Operating Instructions
11 BAND™ ULTRA
HIGH-PERFORMANCE
DIGITAL RADAR/LASER
DETECTOR WITH XTREME
RANGE SUPERHETERODYNE™
TECHNOLOGY
Printed in China
Part No. 480-106-P
XRS9600
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Controls, Indicators,
Connections And Display
Introduction
Controls, Indicators, Connections And Display
•
Windshield Bracket
Windshield
Release Button
Bracket Mount
LaserEye
For 360° detection of
laser and strobe signals.
Auxiliary Audio
Jack
Speaker
12V DC
Power Jack
On-Off/Volume Control
Allows user to adjust the
volume of the tone alerts.
Program/Mute Button
Set/City Button
For manual mute of
audio alerts (and to enter
programming mode).
For City or Highway modes
to reduce false alerts (and to
change user mode settings
while programming).
Select/Dim Button
Adjusts the display brightness
for easy reading (and to scroll
through user mode settings
while programming).
Alpha/Numeric Dot Matrix Text Display*
Shows user mode settings, programming instructions,
signal strength indication, City/Highway mode indicators,
radar, VG-2, Spectre 1 and safety/strobe indicators.
System Ready
WARNING
* See pages 5 – 26 for more information
about display features.
Modifications or parts substitutions not approved
by Cobra Electronics Corporation may violate
FCC Rules and void your authority to operate
this equipment.
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Product Features
Introduction
Product Features
•
Congratulations!You’ve made a smart choice by purchasing the XRS 9600
ultra high performance digital radar/laser detector from Cobra. Just look at
some of the sophisticated features and capabilities your new unit includes:
Xtreme Range
IntelliShield False Signal Rejection
Reduces falsing in urban areas with
Highway mode and three (3) levels
of City mode settings
Superheterodyne Technology
With super-fast sweep circuitry,
XRS provides extra detection range
and the best possible advance warning
to even the fastest radar guns
Safety Alert
Traffic warning system distinguishes
important safety alerts from other
K band signals
Ultra Performance
Provides advanced warning with
extra detection range
Strobe Alert
Emergency vehicle warning system
Manual Mute Or Auto Mute
A mute function of audio alerts
Detection And Separate Alerts
For radar signals (X, K and Ka bands,
with signal strength indicated), laser
signals, Safety Alert signals, Strobe Alert
signals, VG-2 signals, Spectre 1 signals
IntelliMute
A mute function which automatically
reduces false alerts by sensing engine
RPMs
8-Point Compass
Displays direction of travel
LaserEye
For 360° detection of laser and
strobe signals
Instant-On Ready
Detects radar guns with “instant-on”
(very fast) speed monitoring capabilities
Pop Detection
Detects the latest super-fast instant-on
signal pulse radar guns
Smart Power
A timed power saving function that
saves your car’s battery
EasySet Programming
User-friendly mode selection and
setting with visual guidance
Auxiliary Audio Jack
For external speaker connection
Mounting
Mounts easily on windshield
or dashboard
Tone Alert
With adjustable volume
DigiView Data Display
With easy-to-read alpha/numeric
dot matrix text readout
This booklet describes the simple steps for mounting and setting up your detector.
It also provides helpful information about how radar and laser guns are used and
how you can interpret the alerts you receive.
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Installation
Installation
Your Detector
Your Detector
Installation
Windshield Mounting
•
Where To Mount Your Unit
You will get optimum performance from your detector if you Mount it at a
point approximately in the center of the vehicle, as low as possible on the
front windshield without obstructing the unit’s view of the road either to
the front or rear. You can also mount it directly on the dashboard.
1. Attach the rubber
cups to the bracket.
Windshield Mounting
Dashboard Mounting
2. Make sure the rubber cups and your windshield are clean.
3. Push the bracket firmly
onto the windshield.
4. Attach the detector to
the bracket. Check the
angle of the unit.
The unit’s lens must not be blocked and the LaserEye should have a clear view
out the back window to allow 360° detection.
5. To adjust the angle if
necessary, gently push or
pull on the bracket to bend
it. DO NOT use the detector
to bend the bracket.
The LaserEye Should Have A Clear View
6. Plug the power cord
into the detector.
Radar and laser signals pass through glass but not through other materials
and objects. Objects that can block or weaken incoming signals include:
7. Plug the cigarette lighter
adapter on the power
cord into your vehicle’s
cigarette lighter.
■
Windshield wiper blades
■
■
■
Mirrored sun screens
Dark tinting at the top of the windshield
8. You can temporarily remove the detector whenever you
wish by depressing the bracket release button and sliding
it off the bracket.
Heated windshields currently available on some vehicles
(Instaclear for Ford, Electriclear for GM). Consult your dealer
to see if you have this option.
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Installation
Getting Started
Your Detector
Your Detector
Getting Started
Dashboard Mounting
•
1. Place the detector on the dashboard to find a location
where the unit has a clear, level view of the road.
The angle CANNOT be adjusted after mounting.
On-Off/
Volume Control
Rotate clockwise
(away from you)
2. Remove the paper backing
from one (1) side of the
hook-and-loop fastener.
To Turn On The Unit And Adjust The Audio Volume
3. Attach the pad to the
dashboard at your chosen
location and remove the
other paper backing.
Rotate the On-Off/
Tone
Visual Display
Volume control
clockwise (away
from you).
Three (3) beeps
Testing
System Ready
The display will then cycle
through the user mode settings
(city or highway, Intellimute
and SmartPower status).
Start-up is complete when the display continuously
shows the current compass direction (N, NE, E, SE, S,
SW, W or NW) plus single letters indicating current user
mode settings (c = City mode, City X Beep Off mode and
City X+K mode, h = Highway mode, i = IntelliMute on).
4. Attach the detector to the
hook-and-loop fastener.
You can remove and
reattach the unit as
often as you like.
Power On
Start-Up Complete
6. Plug the power cord
into the detector.
Testing
NW
h
System Ready
7. Plug the cigarette lighter
adapter on the power
cord into your vehicle’s
cigarette lighter.
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.
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EasySet Programming
EasySet Programming
Your Detector
Your Detector
Set/City Button
Press and release
EasySet Programming
All user mode settings on your detector can be changed by using
Program mode. When changing the settings, please keep in mind:
•
Select/Dim Button
Press and release
■
Buttons can have multiple functions.
Program/Mute Button
Press and hold/Press and release
■
All settings will be stored in memory when the power is
turned off and recalled when the power is turned back on.
To Use Program Mode
The procedure for using Program mode is shown on page 7.
Press and hold the
Program/Mute button
for two (2) seconds.
Tone
Visual Display
Program will appear.
PROGRAM
NOTE
Three (3) beeps
You cannot enter Program mode during an alert. The unit will not detect
signals while in Program mode. During programming, if no buttons are
pushed for ten (10) seconds, the unit will automatically exit Program
mode and save the last settings.
Then brief programming
instructions will scroll through
the display three (3) times.
While the programming One (1) beep with
As each mode is displayed,
the current setting for that
mode will be shown.
Programming User Modes
The tables on pages 8 through 9 show you how to program all user modes
and the settings you can choose from.
instructions are
each button press
scrolling, press and
release the Select/Dim
button to cycle through
the user modes.
NOTE
On the following pages, you will find more detailed
explanations of each setting.
With the user mode you One (1) or two (2)
wish to change displayed, beeps, depending on
The setting you select will
be shown.
press and release the
Set/City button to
change the setting.
your selection
See page 14 for instructions on setting the IntelliMute activation point.
See page 16 for instructions on calibrating the compass.
See page 21 for instructions on using SmartPower.
To move to the next
selection, press the
Select/Dim button again.
When you have finished One (1) beep
programming any or
When you exit Program
mode, the new setting will
automatically be saved and
EXIT PROGRAM and Settings
Saved! will appear in the display.
all of the user modes,
press and release the
Program/Mute button
to exit Program mode.
Or simply wait ten (10)
seconds without
EXIT
Settings
PROGRAM
Saved!
pushing any buttons.
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EasySet Programming
EasySet Programming
Your Detector
Your Detector
This EasySet programming menu lists all of the modes and settings
you can choose from after you have entered Program mode as
described on page 7.
EasySet Programming Menu
Mode
Tone
Visual Setting Result
VG-2 Detect
mode
Two (2) beeps VG-2 Detect On The unit will detect VG-2 signals.
One (1) beep VG-2 Detect Off The unit will not detect VG-2 signals.
EasySet Programming Menu
VG-2 Audio
mode (not
shown if VG-2
detect is off)
Two (2) beeps VG-2 Audio On With VG-2 Detect on, the unit will give
Mode
Tone
Visual Setting Result
audible alerts for VG-2 signals.
Set City
mode
default*
Two (2) beeps City X
A single beep sounds when the
signal is first detected.
One (1) beep VG-2 Audio Off With VG-2 Detect off, the unit will give
only visual alerts for VG-2 signals.
One (1) beep City X
beep Off
One (1) beep City X+K
Audio for all X band alerts are blocked
until signal strength reaches Level 3.
Spectre 1
Detect mode
Two (2) beeps Spectre 1
The unit will detect Spectre 1 signals.
The unit will not detect Spectre 1 signals.
Detect On
Combines the City X mode with
prevention of K band audio alerts
until signal strength reaches Level 2.
One (1) beep Spectre 1
Detect Off
IntelliMute
mode
Two (2) beeps IntelliMute On All alerts (except for strobe signals
from emergency vehicles) are
Spectre 1
Two (2) beeps Spectre 1
With Spectre 1 Detect on, the unit will
give audible alerts for Spectre 1 signals.
Audio mode
(not shown if
Spectre 1
Audio On
automatically muted below the
One (1) beep Spectre 1
With Spectre 1 Detect off, the unit will give
only visual alerts for Spectre 1 signals.
engine rev point you set.
Audio Off
detect is off)
One (1) beep IntelliMute Off Normal operation.
SmartPower Two (2) beeps SmartPower
mode
SmartPower is on.
SmartPower is off.
Set IntelliMute One (1) beep Set IntelliMute Allows you to set the engine
RPMs
(not shown
if IntelliMute
is off)
On
(see page 14
to set activation
point)
rev point while using IntelliMute.
One (1) beep SmartPower
Off
X Band detect Two (2) beeps X Band On
mode
The unit will detect X Band signals.
The unit will not detect X Band signals.
Partially dimmed for dusk or night driving.
AutoMute
mode
Two (2) beeps AutoMute On The audio volume of all alerts will be
automatically muted after four (4) seconds
One (1) beep X Band Off
for as long as the signal is detected.
Set display
Dim mode
default*
Two (2) beeps Display Dim
One (1) beep AutoMute Off All alerts will sound at full volume
One (1) beep Display
More dimmed for dusk or night
driving.
for as long as the signal is detected.
Dimmer
Set compass One (1) beep Set Compass Allows you to calibrate the compass.
One (1) beep Display Dark
Display is off.
(see page 16
to calibrate
compass)
Restore
factory
settings
One (1) beep Restore
Factory
Resets user modes and settings to
factory default.
Settings
Pop Detect
mode
Two (2) beeps Pop Detect On The unit will detect Pop signals.
One (1) beep Pop Detect Off The unit not will detect Pop signals.
Exit program One (1) beep EXIT
PROGRAM
Allows you to exit Program mode.
* The settings for these user modes can also be changed with the one (1) button method.
See description of each user mode (pages 10 and 23) for details.
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Settings
Settings
Your Detector
Your Detector
Setting City Default
Settings
•
You can set the default level for City mode (City X, City X Beep Off and
Highway/City Mode
City X+K) either in Program mode or directly using the Set/City button.
Your detector has a Highway mode and three (3) different levels of City
modes: City X, City X Beep Off and City X+K. City X mode sounds a single
beep when the signal is first detected. City X Beep Off mode prevents all
X band audio alerts until the signal strength reaches Level 3. City X+K mode
combines the City X mode with prevention of K band audio alerts until the
signal strength reads Level 2. This will 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.
City X
Press and
hold the
Set/City
City
X+K
button
City X
Beep Off
Set/City Button
Press and hold
The factory setting is Highway. The factory City mode default setting is City X.
To Set The City Mode Default Directly Using The Set/City Button
Press and hold the
Set/City button.
Tone
Visual Display
One (1) beep each time Cycles — see chart above
the display cycles
Set/City Button
Press and release
Release the Set/City
button to select the
current display as
default.
None
City X Beep Off,
City X+K or City X
To Change From Highway Mode To City Mode
Press and release the
Set/City button.
Tone
Visual Display
One (1) beep
c appears in the display
City Mode
To Set The City Mode Default Using Program Mode
(See Page 7 For Instructions On Using Program Mode)
NOTE
When you change to City mode, the unit will enter
whichever city default mode is set at the time.
N W
c
In Program mode,
go to City.
Tone
Visual Display
City X Beep Off
City X+K
One (1) beep
One (1) beep
Two (2) beeps
To Change From City Mode Back To Highway Mode
Press and release the
Set/City button again.
City X
Tone
Visual Display
h appears in the display
Two (2) beeps
City X Beep Off
City X+K
City X
Highway Mode
City X
City X+K
City X
NW
h
Beep Off
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Settings
Settings
Your Detector
Your Detector
Muting An Alert
Your detector allows you to quickly turn off an Audio Alert by momentarily
pressing the Program/Mute button. If you press the Program/Mute button
a second time during the Alert, the Audio Alert will be turned back on.
IntelliMute
IntelliMute is a unique new feature that allows you to avoid alerts you
don’t need to hear because you are stopped or moving slowly. By sensing
the “revs” (RPMs) of your engine, IntelliMute knows when you are at low
speed and automatically mutes alerts (except for strobe signals from
emergency vehicles).
Program/Mute Button
Press and release
Before IntelliMute will work, you must set an activation point for your engine’s
revs (see page 14). Whenever the revs are below that point, IntelliMute will
begin muting. The activation point will be stored in memory and recalled
each time the power is turned on. An i will appear in the display when
IntelliMute is on. The factory setting is IntelliMute off.
To Turn Turn Off Or On An Audio Alert Using The Program/Mute Button
Press and release
the Program/Mute
button.
Tone
Visual Display
None
None
NOTE
IntelliMute may not work with some vehicles because it cannot sense
the engine’s revs. In such cases, you can reduce unwanted audio alerts
by using Auto Mute and City mode when appropriate.
Auto Mute Mode
Auto Mute will automatically reduce the audio volume of all alerts after four (4)
seconds for as long as the signal is detected. The factory setting for Auto Mute is on.
To Turn Auto Mute Off Or On Using Program Mode
(See Page 7 For Instructions On Using Program Mode)
To Turn IntelliMute On Or Off Using Program Mode
(See Page 7 For Instructions On Using Program Mode)
In Program mode,
go to Auto Mute.
Tone
Visual Display
Auto Mute Off
Auto Mute On
In Program mode,
go to IntelliMute.
Tone
Visual Display
One (1) beep
Two (2) beeps
Auto Mute Off
Two (2) beeps
IntelliMute On,
then i appears in the display
Auto Mute On
One (1) beep
IntelliMute Off
IntelliMute On
IntelliMute Off
AutoMute
Off
AutoMute
On
NW
ih Intelli
Intelli
Mute
Mute
Off
Auxiliary Audio Jack
The Auxiliary Audio Jack can be
used to connect an external speaker
in environments with high ambient
noise levels. The internal speaker
will be disconnected.
Auxiliary
Audio Jack
On
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Settings
Settings
Your Detector
Your Detector
Set/City
Button
What To Remember While Using IntelliMute
IntelliMute works with all City and Auto Mute modes.
Select/Dim Button
Program/Mute Button
Whenever engine revs are below the activation point, an arrow
pointing down will appear in the display. Above the activation point,
an arrow pointing up will appear.
To Set The IntelliMute Activation Point Using Program Mode
(See Page 7 For Instructions On Using Program Mode)
Below Activation Point
Above Activation Point
In Program mode, go to Set
IntelliMute.
Tone
Visual Display
NW
ih
NW
ih
None
Set IntelliMute
Press and release the Set/City button Two (2) beeps
Press SET at
to begin setting IntelliMute RPMs.
desired RPMs…
If, for any reason, the unit stops sensing your engine’s revs,
IntelliMute will indicate an error and automatically turn off.
Rev your engine to the level you wish to None
set. Rev the engine slightly above idle and
hold revs steady for two (2) seconds.
None
The rev point you set will be stored in the unit’s memory when
power is turned off and recalled each time the power is turned on.
At the desired rev level, press and
Three (3) beeps
IntelliMute Set!
NOTE
release the Set/City button.
The rev point must be reset if you use your detector in a different vehicle.
Press and release either the
None
None
Select/Dim button to proceed to the
next user mode or the Program/Mute
button to exit the Program mode.
NOTE
When initially choosing your IntelliMute activation point, a setting
of approximately 300 to 600 RPMs above idle is recommended.
You can reset the activation point at any time to fit your individual
preferences and driving style.
Setting IntelliMute RPMs
Set Intel... Press SET... Intelli
Mute
Setting The IntelliMute Activation Point
Your detector must be installed in your vehicle.
CAUTION
Set!
Do not attempt to set the rev point while driving.
Your vehicle should be parked and idling.
NOTE
If the unit is unable to sense usable pulses within three (3) seconds or if you do
not set a rev point within 20 seconds of beginning these steps, IntelliMute will
indicate an error and automatically turn off.
IntelliMute must be turned on before setting the activation point.
IntelliMute Off
IntelliMute
Not Set
Intelli
Tone
Visual Display
IntelliMu...
Please tr...
One (1) beep
IntelliMute not set
Please try again
Mute
Off
One (1) beep
IntelliMute Off
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Settings
Settings
Your Detector
Your Detector
N
Compass
NW
NE
SE
Your detector includes an internal
8-point Compass that will continuously
display your current direction of travel:
N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, or NW.
Set/City
Button
Select/Dim Button
8-Point
Compass
W
E
Program/Mute Button
SW
To Calibrate The Compass Using Program Mode
(See Page 7 For Instructions On Using Program Mode)
Calibrating The Compass
NOTE
S
In Program mode, go to
Set Compass.
Tone
Visual Display
None
Set Compass
Before using it for the first time, you must calibrate the compass to
provide accurate indications of direction. See page 7 for instructions
on using the Program mode to select Set Compass.
Press and hold the Set/City button
to begin setting the compass.
One (1) beep
Drive in 2 circles…
Press SET when
done…
Calibration allows the compass electronics to measure and store
information about the magnetic fields generated by your vehicle.
Within two (2) minutes, drive your
vehicle in a circle twice, then press
the Set/City button again.
Three (3) beeps
Compass Set!
For two (2) seconds
followed by direction
of travel (N, NE, E,
SE, S, SW, W or NW)
The compass will remain accurately calibrated as long as your detector is
mounted in the same place in your vehicle. If you change the location where
the unit is mounted or move it to another vehicle, you must recalibrate the
compass.
Press and release either the Select/Dim None
button to proceed to the next user
mode or the Program/Mute button
to exit Program mode.
None
The compass temporarily may not provide accurate readings if you are inside
a building or enclosure, or are close to a large metal tractor/trailer, truck, or
train. Once you are away from such a location, the compass will work
correctly again.
Set Compass
Calibrate Compass
Compass Set
Direction Of Travel
NOTE
Set Compa... Drive in...
Compass
NW
h
When the instructions direct you to drive in two (2) circles, a large
parking lot is the most convenient place to do so. It does not matter
what direction your vehicle is pointing when you start the circles, which
direction you go to make the circles, and it does not have to be exactly
two (2) circles. You do NOT have to make perfect circles. You can drive
in any pattern, as long as you make two (2) complete turns. Four (4)
three-point turns, two (2) small squares, or any two (2) complete loops
will work as well as two (2) circles. It does not matter what size the
circles are, if your speed is constant, or how fast you make the circles
[but less than two (2) minutes]. Please be careful when making the
circles and watch for other traffic.
Press SET... Set!
NOTE
If you do not press the Set/City button within two (2) minutes after beginning
the set compass process, compass calibration will automatically terminate.
Terminate
Tone
Visual Display
Compass n...
Please tr...
One (1) beep
Compass not set…
Please try again…
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Settings
Settings
Your Detector
Your Detector
Pop Alert
VG-2 Alert
Pop Alert will alert you of Pop radar signals. During the alert, the unit
The detector is undetectable by VG-2 detection devices and will alert you
when such a device is in use near your vehicle. During the alert, the unit
continues to detect other signals. You can choose whether or not you want
your unit to show VG-2 Alerts. With VG-2 Detect mode on, you can also
choose whether or not you want your unit to sound audible VG-2 Alerts.
The factory settings are VG-2 Detect on and VG-2 Detect Audio on.
continues to detect other signals. The factory setting is Pop Detect off.
To Turn Pop Detect Mode On Or Off Using Program Mode
(See Page 7 For Instructions On Using Program Mode)
In Program mode,
go to Pop Detect.
Tone
Visual Display
Pop On
Two (2) beeps
One (1) beep
Pop Detect On
To Turn VG-2 Detect Mode Off Or On Using Program Mode
(See Page 7 For Instructions On Using Program Mode)
Pop Off
In Program mode,
go to VG-2 Detect.
Tone
Visual Display
VG2 Off
Pop Detect Off
One (1) beep
Two (2) beeps
VG-2 Detect Off
Pop On
Pop Off
VG2 On
VG-2 Detect On
VG2 Off
VG2 On
To Turn VG-2 Audio Mode Off Or On Using Program Mode
(See Page 7 For Instructions On Using Program Mode)
In Program mode,
go to VG-2 Audio.
Tone
Visual Display
VG2 Audio Off
VG2 Audio On
One (1) beep
Two (2) beeps
VG-2 Audio Off
VG-2 Audio On
...Audio Off ...Audio On
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Settings
Settings
Your Detector
Your Detector
Spectre 1 Alert
SmartPower
The detector is undetectable by Spectre 1 detection devices and will alert
you when such a device is in use near your vehicle. During the alert, the unit
continues to detect other signals. You can choose whether or not you want
your unit to show Spectre 1 Alerts. With Spectre 1 Detect mode on, you can
also choose whether or not you want your unit to sound audible Spectre 1
Alerts. The factory settings are Spectre 1 Detect on, Spectre 1 Audio on.
Your detector includes the SmartPower feature that, when activated,
will put the unit into Standby mode (low power) for about 30 minutes
after the car’s engine has been turned off. After 30 minutes in Standby
mode, the unit will automatically turn off.
Before SmartPower enters Standby mode, you will hear one (1) beep and
Pwr Save will appear on the display. To return the unit to normal Power
mode or exit Standby mode, start the car, press any button or turn the unit
off and then on again. The factory setting is SmartPower on.
To Turn Spectre 1 Detect Mode Off Or On Using Program Mode
(See Page 7 For Instructions On Using Program Mode)
SmartPower Entering
Standby Mode
In Program mode,
go to Spectre 1 Detect.
Tone
Visual Display
Spectre Off
One (1) beep
Two (2) beeps
Spectre 1 Detect Off
Pwr Save
Spectre On
Spectre 1 Detect On
To Turn SmartPower Mode Off Or On Using Program Mode
(See Page 7 For Instructions On Using Program Mode)
Spectre Off
Spectre On
In Program mode,
go to SmartPower.
Tone
Visual Display
SmartPower Off
SmartPower On
One (1) beep
Two (2) beeps
SmartPower Off
To Turn Spectre 1 Mode Off Or On Using Program Mode
(See Page 7 For Instructions On Using Program Mode)
SmartPower On
In Program mode,
go to Spectre 1 Audio.
Tone
Visual Display
...Power off ...Power on
One (1) beep
Two (2) beeps
Spectre 1 Audio Off
Spectre Audio Off
Spectre Audio On
Spectre 1 Audio On
...Audio Off ...Audio On
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Settings
Settings
Your Detector
Your Detector
Setting Dim Default
DigiView Data Display Brightness
Your detector has a Bright display mode (for daytime driving) and three (3)
levels of Dim display modes (Dim for dusk driving, Dimmer for night driving
and Dark where no visual alerts will be displayed) to control the display’s
brightness levels. The factory setting is Bright. The factory Dim mode
default setting is Dimmer.
You can set the default level for Dim mode (Dim, Dimmer or Dark)
either in Program mode or directly using the Select/Dim button.
Dim
Press
Dark Indicator
and hold
Select/Dim
button
Dark
Dimmer
.
Select/Dim Button
Press and hold
Select/Dim Button
Press and release
To Set The Display Dim Mode Default Directly Using The Set/Dim Button
Press and hold the
Tone
Visual Display
To Change The Brightness To Dim
Select/Dim button
One (1) beep each time Cycles — see chart above
the display cycles
Press and release the
Select/Dim button once.
Tone
Visual Display
Two (2) beeps
Dim, Dimmer or Dark
Release the Select/Dim None
button to select the
current display as
default.
Dim, Dimmer or Dark
Dim Display
Dimmer Display
Dark Display
Dim
Dimmer
Dark
To Set The Display Dim Mode Default Using Program Mode
(See Page 7 For Instructions On Using Program Mode)
NOTE
When you change to Dim mode, the unit will enter whichever
dim default mode is set at the time.
In Program mode,
go to Display Dim,
Dimmer or Dark.
Tone
Visual Display
Dim
Two (2) beeps
One (1) beep
One (1) beep
To Change The Brightness To Bright
Dimmer
Dark
Press and release the
Select/Dim button again.
Tone
Visual Display
Bright
One (1) beep
Bright Display
Bright
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Detection
Detection
Your Detector
Your Detector
Detection
Radar Signals And Visual Displays
•
Type of Signal
Visual Display
Signals Detected
The tables on the following pages show you the types of Signals your
X Band Radar
K Band Radar
Ka Band Radar
Pop Radar Mode
X and Signal Strength
K and Signal Strength
Ka and Signal Strength
Pop
detector will detect, as well as the visual alerts it provides for each of them.
Audio Alerts
A distinctly different Alert tone is used for each type of signal detected
(including separate tones for each laser signal). For X, K and Ka 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 27.
X Signal Detected
K Signal Detected
Ka Signal Detected
Pop Signal Detected
_
-
-
--
- -_-5
- --
-- --
- -- -
X
2 K
-
3 K a
Pop
-
-
- -
--
- --
Visual Display
An indication of the type of signal detected will appear in the DigiView Data
Display. During X, K and Ka alerts, you will also see from one (1) to five (5)
vertical bars, indicating the strength of the signal detected.
Laser Signals And Visual Displays
Type of Signal
Visual Display
Signal Strength Chart
LTI 20-20*
Laser 20/20
Signal Strength = 1
LTI Ultra-Lyte*
Laser UltraLyte
Laser Pro Laser
Laser Pro Laser 3
Signal Strength = 3
(Weakest Signal)
Signal Strength = 2
Kustom Signals ProLaser*
-
1
4
2
5
3
-
-
- -
--
Kustom Signals ProLaser III*
- --
-
* Your detector provides 360˚ detection of these signals.
Signal Strength = 5
(Strongest Signal)
Kustom Signals
Kustom Signals
ProLaser III
Signal Strength = 4
LTI 20-20
LTI Ultra-Lyte
ProLaser
_
-
-
--
_
-
- -
- --
- --
-- --
- -- -
- -
-- -
- -- -
Laser
Laser
Laser
Laser
Pro Laser
Pro Laser 3
2 0 / 2 0
UltraLyte
NOTE
Beep rate changes with different laser alerts.
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Detection
Detection
Your Detector
Your Detector
Instant-On Detection
Strobe Alert Signals And Visual Displays
Your detector is designed to detect Instant-On speed monitoring signals,
which can suddenly appear at full strength.
Type of Signal
Visual Display
3M Opticom or Tomar*
Emergency Vehicle (Flashing)
NOTE
* Your detector provides 360˚ detection of these signals.
Strobe Alert Display (Flashing)
You should take appropriate action
immediately whenever an instant-on alert is given.
Emergency...
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.
Safety Alert Signals And Visual Displays
Type of Signal
Visual Display
Emergency Vehicles
Road Hazards
Emergency Vehicle
Road Hazard
Train
Responding To Alerts
Recommended
Trains
Emergency Alert
Signal Detected
Description
Interpretation
Response
Road Hazard Alert
Train Alert Signal
Detected
Signal Detected
Tone repeats slowly at first,
then speeds up rapidly.
Probably police radar.
FULL ALERT
Emergency... Road
Train
Tone sounds one (1)
time only.
Probably a false alarm,
but possibly pulsed radar,
Spectre 1 or VG-2 nearby.
Exercise caution
Hazard
Tone instantly begins
repeating rapidly.
Radar, Spectre 1 or VG-2 nearby FULL ALERT
has been activated suddenly.
NOTE
There are different tones for each Safety Alert.
Pop mode tone.
Pop mode gun very close.
Probably police
FULL ALERT
FULL ALERT
Tone repeats slowly as you
approach a hill or bridge, then radar beyond the
speeds up sharply as you
reach it.
VG-2 And Spectre 1 Alert Signals And Visual Displays
hill or bridge.
Type of Signal
Visual Display
VG-2 Alert
Spectre 1
Spectre 1 Alert
Signal Detected
VG2
Tone repeats slowly
for a short period.
Probably a false alarm.
Exercise caution
FULL ALERT
Spectre1
VG-2 Alert
Signal Detected
Any type of laser alert.
Laser alerts are
never false alarms.
Any Safety Alert
or Strobe Alert.
You are nearing an emergency Exercise caution
vehicle, railroad crossing, or
road hazard (construction,
Spectre1
VG2
accident, etc.).
NOTE
There are different tones for each alert.
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Understanding Radar And Laser
Understanding Radar And Laser
Your Detector
Your Detector
Understanding Radar And Laser
Radar Speed Monitoring Systems
Three (3) band frequencies have been approved by the Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) for use by speed monitoring radar equipment:
Strobe Alert
•
Special strobes mounted on the light bars of authorized emergency
vehicles (fire trucks, police cars, ambulances) automatically change traffic
signals as the vehicle approaches an intersection. These strobes and the
special strobe detectors located on the traffic signals, introduced fairly
recently by 3M and Tomar, are already in use in more than 1000 cities
nationwide. Cobra’s exclusive Strobe Alert detector will detect these
special strobes and give an emergency vehicle alert.
X band
K band
Ka band
10.525 GHz
24.150 GHz
33.400 – 36.00 GHz
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.
Your detector detects signals in all three (3) radar bands.
VG-2 And Spectre 1
VG-2 and Spectre 1 are “detector detectors” that work by detecting low-level
signals emitted by most radar detectors. Your detector does not emit signals
that can be detected by VG-2 or Spectre 1, but does detect VG-2 and Spectre 1
signals and will alert you when a device is in use near your vehicle, if you
so choose.
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.
Safety Alert Traffic Warning System
FCC-approved Safety Alert transmitters emit microwave radar signals that
indicate the presence of a safety-related concern. Depending on the frequency
of the signal emitted, it can indicate a speeding emergency vehicle or train,
or a stationary road hazard.
Some common questions about LIDAR include:
■
Does weather have any affect on LIDAR?
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.
Yes. Rain, snow, smoke, fog, or airborne dust particles will reduce the
effective range of LIDAR and can, if dense enough, prevent its operation.
■
Can LIDAR operate through glass?
Yes. Newer LIDAR guns can obtain readings through most types of glass.
However, the laser pulse also can be received through glass to trigger
an alarm by your detector.
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.
■
Can LIDAR operate while in motion?
No. Because LIDAR operates by line of sight, the person using it cannot
drive the vehicle, aim and operate the gun all at the same time.
■
Is LIDAR legal to use?
Yes. It is legal in all 50 states.
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.
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Understanding Radar And Laser
Maintenance
Your Detector
Your Detector
Pop Radar Guns
Maintenance
•
The Pop mode Radar Gun is a single pulse Doppler radar that is a feature
of a K and Ka (Bee III Ka radar gun) band Instant-On radar gun. It uses a
single short time pulse to measure the target vehicle’s speed. Despite the fact
that the short, single pulse makes the unit very sensitive to officer hand and
vehicle movement and reduces the range of the gun in Pop mode to 50% of
its range in Continuous Wave mode, this feature is added in an attempt to
make the radar gun invisible to Radar Detectors.
Maintenance Of Your Radar Detector
Your detector is designed and built to give you years of trouble-free
performance without the need for service. No routine Maintenance
is required.
If your unit does not appear to be operating properly,
please follow these troubleshooting steps:
■
Although your detector can sense Pop signals beyond the effective range
of Pop radar guns, there will be a signal to sense only if a gun is triggered.
In addition, the Pop mode receiver section is more prone to false alerts
because of its extra sensitivity. This is especially so in urban areas. As a
result, you should consider using the Pop Detect mode only in highway
and rural situations. Cobra Electronics has included a user selectable on
or off Pop Detect mode.
Make sure the power cord is properly connected.
■
Make sure the socket of your vehicle’s cigarette lighter
is clean and free of corrosion.
■
Make sure the power cord’s cigarette lighter adapter
is firmly seated in your cigarette lighter.
■
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.)
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Specifications
Warranty
Your Detector
Warranty
Specifications
Band And Frequencies
Band
Limited 1-Year Warranty
For Products Purchased In The U.S.A.
Cobra Electronics Corporation warrants that its Cobra 11 Band Radar/Laser
Detectors, and the component parts thereof, will be free of defects in
workmanship and materials for period of one (1) 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.
•
•
Frequencies
X Band
K Band
10.525
24.125
24.070
24.110
24.190
24.230
34.700
910
0.050
0.125
0.010
0.010
0.010
0.010
1.300
50
GHz
GHz
GHz
GHz
GHz
GHz
GHz
nm
Safety Alert
Traffic Warning
System
Cobra will, without charge, repair or replace, at its option, defective 11 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.
Ka Band
Laser
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.
Strobe
700
300
nm
This warranty gives you specific rights, and you may also have other rights
which vary from state to state.
Unit Dimensions And Weight
Exclusions: This limited warranty does not apply:
Dimensions* (H x W x D)
Weight*
1
1
7
1. To any product damaged by accident.
1 ⁄2" x 3 ⁄16" x 4 ⁄8
"
6.45 oz.
(183 g)
2. In the event of misuse or abuse of the product or as a result
of unauthorized alterations or repairs.
(38 mm x 78 mm x 124 mm)
* Dimensions and weight measurements are approximate.
3. If the serial number has been altered, defaced or removed.
4. If the owner of the product resides outside the U.S.A.
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.
All implied warranties, including warranties of merchantability and fitness for
a particular purpose are limited in duration to the length of this warranty.
Cobra shall not be liable for any incidental, consequential or other damages;
including, without limitation, damages resulting from loss of use or cost of
installation.
Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts
and/or do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential
damages, so the above limitations may not apply to you.
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Product Service
Trademark Acknowledgement
Customer Assistance
Customer Assistance
Product Service
Trademark Acknowledgement
•
•
If you have any questions about operation or installing your new
Cobra product, or if you are missing parts…
Cobra, 6 Band, DigiView, Extra Sensory Detection, HighGear, microTALK,
LaserEye, Safety Alert Traffic Warning System, Strobe Alert, VG-2 Alert
and Nothing comes close to a Cobra are registered trademarks of
Cobra Electronics Corporation.
Please call Cobra first! DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT
TO THE STORE! See customer assistance on page A1.
Cobra Electronics Corporation, 11 Band, EasySet, IntelliMute, IntelliShield,
Road Ready, SmartPower, Spectre 1 Alert, UltraBright, Voice Alert and Xtreme
Range Superheterodyne are trademarks of Cobra Electronics Corporation.
If you suspect that your unit requires service, please call 773-889-3087
BEFORE shipping it to Cobra. This will ensure that you receive service
as quickly as possible.
Opticom is a trademark of 3M Corporation. Instaclear for Ford is a
registered trademark of Ford Motor Company, Inc. Electriclear for GM
is a registered trademark of General Motors Corporation. 20-20 and
Ultra-Lyte are trademarks of Laser Technology, Inc. ProLaser and
ProLaser III are trademarks of Kustom Signals, Inc. Bee III and Pop
are a trademarks of MPH Industries. Spectre is a trademark of Stalcar.
Interceptor VG-2 is a trademark of TechniSonic Industries LTD.
Tomar is a registered trademark of TOMAR Electronics, Inc.
If you are asked to send your unit to the Cobra factory, please follow
these steps:
1. Send the complete unit, including power cord. (It is not necessary
to include the mounting bracket.)
2. For warranty repair, enclose some form of proof-of-purchase,
such as a photocopy or carbon copy of a sales receipt. If you
send the original receipt, it cannot be returned.
3. Enclose a typed or clearly written description of the problem
you are having with your unit, plus the name and address where
you want the unit returned.
4. Pack the unit securely to prevent damage during transit. If possible,
use the original packing materials.
5. Ship prepaid and insured using a traceable carrier such as United Parcel
Service (UPS), Federal Express, or Priority mail with delivery confirmation.
Ship to: Cobra Factory Service, Cobra Electronics Corporation, 6500 West
Cortland Street, Chicago, IL 60707 U.S.A.
6. Please allow three (3) to four (4) weeks before contacting us about
the status of your service. Call 773-889-3087 for assistance. If your
unit is under warranty, it will either be repaired or replaced upon receipt,
depending on the model. If your unit is out of warranty, you will receive
a letter informing you of the repair or replacement charge.
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Optional Accessories
Order Form
Customer Assistance
Customer Assistance
Optional Accessories
Order Form
•
•
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.
Name
Address (No P.O. Boxes)
City
State/Province
Zip
Country
Telephone
Credit Card Number
Type: ❒ Visa ❒ MasterCard ❒ Discover
Exp. Date
Customer Signature
Windshield Mounting Bracket
Straight 12V DC Power Cord
Item #
Description
U.S. Cost Each
Qty
Amount
Includes suction cups
Item # 545-139-N-001
Includes plug and fuse
Item # 420-030-N-001
420-030-N-001
420-026-N-001
545-139-N-001
CLP-2B
Straight 12V Power Cord
Coiled 12V Power Cord
Windshield Mounting Bracket
Dual Port Power Adapter
U.S. Subtotal
(Tax if Applicable)
Shipping/Handling
Total
Amount Shipping/Handling* Tax Table
Wisconsin add 5%
$10.00 or less . . . . . $3.00
$10.01-$25.00 . . . . . $5.50
$25.01-$50.00 . . . . . $7.50
$50.01-$90.00 . . . . $10.50
$90.01-$130.00 . . . $13.50
$130.01-$200.00 . . $16.50
Indiana, Michigan,
Ohio add 6%
California add 7.25%
Illinois add 8.75%
*For AK, HI and PR add additional $26.95 for FedEx Next Day or
$10.95 for FedEx 2nd Day. Excludes weekends and holidays shipments.
Please allow two (2) to three (3) weeks for delivery in the U.S.A.
Prices subject to change without notice.
$200.01 plus . . . . . 10% of
purchase
Ordering From U.S.A.
Coiled 12V DC Power Cord
Dual Port Power Adapter
For Credit Card Orders
Complete and return this order form to fax number 773-622-2269. Or call 773-889-3087
[Press one (1) from the main menu] 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday.
Includes plug and fuse
Item # 420-026-N-001
Includes adjustable plug
(up to 90˚) and fuse
Item # CLP-2B
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
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The Cobra line of quality products includes:
CB Radios
microTALK® Radios
Radar/Laser Detectors
Safety Alert® Traffic Warning Systems
Accessories
GPS (Global Positioning System)
HighGear® Accessories
CobraMarine™ VHF Radios
Power Inverters
For more information or to
order any of our products,
please visit our website:
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