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Cobra XRS 9740 Operating Instructions Manual

Cobra electronics 12 band ultra performance digital radar/laser detector with xtreme range superheterodyne technology operating instructions
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12 BAND
™
ULTRA PERFORMANCE
DIGITAL RADAR/LASER
DETECTOR WITH XTREME
RANGE SUPERHETERODYNE
TECHNOLOGY
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order any of our products,
please visit our website:
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Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra
12
12
Operating Instructions
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Printed in China
Part No. 480-420-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
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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: Assistance

    Secondary Icons * See pages 5 – 27 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: Your Detector

    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: Customer Warranty

    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: Intellimute

    Settings Your Detector Intro Operation Customer Warranty IntelliMute Assistance in Icons IntelliMute is a unique new feature that allows you to avoid alerts you don’t need to hear because you are stopped or moving slowly. By sensing the “revs” (RPMs) of your engine, IntelliMute knows when you are at low speed and automatically mutes alerts (except for strobe signals from Secondary Icons emergency vehicles).

  • Page 11: Compass

    Settings Your Detector Intro Operation Customer Warranty Assistance Set/City Button Select/Dim Button Secondary Icons Program/Mute Button To Set the IntelliMute Activation Point Using Program Mode (See Page 7 For Instructions on Using Program Mode) In Program mode, go to Set Tone Visual Display Voice IntelliMute.

  • Page 12: Pop Alert

    Settings Your Detector Intro Operation Customer Warranty Assistance Set/City Button Select/Dim Button Program/Mute Button Secondary Icons To Calibrate the Compass Using Program Mode (See Page 7 For Instructions on Using Program Mode) In Program mode, go to Tone Visual Display Voice Set Compass.

  • Page 13: Vg-2 Alert

    Settings Your Detector Intro Operation Customer Warranty VG-2 Alert Assistance The detector is undetectable by VG-2 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 VG-2 Alerts.

  • Page 14: Smartpower

    Settings Your Detector Intro Operation Customer Warranty SmartPower Assistance Your detector includes the SmartPower feature that, when activated, will put the unit into Standby mode (low power) for about 30 minutes after the car’s engine has been turned off. After 30 minutes in Standby mode, the unit will automatically turn off.

  • Page 15: Detection

    Settings Your Detector Intro Operation Customer Warranty Setting Dim Default Assistance You can set the default level for Dim mode (Dim, Dimmer or Dark) either in Program mode or directly using the Select/Dim button. Secondary Icons Select/Dim Button Press and hold Press and hold Dark...
  • Page 16 Detection Your Detector Intro Operation Customer Warranty Assistance Radar Signals and Visual Displays Type of Signal Visual Display Voice X Band Radar X and Signal Strength X Alert K Band Radar K and Signal Strength K Alert Secondary Icons Ka Band Radar Ka and Signal Strength Ka Alert Ku Band Radar...

  • Page 17: Instant-On Detection

    Intro Operation Customer Warranty Detection Assistance Your Detector Intro Operation Customer Warranty Instant-On Detection Assistance Your detector is designed to detect Instant-On speed monitoring signals, condary Icons which can suddenly appear at full strength. NOTE Secondary Icons You should take appropriate action Notice immediately whenever an instant-on alert is given.

  • 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

    Limited 1-Year Warranty • For Products Purchased in the U.S.A. Cobra Electronics Corporation warrants that its Cobra 12 Band Radar/Laser Detectors, and the component parts thereof, will be free of defects in Secondary Icons workmanship and materials for period of one year from the date of first consumer purchase.

  • Page 20: 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 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 ordering info on page 37. ry Icons Notice Windshield Mounting Bracket...

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