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Operating Instructions 11 BAND ULTRA ™ HIGH-PERFORMANCE DIGITAL RADAR/LASER DETECTOR WITH XTREME RANGE SUPERHETERODYNE ™ TECHNOLOGY PRO 9680 Printed in China Part No. 480-135-P Nothing comes close to a Cobra ® English...
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Product Features Introduction Product Features • Congratulations! You’ve made a smart choice by purchasing the PRO 9680 ultra high performance digital radar/laser detector from Cobra. Just look at some of the sophisticated features and capabilities your new unit includes: Xtreme Range...
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.
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 CANNOT be adjusted after mounting. 2. Remove the paper backing from one (1) side of the hook-and-loop fastener.
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.
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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 Set City Two (2) beeps City X A single beep sounds when the mode...
Settings Your Detector Settings Highway/City Mode Your detector has a Highway mode and three (3) 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. City X Beep Off mode prevents all X band audio alerts until the signal strength reaches Level 3.
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 Turn Off Or On An Audio Alert Using The Program/Mute Button...
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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,...
Settings Your Detector Compass Your detector includes an internal 8-point Compass that will continuously display your current direction of travel: N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, or NW. Calibrating The Compass NOTE Before using it for the first time, you must calibrate the compass to provide accurate indications of direction.
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...
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.
Settings Your Detector DigiView Data Display Brightness Your detector has a Bright display mode (for daytime driving) and three (3) 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.
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).
Detection Your Detector Strobe Alert Signals And Visual Displays Type of Signal 3M Opticom or Tomar* * Your detector provides 360˚ detection of these signals. Strobe Alert Display (Flashing) Emergency... Safety Alert Signals And Visual Displays Type of Signal Emergency Vehicles Road Hazards Trains Emergency Alert...
Understanding Radar And Laser Your Detector Understanding Radar And Laser Radar Speed Monitoring Systems Three (3) 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 –...
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.
(38 mm x 78 mm x 124 mm) * Dimensions and weight measurements are approximate. 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.
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 (3) to four (4) weeks before contacting us about the status of your service.
Complete and return this order form to fax number 773-622-2269. Or call 773-889-3087 [Press one (1) from the main menu] 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday. Make Check or Money Order Payable To Cobra Electronics, Attn: Accessories Dept., 6500 West Cortland Street, Chicago, IL 60707 U.S.A. To Order Online Please visit our website: www.cobra.com...
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