Cobra 29 LX EU User Manual

Installation
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Note
Radiois12VDCandcanbe
connectedviavehicle’scigarette
lighterplug.
Before installing the CB radio
to the battery or fuse block,
visually check the vehicle’s
battery connection to deter-
mine which terminal, positive
or negative, is earthed (posi-
tive is the larger of the two) to
the engine block (or chassis).
A negatively earthed vehicle
has its negative lead ground-
ed to the chassis.
Note
Connectingtoanaccessoryfuse
preventstheunitfrombeingleft
onaccidentally,andalsoper-
mitsoperatingtheunitwithout
runningtheengine.
Note
Inpositiveearthvehiclesthered
wiregoestothechassisandthe
blackwireisconnectedtothe
ignitionswitch.
In a negative earthed vehicle, connect the red
lead of the DC power cord to an accessory 12
volt fuse.
Connect the black lead to the negative side
of the vehicle. This is usually the chassis. Any
convenient location with a good electrical
contact (remove paint) may be used.
4
5
Plug power cable into back of unit marked
“Power”. Be sure to observe polarity markings.
Mount the microphone
bracket on either side
of the unit (driver’s left)
using two screws sup-
plied. Bracket should be
placed under the dash
so microphone is readily
accessible.
6
7
Attach the 4-pin microphone cable to
receptacle on front of unit and install unit
in bracket securely.
8
S-MTR EXT.SP.
+ POWER –
Installation
Note
If microphone is not
connected, audio will not
be heard at speaker.
Direct Wiring
12V Dashboard
Connection
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Cobra 29 LX EU Specifications

General

Brand	Cobra
Model	29 LX EU
Category	Radio
Language	English