Overview; Installation - Cobra XRS 9965 Operating Instructions Manual

Overview

Introduction
This manual describes the simple steps for mounting, setting up and using your
detector. It also provides helpful information about how radar and laser guns are
used and how you can interpret the alerts you receive.
Before you begin your installation, please read the "Important Information" section
on page A1 and use the descriptions and feature lists on pages A2 and A3 to become
familiar with your new detector.
You can extend the capabilities of your XRS 9965 detector by adding the GPSL66
Global Positioning System Locator unit. See page 34 for the features it adds and
page 49 for ordering information. (The GPSL66 is included with the XRS 9970G.)
About Your Detector
Display and Controls
This detector's innovative new display provides more, easier-to-use information than
any technology to date. Using an OLED (Organic Light Emitting Diode) screen, the
display offers large graphical alerts to signals as they are detected.
The touchscreen feature of the display superimposes all controls on the information
shown.
Do not be concerned when the screen goes dark under the control of Display
Timeout. The detector will function and alerts will appear as signals are detected.
You can change the user setting to keep the display On all the time.
EasySet Menu
EasySet Menu allows you to conveniently customize the operation of your detector
by changing the settings. You may want to start using the detector with the factory
settings and then make changes after you are more familiar with the unit.
About This Manual
Once the detector is in use, the modular descriptions in this manual can be
used as a ready reference to individual topics as needed. Each topic is completely
covered in its section and cross-references to related topics are included where
appropriate.
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Installation

Intro Operation
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
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without obstructing the unit's view of the road either to the front or rear. You can
also mount it directly on the dashboard.
Windshield Mounting
Notice
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The unit's lens must not be blocked and the LaserEye should have a clear view
out the back window to allow 360° detection. If the GPS Locator unit is installed,
it must have a clear view of the sky to receive GPS signals.
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Radar, laser and GPS signals pass through glass but not through other materials and
objects. Objects that can block or weaken incoming signals include:
Windshield wiper blades
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Mirrored sun screens
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Dark tinting at the top of the windshield
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Heated windshields currently available on some vehicles
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(Instaclear for Ford, Electriclear for GM). Consult your dealer
to see if you have this option.
Customer Warranty
Assistance
Dashboard Mounting
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