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Operating Instructions
14 BAND™ HIGH-PERFORMANCE DIGITAL RADAR/LASER
DETECTOR WITH XTREME RANGE
SUPERHETERODYNE® TECHNOLOGY
XRS 9470 Printed in China
Part No. 480-663-P
Version B
Important Information and |
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Customer Assistance |
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Introduction |
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Important Information |
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Federal Laws Governing the Use of Radar Detectors |
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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.
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
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Should you encounter any problems with this product, or not understand its many features, |
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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. productinfo@cobra.com (e-mail).
For Assistance Outside the U.S.A. |
©2010 Cobra Electronics Corporation |
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Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra® |
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Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra® |
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Accessories Order Info and |
Introduction |
Introduction |
Display and Product Features |
Customer Assistance Trademark Acknowledgement |
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Controls, Indicators and Connections |
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IntelliMute |
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12V DC
Power Jack
On-Off/Volume Control 
Allows you to adjust the volume of the tone alerts.
Dim Button
Allows you to adjust the UltraBright Data Display brightness for easy reading. (Also turns VG-2 and Spectre I & IV+ alerts On and Off.*)
Mute Button
For manual mute or auto mute of audio alerts. (Also turns Voice Alert On and Off.*)
City Button
For City or Highway modes to reduce false alerts. (Also turns Ku alerts On and Off.*)
IntelliMute Button
Engine RPM sensing mute function which reduces false alerts. Button turns IntelliMute On and Off. (Also enters IntelliMute setting mode*).
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, VG-2 signals, Spectre I & IV+ signals
LaserEye®
For 360° detection of 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
Tone Alert or Voice Alert®
With adjustable volume
UltraBright™ Data Display
Easy-to-read with adjustable brightness
City or Highway
Modes to reduce false alerts
Alert Programming
Easy setting of radar bands to be monitored
Safety Alert®
Traffic warning system distinguishes important safety alerts from other
K band signals
Manual Mute or Auto Mute
A mute function of audio alerts
IntelliMute®
A mute function reduces false audio alerts by sensing engine RPMs
IntelliMute® Pro
Prevents detection by radar detector detectors (RDDs) when traveling at slower speeds
Mounting
Mounts easily on windshield or dashboard
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This booklet describes the simple steps for mounting and setting up your detector. It also provides helpful |
Modifications or parts substitutions not approved |
information about how radar and laser guns are used and how you can interpret the alerts you receive. |
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by Cobra Electronics Corporation may violate |
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FCC Rules and void your authority to operate |
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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 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.
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420-030-N-001 |
Straight 12V Power Cord |
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420-026-N-001 |
Coiled 12V Power Cord |
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545-159-N-001 |
Windshield Mounting Bracket |
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CLP-2B |
Dual Port Power Adapter |
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Trademark Acknowledgement |
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Cobra®, DigiView®, EasySet®, Extra Sensory Detection®, IntelliMute®, IntelliMute Pro®, 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™, 14 Band™, 15 Band™, Extreme Bright DataGrafix™, IntelliLink™, Revolution™ Series, SmartPower™, Spectre Alert™, Super-Xtreme 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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Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra® A3 |
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Contents |
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Introduction |
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Introduction |
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Important Information ............................................................................... |
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Customer Assistance ................................................................................. |
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Controls, Indicators and Connections........................................................ |
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Display ....................................................................................................... |
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Product Features........................................................................................ |
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Your Detector |
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Installation ................................................................................................... |
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Getting Started............................................................................................. |
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Auxiliary Audio Jack ................................................................................. |
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Settings........................................................................................................ |
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Highway/City Mode................................................................................... |
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UltraBright Data Display Brightness ......................................................... |
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Muting an Alert......................................................................................... |
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Auto Mute Mode....................................................................................... |
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IntelliMute................................................................................................. |
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IntelliMute Pro......................................................................................... |
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Voice/Tone Setting .................................................................................. |
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VG-2 and Spectre I & IV+ Alert Settings ................................................. |
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Radar Alert and Pop Alert Settings........................................................... |
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Detection..................................................................................................... |
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Signals Detected...................................................................................... |
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Audio Alerts............................................................................................. |
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Visual Display .......................................................................................... |
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Instant-On Detection................................................................................ |
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Responding to Alerts............................................................................... |
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Understanding Radar and Laser ................................................................. |
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Maintenance................................................................................................ |
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Specifications.............................................................................................. |
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Warranty |
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Customer Assistance |
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Optional Accessories .................................................................................. |
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Accessories Order Info ............................................................................... |
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Trademark Acknowledgement..................................................................... |
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Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra® 1 |
Installation
Your Detector
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. Make sure the unit is level with the road. 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.
The LaserEye Should Have a Clear View |
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gWindshield wiper blades
gMirrored sun screens
gDark tinting at the top of the windshield
gHeated 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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Installation
Your Detector
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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Installation
Your Detector
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 hook-
and-loop fastener.
3. Attach the pad to the dashboard at your chosen location and remove the other paper backing.
4.Attach the detector to the hook-and-loop fastener. You can remove and reattach the unit as often as you like.
5.Plug the power cord into the detector.
6. Plug the cigarette lighter adapter on the power cord into your vehicle’s cigarette lighter.
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Getting Started
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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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Auxiliary
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