Cobra Electronics XRS-9330 Instruction Manual

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Important Information

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Before leaving your vehicle, always remember to conceal your radar detector
in order to reduce the possibility of break-in and theft.

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:

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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. [e-mail] (e-mail).

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Contact Your Local Dealer

©2006 Cobra Electronics Corporation

6500 West Cortland Street

Chicago, Illinois 60707 USA

www.cobra.com

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XRS 9330

12 BAND

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HIGH-PERFORMANCE
DIGITAL RADAR/LASER
DETECTOR WITH XTREME RANGE
SUPERHETERODYNE

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TECHNOLOGY

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English

Operating Instructions

Printed in China

Part No. 480-230-P

Version C

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English

For more information or to

order any of our products,

please visit our website:

www.cobra.com

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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 Alerts

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

Product Features

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Display

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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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Controls, Indicators and Connections

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Allows you to adjust the

volume of the tone alerts.

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CCiittyy BBuuttttoonn

For City or Highway
modes to reduce
false alerts.

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For 360° detection of
laser and strobe signals.

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RReelleeaassee BBuuttttoonn

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* Press and hold for two seconds

to access these functions.

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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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NOTE: In This Manual

When steady,
the display will
be shown:

When blinking,
the display will
be shown:

X & K will light
simultaneously
when indicating
Ku detection:

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Signal Strength

1 (weakest) to 5 (strongest)

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Allows you to adjust the UltraBright

Data Display brightness for easy

reading. (Also turns VG-2 and

Spectre 1 alerts on and off.*)

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Engine RPM sensing mute function

which reduces false alerts. Button
turns IntelliMute on and off. (Also

enters IntelliMute setting mode.*)

MMuuttee BBuuttttoonn

For manual mute or
auto mute of audio alerts.
(Also turns Voice Alert
on and off.*)

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Call 773-889-3087 for pricing or visit www.cobra.com.

For Credit Card Orders

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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.

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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

Important Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A1

Customer Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A1

Controls, Indicators and Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A2

Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A3

Product Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A3

Your Detector

Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Highway/City Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

UltraBright Data Display Brightness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Muting an Alert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Auto Mute Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

IntelliMute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

VG-2 and Spectre 1 Alert Audio Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

K Band and Ku Band Detection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Detection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Signals Detected . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Audio Alerts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Visual Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Instant-On Detection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Responding to Alerts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Understanding Radar and Laser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Warranty

Limited 1-Year Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Customer Assistance

Product Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Trademark Acknowledgement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Optional Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Order Info . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

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Installation

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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. Make sure unit is level with the road. 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:

■

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.

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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The LaserEye Should Have a Clear View

Windshield Mounting Dashboard Mounting

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Rotate the On-Off/
Volume control

clockwise (away
from you).

Tone

Visual Display

Three beeps

h appears in the display

indicating that the power
is on.

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Getting Started

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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 can NOT 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.

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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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, you should turn off or unplug your detector when
parking for lengthy periods.

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You can choose from three settings for Brightness of the display.
You can cycle through the settings by repeatedly pushing the Dim button.
The factory setting is Bright.

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Settings

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When changing the Settings on your detector, please keep in mind:

■

Buttons can have multiple functions.

■

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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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
what you will see and hear as you complete each step. The factory setting
is Highway mode.

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DDiimm BBuuttttoonn

Press and release

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DDaarrkk

DD iimm

Press and
release

DDiimm

button

CCiittyy BBuuttttoonn

Press and

release

CCiittyy MMooddee

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HHiigghhwwaayy MMooddee

XX KK KKaa VV SS

h

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Press and release
the City button.

Tone

Visual Display

One beep

c

appears in the display

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Press and release
the City button again.

Tone

Visual Display

Two beeps

h appears in the display

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Press and release
the Dim button
once.

Tone

Visual Display

One beep Display dims

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Press and release
the Dim button
again.

Tone

Visual Display

One beep Display remains dim

(no visual alerts will be seen)

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Press and release
the Dim button a
third time.

Tone

Visual Display

Two beeps Display returns

to full brightness

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Your detector allows you to quickly turn off an audio Alert by momentarily
pressing the Mute button. If you press the Mute button a second time
during the Alert, the audio Alert will be turned back on.

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Auto Mute will automatically reduce the audio volume of all alerts
after four seconds for as long as the signal is detected. The factory
setting for Auto Mute is on.

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IntelliMute is a unique new feature that allows you to avoid alerts you
don’t need to hear because you are stopped or moving slowly. By sensing
the “revs” (RPMs) of your engine, IntelliMute knows when you are at low
speed and automatically mutes alerts (except for strobe signals from
emergency vehicles).

Before IntelliMute will work, you must set an activation point for your engine’s
revs (see page 11). Whenever the revs are below that point, IntelliMute will
begin muting. The activation point will be stored in memory and recalled
each time the power is turned on. The factory setting is IntelliMute off.

NOTE

IntelliMute may not work with some vehicles because it cannot sense
the engine’s revs. In such cases, you can reduce unwanted audio alerts
by using Auto Mute and City mode when appropriate.

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MMuuttee BBuuttttoonn

Press and release

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Press and release
the Mute button
while no alert
is occurring.

Tone

Visual Display

One beep None

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Press and release
the Mute button
again while no
alert is occurring.

Tone

Visual Display

Two beeps None

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Press and release
the IntelliMute
button.

Tone

Visual Display

Two beeps Dot appears next to the large

character on the right

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Press and release
the IntelliMute
button again.

Tone

Visual Display

One beep None

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Press and release

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What to Remember While Using IntelliMute
IntelliMute works with both City and Auto Mute modes.

Whenever your engine revs are below the activation point,
the dot next to the large character on the right side of the display
will remain lit. Above the activation point, the dot will blink twice
every two seconds.

If, for any reason, the unit stops sensing your engine’s revs,
IntelliMute will indicate an error and automatically turn off.

The rev point you set will be stored in the unit’s memory when
power is turned off and recalled each time the power is turned on.

NOTE

The rev point must be reset if you use your detector in a different vehicle.

NOTE

When initially choosing your IntelliMute activation point, a setting
of approximately 300 to 600 RPMs above idle is recommended.
You can reset the activation point at any time to fit your individual
preferences and driving style.

Setting the IntelliMute Activation Point

Your detector must be installed in your vehicle.

CAUTION

Do not attempt to set the rev point while driving.
Your vehicle should be parked and idling.

IntelliMute must be turned on before setting the activation point.
You will hear a series of beeps as you follow the steps on page 11.

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Press and hold for

two seconds

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Press and hold
the IntelliMute
button for two
seconds.

Tone Visual Display

Two beeps None

Rev your engine to
the level you wish
to set (recommend
slightly above idle)
and hold revs steady
for two seconds.

None Three bars will

flash in succession

At the desired
rev level, press
and release the

IntelliMute

button.

Three beeps All three bars flash

three times

Tone Visual Display

Four beeps

E

appears

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NOTE

If the unit is unable to sense usable pulses within three
seconds or if you do not set a rev point within 20 seconds
of beginning these steps, IntelliMute will indicate an error
and automatically turn off.

DDiimm BBuuttttoonn

Press and hold
for two seconds

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Detection

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The tables on the following pages show you the types of Signals your
detector will detect, as well as the visual alerts it provides for each of them.

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A distinctly different Alert tone is used for each type of signal detected
(including separate tones for each laser signal). For X, K, Ka and Ku band
radar signals, the tones will repeat faster as you approach the signal
source. The repeat rate of the tones gives you useful information about
the signal detected. (See responding to alerts on page 16.)

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An indication of the type of signal detected will appear in the UltraBright
data Display. During X, K, Ka and Ku alerts, a number will also appear,
indicating the strength of the signal detected. (1 = weakest, 5 = strongest)

During laser alerts the letter L will appear, instead of the signal strength indication.

During VG-2 or Spectre 1 alerts, the letter V will appear. It will be steady
during VG-2 and blink during Spectre 1.

During Safety Alert and Strobe Alert the letter S will appear. It will be
steady during a Safety Alert and will blink during a Strobe Alert.

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The detector is undetectable by police VG-2 and Spectre 1 radar detector
detectors and will alert you when such a device is in use near your vehicle.
During the alert, the unit continues to detect other signals. You can choose
whether or not you want your unit to show VG-2 and Spectre 1 alerts.
The factory setting is VG-2 and Spectre 1 alert off.

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c

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XX KK KKaa VV SS

2

XX KK KKaa VV SS

3

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5

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4

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XX KK KKaa VV SS

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While no signal is
being detected,
press and hold
the Dim button
for two seconds
again.

Tone

Visual Display

Two beeps

V will blink twice

in the display

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While no signal is
being detected,
press and hold both
the Dim and City
buttons for two
seconds.

Tone

Visual Display

K On = Two beeps

K will blink twice

in the display

K Off = One beep

K will blink once

in the display

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While no signal
is being detected,
press and hold
the City button
for two seconds
again.

Tone

Visual Display

Ku On = Two beeps

X and K will blink twice

in the display

Ku Off = One beep

X and K will blink once

in the display

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Type of Signal Visual Display

X Band Radar X and Signal Strength

K Band Radar K and Signal Strength

Ka Band Radar Ka and Signal Strength

Ku Band Radar X K and Signal Strength

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XX KK KKaa VV SS

L

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Type of Signal Visual Display

LTI 20-20*

L

is Steady

LTI Ultra-Lyte*

L

is Steady

Kustom Signals ProLaser*

L

is Steady

Kustom Signals ProLaser III*

L

is Steady

* Your detector provides 360˚ detection of these signals.

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Type of Signal Visual Display

Emergency Vehicles S is Steady

Road Hazards S is Steady

Trains S is Steady

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Type of Signal Visual Display

3M Opticom or Tomar* S Blinks

* Your detector provides 360˚ detection of this signal.

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Type of Signal Visual Display

Interceptor VG-2 V is Steady

Spectre 1 V Blinks

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NOTE

Beep rate changes with different laser alerts.

NOTE

There are different tones for each Safety Alert.

NOTE

There are different tones for each alert.

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2

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3

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5

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4

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Description Interpretation

Recommended
Response

Tone repeats slowly at
first, then speeds up
rapidly.

Probably police radar FULL ALERT

Tone sounds one
time only.

Probably a false alarm,
but possibly pulsed radar,
VG-2, or Spectre 1 nearby

Exercise caution

Tone instantly begins
repeating rapidly.

Radar, VG-2, or Spectre 1
nearby has been activated
suddenly

FULL ALERT

Tone repeats slowly as you
approach a hill or bridge,
then speeds up sharply as
you reach it.

Probably police
radar beyond the
hill or bridge

FULL ALERT

Tone repeats slowly
for a short period.

Probably a false alarm Exercise caution

Any type of laser alert. Laser alerts are

never false alarms

FULL ALERT

Any Safety Alert
or Strobe Alert.

You are nearing an
emergency vehicle,
railroad crossing,
or road hazard
(construction,
accident, etc.)

Exercise caution

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Comes Close to a Cobra

®

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Understanding Radar and Laser

••

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Four band frequencies have been approved by the Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) for use by speed monitoring radar equipment:

X band 10.525 GHz
K band 24.150 GHz
Ka band 33.400 – 36.00 GHz
Ku band 13.435 GHz

Your detector detects signals in all four radar bands.

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VG-2 and Spectre 1 are “detector detectors” that work by detecting low-level
signals emitted by most radar detectors. Your detector does not emit signals
that can be detected by VG-2 or Spectre 1, but does detect VG-2 and Spectre 1
signals and will alert you when a device is in use near your vehicle, if you
so choose.

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FCC-approved Safety Alert transmitters emit microwave radar signals that
indicate the presence of a safety-related concern. Depending on the frequency
of the signal emitted, it can indicate a speeding emergency vehicle or train,
or a stationary road hazard.

Because these microwave signals are within the K band frequency, most
conventional radar detectors will detect Safety Alert signals as standard
K band radar. Your detector, however, is designed to differentiate between
standard K band and Safety Alert signals, and give separate alerts for each.

Safety Alert technology is relatively new. Safety Alert transmitters can
be found in limited numbers in all 50 states, but the number is growing.
Depending on your location, you may not receive these alerts regularly
and may often encounter emergency vehicles, trains and road hazards
without being alerted. As the number of transmitters increases,
these alerts will become more common.

When you receive such an alert, please watch for emergency vehicles ahead
of you, on cross streets and behind you. If you see an emergency vehicle
approaching, please pull over to the right side of the road and allow it to pass.

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Your detector is designed to detect Instant-On speed monitoring signals,
which can suddenly appear at full strength.

NOTE

You should take appropriate action
immediately whenever an instant-on alert is given.

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Comes Close to a Cobra

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SSttrroobbee AAlleerrtt

Special strobes mounted on the light bars of authorized emergency
vehicles (fire trucks, police cars, ambulances) automatically change traffic
signals as the vehicle approaches an intersection. These strobes and the
special strobe detectors located on the traffic signals, introduced fairly
recently by 3M and Tomar, are already in use in more than 1000 cities
nationwide. Cobra’s exclusive Strobe Alert detector will detect these
special strobes and give an emergency vehicle alert.

When you receive such an alert, please watch for an approaching
emergency vehicle and pull over to allow it to pass. To inquire about
coverage in your area, contact your local fire and police departments.

LLIIDDAARR ((LLaasseerr))

The correct name for the technology that most people refer to as
laser is actually LIDAR, which stands for Light Detection and Ranging.

LIDAR operates much like radar. Its signal spreads out like a radar
signal, though not as widely. Unlike radar, LIDAR must have a clear
line of sight to its target vehicle throughout the entire measurement
interval. Obstructions such as sign posts, utility poles, tree branches,
etc., will prevent valid speed measurement.

Some common questions about LIDAR include:

■ Does weather have any affect on LIDAR?

Yes. Rain, snow, smoke, fog, or airborne dust particles will reduce the
effective range of LIDAR and can, if dense enough, prevent its operation.

■ Can LIDAR operate through glass?

Yes. Newer LIDAR guns can obtain readings through most types of glass.
However, the laser pulse also can be received through glass to trigger
an alarm by your detector.

■ Can LIDAR operate while in motion?

No. Because LIDAR operates by line of sight, the person using it cannot
drive the vehicle, aim and operate the gun all at the same time.

■ Is LIDAR legal to use?

Yes. It is legal in all 50 states.

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Maintenance

••

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Your detector is designed and built to give you years of
trouble-free performance without the need for service.
No routine Maintenance is required.

If your unit does not appear to be operating properly,
please follow these troubleshooting steps:

■ Make sure the power cord is properly connected.

■ Make sure the socket of your vehicle’s cigarette lighter

is clean and free of corrosion.

■ Make sure the power cord’s cigarette lighter adapter

is firmly seated in your cigarette lighter.

■ Check the power cord fuse. (Unscrew the ribbed end cap

of the cigarette lighter adapter and examine the fuse.
If required, replace it with a 2-amp fuse only.)

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Specifications

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Band Frequencies

X Band 10.525 ± 0.050 GHz

K Band 24.125 ± 0.125 GHz

Safety Alert 24.070 ± 0.010 GHz
Traffic Warning

24.110 ± 0.010 GHz

System

24.190 ± 0.010 GHz

24.230 ± 0.010 GHz

Ka Band 34.700 ± 1.300 GHz

Ku Band 13.435 ± 0.035 GHz

Laser 910 ± 50 nm

Strobe 700 ± 300 nm

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Dimensions* (H x W x D) Weight*

11⁄3" x 23⁄4" x 41⁄3" 4.83 oz.

(34 mm x 70 mm x 110 mm) (137 g)

* Dimensions and weight measurements are approximate.

This radar detector is covered by one or more of the following U.S. patents: 5,497,148; 5,594,432;
5,612,685; 6,078,279; 6,094,148. Additional patents may be listed inside the product or pending.

2200

Limited 1-Year Warranty

••

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Cobra Electronics Corporation warrants that its Cobra 12 Band Radar/Laser
Detectors, and the component parts thereof, will be free of defects in
workmanship and materials for period of one year from the date of first
consumer purchase. This warranty may be enforced by the first consumer
purchaser, provided that the product is utilized within the U.S.A.

Cobra will, without charge, repair or replace, at its option, defective 12 Band
Radar/Laser Detectors, products or component parts upon delivery to the
Cobra Factory Service Department, accompanied by proof of the date of first
consumer purchase, such as a duplicated copy of a sales receipt.

You must pay any initial shipping charges required to ship the product for
warranty service, but the return charges will be at Cobra’s expense, if the
product is repaired or replaced under warranty.

This warranty gives you specific rights, and you may also have other rights
which vary from state to state.

Exclusions: This limited warranty does not apply:

1. To any product damaged by accident.

2. In the event of misuse or abuse of the product or as a result

of unauthorized alterations or repairs.

3. If the serial number has been altered, defaced or removed.

4. If the owner of the product resides outside the U.S.A.

All implied warranties, including warranties of merchantability and fitness for
a particular purpose are limited in duration to the length of this warranty.

Cobra shall not be liable for any incidental, consequential or other damages;
including, without limitation, damages resulting from loss of use or cost of
installation.

Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts
and/or do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential
damages, so the above limitations may not apply to you.

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Product Service

••

For any questions about operating or installing this new Cobra product, or if
parts are missing…

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If this product should require factory service, please call Cobra first at
773-889-3087 BEFORE sending the product. This will ensure the fastest
turnaround time on any repair.

If Cobra asks that the product be sent to its factory, the following must be
furnished to have the product serviced and returned:

1. Send the complete unit, including power cord. (It is not necessary
to include the mounting bracket.)

2. For warranty repair, enclose some form of proof-of-purchase,
such as a photocopy or carbon copy of a sales receipt. If you
send the original receipt, it cannot be returned.

3. Enclose a typed or clearly written description of the problem
you are having with your unit, plus the name and address where
you want the unit returned.

4. Pack the unit securely to prevent damage during transit. If possible,
use the original packing materials.

5. Ship prepaid and insured using a traceable carrier such as United Parcel
Service (UPS), Federal Express, or Priority mail with delivery confirmation.
Ship to: Cobra Factory Service, Cobra Electronics Corporation, 6500 West
Cortland Street, Chicago, IL 60707 U.S.A.

6. Please allow three to four weeks before contacting us about the status
of your service. Call 773-889-3087 for assistance. If your unit is under
warranty, it will either be repaired or replaced upon receipt, depending
on the model. If your unit is out of warranty, you will receive a letter
informing you of the repair or replacement charge.

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Trademark Acknowledgement

••

Cobra®, 6 Band®, 9 Band®, DigiView®, EasySet®, Extra Sensory Detection®,
IntelliShield

®

, LaserEye®, Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra®, Safety Alert

®

Traffic 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™, 12 Band™, IntelliMute™, Revolution™ Series,

RoadReady™, SmartPower™, Spectre Alert™, 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. 20-20™ and
Ultra-Lyte™ are trademarks of Laser Technology, Inc. ProLaser™ and
ProLaser III™ are trademarks of Kustom Signals, Inc. Bee III™ and
Pop™ are a trademarks of MPH Industries. Spectre™ is a trademark
of Stalcar. Interceptor VG-2™ is a trademark of TechniSonic Industries LTD.
Tomar

®

is a registered trademark of TOMAR Electronics, Inc.

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Optional Accessories

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Windshield Mounting Bracket

Includes suction cups
Item # 545-139-N-001

Straight 12V DC Power Cord

Includes plug and fuse
Item # 420-030-N-001

Coiled 12V DC Power Cord

Includes plug and fuse
Item # 420-026-N-001

Dual Port Power Adapter

Includes adjustable plug
(up to 90˚) and fuse

Item # CLP-2B

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