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Important Information and 
Customer Assistance

Introduction

A1 English

Important Information

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 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 
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.

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.

Customer Assistance

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:

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).

Technical Assistance

English only. www.cobra.com (on-line: Frequently Asked

Questions). English and Spanish. [email protected] (e-mail).

For Assistance Outside the U.S.A. 

Contact Your Local Dealer

©2008 Cobra Electronics Corporation

6500 West Cortland Street

Chicago, Illinois 60707 USA

www.cobra.com

Customer Assistance

XRS 9340

12 BAND

HIGH-PERFORMANCE 
DIGITAL RADAR/LASER
DETECTOR WITH XTREME RANGE 
SUPERHETERODYNE

®

TECHNOLOGY

Nothing

Comes Close to a Cobra

®

English

Operating Instructions 

Printed in China 

Part No. 480-416-P

Version A

Nothing

Comes Close to a Cobra

®

English

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Summary of Contents for 12 BAND XRS 9340

Page 1: ...ld 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 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 S...

Page 2: ...trols Indicators and Connections Introduction A2 English Controls Indicators and Connections 12V DC Power Jack On Off Volume Control Allows you to adjust the volume of the tone alerts Audio Jack City Button For City or Highway modes to reduce false alerts Also turns Ku alerts On and Off LaserEye For 360 detection of laser and strobe signals Windshield Bracket Release Button Speaker Press and hold ...

Page 3: ... 6 UltraBright Data Display Brightness 7 Muting an Alert 8 Auto Mute Mode 8 IntelliMute 9 VG 2 and Spectre 1 Alert Settings 12 Radar Alert Settings 12 Detection 13 Signals Detected 13 Audio Alerts 13 Visual Display 13 Instant On Detection 16 Responding to Alerts 16 Understanding Radar and Laser 17 Maintenance 19 Specifications 20 Warranty Limited 1 Year Warranty 21 Customer Assistance Product Serv...

Page 4: ... 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 1 Attach the rubber cups to the bracket 2 Make sure the rubber cups and your windshield are clean 3 Push the bracket firmly onto the windshield 4 Attach the detector...

Page 5: ...ther paper backing 4 Attach the detector to the hook and loop fastener You can remove and reattach the unit as often as you like 6 Plug the power cord into the detector 7 Plug the cigarette lighter adapter on the power cord into your vehicle s cigarette lighter Dashboard Mounting Power On X K Ka V S h On Off Volume Control Rotate clockwise away from you NOTE In some vehicles power is supplied to t...

Page 6: ...as microwave towers and automatic door openers To change settings follow the procedure listed below which indicates what you will see and hear as you complete each step The factory setting is Highway mode 6 Dim Button Press and release Bright Dark Dim Press and release Dim button City Button Press and release City Mode X K Ka V S c Highway Mode X K Ka V S h To Change From Highway Mode to City Mode...

Page 7: ...an activation point for your engine s revs see page 11 Whenever the revs are below that point IntelliMute will begin muting The activation point will be stored in memory and recalled each time the power is turned 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 ...

Page 8: ...nces and driving style Setting the IntelliMute Activation Point Your detector must be installed in your vehicle CAUTION Do not attempt to set the rev point while driving Your vehicle should be parked and idling IntelliMute must be turned on before setting the activation point You will hear a series of beeps as you follow the steps on page 11 10 IntelliMute Button Press and hold for two seconds Bel...

Page 9: ...Your Detector VG 2 and Spectre 1 Alert Settings The detector is undetectable by police VG 2 and Spectre 1 radar detector detectors and will alert you when such a device is in use near your vehicle During the alert the unit continues to detect other signals You can choose whether or not you want your unit to show VG 2 and Spectre 1 alerts The factory setting is VG 2 and Spectre 1 alert Off On Off I...

Page 10: ...of Signal Visual Display Emergency Vehicles S is Steady Road Hazards S is Steady Trains S is Steady Strobe Alert Signal Detected X K Ka V S c Strobe Alert Signals and Visual Displays Type of Signal Visual Display 3M Opticom or Tomar S Blinks Your detector provides 360 detection of this signal Safety Alert Signal Detected X K Ka V S c VG 2 and Spectre 1 Alert Signals and Visual Displays Type of Sig...

Page 11: ...emit signals that can be detected by VG 2 or Spectre 1 but does detect VG 2 and Spectre 1 signals and will alert you when a device is in use near your vehicle if you so choose Safety Alert Traffic Warning System FCC approved Safety Alert transmitters emit microwave radar signals that indicate the presence of a safety related concern Depending on the frequency of the signal emitted it can indicate ...

Page 12: ...osts utility poles tree branches etc will prevent valid speed measurement Some common questions about LIDAR include Does weather have any affect on LIDAR Yes Rain snow smoke fog or airborne dust particles will reduce the effective range of LIDAR and can if dense enough prevent its operation Can LIDAR operate through glass Yes Newer LIDAR guns can obtain readings through most types of glass However...

Page 13: ...or component parts upon delivery to the Cobra Factory Service Department accompanied by proof of the date of first consumer purchase such as a duplicated copy of a sales receipt You must pay any initial shipping charges required to ship the product for warranty service but the return charges will be at Cobra s expense if the product is repaired or replaced under warranty This warranty gives you sp...

Page 14: ...ip to Cobra Factory Service Cobra Electronics Corporation 6500 West Cortland Street Chicago IL 60707 U S A 6 Please allow three to four weeks before contacting us about the status of your service Call 773 889 3087 for assistance If your unit is under warranty it will either be repaired or replaced upon receipt depending on the model If your unit is out of warranty you will receive a letter informi...

Page 15: ...er directly from Cobra See ordering info on page 25 24 Windshield Mounting Bracket Includes suction cups Item 545 159 N 001 Straight 12V DC Power Cord Includes plug and fuse Item 420 030 N 001 Coiled 12V DC Power Cord Includes plug and fuse Item 420 026 N 001 Dual Port Power Adapter Includes adjustable plug up to 90 and fuse Item CLP 2B Customer Assistance ...

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