Cobra XRS 979 Operating Instructions - Page 16

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 Emergency Vehicles Emergency Vehicle Approaching Road Hazards Road Hazard Ahead Trains Train Approaching VG-2 and Spectre I & IV+ Alert Signals and Visual Displays Type of Signal Visual Display Voice VG-2 Alert VG-2 Alert Spectre I Spectre Alert Spectre IV+ Spectre Alert 26 English NOTE There are different tones for each alert. Your Detector Detection Instant-On Detection Your detector is designed to detect Instant-On speed monitoring signals, which can suddenly appear at full strength. NOTE You should take appropriate 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 Alerts Description Interpretation Recommended Response Tone repeats slowly at first, then speeds up rapidly. Probably police radar. FULL ALERT Tone sounds one time only. Probably a false alarm, but possibly pulsed radar, Spectre I or VG-2 nearby. Exercise caution Tone instantly begins repeating rapidly. Radar, Spectre I or VG-2 nearby FULL ALERT has been activated suddenly. Pop mode tone. Pop mode gun very close. FULL ALERT Tone repeats slowly as you approach a hill or bridge, then speeds up sharply as you reach it. Probably police radar beyond the hill or bridge. FULL ALERT Tone repeats slowly for a short period. Probably a false alarm. Exercise caution Any type of laser alert. Laser alerts are never false alarms. FULL ALERT Any Safety Alert or Strobe Alert. You are nearing an emergency vehicle, railroad crossing, or road hazard (construction, accident, etc.). Exercise caution Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra® 27