User manual COBRA XRS 9950 QUICK START GUIDE

[. . . ] 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/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. [. . . ] Before the magnetic compass will work properly, it must be calibrated. Calibration allows the Compass NW electronics to measure and store information about the 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 NE 8-Point Compass Once an activation point has been set, you can easily change it by going directly to Set IntelliMute in User Settings Menu and repeating the three-step setup process. E Auto Mute Mode When Auto Mute is On, it automatically reduces the audio volume of all alerts after they have sounded for four seconds. The signals will remain muted for as long as the signal is detected. 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. SE Voice or Tone Mode You can set your detector to sound alerts and confirm menu settings with either a Voice or a Tone Alert. Voice Alert provides voice messages in addition to tones. The factory setting is Voice Alert. 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. If the Optional GPSL is installed and receiving a signal, its Compass function will override the magnetic Compass. 18 English Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra® 19 Your Detector Settings Your Detector Settings 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. 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. Before SmartPower enters Low Power mode, you will hear three beeps and SmartPower will flash on the display. To return the unit to Normal Power mode and exit Low Power mode, start the car, press any button or turn the unit Off and then On again. The factory setting is SmartPower On. SmartPower Entering Low Power Mode (Flashing) 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. Press the Mute button to advance to the Compass screen. button to complete the setting process. Speed Units If an Optional GPSL unit is installed, you can select between mph and km/h as the units of speed to be displayed. 2. 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. 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. 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. 20 English Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra® 21 Your Detector Settings · Your Detector Settings Alert Settings Pop Alert Spectre 1 Alert The detector is undetectable by Spectre 1 detection devices and can alert you when such a device is in use near your vehicle. [. . . ] If the originals are sent, they cannot be returned; You can find quality Cobra products and accessories at your local Cobra dealer, or in the U. S. A. , you can order directly from Cobra. See order info on page 41. GPS Locator Unit Includes cable. Item #RDA GPSL Coiled 12V DC Power Cord Dual Port Power Adapter Includes plug and fuse Item #420-026-N-001 Includes adjustable plug (up to 90°) and fuse Item #CLP-2B 38 English IS CE TH FA DS RR UA SWY K TO S Straight 12V DC Power Cord Windshield Mounting Bracket Includes plug and fuse Item #420-030-N-001 Includes suction cups Item #545-159-N-001 2. Enclose a description of what is happening with the product. [. . . ]