Operating Instructions 11 BAND™ HIGH-PERFORMANCE RADAR/LASER DETECTOR WITH XTREME RANGE SUPERHETERODYNE™ TECHNOLOGY XRS 9400 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.
Controls, Indicators And Connections Introduction Controls, Indicators And Connections Windshield Bracket Release Button Display And Product Features Introduction • Display Windshield Bracket Mount X K Ka V S LaserEye For 360° detection of laser and strobe signals. Speaker City Button For City or Highway modes to reduce false alerts. 12V DC Power Jack On-Off/ Volume Control Allows you to adjust the volume of the tone alerts.
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.
Your Detector Installation Getting Started And Settings Your Detector Getting Started Dashboard Mounting • 1. Place the detector on the dashboard to find a location where the unit has a clear, level view of the road. The angle can NOT be adjusted after mounting. X K Ka V S h On-Off/ Volume Control Rotate clockwise (away from you) ns ary Ico nd co 3. Attach the pad to the dashboard at your chosen location and remove the other paper backing. Power On Se 2.
Settings Your Detector Settings Your Detector Highway/City Mode UltraBright Data Display Brightness Setting your detector to City mode delays all X band audio alerts until the signal strength reaches Level 3. (A single beep will sound when the signal is first detected.) This will reduce false alerts while you are driving in, or near, urban areas where there are many sources for conflicting X band signals such as microwave towers and automatic door openers.
Your Detector Settings Settings Your Detector Muting An Alert IntelliMute Your detector allows you to quickly turn Off an audio Alert by momentarily pressing the Mute button. If you press the Mute button a second time during the Alert, the audio Alert will be turned back On. 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.
Settings Your Detector Your Detector What To Remember While Using IntelliMute IntelliMute works with both City and Auto Mute modes. Whenever your engine revs are below the activation point, the dot next to the large character on the right side of the display will remain lit. Above the activation point, the dot will blink twice every two (2) seconds.
Your Detector Settings Settings Your Detector Voice/Tone Setting VG-2 And Spectre 1 Alert Audio Settings You can set your detector to sound alerts with either a Voice or a Tone. You can change settings by using the Mute button. The detector is undetectable by police VG-2 and Spectre 1 radar detector detectors and will alert you when such a device is in use near your vehicle. During the alert, the unit continues to detect other signals.
Detection Your Detector Detection Your Detector Detection Signals Detected • The tables on the following pages show you the types of Signals your detector will detect, as well as the voice and visual alerts it provides for each of them. During Safety Alert and Strobe Alert the letter S will appear. It will be steady during a Safety Alert and will blink during a Strobe Alert.
Detection Your Detector Your Detector Instant-On Detection Strobe Alert Signals, Voice And Visual Displays Type of Signal Voice Visual Display 3M Opticom or Tomar* Emergency Vehicle Approaching S Blinks 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. * Your detector provides 360˚ detection of this signal.
Your Detector Understanding Radar And Laser Understanding Radar And Laser Radar Speed Monitoring Systems Your Detector • Three (3) band frequencies have been approved by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for use by speed monitoring radar equipment: X band 10.525 GHz K band 24.150 GHz Ka band 33.400 – 36.00 GHz Your detector detects signals in all three (3) radar bands.
Your Detector Maintenance 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.
Warranty Warranty Limited 1-Year Warranty For Products Purchased In The U.S.A. Cobra Electronics Corporation warrants that its Cobra 11 Band Radar/Laser Detectors, and the component parts thereof, will be free of defects in workmanship and materials for period of one (1) 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.
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. Customer Assistance • Order Form Order Form • Name Address (No P.O. Boxes) City State/Province Zip Country Telephone Credit Card Number Type: ❒ Visa ❒ MasterCard ❒ Discover Exp.
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