Cobra Electronics XRS R7 Universal Remote User Manual
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1. 7 Controls and Display 15 Getting Started 17 EasySet Programming 21 Program Navigation 22 Settings vro EOS 24 Detection Alerts 29 Radar and Laser 32 Maintenance 35 Specifications 36 Warranty 37 User License User LiCcense sa oe eret 39 Customer Assistance Product Service 41 Trademark Acknowledgement 42 Optional Accessories 43 Accessories Order Info 44 Nothing Comes Close to a 7 Introduction L f Cobra XRS R7 and XRS R9G AS warnine Modifications or parts not approved by Cobra Electronics Corporation may violate FCC Rules and void authority to operate this equipment Read and understand the information in the Installation Overview and Installation sections of this manual for best operation The XRS R7 consists of a Main Detector Unit MDU and a wireless Remote Display Unit RDU The XRS R9G adds a Global Positioning System Locator GPSL module providing fixed red light speed camera location based alerts The XRS R7 can be upgraded with the optional Cobra GPSL to provide fixed red light speed camera location based alerts Main Detector Unit MDU The MDU is equipped with an adjustable two position bracket for detection Operation in the down horizontal position or in the up position for2. N icance User r Li n QUALITY ACCURACY TITLE AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE NO ORAL OR WRITTEN ADVICE OR INFORMATION PROVIDED BY COBRA AND OR ITS LICENSORS OR ANY OF THEIR AGENTS EMPLOYEES OR THIRD PARTY PROVIDERS SHALL CREATE A WARRANTY AND USER IS NOT ENTITLED TO RELY ON ANY SUCH ADVICE OR INFORMATION THIS DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES IS AN ESSENTIAL CONDITION OF THE AGREEMENT Cobra encourages customers to report any errors found in our data by contacting technical assistance available in English and Spanish at product info cobra com e mail by visiting our website www cobra com or by calling customer assistance available in English and Spanish at 713 889 3087 between 8 00 a m and 6 00 p m Central Time Monday through Friday except holidays English Product Service For questions about operating or installing this new Cobra product or if parts are missing CALL COBRA FIRST do not return this product to the store If this product should require factory service 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 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 is clea
3. Cobra 42 57 Operating Instructions POWER VOLUME IntelliLink Wireless Remote Series 12 Band S XRS Maximum Performance Digital Radar Laser Detector with Red Light Speed Camera GPS Locator Included with XRS R9G Optional with XRS R7 Printed in China Part No 480 369 Version A Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra English Important Information and 15 Introduction Important Information Safe Driving Motorists 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 the car is in motion 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 Strobe 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 3M or Tomar strobe transmitter is within range as defined by that product Please call local fire and
4. VG 2 Audio Mode When VG 2 Audio mode is On alerts are heard and displayed This setting is only available if VG 2 Alert is On Factory setting is VG 2 Audio Off Spectre 1 Alert Detector is undetectable by Spectre 1 detection devices An alert is given when such a device is in use near the vehicle When Spectre 1 Detect mode is On Spectre 1 signals are detected and an alert given During alert unit continues to detect other signals Factory setting is Spectre 1 Detect Off Nothing Comes Close to a r Your Detector Spectre 1 Audio Mode Spectre 1 Audio mode is only available if Spectre 1 Alert is on Alerts are audio and displayed on screen Safety Alert radar signals are detected and alerts given when Safety Alert mode is on Factory setting is Spectre 1 Audio Off Safety Alert When Safety Alert mode is On Safety Alert radar signals are detected and an alert is given During alert unit continues to detect other signals Factory setting is Safety Alert On Low Car Voltage Warning Many U S cars have continuous power to 12V outlet and if a device is connected kept on it will drain vehicle s battery To avoid this XRS R7 R9G comes with SmartPower and Low Car Voltage Warning features The detector emits a car battery low alert when voltage drops below 11 9 volts The detector enters SmartPower mode to avoid further battery draining Factory setting is Car Battery Low On The following functions are availabl
5. a Auto Dark When Auto Dark screen is engaged a small dot displays at bottom of screen to show that power is on Touch any button to recall Standby screen Highway City Mode IntelliShield Tri level City mode has a Highway mode and three City mode levels City X City X Beep Off and City X K IntelliShield Tri Level City Mode Toggle from Highway to City mode for three levels of Audio Alert suppression Pressing City button will toggle between Highway and the default City mode which is City X Default City mode can be changed within the Menu Factory setting is City X City X sounds a single beep when X band signal is first detected but then subsequent audio alert is muted The alert sounds again when signal strength reaches level 3 City X K combines City X mode with delay of K band audio alerts until signal strength reaches level 2 City X Beep Off blocks all X band audio alerts until signal strength reaches level 3 Muting Alerts Manual Mute Press MUTE button momentarily to turn off Audio Alert during an Alert condition Press MUTE w button again during alert to turn on Audio Alert After current alert is gone detector will un mute and next alert sounds English Programming Overview e MENU SAVE POWER VOLUME Choose Menu Type Begin all programming or setup with MENU SAVE button Select this to change USER or ALERT settings USER settings customize how syst
6. power cord Surfaces must be clean and free of dirt oil and dust Plug in the power cord Internal View Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra Your Detector Remote Display Unit RDU Battery Installation 1 Turn RDU over and slide battery cover off of RDU L 2 Carefully plug battery wire connector into the battery connection port in RDU Connector only fits one way 3 Replace battery cover 2 x X Battery Charging The unit is shipped with a sealed lithium ion LION battery pack that is rechargeable IMPORTANT Avoid temperature extremes hot and or cold to help prolong battery life and performance DO NOT leave RDU exposed to direct sunlight If the RDU is mounted on vent clip must be on lower fin to avoid hot air blowing on RDU battery compartment NOTE When battery begins to discharge too quickly it is time to install a new battery English 1 Attach 12V to 5V retractable USB power cable to bottom of RDU and to 12V power adapter 2 Connect 12V power adapter to vehicle accessory outlet cigarette lighter plug 3 Initial charge for battery is two 2 hours RDU may be used while charging As WARNING This lithium ion LiON battery should only be recharged inside the RDU Do not substitute any other type of charging adapter or charging base to charge the battery Battery damage fire or explosio
7. 50 states Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 33 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 radar gun band Instant On radar gun It uses a single short time pulse to measure the target vehicle s speed The Pop mode receiver senses Pop signals beyond the effective range of Pop radar guns As the Pop mode receiver is so sensitive you should limit the use of Pop Detect mode to highway and rural driving English Your Detector Maintenance Detector is designed and built to give years of trouble free performance without service No routine maintenance is required Follow these steps if unit is not operating properly m Make sure power cord is properly connected m Make sure lighter accessory outlet of vehicle is clean and free of corrosion m Make sure power cord s accessory adapter is firmly seated in lighter accessory outlet m Check power cord fuse unscrew ribbed end cap of accessory adapter and examine fuse or in line fuse of cable to fuse box depending on cord used If required replace with 2 amp fuse only NOTE Rechargeable battery packs should be recycled or disposed of properly in compliance with all applicable laws Certain states or municipalities provide recycling and have established collection programs Please contact your local waste removal authority for instructions WARNING Do Not put battery pack
8. 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 CLP 2B Dual Port Power Adapter RDA GPSL GPS Locator w cable Upgrade Kit for Model XRS R7 Only RDA LIBP LiON Replacement Battery Pack RDA RDU Replacement RDU 44 English The Cobra line of quality products includes CB Radios 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 information or to order any of our products please visit our website www cobra com Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra English
9. Road Hazard alerts show RH and ROAD HAZARD RH Railroad Alerts RAILROAD Railroad alerts generate RR and RAILROAD RR Low Car Voltage Alert WARNING The detector emits a car battery low alert when voltage drops below 11 9 volts The detector enters SmartPower CAR VOLTAGE mode to avoid further battery draining Factory setting is LOW Car Battery Low Off English r Your Detector The following screens are shown only if a Global Positioning System Locator GPSL is connected to the system A detector system with a GPSL also receives alerts based on vehicle location and information in its databases Photo Enforcement Alerts An alert to a Photo Enforcement area is indicated by a camera surrounded by a circle As you get closer to the location the circle and the camera get progressively larger and you hear a unique chime If the Voice Alert is activated you will also hear a voice alert In Multi Color theme the circles change from green to yellow to red User Location Alerts The system can store up to 1 000 User Programmable Location Alerts set to give hazard warnings not known to the GPSL The screen displays a flag surrounded by a circle When approaching a stored location the circle and flag get progressively larger In addition a unique tone sounds as vehicle approaches location A voice alert sounds if Voice Alert is activated NOTE A particular User Location c
10. XRS R7 plus a GPSL module which provides alerts when approaching photo enforced intersections and roads with fixed red light speed cameras The XRS R9G can store up to 1 000 additional user programmable Location Alerts IntelliLink Remote Display Unit RDU Full Color Extreme Bright i Main Detector Unit MDU DataGrafix i Two Pi Displa Two Piece payo Power 2 Self Adhesive Button e 7 Fasteners j GGPSL USB Power Connector Connector for Recharging Battery 912V Power Connector Optional GPSL for Model XRS R7 and Standard on Model XRS R9G Global Positioning System Locator GPSL Q9 GPSL Cable A2 English 12V Power Cord with In line Fuse for Hardwired Installation 12V to 5V USB Power Adapter RDU Holster and Vent Visor Clips Optional Hook and Loop Strips for Mounting Holster 12V Power Cord with In line Fuse and Cigarette Lighter Plug M USB to Mini USB Retractable Cable 2 GPSL Cable R9G Only MDU Power Cord Clips and Pre cut Adhesive Tapes 52 V J Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra Introduction a Introduction Important Information A1 Customer Assistance A1 Controls Indicators and Connections A2 In This Package A3 Product Overview 2 Installation Overview 4 Your Detector Installation
11. a less visible profile from the outside The MDU issues audible messages during power on and self testing The MDU is also equipped with an alternate power button used to power the unit The MDU contains detection function sensors so proper mounting and orientation are important 2 English Introduction Remote Display Unit RDU The RDU is a wireless remote controller display module that shows alerts detected by the MDU The RDU display uses an Extreme Bright DataGrafix Organic Light Emitting Diode Display to show large graphical alerts as signals are detected The RDU uses a rechargeable lithium ion LiON battery and is supplied with a holster and clips for mounting on heating air conditioner vents or sun visor 12V to 5V USB Power Adaptor with cigarette lighter plug and USB to Mini USB Retractable Cable are supplied The RDU can be charged in the vehicle using these two components or by plugging the USB to Mini USB Retractable Cable to the USB port of your personal computer The normal Auto Dark screen is almost completely dark with only a moving dot The Auto Dark screen provides discreet usage and helps conserve RDU battery life The display color can be changed to match most dash illumination Global Positioning System Locator GPSL XRS R9G Only The GPSL module tracks vehicle location It uses a database that provides alerts as you approach photo enforced intersections and roads with fixed red light speed camera
12. be displayed in the following order Main Standby I Mute City Hwy Mode Screen Car Voltage Latitude Longitude Compass Speed and Latitude Longitude screens only display if GPSL is connected to system NOTE Last Standby screen viewed will be displayed when exiting Auto Dark mode RBU Ch I MUT ft English Main Standby Screen Standby screen displays information about detector alert filtering automatic muting functions and RDU battery status If GPSL is connected compass heading and GPS status icon also display RDU Battery Battery RDU Battery screen displays status of RDU battery Indicates charge left in battery or if it is plugged into power source and is charging I Mute City or Hwy Mode E CITY l Mute screen displays status of alert filtering City or Highway modes and automatic muting IntelliMute pi functions Refer to related sections to set these features arging Car Voltage Car Voltage screen displays voltage level of car battery If battery voltage drops below 11 9 volts an alert sounds Low Car Voltage feature in Alert Settings programming must be activated Screens display only if GPSL is connected Compass Indicates driving direction Speed Shows speed of vehicle may be changed to km h in Menu Lat Lon 41 54 53 N Displays latitude and longitude of present location 87 47 22 W fa 1 Nothing Comes Close
13. police departments to learn if coverage exists in your area Some states and municipalities prohibit mounting any object on your windshield If you drive in these states or areas you can mount the MDU on the dash Security of Your Vehicle Before leaving your vehicle always remember to conceal your Remote Display Unit RDU in order to reduce the possibility of break in and theft Your Main Detector Unit MDU has a two position bracket that when in the up position presents a very discreet profile from outside the vehicle Customer Assistance 9 Customer Assistance Use your owner s manual to learn about product features 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 Customer Assistance Operators English and Spanish 8 00 am to 6 00 p m Central Time Mon through Fri except holidays 773 889 3087 Questions English and Spanish Fax 773 622 2269 Technical Assistance English only www cobra com English and Spanish e mail Product info cobra com For Assistance Outside the U S A Contact Your Local Dealer 2007 Cobra Electronics Corporation 6500 West Cortland Street Chicago Illinois 60707 USA www cobra com English Controls Indicators Introduction us The XRS R7 provides detection capabilities for radar laser and strobe signals The XRS R9G has all the features of the
14. PSL unit with proper side This Surface Toward Sky wording embossed in unit case towards the sky fe English 2 2 Your Detector Main Detector Unit MDU 1 Position MDU before actual mount Do not attempt to adjust MDU bracket Hold unit in place EA Using non permanent NN 4 R pen mark two opposite corners 2 Peel off film from two piece fastener strips Align with two corner markings made in step 1 Press MDU bracket against windshield Fastener strips cannot easily be removed Strength of adhesive strips increases with time Do not pull on MDU for first 20 minutes Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra English 1 Loosen MDU gray bracket adjust knob 2 Adjust module to a position parallel to the road 3 Tighten knob to set proper horizontal detection position The MDU mounting bracket has two detent positions one for detection operation horizontal position one for storage or concealment up position Makes MDU less visible from outside IMPORTANT MDU will not provide any radar laser detection in Stored Concealed position Not In Use Stored Concealed Position Bracket Adjust Knob Lower to Operating x Detection Pd Position Detection Position Tighten 4 Attach power cord to MDU Use power cord clips to route to fuse box or lighter accessory outlet depending on the selected
15. ace sky Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 13 S e Your Detector GPSL Initial Satellite Lock The GPSL module now needs to detect the Global Positioning satellites 1 With vehicle running and parked in an area clear of obstructions to the sky turn on the power to the MDU with GPSL connected 2 Keep the MDU turned on for at least 15 minutes This will allow fast satellite GPSL Icon acquisition in subsequent power ups IMPORTANT This procedure may need to be repeated if the unit has not been used for a prolonged period of time English 2 r Your Detector RDU Controls MUTE Button Press for Standby Status Screens Mutes an alert Selects features in Menu mode CITY gt Button Toggle between DIM 4 Button Press for display brightness Highway and City NavigatesMenu modes Screens Navigates Menu Screens Adjusts volume DOWN in Volume mode Adjusts volume UP in Volume mode MENU SAVE jac MENU SAVE Button Press to enter Menu Screen Press and hold to save User Location XRS R9G only POWER VOLUME POWER VOLUME Button Atwo second press and 9 release turns unit on or off A momentary press for Volume screen Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 15 RDU Display Standby Screen The IntelliMute I Mute symbol RDU battery icon displays Shows only
16. an be deleted only when the vehicle returns to that location and receives a User Location Alert Press MENU SAVE to delete that location A confirmation screen displays with Yes and No selections Press Yes to confirm User Location Deleted Press No to cancel delete All User Locations can be deleted within the menu see page 29 Speed Alerts Speed alerts are generated when the GPSL senses the vehicle is going faster than the speed setting 55 programmed in the Alert Setting menu The display mph indicates actual vehicle speed and a tone sounds All radar laser strobe and safety alerts have priority and override this alert Factory default is Off Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra ai 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 36 000 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 alerts you when a device is in use near your vehicle Safety Alert Traffic Warning System FCC approve
17. ates do not allow limitations on the duration of an implied warranty and or do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitations may not apply to some consumers It is the user s responsibility to use this product prudently and responsibly This product is intended to be used only as a travel aid and must not be used or any purpose requiring precise measurement of direction distance location or topography English O r User License User License This document and the software and data described in it are furnished under license and may be used or copied only in accordance with such license Except as permitted by such license the contents of this document software and data may not be disclosed to third parties copied or duplicated in any form in whole or in part without the prior written permission of Cobra Electronics Corporation This document software and DATA contain proprietary and confidential information of Cobra Electronics Corporation and its licensors Cobra grants the purchaser a limited license for use of this document software and data incorporated in its products for personal use and not for resale sublicense or commercial use By using this product the purchaser agrees to be bound by the terms and conditions of this license agreement The purchaser acknowledges that the content of this document software and data are the property of Cobra and its licensor
18. d 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 train or a stationary road hazard Because these microwave signals are within the K band frequency most conventional radar detectors detect Safety Alert signals as standard 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 watch for emergency vehicles ahead of you on cross streets or behind you If you see an emergency vehicle approaching pull over to the right side of the road and allow it to pass f English 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 are already
19. e only if a Global Positioning System Locator is connected to the system Speed Alert The Speed Alert with the GPSL module tracks vehicle speed and sounds an alert when set speed is exceeded Speed settings increase or decrease in 5 MPH or km h increments depending upon Speed Units chosen in User Settings Speed Alert must be turned on to see Adjust Speed Setting screen Factory setting is Off Display GPS Database Date The GPS database screen is only informational The screen changes only when you have updated the database Delete all User Locations Delete all user programmed location alerts with this screen English Your Detector Detection Alerts Alert Screens All alerts have a unique tone and a vocal alert if the Voice Alert feature is activated Radar Alerts Kut kat Radar alerts for X band Ku band band and band generate a screen display RADAR signal type and a number 1 5 indicating the signal strength A unique tone sounds with a vocal alert if the Voice Alert feature is activated POP VG2 or SP1 display depending on signal type detected Laser Alerts ULTRALYTE PRO LASER PRO LASER 3 20 20 Laser alerts are indicated by an L and laser signal type Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra e Your Detector Emergency Vehicle Alerts Emergency vehicle alerts are indicated by EV and the Hika label EMERGENCY EV Road Hazard Alerts ROAD HAZARD
20. em handles alert filtering audio related options visual options and system related options ALERT settings determine which ALERT types are activated ALERT settings on the XRS R9G model include GPS related features Press MENU SAVE button again to save feature and function changes and return to Standby screen If a button is not pressed within 15 seconds while in Setup Programming mode Standby screen displays and settings made up to this point are saved automatically NOTE You can restore factory settings at any time Enter USER or ALERT settings sub menu and display shows left arrow 4 down arrow and right arrow gt Arrows correspond with arrows on DIM MUTE and CITY buttons on RDU Press left arrow 4 to return to previous screen Press right arrow gt to access next screen Press down arrow to make changes Press MENU SAVE button to exit setup program and save new settings Each of these functions and settings are explained in SETTINGS section of this manual NOTE Advancing at the end of menu returns to beginning of menu NOTE Setup Programming mode cannot be accessed during an alert Unit does not detect signals while in Setup Programming mode Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 21 Your Detect Program Flow Diagrams User Settings Diagram Screens display in the following order when cycling through User Settings menu Speed Units screen displays only if GPSL is connected to system Pair RDU screen disp
21. if the charge condition of RDU feature is activated battery Sections change to display battery level or if Symbol changes m the battery is being charged below Set point when IntelliMute is City Highway symbol turned on i changes to indicate Refer to page 24 ES 1 activated alert filtering mode The RDU link indicators show the the MDU is connected to the RDU by the wireless link The indicator changes to show a lost GPS icon indicates GPS satellite lock Icon changes to connection indicate lost signal condition When arrow is I Compass indicator uses displayed you can goto GPSL to indicate direction of the next Standby Control travel screens by pushing MUTE button Note The GPS icon Compass and other GPS features only display if GPSL module is connected optional for XRS R7 standard on XRS R9G English 2 2 Your Detector Power On Off 1 Press power button on RDU 2 Unit cycles through power on self test Displays Standby screen when process completed 3 Display changes to Auto Dark operating screen after 30 seconds factory default 4 Press hold power button on RDU for more than two seconds to turn off unit Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra Standby Screens Press differe Mute w while the Standby screen is displayed to cycle through nt Standby screens The Standby screens will
22. in use in more than 1000 cities nationwide Cobra s exclusive Strobe Alert detector detects these special strobes and sounds an emergency vehicle alert When you receive such an alert watch for an approaching emergency vehicle and pull over to allow it to pass Contact your local fire and police departments for information about coverage in your area LIDAR Laser The correct name for the technology that most people refer to as laser is actually LIDAR 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 interval Obstructions such as sign posts utility poles or tree branches 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 reduce the effective range of LIDAR and can with dense conditions prevent its operation m 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 m 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
23. lays only if system detects a missing RDU connection City Intelli Default Mute Restore Factory Settings Voice Display Tone Color Display Set up NOTE Only NOTE Only shown if RDU shown when lock is lost GPSL is connected 22 English Your Detect Alert Settings Diagram Screens display in the following order when cycling through Alert Settings menu Speed Alert Display GPS Database Version and Delete ALL User Locations screens display only if a GPSL is connected to system Delete Display All User GPS Locations Database These screens display only if GPSL is connected Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 23 r Your Detector Programming User Settings IntelliMute Mode Set IntelliMute to mute alerts when vehicle is stopped or moving slowly Intellimute senses engine RPMs and mutes alerts IntelliMute does not mute strobe signals from emergency vehicles IntelliMute works with City and Auto Mute modes Set an RPM activation point to start IntelliMute IntelliMute begins muting alerts when engine RPMs fall below set RPMs The activation point is stored in memory and recalled each time the power is turned on IntelliMute is factory set off An IntelliMute icon appears in display when IntelliMute is on and activation is set When engine RPMs fall below the activation point Arrow points down Arrow points up when engine RPMs are above the activation point If unit st
24. n may result NOTE Lithium ion LION batteries are toxic Please dispose of properly Some municipal waste disposal agencies have special provisions for battery disposal NOTE After battery is fully charged unit can be operated without retractable power cord until battery needs recharging Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 11 Your Detector RDU Holster A holster is provided to allow you to position the RDU for best driver visibility and access while charging the battery A vent or visor clip will attach to the rear of the holster Self adhesive hook and loop strips are also included for alternative mounting locations Hook and Loop Strips Vent Clip Visor Clip fiz English Pd Your Detector Global Positioning System Locator GPSL XRS Model R9G Only 1 Position GPSL before actual mount Hold GPSL unit in place E with USB cable connected to MDU Using non permanent pen mark two opposite corners 2 Peel off film from two piece fastener strips Align with two corner markings made k in step 1 Press GPSL bracket against windshield Fastener strips cannot easily be removed Strength of adhesive strips increases with time Do not pull on GPSL for first 20 minutes 3 Connect cable between MDU and GPSL IMPORTANT Proper side of GPSL module This Surface Toward Sky wording embossed in unit case must be against windshield and f
25. nd SmartPower flashes on display Start the car or press Power Pairing button to return to normal power Factory setting is SmartPower On Speed Indicator Shown only if GPSL is connected Displays vehicle speed in miles per hour MPH or kilometers per hour km h Factory setting is MPH Restore Factory Settings Restore detector to original settings here Confirmation messages display during process English r Your Detector Programming Alert Settings POP Alert With Pop Detect mode on signals are detected and an alert given During alert unit continues to detect other signals Factory setting is Pop Detect Off X Band Alert With X Band Detect mode on signals are detected and an alert given During alert unit continues to detect other signals Factory setting is X Band Detection On K Band Alert With K Band Detect mode on signals are detected and an alert given During alert unit continues to detect other signals Factory setting is K Band Detect On Ku Band Alert With Ku Band Detect mode on signals are detected and an alert given During alert unit continues to detect other signals Factory setting is Ku Band Detect VG 2 Alert Detector is undetectable by VG 2 detection devices An alert is given when such a device is in use near the vehicle When VG 2 Detect mode is On VG 2 signals are detected and an alert given During alert unit continues to detect other signals Factory setting is VG 2 Detect Off
26. ops sensing the engine s RPMs IntelliMute indicates an error and automatically turns off When initially choosing your IntelliMute activation point a setting approximately 300 to 600 RPMs above idle is recommended Reset the activation point at any time to fit individual preferences and driving style NOTE Reset RPM point if detector is used in a different vehicle IntelliMute may not work with some vehicles because it cannot sense the engine s RPMs Reduce unwanted audio alerts by using Auto Mute IntelliShield Tri level and City Mode WARNING DO NOT attempt to set the RPM point while driving Your vehicle should be parked and idling to avoid a collision during the process English r Your Detector Setting IntelliMute From the IntelliMute Setup screen 1 Press MUTE button to start setup 2 Press and hold the vehicle accelerator at desired engine RPMs 3 Press DIM 4 button to complete setting process System stores engine RPM setting and displays a completion message and a tone or voice message Unit must sense a usable pulse within three seconds or a set RPM point within 30 seconds of beginning of setup or IntelliMute detects an error and turns off Change a set activation point by accessing Set IntelliMute in User Settings Programming Repeat three step setup process above Auto Mute Mode When Auto Mute is on it automatically reduces the audio volume of all alerts after they have sounded for four
27. rly readable If the originals are sent they cannot be returned Send the entire product except for hardwired or permanently placed components such as 12V hardwire power cord and cord clips 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 Pack product securely to prevent damage in transit If possible 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 on 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 Trademark Acknowledgement Cobra 6 Band 9 Band DigiView EasySet Extra Sensory Detection IntelliMute IntelliShield LaserEye Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra Safety Alert Traffic Warning System Strobe Alert VG 2 Alert Xtreme Range S
28. s Use the GPSL functions to program alerts and store up to 1 000 user programmable Location Alerts Software will be available to update the database and stay current with future photo enforced locations The GPSL module has no external controls and connects to the MDU with one cable Registering Your Detector To register your Cobra XRS R7 or XRS R9G go to www cobra com Click on the Product Registration tab Nothing Comes Close to a 3 Introduction i K Mount Unit Main Detector Unit MDU Note To power the MDU use one of the two power cords provided See Page A3 12V Power Cord with In line Fuse for Hardwired Installation For connection to vehicle s fuse box or battery or 12V Power Cord with In line Fuse and Cigarette Lighter Plug For connection to 12 volt vehicle accessory outlet cigarette lighter plug Fuse box hard wiring is recommended Use this configuration to provide a more discreet installation If you are unsure about making this connection yourself contact a professional installer Cobra does not warrant any damages to the product or vehicle that may occur as a result of improper installation On a negative grounded vehicle Figure A Fuse Panel Chassis Ground 1 Connect the positive wire marked with a tag of the DC power cord to an accessory 12V fuse that is controlled by the ignition switch Figure A 2 Connect negative wire to a chassi
29. s and are protected by copyright laws of the USA and international treaties The purchaser agrees not to modify decompile disassemble reverse engineer or reduce to human readable form the software DATA or any part thereof nor to create derivative works based on the contents of the document software or data nor remove or obscure any copyright trademark notice or restrictive legend The purchaser agrees not to export or re export this document or this product to any country in violation of the export control laws of the U S A The contents of this document software and data are for informational use only and are subject to change without notice Cobra and its licensors intend to provide their customers the most complete and accurate location database for red light speed cameras available from government and private data sources However all data sources have limitations and some have inaccuracies or are incomplete to some degree These characteristics carry over to this product as well As such COBRA AND ITS LICENSORS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE TO THE USER FOR ANY INCIDENTAL CONSEQUENTIAL SPECIAL INDIRECT OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES ARISING FROM THE USE OF ITS PRODUCTS THIS PRODUCT IS PROVIDED ON AN AS IS AND WITH ALL FAULTS BASIS AND COBRA AND LICENSORS EXPRESSLY DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF NON INFRINGEMENT MERCHANTABILITY Nothing Comes Close to a
30. s ground location Figure A Body paint may need to be removed to assure a good ground connection fal English Mount the MDU high on windshield to right of rear view mirror Figure B The MDU must have a clear view through the windshield be parallel to the road Figure C and have clearance to snap into the up position Position the MDU for easy access to power switch cable connections and for mirror movement Mount the MDU on the windshield close to the headliner See page 7 for details Figure D External View IMPORTANT Do not block the MDU lens with the sun shaded area of the windshield Figure D Heated windshields currently available on some vehicles Instaclear for Ford Electriclear for GM may block or weaken incoming signals Consult your automobile manufacturer Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 5 Figure E Internal View Mount GPSL module close enough to the MDU for supplied cable to connect both modules Figure E Mount GPSL with proper side This Surface Toward Sky wording embossed in unit case attached to windshield and exposed to the sky Figure F Internal View IMPORTANT Some States and municipalities prohibit mounting any object on the windshield If you drive in these states or areas mount the MDU on the dash Figure F IMPORTANT The MDU will need to be flipped upside down compared to a windshield installation Pay special attention to mount the G
31. s into fire or expose to high heat They may explode WARNING To reduce risk of damage use only approved battery packs Nothing Comes Close to a 35 Your Detect Band and Frequencies 2 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 x 1 300 GHz Ku Band 13 435 0 050 GHz Laser 910 50 700 300 This radar detector is covered by 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 NOTE This device complies with part 15 of FCC rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation f36 English Warranty COBRA ELECTRONICS CORPORATION warrants that its products and the component parts thereof will be free of defects in workmanship and materials for a term 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 used solely within the U S A and Canada Cobra will without charge repair or replace at its option defecti
32. 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 Press MUTE to toggle between Auto Mute vs Manual Mute Voice or Tone Mode Set detector to sound alerts and confirm program settings with a Voice or a Tone Voice Alert provides voice messages in addition to tones Tone Alert provides tones only Factory setting is Voice Alert Remote Display Unit RDU Beep Level RDU Beep sets the volume level for the keypad confirmation tones of the RDU Choose from low high or off RDU beep level volumes RDU Display Color The RDU screen color theme is customizable to match your personal preference or your vehicle s dash illumination Choices include Multi Color Red Blue Orange or Green Factory setting is Multi Color Nothing Comes Close to a 25 r Your Detector Display Setup Display Setup determines how long RDU button backlight and display stays on before RDU screen switches to Auto Dark mode Set RDU display time for 15 seconds 30 seconds one minute three minutes or Always On Factory default is 30 seconds NOTE If selecting Always On setting RDU battery will need charging more frequently Smart Power Mode SmartPower feature turns system off five minutes after car s engine is turned off Before SmartPower engages three beeps sound a
33. uperheterodyne and the snake design are registered trademarks of Cobra Electronics Corporation USA Cobra Electronics Corporation 12 Band Extreme Bright DataGrafix IntelliLink Revolution Series SmartPower Spectre Alert Super Xtreme Range Superheterodyne S XRS UltraBright and Voice Alert are trademarks of Cobra Electronics Corporation USA 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 III are trademarks of Kustom Signals Inc Bee III and Pop are trademarks of MPH Industries Spectre is a trademark of Stalcar Interceptor VG 2 is a trademark of TechniSonic Industries LTD Tomar is a registered trademark of TOMAR Electronics Inc English Dual Port Power Adapter GPS Locator w cable Upgrade Kit Includes adjustable plug upto 90 for Model XRS R7 Only and fuse Item ZRDA GPSL Item CLP 2B LiON Replacement Battery Pack Replacement RDU Item ZRDA LIBP Item ZRDA RDU Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 3 LA Customer Assftance 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
34. ve 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 The consumer must pay any initial shipping charges required to ship the product for warranty service Return charges will be at Cobra s expense if the product is repaired or replaced under warranty This warranty gives the consumer specific rights and he or she may also have other rights which vary from state to state NOTE Cobra makes no warranty as to the accuracy or completeness of the data in the products and disclaims any and all express implied or statutory warranties including any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose 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 and Canada Nothing Comes Close to 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 st
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