User manual COBRA XRS 9630

Introduction Intro Important Information and Customer Assistance Operation Customer Warranty 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 Secondary Icons 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. It is only intended to alert Notice the motorist that an emergency vehicle equipped with a Cobra Safety Alert transmitter is within range as defined by that product. Please call local fire and police departments to learn if coverage exists in your area. · The Cobra line of quality products includes: Main Icons Safe Driving Motorists, as well as operators of emergency or service vehicles, are expected to exercise all due caution while using this product, and to obey all applicable traffic laws. Security of Your Vehicle Before leaving your vehicle, always remember to conceal your radar detector in order to reduce the possibility of break-in and theft. CB Radios microTALK® Radios Radar/Laser Detectors Safety Alert® Traffic Warning Systems Handheld GPS Receivers Mobile GPS Navigation Systems HighGear Accessories CobraMarine TM ® Intro Customer Assistance Operation Assistance Customer Assistance Customer Warranty Should you encounter any problems with this product, or not understand its many features, please refer to this owner's manual. If you require further assistance after reading this manual, Cobra Electronics offers the following customer assistance services: Secondary Icons · For Assistance in the U.S.A. Automated Help Desk English only. 24 hours a day, 7 days a week 773-889-3087 (phone). Customer Assistance Operators English and Spanish. 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Central Time Mon. through Fri. (except holidays) 773-889-3087 (phone). Questions English and Spanish. Faxes can be received at 773-622-2269 (fax). Notice VHF Marine Radios CobraMarineTM Power Inverters Accessories For more information or to order any of our products, please visit our website: www.cobra.com 12 BANDTM ULTRA HIGH-PERFORMANCE DIGITAL RADAR/LASER DETECTOR WITH XTREME RANGE SUPERHETERODYNE® TECHNOLOGY Technical Assistance English only. www.cobra.com (on-line: Frequently Asked Questions). English and Spanish. productinfo@cobra.com (e-mail). For Assistance Outside the U.S.A. Contact Your Local Dealer A1 English ©2006 Cobra Electronics Corporation 6500 West Cortland Street Chicago, Illinois 60707 USA www.cobra.com XRS 9630 Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra® Printed in China Part No. 480-233-P Version B Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra® English English Introduction Intro Controls, Indicators, Connections and Display Operation Customer Warranty Introduction Intro Product Features Operation Customer Warranty Intro Assistance Controls, Indicators, Connections and Display · Product Features Assistance Operation Customer Assistance Customer Assistance · Secondary Icons Windshield Bracket Release Button Windshield Bracket Mount Congratulations! You've made a smart choice by purchasing an ultra high performance digital radar/laser detector from Cobra. Just look at some of the sophisticated features and capabilities your new unit includes: Xtreme Range Superheterodyne Technology With super-fast sweep circuitry, XRS provides extra detection range and the best possible advance warning to even the fastest radar guns Notice Ultra Performance Provides advanced warning with extra detection range Detection and Separate Alerts For radar signals (X, K, Ka and Ku bands, with signal strength indicated), laser signals, Safety Alert signals, Strobe Alert signals, VG-2 signals, Spectre 1 signals 8-Point Compass Displays direction of travel LaserEye For 360° detection of laser and strobe signals Instant-On Ready Detects radar guns with "instant-on" (very fast) speed monitoring capabilities Pop Detection Detects the latest super-fast instant-on signal pulse radar guns Tone Alert With adjustable volume DigiView Data Display With easy-to-read alpha/numeric dot matrix text readout Secondary Icons Ordering From U.S.A. Accessories Order Info Warranty Call 773-889-3087 for pricing or visit www.cobra.com. For Credit Card Orders Call 773-889-3087 [Press one from the main menu] 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Central Time, Monday through Friday. Make Check or Money Order Payable To Cobra Electronics, Attn: Accessories Dept., 6500 West Cortland Street, Chicago, IL 60707 U.S.A. Notice Notice LaserEye For 360° detection of laser and strobe signals. Auxiliary Audio Jack Speaker 12V DC Power Jack On-Off/Volume Control Allows user to adjust the volume of the tone alerts. Program/Mute Button For manual mute of audio alerts (and to enter programming mode). Main Icons Select/Dim Button Adjusts the display brightness for easy reading (and to scroll through user mode Intro Operation Customer Assistance settings while programming). Warranty Set/City Button For City or Highway modes to reduce false alerts (and to change user mode settings while programming). IntelliShield False Signal Rejection Reduces falsing in urban areas with Highway mode and three levels of City mode settings Safety Alert Traffic warning system distinguishes important safety alerts from other K band signals Strobe Alert Emergency vehicle warning system Manual Mute or Auto Mute A mute function of audio alerts IntelliMute A mute function which automatically reduces false alerts by sensing engine RPMs Smart Power A timed power saving function that saves your car's battery EasySet Programming User-friendly mode selection and setting with visual guidance Auxiliary Audio Jack For external speaker connection Mounting Mounts easily on windshield or dashboard Secondary Icons To Order Online Please visit our website: www.cobra.com Item # 420-030-N-001 420-026-N-001 545-139-N-001 CLP-2B Straight 12V Power Cord Coiled 12V Power Cord Windshield Mounting Bracket Dual Port Power Adapter Description Alpha/Numeric Dot Matrix Text Display* Shows user mode settings, programming instructions, signal strength indication, City/Highway mode indicators, Secondary Icons radar, VG-2, Spectre 1 and safety/strobe indicators. * See pages 5 ­ 26 for more information about display features. Notice System Ready WARNING Modifications or parts substitutions not approved by Cobra Electronics Corporation may violate FCC Rules and void your authority to operate this equipment. This booklet describes the simple steps for mounting and setting up your detector. It also provides helpful information about how radar and laser guns are used and how you can interpret the alerts you receive. A2 English Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra® A3 Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra® 37 Main Icons Introduction Intro Contents Operation Customer Assistance Warranty Main Icons Introduction Important Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A1 Customer Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A1 Operation Customer Intro Warranty Assistance Controls, Indicators, Connections and Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A2 Secondary Icons Product Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A3 Your Detector Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Customer Warranty EasySet Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Assistance Notice Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Highway/City Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Muting an Alert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Auto Mute Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Notice Auxiliary Audio Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 IntelliMute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Pop Alert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 K, Ku and X Band Detection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 VG-2 Alert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Spectre 1 Alert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 SmartPower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 DigiView Data Display Brightness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Detection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Signals Detected . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Audio Alerts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Visual Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Instant-On Detection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Pop Detection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Responding to Alerts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Understanding Radar and Laser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Warranty Limited 1-Year Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Customer Assistance Product Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Trademark Acknowledgement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Warranty Optional Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Order Info . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra® 1 Intro Secondary Icons Operation Secondary Icons Notice Customer Assistance Warranty Operation Customer Assistance Your Detector Intro Operation Installation Customer Warranty Your Detector Intro Operation Installation Customer Assistance Warranty Installation Assistance Where to Mount Your Unit Secondary Icons · Windshield Mounting You will get optimum performance from your detector if you Mount it at a point approximately in the center of the vehicle, as low as possible on the front windshield without obstructing the unit's view of the road either to the front or rear. You can also mount it directly on the dashboard. Windshield Mounting Notice 1. Attach the rubber Secondary Icons cups to the bracket. Dashboard Mounting Notice 2. Make sure the rubber cups and your windshield are clean. 3. Push the bracket firmly onto the windshield. The unit's lens must not be blocked and the LaserEye should have a clear view out the back window to allow 360° detection. The LaserEye Should Have a Clear View 4. Attach the detector to the bracket. Check the angle of the unit. 5. To adjust the angle if necessary, gently push or pull on the bracket to bend it. DO NOT use the detector to bend the bracket. 6. Plug the power cord into the detector. Radar and laser signals pass through glass but not through other materials and objects. Objects that can block or weaken incoming signals include: s s s s Windshield wiper blades Mirrored sun screens Dark tinting at the top of the windshield Heated windshields currently available on some vehicles (Instaclear for Ford, Electriclear for GM). Consult your dealer to see if you have this option. 7. Plug the cigarette lighter adapter on the power cord into your vehicle's cigarette lighter. 8. You can temporarily remove the detector whenever you wish by depressing the bracket release button and sliding it off the bracket. 2 English Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra® 3 Your Detector Intro Operation Installation Customer Assistance Warranty Your Detector Intro Operation Getting Started Customer Warranty Dashboard Mounting Assistance Getting Started · Secondary Icons Three beeps Ma in Ico ns Main Icons 4. Attach the detector to the hook-and-loop fastener. You can remove and reattach the unit as often as you like. 5. Plug the power cord into the detector. Power On Intro Operation Start-up is complete when the display continuously shows the current compass direction (N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W or NW) plus single letters indicating current user mode settings (c = City mode, City X Beep Off mode and City X+K mode, h = Highway mode, i = IntelliMute on). Customer Assistance Warranty Start-Up Complete Testing Secondary Icons NW 6. Plug the cigarette lighter adapter on the power cord into your vehicle's cigarette lighter. System Ready NOTE In some vehicles, power is supplied to the cigarette lighter even while the ignition is off. If this is the case with your vehicle and you have turned the SmartPower off, you should turn off or unplug your detector when parking for lengthy periods. Cobra recommends leaving SmartPower at the factory setting, which is on. Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra® 5 Notice 4 English Intr o Rotate the On-Off/ Volume control clockwise (away from you). Tone Op era tio n 3. Attach the pad to the dashboard at your chosen location and remove the other paper backing. To Turn On the Unit and Adjust the Audio Volume Visual Display Testing System Ready The display will then cycle through the user mode settings (city or highway, Intellimute and SmartPower status). h Se co nd ary Ico ns Ins tall ati on Cu As sto sis me tan r ce W arr an ty Notice Notice No tic e Ca uti on Cu As sto sis me tan r ce 2. Remove the paper backing from one (1) side of the hook-and-loop fastener. W arn ing 1. Place the detector on the dashboard to find a location where the unit has a clear, level view of the road. The angle CANNOT be adjusted after mounting. Secondary Icons On-Off/ Volume Control Rotate clockwise (away from you) n Icons Your Detector Intro Operation EasySet Programming Customer Warranty Your Detector Intro Operation EasySet Programming Customer Assistance Warranty Assistance EasySet Programming Intro Operation All user mode settings on your detector can be changed by using Customer Warranty Program mode. When changing the settings, please keep in mind: Assistance s s · Set/City Button Press and release Select/Dim Button Press and release Secondary Icons Secondary Icons Buttons can have multiple functions. All settings will be stored in memory when the power is turned off and recalled when the power is turned back on. Notice NOTE You cannot enter Program mode during an alert. The unit will not detect signals while in Program mode. During programming, if no buttons are pushed for Warrantyseconds, the unit will automatically exit Program mode ten Customer Assistance and save the last settings. Program/Mute Button Press and hold/Press and release ondary Icons n Icons To Use Program Mode Press and hold the Program/Mute button Notice for two seconds. Tone Three beeps Visual Display Program will appear. PROGRAM The procedure for using Program mode is shown on page 7. Notice Intro Operation Then brief programming instructions will scroll through the display three times. While the programming instructions are scrolling, press and release the Select/Dim button to cycle through the user modes. One beep with each button press As each mode is displayed, the current setting for that mode will be shown. Programming User Modes ondary Icons The tables on pages 8 through 9 show you how to program all user modes and the settings you can choose from. NOTE On the following pages, you will find more detailed explanations of each setting. See page 14 for instructions on setting the IntelliMute activation point. See page 16 for instructions on calibrating the compass. See page 21 for instructions on using SmartPower. Notice With the user mode you One or two beeps, wish to change displayed, depending on your press and release the selection Set/City button to change the setting. To move to the next selection, press the Select/Dim button again. When you have finished programming any or all of the user modes, press and release the Program/Mute button to exit Program mode. Or simply wait ten seconds without pushing any buttons. One beep The setting you select will be shown. When you exit Program mode, the new setting will automatically be saved and EXIT PROGRAM and Settings Saved! will appear in the display. EXIT PROGRAM Settings Saved! 6 English Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra® 7 Your Detector Intro Operation EasySet Programming Customer Warranty Your Detector Intro Operation EasySet Programming Tone Customer Assistance Warranty Assistance This EasySet programming menu lists all of the modes and settings you can choose from after you have entered Program mode as described on page 7. Mode VG-2 Detect mode Secondary Icons Visual Setting VG-2 Detect On VG-2 Detect Off VG-2 Audio On VG-2 Audio Off Spectre 1 Detect On Spectre 1 Detect Off Result Unit will detect VG-2 signals. Unit will not detect VG-2 signals. With VG-2 Detect on, the unit will give audible alerts for VG-2 signals. With VG-2 Detect off, the unit will give only visual alerts for VG-2 signals. Unit will detect Spectre 1 signals. Unit will not detect Spectre 1 signals. Two beeps One beep EasySet Programming Menu Secondary Icons Mode Set City mode default* Notice Tone Two beeps One beep One beep Visual Setting Result City X City X beep Off City X+K A single beep sounds when the signal is first detected. Audio for all X band alerts are blocked until signal strength reaches Level 3. Combines the City X mode with prevention of K band audio alerts until signal strength reaches Level 2. VG-2 Audio Two beeps mode (not shown if VG-2 One beep detect is off) Spectre 1 Notice Two beeps Detect mode One beep Spectre 1 Audio mode (not shown if Spectre 1 detect is off) SmartPower mode K or Ku Band detect mode X Band detect mode Set display Dim mode default* Two beeps One beep Two beeps One beep Two beeps One beep Two beeps One beep Two beeps One beep One beep Restore factory One beep settings Exit program One beep IntelliMute mode Two beeps IntelliMute On All alerts (except for strobe signals from emergency vehicles) are automatically muted below the engine rev point you set. IntelliMute Off Normal operation. Set IntelliMute Allows you to set the engine (see page 14 rev point while using IntelliMute. to set activation point) AutoMute On The audio volume of all alerts will be automatically muted after four seconds for as long as the signal is detected. All alerts will sound at full volume for as long as the signal is detected. Allows you to calibrate the compass. Spectre 1 Audio With Spectre 1 Detect on, the unit will On give audible alerts for Spectre 1 signals. Spectre 1 Audio With Spectre 1 Detect off, the unit will give Off only visual alerts for Spectre 1 signals. SmartPower On SmartPower Off SmartPower is on. SmartPower is off. One beep Set IntelliMute One beep RPMs (not shown if IntelliMute is off) AutoMute mode Two beeps K or Ku Band On Unit will detect K or Ku Band signals. K or Ku Band Off Unit will not detect K or Ku Band signals. X Band On X Band Off Display Dim Display Dimmer Display Dark Restore Factory Settings Unit will detect X Band signals. Unit will not detect X Band signals. Partially dimmed for dusk or night driving. More dimmed for dusk or night driving. Display is off. Resets user modes and settings to factory default. One beep Set compass One beep AutoMute Off Set Compass (see page 16 to calibrate compass) Pop Detect mode Two beeps One beep Pop Detect On Unit will detect Pop signals. Pop Detect Off Unit not will detect Pop signals. EXIT PROGRAM Allows you to exit Program mode. * The settings for these user modes can also be changed with the one button method. See description of each user mode (pages 10 and 23) for details. 8 English Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra® 9 Your Detector Intro Operation Settings Customer Warranty Your Detector Intro Operation Settings Customer Warranty Assistance Settings Highway/City Mode · Secondary Icons Your detector has a Highway mode and three different levels of City modes: City X, City X Beep Off and City X+K. City X mode sounds a single beep when the signal is first detected. City X Beep Off mode prevents all X band audio alerts until the signal strength reaches Level 3. City X+K mode combines the City X mode with prevention of K band audio alerts until the signal strength reads Level 2. This will reduce false alerts while you are driving in or near urban areas where there are many sources for conflicting X or K band signals Notice such as microwave towers and automatic door openers. The factory setting is Highway. The factory City mode default setting is City X. Main Icons Assistance Setting City Default You can set the default level for City mode (City X, City X Beep Off and City X+K) either in Program mode or directly using the Set/City button. Secondary Icons Set/City Button Press and hold City X Press and hold the Set/City button City X City X+K Notice Beep Off To Set the City Mode Default Directly Using the Set/City Button Press and hold the Set/City button. Tone One beep each time the display cycles None Visual Display Cycles -- see chart above City X Beep Off, City X+K or City X Set/City Button Press and release Intro Operation Customer Assistance Warranty To Change From Highway Mode to City Mode Press and release the Secondary Set/City button. Icons City Mode Tone One beep Visual Display c appears in the display Release the Set/City button to select the current display as default. To Set the City Mode Default Using Program Mode NW c Notice NOTE When you change to City mode, the unit will enter whichever city default mode is set at the time. (See Page 7 For Instructions on Using Program Mode) In Program mode, go to City. Tone One beep One beep Two beeps City X Beep Off City X+K Visual Display City X Beep Off City X+K City X City X To Change From City Mode Back to Highway Mode Press and release the Set/City button again. Highway Mode Tone Two beeps Visual Display h appears in the display City X h Beep Off City X+K City X NW 10 English Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra® 11 Your Detector Intro Operation Settings Customer Warranty Main Icons Your Detector Settings Customer Assistance Warranty Assistance Muting an Alert IntelliMute Intro Operation Secondary Icons Your detector allows you to quickly turn off an Audio Alert by momentarily pressing the Program/Mute button. If you press the Program/Mute button a second time during the Alert, the Audio Alert will be turned back on. Program/Mute Button Press and release Intro IntelliMute is a unique new feature that allows you to avoid alerts you don't need to hear because you are stopped or moving slowly. By sensing the "revs" (RPMs) of your engine, IntelliMute knows when you are at low Secondary Icons speed and automatically mutes alerts (except for strobe signals from emergency vehicles). Operation Customer Warranty Before IntelliMute will work, you must set an activation point for your engine's revs (see page 14). Whenever the revs are below that point, IntelliMute will begin muting. The activation point will be stored in memory and recalled Notice each time the power is turned on. An i will appear in the display when IntelliMute is on. The factory setting is IntelliMute off. NOTE IntelliMute may not work with some vehicles because it cannot sense the engine's revs. In such cases, you can reduce unwanted audio alerts by using Auto Mute and City mode when appropriate. Assistance To Turn On or Off an Audio Alert Using the Program/Mute Button Press and release the Program/Mute button. Notice Tone None Visual Display None Secondary Icons Auto Mute Mode Auto Mute will automatically reduce the audio volume of all alerts after four (4) seconds for as long as the signal is detected. The factory setting for Auto Mute is on. To Turn Auto Mute On or Off Using Program Mode (See Page 7 For Instructions on Using Program Mode) Notice To Turn IntelliMute On or Off Using Program Mode (See Page 7 For Instructions on Using Program Mode) In Program mode, go to Auto Mute. Tone Two beeps One beep Auto Mute On Visual Display Auto Mute On Auto Mute Off Auto Mute Off In Program mode, go to IntelliMute. Tone Two beeps One beep IntelliMute On Visual Display IntelliMute On, then i appears in the display IntelliMute Off IntelliMute Off AutoMute On AutoMute Off NW Intelli ih Intelli Mute Off Auxiliary Audio Jack The Auxiliary Audio Jack can be used to connect an external speaker in environments with high ambient noise levels. The internal speaker will be disconnected. 12 English Mute Auxiliary Audio Jack On Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra® 13 Your Detector Intro Operation Settings Customer Warranty Your Detector Intro Operation Settings Customer Assistance Warranty Assistance What to Remember While Using IntelliMute IntelliMute works with all City and Auto Mute modes. Select/Dim Button Program/Mute Button Secondary Icons Set/City Button n Icons Whenever engine revs are below the activation point, an arrow pointing down will appear in the display. Above the activation point, Secondary Icons an arrow pointing up will appear. Below Activation Point Above Activation Point To Set the IntelliMute Activation Point Using Program Mode (See Page 7 For Instructions on Using Program Mode) n Icons Intro NW Operation Customer Assistance Notice ih Warranty NW ih In Program mode, go to Set IntelliMute. Press and Notice release the Set/City button to begin setting IntelliMute RPMs. Tone None Two beeps Visual Display Set IntelliMute Press SET at desired RPMs... None Intro ondary Icons If, for any reason, the unit stops sensing your engine's revs, IntelliMute will indicate an error and automatically turn off. Operation Customer Warranty The rev point you set will be stored in the unit's memory when power is turned off and recalled each time the power is turned on. NOTE The rev point must be reset if you use your detector in a different vehicle. Assistance Rev your engine to the level you wish to None set. Rev the engine slightly above idle and hold revs steady for two seconds. At the desired rev level, press and release the Set/City button. Main Icons Three beeps None IntelliMute Set! None ondary Icons Notice Operation NOTE When initially choosing your IntelliMute activation point, a setting Notice Warranty Customer of approximately 300 to 600 RPMs above idle is recommended. Assistance You can reset the activation point at any time to fit your individual preferences and driving style. Customer Setting the IntelliMute Activation Point Assistance Your detector must be installed in your vehicle. Press and release either the Select/Dim button to proceed to the next user mode or the Program/Mute button to exit the Program mode. Operation Intro Setting IntelliMute RPMs Set Intel... Customer Assistance Warranty Press SET... Intelli Mute Installation Secondary Icons Notice Caution CAUTION Do not attempt to set the rev point while driving. Warning Your vehicle should be parked and idling. Notice Set! NOTE If the unit is unable to sense usable pulses within three seconds or if you do not set a rev point within 20 seconds of beginning these steps, IntelliMute will indicate an error and automatically turn off. IntelliMute IntelliMute Off Not Set IntelliMute must be turned on before setting the activation point. Tone One beep One beep 14 English Visual Display IntelliMu... Intelli Mute Please tr... Off IntelliMute not set Please try again IntelliMute Off Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra® 15 n Icons Your Detector Settings Customer Assistance Warranty Your Detector Settings Customer Assistance Warranty Compass Intro Operation Intro Operation N NW 8-Point Compass Intro Operation Your detector includes an internal Customer Warranty Assistance 8-point Compass that will continuously display your current direction of travel: Secondary Icons N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W or NW. Calibrating the Compass NE Select/Dim Button