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- Page 1 P a g e ©2020 Cobra Electronics Corporation Version A...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
INTRODUCTION ........................3 RAD 480i FEATURES ....................... 3 PRODUCT SERVICE AND SUPPORT ..................4 YOUR DEVICE ......................... 4 WHAT’S IN THE BOX ........................4 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES – available at www.cobra.com ..............4 CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS....................5 INSTALLATION ..........................7 BASIC OPERATION ..........................8 MENU..........................10 DETECTION .......................... -
Page 3: Introduction
In-Vehicle Technology sources such as collision avoidance systems and adaptive cruise control, automatic door openers, and traffic flow monitoring systems. iRadar® - Wirelessly connects to the Cobra iRadar® app to alert to: Shared Radar and Laser Alerts, Red Light Cameras, Speed Cameras, Live Police. -
Page 4: Product Service And Support
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... -
Page 5: Controls And Connections
CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS P a g e... - Page 6 Easy to Read Display P a g e...
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Page 7: Installation
INSTALLATION WHERE TO MOUNT YOUR DETECTOR You will get optimum performance from your detector if you mount it at a point approximately in the center of the vehicle, as low as possible on the front windshield without obstructing the unit’s view of the road either to the front or rear. You can also mount it directly on the dashboard using the included hook-and-loop fastener. -
Page 8: Basic Operation
Maximum filtering to reduce unwanted alerts Auto* When connected to iRadar, Auto Sens will automatically adjust the SENS level based on your speed. * iRadar-based features require connection to a smartphone running the Cobra iRadar app P a g e... - Page 9 ANTI-FALSING CIRCUITRY Your RAD 480i is designed to provide you the truest alerts and minimize the distraction of erroneous signals from radar-based fixed-position and moving sources. • Adjustable Sensitivity: allows driver to adjust sensitivity to driving environment, reducing false alarms from fixed position sources such as automatic door openers.
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Page 10: Menu
Your detector is invisible to VG-2 RDDs. You can choose whether you want to be alerted to VG-2 RDD signals. The factory setting for VG-2 alert is Off. MENU The Menu is broken up into User and Alert settings. USER SETTINGS To change the User settings, enter the Menu by pressing the MENU button. - Page 11 Screen Saver Your detector has a screen saver mode. When screen saver is turned on, the screen will change to Dark after the selected time interval (factory default is 3 minutes). While the screen is Dark, the scanner will be displayed dimly. NOTE: While SCREEN SAVER is activated, any alert will turn the display back on at the last brightness setting (Bright, Dim or Dimmer).
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Page 12: Detection
DETECTION AUDIO ALERTS A distinctly different Alert tone is used for each type of signal detected (including separate tones for each laser signal). For X, K and Ka band radar signals, the tones will repeat faster as you approach the signal source. The repeat rate of the tones gives you useful information about the signal detected. -
Page 13: Responding To Alerts
Your detector is designed to detect Instant-On speed monitoring signals, which can suddenly appear at full strength. NOTE You should take appropriate action immediately whenever an Instant-On alert is given. RESPONDING TO ALERTS Description Interpretation Recommended Response Tone repeats slowly at first, Probably police radar FULL ALERT then speeds up rapidly... -
Page 14: Iradar Community Alerts
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. - Page 15 CONNECTING TO IRADAR IRADAR ALERTS While connected to the iRadar app, iRadar based alerts are displayed on the detector. The distance will count down as you approach the alert. Only iRadar Alert If both radar and iRadar alerts happen at the same time, both will be displayed side by side. iRadar and Radar Alert 15 | P a g e...
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Page 16: Maintenance
The alert types are: Photo Enforced Red Light Camera Speed Camera Speed Trap Caution Area USING THE MARK BUTTON You can report alerts to the iRadar Community when you see an active police speed enforcement by pressing the MARK button for 2 seconds. MAINTENANCE Your detector is designed and built to give you years of trouble-free performance without the need for service. -
Page 17: Specifications
This warranty may be enforced by the first consumer purchaser. If the product is under warranty, it will 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. -
Page 18: Trademarks Acknowdlegement, Warnings, And Regulatory Information
TRADEMARKS ACKNOWDLEGEMENT, WARNINGS, and REGULATORY INFORMATION Cobra, the snake design, Drive HD™, the d design, and Record your ride™ are proprietary trademarks of Cobra Electronics Corporation, USA. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners. Cobra Electronics Corporation™ is a trademark of Cobra Electronics Corporation, USA.
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How I get download mode off my 480i
To turn off download mode on the Cobra RAD 480i, try turning the unit off and then on again. If that does not work, perform a factory reset by pressing the SEN button, then press it again to confirm restoring factory settings.
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download mode
CAN MICRO USB PORT BE UDED FOR POWER
COBRA UNIT SAYS DOWNLOAD MODE
My detector will not make a sound alarm when it detects Radar. How do I make it make a sound alarm?
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