Cobra 14 BAND XRS 878 Operating Instructions Manual

High-performance digital radar/laser detector with xtreme range superheterodyne technology

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14 BAND
HIGH-PERFORMANCE
DIGITAL RADAR/LASER
DETECTOR WITH XTREME RANGE
SUPERHETERODYNE
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Operating Instructions
TECHNOLOGY
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Printed in China
Part No. 480-511-P
Version A
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Important Information and
Customer Assistance
Introduction
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. The Communications Act of 1924 guarantees your right to receive
radio transmissions on any frequency. Local laws that contravene this Act, while
illegal, may be enforced by your local law enforcement officials until and unless
they are prohibited from doing so by federal court action.
Safety Alert
Use of this product is not intended to, and does not, ensure that motorists or
passengers will not be involved in traffic accidents. It is only intended to alert
the motorist that an emergency vehicle equipped with a Cobra Safety Alert
transmitter is within range as defined by that product. Please call local fire
and police departments to learn if coverage exists in your area.
Safe Driving
Motorists, as well as operators of emergency or service vehicles, are expected to
exercise all due caution while using this product, and to obey all applicable traffic laws.
Security of Your Vehicle
Before leaving your vehicle, always remember to conceal your radar detector
in order to reduce the possibility of break-in and theft.
Customer Assistance
Customer Assistance
Should you encounter any problems with this product, or not understand its many features,
please refer to this owner's manual. If you require further assistance after reading this
manual, Cobra Electronics offers the following customer assistance services:
For Assistance in the U.S.A.
Automated Help Desk English only. 24 hours a day, 7 days a week 773-889-3087 (phone).
Customer Assistance Operators English and Spanish. 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Central Time
Mon. through Fri. (except holidays) 773-889-3087 (phone).
Questions English and Spanish. Faxes can be received at 773-622-2269 (fax).
Technical Assistance English only. www.cobra.com (on-line: Frequently Asked
Questions). English and Spanish. productinfo@cobra.com (e-mail).
For Assistance Outside the U.S.A.
Contact Your Local Dealer
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6500 West Cortland Street
Chicago, Illinois 60707 USA
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  • Page 1 • Federal Laws Governing the Use of Radar Detectors It is not against federal law to receive radar transmissions with your Cobra radar/ laser detector. The Communications Act of 1924 guarantees your right to receive radio transmissions on any frequency. Local laws that contravene this Act, while illegal, may be enforced by your local law enforcement officials until and unless they are prohibited from doing so by federal court action.
  • Page 2: Controls, Indicators And Connections

    Straight 12V Power Cord Congratulations! You’ve made a smart choice by purchasing a high 420-026-N-001 Coiled 12V Power Cord performance radar/laser detector from Cobra. Just look at some of the sophisticated features and capabilities your new unit includes: 545-159-N-001 Windshield Mounting Bracket...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Trademark Acknowledgement ........25 Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra...
  • Page 4: Installation

    Heated windshields currently available on some vehicles (Instaclear for Ford, Electriclear for GM.) Consult your dealer to see if you have this option. English Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra ®...
  • Page 5: Getting Started

    The internal speaker will be disconnected. (This uses a mini stereo audio connector.) 6. Plug the cigarette lighter adapter on the power cord into your vehicle’s cigarette lighter. Auxiliary Audio Jack English Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra ®...
  • Page 6: Settings

    To Change From City Mode Back to Highway Mode Two beeps Bright Display returns third time. to full brightness Press and release Tone Voice Visual Display the City button again. Two beeps Highway appears in the display English Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra ®...
  • Page 7: Muting An Alert

    One beep Auto Mute Off None while no alert To Turn IntelliMute Off is occurring. Press and release Tone Voice Visual Display the IntelliMute One beep IntelliMute Off Dot disappears button again. English Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra ®...
  • Page 8: Intellimute

    Tone Alert or Voice Alert mode, you will hear a series of beeps or voice messages as you follow the steps on the next page. IntelliMute Off X K Ka V S 10 English Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra ®...
  • Page 9: Intellimute Pro

    City buttons for press and hold the in the display steady four seconds. Dim button for Off = One Beep Spectre VG-2 Off V will blink once four seconds. in the display 12 English Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra ®...
  • Page 10: Detection

    Pop Alert will alert you to Pop radar signals. During the alert, the unit continues to detect other signals. The factory setting is Pop Detect Off. K Ka V S Ka V S Ka V S 14 English Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra ®...
  • Page 11 Spectre I or IV+ Alert X K Ka V S VG-2 Alert Signal Detected Signal Detected NOTE There are different X K Ka X K Ka Notice tones for each alert. 16 English Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra ®...
  • Page 12: Instant-On Detection

    If you see an emergency vehicle accident, etc.). approaching, please pull over to the right side of the road and allow it to pass. 18 English Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra ®...
  • Page 13: Maintenance

    Check the power cord fuse. (Unscrew the ribbed end cap of the cigarette lighter adapter and examine the fuse. If required, replace it with a 2-amp fuse only.) 20 English Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra ®...
  • Page 14: Warranty

    Cobra will, without charge, repair or replace, at its option, defective 14 Band If Cobra asks that the product be sent to its factory, the following must be Radar/Laser Detectors, products or component parts upon delivery to the...
  • Page 15: Optional Accessories

    Warranty Assistance 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. ry Icons Notice Windshield Mounting Bracket...

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