Band MicroTalk Operating Instructions for your Cobra® High Performance 10 Band® XR-1050 Radar/Laser Detector With DigiView™ Information Center 360 D BAN • 4 Radar Signals • 4 Laser Signals • 2 Safety Systems Nothing comes close to a Cobra™
Introduction Introduction and Strobe Alert™ Use of this product is not intended to, and does not ensure that the motorist and any passenger will not be involved in a traffic accident. It is only intended to alert the motorist that an emergency or service vehicle equipped with a CODE 3, Strobe (Opticom* or Tomar Preemption System) or Cobra® Safety Alert® Transmitter is in the area as defined by the range of the product. Please call your local Fire/Police department to verify if coverage exists in your area.
Controls and Indicators Introduction Facts About the Safety Alert® Traffic Warning System 1. Power Button 2. Volume Control 11 10 BAND FCC-approved Safety Alert® Transmitters emit microwave radar signals to indicate the presence of a safety-related concern. Depending on the frequency of these signals, as set on the transmitter, the outgoing signal can indicate whether the transmitter is on a speeding emergency vehicle or train, or at a stationary road hazard location.
How to Use Your Cobra® XR-1050 Radar/Laser Detector Band Contents Introduction............................................................................A1 Safety Alert®/Strobe Alert™ Federal Law Governing Radar Detectors Included Accessories Controls & Indicators ..........................................................A2 Our Thanks to You ................................................................A3 Customer Support .............................................................A3 Features...........
Installation Location Installation Location Selecting the proper location to mount the Cobra® XR-1050 is very important for optimum performance. 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˚ detection capability. It is best to locate your detector as low on the front windshield as possible.
Installation Quick Start Turn On and Adjust Volume Dash Mounting Dash Mounting 1 Note It will be easy for you to remove and reinstall your Cobra® XR-1050 detector at any time using this hook and loop material on the dashboard. Peel protective paper off one side of hook and loop material. 2 Turn On and Adjust Volume A Press the power button to activate the unit. In both tone and voice modes, the unit will announce “Testing” and the message “Test” will be displayed.
Quick Start Quick Start Set Highway/City Mode City Mode Set Highway/ City Mode For urban driving–reduces number of X-Band audible alerts. Note The XR-1050 will retain the chosen mode while OFF. Set Muting Mode Set Muting Mode PRESS & RELEASE Note The factory default mode is Auto Muting. PRESS & RELEASE CITY Manual Muting CITY For more detailed operation instructions on setting muting mode, see page 13. Press and release Mute button to turn off volume while signal is in progress.
Operation Operation Turning On Your XR-1050 Turning On Your XR-1050 Set Volume BAND Note Pressing the volume up button while you turn on unit will show all 10 Alerts with their Tones. E LAZE LAZE REY REYE Adjust the volume up or down using the volume rocker switch on side of unit. 1 3 Plug power cord into detector. 2 Plug power cord into cigarette lighter. Press the Power Button. TEST - + The volume control has 8 volume settings, levels 08.
Operation Dim Button Operation Dim Button You may select from four levels of brightness for your Cobra® XR-1050 display: Bright, Dim, Dimmer and Dark (Off). 3 PRESS & RELEASE Note Bright = “Beep-Beep” Dim = “Beep” Dimmer = “Beep” Dark = “Beep” Press and release Dim button once to reduce brightness to Dim. A single beep confirms this selection. Note The XR-1050 will retain the chosen mode while OFF. Press and release Dim button a third time to reduce display to Dark (Off ).
Operation Highway/City Mode Note Use City Mode in or near cities where there are many sources of false X-band radar signals such as microwave relay towers and automatic door openers. This will filter out weak signals. Operation Highway/City Mode Audio Muting To select City Mode: The Highway/City function is controlled by a 2-step button. The Mute button is used to temporarily turn off the alarm and control Auto Mute mode.
Operation Operation Selecting Manual Muting Mode (from Auto mode) Muting Note The factory default mode seting is Auto Muting. In Manual Mute mode the alerts will always be heard at the set volume level. 1 Press and release Mute Button when no signal is being received. AUTO, MUTE, OFF will appear on the display for 2 seconds, then disappear.
Operation Memory Set Your Cobra® XR-1050 features an automatic internal electronic memory system. It will automatically “remember” your settings when the unit is turned “OFF” or removed from power source. Auxiliary Audio Jack Detection Memory Set Band Detection Automatically remembers settings of Dim, Muting and City/Highway modes.
Detection Detection X, K, Ka Alert X, K and Ka Bands The display will show the band received (X, K/Ka). The signal strength will be indicated by a number which increases in size as you approach the radar gun. Distinct tones will also be generated for each band. X 1 Safety Alert® Traffic Warning System and Strobe Alert™ will alert you with the following warnings: Emergency Vehicle, Road Hazard and Train.
Detection Laser 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. Laser & LaserEye® 360˚ Detection The XR-1050 can separately identify four laser signals.
Limited One Year Warranty Facts About LIDAR (Laser) Maintenance Your COBRA® XR-1050 RADAR/LASER DETECTOR will give you years of trouble-free service with minimum 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. Is the fuse OK? 3.
Optional Accessories Accessory Order Form Item # Description 420-080-N-001 420-080-N-002 545-159-N-001 Straight 12V Power Cord Curled 12V Power Cord Windshield Mounting Bracket Prices subject to change without notice. Straight 12V DC Power Cord Includes plug and fuse 420-080-N-001 Curled 12V DC Power Cord Includes plug and fuse 420-080-N-002 Windshield Mounting Bracket Includes suction cups 545-159-N-001 Tax Table Illinois residents add 8.
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