Cobra XRS-R10G
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1. The following screens are shown only if a Global Positioning System Locator is connected to the system A detector system with a GPS Locator also provides alerts based on vehicle location and information in its databases The icon increases in size as described In Multi Color theme the icon also changes from green to yellow to red Photo Enforcement Alerts ri An alert to a Photo Enforcement area is indicated by a camera surrounded by a circle As you get closer to the photo enforced location automated speed and red light cameras the circle and the camera get progressively larger and you hear a unique chime If the Voice Alert is activated you will also hear a voice alert f2 English Your Detector d Caution Area Alerts An alert to a Caution Area such as speed traps and high accident intersections is indicated by an exclamation point surrounded by a circle As you get closer to the progressively larger and you hear a unique chime If the Voice Alert is activated you will also hear a voice alert User Location Alerts The system can store up to 1 000 User Programmable Location Alerts set to give hazard warnings not known to the GPS Locator database The screen displays a flag surrounded by a circle When approaching a stored location the circle and flag get progressively larger In addition a unique tone sounds as vehicle approaches location A voice alert sounds if Voice Alert is activated User Ale2. If the RDU is mounted on vent clip must be on lower fin to avoid hot air blowing on RDU battery compartment NOTE When battery begins to discharge too quickly it is time to install a new battery English Your Detecto 1 Attach 12V to 5V retractable USB power cable to bottom of RDU and to 12V power adapter NO Connect 12V power adapter to vehicle accessory outlet cigarette lighter plug Co Initial charge for battery is two 2 hours RDU may be used while charging A CAUTION This lithium ion LION battery should only be recharged inside the RDU Do not substitute any other type of charging adapter or charging base to charge the battery Battery damage fire or explosion may result NOTE Lithium ion LION batteries are toxic Please dispose of properly Some municipal waste disposal agencies have special provisions for battery disposal NOTE After battery is fully charged unit can be operated without retractable power cord until battery needs recharging Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 17 a ej Your Detecto RDU Holster Global Positioning System Locator A holster is provided to allow you to position the RDU for best driver RS Model R10G Onl visibility and for access while charging the battery A vent or visor clip will attach to the rear of the holster Self adhesive hook and loop strips are also included for alternative mounting locations GPS Locato
3. Important Information and MEM IStOMmer an Important Information y Cobra Safe Driving N ry Motorists are expected to exercise all due caution while using this product and to obey EJBA 1 all applicable traffic laws Do not attempt to change settings of the unit while the car is m R S in motion Federal Laws Governing the Use of Radar Detectors Operating Instructions 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 Strobe Alert The Cobra line of quality products includes 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 3M or Tomar strobe transmitter is within range as defined by that product Please call local fire and police departments to learn if coverage exists in your area CB Radios Some states and municipalities prohibit mounting any object on your windshield If you MENU SAVE drive in these states or areas you can mount the MDU on the dash microTALK Radios Security of Y
4. IntelliMute or IntelliMute Pro 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 to IntelliMute IntelliMute Pro in User Settings Menu and repeating the three step setup process If for any reason the unit stops sensing your engine s revs IntelliMute or IntelliMute Pro will indicate an error and automatically turn Off NOTE When initially choosing your IntelliMute or IntelliMute Pro Activation Point a setting of approximately 300 to 600 RPMs above idle is recommended NOTE The rev point must be reset if you use your detector in a different vehicle 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 English 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 Press MUTE to toggle between Auto Mute vs Manual Mute Voice or Tone Mode set detector to sound alerts and confirm program settings with a Voice or a Tone Voice Alert provi
5. K band and Ka band generate a screen display RADAR signal type and a number 1 5 indicating the signal strength A unique tone sounds with a vocal alert if the Voice Alert feature is activated English o Your Detector POP VG2 SP1 or SP4 display depending on signal type detected Laser Alerts Laser alerts are indicated by an L and laser signal type Other Laser types will be indicated by the word LASER as shown in the display at the right PRO LASER PROLASER3 M LASER cee SPEEDLASER 20 20 yan Frequency Display Mode Various Ka radar band and LIDAR Laser guns are made to operate at different frequencies within the spectrums assigned to them When these signals are detected their frequencies will be added at the top of the display screen when this feature is enabled Ka Radar Typical Laser UitraLyte 100 PPS ULTRA LYTE L Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra s1 d S Your Detector EMERGENCY Emergency Vehicle Alerts Emergency vehicle alerts are indicated by EV and the z label EMERGENCY ROAD HAZARD Road Hazard Alerts RH Road Hazard alerts show RH and ROAD HAZARD RAILROAD Railroad Alerts RR Railroad alerts generate RR and RAILROAD TRR Low Car Voltage Alert The detector emits a car battery low alert when voltage CAR VOLTAGE drops below 11 9 volts The detector enters SmartPower Med mode to avoid further battery draining
6. THIS DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES IS AN ESSENTIAL CONDITION OF THE AGREEMENT Dual Port Power Adapter Plug in GPS Locator Unit Includes adjustable plug up to 90 for Model XRS R8 Only and fuse Item ZRDA GPSL55 Item CLP 2B LiON Replacement Battery Pack Replacement RDU Item ZRDA LIBP Item ZRDA RDU Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra
7. 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation WARNING Do Not put battery packs into fire or expose to high heat They may explode CAUTION To reduce risk of damage use only approved battery packs English Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra C Customer Reasapes Product Service For questions about operating or installing this new Cobra product or if parts are missing CALL COBRA FIRST do not return this product to the store If this product should require factory service 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 purchase and product model number is clearly readable If the originals are sent they cannot be returned 2 Send the entire product except for hardwired or permanently placed components such as 12V hardwire power cord and cord clips 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 t
8. ANY OF THEIR AGENTS EMPLOYEES OR THIRD PARTY PROVIDERS SHALL CREATE A WARRANTY AND USER IS NOT ENTITLED TO RELY ON ANY SUCH ADVICE OR INFORMATION THIS DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES IS AN ESSENTIAL CONDITION OF THE AGREEMENT Cobra encourages customers to report any errors found in our data by contacting technical assistance available in English and Spanish at product info cobra com e mail by visiting our website www cobra com or by calling customer assistance available in English and Spanish at 773 889 3087 between 8 00 a m and 6 00 p m Central Time Monday through Friday except holidays If End User is the United States Government then use reproduction or disclosure of this commercial product and accompanying documentation may be subject to DFARS 252 227 7014 a 1 DFARS 227 7202 1 FAR 52 227 19 DFARS 252 227 7015 FAR 52 227 14 Alternates Il and III and or FAR 12 211 and FAR 12 212 as applicable and or similar successor clauses in FAR or the DOD or NASA FAR Supplement Use of this product is not a substitute for careful driving It is the responsibility of the vehicle operator to operate his her vehicle in a safe and lawful manner QUALITY ACCURACY TITLE AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE NO ORAL OR WRITTEN ADVICE OR INFORMATION PROVIDED BY COBRA AND OR ITS LICENSORS OR ANY OF THEIR AGENTS EMPLOYEES OR THIRD PARTY PROVIDERS SHALL CREATE A WARRANTY AND USER IS NOT ENTITLED TO RELY ON ANY SUCH ADVICE OR INFORMATION
9. Muting Alerts Manual Mute Press MUTE button momentarily to turn Off Audio Alert during an Alert condition Press MUTE button again during alert to turn On Audio Alert After current alert is gone detector will un mute and next alert sounds English Highway mode provides full response to all signals detected a ejeiq ittitiilaie o Your Detector Programming Overview Begin all programming or setup with MENU SAVE button Select this to change USER or ALERT settings USER settings customize how system handles alert filtering audio related options visual options and system related options ALERT settings determine which ALERT types POWER VOLUME are activated USER and ALERT settings on the XRS R10G model include GPS related features Press MENU SAVE button again to save feature and function changes and return to Standby screen If a button is not pressed within 15 seconds while in Setup Programming mode Standby screen displays and settings made up to this point are saved automatically Enter USER or ALERT settings sub menu and display shows left arrow down arrow and right arrow Arrows correspond with arrows on DIM MUTE and CITY buttons on RDU Press left arrow 4 to return to previous screen Press right arrow gt to access next screen Press down arrow w to make changes Press MENU SAVE button to exit setup program and save new settings MENU SAVE Choose Menu Type Each of thes
10. data nor remove or obscure any copyright trademark notice or restrictive legend The purchaser agrees not to export or re export this document or this product to any country in violation of the export control laws of the U S A The contents of this document software and data are for informational use only and are subject to change without notice Cobra and its licensors intend to provide their customers the most complete and accurate information available at a reasonable cost from government and private data sources However all data sources have limitations and some have inaccuracies or are incomplete to some degree These characteristics carry over to this product as well As such COBRA AND ITS LICENSORS DO NOT MAKE ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY REGARDING THE ACCURACY OR COMPLETENESS OF ANY DATABASE USED BY THIS PRODUCT AND SHALL NOT BE LIABLE TO THE USER FOR ANY INCIDENTAL CONSEQUENTIAL SPECIAL INDIRECT OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES INCLUDING ANY FINES CIVIL OR CRIMINAL PENALTIES ARISING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT English 2 ar License User License THIS PRODUCT IS PROVIDED ON AN AS IS AND WITH ALL FAULTS BASIS AND COBRA AND LICENSOR EXPRESSLY DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF NON INFRINGEMENT MERCHANTABILITY QUALITY ACCURACY TITLE AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE NO ORAL OR WRITTEN ADVICE OR INFORMATION PROVIDED BY COBRA AND OR ITS LICENSORS OR
11. is VG 2 Detect Off VG 2 Audio Mode When VG 2 Audio mode is On alerts are heard and displayed This setting is only available if VG 2 Alert is On Factory setting is VG 2 Audio Off Spectre amp IV Alerts Police use radar detector detectors RDDs to spot users of radar detectors Your detector is able to identify signals from Spectre I and Spectre IV RDDs and can provide alerts when any of these or similar devices are in use near your vehicle Your detector can be spotted by Spectre IV RDDs but is invisible to spectre RDDs You can choose whether you want to be alerted to Spectre amp IV RDD signals The factory setting is Spectre Detect Off Spectre Audio Mode When Spectre Audio mode is on alerts will be sounded as well as being displayed on the screen This setting is only available if Spectre Alert is on The factory setting is Spectre Audio off Safety Alert When Safety Alert mode is On Safety Alert radar signals are detected and an alert is given During alert unit continues to detect other signals Factory setting is Safety Alert On Low Car Voltage Warning Many U S cars have continuous power to 12V outlet and if a device is connected kept on it will drain vehicle s battery To avoid this XRS R8 R10G comes with SmartPower and Low Car Voltage Warning features The detector emits a car battery low alert when voltage drops below 11 9 volts The detector enters SmartPower mode to avoid further battery drainin
12. road hazards without being alerted As the number of transmitters increases these alerts will become more common When you receive such an alert watch for emergency vehicles ahead of you on cross streets or behind you If you see an emergency vehicle approaching pull over to the right side of the road and allow it to pass English 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 are already in use in more than 1000 Cities nationwide Cobra s exclusive Strobe Alert detector detects these special strobes and sounds an emergency vehicle alert When you receive such an alert watch for an approaching emergency vehicle and pull over to allow it to pass Contact your local fire and police departments for information about coverage in your area LIDAR Laser The correct name for the technology that most people refer to as laser is actually LIDAR 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 interval Obstructions such as sign posts utility poles or tree branches prevent valid speed measurement So
13. to a position parallel to the road 3 Tighten knob to set proper horizontal detection position The MDU mounting bracket has two detent positions e one for detection Operation horizontal position e one for storage or concealment up position Makes MDU less visible from outside IMPORTANT MDU will not provide any radar laser detection in Stored Concealed position Not In Use Stored Concealed Position Loosen Lower to Operating Detection Position Detection Position Tighten Bracket Adjust Knob E Your Detector 4 Attach power cord to MDU Use power cord clips to route to fuse box or lighter accessory outlet depending on the selected power cord Surfaces must be clean and free of dirt oil and dust Plug in the power cord Internal View Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 9 Installation Your Detector Remote Display Unit RDU Battery Installation 1 Turn RDU over and slide battery cover off the RDU body 2 Carefully plug battery wire connector into the battery connection port in RDU Connector only fits one way 3 Replace battery cover Battery Charging The unit is shipped with a sealed lithium ion LiON battery pack that is rechargeable IMPORTANT Avoid temperature extremes hot and or cold to help prolong battery life and performance DO NOT leave RDU exposed to direct sunlight
14. warranty service Return charges will be at Cobra s expense if the product is repaired or replaced under warranty This warranty gives the consumer specific rights and he or she may also have other rights which vary from state to state NOTE Cobra makes no warranty as to the accuracy or completeness of the data in the products and disclaims any and all express implied or statutory warranties including any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose 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 and Canada 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 the duration of an implied warranty and or do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitations may not apply to some consumers It is the user s responsibility to use this product prudently and responsibly This product is intended to be
15. A Chicago Illinois 60707 USA English WWW cobra com Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra English Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra English Controls Indicators Accessories Order Info and lt A A a Introduction RE ik SM ina Introduction ae E i Customer As ice Voir ig Wiese etel a The XRS R8 provides detection capabilities for radar laser and strobe signals Accessories In This Package Ordering From U S A The XRS R10G has all the features of the XRS R8 plus a GPS locator module MDU S Power Gord wit incline saGU 4a poner Gord win incurs Call 773 889 3087 for pricing or visit www cobra com which provides alerts when approaching photo enforced intersections roads Fuse for Hardwired Installation Fuse and Cigarette Lighter Plug For Credit Card Orders l l with fixed red light speed cameras and caution areas such as a high accident Mo craig onera ike piain merti UO QUII SO 3 30pm ventral Mima intersection The XRS R10G can store up to 1 000 additional user programmable Location Alerts Make Check or Money Order Payable To i Cobra Electronics Attn Accessories Dept 6500 West Cortland Street Chicago IL 60707 U S A To Order Online IntelliLink Remote Display Unit RDU Please visit our website www cobra com Full Color Extreme Bright B Main Detector Unit MDU DataGrafix ES mm Display amp TwoPiece RDU USB to Min USB Retractable Cable E DI ao CLP 2B Dual Port Power Adapter RDA GPSL55 GPS Locator Upgra
16. Hz 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 VG 2 and Spectre amp IV are radar detector detectors RDDs that work by detecting low level signals emitted by most radar detectors Your detector does not emit signals that can be spotted by VG 2 and Spectre RDDs However your detector can be spotted by Spectre IV RDDs Your unit detects signals from these or similar devices and will alert you when such a device is in use near your vehicle IAN Safety Alert Traffic Warning System A 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 train or a stationary road hazard Because these microwave signals are within the K band frequency most conventional radar detectors 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 not receive these alerts regularly and may often encounter emergency vehicles trains and
17. Standby Screen The IntelliMute I Mute or IntelliMute Pro I Mute Pro symbol shows only if the feature is activated Arrow changes to indicate if above or below Set point when I Mute or I Mute Pro is turned on Refer to page 24 The RDU link indicator shows the MDU is connected to the RDU by the wireless link The indicator changes to show a lost connection When arrow is displayed you can go to the next Standby screens by pushing MUTE button RDU battery icon displays charge condition of RDU battery Sections change to display battery level or if the battery is being charged City Highway symbol changes to indicate activated alert filtering mode GPS icon indicates GPS satellite lock Icon changes to indicate lost signal condition Compass indicator uses GPS 9 Locator to indicate direction of travel Note The GPS icon Compass and other GPS features only display if GPS Locator module is connected optional for XRS R8 standard on XRS R10G English Power On Off 1 After moving the MDU to its detect position press the power button on the RDU to turn the system ON 2 Unit cycles through power On self test then shows RDU battery status any alert settings changed from factory defaults wireless connection status and GPS Signal status Finally the Standby screen is displayed 3 Display changes to Auto Dark operating screen after 30 seco
18. afix Organic Light Emitting Diode Display to show large graphical alerts as signals are detected The RDU uses a rechargeable lithium ion LION battery and is supplied with a holster and clips for mounting on heating air conditioner vents or sun visor A 12V to 5V USB Power Adaptor with cigarette lighter plug and a USB to Mini USB Retractable Cable are supplied The RDU can be charged in the vehicle using these two components or by plugging the USB to Mini USB Retractable Cable to the USB port of your personal computer The normal Auto Dark screen is almost completely dark with only a moving dot The Auto Dark screen provides discreet usage and helps conserve RDU battery life The display color can be changed to match most dash illumination Global Positioning System Locator XRS R10G Only The GPS Locator module tracks vehicle location It uses a database that provides alerts as you approach photo enforced intersections roads with fixed red light speed cameras and caution areas Use the GPS Locator functions to program alerts and store up to 1 000 user programmable Location Alerts Software will be available to update the database and stay current with future photo enforced locations and caution areas The GPS Locator module has no external controls and plugs into the MDU GPS Database Information When a GPS Locator unit is installed you can view the version and date on which the installed database of Photo Enforcement and Cau
19. cation Straight Ahead As a location is approached the arrows will point to the location while alternating with the alert icon and text as shown in the sequence below The sequence will repeat as long as the alert is active Begin Alert PHOTO ENFORCED Continuous Alert SOIA OO IntelliScope Alert Arrow Sequence For A Location Directly Ahead While approaching a Photo Enforcement Location on your route that is directly ahead Zone 1 Zone 2 Zone 3 OTIO D NOTE The arrow disappears in Zone 3 when you are close to the Location English o Your Detector IntelliScope Alert Arrow Sequence When You Turn Toward The Location While approaching a Photo Enforcement Location involving a turn onto a cross street where it is located Zone 1 Zone 2 Zone 3 OOO Ea mE NOTE The arrow disappears in Zone 3 when you are close to the Location IntelliScope Alert Arrow Sequence When A Location Is Off Your Route While approaching and passing a Photo Enforcement Location that is some distance away to the right of your route Zone 1 Zone 2 oo KG NOTE The signal never enters Zone 3 since you never come close to the Location Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 35 d Your Detector Understanding Radar and Laser Radar Speed Monitoring Systems Three 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 G
20. de for Model XRS R8 Only RDA LIBP LiON Replacement Battery Pack RDA RDU Replacement RDU Trademark Acknowledgement f E MDU Power Cord Clips and Pre cut M y use poros Adhesive Tapes Cobra DigiView EasySet Extra Sensory Detection IntelliMute IntelliMute Pro 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 Corporation USA Cobra Electronics Corporation 14 Band 15 Band Extreme Bright DataGrafix IntelliLink IntelliScope M IntelliView Revolution Series SmartPower Spectre Alert Super Xtreme Range Superheterodyne S XRS UltraBright USB Power Connector Connection of gt for Recharging deis GPS Locator 912V Power Connector GPS Locator for Model XRS R10G Optional for Model XRS R8 Plug in Global Positioning and Voice Alert are trademarks of Cobra Electronics Corporation USA E Eocat ar PETTEE Opticom is a trademark of 3M Corporation Instaclear for Ford is a registered n tri r Alternat Ad for Datab Upd i Holster Mounting RTUG onl atabace Updates 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 Ku
21. des voice messages in addition to tones Tone Alert provides tones only Factory setting is Voice Alert Remote Display Unit RDU Beep Level RDU Beep sets the volume level for the keypad confirmation tones of the RDU Choose from Low High or Off RDU beep level volumes RDU Display Color The RDU screen color theme is customizable to match your personal preference or your vehicle s dash illumination Choices include Multi Color Red Blue Orange or Green Factory setting is Multi Color Display Timeout Display Timeout determines how long RDU button backlight and display stays On before RDU screen switches to Auto Dark mode Set RDU display time for 15 seconds 30 seconds one minute three minutes or Always On Factory default is 30 seconds NOTE If selecting Always On setting RDU battery will need charging more frequently Frequency Display Mode Different Ka radar and LIDAR Laser guns operate at various frequencies within their assigned spectrums When Frequency Display is turned On the signal frequency will be added to the alert The factory setting for Frequency Display is Off Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra E i TIQ Your Detector Smart Power Mode SmartPower feature turns system Off five minutes after car s engine is turned off Before SmartPower engages three beeps sound and SmartPower flashes on display Start the car or press Power Pairing button to return to normal power Factory setting is SmartPow
22. e functions and settings are explained in SETTINGS section of this manual CIX NOTE Advancing at the end of menu returns to beginning of menu Setup Programming mode cannot be accessed during an alert Unit does not detect signals while in Setup Programming mode You can restore all settings at once to factory state in the USER settings sub menu Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 21 2 roaram Naviaatior Ie o Your Detector Your Detector r Program Flow Diagrams User Settings Diagram Alert Settings Diagram Screens display in the following order when cycling through User Settings Screens display in the following order when cycling through Alert Settings menu Speed Units screen displays only if GPS Locator is connected to system menu Speed Alert Display GPS Database Version and Delete ALL User Pair RDU screen displays only if system detects a missing RDU connection Locations screens display only if a GPS Locator is connected to system Alert Type Voice Tone City Mode Default Pair Remote l Mute l Mute l Mute Pro Set Point This screen displays only if RDU lock is lost 9 Ff xeos pm P PL PE 5 i 1 All User E B Speed posa cn Car Safety f Locations Database Alert fee o tage Alert ee eae These screens display only if GPSL is connected Display Color Display Timeout Restore Factory Settings Frequency Display This screen displa
23. e to snap into the up position Position the MDU for easy access to power switch cable connections and for mirror movement Mount the MDU on the windshield close to the headliner See page 7 for details Figure D External View MDU Lens IMPORTANT Do not block the MDU lens with the sun shaded area of the windshield Figure D Heated windshields currently available on some vehicles Instaclear for Ford Electriclear for GM may block or weaken incoming signals Consult your automobile manufacturer Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 5 7 4 aiation Ove D latior Introduction Your Detector r Global Positioning System Locator XRS R10G Model Only Main Detector Unit MDU Figure E Internal View 1 Position MDU before actual mount Do not attempt to adjust MDU bracket e Hold unit in place E Using non permanent NN P R pen mark two opposite corners 2 Peel off film from two piece EM fastener strips Align with Mount the GPS Locator module to the MDU by plugging it into the USB port tWO corner Danos made in step 1 Press MDU bracket against windshield Fastener strips cannot easily be removed Strength of adhesive strips increases with time Do not pull on MDU for first 20 minutes s English Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra D o Your Detector r rs English 1 Loosen MDU bracket adjust knob gray 2 Adjust module
24. ector is designed and built to give years of trouble free performance without service No routine maintenance is required KaBand 347 00 1300 GHz Follow these steps if unit is not operating properly Kuba 409 wDUSD _ VG 2 11 500 0 250 GHz m Make sure power cord is properly connected E mM Spectre 13 300 0 200 GHz m Make sure lighter accessory outlet of vehicle is clean and free of p corrosion Spectre IV Not Disclosed Laser 910 50 nm m Make sure power cord s accessory adapter is firmly seated in E e lighter accessory outlet Strobe 21034 00 800m m Check power cord fuse unscrew ribbed end cap of accessory adapter and examine fuse or in line fuse of cable to fuse box depending on cord used If required replace with 2 amp fuse only 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 NOTE Rechargeable battery packs should be recycled or disposed of properly in compliance with all applicable laws Certain states or municipalities provide recycling and have established collection programs Please contact your local waste removal authority for instructions NOTE This device complies with part 15 of FCC rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions
25. ed On and engine RPMs are below the IntelliMute Pro Activation Point your detector s radar detection circuits are turned Off to prevent detection by RDDs The IntelliMute Pro icon will appear in the display when IntelliMute Pro is On and the Activation Point has been set Whenever engine RPMs are below the Activation Point the arrow points down with the i blinking When RPMs are above the Activation Point the arrow points up with the i blinking Im ES va Activation Point 27 EN Activation Point CAUTION When IntelliMute Pro is On NO radar signals will be detected and NO alerts will be given at RPMs below the IntelliMute Pro activation point Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 25 9 Your Detector Set Activation Point After the detector is installed in your vehicle and IntelliMute or IntelliMute Pro is turned On using Menu mode press the City button to advance to the IntelliMute Set Point screen where the Activation Point can be set At the Set Point screen 1 Press the Mute v button to advance to the Setup screen 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
26. er OFF Speed Indicator Shown only if GPS Locator is connected Displays vehicle speed in miles per hour MPH or kilometers per hour km h Factory setting is MPH Restore Factory Settings Restore detector to original settings here Confirmation messages display during process Pair Remote If the MDU and RDU are not paired by wireless link this User Settings menu item can be used to establish the link Programming Alert Settings POP Alert With Pop Detect mode on signals are detected and an alert given During alert unit continues to detect other signals Factory setting is Pop Detect Off X Band Alert With X Band Detect mode on signals are detected and an alert given During alert unit continues to detect other signals Factory setting is X Band Detection On K Band Alert With K Band Detect mode on signals are detected and an alert given During alert unit continues to detect other signals Factory setting is K Band Detect On Ku Band Alert With Ku Band Detect mode on signals are detected and an alert given During alert unit continues to detect other signals Factory setting is Ku Band Detect Off English x 9 o Your Detector VG 2 Alert Detector is undetectable by VG 2 detection devices An alert is given when such a device is in use near the vehicle When VG 2 Detect mode is On VG 2 signals are detected and an alert given During alert unit continues to detect other signals Factory setting
27. g Factory setting is Car Battery Low OFF Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra t nd at Paid AW oe ale EYAD On A 5 d Your Detect The following functions are available only if a Global Positioning System Locator is connected to the system Caution Area Alerts If you have turned Caution Area Alert On whenever your vehicle approaches a caution area such as a high accident intersection contained in the built in GPS Locator database an alarm will be provided with a unique chime and the Caution icon will become progressively larger as you approach the location The factory setting is Caution Area Alert Off Speed Alert The Speed Alert with the GPS Locator module tracks vehicle speed and sounds an alert when set speed is exceeded Speed settings increase or decrease in 5 MPH or km h increments depending upon Speed Units chosen in User Settings Speed Alert must be turned On to see Adjust Speed Setting screen Factory setting is Off Display GPS Database Date The GPS database screen is only informational The screen changes only when you have updated the database Delete all User Locations Delete all user programmed location alerts with this screen Detection Alerts Alert Screens All alerts have a unique tone and a vocal alert if the Voice Alert feature is activated The numbers from 1 to 5 next to the radar signal type indicate signal strength from lowest to highest Radar Alerts Radar alerts for X band Ku band
28. me common questions about LIDAR include m Does weather have any affect on LIDAR Yes Rain snow smoke fog or airborne dust particles reduce the effective range of LIDAR and can with dense conditions prevent its operation m 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 m 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 m Is LIDAR legal to use Yes It is legal in all 50 states Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra ES Radar and Laser Your Detector xc cel i Your Detector d l un Pop Radar Guns Band and Frequencies The Pop Mode Radar Gun is a single pulse Doppler radar that is a feature of a Band Frequencies 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 X Band 10 525 0 050 GHz The Pop mode receiver senses Pop signals beyond the effective range of Pop radar KBand X 24125 0125 GHZ guns As the Pop mode receiver is so sensitive you should limit the use of Pop Safety Alert 24 070 0 010 GHz Detect mode to highway and rural driving As such factory default is set to OFF A e 24 110 0 010 GHz 24 190 0 010 GHz Maintenance DL a a ce 24 230 0 010 GH Det
29. nds factory default 4 Press hold power button on RDU for more than two seconds to turn Off the system The MDU can be turned On Off and will operate without the RDU NOTE If for any reason the RDU buttons stop responding open the battery compartment and press the Reset Button Lift battery and press here Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra Your Detecto r Standby Screens Press Mute w while the Standby screen is displayed to cycle through different Standby screens The Standby screens will be displayed in the following order I Mute l Mute Pro City Hwy Mode Compass Speed and Latitude Longitude screens display only if GPSL is connected NOTE Last Standby screen viewed will be displayed when exiting Auto Dark mode Car Voltage Main Standby Screen Standby screen displays information about detector alert filtering automatic muting functions and RDU battery Status If GPS Locator is connected compass heading and GPS status icon also display HH RDU Battery om RDU Battery screen displays status of RDU battery Indicates charge left in battery or if it is plugged into x am power source and is charging English I Mute I Mute Pro and City or Hwy Mode l Mute screen displays status of alert filtering City or Highway modes and automatic muting IntelliMute or IntelliMute Pro functions Refer to related sections to set these featu
30. ntroduction Cobra XRS R8 and XRS R10G CAUTION Modifications or parts not approved by Cobra Electronics Corporation may violate FCC Rules and void authority to operate this equipment Registering Your Detector To register your Cobra XRS R8 or XRS R10G go to www cobra com Click on the Product Registration tab Read and understand the information in the Installation Overview and Installation sections of this manual for best operation The XRS R8 consists of a Main Detector Unit MDU and a wireless Remote Display Unit RDU The XRS R10G adds a Global Positioning System Locator module providing fixed red light speed camera and caution area location based alerts The XRS R8 can be upgraded with the optional Cobra GPS Locator to provide fixed red light speed camera and caution area location based alerts Main Detector Unit MDU The MDU is equipped with an adjustable two position bracket for detection operation in the down horizontal position or in the up position for a less visible profile from the outside The MDU issues audible messages during power on and self testing The MDU is equipped with a power button to turn the unit On and Off f2 English D a Introduction The MDU contains detection function sensors so proper mounting and orientation are important Remote Display Unit RDU The RDU is a wireless remote controller display module that shows alerts detected by the MDU The RDU display uses an Extreme Bright DataGr
31. o 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 English O METET Warranty r Warran COBRA ELECTRONICS CORPORATION warrants that its products and the component parts thereof will be free of defects in workmanship and materials for a term 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 used solely within the U S A and Canada Cobra will without charge repair or replace at its option defective 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 The consumer must pay any initial shipping charges required to ship the product for
32. our Vehicle Before leaving your vehicle always remember to conceal your Remote Display Unit Radar Laser Detectors POWER VOLUME RDU in order to reduce the possibility of break in and theft Your Main Detector Unit DENTES MDU has a two position bracket that when in the up position presents a very discreet profile from outside the vehicle Customer Assistance 9 ay Customer Assistance Use your owner s manual to learn about product features 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 Customer Assistance Operators English and Spanish 8 00 am to 5 30 p m Central Accessories IntelliLink Wireless Remote Series ee ee 15 Band S XRS Maximum Performance Digital Radar Laser ee ee eg Ld e ete b amp Technical Assistance English only www cobra com Detector with Red Light Speed Camera GPS Locator English and Spanish e mail Product infoGcobra com Safety Alert Traffic Warning Systems Mobile GPS Navigation Systems HighGear Accessories CobraMarine VHF Marine Radios Power Inverters For more information or to Included with XRS R10G For Assistance Outside the U S A Contact Your Local Dealer order any of our products Optional with XRS R8 piae VISIE DUF WORSE Part Mo 480 407 2009 Cobra Electronics Corporation www cobra com Version B 6500 West Cortland Street
33. r plugs into the USB port on the right side of the MDU Your Detecto Hook and Loop Strips Vent Clip Visor Clip Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 13 fiz English ojl e d Pd Your Detecto Your Detector GPS Locator Initial Satellite Lock RDU Controls The GPS Locator module now needs to detect the Global Positioning satellites 1 With vehicle running and parked in an area clear of obstructions to the sky turn On the power to the MDU with GPS Locator connected MUTE v Button Press for Standby Status Screens Mutes an alert pum MM Selects features in 2 Keep the MDU turned On Menu mode for at least 15 minutes This will allow fast satellite GPS Icon acquisition in subsequent DIM 4 Button CITY Button power ups Press for display Toggle between brightness Ow kw yw AD l l Highway and City Navigates Menu PM CITY reper modes IMPORTANT This procedure may need to be repeated if the unit has not XU cms ee been used for a prolonged period of time in Volume mode Adjusts volume UP in Volume mode MENU SAVE Button Press to enter Menu 9 screen Press and hold to save User Location XRS R10G only POWER VOLUME Button Atwo second press and 9 release turns unit On or Off A momentary press for Volume screen 14 English Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 15 Your Detecto RDU Display
34. res Car Voltage Car Voltage screen displays voltage level of car battery If battery voltage drops below 11 9 volts an alert sounds Low Car Voltage feature in Alert Settings programming must be activated Screens display only if GPS Locator is connected Lat Lon av Compass Indicates driving direction Speed shows speed of vehicle may be changed to km h in Menu Lat Lon Displays latitude and longitude of present location Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra Your Detecto Auto Dark When Auto Dark screen is engaged a small dot displays at bottom of screen to show that power is on Touch any button to recall Standby screen Any alert will also exit Auto Dark mode 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 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 Menu mode see page 12 You can toggle between Highway and City modes by pressing the City gt button NOTE When you change to City mode the unit will enter whichever city default mode is set at the time
35. rts can be saved by pressing and holding the MENU SAVE button for 2 seconds NOTE A particular User Location can be deleted only when the vehicle returns to that location and receives a User Location Alert Press MENU SAVE to delete that location A confirmation screen displays with Yes and No selections Press Yes to confirm User Location Deleted Press No to cancel delete All User Locations can be deleted at once in Program Alert Settings Speed Alerts opeed alerts are generated when the GPS Locator senses the vehicle is going faster than the speed setting programmed in the Alert Setting menu The display indicates actual vehicle speed and a tone sounds All radar laser strobe and safety alerts have priority and override this alert Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 33 d rd o Your Detector IntelliScope In conjunction with detection of a Location Based Alert IntelliScope provides information about the direction of the Location relative to your moving vehicle The following descriptions use a Photo Enforced location as an example In Caution Areas and User Locations their signal icons and related text will substitute for the Photo Enforced ones shown in these examples Three screens will sequence on the display to identify the type and direction of the location generating the alert The continuous part of the sequence will repeat as long as the alert is active Screen Sequence In Zone 1 For Lo
36. stom Signals Inc Bee III and Pop are a trademarks of MPH Industries Stalker LIDAR is a trademark of Applied Concepts Inc Spectre I and Spectre IV are trademarks of Stealth Micro Systems Pty Ltd SpeedLaser is a trademark of Laser Atlanta LLC Interceptor VG 2 is a trademark of TechniSonic Industries LTD Tomar is a registered trademark of TOMAR Electronics Inc USB Connector A2 English Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra Introduction ag Introduction Important Information Al Customer Assistance A1 Controls Indicators and Connections A2 Accessories In This Package A3 Product Overview 2 Installation Overview 4 Your Detector Installation 0 000 T Controls and Display 15 Getting Started 17 Programming 21 Program Navigation 22 DE OS Cice oca ora GROSSI QN 24 Detection Alerts 29 Radar and Laser 36 Maintenance 38 Specifications 39 Customer Assistance Product Service 40 Warranty Warranty 0 0000 41 User License User License 42 Optional Accessories Optional Accessories 44 Accessories Order Info 45 Trademarks Trademark Acknowledgement 45 Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra B a I
37. tion Area Locations was updated To update the database go to Cobra s website http aura cobra com and follow the online instructions Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 3 Introduction DE Mount Unit Main Detector Unit MDU Note To power the MDU use one of the two power cords provided See Page A3 e 12V Power Cord with In line Fuse for Hardwired Installation For connection to vehicle s fuse box or battery or e 12V Power Cord with In line Fuse and Cigarette Lighter Plug For connection to 12 volt vehicle accessory outlet cigarette lighter plug Fuse box hard wiring is recommended Use this configuration to provide a more discreet installation If you are unsure about making this connection yourself contact a professional installer Cobra does not warrant any damages to the product or vehicle that may occur as a result of improper installation On a negative grounded vehicle Figure A Fuse Panel Chassis Ground 1 Connect the positive wire marked with a tag of the DC power cord to an accessory 12V fuse that is controlled by the ignition switch Figure A 2 Connect negative wire to a chassis ground location Figure A Body paint may need to be removed to assure a good ground connection fal English Mount the MDU high on windshield to right of rear view mirror Figure B The MDU must have a clear view through the windshield be parallel to the road Figure C and have clearanc
38. turning On IntelliMute or IntelliMute Pro you must then set an Activation Point for your engine s RPMs see page 26 Whenever the RPMs are below that point IntelliMute will begin muting or IntelliMute Pro will turn Off the radar detection circuits The Activation Point will be stored in memory and recalled each time the power is turned On NOTE IntelliMute and IntelliMute Pro may not work with some vehicles because the unit cannot sense the engine s RPMs In such a case Auto Mute and City mode can reduce some unwanted audio alerts English I o Your Detector IntelliMute Mode IntelliMute allows you to avoid audio alerts you don t need to hear because you are stopped or moving slowly By sensing the RPMs of your engine IntelliMute knows when you are at low speed and automatically mutes alerts except for strobe signals from emergency vehicles It works with all City and Auto Mute modes The IntelliMute icon will appear in the display when IntelliMute is On and the activation point has been set Whenever engine RPMs are below the Activation Point the arrow points down When RPMs are above the Activation Point the arrow points up 1 Below t Above Activation Point Activation Point IntelliMute Pro Mode IntelliMute Pro prevents detection by radar detector detectors RDDs such as VG 2 Spectre and Spectre IV when traveling at slower speeds It is intended for use by experienced users only When IntelliMute Pro is turn
39. used only as a travel aid and must not be used or any purpose requiring precise measurement of direction distance location or topography Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra ex a User Licence User License This document and the software and data described in it are furnished under license and may be used or copied only in accordance with such license Except as permitted by such license the contents of this document software and data may not be disclosed to third parties copied or duplicated in any form in whole or in part without the prior written permission of Cobra Electronics Corporation This document software and DATA contain proprietary and confidential information of Cobra Electronics Corporation and its licensors Cobra grants the purchaser a limited license for use of this document software and data incorporated in its products for personal use and not for resale sublicense or commercial use By using this product the purchaser agrees to be bound by the terms and conditions of this license agreement The purchaser acknowledges that the content of this document software and data are the property of Cobra and its licensors and are protected by copyright laws of the USA and international treaties The purchaser agrees not to modify decompile disassemble reverse engineer or reduce to human readable form the software DATA or any part thereof nor to create derivative works based on the contents of the document software or
40. ys only if GPSL is connected 22 English Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 23 T Your Detector r Programming 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 20 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 The City Mode Default can be changed in Menu mode It can also be changed at any time the detector is in Standby mode 1 Press and hold the City button for at least two seconds The three City modes will be sequentially displayed for three seconds each as long as the button is pressed 2 Release the City button while the desired City mode is displayed to set that mode as the default IntelliMute and IntelliMute Pro Modes IntelliMute and IntelliMute Pro are two features that are active at slow speeds and when your vehicle is stopped Both depend on your detector sensing the vehicle s engine revs RPMs to function Either feature can be turned On in Menu mode but not both at the same time The factory settings are IntelliMute Off and IntelliMute Pro Off After
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