Cobra Electronics XRS 9550G User Manual
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Operating Instructions
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,
may be enforced by your local law enforcement ofcials 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 trafc accidents. It is only intended to alert the motorist that an
emergency vehicle equipped with a Cobra Safety Alert transmitter is within range as
dened by that product. Please call local re 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 trafc
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.
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14 BAND™
HIGH-PERFORMANCE
DIGITAL RADAR/LASER
DETECTOR WITH XTREME RANGE
SUPERHETERODYNE
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TECHNOLOGY AND
RED LIGHT / SPEED CAMERA GPS LOCATOR
XRS 9550G
Printed in China
Part No. 480-595-P
Version B
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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Controls, Indicators and Connections
Assistance
Warranty
Introduction
Accessories Order Info and
Trademark Acknowledgement
Controls, Indicators and Connections
Windshield Bracket
Mounting Slot
Windshield Bracket
Release Button
12V DC
Power Jack
On-Off/
Volume Control
Allows you to adjust
the volume of the alerts.
Mark/Dim Button
Allows you to adjust
brightness for easy reading (Also sets
* See page 6 for
accessing multiple
button functions.
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the DigiView Data Display
and deletes User Points.*)
Engine RPM sensing mute function
which reduces false alerts. Button
turns IntelliMute On and Off. (Also enters
IntelliMute setting mode and turns VG-2
and Spectre alerts On and Off. *)
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.
IntelliMute Button
LaserEye
For 360° detection
of laser and
Speaker
Mute Button
For manual mute or
auto mute of audio alerts.
(Also turns Voice Alert
On and Off.*)
City/Hwy Button
For City or Highway
modes to reduce false
alerts. (Also turns
Ku alerts On and Off.*)
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GPS Locator
Attaches to
USB Port.
Display
h
Alpha/Numeric Dot Matrix Text Display
See pages 6 – 17 for more information
about display features.
Product Features
Congratulations! You’ve made a smart choice by purchasing a high
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, Spectre I & IV signals,
VG-2 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
City or Highway
Modes to reduce false alerts
DigiView Data Display
With easy-to-read alpha/numeric dot matrix
text readout
Alert Programming
Easy setting of radar bands to be monitored
Safety Alert
Trafc 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 which automatically
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
GPS Ready
The GPS Locator unit adds: Photo Enforced,
Caution, Speed Trap and User Location Alerts;
and a GPS Compass
IntelliScope
Uses GPS Locator to show direction of
Location-Based Alerts relative to your moving
vehicle
Lifetime Updates
The GPS Locator includes free lifetime
updates of its Cobra-exclusive AURA database
of location-based alerts
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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
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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™,
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.
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.
Stalker™ LIDAR is a trademark of Applied Concepts, Inc. Spectre I™ and
Spectre IV™ are trademarks of Stealth Micro Systems Pty. Ltd. SpeedLaser™ is a trademark
of Laser Atlanta, LLC. Interceptor VG-2™ is a trademark of TechniSonic Industries LTD. Tomar®
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is a registered trademark of TOMAR Electronics, Inc.
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Introduction
Contents
Introduction
Important Information ........... A1
Customer Assistance ............ A1
Controls, Indicators and Display ... A2
Display and Product Features ..... A3
Your Detector
Installation ..................... 2
Windshield Mounting ........... 3
Dashboard Mounting ........... 4
Getting Started ................. 5
Standby Screens .............. 5
Settings ....................... 6
City/Highway Modes. ........... 6
DigiView Data Display Brightness ... 8
Muting an Alert ............... 9
Auto Mute Mode .............. 9
IntelliMute .................. 10
IntelliMute Pro ............... 13
Voice/Tone Setting ............ 14
VG-2 and Spectre I & IV
Alert Settings ............... 15
Radar Alert Settings. . . . . . . . . . . 16
Pop Alert ................... 17
Detection ..................... 16
Signals Detected ............. 16
Audio Alerts ................. 16
Visual Display ............... 16
Instant-On Detection .......... 21
Responding to Alerts ............ 21
Understanding Radar and Laser ... 22
Global Position System
Locator (GPS Locator)
Overview ..................... 24
Connecting to your Detector .... 24
Initial Satellite Lock ............. 25
User Locations ................. 26
GPS Settings .................. 26
Photo Enforcement Areas ...... 26
Caution Areas ............... 26
Known Speed Traps ........... 27
Speed Units ................. 27
GPS Alerts .................. 27
Visual Display ............... 28
IntelliScope ................. 28
Customer Information
and Warranty
Maintenance .................. 30
Specications ................. 30
Limited 1-Year Warranty ......... 31
Product Service ................ 32
Optional Accessories ............ 32
Accessories Order Info .......... 33
Trademark Acknowledgement ..... 33
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Installation
Your Detector
Installation
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.
The LaserEye Should Have a Clear View
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.
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.
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Installation
Assistance
Warranty
Your Detector
Getting Started
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.
Standby Screens
Power On
Testing
System Ready
To Turn On the Unit and Adjust the Audio Volume
Rotate the On-Off/
Volume control
clockwise (away
from you).
Start-Up Complete
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.
On-Off/
Volume Control
Rotate clockwise
(away from you)
P
Tone Voice Visual Display
Three beeps Testing, then
Start-up is complete when the display continuously
shows the letters indicating the current user settings
(c = City mode, h = Highway mode, i = IntelliMute On)
h
three beeps
System Ready
The display will
sequentially show the
settings for any user
modes you have
changed from the
factory defaults.
If the GPS Locator
is connected, the
sequence will continue
with the database
version, whether the
GPS is locked on a
signal and the speed
units in effect.
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Your Detector
Assistance
Warranty
Settings
Your Detector
When changing the Settings on your detector, please keep in mind:
n Buttons can have multiple functions.
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– Press means press and release (less than two seconds).
– Hold 2 means press and hold for two or three seconds before releasing.
– Hold 4 means press and hold for four seconds or more before releasing.
n Depending on your choice of Voice Alert or Tone Alert mode, you will hear
either voice messages or tones conrming changes in settings.
n All settings will be stored in memory when the power is turned Off and
recalled when the power is turned back On.
City/Highway Mode
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 rst
detected.) This will reduce false alerts while you are driving in, or near, urban areas
where there are many sources for conicting X band signals such as microwave
towers and automatic door openers.
To change settings, follow the procedure listed on the next page, which indicates
what you will see and hear (either in Voice Alert or Tone Alert mode) as you complete
each step. The factory setting is Highway mode.
City/Highway Mode (continued)Settings
Highway Mode
h
City Mode
c
To Change From Highway Mode to City Mode
Press and release
the City/Hwy button.
To Change From City Mode Back to Highway Mode
Press and release
the City/Hwy button
again.
NOTE
If the GPS Locator is connected, “c” or “h” will show
for two seconds, then be replaced by the GPS symbol.
See page 24 for GPS features.
Tone Voice Visual Display
One beep City City X blinks, then c
Tone Voice Visual Display
Two beeps Highway Highway blinks, then h
City/Hwy
Button
Press and
release
appears in the display*
appears in the display*
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