Cobra XRS 9940 Operating Instructions Manual

12 band maximum performance digital radar/laser detector with super-xtreme range superheterodyne technology
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12 BAND
MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE
DIGITAL RADAR/LASER
DETECTOR WITH SUPER-XTREME
RANGE SUPERHETERODYNE
TECHNOLOGY
For more information or to
XRS 9940
order any of our products,
please visit our website:
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Operating Instructions
Printed in China
Part No. 480-422-P
Version A
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English
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.
Security of Your Vehicle
Before leaving your vehicle, always remember to conceal your radar detector
in order to reduce the possibility of break-in and theft.
Customer Assistance
Customer 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.
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).
Technical Assistance English only. www.cobra.com (on-line: Frequently Asked
Questions). English and Spanish. product info@cobra.com (e-mail).
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For Assistance Outside the U.S.A.
Contact Your Local Dealer
Chicago, Illinois 60707 USA
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  • Page 1 • 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.
  • Page 2: Customer Assistance

    Congratulations! You’ve made a smart choice by purchasing an ultra high For Credit Card Orders performance digital radar/laser detector from Cobra. Just look at some of Windshield Call 773-889-3087 [Press one from the main menu] 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Central Time,...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Voltage Warning ..19 Factory defaults are highlighted in Restore Factory Settings ..19 light gray. See referenced pages for more information on the modes. Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra ® 36 English...
  • Page 4: Overview

    The appendix pages 34–36 provide quick reference charts on the programming Factory defaults are highlighted in features of your detector. light gray. See referenced pages for more information on the modes. Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra ® ® English...
  • Page 5: Your Detector

    Heated windshields currently available on some vehicles light gray. See referenced pages for (Instaclear for Ford, Electriclear for GM). Consult your dealer more information on the modes. to see if you have this option. Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra ® 34 English...
  • Page 6 Optional Accessories Windshield Mounting • 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 Attach the rubber on page 37. cups to the bracket.
  • Page 7 ® , IntelliMute ® IntelliShield ® , LaserEye ® , Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra ® , Safety Alert ® Place the detector on the dashboard to find a location Traffic Warning System, Strobe Alert ® , VG-2 Alert ®...
  • Page 8: Getting Started

    Rotate clockwise (away from you) 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 To Turn on the Unit and Adjust the Audio Volume must be furnished to have the product serviced and returned: 1.
  • Page 9: Standby Screen Icons

    This warranty may be enforced by the first consumer purchaser, provided that the product is utilized within the U.S.A. IntelliMute Above IntelliMute Below Cobra will, without charge, repair or replace, at its option, defective 12 Band Activation Point User and Alert Settings Activation Point...
  • Page 10: Display Timeout

    You can toggle between Highway and City modes by pressing the City button. City Button Press and release NOTE When you change to City mode, the unit will enter whichever city default mode is set at the time. Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra ® English...
  • Page 11: Muting An Alert

    Pop Detect mode only in highway Two other features are incorporated in your detector to automatically mute and rural situations. Cobra Electronics has included a user selectable on or reduce the volume of alerts. See pages 14 and 16 for Intellimute and Auto or off Pop Detect mode.
  • Page 12: Easyset Programming

    3M and Tomar, are already in use in more than 1000 cities ■ Alert Settings (see page 20) nationwide. Cobra’s exclusive Strobe Alert detector will detect these Alert Programming Menu Guide (see page 36). special strobes and give an emergency vehicle alert.
  • Page 13 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. Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra ® 26 English...
  • Page 14: Program Flow Diagrams

    Any Safety Alert You are nearing an emergency Exercise caution or Strobe Alert. vehicle, railroad crossing, or Show Color Theme Compass road hazard (construction, accident, etc.). Display Display Timeout SmartPower (Brightness) Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra ® 12 English...
  • Page 15 34–36) while programming. These show the lists of User and Alert settings. Features of the programmable settings are described on the following pages. NOTE There are different tones for each alert. Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra ® 24 English...
  • Page 16: Settings

    Tomar* Approaching If, for any reason, the unit stops sensing your engine’s revs, IntelliMute will indicate an error and automatically turn off. * Your detector provides 360˚ detection of these signals. Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra ® 14 English...
  • Page 17 The unit will provide corresponding messages for these conditions. Once an activation point has been set, you can easily change it by going directly to Set IntelliMute in User Settings Programming and repeating the three-step setup process. Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra ® 22 English...
  • Page 18 The Compass temporarily may not provide accurate readings if you are inside a building or enclosure, or are close to a large metal tractor/trailer, truck, or train. Once you are away from such a location, the Compass will work correctly again. Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra ® 16 English...
  • Page 19: Pop Alert

    Spectre 1 signals will be detected and an alert will be given. During the alert, the unit will continue to detect other signals. The factory setting is Spectre 1 Detect off. Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra ® 20 English...
  • Page 20 Your detector includes the Color Theme feature that allows you to customize the display screen color scheme to match your car’s dash illumination: Multi-Color, Red, Blue, Orange, or Green. The factory setting is Multi-Color. Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra ® 18 English...

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