advertisement
Your Detector
Installation
1.
Loosen MDU bracket adjust knob (gray).
Not In Use.
Stored/Concealed
Position.
1
2.
Adjust module to a position parallel to the road .
Lower to
Operating
Detection
Position.
Loosen
Bracket
Adjust Knob
2
3
3.
Tighten knob to set proper horizontal detection position. The MDU mounting bracket has two detent positions:
• one for detection operation (horizontal position)
• one for storage or concealment (up position). Makes MDU less visible from outside.
IMPORTANT:
MDU will not provide any radar/laser detection in “Stored/Concealed” position.
Detection
Position
Tighten
8
English
Your Detector
Installation
4.
Attach power cord to MDU.
Use power cord clips to route to fuse box or lighter/accessory outlet, depending on the selected power cord. Surfaces must be clean and free of dirt, oil and dust. Plug in the power cord.
Internal View
Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra ® 9
Installation
Your Detector
Remote Display Unit (RDU)
Battery Installation
1.
Turn RDU over and slide battery cover off the
RDU body.
2.
Carefully plug battery wire connector into the battery connection port in RDU.
Connector only fits one way.
3.
Replace battery cover.
Battery Charging
The unit is shipped with a sealed lithium-ion (LiON) battery pack that is rechargeable.
IMPORTANT: Avoid temperature extremes (hot and/or cold) to help prolong battery life and performance. DO NOT leave RDU exposed to direct sunlight.
If the RDU is mounted on vent, clip must be on lower fin to avoid hot air blowing on RDU battery compartment.
NOTE: When battery begins to discharge too quickly, it is time to install a new battery.
10 English
•
Your Detector
Installation
1.
Attach 12V to 5V retractable USB power cable to bottom of RDU and to 12V power adapter.
2.
Connect 12V power adapter to vehicle accessory outlet (cigarette lighter plug).
3.
Initial charge for battery is two (2) hours.
(RDU may be used while charging.)
CAUTION
This lithium-ion (LiON) battery should only be recharged inside the
RDU. Do not substitute any other type of charging adapter or charging base to charge the battery. Battery damage, fire or explosion may result.
NOTE: Lithium-ion (LiON) batteries are toxic. Please dispose of properly.
Some municipal waste disposal agencies have special provisions for battery disposal.
NOTE: After battery is fully charged, unit can be operated without retractable power cord until battery needs recharging.
Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra ® 11
Installation
Your Detector
RDU Holster
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.
Hook and Loop Strips
Vent Clip
Visor Clip
Installation
Your Detector
Global Positioning System Locator
(XRS Model R10G Only)
GPS Locator plugs into the USB port on the right side of the MDU.
•
Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra ® 13
12 English
Installation
Your Detector
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
On the power to the MDU with GPS Locator connected.
2.
Keep the MDU turned On for at least 15 minutes.
This will allow fast satellite acquisition in subsequent power-ups.
GPS Icon
IMPORTANT: This procedure may need to be repeated if the unit has not been used for a prolonged period of time.
Controls and Display
Your Detector
RDU Controls
MUTE/ Button
Press for Standby
Status Screens.
Mutes an alert.
Selects features in
Menu mode.
DIM/ Button
Press for display brightness.
Navigates Menu
Screens.
Adjusts volume DOWN in Volume mode.
MENU/SAVE Button
Press to enter Menu screen.
Press and hold to save
User Location (XRS
R10G only).
CITY/ Button
Toggle between
Highway and City modes.
Navigates Menu
Screens.
Adjusts volume UP in Volume mode.
POWER/VOLUME Button
A two second press and release turns unit On or Off.
A momentary press for
Volume screen.
Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra ® 15
14 English
Controls and Display
Your Detector
RDU Display
Standby Screen
The IntelliMute (I-Mute) or IntelliMute Pro
(I-Mute Pro) symbol shows only if the feature is activated.
Arrow changes to indicate if above or below Set-point when
I-Mute or I-Mute Pro is turned on. (Refer to page 24.)
The RDU link indicator shows the
MDU is connected to the RDU by the wireless link.
The indicator changes to show a lost connection.
RDU battery icon displays charge condition of RDU battery.
Sections change to display battery level, or if the battery is being charged.
When arrow is displayed, you can go to the next Standby screens by pushing
MUTE/ button.
City/Highway symbol changes to indicate activated alert filtering mode.
GPS icon indicates
GPS satellite lock.
Icon changes to indicate lost signal condition.*
Compass indicator uses GPS
Locator to indicate direction of travel.*
*Note: The GPS icon, Compass and other GPS features only display if GPS Locator module is connected (optional for XRS R8, standard on XRS R10G).
16 English
Getting Started
Your Detector
Power On/Off
1.
After moving the MDU to its detect position, press the power button on the RDU to turn the system ON.
•
2.
Unit cycles through power
On/self test, then shows
RDU battery status, any alert settings changed from factory defaults, wireless connection status and GPS signal status. Finally, the
Standby screen is displayed.
3.
Display changes to Auto
Dark operating screen after
30 seconds (factory default).
4.
Press, hold power button on RDU for more than two seconds to turn Off the system. The MDU can be turned On/Off and will operate without the RDU.
NOTE
If, for any reason, the RDU buttons stop responding, open the battery compartment and press the Reset Button .
Lift battery and press here
Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra ® 17
advertisement
Related manuals
advertisement