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- Page 1 Operating Instructions for your Cobra® High Performance 10 Band® XR-1050 Radar/Laser Detector With DigiView™ Information Center • 4 Radar Signals • 4 Laser Signals • 2 Safety Systems Nothing comes close to a Cobra™ Band MicroTalk...
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Page 2: Introduction
RADAR/LASER DETECTOR available today. This booklet contains instructions and information designed so that you will be able to understand how the Cobra® XR-1050 works and how radar and (LIDAR) laser are used. Enjoy your Cobra® XR-1050 Radar/Laser Detector and drive safely. -
Page 3: Controls & Indicators
Safety Alert®s will become more common. The Safety Alert® Transmitter is in use in all 50 states in limited quantities. Thank you for purchasing Cobra®’s XR-1050, the worlds first 10-band Radar/Laser Detector with Digital Signal Processing. It features a high speed RISC digital processor, similar to those used in high end personal computers. -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
• Voice Alert™ • Separate Visual and Audio Alarms • LaserEye® 360˚ Detection • VG-2 Undetectable • Auto and Manual Muting • 4 Level Dim Button • Audio Jack • Superior Audio Volume • Adjustable Windshield Mounting Bracket XR-1050 ™... -
Page 5: Installation
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˚... -
Page 6: Quick Start
Peel top paper off. means to adjust the angle of the detector (when mounted as above), be sure that your Cobra® XR-1050 has a level, clear view of the road before you attach the hook and loop material. Plug power cord into detector. - Page 7 Set Highway/City Mode City Mode City Mode For urban driving–reduces number of X-Band Note audible alerts. The XR-1050 will retain the chosen mode while OFF. Press and release CITY will display while in City mode. For more detailed operation instructions on set highway/city mode, see page 12.
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Page 8: Operation
Operation Turning Turning On Your XR-1050 On Your XR-1050 Note Pressing the volume up button while you turn on Plug power cord into unit will show all 10 Alerts detector. with their Tones. Press the Power Button. In both tone and voice modes, the unit will announce “Testing”... -
Page 9: Dim Button
Operation Dim Button Dim Button You may select from four levels of brightness for your Cobra® XR-1050 display: Bright, Dim, Dimmer and Dark (Off). PRESS & RELEASE Note Press and release Bright = “Beep-Beep” brightness to Dim. A single beep confirms this Dim = “Beep”... -
Page 10: Highway/City Mode
Note In either mode the next alarm will begin with normal volume. The XR-1050 will retain the Mute button to turn off chosen mode while OFF. Note Mute=“Beep” Auto Mute=“Beep-Beep”... -
Page 11: Muting Mode
Operation Selecting Manual Muting Mode Muting In Manual Mute mode the alerts will always be heard at the set volume level. Press and release is being received. AUTO, MUTE, OFF will appear on the display for 2 seconds, then disappear. Note Selecting Auto Muting Mode The factory default mode... -
Page 12: Radar
LTI 20-20*, Ultra Lyte*, ProLaser* and ProLaser lll*, VG-2, and Safety and Strobe Alert™ signals. Instant-On Detection The Cobra® XR-1050 is also designed to detect Instant-on speed monitoring signals. Immediate action is required when warning is given. Detection... -
Page 13: Vg-2 Undetectable
Distinct tones will also be generated for each band. VG-2 Undetectable The Cobra® XR-1050 is undetectable by police VG-2 detection devices. It will alert you when one is in VG-2 Alert ®... -
Page 14: Radar/Vg-2/Laser Alerts
Detection Laser & LaserEye® 360˚ Detection Laser The XR-1050 can separately identify four laser signals. Note The display does not indicate signal strength. Note In Voice Alert™, the message “Be careful— Laser alert” will be announced, followed by the UltraLyte, ProLaser, or 20/20 tone. -
Page 15: Maintenance
Replacing Power Cord Fuse Unscrew cap of cigarette lighter adapter and remove fuse. Replace with 1-ampere fuse only. Troubleshooting If your COBRA® LASER DETECTOR XR-1050 isn’t operating, we suggest you make the following checks: 1. Is the power cord properly connected? 2. -
Page 16: Optional Accessories
Straight 12V Power Cord Curled 12V Power Cord Windshield Mounting Bracket Subtotal (Tax if applicable) Shipping/handling $4.00 Total Make check or money order (no stamps) payable to: Cobra Electronics 6500 West Cortland Street Chicago, IL 60707 USA Attn: Accessories Dept. State Exp. Date... -
Page 17: Nothing Comes Close To A Cobra
4. Pack unit securely to prevent damage in transit. If possible, use the original packing material. 5. Ship prepaid and insured by way of a traceable carrier such as United Parcel Service (UPS) or First Class Mail to: Cobra Factory Service, Cobra Electronics Corporation, 6500 West Cortland Street, Chicago, IL 60707 USA.
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