Cobra XRS-9965
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1. CAUTION Do not attempt to set the activation point while driving Your vehicle should be parked and idling to avoid a collision during the process At the Set Point screen 1 Click on the check box 2 Press and hold the vehicle accelerator at the desired engine RPMs 3 Press the center icon on the touchscreen to complete the setting process The system will store the engine RPM setting and provide a completion message This Activation Point will be recalled each time the power is turned On The Activation Point can be changed at any time by following the same procedure used to set it initially Changes to the Activation Point can also be made by Pressing the IntelliMute icon on the main standby screen when either IntelliMute or IntelliMute Pro is On This will immediately bring up the IntelliMute Set Point setting screen NOTE If the unit is unable to sense usable pulses or if you do not set a rev point within 30 seconds of beginning the setup an error will be indicated If you do not try again within five seconds the setup process will automatically turn Off The unit will provide corresponding messages for these conditions If for any reason the unit stops sensing your engine s revs IntelliMute or IntelliMute Pro will automatically turn Off and the icon will change to show the Off condition NOTE The rev point must be reset if you use your detector in a different vehicle NOTE When initially choosing your Intel2. For Credit Card Orders Call 773 889 3087 Press one from the main menu 8 00 a m to 5 30 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 RDA GPSL66 Plug in GPS Locator Unit 420 030 N 001 Straight 12V Power Cord 420 030 N 001 Coiled 12V Power Cord 545 159 N 001 Windshield Mounting Bracket CLP 2B Dual Port Power Adapter Trademark Acknowledgement 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 AURA Extreme Bright DataGrafix IntelliLink IntelliScope IntelliView 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 L
3. Important Information 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 h A 4 slate C j Introduction may be enforced by your local law enforcement officials until and unless Important Information they are prohibited from doing so by federal court action Federal Laws Governing the Use of Radar Detectors Operating Instructions Safety Strobe 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 3M or 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 The Cobra line of quality products includes 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 Do not attempt to change settings of the unit while in motion CB Radios microTALK Radios Radar Laser Detectors Security of Your Vehicle Before leaving your vehicle always remember to conceal your radar detector in order to reduce the possibility o
4. 48 Accessories Order Info 49 Trademark Acknowledgement 49 Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra ae Overviey This manual describes the simple steps for mounting setting up and using your Installation detector It also provides helpful information about how radar and laser guns are i Where to Mount Your Unit used and how you can interpret the alerts you receive 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 Introduction 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 You can extend the capabilities of your XRS 9965 detector by adding the GPSL66 Global Positioning System Locator unit See page 34 for the features it adds and Windshield Mounting Dashboard Mounting page 49 for ordering information The GPSL66 is included with the XRS 99706 About Your Detector Display and Controls 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 detec
5. DA e Your Detector r Your Detector r Your detector includes the SmartPower feature that when turned On will put the Alert Settings unit into Low Power mode 15 minutes after the car s engine has been turned Off Alert Settings can be turned On or Off or adjusted to suit your preferences Before SmartPower enters Low Power mode you will hear three beeps and using the Alert Settings Menu see page 17 SmartPower will flash on the display To return the unit to Normal Power mode and exit Low Power mode start the car click anywhere on the touchscreen or turn the Pop Alert X Band Alert K Band Alert unit Off and then On again Ka Band Alert Ku Band Alert From the Restore Factory Settings screen you can quickly and conveniently When the Detect mode is On for any of these alerts the corresponding radar signal restore your detector to its original settings Confirmation messages are provided will be detected and an alert will be given During the alert the unit will continue to during the process detect other signals 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 Factory Factory d here aidi Features Settings Features Settings Cect QUErSIgNaIS Display Illumination Brigh
6. Electronics has included a user selectable On or Off Pop Detect mode Global Position System Locator GPS Locator Overview A IMPORTANT Important The XRS 9970G includes GPS Locator amp lifetime AURA updates XRS 9965 requires separate purchase of GPS Locator RDA GPSL 66 and subscription to AURA database The GPS Locator unit monitors vehicle location using the GPS satellite system to add features to your detector Whenever it is installed and GPS signals are available it m Provides alerts as you approach photo enforced intersections and locations with fixed red light or speed cameras as well as known speed traps and areas where increased caution should be exercised such as a high accident intersection The built in location database can be updated at Cobra s website to stay current with photo enforced locations speed traps and caution areas Allows you to identify and store up to 1 000 User Alert Locations in addition to those in the database m Provides speed and direction of travel information using GPS based data Allows you to see the position latitude and longitude of your vehicle Provides extra information during alerts with IntelliView and IntelliView Pro English Registration AI IMPORTANT Please read before the first use of your Cobra GPS Locator The database built into your GPS Locator is populated with the latest data available during production However due to the time elapsed between production an
7. NOTE door openers The factory setting is Highway The factory City mode default setting is City X itcan be changed in Menu mode or by pressing the City icon see page While at the Dark level under timer control any alert will turn On 19 the display at the last brightness setting Bright Dim or Dimmer Clicking anywhere on the display will also turn On the display You can toggle between Highway and City modes by clicking on the Highway or City icon NOTE When you change to City mode the unit will enter whichever city default mode is set at the time Muting an Alert Your detector allows you to quickly turn Off an Audio Alert by clicking anywhere on the touchscreen If you click on the touchscreen 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 Two other features are incorporated in your detector to automatically mute or reduce the audio volume of alerts See pages 20 and 23 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 2 English Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra fiel s O at Mer Your Detector r Your Detector r POP 3 Click the Zor navigation arrows at the bottom of DETECTION the touchscreen to step
8. PLEASE CALL COBRA FIRST do not return this product to the store See customer assistance on page A1 X Band 10 525 0 050 GHz If this product should require factory service please call Cobra before sending the K Band 94125 0 125 GHz 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 Safety Alert 24 070 0 010 GHz serviced and returned ele ll 24 110 0 010 GHz 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 24 190 0 010 GHz model number are clearly readable If the originals are sent they cannot be returned 24 230 0 010 GHz 2 Send the entire product l 3 Enclose a description of what is happening with the product Include a typed or clearly Ka Band 34 700 1 300 GHz printed name and address of where the product is to be returned with phone number Ku Band 13 435 0 050 GH required for shipment E abil f 4 Pack product securely to prevent damage in transit If possible use the original packing VG 2 11 500 0 250 GHz material 5 Ship prepaid and insured by way of a traceable carrier such as United Parcel Service ei eve oe O UPS or Priority Mail to avoid loss in transit to Cobra Factory Service Cobra Spectre IV Not Disclosed Electronics Corporation 6500 West Cortland Street Chicago Ill
9. Standby Screen Icons NOTE 1 A fully colored icon indicates a Bright display Partially colored ee ee icons indicate Dim and Dimmer settings and an icon with no color indicates the Dark setting MENU 2 When IntelliMute is On and IntelliMute Pro is Off the arrow is steady when IntelliMute Pro is On the i in the arrow blinks Display Brightness Menu Icon See Note 1 XRS 9970G sample screen indicates m IntelliMute On Engine revs below set point m City Mode m Car battery voltage is good m Display is Bright m GPS locator is installed and receiving signal Highway Mode City Mode Car Battery Voltage a XRS 9965 sample screen indicates T i 4 m IntelliMute On and engine revs below set point m City Mode m Car battery voltage is good IntelliMute Off IntelliMute On IntelliMute On It oo Above Activation Below Activation m Display is Bright Point See Note 2 Point See Note 2 NOTE GPS Icon and Compass only appear when used in conjunction with GPS Locator included with XRS 9970G optional for XRS 9965 GPS Signal Lock No GPS Signal Compass Northwest English Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra fol Your Detecto r Standby Screens fP LOCATION 88 88 88 N S 88 88 88 E W ERT English Main Standby Screen Displays the maximum possible information about the detector and its settings The GPS and Compass icons will show only if the GPS Locator unit is connected From this screen
10. backward or forward through EasySet Menu gives you quick and easy access to all the settings on your detector Paor the chosen settings loop until the desired setting EasySet Menu It is used to select is reached m User Settings see page 19 m Alert Settings see page 24 l l a X BAND Click on the check box icon to toggle the setting On and Off m GPS settings only if the GPS Locator is installed see page 38 DETECTION Some settings will have multiple choices rather than On Refer also to the Menu Flow Diagrams on pages 16 17 and 18 for User Settings ON and Off in those cases click on the choice you want Other Alert Settings and GPS Settings to easily navigate to the setting you want to change settings will display minus and plus icons to allow All settings are stored in memory when the power is turned Off and you to step through a series of options for the setting A will be recalled when the power is turned back On There are also shortcuts to some few settings involve a series of steps which are explained frequently accessed settings The shortcuts are described in the sections relating to on those screens nero 5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to move to and set the next desired NOTE setting s Continue to use the Z and navigation arrows to You cannot enter Menu mode during an alert The unit will not detect set the other options signals while in Menu mode 6 Click the Exi
11. e Your Detector r 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 After Spectre Alert is turned On in the Alert Settings menu the Spectre Audio On Off screen will appear If Spectre Audio Alert is turned Off the audio portion of the alert will not sound Safety and Strobe 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 Strobe Alert remains On when Safety Alert is turned Off See pages 32 and 33 for more information about Safety and Strobe Alerts 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 NOTE For GPS settings and alerts see the material beginning at page 38 English Your Detector r Radar and Laser Alerts Signals Detected The tables on the following pages show the types of radar and laser 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 ty
12. will become progressively larger as you approach the location Known Speed Trap Areas When Speed Traps is On and your vehicle approaches a known speed trap that is included in the GPS Locator database an alarm will sound and Speed Trap Areas will be displayed as you approach the location IntelliScope When IntelliScope is On and any Location Based Alert is activated IntelliScope provides information about the direction of the Location relative to your vehicle See page 42 for a full description of how IntelliScope works with a Location Based Alert English Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra o l GPS Locator r GPS Locator A Display GPS Database Version GPS Alerts At this menu position the version of the GPS Locator Location Based database will be displayed To update the database the first time go to Cobra s website www cobra com AURA and follow the online instructions Subsequent updates can be gotten automatically by plugging the GPS Locator into the USB socket on the same computer when it is connected to the internet m At first the icon is small and green m Upon closer approach the icon increases to medium size and turns orange When a Photo Enforcement Caution Area or User Location Alert is activated the icon provides a progressively more urgent message as the Location is approached with the display in Multi Color theme Delete All User Locations Rather than delete locations that you have entered one
13. you can select modes and alternative standby screens control unit functions and access setup menus NOTE GPS Icon Compass Speed and Lat Lon only appear when used in conjunction with GPS Locator included with XRS 9970G optional for XRS 9965 Compass The compass indicates driving direction if the GPS Locator unit is installed and receiving a signal If the GPS signal is lost the GPS icon will change to that status and the center of the Compass icon will show two bars To display this standby screen click on the Compass icon in the Main Standby screen Speed If the GPS Locator unit is installed and receiving a signal the vehicle s speed will be shown See page 39 for Speed Alert and Speed Units information To display this standby screen click on the Compass icon in the Compass screen Compass and Speed Combines Compass and Speed information in a single screen To display this standby screen click on the Speed icon in the Speed screen From this screen clicking on the Compass or Speed icons will return the unit to the Main Standby screen Lat Lon If the GPS Locator unit is installed and receiving a signal the vehicle s present location will be shown and continuously updated To display this standby screen press the GPS icon in any standby screen Pressing the Exit icon in this screen will return the unit to the last Standby screen Display Control Illumination The display illumination intensity can be adjuste
14. Satellite Lock i When the GPS Locator is first used or after a prolonged period of nonuse the GPS Locator needs more time to detect the Global Position System satellites 1 After installation of the GPS Locator turn the detector unit On with the vehicle in an area clear of obstructions to the sky 2 Keep the detector turned On for at least 15 minutes to allow fast satellite acquisition in subsequent power ups The vehicle can be moving as long as it is in an area where the GPS Locator can see the sky GPS Locator Status The GPS icon changes to indicate GPS NO received signal status GPS SIGNAL JEW Li j Li GPS Screens When GPS signal is lost at the Compass Speed Compass Speed and Lat Lon screens the Satellite icon will change and the data lines will be filled with dashes fP LOCATION 88 88 88 N S 88 88 88 E W English GPS racat t r User Locations The GPS Locator database is populated with all the Photo Enforcement Caution Area and Speed Trap locations known at the time of its last update You can add to these locations as you observe any that are not in your unit s database You can add User Locations to augment those in the GPS Locator database While adding locations you can customize them as Photo T Caution Area nore Enforcement The flag icon indicates any location you do not PE Speed Trap User Location want to categorize as gt one of the three types Bensai in the d
15. atabase Whenever your vehicle approaches a User Location an alarm will sound and the icon associated with the type of location you selected will appear It will become progressively larger as you approach the location To set a User Location 1 Click on the GPS Locator icon at the top of the SAYE AS standby screen when your vehicle is at a location you want to save The Save As screen will appear A 2 Click on the icon for the category of location you want to save it as You will see a confirmation ERIT message and the unit will return to the standby screen m To delete a specific User Location 1 While near a user set location and the User Location alert is seen press anywhere on the screen The Delete Location screen will appear 2 Click the Yes icon You will see a confirming message and the unit will return to the standby screen To delete all User Locations 1 See Delete All User Locations on page 40 Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra o d GPS Locator r GPS Locator lt GPS Settings GPS Settings can be turned On or Off to suit your preferences using the GPS Settings Menu see page 18 The following discussions are valid only when the GPS Locator is installed and receiving a signal When Speed Alert is On and a Speed has been set the detector will sound an alert whenever the vehicle s speed exceeds the set point you have selected The speed settings can be adjusted in 5 mph or 5 km h increm
16. by one see User Locations at page 37 you can delete all of the Photo Enforced Caution Area Speed Trap or User Locations you have entered at this menu position m When near the Location the icon becomes large and red Photo Enforcement Alert Zone 1 1 Click on the Delete icon in the User Saved Locations screen The Delete Locations screen will appear Icon size increases and color changes as location 2 Click on the icon for the category Photo Caution Speed or User is approached of locations you want to delete 3 Click on the Yes icon at the lower right corner of the screen You will be prompted with an Are You Sure message 4 Click on the Yes icon The locations will be deleted and the unit will return to the Delete Locations screen Icon size increases and color changes as location 5 Either click on an icon to delete another category of locations or click is approached on the Exit icon to return to the Main Standby screen NOTE Clicking the No icon at step 3 or 4 will return the unit to the Delete Locations screen Zone 1 NOTE Only user entered locations can be deleted Those locations stored in the AURA database can only be changed by the update process Zone 3 Tae Icon size increases and color changes as location is approached NOTE The above descriptions are based on the Multi Color display theme If you have chosen the red blue orange or green theme the color changes
17. d your purchase the database may not be 100 up to date Therefore it is highly recommended that you register and update your product before you first use it Then periodically perform AURA database updates to ensure that your GPS Locator works as effectively as possible Minimum system requirements Windows XP or Vista Operating System Internet access 64 MB System RAM USB 1 1 or above 20 MB of available on hard drive Registration and initial update A IMPORTANT Do not plug the GPS Locator into your PC s USB port until the GPS data updater is installed and you are prompted to plug in the GPS Locator 1 Go online to the official AURA website http aura cobra com 2 Select your detector model 3 Complete the registration form and click Register 4 Click on Update My Data and follow the online instructions 5 Once installed launch the updater and follow on screen instructions 6 When update is complete remove the GPS Locator from the PC It is ready to plug into your detector Subsequent updates 1 Access the internet on your PC 2 Plug your GPS Locator into your PC s USB drive for automatic update of new data Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra fasl o GPS Locator r Connecting To Your Detector Simply plug the GPS Locator into the GPS socket on the left side of the detector No external power connection is needed for the GPS Locator it is powered from the detector unit Initial
18. d to suit driving conditions Bright for daytime driving Dim for dusk driving Dimmer for night driving The Dark icon will remain to indicate the detector is On The Dark Icon will be replaced by a blinking dot if the display is not set for Always On You can adjust the screen illumination by Clicking the Brightness icon to step through the levels in the sequence listed above Brightness Icon NOTE Pressing the Brightness icon provides a shortcut to the Display Color see page 23 and Display Timer see page 23 settings in the User Settings menu Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra fal ale a 10 Your Detecto r Display Timeout IntelliShield Highway City Modes TOUT CE IRGIOF Has a Aspley TIMEGON mode Wian MSp Ay Wieon 1S ne Your detector is equipped with IntelliShield false signal rejection technology A tea cede a Dim OF PNM akter Tie Semen which consists of a Highway mode and three different levels of City modes City X City X K and City X Beep Off nie Display Mimgout seting can oachangod sothe dispiayis awaysign Highway mode provides full response to all signals detected The City modes reduce In Display Timeout mode the display will show a small dot moving slowly back and false alerts while you are driving in or near urban areas where there are many forth near the center of the screen to indicate the unit is turned On sources for conflicting X or K band signals such as microwave towers and automatic
19. described will not occur and you will see only icon size changes English Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra o GPS Locator r GPS Alerts continued Known Speed Trap Area Alerts Speed Trap Speed Trap Known Speed Trap Area Alerts are not a Woo ao ei graduated as are the other Location Main Standby any other standby screen Based alerts When your vehicle approaches a Known Speed Trap Area that is in your GPS Locator database an alarm will sound and the display will show the alternating SPEED TRAP AREA and WATCH SPEED message and icon on the screen SPEED TRAP ARER WATCH SPEE WATCH amp SPEED IntelliScope In conjunction with detection of a Location Based Alert other than a Known Speed Trap Area IntelliScope provides information about the direction of the Location relative to your vehicle The zone 1 and 2 detection icons will alternate with similar ones containing an arrow pointing in the direction of the Location In zone 3 the Location is in front of you and no arrow will be shown IntelliScope Alert Signal Sequence For a Location Directly Ahead Display while approaching a Photo Enforcement Location on your route and directly ahead Zone 1 NOTE The arrow disappears in Zone 3 when you are close to the Location English GPS Locator r IntelliScope Alert Signal Sequence When You Turn Toward The Location Display while approaching a Photo Enforcement Location involving a t
20. ealer to see if you have this option 2 English Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra f O Your Detecto r Your Detector r Windshield Mounting Dashboard Mounting 1 Attach the rubber cups 1 Place the detector on the dashboard to find a location to the bracket where the unit has a clear level view of the road and is parallel to the road s surface The angle CANNOT be adjusted after mounting 2 Make sure the rubber cups and your windshield are clean Ald be N A A 3 Push the bracket firmly onto and loop fastener the windshield 3 Attach the pad to the dashboard at your chosen location and remove the other paper backing 4 Attach the detector to the bracket Check that the unit is parallel to the road s surface 5 To adjust the angle if neces sary gently push or pull on the bracket to bend it DO NOT use the detector to bend the bracket 4 Attach the detector to the hook and loop fastener You can remove and reattach the unit as often as you like 6 Plug the power cord into the detector _ m i 5 Plug the power cord into the detector N Plug the cigarette lighter adapter on the power cord into your vehicle s ciga rette lighter 6 Plug the cigarette lighter adapter on the power 8 You can temporarily remove the detector whenever cord into your vehicle s you wish by depressing the bracket release button cigarette ligh
21. ents from the Speed or Compass amp Speed Standby Screens see page 10 Photo Enforcement Caution Area Known Speed Trap Areas and User Location Alerts are all based on specific locations that are in or added to the GPS Locator database To set or adjust the speed at which an alert will sound They are referred to collectively as Location Based Alerts 1 Press the Speed icon The Speed Alert screen will appear NOTE 2 Click on the minus or plus icons to change the speed setting Photo Enforcement Areas and the Compass are not available as settings They 3 Click on the Exit icon to return to the last used standby screen are always active and cannot be turned Off Speed Units can be selected as either mph or km h Whichever is selected Photo Enforcement Areas are the automated speed and red light cameras will apply not only to Speed Alert but to all features that display a speed on the included in the GPS Locator database When your vehicle approaches screen one of these an alarm will sound and the Camera icon will become NOTE progressive y valdelas yoWanpredeiuie rocguon In addition to using the menu to reach the Display Speed screen it can also be accessed from the Speed or Compass amp Speed Standby Caution Area Screens see page 10 When Caution Area is On and your vehicle approaches a high accident intersection or other dangerous place that is included in the GPS Locator database an alarm will sound and the Caution icon
22. etector from Cobra Just look at some of the sophisticated features and capabilities your new unit includes Super Xtreme Range Superheterodyne Technology With super fast sweep circuitry S XRS provides maximum detection range and the best possible advance warning to even the fastest radar guns Touchscreen Interface Simple intuitive touchscreen control Maximum Performance Provides advanced warning with maximum detection range for total protection Detection and Separate Alerts For radar signals X K Ka and Ku bands with signal strength indicated Laser signals Safety Alert signals Strobe Alert signals VG 2 signals Spectre amp IV signals LaserEye For 360 detection of laser and strobe signals Frequency Display Mode Shows frequency of received Ka and Laser signals Instant On Ready Detects radar guns with instant On very fast speed monitoring capabilities Pop Detection Detects the latest super fast instant on single pulse radar guns Voice or Tone Alert With adjustable volume ExtremeBright DataGrafix Touchscreen Display Easy to read graphical user interface and cool 3D graphics IntelliShield False Signal Rejection Reduces falsing in urban areas with Highway mode and three levels of City mode settings Safety Alert Traffic warning system distinguishes important safety alerts from other K band signals Strobe Alert Emergency vehicle warning system Manual Mute or Auto Mute A mute function
23. f break in and theft Customer Assistance Customer Assistance s Should you encounter any problems with this product or not understand its many features A A please refer to this owner s manual If you require further assistance after reading this TE Safety Alert Traffic Warning Systems I Truck Specific Navigation Systems HighGear Accessories manual Cobra Electronics offers the following customer assistance services CobraMarine VHF Radios For Assistance in the U S A Automated Help Desk English only 24 hours a day 7 days a week 773 889 3087 phone TOUCHSCREEN 15 BAND Power Inverters E Customer Assistance Operators English and Spanish 8 00 a m to 5 30 p m MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE Central Time Mon through Fri except holidays 773 889 3087 phone LED Lights DIGITAL RADAR LASER DETECTOR l l g WITH SUPER XTREME RANGE Questions English and Spanish Faxes can be received at 773 622 2269 fax Jumpstarters SUPERHETERODYNE TECHNOLOGY amp Technical Assistance English only www cobra com on line Frequently Asked Questions RED LIGHT SPEED CAMERA GPS LOCATOR English and Spanish product info cobra com e mail Accessories l Included with XRS 9970G Optional with XRS 9965 For Assistance Outside the U S A eee Contact Your Local Dealer 4010 Cobra Electronics Corporation Printed in China 6500 West Cortland Street Part No 480 593 P Chicago Illinois 60707 USA Version B www cobra com order any of o
24. imited 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
25. inois 60707 U S A 6 If the product is in warranty upon receipt of the product it will either be repaired maa on Ea dii or exchanged depending on the model Please allow approximately 3 4 weeks Strobe 700 300 nm before contacting Cobra for status If the product is out of warranty a letter will OOO automatically be sent with information as to the repair charge or replacement charge For any questions please call 773 889 3087 for assistance A WARNING Optional Accessories Modifications or parts substitutions not approved by Cobra Electronics Corporation may violate FCC Rules and void your authority to operate this equipment 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 49 This radar detector is covered by one or more of the following U S patents A x 5 497 148 5 594 432 5 612 685 6 078 279 6 094 148 6 621 447 p i 1 oe a Plug in GPS Straight 12V DC Windshield Coiled 12V DC Dual Port Power Additional patents may be listed inside the product or pending Locator Unit Power Cord Mounting Bracket Power Cord Adapter Item RDA GPSL66 Includes plug Includes suction Includes plug Includes adjustable and fuse cups and fuse plug up to 90 amp fuse Item 420 030 N 001 Item 545 159 N 001 Item 420 026 N 001 Item CLP 2B English Nothing Comes Close
26. is sensitive to contact with a bare or gloved finger a plastic stylus or even a pencil or pen It is also sensitive to the length of time of that contact So it is important to remember these definitions Click A brief touch or tap on the screen Press An extended about two seconds or longer touch of the screen NOTE The Press action refers to touch and hold rather than to the pressure or force applied to the display Excessive force may damage the display or dislodge the detector from its bracket If an instrument is used rather than a finger to touch the display take care that it is not sharp and will not leave marks on the display or damage it The following parts of this manual will include directions as to Click or Press and where on the touchscreen to do so NOTE You may click on any part of the touchscreen to bypass the Alert Settings display during the Power On sequence and go directly to the standby screen You can also bypass timers while changing settings by clicking on the touchscreen 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 SmartPower is described on page 24 Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra o j Your Detector
27. l Laser STALKER 34 7 GHZ English RATo o o Your Detector r Strobe and Safety Alert Signals and Visual Displays Emergency Vehicle or Strobe Road Hazard Train EMERGENCY ROAD HAZARD VEHICLE oe There are different tones for each safety alert Your detector provides 360 detection of these signals VG 2 and Spectre amp IV Alert Signals and Visual Displays VG 2 Alert Spectre Spectra IV SPECTRE I SPECTRE IV NOTE There are different tones for each safety alert Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra o Your Detector r Instant On Detection Your detector is designed to detect Instant On speed monitoring signals which can suddenly appear at full strength 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 See page 34 for more details English Your Detecto Description Tone repeats slowly at first then speeds up rapidly Responding to Alerts Interpretation Probably police radar Recommended Response FULL ALERT Tone sounds one time only Probably a false alarm but possibly pulsed radar Spectre or VG 2 nearby Exercise caution Tone instantly begins Radar Spectre
28. liMute or IntelliMute Pro Activation Point a setting of approximately 300 to 600 RPMs above idle is recommended 22 English Your Detector r 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 Voice or Tone Mode You can set your detector to sound alerts and confirm menu settings with either a Voice or a Tone Alert Voice Alert provides voice messages in addition to tones Tone Alert provides tones only Customizable Display Colors Your detector includes the Color Theme feature that allows you to customize the Display Screen Color scheme to match your car s dash illumination Multi Color Red Blue Orange or Green Display Timeout Display Timeout determines how long the Standby screen is illuminated before switching the unit to Dark You can set the time interval to 15 seconds 30 seconds one minute three minutes or Always On display never turns Off Click the plus and minus icons to change the settings 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 Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 23 a
29. lliMute 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 Above Activation Below Activation Point 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 turned 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 Above Activation Below Activation Point Point A 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 fal D Tate amp Your Detector r Set IntelliMute IntelliMute Pro Activation Point When the detector is new the Activation Point is not set To set the Activation Point enter the User Settings Menu see page 16 and move to the IntelliMute Set Point setting
30. n your vehicle is stopped Both depend on your detector sensing the vehicle s engine revs RPMs to function Either feature can be turned On but not both at the same time Before turning On IntelliMute or IntelliMute Pro you must first set an Activation Point for your engine s RPMs see page 22 Whenever the RPMs are below that point IntelliMute can begin muting or IntelliMute Pro can turn Off the radar detection circuits NOTE IntelliMute and IntelliMute Pro may not work with some vehicles because the unit cannot sense the engine s RPMs In such a case City and Auto Mute mode can reduce some unwanted audio alerts IntelliMute On and Off To turn IntelliMute and IntelliMute Pro On or Off click on the IntelliMute icon to step through the settings The settings in the sequence of IntelliMute On IntelliMute Pro On IntelliMute IntelliMute Pro Off The IntelliMute icon IntelliMute On IntelliMute On IntelliMute Off is in the upper left Above Activation Below Activation corner Point Point 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 English o Your Detector r The IntelliMute icon will appear in the display when Inte
31. of audio alerts IntelliMute A mute function which automatically reduces false audio alerts by sensing engine RPMs IntelliMute Pro Prevents detection by radar detector detectors RDDs when traveling at slower speeds SmartPower A timed power saving function that saves your car s battery EasySet Menu User friendly mode selection and setting with visual guidance Car Battery Voltage Displays your car battery voltage Low Car Battery Voltage Warning Alert can be provided when voltage goes below 11 9 volts Customizable Display Colors Customize the display colors to match your dash illumination Auxiliary Audio Jack For external speaker connection AURA Database Updates XRS 9970G includes GPS Locator amp lifetime AURA updates XRS 9965 requires separate purchase of GPS Locator RDA GPSL 66 and subscription to AURA database GPS Ready See page 34 GPS Locator unit included on XRS 9970G optional on XRS 9965 adds Photo Enforced Caution Known Speed Trap Areas and User Locations and other GPS based features IntelliScope requires GPS locator Uses GPS Locator to show direction of Location Based Alerts relative to your moving vehicle IntelliView Pro requires GPS locator Picture in picture shows a radar and laser alerts simultaneously with GPS Locator based location alerts b radar and laser alerts and your current vehicle speed Ordering From U S A Call 773 889 3087 for pricing or visit www cobra com
32. ompts and visual displays will help during the process After selecting a setting click on the icon to choose an option within the setting Each GPS Setting is described starting on page 38 GPS SETTINGS Ll Caution Area AY Speed Traps gt NS GPS Database IntelliScope Information Delete All User Locations Speed Units Speed Alert lt gt English User Settings User Settings can be turned On or Off or adjusted to suit your preferences using the User Settings Menu see page 16 IntelliShield City Mode Default City Mode Default makes three levels of Audio Alert suppression available when you toggle from Highway to City mode 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 Main Standby screen is displayed 1 Press the City icon to sequentially step through City X City X K and City X No Beep Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra D Tate amp Tate Your Detector r IntelliMute and IntelliMute Pro Modes IntelliMute and IntelliMute Pro are two features that are active at slow speeds and whe
33. or VG 2 FULL ALERT repeating rapidly nearby has been activated suddenly Pop mode tone Pop mode gun very close FULL ALERT Tone repeats slowly as you Probably police radar FULL ALERT approach a hill or bridge then speeds up sharply as you reach it beyond the 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 fal D nade slalo ilato M afeto o Your Detector r 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 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 I amp IV 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 uni
34. our vehicle s speed will also be shown in the lower left corner of the display The speed value will be updated every second until the alert is over IntelliView Pro Ka Band Alert While Speed Display Alert is Active English Customer Information 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 you have added the GPS Locator unit to your detector you can update the database of Photo Enforced locations Go to Cobra s website www cobra com and follow the online instructions 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 Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra Product Service and b gt j e A OJoiiloli Fl F i s Customer Information Customer Information Specifications Product Service ee Band and Frequencies For any questions about operating or installing this new Cobra product or if parts are missing
35. pe 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 31 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 symbols indicating the strength of the signal detected on a scale of one to five Pop alerts always show at level five as soon as they are detected Signal Strength Signal Signal Signal Signal Signal Strength 1 Strength 2 Strength 3 Strength 4 Strength 5 Weakest Signal Strongest Signal Radar Signals and Visual Displays X Band Radar K Band Radar Ka Band Radar Ku Band Radar Pop Radar Mode X BAND Ku BAND K BAND e gt 7 gt Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra Rac ale Laser Signals and Visual Displays Kustom Signals Kustom Signals ProLaser ProLaser Ill Stalker LIDAR Laser Other NOTE Beep rate changes with different laser alerts Your detector provides 360 detection of these signals Frequency Display 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 Ka Radar Typica
36. play Colors Display Timeout Frequency Display Mode SmartPower Mode Restore Factory Settings Alert Settings 000eeae Pop Alert X Band Alert K Band Alert Ka Band Alert and Ku Band Alert 0000 VG 2 Alert 2 0 cece ees 25 VG 2 Audio Mode 25 Spectre amp IVAlerts 25 Spectre Audio Mode 26 Safety Alert 0005 26 Car Battery Low Voltage Warning 26 Radar and Laser Alerts 27 Signals Detected 00 27 Audio AlertS 000eeeeeee 27 Visual Display 0005 27 Frequency Display 28 Instant On Detection 30 Pop Detection 000eaee 30 Responding to Alerts 31 Understanding Radar and Laser 32 Global Position System Locator GPS Locator OVErVIEW sanun unana eee ees 34 Connecting to Your Locator 36 Initial Satellite Lock 00 36 User LocationS 000euauuas 37 GPS SONOS ssi sinsec peta qe tae tec er ein acter 38 GPS Aleris aceeeaeeaeeaseaseeeeees 41 IntelliScope 00 cee eee 42 IntelliVieW ccc eee 44 IntelliView Pro ccc 44 Customer Information and Warranty Maintenance 000e ee eeeas 45 Specifications 000e ees 46 Product Service saasaa anaana 47 Optional Accessories 47 Limited 1 Year Warranty
37. rs 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 sight 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 Ho
38. setting click on the icon to choose an option within the setting USER SET TINGS l Shield City Mode Default ra Restore Factory Alert Type Settings Voice Tone IntelliMute IntelliMute Pro amp IntelliMute Set Display Color Smart Power Display Timeout Ap English Alert Settings Menu Alert Menu allows you to selectively turn On or Off detection of some signals The Alert Settings can be selected clicking the Zor lnavigation arrows at the bottom of the touchscreen to scroll through the settings as shown in the menu flow diagram below Tones voice prompts and visual displays will help during the process After selecting a setting click on the icon to choose an option within the setting Detection Ay lt a Pop Detection K Band Detection Low Car LERE Voltage Detection Ku Band Detection Alert Xa s Detection Detection lt gt Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra D o Your Detector r GPS Settings Menu GPS Settings Menu Function becomes available only when a GPS Locator is connected included with XRS 9970G optional with XRS 9965 GPS Menu allows you to selectively turn On or Off some alerts and to adjust GPS related features The GPS Settings can be selected by clicking the Elor navigation arrows at the bottom of the touchscreen to scroll through the settings as shown in the menu flow diagram below Tones voice pr
39. t Pop Detect off VG 2 Audio Mode Display Timeout 30 Seconds X Band Detect On When VG 2 Audio mode is On alerts will be sounded as well as being displayed on sesh Faces ide l the screen This setting is only available if VG 2 Alert is On After VG 2 Alert ile See CI mgnway gay n nane Dotec on is turned On in the Alert Settings menu the VG 2 Audio On Off screen will appear If City Default City X Ka Band Detect On VG 2 Alert is turned Off the Audio screen will not appear IntelliMute amp IntelliMute Pro Off Ku Band Detect Off Spectre amp IV Alerts enue al easly Alert i Police use radar detector detectors RDDs to spot users of radar detectors Voice or Tone Voice Strobe Alert On Your detector is able to identify signals from Spectre and Spectre IV RDDs Display Color Multi Low Car Voltage Warning Off and can provide alerts when any of these or similar devices are in use near r vehicle Frequency Display Off Photo Enforcement Area On pene ate Your detector can be spotted by Spectre IV RDDs but is invisible to Spectre RDDs Smart Power On Caution Area Off You can choose whether you want to be alerted to Spectre amp IV VG 2 Detect and Audio Off Known Speed Trap Area Off RDD signals Spectre Detect and Audio Off IntelliScope On Speed Alert Off IntelliView amp On Speed Units Mph IntelliView Pro Cannot be turned Off Only available with GPSL 66 English Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 2s DQ N pa ale
40. t detects signals from these or similar devices and will alert you when such a device is in use near your vehicle Safety Alert Traffic Warning System sevens 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 not receive these alerts regularly and may often encounter emergency vehicles trains and road hazards without being alerted As the number of transmitters increases these alerts will become more common When you receive such an alert please watch for emergency vehicles ahead of you on cross streets and behind you If you see an emergency vehicle approaching please pull over to the right side of the road and allow it to pass 32 English gt stalo Talo M af To ale 2 mYo o r o Your Detector r Strobe Alert Special strobes mounted on the light ba
41. t icon at the bottom center of the display when During menu setting if no icons are clicked or pressed for 15 seconds finished the unit will automatically exit Menu mode and save the most recent settings This will save your settings exit the EasySet Menu mode Ss al and return the unit to the Main Standby screen If power is turned Off while in Menu mode settings are saved to those in effect before Menu mode was entered NOTE If no icons are clicked or pressed for ten seconds while in the To use EasySet Menu select menu screen the unit will return to the Main Standby screen If no icons are clicked or pressed for fifteen seconds while in any 1 Click on the Menu icon on the touchscreen pee sub menu screen the unit will return to the Main Standby screen to reach the opening menu screen 2 Choose whether you want to change a User Settings click on the User icon see page 19 b Alert Settings click on the Alert icon see page 25 c GPS Settings click on the GPS icon see page 38 English Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra fis User Settings Menu User Menu allows you to adjust the unit s display and sounds to your preferences The User Settings can be selected by clicking the Zor lnavigation arrows at the bottom of the touchscreen to scroll through the settings as shown in the menu flow diagram below Tones voice prompts and visual displays will help during the process After selecting a
42. ted The touchscreen feature of the display superimposes all controls on the information shown The unit s lens must not be blocked and the LaserEye should have a clear view out the back window to allow 360 detection If the GPS Locator unit is installed it must have a clear view of the sky to receive GPS signals Do not be concerned when the screen goes dark under the control of Display Timeout The detector will function and alerts will appear as signals are detected You can change the user setting to keep the display On all the time EasySet Menu EasySet Menu allows you to 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 A This Manual About This Manual ec S Radar laser and GPS signals pass through glass but not through other materials and Once the detector is in use the modular descriptions in this manual can be objects Objects that can block or weaken incoming signals include 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 m Mirrored sun screens m Windshield wiper blades m Dark tinting at the top of the windshield Heated windshields currently available on some vehicles Instaclear for Ford Electriclear for GM Consult your d
43. ter and sliding it off the bracket A English Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra fs amp Controls Where to Mount Your Unit While working with this manual page A2 can be folded out for reference to the controls on the detector unit Power On Off And Audio Volume To Turn On the Unit and Adjust the Audio Volume Rotate the On Off Volume control clockwise away from you Unit will cycle through Power On Self Test None Alert Settings will scroll Check marks indicate which are set Factory defaults are shown when the unit is new Three beeps This screen will show None only when the GPS Locator is connected See page 36 for more information Standby screen will show None Highway Car Battery Voltage and Display Brightness icons IntelliMute arrow will surround the i if it is turned On and set nal MENU KK LO isd is LI Testing None System Ready 2 English Your Detector r Touchscreen Controls The previous section describes the only physical switch on the unit the On Off Volume dial All other controls are activated through the touchscreen display The display will show various icons and information appropriate to the functions of the detector By Clicking or Pressing the touchscreen it is possible to control those functions and to navigate through setup menus The touchscreen
44. to a Cobra Limited 1 Year Warranty For Products Purchased in the U S A Cobra Electronics Corporation warrants that its Cobra 15 Band Radar Laser Detectors and the component parts thereof will be free of defects in workmanship and materials for a 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 15 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 accident 2 In the event of misuse or abuse of the product or as a result of unauthorized alterations or repairs 3 If the serial number has been altered defaced or removed 4 If the owner of the product resides outside the U S A All implied warranties including warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose are l
45. ur products please visit our website www cobra com Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra English Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra Controls Indicators aL olalalcoiilola k lato E DIK F ag Accessories Order Info and a sKolslaarslg EAT dale hi sloelelaaalia Introduction Controls Indicators Connections and Display Windshield Bracket Mounting Slot Windshield Bracket Release Button LaserEye For 360 detection of laser and strobe signals ane Speaker Auxiliary Audio Jack On right side of unit 12V DC Power Jack GPS Port For connection of GPS Locator optional with XRS 9965 On Off Volume Control Allows user to adjust the volume of the tone and voice alerts ExtremeBright DataGrafixTM Display Full color and sunlight readable the extremely bright display provides intuitive graphical information and alert All unit controls are shown on the display and screens T Touchscreen Interface activated with a simple finger touch the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may Cause undesired operation FCC NOTICE This device complies with part 15 of FCC rules Operation is subject to English Introduction Congratulations You ve made a smart choice by purchasing a maximum performance digital radar laser d
46. urn onto a cross street where it is located Zone 1 Zone 2 Vehicle Turns Right NOTE The arrow changes to straight ahead after turning onto the cross street where the Location is IntelliScope Alert Signal Sequence When Location Is Off Your Route Display while approaching and passing a Photo Enforcement Location that is some distance away to the right of your route Zone 2 NOTE The signal never enters zone 3 since you never get close to the Location When IntelliScope is turned Off Location Based Alerts will be sounded only when the Location is ahead of you and in the direction of your vehicle s travel No arrow will be shown on the screen For example if a particular red light camera operates only for vehicles going north and your vehicle is going south you will not receive an alert with IntelliScope turned Off With IntelliScope turned On you will receive an alert at that Location even though the camera does not operate in your direction Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra b gt Areliahdslarcia o GPS Locator r IntelliView If a radar or laser signal is detected while a Location Based Alert other than a Speed Trap is active the proper alert icon will appear in the lower right corner of the display screen so that you can see both alerts at once IntelliView Ka Band Alert While Photo Enforcement Alert is Active IntelliView Pro During radar radar detector detector or laser warnings y
47. wever 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 m Is it legal for police to use LIDAR Yes LIDAR is allowed to be used in all 50 States by police Your detector detects LIDAR laser Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra x Understanding Radar and Laser and 2 0 o iti aa rd Your Detector r GPS Locator r Pop Radar Guns The Pop mode Radar Gun is a single pulse Doppler radar that is a feature of a K and Ka Bee Ill 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 beyond the effective range of Pop radar guns there will be a signal to sense only if a gun is triggered In addition the Pop mode receiver section is more prone to false alerts because of its extra sensitivity This is especially so in urban areas As a result you should consider using the Pop Detect mode only in highway and rural situations Cobra
48. yte 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 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 P Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra Introduction Introduction Important Information Customer Assistance 05 Controls Indicators Connections and Display Product Features OvervieW oe ctecueeeeeeaseeasetenas Your Detector Installation 0c cece ees Getting Started 020e eee Power On Off and Audio Volume CONOS 224 24 2c0202 240c00424004 Standby Screen Icons Standby Screens 05 Display Control 0000es IntelliShield Highway City Modes Muting anAlert Auxiliary Audio Jack EasySet Menu 0 02cee eee Menu Sequence Diagrams SENGS aranse cede ln aae User Settings sscacaacsasieesee ed IntelliShield City Mode Default IntelliMute Mode IntelliMute Pro Mode Set Activation Point Auto Mute Mode Voice or Tone Mode Customizable Dis
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