Cobra 14 BAND XRS 9470, SPX 5400 Operating Instructions Manual
Operating Instructions
14 BAND™
HIGH-PERFORMANCE
DIGITAL RADAR/LASER
DETECTOR WITH XTREME RANGE
SUPERHETERODYNE
XRS 9470
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TECHNOLOGY
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Printed in China
Part No. 480-663-P
Version B
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 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
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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 5:30 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. productinfo@cobra.com (e-mail).
For Assistance Outside the U.S.A.
Contact Your Local Dealer
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©2010 Cobra Electronics Corporation
6500 West Cortland Street
Chicago, Illinois 60707 USA
www.cobra.com
Introduction
Controls, Indicators
and Connections
Controls, Indicators and Connections
Windshield
Bracket
Mount
Windshield Bracket
Release Button
Speaker
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LaserEye
For 360° detection
of laser signals.
Audio Jack
12V DC
Power Jack
On-Off/Volume Control
Allows you to adjust the
volume of the tone alerts.
Dim Button
Allows you to adjust the UltraBright
Data Display brightness for easy
reading. (Also turns VG-2 and
Spectre I & IV+ alerts On and Off.*)
For manual mute or auto
mute of audio alerts. (Also
turns Voice Alert On and Off.*)
* Press and hold for four seconds to
access these functions.
Mute Button
City Button
For City or Highway
modes to reduce false
alerts. (Also turns Ku
alerts On and Off.*)
IntelliMute Button
Engine RPM sensing mute function
which reduces false alerts. Button
turns IntelliMute On and Off. (Also
enters IntelliMute setting mode.*)
WARNING
Modifications or parts substitutions not approved
by Cobra Electronics Corporation may violate
FCC Rules and void your authority to operate
this equipment.
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Introduction
Display and Product Features
Display
X K Ka V S L
Radar, VG-2,
Spectre I & IV+ and
Safety Indicators
and IntelliMute Pro
Signal Strength 1 (weakest) to 5 (strongest)
Pop, Laser,
City/Highway
Mode Indicators
Product Features
Xtreme Range
Superheterodyne
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, Ka and Ku bands,
with signal strength indicated), Laser
signals, Safety Alert signals, VG-2
signals, Spectre I & IV+ signals
LaserEye
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For 360° detection of laser 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 or Voice Alert
With adjustable volume
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Technology
Signal
Strength,
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IntelliMute
Indicator
UltraBright™ Data Display
Easy-to-read with adjustable brightness
City or Highway
Modes to reduce false alerts
Alert Programming
Easy setting of radar bands to be monitored
Safety Alert
Traffic warning system distinguishes
important safety alerts from other
K band signals
Manual Mute or Auto Mute
A mute function of audio alerts
IntelliMute
A mute function reduces false audio alerts
by sensing engine RPMs
IntelliMute
Prevents detection by radar detector detectors
(RDDs) when traveling at slower speeds
Mounting
Mounts easily on windshield or dashboard
NOTE: In This Manual
When steady,
the display will
X K Ka V S c
be shown:
When blinking,
the display will
X K Ka V S c
be shown:
X & K will light
simultaneously
X K Ka V S c
when indicating
Ku detection:
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Pro
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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
Contents
Introduction
Important Information ............................................................................... A1
Customer Assistance ................................................................................. A1
Controls, Indicators and Connections ........................................................ A2
Display ....................................................................................................... A3
Product Features ........................................................................................ A3
Your Detector
Installation ................................................................................................... 2
Getting Started ............................................................................................. 5
Auxiliary Audio Jack ................................................................................. 5
Settings ........................................................................................................ 6
Highway/City Mode ................................................................................... 6
UltraBright Data Display Brightness ......................................................... 7
Muting an Alert ......................................................................................... 8
Auto Mute Mode ....................................................................................... 8
IntelliMute ................................................................................................. 9
IntelliMute Pro ......................................................................................... 12
Voice/Tone Setting .................................................................................. 13
VG-2 and Spectre I & IV+ Alert Settings ................................................. 13
Radar Alert and Pop Alert Settings ...........................................................14
Detection ..................................................................................................... 15
Signals Detected ...................................................................................... 15
Audio Alerts ............................................................................................. 15
Visual Display .......................................................................................... 15
Instant-On Detection ................................................................................ 18
Responding to Alerts ............................................................................... 18
Understanding Radar and Laser ................................................................. 19
Maintenance ................................................................................................ 20
Specifications .............................................................................................. 21
Warranty
Limited 1-Year Warranty ............................................................................. 22
Customer Assistance
Product Service .......................................................................................... 23
Optional Accessories .................................................................................. 24
Accessories Order Info ............................................................................... 25
Trademark Acknowledgement ..................................................................... 25
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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. Make sure the unit is level with the road. You can also
mount it directly on the dashboard.
Windshield Mounting Dashboard 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.
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 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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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.
The angle can NOT 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
Getting Started
Power On
X K Ka V S h
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).
Tone Voice
Three beeps Testing, then
three beeps
System Ready, then
Voice Alert
Visual Display
h
appears in the
display indicating
that the power
is On
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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.
Auxiliary Audio Jack
The Auxiliary 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.)
Auxiliary
Audio Jack
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Your Detector
Settings
Settings
When changing the Settings on your detector, please keep in mind:
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Buttons can have multiple functions.
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Depending on your choice of Voice Alert or Tone Alert mode, you will
hear either voice messages or tones confirming changes in settings.
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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.
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
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what you will see and hear (either in Voice Alert or Tone Alert mode)
as you complete each step. The factory setting is Highway mode.
Press and
X K Ka V S h
City Mode
X K Ka V S
To Change From Highway Mode to City Mode
Press and release
the City button.
To Change From City Mode Back to Highway Mode
c
Tone Voice
One beep City
Visual Display
c
appears
in the display
release
Press and release
the City button again.
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Tone Voice
Two beeps Highway
Visual Display
h appears
in the display
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