Cobra Electronics Radar Detector Radar Detector User Manual
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1. 11 2MILE Facts About LIDAR Laser Does weather have any effect on LIDAR Yes rain snow smoke fog and airborne dust particles will all reduce the effective range and if sufficiently dense may prevent its operation Can LIDAR operate through glass No LIDAR guns cannot obtain readings through any glass But the laser pulse can be received through glass to easily and quickly trigger a laser detector s alarm Can LIDAR operate while moving No since LIDAR is line of sight an officer cannot drive aim and shoot while driving Is a LIDAR DETECTOR legal to use lt p Yes it is legal in all 50 states 2 Maintenance Maintenance Your COBRA ESD 9000 RADAR LASER DETECTOR will give you years of trouble free service with minimum maintenance Replacing Power Cord Fuse Unscrew cap of cigarette lighter adapter and remove fuse Replace with 1 ampere fuse only Troubleshooting If your COBRA LASER DETECTOR ESD 9000 isn t operating we suggest you make the following checks 1 Is the power cord properly connected 2 Is the fuse OK 3 Is the cigarette lighter socket clean and free from corrosion 9000 MANUAL 8 9 00 12 10 PM Page 20 CG sy Limited One Year Warranty Specifications _ GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS 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 period2. 773 889 3087 Should you encounter any problems with the l Band Indicators y A product or not understand its many features _ Automated Technical Signal Strength LEDs please refer to this owner s manual If after Assistance available 24 hours E Windshield Bracket referring to the manual you still need help a day seven days a week Mount call Cobra Customer Service at 773 889 3087 E mail questions to E gt 12V DC Power Jack productinfo cobraelec com Cobra on the World Wide Web _ Frequently Asked Questions FAQ can be found on line at www cobraelec com
3. i cate the unit is on and the f PWR LED on the front of the unit will illuminate orange 2 ON mode Manual Muting Press and release QO MUTE button to reduce volume of alert in progress To Switch Between Modes Press and release Q MUTE Button when no signal is being received One beep Mute Two beep Auto Mute 9000 MANUAL 8 9 00 Operation 12 10 PM Page 10 soy Operation Dim Button Note Normal Beep Beep Dim Beep L Dark Beep Note The Normal Bright mode is automatically engaged when the unit is powered up Dim Button You may select from three levels of brightness for _ your Cobra ESD 9000 display Normal Dim and Dark PRESS amp RELEASE Press and release Oom DIM button to reduce the LED display brightness to Dim A single beep confirms dim led brightness PRESS amp RELEASE Press and release Q DIM button again to turn LED display off A single beep confirms no LED display The power LED will stay on dim PRESS amp RELEASE Press and release Q DIM button a third time to return led displayi to Normal A double beep confirms normal LED brightness Highway City Mode 2 step button The Highway mode is automatically Highway City Mode The Highway City function is controlled by a engaged when the unit is powered up In the City mode false radar alerts will be r
4. of one 1 year from the date of first consumer purchase This warranty may be enforced by the 2 KBAND 24 150 GHz 100 MHz first consumer purchaser provided that the product is uti lized within the U S A A FREQUENCIES 1 XBAND 10 525 GHz 50 MHz ae KAIBA oe COBRA will without charge repair or replace at its option 4 VG2 TE ETE defective 9 Band Radar Laser Detectors products or com ponent parts upon delivery to the COBRA factory Service 5 Safety Alert 24 07 24 11 24 19 GHz Department accompanied by proof of the date of first consumer purchase such as a duplicated copy of a sales 6 LTI 20 20 Laser 300 THz 375 THz receipt You must pay any initial shipping charges required to ship as 3 ie CES REEE the product for warranty service but the return charges Cobra Electronics H Png Ultra Lyte Laser 300 THz 375 THz will be at Cobra s expense if the product is repaired or 2 Corporation replaced under warranty o Prolaser 300 THz 375 THz 6500 West Cortland Street Exclusions This limited warranty does not apply 1 toany product damaged by accident 2 in the event of misuse or Chicago Illinois 60707 Sr eres te abuse of the product or as a result of unauthorized alter Www cobraelec com 3 3 16 W x 1 1 4 H x 5 D ations 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 m
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6. and _ works with Tomar and Opticom systems Call your _ local Fire Police depart _ ment for your area cover _ age or area in which you _ will be traveling 9000 MANUAL 8 9 00 Detection 12 10 PM Page 18 soy Detection Radar Frequencies Facts About LIDAR Laser LIDARs must have a clear line of sight to target a vehicle during the entire measurement interval Intervening objects such as signposts utility poles tree branches etc will prevent a valid speed reading Radar Frequencies There are now three frequencies that have been approved by the FCC Federal Communications Commission for use in speed monitoring equipment They are X Band 10 525 GHz K Band 24 150 GHz Ka Band 33 400 36 000 GHz Your Cobra ESD 9000 can detect signals in all three radar bands including photo radar and STALKER radar which use the Ka band and Cobra s Safety Alert signals on the K band Facts About LIDAR Laser What is LIDAR LIDAR stands for Light Detection And Ranging While everyone refers to it as LASER the correct name is LIDAR How does LIDAR work LIDAR operates a lot like RADAR Like RADAR it spreads out Not as quickly but it does spread as _ shown on the diagram below 5 FT WIDE 10 FT YADE LASER LIGHT EMSSION DETECTABLE BY COBRA 20 FT WADE 30 FT YADE Tu m e e e e LASER GUN a READABLE RANGE 1 4 MILE 1 2 MILE 1MILE
7. cigarette lighter 9000 MANUAL 8 9 00 12 10 PM Page 6 soy Quick Start Set Display Brightness LED Displays Note A three position Dim mode is provided for dusk or night driving please see Dim Button page 14 for details Set Display Brightness Select from three levels of LED brightness for your Cobra ESD 9000 display Normal Dim and Dark The ESD 9000 s state of the art LEDs present clear _alerts even in sunlight PRESS 8 RELEASE Press and release Q Dim button to select normal setting Press and release J Dim button twice to select Dim setting Press and release Dim button a third time to select Dark setting Quick Start Set Highway City Mode Sa Highway City Mode City 2 For urban driving reduces number of X Band audible alerts L PRESS amp J IRELE ASE Press and release Q CITY button H CITY LED will illuminate orange while in City mode Highway For all other driving 9000 MANUAL 8 9 00 Set Muting Mode 12 10 PM Page 8 CG lz Quick Start Operation koaa ss A On Your Auto Muting ES D 90000 i Automatically reduces volume of alert in progress _after 4 seconds Plug power cord Plug power cord into detector into cigarette lighter PRESS amp A Ta an eC H to MT 4 sn Ji e C Ao i Rotate ON OFF Volume Control to the left away from you An audible tone will indi
8. ect these Safety a T signals as standard K band radar alerts However unlike Short term weak signaling Most likely a false radar sour ce a standard radar detector your Cobra ESD 9000 is i E T ee designed to differentiate between a standard K band ai Laser will trigger 3 distinct audible Use Full Caution There are no false alert and a Safety Alert warning signals one each for LTI 20 20 Ultra laser signals ile sel Prelaser Safety technology is relatively new so the number of transmitters in operation is still growing You may not Safety Alert and Strobe Alert have An emergency vehicle is approaching their own unique European you are in the vicinity of a railroad pea Safety Alert on a daily basis and should not be Emergency signal crossing or you are approaching a surprised to encounter some emergency vehicles road Fas eT Site acei hazards or trains not yet equipped with these transmit dii ters therefore failing to provide a signal As Safety Transmitters become more prevalent the number of operating transmitters is growing every day these Safety Alerts will become more common The Safety Alert Transmitter is in use in all 50 states in limited _ Note quantities Facts About Strobe Alert Alerts motorists to over 50 000 emergency vehicles equipped with strobe transmitters that activate red lights at traffic intersections in emergency high speed situations _ Strobe Alert is available in over 1 000 cities
9. educed To engage eey Mode PRESS amp RELEASE Press and release Q CITY button and the LED on the front of the unit will illuminate red A single beep confirms City mode The X LED will be visible showing you are receiving a signal fff CITY LED will illuminate orange while in CITY mode To reactivate the Highway Mode Press and release CITY button again A double beep confirms Highway Mode Note Use City Mode in or near cities where there are many sources of false radar signals such as microwave relay towers and automatic door openers This will filter out _ weak signals Note City Beep _ Highway Beep Beep 9000 MANUAL 8 9 00 12 10 PM Page 12 CG soy Operation Detection Muting Mode Muting Mode Band Detection Band The ESD 9000 offers two Mute Modes Auto and This detector is designed to detect X K 7 Detection Manual To switch between these modes Superwide Ka Band Radar Laser including LTI 20 20 Ultra Lyte and ProLaser technologies VG 2 Safety Alert and Strobe Alert signals Note Auto Mode EA OYA a mT talento OO A Mute Beep Audible Alarm Speaker Audible Alarm OR PRESS amp A Y A different alert tone will sound for X K Ka Laser Speaker Auto Mute Beep Beep icti uto Mute Beep beep RELEASE eS plus a distinctly different tone for each of the three i laser signals LTI 20 20 Ultra Lyte and Pr
10. erchantability and fitness for a particular purpose are limited in duration to the length of this warranty COBRA shall not be liable for any incidental conse quential or other damages including without limita tion 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 exclu sion or limitation of incidental or consequential dam ages so the above limitations may not apply to you 9000 MANUAL 8 9 00 12 10 PM Page 22 CG soy Optional Accessories Accessory Order Form 420 080 N 001 Straight 12V Power Cord s00 f 420 080 N 002 Curled 12V Power Cord s00 I 545 139 N 001 Windshield Mounting Bracket 700 f Prices subject to change without notice Subtotal Tax Tabl i i f f illinois residents add 7 Tax if applicable Straight 12V DC Power Cord Curled 12V DC Power Cord Windshield Mounting Bracket Cook Co residents add 75 7 75 total Shipping handling _ 4 00 Chicago residents add 1 8 75 total Includes plug and fuse Includes plug and fuse Includes suction cups naaraiden adde Total 420 080 N 001 10 00 420 080 N 002 10 00 545 139 N 001 7 00 Michigan residents add 4 Minnesota residents add 6 Ohio residents add 6 Wisconsin residents add 5 For credit card orders fill out order form Make check or money order no stamps and fax to 1 773 622 2269 payable to or cal
11. esessssesesesesseseses 16 Facts About Safety Alert Strobe Alert 17 Radar FreQuencies ccscsssscssssssssssessssssssesssseeeess 18 Facts About Lidar Laser sessesesesesessesesesesseses 19 Maintenance eeseeseseesesessesessesesessrsesessesessesessssess 19 SPECIFICATIONS ecceesssssesessesesesescsesesseseeseseeees 20 Limited One Year Warranty ccceeeeees 21 Optional Accessories 0 ce cecscsessseseeeeseseseeseecees 22 Order FOr uu cccsscscssscscsssscssscsssscsssssscesssceseees 23 If You Think You Need Service Back Cover 9000 MANUAL 8 9 00 Installation 12 10 PM Page 2 soy Installation Location Location Selecting the proper location to mount the Cobra ESD 9000 is very important for optimum perfor mance Both radar and laser transmissions pass through glass but not through other objects For _ this reason the Cobra ESD 9000 lenses must not _ be blocked It is best to locate your detector as _ low on the front windshield as possible Examples of metal in the windshield area that can _ block or weaken incoming radar laser signals 1 Windshield wiper blades 2 Mirrored sun screens 3 Regular tinted glass does not affect radar reception although the darker tint at the top of the tinted windshield prevents laser light from penetrating 4 Heated windshields currently available as an option for some F
12. iday CST Technical assistance is also available on line in the Frequently Asked Questions FAQ section at www cobraelec com or by e mail to productinfo cobraelec com If you think you need service call 1 773 889 3087 If your product should require factory service please call Cobra first before sending your unit in This will ensure the fastest turn around time on your repair You may be asked to send your unit to the Cobra factory It will be necessary to furnish the follow ing in order to have the product serviced and returned 1 For Warranty Repair include some form of proof of purchase such as a mechanical reproduction or carbon or a sales receipt If you send the original receipt it cannot be returned N Send the entire product Enclose a description of what is happening with the unit Include a typed or clearly print name and address of where the unit is to be returned Pack unit securely to prevent damage in transit If possible use the original packing material Ship prepaid and insured by way of a traceable carrier such as United Parcel Service UPS or First Class Mail to Cobra Factory Service Cobra Electronics Corporation 6500 W Cortland St Chicago IL 60707 6 If the unit is in war ranty upon receipt of your unit it will either be repaired or exchanged depending on the model Please allow approximately 3 to 4 weeks before contacting us for status If the unit is out of war ranty a letter will auto
13. inated System and Strobe Alert Laser _ Laser Laser will trigger 3 distinct audible signals one 3 Note each for LTI 20 20 Ultra Lyte and ProLaser The display does not ax manen 2 indicate signal strength 9000 MANUAL 8 9 00 12 10 PM Page 16 CG lz Detection Detection Radar V G 2 Laser Alerts Radar VG 2 Laser Alerts Type of Audible Signal Interpretation and Response Facts About the Safety Alert Traffic Warning System Facts About Safety Alert FCC approved Safety Alert Transmitters emit Traffic Warning Your COBRA ESD 9000 starts to signal Most likely police radar i diowhviihe wince E SULCADERT microwave radar signals to indicate the presence of a Syst em rapidly safety related concern Depending on the frequency of Your COBRA ESD 9000 Most likely a false sour ce or could be these signals a set on the transmitter the outgoing signals just once pulsed radar Exercise Caution signal can indicate whether the transmitter is on a Very fast signal rate instantly Radar or VG 2 close by has been speeding PMELJENEY vehicle of train or at a stationary suddenly switched on FULL ALERT road hazard location These microwave signals are Slow signal rate as you approach Most likely police radar on other side located in the K band and as a result any radar detec hill or bridge Sharp increase in signal of hill or bridge FULL ALERT tor which detects K band radar will det
14. l 1 773 889 3087 Cobra Electronics Press 1 from the main menu 6500 West Cortland St 8 00 am 8 00 pm M F CST Chicago IL 60707 Attn Accessories Dept Please print clearly Name You Can Find These Fine Accessories At Your Local Cobra Dealer Address No P O Box If you wish you can order directly from Cobra City State Order by phone Zip Call 1 773 889 3087 Press 1 from the main menu 8 a m 8 p m M F CST Telephone __ Credit CardNo ___ Exp Date Order by mail or fax Please fill out order form on next page and mail fax Customer Signature directly to Cobra Circle One Visa MasterCard Discover Allow 4 to 6 weeks for delivery Offer valid in Continental U S only 9000 MANUAL 8 9 00 12 10 PM Pagevqa The Cobra line of quality products also includes e CB Radios e MicroTalk Radios rane e Accessories e SafetyAlert Traffic Warning Systems Nothing comes close to a Cobra P 9000 MANUAL 8 9 00 12 10 PM Page 25 1999 Cobra Electronics Corporation 6500 West Cortland Street Chicago IL 60707 www cobraelec com If You Think You Need Service For technical assistance please call our Automated Help Desk which can assist you by answering the most frequently asked questions about Cobra products 773 889 3087 24 hours a day 7 days a week A Consumer Service Representative can be reached through this same number 8 00 am 8 00 pm Monday through Fr
15. matically be sent informing you of the repair charge or replacement charge If you have any questions please call 1 773 889 3087 for assistance OJ mn A 1999 Cobra Electronics Corp Printed in Thailand Part No 480 296 P 001 as Sy Operating Instructions for your Cobra 9 Band Extra Sensory Detection Radar Laser Detector Model ESD 9000 AH Cobra Prockects mel OOO DATE COMPLIANT Nothing comes close to a Cobra P Introduction SAFETY ALERT TRAFFIC WARNING SYSTEM and Strobe Alert Use of this product is not intend ed to and does not ensure that the motorist and any passenger will not be involved in a traffic accident It is only intended to alert the motorist that an emer gency or service vehicle equipped with a CODE 3 Strobe Opticom or Tomar Preemption System or Cobra Safety Alert Transmitter is in the area as defined by the range of the product Please call your local Fire Police department to verify if coverage exists in your area Motorists are expected to exercise all due caution while using this product and to ob serve and follow all applicable traffic laws Operators of emer gency or service vehicles are also expected to exercise all due caution while using this product and to observe and follow all applicable traffic laws Opticom is a registered trademark of 3M Corporation Congratulations You have just purchased the most sophistica
16. oLaser VG 2 and Safety Strobe Alert signals Press and release MUTE button when no sig ropi nal is being received In Auto mode the alarm will be reduced in volume after three seconds AutoMute mode is automatically engaged when the unit is powered up Manual Mode PRESS amp RELEASE 1 Press and release Q MUTE button to turn off the audio when an alarm is in progress 9000 MANUAL 8 9 00 12 10 PM Page 14 Detection SE Detection Radar VG 2 Alert Note The display does not indicate signal strength Radar The display will show the band X K Ka The signal _ strength will first be indicated by the band being _ illuminated then the band plus s finally the band plus and will be illuminated At the same time _ the frequency of the beeps will increase Instant On Detection The Cobra ESD 9000 is also designed to detect _ Instant on speed monitoring signals Immediate _ action is required when warning is given VG 2 Undetectable The Cobra ESD 9000 is undetectable by police VG 2 detection devices It will alert you when one is in use near your vehicle During this time the unit is _ still on full alert and able to detect other signals i a oo The VG 2 LED on the front of the unit will _ illuminate yellow Safety Alert Traffic Warning System Safety Alert and Strobe Alert Traffic Warning Indicator W is illum
17. ord Instaclear and GM Electriclear vehicles act as an impene trable barrier to radar signals If in doubt check with your dealer to see if this applies to your vehicle Windshield Mounting Windshield Mounting Attach bracket to windshield k Attach cups to bracket Bend bracket for correct detection angle if needed Do not use the ESD 9000 to bend bracket Attach detector to bracket Plug power cord into detector Plug power cord into cigarette lighter 9000 MANUAL 8 9 00 12 10 PM Page 4 a soy Installation Quick Start Turn On and Adjust Volume Dash Dash Mounting Mounting Rotate ON OFF Volume Control to left away Peel protective Place on dash from you An audible tone will indicate the Note paper off one side unit is on Mm PWR LED on front of unit l of hook and loop is illuminated It will be easy for you to material remove and reinstall your an Cobra ESD 9000 detector at 2 H any time using thishook and loop material on the dashboard Remember Without the means to adjust the angle of the detector when mounted as above be sure you that your Cobra ESD 9000 has a level clear view of the road before you attach the hook and loop material Peel top paper off Place detector on 2 hook and loop pad Plug power cord Plug power cord into detector into
18. ted RADAR LASER DETECTOR _ available today This booklet contains instructions and information designed so that you will be able to understand how the Cobra ESD 9000 works and how radar and LIDAR laser are used Enjoy your Cobra ESD 9000 Radar Laser Detector and drive safely Federal Law Governing Use of _ Radar Detectors It is not against Federal Law to receive radar transmissions on your COBRA Radar Detector p The Communications Act of 1934 guarantees your right to receive radio transmissions on any frequency Local laws that contravene the Communications Act of 1934 while illegal may be enforced by your local law enforcement offi _cials until and unless they are prohibited from _ doing so by Federal Court action WARNING Before leaving your car make sure _ that you conceal your radar detector This will reduce the possibility of break in and theft of your unit Included with your ESD 9000 I Windshield Bracket BB Hook and Loop Material 2 Power Cord 9000 MANUAL 8 9 00 12 10 PM Page 28 CS ae Controls and Indicators Thank you for purchasing the Cobra ESD 9000 Radar Laser Detector Properly used this Cobra On Off Volume Control Mute Button illai i Cobra Customer Service EO product will give you many years of reliable a service Live operators are available Audio Alerts Speaker uuu M F 8 00am 8 00 pm CST Highway City Button Customer Support at
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