Operating Instructions
11 BAND™ ULTRA HIGH-PERFORMANCE DIGITAL RADAR/LASER DETECTOR WITH XTREME RANGE SUPERHETERODYNE™ TECHNOLOGY
XRS9700 |
Part No. 480-107-P |
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Printed in China |
Nothing comes close to a Cobra® |
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Important Information And
Customer Assistance
Introduction
Important Information
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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
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. 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
©2004 Cobra Electronics Corporation
6500 West Cortland Street
Chicago, Illinois 60707 USA
www.cobra.com
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Controls, Indicators,
Connections And Display
Introduction
Controls, Indicators, Connections And Display
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Windshield Bracket |
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LaserEye |
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Auxiliary Audio |
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Jack |
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Speaker |
12V DC
Power Jack
On-Off/Volume Control
Allows user to adjust the volume of the tone alerts.
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For City or Highway modes |
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Adjusts the display brightness |
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for easy reading (and to scroll |
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through user mode settings |
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while programming). |
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Alpha/Numeric Dot Matrix Text Display* |
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Shows user mode settings, programming instructions, |
System Ready |
signal strength indication, City/Highway mode indicators, |
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radar, VG-2, Spectre 1 and safety/strobe indicators. |
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* See pages 5 – 26 for more information |
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about display features. |
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FCC Rules and void your authority to operate |
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Product Features
Introduction
Product Features
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Congratulations! You’ve made a smart choice by purchasing the XRS 9700 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 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 and Ka bands, with signal strength indicated), laser signals, Safety Alert signals, Strobe Alert signals, VG-2 signals, Spectre 1 signals
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
Voice Or Tone Alert
With adjustable volume
DigiView Data Display
With easy-to-read alpha/numeric dot matrix text readout
IntelliShield False Signal Rejection
Reduces falsing in urban areas with Highway mode and three (3) 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 which automatically reduces false alerts by sensing engine RPMs
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
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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Order Form
Customer Assistance
Order Form
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Ordering From U.S.A.
Call 773-889-3087 for pricing or visit www.cobra.com.
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.
Make Check or Money Order Payable To
Cobra Electronics, Attn: Accessories Dept.,
6500 West Cortland Street, Chicago, IL 60707 U.S.A.
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Installation
Your Detector
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 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.
Windshield Mounting |
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The unit’s lens must not be blocked and the LaserEye should have a clear view out the back window to allow 360° detection.
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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.
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Installation
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 depressing the bracket release button and sliding it off the bracket.
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Installation
Your Detector
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.
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.
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Getting Started
Your Detector
Getting Started
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On-Off/ Volume Control
Rotate clockwise (away from you)
To Turn On The Unit And Adjust The Audio Volume
Rotate the On-Off/ Volume control clockwise (away from you).
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Testing |
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System Ready |
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The display will then |
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Voice Alert |
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Intellimute and |
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SmartPower status). |
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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).
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System Ready |
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with your vehicle and you have turned the SmartPower |
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off, you should turn off or unplug your detector when |
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parking for lengthy periods. Cobra recommends leaving |
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SmartPower at the factory setting, which is on. |
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EasySet Programming
Your Detector
EasySet Programming
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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.
■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.
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 (10) seconds, the unit will automatically exit Program mode and save the last settings.
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.
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On the following pages, you will find more detailed explanations of each setting.
See page 15 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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EasySet Programming
Your Detector
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Select/Dim Button |
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PROGRAM |
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Then brief programming |
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As each mode is displayed, |
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release the Select/Dim |
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button to cycle through |
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Select/Dim button again. |
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When you have finished |
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Exit Program |
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Settings Saved! will appear. |
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EXIT |
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EasySet Programming
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
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Set City |
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IntelliMute |
Two (2) beeps |
IntelliMute On |
All alerts (except for strobe signals |
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engine rev point you set. |
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IntelliMute Off |
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Set IntelliMute |
One (1) beep |
Set IntelliMute |
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AutoMute |
Two (2) beeps |
AutoMute On |
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One (1) beep |
AutoMute Off |
All alerts will sound at full volume |
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Set compass |
One (1) beep |
Set Compass |
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Pop Detect |
Two (2) beeps |
Pop Detect On |
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Pop Detect Off |
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EasySet Programming
Your Detector
EasySet Programming Menu
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VG-2 Detect |
Two (2) beeps |
VG-2 Detect On |
The unit will detect VG-2 signals. |
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VG-2 Audio |
Two (2) beeps |
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One (1) beep |
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Spectre 1 |
Two (2) beeps |
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Detect Off |
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Spectre 1 |
Two (2) beeps |
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Spectre 1 |
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SmartPower |
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SmartPower |
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SmartPower |
SmartPower is off. |
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X Band detect |
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X Band On |
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Set display |
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Display Dark |
Display is off. |
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Restore |
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Settings |
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Exit program |
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PROGRAM |
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* 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 24) for details.
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