Cobra 12 BAND XRS 989 Operating Instructions Manual

Maximum-performance digital radar/laser detector with super-xtreme range superheterodyne technology

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12 BAND
MAXIMUM-PERFORMANCE
DIGITAL RADAR/LASER
DETECTOR WITH SUPER-XTREME
RANGE SUPERHETERODYNE
TECHNOLOGY
XRS 989
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12
Operating Instructions
Printed in China
Part No. 480-454-P
Version A
English
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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/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 Do not attempt to change settings of the unit while in motion.
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. product info@cobra.com (e-mail).
©2008 Cobra Electronics Corporation
For Assistance Outside the U.S.A.
Contact Your Local Dealer
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Chicago, Illinois 60707 USA
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Summary of Contents for Cobra 12 BAND XRS 989

  • Page 1 • 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.
  • Page 2: Product Features

    • • Congratulations! You’ve made a smart choice by purchasing a maximum Windshield Bracket performance digital radar/laser detector from Cobra. Just look at some of Mounting Slot the sophisticated features and capabilities your new unit includes: Windshield Bracket Release Button...
  • Page 3 Contents Introduction ptional Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra ®...
  • Page 4: Installation

    Overview Installation Introduction Your Detector • Where to Mount Your Unit Optional • Display Menu • Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra ® English...
  • Page 5 Installation Installation Your Detector Your Detector Windshield Mounting Dashboard Mounting Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra ® English...
  • Page 6: Getting Started

    To Turn On the Unit and Adjust the Audio Volume • Compass Car Battery City Mode Highway Mode (Southeast) Voltage IntelliMute Above IntelliMute Below User and Alert Sample Screen Activation Point Activation Point Settings Menu (See note) Optional Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra ® English...
  • Page 7 Your Detector Main Standby Screen • Optional I-Mute/City or Hwy Mode Main Standby Screen Car Voltage I-Mute City/Hwy Mode Car Voltage Compass Optional Optional Optional Compass Speed Optional Speed Latitude/Longitude Lat/Lon Optional Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra ® English...
  • Page 8 Getting Started Getting Started Your Detector Your Detector • • Illumination Display Timeout • • Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra ® 10 English...
  • Page 9 EasySet Menu EasySet Menu Your Detector Your Detector • Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra ® 12 English...
  • Page 10: Menu Flow Diagrams

    Not shown if Setting Spectre 1 is Off. Compass Alert Type SmartPower (Voice/Tone) GPS Database Safety Alert Information Show Display Timeout Display Color Low Car Speed Alert Compass Voltage (Magnetic Compass) Optional Optional Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra ® 14 English...
  • Page 11: Intellishield City Mode Default

    Settings Settings Your Detector Your Detector IntelliMute Mode • IntelliShield City Mode Default Above Below Activation Point Activation Point Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra ® 16 English...
  • Page 12 Your Detector Your Detector Customizable Display Colors Display Timeout Compass Mode Before the magnetic compass will work properly, it must be calibrated 8-Point Compass Auto Mute Mode Voice or Tone Mode Optional Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra ® 18 English...
  • Page 13: Smartpower Mode

    Settings Settings Your Detector Your Detector SmartPower Mode SmartPower Entering Low Power Mode (Flashing) Speed Units Optional Restore Factory Settings Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra ® 20 English...
  • Page 14 Spectre 1 Alert • Pop Alert Spectre 1 Audio Mode X Band Alert K Band Alert Safety Alert Ku Band Alert Car Battery Low Voltage Warning VG-2 Alert VG-2 Audio Mode optional Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra ® 22 English...
  • Page 15: Signals Detected

    Strength = 5 Audio Alerts (Weakest Signal) (Strongest Signal) Visual Display Radar Signals and Visual Displays X Band Radar K Band Radar Ka Band Radar Ku Band Radar Pop Radar Mode Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra ® 24 English...
  • Page 16: Instant-On Detection

    Spectre 1 Kustom Signals Kustom Signals LTI 20-20* LTI Ultra-Lyte* ProLaser* ProLaser III* Instant-On Detection Strobe and Safety Alert Signals and Visual Displays Emergency Vehicle or Strobe* Road Hazard Train Pop Detection Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra ® 26 English...
  • Page 17: Understanding Radar And Laser

    Detection Understanding Radar and Laser Your Detector Your Detector • • Radar Speed Monitoring Systems VG-2 and Spectre 1 Safety Alert Traffic Warning System Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra ® 28 English...
  • Page 18: Maintenance

    Understanding Radar and Laser Maintenance Your Detector Your Detector Pop Radar Guns Strobe Alert LIDAR (Laser) • Maintenance of Your Radar Detector Optional Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra ® 30 English...
  • Page 19: Specifications

    Global Position System Specifications Locator (GPSL) Your Detector ptional GPSL ptional • • Band and Frequencies Overview Optional Where to Mount the ptional GPSL Optional Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra ® 32 English...
  • Page 20 Global Position System ptional Global Position System Locator (GPSL) Locator (GPSL) ptional GPSL ptional GPSL Windshield Mounting Dashboard Mounting Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra ® 34 English...
  • Page 21 Zone 3 Icon size increases as Photo Enforcement Alerts location is approached. User Location Alerts User Location Alert Signal Zone 1 Zone 2 Zone 3 Icon size increases as location is approached. Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra ® 36 English...
  • Page 22: Product Service

    • You can find quality Cobra products and accessories at your local Cobra PLeASe CALL CoBRA FIRST… dealer, or in the U.S.A., you can order directly from Cobra. See order info on page 41. Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra ®...
  • Page 23: Warranty

    Warranty Warranty • For Products Purchased in the U.S.A. 40 English...

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