Cobra BAND XRS 9640 Operating Instructions Manual

Cobra 12 ultra performance digital radar/laser detector with xtreme range superheterodyne technology user manual
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12 BAND
ULTRA PERFORMANCE
DIGITAL RADAR/LASER
DETECTOR WITH XTREME
RANGE SUPERHETERODYNE
TECHNOLOGY
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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
Intro
Operation
Customer
Warranty
Important Information
Assistance
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
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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
Notice
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
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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 Assistance
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 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).
Notice
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
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  • Page 1 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.
  • Page 2: Introduction

    Secondary Icons * See pages 5 – 26 for more information WARNING about display features. Modifications or parts substitutions not approved by Cobra Electronics Corporation may violate Notice FCC Rules and void your authority to operate this equipment. A2 English...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Main Icons Introduction Intro Operation Customer Warranty Assistance Introduction Important Information ........A1 Customer Assistance .
  • Page 4: Windshield Mounting

    Installation Your Detector Intro Operation Customer Warranty Installation Assistance 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 Secondary Icons front windshield without obstructing the unit’s view of the road either to the front or rear.
  • Page 5: Getting Started

    Installation Your Detector Intro Operation Customer Warranty Assistance Dashboard Mounting Place the detector on the dashboard to find a location where the unit has a clear, level view of the road. Secondary Icons The angle can NOT be adjusted after mounting. 2.
  • Page 6: Easyset Programming

    EasySet Programming in Icons Your Detector Intro Operation Customer Warranty EasySet Programming Assistance All user mode settings on your detector can be changed by using Program mode. When changing the settings, please keep in mind: Intro Operation Customer Warranty Assistance Buttons can have multiple functions.
  • Page 7 EasySet Programming Your Detector Intro Operation Customer Warranty This EasySet programming menu lists all of the modes and settings you can Assistance choose from after you have entered Program mode as described on page 7. EasySet Programming Menu Secondary Icons Mode Tone Visual Setting Result...
  • Page 8: Settings

    Settings Your Detector Intro Operation Customer Warranty Settings Assistance 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: Secondary Icons 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 Intro Operation Customer Warranty Muting an Alert Assistance 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. Secondary Icons Program/Mute Button Press and release...
  • Page 10: Customer Assistance

    Settings Your Detector Intro Operation Customer Warranty What to Remember While Using IntelliMute Assistance 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, in Icons Secondary Icons an arrow pointing up will appear.
  • Page 11: Compass

    in Icons Settings Your Detector Intro Operation Customer Warranty Compass Assistance Your detector includes an internal Intro Operation Customer Warranty 8-point Compass that will continuously Assistance display your current direction of travel: 8-Point N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W or NW. Compass Secondary Icons condary Icons...
  • Page 12: Pop Alert

    Settings Your Detector Intro Operation Customer Warranty Pop Alert Assistance 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. Secondary Icons 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 Intro Operation Customer Warranty Spectre 1 Alert Assistance 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 Intro Operation Customer Warranty DigiView Data Display Brightness Assistance 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 Intro Operation Customer Warranty Detection Assistance 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. Secondary Icons 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 Intro Operation Customer Warranty Assistance Strobe Alert Signals and Visual Displays Type of Signal Visual Display 3M Opticom or Tomar* Emergency Vehicle (Flashing) Secondary Icons * Your detector provides 360˚ detection of these signals. Strobe Alert Display (Flashing) Emergency...
  • Page 17: Understanding Radar And Laser

    Understanding Radar and Laser Your Detector Intro Operation Customer Warranty Understanding Radar and Laser Assistance Radar Speed Monitoring Systems Three band frequencies have been approved by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for use by speed monitoring radar equipment: Secondary Icons X band 10.525 GHz K band...
  • Page 18: Maintenance

    This is especially so in urban areas. As a result, you should consider using the Pop Detect mode only in highway and rural situations. Cobra Electronics has included a user selectable on or off Pop Detect mode.
  • 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: Assistance Product Service

    5. Ship prepaid and insured using a traceable carrier such as United Parcel Service (UPS), Federal Express, or Priority mail with delivery confirmation. Ship to: Cobra Factory Service, Cobra Electronics Corporation, 6500 West Cortland Street, Chicago, IL 60707 U.S.A. 6. Please allow three to four weeks before contacting us about the status of your service.
  • Page 21: Optional Accessories

    Optional Accessories Customer Assistance Intro Operation Customer Warranty 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. ry Icons Notice Windshield Mounting Bracket...

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