Cobra 15 BAND XRS R8/R106 User manual

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Introduction
Important In ormation •
Safe Driving
Motorists 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 the car is
in motion.
Federal aws Governing the Use of Radar Detectors
It is not against federal law to receive radar transmissions with your Cobra®radar/laser
detector. The Communications Act of 1924 guarantees your right to receive radio
transmissions on any frequency. Local laws that contravene this Act, while illegal, may
be enforced by your local law enforcement officials until and unless they are prohibited
from doing so by federal court action.
Safety/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 Tomar
strobe transmitter is within range as defined by that product. Please call local fire and
police departments to learn if coverage exists in your area.
Some states and municipalities prohibit mounting any object on your windshield. If you
drive in these states or areas; you can mount the MDU on the dash.
Security of Your Vehicle
Before leaving your vehicle, always remember to conceal your Remote Display Unit
(RDU) in order to reduce the possibility of break-in and theft. Your Main Detector Unit
(MDU) has a two-position bracket that, when in the up position, presents a very discreet
profile from outside the vehicle.
Customer Assistance •
Use your owner’s manual to learn about product features. Cobra Electronics offers the
following customer assistance services:
For Assistance in the U.S.A.
Automated Help Desk, English only. 24 hours a day, 7 days a week 773-889-3087.
Customer Assistance Operators, English and Spanish, 8:00 am to 5:30 p.m. Central
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For Assistance Outside the U.S.A. Contact Your ocal Dealer
©2009 Cobra Electronic Corporation™
6500 We t Cortland Street
Chicago, Illinoi 60707 USA
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Customer Assistance
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Adapter for Database Updates
(R10G Only)
Accessories Order Info and
Trademark Acknowledgement
Customer Assistance
Ordering From U.S.A.
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Item # Description
CLP-2B Dual Port Power Adapter
RDA GPSL55 GPS Locator Upgrade (for Model XRS R8 Only)
RDA LIBP LiON Replace ent Battery Pack
RDA RDU Replace ent RDU
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Accessories In This Package
Accessories In This Package •
RDU USB to Mini-USB Retractable Cable
RDU Holster and Vent/Visor Clips
RDU 12V to 5V USB Power Adapter
Controls, Indicators
and Connections
Introduction
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Intelli ink™Remote Display Unit (RDU)
Full-Color
Extreme Bright
DataGrafix™
Display
Plug-in Global Positioning
System ocator
USB Power Connector
for Recharging Battery 12V Power Connector
USB Connector
Power
Button
Two-Piece,
Self-Adhesive
Fasteners
Main Detector Unit (MDU)
Speaker
GPS ocator for Model XRS R10G (Optional for Model XRS R8)
The XRS R8 provides detection capabilities for radar, laser and strobe signals.
The XRS R10 has all the features of the XRS R8 plus a PS locator module
which provides alerts when approaching photo-enforced intersections, roads
with fixed red light/speed cameras and caution areas (such as a high-accident
intersection). The XRS R10 can store up to 1,000 additional user-programmable
Location Alerts.
USB Port for
Connection of
GPS ocator
MDU 12V Power Cord with In-line
Fuse for Hardwired Installation
MDU 12V Power Cord with In-line
Fuse and Cigarette ighter Plug
Hook and oop Strips for Alternate
Holster Mounting.
MDU Power Cord Clips and Pre-cut
Adhesive Tapes
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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®, V -2 Alert®, Xtreme Range Superheterodyne®and
the snake design are registered trademarks of Cobra Electronics Corporation, USA.
Cobra Electronics Corporation™, 14 Band™, 15 Band™, Extreme Bright Data rafix™,
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 M is a registered trademark
of eneral 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. 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 V -2™ is a trademark of TechniSonic Industries LTD. Tomar®is a
registered trademark of TOMAR Electronics, Inc.

Contents
Introduction
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Introduction
Important Information . . . . . . . . . . A1
Customer Assistance . . . . . . . . . . A1
Controls, Indicators and
Connections................A2
Accessories In This Package . . . . . A3
Product Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Installation Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Your Detector
Installation....................7
Controls and Display . . . . . . . . . . . 15
etting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Programming ................21
Program Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Settings .....................24
Detection Alerts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Radar and Laser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Maintenance .................38
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Customer Assistance
Product Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Warranty
Warranty ....................41
User License
UserLicense .................42
Optional Accessories
Optional Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Accessories Order Info . . . . . . . . . 45
Trademarks
Trademark Acknowledgement . . . . 45

Product Overview
Introduction
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Introduction
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Product Overview
CAUTION
Modifications or parts not approved by Cobra Electronics Corporation
may violate FCC Rules and void authority to operate this equipment.
Cobra XRS R8 and XRS R10G •
Registering Your Detector
To register your Cobra XRS R8 or XRS R10 go to www.cobra.com. Click on
the Product Registration tab.
Read and understand the information in the Installation Overview and
Installation sections of this manual for best operation.
The XRS R8 consists of a Main Detector Unit (MDU) and a wireless Remote
Display Unit (RDU). The XRS R10 adds a lobal Positioning System Locator
module, providing fixed red light/speed camera and caution area location-based
alerts. The XRS R8 can be upgraded with the optional Cobra PS Locator to
provide fixed red light/speed camera and caution area location-based alerts.
Main Detector Unit (MDU)
The MDU is equipped with an adjustable, two-position bracket for detection
operation in the down (horizontal) position or in the up position for a less
visible profile from the outside. The MDU issues audible messages during
power-on and self-testing. The MDU is equipped with a power button to turn
the unit On and Off.
The MDU contains detection function sensors so proper mounting and
orientation are important.
Remote Display Unit (RDU)
The RDU is a wireless remote controller/display module that shows alerts
detected by the MDU. The RDU display uses an Extreme Bright Data rafix™
(Organic Light Emitting Diode) Display to show large graphical alerts as
signals are detected.
The RDU uses a rechargeable lithium-ion (LiON) battery and is supplied with
a holster and clips for mounting on heating/air conditioner vents or sun visor.
A 12V to 5V USB Power Adaptor with cigarette lighter plug and a USB to
Mini-USB Retractable Cable are supplied. The RDU can be charged in the
vehicle using these two components or by plugging the USB to Mini-USB
Retractable Cable to the USB port of your personal computer.
The normal Auto Dark screen is almost completely dark with only a moving
dot. The Auto Dark screen provides discreet usage and helps conserve RDU
battery life. The display color can be changed to match most dash
illumination.
Global Positioning System ocator –
(XRS R10G Only)
The PS Locator module tracks vehicle location. It uses a database that
provides alerts as you approach photo-enforced intersections, roads with
fixed red light/speed cameras and caution areas.
Use the PS Locator functions to program alerts and store up to 1,000 user
programmable Location Alerts. Software will be available to update the
database and stay current with future photo enforced locations and caution
areas. The PS Locator module has no external controls and plugs into the MDU.
GPS Database Information
When a PS Locator unit is installed, you can view the version and date
on which the installed database of Photo Enforcement and Caution Area
Locations was updated. To update the database, go to Cobra's website
(http://aura.cobra.com) and follow the online instructions.

Installation Overview
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Mount the MDU high on windshield to right of rear view mirror (Figure B).
The MDU must have a clear view through the windshield, be parallel to the
road (Figure C) and have clearance to snap into the “up” position.
Position the MDU for easy access to power switch, cable connections and for
mirror movement. Mount the MDU on the windshield close to the headliner.
(See page 7 for details.)
IMPORTANT: Do ot block the MDU le s with the su -shaded area of the
wi dshield (Figure D).
Heated windshields currently available on some vehicles (Instaclear for Ford,
Electriclear for M), may block or weaken incoming signals. Consult your
automobile manufacturer.
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Installation Overview
Mount Unit
Main Detector Unit (MDU)
Note: To power the MDU, use one of the two power cords provided
(See Page A3).
•12V Power Cord with In-line Fuse for Hardwired Installation:
For connection to vehicle’s fuse box or battery, or
•12V Power Cord with In-line Fuse and Cigarette Lighter Plug:
For connection to 12-volt vehicle accessory outlet (cigarette lighter
plug).
Fuse box hard wiring is recommended. Use this configuration to
provide a more discreet installation. If you are unsure about making
this connection yourself, contact a professional installer. Cobra
does not warrant any damages to the product or vehicle that may
occur as a result of improper installation.
On a negative grounded vehicle:
1. Connect the positive wire [marked with a tag (+)] of the DC power cord
to an accessory 12V fuse that is controlled by the ignition switch
(Figure A).
2. Connect negative wire (-) to a chassis ground location (Figure A). Body
paint may need to be removed to assure a good ground connection.
Introduction Introduction
Figure B Figure C
Figure D – External View
ACC
Figure A
MDU Lens

Installation
Your Detector
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1. Position MDU before actual
mount.
• Do not attempt to adjust
MDU bracket.
• Hold unit in place.
• Using non-permanent
pen, mark two opposite
corners.
2. Peel off film from two-piece
fastener strips. Align with
two corner markings made
in step 1. Press MDU
bracket against windshield.
• Fastener strips cannot
easily be removed.
Strength of adhesive
strips increases with
time.
• Do not pull on MDU for
first 20 minutes.
Main Detector Unit (MDU)
Global Positioning System Locator –(XRS R10G Model Only)
Mount the PS Locator module to the MDU by plugging it into the USB port.
Figure E – Internal View
Introduction

4. Attach power cord to MDU.
Use power cord clips to
route to fuse box or
lighter/accessory outlet,
depending on the selected
power cord. Surfaces must
be clean and free of dirt,
oil and dust. Plug in the
power cord.
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1. Loosen MDU bracket
adjust knob (gray).
2. Adjust module to a position
parallel to the road.
3. Tighten knob to set
proper horizontal detection
position. The MDU
mounting bracket has
two detent positions:
• one for detection
operation (horizontal
position)
• one for storage or
concealment (up
position). Makes MDU
less visible from outside.
IMPORTANT: MDU
will ot provide a y
radar/laser detectio
i “Stored/Co cealed”
positio .
Your DetectorYour Detector
Internal View
Not In Use.
Stored/Concealed
Position.
Detection
Position
Lower to
Operating
Detection
Position.
Bracket
Ad ust Knob
Loosen
Tighten
1
2
3

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Installation
Your Detector Installation
Your Detector
Battery Charging
The unit is shipped with a sealed lithium-ion (LiON) battery pack that is
rechargeable.
IMPORTANT: Avoid temperature extremes (hot a d/or cold) to help prolo g
battery life a d performa ce. DO NOT leave RDU exposed to direct su light.
If the RDU is mou ted o ve t, clip must be o lower fi to avoid hot air
blowi g o RDU battery compartme t.
NOTE: When battery begins to discharge too quickly, it is time to
install a new battery.
1. Attach 12V to 5V
retractable USB power
cable to bottom of RDU
and to 12V power adapter.
2. Connect 12V power
adapter to vehicle
accessory outlet (cigarette
lighter plug).
3. Initial charge for battery
is two (2) hours.
(RDU may be used while
charging.)
1. Turn RDU over and slide
battery cover off the
RDU body.
2. Carefully plug battery wire
connector into the battery
connection port in RDU.
Connector only fits one way.
3. Replace battery cover.
Remote Display Unit (RDU) •
Battery Installation
CAUTION
This lithium-ion (LiON) battery should only be recharged inside the
RDU. Do not substitute any other type of charging adapter or charging
base to charge the battery. Battery damage, fire or explosion may result.
NOTE: Lithium-ion (LiON) batteries are toxic. Please dispose of properly.
Some municipal waste disposal agencies have special provisions for
battery disposal.
NOTE: After battery is fully charged, unit can be operated without
retractable power cord until battery needs recharging.

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PS Locator plugs into the USB port
on the right side of the MDU.
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Your Detector Installation
Your Detector
RDU Holster
A holster is provided to allow you to position the RDU for best driver
visibility and for access while charging the battery. A vent or visor clip will
attach to the rear of the holster. Self-adhesive hook and loop strips are also
included for alternative mounting locations.
Visor Clip
Vent Clip
Hook and Loop Strips
Global Positioning System Locator
(XRS Model R10G Only) •

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Installation
GPS Locator Initial Satellite Lock •
The PS Locator module now needs to detect the lobal Positioning satellites.
IMPORTANT: This procedure may need to be repeated if the unit has not
been used for a prolonged period of time.
1. With vehicle running and
parked in an area clear of
obstructions to the sky, turn
On the power to the MDU
with PS Locator connected.
2. Keep the MDU turned On
for at least 15 minutes.
This will allow fast satellite
acquisition in subsequent
power-ups.
Controls and Display
DIM/Button
Press for display
brightness.
Navigates Menu
Screens.
Adjusts volume DOWN
in Volume mode.
MUTE/Button
Press for Standby
Status Screens.
Mutes an alert.
Selects features in
Menu mode.
CITY/Button
Toggle between
Highway and City
modes.
Navigates Menu
Screens.
Adjusts volume UP
in Volume mode.
MENU/SAVE Button
Press to enter Menu
screen.
Press and hold to save
User Location (XRS
R10 only).
POWER/VO UME Button
A two second press and
release turns unit On or Off.
A momentary press for
Volume screen.
RDU Controls
Your Detector
GPS Icon
Your Detector

1. After moving the MDU
to its detect position,
press the power button
on the RDU to turn the
system ON.
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Controls and Display
The RDU link
indicator shows the
MDU is connected to
the RDU by the
wireless link.
The indicator
changes to show
a lost connection.
The IntelliMute (I-Mute)
or IntelliMute Pro
(I-Mute Pro) symbol
shows only if the
feature is activated.
Arrow changes to
indicate if above or
below Set-point when
I-Mute or I-Mute Pro
is turned on. (Refer to
page 24.)
RDU Display
Standby Screen
When arrow is
displayed, you can
go to the next Standby
screens by pushing
MUTE/ button.
RDU battery icon displays
charge condition of RDU
battery.
Sections change to display
battery level, or if the
battery is being charged.
City/Highway symbol
changes to indicate
activated alert filtering
mode.
PS icon indicates
PS satellite lock.
Icon changes to
indicate lost signal
condition.*
Compass indicator uses PS
Locator to indicate direction
of travel.*
*Note: The PS icon, Compass and other PS features only display
if PS Locator module is connected (optional for XRS R8, standard
on XRS R10 ).
Your Detector Getting Started
Power On/O •
2. Unit cycles through power
On/self test, then shows
RDU battery status, any
alert settings changed from
factory defaults, wireless
connection status and PS
signal status. Finally, the
Standby screen is displayed.
3. Display changes to Auto
Dark operating screen after
30 seconds (factory
default).
4. Press, hold power button
on RDU for more than two
seconds to turn Off the
system. The MDU can be
turned On/Off and will
operate without the RDU.
Your Detector
Lift battery and press here
NOTE
If, for any reason,
the RDU buttons stop
responding, open the
battery compartment and
press the Reset Button.

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Getting Started
Press Mute/while the Standby screen is displayed to cycle through
different Standby screens.
The Standby screens will be displayed in the following order:
Main Standby Screen
Standby screen displays information about detector: alert
filtering, automatic muting functions and RDU battery
status. If PS Locator is connected, compass heading
and PS status icon also display.
RDU Battery
RDU Battery screen displays status of RDU battery.
Indicates charge left in battery or if it is plugged into
power source and is charging.
Standby Screens •
Main Standby
Screen
RDU
Battery
I-Mute/I-Mute Pro
City/Hwy Mode
Car
Voltage
Latitude/
Longitude Speed Compass
Compass, Speed and Latitude/Longitude screens
display only if GPSL is connected.
NOTE: Last Standby screen viewed will be displayed when exiting
Auto Dark mode.
Getting Started
I-Mute/I-Mute Pro and City or Hwy Mode
I-Mute screen displays status of alert filtering (City or
Highway modes) and automatic muting (IntelliMute or
IntelliMute Pro) functions. Refer to related sections
to set these features.
Car Voltage
Car Voltage screen displays voltage level of car battery.
If battery voltage drops below 11.9 volts, an alert sounds.
Low Car Voltage feature in Alert Settings programming
must be activated.
Screens display only if GPS Loca or is connec ed.
Compass
Indicates driving direction.
Speed
Shows speed of vehicle (may be
changed to km/h in Menu).
at/ on
Displays latitude and longitude of
present location.
Compass
NW
Speed
55
mph
Lat / Lon
87º47'22"W
41º54'53"N
Your Detector
Your Detector
I-MUTE CITY
PRO

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Getting Started
Your Detector
Muting Alerts •
Manual Mute
Press MUTE/button momentarily to turn Off Audio Alert during an Alert
condition. Press MUTE/button again during alert to turn On Audio Alert.
After current alert is gone, detector will un-mute and next alert sounds.
Auto Dark •
When Auto Dark screen is engaged, a small dot displays
at bottom of screen to show that power is on. Touch any
button to recall Standby screen. Any alert will also exit
Auto Dark mode.
IntelliShield Highway/City Modes •
Your detector is equipped with IntelliShield false signal
rejection technology which consists of a Highway mode
and three different levels of City modes: City X, City X Beep
Off and City X+K.
Highway mode provides full response to all signals detected.
The City modes reduce false alerts while you are driving in
or near urban areas where there are many sources for
conflicting X or K band signals such as microwave towers
and automatic door openers. The factory setting is
Highway. The factory City mode default setting is City X;
it can be changed in Menu mode (see page 12).
You can toggle between Highway and City modes by
pressing the Citybutton.
NOTE: When you change to City mode, the unit will
enter whichever city default mode is set at the time.
Programming Overview •
Begin all programming or setup with MENU/SAVE button.
Select this to change USER or ALERT settings. USER
settings customize how system handles alert filtering,
audio-related options, visual options and system-related
options. ALERT settings determine which ALERT types
are activated. USER and ALERT settings on the XRS
R10 model include PS-related features.
Press MENU/SAVE button again to save feature and
function changes and return to Standby screen. If a
button is not pressed within 15 seconds while in
Setup/Programming mode, Standby screen displays and
settings made up to this point are saved automatically.
Enter USER or ALERT settings sub-menu and display
shows left arrow , down arrow and right arrow.
Arrows correspond with arrows on DIM, MUTE and CITY
buttons on RDU.
Press left arrow to return to previous screen. Press
right arrowto access next screen. Press down arrow
to make changes. Press MENU/SAVE button to exit
setup program and save new settings.
Each of these functions and settings are explained in
SETTINGS section of this manual.
NOTE: Advancing at the end of menu returns to
beginning of menu.
Setup/Programming mode cannot be accessed
during an alert. Unit does not detect signals while
in Setup/Programming mode.
You can restore all settings at once to factory
state in the USER settings sub-menu.
Programming
USER ALERT
Choose Menu Type
Your Detector

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City Mode
(Default)
I-Mute/
I-Mute Pro
I-Mute
Set Point
Auto
Mute
Alert Type
(Voice/
Tone)
RDU
Beeps
Restore
Factory
Settings
Frequency
Display
Display
Timeout
Smart
Power
Speed
Units
User Settings
Display
Color
Pair
Remote
This screen
displays only if
GPSL is connected.
This screen displays only if RDU lock is lost.
Program Navigation
Your Detector
Program Flow Diagrams •
User Settings Diagram
Screens display in the following order when cycling through User Settings
menu. Speed Units screen displays only if PS Locator is connected to system.
Pair RDU screen displays only if system detects a missing RDU connection.
Alert Settings Diagram
Screens display in the following order when cycling through Alert Settings
menu. Speed Alert, Display PS Database Version and Delete ALL User
Locations screens display only if a PS Locator is connected to system.
POP X Band K Band Ku Band
These screens display only if GPSL is connected.
VG-2 Spectre
Safety
Alert
Alert Settings
Delete
All User
Locations
Display
GPS
Database
Speed
Alert
Low Car
Voltage
Caution
Area
Program Navigation
Your Detector

IntelliMute Mode
IntelliMute allows you to avoid audio alerts you don’t need to hear because you
are stopped or moving slowly. By sensing the RPMs of your engine, IntelliMute
knows when you are at low speed and automatically mutes alerts (except for strobe
signals from emergency vehicles). It works with all City and Auto Mute modes.
The IntelliMute icon will appear in the display when IntelliMute is On and the
activation point has been set. Whenever engine RPMs are below the Activation
Point, the arrow points down. When RPMs are above the Activation Point the
arrow points up.
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Settings
Your Detector Settings
Your Detector
Programming User Settings •
IntelliShield City Mode Default
City Mode Default makes three levels of Audio Alert suppression available
when you toggle from Highway to City mode (see page 20). The factory
setting is City X.
City X sounds a single beep when an X band signal is first detected.
The alert then sounds when signal strength reaches level 3.
City X+ combines the City X mode with prevention of K band audio
alerts until the signal strength reaches level 2.
City X Beep Off blocks all X band audio alerts until the signal strength
reaches level 3.
The City Mode Default can be changed in Menu mode. It can also be changed
at any time the detector is in Standby mode:
1. Press and hold the Citybutton for at least two seconds.
The three City modes will be sequentially displayed for three
seconds each as long as the button is pressed.
2. Release the Citybutton while the desired City mode is
displayed to set that mode as the default.
IntelliMute and IntelliMute Pro Modes
IntelliMute and IntelliMute Pro are two features that are active at slow speeds
and when your vehicle is stopped. Both depend on your detector sensing the
vehicle’s engine “revs” (RPMs) to function. Either feature can be turned On
in Menu mode, but not both at the same time. The factory settings are IntelliMute
Off and IntelliMute Pro Off.
After turning On IntelliMute or IntelliMute Pro, you must then set an Activation
Point for your engine’s RPMs (see page 26). Whenever the RPMs are below
that point, IntelliMute will begin muting or IntelliMute Pro will turn Off the radar
detection circuits. The Activation Point will be stored in memory and recalled
each time the power is turned On.
NOTE: IntelliMute and IntelliMute Pro may not work with some vehicles
because the unit cannot sense the engine’s RPMs. In such a case,
Auto Mute and City mode can reduce some unwanted audio alerts.
IntelliMute Pro Mode
IntelliMute Pro prevents detection by radar detector detectors (RDDs) such as
V -2, Spectre I 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.
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.
Below
Activation Point Above
Activation Point
Above
Activation Point
Below
Activation Point

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Settings
Your Detector
Auto Mute Mode
When Auto Mute is on, it automatically reduces the audio volume of all
alerts after they have sounded for four seconds. The signals will remain
muted for as long as the signal is detected. When Auto Mute is off, the
alerts will sound at full volume for as long as the signal is detected.
The factory setting for Auto Mute is On. Press MUTE/to toggle
between Auto Mute vs. Manual Mute.
Voice or Tone Mode
Set detector to sound alerts and confirm program settings with a Voice or a
Tone. Voice Alert provides voice messages in addition to tones. Tone Alert
provides tones only. Factory setting is Voice Alert.
Remote Display Unit (RDU) Beep evel
RDU Beep sets the volume level for the keypad confirmation tones of the
RDU. Choose from Low, High or Off RDU beep level volumes.
RDU Display Color
The RDU screen color theme is customizable to match your personal
preference or your vehicle’s dash illumination. Choices include Multi-Color,
Red, Blue, Orange or reen. Factory setting is Multi-Color.
Display Timeout
Display Timeout determines how long RDU button backlight and display stays
On before RDU screen switches to Auto Dark mode. Set RDU display time for
15 seconds, 30 seconds, one minute, three minutes or Always On. Factory
default is 30 seconds.
NOTE: If selecting “Always On” setting, RDU battery will need charging
more frequently.
Frequency Display Mode
Different Ka radar and LIDAR (Laser) guns operate at various frequencies
within their assigned spectrums. When Frequency Display is turned On,
the signal frequency will be added to the alert. The factory setting for
Frequency Display is Off.
Settings
Your Detector
Set Activation Point
After the detector is installed in your vehicle and IntelliMute or IntelliMute Pro
is turned On using Menu mode, press the Citybutton to advance to the
IntelliMute Set Point screen where the Activation Point can be set.
At the Set Point screen:
1. Press the Mutebutton to advance to the Setup screen.
2. Press and hold the vehicle accelerator at the desired engine RPMs.
3. Press the Mutebutton to complete the setting process.
The system will store the engine RPM setting and provide a completion
message on the display as well as a tone or voice message.
NOTE: If the unit is unable to sense usable pulses within three seconds
or if you do not set a rev point within 30 seconds of beginning the
setup, IntelliMute or IntelliMute Pro will indicate an error. If you do
not try again within five seconds, it will automatically turn Off. The
unit will provide corresponding messages for these conditions.
Once an activation point has been set, you can easily change it by going
to IntelliMute / IntelliMute Pro in User Settings Menu and repeating the
three-step setup process.
If, for any reason, the unit stops sensing your engine’s revs, IntelliMute or
IntelliMute Pro will indicate an error and automatically turn Off.
CAUTION
Do not attempt to set the rev point while driving. Your vehicle should
be parked and idling to avoid a collision during the process.
NOTE: The rev point must be reset if you use your detector in a
different vehicle.
NOTE: When initially choosing your IntelliMute or IntelliMute Pro
Activation Point, a setting of approximately 300 to 600 RPMs above
idle is recommended.

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Settings
VG-2 Alert
Detector is undetectable by V -2 detection devices. An alert is given when
such a device is in use near the vehicle. When V -2 Detect mode is On, V -2
signals are detected and an alert given. During alert unit continues to detect
other signals. Factory setting is V -2 Detect Off.
VG-2 Audio Mode
When V -2 Audio mode is On, alerts are heard and displayed. This setting is
only available if V -2 Alert is On. Factory setting is V -2 Audio Off.
Spectre I & IV+ Alerts
Police use radar detector detectors (RDDs) to spot users of radar detectors.
Your detector is able to identify signals from Spectre I and Spectre IV+ RDDs
and can provide alerts when any of these or similar devices are in use near
your vehicle.
Your detector can be spotted by Spectre IV+ RDDs, but is invisible to
Spectre I RDDs. You can choose whether you want to be alerted to Spectre I
& IV+ RDD signals. The factory setting is Spectre Detect Off.
Spectre Audio Mode
When Spectre Audio mode is on, alerts will be sounded as well as being
displayed on the screen. This setting is only available if Spectre Alert is on.
The factory setting is Spectre Audio off.
Safety Alert
When Safety Alert mode is On, Safety Alert radar signals are detected and an
alert is given. During alert unit continues to detect other signals. Factory
setting is Safety Alert On.
ow Car Voltage Warning
Many U.S. cars have continuous power to 12V outlet and if a device is
connected/kept on, it will drain vehicle’s battery. To avoid this, XRS R8/R10
comes with SmartPower and Low Car Voltage Warning features.
The detector emits a car battery low alert when voltage drops below 11.9
volts. The detector enters SmartPower mode to avoid further battery draining.
Factory setting is Car Battery Low OFF.
Your Detector Settings
Your Detector
Smart Power Mode
SmartPower feature turns system Off five minutes after car’s engine is turned
off. Before SmartPower engages, three beeps sound and SmartPower flashes
on display. Start the car or press Power/Pairing button to return to normal
power. Factory setting is SmartPower OFF.
Speed Indicator (Shown only if GPS ocator is connected)
Displays vehicle speed in miles per hour (MPH) or kilometers per hour
(km/h). Factory setting is MPH.
Restore Factory Settings
Restore detector to original settings here. Confirmation messages display
during process.
Pair Remote
If the MDU and RDU are not paired by wireless link, this User Settings menu
item can be used to establish the link.
Programming Alert Settings •
POP Alert
With Pop Detect mode on, signals are detected and an alert given. During
alert unit continues to detect other signals. Factory setting is Pop Detect Off.
X Band Alert
With X Band Detect mode on, signals are detected and an alert given.
During alert unit continues to detect other signals. Factory setting is
X Band Detection On.
K Band Alert
With K Band Detect mode on, signals are detected and an alert given.
During alert unit continues to detect other signals. Factory setting is
K Band Detect On.
Ku Band Alert
With Ku Band Detect mode on, signals are detected and an alert given.
During alert unit continues to detect other signals. Factory setting is
Ku Band Detect Off.

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Settings/Detection Alerts
Your Detector Detection Alerts
Your Detector
The following func ions are available only if a Global Posi ioning Sys em
Loca or is connec ed o he sys em.
Caution Area Alerts
If you have turned Caution Area Alert On, whenever your vehicle approaches
a caution area (such as a high-accident intersection) contained in the built-in
PS Locator database, an alarm will be provided with a unique chime and the
Caution icon will become progressively larger as you approach the location.
The factory setting is Caution Area Alert Off.
Speed Alert
The Speed Alert with the PS Locator module tracks vehicle speed and
sounds an alert when set speed is exceeded. Speed settings increase or
decrease in 5 MPH or km/h increments, depending upon Speed Units chosen
in User Settings. Speed Alert must be turned On to see Adjust Speed Setting
screen. Factory setting is Off.
Display GPS Database Date
The PS database screen is only informational. The screen changes only
when you have updated the database.
Delete all User ocations
Delete all user-programmed location alerts with this screen.
Detection Alerts •
Alert Screens
All alerts have a unique tone and a vocal alert if the Voice Alert feature is activated.
The numbers from 1 to 5 next to the radar signal type indicate signal strength
from lowest to highest.
Radar Alerts
Radar alerts for X band, Ku band, K band and Ka band generate a screen display
“RADAR,” signal type and a number (1-5) indicating the signal strength. A unique
tone sounds with a vocal alert if the Voice Alert feature is activated.
POP, V 2, SP1 or SP4 display depending on signal type detected.
Frequency Display Mode
Various Ka radar band and LIDAR (Laser) guns are made to operate at
different frequencies within the spectrums assigned to them. When these
signals are detected, their frequencies will be added at the top of the
display screen, when this feature is enabled.
aser Alerts
Laser alerts are indicated by an “L” and laser signal type. Other Laser
types will be indicated by the word LASER as shown in the display at
the right.
KKaa33
34.9GHz
X 1
RADAR
Ku3
R
RADAR
X
K 2
RADARR
Ka5K
RADAR
R
POP S
R AD AR R
VG2
RR AD AR
SP1
V
R AD AR
SP4
R AD AR
R
L
ULTRA LYTE
L
PRO LASER
L
L
PRO LASER 3
P
L
LASER
L
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LL
110000PPPPSS
Typical aserKa Radar
L
STALKER
L
SPEEDLASER
L
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Detection Alerts
Your Detector Detection Alerts
Your Detector
The following screens are shown only if a Global Posi ioning Sys em
Loca or is connec ed o he sys em.
A detector system with a PS Locator also provides alerts based on vehicle
location and information in its databases. The icon increases in size as
described. In Multi-Color theme, the icon also changes from green,
to yellow, to red.
Photo Enforcement Alerts
An alert to a Photo Enforcement area is indicated by a
camera surrounded by a circle. As you get closer to the
photo enforced location (automated speed and red light
cameras), the circle and the camera get progressively
larger and you hear a unique chime. If the Voice Alert
is activated you will also hear a voice alert.
User ocation Alerts
The system can store up to 1,000 User Programmable
Location Alerts set to give hazard warnings not known
to the PS Locator database. The screen displays a flag
surrounded by a circle. When approaching a stored
location, the circle and flag get progressively larger. In
addition, a unique tone sounds as vehicle approaches
location. A voice alert sounds if Voice Alert is activated.
User Alerts can be saved by pressing and holding the
MENU/SAVE button for 2 seconds.
NOTE: A particular User Location can be deleted only
when the vehicle returns to that location and receives
a User Location Alert. Press MENU/SAVE to delete
that location.
A confirmation screen displays with “Yes” and
“No” selections. Press “Yes” to confirm User
Location Deleted. Press “No” to cancel delete.
All User Locations can be deleted at once in
Program Alert Settings.
Speed Alerts
Speed alerts are generated when the PS Locator
senses the vehicle is going faster than the speed setting
programmed in the Alert Setting menu. The display
indicates actual vehicle speed and a tone sounds.
All radar, laser, strobe and safety alerts have priority
and override this alert.
Speed
55
mph
Emergency Vehicle Alerts
Emergency vehicle alerts are indicated by “EV” and the
label “EMER ENCY.”
Road Hazard Alerts
Road Hazard alerts show “RH” and “ROAD HAZARD.”
Railroad Alerts
Railroad alerts generate “RR” and “RAILROAD.”
ow Car Voltage Alert
The detector emits a car battery low alert when voltage
drops below 11.9 volts. The detector enters SmartPower
mode to avoid further battery draining.
EV
EMERGENCY
RH
ROAD HAZARD
RR
RAILROAD
CAR V O L TAG E
LOW
WARNING
CAR V O L TAG E
LOW
WARNING
Caution Area Alerts
An alert to a Caution Area (such as speed traps and high-
accident intersections) is indicated by an exclamation point
surrounded by a circle. As you get closer to the progressively
larger and you hear a unique chime. If the Voice Alert is
activated, you will also hear a voice alert.

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Detection Alerts
Your Detector Radar and aser
Your Detector
IntelliScope •IntelliScope Alert Arrow Sequence When You Turn Toward The ocation
While approaching a Photo Enforcement Location involving a turn onto a
cross street where it is located.
In conjunction with detection of a Location Based Alert, IntelliScope provides information
about the direction of the Location relative to your moving vehicle.
The following descriptions use a Photo Enforced location as an example. In Caution
Areas and User Locations their signal icons and related text will substitute for the
Photo Enforced ones shown in these examples.
Three screens will sequence on the display to identify the type and direction of the
location generating the alert. The continuous part of the sequence will repeat as long
as the alert is active.
Screen Sequence In Zone 1 For ocation Straight Ahead
As a location is approached, the arrows will point to the location while
alternating with the alert icon and text as shown in the sequence below.
The sequence will repeat as long as the alert is active.
Begin Alert
Continuous Alert
IntelliScope Alert Arrow Sequence For A ocation Directly Ahead
While approaching a Photo Enforcement Location on your route that is
directly ahead.
NOTE The arrow disappears in Zone 3 when you are close to the Location.
Zone 1 Zone 2 Zone 3
NOTE The arrow disappears in Zone 3 when you are close to the Location.
Zone 1 Zone 2 Zone 3
IntelliScope Alert Arrow Sequence When A ocation Is Off Your Route
While approaching and passing a Photo Enforcement Location that is some
distance away to the right of your route.
NOTE The signal never enters Zone 3 since you never come close to the Location.
Zone 1 Zone 2
Vehicle
Turns
Right