Cobra Electronics XRS 9300 User Manual

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XRS 9300
11 BAND
HIGH-PERFORMANCE
RADAR/LASER DETECTOR
WITH XTREME RANGE
SUPERHETERODYNE
TECHNOLOGY
®
English
Operating Instructions
Printed in China
Part No. 480-103-P
Important Information And
Customer Assistance
Introduction
A1
English
Important 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 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
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.
Customer Assistance
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. CT
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. productinfo@cobra.com (e-mail).
For Assistance Outside The U.S.A.
Contact Your Local Dealer
©2003 Cobra Electronics Corporation
6500 West Cortland Street
Chicago, Illinois 60707 USA
www.cobra.com
Customer Assistance
Controls, Indicators
And Connections
Introduction
A2
English
Controls, Indicators And Connections
12V DC
Power Jack
On-Off/
Volume
Control
Allows you
to adjust the
volume of the
tone alerts.
IntelliMute
Button
Engine RPM
sensing mute
function which
reduces false
alerts. Button
turns IntelliMute
On and Off.
(Also enters
IntelliMute
setting mode.*)
City Button
For City or Highway
modes to reduce
false alerts.
LaserEye
For 360° detection of
laser and strobe signals.
Windshield Bracket
Release Button
Speaker
Mute Button
For manual mute
or auto mute of
audio alerts.
Dim Button
Allows you to adjust the
UltraBright Data Display
brightness for easy reading.
(Also turns VG-2 and Spectre 1
alerts On and Off.*)
* Press and hold for two (2) seconds
to access these functions.
Windshield
Bracket Mount
WARNING
Modifications or parts substitutions not approved
by Cobra Electronics Corporation may violate
FCC Rules and void your authority to operate
this equipment.
Display And Product Features
Introduction
Nothing comes close to a Cobra
®
A3
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
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
LaserEye
For 360° detection of laser and
strobe signals
Instant-On Ready
Detects radar guns with “instant-on”
(very fast) speed monitoring capabilities
Tone Alerts
With adjustable volume
UltraBright Data Display
Easy-to-read with adjustable brightness
City Or Highway
Modes to reduce false alerts
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 which
automatically reduces false
alerts by sensing engine RPMs
Mounting
Mounts easily on windshield
or dashboard
Product Features
Congratulations! You’ve made a smart choice by purchasing the XRS 9300
high performance radar/laser detector from Cobra. Just look at some of the
sophisticated features and capabilities your new unit includes:
Display
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.
IntelliMute
Indicator
Radar,VG-2, Spectre 1,
Safety And Strobe Indicators
Signal Strength, Laser And City/
Highway Mode Indicators
Signal Strength 1 (weakest) to 5 (strongest)
NOTE: In This Manual
When steady,
the display will
be shown:
When blinking,
the display will
be shown:
X K Ka V S c
X K Ka V S c
X K Ka V S L
Nothing comes close to a Cobra
®

Installation

Your Detector
3
Installation
Your Detector
2
English
Installation
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.
The unit’s lens must not be blocked and the LaserEye should have a clear view
out the back window to allow 360° detection.
Radar and laser signals pass through glass but not through 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 windshield
Heated windshields currently available on some vehicles
(Instaclear for Ford, Electriclear for GM.) Consult your dealer
to see if you have this option.
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.
Windshield Mounting
The LaserEye Should Have A Clear View
Windshield Mounting Dashboard Mounting
To Turn On The Unit And Adjust The Audio Volume
Rotate the On-Off/
Volume control
clockwise (away
from you).
Tone
Visual Display
Three (3) beeps
h appears in the display
indicating that the power
is On.

Getting Started

Getting Started
Your Detector
Nothing comes close to a Cobra
®
5
Installation
Your Detector
4
English
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 (1) 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-loop fastener.
You can remove and
reattach the unit as
often as you like.
6. Plug the power cord
into the detector.
7. Plug the cigarette lighter
adapter on the power
cord into your vehicle’s
cigarette lighter.
Dashboard Mounting
Power On
X K Ka V S h
On-Off/
Volume Control
Rotate clockwise
(away from you)
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, you should turn Off or unplug your detector when
parking for lengthy periods.

Settings

Your Detector
Nothing comes close to a Cobra
®
7
UltraBright Data Display Brightness
You can choose from three (3) settings for Brightness of the display.
You can cycle through the settings by repeatedly pushing the Dim button.
The factory setting is Bright.
Settings
Your Detector
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Settings
When changing the Settings on your detector, please keep in mind:
Buttons can have multiple functions.
All settings will be stored in memory when the power is
turned Off and recalled when the power is turned back On.
Highway/City Mode
Setting your detector to City mode delays all X band audio alerts until
the signal strength reaches Level 3. (A single beep will sound when the
signal is first detected.) This will reduce false alerts while you are driving
in, or near, urban areas where there are many sources for conflicting
X band signals such as microwave towers and automatic door openers.
To change settings, follow the procedure listed below, which indicates
what you will see and hear as you complete each step. The factory setting
is Highway mode.
Dim Button
Press and
release
Bright
Dark
Dim
Press and
release Dim
button
City Button
Press and release
City Mode
X K Ka V S
c
Highway Mode
X K Ka V S h
To Change From Highway Mode To City Mode
Press and release
the City button.
Tone
Visual Display
One (1) beep
c
appears in the display
To Change From City Mode back To Highway Mode
Press and release
the City button again.
Tone
Visual Display
Two (2) beeps
h appears in the display
To Change The Brightness To Dim
Press and release
the Dim button
once.
Tone
Visual Display
One (1) beep Display dims
To Change The Brightness To Dark
Press and release
the Dim button
again.
Tone
Visual Display
One (1) beep Display remains dim
(no visual alerts will be seen)
To Change The Brightness To Bright
Press and release
the Dim button a
third time.
Tone
Visual Display
Two (2) beeps Display returns
to full brightness
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