Cobra XRS9930 Service Manual
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Introduction
Important Information and
Customer Assistance
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12 BAND™ULTRA
HIGH-PERFORMANCE
DIGITAL RADAR/LASER
DETECTOR WITH XTREME
RANGE SUPERHETERODYNE
™
TECHNOLOGY
XRS 9930
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Operating Instructions
Printed in China
Part No. 480-236-P
Version A
English
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. 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).
2005 Cobra Electronics Corporation
For Assistance Outside the U.S.A.
Contact Your Local Dealer
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6500 West Cortland Street
Chicago, Illinois 60707 USA
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Controls, Indicators,
ntroduction
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Introduction
Introduction
Connections and Display
Introduction
Product Features
ustomer Assistance
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Accessories Order Info
Controls, Indicators, Connections and Display
Windshield Bracket
Release Button
12V DC
Power Jack
Menu/Save Button
Press once to enter
Program mode. Press
again to save settings.
On-Off/Volume Control
Allows user to adjust the volume
of the tone and voice alerts.
For manual mute of audio alerts
and to move back through options
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Mute3Button
while programming.
ExtremeBright DataGrafixTMDisplay
Full color and sunlight-readable, the extremely
bright display provides intuitive graphical
Adjusts the display brightness
and scrolls through option
settings while programming.
interaction and alert screens.
Windshield
Bracket Mount
Dim6 Button
For changing between Highway and
City modes and to move forward
through options while programming.
LaserEye
For 360° detection of
laser and strobe signals.
Auxiliary Audio
Jack
Speaker
City4Button
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Product Features
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Congratulations! You’ve made a smart choice by purchasing an 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, 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 instant-on
signal pulse radar guns
Voice or Tone Alert
With adjustable volume
ExtremeBright DataGrafixTMDisplay
With easy-to-read graphical user interface
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 Programming
User-friendly mode selection and
setting with visual guidance
Car Battery Voltage Display
Car battery voltage can be shown
continuously on the display
Car Battery Low Voltage Warning
Provides an alert when the car battery
voltage drops 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
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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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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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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Standby Screen Icons . . . . . . . . . 7
Display Brightness Control . . . . . . . 7
Auto Dimmer and Screensaver . . . 8
Highway / City Mode . . . . . . . . . . 8
Muting an Alert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Auxiliary Audio Jack . . . . . . . . . . 9
EasySet Programming . . . . . . . . . . 10
Program Flow Diagrams . . . . . . . . 12
Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
User Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
City Mode Default . . . . . . . . . 14
IntelliMute Mode . . . . . . . . . . 14
Set IntelliMute . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Auto Mute Mode . . . . . . . . . . 16
Voice or Tone Mode . . . . . . . . 16
Compass Mode . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Set Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
SmartPower Mode . . . . . . . . . 18
Customizable Display Colors . . 18
Dim Mode Default . . . . . . . . . 18
Car Battery Voltage
Display Mode . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Car Battery Low
Voltage Warning . . . . . . . . . 19
Restore Factory Settings . . . . 19
Settings (Continued)
Alert Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Pop Alert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
X Band Alert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
K Band Alert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Ku Band Alert . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
VG-2 Alert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
VG-2 Audio Mode . . . . . . . . . 20
Spectre 1 Alert . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Spectre 1 Audio Mode . . . . . . 21
Safety Alert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Detection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Signals Detected . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Audio Alerts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Visual Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Instant-On Detection . . . . . . . . . 25
Pop Detection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Responding to Alerts . . . . . . . . . 25
Understanding Radar and Laser . . 26
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Warranty
Limited 1-Year Warranty . . . . . . . . 30
Customer Assistance
Product Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Trademark Acknowledgement . . . . 32
Optional Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Order Info . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Appendix – Menu Guides
User Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Alert Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
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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.
About Your 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 alarmed by the nearly blank display you see when you first turn the
unit on. The detector will function and alerts will appear as signals are detected.
You can also elect to turn on the built-in Compass, IntelliMute and Car Voltage,
so that they appear during normal operation. The initial and startup screens are
shown on page 6.
Programming
EasySet Programming lets you 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.
About This Manual
Please take a moment to learn about some special features of this manual.
Modular Descriptions
Once the detector is in use, 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.
Appendix
The appendix pages 34–36 provide quick reference charts on the programming
features of your detector.
Your Detector
Installation
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.
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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:
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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.
Windshield Mounting Dashboard Mounting
The LaserEye Should Have a Clear View
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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
5. To adjust the angle if
6. Plug the power cord
cups to the bracket.
onto the windshield.
the bracket. Check the
angle of the unit.
necessary, gently push or
pull on the bracket to bend
it. DO NOT use the detector
to bend the bracket.
into the detector.
Your Detector
Installation
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 side of the hookand-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.
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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.
6. Plug the cigarette lighter
adapter on the power
cord into your vehicle’s
cigarette lighter.
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Your Detector
Getting Started
Power On/Off
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).
Power On
Settings Not Set
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Tone
Visual Display
Testing, then
three beeps
None Voice Alert
Set-up is complete when the display continuously shows the City
or Highway icon and if these features are turned on: Compass,
IntelliMute, and Car Battery Voltage.
NOTE
When the system is first turned on from new, only the
City or Highway icon will show on the screen because the
Show Compass, IntelliMute and Show Car Battery Voltage
functions are set to off at the factory. See pages 14, 16
and 19 to turn these functions on.
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. See page 18.
Voice
Testing, then
three beeps
System Ready
Your Detector
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Standby Screen Icons
Getting Started
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Your detector uses the following icons to indicate modes and functions when set:
City Mode
IntelliMute Up
Sample Screen
Highway Mode
IntelliMute Down
Compass
User Settings
NOTE
For example, the sample screen indicates that
IntelliMute is active, the Compass is calibrated,
your system is set to Highway mode and your
vehicle’s battery voltage is charged to 13.8 volts.
Display Brightness Control
Your detector has a Bright display mode (for daytime driving)
and three levels of the
■
Dim for dusk driving.
■
Dimmer for night driving.
■
Dark to prevent all visual alerts from displaying.
Dim display mode:
Battery Voltage
Alert Settings
•
NOTE
The display will show
small dots to indicate
the unit is tuned on.
The factory setting is Bright. This level can be changed
in programming mode (see page 19.)
You can toggle between Bright and Dim modes by pressing the
Dim6 Button
Press and release
NOTE
When you change to Dim mode, the unit will enter
whichever dim default mode is set at the time.
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Your Detector
Getting Started
Auto Dimmer and Screensaver
Your detector is equipped with Auto Dimmer and Screensaver functions to
prolong the life of your screen.
Highway / City Mode
Your detector has 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 factory setting is Highway. The
factory City mode default setting is City X; it can be changed in programming
mode (see page 11).
You can toggle between Highway and City modes by pressing the
City4Button
Press and release
NOTE
When you change to City mode, the unit will enter
whichever city default mode is set at the time.
City4button.
Your Detector
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Muting an Alert
Your detector allows you to quickly turn off an Audio Alert by momentarily
pressing the Mute
Getting Started
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3button. If you press the Mute3button a second time
during the alert, the Audio Alert will be turned back on. After the current alert
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is gone, the next alert will be heard.
Mute3Button
Press and release
Two other features are incorporated in your detector to automatically mute or
reduce the volume of alerts. See pages 14 and 16 for Intellimute and Auto
Mute modes.
Auxiliary Audio Jack
The Auxiliary Audio Jack can be used to connect external speakers in
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environments with high ambient noise levels. The internal speaker will be
disconnected. (This uses a mini stereo audio connector.)
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Auxiliary
Audio Jack
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