2. Controls, Indicators Accessories Order Info and
Introduction
and Connections Introduction
Display and Product Features Customer Assistance
Trademark Acknowledgement
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Controls, Indicators and Connections Assistance
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Display Assistance
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NOTE: In This Manual For Credit Card Orders
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Windshield Bracket
Windshield
Bracket
X K Ka V S
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When steady,
the display will X K Ka V S c Secondary Icons
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LaserEye Spectre I & IV+ and Strength, Indicator the display will X K Ka V S c
For 360° detection Safety Indicators Pop, Laser, be shown: To Order Online
of laser signals. City/Highway and Please visit our website: www.cobra.com.
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Notice IntelliMute Pro
Notice X & K will light
Mode Indicators simultaneously X K Ka V S c
Audio Jack Signal Strength: 1 (weakest) to 5 (strongest) Item # Description
when indicating
Ku detection: 420-030-N-001 Straight 12V Power Cord
Speaker Product Features • 420-026-N-001 Coiled 12V Power Cord
Congratulations! You’ve made a smart choice by purchasing a high 545-159-N-001 Windshield Mounting Bracket
performance radar/laser detector from Cobra. Just look at some of the CLP-2B Dual Port Power Adapter
sophisticated features and capabilities your new unit includes:
Xtreme Range UltraBright Data Display
Superheterodyne Technology Easy-to-read with adjustable brightness
12V DC With super-fast sweep circuitry, City or Highway
Power Jack XRS provides extra detection range Modes to reduce false alerts
and the best possible advance warning Trademark Acknowledgement
to even the fastest radar guns Alert Programming •
On-Off/ Volume Control Easy setting of radar bands to be monitored Cobra®, DigiView®, EasySet®, Extra Sensory Detection®, IntelliMute®, IntelliMute Pro®,
Detection and Separate Alerts For: IntelliShield , LaserEye , Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra , Safety Alert Traffic Warning
® ® ® ®
Allows you to adjust the Main Icons
Safety Alert
volume of the tone alerts. City Button
Radar signals (X, K, Ka and Ku bands, System, Strobe Alert®, VG-2 Alert®, Xtreme Range Superheterodyne® and the snake design
with signal strength indicated), Laser Traffic warning system distinguishes are registered trademarks of Cobra Electronics Corporation, USA.
Dim Button For City or Highway important safety alerts from other
modes to reduce signals, Safety Alert signals, VG-2 Cobra Electronics Corporation™, 14 Band™, 15 Band™, Extreme Bright DataGrafix™,
Allows you to adjust the UltraBright K band signals
Data Display brightness for easy false alerts. (Also signals, Spectre I & IV+ signals IntelliLink™, Revolution™ Series, SmartPower™, Spectre Alert™, Super-Xtreme Range
reading. (Also turns VG-2 and turns Ku alerts On LaserEye Manual Mute or Auto Mute Superheterodyne™, S-XRS™, UltraBright™, and Voice Alert™ are trademarks of Cobra
Spectre I & IV+ alerts On and Off.*)Intro and Off.*) A mute function of audio alerts Electronics Corporation, USA.
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For 360° detection of laser signals
IntelliMute Button Mute Button Instant-On Ready IntelliMute Opticom™ is a trademark of 3M Corporation. Instaclear® for Ford is a registered
Engine RPM sensing mute function For manual mute or Detects radar guns with “instant-on” A mute function reduces false audio alerts trademark of Ford Motor Company, Inc. Electriclear® for GM is a registered trademark of
which reduces false alerts. Button auto mute of audio alerts. by sensing engine RPMs General Motors Corporation. 20-20™ and Ultra-Lyte™ are trademarks of Laser Technology,
turns IntelliMute On and Off. (Also (very fast) speed monitoring capabilities
Inc. ProLaser™ and ProLaser III™ are trademarks of Kustom Signals, Inc. Bee III™ and
enters IntelliMute setting mode. )
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* Pop Detection IntelliMute Pro Pop™ are a trademarks of MPH Industries. Stalker™ LIDAR is a trademark of Applied
Detects the latest super-fast instant-on Prevents detection by radar detector detectors Concepts, Inc. Spectre I™ and Spectre IV+™ are trademarks of Stealth Micro Systems Pty. Ltd.
single pulse radar guns (RDDs) when traveling at slower speeds SpeedLaser™ is a trademark of Laser Atlanta, LLC. Interceptor VG-2™ is a trademark of
WARNING
Tone Alerts Mounting TechniSonic Industries LTD. Tomar® is a registered trademark of TOMAR Electronics, Inc.
* Press and hold for four seconds Modifications or parts substitutions not approved Mounts easily on windshield or dashboard
to access these functions. by Cobra Electronics Corporation may violate
With adjustable volume
Notice FCC Rules and void your authority to operate This booklet describes the simple steps for mounting and setting up your detector. It also provides helpful
this equipment.
information about how radar and laser guns are used and how you can interpret the alerts you receive.
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4. Your Detector
Installation Your Detector
Installation
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Installation Assistance •
Windshield Mounting
Assistance
Where to Mount Your Unit
You will get optimum performance from your detector if you Mount it at a 1. Attach the rubber
point approximately in the center of the vehicle, as low as possible on the
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cups to the bracket.
front windshield without obstructing the unit’s view of the road either to
the front or rear. Make sure unit is level with the road. You can also mount
it directly on the dashboard.
2. Make sure the rubber cups and your windshield are clean.
Windshield Mounting Dashboard Mounting 3. Push the bracket firmly
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onto the windshield.
4. Attach the detector to
the bracket. Check the
angle of the unit.
The unit’s lens must not be blocked and the LaserEye should have a clear view
out the back window to allow 360° detection. 5. To adjust the angle if
necessary, gently push or
The LaserEye Should Have a Clear View
pull on the bracket to bend
it. DO NOT use the detector
to bend the bracket.
6. Plug the power cord
into the detector.
Radar and laser signals pass through glass but not through other materials 7. Plug the cigarette lighter
and objects. Objects that can block or weaken incoming signals include: adapter on the power
cord into your vehicle’s
s Windshield wiper blades cigarette lighter.
s Mirrored sun screens
8. You can temporarily remove the detector whenever you
s Dark tinting at the top of the windshield wish by pressing the bracket release button and sliding
s Heated windshields currently available on some vehicles it off the bracket.
(Instaclear for Ford, Electriclear for GM.) Consult your dealer
to see if you have this option.
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5. Your Detector
Installation Your Detector
Getting Started
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Dashboard Mounting
Assistance
Getting Started
Assistance
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Power On
1. Place the detector on the dashboard to find a location
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where the unit has a clear, level view of the road. X K Ka V S
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The angle can NOT be adjusted after mounting.
2. Remove the paper backing
from one side of the hook-
and-loop fastener. On-Off/ W
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Rotate the On-Off/ Tone Visual Display
Volume control
clockwise (away
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4. Attach the detector to the NOTE
hook-and-loop fastener.
You can remove and
In some vehicles, power is supplied to the cigarette lighter even while the
reattach the unit as
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ignition is Off. If this is the case with your vehicle, you should turn Off
often as you like. or unplug your detector when parking for lengthy periods.
6. Plug the power cord
into the detector. 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.)
7. Plug the cigarette lighter
adapter on the power
cord into your vehicle’s
cigarette lighter.
Auxiliary
Audio Jack
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6. Your Detector
Settings Your Detector
Settings
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Settings Assistance
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UltraBright Data Display Brightness
Assistance
When changing the Settings on your detector, please keep in mind: You can choose from three settings for Brightness of the display.
You can cycle through the settings by repeatedly pushing the Dim button.
s Buttons can have multiple functions.
The factory setting is Bright.
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turned Off and recalled when the power is turned back On.
Highway/City Mode Bright
Setting your detector to City mode delays all X band audio alerts until
the signal Notice
strength reaches Level 3. (A single beep will sound when the Press and
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signal is first detected.) This will reduce false alerts while you are driving Dark release Dim
button
in, or near, urban areas where there are many sources for conflicting
X band signals such as microwave towers and automatic door openers. Dim
To change settings, follow the procedure listed below, which indicates
Dim Button
what you will see and hear as you complete each step. The factory setting Press and release
is Highway mode.
City Button
Press and To Change the Brightness to Dim
Highway Mode
release Press and release Tone Visual Display
the Dim button
X K Ka V S h once.
One beep Display dims
City Mode
To Change the Brightness to Dark
X K Ka V S c Press and release Tone Visual Display
the Dim button
One beep Display remains dim
again.
(no visual alerts will be seen)
To Change From Highway Mode to City Mode
Press and release Tone Visual Display To Change the Brightness to Bright
the City button.
One beep c appears in the display Press and release Tone Visual Display
the Dim button a
Two beeps Display returns
third time.
to full brightness
To Change From City Mode Back to Highway Mode
Press and release Tone Visual Display
the City button again.
Two beeps h appears in the display
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7. Your Detector
Settings Your Detector
Settings
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Muting an Alert
Assistance
IntelliMute Assistance
Your detector allows you to quickly turn Off an audio Alert by momentarily IntelliMute is a unique feature that allows you to avoid alerts you don’t need
pressing the Mute button. If you press the Mute button a second time to hear because you are stopped or moving slowly. By sensing the “revs”
during the Alert, the audio Alert will be turned back on. Intro (RPMs) Assistance engine, IntelliMute knows when you are at low speed and
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Auto Mute Mode
Before IntelliMute will work, you must set an activation point for your engine’s
Auto Mute will automatically reduce the audio volume of all alerts
revs (see page 10). Whenever the revs are below that point, IntelliMute will
after four seconds for as long as the signal is detected. The factory Secondary Icons begin muting. The activation point will be stored in memory and recalled
setting for Auto Mute is on.
each time the power is turned on. The factory setting is IntelliMute Off.
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NOTE
Notice
IntelliMute may not work with some vehicles because it cannot sense
the engine’s revs. In such cases, you can reduce unwanted audio alerts
by using Auto Mute and City mode when appropriate.
Mute Button
Press and release
IntelliMute Button
To Turn Auto Mute On Press and release
Press and release Tone Visual Display
the Mute button
Two beeps None To Turn IntelliMute On
again while no
alert is occurring. Press and release Tone Visual Display
the IntelliMute
Two beeps Dot appears next to the large
button.
To Turn Auto Mute Off character on the right
Press and release Tone Visual Display
the Mute button To Turn IntelliMute Off
One beep None
while no alert
is occurring. Press and release Tone Visual Display
the IntelliMute
One beep None
button again.
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8. Your Detector
Settings Your Detector
Settings
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What to Remember While Using IntelliMute
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IntelliMute Button
IntelliMute works with both City and Auto Mute modes. Press and hold for
Whenever your engine revs are below the activation point, the dot next two seconds
in Icons to the large character on the right side of the display will remain lit.
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Above the activation point, the dot will blink twice every two seconds. To Set the IntelliMute Activation Point
Below Activation Point Above Activation Point Press and hold Tone Visual Display
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If, for any reason, the unit stops sensing your engine’s revs, Rev yourMain Icons to
engine None Three bars will Intro Operation Customer
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IntelliMute will indicate an error and automatically turn Off. the level you wish flash in succession Customer
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point slightly above idle)
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power is turned Off and recalled each time the power is turned On. and hold revs steady
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for two seconds. Notice Caution Warning
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All three bars flash
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The rev point must be reset if you use your detector in a different vehicle. rev level, press three times
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When initially choosing your IntelliMute activation point, a setting Notice Caution Warning
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of approximately 300 to 600 RPMs above idle is recommended.
Operation Customer Warranty
Assistance You can reset the activation point at any time to fit your individual
preferences and driving style. NOTE
Notice
If the unit is unable to sense usable pulses within
Setting the IntelliMute Activation Point three seconds or if you do not set a rev point within
Customer
Installation
Assistance 20 seconds of beginning these steps, IntelliMute will
Your detector must be installed in your vehicle. indicate an error and automatically turn Off.
CAUTION
Tone Visual Display
Do not attempt to set the rev point while driving.
Notice Caution Your vehicle should be parked and idling.
Warning
Four beeps E appears
IntelliMute must be turned on before setting the activation point. You will
hear a series of beeps as you follow the steps on the next page. X K Ka V S E
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9. Your Detector
Settings Your Detector
Settings
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IntelliMute Pro
Assistance
VG-2 and Spectre I & IV+ Alert Settings
Assistance
IntelliMute Pro prevents detection by radar detector detectors (RDDs) such as Police use radar detector detectors (RDDs) to spot users of radar detectors.
VG-2, Spectre I and Spectre IV+ when traveling at slower speeds. It is intended Your detector is able to identify signals from VG-2, Spectre I and Spectre IV+
for use by experienced users only. RDDs and can provide alerts when any of these or similar devices are in use
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near
When IntelliMute Pro is turned On, and engine RPMs are below the IntelliMute
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activation point, your detector’s radar detection circuits are turned Off to prevent Your detector can be spotted by Spectre IV+ RDDs, but is invisible to VG-2 and
detection by RDDs. Spectre I RDDs. You can choose whether you want to be alerted to VG-2 and
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Before IntelliMute Pro can be turned On, you must have turned On and Set the
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Spectre I & IV+ RDD signals. The factory setting for VG-2 and Spectre I & IV+
IntelliMute activation point. (See pages 9 through 11.) alerts is Off.
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On/Off Indicator
CAUTION Dim Button
When IntelliMute Pro is On, NO radar signals will be detected and X K Ka V S c Press and hold
Notice Caution NO alerts will be given at RPMs below the IntelliMute activation point.
Warning for four seconds
To Turn VG-2 and Spectre I & IV+ Alerts On and Off
IntelliMute Button
City Button While no signal is being Tone Visual Display
Press and hold both detected, press and
buttons simultaneously On = Two beeps V will blink twice in the display
hold the Dim button
IntelliMute Pro On
for four seconds. Off = One beep V will blink once in the display
X K Ka V S c 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
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a single, short-time pulse to measure the target vehicle’s speed.
While no signal Tone
is being detected, Visual Display The Pop mode receiver senses Pop singles beyond the effective range of
press and hold both Pop radar guns. As the Pop mode receiver is so sensitive, you should limit
Two beeps c or h will blink the use of Pop Detect mode to highway and rural driving.
the IntelliMute and
City buttons for Pop Alert will alert you to Pop radar signals. During the alert, the unit
four seconds.
continues to detect other signals. The factory setting is Pop Detect Off.
To Turn IntelliMute Pro Off To Turn Pop Alert On and Off
Press and hold both Tone Visual Display While no signal is Tone Visual Display
the IntelliMute and being detected, press
One beep c or h will show steady Pop On = Two beeps P will blink twice in the display
City buttons for and hold both the
four seconds. Dim and City buttons
for four seconds. Pop Off = One beep P will blink once in the display
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10. Your Detector
Settings Your Detector
Detection
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Radar Alert Settings
Assistance
Detection Assistance •
The detector allows you to choose whether it will show alerts on the X, K and Signals Detected
Ku bands. The factory settings are: X Band and K Band On; Ku Band Off. The tables on the following pages show you the types of Signals your
To Turn X Band On and Off
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detector will detect, as well as the visual alerts it provides for each of them.
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While no signal is Tone Visual Display
being detected, press
Audio Alerts
and hold both the X On = Two beeps X will blink twice in the display A distinctly different Alert tone is used for each type of signal detected
Dim and Mute buttons (including separate tones for each laser signal). For X, K, Ka and Ku band
for four seconds. X Off = One beep X will blink once in the display radar signals, the tones will repeat faster as you approach the signal
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source. The repeat rate of the tones gives you useful information about
To Turn K Band On and Off
the signal detected. (See responding to alerts on page 18.)
While no signal is Tone Visual Display
being detected, press Visual Display
and hold both the K On = Two beeps K will blink twice in the display
An indication of the type of signal detected will appear in the UltraBright
Mute and City buttons
for four seconds. K Off = One beep K will blink once in the display 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)
To Turn Ku Band On and Off X Signal Detected K Signal Detected Ka Signal Detected Ku Signal Detected
While no signal is Tone Visual Display
being detected, press X K Ka V S 2 X K Ka V S 3 X K Ka V S 5 X K Ka V S 4
and hold the City Ku On = Two beeps X and K will blink twice in the display
button for four
seconds. Ku Off = One beep X and K will blink once in the display POP Signal Detected Laser Signal Detected
During pop alerts, the letter P will
appear; and during laser alerts,
the letter L will appear, instead of X K Ka V S P X K Ka V S L
the signal strength indication.
VG-2 Alert Signal Spectre I or IV+ Alert
During VG-2 or Spectre I or IV+ Detected Signal Detected
alerts, the letter V will appear.
It will be steady during VG-2 X K Ka V S c X K Ka V S c
and blink during Spectre I or IV+.
Safety Alert Signal Detected
During Safety Alert the letter S
will appear.
X K Ka V S c
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