Maximum Performance
Radar/Laser Detector
SPX 7700
Operating Instructions
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 violate FCC Rules and void authority to operate this equipment.
Printed in China Part No. 480-889-P Version A
Thank you for purchasing Cobra’s maximum performance
radar/laser detector. Please read this manual to familiarize
yourself with the various features your detector offers.
Controls and Connections
Windshield Bracket
Mounting Slot
Power/Volume
Control
12V Power Jack
Menu/Save Button
• Press once to enter
Menu Mode.
• Press again to save
settings.
Mute/Set Button
• Press once to manually
mute audio alerts.
• In Menu mode, press to
save selected settings.
City/ Button
• Switches between
Highway and City
filtering modes.
• In Menu mode, steps
forward through
settings selection.
Dim/ Button
• Adjusts the display
brightness.
• 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.
Hook and Loop Fastener
–
Included for dashboard mounting.
Suction Cup Mount
Hook & Loop Fastener
Your detector should be mounted so that it is oriented
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.
Avoid blocking the detector’s view by windshield wiper
blades or dark tinting at the top of the windshield.
Note:
Do not attempt to bend the mount while the detector
is attached.
Windshield
Incorrect Positions
Correct Position
Powering
Plug in your detector
using the included
cigarette lighter adapter.
Turn your detector on/off by pressing the
Power/Volume
switch on the side of the
unit. The unit will light up.
12V Cigarette Lighter Adapter
12V Power Jack
Power/Volume Control
2. Standby Screen
City/Highway Indicator:
Shows current filtering mode.
Vehicle Battery Voltage:
Displays your car battery voltage and
automatically warns you if this drops below 11.9V.
IntelliMute Indicator:
Indicates status of IntelliMute.
See IntelliMute section for details.
Detection Scanner:
Indicates normal operation. It will remain
on when in Dark mode.
• Press to turn power
On and Off.
• Push forward
or pull back to
adjust volume
.
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.
With Laser signals, you will always receive full alert and pulse rate
(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
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).
User
Settings
Alert
Settings
User Settings
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
• K-Band
• Ka-Band
• Ku-Band
• POP Detection
• VG-2 RDD
• Spectre RDD
• Safety Alert
• Low Car Voltage
IntelliMute
Indicator
City/Highway
Indicator
Detection Scanner
Settings
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.
The
City
modes can also be adjusted by pressing the
City
button
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
preferred engine RPM activation point and/or turn on/off Intel-
liMute by following simple steps that appear on your unit screen,
under User Settings and then IntelliMute.
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