Cobra SPX 5400 Operating Instructions Manual

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Important Information and Customer Assistance Introduction English 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. Th...

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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 Ac...

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Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra ® 1 Contents Introduction Introduction Important Information ............................................................................... A1 Customer Assistance ........................................................

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Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra ® Your Detector 3 Installation Your Detector English 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...

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Getting Started • Getting Started Your Detector Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra ® Installation Your Detector 4 English 1. Place the detector on the dashboard to find a location where the unit has a clear, level view of the road. The angle c...

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Dim Button Press and release Press and release Settings Your Detector Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra ® 7 UltraBright Data Display Brightness You can choose from three settings for Brightness of the display. You can cycle through the settings by...

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IntelliMute Button Press and release Mute Button Press and release Settings Your Detector Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra ® 9 Settings Your Detector 8 English Muting an Alert Your detector allows you to quickly turn Off an audio Alert by momentarily ...

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Your Detector Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra ® Settings Your Detector 10 English 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...

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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...

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Settings and Detection Your Detector Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra ® 15 Settings Your Detector 14 English 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...

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Detection Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra ® 17 Detection Safety Alert Signals, Voice and Visual Displays Type of Signal Voice Visual Display Emergency Vehicles Emergency Vehicle Approaching S is Steady Road Hazards Road Hazard Ahead S is ...

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Understanding Radar and Laser Your Detector Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra ® 19 Detection Your Detector 18 English Understanding Radar and Laser • Radar Speed Monitoring Systems Three band frequencies have been approved by the Federal Communicati...

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Specifications Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra ® 21 Understanding Radar and Laser and Maintenance 20 English Your DetectorYour Detector LIDAR (Laser) The correct name for the technology that most people refer to as laser is actually LIDAR, which ...

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Product Service Customer Assistance Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra ® 23 Warranty 22 English 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 ...

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Optional Accessories 24 English 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. Windshield Mounting Brack...