Cobra Electronics XRS9730 RADAR DETECTOR User Manual 9300 1a
Cobra Electronics Corporation RADAR DETECTOR 9300 1a
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- 1. USERS MANUAL 1
- 2. USERS MANUAL 2
USERS MANUAL 2
Your Detector Settings Your Detector Settings Pop Alert Set/City Button Pop Alert will alert you of Pop radar signals. During the alert, the unit continues to detect other signals. The factory setting is Pop Detect off. Select/Dim Button Program/Mute Button To Turn Pop Detect Mode On or Off Using Program Mode To Calibrate the Compass Using Program Mode (See Page 7 For Instructions on Using Program Mode) (See Page 7 For Instructions on Using Program Mode) In Program mode, go to Set Compass. In Program mode, go to Pop Detect. Tone Visual Display Voice None Set Compass Press and release the Set/City button to begin setting the compass. One (1) beep Within two minutes, drive your vehicle in a circle twice, then press the Set/City button again. Three beeps None Drive in 2 Set Compass circles… Press SET when done… Tone Visual Display Voice Two beeps Pop On Pop On One beep Pop Off Pop Off Pop Detect On Pop On Press and release either the Select/Dim None button to proceed to the next user mode or the Program/Mute button to exit Program mode. Set Compass Set Compa... Calibrate Compass Compass Set! Compass Set For two seconds followed by direction of travel (N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W or NW) None None One beep 18 English Visual Display The new Ku Band may be introduced to North America in the future. To prevent false alerts until it is, the factory default for Ku Band detection is off. In parts of North America, annoying false alerts from door openers and similar devices are triggered on the X Band. If desired, X Band can be turned off. The factory default for X Band detection is on. To Turn X and/or Ku Mode Off or On Using Program Mode Compass Set Drive in... Compass Press SET... Set! Voice Pop Off Ku and X Band Detection (See Page 7 For Instructions on Using Program Mode) Direction of Travel N W In Program mode, go to X or Ku band. NOTE If you do not press the Set/City button within two minutes after beginning the set compass process, compass calibration will automatically terminate. Tone Pop Detect Off Terminate Compass not set… Compass not set… Compass n... Please try again… Please try again… Please tr... X-Band Off X-Band Off Tone Visual Display Voice One beep X-Band Off X Off Two beeps X-Band On X On One beep Ku-Band Off Ku Off Two beeps Ku-Band On Ku On X-Band On X-Band On Ku-Band Off Ku-Band On Ku-Band Off Ku-Band On Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra® 19 Your Detector Settings Your Detector Settings VG-2 Alert Spectre 1 Alert The detector is undetectable by VG-2 detection devices and will alert you when such a device is in use near your vehicle. During the alert, the unit continues to detect other signals. You can choose whether or not you want your 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. The detector is undetectable by Spectre 1 detection devices and will alert you when such a device is in use near your vehicle. During the alert, the unit continues to detect other signals. You can choose whether or not you want your unit to show Spectre 1 Alerts. With Spectre 1 Detect mode on, you can also choose whether or not you want your unit to sound audible Spectre 1 Alerts. The factory settings are Spectre 1 Detect on, Spectre 1 Audio on. To Turn VG-2 Detect Mode Off or On Using Program Mode To Turn Spectre 1 Detect Mode Off or On Using Program Mode (See Page 7 For Instructions on Using Program Mode) (See Page 7 For Instructions on Using Program Mode) In Program mode, go to VG-2 Detect. Tone Visual Display Voice One beep VG2 Off VG2 Off Two beeps VG-2 Detect Off VG2 Off VG2 On VG2 On VG-2 Detect On VG2 On To 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. 20 English ...Audio On Spectre Off Spectre Off Two beeps Spectre On Spectre On Spectre 1 Detect Off Spectre 1 Detect On Spectre Off Spectre On To 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. One beep Spectre Audio Off Spectre Audio Off VG2 Audio On Two beeps Spectre Audio On Spectre Audio On VG2 Audio Off ...Audio Off One beep VG2 Audio Off One beep VG-2 Audio On Voice Voice Voice VG-2 Audio Off Visual Display Visual Display Visual Display VG2 Audio On Tone Tone Tone Two beeps In Program mode, go to Spectre 1 Detect. Spectre 1 Audio Off ...Audio Off Spectre 1 Audio On ...Audio On Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra® 21 Your Detector Settings Your Detector Settings SmartPower DigiView Data Display Brightness Your detector includes the SmartPower feature that, when activated, will put the unit into Standby mode (low power) for about 30 minutes after the car’s engine has been turned off. After 30 minutes in Standby mode, the unit will automatically turn off. Your detector has a Bright display mode (for daytime driving) and three levels of Dim display modes (Dim for dusk driving, Dimmer for night driving and Dark where no visual alerts will be displayed) to control the display’s brightness levels. The factory setting is Bright. The factory Dim mode default setting is Dimmer. SmartPower Entering Standby Mode Pwr Save Before SmartPower enters Standby mode, you will hear one beep and Pwr Save will appear on the display. To return the unit to normal Power mode or exit Standby mode, start the car, press any button or turn the unit off and then on again. The factory setting is SmartPower on. Dark Indicator To 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 Voice One beep SmartPower Off SmartPower Off Two beeps SmartPower On SmartPower On SmartPower Off ...Power off SmartPower On Select/Dim Button Press and release To Change the Brightness to Dim Press and release the Select/Dim button once. Tone Visual Display Voice Two beeps Dim, Dimmer or Dark Dim, Dimmer or Dark ...Power on Dim Display Dim Dimmer Display Dimmer Dark Display Dark NOTE When you change to Dim mode, the unit will enter whichever dim default mode is set at the time. To Change the Brightness to Bright Press and release the Tone Select/Dim button again. One beep Visual Display Voice Bright Bright Bright Display Bright 22 English Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra® 23 Your Detector Settings Your Detector Detection Signals Detected Setting Dim Default You can set the default level for Dim mode (Dim, Dimmer or Dark) either in Program mode or directly using the Select/Dim button. Select/Dim Button Press and hold • The 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 Alerts Dim Press and hold Select/Dim button Dark Detection Dimmer 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 28. Visual Display To Set the Display Dim Mode Default Directly Using the Set/Dim Button Press and hold the Select/Dim button Release the Select/Dim button to select the current display as default. Tone or Voice Visual Display One beep each time the display cycles Cycles — see chart above None Dim, Dimmer or Dark An indication of the type of signal detected will appear in the DigiView Data Display. During X, K, Ka and Ku alerts, you will also see from one to five vertical bars, indicating the strength of the signal detected. Signal Strength Chart Signal Strength = 1 (Weakest Signal) (See Page 7 For Instructions on Using Program Mode) In Program mode, go to Display Dim, Dimmer or Dark. 24 English Tone Visual Display Voice Two beeps Dim Dim One beep Dimmer Dimmer One beep Dark Dark ---- -- --- Signal Strength = 5 (Strongest Signal) Signal Strength = 4 To Set the Display Dim Mode Default Using Program Mode Signal Strength = 3 Signal Strength = 2 -_ _5 ----- Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra® 25 Your Detector Detection Your Detector Radar Signals and Visual Displays Detection Strobe Alert Signals and Visual Displays Type of Signal Visual Display Voice Type of Signal Visual Display Voice X Band Radar X and Signal Strength X Alert 3M Opticom or Tomar* Emergency Vehicle Emergency Vehicle Approaching K Band Radar K and Signal Strength K Alert * Your detector provides 360˚ detection of these signals. Ka Band Radar Ka and Signal Strength Ka Alert Ku Band Radar Ku and Signal Strength Ku Alert Pop Radar Mode Pop Pop Alert X Signal Detected K Signal Detected Ka Signal Detected Strobe Alert Display (Flashing) Emergency... Ku Signal Detected Safety Alert Signals and Visual Displays -- --- Ka----_ -5 Ku---- Pop Signal Detected Pop Type of Signal Visual Display Voice Emergency Vehicles Emergency Vehicle Emergency Vehicle Approaching Road Hazards Road Hazard Road Hazard Ahead Trains Train Emergency Alert Signal Detected Road Hazard Alert Signal Detected Train Approaching Train Alert Signal Detected Laser Signals and Visual Displays Emergency... Type of Signal Visual Display Voice LTI 20-20* Laser 20/20 Laser Alert LTI Ultra-Lyte* Laser UltraLyte Laser Alert Kustom Signals ProLaser* Laser Pro Laser Laser Alert Kustom Signals ProLaser III* Laser Pro Laser 3 Laser Alert * Your detector provides 360˚ detection of these signals. LTI 20-20 Laser 20/20 LTI Ultra-Lyte Laser UltraLyte Kustom Signals ProLaser Laser Pro Laser 26 English Train Hazard NOTE There are different tones for each Safety Alert. VG-2 and Spectre 1 Alert Signals and Visual Displays Kustom Signals ProLaser III Laser Pro Laser 3 Type of Signal Visual Display Voice VG-2 Alert VG2 VG-2 Alert Spectre 1 Spectre1 Spectre Alert Spectre 1 Alert Signal Detected Spectre1 NOTE Beep rate changes with different laser alerts. Road VG-2 Alert Signal Detected VG2 NOTE There are different tones for each alert. Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra® 27 Your Detector Detection Your Detector 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 Description Interpretation Recommended Response Tone repeats slowly at first, then speeds up rapidly. Probably police radar. FULL ALERT Tone sounds one time only. Probably a false alarm, but possibly pulsed radar, Spectre 1 or VG-2 nearby. Exercise caution Tone instantly begins repeating rapidly. Radar, Spectre 1 or VG-2 nearby has been activated suddenly. FULL ALERT Pop mode tone. Pop mode gun very close. FULL ALERT Tone repeats slowly as you approach a hill or bridge, then speeds up sharply as you reach it. Probably police radar beyond the hill or bridge. FULL ALERT Tone repeats slowly for a short period. Probably a false alarm. Exercise caution Any type of laser alert. Laser alerts are never false alarms. FULL ALERT Any Safety Alert or Strobe Alert. You are nearing an emergency vehicle, railroad crossing, or road hazard (construction, accident, etc.). Exercise caution 28 English Understanding Radar and Laser 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 K band Ka band Ku band 10.525 GHz 24.150 GHz 33.400 – 36.00 GHz 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. 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 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, please watch for emergency vehicles ahead of you, on cross streets and behind you. If you see an emergency vehicle approaching, please pull over to the right side of the road and allow it to pass. Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra® 29 Your Detector Understanding Radar and Laser Your Detector Maintenance Strobe Alert Pop Radar Guns 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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 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. 30 English 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: ■ 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.) Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra® 31 Your Detector Specifications Warranty Specifications • Band and Frequencies Band Frequencies X Band 10.525 ± 0.050 GHz K Band 24.125 ± 0.125 GHz Safety Alert Traffic Warning System 24.070 ± 0.010 GHz 24.110 ± 0.010 GHz 24.190 ± 0.010 GHz GHz 24.230 ± 0.010 Ka Band 34.700 ± 1.300 GHz Ku Band 13.435 ± 0.050 GHz Laser 910 ± 50 nm Strobe 700 ± 300 nm Warranty 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, without 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: Unit Dimensions and Weight Dimensions* (H x W x D) Weight* 1. To any product damaged by accident. 11⁄2" x 31⁄16" x 47⁄8" 6.45 oz. (38 mm x 78 mm x 124 mm) (183 g) 2. In the event of misuse or abuse of the product or as a result of unauthorized alterations or repairs. * Dimensions and weight measurements are approximate. 3. If the serial number has been altered, defaced or removed. 4. If the owner of the product resides outside the U.S.A. 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. 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. 32 English Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra® 33 Customer Assistance Product Service 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! See customer assistance on page A1. Customer Assistance • If this product should require factory service, please call Cobra first at 773-889-3087 BEFORE sending the product. This will ensure the fastest turnaround 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. 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. Trademark Acknowledgement Trademark 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 Range Superheterodyne® 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 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 a 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. 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 Parcel Service (UPS), Federal Express, or Priority mail with delivery confirmation. Ship to: Cobra Factory Service, Cobra Electronics Corporation, 6500 West Cortland 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 under warranty, it will either be repaired or replaced upon receipt, depending on the model. If your unit is out of warranty, you will receive a letter informing you of the repair or replacement charge. 34 English Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra® 35 Customer Assistance Optional Accessories Optional 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. Straight 12V DC Power Cord Windshield Mounting Bracket Includes plug and fuse Item # 420-030-N-001 Includes suction cups Item # 545-139-N-001 Coiled 12V DC Power Cord Dual Port Power Adapter Includes plug and fuse Item # 420-026-N-001 Includes adjustable plug (up to 90˚) and fuse Item # CLP-2B 36 English •
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