Cobra XRS 9640 Operating Instructions Manual

12 band ultra performance digital radar/laser detector with xtreme range superheterodyne technology
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12 BAND
ULTRA PERFORMANCE
DIGITAL RADAR/LASER
DETECTOR WITH XTREME
RANGE SUPERHETERODYNE
TECHNOLOGY
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XRS 9640
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Operating Instructions
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Printed in China
Part No. 480-419-P
Version A
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English
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. productinfo@cobra.com (e-mail).
For Assistance Outside the U.S.A.
Contact Your Local Dealer
A1 English
©2008 Cobra Electronics Corporation
6500 West Cortland Street
Chicago, Illinois 60707 USA
www.cobra.com

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Summary of Contents for Cobra XRS 9640

  • Page 1 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.
  • Page 2: Introduction

    Controls, Indicators, Connections and Display Introduction Controls, Indicators, Connections and Display Windshield Windshield Bracket Bracket Mount Release Button LaserEye For 360° detection of laser and strobe signals. Auxiliary Audio Jack Speaker 12V DC Power Jack On-Off/Volume Control Allows user to adjust the volume of the tone alerts.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction Introduction Important Information ........A1 Customer Assistance .
  • 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 can NOT be adjusted after mounting. 2. Remove the paper backing from one 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 Visual Setting Result Two beeps City X A single beep sounds when the IntelliShield...
  • Page 8: Settings

    Settings Your Detector Settings IntelliShield Highway/City Modes Your detector is equipped with IntelliShield false signal rejection technology which consists of a Highway mode and three 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.
  • 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 On or Off an Audio Alert Using the Program/Mute Button...
  • Page 10 Settings Your Detector What to Remember While Using IntelliMute IntelliMute works with all City and Auto Mute modes. Whenever engine revs are below the activation point, an arrow pointing down will appear in the display. Above the activation point, an arrow pointing up will appear. Below Activation Point Above Activation Point If, for any reason, the unit stops sensing your engine’s revs,...
  • Page 11: Compass

    Settings Your Detector Compass Your detector includes an internal 8-point Compass that will continuously display your current direction of travel: 8-Point N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W or NW. Compass Calibrating the Compass NOTE Before using it for the first time, you must calibrate the compass to provide accurate indications of direction.
  • Page 12: Pop Alert

    Settings Your Detector Pop Alert Pop Alert will alert you of Pop radar signals. During the alert, the unit continues to detect other signals. The factory setting is Pop Detect off. To Turn Pop Detect Mode On or Off Using Program Mode (See Page 7 For Instructions on Using Program Mode) In Program mode, Tone...
  • Page 13: Spectre 1 Alert

    Settings Your Detector Spectre 1 Alert The detector is undetectable by Spectre 1 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 Spectre 1 Alerts.
  • Page 14: Digiview Data Display Brightness

    Settings Your Detector DigiView Data Display Brightness Your detector has a Bright display mode (for daytime driving) and three levels of Dim display modes (Dim for dusk driving, Dimmer for night driving and Dark where no visual alerts will be displayed) to control the display’s brightness levels.
  • Page 15: Detection

    Detection Your Detector Detection Signals Detected The tables on the following pages show you the types of Signals your detector will detect, as well as the visual alerts it provides for each of them. Audio Alerts A distinctly different Alert tone is used for each type of signal detected (including separate tones for each laser signal).
  • Page 16: Instant-On Detection

    Detection Your Detector Strobe Alert Signals and Visual Displays Type of Signal Visual Display 3M Opticom or Tomar* Emergency Vehicle (Flashing) * Your detector provides 360˚ detection of these signals. Strobe Alert Display (Flashing) Emergency... Safety Alert Signals and Visual Displays Type of Signal Visual Display Emergency Vehicles...
  • Page 17: Understanding Radar And Laser

    Understanding Radar and Laser Your Detector Understanding Radar and Laser Radar Speed Monitoring Systems Three band frequencies have been approved by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for use by speed monitoring radar equipment: X band 10.525 GHz K band 24.150 GHz Ka band 33.400 –...
  • Page 18: Maintenance

    Maintenance Your Detector Maintenance • Maintenance of Your Radar Detector Your detector is designed and built to give you years of trouble-free performance without the need for service. No routine Maintenance is required. If your unit does not appear to be operating properly, please follow these troubleshooting steps: ■...
  • Page 19: Specifications

    ± 0.200 Laser ± 50 Strobe ± 300 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. 32 English Warranty...
  • Page 20: Product Service

    Product Service Customer Assistance Product Service For any questions about operating or installing this new Cobra product, or if parts are missing…PLEASE CALL COBRA FIRST…do not return this product to the store. See customer assistance on page A1. If this product should require factory service, please call Cobra first at 773-889-3087 BEFORE sending the product.
  • Page 21: Optional Accessories

    Optional Accessories Customer Assistance Optional Accessories You can find quality Cobra products and accessories at your local Cobra dealer, or in the U.S.A., you can order directly from Cobra. See order info on page 37. Windshield Mounting Bracket Straight 12V DC Power Cord Includes suction cups Includes plug and fuse Item # 545-159-N-001...

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