Cobra DSP 9200BT Operating Instructions

Thank you for purchasing Cobra's new digital ultra-performance
radar/laser/camera detector.
Small Size. Big Performance.
The ultimate long-range detection platform packed into the
industry's smallest design. Detects all radar/laser guns and
cameras.*
Revolutionary Accuracy
Reduces the uncertainty and frustration of false alerts with Digital
Signal Processing (DSP) technology, the next level of accurate radar
detection. DSP digitizes radar signals and compares them to known
radar gun signatures to determine whether or not to sound an alert.
The Power of Community
Let the free Cobra iRadar app and community-based detection
®
lead the way. iRadar gives real-time alerts to upcoming Speed &
Red Light Cameras, Live Police Activity, Radar & Laser Guns and
Caution Areas reported by other iRadar users*.
Stay One Step Ahead
DSP 9200BT
Cobra's powerful servers and complex algorithms take massive
Radar/Laser/Camera Detector
amounts of historical user data and distill it into a threat level for
Operating Instructions your vehicle. This detector's display will change color matching the
severity and urgency of the threat level to keep you one step ahead*.
NOTE: This device complies with part 15 of FCC rules: Operation is subject to the following two Just What You Want to Hear
conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any
interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation. A suite of several Cobra technologies help to further eliminate
CAUTION: Modifications or parts not approved by Cobra Electronics Corporation may violate FCC
unwanted and false alerts. These include: SpeedMute ™ *, Auto Mute
Rules and void authority to operate this equipment.
This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the Mode, QuietDrive ™ Mode, AutoCity ™ *, CAS Immunity and
following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept
any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. TFS rejection.
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts
de licence. L'exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) l'appareil ne doit pas produire *GPS and iRadar-based features require connection to a Bluetooth ® Smart ready
de brouillage, et (2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si
device and the Cobra iRadar app. For a full list of Bluetooth ® Smart ready devices
le brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement. visit www.bluetooth.com
US Pat. Nos. 6078279, 8842004, 8970422 and other US Patents Pending
Controls and Mounting
Connections
Your detector should be mounted on the windshield or dashboard of
Windshield Bracket
your vehicle. Three mounting options are included:
Mounting Slot
Suction Cup Mount –
Power/Volume
This is the best option for portability and mov-
Button
Mini-USB 5V
ing the detector from car to car. Make sure to
• Press and Hold to
Power Jack
turn the power On thoroughly clean the suction cups and windshield
and Off.
Menu/Report Button
mounting area to insure a tight seal. Suction Cup Mount
• Press to adjust the
• Press once to enter
volume.
Menu Mode.
Dual Lock ® Mount –
• Press and Hold to
make a User Report*
This mount is discreet and very solid for a
permanent mounting location. Make sure the
Dim/ Button
City/ Button
• Adjusts the
• Switches between adhesive side of the included Dual Lock is securely
display brightness. Highway and City
Dual Lock ® Mount
fastened to the windshield before adding the
• In Menu mode, ltering modes.
steps backward
• In Menu mode, steps
weight of the detector to it.
through menu
forward through
options. menu options.
Mute/Down Button Hook and Loop Fastener–
• While alerting, press once
• In standby, Press and Hold to Included for dashboard mounting.
to manually mute audio alerts. turn Quiet Drive On and Off.
• In Standby and connected to • In Menu Mode, press to change
Hook & Loop Fastener
the app, press once to toggle the setting.
between available standby Your detector should be mounted so that it is
screens.
oriented parallel to the road. The suction cup
mount comes standard bent at a 45° angle and
Dual Lock ® at 30° angle.
Premium Carry Case
*GPS and iRadar-based features
The metal is designed to bend without break-
require connection to a Bluetooth ®
Smart ready device and the
ing. Adjust the angle so when mounted the
Cobra iRadar app. For a full list of
Bluetooth ® Smart ready devices visit detector is level with the road.
www.bluetooth.com
Menu/Settings Screen
Settings are available for customizing your
Windshield
detector. When Menu is pressed, you will see will see the detec-
tor display the word MENU and then X-Alert. From this Menu
Mode, press the Button to step through the available Alert
Correct Position Incorrect Positions
and User Settings. Press the button to change the selected
Avoid blocking the detector's view by windshield wiper blades or
setting. The Settings options are:
dark tinting at the top of the windshield.
Alert and User Settings
Note: Do not attempt to bend the mount while the detector
X-Alert Quiet Drive
vis attached.
K-Alert Screen Saver
Ka-Alert Auto Off
Powering
Frequency System Info
Plug in your detector using the included
Auto Mute Restore Default
cigarette lighter adapter. This adapter
Audio
has a Mini-USB 5V output.
Standby Screens
12V Cigarette Lighter Adapter
Note: the adapter includes a Type-A USB
The Standby Screen is the normal screen you will see while driving
port that can be used to charge your
when not detecting and alerting to a Radar, Laser or Location
smartphone or tablet using the manufac-
Based Alert. The screen will vary a little from what's seen below
turer's charging cable.
based on the options and features turned On and Off or the oper-
Turn your detector On/Off by pressing 12V Power Jack
ating modes selected.
and holding the Power/Volume button
No connection to phone. City Max Connected to phone. Vehicle heading
on top of the unit.
north west at 55 Mph.
lter mode selected.
USB Port
Power/Volume Button
Note: Pressing the Mute / Button when Connected will toggle
between these two screens.
Alert Screens and Settings
Radar Alerts
Radar bands consist of X-band, K-band, and Ka-band. With Radar Frequency Display Mode Off
signals, the signal strength meter shows signal strength of the
This is the basic alert mode. It shows the radar alert band and
radar gun giving the relative proximity to the source. signal strength.
The Settings Menu allows turning these bands On and Off. In addi-
Ka Band Alert- Red color indicates detector is
connected to the App and in a high threat area.
tion, this detector has three modes for displaying these radar band
alerts. Frequency Display Mode On, Off, and Advanced can be se-
lected from the Settings Menu. The default is Off, but Cobra would
recommend switching to Advanced after reading this manual and
understanding the alerts graphics on the following page.
Signal Strength-
Color Coded Threat Areas*
Level 1= Weakest Signal
When connected to the Cobra iRadar app, the color of the Radar Level 5= Strongest Signal
Band, Laser or Location Based Alerts and Standby Screens will
change. The color indicates the threat level for the area your ve-
Frequency Display Mode On
hicle is located. The threat level is calculated by Cobra's powerful
servers and displayed on your smart phone and the detector. This is a more advanced mode. The exact frequency of the
detected radar signal will also be shown.
White= Not Connected, Blue= Low Threat Level, Orange=
Medium Threat Area, Red= High Threat Area. Ka band Alert-Orange color indicates detector is connected to
the App and in a medium threat area.
Band Frequency of Guns
X 10.525
K 24.150
Ka 33.800
34.300
Frequency Display -The exact frequency
34.700
of the detected radar signal
34.950
35.500
*GPS and iRadar-based features require connection to a Bluetooth Smart ready
®
device and the Cobra iRadar app. For a full list of Bluetooth ® Smart ready devices visit
www.bluetooth.com
Frequency Display Mode Advanced AURA ® Location-based Alerts (LBAs) and
iRadar Community
This is a new advanced and very useful mode. A graph is shown
with the detected radar frequency and where it falls in relation to Your detector is capable of providing you with LBAs and iRadar
the center frequency of the closest radar gun. The closer the signal
Community threat sharing data when connected to iPhone or
strength bar is to the center of the display the more likely it's a high Android phones. The detector uses the GPS in your smartphone
priority real alert. to connect to and obtain the latest LBA's and alert you to them.
Vehicle speed and compass headings use your phone's GPS
Ka Band Alert. White color indicates
as well. See the section on Downloading the App to add these
not connected to the app.
Height and color of bar
shows signal strength. features and more.
Downloading the App
Proximity to the center
shows likely real alert.
For optimal performance and access to all this
detectors advanced features, you should download
the iRadar app and use it when you drive with this
detector. To download the app you must enter the
Laser Alert Screens
iTunes Store or Google Play and search for "Co-
With Laser signals, you will always receive full alert. The word
bra iRadar". Follow the onscreen instructions to
LASER will be shown on the display. The color of the word LASER
Cobra iRadar ® App
indicates the iRadar threat area level. When connected to the
The iRadar app separates Cobra from any other
Cobra iRadar app, the LaserRelay™ feature will be activated. Laser
detectors out there.
alerts will be simultaneously relayed to other users of a detector
with iRadar functionality. Make sure to check out the Tutorial for a full
explanation of app features. The Tutorial can be
accessed from the Menu.
Red color indicates
connected and high Information on specific settings and explanations
threat area.
of radar bands can be found by pressing the
green info icons in the settings menus. The iradar
app can also be used to change and easily adjust
the detectors settings!