Cobra Electronics XRS 9830 Operating Instructions
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1. A Customer Assistance Product Service For any questions about operating or installing this new Cobra product or if parts are missing PLEASE CALL COBRA FIRST do not return this product to the store 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 Pack product securely to prevent damage in transit If possible LP For Warranty Repair include some form of proof of purchase such as a mechanical reproduction or carbon of a sales receipt Make sure the date of purchase and product model number are clearly readable If the originals are sent they cannot be returned Send the entire product Enclose a description of what is happening with the product Include a typed or clearly printed name and address of where the product is to be returned with phone number required for shipment use the original packing material Ship prepaid and insured by way of a traceable carrier such as United Parcel Service UPS or Priority Mail to avoid loss in transit to Cobra Factory Service Cobra Electronics Corporation 6500 West Cortland Street Chicago Illinois 60707 U S A If the product is in warranty upon receipt of the product it will either be repaired or exchanged depending on2. Battery Voltage Display Car battery voltage can be shown continuously on the display Car Battery Low Voltage Warning Provides an alert when the car battery voltage drops below 11 9 volts Auxiliary Audio Jack For external speaker connection Mounting Mounts easily on windshield or dashboard WARNING Modifications or parts substitutions not approved by Cobra Electronics Corporation may violate FCC Rules and void your authority to operate this equipment Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra Via A Customer Assf tance ories Order Info Ordering From U S A Call 773 889 3087 for pricing or visit www cobra com For Credit Card Orders Call 773 889 3087 Press one from the main menu 8 00 a m to 6 00 p m Central Time 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 Item Description 420 030 N 001 Straight 12V Power Cord 420 026 N 001 Coiled 12V Power Cord 545 139 N 001 Windshield Mounting Bracket CLP 2B Dual Port Power Adapter Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 9375 XRS 9830 Final 2 23 06 Introduction WE Introduction Important Information Customer Assistance Controls Indicators Connections and Display Product Features Overview Your Detector Installation Getting Started Power On Off Standby Screen Icons Display Bri
3. Visual Display Voice VG 2 Alert VG 2 Alert RADAR Spectre 1 Spectre Alert RADAR wore There are different tones for each alert English dk ae Your Detector r Instant On Detection Your detector is designed to detect Instant On speed monitoring signals which can suddenly appear at full strength NOTE You should take appropriate action immediately whenever an instant on alert is given Pop Detection Your detector is designed to detect single pulse mode radars These radars are designed to have a low probability of detection You should note that these radar guns have a much shorter range while in this mode Responding to Alerts Recommended Response Tone repeats slowly at first Probably police radar FULL ALERT then speeds up rapidly wane Tone sounds one Probably a false alarm Exercise caution time only but possibly pulsed radar Spectre 1 or VG 2 nearby Radar Spectre 1 or VG 2 nearby FULL ALERT has been activated suddenly Pop mode gun very close FULL ALERT Tone repeats slowly as you Probably police FULL ALERT approach a hill or bridge then radar beyond the Speeds up sharply as you hill or bridge reach it Probably a false alarm Exercise caution Laser alerts are FULL ALERT never false alarms Description Interpretation Tone instantly begins repeating rapidly Pop mode tone Tone repeats slowly for a short period Any type of la
4. is X Band Detect on K Band Alert When K Band Detect mode is on K Band radar 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 K Band Detect on Ku Band Alert When Ku Band Detect mode is on Ku Band radar 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 Ku Band Detect off VG 2 Alert The detector is undetectable by VG 2 detection devices and can alert you when such a device is in use near your vehicle When VG 2 Detect mode is on VG 2 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 VG 2 Detect off VG 2 Audio Mode When VG 2 Audio mode is on alerts will be sounded as well as being displayed on the screen This setting is only available if VG 2 Alert is on The factory setting is VG 2 Audio off Spectre 1 Alert The detector is undetectable by Spectre 1 detection devices and can alert you when such a device is in use near your vehicle When Spectre 1 Detect mode is on 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 English dk ae a N ojn Your Detector a Spectre 1 Audio Mode When Spectre 1 Audio mode is on alerts w
5. step setup process Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 15 9375 XRS 9830 Final 2 23 06 11 56 AM Page 16 AD Ly I Your Detector Auto Mute Mode When Auto Mute is on it automatically reduces the audio volume of all alerts after they have sounded for four seconds The signals will remain muted for as long as the signal is detected When Auto Mute is off the alerts will sound at full volume for as long as the signal is detected The factory setting for Auto Mute is on Voice or Tone Mode You can set your detector to sound alerts and confirm program settings with either a Voice or a Tone Alert Voice Alert provides voice messages in addition to tones Tone Alert provides tones only The factory setting is Voice Alert Compass Mode Your detector includes an internal 8 point Compass that can continuously display your current direction of travel N N NE A SE S SW W or NW NW we teen NE Before the Compass will work it must be Pad calibrated see page 17 Calibration allows 8 Point the Compass electronics to measure and we E Store information about the magnetic fields ReMpess z generated by your vehicle so direction e S indications will be accurate The factory SW eo SE setting is Compass off S A Compass icon and directional heading will appear in the display when the Compass is on and calibrated The Compass will remain accurately calibrated as long as your detector is mounted i
6. the model Please allow approximately 3 4 weeks before contacting Cobra for status If the product is out of warranty a letter will automatically be sent with information as to the repair charge or replacement charge For any questions please call 773 889 3087 for assistance Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra si 9375 XRS 9830 Final 2 23 06 11 56 AM Page 32 AD Ly a a a a b gt A aqemarKk ACKNOV aqaemern gt A Customer Assistance Customer Assistance Trademark Acknowledgement Optional Accessories Cobra 6 Band DigiView EasySet Extra Sensory Detection HighGear You can find quality Cobra products and accessories at your local Cobra IntelliShield microTALK LaserEye Safety Alert Traffic Warning System dealer or in the U S A you can order directly from Cobra See ordering Strobe Alert VG 2 Alert and Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra are registered info on page 37 trademarks of Cobra Electronics Corporation Cobra Electronics Corporation 11 Band 12 Band IntelliMute Road Ready SmartPower Spectre 1 Alert UltraBright Voice Alert and Xtreme Range Superheterodyne are trademarks of Cobra Electronics Corporation Opticom is a trademark of 3M Corporation Instaclear for Ford is a registered trademark of Ford Motor Company Inc Electriclear for GM is a registered trademark of General Motors Corporation 20 20 and Ultra Lyte are trademarks of Laser Technology Inc ProLaser and ProLaser IIl are tradema
7. 4 and City gt buttons by scrolling through the settings as shown in the program flow diagram below The User Programming Menu Guide on page 34 is a handy reference showing the tone visual display and voice prompts that accompany each setting After selecting a setting use the Dim button to choose an option within the setting NOTE When you choose User Settings page 11 step 2a the system displays whichever setting was last changed Setting Selection Buttons City Button Press to move Mute 4 Button clockwise around KODE Press to move the loop counterclockwise around the loop Dim Y Button Press to choose an option within setting Restore Factory PP e City Mode S Settings Default gt Warn Low Car Voltage N t shown a if Intellimute IntelliMute is OFF Not shown if Set Show Compass Compass is OFF Alert Type Car Voltage Voice Tone l Show ra gt 4 gt _ D gt fiz English Your Detector r Alert Settings Programmin Alert Programming allows you to selectively turn on or off detection of some signals The Alert Settings can be selected using the Mute 4 and City gt buttons by scrolling through the settings as shown in the program flow diagram below The Alert Programming Menu Guide on page 36 is a handy reference showing the tone visual display and voice prompts that accompany each setting After Selecting a setting use the Dim button to choose a
8. 9375 XRS 9830 Final 2 23 06 11 56 AM Page BC1 The Cobra line of quality products includes CB Radios Pin microTALK Radios Radar Laser Detectors Safety Alert Traffic Warning Systems Handheld GPS Receivers Mobile GPS Navigation Systems HighGear Accessories CobraMarine VHF Marine Radios CobraMarine Chartplotters Power Inverters Accessories For more infomation orto order any of our products please visit our website www cobra com Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra English Important Information and eee iStomer ay 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 l Cobra IFIBAND Operating Instructions 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 i
9. Questions English and Spanish product info cobra com e mail 9375 XRS 9830 Final 2 23 06 11 56 AM Page A2 Controls Indicators Introduction ue olalais eln AO D ejr Controls Indicators Connections and Displa a Windshield y m Bracket Mount Windshield Bracket Release Button 12V DC Power Jack LaserEye For 360 detection of laser and strobe signals meseeeeees Auxiliary Audio Jack wee i eeerereeee Apese Speaker Menu Save Button Press once to enter Program mode Press again to save settings a On Off Volume Control i E Allows user to adjust the volume Py nee of the tone and voice alerts o 6 City gt Button Mute lt Button Dim vw Button For changing between Highway and For manual mute of audio alerts City modes and to move forward and to move back through options Adjusts the display brightness through options while programming while programming and scrolls through option settings while programming ExtremeBright DataGrafix Display Bi color sunlight readable extremely bright display provides intuitive graphical interaction and alert screens English D aL olojo Introduction Product Features Congratulations You ve made a smart choice by purchasing an ultra high performance digital radar laser detector from Cobra Just look at some of the sophisticated features and capabilities your new unit includes Xtreme Rang
10. a 3 9375 XRS 9830 Final 2 23 06 11 56 AM Page 10 amp al nd dole a ey ramming Your Detector AD Ly amp at nd cole a oe yrammino Your Detector EasySet Programming EasySet Programming gives you quick and easy access to all the settings on your detector It is used to program both m User Settings See pages 14 and 15 User Programming Menu Guide see pages 34 and 35 m Alert Settings see page 20 Alert Programming Menu Guide see page 36 Refer also to the Program Flow Diagrams for User Settings and Alert Settings programming to easily navigate to the setting you want to change see pages 12 and 13 All settings are stored in memory when the power Is turned off and will be recalled when the power is turned back on NOTE You cannot enter Program mode during an alert The unit will not detect Signals while in Program mode During programming if no buttons are pressed for 15 seconds the unit will automatically exit Program mode KODE and save the most recent settings EasySet Programming Buttons Mute 4 Button Press to move counterclockwise to desired setting City gt Button Press to move clockwise to desired setting Dim Y Button Press to choose an option within setting Menu Save Button Press to reach the opening program screen English dk ae To use EasySet program mode 1 Press the Menu Save button to reach the opening program scree
11. adar gun band Instant On radar gun It uses a single short time pulse to measure the target vehicle s speed Despite the fact that the short single pulse makes the unit very sensitive to officer hand and vehicle movement and reduces the range of the gun in Pop mode to 50 of its range in Continuous Wave mode this feature is added in an attempt to make the radar gun invisible to Radar Detectors Although your detector can sense Pop signals beyond the effective range of Pop radar guns there will be a signal to sense only if a gun is triggered In addition the Pop mode receiver section is more prone to false alerts because of its extra sensitivity 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 Maintenance Maintenance of Your Radar Detector Your detector is designed and built to give you years of trouble free performance without the need for service No routine Maintenance is required If your unit does not appear to be operating properly please follow these troubleshooting steps m Make sure the power cord is properly connected m Make sure the socket of your vehicle s cigarette lighter is clean and free of corrosion Make sure the power cord s cigarette lighter adapter is firmly seated in your cigarette lighter m Check the power cord fuse Unscrew the ribbed
12. andard K band radar Your detector however is designed to differentiate between Standard K band and Safety Alert signals and give separate alerts for each safety Alert technology is relatively new Safety Alert transmitters can be found in limited numbers in all 50 states but the number is growing Depending on your location you may not receive these alerts regularly and may often encounter emergency vehicles trains and road hazards without being alerted As the number of transmitters increases these alerts will become more common 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 dk ae o Your Detector Strobe Alert Special strobes mounted on the light bars of authorized emergency vehicles fire trucks police cars ambulances automatically change traffic signals as the vehicle approaches an intersection These strobes and the special strobe detectors located on the traffic signals introduced fairly recently by 3M and Tomar are already in use in more than 1000 cities nationwide Cobra s exclusive Strobe Alert detector will detect these special strobes and give an emergency vehicle alert When you receive such an alert please watch for an approaching emergency vehicle and pull over to allow it to pass To inquire about coverage i
13. button and sliding it off the bracket fal English Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 5 dk ae 9375 XRS 9830 Final 2 23 06 11 56 AM Page 6 AD Ly 3 M Getij r 7 ale Your Detector r Your Detector a Power On Off Standby Screen Icons Your detector uses the following icons to indicate modes and functions when set City Mode Highway Mode Compass Battery Voltage H Rotate the Visual Display Voice IntelliMute Up IntelliMute Down User Settings Alert Settings On Off Volume Testing then Testing then t 4 control clockwise three beeps three beeps Sample Screen away from you et NOTE E For example the sample screen indicates that IntelliMute is active the Compass is calibrated your system is set to Highway mode and your vehicle s battery voltage is charged to 13 8 volts oe On Off Volume Control e he Rotate clockwise away from you To Turn on the Unit and Adjust the Audio Volume System Ready None Voice Alert Set up is complete when the display continuously shows the City or Highway icon and if these features are turned on Compass IntelliMute and Car Battery Voltage Display Brightness Control Your detector has a Bright display mode for daytime driving and three levels of the Dim display mode Dim for dusk driving NOTE Power On NOTE E The display will show When the syste
14. e Superheterodyne Technology With super fast sweep circuitry XRS provides extra detection range and the best possible advance warning to even the fastest radar guns Ultra Performance Provides advanced warning with extra detection range Detection and Separate Alerts For radar signals X K Ka and Ku bands with signal strength indicated laser signals Safety Alert signals Strobe Alert signals VG 2 signals Spectre 1 signals 8 Point Compass Displays direction of travel LaserEye For 360 detection of laser and Strobe signals Instant On Ready Detects radar guns with instant on very fast speed monitoring capabilities Pop Detection Detects the latest super fast instant on Signal pulse radar guns Voice or Tone Alert With adjustable volume ExtremeBright DataGrafix Display With easy to read graphical user interface IntelliShield False Signal Rejection Reduces falsing in urban areas with Highway mode and three levels of City mode settings Safety Alert Traffic warning system distinguishes important safety alerts from other K band signals Strobe Alert Emergency vehicle warning system Manual Mute or Auto Mute A mute function of audio alerts IntelliMute A mute function which automatically reduces false alerts by sensing engine RPMs SmartPower A timed power saving function that Saves your Car s battery EasySet Programming User friendly mode selection and setting with visual guidance Car
15. e special features of this manual Modular Descriptions Once the detector is in use 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 Appendix The appendix pages 34 36 provide quick reference charts on the programming features of your detector 2 English dk ae o 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 units view of the road either to the front or rear You can also mount it directly on the dashboard Windshield Mounting Dashboard Mounting The unit s lens must not be blocked and the LaserEye should have a clear view out the back window to allow 360 detection The LaserEye Should Have a Clear View Cv Radar and laser signals pass through glass but not through other materials and objects Objects that can block or weaken incoming signals include m Windshield wiper blades m Mirrored sun screens m Dark tinting at the top of the windshield m Heated windshields currently available on some vehicles Instaclear for Ford Electriclear for GM Consult your dealer to see if you have this option Nothing Comes Close to a Cob
16. end cap of the cigarette lighter adapter and examine the fuse If required replace it with a 2 amp fuse only English dk ae o Your Detector a Specifications Band and Frequencies Band Frequencies X Band 10 525 0 050 GHz K Band 24 125 0 125 GHz Safety Alert 24 070 0 010 GHz Traffic Warning System 24 110 0 010 GHz 24 190 0 010 GHz 24 230 0 010 GHz Ka Band 34 700 1 300 GHz Ku Band 13 435 0 050 GHz Laser 910 50 nm Strobe 700 300 nm Unit Dimensions and Weight Dimensions H x W x D Weight 112 X 3i X 4 6 45 0Z 38 mm x 78 mm x 124 mm 183 g 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 Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra Eg 9375 XRS 9830 Final 2 23 06 11 56 AM Page 30 dk Ky rr otf lt Warranty r 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 workmanship and materials for period of one year from the date of first consumer purchase This warranty may be enforced by the first consumer purchaser provided that the product is utilized within the U S A Cobra will withou
17. ep Mute OFF Off Set Voice None ALertrypg Voice or Tone Alert mode VOICE Page 16 None Tone ALERT TYPE Alert TONE Set Two Compass Compass beeps COMPASS Off mode OFF Page 17 One tt Compass beep compass On ON Set Two CALIBRATE Set Compass beeps COMPASS Compass Press Page 17 Drive 2 circles Not shown if Compass is off Complete instructions for calibrating the Compass are shown on the referenced page and on the separate insert di Se AVelol jalelp Appendix User Programming Menu Guide continued ESTE Mode Tone Display Voice aol Two smart Smart Smart beeps POWER Power Power ON On mode One Smart Page 18 beep SOWER Power OFF Off Set display Two Dim Dim mode beeps default DIM Wi One p spay Dimmer beep D DIMMER One pispLay Dark beep g DARK Press Dim repeatedly for all optional colors NOTE Factory defaults are highlighted in light gray See referenced pages for more information on the modes dk ae Mode Tone Display Voice Set car TWO scar vortace Display battery beeps 13 9v Car Volt cae OFF age Off isplay One Display mode beep CAR ov Car Volt Page 19 ON age On Set battery Two Car yi car beeps a Voltage voltage O Warning warning FF Off Page 19 One Car peep cA TOLAGE Voltage Restore Two Restore factory beeps RESTORE Factory settings FACTORY Settings Page 19 Nothing Comes Cl
18. est Signal Radar Signals and Visual Displays Type of Signal Strongest Signal Visual Display Voice X Band Radar X Alert RADAR K Band Radar K Alert RADAR Ka Band Radar Ka Alert RADAR Ku Band Radar Ku Alert RADAR Pop Radar Mode Pop Alert RADAR dk ae Laser Signals and Visual Displays Type of Signal Visual Display Voice LTI 20 20 Laser Alert 20 20 LTI Ultra Lyte Laser Alert ULTRA LYTE Kustom Signals Laser Alert ProLaser PRO LASER Kustom Signals Laser Alert ProLaser II PRO LASER 3 Your detector provides 360 detection of these signals NOTE Beep rate changes with different laser alerts Strobe Alert Signals and Visual Displays Type of Signal Visual Display Voice 3M Opticom or Emergency Vehicle Tomar EMERGENCY Approaching EV Your detector provides 360 detection of these signals Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 23 9375 XRS 9830 Final 2 23 06 11 56 AM Page 24 x A J Ly 3 Detection Your Detector r Safety Alert Signals and Visual Displays Type of Signal Visual Display Voice Emergency Vehicles Emergency Vehicle EMERGENCY Approaching EV Road Hazards Road Hazard Ahead ROAD HAZARD Trains Train Approaching RAILROAD ae A wore There are different tones for each Safety Alert VG 2 and Spectre 1 Alert Signals and Visual Displays Type of Signal
19. f 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 D Customer Assistance gt 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 12 BAND ULTRA HIGH PERFORMANCE DIGITAL RADAR LASER DETECTOR WITH XTREME RANGE SUPERHETERODYNE TECHNOLOGY i i 2005 Cobra Electronics Corporation For Assistance Outside the U S A A Printed in China Contact Your Local Dealer Chicago Illinois 60707 USA Part No 480 235 P www cobra com Version A Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra Technical Assistance English only www cobra com on line Frequently Asked
20. ghtness Control Auto Dimmer and Screensaver Highway City Mode Muting an Alert Auxiliary Audio Jack EasySet Programming Program Flow Diagrams Settings User Settings City Mode Default IntelliMute Mode Set IntelliMute Auto Mute Mode Voice or Tone Mode Compass Mode Set Compass SmartPower Mode Customizable Display Colors Dim Mode Default Car Battery Voltage Display Mode Car Battery Low Voltage Warning Restore Factory Settings dime AM Page 1 Settings Continued Alert Settings 20 Pop Alert 20 X Band Alert 20 K Band Alert 20 Ku Band Alert 20 VG 2 Alert 20 VG 2 Audio Mode 20 Spectre 1 Alert 20 Spectre 1 Audio Mode 21 Safety Alert 21 Detection 05 21 Signals Detected 21 Audio Alerts 21 Visual Display 21 Instant On Detection 25 Pop Detection 25 Responding to Alerts 25 Understanding Radar and Laser 26 Maintenance 28 Specifications 29 Warranty Limited 1 Year Warranty 30 Customer Assistance Product Service 31 Trademark Acknowledgement 32 Optional Accessories 33 Order Info 37 Appendix Menu Guides User Programming 34 Alert Programming 36 Nothing Comes C
21. ill be sounded as well as being displayed on the screen This setting is only available if Spectre 1 Alert is on The factory setting is Spectre 1 Audio off Safety Alert When Safety Alert mode is on Safety Alert radar 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 Safety Alert on Detection Signals Detected The tables on the following pages show 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 For X K Ka and Ku band radar signals the tones will repeat faster as you approach the signal source The repeat rate of the tones gives you useful information about the signal detected See responding to alerts on page 25 Visual Display An indication of the type of signal detected will appear in the OLED Data Display During X K Ka and Ku alerts you will also see the numbers from one to five indicating the strength of the signal detected Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 2i 9375 XRS 9830 o Your Detector 2 23 06 Signal Strength Chart Signal Strength 1 RADAR 11 56 AM Page 22 AD Ly g Signal Signal Signal Strength 2 Strength 3 Strength 4 Strength 5 RADAR RADAR RADAR RADAR X1 X2 X3 X4 X5 Weak
22. lose to a Cobra 1 9375 XRS 9830 Final 2 23 06 11 56 AM Page 2 AD Ly D I Introduction aL 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 About Your Detector Display 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 Do not be alarmed by the nearly blank display you see when you first turn the unit on The detector will function and alerts will appear as signals are detected You can also elect to turn on the built in Compass IntelliMute and Car Voltage so that they appear during normal operation The initial and startup screens are shown on page 6 Programming EasySet Programming lets you 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 Please take a moment to learn about som
23. m is first turned on from new only the m Dimmer for night driving small dots to indicate City or Highway icon will show on the screen because the Dark to prevent all visual alerts from displaying the unit is turned on Show Compass IntelliMute and Show Car Battery Voltage eer l l l functions are set to off at the factory See pages 14 16 The factory setting is Bright This level can be changed in programming mode and 19 to turn these functions on see page 19 i You can toggle between Bright and Dim modes by pressing the Dim button NOTE In some vehicles power is supplied to the cigarette lighter even while the ignition is off If this is the case with your Dim v Button vehicle and you have turned the SmartPower off you Press and release should turn off or unplug your detector when parking for NOTE lengthy periods Cobra recommends leaving SmartPower at the factory setting which is on See page 18 When you change to Dim mode the unit will enter whichever dim default mode is set at the time Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra dk ae 9375 XRS 9830 Final 2 23 06 11 56 AM Page 8 AD Ly M Gettinc I amp I Your Detector Auto Dimmer and Screensaver Your detector is equipped with Auto Dimmer and Screensaver functions to prolong the life of your screen Highway City Mode Your detector has a Highway mode and three different levels of City modes City X City X Beep Off and Ci
24. n 2 Choose whether you want to change a User Settings press the Mute 4 button above the User Settings icon on the display to enter the User Setting loop see page 12 b Alert Settings press the City gt button above the Alert Settings icon on the display to enter the Alert Setting loop see page 13 3 Press the City gt or Mute 4 buttons to step forward or backward through the chosen settings loop until the desired option is reached NOTE Press and release the button to move one option Press and hold the button to scroll through the options each option will appear for two seconds 4 Press the Dim button above the down arrowhead on the display to toggle the option on or off or to step through its multiple choices o Repeat steps 3 and 4 to move to and set the next desired option s 6 Press the Menu Save button when finished to save the settings 4D and exit EasySet program mode Or simply wait 15 seconds without pressing any buttons NOTE If power is turned off while in Program mode option settings are saved to those in effect before Program mode was entered Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 17 9375 XRS 9830 Final 2 23 06 11 56 AM Page 12 AD Ly Progra oR DIE CelecTan A LA A amp rogram Your Detector r User Settings Programming User Programming allows you to adjust the units display and sounds to your preferences The User Settings can be selected using the Mute
25. n option within the setting NOTE When you choose Alert Settings page 11 Step 2b the system displays whichever setting was last changed K Band _ Detection xX Band Ku Band Detection Detection 4 Not shown setting if VG 2 N4 is OFF Pop Detection Spectre 1 VG 2 Audio Detection Not shown if Spectre 1 is OFF Safety Alert E This detector allows you to customize its operation by changing settings in the User Programming and the Alert Programming modes See page 11 for entering the EasySet Programming mode Also refer to the Appendix pages 34 36 while programming These show the lists of User and Alert settings Features of the programmable settings are described on the following pages Spectre 1 Detection Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 13 9375 XRS 9830 Final 2 23 06 11 56 AM Page 14 AD Ly Your Detector r User Settings City Mode Default City Mode Default makes three levels of Audio Alert suppression available when you toggle from Highway to City mode see page 8 The factory setting is City X City X sounds a single beep when an x band signal is first detected The alert then sounds when signal strength reaches level 3 City X K combines the City X mode with prevention of K band audio alerts until the signal strength reaches level 2 City X Beep Off blocks all X band audio alerts until the signal strength reaches level 3 IntelliMute Mode IntelliMu
26. n the same place in your vehicle If you change the location where the unit is mounted or move it to another vehicle you must recalibrate the Compass You should also recalibrate the Compass if you suspect it is providing inaccurate directions 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 English dk ae o Your Detector r Set Compass After the detector is installed in your vehicle and Compass is turned on see page 34 the system will automatically advance to the Set Compass calibration screen from which the calibration can be performed WARNING Before calibrating the Compass go to a large parking lot or other safe low traffic area NOTE When the instructions direct you to drive in two circles make two complete loops in either direction from any starting orientation at any convenient speed The loops need not be perfect and can be circles small squares four three point turns or any pattern that makes at least two complete turns within two minutes of starting the maneuver Calibrating the Compass progresses from the Calibrate Compass screen shown on the User Programming Menu Guide see page 34 From that screen 1 Press the City gt button to advance one screen wane 2 Drive your vehicle in two circles 3 Pres
27. n to displaying system voltage your detector can provide a warning that battery voltage is low so that timely steps can be taken to correct the problem The Car Battery Low alert is triggered when the Aati ndby voltage drops below 11 9 volts Following the alert the unit enters Mode Flashing SmartPower mode to avoid further draining your car battery see page 18 JEY The factory setting is Car Battery Low off Ee POWER Restore Factory Settings Aa From the Restore Factory Settings screen you can quickly and conveniently restore your detector to its original settings Confirmation messages are provided during the process Dim Mode Default ges are provi uring the pr ane You can set the default level for the Dim mode Dim Dimmer or Dark zane as discussed in the Display Brightness Control section on page 7 The factory setting is Dim English Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra dk ae 9375 XRS 9830 Final 2 23 06 11 56 AM Page 20 AD Ly amp Tale M Dete I Your Detector Alert Settings N Pop Alert When Pop Detect mode is on Pop radar 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 Pop Detect off X Band Alert When X Band Detect mode is on X Band radar signals will be detected and an alert will be given During the alert the unit will continue to detect other signals The factory setting
28. n your area contact your local fire and police departments LIDAR Laser The correct name for the technology that most people refer to as laser is actually LIDAR which stands for Light Detection and Ranging LIDAR operates much like radar Its signal spreads out like a radar signal though not as widely Unlike radar LIDAR must have a clear line of sight to its target vehicle throughout the entire measurement 4D interval Obstructions such as sign posts utility poles tree branches etc will prevent valid speed measurement Some common questions about LIDAR include Does weather have any affect on LIDAR Yes Rain snow smoke fog or airborne dust particles will reduce the effective range of LIDAR and can if dense enough prevent its operation Can LIDAR operate through glass Yes Newer LIDAR guns can obtain readings through most types of glass However the laser pulse also can be received through glass to trigger an alarm by your detector Can LIDAR operate while in motion No Because LIDAR operates by line of sight the person using it cannot drive the vehicle aim and operate the gun all at the same time Is LIDAR legal to use Yes It is legal in all 50 states Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 9375 XRS 9830 Final 2 23 06 11 56 AM Page 28 AD Ly 3 I Your Detector Pop Radar Guns The Pop mode Radar Gun is a single pulse Doppler radar that is a feature of a K and Ka Bee III Ka r
29. ose to a Cobra 35 2 23 06 9375 XRS 9830 Final dime AM Page 36 Alert Programming Menu Guide Visual Mode Tone Display Voice Set VG 2 Two VG 2 Audio beeps Audio Audio On mode ON Page 20 One VG 2 beep Audio Audio Off OFF Set Two Spectre Spectre 1 beeps DETECTION ON Detect ON mode One Spectre Page 20 beep DETECTION Off OFF Set Two Spectre Spectre 1 beeps SPUDIO Audio On Audio ON mode One Spectre Page 21 beep aupoio Audio Off OFF Set Safety Two Safety Alert mode beeps ALERT Alert On Page 21 ON One Safety beep ALERT Alert Off OFF Mode Tone Display Voice Set Pop Two Pop Off Detect beeps DETECTION mode OFF Page 20 One Pop On beep DETECTION ON Set X Band Two al X On Detect beeps DETECTION mode ON Page 20 One X Off beep DETECTION OFF Set K Band Two K BAND K On detect beeps DETECTION mode ON One K Off neque beep DETECTION OFF Set Ku Two Ku BAND Ku On Band beeps DETECTION Detect ON mont One KuBAND Ku Off OFF Detect beeps DETECTION Qn mode ON Page 20 One VG 2 i beep DETECTION Off OFF sor Factory defaults are highlighted in light gray See referenced pages for more information on the modes Not shown if VG 2 Detect is off Not shown if Spectre 1 Detect is off Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra
30. ra 3 9375 XRS 9830 Final 2 23 06 11 56 AM Page 4 AD Ly OJ I Your Detecto r Your Detector Windshield Mounting Dashboard Mounting 1 Attach the rubber 1 Place the detector on the dashboard to find a location cups to the bracket 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 side of the hook 2 Make sure the rubber cups and your windshield are clean and loop fastener 3 Push the bracket firmly onto the windshield 3 Attach the pad to the dashboard at your chosen location and remove the other paper backing 4 Attach the detector to the bracket Check the angle of the unit DE 5 To adjust the angle if necessary gently push or pull on the bracket to bend 4 Attach the detector tothe it DO NOT use the detector hook and loop fastener to bend the bracket You can remove and i reattach the unit as often as you like 6 Plug the power cord into the detector 5 Plug the power cord into the detector 7 Plug the cigarette lighter adapter on the power cord into your vehicle s cigarette lighter 6 Plug the cigarette lighter adapter on the power cord into your vehicle s cigarette lighter 8 You can temporarily remove the detector whenever you wish by depressing the bracket release
31. rks of Kustom Signals Inc Bee IIl and Pop are a trademarks of MPH Industries Spectre is a trademark of Stalcar Interceptor VG 2 is a trademark of TechniSonic Industries LTD Straight 12V DC Power Cord Windshield oon Bracket Tomar is a registered trademark of TOMAR Electronics Inc Includes plug and fuse Includes suction cups DE Item 420 030 N 001 Item 545 139 N 001 wane Coiled 12V DC Power Cord Dual Port Power Adapter Includes plug and fuse Includes adjustable plug Item 420 026 N 001 up to 90 and fuse Item CLP 2B f2 English Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 33 dk ae 9375 XRS 9830 Final 2 23 06 Appendix User Programming Menu Guide Visual 11 56 AM Page 34 ESTE Mode Tone Display Voice Set City Two cITy MopE City X mode beeps default X ONLY Page 14 a CITY MODE a X K One city mope City X beep Beep NO BEEP Off Set Two Intelli IntelliMute beeps cao Mute mode OFF Off beep Mute KODE ON On Set Two Set IntelliMute beeps INTELLIMUTE Engine setup SETUP Revs Page 15 To Begin Not shown if IntelliMute is off Complete instructions for IntelliMute setup are shown on the referenced page NOTE Factory defaults are highlighted in light gray See referenced pages for more information on the modes English Mode Tone Display Voice Set Two Auto AutoMute beeps AUTO MUTE Mute mode ON On Page 16 One AUTO MUTE Auto be
32. s the Dim button to complete the setting process The system will store the calibration data and provide a completion message on the display as well as a tone or voice message NOTE If you do not press the Dim button within two minutes after beginning the Set Compass process Compass calibration will automatically terminate The unit will provide a corresponding message Once the initial calibration is complete you can go to Set Compass in User Settings Programming and recalibrate the Compass as needed by repeating the three step calibration process Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 9375 XRS 9830 Final 2 23 06 11 56 AM Page 18 AD Ly O Tate O Tate Your Detector Your perecier r SmartPower Mode Car Battery Voltage Display Mode Your detector includes the SmartPower feature that when turned on Your detector can sense your vehicle s electrical system voltage will put the unit into Standby mode low power 15 minutes after the Car Battery Voltage and show it on the display during normal car s engine has been turned off operation of the unit The factory setting is Car Battery Voltage on Before SmartPower enters Standby mode you will hear three beeps and SmartPower will flash on the display To return the unit to normal Power mode and exit Standby mode start the car press any button or turn the unit off and then on again The factory setting is SmartPower on Car Battery Low Voltage Warning In additio
33. ser alert Any Safety Alert or Strobe Alert You are nearing an emergency Exercise caution vehicle railroad crossing or road hazard construction accident etc Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 25 9375 XRS 9830 Final 2 23 06 11 56 AM Page 26 AD Ly I I Your Detector Understanding Radar and Laser Radar Speed Monitoring Systems Four 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 36 00 GHz Ku band 13 435 GHz Your detector detects signals in all four radar bands VG 2 and Spectre 1 VG 2 and Spectre 1 are detector detectors that work by detecting low level Signals emitted by most radar detectors Your detector does not emit signals that can be detected by VG 2 or Spectre 1 but does detect VG 2 and Spectre 1 Signals and will alert you when a device is in use near your vehicle if you SO choose oN SAFETY ALERT Nae Safety Alert Traffic Warning System FCC approved Safety Alert transmitters emit microwave radar signals that indicate the presence of a safety related concern Depending on the frequency of the signal emitted it can indicate a speeding emergency vehicle or train or a Stationary road hazard Because these microwave signals are within the K band frequency most conventional radar detectors will detect Safety Alert signals as st
34. t charge repair or replace at its option defective 12 Band Radar Laser Detectors products or component parts upon delivery to the Cobra Factory Service Department accompanied by proof of the date of first consumer purchase such as a duplicated copy of a sales receipt 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 warranty This warranty gives you specific rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state Exclusions This limited warranty does not apply 1 To any product damaged by accident 2 In the event of misuse or abuse of the product or as a result of unauthorized alterations or repairs 3 If the serial number has been altered defaced or removed 4 If the owner of the product resides outside the U S A All implied warranties including warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose are limited in duration to the length of this warranty Cobra shall not be liable for any incidental consequential or other damages including without limitation damages resulting from loss of use or cost of installation some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts and or do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitations may not apply to you English dk ae
35. te is a unique 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 emergency vehicles It works with all City and Auto Mute modes Before IntelliMute will work you must set an activation point for your engine s revs See page 15 Whenever the revs are below that point IntelliMute will begin muting The activation point will be stored in memory and recalled each time the power is turned on The factory setting is IntelliMute off An IntelliMute icon will appear in the display when IntelliMute is on and activation is set Whenever engine revs are below the activation point the arrow points down When revs are above the activation point the arrow points up Above Below Activation Point Activation Point vy If for any reason the unit stops sensing your engine s revs IntelliMute will indicate an error and automatically turn off English dk ae o Your Detector r NOTES IntelliMute may not work with some vehicles because it cannot sense the engine s revs In such cases you can reduce unwanted audio alerts by using Auto Mute and City mode when appropriate NOTES The rev point must be reset if you use your detector in a different vehicle NOTES When initially choosing your IntelliMute activation point a se
36. tting of approximately 300 to 600 RPMs above idle is recommended You can reset the activation point at any time to fit your individual preferences and driving style CAUTION Do not attempt to set the rev point while driving Your vehicle should be parked and idling to avoid a collision during the process Set IntelliMute After the detector is installed in your vehicle and IntelliMute is turned on advance through the User Settings Programming to the Set IntelliMute setup 4D screen where the activation point can be set Setting the activation point progresses from the setup screen shown on the User Programming Menu Guide see page 34 From that screen 1 Press the City gt button to advance one screen 2 Press and hold the vehicle accelerator at the desired engine RPMs 3 Press the Dim v button to complete the setting process The system will store the engine RPM setting and provide a completion message on the display as well as a tone or voice message NOTE If the unit is unable to sense usable pulses within three seconds or if you do not Set a rev point within 30 seconds of beginning the setup IntelliMute will indicate an error If you do not try again within five seconds it will automatically turn off 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
37. ty X K Highway mode provides full response to all signals detected The City modes reduce false alerts while you are driving in or near urban areas where there are many sources for conflicting X or K band signals such as microwave towers and automatic door openers The factory setting is Highway The factory City mode default setting is City X it can be changed in programming mode see page 11 You can toggle between Highway and City modes by pressing the City gt button City gt Button Press and release NOTE When you change to City mode the unit will enter whichever city default mode is set at the time English dk ae o Your Detector Muting an Alert Your detector allows you to quickly turn off an Audio Alert by momentarily pressing the Mute 4 button If you press the Mute 4 button a second time during the alert the Audio Alert will be turned back on After the current alert is gone the next alert will be heard Mute 4 Button Press and release Two other features are incorporated in your detector to automatically mute or reduce the volume of alerts See pages 14 and 16 for Intellimute and Auto Mute modes Auxiliary Audio Jack The Auxiliary Audio Jack can be used to connect external speakers in environments with high ambient noise levels The internal speaker will be disconnected This uses a mini stereo audio connector Auxiliary Audio Jack Nothing Comes Close to a Cobr
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