Cobra XRS 9440 Operating Instructions Manual

Cobra XRS 9440 Operating Instructions Manual

12 band high-performance digital radar/laser detector with xtreme range superheterodyne technology
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12 BAND
HIGH-PERFORMANCE
DIGITAL RADAR/LASER
DETECTOR WITH XTREME RANGE
SUPERHETERODYNE
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Operating Instructions
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TECHNOLOGY
Printed in China
Part No. 480-417-P
Version B
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English
Important Information and
Customer Assistance
Introduction
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 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
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
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. productinfo@cobra.com (e-mail).
For Assistance Outside the U.S.A.
Contact Your Local Dealer
A1 English
©2008 Cobra Electronics Corporation
6500 West Cortland Street
Chicago, Illinois 60707 USA
www.cobra.com

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  • Page 1 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.
  • Page 2: Introduction

    WARNING * Press and hold for four seconds to Modifications or parts substitutions not approved access these functions. by Cobra Electronics Corporation may violate FCC Rules and void your authority to operate this equipment. A2 English Display and Product Features...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction Introduction Important Information ........A1 Customer Assistance .
  • Page 4: Your Detector

    Installation Your Detector Installation 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.
  • Page 5: Getting Started

    Installation Your Detector Dashboard Mounting Place the detector on the dashboard to find a location where the unit has a clear, level view of the road. The angle can NOT be adjusted after mounting. 2. Remove the paper backing from one side of the hook- and-loop fastener.
  • Page 6: Settings

    Settings Your Detector Settings When changing the Settings on your detector, please keep in mind: ■ Buttons can have multiple functions. ■ Depending on your choice of Voice Alert or Tone Alert mode, you will hear either voice messages or tones confirming changes in settings. ■...
  • Page 7: Muting An Alert

    Settings Your Detector Muting an Alert Your detector allows you to quickly turn Off an audio Alert by momentarily pressing the Mute button. If you press the Mute button a second time during the Alert, the audio Alert will be turned back On. Auto Mute Mode Auto Mute will automatically reduce the audio volume of all alerts after four seconds for as long as the signal is detected.
  • Page 8 Settings Your Detector What to Remember While Using IntelliMute IntelliMute works with both City and Auto Mute modes. Whenever your engine revs are below the activation point, the dot next to the large character on the right side of the display will remain lit.
  • Page 9: Voice/Tone Setting

    VG-2, Spectre 1 Alert Settings, K & Ku Band Detection The detector is undetectable by police VG-2 and Spectre 1 radar detector detectors and will alert you when such a device is in use near your vehicle. During the alert, the unit continues to detect other signals. You can choose whether or not you want your unit to show VG-2 and Spectre 1 alerts.
  • Page 10: Detection

    Detection Your Detector Detection Signals Detected The tables on the following pages show you the types of Signals your detector will detect, as well as the voice and visual alerts it provides for each of them. Audio Alerts In Voice Alert mode you will first hear several tones, then a voice message announcing the type of signal detected, followed by more tones.
  • Page 11: Instant-On Detection

    Detection Your Detector Strobe Alert Signals, Voice and Visual Displays Type of Signal Voice Visual Display 3M Opticom or Tomar* Emergency Vehicle Approaching S Blinks * Your detector provides 360˚ detection of this signal. Strobe Alert Signal Detected X K Ka V Safety Alert Signals, Voice and Visual Displays Type of Signal Voice...
  • Page 12: Understanding Radar And Laser

    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 10.525 GHz K band 24.150 GHz Ka band 33.400 –...
  • Page 13: Maintenance

    Spectre 1 13.300 Laser Strobe This radar detector is covered by one or more of the following U.S. patents: 5,497,148; 5,594,432; 5,612,685; 6,078,279; 6,094,148. Additional patents may be listed inside the product or pending. Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra •...
  • Page 14: Warranty

    Cobra Electronics Corporation, USA. Cobra Electronics Corporation™, 12 Band™, ExtremeBright DataGrafix™, IntelliLink™, 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 ®...
  • Page 15: Optional Accessories

    Optional 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 ordering info on page 25. Windshield Mounting Bracket Straight 12V DC Power Cord Includes suction cups Includes plug and fuse Item # 545-159-N-001...

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