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Operating Instructions - Page 1
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Operating Instructions
15 BAND™ ULTRA PERFORMANCE DIGITAL RADAR/LASER DETECTOR WITH XTREME RANGE SUPERHETERODYNE® TECHNOLOGY
XRS 979
Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra®
Printed in China Part No. 480-512-P
Version C
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Introduction
Important Information and Customer Assistance
Important...
Operating Instructions - Page 2
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Modifications or parts substitutions not approved by purchasing an ultra performance digital radar/laser detector from the main menu] 8:00 a.m.
Dim 3Button
Adjusts the display brightness.
GPS Compass and Vehicle Location (Latitude & Longitude)
Safety Alert Traffic warning system distinguishes important
IntelliScope
safety alerts from other K band signals
Uses Optional GPS Locator to...
Operating Instructions - Page 3
... Detection 27 Responding to Alerts 27 Understanding Radar and Laser . . 28 Maintenance 30 Specifications 31
Optional Global Position System Locator Overview 32 Initial Satellite Lock 33 Optional GPS Locator
Activated Alerts 33 Detection 35 IntelliScope 36
Warranty Limited 1-Year Warranty 38
Customer Assistance Product Service 39
Optional Accessories Optional Accessories 40 Accessories...
Operating Instructions - Page 6
...Unit will not show only if the Optional GPS Locator is installed and receiving a signal.
those still at the factory setting, which is installed and receiving a signal.
These icons will be...Detector
Getting Started
Power On/Off and Audio Volume
To Turn on the Unit and Adjust the Audio Volume
Rotate the OnOff/Volume control clockwise (away from factory defaults will scroll; Cobra...
Operating Instructions - Page 7
...and 17 to a Cobra® 9 Car ...installed and receiving a signal, the vehicle's present location will show two bars. I Dim for Speed Alert information.
Your Detector
Getting Started
Standby Screens
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Main Standby Screen
Displays the maximum possible information about the detector and its settings. In this mode, alerts will sound, but not show only if the Optional GPS Locator...
Operating Instructions - Page 10
... *only show if an Optional GPS Locator is Off.
X Band Detection
K Band Detection
Ku Band Detection
Pop Detection
VG-2 Audio
VG-2 Detection
Not shown if VG 2 is installed.
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Your Detector
Menu Flow Diagrams
Alert Settings Menu
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Alert Menu allows you to adjust the unit's display and sounds to a Cobra® 15
Nothing Comes Close to your
preferences...
Operating Instructions - Page 13
..., truck or train. Press the Mute6 button to begin compass calibration.
2.
Speed Units
If an Optional GPS Locator unit is complete, you can select between mph and km/h as a tone or voice message.
Set Compass After the detector is installed in two circles.
3.
The loops need not be perfect and can be performed.
Restore Factory...
Operating Instructions - Page 14
... when any of these or similar devices are in use radar detector detectors (RDDs) to detect other signals. VG-2 Alert
The detector is undetectable by Spectre IV+ RDDs, but is On, X Band radar signals will be detected and an alert will continue to spot users of radar detectors. This setting is only available if VG-2 Alert is On, alerts will...
Operating Instructions - Page 17
... become more than 1000 cities nationwide. Your detector detects LIDAR (laser). I RDDs. No. Understanding Radar and Laser
Your Detector
Understanding Radar and Laser
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Radar Speed Monitoring Systems
Three band frequencies have been approved by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for use by speed monitoring radar equipment:
X band K band Ka band
10.525 GHz 24.150 GHz 33...
Operating Instructions - Page 18
...rural situations. Cobra Electronics has included a user selectable On or Off Pop Detect mode. No routine Maintenance is required.
Nothing Comes Close to measure the target vehicle's speed. If required, replace it with a 2-amp fuse only.)
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Your Detector
Specifications and Trademark Acknowledgement
Specifications
Band and Frequencies Band X Band K Band Safety Alert Traffic...
Operating Instructions - Page 19
...at Cobra's website to a Cobra® 33 After installation of obstructions to be moving as long as high-accident intersections). Keep the detector turned On for instructions on the detector.
I Allows you purchase the GPS Locator unit, it will be blocked or
weakened by the detector, the GPS Locator provides alerts based on the left side of radar detector.
GPS Locator Status...
Operating Instructions - Page 20
...and 15 for at least two seconds while at a location you approach the location. Whenever your direction of travel based on which the installed database of your vehicle from the Lat/Lon standby screen.
Vehicle Location
When a GPS Locator unit is approached. User Location Alert
Zone 1
Zone 2
Zone 3
Icon size increases as a User setting.
To update the database, go to a Cobra®...
Operating Instructions - Page 21
... Caution Areas and User Locations their signal icons and related text will substitute for the Photo Enforced ones shown in the sequence below.
Screen Sequence In Zone 1 For Location Straight Ahead
As a location is approached, the arrows will sequence on your route. Begin Alert
Continuous Alert
Optional GPS Locator
Optional Global Position System Locator
IntelliScope Alert Arrow...
Operating Instructions - Page 22
... securely to prevent damage in transit to ship the product for warranty service, but the return charges will be at its Cobra 15 Band Radar/Laser Detectors, and the component parts thereof, will , without limitation, damages resulting from the date of unauthorized alterations or repairs.
3. Cobra Electronics Corporation warrants that the product is happening with information as United...
Operating Instructions - Page 23
... order info on page 41. Accessories
Customer Assistance
Optional Accessories
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You can find quality Cobra products and accessories at your local Cobra dealer, or in GPS Locator Unit
Item #RDA GPSL55
Straight 12V DC Power Cord Windshield Mounting Bracket
Includes plug and fuse Item #420-030-N-001
Includes suction cups Item #545-...
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