Detailed instructions for use are in the User's Guide.
[. . . ] Operating Instructions
11 BANDTM HIGH-PERFORMANCE RADAR/LASER DETECTOR WITH XTREME RANGE SUPERHETERODYNETM TECHNOLOGY
XRS 9500
Nothing comes close to a Cobra®
Printed in China Part No. 480-105-P
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Introduction
Important Information And Customer Assistance
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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. [. . . ] You can change settings by using the Mute button. In Voice Alert mode, you will first hear several tones, then a voice message announcing the type of signal detected, followed by more tones. In Tone Alert mode, you will hear the tones only. The factory setting is Voice Alert mode.
Spectre 1 And VG-2 Alert Audio Settings
The detector is undetectable by police Spectre 1 and VG-2 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. You can choose whether or not you want your unit to show Spectre 1 and VG-2 alerts. The factory setting is Spectre 1 and VG-2 alert On.
Spectre 1 And VG-2 Off Spectre 1 And VG-2 On
Spectre1
Spectre1
& VG2
& VG2
Mute Button Press and hold for two (2) seconds
Off
On
To Change From Voice Alert To Tone Alert While no signal is being detected, press and hold the Mute button for two (2) seconds. Tone One (1) beep Voice Tone Alert Visual Display None
Dim Button Press and hold for two (2) seconds
To Turn Spectre 1 And VG-2Alerts Off While no signal is being detected, press and hold the Dim button for two (2) seconds. Tone One (1) beep Voice Spectre VG-2 Off Visual Display Spectre1 & VG 2 Off
To Change From Tone Alert Back To Voice Alert While no signal is being detected, press and hold the Mute button for two (2) seconds again. Tone None Voice Voice Alert Visual Display None
To Turn Spectre 1 And VG-2 Alerts On While no signal is being detected, press and hold the Dim button for two (2) seconds. Tone Two (2) beeps Voice Spectre VG-2 On Visual Display Spectre1 & VG 2 On
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Your Detector
Detection
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Your Detector
Detection
Voice X Alert K Alert Ka Alert
K Signal Detected Ka Signal Detected
Detection Signals Detected
Radar Signals, Voice And Visual Displays Type of Signal X Band Radar K Band Radar Ka Band Radar
X Signal Detected
Visual Display X and Signal Strength K and Signal Strength Ka and Signal Strength
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.
Audio Alerts
In Voice Alert mode you will first hear several tones, then a voice message announcing the type of signal detected, followed by more tones. In Tone Alert mode, you will hear the tones only. In both Voice Alert and Tone Alert modes, a distinctly different alert tone is used for each type of signal detected (including separate tones for each laser signal). For X, K and Ka band radar signals, the tones will repeat faster as you approach the signal source. The repeat rate of the tones gives you useful information about the signal detected. (See responding to alerts on page 17. )
X--2
K---3 -
_ Ka-----5 ---_
Laser Signals, Voice And Visual Displays Type of Signal LTI 20-20* LTI Ultra-Lyte* Kustom Signals ProLaser* Kustom Signals ProLaser III* Voice Laser Alert Laser Alert Laser Alert Laser Alert
Kustom Signals ProLaser
Visual Display Laser 20/20 Laser UltraLyte Laser Pro Laser Laser Pro Laser 3
Kustom Signals ProLaser III
Visual Display
An indication of the type of signal detected will appear in the DigiView Data Display. During X, K and Ka alerts, you will also see from 1 to 5 vertical bars, indicating the strength of the signal detected.
Signal Strength Chart
Signal Strength = 1 (Weakest Signal) Signal Strength = 2 Signal Strength = 3
* Your detector provides 360° detection of these signals.
LTI 20-20 LTI Ultra-Lyte
Laser
Laser
Laser
Laser
Signal Strength = 4
-Signal Strength = 5 (Strongest Signal)
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20/20
UltraLyte
Pro Laser
Pro Laser 3
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NOTE Beep rate changes with different laser alerts. Strobe Alert Signals, Voice And Visual Displays Type of Signal 3M Opticom or Tomar*
Strobe Alert Display (Flashing)
Voice
Visual Display
Emergency Vehicle Approaching Emergency Vehicle
* Your detector provides 360° detection of this signal.
Emergency. . .
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Your Detector
Detection
Voice Emergency Vehicle Approaching Road Hazard Ahead Train Approaching
Road Hazard Alert Signal Detected Train Alert Signal Detected
Your Detector
Detection
Safety Alert Signals, Voice And Visual Displays Type of Signal Emergency Vehicles Road Hazards Trains
Emergency Alert Signal Detected
Instant-On Detection
Visual Display Emergency Vehicle Road Hazard Train
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.
Emergency. . .
Road
Train
Responding To Alerts
Description Interpretation
Probably police radar
Recommended Response
FULL ALERT
Hazard
Tone repeats slowly at first, then speeds up rapidly. Tone instantly begins repeating rapidly.
NOTE There are different tones for each Safety Alert. Spectre 1 Alert Signal, Voice And Visual Display Type of Signal Spectre
Spectre 1 Alert Signal Detected
Probably a false alarm, but possibly pulsed radar, Spectre 1 or VG-2 nearby Radar, Spectre 1 or VG-2 nearby has been activated suddenly
Exercise caution
Voice Spectre Alert
Visual Display Spectre1
FULL ALERT
Spectre1
NOTE There are different tones for each alert.
Tone repeats slowly as you Probably police approach a hill or bridge, radar beyond the then speeds up sharply as hill or bridge you reach it. Probably a false alarm Laser alerts are never false alarms You are nearing an emergency vehicle, railroad crossing, or road hazard (construction, accident, etc. )
FULL ALERT
Exercise caution FULL ALERT Exercise caution
VG-2 Alert Signal, Voice And Visual Display Type of Signal Interceptor VG-2
VG-2 Alert Signal Detected
Voice VG-2 Alert
Visual Display VG2
Any type of laser alert. [. . . ] If your unit is out of warranty, you will receive a letter informing you of the repair or replacement charge.
Trademark Acknowledgement
Cobra, 6 Band, DigiView, Extra Sensory Detection, HighGear, microTALK, LaserEye, Safety Alert Traffic Warning System, Strobe Alert, VG-2 Alert and Nothing comes close to a Cobra are registered trademarks of Cobra Electronics Corporation. Cobra Electronics Corporation, 11 Band, EasySet, IntelliMute, IntelliShield, Road Ready, SmartPower, Spectre Alert, UltraBright, Voice Alert and Xtreme Range Superheterodyne are trademarks of Cobra Electronics Corporation. Opticom is a trademark of 3M Corporation. Instaclear for Ford is a registered trademark of Ford Motor Company, Inc. [. . . ]