Cobra Electronics XRS 9840 User's Manual
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1. Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra s Your Detect Power On Off On Off Volume Control jeeeseeosesseessosssooseo sees Rotate clockwise away from you KS To Turn on the Unit and Adjust the Audio Volume Rotate the On OffVolume WUG Visual Display Voice control clockwise away from you Testing then three beeps Testing then three beeps Unit will cycle through Power On Self Test and display the Standby screen when complete Standby System Ready screen will show City or None Voice Alert Highway icon Car Battery i fil Voltage Compass and Eal IntelliMute will also show if UNT turned on see note Display changes to Display None Timeout after 30 seconds factory default None 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 and IntelliMute functions are set to off at the factory See pages 14 and 16 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 fe English Your Detect Standby Screen Icons Your detector uses the following icons t2. 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 e Your Detector 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 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 Mute button to advance to the Compass screen 2 Drive your vehicle in two circles 3 Press the Mute 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 Mute button within two minutes after b
3. HC obra IF1BAND Operating Instructions The Cobra line of quality products includes CB Radios microTALK Radios Radar Laser Detectors Safety Alert Traffic Warning Systems Mobile GPS Navigation Systems HighGear Accessories CobraMarine VHF Radios Marine Chartplotters 12 BAND ULTRA PERFORMANCE DIGITAL RADAR LASER DETECTOR WITH XTREME RANGE SUPERHETERODYNE TECHNOLOGY Power Inverters Accessories For more information or to order any of our products please visit our website www cobra com Printed in China Part No 480 421 P Version D Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra English Important Information and A 4 d olni 11 Introduction 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 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
4. Mode Tone Voice MINIEN STE STE ETE User Programming Menu Guide continued a ue City X IntelliShield beeps CITY MODE City mode X ONLY default One City Page 14 beep CITY MODE a X K One city mope City X beep Beep NO BEEP Off ii KE Intelli IntelliMute beeps INTELLIMUTE Nis mode OFF PR m One INTELLIMuTE Mtelli beep Mute ON On 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 Set Two Auto AutoMute beeps Mute mode ON On Page 16 One Auto beep AUTO MUTE Mute OFF Of Set Voice None arerttype Voice or Tone Alert mode VOICE Page 16 None Tone ALERT TYPE Alert TONE Set Two Compass Compass beeps COMPASS Off mode OFF Page 17 One Sort Compass beep compass On ON Set Two CALIBRATE Set Compass beeps Compass Compass Press Page 17 Drive 2 circles Not shown if Compass is off Complete instructions for calibrating the Compass are shown on the referenced page and on the separate insert Mode Tone Display Voice Mode Tone Display Voice Set Two Smart Set car Two Display S
5. Safety Alert Spectre 1 a9 Settings Default y A Detection Warn Low Car Voltage i intelimute Set is OFF IntelliMute Car Voltage Not shown if Show Compass Compass This detector allows you to customize its operation by changing settings in the User Programming and 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 Alert Type Features of the programmable settings are described on the following pages Voice Tone M 2 i is OFF T mum Show c SmartPower Bee m ai Compass English Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra Display Brightness k e Your Detector User Settings IntelliShield City Mode Default City Mode Default makes three levels of Audio Alert suppression available when you toggle from Highway to City mode see page 8 The factory setting is City X City X sounds a single beep when an x band signal is first detected The alert then sounds when signal strength reaches level 3 City X K combines the City X mode with prevention of K band audio alerts until the signal strength reaches level 2 City X Beep Off blocks all X band audio alerts until the signal strength reaches level 3 IntelliMute Mode IntelliMute is a unique feature that allows you to avoid alerts you don t need to hear because you are stopped or moving slowly By
6. NOTE You should take appropriate action immediately whenever an instant on alert is given Pop Detection Your detector is designed to detect single pulse mode radars These radars are designed to have a low probability of detection You should note that these radar guns have a much shorter range while in this mode Responding to Alerts Description Tone repeats slowly at first then speeds up rapidly Interpretation Probably police radar Recommended Response FULL ALERT Tone sounds one Probably a false alarm Exercise caution reach it time only but possibly pulsed radar Spectre 1 or VG 2 nearby Tone instantly begins Radar Spectre 1 or VG 2 nearby FULL ALERT repeating rapidly has been activated suddenly Pop mode tone Pop mode gun very close FULL ALERT Tone repeats slowly as you Probably police FULL ALERT approach a hill or bridge then radar beyond the speeds up sharply as you hill or bridge Tone repeats slowly for a short period Probably a false alarm Exercise caution Any type of laser alert Laser alerts are never false alarms FULL ALERT Any Safety Alert or Strobe Alert You are nearing an emergency vehicle railroad crossing or road hazard construction accident etc Exercise caution Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 25 Your Detect Understanding Radar and Laser Radar Speed Monitoring Systems Three band frequencies ha
7. 3 Windshield Bracket Release Button 12V DC Power Jack For 360 detection of laser and strobe signals RTE Auxiliary Audio Jack Menu Save Button Press once to enter Program mode Press again to save settings i NES On Off Volume Control Allows user to adjust the volume E of the tone and voice alerts Dim 4 Button Adjusts the display brightness H t and scrolls through option settings while programming Mute Button City gt Button For manual mute of audio For changing between Highway and alerts and to select adjust City modes and to move forward options while programming through options while programming ExtremeBright DataGrafix Display Blue sunlight readable extremely bright display provides intuitive graphical interaction and alert screens English Introduction N p 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 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 a
8. Standby screen after 30 seconds You can change the time interval or deactivate Display Timeout in programming mode see page 10 NOTE In Display Timeout mode the display will show a small dot moving slowly back and forth to indicate the unit is turned on IntelliShield Highway City Modes Your detector is equipped with IntelliShield false signal rejection technology which consists of 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 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 10 C 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 You can toggle between Highway and City modes by pressing the City gt button Muting an Alert Your detector allows you to quickly turn off an Audio Alert by momentarily pressing the Mute v button If you press the Mute 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 T Mute v Button e
9. Visual Display Voice Kustom Signals wen yp g play ProLaser PRO LASER X Band Radar X Alert RADAR L X 4 Kustom Signals Laser Alert ProLaser III PRO LASER 3 K Band Radar K Alert RADAR L Your detector provides 360 detection of these signals Ka Band Radar Ka Alert RADAR NOTE Ka 3 Beep rate changes with different laser alerts Ku Band Radar Ku Alert Strobe Alert Signals and Visual Displays RADAR Type of Signal Visual Display Voice Ku 4 3M Opticom or Emergency Vehicle Pop Radar Mode Pop Alert ee REEEGENCI Approaching RADAR E V POP f English Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 23 Your detector provides 360 detection of these signals Your Detect Safety Alert Signals and Visual Displays Type of Signal Visual Display Voice Emergency Vehicles Emergency Vehicle EMERGENCY Approaching EV ROAD HAZARD Trains Train Approaching RAILROAD Road Hazards Road Hazard Ahead NOTE There are different tones for each Safety Alert VG 2 and Spectre 1 Alert Signals and Visual Displays Type of Signal Visual Display Voice VG 2 Alert VG 2 Alert RADAR Spectre 1 Spectre Alert RADAR NOTE There are different tones for each alert English Your Detect Instant On Detection Your detector is designed to detect Instant On speed monitoring signals which can suddenly appear at full strength
10. 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 79 NE Before the Compass will work it must be e calibrated see page 17 Calibration allows i 8 Poi E i Point the Compass electronics to measure and we E store information about the magnetic fields Compass H generated by your vehicle so direction e E indications will be accurate The factory SW qe 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
11. by that product Please call local fire and police departments to learn if coverage exists 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 e Customer Assistance Customer Assistance D 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 a 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 Mon through Fri except holidays 773 889 3087 phone Questions English and Spanish Faxes can be received at 773 622 2269 fax Technical Assistance English only www cobra com on line Frequently Asked Questions English and Spanish product info cobra com e mail 2008 Cobra Electronics Corporation 6500 West Cortland Street Chicago Illinois 60707 USA www cobra com For Assistance Outside the U S A Contact Your Local Dealer Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra
12. given During the alert the unit will continue to detect other signals The factory setting is K Band Detect on 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 displayed 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 Spectre 1 Detect off English Your Detect 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 o
13. program screen Dim 4 Button Press to move to desired setting D City gt Button Mute v Button Press to move to Press to choose an desired setting option within the setting fiol English NOTE 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 Dim 4 button to enter the User Setting loop see page 12 b Alert Settings press the City gt button to enter the Alert Setting loop see page 13 3 Press the City gt or Dim 4 buttons to step forward or backward through the chosen settings loop until the desired option is reached Press and release the button to move one option 4 Press the Mute w button to toggle the option on or off or to step through its multiple choices 5 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 1 Your Detect Your Detect User Settings Programming Alert Settings Programming User Programming allows you to adjust the unit s display and sounds to Alert Programming allows you to selectively turn on or off detection of some yo
14. 0 GHz VG 2 11 500 0 250 GHz Spectre 1 13 300 0 200 GHz Laser 910 50 nm Strobe 700 300 nm 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 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 proof 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 accide
15. Detector Pd Windshield Mounting 1 Attach the rubber cups to the bracket 2 Make sure the rubber cups and your windshield are clean 3 Push the bracket firmly onto the windshield 4 Attach the detector to the bracket Check that the unit is parallel to the road s surface 5 To adjust the angle if necessary gently push or pull on the bracket to bend it DO NOT use the detector to bend the bracket 6 Plug the power cord into the detector T Plug the cigarette lighter adapter on the power cord into your vehicle s cigarette lighter 8 You can temporarily remove the detector whenever you wish by depressing the bracket release button and sliding it off the bracket Your Detector Dashboard Mounting 1 Place the detector on the dashboard to find a location where the unit has a clear view of the road and is parallel to the road s surface The angle CANNOT be adjusted after mounting Remove the paper backing from one side of the hook and loop fastener Attach the pad to the dashboard at your chosen location and remove the other paper backing Attach the detector to the hook and loop fastener You can remove and reattach the unit as often as you like Plug the power cord into the detector Plug the cigarette lighter adapter on the power cord into your vehicle s cigarette lighter
16. Flow Diagrams 12 Settings i uot rs 14 User Settings 14 City Mode Default 14 IntelliMute Mode 14 Set IntelliMute 15 Auto Mute Mode 16 Voice or Tone Mode 16 Compass Mode 16 Set Compass 17 SmartPower Mode 18 Customizable Display Colors 18 Dim Mode Default 18 Car Battery Voltage Display Mode 19 Car Battery Low Voltage Warning 19 Restore Factory Settings 19 Settings Continued Alert Settings 20 Pop Alert 20 X Band Alert 20 K Band Alert 20 Ku Band Alert 20 VG 2 Alert ioo oe 20 VG 2 Audio Mode 20 Spectre 1 Alert 20 Spectre 1 Audio Mode 21 Safety Alert 21 Detection 21 Signals Detected 21 Audio Alerts 21 Visual Display 21 Instant On Detection 25 Pop Detection 25 Responding to Alerts 25 Understanding Radar and Laser 26 Maintenance 28 Specifications 29 Warranty Limited 1 Year Warranty 30 Customer Assistance Product Service 31 Trademark Acknowledgement 32 Optional Accessories 33 Accessories Order Info 37 Appendix Menu Guides User Programming 34 Alert Prog
17. TECTION OFF Set VG 2 Two VG 2 VG 2 Detect beeps DETECTION On mode ON Page 20 One VG 2 beep DETECTION Off OFF NOTE Factory defaults are highlighted in light gray See referenced pages for more information on the modes Visual Mode Tone Display Voice Set VG 2 Two LT VG 2 Audio beeps Audio Audio On mode ON Page 20 One VG 2 beep Audio Audio Off OFF Set Two Spectre Spectre 1 beeps DETECTION On Detect ON mode One Spectre Page 20 beep DETECTION Off OFF Set Two Spectre Spectre 1 beeps SPAUDIO Audio On Audio ON mode One Spectre Page21 beep auoro Audio Off OFF Set Safety Two Safety Alert mode beeps ALERT Alert On Page 21 ON S One afety beep ALERT Alert Off OFF Not shown if VG 2 Detect is off Not shown if Spectre 1 Detect is off Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra
18. ar Battery Voltage Display Mode Your detector can sense your vehicle s electrical system voltage Car Battery Voltage and show it on the display during normal operation of the unit The factory setting is Car Battery Voltage 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 voltage drops below 11 9 volts Following the alert the unit enters SmartPower mode to avoid further draining your car battery see page 18 The factory setting is Car Battery Low on Restore Factory Settings 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 Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra Your Detect 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
19. ard 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 2A 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 X Straight 12V Power Cord 420 026 N 001 Coiled 12V Power Cord 545 159 N 001 X Windshield Mounting Bracket CLP 2B Dual Port Power Adapter Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra Introduction N E Introduction Important Information A1 Customer Assistance A1 Controls Indicators Connections and Display A2 Product Features A3 OVEIVIEW o wid steve PERPE TVs 2 Your Detector Installation 2 2 2 2 2 eee 3 Getting Started 6 Power On Off 6 Standby Screen Icons 7 Display Brightness Control 7 Display Timeout 8 IntelliShield Highway City Modes 8 Muting an Alert 9 Auxiliary Audio Jack 9 EasySet Programming 10 Program
20. chase and product model number are clearly readable If the originals are sent they cannot be returned 2 Send the entire product 3 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 4 Pack product securely to prevent damage in transit If possible use the original packing material 5 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 6 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 to the repair charge or replacement charge For any questions please call 773 889 3087 for assistance Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra Trademark Acknowledgement Cobra DigiView EasySet Extra Sensory Detection IntelliMute IntelliShield LaserEye Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra Safety Alert Traffic Warning System Strobe Alert VG 2 Alert Xtreme Range Superheterodyne and the snake design are registered trademarks of Cobra Electronics Cor
21. ee eoo o LL EPIS Press and release z 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 Your Detect Your Detect EasySet Programming EasySet Programming gives 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 Menu Save Button Press to reach the opening
22. eginning 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 Your Detect SmartPower Mode Your detector includes the SmartPower feature that when turned on will put the unit into Standby mode low power 15 minutes after the car s engine has been turned off Before SmartPower enters Standby mode you will hear three beeps and SmartPower 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 SmartPower Entering Standby Mode Flashing Now 7 _ SMART POWER yy Display Timeout Display timeout determines how long the Standby screen is illuminated before switching the unit to Dark The factory default is 30 seconds You can set the time interval to 15 seconds 30 seconds one minute three minutes or Always On see User Settings Programming described on page 12 Dim Mode Default Display Brightness 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 fis English Your Detect C
23. ff 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 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 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 Your Detect Your Detect 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 Signal LTI Ultra Lyte Laser Alert ULTRA LYTE Radar Signals and Visual Displays Type of Signal
24. mart beeps BOWER Power battery beeps eis aen Car Volt Power ON On voltage OFF age Off mode display 2 One Smart One car vortace Display Page 18 beep Sower Power mode beep 13 9v Car Volt OFF Of Page 19 ON age On Set Display One 15 Set battery Two Car Timeout beep 15 Seconds low car beeps WARNLOW Voltage Interval SECONDS voltage Warning Page 18 Two 30 warning Off beeps 30 Seconds Page 19 One Car SECONDS beep RR VOLTAGE Voltage Warning One One ON On beep ONE Minute Restore Two Restore MINUTE factory beeps RESTORE Factory One Three settings FACTORY Settings beep THREE Minutes Page 19 MINUTES One Always beep ALWAYS On ON NOTE T Di Factory defaults are highlighted in Set Display Wo light gray See referenced pages for Dim mode beeps g more information on the modes default DIM Page 18 One prspu y Dimmer beep a DIMMER One prspiav Dark beep a DARK Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 35 Alert Programming Menu Guide METTE Mode Tone Display Voice Set Pop Two T Pop Off Detect beeps DETECTION mode OFF Page 20 One Pop On beep DETECTION ON Set X Band Two ee X On Detect beeps DETECTION mode ON Page 20 One X Off beep DETECTION OFF Set K Band Two TABANE K On detect beeps DETECTION mode ON One K Off Page 20 beep DETECTION OFF Set Ku Two kupanp Ku On Band beeps DETECTION Detect ON mode One ku BAND Ku Off Page 20 beep DE
25. nd 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 radar guns of the instant on or single pulse type Voice or Tone Alert With adjustable volume ExtremeBright DataGrafix Display With easy to read graphical user interface IntelliShield Highway City Modes 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 guidance 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 Auxiliary Audio Jack For external speaker connection Mounting Mounts easily on windshield or dashbo
26. nt 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 Customer Assfstance Product Service For any questions about operating or installing this new Cobra product or if parts are missing PLEASE CALL COBRA FIRST do not return this product to the store See customer assistance on page A1 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 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 pur
27. nual Modular Descriptions Once the detector is in use this manual can be used as a ready reference to individual topics as needed Each topic is 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 f English Your Detect 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 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 e 2 Pd Your
28. o indicate modes and functions when set City Mode A IntelliMute Above IntelliMute Below Activation Point Activation Point 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 2 volts Highway Mode Compass Battery Voltage User and Alert 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 Qor m Dimmer for night driving At the dark setting the display will show a small dot m Dark to prevent all visual alerts from displaying moving back and forth The factory setting is Dim This level can be changed toward the bottom of the screen to indicate the unit is turned on in programming mode see page 10 You can toggle between Bright and Dim modes by pressing the Dim 4 button Dim 4 Button Press and release NOTE 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 Your Detect Your Detect Display Timeout Mode Your detector has a Display Timeout mode to prolong the life of your screen Touch any button to exit Display Timeout and recall the Standby screen The factory default is for Display Timeout to engage from the
29. ond 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 Your Detect Specifications 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 05
30. poration USA Cobra Electronics Corporation 12 Band ExtremeBright DataGrafix IntelliLink Revolution Series SmartPower Spectre Alert Super Xtreme Range Superheterodyne S XRS UltraBright and Voice Alert are trademarks of Cobra Electronics Corporation USA 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 III 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 Industries LTD Tomar is a registered trademark of TOMAR Electronics Inc Customer Assistance Optional Accessories You can find quality Cobra products and accessories at your local Cobra dealer or in the U S A you can order directly from Cobra See order info on page 37 Straight 12V DC Power Cord Windshield Mounting Bracket Includes plug and fuse Includes suction cups Item 420 030 N 001 Item 545 159 N 001 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 CLP 2B Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 33 User Programming Menu Guide METTE
31. ramming 36 Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 1 Introduction p This manual describes the simple steps for mounting 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 ma
32. sensing the revs RPMs of your engine IntelliMute knows when you are at low speed and automatically mutes alerts except for strobe signals from emergency vehicles It works with all City and Auto Mute modes Before IntelliMute will work you must set an activation point for your engine s revs see page 15 Whenever the revs are below that point IntelliMute will begin muting The activation point will be stored in memory and recalled each time the power is turned on The factory setting is IntelliMute off An IntelliMute icon will appear in the display when IntelliMute is on and activation is set Whenever engine revs are below the activation point the arrow points down When revs are above the activation point the arrow points up Above Below Activation Point Activation Point 9 If for any reason the unit stops sensing your engine s revs IntelliMute will indicate an error and automatically turn off English NOTE IntelliMute may not work with some vehicles because it cannot sense the engine s revs In such cases you can reduce unwanted audio alerts by using Auto Mute and City mode when appropriate NOTE The rev point must be reset if you use your detector in a different vehicle NOTE When initially choosing your IntelliMute activation point a setting of approximately 300 to 600 RPMs above idle is recommended You can reset the activation point at any time to fit your individual preferences and driving
33. style CAUTION Do not attempt to set the rev point while driving Your vehicle should be parked and idling to avoid a collision during the process Set IntelliMute After the detector is installed in your vehicle and the unit is turned on advance through the User Settings Programming to the Set IntelliMute setup screen where the activation point can be set Setting the activation point progresses from the setup screen shown on the User Programming Menu Guide see page 34 From that screen 1 Press the Mute button to begin the setting process 2 Press and hold the vehicle accelerator at the desired engine RPMs 3 Press the Mute button to complete the setting process The system will store the engine RPM setting and provide a completion message on the display as well as a tone or voice message NOTE If the unit is unable to sense usable pulses within three seconds or if you do not set a rev point within 30 seconds of beginning the setup IntelliMute will indicate an error If you do not try again within five seconds it will automatically turn off The unit will provide corresponding messages for these conditions Once an activation point has been set you can easily change it by going directly to Set IntelliMute in User Settings Programming and repeating the three step setup process Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 15 e Your Detector Auto Mute Mode When Auto Mute is on it automatically reduces the audio volume of
34. t 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 Your Detect Strobe Alert Special 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 stands 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 sigh
35. t to its target vehicle throughout the entire measurement 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 Your Detect 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 very 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 bey
36. ur preferences The User Settings can be selected using the Dim 4 and signals The Alert Settings can be selected using the Dim 4 and City buttons City buttons by scrolling through the settings as shown in the program by scrolling through the settings as shown in the program flow diagram below flow diagram below The User Programming Menu Guide on page 34 is a The Alert Programming Menu Guide on page 36 is a handy reference showing handy reference showing the tone visual display and voice prompts that the tone visual display and voice prompts that accompany each setting After accompany each setting After selecting a setting use the Mute button to selecting a setting use the Mute button to choose an option within the setting choose an option within the setting 1 NOTE NOTE When you choose Alert Settings page 11 Step 2b the system displays whichever When you choose User Settings page 11 step 2a the system displays whichever setting was last changed setting was last changed Setting Selection Buttons K Band eet pea Detection i cU City Button m Press to move to D and Ku Band S etection Detection eee PEIPER eee s desired setting Dim 4 Button Press to move to anni desired setting g Mute v Button Aue 2 Press to choose an is OFF option within the setting Pop Detection Spectre 1 VG 2 Audio Detection Not shown if Spectre 1 is OFF Restore Factory 3 City Mode
37. ve 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 Your detector detects signals in all three radar bands plus Ku band 13 435 GHz which is an approved frequency used in parts of Europe and Asia 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 mS SAFETY ALERT Se 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 Safety Alert technology 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 no
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