Cobra Electronics XRS9730 RADAR DETECTOR User Manual 9300 1a

Cobra Electronics Corporation RADAR DETECTOR 9300 1a

Contents

USERS MANUAL 2

Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra®19SettingsYour Detector18 EnglishPop AlertPop Alert will alert you of Pop radar signals. During the alert, the unitcontinues to detect other signals. The factory setting is Pop Detect off.Ku and X Band DetectionThe new Ku Band may be introduced to North America in the future. To preventfalse alerts until it is, the factory default for Ku Band detection is off. In parts ofNorth America, annoying false alerts from door openers and similar devicesare triggered on the X Band. If desired, X Band can be turned off. The factorydefault for X Band detection is on.To Turn Pop Detect Mode On or Off Using Program Mode(See Page 7 For Instructions on Using Program Mode)In Program mode, go to Pop Detect. Tone Visual Display VoiceTwo beeps Pop On Pop OnOne beep Pop Off Pop OffPop Detect OnPop OnPop Detect OffPop OffSettingsYour DetectorNOTEIf you do not press the Set/City button within two minutes after beginning the set compass process, compass calibration will automatically terminate.To Calibrate the Compass Using Program Mode(See Page 7 For Instructions on Using Program Mode)In Program mode, go to Set Compass. Tone Visual Display VoiceNone Set Compass NonePress and release the Set/City button to begin setting the compass. One (1) beep Drive in 2circles…Press SETwhen done…Set CompassWithin two minutes, drive your vehicle in a circle twice, then press the Set/City button again.Three beeps Compass Set! For twosecondsfollowed bydirection oftravel (N, NE,E, SE, S, SW,Wor NW)Compass SetPress and release either the Select/Dimbutton to proceed to the next usermode or the Program/Mute button to exit Program mode.None None NoneSet CompassSet Compa...CalibrateCompassDrive in...Compass SetCompassPress SET... Set!Direction of TravelN W hTone Visual Display VoiceOne beep Compass not set…Please try again…Compass not set…Please try again…Compass n...Please tr...TerminateProgram/Mute ButtonSelect/Dim ButtonSet/City ButtonTo Turn X and/or Ku Mode Off or On Using Program Mode(See Page 7 For Instructions on Using Program Mode)In Program mode, go to X or Ku band. Tone Visual Display VoiceOne beep X-Band Off X OffTwo beeps X-Band On X On One beep Ku-Band Off Ku OffTwo beeps Ku-Band On Ku OnX-Band Off X-Band On Ku-Band OffX-Band Off X-Band On Ku-Band OffKu-Band OnKu-Band On
Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra®21SettingsYour Detector20 EnglishSpectre 1 AlertThe detector is undetectable by Spectre 1 detection devices and will alert youwhen such a device is in use near your vehicle. During the alert, the unitcontinues to detect other signals. You can choose whether or not you wantyour unit to show Spectre 1 Alerts. With Spectre 1 Detect mode on, you canalso choose whether or not you want your unit to sound audible Spectre 1Alerts. The factory settings are Spectre 1 Detect on, Spectre 1 Audio on.Spectre 1 Detect OffSpectre OffSpectre 1 Detect OnSpectre OnSpectre 1 Audio Off...Audio OffSpectre 1 Audio On...Audio OnTo Turn Spectre 1 Detect Mode Off or On Using Program Mode(See Page 7 For Instructions on Using Program Mode)In Program mode, go to Spectre 1 Detect. Tone Visual Display VoiceOne beep Spectre Off Spectre OffTwo beeps Spectre On Spectre OnTo Turn Spectre 1 Mode Off or On Using Program Mode(See Page 7 For Instructions on Using Program Mode)In Program mode, go to Spectre 1 Audio. Tone Visual Display VoiceOne beep Spectre Audio Off Spectre Audio OffTwo beeps Spectre Audio On Spectre Audio OnSettingsYour DetectorTo Turn VG-2 Detect Mode Off or On Using Program Mode(See Page 7 For Instructions on Using Program Mode)In Program mode, go to VG-2 Detect. Tone Visual Display VoiceOne beep VG2 Off VG2 Off Two beeps VG2 On VG2 OnTo Turn VG-2 Audio Mode Off or On Using Program Mode(See Page 7 For Instructions on Using Program Mode)In Program mode, go to VG-2 Audio. Tone Visual Display VoiceOne beep VG2 Audio Off VG2 Audio OffTwo beeps VG2 Audio On VG2 Audio OnVG-2 Detect OffVG2 OffVG-2 Detect OnVG2 OnVG-2 Audio Off...Audio OffVG-2 Audio On...Audio OnVG-2 AlertThe detector is undetectable by VG-2 detection devices and will alert youwhen such a device is in use near your vehicle. During the alert, the unitcontinues to detect other signals. You can choose whether or not you wantyour unit to show VG-2 Alerts. With VG-2 Detect mode on, you can also choose whether or not you want your unit to sound audible VG-2 Alerts. The factory settings are VG-2 Detect on and VG-2 Detect Audio on.
Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra®23SettingsYour Detector22 EnglishDigiView Data Display BrightnessYour detector has a Bright display mode (for daytime driving) and three levelsof Dim display modes (Dim for dusk driving, Dimmer for night driving andDark where no visual alerts will be displayed) to control the display’sbrightness levels. The factory setting is Bright. The factory Dim mode default setting is Dimmer.Select/Dim ButtonPress and releaseDark Indicator.To Change the Brightness to Dim Press and release theSelect/Dim button once. Tone Visual Display VoiceTwo beeps Dim, Dimmeror Dark Dim, Dimmeror DarkTo Change the Brightness to Bright Press and release theSelect/Dim button again. Tone Visual Display VoiceOne beep Bright BrightNOTEWhen you change to Dim mode, the unit will enter whichever dim default mode is set at the time.Dim DisplayDimBright DisplayBrightDimmer DisplayDimmerDark DisplayDarkSettingsYour DetectorSmartPowerYour detector includes the SmartPower feature that, when activated, will put theunit into Standby mode (low power) for about 30 minutes after the car’s enginehas been turned off. After 30 minutes in Standby mode, the unit will automaticallyturn off.Before SmartPower enters Standby mode, you will hearone beep and Pwr Save will appear on the display. Toreturn the unit to normal Power mode or exit Standbymode, start the car, press any button or turn the unit offand then on again. The factory setting is SmartPower on.SmartPower EnteringStandby ModePwr SaveSmartPower Off...Power offSmartPower On...Power onTo Turn SmartPower Mode Off or On Using Program Mode(See Page 7 For Instructions on Using Program Mode)In Program mode, go to SmartPower. Tone Visual Display VoiceOne beep SmartPower Off SmartPower OffTwo beeps SmartPower On SmartPower On
Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra®25DetectionYour Detector24 EnglishDetection •Signals DetectedThe tables on the following pages show you the types of Signals your detector will detect, as well as the visual alerts it provides for each of them.Audio AlertsA 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 28.Visual DisplayAn indication of the type of signal detected will appear in the DigiView DataDisplay. During X, K, Ka and Ku alerts, you will also see from one to fivevertical bars, indicating the strength of the signal detected.Signal Strength ChartSignal Strength = 1(Weakest Signal)-Signal Strength = 2---Signal Strength = 3--- ----Signal Strength = 4-- ----------Signal Strength = 5(Strongest Signal)--_------ - ---------_12345SettingsYour DetectorDimDark DimmerPress and holdSelect/DimbuttonSetting Dim DefaultYou can set the default level for Dim mode (Dim, Dimmer or Dark) either in Program mode or directly using the Select/Dim button.To Set the Display Dim Mode Default Directly Using the Set/Dim ButtonPress and hold theSelect/Dim button Tone or Voice Visual DisplayOne beep each time thedisplay cycles Cycles — see chart aboveRelease the Select/Dimbutton to select thecurrent display asdefault.None Dim, Dimmer or DarkTo Set the Display Dim Mode Default Using Program Mode (See Page 7 For Instructions on Using Program Mode)In Program mode, go to Display Dim,Dimmer or Dark.Tone Visual Display VoiceTwo beeps Dim DimOne beep Dimmer DimmerOne beep Dark DarkSelect/Dim ButtonPress and hold
Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra®27DetectionYour Detector26 EnglishStrobe Alert Display (Flashing)Emergency...Strobe Alert Signals and Visual DisplaysType of Signal Visual Display Voice3M Opticom or Tomar* Emergency Vehicle Emergency Vehicle Approaching* Your detector provides 360˚ detection of these signals.NOTEThere are different tones for each Safety Alert.NOTEThere are different tones for each alert.Emergency AlertSignal DetectedVG-2 Alert Signal DetectedVG2Spectre 1 Alert Signal DetectedSpectre1Road Hazard AlertSignal DetectedRoadHazardTrain Alert SignalDetectedTrainEmergency...Safety Alert Signals and Visual DisplaysType of Signal Visual Display VoiceEmergency Vehicles Emergency Vehicle Emergency Vehicle ApproachingRoad Hazards Road Hazard Road Hazard AheadTrains Train Train ApproachingVG-2 and Spectre 1 Alert Signals and Visual DisplaysType of Signal Visual Display VoiceVG-2 Alert VG2 VG-2 AlertSpectre 1 Spectre1 Spectre AlertDetectionYour DetectorNOTEBeep rate changes with different laser alerts.LTI 20-20Laser20/20LTI Ultra-LyteLaserUltraLyteKustom SignalsProLaserLaserPro LaserKustom SignalsProLaser IIILaserPro Laser 3Radar Signals and Visual DisplaysType of Signal Visual Display VoiceX Band Radar Xand Signal Strength X AlertK Band Radar Kand Signal Strength K AlertKa Band Radar Ka and Signal Strength Ka AlertKu Band Radar Ku and Signal Strength Ku AlertPop Radar Mode Pop Pop AlertLaser Signals and Visual DisplaysType of Signal Visual Display VoiceLTI 20-20* Laser 20/20 Laser AlertLTI Ultra-Lyte* Laser UltraLyte Laser AlertKustom Signals ProLaser* Laser Pro Laser Laser AlertKustom Signals ProLaser III* Laser Pro Laser 3 Laser Alert* Your detector provides 360˚ detection of these signals.X Signal Detected K Signal Detected Ka Signal DetectedX 2--- K - 3------ --_--Ka ---5-----------_Ku Signal DetectedPop Signal DetectedPop_ - Ku -- 4----- ----
Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra®29Understanding Radar and LaserYour Detector28 EnglishUnderstanding Radar and Laser •Radar Speed Monitoring SystemsFour band frequencies have been approved by the Federal CommunicationsCommission (FCC) for use by speed monitoring radar equipment: X band 10.525 GHzK band 24.150 GHzKa band 33.400 – 36.00 GHzKu band 13.435 GHzYour 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-levelsignals emitted by most radar detectors. Your detector does not emit signalsthat can be detected by VG-2 or Spectre 1, but does detect VG-2 and Spectre 1signals and will alert you when a device is in use near your vehicle, if you so choose.Safety Alert Traffic Warning SystemFCC-approved Safety Alert transmitters emit microwave radar signals thatindicate the presence of a safety-related concern. Depending on the frequencyof 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, mostconventional radar detectors will detect Safety Alert signals as standard K band radar. Your detector, however, is designed to differentiate betweenstandard 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 vehicleapproaching, please pull over to the right side of the road and allow it to pass.DetectionYour DetectorDescription Interpretation RecommendedResponseTone repeats slowly at first,then speeds up rapidly. Probably police radar.FULL ALERTTone sounds one time only. Probably a false alarm, but possibly pulsed radar,Spectre 1 or VG-2 nearby.Exercise cautionTone instantly begins repeating rapidly. Radar, Spectre 1 or VG-2 nearbyhas been activated suddenly. FULL ALERTPop mode tone. Pop mode gun very close. FULL ALERTTone repeats slowly as youapproach a hill or bridge, thenspeeds up sharply as youreach it.Probably police radar beyond the hill or bridge.FULL ALERTTone repeats slowly for a short period. Probably a false alarm. Exercise cautionAny type of laser alert. Laser alerts are never false alarms. FULL ALERTAny Safety Alert or Strobe Alert. You are nearing an emergencyvehicle, railroad crossing, orroad hazard (construction,accident, etc.).Exercise cautionInstant-On DetectionYour detector is designed to detect Instant-On speed monitoring signals,which can suddenly appear at full strength.NOTEYou should take appropriate action immediately whenever an instant-on alert is given.Pop DetectionYour detector is designed to detect single pulse mode radars. These radarsare designed to have a low probability of detection. You should note that theseradar guns have a much shorter range while in this mode. Responding to Alerts
Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra®31Maintenance30 EnglishYour DetectorPop Radar GunsThe 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 asingle short time pulse to measure the target vehicle’s speed. Despite the factthat the short, single pulse makes the unit very sensitive to officer hand andvehicle movement and reduces the range of the gun in Pop mode to 50% ofits range in Continuous Wave mode, this feature is added in an attempt tomake 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 alertsbecause of its extra sensitivity. This is especially so in urban areas. As aresult, 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 DetectorYour detector is designed and built to give you years of trouble-freeperformance without the need for service. No routine Maintenanceis required.If your unit does not appear to be operating properly, please follow these troubleshooting steps:■Make sure the power cord is properly connected.■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.■Check the power cord fuse. (Unscrew the ribbed end cap of the cigarette lighter adapter and examine the fuse. If required, replace it with a 2-amp fuse only.)Understanding Radar and LaserYour DetectorStrobe AlertSpecial strobes mounted on the light bars of authorized emergency vehicles (fire trucks, police cars, ambulances) automatically change trafficsignals as the vehicle approaches an intersection. These strobes and thespecial strobe detectors located on the traffic signals, introduced fairlyrecently by 3M and Tomar, are already in use in more than 1000 citiesnationwide. 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 in 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 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 cannotdrive 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®33Warranty32 EnglishWarrantyLimited 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 inworkmanship and materials for period of one year from the date of firstconsumer purchase. This warranty may be enforced by the first consumerpurchaser, provided that the product is utilized within the U.S.A.Cobra will, without charge, repair or replace, at its option, defective 12 BandRadar/Laser Detectors, products or component parts upon delivery to theCobra Factory Service Department, accompanied by proof of the date of firstconsumer purchase, such as a duplicated copy of a sales receipt.You must pay any initial shipping charges required to ship the product forwarranty service, but the return charges will be at Cobra’s expense, if theproduct 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 lastsand/or do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequentialdamages, so the above limitations may not apply to you.SpecificationsYour DetectorSpecifications •Band and FrequenciesBand FrequenciesX Band 10.525 ± 0.050 GHzK Band 24.125 ± 0.125 GHzSafety Alert 24.070 ± 0.010 GHzTraffic Warning 24.110 ± 0.010 GHzSystem 24.190 ± 0.010 GHz24.230 ± 0.010 GHzKa Band 34.700 ± 1.300 GHzKu Band 13.435 ± 0.050 GHzLaser 910 ± 50 nmStrobe 700 ± 300 nmUnit Dimensions and WeightDimensions* (H x W x D) Weight*11⁄2" x 31⁄16" x 47⁄8" 6.45 oz. (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.
Trademark AcknowledgementCustomer AssistanceNothing Comes Close to a Cobra®35Product ServiceCustomer Assistance34 EnglishTrademark Acknowledgement •Cobra®, 6 Band®, 9 Band®, DigiView®, EasySet®, Extra Sensory Detection®,IntelliShield®, LaserEye®, Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra®, Safety Alert®Traffic Warning System, Strobe Alert®, VG-2 Alert®, Xtreme RangeSuperheterodyne®and the snake design are registered trademarks of Cobra Electronics Corporation, USA.Cobra Electronics Corporation™, 12 Band™, IntelliMute™, Revolution™ Series, RoadReady™, SmartPower™, Spectre Alert™, UltraBright™, and Voice Alert™ are trademarks of Cobra Electronics Corporation, USA.Opticom™ is a trademark of 3M Corporation. Instaclear®for Ford is aregistered trademark of Ford Motor Company, Inc. Electriclear®for GM is aregistered trademark of General Motors Corporation. 20-20™ and Ultra-Lyte™are trademarks of Laser Technology, Inc. ProLaser™ and ProLaser III™ aretrademarks of Kustom Signals, Inc. Bee III™ and Pop™ are a trademarks ofMPH Industries. Spectre™ is a trademark of Stalcar. Interceptor VG-2™ is atrademark of TechniSonic Industries LTD. Tomar®is a registered trademark of TOMAR Electronics, Inc.Product Service •For any questions about operating or installing this new Cobra product, or ifparts are missing…PLEASE CALL COBRA FIRST…do not returnthis product to the store! See customer assistance on page A1.If this product should require factory service, please call Cobra first at 773-889-3087 BEFORE sending the product. This will ensure the fastestturnaround time on any repair. If Cobra asks that the product be sent to its factory, the following must befurnished to have the product serviced and returned:1. Send the complete unit, including power cord. (It is not necessary to include the mounting bracket.)2. For warranty repair, enclose some form of proof-of-purchase, such as a photocopy or carbon copy of a sales receipt. If you send the original receipt, it cannot be returned.3. Enclose a typed or clearly written description of the problem you are having with your unit, plus the name and address where you want the unit returned.4. Pack the unit securely to prevent damage during transit. If possible, use the original packing materials.5. Ship prepaid and insured using a traceable carrier such as United ParcelService (UPS), Federal Express, or Priority mail with delivery confirmation.Ship to: Cobra Factory Service, Cobra Electronics Corporation, 6500 WestCortland Street, Chicago, IL 60707 U.S.A.6. Please allow three to four weeks before contacting us about the status of your service. Call 773-889-3087 for assistance. If your unit is underwarranty, it will either be repaired or replaced upon receipt, depending on the model. If your unit is out of warranty, you will receive a letterinforming you of the repair or replacement charge.
EnglishOptional AccessoriesCustomer AssistanceOptional Accessories •You can find quality Cobra products and accessories at your local Cobra dealer, or in the U.S.A., you can order directly from Cobra.Windshield Mounting BracketIncludes suction cupsItem # 545-139-N-001Straight 12V DC Power CordIncludes plug and fuseItem # 420-030-N-001Coiled 12V DC Power CordIncludes plug and fuseItem # 420-026-N-001Dual Port Power AdapterIncludes adjustable plug (up to 90˚) and fuse Item # CLP-2B36

Navigation menu