Road Scout Spec Sheet
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... Videos Continuous Loop Recording Speaker Power EZ Mag Mount™ Area Brightness Display What's Included: • Cobra Road Scout Radar Detector/Dash Cam • EZ Mag Mount™ • 16GB SD Card • SmartCord® USB • Micro USB Cable • Carry Case • Quick Start Guide Rotary Dial Mark Camera Lens www.cobra.com Model # Cobra Road Scout Cobra Road Scout 2-in-1 Radar Detector/Dash Camera The Future Of Driver Awareness Has Arrived Road Scout The Cobra Road Scout...
... Videos Continuous Loop Recording Speaker Power EZ Mag Mount™ Area Brightness Display What's Included: • Cobra Road Scout Radar Detector/Dash Cam • EZ Mag Mount™ • 16GB SD Card • SmartCord® USB • Micro USB Cable • Carry Case • Quick Start Guide Rotary Dial Mark Camera Lens www.cobra.com Model # Cobra Road Scout Cobra Road Scout 2-in-1 Radar Detector/Dash Camera The Future Of Driver Awareness Has Arrived Road Scout The Cobra Road Scout...
Road Scout Spec Sheet
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... Comes Close to change without notice. Cobra Electronics Corporation™, IVT Filter™, and Voice Alert™ are registered trademarks of Escort, Inc. Model # Cobra Road Scout Defender®, EZ Mag Mount™ and SmartCord® USB are trademarks of Cobra Electronics Corporation, USA. GENERAL PRODUCT LAUNCH INFO Product price (MSRP/MAP) $449.95 ©2019 Cobra Electronics Corporation, 6500 West Cortland...
... Comes Close to change without notice. Cobra Electronics Corporation™, IVT Filter™, and Voice Alert™ are registered trademarks of Escort, Inc. Model # Cobra Road Scout Defender®, EZ Mag Mount™ and SmartCord® USB are trademarks of Cobra Electronics Corporation, USA. GENERAL PRODUCT LAUNCH INFO Product price (MSRP/MAP) $449.95 ©2019 Cobra Electronics Corporation, 6500 West Cortland...
Road Scout Manual
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... a radar/laser detector. Videos recorded store location, date and time to tell your new Cobra Road Scout The Cobra Road Scout combines the peace of mind of a dash cam with location information about these threats. • Updatable IVT Filter™ automatically reduces false alerts from moving In-Vehicle Technology sources such as collision avoidance systems and adaptive cruise control. • Road Scout features a customizable display that...
... a radar/laser detector. Videos recorded store location, date and time to tell your new Cobra Road Scout The Cobra Road Scout combines the peace of mind of a dash cam with location information about these threats. • Updatable IVT Filter™ automatically reduces false alerts from moving In-Vehicle Technology sources such as collision avoidance systems and adaptive cruise control. • Road Scout features a customizable display that...
Road Scout Manual
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... windshield between driver and passenger. • Ensure clear view of EZ Mag Mount. Installation Your new Road Scout comes with the mounting bracket. To mount the Road Scout in place. 4 To adjust view, loosen thumb wheel and adjust angle of mounting bracket. Tighten thumb wheel to secure. 3 Tilt the display end of the detector upward. The device will release from the mount. 6 To remove mount...
... windshield between driver and passenger. • Ensure clear view of EZ Mag Mount. Installation Your new Road Scout comes with the mounting bracket. To mount the Road Scout in place. 4 To adjust view, loosen thumb wheel and adjust angle of mounting bracket. Tighten thumb wheel to secure. 3 Tilt the display end of the detector upward. The device will release from the mount. 6 To remove mount...
Road Scout Manual
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Attach EZ Mag Mount™ to Road Scout Mount to Windshield Lock Mount Connect and Power 4
Attach EZ Mag Mount™ to Road Scout Mount to Windshield Lock Mount Connect and Power 4
Road Scout Manual
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Note: the first time you will display "Connected" when it has paired. Connect detector to your smartphone via Bluetooth® 1 Power on Road Scout. 2 Install and run the app, you run the Cobra iRadar app on your smartphone. 3 In the iRadar app, press the Settings button then select "Devices". 4 Select "Road Scout " from the list. 5 Road Scout will be prompted to the Map screen. Press the Settings button then Home to return to register a new account. 5
Note: the first time you will display "Connected" when it has paired. Connect detector to your smartphone via Bluetooth® 1 Power on Road Scout. 2 Install and run the app, you run the Cobra iRadar app on your smartphone. 3 In the iRadar app, press the Settings button then select "Devices". 4 Select "Road Scout " from the list. 5 Road Scout will be prompted to the Map screen. Press the Settings button then Home to return to register a new account. 5
Road Scout Manual
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... your car's lighter/accessory socket. 2 Road Scout should power on automatically. Modular Jack Connects to SmartCord for powering your computer via USB A/micro B cable for downloading movie clips microSD Card Slot 16GB SD Card Included and Pre-Installed. 6 Modular Connector Plugs into detector jack Smartcord USB Adapter Connects to your device Using SmartCord USB • Mute Button: - Press three times to unlock. - See Settings and Preferences for a specific alert...
... your car's lighter/accessory socket. 2 Road Scout should power on automatically. Modular Jack Connects to SmartCord for powering your computer via USB A/micro B cable for downloading movie clips microSD Card Slot 16GB SD Card Included and Pre-Installed. 6 Modular Connector Plugs into detector jack Smartcord USB Adapter Connects to your device Using SmartCord USB • Mute Button: - Press three times to unlock. - See Settings and Preferences for a specific alert...
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.... Auto = speed adjusted. MUTE To silence an alert, press the MUTE button during the alert. When in the Menu or using MARK, rotate to power on. Controls & Features EZ Mag Mount™ Area Camera Lens Speaker Power Mute Rotary Dial Turn to change volume/setting Sensitivity Brightness Display Mark Power MARK Press to change the setting. 7 You can also silence an alert by pressing the SmartCord MUTE button. The emergency...
.... Auto = speed adjusted. MUTE To silence an alert, press the MUTE button during the alert. When in the Menu or using MARK, rotate to power on. Controls & Features EZ Mag Mount™ Area Camera Lens Speaker Power Mute Rotary Dial Turn to change volume/setting Sensitivity Brightness Display Mark Power MARK Press to change the setting. 7 You can also silence an alert by pressing the SmartCord MUTE button. The emergency...
Road Scout Manual
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... button to adjust settings. K band (used to set the selected Menu item. Camera Wi-Fi Mode Ring Displayed when Road Scout is displayed in Camera Wi-Fi mode (default setting). To restore factory default settings: • Hold the Power, SEN and BRT buttons while powering on the Road Scout. • Press MARK button when prompted. 9 GPS Indicator Satellite icon appears when Road Scout is divided into Radar and CAM (Camera...
... button to adjust settings. K band (used to set the selected Menu item. Camera Wi-Fi Mode Ring Displayed when Road Scout is displayed in Camera Wi-Fi mode (default setting). To restore factory default settings: • Hold the Power, SEN and BRT buttons while powering on the Road Scout. • Press MARK button when prompted. 9 GPS Indicator Satellite icon appears when Road Scout is divided into Radar and CAM (Camera...
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... Cobra iRadar app via Bluetooth®. Display Color The display graphics can be changed to blue, green, red or orange to match the instrument lighting of the alert (factory default is on ). Over Speed Limit Note: this setting only applies when Road Scout is blue). When Speed Display is off or on (factory default is on ). Speed Mute Select the Speed Mute speed. Radar Menu User Mode...
... Cobra iRadar app via Bluetooth®. Display Color The display graphics can be changed to blue, green, red or orange to match the instrument lighting of the alert (factory default is on ). Over Speed Limit Note: this setting only applies when Road Scout is blue). When Speed Display is off or on (factory default is on ). Speed Mute Select the Speed Mute speed. Radar Menu User Mode...
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... on ). Location Settings The Location Settings menu allows you to cycle through all of fixed location false alerts are no traffic radar guns using that GPS Filter will be muted and displayed in Road Scout's memory. To navigate Location Settings, select Modify, then repeatedly press MARK to select Ka Narrow segments 1-7. Bluetooth® Turn off and on Bluetooth communication (factory default is on...
... on ). Location Settings The Location Settings menu allows you to cycle through all of fixed location false alerts are no traffic radar guns using that GPS Filter will be muted and displayed in Road Scout's memory. To navigate Location Settings, select Modify, then repeatedly press MARK to select Ka Narrow segments 1-7. Bluetooth® Turn off and on Bluetooth communication (factory default is on...
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... subscription. Forces Road Scout to a Wi-Fi hotspot. Update Requires iRadar mode Wi-Fi connection to install the update. If an update is available, Road Scout will check for more information about lockouts). Software Updates Road Scout's red light and speed camera database and firmware are available at Cobra.com. Importantly note that Defender database updates require first registering Road Scout to a Wi-Fi hotspot with internet access. Use the Rotary Dial...
... subscription. Forces Road Scout to a Wi-Fi hotspot. Update Requires iRadar mode Wi-Fi connection to install the update. If an update is available, Road Scout will check for more information about lockouts). Software Updates Road Scout's red light and speed camera database and firmware are available at Cobra.com. Importantly note that Defender database updates require first registering Road Scout to a Wi-Fi hotspot with internet access. Use the Rotary Dial...
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... for your location. - Aim Camera. Cobra Watermark Turn off or on placing a Cobra watermark on saved movie clips (factory default is on ). G-Sensor Road Scout includes a built in G-Sensor which allows the device to set in a collision. You can be aware that this setting to determine when the car has been in 1, 3, or 5 minute lengths (factory default is 3 minutes). Format SD...
... for your location. - Aim Camera. Cobra Watermark Turn off or on placing a Cobra watermark on saved movie clips (factory default is on ). G-Sensor Road Scout includes a built in G-Sensor which allows the device to set in a collision. You can be aware that this setting to determine when the car has been in 1, 3, or 5 minute lengths (factory default is 3 minutes). Format SD...
Road Scout Manual
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..."Road Scout"; if a password is connected to the Road Scout, launch the Drive HD App. Note: make sure this step is done on your smartphone settings, not on the app. 4 After your smartphone Wi-Fi is r equired, enter "12345678". Dash Cam Instructions View and Edit Videos on Your Smartphone Install and run the Cobra ...to view, edit and share video clips www.cobra.com/apps-and-software Micro USB Data Cord You're all set! 14 Live view from the dash cam will be available on the Drive HD s creen on your smartphone, as well as a full control menu. If "iRADAR" appears, press and hold ...
..."Road Scout"; if a password is connected to the Road Scout, launch the Drive HD App. Note: make sure this step is done on your smartphone settings, not on the app. 4 After your smartphone Wi-Fi is r equired, enter "12345678". Dash Cam Instructions View and Edit Videos on Your Smartphone Install and run the Cobra ...to view, edit and share video clips www.cobra.com/apps-and-software Micro USB Data Cord You're all set! 14 Live view from the dash cam will be available on the Drive HD s creen on your smartphone, as well as a full control menu. If "iRADAR" appears, press and hold ...
Road Scout Manual
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...: Road Scout only supports 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g/n). 1 Connect Road Scout to your car's Wi-Fi (if available) for quick in-car convenient software and database updates in real time that keeps your smartphone. Radar Detector Advanced Connectivity Mode Connected car users (vehicle Wi-Fi hotspot required) Road Scout can connect to your smartphone via Bluetooth using the directions on page 5. 2 Press and hold the BRT button until "iRADAR...
...: Road Scout only supports 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g/n). 1 Connect Road Scout to your car's Wi-Fi (if available) for quick in-car convenient software and database updates in real time that keeps your smartphone. Radar Detector Advanced Connectivity Mode Connected car users (vehicle Wi-Fi hotspot required) Road Scout can connect to your smartphone via Bluetooth using the directions on page 5. 2 Press and hold the BRT button until "iRADAR...
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Your phone will change to the hotspot. 16 After successfully connecting to Wi-Fi, the Wi-Fi icon will share the car's hotspot SSID and password with your car's hotspot password and press JOIN. 3 Connect your smartphone to your car's Wi-Fi (or make sure it is connected), through the phone's SETTINGS. 4 In the iRadar app, go to Wi-Fi Settings > Connect to Wi-Fi > enter your Road Scout so the Road Scout can connect directly to white.
Your phone will change to the hotspot. 16 After successfully connecting to Wi-Fi, the Wi-Fi icon will share the car's hotspot SSID and password with your car's hotspot password and press JOIN. 3 Connect your smartphone to your car's Wi-Fi (or make sure it is connected), through the phone's SETTINGS. 4 In the iRadar app, go to Wi-Fi Settings > Connect to Wi-Fi > enter your Road Scout so the Road Scout can connect directly to white.
Road Scout Manual
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... connectivity is primarily used by police, Road Scout always detects Ka band radar at long ranges If you continue to not receive speed limits or Live alerts, please contact Cobra customer service at maximum distances. To check this, open the iRadar app on your Road Scout. Troubleshooting Road Scout does not seem to detect radar consistently at maximum range. Because Ka radar is required to your Wi...
... connectivity is primarily used by police, Road Scout always detects Ka band radar at long ranges If you continue to not receive speed limits or Live alerts, please contact Cobra customer service at maximum distances. To check this, open the iRadar app on your Road Scout. Troubleshooting Road Scout does not seem to detect radar consistently at maximum range. Because Ka radar is required to your Wi...
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..., WITHOUT LIMITATION, DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF THE USE, MISUSE OR MOUNTING OF THE PRODUCT. Manufactured in a residential installation. Features, specifications and prices subject to operate the equipment. FCC ID: BBORDCAM Warning: Any changes or modification not expressly approved by one or more of charge. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to correct the interference by the...
..., WITHOUT LIMITATION, DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF THE USE, MISUSE OR MOUNTING OF THE PRODUCT. Manufactured in a residential installation. Features, specifications and prices subject to operate the equipment. FCC ID: BBORDCAM Warning: Any changes or modification not expressly approved by one or more of charge. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to correct the interference by the...
Road Scout Quick Start Guide
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... edit videos on your smartphone Install and run the app, you have installed the Cobra Drive HD App, follow the steps below to connect the Road Scout to your smartphone's settings and select network SSID: "Road Scout"; F You're all set ! 6 Radar Detector Instructions Radar Detector Advanced Connectivity Mode Connected Car Users (vehicle Wi-Fi hotspot required) The Road Scout can connect to your car's Wi-Fi (if available) for quick in-car convenient software...
... edit videos on your smartphone Install and run the app, you have installed the Cobra Drive HD App, follow the steps below to connect the Road Scout to your smartphone's settings and select network SSID: "Road Scout"; F You're all set ! 6 Radar Detector Instructions Radar Detector Advanced Connectivity Mode Connected Car Users (vehicle Wi-Fi hotspot required) The Road Scout can connect to your car's Wi-Fi (if available) for quick in-car convenient software...
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... Connectivity Guide Dash Cam DASH CAM MODE View, Edit and Download your Videos Wirelessly The Road Scout incorporates its own Wi-Fi source to stream video directly to your car. THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES. CORTLAND ST., CHICAGO, IL 60707. 1 Cobra Road Scout features Rotary Dial Turn to change volume/setting Press to Mark Location/Select Menu Items Mount to the windshield Press...
... Connectivity Guide Dash Cam DASH CAM MODE View, Edit and Download your Videos Wirelessly The Road Scout incorporates its own Wi-Fi source to stream video directly to your car. THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES. CORTLAND ST., CHICAGO, IL 60707. 1 Cobra Road Scout features Rotary Dial Turn to change volume/setting Press to Mark Location/Select Menu Items Mount to the windshield Press...
