Cobra XRS 9570 - User Manual

Important Information and
Customer Assistance
Introduction
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Important Information
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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
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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 5:30 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. productinfo@cobra.com (e-mail).
For Assistance Outside the U.S.A.
Contact Your Local Dealer
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Summary

Controls, Indicators and Connections

Controls, Indicators and Connections

Details about the physical buttons, lights, and ports on the radar detector.

Your Detector

Installation

Steps and guidance for installing the radar detector in a vehicle.

Settings

Instructions on how to configure various settings on the detector.

Detection

Explanation of how the detector identifies and alerts to radar and laser signals.

Responding to Alerts

Guidance on interpreting and reacting to different types of alerts.

Installation

Where to Mount Your Unit

Guidance on selecting the optimal placement for the detector in a vehicle.

Dashboard Mounting

Step-by-step instructions for mounting the detector on a dashboard.

Windshield Mounting

Step-by-step instructions for mounting the detector on a windshield.

Getting Started and Auxiliary Audio Jack

Getting Started

Procedures for powering on the unit and initial testing.

Settings

Highway;City Mode

How to switch between City and Highway modes to reduce false alerts.

What to Remember While Using IntelliMute

IntelliMute Pro

Advanced feature to prevent detection by radar detector detectors (RDDs).

VG-2 and Spectre I & IV+ Alert Settings

Setting the IntelliMute Activation Point

Procedure to set the engine RPM threshold for IntelliMute.

Radar Alert Settings

IntelliMute

Feature to automatically mute alerts based on engine RPMs.

Pop Alert

Detection

Signals Detected

Detection and Responding to Alerts

Instant-On Detection

How the detector identifies and alerts to rapid, instant-on radar signals.

Responding to Alerts

Recommended actions and interpretations for various signal alerts.

Cobra XRS 9570 Specifications

General

Product color	Black
Detection angle	360 °
Last setting memory	Yes
Scrambling function	Laser, Radar
Radar bands detection	Instant-On, K, Ka, SuperWide, X

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	34 mm
Width	72 mm
Height	106 mm
Weight	144 g