Cobra Electronics XRS 9960G User Manual

IMPORTANT CONSUMER INFORMATION!

Thanks for purchasing

the Cobra XRS 9960G

Your XRS 9960G consists of:

• XRS 9955 Maximum Performance Radar/Laser Detector

• RDA GPSL 55 GPS Locator

• Lifetime Subscription* to AURA™ Database

• Mounting Accessories

• 12V DC Power Cord

* good for the life of the unit

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Introduction

Important Information and Customer Assistance

The Cobra line of quality products includes:

CB Radios

microTALK

Radar/Laser Detectors

Safety Alert

Mobile GPS Navigation Systems

HighGear

CobraMarine

Marine Chartplotters

Power Inverters

Accessories

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Radios

Traffic Warning Systems

Accessories

VHF Radios

For more information or to

order any of our products,

please visit our website:

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15 BAND

™

MAXIMUM-PERFORMANCE DIGITAL RADAR/LASER DETECTOR WITH SUPER-XTREME RANGE SUPERHETERODYNE

™

TECHNOLOGY

XRS 9955

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Operating Instructions

Printed in China

Part No. 480-495-P

Version A

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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 officials until and unless they are prohibited from doing so by federal court action.

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 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.

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. 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

6500 West Cortland Street

, Illinois 60707 USA

Chicago

www.cobra.com

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Introduction

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Controls, Indicators, Connections and Display

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Product Features

Customer Assistance

Accessories Order Info and Trademark Acknowledgement

Controls, Indicators, Connections and Display

Windshield Bracket

Release Button

12V DC

Power Jack

USB Port

For connection of Optional GPS Locator.

Men

u/Save Button

Press once to enter

Menu mode. Press again

to save settings.

On-Off/Volume Control

Allows user to adjust the volume

of the tone and voice alerts.

Adjusts the display brightness.

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Dim3Button

In Menu mode, steps

backward through settings.

ExtremeBright DataGrafixTMDisplay

Full color and sunlight-readable, the extremely

bright display provides intuitive graphical

interaction and alert screens.

Windshield Bracket

Mounting Slot

Mute6 Button

For manual mute of

In Menu mode, steps down

audio alerts.

through options for the

selected setting.

LaserEye

For 360° detection of laser and strobe signals.

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Auxiliary Audio Jack

On right side of unit.

Speaker

City4Button

Switches between Highway

and City modes.

In Menu mode, steps

forward through settings.

Congratulations! You’ve made a smart choice by purchasing a maximum performance digital radar/laser detector from Cobra. Just look at some of the sophisticated features and capabilities your new unit includes:

Super-Xtreme Range Superheterodyne Technology

With super-fast sweep circuitry, S-XRS provides maximum detection range and the best possible advance warning to even the fastest radar guns

Maximum Performance

Provides advanced warning with maximum detection range for total protection

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

8-Point Magnetic Compass

Displays direction of travel

LaserEye

For 360° detection of laser and strobe signals

Frequency Display Mode

Shows frequency of received Ka and 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

Voice or Tone Alert

With adjustable volume

ExtremeBright DataGrafixTMDisplay II

Easy-to-read graphical user interface and cool 3D graphics

IntelliShield False Signal Rejection

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 which automatically reduces false audio alerts by sensing engine RPMs

Intellimute Pro

Prevents detection by radar detector detectors (RDDs) when traveling at slower speeds

SmartPower

A timed power saving function that saves your car’s battery

EasySet Menu

User-friendly mode selection and setting with visual guidance

Car Battery Voltage

Displays your car battery voltage

Low Car Battery Voltage Warning

Alert can be provided when voltage goes below 11.9 volts

Customizable Display Colors

Customize the display colors to match your dash illumination

Auxiliary Audio Jack

For external speaker connection

Mounting

Mounts easily on windshield or dashboard Optional GPS Ready (See page 33)

The Optional GPS Locator unit adds: Photo Enforced, Caution and User Location Alerts; Speed Alert; GPS Compass and Vehicle Location (Latitude & Longitude)

IntelliScope

Uses GPS Locator to show direction of Location Based Alerts relative to your moving vehicle

IntelliView

Picture-in-picture shows radar and laser alerts simultaneously with GPS Locator based location 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 6:00 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

RDA GPSL55 Plug-in GPS Locator Unit 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 System, Strobe Alert are registered trademarks of Cobra Electronics Corporation, USA.

Cobra Electronics Corporation™, 14 Band™, 15 Band™, Extreme Bright DataGrafix™, 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 trademark of Ford Motor Company, Inc. Electriclear 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®is a registered trademark of TOMAR Electronics, Inc.

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

, VG-2 Alert®, Xtreme Range Superheterodyne®and the snake design

for Ford is a registered

for GM is a registered trademark of

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Contents

Introduction

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

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

Controls, Indicators,

Connections and Display . . . . . . A2

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

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Your Detector

Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Power On/Off and Audio Volume . 6

Standby Screen Icons . . . . . . . . . 7

Standby Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Display Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

IntelliShield Highway / City Modes . 11

Muting an Alert . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Auxiliary Audio Jack . . . . . . . . . 11

EasySet Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Menu Flow Diagrams . . . . . . . . . . 14

Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

User Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Intellishield City Mode Default . 16

IntelliMute Mode . . . . . . . . . . 17

IntelliMute Pro Mode . . . . . . . 18

Set Activation Point . . . . . . . . 18

Auto Mute Mode . . . . . . . . . . 19

Voice or Tone Mode . . . . . . . . 19

Customizable Display Colors . . 20

Display Timeout . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Frequency Display Mode . . . . 20

Compass Mode . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Set Compass Mode . . . . . . . . 21

SmartPower Mode . . . . . . . . . 22

Speed Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Restore Factory Settings . . . . 22

Alert Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Pop Alert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

X Band Alert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Alert Settings (Continued)

K Band Alert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Ku Band Alert . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

VG-2 Alert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

VG-2 Audio Mode . . . . . . . . . 23

Spectre I & IV+ Alerts . . . . . . 24

Spectre Audio Mode . . . . . . . 24

Safety Alert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Car Battery Low

Voltage Warning . . . . . . . . . 24

Detection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Signals Detected . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Audio Alerts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Visual Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Frequency Display . . . . . . . . . . 26

Instant-On Detection . . . . . . . . . 27

Pop Detection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Responding to Alerts . . . . . . . . . 28

Understanding Radar and Laser . . 29

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Optional Global Position System Locator

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Initial Satellite Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

GPS Locator Activated Alerts . . . . 34

Detection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

IntelliScope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

IntelliView . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Customer Assistance and Warranty

Optional Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Product Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Limited 1-Year Warranty . . . . . . . . 40

Accessories Order Info . . . . . . . . . 41

Trademark Acknowledgement . . . . 41

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Installation

This manual describes the simple steps for mounting, setting up and using your detector. It also provides helpful information about how radar and laser guns are used and how you can interpret the alerts you receive.

Before you begin your installation, please read the Important Information section on page A1 and use the descriptions and feature lists on pages A2 and A3 to become familiar with your new detector.

You can extend the capabilities of your detector by adding the

Optional Global Positioning System Locator unit. See page 33 for its properties and page 41 for ordering information.

About Your Detector

Display

This detector’s innovative new display provides more, easier-to-use information than any technology to date. Using an OLED (Organic Light Emitting Diode) screen, the display offers large graphical alerts to signals as they are detected.

Do not be concerned when the screen goes dark under the control of Display Timeout. The detector will function and alerts will appear as signals are detected. You can change the user setting to keep the display On all the time to show one of the standby screens. You can also turn On the Magnetic Compass, IntelliMute and IntelliMute Pro features.

EasySet Menu

EasySet Menu allows you to conveniently customize the operation of your detector by changing the settings. You may want to start using the detector with the factory settings and then make changes after you are more familiar with the unit.

About This Manual

Once the detector is in use, the modular descriptions in this manual can be used as a ready reference to individual topics as needed. Each topic is completely covered in its section and cross-references to related topics are included where appropriate.

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. You can also mount it directly on the dashboard.

Windshield Mounting Dashboard Mounting

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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

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

2. Make sure the rubber cups and your windshield are clean.

3. Push the bracket firmly

4. Attach the detector to

5. To adjust the angle if

6. Plug the power cord

7. Plug the cigarette lighter

8. You can temporarily remove the detector whenever you

cups to the bracket.

onto the windshield.

the bracket. Check that

the unit is parallel to the road’s surface.

necessary, gently push or pull on the bracket to bend it. DO NOT use the detector to bend the bracket.

into the detector.

adapter on the power cord into your vehicle’s cigarette lighter.

wish by depressing the bracket release button and sliding it off the bracket.

Dashboard Mounting

1. Place the detector on the dashboard to find 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.

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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Controls

While working with this manual, page A2 can be folded out for reference to the controls on the detector unit.

Power On/Off And Audio Volume

To Turn On the Unit and Adjust the Audio Volume

Rotate the On-Off / Volume control clockwise (away from you).

Unit will cycle through Power On / Self Test.

Alert Settings will scroll. Check marks indicate which are set. (Factory defaults are shown when the unit is new.)

Shows only when the Optional GPS Locator is installed. See page 33 for more information.

Standby screen will show City or Highway and Car Battery Voltage icons. Compass and IntelliMute will also show if turned On and set in the User Settings Menu.

Tone

None None

Three beeps Testing, then

None None

None System Ready

Visual Display

Voice

three beeps

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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 and you have turned the SmartPower Off, you should turn Off or unplug your detector when parking for lengthy periods.

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Cobra recommends leaving SmartPower at the factory setting, which is On. SmartPower is described on page 22.

Standby Screen Icons

City Mode Highway Mode

IntelliMute Above Activation Point

IntelliMute Below Activation Point

Compass (Southeast)

User and Alert Settings Menu

Car Battery Voltage

Sample Screen (See note)

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NOTE

For example, the sample screen above indicates that IntelliMute is active, the Compass is calibrated, your system is set to

City mode and your vehicle's battery voltage is 13.6. The GPS icon will appear in the center of the screen only when the GPS Locator is connected.

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Standby Screens

Press Mute6 while the down arrowhead is displayed at the top center of any Standby screen to cycle through and select a different screen.

The Standby screens will be displayed in the following order:

Main Standby

Screen

I-Mute/I-Mute Pro

City/Hwy Mode

Car Voltage

Compass

Speed

Latitude/Longitude

NOTE

Last Standby screen viewed will be displayed when exiting Display Timeout mode.

NOTE

Compass will only show if either the magnetic compass in the detector unit is turned On and calibrated

Optional GPS Locator unit

or the is installed and receiving a signal. Speed and and Latitude/Longitude (marked with an *) will display only if the

Optional GPS Locator unit is installed and receiving a signal.

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Main Standby Screen

Displays the maximum possible information about the detector and its settings. The GPS icon will show only if

Optional GPS Locator unit is connected.

the

I-Mute or I-Mute Pro and City or Hwy Mode

Displays the status of alert filtering (City mode) and automatic muting (IntelliMute or IntelliMute Pro mode). See pages 17 and 18 to set these features.

Voltage

Car

Displays voltage level of your car battery. See page 24 for Voltage Warning information.

Compass

The compass indicates driving direction if either the magnetic compass in the detector unit is turned On and calibrated or the

Optional GPS Locator unit is installed and receiving a signal. If neither is active, the center of the compass icon will show two bars.

Speed

If the Optional GPS Locator unit is installed and receiving a signal, the vehicle's speed will be shown. (You can select mph or km/h in Menu mode.) See page 35 for Speed Alert information.

Lat/Lon

If the Optional GPS Locator unit is installed and receiving a signal, the vehicle's present location will be shown.

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