Cobra SPX 5500 Important Information Manual

Cobra SPX 5500 Important Information Manual

Ultra-high performance digital radar/laser detector

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14 BAND
ULTRA-HIGH PERFORMANCE
DIGITAL RADAR/LASER DETECTOR
SPX 5500
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Operating Instructions
Printed in China
Part No. 480-839-P
Version A
English
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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 5:30 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
A1 English
©2012 Cobra Electronics Corporation
6500 West Cortland Street
Chicago, Illinois 60707 USA
www.cobra.com

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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

    • Audio Jack Congratulations! You’ve made a smart choice by purchasing a ultra-high Item# Description performance radar/laser detector from Cobra. Just look at some of 420-030-N-001 Straight 12V Power Cord the sophisticated features and capabilities your new unit includes: 420-026-N-001...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Understanding Radar and Laser ..............20 Maintenance ....................21 Specifications ....................22 Warranty Limited 1-Year Warranty ................22 Customer Assistance Product Service ..................23 Optional Accessories .................. 24 Accessories Order Info ................25 Trademark Acknowledgement ..............25 Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra ®...
  • Page 4: Installation

    Dark tinting at the top of the windshield it off the bracket. 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 adapter on the power be disconnected. (This uses a mini stereo audio connector.) cord into your vehicle’s cigarette lighter. Auxiliary Audio Jack English Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra ®...
  • Page 6: Settings

    City button again. the Dim button a Highway blinks, then h Two beeps Highway Two beeps Bright Bright blinks, then display fourth time. appears in the display returns to full brightness English Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra ®...
  • Page 7: Muting An Alert

    Auto Mute Off blinks is occurring. To Turn IntelliMute Off Press and release Tone Voice Visual Display the IntelliMute One beep IntelliMute None, after button again. IntelliMute Off blinks English Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra ®...
  • Page 8 Set, Please Try Please try again M u t e Again followed by One beep IntelliMute Off IntelliMute Off O f f 10 English Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra ®...
  • Page 9: Intellimute Pro

    To Turn IntelliMute Pro Off Press and hold both Tone Voice Visual Display the IntelliMute and One beep IntelliMute Pro Off None, after City buttons for four IntelliMute Pro Off seconds. blinks 12 English Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra ®...
  • Page 10: And Spectre I & Iv+ Alert Settings

    Pop Off = One beep Pop Off Pop Off blinks in the display buttons for X Off = One beep X Off X Off blinks in the display four seconds. four seconds. 14 English Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra ®...
  • Page 11: Detection

    ProLaser II Ka Band Radar Ka Alert Ka and Signal Strength Ku Band Radar Ku Alert Ku and Signal Strength NOTE Pop Radar Pop Alert Beep rate changes with different laser alerts. 16 English Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra ®...
  • Page 12: Instant-On Detection

    VG-2 Alert VG-2 emergency vehicle, railroad VG-2 Alert Signal crossing Detected or road hazard (construction, VG-2 NOTE accident, etc.). There are different tones for each for each radar detector detector alert. 18 English Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra ®...
  • Page 13: Understanding Radar And Laser

    If required, replace it with a 2-amp approaching, please pull over to the right side of the road and allow it to pass. fuse only.) 20 English Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra ®...
  • Page 14: Specifications

    Traffic Warning 24.110 ± 0.010 Cobra shall not be liable for any incidental, con se quen tial or oth er dam ag es; System 24.190 ± 0.010 including, without lim i ta tion, damages re sult ing from loss of use or cost of 24.230...
  • Page 15: Optional Accessories

    Customer Assistance Product Service (continued) If Cobra asks that the product be sent to its factory, the following must be furnished to have the product serviced and returned: 1. Send the complete unit, including power cord. (It is not necessary to include the mounting bracket.)

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