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Introduction

A2 English

Controls, Indicators,

Connections and Display

Introduction

Controls, Indicators, Connections and Display

12V DC

Power Jack

On-Off/Volume Control

Allows user to adjust the volume

of the tone and voice alerts.

Mute

Button

For manual mute of audio

alerts and to select/adjust

options while programming.

Menu/Save Button

Press once to enter

Program mode. Press

again to save settings.

LaserEye

For 360° detection of
laser and strobe signals.

Windshield Bracket

Release Button

Speaker

Auxiliary Audio
Jack

Dim

Button

Adjusts the display brightness

and scrolls through option

settings while programming.

City

Button

For changing between Highway and

City modes and to move forward

through options while programming.

Windshield Bracket

Mounting Slot

ExtremeBright DataGrafix

TM

Display

Blue sunlight-readable, extremely

bright display provides intuitive graphical

interaction and alert screens.

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Comes Close to a Cobra

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Product Features

Introduction

Nothing

Comes Close to a Cobra

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Introduction

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

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 radar guns
of the instant-on or single-pulse type

Voice or Tone Alert

With adjustable volume

ExtremeBright DataGrafix

TM

Display

With easy-to-read graphical user interface

IntelliShield Highway/City Modes

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

SmartPower

A timed power saving function that
saves your car’s battery

EasySet Programming

User-friendly mode selection and
setting with visual guidance

Car Battery Voltage Display

Car battery voltage can be shown
continuously on the display

Car Battery Low Voltage Warning

Provides an alert when the car battery
voltage drops below 11.9 volts

Auxiliary Audio Jack

For external speaker connection

Mounting

Mounts easily on windshield or dashboard

Product Features

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:

WARNING

Modifications or parts substitutions not approved by
Cobra Electronics Corporation may violate FCC Rules
and void your authority to operate this equipment.

Accessories Order Info

Customer Assistance

Ordering From U.S.A.

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.

To Order Online

Please visit our website: www.cobra.com

Item #

Description

420-030-N-001

Straight 12V Power Cord

420-026-N-001

Coiled 12V Power Cord

545-159-N-001

Windshield Mounting Bracket

CLP-2B

Dual Port Power Adapter

13.2V

Summary of Contents for XRS 9840

Page 1: ...o learn if coverage exists in your area 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 a...

Page 2: ...ith adjustable volume ExtremeBright DataGrafix TM Display With easy to read graphical user interface IntelliShield Highway City Modes Reduces falsing in urban areas with Highway mode and three levels...

Page 3: ...16 Set Compass 17 SmartPower Mode 18 Customizable Display Colors 18 Dim Mode Default 18 Car Battery Voltage Display Mode 19 Car Battery Low Voltage Warning 19 Restore Factory Settings 19 Settings Cont...

Page 4: ...er you are more familiar with the unit About This Manual Please take a moment to learn about some special features of this manual Modular Descriptions Once the detector is in use this manual can be us...

Page 5: ...never you wish by depressing the bracket release button and sliding it off the bracket Windshield Mounting Installation Your Detector Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 5 1 Place the detector on the dashb...

Page 6: ...l dot moving back and forth toward the bottom of the screen to indicate the unit is turned on 13 2V To Turn on the Unit and Adjust the Audio Volume Rotate the On Off Volume control clockwise away from...

Page 7: ...and three different levels of City modes City X City X Beep Off and City X K Highway mode provides full response to all signals detected The City modes reduce false alerts while you are driving in or...

Page 8: ...ose in effect before Program mode was entered EasySet Programming Your Detector 10 English EasySet Programming gives you quick and easy access to all the settings on your detector It is used to progra...

Page 9: ...dix pages 34 36 while programming These show the lists of User and Alert settings Features of the programmable settings are described on the following pages K Band Detection Program Flow Diagrams Your...

Page 10: ...rresponding messages for these conditions Once an activation point has been set you can easily change it by going directly to Set IntelliMute in User Settings Programming and repeating the three step...

Page 11: ...ctor 16 English 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 si...

Page 12: ...messages are provided during the process SmartPower Mode Your detector includes the SmartPower feature that when turned on will put the unit into Standby mode low power 15 minutes after the car s engi...

Page 13: ...G 2 Audio off 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 When Spectre 1 Detect mode is on Spectre 1 si...

Page 14: ...al Displays Detection Your Detector Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 23 NOTE Beep rate changes with different laser alerts Your detector provides 360 detection of these signals Your detector provides 36...

Page 15: ...VG 2 nearby has been activated suddenly FULL ALERT Pop mode tone Pop mode gun very close FULL ALERT Tone repeats slowly as you approach a hill or bridge then speeds up sharply as you reach it Probabl...

Page 16: ...d of you on cross streets and behind you If you see an emergency vehicle approaching please pull over to the right side of the road and allow it to pass Understanding Radar and Laser Your Detector Not...

Page 17: ...tinuous Wave mode this feature is added in an attempt to make the radar gun invisible to Radar Detectors Although your detector can sense Pop signals beyond the effective range of Pop radar guns there...

Page 18: ...warranty lasts and or do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitations may not apply to you Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 31 Product Service C...

Page 19: ...ety Alert Traffic Warning System Strobe Alert VG 2 Alert Xtreme Range Superheterodyne and the snake design are registered trademarks of Cobra Electronics Corporation USA Cobra Electronics Corporation...

Page 20: ...ning Off One beep Car Voltage Warning On Restore factory settings Page 19 Two beeps Restore Factory Settings Appendix 34 English NOTE Factory defaults are highlighted in light gray See referenced page...

Page 21: ...p X Off Set K Band detect mode Page 20 Two beeps K On One beep K Off Set Ku Band Detect mode Page 20 Two beeps Ku On One beep Ku Off Set VG 2 Detect mode Page 20 Two beeps VG 2 On One beep VG 2 Off Mo...

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