Table Of Contents - Cobra PRO 9480 Operating Instructions Manual

Controls, Indicators
And Connections
Introduction
Controls, Indicators And Connections
Windshield
Windshield Bracket
Bracket Mount
Release Button
12V DC
Power Jack
On-Off/
Volume
Control
Allows you
to adjust the
volume of the
IntelliMute
tone alerts.
Button
Engine RPM
sensing mute
function which
reduces false Mute Button
alerts. Button
For manual mute or
turns IntelliMute auto mute of audio alerts.
On and Off.
(Also turns Voice Alert
(Also enters
On and Off. * )
IntelliMute
setting mode. * )
WARNING
* Press and hold for two (2) seconds
Modifications or parts substitutions not approved
to access these functions. by Cobra Electronics Corporation may violate
FCC Rules and void your authority to operate
this equipment.
A2 English
Introduction
Display
•
X K Ka V S
LaserEye
For 360° detection of
laser and strobe signals.
Radar, VG-2, Spectre 1,
Speaker
Safety And Strobe Indicators
City Button
Product Features
For City or Highway
modes to reduce
false alerts.
Congratulations! You've made a smart choice by purchasing the PRO 9480
high performance radar/laser detector from Cobra. Just look at some of the
sophisticated features and capabilities your new unit includes:
Xtreme Range
Superheterodyne Technology
With super-fast sweep circuitry,
XRS provides extra detection range
and the best possible advance warning
to even the fastest radar guns
Detection And Separate Alerts For:
Radar signals (X, K and Ka bands,
with signal strength indicated),
laser signals, Safety Alert signals,
Strobe Alert signals, VG-2 signals,
Spectre 1 signals
LaserEye
Dim Button
For 360° detection of laser and
Allows you to adjust the
UltraBright Data Display strobe signals
brightness for easy reading.
Instant-On Ready
(Also turns VG-2 and Spectre 1
Detects radar guns with "instant-on"
alerts On and Off. * )
(very fast) speed monitoring capabilities
Tone Alert or Voice Alert
With adjustable volume
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
how you can interpret the alerts you receive.
Display And Product Features
Signal Strength, Laser And City/
Highway Mode Indicators
Signal Strength 1 (weakest) to 5 (strongest)
L
NOTE: In This Manual
When steady,
the display will
X K Ka V S
IntelliMute be shown:
Indicator
When blinking,
the display will
X K Ka V S
be shown:
UltraBright Data Display
Easy-to-read with adjustable brightness
City Or Highway
Modes to reduce false alerts
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
alerts by sensing engine RPMs
Mounting
Mounts easily on windshield
or dashboard
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Table Of Contents

Introduction
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Introduction
Important Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A1
Customer Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A1
Controls, Indicators And Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A2
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A3
Product Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A3
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Your Detector
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
c
Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Highway/City Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
UltraBright Data Display Brightness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
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Muting An Alert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Auto Mute Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
IntelliMute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Voice/Tone Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
VG-2 And Spectre 1 Alert Audio Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Detection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Signals Detected . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Audio Alerts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Visual Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Instant-On Detection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Responding To Alerts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Understanding Radar And Laser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Warranty
Limited 1-Year Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Customer Assistance
Product Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Trademark Acknowledgement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Optional Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Order Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
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