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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.

Dim

3

Button 

Adjusts the display brightness.

In Menu mode, steps 

backward through settings.

Menu/Save Button

Press once to enter 

Menu mode. Press again to

save settings.

LaserEye 

For 360° detection of 
laser and strobe signals.

Speaker

Mute

6

Button

For manual mute of 

audio alerts.

In menu mode, steps down

through options for the selected

setting.

City

4

Button

Switches between Highway 

and City modes.

In Menu mode, steps 

forward through settings.

Windshield Bracket

Mounting Slot

ExtremeBright DataGrafix

TM

Display

Full color and sunlight-readable, the extremely 

bright display provides intuitive graphical 

interaction and alert screens.

Nothing 

Comes Close to a Cobra

®

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Product Features

 

 

Introduction

Nothing 

Comes Close to a Cobra

®

A3

 

 

Introduction

Super-Xtreme Range 
Superheterodyne Technology

With super-fast sweep circuitry, 
S-XRS provides maximum detection range 
and the best possible advance warning 
to even the fastest radar guns

Maximum Performance

Provides advanced warning with maximum
detection range for total protection. 

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 II 

With easy-to-read graphical user interface
and cool 3D graphics

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

SmartPower 

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

EasySet Menu

User-friendly mode selection and 
setting with visual guidance

Car Battery Voltage

Voltage is shown on the display and an alert
can be provided when voltage goes below
11.9 volts

Customizable Display Colors

Customize the display colors to match your
dash illumination

Auxiliary Audio Jack

For external speaker connection

Mounting 

Mounts easily on windshield or dashboard

Optional

GPS Ready

(See page 33)

The 

Optional 

GPSL unit adds: 

Photo Enforced and User Alert Locations,
Speed Alert and Vehicle Location 
(Latitude & Longitude)

Product Features

Congratulations! You’ve made a smart choice by purchasing a maximum
performance digital radar/laser detector from Cobra. Just look at some of
the sophisticated features and capabilities your new unit includes:

Accessories Order Info and

Trademark Acknowledgement

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

RDA GPSL

GPS Locator Kit with Cable

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

USB Port

For connection 
of 

Optional

GPSL.

Windshield Bracket 

Release Button

Auxiliary Audio Jack

On right side of unit.

 

 

Customer Assistance

Trademark Acknowledgement

Cobra

®

, 6 Band

®

, 9 Band

®

, DigiView

®

, EasySet

®

, Extra Sensory Detection

®

, IntelliMute

®

, IntelliShield

®

,

LaserEye

®

, Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra

®

, Safety 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™, 12 Band™, ExtremeBright DataGrafix™, IntelliLink™, Revolution™
Series, SmartPower™, Spectre Alert™, Super-Xtreme Range Superheterodyne™, S-XRS™, UltraBright™
and Voice Alert™ are trademarks of Cobra Electronics Corporation, USA.

Opticom™ is a trademark of 3M Corporation. Instaclear

®

for Ford is a registered trademark of Ford Motor

Company, Inc. Electriclear

®

for GM is a registered trademark of General Motors Corporation. 20-20™ and

Ultra-Lyte™ are trademarks of Laser Technology, Inc. ProLaser™ and ProLaser III™ 
are trademarks of Kustom Signals, Inc. Bee III™ and Pop™ are a trademarks of MPH Industries. Spectre™
is a trademark of Stalcar. Interceptor VG-2™ is a trademark of TechniSonic Industries LTD. Tomar

®

is a

registered trademark of TOMAR Electronics, Inc.

Summary of Contents for 12 BAND XRS 989

Page 1: ...gency vehicle equipped with a Cobra Safety Alert 3M or strobe transmitter is within range as defined by that product Please call local fire and police departments to learn if coverage exists in your a...

Page 2: ...e selection and setting with visual guidance Car Battery Voltage Voltage is shown on the display and an alert can be provided when voltage goes below 11 9 volts Customizable Display Colors Customize t...

Page 3: ...Display Timeout 19 Compass Mode 19 Set Compass Mode 20 SmartPower Mode 21 Restore Factory Settings 21 Alert Settings 22 Pop Alert 22 X Band Alert 22 Alert Settings Continued K Band Alert 22 Ku Band A...

Page 4: ...ion section on page A1 and use the descriptions and feature lists on pages A2 and A3 to become familiar with your new detector You can extend the capabilities of your detector by adding the Optional G...

Page 5: ...ighter 8 You can temporarily remove the detector whenever you wish by depressing the bracket release button and sliding Windshield Mounting 1 Place the detector on the dashboard to find a location whe...

Page 6: ...t for reference to the controls on the detector unit There are no controls on the Optional GPSL unit Your Detector Getting Started Your Detector NOTE In some vehicles power is supplied to the cigarett...

Page 7: ...Hwy Mode Displays the status of alert filtering City mode and automatic muting IntelliMute mode See pages 16 and 17 to set these features Car Voltage Displays voltage level of your car battery An aler...

Page 8: ...al rejection technology which consists of a Highway mode 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 Ci...

Page 9: ...ted setting n Dim3button Moves counterclockwise through a setting loop n City4button Moves clockwise through a setting loop EasySet Menu To use EasySet Menu mode 1 Press the Menu Save button to reach...

Page 10: ...Settings City Mode Default IntelliMute Speed Units NOTE That marked with an will only show if an Optional GPSL is installed Display Color Alert Settings Menu Alert Menu allows you to selectively turn...

Page 11: ...ntelliMute knows when you are at low speed and automatically mutes alerts except for strobe signals from emergency vehicles It works with all City and Auto Mute modes Before IntelliMute will work you...

Page 12: ...ck or train Once you are away from such a location the Compass will work correctly again If the Optional GPSL is installed and receiving a signal its Compass function will override the magnetic Compas...

Page 13: ...after beginning the Set Compass process Compass calibration will automatically terminate The unit will provide a corresponding message Once the initial calibration is complete you can go to Set Compas...

Page 14: ...VG 2 Audio mode is On alerts will be sounded as well as being displayed on the screen This setting is only available if VG 2 Alert is On The factory setting is VG 2 Audio Off Spectre 1 Alert The detec...

Page 15: ...roach the signal source The repeat rate of the tones gives you useful information about the signal detected See responding to alerts on page 28 Visual Display An indication of the type of signal detec...

Page 16: ...each Safety Alert Your detector provides 360 detection of these signals VG 2 and Spectre 1 Alert Signals and Visual Displays VG 2 Alert Spectre 1 NOTE There are different tones for each alert Instant...

Page 17: ...tors that work by detecting low level signals emitted by most radar detectors Your detector does not emit signals that can be detected by VG 2 or Spectre 1 but does detect VG 2 and Spectre 1 signals a...

Page 18: ...using it cannot drive the vehicle aim and operate the gun all at the same time n Is LIDAR legal to use Yes It is legal in all 50 states Pop Radar Guns The Pop mode Radar Gun is a single pulse Doppler...

Page 19: ...atabase can be updated at Cobra s website to stay current with photo enforced locations n Allows you to identify and store up to 1 000 Alert Locations in addition to those in the database n Provides d...

Page 20: ...SB cable between the GPSL and the detector NOTE The fastener strips cannot be easily removed The adhesive strength increases with the passage of time Windshield Mounting 1 Position the GPSL unit befor...

Page 21: ...On the detector will sound an alert whenever the vehicle s speed exceeds the set point you have selected The speed settings can be adjusted in 5 mph or km h increments The factory setting is Speed Ale...

Page 22: ...riginal packing material 5 Ship prepaid and insured by way of a traceable carrier such as United Parcel Service UPS or Priority Mail to avoid loss in transit to Cobra Factory Service Cobra Electronics...

Page 23: ...rn charges will be at Cobra s expense if the product is repaired or replaced under warranty This warranty gives you specific rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state Ex...

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