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Operating Instructions
NOTE
:
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
.
CAUTION
:
Modifications
or
parts
not
approved
by
Cobra
Electronics
Corporation
may
violate
FCC
Rules
and
void
authority
to
operate
this
equipment.
This
device
complies
with
Industry
Canada
licence-exempt
RSS
standard(s)
.
Operation
is
subject
to
the
following
two
conditions:
(1)
this
device
may
not
cause
interference,
and
(2)
this
device
must
accept
any
interfe
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ence,
including
interference
that
may
cause
undesired
operation
of
the
device.
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Thank
you
for
purchasing
Cobra's
new
digital
ultra-performance
radar/laser/camera
detector.
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The
ultimate
long-range
detection
platform
packed
into
the
industry's
smallest
design.
Detects
all
radar/laser
guns
and
cameras.*
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Reduces
the
uncertainty
and
frustration
of
false
alerts
with
Digital
Signal
Processing
(DSP)
technology,
the
next
level
of
accurate
radar
detection.
DSP
digitizes
radar
signals
and
compares
them
to
known
radar
gun
signatures
to
determine
whether
or
not
to
sound
an
alert.
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The
Power
of
Community
~
Let
the
free
Cobra
iRada~
app
and
community-based
detection
o
lead
the
way.
iRadar
gives
real-time
alerts
to
upcoming
Speed
&
Red
Light
Cameras,
Live
Police
Activity,
Radar
&
Laser
Guns
and
Caution
Areas
reported
by
other
iRadar
users*.
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Cobra's
powerful
servers
and
complex
algorithms
take
massive
amounts
of
historical
user
data
and
distill
it
into
a
threat
level
for
your
vehicle.
This
detector's
display
will
change
color
matching
the
severity
and
urgency
of
the
threat
level
to
keep
you
one
step
ahead*.
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to
Hear
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A
suite
of
several
Cobra
technologies
help
to
further
eliminate
unwanted
and
false
alerts.
These
include:
SpeedMute
™
*,
Auto
Mute
Mode,
QuietDrive
TM
Mode,
AutoCity
™
*,
CAS
Immunity
and
TFS
rejection.
*GPS
and
iRadar-based
features
require
connection
to
a
Bluetooth
®
Smart
ready
device
and
the
Cobra
iRadar
app
.
For
a
full
list
of
Bluetooth
®
Smart
ready
devices
visit
www
.
bluetooth
.
com

Controls
and
Connections
PowerNolume
Button
•
Press
and
Hold
to
turn
the
power
On
and
Off.
•
Press
to
adjust
the
volume.
Dim/~
Button
•
Adjusts
the
display
brightness
.
•
In
Menu
mode
,
steps
backward
through
menu
options.
Mute/Down
Button
----
Windshield
Bracket
Mounting
Slot
Mini-USB
5V
--
Power
Jack
Menu/Report
Button
•
Press
once
to
enter
Menu
Mode
.
•
Press
and
Hold
to
make
a
User
Report*
City/~
Button
•
Switches
between
Highway
and
City
filtering
modes
.
•
In
Menu
mode
,
steps
forward
through
menu
options.
•
While
alerting,
press
once
•
In
standby
,
Press
and
Hold
to
to
manually
mute
audio
alerts.
turn
Quiet
Drive
On
and
Off.
•
In
Standby
and
connected
to
•
In
Menu Mode
,
press
to
change
the
app,
press
once
to
toggle
the
setting
.
between
available
standby
screens.
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Carry
Case
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Bluetooth
·
SMART
*
GPS
and
iRadar-based
feature
s
require
connection
to
a
Bluetooth
®
Smart
ready
device
and
the
Cobra
iRadar
app
.
For
a
full
list
of
Bluetooth
®
Smart
ready
devices
visit
www.
bluetooth
.com

Mounting
Your detector should be mounted on the windsh i eld or dashboard of
your vehicle. Three mounting options are included :
Suction Cup Mount -
This is the best option for portability and mov-
ing the detector from car to car. Make sure to
thoroughly clean the suction cups and windshield
mounting area to insure atight seal. suc tion cup Mount
Dual lock® Mount -
This mount is discreet and very solid for a
permanent mounting location . Make sure the
adhesive side of the included Dual Lock is securely
fastened to the windshield before adding the
weight of the detector to it.
Hook and loop Fastener-
Included for dashboard mounting.
Your detector should be mounted so that it is
or i ented parallel to the road. The suction cup
mount comes standard bent at a 45 ° angle and
Dual Lock ® at 30 ° angle .
The metal is desig n ed to bend without break -
ing . Adjust the angle so when mounted the
detector is level w:i th the road .
Dual Lock®Mount
H
ook & Loop Fastener

Correct Position Incorrect Positions
Avoid
blocking
the
detector's
view
by
windshield
wiper
blades
or
dark
tinting
at
the
top
of
the
windshield.
Note:
Do
not
attempt
to
bend
the
mount
while
the
detector
vis
attached.
Powering
Plug
in
your
detector
using
the
included
cigarette
lighter
adapter.
This
adapter
has
a
Mini-USB
5V
output.
Note:
the
adapter
includes
a
Type-A
USB
port
that
can
be
used
to
charge
your
smartphone
or
tablet
using
the
manufac
-
turer's
charging
cable
.
Turn
your
detector
On/Off
by
pressing
and
holding
the
Power/Volume
button
on
top
of
the
unit.
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PowerNolume Button
12VCigarette Lighter Adapter
12V Power
Jack
USB Port

Menu/Settings
Screen
Settings
are
available
for
customizing
your
detector.
When
Menu
is
pressed,
you
will
see
the
detector
display
the
word
MENU
and
then
X-Aiert.
From
this
Menu
Mode,
press
the
~
Button
to
step
through
the
available
Alert
and
User
Settings.
Press
the
~
button
to
change
the
selected
setting.
The
Settings
options
are:
Alert
and User Settings
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Restore
Default
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Audio
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Standby
Screens
The
Standby
Screen
is
the
normal
screen
you
will
see
while
driving
when
not
detecting
and
alerting
to
a
Radar,
laser
or
location
Based
Alert.
The
screen
will
vary
alittle
from
what's
seen
below
based
on
the
options
and
features
turned
On
and
Off
or
the
oper-
ating
modes
selected.
No
connection
to
phone.
City
Max
Connected
to
phone.
Vehicle
heading
filter
mode
selected.
north
west
at
55
Mph.
Note:
Pressing
the
Mute
I~
Button
when
Connected
will
toggle
between
these
two
screens.

Alert Screens and Settings
Radar bands consist of X-band, K-band, and Ka-band. With Radar
signals, the signal strength meter shows signal strength of the
radar gun giving the relative proximity to the source.
The Settings Menu allows turning these bands On and Off. In addi-
tion, this detector has three modes for displaying these radar band
alerts. Frequency Display Mode On, Off, and Advanced can be se-
lected from the Settings Menu. The default is Off, but Cobra would
recommend switching to Advanced after reading this manual and
understanding the alerts graphics on the following page.
Color Coded Threat Areas*
When connected to the Cobra iRadar app, the color of the Radar
Band, laser or Location Based Alerts and Standby Screens will
change. The color indicates the threat level for the area your ve-
hicle is located. The threat level is calculated by Cobra's powerful
servers and displayed on your smart phone and the detector.
White= Not Connected, Blue= Low Threat Level, Orange=
Medium Threat Area, Red= High Threat Area.
Band Frequency of Guns
X 10.525
K 24.150
Ka
33.800
34.300
34.700
34.950
35.500
*GPS and iRadar-based features require connection to a Bluetooth® Smart ready
device and the Cobra iRadar app. For a full list of Bluetooth® Smart ready devices visit
www.bluetooth.com

Radar Alerts
Frequency Display Mode Off
This is the basic alert mode. It shows the radar alert band and
signal strength.
Ka Band Alert- Red color indicates detector is
connected to the App and in a high threat area.
Signal Strength-
Level1 = Weakest Signal
Level 5= Strongest Signal
Frequency Display Mode On
This is a more advanced mode. The exact frequency of the
detected radar signal will also be shown.
Ka band Alert-Orange color indicates detector is connected to
the App and in a medium threat area.
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Frequency Display -The exact frequency
of the detected radar signal

Frequency Display Mode Advanced
This is a new advanced and very useful mode. A graph is shown
with the detected radar frequency and where it falls in relation to
the center frequency of the closest radar gun. The closer the signal
strength bar is to the center of the display the more likely it's a high
priority real alert.
Ka Band Alert. White color indicates
not connected to the app.
Laser Alert Screens
Height and color of bar
shows signal strength.
Proximity to the center
shows likely real alert.
With Laser signals, you will always receive full alert. The word
LASER will be shown on the display. The color of the word LASER
indicates the iRadar threat area level. When connected to the
Cobra iRadar app, the LaserRelay™ feature will be activated. Laser
alerts will be simultaneously relayed to other users of a detector
with iRadar functionality.
Red color indicates
connected and high
threat area.

AURA® Location-based Alerts (LBAs) and
iRadar Community
Your detector is capable of providing you with LBAs and iRadar
Community threat sharing data when connected to iPhone or
Android phones. The detector uses the GPS in your smartphone
to connect to and obtain the latest LBA's and alert you to them.
Vehicle speed and compass headings use your phone's GPS
as well. See the section on Downloading the App to add these
features and more.
Downloading the App
For optimal performance and access to all this
detectors advanced features, you should download
the iRadar app and use it when you drive with this
detector. To download the app you must enter thE
iTunes Store or Google Play and search for "Co-
bra iRadar". Follow the onscreen instructions to
Cobra iRadar® App
The iRadar app separates Cobra from any other
detectors out there.
Make sure to check out the Tutorial for afull
explanation of app features. The Tutorial can be
accessed from the Menu.
Information on specific settings and explanations
of radar bands can be found by pressing the
green info icons in the settings menus. The iradar
app can also be used to change and easily adjust
the detectors settings!

Pairing/Connecting
with
Your Detector
GPS
and
iRadar-based
features
require
connection
to aBluetooth®
Smart
ready
device
and
the
Cobra
iRadar
app.
For
afull list
of
Bluetooth®
Smart
ready
devices
visit
www.bluetooth.com
Please
note,
this
is
the
newer
Bluetooth®
Smart
technology
and
pairing
is
not
always
done
in
the
same
manner
and
menus
as
conventional
Bluetooth.
This
detector
will
NOT
APPEAR
in
the
Bluetooth
Settings
menu
of
your
iPhone
®.
For
iPhone®
45
and later
with
Bluetooth®Smart:
a.
Power
on
the
detector.
If
not
connected,
itwill
be
in
the
Pairing
Mode
automatically.
b.
Make
sure
your
iPhone
Bluetooth
is
turned
On
c.
Start
the
Cobra
iRadar
application.
Press
the
Menu
icon
in
the
upper
left
corner
of
the
app
and
select
Devices.
Follow
the
onscreen
instructions
to
complete
the
pairing
and
connection.
d.
When
complete,
you
will
see
"CONNECTING"
appear
on
the
detector
screen.
For
Android™:
CONNECTING
a.
Power
on
the
detector.
If
not
connected,
it will
be
in
the
Pairing
Mode
automatically.
b.
Make
sure
the
your
Android
™
device's
Bluetooth
is
turned
On
and
go
to
the
Bluetooth
Settings
Menu.
For
most
devices
this
can
be
found
by
pressing;
Settings
> Bluetooth.
c.
Press
Scan
for
Devices
and/or
wait for
the
device
list
to
popu
-
late
and
then
select
iRadar.
Pairing
can
take
up
to
30
seconds.
d.
The
phone
might
show
"Paired
but
not
connected"
in
this
menu
.
That's
OK
as
the
connection
will
be
completed
after
opening
the
iRadar
App
.

For
more
information
on
pairing
with
Bluetooth
devices
consult
your
phone's
owners
manual.
If
you
are
having
trouble
initializing
or
maintaining
your
Bluetooth
connection
completely
turn
off
your
smartphone
and
detector
device,
wait
30
seconds,
and
then
turn
them
back
on.
iRadar
Community
When
you,
or
any
other
iRadar
user,
detects
a
radar
or
laser
signal
the
alert
information
is
anonymously
sent
to
Cobra's
cloud
servers.
Within
seconds,
that
information
is
processed
and
displayed
on
your
map
as
part
of
a
Threat
Area.
As
you
approach
a
specific
Threat
Area
you
will
hear
a
short
beep
and
then
the
app
will
indicate
the
Cobra's
assessment
of
the
reliability
of
the
threat.
High-
Threat
Area
means
multiple
reports
have
confirmed
a
legitimate
threat
in
the
area
recently.
Medium
or
Low-
Threat
Area
means
signals
have
been
detected
but
have
either
not
been
confirmed
or
have
not
been
reported
lately.
Paying
attention
to
threat
areas
will
allow
you
to
be
warned
of
potential
threats
before
you
enter
radar
detection
range.
Community
Radar/Laser
alert
sharing
means
that
you
have
an
entire
network
of
users
working
to
keep
you
and
your
wallet
safe.

Threat
Area
Alert
Threat
Area
alerts
will
also
be
displayed
on
the
screen.
The
Detection
Scanner
will
stop
moving
and
become
a
solid
bar
that
will
blink.
Using
the
Report
Button
You
can
report
to
the
iRadar
Community
when
you
see
an
active
police
speed
enforcement
by
pressing
the
MENU
button
for
2
seconds.
Location
Based
Alerts:
LBA
Only:
Far
Away
Getting
Closer
LBA
and
Radar:
ME-NU
REPORT
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Close
The
distance
will
count
down
as
you
approach
the
Location-based
Alerts
(LBA)
Area.
The
alert
types
are:
Photo-enforced
Areas
H
Red-light
Cameras
Speed
Cameras
Known
Speed
Trap
Areas
A
Caution
Areas
(High
Accident
Areas)
LBAs
will
start
as
you
approach
the
actual
location.
If
both
a
radar
and
Location-based
alerts
happen
at
the
same
time,
both
will
be
displayed
side
by
side.

Responding
toAlerts
Description
Interpretation
Recommended
Response
Tone
repeats
slowly
at
Probably
police
radar.
FULL
ALERT
first,
then
speeds
up
rapidly.
Tone
sounds
one
time
Probably
a
false
alarm.
Exercise
caution
only.
Tone
repeats
slowly
as
Probably
police
radar
beyond
FULL
ALERT
you
approach
a
hill
or
the
hill
or
bridge.
bridge,
then
speeds
up
sharply
as
you
reach
it.
Tone
repeats
slowly
Probably
a
false
alarm.
Exercise
caution
for
a
short
period.
Any
type
of
laser
alert.
Laser
alerts
are
FULL
ALERT
never
false
alarms.
Screen
Saver
Your
detector
has
a
Screen
Saver
mode.
When
Screen
Saver
is
turned
On
(factory
default
is
3
minutes),
the
screen
will
change
to
Dark
from
it's
Bright,
Dim,
or
Dimmer
setting
after
the
time
interval
selected.
While
the
screen
is
Dark,
a
small
white
dot
will
move
on
the
screen
to
indicate
the
unit
is
turned
On.
Note:
While
Screen
Saver
is
activated,
any
alert
will
turn
the
display
back
on
at
the
last
brightness
setting
{Bright,
Dim
or
Dim-
mer).
Touching
any
button
will
also
turn
On
the
display.

Highway,
City,
City
Max
and
AutoCity™
Modes:
Highway
Mode
provides
full
immediate
response
to
all
signals
de-
tected.
Use
this
mode
when
you
are
driving
on
interstate
highways.
Automatic
door
openers
operate
in
X
and
K
-band
frequencies.
To
minimize
unwanted
false
alerts
in
an
urban
environment
where
these
sources
exist,
use
one
of
the
City
Filtering
Modes
below:
Highway
•
Highway:
Maximum
long
range
alerting.
City
•
City:
automatically
mutes
X-band
audible
alert
until
signal
strength
reaches
level
3
or
above.
City
Max
~
·
•
City
MAX:
Maximum
filtering
against
urban
false
signal
sources.
Illumination
The
display
illum
i
nation
intensity
can
be
adjusted
to
suit
driving
conditions
with
three
levels
and
Dark
Mode:
•
Factory
default
is
Bright.
•
Use
Dark
mode
to
blank
the
screen
for
discreet
use.
In
this
mode,
alerts
will
sound
but
not
show.
(A
small
white
dot
will
move
on
the
screen).
You
can
adjust
the
illumination
by
pressing
the
Dim
button
repeatedly
to
step
through
the
levels.

Auto Off Mode
Your detector includes an Auto Off feature - when turned On, it
will
turn off the detector after the selected amount of time. The
detector will turn off after this time if no alerts are detected and no
movement is sensed from the iRadar app. The options are 30, 60,
90 minutes or Off. The default setting for this setting is Off.
Note: This feature should only be used if your detectors power
switch does not turn off with the vehicle's ignition. In addition,
we recommend to only enable this feature if you use the detector
with the iRadar app. Using itwith the app will prevent unin-
tended shut downs on longer trips.
Advance App Controlled Functions
This detector is capable of supporting some advanced functions
controlled by the iRadar app. They are not in the detectors
Settings Menu, and are instead easily adjust and changed in the
iRadar App.
Speed Mute™
This feature will automatically mute unwanted alerts while
driving below a selectable speed setting. This can be turned
On and Off and the speed setting adjusted in the iRadar app.
AutoCity™
This feature automatically switches between Highway and
City modes based on speed and other information from your
smartphone. It can be turned On and Off in the app.
Phone Mode Advanced Audio Routing Over Bluetooth
Select "Phone" for Alert Audio in the iRadar app . Managed
audio is sent to the vehicles stereo via Bluetooth or wired Aux
Input. Alerts can also be sent to a Bluetooth headset.

Auto Mute Mode
When Auto Mute is On, the audio volume of all alerts is
automatically reduced after 4 seconds. The signals will remain
muted for as long as the signal is detected. When Auto Mute is
Off, the alerts will sound at full volume for as long as the signal
is detected. The factory setting for Auto Mute is On.
Voice or Tone Mode
You can set your detector to sound alerts and confirm menu
settings with either a Voice or a Tone Alert. Voice Alert provides
voice messages in addition to tones. Tone Alert provides tones
only. The factory setting is Voice Alert.
Quiet Drive TM
Quiet Drive is a muted driving mode for times when a driver
wants less audible feedback while talking with passengers, on
the phone, etc. This mode is Off by default. When Quiet Drive
is On, the display will Show "QUIET" on the Standby Screen
like below.
Note: You can also enter Quiet Drive by Pressing and Holding the
Mute Button.

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 calll-773-889-3087.
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 for service.
Trademark Acknowledgment
Cobra®, AURA®, Cobra iRadar®, LaserEye®, Nothing Comes Close to a
Cobra®, and the snake design are registered trademarks of Cobra Electronics
Corporation, USA.
Cobra Electronics Corporation™, AutoCity™, LaserRelay™, SmartScope™, and
Speed Mute™ are trademarks of Cobra Electronics Corporation, USA.
iPhone® and iPod® touch are trademarks of Apple, Inc, registered with the
U.S. and other countries.
The Bluetooth® word mark is a registered trademark owned by Bluetooth
SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Cobra Electronics Corporation
is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their
respective owners.
Android™ is a trademark of Google, Inc. Use of this trademark is subject to
Google permission.
Dual Lock® is a registered trademark of 3M Corporation.

limited 1- Year Warranty
Cobra Electronics Corporation warrants that this product and the component parts
thereof, will be free of defects in workmanship and materials for a period of one
year from the date offirst consumer purchase. This warranty may be enforced by
the first consumer purchaser. If the product is under warranty, itwill be repaired or
exchanged depending on the model as determined at Cobra's sole discretion. Such
remedy shall be your sole and exclusive remedy for any breach of warranty.
The procedure for obtaining service and support, and the applicability of this
warranty, will vary depending on the country or jurisdiction in which you purchased
and utilize the product. For the details on obtaining product service, support and
warranty please visit www. cobra.com/support
Provided that the product is utilized within the U.S.A.- Cobra will, without charge,
repair or replace, at its option, defective 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, to an address in the U.S.A., will be at Cobra's expense, if the product
is repaired or replaced under warranty.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights
which may vary from state to state and country to country.
Exclusions: This limited warranty does not apply: 1) To any product damaged by
accident; 2) In the event of misuse, ordinary wear, failure to follow directions, or
improper maintenance of the product or as a result of unauthorized alterations
or repairs; 3) If the serial number has been altered, defaced, or removed; 4) If the
product was purchased or is utilized in a jurisdiction not covered by the limited
warranty .
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 and countries 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. This
warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which
vary from state to state and country to country.

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 Cob ra at www . cobra . com
Windshield
Mounting Bracket
Includes suction cups
Item #545-159 .. N-001
Dual Port Power Adapter
Includes adjustable plug
(up to 90) and fuse
Item # CLP-28
Install Mount
Includes 3M Dual Lock
Item # 545-002
Straight Combination Radar
USB Cord
Premium Carry Case
Includes storage for cords
and mounts
Includes plug and USB
Output
Item # PWR USB-01
Item# CCRD1