Cobra Electronics XRS 9930 Operating Instructions
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1. ZEE City gt Button E i Press to move Mute 4 Button b clockwise around C Press to move the loop counterclockwise around the loop E 9Dim Y Button Press to choose an option within setting Restore Factory City Mode a Default xe Warn Low Car Voltage f Not shown Set lt gt if Intellimute is OFF IntelliMute Car Voltage Not shown if Set Show Compass Compass is OFF Alert Type Voice Tone Color Theme Bnohinesa i E C uv P Compass fiz English I Ai Your Detector Alert Settings Programmin Alert Programming allows you to selectively turn on or off detection of some signals The Alert Settings can be selected using the Mute 4 and City buttons by scrolling through the settings as shown in the program flow diagram below The Alert Programming Menu Guide on page 36 is a handy reference showing the tone visual display and voice prompts that accompany each setting After selecting a setting use the Dim button to choose an option within the setting NOTE When you choose Alert Settings page 11 Step 2b the system displays whichever setting was last changed K Band Fr Detection X Band Ku Band Detection Detection Not shown setting if VG 2 is OFF Pop Detection Spectre 1 VG 2 Audio Detection Not shown if Spectre 1 is OFF Safety Alert lt i This detector allows you to customize its operation by changing settings in the User Programming and2. IntelliMute Up IntelliMute Down Y NOTE For example the sample screen indicates that IntelliMute is active the Compass is calibrated your system is set to Highway mode and your vehicle s battery voltage is charged to 13 8 volts oe User Settings Sample Screen Display Brightness Control Your detector has a Bright display mode for daytime driving and three levels of the Dim display mode Dim for dusk driving nor Dimmer for night driving The display will show small dots to indicate m Dark to prevent all visual alerts from displaying the unit is tuned on The factory setting is Bright This level can be changed in programming mode see page 19 You can toggle between Bright and Dim modes by pressing the Dim button Press and release y Misi sore When you change to Dim mode the unit will enter whichever dim default mode is set at the time Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 9376 XRS 9930 7 FINAL 2 23 06 11 59 AM Page 8 CIS IN 28 Gettinc I gt I Your Detector Auto Dimmer and Screensaver Your detector is equipped with Auto Dimmer and Screensaver functions to prolong the life of your screen Highway City Mode Your detector has a Highway mode and three different levels of City modes City X City X Beep Off and City X K Highway mode provides full response to all signals detected The City modes reduce false alerts while
3. 9376 XRS 9930 7 FINAL 2 23 06 11 59 AM Page BC1 The Cobra line of quality products includes CB Radios microTALK Radios Radar Laser Detectors Safety Alert Traffic Warning Systems Handheld GPS Receivers Mobile GPS Navigation Systems HighGear Accessories CobraMarine VHF Marine Radios CobraMarine Chartplotters Power Inverters Accessories Eos morednfomattomero order any of our products please visit our website www cobra com Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra English Important Information and MEM IStOMmer an Important Information Federal Laws Governing the Use of Radar Detectors It is not against federal law to receive radar transmissions with your Cobra radar laser detector The Communications Act of 1924 guarantees your right to receive radio transmissions on any frequency Local laws that contravene this Act while illegal may be enforced by your local law enforcement officials until and unless they are prohibited from doing so by federal court action S Cobra LhIBAND Operating Instructions Safety Alert Use of this product is not intended to and does not ensure that motorists or passengers will not be involved in traffic accidents It is only intended to alert the motorist that an emergency vehicle equipped with a Cobra Safety Alert transmitter is within range as defined by that product Please call local fire and police departments to learn if coverage exists
4. See responding to alerts on page 25 Visual Display An indication of the type of signal detected will appear in the OLED Data Display During X K Ka and Ku alerts you will also see the numbers from one to five indicating the strength of the signal detected Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 21 9376 XRS 9930 7 FINAL 2 23 06 11 59 AM Page 22 CIS My N Detectior gt Pd Pd Your Detector Your Detector Signal Strength Chart Laser Signals and Visual Displays Type of Signal Visual Display Voice Signal Signal Signal Signal Signal Strength 1 Strength 2 Strength 3 Strength 4 Strength 5 LTI 20 20 Laser Alert 20 20 RADAR RADAR RADAR RADAR RADAR L Weakest Signal strongest Signall LTI Ultra Lyte Laser Alert ULTRA LYTE L Radar Signals and Visual Displays Type of Signal Visual Display Voice Kustom Signals Laser Alert yp g play ProLaser PRO LASER X Band Radar X Alert L RADAR Kustom Signals Laser Alert ProL Hl ae K Band Radar K Alert oes En L E RADAR K 2 Ka Band Radar Ka Alert RADAR NOTE Ka 3 Beep rate changes with different laser alerts Your detector provides 360 detection of these signals Ku Band Radar Ku Alert Strobe Alert Signals and Visual Displays RD Type of Signal Visual Display Voice Ku 4 3M Opticom or Emergency Vehicle Tomar EMERGENCY Approaching Pop Radar Mode Pop Alert RADAR EV Your detector
5. Auto me One Smart beep AUTO MUTE Mute Page 18 beep POWER Power OFF Off OFF Off Set Voice None agar Type Voice Set display Two Dim or Tone Alert Dim mode beeps mode VOICE default DIM Page 16 one one Page 18 l ALERT TYPE Alert um DISPLAY Dimmer TONE DIMMER Set Two SHOW Compass 0 Dark Compass beeps compass Off be DISPLAY ar mode Page 17 One 5 Compass age beep cOMPASS On Set Two coron Dim ON customizable beeps THEME display Set Two Set colors CALIBRATE One Red ck L R Compass beeps COMPASS Compass Page 18 beep Blue Page 17 Drive 2 circles Orange Green Mode Tone ep Voice Set car TWO i car vortace Display battery beeps 13 9v Car Volt voltage OFF age Off display One Display mode beep AR ov Car Volt Page 19 ON age On Set battery Two Car low car beeps Voltage voltage Warning warning OFF Off Page 19 One Car beep WARN LOW Voltage CAR VOLTAGE Warni ng Restore Two Restore factory beeps RESTORE Factory settings FACTORY Settings Page 19 Not shown if Compass is off Complete instructions for calibrating the Compass are shown on the referenced page and on the separate insert Press Dim w repeatedly for all optional colors NOTE Factory defaults are highlighted in light gray See referenced pages for more information on the modes CIS S LA Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 35 RTE Mode Tone
6. Car Battery Voltage on Before SmartPower enters Standby mode you will hear three beeps and omartPower will flash on the display To return the unit to normal Power mode and exit Standby mode start the car press any button or turn the unit off and then on again The factory setting is SmartPower on Car Battery Low Voltage Warning In addition to displaying system voltage your detector can provide a warning that battery voltage is low so that timely steps can be taken to correct the problem The Car Battery Low alert is triggered when the dy voltage drops below 11 9 volts Following the alert the unit enters Mode Flashing omartPower mode to avoid further draining your car battery see page 18 SESEN The factory setting is Car Battery Low off POWER Restore Factory Settings Apul From the Restore Factory Settings screen you can quickly and conveniently restore your detector to its original settings Confirmation messages are provided during the process Customizable Display Colors de 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 or Green The factory setting is Multi Color Dim Mode Default You can set the default level for the Dim mode Dim Dimmer or Dark as discussed in the Display Brightness Control section on page 7 The factory setting is Dim English Nothing Comes Close
7. Display Voice Set Pop Two POP Pop Off Detect beeps DETECTION mode OFF Page 20 One Pop On beep DETECTION ON Set X Band Two whence X On Detect beeps DETECTION mode ON Page 20 One inven X Of beep DETECTION OFF Set K band Two ICBAND K On detect beeps DETECTION mode ON Page 20 One K BAND K Off beep DETECTION OFF Set Ku Two kuBAND Ku On Band beeps DETECTION Detect ON mone One Ku BAND ass Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra
8. provides 360 detection of these signals 22 English Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 23 CIS S LA 9376 XRS 9930 7 FINAL 2 23 06 11 59 AM Page 24 N pe Your Detector Safety Alert Signal 1 VG 2 and Spectre 1 English CIS ly E Detectior Your Detector Instant On Detection Jetect Instant On speed monitoring signals full strength b iate action immediately whenever en letect single pulse mode radars These radars obability of detection You should note that shorter range while in this mode Recommended Description Response Interpretation Probably a false alarm but possibly pulsed radar Exercise caution Tone sounds one time only Spectre 1 or VG 2 nearby Radar Spectre 1 or VG 2 nearby FULL ALERT has been activated suddenly Pop mode gun very close FULL ALERT Probably police FULL ALERT radar beyond the hill or bridge Probably a false alarm Exercise caution Laser alerts are FULL ALERT never false alarms You are nearing an emergency Exercise caution vehicle railroad crossing or Tone instantly begins repeating rapidly Pop mode tone Tone repeats slowly as you approach a hill or bridge then Speeds up sharply as you reach it Tone repeats slowly for a short period Any type of laser alert Any Safety Alert or Strobe Alert road hazard construction accident etc Nothing Comes
9. the Alert Programming modes See page 11 for entering the EasySet Programming mode Also refer to the Appendix pages 34 36 while programming These show the lists of User and Alert settings Features of the programmable settings are described on the following pages Spectre 1 Detection Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 13 I Your Detector Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 15 9376 XRS 9930 7 FINAL 2 23 06 11 59 AM Page 16 CIS IN I Your Detector Auto Mute Mode When Auto Mute is on it automatically reduces the audio volume of all alerts after they have sounded for four 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 Voice or Tone Mode You can set your detector to sound alerts and confirm program settings 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 Compass Mode Your detector includes an internal 8 point Compass that can continuously display your current direction of travel N N NE E SE S SW W or NW NW aw e tee NE Before the Compass will work it must be E calibrated see page 17 Calibration allows 8 Point the Compass electronics to measure and we E Store informatio
10. Close to a Cobra 25 CIS ae 9376 XRS 9930 7 FINAL 2 23 06 11 59 AM Page 26 CIS IN I I Your Detector Understanding Radar and Laser Radar Speed Monitoring Systems Four band frequencies have been approved by the Federal Communications Commission FCC for use by speed monitoring radar equipment X band 10 525 GHz K band 24 150 GHz Ka band 33 400 36 00 GHz Ku band 13 435 GHz Your detector detects signals in all four radar bands VG 2 and Spectre 1 VG 2 and Spectre 1 are detector detectors that work by detecting low level signals emitted by most radar detectors Your detector does not emit signals that can be detected by VG 2 or Spectre 1 but does detect VG 2 and Spectre 1 signals and will alert you when a device is in use near your vehicle if you SO choose SAFETY ALERT Nu Safety Alert Traffic Warning System FCC approved Safety Alert transmitters emit microwave radar signals that indicate the presence of a safety related concern Depending on the frequency of the signal emitted it can indicate a speeding emergency vehicle or train or a stationary road hazard Because these microwave signals are within the K band frequency most conventional radar detectors will detect Safety Alert signals as standard K band radar Your detector however is designed to differentiate between standard K band and Safety Alert signals and give separate alerts for each oafety Alert te
11. NAL 2 23 06 11 59 AM Page 6 CIS My E Gettinc o Your Detector Power On Off On Off Volume Control n Rotate clockwise away from you To Turn on the Unit and Adjust the Audio Volume Rotate the Voice On Ofi Volume Testing then Testing then control clockwise three beeps three beeps away from you System Ready None Voice Alert Set up is complete when the display continuously shows the City or Highway icon and if these features are turned on Compass IntelliMute and Car Battery Voltage NOTE When the system is first turned on from new only the City or Highway icon will show on the screen because the Show Compass IntelliMute and Show Car Battery Voltage functions are set to off at the factory See pages 14 16 and 19 to turn these functions on NOTE In some vehicles power is supplied to the cigarette lighter even while the ignition is off If this is the case with your vehicle and you have turned the SmartPower off you should turn off or unplug your detector when parking for lengthy periods Cobra recommends leaving SmartPower at the factory setting which is on See page 18 Power On Settings Not Set CIS S LA Your Detector d Standby Screen Icons Your detector uses the following icons to indicate modes and functions when set City Mode Highway Mode Battery Voltage Alert Settings Compass
12. No 480 236 P www cobra com Version A Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 9376 XRS 9930 7 FINAL 2 23 06 11 59 AM Page A2 Controls Indicators Introduction RE eji 911 aru D ejr Controls Indicators Connections and Displa gt A O Windshield Q 7 3 Windshield Bracket Bracket Mount Release Button obra 12V DC Power Jack TE LaserEye For 360 detection of laser and strobe signals pee Auxiliary Audio Jack TOME Speaker Menu Save Button 9 Press once to enter Program mode Press again to save settings On Off Volume Control Allows user to adjust the volume of the tone and voice alerts o 6 City gt Button Mute lt Button Dim vw Button For changing between Highway and For manual n s alerts faints hedisplay biightiiess City modes and to move forward and to move back through options j j j while BO HD and scrolls through option through options while programming settings while programming ExtremeBright DataGrafix Display Full color and sunlight readable the extremely bright display provides intuitive graphical interaction and alert screens English D aL olojo Introduction Product Features Congratulations You ve made a smart choice by purchasing an ultra high performance digital radar laser detector from Cobra Just look at some of the sophisticated features and capabilities your new unit includes
13. Xtreme Range Superheterodyne Technology With super fast sweep circuitry XRS provides extra detection range and the best possible advance warning to even the fastest radar guns Ultra Performance Provides advanced warning with extra detection range Detection and Separate Alerts For radar signals X K Ka and Ku bands with signal strength indicated laser signals Safety Alert signals Strobe Alert signals VG 2 signals Spectre 1 signals 8 Point Compass Displays direction of travel LaserEye For 360 detection of laser and Strobe signals Instant On Ready Detects radar guns with instant on very fast speed monitoring capabilities Pop Detection Detects the latest super fast instant on Signal pulse radar guns Voice or Tone Alert With adjustable volume ExtremeBright DataGrafix Display With easy to read graphical user interface IntelliShield False Signal Rejection Reduces falsing in urban areas with Highway mode and three levels of City mode settings Safety Alert Traffic warning system distinguishes important safety alerts from other K band signals Strobe Alert Emergency vehicle warning system Manual Mute or Auto Mute A mute function of audio alerts IntelliMute A mute function which automatically reduces false alerts by sensing engine RPMs SmartPower A timed power saving function that Saves your car s battery EasySet Programming User friendly mode selection and setting with visual guidan
14. ands for Light Detection and Ranging LIDAR operates much like radar Its signal spreads out like a radar signal though not as widely Unlike radar LIDAR must have a clear line of sight to its target vehicle throughout the entire measurement 4D interval Obstructions such as sign posts utility poles tree branches etc will prevent valid speed measurement Some common questions about LIDAR include Does weather have any affect on LIDAR Yes Rain snow smoke fog or airborne dust particles will reduce the effective range of LIDAR and can if dense enough prevent its operation Can LIDAR operate through glass Yes Newer LIDAR guns can obtain readings through most types of glass However the laser pulse also can be received through glass to trigger an alarm by your detector Can LIDAR operate while in motion No Because LIDAR operates by line of sight the person using it cannot drive the vehicle aim and operate the gun all at the same time Is LIDAR legal to use Yes It is legal in all 50 states Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 9376 XRS 9930 7 FINAL 2 23 06 11 59 AM Page 28 CIS IN E I Your Detector Pop Radar Guns The Pop mode Radar Gun is a single pulse Doppler radar that is a feature of a K and Ka Bee III Ka radar gun band Instant On radar gun It uses a single short time pulse to measure the target vehicle s speed Despite the fact that the short single pulse makes the unit v
15. ce Car Battery Voltage Display Car battery voltage can be shown continuously on the display Car Battery Low Voltage Warning Provides an alert when the car battery voltage drops below 11 9 volts Customizable Display Colors Customize the display colors to match your dash illumination Auxiliary Audio Jack For external speaker connection Mounting Mounts easily on windshield or dashboard WARNING Modifications or parts substitutions not approved by Cobra Electronics Corporation may violate FCC Rules and void your authority to operate this equipment Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra E54 Accessories Order Info Customer Assftance Ordering From U S A Call 773 889 3087 for pricing or visit www cobra com For Credit Card Orders Call 773 889 3087 Press one from the main menu 8 00 a m to 6 00 p m Central Time Monday through Friday Make Check or Money Order Payable To Cobra Electronics Attn Accessories Dept 6500 West Cortland Street Chicago IL 60707 U S A To Order Online Please visit our website www cobra com Item Description 420 030 N 001 4 Straight 12V Power Cord 420 026 N 001 Coiled 12V Power Cord 545 139 N 001 Windshield Mounting Bracket CLP 2B Dual Port Power Adapter Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 9376 XRS 9930 7 FINAL Introduction aL Introduction Important Information Customer Assistance Controls Indicators Connections and Display Product Features Ov
16. chnology is relatively new Safety Alert transmitters can be found in limited numbers in all 50 states but the number is growing Depending on your location you may not receive these alerts regularly and may often encounter emergency vehicles trains and road hazards without being alerted As the number of transmitters increases these alerts will become more common When you receive such an alert please watch for emergency vehicles ahead of you on cross streets and behind you If you see an emergency vehicle approaching please pull over to the right side of the road and allow it to pass English CIS S LA E Your Detector Strobe Alert opecial strobes mounted on the light bars of authorized emergency vehicles fire trucks police cars ambulances automatically change traffic signals as the vehicle approaches an intersection These strobes and the special strobe detectors located on the traffic signals introduced fairly recently by 3M and Tomar are already in use in more than 1000 cities nationwide Cobra s exclusive Strobe Alert detector will detect these special strobes and give an emergency vehicle alert When you receive such an alert please watch for an approaching emergency vehicle and pull over to allow it to pass To inquire about coverage in your area contact your local fire and police departments LIDAR Laser The correct name for the technology that most people refer to as laser is actually LIDAR which st
17. erview Your Detector Installation n nananana Getting Started Power On Off Standby Screen Icons Display Brightness Control Auto Dimmer and Screensaver Highway City Mode Muting an Alert Auxiliary Audio Jack EasySet Programming Program Flow Diagrams Settings User Settings City Mode Default IntelliMute Mode Set IntelliMute Auto Mute Mode Voice or Tone Mode Compass Mode Set Compass SmartPower Mode Customizable Display Colors Dim Mode Default Car Battery Voltage Display Mode Car Battery Low Voltage Warning Restore Factory Settings 2 23 06 B AM Page 1 Settings Continued Alert Settings Pop Alert X Band Alert K Band Alert Ku Band Alert VG 2 Alert VG 2 Audio Mode Spectre 1 Alert Spectre 1 Audio Mode Safety Alert Detection Signals Detected Audio Alerts Visual Display Instant On Detection Pop Detection Responding to Alerts Understanding Radar and Laser Maintenance Specifications Warranty Limited 1 Year Warranty Customer Assistance Product Service Trademark Acknowledgement Optional Accessories Order Info Appendix Menu Guides User Programming Alert Programming Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 1 9376 XRS 9930 7 FINAL 2 23 06 11 59 AM Page 2 CIS IN D I Introduction WE This manual describes the simple steps for mount
18. ery sensitive to officer hand and vehicle movement and reduces the range of the gun in Pop mode to 50 of its range in Continuous Wave mode this feature is added in an attempt to make the radar gun invisible to Radar Detectors Although your detector can sense Pop signals beyond the effective range of Pop radar guns there will be a signal to sense only if a gun is triggered In addition the Pop mode receiver section is more prone to false alerts because of its extra sensitivity This is especially so in urban areas As a result you should consider using the Pop Detect mode only in highway and rural situations Cobra Electronics has included a user selectable on or off Pop Detect mode Maintenance Maintenance of Your Radar Detector Your detector is designed and built to give you years of trouble free performance without the need for service No routine Maintenance is required If your unit does not appear to be operating properly please follow these troubleshooting steps m Make sure the power cord is properly connected m Make sure the socket of your vehicle s cigarette lighter is clean and free of corrosion m Make sure the power cord s cigarette lighter adapter is firmly seated in your cigarette lighter m Check the power cord fuse Unscrew the ribbed end cap of the cigarette lighter adapter and examine the fuse If required replace it with a 2 amp fuse only English CIS S LA E Your Detector Specificati
19. es LTD Straight 12V DC Power Cord Windshield coun Bracket Tomar is a registered trademark of TOMAR Electronics Inc Includes plug and fuse Includes suction cups DE Item 420 030 N 001 Item 545 139 N 001 wane Coiled 12V DC Power Cord Dual Port Power Adapter Includes plug and fuse Includes adjustable plug Item 420 026 N 001 up to 90 and fuse Item 7 CLP 2B f2 English Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 33 CIS S LA 9376 XRS 9930 7 FINAL 2 23 06 A a IPLE 19191 18191 Appendix User Programming Menu Guide 11 59 AM Page 34 CIS IN AVelol jalelp Appendix User Programming Menu Guide continued Mode Tone Dea Voice Set City Two cy mope City X mode beeps default X ONLY Page 14 a CITY MODE a X K One city mope City X beep Beep NO BEEP Off Set Two Intelli IntelliMute beeps ENTELEPIUTE Mute mode OFF Off beep Mute Set Two Set IntelliMute beeps INTELLIMUTE Engine setup SETUP Revs Page 15 To Begin Not shown if IntelliMute is off Complete instructions for IntelliMute setup are shown on the referenced page NOTE Factory defaults are highlighted in light gray See referenced pages for more information on the modes English Mode Tone Display Voice Mode Tone Disbiay Voice Set Two Auto Set Two Smart AutoMute beeps se Mute Smart beeps POWER Power mode ON On Power ON On de Page 16 One
20. in your area Safe Driving Motorists as well as operators of emergency or service vehicles are expected to exercise all due caution while using this product and to obey all applicable traffic laws Security of Your Vehicle Before leaving your vehicle always remember to conceal your radar detector in order to reduce the possibility of break in and theft D Customer CEIA gt Customer Assistance Should you encounter any problems with this product or not understand its many features please refer to this owner s manual If you require further assistance after reading this manual Cobra Electronics offers the following customer assistance services For Assistance in the U S A Automated Help Desk English only 24 hours a day 7 days a week 773 889 3087 phone Customer Assistance Operators English and Spanish 8 00 a m to 6 00 p m Central Time HIGH PERFORMANCE Mon through Fri except holidays 773 889 3087 phone DIGITAL RADAR LASER E i i 622 DETECTOR WITH XTREME P m Questions English and Spanish Faxes can be received at 773 622 2269 fax RANGE SUPERHETERODYNE TECHNOLOGY XRS 9930 12 BAND ULTRA Technical Assistance English only www cobra com on line Frequently Asked Questions English and Spanish product info cobra com e mail i i 2005 Cobra Electronics Corporation For Assistance Outside the U S A eo ea Printed in China Contact Your Local Dealer Chicago Illinois 60707 USA Part
21. ing setting up and using your detector It also provides helpful information about how radar and laser guns are used and how you can interpret the alerts you receive Before you begin your installation please read the Important Information section on page A1 and use the descriptions and feature lists on pages A2 and A3 to become familiar with your new detector About Your Detector Display This detector s innovative new display provides more easier to use information than any technology to date Using an OLED Organic Light Emitting Diode screen the display offers large graphical alerts to signals as they are detected Do not be alarmed by the nearly blank display you see when you first turn the unit on The detector will function and alerts will appear as signals are detected You can also elect to turn on the built in Compass IntelliMute and Car Voltage so that they appear during normal operation The initial and startup screens are shown on page 6 Programming EasySet Programming lets you conveniently customize the operation of your detector by changing the settings You may want to start using the detector with the factory settings and then make changes after you are more familiar with the unit About This Manual Please take a moment to learn about some special features of this manual Modular Descriptions Once the detector is in use this manual can be used as a ready reference to individual topics as needed Each topic i
22. ives you quick and easy access to all the settings on your detector It is used to program both m User Settings see pages 14 and 15 User Programming Menu Guide see pages 34 and 35 m Alert Settings see page 20 Alert Programming Menu Guide see page 36 Refer also to the Program Flow Diagrams for User Settings and Alert Settings programming to easily navigate to the setting you want to change see pages 12 and 13 All settings are stored in memory when the power is turned off and will be recalled when the power is turned back on NOTE You cannot enter Program mode during an alert The unit will not detect signals while in Program mode During programming if no buttons are pressed for 15 seconds the unit will automatically exit Program mode and save the most recent settings EasySet Programming Buttons English D at nd dole a es iramminog Your Detector To use EasySet program mode 1 Press the Menu Save button to reach the opening program screen 2 Choose whether you want to change a User Settings press the Mute 4 button above the User Settings icon on the display to enter the User Setting loop see page 12 b Alert Settings press the City gt button above the Alert Settings icon on the display to enter the Alert Setting loop see page 13 3 Press the City or Mute 4 buttons to step forward or backward through the chosen settings loop until the desired option is reached NOTE Press a
23. layed on the screen This setting is only available if VG 2 Alert is on The factory setting is VG 2 Audio off Spectre 1 Alert The detector is undetectable by Spectre 1 detection devices and can alert you when such a device is in use near your vehicle When Spectre 1 Detect mode is on Spectre 1 signals will be detected and an alert will be given During the alert the unit will continue to detect other signals The factory setting is opectre 1 Detect off English CIS S LA Your Detector Spectre 1 Audio Mode When Spectre 1 Audio mode is on alerts will be sounded as well as being displayed on the screen This setting is only available if Spectre 1 Alert is on The factory setting is Spectre 1 Audio off Safety Alert When Safety Alert mode is on Safety Alert radar signals will be detected and an alert will be given During the alert the unit will continue to detect other signals The factory setting is Safety Alert on Detection Signals Detected The tables on the following pages show the types of Signals your detector will detect as well as the visual alerts it provides for each of them Audio Alerts A distinctly different Alert tone is used for each type of signal detected x2 including separate tones for each laser signal For X K Ka and Ku band radar signals the tones will repeat faster as you approach the signal source The repeat rate of the tones gives you useful information about the signal detected
24. n about the magnetic fields Hompsss P generated by your vehicle so direction e S indications will be accurate The factory SW e e SE setting is Compass off S A Compass icon and directional heading will appear in the display when the Compass is on and calibrated The Compass will remain accurately calibrated as long as your detector is mounted in the same place in your vehicle If you change the location where the unit is mounted or move it to another vehicle you must recalibrate the Compass You should also recalibrate the Compass if you suspect it is providing inaccurate directions The Compass temporarily may not provide accurate readings if you are inside a building or enclosure or are close to a large metal tractor trailer truck or train Once you are away from such a location the Compass will work correctly again English CIS S LA E Your Detector a Set Compass After the detector is installed in your vehicle and Compass is turned on see page 34 the system will automatically advance to the Set Compass calibration screen from which the calibration can be performed WARNING Before calibrating the Compass go to a large parking lot or other safe low traffic area NOTE When the instructions direct you to drive in two circles make two complete loops in either direction from any starting orientation at any convenient speed The loops need not be perfect and can be circles small squares four three
25. nd release the button to move one option Press and hold the button to scroll through the options each option will appear for two seconds 4 Press the Dim button above the down arrowhead on the display to toggle the option on or off or to step through its multiple choices 9 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to move to and set the next desired option s 6 Press the Menu Save button when finished to save the settings and exit EasySet program mode Or simply wait 15 seconds without pressing any buttons NOTE If power is turned off while in Program mode option settings are saved to those in effect before Program mode was entered Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 17 9376 XRS 9930 7 FINAL 2 23 06 11 59 AM Page 12 CIS IN N proc DIET A ii e A 4 V proc ATG Your Detector User Settings Programming User Programming allows you to adjust the units display and sounds to your preferences The User Settings can be selected using the Mute 4 and City buttons by scrolling through the settings as shown in the program flow diagram below The User Programming Menu Guide on page 34 is a handy reference showing the tone visual display and voice prompts that accompany each setting After selecting a setting use the Dim button to choose an option within the setting NOTE When you choose User Settings page 11 step 2a the system displays whichever setting was last changed Setting Selection Buttons
26. of of the date of first consumer purchase such as a duplicated copy of a sales receipt You must pay any initial shipping charges required to ship the product for warranty service but the return charges will be at Cobra s expense if the product is repaired or replaced under warranty This warranty gives you specific rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state Exclusions This limited warranty does not apply 1 To any product damaged by accident 2 In the event of misuse or abuse of the product or as a result of unauthorized alterations or repairs 3 If the serial number has been altered defaced or removed 4 If the owner of the product resides outside the U S A All implied warranties including warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose are limited in duration to the length of this warranty Cobra shall not be liable for any incidental consequential or other damages including without limitation damages resulting from loss of use or cost of installation some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts and or do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitations may not apply to you English CIS S LA gt 2 Customer Assistance Product Service For any questions about operating or installing this new Cobra product or if parts are missing PLEASE CALL COBRA FIRST do not ret
27. ons Band and Frequencies Band Frequencies X Band 10 525 0 050 GHz K Band 24 125 0 125 GHz Safety Alert 24 070 0 010 GHz Traffic Warning System 24 110 0 010 GHz 24 190 0 010 GHz 24 230 0 010 GHz Ka Band 34 700 1 300 GHz Ku Band 13 435 0 050 GHz Laser 910 50 nm Strobe 700 300 nm Unit Dimensions and Weight Dimensions H x W x D Weight 15 x 3 6 x AW 6 45 0z 38 mm x 8 mm x 124 mm 183 g Dimensions and weight measurements are approximate This radar detector is covered by one or more of the following U S patents 5 497 148 5 594 432 5 612 685 6 078 279 6 094 148 6 621 447 Additional patents may be listed inside the product or pending Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra ao 9376 XRS 9930 7 7 FINAL 2 23 06 11 59 AM Page 30 CIS IN Vc otf Warranty Limited 1 Year Warranty For Products Purchased in the U S A Cobra Electronics Corporation warrants that its Cobra 12 Band Radar Laser Detectors and the component parts thereof will be free of defects in workmanship and materials for period of one year from the date of first consumer purchase This warranty may be enforced by the first consumer purchaser provided that the product is utilized within the U S A Cobra will without charge repair or replace at its option defective 12 Band Radar Laser Detectors products or component parts upon delivery to the Cobra Factory Service Department accompanied by pro
28. point turns or any pattern that makes at least two complete turns within two minutes of starting the maneuver Calibrating the Compass progresses from the Calibrate Compass screen shown on the User Programming Menu Guide see page 34 From that screen 1 Press the City button to advance one screen wane 2 Drive your vehicle in two circles 3 Press the Dim button to complete the setting process The system will store the calibration data and provide a completion message on the display as well as a tone or voice message NOTE If you do not press the Dim button within two minutes after beginning the Set Compass process Compass calibration will automatically terminate The unit will provide a corresponding message Once the initial calibration is complete you can go to Set Compass in User Settings Programming and recalibrate the Compass as needed by repeating the three step calibration process Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 9376 XRS 9930 7 FINAL 2 23 06 11 59 AM Page 18 CIS IN O Tate ES Tate Your TED Your PE 4 SmartPower Mode Car Battery Voltage Display Mode Your detector includes the SmartPower feature that when turned on Your detector can sense your vehicle s electrical system voltage will put the unit into Standby mode low power 15 minutes after the Car Battery Voltage and show it on the display during normal car s engine has been turned off operation of the unit The factory setting is
29. s completely covered in its section and cross references to related topics are included where appropriate Appendix The appendix pages 34 36 provide quick reference charts on the programming features of your detector f2 English CIS S LA E Your Detector Installation Where to Mount Your Unit You will get optimum performance from your detector if you mount it at a point approximately in the center of the vehicle as low as possible on the front windshield without obstructing the unit s view of the road either to the front or rear You can also mount it directly on the dashboard Windshield Mounting Dashboard Mounting The unit s lens must not be blocked and the LaserEye should have a clear view out the back window to allow 360 detection The LaserEye Should Have a Clear View Radar and laser signals pass through glass but not through other materials and objects Objects that can block or weaken incoming signals include m Windshield wiper blades m Mirrored sun screens m Dark tinting at the top of the windshield m Heated windshields currently available on some vehicles Instaclear for Ford Electriclear for GM Consult your dealer to see if you have this option Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 3 I N P d Your Detector Your Detector 1 Attach the rubber cups to the bracket fal English Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 5 9376 XRS 9930 7 FI
30. to a Cobra CIS S LA 9376 XRS 9930 7 FINAL 2 23 06 11 59 AM Page 20 CIS IN S Tale S Detection I Your Detector Alert Settings Pop Alert When Pop Detect mode is on Pop radar signals will be detected and an alert will be given During the alert the unit will continue to detect other signals The factory setting is Pop Detect off X Band Alert When X Band Detect mode is on X Band radar signals will be detected and an alert will be given During the alert the unit will continue to detect other signals The factory setting is X Band Detect on K Band Alert When K Band Detect mode is on K Band radar signals will be detected and an alert will be given During the alert the unit will continue to detect other signals The factory setting is K Band Detect off Ku Band Alert When Ku Band Detect mode is on Ku Band radar signals will be detected and an alert will be given During the alert the unit will continue to detect other signals The factory setting is Ku Band Detect off VG 2 Alert The detector is undetectable by VG 2 detection devices and can alert you when such a device is in use near your vehicle When VG 2 Detect mode is on VG 2 signals will be detected and an alert will be given During the alert the unit will continue to detect other signals The factory setting is VG 2 Detect off VG 2 Audio Mode When VG 2 Audio mode is on alerts will be sounded as well as being disp
31. to the repair charge or replacement charge For any questions please call 773 889 3087 for assistance Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra s1 9376 XRS 9930 7 FINAL 2 23 06 11 59 AM Page 32 CIS IN a a D y a b 3v aqemarKk ACKNOV efe Jaat a 3 Customer Assistance Customer Assistance Trademark Acknowledgement Optional Accessories Cobra 6 Band DigiView EasySet Extra Sensory Detection HighGear You can find quality Cobra products and accessories at your local Cobra IntelliShield microTALK LaserEye Safety Alert Traffic Warning System dealer or in the U S A you can order directly from Cobra See ordering otrobe Alert VG 2 Alert and Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra are registered info on page 37 trademarks of Cobra Electronics Corporation Cobra Electronics Corporation 11 Band 12 Band IntelliMute Road Ready SmartPower Spectre 1 Alert UltraBright Voice Alert and Xtreme Range Superheterodyne are trademarks of Cobra Electronics Corporation Opticom is a trademark of 3M Corporation Instaclear for Ford is a registered trademark of Ford Motor Company Inc Electriclear for GM is a registered trademark of General Motors Corporation 20 20 and Ultra Lyte are trademarks of Laser Technology Inc ProLaser and ProLaser Ill are trademarks of Kustom Signals Inc Bee III and Pop are a trademarks of MPH Industries Spectre is a trademark of Stalcar Interceptor VG 2 is a trademark of TechniSonic Industri
32. urn this product to the store If this product should require factory service please call Cobra before sending the product This will ensure the fastest turn around time on any repair If Cobra asks that the product be sent to its factory the following must be furnished to have the product serviced and returned 1 Pack product securely to prevent damage in transit If possible LP For Warranty Repair include some form of proof of purchase such as a mechanical reproduction or carbon of a sales receipt Make sure the date of purchase and product model number are clearly readable If the originals are sent they cannot be returned Send the entire product Enclose a description of what is happening with the product Include a typed or clearly printed name and address of where the product is to be returned with phone number required for shipment use the original packing material Ship prepaid and insured by way of a traceable carrier such as United Parcel Service UPS or Priority Mail to avoid loss in transit to Cobra Factory Service Cobra Electronics Corporation 6500 West Cortland Street Chicago Illinois 60707 U S A If the product is in warranty upon receipt of the product it will either be repaired or exchanged depending on the model Please allow approximately 3 4 weeks before contacting Cobra for status If the product is out of warranty a letter will automatically be sent with information as
33. you are driving in or near urban areas where there are many sources for conflicting X or K band signals such as microwave towers and automatic door openers The factory setting is Highway The factory City mode default setting is City X it can be changed in programming mode see page 11 You can toggle between Highway and City modes by pressing the City button TEES City gt Button Press and release NOTE When you change to City mode the unit will enter whichever city default mode is set at the time English CIS S LA Your Detector Muting an Alert Your detector allows you to quickly turn off an Audio Alert by momentarily pressing the Mute 4 button If you press the Mute 4 button a second time during the alert the Audio Alert will be turned back on After the current alert is gone the next alert will be heard Mute 4 Button Press and release Two other features are incorporated in your detector to automatically mute or reduce the volume of alerts See pages 14 and 16 for Intellimute and Auto Mute modes Auxiliary Audio Jack The Auxiliary Audio Jack can be used to connect external speakers in environments with high ambient noise levels The internal speaker will be disconnected This uses a mini stereo audio connector Auxiliary Audio Jack Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 9 EL al nd dole a e y ramming Your Detector EasySet Programming EasySet Programming g
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