Cobra XRS 9965, XRS 9970G User Manual
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Operating Instructions
TOUCHSCREEN 15 BAND™
MAXIMUM-PERFORMANCE
DIGITAL RADAR/LASER DETECTOR
WITH SUPER-XTREME RANGE
SUPERHETERODYNE™ TECHNOLOGY &
RED LIGHT/SPEED CAMERA GPS LOCATOR*
*Included with XRS 9970G. Optional with XRS 9965.
XRS 9965/70G
Printed in China
Part No. 480-593-P
Version D
Important Information
Introduction
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,
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
the motorist that an emergency vehicle equipped with a Cobra Safety Alert,
Safe Driving
Motorists, as well as operators of emergency or service vehicles, are expected to
laws. Do not attempt to change settings of the unit while in motion.
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 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. product info@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
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Controls, Indicators,
Introduction Introduction
Controls, Indicators, Connections and Display
Windshield Bracket
Release Button
12V DC
Power
Jack
Allows user to adjust the volume
of the tone and voice alerts.
Full color and sunlight-readable, the extremely bright
display provides intuitive graphical information and alert
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Connections and Display
Windshield Bracket
Mounting Slot
LaserEye
For 360° detection of
laser and strobe signals.
Speaker
Auxiliary Audio Jack
On right side of unit.
GPS Port
For connection
of GPS Locator.
(optional with
XRS 9965).
On-Off/Volume Control
ExtremeBright DataGraxTM Display
screens.
All unit controls are shown on the display and
activated with a simple nger touch.
FCC NOTICE This device complies with part 15 of FCC rules: Operation is subject to
the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) This device must accept any interference received including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
Touchscreen Interface
Congratulations! You’ve made a smart choice by purchasing a maximum
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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
Touchscreen Interface
Simple, intuitive touchscreen control
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 I & IV signals
LaserEye
For 360° detection of laser and strobe signals
Frequency Display Mode
Shows frequency of received Ka and 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
Voice or Tone Alert
With adjustable volume
ExtremeBright DataGraxTM Touchscreen Display
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
Trafc 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
Product Features
Product Features
IntelliMute
A mute function which automatically reduces
false audio alerts by sensing engine RPMs
IntelliMute Pro
Prevents detection by radar detector detectors
(RDDs) when traveling at slower speeds
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
Displays your car battery voltage
Low Car Battery Voltage Warning
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
AURA™ Database Updates
XRS 9970G includes GPS Locator & lifetime AURA
updates; XRS 9965 requires separate purchase
of GPS Locator (RDA GPSL 66)
and subscription to AURA database
GPS Ready (See page 34)
GPS Locator unit (included on XRS 9970G;
optional on XRS 9965) adds: Photo Enforced,
Caution, Known Speed Trap Areas and User
Locations and other GPS-based features
IntelliScope (requires GPS locator)
Uses GPS Locator to show direction of LocationBased Alerts relative to your moving vehicle
IntelliView Pro (requires GPS locator)
Picture-in-picture shows: a) radar and
laser alerts simultaneously with GPS Locator
based location alerts; b) radar and laser
alerts and your current vehicle speed
Accessories Order Info and
Trademark Acknowledgement
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 5:30 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
RDA GPSL66 Plug-in GPS Locator Unit
420-030-N-001 Straight 12V Power Cord
420-030-N-001 Coiled 12V Power Cord
545-159-N-001 Windshield Mounting Bracket
CLP-2B Dual Port Power Adapter
Trademark Acknowledgement
Cobra®, DigiView®, EasySet®, Extra Sensory Detection®, IntelliMute®, IntelliMute® Pro, IntelliShield®,
LaserEye®, Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra®, Safety Alert® Trafc Warning System, Strobe Alert®, VG-2
Alert®, Xtreme Range Superheterodyne® and the snake design are registered trademarks of Cobra
Electronics Corporation, USA.
Cobra Electronics Corporation™, 14 Band™, 15 Band™, AURA™, Extreme Bright DataGrax™,
IntelliLink™, IntelliScope™, IntelliView™, Revolution™ Series, SmartPower™, Spectre Alert™, SuperXtreme Range Superheterodyne™, S-XRS™, UltraBright™, and Voice Alert™ are trademarks of Cobra
Electronics Corporation, USA.
Opticom™ is a trademark of 3M Corporation. Instaclear® for Ford is a registered trademark of Ford
Motor Company, Inc. Electriclear® for GM is a registered trademark of General Motors Corporation.
LTI Laser™ and LTI 20-20™ are trademarks of Laser Technology, Inc. Kustom Laser™, Kustom Laser
340™ and ProLaser II™ are trademarks of Kustom Signals, Inc. SpeedLaser™ is a trademark of Laser
Atlanta. Bee III™ and Pop™ are a trademarks of MPH Industries. Stalker™ LIDAR is a trademark of
Applied Concepts, Inc. Spectre I™ and Spectre IV™ are trademarks of Stealth Micro Systems Pty. Ltd.
Interceptor VG-2™ is a trademark of TechniSonic Industries LTD. Tomar® is a registered trademark of
TOMAR Electronics, Inc.
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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
Controls ........................ 7
Standby Screen Icons ............. 8
Standby Screens ................ 10
Display Control .................. 11
IntelliShield Highway / City Modes. . . 13
Muting an Alert .................. 13
Auxiliary Audio Jack .............. 13
EasySet Menu ..................... 14
Menu Sequence Diagrams. . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Settings .......................... 19
User Settings ................... 19
IntelliShield City Mode Default .... 19
IntelliMute Mode .............. 20
IntelliMute Pro Mode ........... 21
Set Activation Point ............ 22
Auto Mute Mode ............... 23
Voice or Tone Mode ............ 23
Customizable Display Colors ..... 23
Display Timeout ............... 23
Frequency Display Mode ........ 23
SmartPower Mode ............. 24
Restore Factory Settings ........ 24
Alert Settings ................... 24
Pop Alert, X Band Alert,
K Band Alert, Ka Band Alert and
Ku Band Alert ................. 25
VG-2 Alert .................... 25
VG-2 Audio Mode .............. 25
Spectre I & IV Alerts ............ 25
Spectre Audio Mode ............ 26
Safety Alert ................... 26
Car Battery Low
Voltage Warning ............. 26
Radar and Laser Alerts .............. 27
Signals Detected ................. 27
Audio Alerts ..................... 27
Visual Display ................... 27
Frequency Display ............... 28
Instant-On Detection .............. 30
Pop Detection ................... 30
Responding to Alerts .............. 31
Understanding Radar and Laser ....... 32
Global Position System
Locator (GPS Locator)
Overview ......................... 34
Connecting to Your Locator .......... 36
Initial Satellite Lock ................. 36
User Locations ..................... 37
GPS Settings ...................... 38
GPS Alerts ........................ 41
IntelliScope ....................... 42
IntelliView ........................ 44
IntelliView Pro ..................... 44
Customer Information
and Warranty
Maintenance ...................... 45
Specications ..................... 46
Product Service .................... 47
Optional Accessories ................ 47
Limited 1-Year Warranty ............. 48
Accessories Order Info .............. 49
Trademark Acknowledgement ......... 49
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Introduction
Overview
Installation
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 XRS 9965 detector by adding the GPSL66
Global Positioning System Locator unit. See page 34 for the features it adds and
page 49 for ordering information. (The GPSL66 is included with the XRS 9970G.)
About Your Detector
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Display and Controls
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.
The touchscreen feature of the display superimposes all controls on the information
shown.
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.
EasySet 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.
About This Manual
Once the detector 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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Installation
Where to Mount Your Unit
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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. If the GPS Locator unit is installed,
it must have a clear view of the sky to receive GPS signals.
Radar, laser and GPS signals pass through glass but not through other materials and
objects. Objects that can block or weaken incoming signals include:
n Windshield wiper blades
n Mirrored sun screens
n Dark tinting at the top of the windshield
n 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
Your Detector
Installation
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 rmly onto
the windshield.
4. Attach the detector to
the bracket. Check that
the unit is parallel to the
road’s surface.
5. To adjust the angle if neces-
sary, 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.
Dashboard Mounting
1. Place the detector on the dashboard to nd a location
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
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.
Plug the power cord into the
5.
detector.
6. Plug the cigarette lighter
adapter on the power
cord into your vehicle’s
cigarette lighter.
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Getting Started
Your Detector
Getting Started
Controls
Where to Mount Your Unit
While working with this manual, page A2 can be folded out for reference
to the controls on the detector unit.
Power On/Off And Audio Volume
To Turn On the Unit and Adjust the Audio Volume
Tone Visual Display Voice
Rotate the On-Off /
Volume control clockwise
(away from you).
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.)
This screen will show
only when the GPS Locator
is connected. See page 36
for more information.
Standby screen will show
Highway, Car Battery
Voltage, and Display
Brightness icons.
IntelliMute arrow will
surround the “i” if it is
turned On and set.
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Three beeps
None
None
None
Testing
None
System Ready
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Touchscreen Controls
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The previous section describes the only physical switch on the unit – the On/Off/
Volume dial. All other controls are activated through the touchscreen display.
The display will show various icons and information appropriate to the functions of
the detector. By “Clicking” or “Pressing” the touchscreen, it is possible to control
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those functions and to navigate through setup menus.
The touchscreen is sensitive to contact with a bare or gloved nger, a plastic stylus,
or even a pencil or pen. It is also sensitive to the length of time of that contact. So, it
is important to remember these denitions:
Click – A brief touch or tap on the screen.
Press – An extended – about two seconds or longer – touch of the screen.
NOTE
The Press action refers to touch and hold rather than to the pressure or force
applied to the display. Excessive force may damage the display or dislodge
the detector from its bracket. If an instrument is used rather than a nger to
touch the display, take care that it is not sharp and will not leave marks on the
display or damage it.
The following parts of this manual will include directions as to Click or Press and
where on the touchscreen to do so.
NOTE
You may click on any part of the touchscreen to bypass the Alert Settings
display during the Power On sequence and go directly to the standby
screen. You can also bypass timers while changing settings by clicking
on the touchscreen.
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 24.
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Getting Started
Your Detector
Getting Started
Standby Screen Icons
Display Brightness
See Note 1
Highway Mode
IntelliMute Off
NOTE
GPS Icon and Compass only appear when used in conjunction with
GPS Locator (included with XRS 9970G; optional for XRS 9965).
Menu Icon
City Mode
IntelliMute On
Above Activation
Point See Note 2
Car Battery Voltage
IntelliMute On
Below Activation
Point See Note 2
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NOTE
1. A fully colored icon indicates a Bright display. Partially colored
icons indicate Dim and Dimmer settings and an icon with no color
indicates the Dark setting.
2. When IntelliMute is On and IntelliMute Pro is Off, the arrow is
steady; when IntelliMute Pro is On, the “i” in the arrow blinks.
XRS 9970G sample screen indicates:
n IntelliMute On Engine revs below set point
n City Mode
n Car battery voltage is good
n Display is Bright
n GPS locator is installed and receiving signal
XRS 9965 sample screen indicates:
n IntelliMute On and engine revs below set point
n City Mode
n Car battery voltage is good
n Display is Bright
GPS Signal Lock
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No GPS Signal
Compass (Northwest)
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Getting Started
Your Detector
Getting Started
Standby Screens
Main Standby Screen
Displays the maximum possible information about the detector
and its settings. The GPS and Compass icons will show only if
the GPS Locator unit is connected. From this screen you can
select modes and alternative standby screens, control unit
functions and access setup menus.
NOTE GPS Icon, Compass, Speed and Lat/Lon only appear when used in conjunction
with GPS Locator (included with XRS 9970G; optional for XRS 9965).
Compass
The compass indicates driving direction if the GPS Locator
unit is installed and receiving a signal. If the GPS signal is
lost, the GPS icon will change to that status and the center of
the Compass icon will show two bars. To display this standby
screen, click on the Compass icon in the Main Standby screen.
Speed
If the GPS Locator unit is installed and receiving a signal, the
vehicle’s speed will be shown. See page 39 for Speed Alert and
Speed Units information. To display this standby screen, click
on the Compass icon in the Compass screen.
Compass and Speed
Combines Compass and Speed information in a single screen.
To display this standby screen, click on the Speed icon in the
Speed screen. From this screen, clicking on the Compass or
Speed icons will return the unit to the Main Standby screen.
Lat/Lon
If the GPS Locator unit is installed and receiving a signal,
the vehicle’s present location will be shown and continuously
updated. To display this standby screen, press the GPS icon in
any standby screen. Pressing the Exit icon in this screen will
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return the unit to the last Standby screen.
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Display Control
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Illumination
The display illumination intensity can be adjusted to suit driving conditions:
Bright for daytime driving.
Dim for dusk driving.
Dimmer for night driving.
The Dark icon will remain to indicate the detector is On. (The Dark Icon
will be replaced by a blinking dot, if the display is not set for Always On.)
You can adjust the screen illumination
by Clicking the Brightness icon to step
through the levels in the sequence
listed above.
Brightness Icon
NOTE
Pressing the Brightness icon provides a shortcut to the Display
Color (see page 23) and Display Timer (see page 23) settings in
the User Settings menu.
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Getting Started
Your Detector
Getting Started
Display Timeout
Your detector has a Display Timeout mode. When Display Timeout is turned On,
the screen will change to Dark from Bright, Dim, or Dimmer after the time interval
selected in Menu mode (see page 23).
The Display Timeout setting can be changed so the display is always On.
In Display Timeout mode, the display will show a small dot moving slowly back and
forth near the center of the screen to indicate the unit is turned On.
NOTE
While at the Dark level under timer control, any alert will turn On
the display at the last brightness setting (Bright, Dim or Dimmer).
Clicking anywhere on the display will also turn On the display.
IntelliShield Highway/City Modes
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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+K, and City X Beep Off.
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 conicting 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 Menu mode or by pressing the City icon (see page
19.)
You can toggle between Highway and City modes by clicking on the Highway or City
icon.
NOTE
When you change to City mode, the unit will enter whichever city
default mode is set at the time.
Muting an Alert
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Your detector allows you to quickly turn Off an Audio Alert by clicking anywhere on
the touchscreen. If you click on the touchscreen a second time during the alert,
the Audio Alert will be turned back On. After the current alert is gone, the next alert
will be heard.
Two other features are incorporated in your detector to automatically mute or
reduce the audio volume of alerts. See pages 20 and 23 for IntelliMute and
Auto Mute modes.
Auxiliary Audio Jack
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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.)
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