User manual COBRA XRS 9930

[. . . ] 9376-XRS 9930 - 7 FINAL 2/23/06 11:59 AM Page BC1 Introduction Important Information and Customer Assistance · Important Information 12 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 Alert Use of this product is not intended to, and does not, ensure that motorists or passengers will not be involved in traffic accidents. [. . . ] Press the City E button to advance one screen. button to complete the setting process. W SW 2. Press the Dim 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 Dim button within two minutes after beginning the Set Compass process, Compass calibration will automatically terminate. The unit will provide a corresponding message. SE S 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 9376-XRS 9930 - 7 FINAL 2/23/06 11:59 AM Page 18 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. 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. Dim Mode Default 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. 18 English Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra® 19 9376-XRS 9930 - 7 FINAL 2/23/06 11:59 AM Page 20 Your Detector Settings · Your Detector Detection Alert Settings Pop Alert When Pop Detect mode is on, Pop radar signals will be detected and an alert will be given. During the alert, the unit will continue to detect other signals. The factory setting is Pop Detect off. Spectre 1 Audio Mode When Spectre 1 Audio mode is on, alerts will be sounded as well as being displayed on the screen. This setting is only available if Spectre 1 Alert is on. [. . . ] Include a typed or clearly printed name and address of where the product is to be returned, with phone number (required for shipment). Pack product securely to prevent damage in transit. If possible, use the original packing material; 5. Ship prepaid and insured by way of a traceable carrier such as United Parcel Service (UPS) or Priority Mail to avoid loss in transit to: Cobra Factory Service Cobra Electronics Corporation 6500 West Cortland Street Chicago, Illinois 60707 U. S. A. ; 6. [. . . ]