User manual COBRA ESD-9150

[. . . ] Operating Instructions for your Cobra® 9 Band® Extra Sensory Detection® Model ESD-9150 Radar/Laser Detector Nothing comes close to a CobraTM Introduction Introduction and Strobe AlertTM Use of this product is not intended to, and does not ensure that the motorist and any passenger will not be involved in a traffic accident. It is only intended t o 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 observe and follow all applicable traffic laws. Operators of emergency 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 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 LED Displays. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Turning On. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Dim Button. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Highway/City Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Muting Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Memory Set. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Detection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Calibrate the Compass. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Band Detection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Audible Alarm Indicator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Radar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 VG-2 Undetectable. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Safety Alert/Strobe Alert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Laser Detection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Radar/VG-2/Laser Alerts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Facts About Safety Alert®/Strobe AlertTM. . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Radar Frequencies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Facts About Lidar (Laser). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Limited One Year Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Optional Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Order Form. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 If You Think You Need Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back Cover Congratulations! [. . . ] The ESD-9150 will retain the chosen mode while OFF. 1 Press and release MUTE button when no signal is being received to turn Auto Mute on and off. Immediate action is required when warning is given. 14 15 Detection VG-2 Alert VG-2 Undetectable The Cobra ESD 9150 is undetectable by police VG2 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. Detection Safety Alert® Traffic Warning System and Strobe AlertTM Indicator "W" is illuminated whenever a signal from a Safety Alert® or Strobe AlertTM transmitters are received. Safety Alert® Traffic Warning System and Strobe AlertTM The VG-2 LED on the front of the unit will illuminate. Note Operation of the VG-2 Audio Alert may be selected by the user. The factory default setting is in the "ON" position. Note VG-2 Audio Alert On= "Beep" VG-2 Audio Alert Off= "Beep-Beep" Indicator "W" is illuminated. Laser Laser Detection with 360° LaserEye® Note The display does not indicate signal strength for VG-2, Safety, Strobe, and Laser alerts. VG-2 Audio Alert To turn VG-2 Audio Alert "OFF" press and hold the , Dim Button for 2 seconds. A single confirmation beep is heard, indicating the VG-2 Audio Alert has been disabled. To turn the VG-2 Audio Alert "ON" press and hold , the Dim Button for 2 seconds again. A double confirmation beep is heard, indicating VG-2 Audio Alert has been activated. Laser will trigger 3 distinct audible alerts;one each for LTI 20-20, Ultra Lyte and ProLaser. 16 17 Detection Radar/VG-2/ Laser Alerts Radar/VG-2/Laser Alerts Type of Audible Signal Your COBRA ESD-9150 starts to signal slowly, then increases in rate very rapidly. Slow signal rate as you approach hill or bridge. Sharp increase in signal rate as you reach hill or bridge. Short-term, weak signaling; series of such signals. 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. Interpretation and Response Most likely police radar. Most likely a false source, or could be pulsed radar. Radar or VG-2 close by has been suddenly switched on. Most likely police radar on other side of hill or bridge. An emergency vehicle is approaching, you are in the vicinity of a railroad crossing, or you are approaching a road hazard (construction site, accident scene, etc. ). Detection Facts About the Safety Alert® Traffic Warning System FCC-approved Safety Alert Transmitters emit microwave radar signals to indic ate 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-9150 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. [. . . ] 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. Cobra Electronics Corporation 6500 West Cortland Street Chicago, Illinois 60707 www. cobra. com 22 23 Optional Accessories Item # Description Accessory Order Form Cost Ea. Amount 420-080-N-001 420-080-N-002 545-139-N-001 Straight 12V Power Cord Curled 12V Power Cord Windshield Mounting Bracket Prices subject to change without notic e. Straight 12V DC Power Cord Includes plug and fuse 420-080-N-001 Curled 12V DC Power Cord Includes plug and fuse 420-080-N-002 Windshield Mounting Bracket Includes suction cups 545-139-N-001 Tax Table Illinois residents add 8. 75% Indiana residents add 5% Michigan residents add 6 % Ohio residents add 6% Wisconsin residents add 5% Subtotal (Tax if applicable) Shipping/handling $4. 00 Total For credit card orders fill out order for m and fax to: 773. 622. 2269 or call 773. 889. 3087 (Press 1 from the main menu) 8:00 am - 6:00 pm, M-F, CST. You Can Find These Fine Accessories At Your Local Cobra Dealer If you wish, you can order directly from Cobra. Order by phone Call 773. 889. 3087 (Press 1 from the main menu) 8 a. m. -6 p. m. , Monday through Friday, Central Standard Time. Order by mail or fax Call 773. 889. 3087 for pricing. [. . . ]