Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product ESD-6050 Cobra
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R adar/Laser Detec tor Model ESD-6050 Opera ting Instruc tions for y our C obr a® 6 Band® Ex tr a S ensor y Detec tion® N othing c omes close to a Cobr a™.
Introduction A1 Introduction C ongr atulations! Y ou hav e just purchased the most sophisticated RADAR/LASER DETECT OR av ailable toda y . This booklet contains instruc tions and information designed so that y ou will be able to understand how the Cobra® ESD-6050 w orks and how radar and (LIDAR) laser ar e used.
T hank you for pur chasing the Cobra® ESD-6050 R adar/Laser Detector . Properly used , this Cobra® product will give you many y ears of reliable service. C ustomer Support Should you encounter an y problems with the product or not understand its many features , please refer to this o wner ’ s manual.
How to Use Y our Cobra ® ESD ® Radar/Laser Detector 1 F eatures of This Product •S afety Aler t® T raffic W arning System •S eparate Visual and Audio Alarms •V G-2 Undetectable •A uto and Manual Muting •S uperior Audio V olume •A djustable Windshield Mounting Brack et Co n t ents Introduction .
Installation 3 Installation 2 1 2 3 4 A ttach cups to bracket. A ttach detector to br acket. Plug power cord into detector . A ttach bracket to windshield. Bend bracket for co rrect detection angle (if needed). Do not use the ESD-6050 to bend bracket.
Quick Start 5 Tu rn On and Adjust V olume Tu rn On and Adjust V olume Installation 4 Note It will be easy for you to remove and reinstall your C obra® ESD-6050 detector at any time using this hook and loop material on the dashboard.
Quick Start 6 S et Highway/City Mode City F or urban driving–reduces number of X-Band audible alerts. Set Highway/ City Mode Operation 7 Highway F or all other driving.
Operation 8 Highway/City Mode Highway/City Mode T he Highway/City function is controlled by a 2-step button. The Highway mode is automatically engaged when the unit is powered up .
Detection 11 Sa fe ty A lert® T raffic W arning System Indicator “L/W”will blink. R adar T he display will show the band (X, K/Ka). The signal strength will be indicated by increasing fr equenc y of the beeps and the blinking indicators. Instant-On Detection T he Cobra® ESD-6050 is also designed t o detect Instant-on speed monitoring signals.
Radar/VG-2/ Laser Alerts Detection 13 R adar/VG-2/Laser Alerts Ty pe of Audible Signal Interpretation and Response Y our COBRA® ESD-6050 starts to signal slowly , then increases in rate ve ry r apidly . Most likely police radar . FULL ALERT . Y our COBRA® ESD-6050 signals just once.
R adar Fr equencies T here are now thr ee frequencies that have been approved b y the FCC (F ederal Communications C ommission) for use in speed monit oring equipment.
GENERAL SPECIFICA TIONS A. FREQUENCIES 1. X BAND 10.525 GHz ± 50 MHz 2. K BAND 24.150 GHz ± 100 MHz 3. Ka BAND 33.4 - 36.0 GHz 4. VG-2 11.4 GHz - 11.7 GHz 5. Safety Alert 24.07, 24.11, 24.19 GHz 6. Laser 300 THz - 375 THz B. UNIT DIMENSIONS 3.6” x 2.
Accessory Order Form 19 Y ou Can Find These Fine Acc essories At Y our Local C obra® Dealer If y ou wish, you can order directly from Cobra®. Order by phone C all 773.889.3087 (Press 1 from the main menu) 8 a.m.-6 p.m. M-F CST . ) Order by mail or fax Please call 773.
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