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Important Information and
Customer Assistance
Introduction
Important Information
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Safe Driving
Motorists are expected to exercise all due caution while using this product, and to obey
all applicable traffic laws. Do not attempt to change settings of the unit while the car is
in motion.
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 recei
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Controls, Indicators Accessories Order Info and and Connections Accessories In This Package Trademark Acknowledgement Customer Assistance Introduction Introduction The XRS R8 provides detection capabilities for radar, laser and strobe signals. Accessories In This Package Ordering From U.S.A. • Call 773-889-3087 for pricing or visit www.cobra.com. The XRS R10G has all the features of the XRS R8 plus a GPS locator module MDU 12V Power Cord with In-line MDU 12V Power Cord with In-line Fuse and Ciga
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Contents Introduction Introduction Customer Assistance Important Information . . . . . . . . . . A1 Product Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Customer Assistance . . . . . . . . . . A1 Warranty Controls, Indicators and Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A2 User License Accessories In This Package . . . . . A3 User License . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Product Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Optional Accessories Ins
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Product Overview Product Overview Introduction Introduction Cobra XRS R8 and XRS R10G Remote Display Unit (RDU) • The RDU is a wireless remote controller/display module that shows alerts ™ detected by the MDU. The RDU display uses an Extreme Bright DataGrafix CAUTION (Organic Light Emitting Diode) Display to show large graphical alerts as Modifications or parts not approved by Cobra Electronics Corporation signals are detected. may violate FCC Rules and void authority to operate this equipment.
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Installation Overview Installation Overview Introduction Introduction Mount Unit Figure B Figure C Main Detector Unit (MDU) Note: To power the MDU, use one of the two power cords provided (See Page A3). • 12V Power Cord with In-line Fuse for Hardwired Installation: For connection to vehicle’s fuse box or battery, or • 12V Power Cord with In-line Fuse and Cigarette Lighter Plug: For connection to 12-volt vehicle accessory outlet (cigarette lighter Mount the MDU high on windshield to right of rear
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Installation Overview Installation Introduction Your Detector Global Positioning System Locator – (XRS R10G Model Only) Main Detector Unit (MDU) Figure E – Internal View 1. Position MDU before actual mount. • Do not attempt to adjust MDU bracket. • Hold unit in place. • Using non-permanent pen, mark two opposite corners. 2. Peel off film from two-piece fastener strips. Align with Mount the GPS Locator module to the MDU by plugging it into the USB port. two corner markings made in step 1. Press M
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Installation Installation Your Detector Your Detector 4. Attach power cord to MDU. 1. Loosen MDU bracket 1 Not In Use. Use power cord clips to adjust knob (gray). Stored/Concealed route to fuse box or Position. lighter/accessory outlet, depending on the selected power cord. Surfaces must Bracket be clean and free of dirt, Adjust Knob oil and dust. Plug in the Loosen power cord. 2. Adjust module to a position 2 parallel to the road. Lower to Internal View Operating Detection Position. 3 3. Tighte
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Installation Installation Your Detector Your Detector Remote Display Unit (RDU) • 1. Attach 12V to 5V Battery Installation retractable USB power cable to bottom of RDU and to 12V power adapter. 1. Turn RDU over and slide 2. Connect 12V power battery cover off the adapter to vehicle RDU body. accessory outlet (cigarette lighter plug). 3. Initial charge for battery 2. Carefully plug battery wire is two (2) hours. connector into the battery (RDU may be used while connection port in RDU. charging.)
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Installation Installation Your Detector Your Detector Global Positioning System Locator RDU Holster (XRS Model R10G Only) A holster is provided to allow you to position the RDU for best driver • visibility and for access while charging the battery. A vent or visor clip will attach to the rear of the holster. Self-adhesive hook and loop strips are also included for alternative mounting locations. GPS Locator plugs into the USB port on the right side of the MDU. Hook and Loop Strips Vent Clip Viso
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Installation Controls and Display Your Detector Your Detector RDU Controls GPS Locator Initial Satellite Lock • The GPS Locator module now needs to detect the Global Positioning satellites. 1. With vehicle running and parked in an area clear of obstructions to the sky, turn MUTE/Button On the power to the MDU Press for Standby with GPS Locator connected. Status Screens. Mutes an alert. Selects features in 2. Keep the MDU turned On Menu mode. for at least 15 minutes. GPS Icon This will allow fas
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Controls and Display Getting Started Your Detector Your Detector RDU Display Power On/Off • Standby Screen 1. After moving the MDU to its detect position, RDU battery icon displays The IntelliMute (I-Mute) charge condition of RDU press the power button or IntelliMute Pro battery. (I-Mute Pro) symbol on the RDU to turn the Sections change to display shows only if the system ON. battery level, or if the feature is activated. battery is being charged. Arrow changes to indicate if above or below Set
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Getting Started Getting Started Your Detector Your Detector I-Mute/I-Mute Pro and City or Hwy Mode Standby Screens I-MUTE CITY • I-Mute screen displays status of alert filtering (City or Press Mute/ while the Standby screen is displayed to cycle through Highway modes) and automatic muting (IntelliMute or different Standby screens. PRO IntelliMute Pro) functions. Refer to related sections The Standby screens will be displayed in the following order: to set these features. Main Standby RDU I-Mute
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Getting Started Programming Your Detector Your Detector Auto Dark Programming Overview • • When Auto Dark screen is engaged, a small dot displays Begin all programming or setup with MENU/SAVE button. at bottom of screen to show that power is on. Touch any Select this to change USER or ALERT settings. USER button to recall Standby screen. Any alert will also exit settings customize how system handles alert filtering, Auto Dark mode. audio-related options, visual options and system-related options
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Program Navigation Program Navigation Your Detector Your Detector Program Flow Diagrams • Alert Settings Diagram User Settings Diagram Screens display in the following order when cycling through User Settings Screens display in the following order when cycling through Alert Settings menu. Speed Units screen displays only if GPS Locator is connected to system. menu. Speed Alert, Display GPS Database Version and Delete ALL User Pair RDU screen displays only if system detects a missing RDU connecti
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Settings Settings Your Detector Your Detector IntelliMute Mode Programming User Settings • IntelliMute allows you to avoid audio alerts you don’t need to hear because you IntelliShield City Mode Default are stopped or moving slowly. By sensing the RPMs of your engine, IntelliMute City Mode Default makes three levels of Audio Alert suppression available knows when you are at low speed and automatically mutes alerts (except for strobe when you toggle from Highway to City mode (see page 20). The fa
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Settings Settings Your Detector Your Detector Set Activation Point Auto Mute Mode When Auto Mute is on, it automatically reduces the audio volume of all After the detector is installed in your vehicle and IntelliMute or IntelliMute Pro alerts after they have sounded for four seconds. The signals will remain is turned On using Menu mode, press the Citybutton to advance to the muted for as long as the signal is detected. When Auto Mute is off, the IntelliMute Set Point screen where the Activation
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Settings Settings Your Detector Your Detector Smart Power Mode VG-2 Alert SmartPower feature turns system Off five minutes after car’s engine is turned Detector is undetectable by VG-2 detection devices. An alert is given when off. Before SmartPower engages, three beeps sound and SmartPower flashes such a device is in use near the vehicle. When VG-2 Detect mode is On, VG-2 on display. Start the car or press Power/Pairing button to return to normal signals are detected and an alert given. During
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Settings/Detection Alerts Detection Alerts Your Detector Your Detector The following functions are available only if a Global Positioning System POP, VG2, SP1 or SP4 display depending on signal type detected. Locator is connected to the system. RA RDAR RA RDAR RRADAR RADAR Caution Area Alerts If you have turned Caution Area Alert On, whenever your vehicle approaches POP VG V 2 SSP1 SP4 a caution area (such as a high-accident intersection) contained in the built-in GPS Locator database, an alarm
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Detection Alerts Detection Alerts Your Detector Your Detector Emergency Vehicle Alerts Caution Area Alerts EMERGENCY Emergency vehicle alerts are indicated by “EV” and the An alert to a Caution Area (such as speed traps and high- label “EMERGENCY.” accident intersections) is indicated by an exclamation point EV surrounded by a circle. As you get closer to the progressively larger and you hear a unique chime. If the Voice Alert is Road Hazard Alerts ROAD HAZARD activated, you will also hear a voi
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Detection Alerts Radar and Laser Your Detector Your Detector IntelliScope IntelliScope Alert Arrow Sequence When You Turn Toward The Location • In conjunction with detection of a Location Based Alert, IntelliScope provides information While approaching a Photo Enforcement Location involving a turn onto a about the direction of the Location relative to your moving vehicle. cross street where it is located. Zone 1 Zone 2 Zone 3 The following descriptions use a Photo Enforced location as an example
