Cobra Electronics XRS 9940 operating instructions Overview, Installation

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Overview

Introduction

This manual describes the simple steps for mounting, setting up and using your detector. It also provides helpful information about how radar and laser guns are used and how you can interpret the alerts you receive.

Before you begin your installation, please read the Important Information section on page A1 and use the descriptions and feature lists on pages A2 and A3 to become familiar with your new 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.

About Your Detector

Display

Windshield Mounting

Dashboard Mounting

 

 

This detector’s innovative new display provides more, easier-to-use information than any technology to date. Using an OLED (Organic Light Emitting Diode) screen, the display offers large graphical alerts to signals as they are detected.

Do not be alarmed by the nearly blank display you see when you first turn the unit on. The detector will function and alerts will appear as signals are detected. You can also elect to turn on the built-in Compass, IntelliMute and Car Voltage, so that they appear during normal operation. The initial and startup screens are shown on page 6.

Programming

EasySet Programming lets you conveniently customize the operation of your detector by changing the settings. You may want to start using the detector with the factory settings and then make changes after you are more familiar with the unit.

About This Manual

Please take a moment to learn about some special features of this manual.

Modular Descriptions

Once the detector is in use, this manual can be used as a ready reference to individual topics as needed. Each topic is completely covered in its section and cross-references to related topics are included where appropriate.

Appendix

The appendix pages 34–36 provide quick reference charts on the programming features of your detector.

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The unit’s lens must not be blocked and the LaserEye should have a clear view out the back window to allow 360° detection.

The LaserEye Should Have a Clear View

Radar and laser signals pass through glass but not through other materials and objects. Objects that can block or weaken incoming signals include:

Windshield wiper blades

Mirrored sun screens

Dark tinting at the top of the windshield

Heated windshields currently available on some vehicles (Instaclear for Ford, Electriclear for GM). Consult your dealer to see if you have this option.

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Contents Cobra line of quality products includes Important Information Customer AssistanceImportant Information Customer AssistanceControls, Indicators Connections and Display Product FeaturesAccessories Order Info Controls, Indicators, Connections and DisplayContents Installation OverviewWindshield Mounting Dashboard MountingPower On/Off Getting StartedStandby Screen Icons Display Brightness ControlMuting an Alert IntelliShield Highway/City ModesAuxiliary Audio Jack To use EasySet program mode EasySet ProgrammingEasySet Programming EasySet Programming ButtonsProgram Flow Diagrams User Settings ProgrammingAlert Settings Programming Setting Selection ButtonsSettings User Settings IntelliShield City Mode DefaultIntelliMute Mode Set IntelliMuteAuto Mute Mode Voice or Tone ModeCompass Mode Set CompassSmartPower Mode Display TimeoutDim Mode Default Display Brightness Car Battery Voltage Display ModeSettings Detection Type of Signal Type of Signal Visual Display Voice LTI Laser AlertType of Signal Visual Display Voice Type of Signal Visual Display Voice VG-2 AlertInstant-On Detection Pop DetectionSafety Alert Traffic Warning System Understanding Radar and LaserStrobe Alert VG-2 and SpectreMaintenance SpecificationsMaintenance Maintenance of Your Radar Detector SpecificationsLimited 1-Year Warranty Warranty Product ServiceProduct Service Accessories Optional AccessoriesTrademark Acknowledgement Trademark AcknowledgementMode Tone Visual Voice Display AppendixMode One Pop On VG-2 Beep Detect Beeps Spectre Mode One OffOff Audio Mode Set Ku Two Ku On Band Beeps Set Safety Detect