Page 2 - Introduction; drive safely; Before leaving your car, make sure that; Windshield Bracket
Introduction A1 Introduction Congratulations! You have just purchased the mostsophisticated RADAR/LASER DETECTOR available today.This booklet contains instructions and informationdesigned so that you will be able to understand howthe Cobra® XR-1010 works and how radar and (LIDAR)laser are used. Enjo...
Page 3 - Cobra®; Controls and Indicators
Introduction A3 Facts AboutSafety Alert ® Traffic WarningSystem Note Strobe Alert™ is available inover 1,000 cities and workswith Tomar and Opticomsystems. Call your localFire/Police department foryour area coverage or area inwhich you will be traveling. Facts About the Safety Alert® Traffic Warning...
Page 4 - How to Use Your Cobra; Features of This Product; Band
How to Use Your Cobra ® XR-1010 Radar/Laser Detector 1 Features of This Product • UltraBright™ Data Display • 4 Radar Signals • 4 Laser Signals • 2 Safety Systems • Safety Alert® Traffic Warning System • 360˚ Strobe Alert™ • Tone Alert • Voice Alert™ • Separate Visual and Audio Alarms • LaserEye® 36...
Page 5 - Regular tinted glass does not affect radar; Windshield Mounting; Location
Installation 3 Installation 2 1 2 3 4 L AZ ER EY E B A N D L A Z E R E Y E Attach cups tobracket. Attach detectorto bracket. Plug power cordinto detector. Attach bracket towindshield. Bend bracket forcorrect detectionangle (if needed).Do not use the XR-1010 to bendbracket. Plug power cordinto cigare...
Page 6 - Quick Start; Turn On and Adjust Volume; Installation; Dash Mounting; Set Display Brightness; LED Displays
Quick Start 5 Turn On and Adjust Volume Turn On andAdjust Volume Note Display Dim, City/Highway,and Muting mode settingsare retained in memorywhen power is unplugged. Installation 4 Dash Mounting DashMounting Plug power cordinto detector. Plug power cordinto cigarette lighter. Peel protectivepaper o...
Page 7 - Cty; Cty
Quick Start 7 Set Highway/City Mode Note The XR-1010 will retain thechosen mode while OFF. Quick Start 6 For more detailed operation instructions on set highway/citymode, see page 11. Set Highway/City Mode City Mode For urban driving–reduces the number of falseradar alerts. PRESS &RELEASE Cty Hi...
Page 8 - Press the Power Button.; L V W; Operation; Set Volume
8 Operation 9 Turning On YourXR-1010 Turning On Your XR-1010 Plug power cord intodetector. Plug power cord intocigarette lighter. 2 3 Press the Power Button. 1 In Tone and Voice modes, the unit will announce“Testing” and the display will show four typical alerts – X, L(Laser), V( VG2), W(Emergency V...
Page 9 - Dim Button; Press and release; Press and release
Operation Highway/City Mode To select City Mode: The Highway/City function is controlled by a 2-step button. Highway/CityMode Note Use City Mode in or nearcities where there are manysources of false radarsignals such as microwaverelay towers and automaticdoor openers. This will filterout weak signal...
Page 10 - Selecting Manual Muting Mode; Audio Muting; Muting; Manual Muting; Press this button to turn off the audio alarm.; Selecting Auto Muting Mode
Operation Selecting Manual Muting Mode (from Auto mode) In Manual Mute mode the alerts will always beheard at the set volume level. Press and release Mute Button when no signal is being received. Muting Note The factory default modesetting is Auto Muting. Operation Audio Muting The Mute button is us...
Page 11 - Voice AlertTM Mode; Press and hold; Detection; Memory Set; Immediate; Audible Alarm Speaker
Operation Memory Set Your Cobra® XR-1010features an automaticinternal electronic memorysystem. It will automatically“remember” your settingswhen the unit is turned“OFF” or removed frompower source. Voice Alert™ Mode Press and hold MUTE button for more than two seconds to switch between Voice andTone...
Page 12 - K Ka; Safety Alert; Strobe Alert
Detection 17 Detection 16 X, K and Ka Bands The display will show illumination of the bandreceived ( X , K or Ka ). The signal strength will be indicated by signal strength LED’s which increase in size as you approach the radar gun.Distinct tones will also be generated for each band. VG-2 Alert ® No...
Page 13 - Laser & LaserEye® 360 ̊ Detection; The display will illuminate the; Laser; Radar Frequencies
19 Radar/VG-2/Laser Alerts Laser & LaserEye® 360˚ Detection The XR-1010 can separately identify four laser signals.ProLaser, ProLaser 3, LTI 20/20, and Ultra Lyte Laser Guns. The display will illuminate the L followed by a distinct beep tone identifying radar being used. Detection 18 Laser Note ...
Page 14 - Maintenance; Limited One Year Warranty; Ye
21 Detection 20 Maintenance Facts AboutLIDAR (Laser) Does weather have any effect on LIDAR? Yes, rain, snow, smoke, fog, and airborne dust particles will all reduce the effective range, and if sufficiently dense, may prevent its operation. Can LIDAR operate through glass? No, LIDAR guns cannot obtai...
Page 15 - Optional Accessories; Accessory Order Form
Optional Accessories 22 23 You Can Find These Fine Accessories At Your LocalCobra® Dealer If you wish, you can order directly from Cobra®. Order by phone Call 773.889.3087 (Press 1 from the main menu) 8 a.m.-6 p.m. M-F CST. ) Order by mail or fax Please call for pricing, then fill out order form on ...
Page 16 - If You Think You Need Service; Electronics Corporation; Nothing comes close to a CobraTM
©2000 Cobra ® Electronics Corporation Printed in Japan Part No. 480-304-P-001 For technical assistance, please call our Automated Help Desk which can assist you by answering the most frequently asked questions about Cobra® products. 773.889.3087 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. A Consumer Service Repr...