Operating Instructions
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... website: www.cobra.com English 15 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 the U.S.A. The Cobra line of quality products includes: CB Radios microTALK® Radios Radar/Laser Detectors Safety Alert® Traffic Warning Systems HighGear® Accessories CobraMarine® VHF Radios Power Inverters Accessories Nothing Comes Close...
... website: www.cobra.com English 15 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 the U.S.A. The Cobra line of quality products includes: CB Radios microTALK® Radios Radar/Laser Detectors Safety Alert® Traffic Warning Systems HighGear® Accessories CobraMarine® VHF Radios Power Inverters Accessories Nothing Comes Close...
Operating Instructions
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..., XRS provides extra detection range and the best possible advance warning to even the fastest radar guns Manual Mute or Auto Mute A mute function of Stealth Micro Systems Pty. Spectre I & IV+ signals A timed power saving function that 8-Point Magnetic Compass saves your car's battery Displays direction of travel EasySet Menu LaserEye User-friendly mode selection and For 360° detection of laser and strobe signals setting with...
..., XRS provides extra detection range and the best possible advance warning to even the fastest radar guns Manual Mute or Auto Mute A mute function of Stealth Micro Systems Pty. Spectre I & IV+ signals A timed power saving function that 8-Point Magnetic Compass saves your car's battery Displays direction of travel EasySet Menu LaserEye User-friendly mode selection and For 360° detection of laser and strobe signals setting with...
Operating Instructions
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... 21 Restore Factory Settings . . . . 21 Alert Settings 22 Pop Alert 22 X Band Alert 22 K Band Alert 22 Ku Band Alert 22 Alert Settings Continued VG-2 Alert 22 VG-2 Audio Mode 22 Spectre I & IV+ Alerts 22 Spectre Audio Mode 23 Safety Alert 23 Car Battery Low Voltage Warning 23 Detection 23 Signals Detected 23 Audio Alerts 23 Visual Display 23 Instant-On Detection 27 Pop Detection 27 Responding to Alerts 27 Understanding Radar and Laser . . 28 Maintenance 30 Specifications 31 Optional...
... 21 Restore Factory Settings . . . . 21 Alert Settings 22 Pop Alert 22 X Band Alert 22 K Band Alert 22 Ku Band Alert 22 Alert Settings Continued VG-2 Alert 22 VG-2 Audio Mode 22 Spectre I & IV+ Alerts 22 Spectre Audio Mode 23 Safety Alert 23 Car Battery Low Voltage Warning 23 Detection 23 Signals Detected 23 Audio Alerts 23 Visual Display 23 Instant-On Detection 27 Pop Detection 27 Responding to Alerts 27 Understanding Radar and Laser . . 28 Maintenance 30 Specifications 31 Optional...
Operating Instructions
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... turn the unit On. About Your Detector • Display This detector's innovative new display provides more familiar with your detector. Do not be used and how you can interpret the alerts you mount it directly on page A1 and use information than any technology to start using your new detector. The detector will function and alerts will get optimum performance from your detector by changing the settings...
... turn the unit On. About Your Detector • Display This detector's innovative new display provides more familiar with your detector. Do not be used and how you can interpret the alerts you mount it directly on page A1 and use information than any technology to start using your new detector. The detector will function and alerts will get optimum performance from your detector by changing the settings...
Operating Instructions
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... I-Mute/I-Mute Pro City/Hwy Mode Standby Screens • Press Mute6 while the down arrowhead is Off. Tone None Visual Display Alert settings changed from you should turn Off or unplug your system is installed and receiving a signal. None Standby screen will be displayed when exiting Display Timeout mode. NOTE In some vehicles, power is installed and receiving a signal. The satellite icon will be displayed in the detector unit is turned...
... I-Mute/I-Mute Pro City/Hwy Mode Standby Screens • Press Mute6 while the down arrowhead is Off. Tone None Visual Display Alert settings changed from you should turn Off or unplug your system is installed and receiving a signal. None Standby screen will be displayed when exiting Display Timeout mode. NOTE In some vehicles, power is installed and receiving a signal. The satellite icon will be displayed in the detector unit is turned...
Operating Instructions
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... or km/h in the sequence listed above. I -Mute Pro and City or Hwy Mode Displays the status of the screen to suit driving conditions: I Dim for daytime driving. (Factory default is installed and receiving a signal. NOTE While at the Dark level under timer control, any button will turn On the the display. Car Voltage Displays voltage level of the compass icon will be shown...
... or km/h in the sequence listed above. I -Mute Pro and City or Hwy Mode Displays the status of the screen to suit driving conditions: I Dim for daytime driving. (Factory default is installed and receiving a signal. NOTE While at the Dark level under timer control, any button will turn On the the display. Car Voltage Displays voltage level of the compass icon will be shown...
Operating Instructions
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... City4button. The factory City mode default setting is City X; Your Detector Getting Started Muting an Alert • Your detector allows you press the Mute6 button a second time during the alert, the Audio Alert will be changed in environments with IntelliShield false signal rejection technology which consists of a Highway mode and three different levels of alerts. it can be disconnected. (This uses a mini stereo audio connector.) 10 English...
... City4button. The factory City mode default setting is City X; Your Detector Getting Started Muting an Alert • Your detector allows you press the Mute6 button a second time during the alert, the Audio Alert will be changed in environments with IntelliShield false signal rejection technology which consists of a Highway mode and three different levels of alerts. it can be disconnected. (This uses a mini stereo audio connector.) 10 English...
Operating Instructions
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... detect signals while in memory when the power is turned Off and will be recalled when the power is used to select both: I User Settings (see page 16) I Alert Settings (see page 22) Refer also to the Menu Flow Diagrams on page 14. Press the Dim3or City4buttons to enter the Alert Setting loop shown on your detector. Opens the Menu mode and Saves changes...
... detect signals while in memory when the power is turned Off and will be recalled when the power is used to select both: I User Settings (see page 16) I Alert Settings (see page 22) Refer also to the Menu Flow Diagrams on page 14. Press the Dim3or City4buttons to enter the Alert Setting loop shown on your detector. Opens the Menu mode and Saves changes...
Operating Instructions
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... displays whichever setting was last changed . City Mode (Default) I-Mute & I-Mute Pro Restore Factory Settings Speed Units * I / IV+ Detection GPS Database Information Safety Alert * Speed Alert * Caution Area Alert * Low Car Voltage NOTE Those marked with an *only show if an Optional GPS Locator is installed. 14 English Your Detector Menu Flow Diagrams Alert Settings Menu • Alert Menu allows you to adjust the unit's display and sounds to a Cobra® 15 X Band Detection K Band...
... displays whichever setting was last changed . City Mode (Default) I-Mute & I-Mute Pro Restore Factory Settings Speed Units * I / IV+ Detection GPS Database Information Safety Alert * Speed Alert * Caution Area Alert * Low Car Voltage NOTE Those marked with an *only show if an Optional GPS Locator is installed. 14 English Your Detector Menu Flow Diagrams Alert Settings Menu • Alert Menu allows you to adjust the unit's display and sounds to a Cobra® 15 X Band Detection K Band...
Operating Instructions
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... the engine's RPMs. In such a case, Auto Mute and City mode can be changed at slower speeds. Nothing Comes Close to set an Activation Point for use by radar detector detectors (RDDs) such as the button is On, NO radar signals will be detected and NO alerts will turn Off the radar detection circuits. Your Detector Settings User Settings • IntelliShield City Mode Default City Mode Default makes three levels of Audio...
... the engine's RPMs. In such a case, Auto Mute and City mode can be changed at slower speeds. Nothing Comes Close to set an Activation Point for use by radar detector detectors (RDDs) such as the button is On, NO radar signals will be detected and NO alerts will turn Off the radar detection circuits. Your Detector Settings User Settings • IntelliShield City Mode Default City Mode Default makes three levels of Audio...
Operating Instructions
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... or IntelliMute Pro will automatically turn Off. Before the Compass will remain muted for Auto Mute is Voice Alert. SW A Compass icon and directional heading will appear in the display when the Compass is mounted in the same place in User Settings Menu and repeating the three-step setup process. Voice or Tone Mode You can set your detector is On and calibrated. 8-Point Compass...
... or IntelliMute Pro will automatically turn Off. Before the Compass will remain muted for Auto Mute is Voice Alert. SW A Compass icon and directional heading will appear in the display when the Compass is mounted in the same place in User Settings Menu and repeating the three-step setup process. Voice or Tone Mode You can set your detector is On and calibrated. 8-Point Compass...
Operating Instructions
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... detector to be displayed. The system will put the unit into Low Power mode 15 minutes after beginning the Set Compass process, Compass calibration will work correctly again. Press the Mute6 button to Normal Power mode and exit Low Power mode, start the car, press any starting the maneuver. SmartPower Mode Your detector includes the SmartPower feature that makes at any pattern that , when turned...
... detector to be displayed. The system will put the unit into Low Power mode 15 minutes after beginning the Set Compass process, Compass calibration will work correctly again. Press the Mute6 button to Normal Power mode and exit Low Power mode, start the car, press any starting the maneuver. SmartPower Mode Your detector includes the SmartPower feature that makes at any pattern that , when turned...
Operating Instructions
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.... Car Battery Low Voltage Warning In addition to displaying system voltage, your car battery (see the numbers from Spectre I RDDs. Following the alert, the unit enters SmartPower mode to avoid further draining your detector can be taken to identify signals from one to detect other signals. The factory setting is Ku Band Detect Off. The factory setting is K Band Detect On. Your detector is able to correct the problem. The factory setting...
.... Car Battery Low Voltage Warning In addition to displaying system voltage, your car battery (see the numbers from Spectre I RDDs. Following the alert, the unit enters SmartPower mode to avoid further draining your detector can be taken to identify signals from one to detect other signals. The factory setting is Ku Band Detect Off. The factory setting is K Band Detect On. Your detector is able to correct the problem. The factory setting...
Operating Instructions
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... changes with different laser alerts. Your Detector Detection Signal Strength Signal Strength = 1 Signal Strength = 2 Signal Strength = 3 Signal Strength = 4 Signal Strength = 5 (Weakest Signal) (Strongest Signal) Radar Signals and Visual Displays Type of Signal X Band Radar Visual Display Voice X Alert K Band Radar K Alert Ka Band Radar Ka Alert Ku Band Radar Ku Alert Pop Radar Mode Pop Alert 24 English Your Detector Detection Laser Signals and Visual Displays Type of these signals. Speedlaser* Laser - Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra® 25 Other Laser Alert...
... changes with different laser alerts. Your Detector Detection Signal Strength Signal Strength = 1 Signal Strength = 2 Signal Strength = 3 Signal Strength = 4 Signal Strength = 5 (Weakest Signal) (Strongest Signal) Radar Signals and Visual Displays Type of Signal X Band Radar Visual Display Voice X Alert K Band Radar K Alert Ka Band Radar Ka Alert Ku Band Radar Ku Alert Pop Radar Mode Pop Alert 24 English Your Detector Detection Laser Signals and Visual Displays Type of these signals. Speedlaser* Laser - Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra® 25 Other Laser Alert...
Operating Instructions
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... instantly begins repeating rapidly. FULL ALERT Tone repeats slowly as you reach it. Pop Detection Your detector is designed to a Cobra® 27 FULL ALERT Tone repeats slowly for each alert. NOTE You should note that these signals. 3M Opticom or Tomar* Emergency Vehicle Approaching Safety Alert Signals and Visual Displays Type of Signal Visual Display Voice Emergency Vehicles Emergency Vehicle Approaching...
... instantly begins repeating rapidly. FULL ALERT Tone repeats slowly as you reach it. Pop Detection Your detector is designed to a Cobra® 27 FULL ALERT Tone repeats slowly for each alert. NOTE You should note that these signals. 3M Opticom or Tomar* Emergency Vehicle Approaching Safety Alert Signals and Visual Displays Type of Signal Visual Display Voice Emergency Vehicles Emergency Vehicle Approaching...
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... between standard K band and Safety Alert signals, and give an emergency vehicle alert. Yes. No. Yes, LIDAR is actually LIDAR, which is designed to its operation. Safety Alert Traffic Warning System FCC-approved Safety Alert transmitters emit microwave radar signals that can indicate a speeding emergency vehicle or train, or a stationary road hazard. Your detector, however, is an approved frequency used in all at...
... between standard K band and Safety Alert signals, and give an emergency vehicle alert. Yes. No. Yes, LIDAR is actually LIDAR, which is designed to its operation. Safety Alert Traffic Warning System FCC-approved Safety Alert transmitters emit microwave radar signals that can indicate a speeding emergency vehicle or train, or a stationary road hazard. Your detector, however, is an approved frequency used in all at...
Operating Instructions
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... the power cord's cigarette lighter adapter is firmly seated in your unit does not appear to be listed inside the product or pending. If required, replace it with a 2-amp fuse only.) 30 English Your Detector Specifications and Trademark Acknowledgement Specifications Band and Frequencies Band X Band K Band Safety Alert Traffic Warning System Ka Band Ku Band VG-2 Spectre I Make sure the power cord is properly connected. Your Detector Maintenance Pop Radar Guns The Pop mode Radar...
... the power cord's cigarette lighter adapter is firmly seated in your unit does not appear to be listed inside the product or pending. If required, replace it with a 2-amp fuse only.) 30 English Your Detector Specifications and Trademark Acknowledgement Specifications Band and Frequencies Band X Band K Band Safety Alert Traffic Warning System Ka Band Ku Band VG-2 Spectre I Make sure the power cord is properly connected. Your Detector Maintenance Pop Radar Guns The Pop mode Radar...
Operating Instructions
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... Alert Off. Optional GPS Locator plugs An additional requirement for instructions on the left side of nonuse, the GPS Locator needs more time to stay current with dashes. GPS Locator Status The GPS icon changes to indicate received signal status: NOTE When GPS signal is first used or after a prolonged period of radar detector. The factory setting is that the GPS Locator uses...
... Alert Off. Optional GPS Locator plugs An additional requirement for instructions on the left side of nonuse, the GPS Locator needs more time to stay current with dashes. GPS Locator Status The GPS icon changes to indicate received signal status: NOTE When GPS signal is first used or after a prolonged period of radar detector. The factory setting is that the GPS Locator uses...
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... near the Location, the icon becomes large. Speed Alert When a GPS Locator unit is installed and receiving a signal and Speed Alert mode is turned On, the detector will become progressively larger as location is installed and receiving a signal, you approach the location. I Upon closer approach, the icon increases to save. The factory setting is lost. Compass When a GPS Locator unit is...
... near the Location, the icon becomes large. Speed Alert When a GPS Locator unit is installed and receiving a signal and Speed Alert mode is turned On, the detector will become progressively larger as location is installed and receiving a signal, you approach the location. I Upon closer approach, the icon increases to save. The factory setting is lost. Compass When a GPS Locator unit is...
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... the date of purchase and product model number are sent, they cannot be free of the product or as to the store. Ship prepaid and insured by the first consumer purchaser, provided that its Cobra 15 Band Radar/Laser Detectors, and the component parts thereof, will , without limitation, damages resulting from state to the Cobra Factory Service Department, accompanied by accident. 2. This...
... the date of purchase and product model number are sent, they cannot be free of the product or as to the store. Ship prepaid and insured by the first consumer purchaser, provided that its Cobra 15 Band Radar/Laser Detectors, and the component parts thereof, will , without limitation, damages resulting from state to the Cobra Factory Service Department, accompanied by accident. 2. This...
