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Cobra 29 LX EU Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions for your
Cobra 29 LX EU
CB Radio
For more information or to
order any of our products,
©2011 Cobra Electronics Corporation
please visit our website:
Printed in China
www.cobra.com
Part No. 480-703-P Version D
29 LX EU
U.S. Patent Nos. D625279, D630202 & D630625
Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra®
Our Thanks to You and
Customer Service
Thank you for purchasing the Cobra 29 LX EU CB
Radio Transceiver. Properly used, this Cobra product
will give you many years of reliable service.
NOTICE!
Before using this transceiver, please check that the
radio has been programmed on the frequency band
specifications and operating modes allowed by the
regulations valid in the country where the product is
used. If not, please proceed to modify the frequency
band programming, as described in this owner's
manual page 17. This transceiver is programmed at
the factory on the EU frequency band (40 CH AM
1W/40 CH FM 4W).
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, please contact
your local dealer.
This equipment is intended for use in:
This equipment is intended for use in:
AT
GB
IT
NL
RU
DE
BA
DK
GR
LT
NO
SE
BE
EE
HR
LV
PL
SI
SK
BG
ES
HU
LU
PT
CH
MK
RO
TR
FI
IE
CY
FR
IS
MT
RS
UA
CZ
Countries of use
For Warranty, Product Service and
Accessory Information
Please contact your local dealer or distributor.
See the enclosed leaflet, which provides contact
information for the Cobra international
distributors.
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  • Page 1 Our Thanks to You and 29 LX EU Customer Service Operating Instructions for your Thank you for purchasing the Cobra 29 LX EU CB Radio Transceiver. Properly used, this Cobra product will give you many years of reliable service. Cobra 29 LX EU...

  • Page 2: Included In This Package

    29 LX EU Fuses Included in this Package Controls and Indicators Front Side Replacing the 4-Pin Microphone IN-LINE IN-LINE 2A, 250V FUSE Connector In-Line Fuse FUSE HOLDER FUSE HOLDER Power On/Off, Volume Note Squelch The radio is protected with a 2 To replace the in-line fuse;...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    How to Use Your Cobra 29 LX EU Contents Our Thanks to You & Customer Service ...........A1 Features of This Product Included in this Package .................A2 Controls & Indicators ................A3 • AM/FM 1W/4W Multi-Country Installation Programmable Transceiver Location & Mounting/Connection ..........2 •...

  • Page 4: Installation

    Installation Installation Location Location Plan location of transceiver and microphone bracket before starting the installation. S-MTR EXT.SP. Select a location that is convenient for operation, – POWER yet does not interfere with the driver or passenger. The transceiver is usually mounted to the under- side of the dash with the microphone bracket beside it.
  • Page 5 Installation Installation Note 12V Dashboard Radio is 12V DC and can be Connection connected via vehicle’s cigarette lighter plug. S-MTR EXT.SP. – POWER Before installing the CB radio to the battery or fuse block, visually check the vehicle’s battery connection to deter- mine which terminal, positive or negative, is earthed (posi- Direct Wiring...

  • Page 6: Antennas

    S-MTR EXT.SP. – POWER Even though the Cobra 29 LX EU has an auto- Note matic noise limiter, in some installations ignition Because many newer trucks interference may be high enough to make good feature fibre glass door skins, communications impossible.

  • Page 7: Setting Channel Selector

    Operation Operation Turning On Setting Channel Turning On Setting Channel Selector Selector Make sure the power cord, antenna and micro- Note NB/ANL phone are connected to their proper connectors NB/ANL Before using this transceiver, before starting. S/RF please check that the radio has S/RF been programmed on the 5 7 9...

  • Page 8: Calibrate For Swr (Standing Wave Ratio)

    Operation Operation Calibrate For Calibrate for SWR (Standing Wave Ratio) SWR (Standing PUSH & SWR calibration is done to properly adjust the Wave Ratio) length of the antenna and to monitor the quality HOLD of the coaxial cable and all RF connections. This calibration is critical in order to achieve opti- mum performance.

  • Page 9: To Receive

    Operation Operation Calibrate for Selecting A Selecting A Channel NB /ANL SWR continued Channel S/RF 5 7 9 5 7 9 +30dB +30dB SWR /CAL DYNAMIKE DYNAMIKE RF GAIN Note When switched to SWR mode the meter reading should ideally be as far to the left as possible.

  • Page 10: To Transmit

    Operation Operation Setting To Transmit Setting Dynamike® To Transmit ® Dynamike This controls the microphone sensitivity (outgoing audio level). NB /ANL Note NB/ANL Caution! Delta Tune is used to calibrate S/ RF S/RF Be sure the antenna is properly centre frequency. 5 7 9 +30dB connected to the radio before...

  • Page 11: Menu Mode

    Operation Operation Menu Mode Setting the Menu Mode Setting the Country of Use Country of Use Used to program special features. Menu/Enter To set the country of use channel map, press knob is used to move cursor to desired feature Menu/Enter knob to select country.

  • Page 12: Setting The Alarm

    RF GAIN DELTA TUNE T BACK and return to the standby menu. Alarm Your 29 LX EU can be utilised as an alarm clock. To set the alarm, press Menu/Enter knob and Key Tones Note Key Tones Mode On and Off select Set Alarm.

  • Page 13: Radio Check Mode

    Operation Operation Radio Check Radio Check Radio Check Mode Test 3- Antenna Mismatch Warning: Press Mode Push-to-Talk button to check antenna/radio for Mode Allows testing of important radio functions. Continued proper matching. Test 1- Battery Level: Confirms that battery Note NB /ANL voltage level is between 10.8 V and 15.8 V.

  • Page 14: Setting Display Colour Mode

    Operation Operation Setting Display Setting Setting Display Colour Mode Setting Brightness Mode Colour Mode Brightness Press Menu/Enter knob to select Set Brightness Mode Note If an attempt is made to exceed the highest or lowest brightness levels, 1 error beep will be heard.

  • Page 15: Setting Contrast Mode

    Operation Operation Software Version/Factory Settings Setting Software Setting Contrast Mode Contrast Mode Displays current software version and returns Version/Factory Press Menu/Enter knob and rotate clockwise to unit to original factory settings. To view software Settings select Set Contrast. Press Menu/Enter knob version, rotate Menu/Enter knob clockwise to again and rotate clockwise to increase contrast, Note...

  • Page 16: Nb-Anl/Off

    Operation Operation Program Memory Program Memory Channels NB-ANL/OFF NB-ANL/OFF (Noise Blanker/Automatic Channels Noise Limiter) Button (Noise Blanker / Set first channel. Press and hold Scan/MemScan Note Automatic Noise button. Memory icon will appear. Select second channel, press and hold Scan/MemScan button The radio should be Limiter) Button squelched before scan...

  • Page 17: Scan Cb Channels

    Operation Operation Setting Squelch Scan CB Setting Squelch Scan CB Channels Channels To scan all channels, the unit must be squelched. Squelch is the “control gate” for incoming signals. Gate closed Press and release Scan/Mem Scan button once. STRONG SIGNALS CH 9/ SCAN CB SCAN...

  • Page 18: Setting Squelch

    Note NOISE Connect an external speaker to the external wise just until the noise stops. This is the DSS Cobra external speakers are speaker jack on the rear panel. setting. rated at 10 watts. Connect external S-Meter to jack for use of Note external S-Meter (not supplied).

  • Page 19: Home And Office Set-Up

    Home And Office Set-Up Temporary Mobile Set-Up Base Station Base Station Operation (From 230V AC House Current) Operation (From 230V AC To operate your transceiver from home or office S-MTR EXT.SP. – POWER House Current) you will need a 13.2 volt DC Power Pack rated at a minimum of 2 amps, and a properly installed base station antenna.

  • Page 20: Frequency Ranges

    Frequency Ranges Frequency Ranges Band ID EU: Band ID CE: Band ID UK: Band ID PL: Band ID E1: CEPT United Kingdom Poland Spain Band Channels Power Country (MHz) 1.0W 4.0W 40 CH FM 4.0W 4.0W 4.0W 4.0W 4.0W 4.0W 40 CH AM Europe/France CEPT Frequencies...

  • Page 21: 29 Lx Eu Specifications

    26.935 Trademark Acknowledgement 27.395 27.395 27.395 26.945 Cobra®, Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra® and the snake design are registered trademarks of 27.405 27.405 27.405 26.955 Cobra Electronics Corporation, USA. Cobra Electronics Corporation™ is a trademark of Cobra Electronics Corporation, USA.

  • Page 22: Optional Accessories

    Declaration of Conformity Optional Accessories Declaration of Conformity You can find quality Cobra products and accessories at your local Cobra dealer. We, Cobra Electronics Europe Limited of Dungar House Northumberland Avenue Dun Laoghaire County Dublin, Ireland Declare under our sole responsibility that the product:...

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