User manual COBRA XRS 9955 QUICK START GUIDE

[. . . ] Introduction Important Information and Customer Assistance · Important Information 15 Operating Instructions 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. Safety/Strobe Alert Use of this product is not intended to, and does not, ensure that motorists or passengers will not be involved in traffic accidents. [. . . ] The system will store the engine RPM setting and provide a completion message on the display as well as a tone or voice message. 18 English Auto Mute Mode When Auto Mute is On, it automatically reduces the audio volume of all alerts after they have sounded for four seconds. When Auto Mute is Off, the alerts will sound at full volume for as long as the signal is detected. The factory setting for Auto Mute is On. Voice or Tone Mode You can set your detector to sound alerts and confirm menu settings with either a Voice or a Tone Alert. The factory setting is Voice Alert. Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra® 19 Your Detector Settings Your Detector Settings 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. The factory setting is Multi-Color. 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. If the Optional GPS Locator is installed and receiving a signal, its Compass function will override the the magnetic Compass except when the GPS signal is lost. Set Compass After the detector is installed in your vehicle and Compass is turned On using Menu mode, the system will automatically advance to the Set Compass calibration screen from which the calibration can be performed. WARNING Before calibrating the Compass, go to a large parking lot or other safe, low-traffic area. 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 three-point turns or any pattern that makes at least two complete turns within two minutes of starting the maneuver. NE 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 (display never turns Off). Frequency Display Mode Different Ka radar and LIDAR (Laser) guns operate at various frequencies within their assigned spectrums. When Frequency Display is turned On, the signal frequency will be added to the alert. The factory setting for Frequency Display is Off. Compass Mode Your detector includes an internal 8-point magnetic Compass that can continuously display your current direction of travel: N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W or NW. Before the magnetic compass will work properly, it must be calibrated. Calibration allows the Compass electronics to measure and store information about the W magnetic fields generated by your vehicle so direction indications will be accurate. A Compass icon and directional heading will appear in the display when the Compass is On and calibrated. SW S N NW 8-Point Compass From the Calibrate Compass screen: 1. 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. Once the initial calibration is complete, you can go to Set Compass in the User Settings Menu and recalibrate the Compass as needed by repeating the three-step calibration process. SE 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. 20 English Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra® 21 Your Detector Settings Your Detector Settings · SmartPower Mode Your detector includes the SmartPower feature that, when turned On, will put the unit into Low Power mode 15 minutes after the car's engine has been turned Off. [. . . ] The zone 1 and 2 detection icons will alternate with similar ones containing an arrow pointing in the direction of the Location. In zone 3, the Location is in front of you and no arrow will be shown. IntelliScope Alert Signal Sequence For a Location Directly Ahead While approaching a Photo Enforcement Location on your route and directly ahead. Zone 1 Zone 2 Zone 3 Icon size increases and color changes as location is approached. NOTE The arrow disappears in Zone 3 when you are close to the Location. Caution Area Alert Zone 2 Zone 1 IntelliScope Alert Signal Sequence When You Turn Toward The Location Zone 3 Icon size increases and color changes as location is approached. While approaching a Photo Enforcement Location involving a turn onto a cross street where it is located. Zone 1 Zone 2 Vehicle Turns Right Zone 3 User Location Alert Zone 1 Zone 2 Zone 3 Icon size increases and color changes as location is approached. NOTE The arrow changes to straight ahead after turning onto the cross street where the Location is. IntelliScope Alert Signal Sequence When Location Is Off Your Route While approaching and passing a Photo Enforcement Location that is some distance away to the right of your route. NOTE The above descriptions are based on the Multi-Color display theme. [. . . ]