Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product ESD-9870 Cobra Electronics
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Operating Instructions for Y our Cobra ® 11 Band ™ Extra Sensory Detection ® RADAR/LASER DETECTOR MODEL ESD – 9870 Nothing comes close to a Cobra ® N.
Important Information Federal Laws Governing the Use of Radar Detectors It is not against federal law to receive radar transmissions with your Cobra radar detector . The Communications Act of 1 924 guarantees your right to receive radio transmissions on any frequency .
NW c windshield bracket mount slot ON-OFF/VOLUME control 12V DC POWER JACK PROGRAM/MUTE button to manually mute audio alerts (and to enter programming mode). SET /CITY button for CITY or HIGHW A Y modes for fewer false alerts (and to change user mode settings while programming).
T able of Contents Important information about... Federal Laws, Safety Alert/Strobe Alert, Safe Driving, Security of Y our Vehicle, Customer Support .......................................................................... A1 IInstallation ..........
3 1 INST ALLA TION Where to Mount Y our Unit Y ou will get optimum performance from your detector 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 .
1 INST ALLA TION 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 side of the hook-and-loop fastener .
7 3 OPERA TION• EASYSET PROGRAMMING 6 3 OPERA TION• EASYSET PROGRAMMING EasySet Programming All user mode settings on your detector can be changed by using Program mode. When changing the settings, please keep in mind: • Buttons can have multiple functions.
9 3 OPERA TION• SETTINGS 8 3 OPERA TION• EASYSET PROGRAMMING * The settings for these user modes can also be changed with the one-button method. See the description of each user mode (following) for details.
3 OPERA TION• SETTINGS 3 OPERA TION• SETTINGS 11 10 IntelliMute IntelliMute is a unique new feature of the detector that allows you to avoid alerts you don’t need to hear because you are stopped or moving slowly .
3 OPERA TION• SETTINGS 3 OPERA TION• SETTINGS 13 12 Auto Mute Mode Auto Mute will automatically reduce the audio volume of all alerts after 4 seconds for as long as the signal is detected.
T one 1 beep Visual Display appears NOTE: If you do not press the SET/CITY button within 2 minutes, compass calibration will automatically terminate 1 beep Compass not set.
17 3 OPERA TION• SETTINGS Spectre Alert The detector is undetectable by police Spectre detection devices, and will alert you when such a device is in use near your vehicle. During the alert, the unit continues to detect other signals. Y ou can choose whether or not you want your unit to show Spectre alerts.
18 3 OPERA TION• SETTINGS 19 4 DETECTION Audio Alerts In V oice Alert mode you will first hear several tones, then a voice message announcing the type of signal detected, followed by more tones.
20 4 4 DETECTION 21 PLEASE NOTE : There are different tones for each Safety Aler t VG2 * your detector provides LaserEye 360° detection of these signals VG-2 Alert Safety Alert T ype of Signal emerge.
22 4 DETECTION 5 UNDERST ANDING RADAR & LASER Radar Speed Monitoring Systems Three band frequencies have been approved by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for use by speed monitoring radar equipment: X band 10.525 GHz K band 24.150 GHz Ka band 33.
24 5 UNDERST ANDING RADAR & LASER 25 5 UNDERST ANDING RADAR & LASER Strobe Alert Special strobes mounted on the light bars of authorized emergency vehicles (fire trucks, police cars, ambulances) automatically change traffic signals as the vehicle approaches an intersection.
27 6 PRODUCT SERVICE 26 6 MAINTENANCE & CUSTOMER SERVICE 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.
29 8 SPECIFICA TIONS 28 7 W ARRANTY X band 10.525 ± 0.050 GHz K band 24.125 ± 0.125 GHz Safety Alert 24.070 ± 0.010 GHz T raffic Warning System 24.110 ± 0.
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33 10 ORDER FORM For credit card orders fill out order form 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 . Make check or money order payable to: Cobra Electronics 6500 W est Cortland Street Chicago, IL 60707 USA Attn: Accessories Dept.
Printed in Korea Part No. 480-064-P ©2003 Cobra Electronics Corporation 6500 West Cortland Street Chicago, IL 60707 USA The Cobra ® line of quality products includes: CB radios microT ALK ® radios .
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