Cobra ESD 71009 BAND RADAR
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1. A1 Controls Indicators And Connections A2 Bor M eee oe IA GEN ere yobs au ces EE A3 Product Features A3 Your Detector Insel IA WA IIIA ka ia 2 IA KA KA EA AA 5 NA TTL 6 Highway City Mode 6 Muting An Alert 7 Auto M le Mode AA c dee eae 7 DGLCCHON EA AA ROO been Gores es ENDE EE 8 Signals Detected 8 Audio Alerts 8 Visual Display 8 Instant On Detection 11 Responding TO Alerts ases ko doe vent er eedeedeereen sede Pe xi 11 Understanding Radar And Laser 12 Malnteriall6B iussi eee RE eee eee RE eee ee R Rd Rer eee ee 14 SGC CANONS ss93 ono ose daasebs AA ae ea es MER En POE 14 Warranty Limited 1 Year Warranty 15 Customer Assistance Product GOVI E cuo arbe ta ss oe EY Peces dU EY cat danse aes 15 Trademark Acknowledgement 16 Optional Accessories lesse R II 16 Accessories Order Info 17 Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra n Your Detect Installation Where To Mount Your Unit You will get optimum performance from your detector2. Coiled 12V DC Power Cord Dual Port Power Adapter Includes plug and fuse Includes adjustable plug Item 420 026 N 001 up to 90 and fuse Item CLP 2B English
3. Important Information And Introduction u LL i c A 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 1934 guarantees your right to receive band 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 s 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 Operating Instructions The Cobra line of guality products includes 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 Customer Assistance Should you encounter any problems with this product or not understand
4. 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 a speeding emergency vehicle or train or a stationary road hazard Because these microwave signals are within the K band frequency most conventional radar detectors will detect Safety Alert signals as standard K band radar Your detector however is designed to differentiate between Standard K band and Safety Alert signals and give separate alerts for each safety Alert technology is relatively new Safety Alert transmitters can be found in limited numbers in all 50 states but the number is growing Depending on your location you may not receive these alerts regularly and may often encounter emergency vehicles trains and road hazards without being alerted As the number of transmitters increases these alerts will become more common When you receive such an alert please watch for emergency vehicles ahead of you on cross streets and behind you If you see an emergency vehicle approaching please pull over to the right side of the road and allow it to pass fi2l English Your Detect r LIDAR Laser The correct name for the technology that most people refer to as laser is actually LIDAR which stands for Light Detection and Ranging LIDAR operates much like radar Its signal spreads out like a radar signal though not as widely Unlike rad
5. Mute Button Press and release Q To Turn Auto Mute Off Press and release Visual Display the Mute button while no alert One 1 beep is occurring To Turn Auto Mute On To Change From City Mode Back To Highway Mode Press and release Visual Display the City button again Two 2 beeps Cty off Press and release Visual Display the Mute button again while no alert is occurring Two 2 beeps None s English Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra d Your Detect Detection Signals Detected The tables on the following pages show you the types of Signals your detector will detect as well as the visual alerts it provides for each of them Audio Alerts A distinctly different Alert tone is used for each type of signal detected including separate tones for each laser signal For X K and Ka band radar signals the tones will repeat faster as you approach the signal source The repeat rate of the tones gives you useful information about the signal detected See responding to alerts on page 11 Visual Display An indication of the type of signal detected will appear in the UltraBright data Display During radar alerts the letters X or a will appear X Signal Detected K Signal Detected Ka Signal Detected During laser alerts the letter L will appear Laser Signal Detected During VG 2 and Safety Alerts the letters Vs will appear VG 2 Al
6. false alarm Exercise caution time only but possibly pulsed radar or VG 2 nearby Tone instantly begins Radar or VG 2 nearby FULL ALERT repeating rapidly has been activated suddenly Tone repeats slowly as you Probably police FULL ALERT approach a hill or bridge radar beyond the then speeds up sharply as hill or bridge you reach it Tone repeats slowly Probably a false alarm Exercise caution for a short period Any type of laser alert Laser alerts are FULL ALERT never false alarms Any Safety Alert You are nearing an Exercise caution emergency vehicle railroad crossing or road hazard construction accident etc Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra hi a BD ales ziatreilatellatzlerziay ANC ASE a BD ales ziatreilateliatzlerziay ANC ASE Your Detector Understanding Radar And Laser Radar Speed Monitoring Systems Three 3 band freguencies have been approved by the Federal Communications Commission FCC for use by speed monitoring radar eguipment X band 10 525 GHz K band 24 150 GHz Ka band 33 400 36 00 GHz Your detector detects signals in all three 3 radar bands VG 2 VG 2 is a detector detector that works by detecting low level signals emitted by most radar detectors Your detector does not emit signals that can be detected by VG 2 but does detect VG 2 signals and will alert you when a device is in use near your vehicle IA Safety Alert Traffic Warning System Sww s
7. first DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO THE STORE See customer assistance on page A1 If you suspect that your unit requires service please call 773 889 3087 BEFORE shipping it to Cobra This will ensure that you receive service as quickly as possible If you are asked to send your unit to the Cobra factory please follow these steps 1 Send the complete unit including power cord It is not necessary to include the mounting bracket 2 For warranty repair enclose some form of proof of purchase such as a photocopy or carbon copy of a Sales receipt If you send the original receipt it cannot be returned 3 Enclose a typed or clearly written description of the problem you are having with your unit plus the name and address where you want the unit returned 4 Pack the unit securely to prevent damage during transit If possible use the original packing materials 5 Ship prepaid and insured using a traceable carrier such as United Parcel Service UPS Federal Express or Priority mail with delivery confirmation Ship to Cobra Factory Service Cobra Electronics Corporation 6500 West Cortland Street Chicago IL 60707 U S A 6 Please allow three 3 to four 4 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 informing you of the repair
8. if you Mount it at a point approximately in the center of the vehicle as low as possible on the front windshield without obstructing the unit s view of the road either to the front or rear You can also mount it directly on the dashboard Windshield Mounting Dashboard Mounting OORT Baud 003 0 ol i A The unit s lens must not be blocked and the LaserEye should have a clear view out the back window to allow 360 detection The LaserEye Should Have A Clear View Radar and laser signals pass through glass but not through other materials and objects Objects that can block or weaken incoming signals include m Windshield wiper blades m Mirrored sun screens m Dark tinting at the top of the windshield E Heated windshields currently available on some vehicles Instaclear for Ford Electriclear for GM Consult your dealer to see if you have this option 2 English Your Detect Windshield Mounting 1 Attach the rubber cups to the bracket 2 Make sure the rubber cups and your windshield are clean Push the bracket firmly onto the windshield p s Attach the detector to the bracket Check the angle of the unit To adjust the angle if necessary gently push or pull on the bracket to bend it DO NOT use the detector to bend the bracket Plug the power cord into the detector P
9. or replacement charge Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 15 2 Trademark Acknowledgement Customer r Trademark Acknowledgement Cobra 9 Band DigiView Extra Sensory Detection HighGear EasySet IntelliMute IntelliShield microTALK LaserEye Safety Alert Traffic Warning System Strobe Alert VG 2 Alert Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra and the snake design are registered trademarks of Cobra Electronics Corporation Cobra Electronics Corporation SmartPower Spectre Alert UltraBright and Voice Alert are trademarks of Cobra Electronics Corporation 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 Optional Accessories You can find quality Cobra products and accessories at your local Cobra dealer or in the U S A you can order directly from Cobra Straight 12V DC Power Cord Windshield Mounting Bracket Includes plug and fuse Includes suction cups Item 420 030 N 001 Item 545 159 N 001
10. ar LIDAR must have a clear line of sight to its target vehicle throughout the entire measurement interval Obstructions such as sign posts utility poles tree branches etc will prevent valid speed measurement Some common questions about LIDAR include m 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 m Can LIDAR operate through glass Yes Newer LIDAR guns can obtain readings through most types of glass However the laser pulse also can be received through glass to trigger an alarm by your detector m Can LIDAR operate while in motion No Because LIDAR operates by line of sight the person using it cannot drive the vehicle aim and operate the gun all at the same time m Is LIDAR legal to use Yes It is legal in all 50 states Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 13 gt Maintenan a Vc al Your Detector Maintenance Maintenance Of Your Radar Detector Your detector is designed and built to give you years of trouble free performance without the need for service No routine Maintenance is required If your unit does not appear to be operating properly please follow these troubleshooting steps m Make sure the power cord is properly connected m Make sure the socket of your vehicle s cigarette lighter is clean and free of corrosion m Make sure the power cord s cigarette li
11. ert Signal Detected Safety Alert Signal Detected English Your Detector Radar Signals And Visual Displays Type of Signal Visual Display X Band Radar X is Steady K Band Radar Wa IS Steady Ka Band Radar Ka IS Steady X Signal Detected K Signal Detected Ka Signal Detected i i Laser Signals And Visual Displays Type of Signal Visual Display LTI 20 20 L is Steady LTI Ultra Lyte L is Steady Kustom Signals ProLaser L is Steady Kustom Signals ProLaser III L is Steady Your detector provides 360 detection of these signals Laser Signal Detected Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra l9 Your Detector Safety Alert Signals And Visual Displays Type of Signal Visual Display Emergency Vehicles is Steady Road Hazards is Steady Trains is Steady Safety Alert Signal Detected o VG 2 Alert Signal And Visual Display Type of Signal Visual Display Interceptor VG 2 is Steady VG 2 Alert Signal Detected o 6 English Your Detect Instant On Detection Your detector is designed to detect Instant On speed monitoring signals which can suddenly appear at full strength NOTE You should take appropriate action immediately whenever an instant on alert is given Responding To Alerts Recommended Description Interpretation Response FULL ALERT Tone repeats slowly at first then speeds up rapidly Probably police radar Tone sounds one 1 Probably a
12. ghter adapter is firmly seated in your cigarette lighter m Check the power cord fuse Unscrew the ribbed end cap of the cigarette lighter adapter and examine the fuse If required replace it with a 2 amp fuse only Specifications Band And Frequencies Band Frequencies X Band 10 525 0 050 GHz K Band 24 125 0 125 GHz Safety Alert 24 070 0 010 GHz Traffic Warning 24 110 0 010 GHz System 24 190 0 010 GHz 24 230 0 010 GHz Ka Band 34 700 1 300 GHz Laser 910 50 nm Unit Dimensions And Weight Dimensions Weight 1 x 2 x 3 4 26 02 33 mm x 70 mm x 98 mm 121 g Dimensions and weight measurements are approximate This radar detector is covered by one or more of the following U S patents 5 497 148 5 594 432 5 612 685 6 078 279 6 094 148 Additional patents may be listed inside the product or pending English Warranty Limited 1 Year Warranty For Products Purchased In The U S A Cobra Electronics Corporation warrants that its Cobra 9 Band Radar Laser Detectors and the component parts thereof will be free of defects in workmanship and materials for period of one 1 year from the date of first consumer purchase This warranty may be enforced by the first consumer purchaser provided that the product is utilized within the U S A Cobra will without charge repair or replace at its option defective 9 Band Radar Laser Detectors products or component parts upon delivery to the Cobra Factory Se
13. 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 CB Radios microTALK Radios Radar Laser Detectors Safety Alert Traffic Warning Systems Mobile GPS Navigation Systems HighGear Accessories CobraMarine VHF Radios Marine Chartplotters 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 Power Inverters 9 BAND RADAR LASER DETECTOR WITH Accessories EXTRA SENSORY DETECTION For more information or to Technical Assistance English only www cobra com on line Frequently Asked Questions English and Spanish product info cobra com e mail order any of our products For Assistance Outside the U S A 2008 Cobra Electronics Corporation please visit our website Printed in China Contact Your Local Dealer P A www cobra com iss ped www cobra com English Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra English Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra English Introduction WE e Introduction Important Information A1 Customer Assistance
14. lug the cigarette lighter adapter on the power cord into your vehicle s cigarette lighter wish by depressing the bracket release button and sliding it off the bracket Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra Is Your Detect Dashboard Mounting 1 Place the detector on the dashboard to find a location where the unit has a clear level view of the road The angle can NOT be adjusted after mounting 2 Remove the paper backing from one 1 side of the hook and loop fastener 3 Attach the pad to the dashboard at your chosen location and remove the other 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 Your Detect Getting Started On Off Power On Volume Control Rotate clockwise b S away from you O To Turn On The Unit And Adjust The Audio Volume Rotate the On Off Visual Display ee Three 3 beeps The power indicator will light from you up in the display indicating is that the power is On NOTE In some vehicles power is supplied to the cigarette lighter even while the ignition is Off If this is the case with your vehicle you should turn Off or unplug your detector when parking for lengthy pe
15. riods Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 5 a ae Your Detect Settings When changing the Settings on your detector please keep in mind m Each time the unit is turned On the factory settings of Highway and Auto Mute On will be set They can be changed while the unit is in use as described in the following sections Highway City Mode Setting your detector to City mode delays all X band audio alerts at lower Signal strength levels A single beep will sound when the signal is first detected This will reduce false alerts while you are driving in or near urban areas where there are many sources for conflicting X band signals such 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 Highway Mode City Mode o City Button Press and release Press and release Visual Display D Puen One 1 beep Cty appears in the display Your Detect Muting An Alert Your detector allows you to guickly turn Off an audio Alert by momentarily pressing the Mute button If you press the Mute button a second time during the Alert the audio Alert will be turned back On Auto Mute Mode Auto Mute will automatically reduce the audio volume of all alerts after four 4 seconds for as long as the signal is detected The factory Setting for Auto Mute is On
16. rvice 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 specific rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state Exclusions This limited warranty does not apply 1 To any product damaged by accident 2 In the event of misuse or abuse of the product or as a result of unauthorized alterations or repairs 3 If the serial number has been altered defaced or removed 4 If the owner of the product resides outside the U S A All implied warranties including warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose are limited in duration to the length of this warranty Cobra shall not be liable for any incidental consequential or other damages including without limitation damages resulting from loss of use or cost of installation Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts and or do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitations may not apply to you A Customer Assistance A Product Service If you have any questions about operation or installing your new Cobra product or if you are missing parts Please call Cobra
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