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XRS9430
Users manual
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Cobra Electronics XRS9430 Users manual

Introduction
Important Information and Customer Assistance
The Cobra line of quality products includes:
CB Radios microTALK Radar/Laser Detectors Safety Alert Handheld GPS Receivers Mobile GPS Navigation Systems HighGear CobraMarine Power Inverters Accessories
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Radios
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Traffic Warning Systems
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Accessories
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VHF Marine Radios
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12 BAND
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HIGH-PERFORMANCE DIGITAL RADAR/LASER DETECTOR WITH XTREME RANGE SUPERHETERODYNE
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TECHNOLOGY
XRS 9330
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Operating Instructions
Printed in China
Part No. 480-230-P
Version A
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Important Information
Federal Laws Governing the Use of Radar Detectors
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.
Assistance
Customer
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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Chicago, Illinois 60707 USA
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Introduction
Controls, Indicators and Connections
Introduction
Display and Product Features
Customer Assistance
Order Form
Controls, Indicators and Connections
Windshield
Bracket Mount
IntelliMute Button
ARNING
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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.
Windshield Bracket
Release Button
12V DC Power Jack
On-Off/ Volume Control
Allows you to adjust the
volume of the tone alerts.
Allows you to adjust the UltraBright
Data Display brightness for easy
reading. (Also turns VG-2 and
Spectre 1 alerts on and off.*)
* Press and hold for two seconds
to access these functions.
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Speaker
Dim Button
Engine RPM sensing mute function
which reduces false alerts. Button turns IntelliMute on and off. (Also
enters IntelliMute setting mode.*)
LaserEye
For 360° detection of laser and strobe signals.
Audio Jack
City Button
For City or Highway modes to reduce false alerts.
Mute Button
For manual mute or auto mute of audio alerts. (Also turns Voice Alert on and off.*)
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Display
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Order Form
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NOTE: In This Manual
When steady,
X K Ka V S L
Radar, VG-2,
Spectre 1,
Safety and
Strobe Indicators
1 (weakest) to 5 (strongest)
Signal
Strength,
Laser and
City/Highway
Mode Indicators
Signal Strength
IntelliMute Indicator
the display will be shown:
When blinking, the display will be shown:
X & K will light simultaneously when indicating Ku detection:
Product Features
Congratulations! You’ve made a smart choice by purchasing a high
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V S
X K Ka
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Name
Address (No P.O. Boxes)
City State/Province Zip Country
Telephone
Credit Card Number Type: ❒ Visa ❒ MasterCard ❒ Discover Exp. Date
Customer Signature
performance radar/laser detector from Cobra. Just look at some of the sophisticated features and capabilities your new unit includes:
Xtreme Range Superheterodyne Technology
With super-fast sweep circuitry, XRS provides extra detection range and the best possible advance warning to even the fastest radar guns
Detection and Separate Alerts For:
Radar signals (X, K, Ka and Ku bands, with signal strength indicated), laser signals, Safety Alert signals, Strobe Alert signals, VG-2 signals, Spectre 1 signals
LaserEye
For 360° detection of laser and strobe signals
Instant-On Ready
Detects radar guns with “instant-on” (very fast) speed monitoring capabilities
Tone Alerts
With adjustable volume
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.
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
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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
. . . . .
. . . . . $7.50
purchase
Tax Table
Wisconsin add 5% Indiana, Michigan,
Ohio add 6% California add 7.25% Illinois add 9%
*For AK, HI and PR add additional $26.95 for FedEx Next Day or
$10.95 for FedEx 2nd Day Please allow two to three weeks for delivery in the U.S.A. Prices subject to change without notice.
. Excludes weekends and holidays shipments.
U.S. Subtotal
(Tax if Applicable)
Shipping/Handling
Total
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., 6500 West Cortland Street, Chicago, IL 60707 U.S.A.
To Order Online
Please visit our website: www.cobra.com
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Introduction
Contents
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
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 Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
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Your Detector
Installation
Your Detector
Installation
Installation
Where to Mount Your Unit
You will get optimum performance from your detector if you Mount it at a point approximately in the center of the vehicle, as low as possible on the front windshield without obstructing the unit’s view of the road either to the front or rear. Make sure unit is level with the road. You can also mount it directly on the dashboard.
Windshield Mounting Dashboard Mounting
The unit’s lens must not be blocked and the LaserEye should have a clear view out the back window to allow 360° detection.
The LaserEye Should Have a Clear View
Radar and laser signals pass through glass but not through other materials and objects. Objects that can block or weaken incoming signals include:
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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.
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Windshield Mounting
1. Attach the rubber
cups to the bracket.
2. Make sure the rubber cups and your windshield are clean.
3. Push the bracket firmly
onto the windshield.
4. Attach the detector to
the bracket. Check the angle of the unit.
5. To adjust the angle if
necessary, gently push or pull on the bracket to bend it. DO NOT use the detector to bend the bracket.
6. Plug the power cord
into the detector.
7. Plug the cigarette lighter
adapter on the power cord into your vehicle’s cigarette lighter.
8. You can temporarily remove the detector whenever you
wish by pressing the bracket release button and sliding it off the bracket.
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Your Detector
Installation
Your Detector
Getting Started
Dashboard Mounting
1. Place the detector on the dashboard to find a location
where the unit has a clear, level view of the road. The angle can NOT be adjusted after mounting.
2. Remove the paper backing
from one side of the 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.
Getting Started
On-Off/
Power On
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To Turn On the Unit and Adjust the Audio Volume
Rotate the On-Off/ Volume control
clockwise (away from you).
Volume Control
Rotate clockwise
(away from you)
Tone
Three beeps
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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Visual Display
h appears in the display
indicating that the power is on.
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7. Plug the cigarette lighter
adapter on the power cord into your vehicle’s cigarette lighter.
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