Cobra Electronics Corporation SPX7800 Manual De Usuario
Maximum Performance
Radar/Laser/Camera Detector
SPX 7800BT
Operating Instructions
Printed in China Part No. 480-890-P Version C
Thank you for purchasing Cobra’s maximum performance
radar/laser/camera detector.
radar/laser/camera detector.
Windshield Bracket
Mounting Slot
Power/Volume
Control
12V Power Jack
Menu/Save Button
• Press once to enter
• Press once to enter
Menu Mode.
• Press again to save
• Press again to save
settings.
Mute/Set Button
• Press once to manually
• Press once to manually
mute audio alerts.
• In Menu mode, press to
• In Menu mode, press to
save selected settings.
City/ Button
• Switches between
• Switches between
Highway and City
filtering modes.
• In Menu mode, steps
• In Menu mode, steps
forward through
settings selection.
Dim/ Button
• Adjusts the display
• Adjusts the display
brightness.
• In Menu mode,
• In Menu mode,
steps backward
through available
settings selection.
Mounting
Your detector should be mounted on the windshield or dashboard of
your vehicle. Two mounting options are included:
Suction Cup Mount –
This is the best option for portability and mov-
ing the detector from car to car. Make sure to
thoroughly clean the suction cups and wind-
shield mounting area to insure a tight seal.
your vehicle. Two mounting options are included:
Suction Cup Mount –
This is the best option for portability and mov-
ing the detector from car to car. Make sure to
thoroughly clean the suction cups and wind-
shield mounting area to insure a tight seal.
Hook and Loop Fastener–
Included for dashboard mounting.
Included for dashboard mounting.
Suction Cup Mount
Hook & Loop Fastener
Your detector should be mounted so that it is oriented
parallel to the road.
parallel to the road.
The suction cup mount comes standard bent at
a 45° angle. The metal is designed to bend
without breaking. Adjust the angle so when
mounted the detector is level with the road.
a 45° angle. The metal is designed to bend
without breaking. Adjust the angle so when
mounted the detector is level with the road.
Avoid blocking the detector’s view by windshield wiper
blades or dark tinting at the top of the windshield.
blades or dark tinting at the top of the windshield.
Note: Do not attempt to bend the mount while the detector
is attached.
is attached.
Windshield
Incorrect Positions
Correct Position
Powering
Plug in your detector using the included
cigarette lighter adapter.
cigarette lighter adapter.
Note: the adapter includes a USB port that
can be used to charge your smartphone or
tablet using the manufacturer’s charging
cable.
can be used to charge your smartphone or
tablet using the manufacturer’s charging
cable.
Turn your detector on/off by pressing the
Power/Volume switch on the side of the
unit. The unit will light up.
Power/Volume switch on the side of the
unit. The unit will light up.
12V Cigarette Lighter Adapter
12V Power Jack
USB Port
Power/Volume Control
Types of Screens
1. Menu/Settings Screen
User and Alert Settings are available for customizing your
detector. When Menu is pressed, you will see the screen shown
below (Active mode icon will be enlarged/highlighted).
detector. When Menu is pressed, you will see the screen shown
below (Active mode icon will be enlarged/highlighted).
2. Standby Screens
Compass Heading: Automatically displays GPS-based heading
when connected to a smartphone*. If a GPS signal cannot be received
through your smartphone, will be displayed.
when connected to a smartphone*. If a GPS signal cannot be received
through your smartphone, will be displayed.
Vehicle Speed: Automatically displays your current vehicle speed
using your smartphone GPS. If a GPS signal cannot be received
through your smartphone, will be displayed.
using your smartphone GPS. If a GPS signal cannot be received
through your smartphone, will be displayed.
City/Highway Indicator: Shows curent filtering mode.
Vehicle Battery Voltage: Displays your car battery voltage and
automatically warns you if this drops below 11.9V.
automatically warns you if this drops below 11.9V.
IntelliMute Indicator:
Indicates status of IntelliMute.
See IntelliMute section
for details.
Indicates status of IntelliMute.
See IntelliMute section
for details.
*Works with iPhone and Android
smartphones. Internet connection
and data plan usage required.
• Press to turn power
On and Off.
• Push forward
• Push forward
or pull back to
adjust volume
.
No connection to phone.
Connected to phone.
Note: Pressing Mute button while connected to an iPhone
®
/
Android
™
smartphone will toggle between these two screens.
3. Alert Screens
Radar bands consist of X-band, K-band, Ka-band, and Ku-band. With
Radar signals, the signal strength meter shows signal strength of the
radar gun as well as relative proximity to the source. With Ka-band,
you will also be notified of the actual Ka-band radar gun frequency
being used.
Radar bands consist of X-band, K-band, Ka-band, and Ku-band. With
Radar signals, the signal strength meter shows signal strength of the
radar gun as well as relative proximity to the source. With Ka-band,
you will also be notified of the actual Ka-band radar gun frequency
being used.
With Laser signals, you will always receive full alert and pulse rate
(PPS) of the corresponding laser gun being used.
(PPS) of the corresponding laser gun being used.
Ka Band Alert
Signal Strength
Frequency
Laser
Pulse
Rate
• Level 1=
Weakest Signal
• Level 5=
Strongest Signal
Settings
Quad-level IntelliSheild
Quad-level IntelliSheild
™
False Signal Rejection: Highway Mode
provides full immediate response to all signals detected. Use this
mode when you are driving on interstate highways.
Automatic door openers operate in X and K-band frequencies. To
minimize unwanted false alerts in an urban environment where these
sources exist, use one of the City Filtering Modes below:
• City X: automatically mutes X-band audible alert
until signal strength reaches level 3 or above.
• City X+K: combined with City X, automatically
mutes K-band audible alert until signal strength
reaches level 2 or above.
• City Plus X+K+Ka: combined with City X+K,
adds filtering to Ka-band.
• City MAX: Maximum filtering against urban
false signal sources.
mode when you are driving on interstate highways.
Automatic door openers operate in X and K-band frequencies. To
minimize unwanted false alerts in an urban environment where these
sources exist, use one of the City Filtering Modes below:
• City X: automatically mutes X-band audible alert
until signal strength reaches level 3 or above.
• City X+K: combined with City X, automatically
mutes K-band audible alert until signal strength
reaches level 2 or above.
• City Plus X+K+Ka: combined with City X+K,
adds filtering to Ka-band.
• City MAX: Maximum filtering against urban
false signal sources.
The City modes can also be adjusted by pressing the City button
for 2 seconds.
for 2 seconds.
IntelliMute
®
:
IntelliMute allows you to avoid audible alerts you
don’t need to hear because you are stopped or moving slowly. By
sensing the RPMs of your engine, IntelliMute knows when you are
at low speed and automatically mutes alerts. You can set your pre-
ferred engine RPM activation point and/or turn on/off IntelliMute by
following simple steps that appear on your unit screen, under User
Settings and then IntelliMute.
sensing the RPMs of your engine, IntelliMute knows when you are
at low speed and automatically mutes alerts. You can set your pre-
ferred engine RPM activation point and/or turn on/off IntelliMute by
following simple steps that appear on your unit screen, under User
Settings and then IntelliMute.
IntelliMute
®
continued
• IntelliMute Engine RPM Activation Point Not Set.
• IntelliMute On/Above Set Engine RPM Activation Point.
• IntelliMute On/Below Set Engine RPM Activation Point.
Note: IntelliMute may not work with some vehicles,
especially hybrids or EVs because the detector cannot sense
the engine RPMs. In such case, Quad-level IntelliShield City Filter-
ing or Auto Mute can help reduce unwanted audible alerts.
IntelliMute
• IntelliMute On/Above Set Engine RPM Activation Point.
• IntelliMute On/Below Set Engine RPM Activation Point.
Note: IntelliMute may not work with some vehicles,
especially hybrids or EVs because the detector cannot sense
the engine RPMs. In such case, Quad-level IntelliShield City Filter-
ing or Auto Mute can help reduce unwanted audible alerts.
IntelliMute
®
Pro:
IntelliMute Pro prevents detection by radar
detector detectors (RDDs) such as VG-2, Spectre I and Spectre
IV when traveling at slower speeds. It is intended for use by
experienced users only.
When IntelliMute Pro is turned On and engine RPMs are below
the IntelliMute Pro Activation Point, your detector’s radar detec-
tion circuits are turned Off to prevent detection by RDDs.
IntelliMute Pro cannot be turned on until IntelliMute is turned
on and set. The IntelliMute Pro icon will appear in the display
when IntelliMute Pro is On and the Activation Point has been set.
Whenever engine RPMs are below the Activation Point, the arrow
points down with the “i” blinking. When RPMs are above the
Activation Point the arrow points up with the “i” blinking.
Auto Mute Mode
When Auto Mute is On, the audio volume of all alerts is automati-
cally reduced after 4 seconds. The signals will remain muted for as
long as the signal is detected. When Auto Mute is Off, the alerts will
sound at full volume for as long as the signal is detected. The factory
setting for Auto Mute is On.
IV when traveling at slower speeds. It is intended for use by
experienced users only.
When IntelliMute Pro is turned On and engine RPMs are below
the IntelliMute Pro Activation Point, your detector’s radar detec-
tion circuits are turned Off to prevent detection by RDDs.
IntelliMute Pro cannot be turned on until IntelliMute is turned
on and set. The IntelliMute Pro icon will appear in the display
when IntelliMute Pro is On and the Activation Point has been set.
Whenever engine RPMs are below the Activation Point, the arrow
points down with the “i” blinking. When RPMs are above the
Activation Point the arrow points up with the “i” blinking.
Auto Mute Mode
When Auto Mute is On, the audio volume of all alerts is automati-
cally reduced after 4 seconds. The signals will remain muted for as
long as the signal is detected. When Auto Mute is Off, the alerts will
sound at full volume for as long as the signal is detected. The factory
setting for Auto Mute is On.
User
Settings
Alert
Settings
Settings
Dim/ Button
Voice or Tone Mode
You can set your detector to sound alerts and confirm menu set-
tings with either a Voice or a Tone Alert. Voice Alert provides voice
messages in addition to tones. Tone Alert provides tones only. The
factory setting is Voice Alert.
You can set your detector to sound alerts and confirm menu set-
tings with either a Voice or a Tone Alert. Voice Alert provides voice
messages in addition to tones. Tone Alert provides tones only. The
factory setting is Voice Alert.
User Settings
For customizing settings for:
• City/Highway Filtering
For customizing settings for:
• City/Highway Filtering
• IntelliMute/IntelliMute Pro
• Auto Mute
• Tone/Voice
• Color Theme
• Display Timer
• Smart Power
• Factory Default
Alert Settings
For customizing settings for:
• X-Band
For customizing settings for:
• X-Band
• K-Band
• Ka-Band
• Ku-Band
• POP Detection
• VG-2 RDD
• Spectre RDD
• Safety Alert
• Low Car Voltage
Illumination
The display illumination intensity can be adjusted to suit driving
conditions with five levels and Dark Mode:
The display illumination intensity can be adjusted to suit driving
conditions with five levels and Dark Mode:
• Factory default is Bright, then Display Timeout after 1 minute.
• Dark to blank the screen for discreet use. In this mode, alerts
will sound but not show. (The display scanner bar will move
slowly back and forth near the bottom of the screen to indicate
the unit is turned On).
• Dark to blank the screen for discreet use. In this mode, alerts
will sound but not show. (The display scanner bar will move
slowly back and forth near the bottom of the screen to indicate
the unit is turned On).
You can adjust the illumination by pressing the Dim button and then
use the and buttons to step through the levels.
use the and buttons to step through the levels.
Customizable Display Colors
Your detector includes the Color Theme feature that allows you to
customize the display screen color scheme to match your car’s dash
illumination: Multi-Color, Red, Blue, Orange, White or Green.
The factory setting is Multi-Color.
Your detector includes the Color Theme feature that allows you to
customize the display screen color scheme to match your car’s dash
illumination: Multi-Color, Red, Blue, Orange, White or Green.
The factory setting is Multi-Color.
The Cobra SPX 7800BT works with
iPod
iPod
®
touch (5th Generation)
iPod
®
touch (4th Generation)
iPhone
®
5
iPhone
®
4S
iPhone
®
4
Android
™
smartphones running OS 2.1 or higher
Controls and
Connections
NOTE: This device complies with part 15 of FCC rules: Operation is subject to the following
two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must
accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation.
CAUTION: Modifications or parts not approved by Cobra Electronics Corporation may
CAUTION: Modifications or parts not approved by Cobra Electronics Corporation may
violate FCC Rules and void authority to operate this equipment.
This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is
This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is
subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2)
this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired
operation of the device.
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils
radio exempts de licence. L’exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes : (1)
l’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l’utilisateur de l’appareil doit accepter tout
brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d’en compromettre le
fonctionnement.