User manual COBRA XRS 9940 QUICK START GUIDE

[. . . ] 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. 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. Operating Instructions Safety Alert Use of this product is not intended to, and does not, ensure that motorists or passengers will not be involved in traffic accidents. [. . . ] NOTE When the instructions direct you to drive in two circles, make two complete loops (in either direction) from any starting orientation at any convenient speed. The loops need not be perfect and can be circles, small squares, four threepoint turns, or any pattern that makes at least two complete turns within two minutes of starting the maneuver. Voice or Tone Mode You can set your detector to sound alerts and confirm program settings with either a Voice or a Tone Alert. The factory setting is Voice Alert. Compass Mode Your detector includes an internal 8-point Compass that can continuously display your current direction of travel: N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, or NW. NW N NE 8-Point Compass Before the Compass will work, it must be calibrated (see page 17). Calibration allows the Compass electronics to measure and store information about the magnetic fields generated by your vehicle so direction indications will be accurate. The factory setting is Compass off. Calibrating the Compass progresses from the Calibrate Compass screen shown on the User Programming Menu Guide (see page 34). Press the Mute The system will store the calibration data and provide a completion message on the display as well as a tone or voice message. NOTE If you do not press the Mute button within two minutes after beginning the Set Compass process, Compass calibration will automatically terminate. The unit will provide a corresponding message. SW S SE A Compass icon and directional heading will appear in the display when the Compass is on and calibrated. The Compass will remain accurately calibrated as long as your detector is mounted in the same place in your vehicle. If you change the location where the unit is mounted or move it to another vehicle, you must recalibrate the Compass. You should also recalibrate the Compass if you suspect it is providing inaccurate directions. The Compass temporarily may not provide accurate readings if you are inside a building or enclosure, or are close to a large metal tractor/trailer, truck, or train. Once you are away from such a location, the Compass will work correctly again. Once the initial calibration is complete, you can go to Set Compass in User Settings Programming and recalibrate the Compass as needed by repeating the three-step calibration process. 16 English Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra® 17 Your Detector Settings Your Detector Settings SmartPower Mode Your detector includes the SmartPower feature that, when turned on, will put the unit into Standby mode (low power) 15 minutes after the car's engine has been turned off. Before SmartPower enters Standby mode, you will hear three beeps and SmartPower will flash on the display. To return the unit to normal Power mode and exit Standby mode, start the car, press any button or turn the unit off and then on again. The factory setting is SmartPower on. SmartPower Entering Standby Mode (Flashing) Car Battery Voltage Display Mode Your detector can sense your vehicle's electrical system voltage (Car Battery Voltage) and show it on the display during normal operation of the unit. The factory setting is Car Battery Voltage on. Car Battery Low Voltage Warning In addition to displaying system voltage, your detector can provide a warning that battery voltage is low so that timely steps can be taken to correct the problem. The Car Battery Low alert is triggered when the voltage drops below 11. 9 volts. Following the alert, the unit enters SmartPower mode to avoid further draining your car battery (see page 18). The factory setting is Car Battery Low off. Restore Factory Settings From the Restore Factory Settings screen, you can quickly and conveniently restore your detector to its original settings. Confirmation messages are provided during the process. Display Timeout Display timeout determines how long the Standby screen is illuminated before switching the unit to Dark. You can set the time interval to 15 seconds, 30 seconds, one minute, three minutes, or Always On (see User Settings Programming described on page 12). Dim Mode Default (Display Brightness) You can set the default level for the Dim mode (Dim, Dimmer or Dark) as discussed in the Display Brightness Control section on page 7. The factory setting is Dim. Customizable Display Colors Your detector includes the Color Theme feature that allows you to customize the display screen color scheme to match your car's dash illumination: Multi-Color, Red, Blue, Orange, or Green. [. . . ] 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. 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. If this product should require factory service, please call Cobra before sending the product. [. . . ]