User manual COBRA ESD 7100 QUICK START GUIDE

[. . . ] Faxes can be received at 773-622-2269 (fax). · 9 BAND® RADAR/LASER DETECTOR WITH EXTRA SENSORY DETECTION Technical Assistance English only. www. cobra. com (on-line: Frequently Asked Questions). Contact Your Local Dealer A1 English ©2008 Cobra Electronics Corporation 6500 West Cortland Street Chicago, Illinois 60707 USA www. cobra. com ESD 7100 Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra® Printed in China Part No. 480-485-P Version A Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra® English English ESD7100_MANL_CVR. qxd:7000-Cover 5/1/08 10:46 AM Page A2 Introduction Controls, Indicators And Connections · Introduction Display And Product Features · City/ Highway Mode Indicators Customer Assistance Accessories Order Info Controls, Indicators And Connections Display Power Indicator Ordering From U. S. A. Call 773-889-3087 for pricing or visit www. cobra. com. [. . . ] Tone instantly begins repeating rapidly. Probably a false alarm, but possibly pulsed radar or VG-2 nearby Radar or VG-2 nearby has been activated suddenly Exercise caution FULL ALERT · X K/Ka L V/S Cty Tone repeats slowly as you Probably police approach a hill or bridge, radar beyond the then speeds up sharply as hill or bridge you reach it. Probably a false alarm Laser alerts are never false alarms You are nearing an emergency vehicle, railroad crossing, or road hazard (construction, accident, etc. ) FULL ALERT Exercise caution FULL ALERT Exercise caution 10 English Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra® 11 ESD7100_MANL_BODY. qxd:7000-Body 5/1/08 10:45 AM Page 12 Your Detector Understanding Radar And Laser · Your Detector Understanding Radar And Laser Understanding Radar And Laser Radar Speed Monitoring Systems 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. Its signal spreads out like a radar signal, though not as widely. Unlike radar, 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: I Does weather have any affect on LIDAR?Rain, snow, smoke, fog, or airborne dust particles will reduce the effective range of LIDAR and can, if dense enough, prevent its operation. I Three (3) band frequencies have been approved by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for use by speed monitoring radar equipment: X band K band Ka band 10. 525 GHz 24. 150 GHz 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. Safety Alert® Traffic Warning System 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. I Can LIDAR operate through glass?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. 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. It is legal in all 50 states. I 12 English Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra® 13 ESD7100_MANL_BODY. qxd:7000-Body 5/1/08 10:45 AM Page 14 Your Detector Maintenance And Specifications · Warranty Warranty And Product Service 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. If your unit does not appear to be operating properly, please follow these troubleshooting steps: I I I I Make sure the power cord is properly connected. [. . . ] Cobra Electronics CorporationTM, SmartPowerTM, Spectre AlertTM, UltraBrightTM and Voice AlertTM are trademarks of Cobra Electronics Corporation. OpticomTM 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. [. . . ]