Cobra 14 BAND XRS 9550G Operating Instructions Manual

14 band high-performance digital radar/laser detector with xtreme range superheterodyne technology and red light / speed camera gps locator

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14 BAND™
HIGH-PERFORMANCE
DIGITAL RADAR/LASER
DETECTOR WITH XTREME RANGE
SUPERHETERODYNE
RED LIGHT / SPEED CAMERA GPS LOCATOR
XRS 9550G
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Operating Instructions
TECHNOLOGY AND
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Printed in China
Part No. 480-595-P
Version B
Important Information
and
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. Do not attempt to change settings of the unit while in motion.
Security of Your Vehicle
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Before leaving your vehicle, always remember to conceal your radar detector
in order to reduce the possibility of break-in and theft.
Customer Information
Intro
Operation
Customer
Warranty
Customer Assistance
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.
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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 5:30 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).
Notice
Technical Assistance English only. www.cobra.com (on-line: Frequently Asked Questions).
English and Spanish. product info@cobra.com (e-mail).
For Assistance Outside the U.S.A.
Contact Your Local Dealer
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  • Page 1 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.
  • Page 2: Controls, Indicators And Connections

    6500 West Cortland Street, Chicago, IL 60707 U.S.A. USB Port. Congratulations! You’ve made a smart choice by purchasing a high of laser and performance radar/laser detector from Cobra. Just look at some of the Notice Speaker To Order Online sophisticated features and capabilities your new unit includes: Please visit our website: www.cobra.com...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Instant-On Detection ..21 Responding to Alerts ... . 21 Understanding Radar and Laser . . . 22 Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra ®...
  • Page 4: Installation

    Heated windshields currently available on some vehicles and sliding it off the bracket. (Instaclear for Ford, Electriclear for GM). Consult your dealer to see if you have this option. English Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra ®...
  • Page 5: Dashboard Mounting

    In some vehicles, power is supplied to the cigarette lighter even while the ig- nition is Off. If this is the case with your vehicle, you should turn Off or unplug Notice your detector when parking for lengthy periods. English Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra ®...
  • Page 6: City/Highway Modes

    The factory setting is Highway mode. NOTE If the GPS Locator is connected, “c” or “h” will show Notice for two seconds, then be replaced by the GPS symbol. See page 24 for GPS features. English Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra ®...
  • Page 7: Digiview Data Display Brightness

    To Change the Brightness to Bright (Full Brightness) in the display alert is occurring. Press and release Tone Voice Visual Display the Mark/Dim Bright blinks, then Two beeps Bright button a fourth time. display turns to full brightness English Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra ®...
  • Page 8: Intellimute

    Tone Alert or Voice Alert mode, you will hear a series of in the display beeps or voice messages as you follow the steps on the next page. English Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra ®...
  • Page 9: Intellimute Pro

    IntelliMute and One beep IntelliMute Pro IntelliMute Pro Off Again followed by Please try again Mute City/Hwy buttons for blinks in the display four seconds. One Beep IntelliMute Off IntelliMute Off English Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra ®...
  • Page 10: Voice/Tone Setting

    IntelliMute button the display the Mute button for four seconds. Off = One beep Spectre VG-2 Off Spectre I/VI & VG2 Off for two seconds blinks in the display again. English Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra ®...
  • Page 11: Radar Alert Settings

    Ku On = Two beeps Ku Band On Ku On blinks in the press and hold the display City/Hwy button for four seconds. Ku Off = One beep Ku Band Off Ku Off blinks in the display English Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra ®...
  • Page 12: Detection

    K and Signal Strength changes with different laser Ka Band Radar Ka Alert Ka and Signal Strength alerts. Ku Band Radar Ku Alert Ku and Signal Strength Stalker Speedlaser Laser Pop Radar Pop Alert English Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra ®...
  • Page 13: Instant-On Detection

    You are nearing an Exercise caution VG-2 Alert Signal Detected emergency vehicle, railroad NOTE crossing or road hazard There are different tones for each for each radar VG-2 (construction, accident, Notice detector detector alert. etc.). English Comes Close to a Cobra ®...
  • Page 14: Understanding Radar And Laser

    When you receive such an alert, please watch for emergency vehicles ahead of you, on cross streets and behind you. If you see an emergency vehicle approaching, please pull over to the right side of the road and allow it to pass. English Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra ®...
  • Page 15: Overview

    It is ready to plug into your detector. Notice Notice The built-in location database can be updated at Cobra’s website to stay current Subsequent updates: with photo-enforced locations, known speed traps and caution areas. See www. 1. Access the internet on your PC.
  • Page 16: User Locations

    Location as Zones 1, 2, and 3 with Zone 1 being the furthest from the location. Location Zone 1 Zone 2 Distance Chart English Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra ®...
  • Page 17: Visual Display

    NOTE IntelliScope does not indicate the direction of Known Speed Traps. street where the Location is. Whenever you approach Known Speed Trap Locations, the warning Notice Notice will scroll across the display. English Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra ®...
  • Page 18: Maintenance

    If required, replace it with a 2-amp fuse only.) Cobra will, without charge, repair or replace, at its option, defective 15 Band Radar/ Laser Detectors, products or component parts upon delivery to the Cobra Factory Service Specifications •...
  • Page 19: Product Service

    If this product should require factory service, please call Cobra before sending the product. This will ensure the fastest turn-around time on any repair. If Cobra asks that the product be sent to its factory, the following must be furnished to have the product serviced and returned: 1.

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