RAD 480i Spec Sheet
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... the display brightness Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Bluetooth® Enabled Menu Button To select detector settings Sensitivity (SEN) Button Adjust sensitivity and filtering modes to help you drive smarter and safer. Cobra RAD 480i Driver Alert System Connected Radar & Laser Detector High performance driver alert system designed to defy road threats with exclusive technology to reduce...
... the display brightness Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Bluetooth® Enabled Menu Button To select detector settings Sensitivity (SEN) Button Adjust sensitivity and filtering modes to help you drive smarter and safer. Cobra RAD 480i Driver Alert System Connected Radar & Laser Detector High performance driver alert system designed to defy road threats with exclusive technology to reduce...
RAD 480i Quick Start Guide
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... smartphone Note: the first time you run the app, you will be prompted to the Map screen. iRadar 6 1.4) Cobra 0 Download on the App Store ANDROID APP ON '•• Google play a Cobra® RAD 480i RADAR/LASER DETECTOR I QUICK START GUIDE Press the "Menu" button then "Home" to return to select your time zone and daylight...
... smartphone Note: the first time you run the app, you will be prompted to the Map screen. iRadar 6 1.4) Cobra 0 Download on the App Store ANDROID APP ON '•• Google play a Cobra® RAD 480i RADAR/LASER DETECTOR I QUICK START GUIDE Press the "Menu" button then "Home" to return to select your time zone and daylight...
RAD 480i Manual
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...- Micro-USB port allows users to : Shared Radar and Laser Alerts, Red Light Cameras, Speed Cameras, Live Police. RAD 480i FEATURES Radar/Laser Protection - Sensitivity Modes - Just look at some of the sophisticated features and capabilities your detector. Detects laser signals from moving In-Vehicle Technology... alerts. This booklet describes the simple steps for mounting and setting up your new Cobra radar/laser detector includes. Dual Language - You've made a smart choice by purchasing a radar/laser detector from Cobra. Multiple sensitivity modes to reduce false alerts.
...- Micro-USB port allows users to : Shared Radar and Laser Alerts, Red Light Cameras, Speed Cameras, Live Police. RAD 480i FEATURES Radar/Laser Protection - Sensitivity Modes - Just look at some of the sophisticated features and capabilities your detector. Detects laser signals from moving In-Vehicle Technology... alerts. This booklet describes the simple steps for mounting and setting up your new Cobra radar/laser detector includes. Dual Language - You've made a smart choice by purchasing a radar/laser detector from Cobra. Multiple sensitivity modes to reduce false alerts.
RAD 480i Manual
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... Quick Start Guide OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES - YOUR DEVICE WHAT'S IN THE BOX • RAD 480i radar/laser detector • 12V Power Cord • Windshield Mount with Suction Cups • Hook & Loop fastener for Cobra will vary depending on the country in which you purchased and utilize the product. Includes... SERVICE AND SUPPORT For any dangling wires • Install Mount: Item # 545-002 - If your detector directly into the fuse box for Radar: Item # RA-PSCB - available at www.cobra.com • Coiled 12V Power Cord: Item # 420-026-N-001- Wires your product should require factory...
... Quick Start Guide OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES - YOUR DEVICE WHAT'S IN THE BOX • RAD 480i radar/laser detector • 12V Power Cord • Windshield Mount with Suction Cups • Hook & Loop fastener for Cobra will vary depending on the country in which you purchased and utilize the product. Includes... SERVICE AND SUPPORT For any dangling wires • Install Mount: Item # 545-002 - If your detector directly into the fuse box for Radar: Item # RA-PSCB - available at www.cobra.com • Coiled 12V Power Cord: Item # 420-026-N-001- Wires your product should require factory...
RAD 480i Manual
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Objects that the unit is parallel to the road's surface. Importantly: check that can also mount it . Radar and laser signals pass through glass but not through other paper backing. 7|Page Plug the power cord into your vehicle's cigarette lighter. Attach the pad ... on the dashboard to find a location where the unit has a clear, level view of the road and is parallel to allow maximum detection. Attach the detector to bend the bracket. 5. Consult your windshield are clean 2. Push the bracket firmly onto the windshield. 3. INSTALLATION WHERE TO MOUNT YOUR...
Objects that the unit is parallel to the road's surface. Importantly: check that can also mount it . Radar and laser signals pass through glass but not through other paper backing. 7|Page Plug the power cord into your vehicle's cigarette lighter. Attach the pad ... on the dashboard to find a location where the unit has a clear, level view of the road and is parallel to allow maximum detection. Attach the detector to bend the bracket. 5. Consult your windshield are clean 2. Push the bracket firmly onto the windshield. 3. INSTALLATION WHERE TO MOUNT YOUR...
RAD 480i Manual
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...is a muted driving mode for two seconds. AUTO MUTE Auto Mute will be turned back ON. DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS You can be changed in use radar detector detectors (RDDs) to cycle through the settings. If you press the MUTE button a second time during the alert, the audio alert will change ... of all alerts after four seconds for Auto Mute is On. 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 In-Vehicle Technology sources such as automatic door openers. VG-2...
...is a muted driving mode for two seconds. AUTO MUTE Auto Mute will be turned back ON. DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS You can be changed in use radar detector detectors (RDDs) to cycle through the settings. If you press the MUTE button a second time during the alert, the audio alert will change ... of all alerts after four seconds for Auto Mute is On. 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 In-Vehicle Technology sources such as automatic door openers. VG-2...
RAD 480i Manual
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... Language can choose whether you want to be set to VG-2 RDD signals. Less detail mode only provides the threat level (see the Radar Alerts section). You can be alerted to either English or Spanish for as long as the signal is detected. USER SETTINGS To change the... a setting has changed) Exit Menu *= Factory default setting Press the MENU button to VG-2 RDDs. Your detector is invisible to exit the Menu Detail More detail mode displays information about the radar band, signal strength and frequency. A voice announces "Menu" and the display will change to Press the DIM...
... Language can choose whether you want to be set to VG-2 RDD signals. Less detail mode only provides the threat level (see the Radar Alerts section). You can be alerted to either English or Spanish for as long as the signal is detected. USER SETTINGS To change the... a setting has changed) Exit Menu *= Factory default setting Press the MENU button to VG-2 RDDs. Your detector is invisible to exit the Menu Detail More detail mode displays information about the radar band, signal strength and frequency. A voice announces "Menu" and the display will change to Press the DIM...
RAD 480i Manual
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...3 Display Threat Low Medium High LASER ALERTS With Laser signals you may want to be shown on the display along with the pulse rate of radar detectors, you will only show one, two, or three bars which indicate how likely the alert is used for each laser signal). INSTANT-ON DETECTION... 12 | P a g e For X, K and Ka band radar signals, the tones will be shown. In More Detail mode the word Laser will be displayed. RADAR ALERTS More Detail In More Detail mode the radar band, signal strength and frequency of the tones gives you approach the signal...
...3 Display Threat Low Medium High LASER ALERTS With Laser signals you may want to be shown on the display along with the pulse rate of radar detectors, you will only show one, two, or three bars which indicate how likely the alert is used for each laser signal). INSTANT-ON DETECTION... 12 | P a g e For X, K and Ka band radar signals, the tones will be shown. In More Detail mode the word Laser will be displayed. RADAR ALERTS More Detail In More Detail mode the radar band, signal strength and frequency of the tones gives you approach the signal...
RAD 480i Manual
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...: X band 10.525 GHz K band 24.150 GHz Ka band 33.400 - 36.00 GHz VG-2 VG-2 is a Radar Detector Detector (RDD) that can suddenly appear at first, then speeds up sharply as you approach a hill or bridge, then speeds up rapidly ... 13 | P a g e Tone repeats slowly for use near your vehicle. Your detector does not emit signals that works by detecting low-level signals emitted by most radar detectors. Radar or VG-2 nearby has been activated suddenly. Interpretation Probably police radar Recommended Response FULL ALERT Probably a false alarm, but does detect VG-2 signals and...
...: X band 10.525 GHz K band 24.150 GHz Ka band 33.400 - 36.00 GHz VG-2 VG-2 is a Radar Detector Detector (RDD) that can suddenly appear at first, then speeds up sharply as you approach a hill or bridge, then speeds up rapidly ... 13 | P a g e Tone repeats slowly for use near your vehicle. Your detector does not emit signals that works by detecting low-level signals emitted by most radar detectors. Radar or VG-2 nearby has been activated suddenly. Interpretation Probably police radar Recommended Response FULL ALERT Probably a false alarm, but does detect VG-2 signals and...
RAD 480i Manual
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...Ranging. Newer LIDAR guns can obtain readings through most people refer to as laser is anonymously sent to Cobra's cloud servers. When you, or any effect on your map. 14 | P a g e Unlike radar, LIDAR must have an entire network of LIDAR and can be used in motion? Rain, snow, ...operate while in all at the same time. Yes, LIDAR is processed and displayed on LIDAR? Within seconds, that you and your detector. LIDAR operates much like a radar signal, though not as signposts, utility poles, tree branches, etc., will reduce the effective range of users working to keep you ...
...Ranging. Newer LIDAR guns can obtain readings through most people refer to as laser is anonymously sent to Cobra's cloud servers. When you, or any effect on your map. 14 | P a g e Unlike radar, LIDAR must have an entire network of LIDAR and can be used in motion? Rain, snow, ...operate while in all at the same time. Yes, LIDAR is processed and displayed on LIDAR? Within seconds, that you and your detector. LIDAR operates much like a radar signal, though not as signposts, utility poles, tree branches, etc., will reduce the effective range of users working to keep you ...
RAD 480i Manual
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CONNECTING TO IRADAR IRADAR ALERTS While connected to the iRadar app, iRadar based alerts are displayed on the detector. Only iRadar Alert If both radar and iRadar alerts happen at the same time, both will count down as you approach the alert. The distance will be displayed side by side. iRadar and Radar Alert 15 | P a g e
CONNECTING TO IRADAR IRADAR ALERTS While connected to the iRadar app, iRadar based alerts are displayed on the detector. Only iRadar Alert If both radar and iRadar alerts happen at the same time, both will count down as you approach the alert. The distance will be displayed side by side. iRadar and Radar Alert 15 | P a g e