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12 BAND
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ULTRA PERFORMANCE
DIGITAL RADAR/LASER
DETECTOR WITH XTREME
RANGE SUPERHETERODYNE
TECHNOLOGY
XRS 969
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Operating Instructions
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Printed in China
Part No. 480-453-P
Version C
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 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. product info@cobra.com (e-mail).
For Assistance Outside the U.S.A.
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- 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.
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Page 2: Customer Assistance
Congratulations! You’ve made a smart choice by purchasing an ultra high For Credit Card Orders performance digital radar/laser detector from Cobra. Just look at some of Windshield Bracket Call 773-889-3087 [Press one from the main menu] 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Central Time,... -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Display Mode ... 19 Car Battery Low Voltage Warning ..19 Restore Factory Settings ..19 Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra ®... -
Page 4: Overview
Heated windshields currently available on some vehicles The appendix pages 34–36 provide quick reference charts on the programming (Instaclear for Ford, Electriclear for GM). Consult your dealer features of your detector. to see if you have this option. Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra ® English... - Page 5 8. You can temporarily remove the detector whenever you adapter on the power wish by depressing the bracket release button and sliding cord into your vehicle’s it off the bracket. cigarette lighter. Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra ® English...
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Page 6: Getting Started
If this is the case with your vehicle and you have turned the SmartPower off, you should NOTE turn off or unplug your detector when parking for lengthy periods. Cobra recommends When you change to Dim mode, the unit will enter leaving SmartPower at the factory setting, which is on. -
Page 7: Display Timeout
You can toggle between Highway and City modes by pressing the City button. City Button Press and release Auxiliary Audio Jack NOTE When you change to City mode, the unit will enter whichever city default mode is set at the time. Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra ® English... -
Page 8: Easyset Programming
Press to reach the opening program screen. Button Press to move to desired setting. City Button Mute Button Press to move to Press to choose an desired setting. option within the setting. Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra ® 10 English... -
Page 9: Program Flow Diagrams
34–36) while programming. These show the lists of User and Alert settings. Not shown if Show Compass Compass Features of the programmable settings are described on the following pages. is OFF. Alert Type (Voice/Tone) Display (Brightness) Show Display SmartPower Compass Timeout Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra ® 12 English... -
Page 10: Settings
Once an activation point has been set, you can easily change it by going indicate an error and automatically turn off. directly to Set IntelliMute in User Settings Programming and repeating the three-step setup process. Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra ® 14 English... -
Page 11: Auto Mute Mode
The Compass temporarily may not provide accurate readings if you are inside a building or enclosure, or are close to a large metal tractor/trailer, truck, or train. Once you are away from such a location, the Compass will work correctly again. Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra ® 16 English... -
Page 12: Smartpower Mode
Dim Mode Default (Display Brightness) You can set the default level for the Dim mode (Dim, Dimmer or Dark) as discussed in the Display Brightness Control section on page 7. The factory setting is Dim. Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra ® 18 English... -
Page 13: Alert Settings
Spectre 1 signals will be detected and an alert will be given. During the alert, the unit will continue to detect other signals. The factory setting is Spectre 1 Detect off. Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra ® 20 English... - Page 14 Strobe Alert Signals and Visual Displays Type of Signal Visual Display Voice 3M Opticom or Emergency Vehicle Tomar* Approaching Pop Radar Mode Pop Alert * Your detector provides 360˚ detection of these signals. Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra ® 22 English...
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Page 15: Instant-On Detection
Any Safety Alert You are nearing an emergency Exercise caution or Strobe Alert. vehicle, railroad crossing, or road hazard (construction, NOTE accident, etc.). There are different tones for each alert. Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra ® 24 English... -
Page 16: Understanding Radar And Laser
3M and Tomar, are already in use in more than 1000 cities K band 24.150 GHz nationwide. Cobra’s exclusive Strobe Alert detector will detect these Ka band 33.400 – 36.00 GHz special strobes and give an emergency vehicle alert. -
Page 17: Maintenance
± 1.300 result, you should consider using the Pop Detect mode only in highway Ku Band 13.435 ± 0.050 and rural situations. Cobra Electronics has included a user selectable on VG-2 11.500 ± 0.250 or off Pop Detect mode. Spectre 1 13.300... -
Page 18: Warranty
This will ensure the fastest turn-around time on any purchaser, provided that the product is utilized within the U.S.A. repair. If Cobra asks that the product be sent to its factory, the following must be furnished to have the product serviced and returned:... -
Page 19: Trademark Acknowledgement
® , Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra ® , Safety Alert ® dealer, or in the U.S.A., you can order directly from Cobra. See order info Traffic Warning System, Strobe Alert ® , VG-2 Alert ® , Xtreme Range on page 37. -
Page 20: User Programming
Dim mode default NOTE Page 18 Dark Factory defaults are highlighted in beep light gray. See referenced pages for more information on the modes Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra ® ® 34 English... -
Page 21: Alert Programming
Not shown if VG-2 Detect is off. VG-2 Page 20 Not shown if Spectre 1 Detect is off. beep NOTE Factory defaults are highlighted in light gray. See referenced pages for more information on the modes. Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra ®...