Cobra XRS 9845 XRS9845_MANL

Cobra XRS 9845 Manual

Cobra XRS 9845 manual content summary:

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    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 9845 Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra® Printed in China Part No. 480-493-P Version C English
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    an ultra performance digital radar/laser detector from Cobra. Just look at some of the sophisticated features and capabilities your new unit includes: Xtreme Range Strobe Alert Superheterodyne Technology Emergency vehicle warning system With super-fast sweep circuitry, XRS provides extra
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    23 Audio Alerts 23 Visual Display 23 Instant-On Detection 27 Pop Detection 27 Responding to Alerts 27 Understanding 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
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    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
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    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. 4 English 7. Plug the cigarette lighter adapter on the power cord into your vehicle's cigarette lighter. 8. You can temporarily remove the
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    Last Standby screen viewed will be displayed when exiting Display Timeout mode. Compass Speed * Latitude/Longitude * NOTE Compass will display 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
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    possible information about the detector and its settings. The GPS icon will show only if the Optional GPS Locator unit is connected. 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 10
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    and release Two other features are incorporated in your detector to automatically mute or reduce the volume of alerts. See pages 14 and 16 for Intellimute and Auto Mute modes. Auxiliary Audio Jack • The Auxiliary Audio Jack can be used to connect external speakers in environments with high ambient
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    you quick and easy access to all the settings on your 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 Settings and Alert Settings to easily navigate to the setting you want to change
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    Compass is Off. Calibrate Compass Alert Type (Voice/Tone) Display Timeout Smart Power Magnetic Compass NOTE Those marked with an *only show if an Optional GPS Locator is installed. 14 English Your Detector Menu Flow Diagrams Alert Settings Menu • Alert Menu allows you to selectively turn
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    Below Activation Point Above Activation Point IntelliMute Pro Mode IntelliMute Pro prevents detection by radar detector detectors (RDDs) such as VG-2, Spectre I and Spectre IV+ when traveling at slower speeds. It is intended for use by experienced users only. When IntelliMute Pro is turned On, and
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    is On. Voice or Tone Mode You can set your detector to sound alerts and confirm menu settings with either a Voice or a Tone Alert. Voice Alert provides voice messages in addition to tones. Tone Alert provides tones only. The factory setting is Voice Alert. Display Timeout Display Timeout determines
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    on the display. SmartPower Entering Standby Mode (Flashing) To return the unit to Normal Power mode and exit Low Power mode, start the car, press any button or turn the unit Off and then On again. The factory setting is SmartPower On. Speed Units If an Optional GPS Locator unit is installed
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    VG-2 Audio mode is On, alerts will be sounded as well as being displayed on the screen. This setting is only available if VG-2 Alert is on. The factory setting is VG-2 Audio Off. Spectre I & IV+ Alerts Police use radar detector detectors (RDDs) to spot users of radar detectors. Your detector is able
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    Displays Type of Signal 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
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    Your Detector Detection Strobe Alert Signals and Visual Displays Type of Signal Visual Display Voice * Your detector provides 360˚ detection of these signals. 3M Opticom or Tomar* Emergency Vehicle Approaching Safety Alert Signals and Visual Displays Type of Signal Visual Display Voice
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    . These strobes and the special strobe detectors located on the traffic signals, introduced fairly recently by 3M and Tomar, are already in use in more than 1000 cities nationwide. Cobra's exclusive Strobe Alert detector will detect these special strobes and give an emergency vehicle alert. When
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    using the Pop Detect mode only 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
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    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 after
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    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 activated
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    Optional GPS Locator Optional Global Position System Locator IntelliScope • In conjunction with detection of a Location Based Alert, IntelliScope provides information about the direction of the Location relative to your moving vehicle. The following descriptions use a Photo Enforced location as
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    purchaser, provided that the product is utilized within the U.S.A. Cobra will, without charge, 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
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    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 Mounting Bracket Includes plug and
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XRS 9845
15 BAND
ULTRA PERFORMANCE
DIGITAL RADAR/LASER
DETECTOR WITH XTREME
RANGE SUPERHETERODYNE
®
TECHNOLOGY
Operating Instructions
Printed in China
Part No. 480-493-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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