Cobra XRS 979 Operating Instructions

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  • Cobra XRS 979 | Operating Instructions - Page 1
    order any of our products, please visit our website: www.cobra.com English 15 Operating Instructions 15 BAND™ ULTRA PERFORMANCE DIGITAL RADAR/LASER DETECTOR WITH XTREME RANGE SUPERHETERODYNE® TECHNOLOGY XRS 979 Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra® Printed in China Part No. 480-512-P Version C English
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    choice by purchasing an ultra performance digital radar/laser detector from Cobra. Just look at some band signals Uses Optional GPS Locator to show direction of Location Based Alerts relative to your moving vehicle WARNING Modifications or parts substitutions not approved by Cobra Electronics
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    Radar and Laser . . 28 Maintenance 30 Specifications 31 Optional Global Position System Locator Overview 32 Initial Satellite Lock 33 Optional GPS Locator Activated Alerts 33 Detection 35 IntelliScope 36 Warranty Limited 1-Year Warranty 38 Customer Assistance Product Service 39
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    Introduction Overview 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 your dealer to see if you have this option. Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra® 3
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    windshield. 4. Attach the detector to the bracket. Check detector to bend the bracket. 6. Plug the power cord into the detector Detector Installation Dashboard Mounting 1. Place the detector on the dashboard to find a location location and remove the other paper backing. 4. Attach the detector
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    GPS Locator is installed. 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
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    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, any button will also turn On the the display. Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra® 9
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    urban areas where there are many sources for conflicting X or K band signals such as microwave towers and automatic door openers. The factory Mute6Button Press and release Two other features are incorporated in your detector to automatically mute or reduce the volume of alerts. See pages Cobra® 11
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    detector. It is used to select both: I User Settings (see page 16) I Alert Settings (see page 22) Refer also to the Menu Flow Diagrams on pages 14 and 15 for User buttons are pressed for 15 seconds, the unit loop. Your Detector EasySet Menu User Settings - press the Dim3button to enter the User
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    Spectre I / IV+ Audio Not shown if Spectre I / IV+ is Off. Spectre I / IV+ Detection GPS Database Information Safety Alert * Speed Alert * Caution Area Alert * Low Car Voltage NOTE Those marked with an *only show if an Optional GPS Locator is installed. Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra® 15
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    band audio alerts until the signal strength reaches level 2. City X Beep Off blocks all X band your detector sensing radar Your Detector radar detector detectors users only. When IntelliMute Pro is turned On, and engine RPMs are below the IntelliMute Pro Activation Point, your detector's radar radar
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    / IntelliMute Pro in User Settings Menu and repeating 15 seconds, 30 seconds, one minute, three minutes or Always On (display never turns Off). Compass Mode Your detector W the Compass electronics to measure and detector is mounted in the same place in your vehicle. If you change the location
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    GPS Locator is installed and receiving a signal, its Compass function will override the magnetic Compass except when the GPS signal is lost. Set Compass After the detector parking lot or other safe, low-traffic area. When the instructions direct you to drive in two circles, make two complete loops
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    Alerts Police use radar detector detectors (RDDs) to spot users of radar detectors. Your detector is able to detector can provide a warning that battery voltage is low so that timely steps can be taken to correct the problem for each laser signal). For X, K, Ka and Ku band radar signals, the Cobra® 23
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    X Band Radar Visual Display Voice X Alert K Band Radar K Alert Ka Band Radar Ka Alert Ku Band Radar Ku Alert Pop Radar Mode Pop Alert 24 English Your Detector Detection Laser Signals and Visual Displays Type of Signal LTI 20-20* Visual Display Voice Laser Alert LTI Ultra-Lyte* Laser
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    action immediately whenever an instant-On alert is given. Pop Detection Your detector is designed to detect single pulse mode radars. These radars are designed to have a low probability of detection. You should note that these radar guns have a much shorter range while in this mode. Responding to
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    Understanding Radar and Laser Your Detector Understanding Radar and Laser • Radar Speed Monitoring Systems Three band frequencies have been approved by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for use by speed monitoring radar equipment: X band K band Ka band 10.525 GHz 24.150 GHz 33.400 - 36
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    in highway and rural situations. Cobra Electronics has included a user selectable On or Off Pop Detect mode. Maintenance • Maintenance of Your Radar Detector Your detector is designed and built to give you years of trouble-free performance without the need for service. No routine Maintenance is
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    is needed for the GPS Locator; it is powered from the detector unit. (See page 3 for instructions on mounting your radar detector to your vehicle.) 32 English Optional GPS Locator Optional Global Position System Locator Initial Satellite Lock • When the Optional GPS Locator is first used or
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    and Caution Area Locations was updated. To update the database, go to Cobra's website (http://aura.cobra.com) and follow the online instructions. 34 English Optional GPS Locator Optional Global Position System Locator Detection • When a Photo Enforcement, Caution Area or User Location Alert is
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    repeat as long as the alert is active. Begin Alert Continuous Alert Optional GPS Locator Optional Global Position System Locator IntelliScope Alert Arrow Sequence When You Turn Toward The Location While approaching a Photo Enforcement Location involving a turn onto a cross street where it is
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    , repair or replace, at its option, defective 15 Band Radar/Laser Detectors, products or component parts upon delivery to the Cobra Factory Service Department, accompanied by proof of the date of first consumer purchase, such as a duplicated copy of a sales receipt. You must pay any initial shipping
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    Accessories Customer Assistance Optional Accessories • You can find quality Cobra products and accessories at your local Cobra dealer, or in the U.S.A., you can order directly from Cobra. See order info on page 41. Plug-in GPS Locator Unit Item #RDA GPSL55 Straight 12V DC Power Cord Windshield
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XRS 979
15 BAND
™
ULTRA PERFORMANCE
DIGITAL RADAR/LASER
DETECTOR WITH XTREME
RANGE SUPERHETERODYNE
®
TECHNOLOGY
Operating Instructions
Printed in China
Part No. 480-512-P
Version C
15
15
Nothing
Comes Close to a Cobra
®
English
For more information or to
order any of our products,
please visit our website:
www.cobra.com
The Cobra line of quality products includes:
Important Information and
Customer Assistance
Introduction
Nothing
Comes Close to a Cobra
®
A1
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.
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 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 [email protected] (e-mail).
For Assistance Outside the U.S.A.
Contact Your Local Dealer
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