Cobra Electronics XRS-9670 Pro Operation Manual

Introduction
Important Information and Customer Assistance
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Operating Instructions
15 BAND™ ULTRA PERFORMANCE DIGITAL RADAR/LASER DETECTOR WITH XTREME RANGE SUPERHETERODYNE
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TECHNOLOGY
XRS 9670 PRO
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Printed in the Philippines
Part No. 480-956-P
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Important Information
Federal Laws Governing the Use of Radar Detectors
Safety/Strobe 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, 3M or strobe 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
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. productinfo@cobra.com (e-mail).
For Assistance Outside the U.S.A.
Contact Your Local Dealer
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6500 West Cortland Street
Chicago, Illinois 60707 USA
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Introduction
Controls, Indicators, Connections and Display
Introduction
Product Features
Customer Assistance
Accessories Order Info and Trademark Acknowledgement
Controls, Indicators, Connections and Display
Windshield
Bracket
Windshield Bracket
Release Button
12V DC Power Jack
On-Off/Volume Control
Allows you to adjust the
volume of the tone alerts.
Program/Mute Button
For manual mute of
audio alerts (and to enter
programming mode).
Alpha/Numeric Dot Matrix Text Display*
Shows user mode settings, programming instructions,
signal strength indication, City/Highway mode indicators,
radar, VG-2, Spectre I & IV+ and safety/strobe indicators.
* See pages 5 – 28 for more information
about display features.
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Mount
LaserEye
For 360° detection of laser signals.
Auxiliary Audio Jack
Select/Dim Button
Adjusts the display brightness for easy reading (and to scroll through user mode settings while programming).
System Ready
WARNING
Modifications or parts substitutions not approved by Cobra Electronics Corporation may violate FCC Rules and void your authority to operate this equipment.
Speaker
Set/City Button
For City or Highway modes to reduce false alerts (and to change user mode settings while programming).
Product Features
Congratulations! You’ve made a smart choice by purchasing an ultra high performance digital radar/laser detector from Cobra. Just look at some of the sophisticated features and capabilities your new unit includes:
Xtreme Range Superheterodyne
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Technology
With super-fast sweep circuitry, XRS provides extra detection range and the best possible advance warning to even the fastest radar guns
Ultra Performance
Provides advanced warning with extra detection range
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
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LaserEye
For 360° detection of laser and strobe 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
With adjustable volume
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DigiView
Data Display
With easy-to-read alpha/numeric dot matrix text readout
IntelliShield
Reduces falsing in urban areas with Highway mode and three levels of City mode settings
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 reduces false audio alerts by sensing engine RPMs
IntelliMute
Prevents detection by radar detector detectors (RDDs) when traveling at slower speeds
Smart Power™
A timed power saving function that saves your car’s battery
EasySet
User-friendly mode selection and setting with visual guidance
Auxiliary Audio Jack
For external speaker connection
Mounting
Mounts easily on windshield
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Highway/City Modes
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Pro
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Programming
or dashboard
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
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
420-030-N-001 Straight 12V Power Cord 420-026-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 Strobe Alert 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 Motor Company, Inc. Electriclear 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 registered trademark of TOMAR Electronics, Inc.
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, LaserEye®, Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra®, Safety Alert® Traffic Warning System,
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, VG-2 Alert®, Xtreme Range Superheterodyne® and the snake design
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for GM is a registered trademark of General Motors Corporation.
for Ford is a registered trademark of Ford
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how you can interpret the alerts you receive.
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Introduction
Contents
Introduction
Important Information ............................................................................... A1
Customer Assistance Controls, Indicators, Connections and Display Product Features
Your Detector
Installation
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Getting Started EasySet Programming Settings
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IntelliShield Highway/City Modes ............................................................ 10
Muting an Alert Auto Mute Mode Auxiliary Audio Jack IntelliMute IntelliMute Pro Pop Alert
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K, Ku and X Band Detection VG-2 Alert Spectre I & IV+ Alerts SmartPower DigiView Data Display Brightness
Detection
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Signals Detected ...................................................................................... 23
Audio Alerts Visual Display Instant-On Detection Pop Detection Responding to Alerts
Understanding Radar and Laser Maintenance Specifications
Warranty
Limited 1-Year Warranty
Customer Assistance
Product Service Optional Accessories Accessories Order Info Trademark Acknowledgement
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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. 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.
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.
5. Plug the power cord
into the detector.
Getting Started
On-Off/
Volume Control
Rotate clockwise
(away from you)
To Turn On the Unit and Adjust the Audio Volume
Rotate the On-Off/ Volume control
clockwise (away from you).
Power On
Testing
System Ready
Tone
Three beeps Testing
Start-up is complete when the display shows – – h.
Start-Up Complete
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h
Visual Display
System Ready
The display will then cycle through the user mode settings (city or highway, Intellimute and SmartPower status).
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6. Plug the cigarette lighter
adapter on the power cord into your vehicle’s cigarette lighter.
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.
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Your Detector Your Detector
EasySet Programming
EasySet Programming
EasySet Programming
All user mode settings on your detector can be changed by using Program mode. When changing the settings, please keep in mind:
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Buttons can have multiple functions.
g All settings will be stored in memory when the power is
turned Off and recalled when the power is turned back On.
The procedure for using Program mode is shown on page 7.
NOTE You cannot enter Program mode during an alert. The unit will not detect signals while in Program mode. During programming, if no buttons are pushed for ten seconds, the unit will automatically exit Program mode and save the last settings.
Programming User Modes
The tables on pages 8 through 9 show you how to program all user modes and the settings you can choose from.
NOTE On the following pages, you will find more detailed explanations of each setting.
See page 14 for instructions on setting the IntelliMute activation point. See page 17 for instructions on calibrating the compass. See page 22 for instructions on using SmartPower.
To Use Program Mode
Press and hold the Program/Mute button for two seconds.
While the programming instructions are scrolling, press and release the Select/Dim button to cycle through the user modes.
With the user mode you wish to change displayed, press and release the Set/City button to change the setting.
To move to the next selection, press the Select/Dim button again.
When you have finished programming any or all of the user modes, press and release the Program/Mute button to exit Program mode. Or simply wait ten seconds without pushing any buttons.
Tone
Three beeps Program will appear.
One beep with each button press
One or two beeps, depending on your selection
One beep When you exit Program
Set/City Button
Press and release
Select/Dim Button
Press and release
Program/Mute Button
Press and hold/Press and release
Visual Display
PROGRAM
Then brief programming instructions will scroll through the display three times.
As each mode is displayed, the current setting for that mode will be shown.
The setting you select will be shown.
mode, the new setting will automatically be saved and
EXIT PROGRAM and Settings Saved! will appear in the display.
EXIT
PROGRAM
Settings
Saved!
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