Cobra XRS 9550G Operating Instructions Manual

14 band high-performance digital radar/laser detector with xtreme range superheterodyne technology and red light / speed camera gps locator
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14 BAND™
HIGH-PERFORMANCE
DIGITAL RADAR/LASER
DETECTOR WITH XTREME RANGE
SUPERHETERODYNE
RED LIGHT / SPEED CAMERA GPS LOCATOR
XRS 9550G
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Operating Instructions
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TECHNOLOGY AND
Printed in China
Part No. 480-595-P
Version F
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. Do not attempt to change settings of the unit while in motion.
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 Information
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 5:30 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. product info@cobra.com (e-mail).
For Assistance Outside the U.S.A.
Contact Your Local Dealer
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  • Page 1 Should you encounter any problems with this product, or not understand its many features, please HighGear Accessories ® refer to this owner’s manual. If you require further assistance after reading this manual, Cobra Electronics offers the following customer assistance services: CobraMarine VHF Radios For Assistance in the U.S.A.
  • Page 2 Assistance With adjustable volume Caution, Speed Trap and User Location Alerts; Xtreme Range Superheterodyne™, S-XRS™, UltraBright™, and Voice Alert™ are trademarks of Cobra which reduces false alerts. Button auto mute of audio alerts. turns IntelliMute On and Off. (Also enters...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Instant-On Detection ... 21 Responding to Alerts ... . . 21 Understanding Radar and Laser ..22 Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra ®...
  • Page 4: Installation

    Heated windshields currently available on some vehicles and sliding it off the bracket. (Instaclear for Ford, Electriclear for GM). Consult your dealer to see if you have this option. English Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra ®...
  • Page 5: Dashboard Mounting

    In some vehicles, power is supplied to the cigarette lighter even while the ignition Notice is Off. If this is the case with your vehicle, you should turn Off or unplug your detector when parking for lengthy periods. English Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra ®...
  • Page 6: Settings

    The factory setting is Highway mode. NOTE If the GPS Locator is connected, “c” or “h” will show Notice for two seconds, then be replaced by the GPS symbol. See page 24 for GPS features. English Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra ®...
  • Page 7: Digiview Data Display Brightness

    To Change the Brightness to Bright (Full Brightness) in the display alert is occurring. Tone Voice Visual Display Press and release the Mark/Dim Bright blinks, then display Bright Two beeps button a fourth time. turns to full brightness English Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra ®...
  • Page 8: Intellimute

    Tone Alert or Voice Alert mode, you will hear a series of in the display beeps or voice messages as you follow the steps on the next page. English Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra ®...
  • Page 9: Intellimute Pro

    Set, Please Try the IntelliMute and One beep IntelliMute Pro IntelliMute Pro Off Again followed by Please try again City/Hwy buttons for blinks in the display four seconds. One Beep IntelliMute Off IntelliMute Off English Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra ®...
  • Page 10: Voice/Tone Setting

    IntelliMute button for the display the Mute button four seconds. Spectre VG-2 Off Spectre I/VI & VG2 Off Off = One beep for two seconds blinks in the display again. English Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra ®...
  • Page 11: Radar Alert Settings

    Ku Band On Ku On blinks in the press and hold the display City/Hwy button for four seconds. Ku Off = One beep Ku Band Off Ku Off blinks in the display English Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra ®...
  • Page 12: Pop Alert

    K Band Radar K and Signal Strength Lidar ProLaser II Ka Alert Ka Band Radar Ka and Signal Strength Ku Band Radar Ku Alert Ku and Signal Strength Pop Radar Pop Alert English Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra ®...
  • Page 13: Instant-On Detection

    You are nearing an Exercise caution emergency vehicle, railroad VG-2 Alert Signal Detected crossing or road hazard NOTE (construction, accident, There are different tones for each for each radar VG-2 etc.). Notice detector detector alert. English Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra ®...
  • Page 14: Understanding Radar And Laser

    When you receive such an alert, please watch for emergency vehicles ahead of you, on cross streets and behind you. If you see an emergency vehicle approaching, please pull over to the right side of the road and allow it to pass. English Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra ®...
  • Page 15: Overview

    (such as a high-accident intersection). The 6. When update is complete, remove the GPS Locator from the PC. built-in location database can be updated at Cobra’s website to stay current with It is ready to plug into your detector.
  • Page 16: User Locations

    Location as Zones 1, 2, and 3 with Zone 1 being the furthest from the location. Zone 1 Zone 2 Location Distance Chart English Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra ®...
  • Page 17: Visual Display

    NOTE IntelliScope does not indicate the direction of Known Speed Traps. Whenever street where the Location is. you approach Known Speed Trap Locations, the warning Notice Notice will scroll across the display. English Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra ®...
  • Page 18: Maintenance

    Band Frequencies You must pay any initial shipping charges required to ship the product for warranty service, but the return charges will be at Cobra’s expense, if the product is repaired or replaced under X Band 10.525 ± 0.050 warranty.
  • Page 19: Product Service

    If this product should require factory service, please call Cobra before sending the product. This will ensure the fastest turn-around time on any repair. If Cobra asks that the product be sent to its factory, the following must be furnished to have the product serviced and returned: 1.

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