screen will light to indicate that the power is 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. 4 English Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 5 Your Detector Settings Warranty Customer Assistance Intro Operation Settings When changing the Settings on your detector, please keep in mind:

n Each time the unit is turned On the factory settings of Highway and Secondary Icons Auto Mute-On will be set. They can be changed while the unit is in use as described in the following sections. Notice Highway/City Mode Setting your detector to City mode delays all X band audio alerts at lower signal strength levels. (A single beep will sound when the signal is first detected.) 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 as you complete each step. The factory setting is Highway mode. Highway Mode City Button Press and release City Mode C Your Detector Intro Operation Settings Customer Assistance Warranty 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 will automatically reduce the audio volume of all alerts after four seconds for as long as the signal is detected. The factory setting for Auto Mute is On. Secondary Icons Notice Mute Button Press and release To Change From Highway Mode To City Mode Press and release the City button. Tone Mode One beep Voice Mode City To Change From City Mode To Highway Mode Press and release the City button again. Tone Mode Two beeps Voice Mode Highway Visual Display C LED Lights Visual Display Audio Only To Turn Auto Mute Off Press and release the Mute button while no alert is occurring. Tone Mode One beep To Turn Auto Mute On Press and release the Mute button again while no alert is occurring. Tone Mode Two beeps Voice Mode AutoMute Off Visual Display Audio Only Voice Mode AutoMute On Visual Display Audio Only 6 English Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 7 Your Detector Settings Your Detector Settings Operation Customer Assistance Intro Warranty Data Display Brightness You can choose from three settings for Brightness of the display. Repeatedly push the Dim button to cycle through the settings. In Dark mode the power LED will blink slowly to indicate that power is On. The factory setting is Bright. Secondary Icons Bright Press and release Dim Button Dim Dark Warranty Operation Customer Assistance Intro VG-2 Alert Settings Police use radar detector detectors (RDDs) to spot users of radar detectors. Your detector is able to identify signals from VG-2 RDDs and can provide alerts when any of these or similar devices are in use near your vehicle. Your detector is invisible to VG-2 RDDs. You can choose whether you want to be alerted to VG-2 RDD signals. The factory setting for VG-2 alert is Off. Secondary Icons Notice 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 To Change From Voice Alert to Tone Alert While no signal is being detected, press and hold the Mute button for two seconds. Tone Mode One beep Voice Mode 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. Tone Mode None Voice Mode Voice Alert Visual Display Audio Only Visual Display Audio Only Notice Dim Button Press and hold for four seconds To Turn VG-2 Alerts On and Off Tone Mode While no signal is being detected, On = One beep press and hold the Dim button for four seconds. Off = Two beeps Voice Mode VG-2 On Visual Display V/S LED Flashes Once VG-2 Off V/S LED Flashes Twice 8 English Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 9 Your Detector Settings Your Detector Detection Operation Customer Assistance Intro Radar Alert Settings The detector allows you to choose whether it will show alerts on the X, K and Ka Bands. The factory settings are: X, K, and Ka On. Warranty Secondary Icons To Turn X Band On and Off While no signal is being detected, press and hold both the Dim and Mute buttons for Notice four seconds. Tone Mode X On = Two beeps X Off = One beep 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 Mode K On = Two beeps K Off = One beep Voice Mode X On Visual Display X/K LED Flashes Twice X Off X/K LED Flashes Once Voice Mode K On Visual Display X/K LED Flashes Twice K Off X/K LED Flashes Once Secondary Icons Warranty Operation Intro Customer Signals Detected Assistance The tables on the following pages show you the types of Signals your detector will detect, as well as the visual alerts it provides for each of them. Audio Alerts A distinctly different Alert tone and voice message is used for each type of signal detected (including separate tones for each laser signal). For X, K and Ka band radar signals, the tones will repeat faster as you approach the signal source. The repeat rate of the tones gives you useful information about the signal detected.

(See responding to alerts on page 14.) Visual Display An indication of the type of signal detected and, for radar signals, the signal strength will appear in the UltraBright Data Display. Radar signal strength will be indicated by steady, flashing, or a combination of steady and flashing LEDs as shown in the signal strength chart below. NOTE: In This Manual When steady, the display will be shown:

When flashing, the display will be shown:

Notice To Turn Ka Band On and Off While no signal is being detected, press and hold the Dim and City buttons for four seconds. Ka Off = One beep Tone Mode Ka On = Two beeps Ka On Voice Mode Visual Display Ka LED Flashes Twice Signal Strength Chart Signal Strength = 1

(Weakest Signal) Signal Strength = 2 Signal Strength = 3 Ka Off Ka LED Flashes Once Signal Strength = 4 Signal Strength = 5 (Strongest Signal) 10 English Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 11 Your Detector Detection Your Detector Detection Intro Visual Display (continued) Customer Assistance Operation Warranty Radar Signals, Voice and Visual Displays Type of Signal X Band Radar Voice X Alert Secondary Icons K Band Radar Ka Band Radar Notice K Alert Ka Alert Visual Display X/K is Steady & lower LEDs show signal strength K is Steady & lower LEDs show signal strength Ka is Steady & lower LEDs show signal strength X Signal Detected Signal Strength = 1 K Signal Detected Signal Strength = 3 Ka Signal Detected Signal Strength = 5 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 Laser Signal Detected Visual Display L is Steady L is Steady L is Steady L is Steady L is Steady L is Steady Warranty Operation Customer Assistance Intro Safety and Strobe Alert Signals, Voice and Visual Display Type of Signal Emergency Vehicles Strobe Voice Emergency Vehicle Approaching Emergency Vehicle Approaching Visual Display VS is Steady VS is Steady Secondary Icons Safety or Strobe Alert Detected Notice Strobe Alert Signal, Voice and Visual Display Type of Signal VG-2 RDD Voice VG-2 Alert Visual Display VS is Steady Main Icons VG-2 RDD Detected Intro Operation Customer Assistance Warranty Secondary Icons 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. Notice 12 English Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 13 Your Detector Detection Your Detector Understanding Radar and Laser Operation Customer Assistance Intro Responding to Alerts Description Warranty Interpretation Recommended Response Secondary Icons Tone repeats slowly at first, then speeds up rapidly. Probably police radar. FULL ALERT Tone sounds one time only. Notice 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. Probably a false alarm, but possibly pulsed radar or VG-2 nearby. Radar or VG-2 nearby has been activated suddenly. Probably police radar beyond the hill or bridge. Exercise caution FULL ALERT FULL ALERT Probably a false alarm. Exercise caution Laser alerts are never false alarms. FULL ALERT A Safety or Strobe Alert. You are nearing an emergency vehicle. Exercise caution Intro Understanding Radar and Laser Customer Assistance Operation Warranty Secondary Icons Notice 10.525 GHz 24.150 GHz 33.400 36.00 GHz 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 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 VG-2 is a detector detector that works by detecting low-level signals emitted by most radar detectors. Your detector does not emit signals that can be detected by VG-2, but does detect VG-2 signals and will alert you when 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 an emergency vehicle. 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 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. 14 English Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 15 Understanding Radar and Laser Your Detector Your Detector Maintenance Secondary Icons Notice Warranty Operation Customer Assistance Intro 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 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:

n 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. Warranty Operation Customer Assistance Intro Maintenance Your detector is designed and built to give you years of trouble-free performance without the need for service. No routine Maintenance is required. If your unit does not appear to be operating properly, please follow these troubleshooting steps:

n Make sure the power cord is properly connected. n Make sure the socket of your vehicles cigarette lighter is clean and free Secondary Icons of corrosion. Notice n Make sure the power cords cigarette lighter adapter is firmly seated in your cigarette lighter. n 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.) n 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. n 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. n Is it legal for police to use LIDAR?

Yes, LIDAR is allowed to be used in all 50 States by police. Your detector detects LIDAR (laser). 16 English Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 17 Your Detector Specifications Your Detector Warranty Operation Intro Specifications Band and Frequencies Customer Assistance Warranty Secondary Icons Band X Band K Band Ka Band Notice Laser VG-2 Safety Alert Traffic Warning System Strobe Alert Frequencies 10.525 24.125 34.700 910 50 nm 910 50 nm 910 50 nm 910 50 nm 910 50 nm 910 50 nm 0.050 0.125 1.300 100 125 130 200 238 340 11.500 0.250 24.070-24.230 0.010 GHz GHz GHz PPS PPS PPS PPS PPS PPS GHz GHz 700 300 nm Secondary Icons Notice Warranty Operation Customer Assistance Intro Limited 1-Year Warranty For Products Purchased in the U.S.A. Cobra Electronics Corporation warrants that its Cobra Radar/Laser Detectors, and the component parts thereof, will be free of defects in workmanship and materials for a period of one year from the date of first consumer purchase. This warranty may be enforced by the first consumer purchaser, provided that the product is utilized within the U.S.A. Cobra will, without charge, repair or replace, at its option, defective 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 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 damaged by accident. 2. In the event of misuse or abuse of the product or as a result of unauthorized alterations or repairs. 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. 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. 18 English Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 19 Intro Secondary Icons Product Service and Optional Accessories Customer Information Operation Customer Assistance Warranty 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 before sending the product. This will ensure the fastest turn-around time on any repair. If Cobra asks that the product be sent to its factory, the following must be furnished to have the product serviced and returned:

1. For Warranty Repair include some form of proof-of-purchase, such as a mechanical reproduction or carbon of a sales receipt. Make sure the date of purchase and product model number are clearly readable. If the originals are sent, they cannot be returned;

Notice 2. Send the entire product;

3. Enclose a description of what is happening with the product. Include a typed or clearly printed name and address of where the product is to be returned, with phone number

(required for shipment);

4. Pack product securely to prevent damage in transit. If possible, use the original packing material;

5. Ship prepaid and insured by way of a traceable carrier such as United Parcel Service

(UPS) or Priority Mail to avoid loss in transit to: Cobra Factory Service, Cobra Electronics Corporation, 6500 West Cortland Street, Chicago, Illinois 60707 U.S.A.;

6. If the product is in warranty, upon receipt of the product it will either be repaired or exchanged depending on the model. Please allow approximately 3 4 weeks before contacting Cobra for status. If the product is out of warranty, a letter will automatically be sent with information as to the repair charge or replacement charge. For any questions, please call 773-889-3087 for assistance. 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 order info on page 21. 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 Dual Port Power Adapter Includes adjustable plug

(up to 90) & fuse Item #CLP-2B 20 English

The Cobra line of quality products includes:

CB Radios microTALK Radios Radar/Laser Detectors Safety Alert Traffic Warning Systems Truck-Specific Navigation Systems HighGear Accessories CobraMarine VHF Radios Power Inverters LED Lights Jumpstarters Accessories For more information or to order any of our products, please visit our website:

www.cobra.com 14 BAND HIGH-PERFORMANCE DIGITAL RADAR/LASER DETECTOR WITH XTREME RANGE SUPERHETERODYNE TECHNOLOGY SPX 900 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 2013 Cobra Electronics Corporation 6500 West Cortland Street Chicago, Illinois 60707 USA www.cobra.com Operating Instructions Printed in China Part No. 480-915-P Version A English Introduction Controls, Indicators and Connections Controls, Indicators and Connections Windshield Bracket Release Button Windshield Bracket Mount Speaker Introduction Display and Product Features Display X K Ka V S L LaserEye For 360 detection of laser signals. Audio Jack Radar, VG-2, Spectre I & IV+ and Safety Indicators Signal Strength, Pop, Laser, City/Highway and IntelliMute Pro Mode Indicators Signal Strength 1 (weakest) to 5 (strongest) IntelliMute Indicator NOTE: In This Manual When steady, the display will be shown:

When blinking, the display will be shown:

X & K will light simultaneously when indicating Ku detection:

X K Ka V S c X K Ka V S c X K Ka V S c 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.*) Mute Button For manual mute or auto mute of audio alerts. (Also turns Voice Alert On and Off.*)

* Press and hold for four seconds to access these functions. A2 English City Button For City or Highway modes to reduce false alerts. (Also turns Ku alerts 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.*) WARNING Modifications or parts substitutions not approved by Cobra Electronics Corporation may violate FCC Rules and void your authority to operate this equipment. Product Features 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, VG-2 signals, Spectre I & IV+ 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 UltraBright Data Display Easy-to-read with adjustable brightness City or Highway Modes to reduce false alerts 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 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 Trademark Acknowledgement 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 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 UltraBright 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 ................................................. 13 Radar Alert and Pop Alert Settings ...........................................................14 Detection ..................................................................................................... 15 Signals Detected ...................................................................................... 15 Audio Alerts ............................................................................................. 15 Visual Display .......................................................................................... 15 Instant-On Detection ................................................................................ 18 Responding to Alerts ............................................................................... 18 Understanding Radar and Laser ................................................................. 19 Maintenance ................................................................................................ 20 Specifications .............................................................................................. 21 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 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. 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. 2 English Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 3 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. Your Detector Getting Started Getting Started Power On X K Ka V S h 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, then Voice Alert Visual Display h appears in the display indicating that the power is 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.) 4 English Auxiliary Audio Jack Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 5 Your Detector Settings 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. X K Ka V S h City Mode X K Ka V S c To Change From Highway Mode to City Mode Press and release the City button. Tone One beep Voice City To Change From City Mode Back to Highway Mode Press and release the City button again. Tone Two beeps Voice Highway Press and release Visual Display c appears in the display Visual Display h appears in the display UltraBright Data Display Brightness You can choose from three settings for Brightness of the display. You can cycle through the settings by repeatedly pushing the Dim button. The factory setting is Bright. Bright Dark Press and release Dim button Dim Dim Button Press and release To Change the Brightness to Dim Press and release the Dim button once. Tone One beep To Change the Brightness to Dark Press and release the Dim button again. Tone One beep Voice Dim Voice Dark To Change the Brightness to Bright Press and release the Dim button a third time. Tone Two beeps Voice Bright Visual Display Display dims Visual Display Display remains dim (no visual alerts will be seen) Visual Display Display returns to full brightness 6 English Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 7 Your Detector Settings Your Detector Settings 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 for Auto Mute is On. 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 Voice Auto Mute Off Visual Display None 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 audio radar 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 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 Voice IntelliMute On Visual Display Dot appears next to the large character on the right Voice IntelliMute Off Visual Display Dot disappears 8 English Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 9 Your Detector Settings Your Detector Settings What to Remember While Using IntelliMute IntelliMute works with both City and Auto Mute modes. Whenever your engine revs are below the activation point, the dot next to the large character on the right side of the display will remain lit. Above the activation point, the dot will blink twice every two seconds. Below Activation Point Above Activation Point X K Ka V S c X K Ka V S c To Set the IntelliMute Activation Point IntelliMute Button Press and release 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. 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. Tone Two beeps Voice Set Engine Revs Visual Display None None None Three beeps IntelliMute Set Three bars will flash in succession 3 1 2 All three bars flash three times 2 1 3 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 Voice IntelliMute Error, followed by IntelliMute Off Visual Display E appears X K Ka V S E 10 English Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 11 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. IntelliMute Button City Button Press and hold both buttons simultaneously IntelliMute Pro On X K Ka V S c Voice IntelliMute Pro On Visual Display c or h will blink Voice IntelliMute Pro Off Visual Display c or h will show steady 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 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 To Change From Voice Alert to Tone Alert While no signal is being detected, press and hold the Mute button for two seconds. Visual Display None Voice Tone Alert Tone One beep 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 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. 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. Tone On = Two Beeps Voice Spectre VG-2 On Spectre VG-2 Off Off = One Beep Visual Display V will blink twice in the display V will blink once in the display 12 English Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 13 Your Detector Settings Radar Alert Settings The detector allows you to choose whether it will show alerts on the X, K and Ku bands. The factory settings are: X Band and K Band On; Ku Band Off. To Turn X Band On and Off While no signal is being detected, press and hold both the Dim and Mute buttons for four seconds. Tone X On = Two beeps Voice X On X Off = One beep X Off Tone K On = Two beeps K Off = One beep 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. 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 X will blink twice in the display X will blink once in the display Visual Display K will blink twice in the display K will blink once in the display Visual Display X and K will blink twice in the display X and K will blink once 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. Your Detector Settings and Detection Pop Alert (continued) 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 Pop Off = One beep Pop Off Visual Display P will blink twice in the display P will blink once in the display Detection 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. 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 18.) An indication of the type of signal detected will appear in the UltraBright data Display. During X, K, Ka and Ku alerts, a number will also appear, indicating the strength of the signal detected. (1 = weakest, 5 = strongest) X Signal Detected X K Ka V S 2 K Signal Detected Ka Signal Detected Ku Signal Detected X K Ka V S 3 X K Ka V S 5 X K Ka V S 4 14 English Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 15 Detection Your Detector During pop alerts, the letter P will appear; and during laser alerts, the letter L will appear, instead of the signal strength indication. POP Signal Detected Laser Signal Detected X K Ka V S P X K Ka V S L During VG-2 or Spectre I or IV+

alerts, the letter V will appear. It will be steady during VG-2 and blink during Spectre I or IV+. VG-2 Alert Signal Detected Spectre I or IV+ Alert Signal Detected X K Ka V S c X K Ka V S c During Safety Alert, the letter S will appear. Safety Alert Signal Detected X K Ka V S c Radar Signals, Voice and Visual Displays Type of Signal X Band Radar K Band Radar Ka Band Radar Ku Band Radar Pop Radar Mode 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 X K and Signal Strength P is Steady X Signal Detected K Signal Detected Ka Signal Detected Ku Signal Detected X K Ka V S 2 X K Ka V S 3 X K Ka V S 5 X K Ka V S 4 POP Alert Signal Detected X K Ka V S P 16 English Your Detector Detection 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 L is Steady L is Steady L is Steady L is Steady L is Steady L is Steady Laser Signal Detected X K Ka V S L NOTE Beep rate changes with different laser alerts. Safety Alert Signals, Voice and Visual Displays Type of Signal Emergency Vehicles Road Hazards Trains Voice Emergency Vehicle Approaching Road Hazard Ahead Train Approaching Visual Display S is Steady S is Steady S is Steady Safety Alert Signal Detected X K Ka V S c NOTE There are different tones for each Safety Alert. VG-2 and Spectre I or IV+ Alert Signals, Voice and Visual Displays Type of Signal Interceptor VG-2 Spectre I or IV+

VG-2 Alert Spectre Alert V is Steady V Blinks Visual Display Voice VG-2 Alert Signal Detected Spectre I or IV+ Alert Signal Detected X K Ka V S c X K Ka V S c NOTE There are different tones for each alert. Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 17 Your Detector Detection Your Detector Understanding Radar and Laser 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. 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, VG-2, or Spectre I or IV+

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

(construction, accident, etc.). FULL ALERT Exercise caution 10.525 GHz 24.150 GHz 33.400 36.00 GHz 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 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. 18 English Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 19 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. Your Detector Specifications 0.050 0.125 1.300 0.035 0.250 Specifications Band and Frequencies 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. 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 GHz GHz GHz GHz GHz PPS PPS PPS PPS PPS PPS GHz 0.010 0.010 0.010 0.010 100 125 130 200 238 340 GHz GHz GHz GHz 0.200 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.) 20 English Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 21 Warranty Customer Assistance Product Service 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. 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. 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. 22 English Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 23 Customer Assistance Optional Accessories 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 Dual Port Power Adapter Includes adjustable plug

(up to 90) and fuse Item # CLP-2B 24 English

APPLICANT: COBRA ELECTRONICS CORP. FCC ID: BBOSPX900 INTERNAL PHOTOS

APPLICANT: COBRA ELECTRONICS CORP. FCC ID: BBOSPX900 EXTERNAL PHOTOS MODEL: SPX 900 MODEL ESR 800:

ESR 800 and SPX 900 Serial Number Labels 1:1 Silver Text on Black Background COBRA ELECTRONICS CORPORATION MODEL NO: ESR 800 US PATENT NO. 6,094,148 &

OTHER PATENTS PENDING MADE IN CHINA RoHS COBRA ELECTRONICS CORPORATION MODEL NO: SPX 900 US PATENT NO. 6,094,148 &

OTHER PATENTS PENDING MADE IN CHINA RoHS S/N NO. S/N NO. ESR 800 and SPX 900 FCC ID Labels 1:1 Silver Text on Black Background ESR 800 & SPX900 LABEL FCC ID: BBOSPX900 This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1) this device may not cause harmful interference and , 2) this device must accept any interference received including any interference that may cause undesired operation. REV. 11.20.13

With regard to the referenced application, Cobra Electronics Corp. is requesting confidentiality of Ref: FCC ID: BBOSPX900 Request for Confidentiality Equipment Authorization Division Office of Engineering and Technology Federal Communications Commission 7435 Oakland Mills Road Columbia, MD 21046 Dear Sirs:

certain sections of the accompanying documents. Section 552(b)(4) of the Freedom of Information Act. trade secrets and includes material covered by Section 0.459 of the Commissions Rules. The documents for which Cobra Electronics Corp. is requesting confidentiality are:

SPX 900 Block Diagram ESR 800 Block Diagram SPX 900 Circuits (Schematics) ESR 800 Circuits (Schematics) SPX 900 Theory of operation ESR 800 Theory of operation This request is made under the provisions of Section 0.457(d) of the Commissions Rules, and The material for which confidentiality is requested falls within the scope of Section 552(b)(4) as Pursuant to DA 04-1705 June 15, 2004 of the Commissions public notice, we also request SPX 900 External Photos ESR 800 External Photos SPX 900 Test Setup Photos ESR 800 Test Setup Photos temporary confidential treatment of information accompanying this application as outlined below until the end of March, 2014 (expected ship date):

SPX 900 Manual ESR 800 Manual SPX 900 Internal Photos ESR 800 Internal Photos Sincerely, Jeff Sterling Sr. Director, Hardware Engineering