User manual COBRA 9850

[. . . ] *9850. MANUAL 8/9/00 12:23 PM Page 1 How to Use Y our Cobra ESD Radar/Laser Detector Contents Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A1 Safety Alert®/Strobe AlertTM Federal Law Governing Radar Detectors Included Accessories Controls & Indicators. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A2 Our Thanks to You. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A3 Customer Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A3 Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Quick Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Digital Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Turning On. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Dim Button. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Highway/City Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Muting Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Calibrate the Compass. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Tone/Voice Alert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Memory Set. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Aux. Audio Jack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Detection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Band Detection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Audible Alarm Indicator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Radar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 VG-2 Undetectable. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Safety Alert®/Strobe AlertTM. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Laser Detection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Radar/VG-2/Laser Alerts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Facts About Safety Alert®/Strobe AlertTM. . . . . . . . 22 Radar Frequencies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Facts About Lidar (Laser). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Limited One Year Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Optional Accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Order Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 If You Think You Need Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . Back Cover 1 Features of This Product · 8-point Digital Compass · Alpha/Numeric Dot Matrix Text Readout · Safety Alert® Traffic Warning System · Strobe AlertTM · Tone Alert · Voice Alert · Separate Visual and Audio Alarms · Laser Eye 360° Detection · VG-2 Undetectable · Auto and Manual Muting · 4 Level Dim Button · Audio Jack · Superior Audio Volume · Adjustable Windshield Mounting Bracket *9850. MANUAL 8/9/00 12:23 PM Page 2 Installation Location Location Selecting the proper location to mount the Cobra ESD-9850 is very important for optimum performance. Both radar and laser transmissions pass through glass but not through other objects. For this reason the Cobra ESD-9850 lenses must not be blocked. The Laser Eye should have a view of the rear window to take advantage of its 360° detection capability. It is best to locate your detector as low on the front windshield as possible. [. . . ] Sharp increase in signal rate as you reach hill or bridge . Short-term, weak signaling; series of such signals. "Train" will be displayed. Laser will trigger 3 distinct audible signals;one each for LTI 20-20, Ultra Lyte and ProLaser. Safety Alert and Strobe Alert ha ve their own unique "European Emergency" signal. ????" "Emergency Vehicle" will be displayed as scrolling message. 20 21 *9850. MANUAL 8/9/00 12:24 PM Page 22 Detection Facts About Safety Alert® Traffic Warning System Facts About the Safety Alert® Traffic Warning System FCC-approved Safety Alert Transmitters emit microwave radar signals to indicate the presence of a safety-related concern. Depending on the frequency of these signals, as set on the transmitter, the outgoing signal can indicate whether the transmitter is on a speeding emergency vehicle or train, or at a stationary road hazard location. These microwave signals are located in the K-band and as a result, any radar detector which detects K-band radar will detect these Safety signals as standard K-band radar alerts. However, unlike a standard radar detector, your Cobra ESD-9850 is designed to differentiate between a standard K-band alert and a Safety Alert warning. Safety technology is relatively new so the number of transmitters in operation is still growing. You may not receive Safety Alert on a daily basis and should not be surprised to encounter some emergency vehicles, road hazards or trains not yet equipped with these transmitters, 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 quantities. Facts About Strobe AlertTM Alerts motorists to over 50, 000 emergency vehicles equipped with strobe transmitters that activate red lights at traffic intersections in emergency high speed situations. Detection 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-9850 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. Radar Frequencies 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. LIDAR operates a lot like RADAR. Like RADAR, it spreads out. Not as quickly, but it does spread, as shown on the diagram below. 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. Note Strobe AlertTM is available in over 1, 000 cities and works with Tomar and Opticom systems. Call your local Fire/Police department for your area coverage or area in which you will be traveling. 22 23 *9850. MANUAL 8/9/00 12:24 PM Page 24 Detection 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. 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. No, since LIDAR is line of sight, an officer cannot drive, aim, and shoot while driving. [. . . ] A Consumer Service Representative can be reached through this same number 8:00 am - 8:00 pm, Monday through Friday, 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 Radar/Laser Detector With Electronic Digital Compass * and Voice Alert Federal Law Governing Use of Radar Detectors It is not against Federal Law to receive radar transmissions on your COBRA Radar Detector. 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 officials until and unless they are prohibited from doing so by Federal Court action. [. . . ]