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Customer Assistance
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11 BAND™ULTRA
HIGH-PERFORMANCE
DIGITAL RADAR/LASER
DETECTOR WITH XTREME
RANGE SUPERHETERODYNE
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TECHNOLOGY
XRS 9675
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Operating Instructions
Printed in China
Part No. 480-210-P
Version A
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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
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
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Controls, Indicators, Connections and Display
Windshield Bracket
Release Button
12V DC
Power Jack
On-Off/Volume Control
Allows user to adjust the
volume of the tone alerts.
Program/Mute Button
For manual mute of
audio alerts (and to enter
programming mode).
Adjusts the display brightness
for easy reading (and to scroll
through user mode settings
Alpha/Numeric Dot Matrix Text Display*
Shows user mode settings, programming instructions,
signal strength indication, City/Highway mode indicators,
radar, VG-2, Spectre 1 and safety/strobe indicators.
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Windshield
Bracket Mount
Select/Dim Button
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LaserEye
For 360° detection of
laser and strobe signals.
Auxiliary Audio
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Set/City Button
For City or Highway modes
to reduce false alerts (and to
change user mode settings
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Congratulations! You’ve made a smart choice by purchasing the XRS 9675
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 9675 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
Tone Alert
With adjustable volume
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
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
DigiView Data Display
With easy-to-read alpha/numeric
dot matrix text readout
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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Telephone
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Item # Description U.S. Cost Each Qty Amount
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
Amount Shipping/Handling*
$10.00 or less . . . . .
$10.01-$25.00 . . . . . $5.50
$25.01-$50.00
$50.01-$90.00 . . . . $10.50
$90.01-$130.00 . . . $13.50
$130.01-$200.00 . . $16.50
$200.01 plus . . . . . 10% of
$3.00
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purchase
Tax Table
California . . . . . 7.25%
Illinois . . . . . . . 8.75%
Indiana. . . . . . . 6%
Michigan . . . . . 6%
Ohio . . . . . . . . . 6%
Wisconsin . . . . 5%
*For AK, HI and PR add additional $26.95 for FedEx Next Day or
$10.95 for FedEx 2nd Day. Excludes weekends and holidays shipments.
Please allow two to three weeks for delivery in the U.S.A.
Prices subject to change without notice.
U.S. Subtotal
(Tax if Applicable)
Shipping/Handling
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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 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.,
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To Order Online
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Contents
Introduction
Important Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A1
Customer Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A1
Controls, Indicators, Connections and Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A2
Product Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A3
Your Detector
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
EasySet Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Highway/City Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Muting an Alert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Auto Mute Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Auxiliary Audio Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
IntelliMute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Pop Alert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
VG-2 Alert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Spectre 1 Alert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
SmartPower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
DigiView Data Display Brightness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Detection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Signals Detected . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Audio Alerts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Visual Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Instant-On Detection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Pop Detection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Responding to Alerts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Understanding Radar and Laser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Warranty
Limited One-Year Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Customer Assistance
Product Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Trademark Acknowledgement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Optional Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Order Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
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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.
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:
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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.
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.
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 beeps Testing
System Ready
The display will then cycle
through the user mode settings
(city or highway, Intellimute
and SmartPower status).
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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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 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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Dashboard Mounting
System Ready
Power On
Testing
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 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.
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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:
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Buttons can have multiple functions.
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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.
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 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.
NOTE
On the following pages, you will find more detailed
explanations of each setting.
See page 14 for instructions on setting the IntelliMute activation point.
See page 16 for instructions on calibrating the compass.
See page 21 for instructions on using SmartPower.
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Program/Mute Button
Press and hold/Press and release
Select/Dim Button
Press and release
Set/City Button
Press and release
To use Program Mode
Press and hold the
Program/Mute button
for two seconds.
Tone
Visual Display
Three beeps Program will appear.
Then brief programming
instructions will scroll through
the display three times.
While the programming
instructions are
scrolling, press and
release the Select/Dim
button to cycle through
the user modes.
One beep with
each button press
As each mode is displayed,
the current setting for that
mode will be shown.
With the user mode you
wish to change displayed,
press and release the
Set/City button to
change the setting.
To move to the next
selection, press the
Select/Dim button again.
One or two beeps,
depending on your
selection
The setting you select will
be shown.
When you have finished
programming any or
all of the user modes,
press and release the
Program/Mute button
to exit Program mode.
Or simply wait
10 seconds without
pushing any buttons.
One beep When you exit Program
mode, the new setting will
automatically be saved and
EXIT PROGRAM and Settings
Saved! will appear in the display.
EXIT
PROGRAM
PROGRAM
Settings
Saved!
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EasySet Programming Menu
Mode Tone Visual Setting
Result
Set City
mode
default*
Two beeps City X A single beep sounds when the
signal is first detected.
One beep City X
Beep Off
Audio for all X band alerts are blocked
until signal strength reaches Level 3.
One beep City X+K Combines the City X mode with
prevention of K band audio alerts
until signal strength reaches Level 2.
IntelliMute
mode
Two beeps IntelliMute On All alerts (except for strobe signals
from emergency vehicles) are
automatically muted below the
engine rev point you set.
One beep IntelliMute Off Normal operation.
Set IntelliMute
RPMs
(not shown
if IntelliMute
is off)
One beep Set IntelliMute
(see page 14
to set activation
point)
Allows you to set the engine
rev point while using IntelliMute.
AutoMute
mode
Two beeps AutoMute On The audio volume of all alerts will be
automatically muted after four (4) seconds
for as long as the signal is detected.
One beep AutoMute Off All alerts will sound at full volume
for as long as the signal is detected.
Set compass One beep Set Compass
(see page 16
to calibrate
compass)
Allows you to calibrate the compass.
Pop Detect
mode
Two beeps Pop Detect On The unit will detect Pop signals.
One beep Pop Detect Off The unit not will detect Pop signals.
EasySet Programming Menu
Mode Tone Visual Setting
Result
VG-2 Detect
mode
Two beeps VG-2 Detect On The unit will detect VG-2 signals.
One beep VG-2 Detect Off The unit will not detect VG-2 signals.
VG-2 Audio
mode (not
shown if VG-2
detect is off)
Two beeps VG-2 Audio On With VG-2 Detect on, the unit will give
audible alerts for VG-2 signals.
One beep VG-2 Audio Off With VG-2 Detect off, the unit will give
only visual alerts for VG-2 signals.
Spectre 1
Detect mode
Two beeps Spectre 1
Detect On
The unit will detect Spectre 1 signals.
One beep Spectre 1
Detect Off
The unit will not detect Spectre 1 signals.
Spectre 1
Audio mode
(not shown if
Spectre 1
detect is off)
Two beeps Spectre 1
Audio On
With Spectre 1 Detect on, the unit will
give audible alerts for Spectre 1 signals.
One beep Spectre 1
Audio Off
With Spectre 1 Detect off, the unit will give
only visual alerts for Spectre 1 signals.
SmartPower
mode
Two beeps SmartPowerOnSmartPower is on.
One beep SmartPower
Off
SmartPower is off.
X Band detect
mode
Two beeps X Band On The unit will detect X Band signals.
One beep X Band Off The unit will not detect X Band signals.
Set display
Dim mode
default*
Two beeps Display Dim Partially dimmed for dusk or night driving.
One beep Display
Dimmer
More dimmed for dusk or night
driving.
One beep Display Dark Display is off.
Restore
factory
settings
One beep Restore
Factory
Settings
Resets user modes and settings to
factory default.
Exit program One beep EXIT
PROGRAM
Allows you to exit Program mode.
* The settings for these user modes can also be changed with the one button method.
See description of each user mode (pages 10 and 23) for details.
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.
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