Cobra CDR835 User manual

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Table of Contents
CDR835
CDR855BT
CDR875G
CDR895D
Record your Ride
USER MANUAL
©2016 Cobra Electronics Corporation Part No. 480-1061-P Version B

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Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION............................................................................................................................... 3
DRIVE HD DASH CAM FEATURES..................................................................................................... 3
PRODUCT SERVICE AND SUPPORT.................................................................................................. 4
YOUR DEVICE................................................................................................................................... 5
WHAT’S IN THE BOX ................................................................................................................................. 5
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES –available at www.cobra.com......................................................................... 5
CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS ............................................................................................................... 6
INSTALLATION........................................................................................................................................... 7
CDR895D INSTALLATION .......................................................................................................................... 8
BASIC OPERATION .................................................................................................................................... 9
INITIAL SETUP ......................................................................................................................................... 10
LED FUNCTIONALITY ............................................................................................................................... 10
VIDEO SCREEN ........................................................................................................................................11
VIDEO SETTINGS .....................................................................................................................................13
GENERAL SETTINGS ................................................................................................................................15
iRADAR SETTINGS (CDR855BT and CDR875G only) ................................................................................ 16
LANGUAGE SETTINGS ............................................................................................................................. 16
VIDEO AND PHOTO PLAYBACK MODE....................................................................................................17
GPS OPERATION......................................................................................................................................17
Cobra iRadar® APP CONNECTION........................................................................................................... 18
DOWNLOADING IRADAR APP AND CONNECTING TO DASH CAM................................................ 18
CONNECTING TO A COMPUTER OR TV ......................................................................................... 19
DOWNLOAD DRIVE HD PLAYER .............................................................................................................. 19
DASH CAM SOFTWARE UPDATE INSTRUCTIONS .......................................................................... 20
CAMERA SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................................................. 21
TROUBLESHOOTING...................................................................................................................... 22
TRADEMARKS ACKNOWDLEGEMENT, WARNINGS, and REGULATORY INFORMATION............... 23

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INTRODUCTION
Congratulations! You’ve made a smart choice by purchasing a Drive HD Dash Cam from Cobra.
Drive HD Dash Cams provide peace of mind by continuously recording the road ahead of you in
beautiful 1080P Full HD video. With cutting edge features, phenomenal video quality, and an
industry-leading focus on user experience, Drive HD Dash Cams are the best solution to Record
Your Ride. This User Manual covers the following 4 Drive HD models which share a common
video platform but include varying add-on features:
CDR835 –1080P Full HD Dash Cam
CDR855BT –1080P Full HD Dash Cam with Bluetooth® Wireless Technology
CDR875G –1080P Full HD Dash Cam with Bluetooth® Wireless Technology and GPS
CDR895D –Dual Camera Dash Cam
DRIVE HD DASH CAM FEATURES
1080P Full HD - All Drive HD Dash Cams record the road ahead in 1080P Full HD featuring
excellent image quality, nighttime performance, and advanced dynamic range
2.0” LCD Screen - Large LCD Display with video playback directly on the device as well as on
your TV or computer
160° Viewing Angle - Ultra wide-angle view gives you a full view of the road while at the same
time minimizing edge distortion.
Continuous Loop Recording - Footage is stored in 3, 5, or 10 minute clips. When the memory
card fills up, the camera automatically deletes the oldest segments to make room for new ones.
Emergency Recording - Automatic or Manual - If you don’t want a clip to be overwritten,
simply click the Emergency Recording button and the clip will be protected. Clips are
automatically protected if an impact is detected.
G-Sensor - 3-axis accelerometer senses sudden accelerations, stops, and collisions and
automatically protects footage surrounding the incident.
Parking Mode - While in Parking Mode, Drive HD cameras will only record video when motion is
detected. This feature is helpful for vehicles that have an always-on accessory port or units that
are hardwired to power.
Dynamic Range - Optimized to automatically maximize video clarity in daylight or nighttime
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Simple Installation - Mount the unit on the windshield, apply power, and forget about it. Drive
HD cameras will automatically start recording without the need for complex configuration.
Ready to Use - Includes a MicroSD memory card, vehicle power adapter, and suction cup
windshield mount so the unit is ready to use out-of-the-box.
SnapShot - The SnapShot button is always available so that you can capture a still image at any
time.
Action Cam Mode - Turns off loop recording and G-Sensor functionality so that you can take
your dash cam out of the vehicle.
Built-in Microphone & Speaker - Records and plays back audio along with video. The
microphone can easily be toggled off if you prefer not to record audio.
Auto-Record and Auto-Power Off - As soon as power is applied the dash cam turns on and
starts recording. When power is removed the dash cam will continue recording for 30 seconds
and then automatically shut down.
Screen Saver - Turns the screen off after a set time of no user interaction to prevent driver
distraction. The unit continues recording and the screen can be woken up at any time by
pressing any button.
Built-in Lithium Ion Battery - Continues recording for up to 30 minutes if power is lost.
Supports 9 Languages:
oEnglish
oSpanish
oFrench
oGerman
oDutch
oPortuguese
oRussian
oSimplified Chinese
oTraditional Chinese
PRODUCT SERVICE AND SUPPORT
For any questions about operating or installing this new Cobra product, PLEASE CONTACT
COBRA FIRST…do not return this product to the retail store. The contact information for Cobra
will vary depending on the country in which you purchased and utilize the product. For the
latest contact information, please go to www.cobra.com/support. For products purchased in
the U.S.A. you may also call 1-800-262-7212 (1-800-COBRA-12).
For products purchased in the U.S.A., if your product should require factory service, please go
to www.cobra.com/support and follow the instructions for returning your product to the Cobra
Factory Service Department.

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YOUR DEVICE
WHAT’S IN THE BOX
All Models
Dash Cam
Micro SD Card (pre-installed in dash cam) –8GB for CDR835, CDR855BT,
CDR875G. 16GB for CDR895D.
Suction Cup Windshield Mount
Quick Release Mount
12V Vehicle Power Adapter –
10ft Micro USB Cable (for power only)
1.5ft Micro USB Cable (for connection to computer)
CDR875G Only
GPS Suction Cup Windshield Mount
CDR895D Only
CAM2 2nd Camera
20ft Extender Cable for CAM2
Y-Splitter Cable
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES – available at www.cobra.com
Low Profile Adhesive Mount: CA-Mount-001 –Great for discreet and semi-permanent
installations.
GPS Mount: CA-Mount-002 –Enables dash cams to embed GPS location, speed, G-
sensor, and compass information into videos.
Hardwire Kit: CA-MicroUSB-001 –Wires your dash cam directly into the fuse box for a
quick and clean installation without any dangling wires
Extended USB Cable: CA-MicroUSB-002 (for power only) –20ft USB->Micro USB cable
helps with hiding wire and/or mounting further from a power source.

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CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS
(For use with GPS Mount)
Emergency Recording Button
Orange for CDR835
Blue for CDR855BT
Red for CDR875G
Silver for CDR895D

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INSTALLATION
MOUNT
To install the Suction Cup Windshield Mount peel the
plastic film off of the suction cup. Press the suction cup
FIRMLY onto the windshield. Flip the locking lever to
secure the suction cup in place. The suction cup can be
moved freely by disengaging and re-engaging the locking
lever. Screw the Quick Release Mount onto the Suction
Cup Mount and then slide the Dash Cam onto the Quick
Release Mount. Tighten the thumbwheel nut against the
Quick Release Mount once it is correctly positioned.
POWER
Plug one end of the supplied 12V Vehicle Power Adapter
into your vehicle’s cigarette lighter, and the other end into
the Micro USB port. The unit will automatically turn on and
start recording. To manually power on the device, PRESS
AND HOLD the Power button until the display activates.
When the power button is used to power on the unit
recording must be started manually.
Note: A Hardwire Kit (CA-MicroUSB-001) is available at
www.cobra.com for a more permanent installation that allows for discrete routing of the power
cable.
DRIVE!
Drive HD Dash Cams are designed to set and forget. After initial setup, the unit will turn on and
start recording as soon as power is applied. When the Micro SD card is full the oldest footage
will be deleted to make way for the new. If you witness something that you don’t want to be
deleted, simply press the Emergency Record button and it will be saved forever.
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CDR895D INSTALLATION
MOUNT
CAM 1 - Screw the suction cup into the Quick
Release Mount. Slide the mount into CAM 1
and press the lever to secure the unit to your
vehicle’s front windshield.
CAM 2 –Attach CAM 2 to the windshield using the adhesive
tape. CAM 2 is most commonly installed facing out the rear on
the top center of the rear windshield. It can also be mounted
on the front windshield to record the interior of the vehicle.
POWER
The CDR895D utilizes a Y-Splitter and CAM 2 Extender Cable to
offer maximum flexibility and clean installation without dangling wires.
Plug the Y-Splitter into the Micro USB Port on CAM 1.
Connect the Micro USB end of the power cord into the Y-Splitter. Connect the USB end
of the power cord in the Cigarette Lighter Adapter and then plug into your vehicle.
Plug CAM 2 into the Y-Splitter. Use the included CAM 2 Extender Cable if necessary.
Organize and tuck away cables to make sure that the driver’s view is not obstructed. In
most vehicles it’s possible to tuck Y-Splitter and cables into the headliner and cleanly
hide the extender cable along the top wall all the way to the rear of the vehicle.
Professional installation is recommended.
If CAM 2 videos appear upside-down enter the Video Settings Menu on CAM 1 and turn Flip
Cam 2 to ON.
If you have mounted CAM 2 facing forward enter the Video Settings Menu on CAM 1 and turn
Mirror CAM 2 to OFF.
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BASIC OPERATION
POWERING ON THE DEVICE
The device will power on automatically when plugged in and can also be powered on by
PRESSING AND HOLDING the On/Off button until the display activates.
THE MICRO SD MEMORY CARD
The device comes with a pre-installed micro SD memory card. To remove the SD card, press
firmly on the SD card to push it further into the slot. There will be a click and the SD card will
pop out on release. Extract the card and replace as necessary by inserting a card into the slot
and pressing until it locks in place.
CONTINUOUS LOOP RECORDING:
Once the memory card is full, the camera will continuously overwrite the oldest footage
recorded. To protect a clip so that it will not be overwritten, press the Emergency Record
Button. The emergency record icon will show on the screen. Files can also be locked from the
playback menu in Video Playback Mode.
EMERGENCY RECORDING
An Emergency Recording is triggered when the Emergency Record Button at the top of the unit
is pressed or when the G-Sensor registers an impact. Emergency Recordings create locked files
that are not overwritten by Continuous Loop Recording. In order to ensure that important
footage isn’t lost surrounding an incident, adjacent video clips are locked if the incident
happens within 30 seconds of the beginning or end of a clip.
CHARGING THE DEVICE
You can charge the device with the included car charger or with most USB ports.
The battery in this unit is intended to operate the unit after power loss due to an accident or
crash. Note that, while recording may continue, the device is not intended for long-term
recording on battery power.
NAVIGATING MENUS
When in a menu, press or to navigate to the menu item you want to select or change
and then press to select or change the option associated with that item. Pressing at
any time will exit the menu without saving changes.
VOLUME ADJUST
Briefly press the Power/Volume button to enter the volume menu. There are 5 volume settings
and mute (no Volume)

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INITIAL SETUP
When the Dash Cam is powered on for the first time, it will prompt you to enter basic setup
information.
You will be asked to set the Language, Year, Month, Day, Time Zone, Daylight Saving Time, and
Time. This information is needed so that file names will be created correctly and time stamps
will be accurate in your videos.
On subsequent startups the unit will proceed directly to the Video Screen.
LED FUNCTIONALITY
The LED Indicator, located near the top left of the screen, communicates charging and
recording status even if the screen is off. LED operation is detailed in the table below:
No Power
Charging
Fully Charged
Unit ON/
Screen ON
No LED
Solid Green
No LED
Unit ON/
Screen OFF
Recording : Blinking Red
(1s on / 1s off)
No Recording :
Solid Red
Recording : Blinking Red
(1s on / 1s off)
No Recording :
Solid Red
Recording : Blinking Red
(1s on / 1s off)
No Recording :
Solid Red
Unit OFF
No LED
Solid Green
No LED