Installation - Cobra XR-1050 Operating Instructions Manual

Installation

Location
Location
Selecting the proper location to mount the Cobra®
XR-1050 is very important for optimum
performance. Both radar and laser transmissions
pass through glass but not through other objects.
For this reason the Cobra® XR-1050 lenses must not
be blocked.The LaserEye® should have a view of
the rear window to take advantage of its 360˚
detection capability. It is best to locate your detector
as low on the front windshield as possible.
Examples of metal in the windshield area that can
block or weaken incoming radar/laser signals:
1. Windshield wiper blades.
2. Mirrored sun screens.
3. Regular tinted glass does not affect radar
reception, although the darker tint at the
top of the tinted windshield prevents laser
light from penetrating.
4. Heated windshields, currently available as an
option for some Ford® (Instaclear) and GM®
(Electriclear vehicles act as an impenetrable
barrier to radar signals). If in doubt, check
with your dealer to see if this applies to
your vehicle.
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Windshield Mounting
Attach bracket to
1 Attach cups to 2
bracket. windshield.
Attach detector Bend bracket for
4
3
correct detection
to bracket.
angle (if needed).
Do not use the
XR-1050 to bend
bracket.
Plug power cord Plug power cord
5
6
into detector.
into cigarette lighter.
Installation
Windshield
Mounting
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