Cobra XRS 9700 Operating Instructions Manual

11 band ultra high-performance digital radar/laser detector with xtreme range superheterodyne technology
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Operating Instructions
11 BAND
ULTRA
HIGH-PERFORMANCE
DIGITAL RADAR/LASER
DETECTOR WITH XTREME
RANGE SUPERHETERODYNE
TECHNOLOGY
XRS 9700
Printed in China
Part No. 480-107-P
Nothing comes close to a Cobra
®
English

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  • Page 1 Operating Instructions 11 BAND ULTRA ™ HIGH-PERFORMANCE DIGITAL RADAR/LASER DETECTOR WITH XTREME RANGE SUPERHETERODYNE ™ TECHNOLOGY XRS 9700 Printed in China Part No. 480-107-P Nothing comes close to a Cobra ® English...
  • Page 2: Safety Alert

    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 3: Controls, Indicators And Connections

    Product Features Introduction Product Features • Congratulations! You’ve made a smart choice by purchasing the XRS 9700 ultra high performance digital radar/laser detector from Cobra. Just look at some of the sophisticated features and capabilities your new unit includes: Xtreme Range...
  • Page 4: Windshield Mounting

    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 CANNOT be adjusted after mounting. 2. Remove the paper backing from one (1) side of the hook-and-loop fastener.
  • Page 6: Easyset Programming

    EasySet Programming Your Detector EasySet Programming All user mode settings on your detector can be changed by using Program mode. When changing the settings, please keep in mind: Buttons can have multiple functions. All settings will be stored in memory when the power is turned off and recalled when the power is turned back on.
  • Page 7 EasySet Programming Your Detector This EasySet programming menu lists all of the modes and settings you can choose from after you have entered Program mode as described on page 7. EasySet Programming Menu Mode Tone Or Voice Visual Setting Result Set City Two (2) beeps City X A single beep sounds when the...
  • Page 8 Settings Your Detector Settings Highway/City Mode Your detector has a Highway mode and three (3) different levels of City modes: City X, City X Beep Off and City X+K. City X mode sounds a single beep when the signal is first detected. City X Beep Off mode prevents all X band audio alerts until the signal strength reaches Level 3.
  • Page 9: Muting An Alert

    Settings Your Detector Muting An Alert Your detector allows you to quickly turn off an Audio Alert by momentarily pressing the Program/Mute button. If you press the Program/Mute button a second time during the Alert, the Audio Alert will be turned back on. Program/Mute Button Press and release To Turn Turn Off Or On An Audio Alert Using The Program/Mute Button...
  • Page 10: Intellimute

    Settings Your Detector IntelliMute IntelliMute is a unique new feature that allows you to avoid alerts you don’t need to hear because you are stopped or moving slowly. By sensing the “revs” (RPMs) of your engine, IntelliMute knows when you are at low speed and automatically mutes alerts (except for strobe signals from emergency vehicles).
  • Page 11: Compass

    Settings Your Detector Select/Dim Button Program/Mute Button To Set The IntelliMute Activation Point Using Program Mode (See Page 7 For Instructions On Using Program Mode) In Program mode, go to Set Tone IntelliMute. None Press and release the Set/City button Two (2) to begin setting IntelliMute RPMs.
  • Page 12: Pop Alert

    Settings Your Detector Select/Dim Button Program/Mute Button To Calibrate The Compass Using Program Mode (See Page 7 For Instructions On Using Program Mode) In Program mode, go to Tone Set Compass. None Press and hold the Set/City button One (1) beep to begin setting the compass.
  • Page 13: Spectre 1 Alert

    Settings Your Detector VG-2 Alert The detector is undetectable by VG-2 detection devices 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 Alerts.
  • Page 14: Digiview Data Display Brightness

    Settings Your Detector SmartPower Your detector includes the SmartPower feature that, when activated, will put the unit into Standby mode (low power) for about 30 minutes after the car’s engine has been turned off. After 30 minutes in Standby mode, the unit will automatically turn off. Before SmartPower enters Standby mode, you will hear one (1) beep and Pwr Save will appear on the display.
  • Page 15: Audio Alerts

    Settings Your Detector Setting Dim Default You can set the default level for Dim mode (Dim, Dimmer or Dark) either in Program mode or directly using the Select/Dim button. Select/Dim Button Press and hold To Set The Display Dim Mode Default Directly Using The Set/Dim Button Press and hold the Tone or Voice Visual Display...
  • Page 16 Detection Your Detector Radar Signals And Visual Displays Type of Signal Visual Display X Band Radar X and Signal Strength K Band Radar K and Signal Strength Ka Band Radar Ka and Signal Strength Pop Radar Mode X Signal Detected K Signal Detected Ka Signal Detected - - - - _...
  • Page 17: Understanding Radar And Laser

    Detection Your Detector 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.
  • Page 18: Maintenance

    This is especially so in urban areas. As a result, you should consider using the Pop Detect mode only in highway and rural situations. Cobra Electronics has included a user selectable on or off Pop Detect mode.
  • Page 19: Specifications

    (38 mm x 78 mm x 124 mm) * Dimensions and weight measurements are approximate. 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; 6,621,447. Additional patents may be listed inside the product or pending.
  • Page 20: Product Service

    5. Ship prepaid and insured using a traceable carrier such as United Parcel Service (UPS), Federal Express, or Priority mail with delivery confirmation. Ship to: Cobra Factory Service, Cobra Electronics Corporation, 6500 West Cortland Street, Chicago, IL 60707 U.S.A. 6. Please allow three (3) to four (4) weeks before contacting us about the status of your service.
  • Page 21: Optional Accessories

    Complete and return this order form to fax number 773-622-2269. Or call 773-889-3087 [Press one (1) from the main menu] 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday. Make Check or Money Order Payable To Cobra Electronics, Attn: Accessories Dept., 6500 West Cortland Street, Chicago, IL 60707 U.S.A. To Order Online Please visit our website: www.cobra.com...
  • Page 22 The Cobra line of quality products includes: CB Radios microTALK Radios ® Radar/Laser Detectors Safety Alert ® Traffic Warning Systems Accessories GPS (Global Positioning System) HighGear ® Accessories CobraMarine VHF Radios ™ Power Inverters Nothing comes close to a Cobra ®...

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