Cobra XRS 9690 User manual

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ULTRA PERFORMANCE
DIGITAL RADAR/LASER
DETECTOR WITH XTREME
RANGE SUPERHETERODYN
TECHNOLOGY
XRS9690
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Part No 480-511l-P
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~ortant Information
Federal Laws Governing the Use of Radar Detectors
It is not against federal law to receive radar transmissions with your Cobra radar!
laser detector. The Communications Act of 1924 guarantees your right to receive
radio transmissions on any frequency. Local laws that contravene this Act. while
illegal, may be enforced by your local law enforcement officials until and unless
they are prohibited from doing so by federal court action.
Safety/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.
Safe Driving
Motorists, as well as operators of emergency or service vehicles. are expected to
exercise all due caution while using this product, and to obey all applicable traffic laws.
Security of Your Vehicle
Before leaving your vehicle, always remember to conceal your radar detector
in order to reduce the possibility of break-in and theft.
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Customer Assistance
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Should you encounter any problems with this product, or not understand its many features,
please refer to this owner's manual. If you require further assistance after reading this
manual, Cobra Electronics offers the following customer assistance services:
For Assistance in the U.S.A.
Automated Help Desk English only. 24 hours a day, 7 days a week 773-889-3087 (phone).
Customer Assistance Operators English and Spanish. 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Central Time
Mon. through Fri. (except holidays) 773-889-3087 (phone).
Questions English and Spanish. Faxes can be received at 773-622-2269 (fax).
Technical Assistance English only. www.cobra.com (on-line: Frequently Asked
Questions). English and Spanish. [email protected] (e-mail).
For Assistance Outside the U.S.A.
Contact Your Local Dealer
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USA
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Controls, Indicators, Connections and Dis~_----4
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Set/City Button
For City or Highway
modes to reduce false
alerts (and to change
user mode settings
while programming).
.............. @LaserEye
For 360· detection of
laser and strobe signals .
.........@Auxiliary Audio
Jack
........·@Speaker
Windshield
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Bracket
Mount
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Windshield Bracket @
Release Button i
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i 12VDC
@PowerJack
Program/Mute Button (!)'
For manual mute of
audio alerts (and to enter G>
programming mode). Select/Dim Button
Adjusts the display brightness for easy
reading (and to scroll through user mode
settings while programming).
On-OffNolume Control @ .
Allows user to adjust the
volume of the tone alerts.
AfphalNumeric Dot Mabix Text Display·@ ,. -::. ~.~ .. ~~ ..".."- 1Il...
Shows user mode settings, programming instructions, System Rea dy
signal strength indication, CitylHighway mode indicators,
radar, VG-2, Spectre I& IV+ and safety/strobe indicators .
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See pages 5- 28 for more information
about display features.
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WARNING
Maddieabona or parts substrtutions not approved
by Cobra EIectronocs Cotpooa!K>n may VK>Iat.
FCC Rules and \IOd your authonty to operate
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IntelliShield Highway/City Modes
Reduces falsing in urban areas with
Highway mode and three levels
of City mode settings
Safety Alert
Traffic warning system distinguishes
important safety alerts from other
K band signals
Strobe Alert
Emergency vehicle warning system
Manual Mute or Auto Mute
A mute function of audio alerts
IntelliMute
A mute function reduces false audio
alerts by sensing engine RPMs
IntelliMute Pro
Prevents detection by radar detector detectors
(RODs) when traveling at slower speeds
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 dasllboard
Product Features
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Congratulations! You've made asmart choice by purchasing an ultra high
perlormance digital radar/laser detector from Cobra. Just look at some of
the sophisticated features and capabilities your
new unit includes:
Xtreme Range
Superheterodyne Technology
With super-fast sweep circuitry.
XRS provides extra detection range
and the best possible advance warning
to even the fastest radar guns
Ultra Performance
Provides advanced warning with
extra detection range
Detection and Separate Alerts
For radar signals (X. K, Ka and Ku bands,
with signal strength indicated), Laser signals,
Safety Alert signals, Strobe Alert signals,
VG-2 signals. Spectre I & IV+ signals
8-Point Compass
Displays direction of travel
laserEye
For 360
0
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
single pulse radar guns
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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Introduction
Important Information A1
Customer Assistance A1
Controls. Indicators, Connections and Display A2
Prod uct Featu res , , A3
Your Detector
Installation ,................. 2
Getting Started 5
EasySet Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 6
Settings , 10
I ntelliShleld Highway/City Modes ' , , , , 10
Muting an Alert, , , , , 12
Auto M ute Mode 12
Auxiliary Audio Jack 12
IntelliMute 13
IntelliMute Pro 16
Compass 17
Pop Alert 19
K. Ku and X Band Detection 19
VG-2 Alert , 20
Spectre I& IV+ Alerts 21
SmartPower 22
DigiView Data Display Brightness , 23
Detection , , 25
Signals Detected 25
Audio Alerts 25
Visual Display , , 25
I nstant-On Detection 29
Pop Detection 29
Responding to Alerts 29
Understanding Radar and Laser .. 30
Maintenance 32
Specifications , , , 33
Warranty
Limited 1- Year Warranty 34
Customer Assistance
Prod uct Service 35
Optional Accessories 36
Accessories Order Info 37
Trademark Acknowledgement 37
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Installation
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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 tile
front windshield wiHlout obstructing the unit's view of the road either to
the front or rear. You can also mount it directly on the dashboard.
The unit's lens must not be blocked and the LaserEye should have a clear view
out Hle back window to allow 360
0
detection.
The LaserEye Should Have a Clear View
Radar and laser signals pass through glass but not tllrough other materials
and objects Objects that can block or weaken Incoming signals include:
• Windshield wiper blades
• Mirrored sun screens
• Dark tinting at the top of the wi nds~lield
• Heated windshields currently available on some vehicles
(I nstaclear for Ford. Electriclear for G M). Consu It you r dealer
to see if you have tillS option.
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Your Detector ,.
Windshield Mounting
1. Attach the rubber
cups to the bracket.
2. Make sure the rubber cups and your windshield are clean.
3. Push the bracket firmly
onto the windshield.
4. Attach the detector to
the bracket. Check the
angle of the unit.
5. To adjust the angle if
necessary, gently push or
pull on the bracket to bend
it. DO NOT use the detector
to bend the bracket.
6. Plug the power cord
into the detector.
7. Plug the cigarette lighter
adapter on the power
cord into your vehicle's
cigarette lighter.
8. You can temporarily remove the detector whenever you
wish by pressing the bracket release button and sliding
it off the bracket.
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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 can NOT be adjusted after mounting.
2. Remove the paper backing
from one side of the hook-
and-loop fastener.
3. Attach the pad to the
dashboard at your chosen
location and remove the
other paper backing.
4. Attach the detector to the
hook-and-Ioop fastener.
You can remove and
reattach the unit as
often as you like.
5. Plug the power cord
into the detector.
6. Plug the cigarette lighter
adapter on the power
cord into your vehicle's
cigarette lighter.
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Getting Started
On-Off!
Volume Control
Rotate clockwise
(away from you)
Three beeps Testing
System Ready
The display will then cycle
through the user mode settings
(city or highway, Intellimute
and SmartPower status).
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Power On
Start-up is complete when the display shows - - h.
Important: Once the compass is calibrated, the dashes will
change to one of the cardinal compass directions (N, NE, E,
SE, S, SW, W, NW). See page 17 to calibrate the compass.
Start-Up Complete
G ~O::me 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 Programmina _
All user mode settings on your detector can be changed by using
Program mode. When changing the settings. please keep in mind:
• Buttons can have multiple functions .
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All settings will be stored in memory when the power is
turned Off and recalled when the power is turned back On.
The procedure for using Program mode is shown on page 7.
(0) NOTE
You cannot enter Program mode during an alert. The unit will not
detect signals while in Program mode. During programming. if no
buttons are pushed for ten seconds. the unit will automatically exit
Program mode and save the last settings.
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Programming User Modes
The tables on pages 8 through 9 show you hovv to program all user modes
and the settings you can choose from.
(0) ~~i~e follOWing pages. you will find more detailed explanations
of each setting.
See page 14 for instructions on setting the IntelliMute activation point
See page 17 for instructions on calibrating the compass.
See page 22 for instructions on using SmartPower.
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