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Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra® |
English |
12 BAND™ HIGH-PERFORMANCE DIGITAL RADAR/LASER
DETECTOR WITH XTREME RANGE SUPERHETERODYNE® TECHNOLOGY
XRS 9430
Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra®
Operating Instructions
Printed in China
Part No. 480-231-P
Version C
English
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. 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. |
©2006 Cobra Electronics Corporation |
Contact Your Local Dealer |
6500 West Cortland Street |
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Chicago, Illinois 60707 USA |
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www.cobra.com |
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Controls, Indicators |
and Connections |
Introduction |
Controls, Indicators and Connections
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Windshield |
Speaker |
Bracket Mount |
Windshield Bracket
Release Button 
LaserEye
For 360° detection of 
laser and strobe signals.
Audio Jack
12V DC |
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On-Off/ Volume |
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Control |
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Allows you to adjust the |
City Button |
volume of the tone alerts. |
For City or Highway |
Dim Button |
modes to reduce |
Allows you to adjust the UltraBright |
false alerts. |
Data Display brightness for easy |
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reading. (Also turns VG-2 and |
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Spectre 1 alerts on and off.*) |
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IntelliMute Button |
Mute Button |
Engine RPM sensing mute function |
For manual mute or |
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which reduces false alerts. Button |
auto mute of audio alerts. |
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turns IntelliMute on and off. (Also |
(Also turns Voice Alert |
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enters IntelliMute setting mode*). |
on and off.*) |
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* Press and hold for two seconds to |
WARNING |
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Modifications or parts substitutions not approved |
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access these functions. |
by Cobra Electronics Corporation may violate |
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FCC Rules and void your authority to operate |
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this equipment. |
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A2 English
Display and Product Features |
Introduction |
Display
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X K Ka V S 
L 
Radar, VG-2, |
Signal |
IntelliMute |
Spectre 1, |
Strength, |
Indicator |
Safety and |
Laser and |
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Strobe Indicators |
City/Highway |
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Mode Indicators |
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Signal Strength |
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1 (weakest) to 5 (strongest)
Product Features
NOTE: In This Manual
When steady,
the display will X K Ka V S c be shown:
When blinking, the display will be shown:
X & K will light simultaneously when indicating Ku detection:
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Congratulations! You’ve made a smart choice by purchasing the a high performance 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
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
LaserEye
For 360° detection of laser and strobe signals
Instant-On Ready
Detects radar guns with “instant-on” (very fast) speed monitoring capabilities
Tone Alert or Voice Alert
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
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.
Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra® A3
Accessories Order Info
Customer Assistance
Ordering From U.S.A.
Call 773-889-3087 for pricing or visit www.cobra.com.
For Credit Card Orders
Call 773-889-3087 [Press one from the main menu] 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Central Time, 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.
To Order Online
Please visit our website: www.cobra.com
Item # |
Description |
420-030-N-001 |
Straight 12V Power Cord |
420-026-N-001 |
Coiled 12V Power Cord |
545-139-N-001 |
Windshield Mounting Bracket |
CLP-2B |
Dual Port Power Adapter |
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Contents
Introduction
Introduction
Important Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A1
Customer Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A1
Controls, Indicators and Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A2
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A3
Product Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A3
Your Detector
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Highway/City Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 UltraBright Data Display Brightness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Muting an Alert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Auto Mute Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 IntelliMute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Voice/Tone Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 VG-2 and Spectre 1 Alert Audio Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 K Band and Ku Band Detection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Detection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Signals Detected . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Audio Alerts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Visual Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Instant-On Detection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Responding to Alerts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Understanding Radar and Laser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Warranty
Limited 1-Year Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Customer Assistance
Product Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Trademark Acknowledgement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Optional Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Order Info . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
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Installation
Your Detector
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 |
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:
■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 pressing 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 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-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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Getting Started and Settings
Your Detector
Getting Started
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On-Off/
Volume Control
Power On |
Rotate clockwise |
X K Ka V S h |
(away from you) |
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To Turn On the Unit and Adjust the Audio Volume
Rotate the On-Off/ Volume control clockwise (away from you).
Tone |
Voice |
Visual Display |
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Three beeps |
Testing, then |
h appears in the |
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three beeps |
display indicating |
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System Ready, then |
that the power |
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is on |
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Voice Alert |
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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.
Settings
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When changing the Settings on your detector, please keep in mind:
■Buttons can have multiple functions.
■Depending on your choice of Voice Alert or Tone Alert mode, you will hear either voice messages or tones confirming changes in settings.
■All settings will be stored in memory when the power is turned off and recalled when the power is turned back on.
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