Cobra 12 BAND XRS 9950 Operating Instructions Manual
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Operating Instructions
12 BAND
MAXIMUM-PERFORMANCE
DIGITAL RADAR/LASER
DETECTOR WITH SUPER-XTREME
RANGE SUPERHETERODYNE
TECHNOLOGY
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XRS 99 50
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Printed in China
Part No. 480-423-P
Version A
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English
Important Information and
Introduction
Customer Assistance
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/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 Do not attempt to change settings of the unit while in motion.
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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
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. product info@cobra.com (e-mail).
For Assistance Outside the U.S.A.
Contact Your Local Dealer
©2008 Cobra Electronics Corporation
6500 West Cortland Street
Chicago, Illinois 60707 USA
www.cobra.com
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Controls, Indicators,
Introduction
Introduction
Introduction
Connections and Display
Controls, Indicators, Connections and Display
Windshield Bracket
Mounting Slot
Windshield Bracket
Release Button
12V DC
Power Jack
LaserEye
For 360° detection of
laser and strobe signals.
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Auxiliary Audio Jack
On right side of unit.
Speaker
USB Port
For connection
of Optional GPSL.
Menu/Save Button
Press once to enter
Menu mode. Press again
to save settings.
On-Off/Volume Control
Allows user to adjust the volume
of the tone and voice alerts.
DimButton
Adjusts the display brightness.
In Menu mode, steps
backward through settings.
ExtremeBright DataGrafixTMDisplay
Full color and sunlight-readable, the extremely
bright display provides intuitive graphical
Mute Button
For manual mute of
In menu mode, steps down
through options for the
selected setting.
interaction and alert screens.
audio alerts.
CityButton
Switches between Highway
and City modes.
In Menu mode, steps
forward through settings.
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Introduction
Product Features
Product Features
Congratulations! You’ve made a smart choice by purchasing a maximum
performance digital radar/laser detector from Cobra. Just look at some of
the sophisticated features and capabilities your new unit includes:
Super-Xtreme Range
Superheterodyne Technology
With super-fast sweep circuitry,
S-XRS provides maximum detection range
and the best possible advance warning
to even the fastest radar guns
Maximum Performance
Provides advanced warning with maximum
detection range for total protection.
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 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 radar guns of
the instant-On or single-pulse type
Voice or Tone Alert
With adjustable volume
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ExtremeBright DataGrafix
Display II
With easy-to-read graphical user interface
and cool 3D graphics
IntelliShield False Signal Rejection
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 which automatically reduces
false alerts by sensing engine RPMs
SmartPower
A timed power saving function that
saves your car’s battery
EasySet Menu
User-friendly mode selection and
setting with visual guidance
Car Battery Voltage
Voltage is shown on the display and an
alert can be provided when voltage goes
below 11.9 volts
Customizable Display Colors
Customize the display colors to match
your dash illumination
Auxiliary Audio Jack
For external speaker connection
Mounting
Mounts easily on windshield or dashboard
OptionalGPS Ready (See page 33)
The Optional GPSL unit adds:
Photo Enforced and User Alert Locations,
Speed Alert and Vehicle Location
(Latitude & Longitude)
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Introduction
Contents
Introduction
Important Information ..........A1
Customer Assistance ..........A1
Controls, Indicators,
Connections and Display ......A2
Product Features .............A3
Overview .....................2
Your Detector
Installation ....................3
Getting Started ................6
Power On/Off and Audio Volume . 6
Standby Screen Icons .........7
Display Control ...............10
Display Timeout .............10
IntelliShield Highway / City Modes 11
Muting an Alert .............11
Auxiliary Audio Jack .........11
EasySet Menu ................12
Menu Flow Diagrams ..........14
Settings .....................16
User Settings ...............16
Intellishield City Mode Default 16
Alert Settings (Continued)
K Band Alert ..............22
Ku Band Alert .............22
VG-2 Alert ...............22
VG-2 Audio Mode .........22
Spectre 1 Alert ............23
Spectre 1 Audio Mode ......23
Safety Alert ..............23
Car Battery Low
Voltage Warning .........23
Detection ....................24
Signals Detected ............24
Audio Alerts ................24
Visual Display ..............24
Instant-On Detection .........27
Pop Detection ..............27
Responding to Alerts .........28
Understanding Radar and Laser . . 29
Maintenance .................31
Specifications ................32
OptionalGlobal Position
System Locator (GPSL)
IntelliMute Mode ..........17
Set IntelliMute Mode .......18
Auto Mute Mode ..........18
Voice or Tone Mode ........18
Customizable Display Colors . . 19
Display Timeout ...........19
Compass Mode ...........19
Set Compass Mode ........20
SmartPower Mode .........21
Restore Factory Settings ....21
Alert Settings ...............22
Pop Alert ................22
X Band Alert ..............22
Overview ....................33
Where to Mount ...............33
Initial Satellite Lock ............36
GPSL Activated Alerts ..........36
Detection ....................37
Customer Assistance
and Warranty
Optional Accessories ...........38
Product Service ...............39
Limited 1-Year Warranty ........40
Accessories Order Info .........41
Trademark Acknowledgement ....41
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Introduction
Overview
This manual describes the simple steps for mounting, setting up and using
your detector. It also provides helpful information about how radar and laser
guns are used and how you can interpret the alerts you receive.
Before you begin your installation, please read the Important Information
section on page A1 and use the descriptions and feature lists on pages A2 and
A3 to become familiar with your new detector.
You can extend the capabilities of your detector by adding the Optional Global
Positioning System Locator (GPSL) unit. See page 33 for its properties and
page 41 for ordering information.
About Y our Detector
Display
This detector’s innovative new display provides more, easier-to-use
information than any technology to date. Using an OLED (Organic Light
Emitting Diode) screen, the display offers large graphical alerts to signals
as they are detected.
Do not be concerned when the screen goes dark under the control of Display
Timeout. The detector will function and alerts will appear as signals are
detected. You can change the user setting to keep the display On all the time
to show one of the standby screens. You can also turn On the magnetic
Compass and IntelliMute features.
Menu
EasySet Menu allows you to conveniently customize the operation of your
detector by changing the settings. You may want to start using the detector
with the factory settings and then make changes after you are more familiar
with the unit.
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About This Manual
Once the detector is is in use, the modular descriptions in this manual can
be used as a ready reference to individual topics as needed. Each topic is
completely covered in its section and cross-references to related topics are
included where appropriate.
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Your Detector
Installation
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.
Windshield Mounting Dashboard Mounting
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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The LaserEye Should Have a Clear View
Radar and laser signals pass through glass but not through other materials
and objects. Objects that can block or weaken incoming signals include:
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Windshield wiper blades
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Mirrored sun screens
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Dark tinting at the top of the windshield
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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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Your Detector
Installation
Windshield Mounting
1. Attach the rubber
2. Make sure the rubber cups and your windshield are clean.
3. Push the bracket firmly
4. Attach the detector to
cups to the bracket.
onto the windshield.
the bracket. Check that
the unit is parallel to the
road’s surface.
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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Your Detector
Installation
Dashboard Mounting
1. Place the detector on the dashboard to find a location
2. Remove the paper backing
3. Attach the pad to the
where the unit has a clear, level view of the road and is
parallel to the road’s surface. The angle CANNOT be
adjusted after mounting.
from one side of the hookand-loop fastener.
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.
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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Your Detector
Getting Started
Controls
While working with this manual, page A2 can be folded out for reference
to the controls on the detector unit. There are no controls on the
Optional GPSL unit.
Power On/Off And Audio V olume
To Turn On the Unit and Adjust the Audio Volume
Unit will cycle through
Power On / Self Test.
Alert Settings will scroll.
Check marks indicate
which are set. (Factory
defaults are shown when
the unit is new.)
Tone
None None
Testing, then
three beeps
Visual Display
Tone
Testing, then
three beeps
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Shows only when the
Optional GPSL is
installed. See page 33
for more information.
Standby screen will show
City or Highway and Car
Battery Voltage icons.
Compass and IntelliMute
will also show if turned
On and set in the User
Settings Menu.
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None None
None System Ready
Your Detector
Getting Started
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. SmartPower is
described on page 21.
Standby Screen Icons
City Mode Highway Mode
IntelliMute Above
Activation Point
NOTE
For example, the sample screen above indicates that IntelliMute is active,
the Compass is calibrated, your system is set to City mode and your
vehicle's battery voltage is 13.6.
IntelliMute Below
Activation Point
Compass
(Southeast)
User and Alert
Settings Menu
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Car Battery
Voltage
Sample Screen
(See note)
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Your Detector
Getting Started
Standby Screens
Press Mute while the down arrowhead is displayed at the top center of
any Standby screen to cycle through and select a different screen.
The Standby screens will be displayed in the following order:
Main Standby
Screen
NOTE
Last Standby screen viewed
will be displayed when exiting
I-Mute
City/Hwy Mode
Car V olta ge
Compass
Display Timeout mode.
NOTE
Compass will display if either the magnetic
compass in the detector unit is turned On
and calibrated or the Optional GPSL unit is
installed and receiving a signal. Speed and
and Latitude/Longitude (marked with an *)
will display only if the Optional GPSL unit is
installed and receiving a signal.
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Speed
Latitude/Longitude
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Your Detector
Getting Started
Main Standby Screen
Displays the maximum possible information about the
detector and its settings. The GPSL icon will show only
if the Optional GPSL unit is connected. The compass will
show as described in the note on page 7.
I-Mute/City or Hwy Mode
Displays the status of alert filtering (City mode) and
automatic muting (IntelliMute mode). See pages 16 and 17
to set these features.
Car Voltage
Displays voltage level of your car battery. An alert will
sound if the voltage drops below 11.9 volts and the
Low Car Voltage Alert has been set. See page 23 to
turn On the alert.
Compass
The compass indicates driving direction if either the
magnetic compass in the detector unit is turned On
and calibrated or the Optional GPSL unit is installed
and receiving a signal. If neither is active the center
of the compass icon will show two bars.
Speed
If the Optional GPSL unit is installed and receiving a
signal the vehicle's speed will be shown. An alert chime
will sound if the speed exceeds the Speed Alert Setting,
Speed Alert has been turned On, and an alert speed
has been set. (You can select mph or km/h in Menu
mode.) All radar, laser, strobe and safety alerts take
priority over this alert.
Lat/Lon
If the Optional GPSL unit is installed and receiving a
signal the vehicle's present location will be shown.
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Your Detector
Getting Started
Display Control
Illumination
The display illumination intensity can be adjusted to suit driving conditions:
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Bright for daytime driving. (Factory default is Bright, then
Display Timeout after 30 seconds.)
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Dim for dusk driving.
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Dimmer for night driving.
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Dark to blank the screen for discreet use. In this mode, alerts will sound,
but not show. (A dot will blink at the center of the screen to indicate the
detector is ON.)
You can adjust the illumination by pressing the Dim
button to step through
the levels in the sequence listed above.
Display Timeout
Your detector has a Display Timeout mode. When Display Timeout is turned
On (factory default is 30 seconds), the screen will change to Dark from Bright,
Dim, or Dimmer after the time interval selected in Menu mode (see page 13).
The Display Timeout setting can be changed so the display is always On.
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NOTE
While at the Dark level under timer control, any alert or touching any button will
turn on the display at the last brightness setting (Bright, Dim, or Dimmer).
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Your Detector
Getting Started
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 factor y setting is Highway. The
factory City mode default setting is City X; it can be changed in Menu mode
(see page 13).
You can toggle between Highway and City modes by pressing the City
NOTE
When you change to City mode, the unit will enter whichever city
default mode is set at the time.
button.
Muting an Alert
Your detector allows you to quickly turn Off an Audio Alert by momentarily
pressing the Mute
during the alert, the Audio Alert will be turned back On. After the current alert
is gone, the next alert will be heard.
button. If you press the Mutebutton a second time
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Two other features are incorporated in your detector to automatically mute
or reduce the audio volume of alerts. See pages 17 and 18 for Intellimute
and Auto Mute modes.
Auxiliary Audio Jack
The Auxiliar y Audio Jack can be used to connect external speakers in
environments with high ambient noise levels. The internal speaker will
be disconnected. (This uses a mini stereo audio connector.)
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Your Detector
EasySet Menu
EasySet Menu
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EasySet Menu gives you quick and easy access to all the settings on your detector.
It is used to select both:
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User Settings (see page 16)
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Alert Settings (see page 22)
Refer also to the Menu Flow Diagrams on pages 14 and 15 for User Settings
and Alert Settings to easily navigate to the setting you want to change. All
settings are stored in memory when the power is turned Off and will be recalled
when the power is turned back On.
NOTE
You cannot enter Menu mode during an alert. The unit will not detect
signals while in Menu mode. During menu setting, if no buttons are
pressed for 15 seconds, the unit will automatically exit Menu mode
and save the most recent settings.
EasySet Menu Buttons:
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Menu/Save button – Opens the Menu mode and Saves changes
made to settings.
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Mutebutton – Changes the option at the selected setting.
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Dimbutton – Moves counterclockwise through a setting loop.
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Citybutton – Moves clockwise through a setting loop.
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