Operating Instructions 11 BAND™ ULTRA HIGH-PERFORMANCE DIGITAL RADAR/LASER DETECTOR WITH XTREME RANGE SUPERHETERODYNE™ TECHNOLOGY PRO 9780 Nothing comes close to a Cobra® Printed in China Part No.
Introduction Important Information And Customer Assistance 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.
Introduction Controls, Indicators, Connections And Display Introduction Controls, Indicators, Connections And Display Windshield Bracket Release Button • Windshield Bracket Mount Auxiliary Audio Jack Speaker 12V DC Power Jack On-Off/Volume Control Allows user to adjust the volume of the tone alerts. * See pages 5 – 26 for more information about display features. A2 English Set/City Button For City or Highway modes to reduce false alerts (and to change user mode settings while programming).
Your Detector Installation 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 unit’s view of the road either to the front or rear. You can also mount it directly on the dashboard. Windshield Mounting Dashboard Mounting Installation Windshield Mounting 1. Attach the rubber cups to the bracket. 2.
Installation Your Detector Getting Started Getting Started Dashboard Mounting On-Off/ Volume Control Rotate clockwise (away from you) 1. Place the detector on the dashboard to find a location where the unit has a clear, level view of the road. The angle CANNOT be adjusted after mounting. ns Ico nd co 3. Attach the pad to the dashboard at your chosen location and remove the other paper backing. Se 2. Remove the paper backing from one (1) side of the hook-and-loop fastener.
Your Detector EasySet Programming EasySet Programming All user mode settings on your detector can be changed by using Program mode. When changing the settings, please keep in mind: ■ Buttons can have multiple functions. ■ All settings will be stored in memory when the power is turned off and recalled when the power is turned back on. Your Detector • The procedure for using Program mode is shown on page 7. NOTE You cannot enter Program mode during an alert.
Your Detector EasySet Programming This EasySet programming menu lists all of the modes and settings you can choose from after you have entered Program mode as described on page 7. EasySet Programming Menu Mode Tone Or Voice Visual Setting Result Set City mode default* Two (2) beeps City X A single beep sounds when the signal is first detected. One (1) beep City X beep Off Audio for all X band alerts are blocked until signal strength reaches Level 3.
Your Detector Settings Your Detector Settings Highway/City Mode • Your detector has a Highway mode and three (3) different levels of City modes: City X, City X Beep Off and City X+K. City X mode sounds a single beep when the signal is first detected. City X Beep Off mode prevents all X band audio alerts until the signal strength reaches Level 3. City X+K mode combines the City X mode with prevention of K band audio alerts until the signal strength reads Level 2.
Your Detector Settings Muting An Alert Voice Alert And Tone Alert Modes Your detector allows you to quickly turn off an Audio Alert by momentarily pressing the Program/Mute button. If you press the Program/Mute button a second time during the Alert, the Audio Alert will be turned back on. You can set your detector to sound alerts and confirm user settings with either a Voice or a Tone. The factory setting for Alert mode is Voice.
Your Detector Settings Your Detector IntelliMute IntelliMute is a unique new 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). Before IntelliMute will work, you must set an activation point for your engine’s revs (see page 15).
Your Detector Settings Your Detector Set/City Button Select/Dim Button Program/Mute Button To Set The IntelliMute Activation Point Using Program Mode Settings Compass Your detector includes an internal 8-point Compass that will continuously display your current direction of travel: N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, or NW. N NE NW W 8-Point Compass E (See Page 7 For Instructions On Using Program Mode) In Program mode, go to Set IntelliMute.
Your Detector Settings Your Detector Pop Alert Set/City Button Select/Dim 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. Program/Mute Button To Calibrate The Compass Using Program Mode 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 Set Compass. Press and hold the Set/City button to begin setting the compass.
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.
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 Settings 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. Audio Alerts Press and hold Select/Dim button Dark Dimmer Select/Dim Button Press and hold A distinctly different Alert tone is used for each type of signal detected (including separate tones for each laser signal).
Your Detector Detection Your Detector Radar Signals And Visual Displays 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.
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.
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.
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 24.230 ± 0.010 GHz Ka Band 34.700 ± 1.300 GHz Laser 910 ± 50 nm Strobe 700 ± 300 nm Warranty Limited 1-Year Warranty • For Products Purchased In The U.S.A.
Customer Assistance Product Service Product Service If you have any questions about operation or installing your new Cobra product, or if you are missing parts… Customer Assistance • Please call Cobra first! DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO THE STORE! See customer assistance on page A1.
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