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9000.MANUAL
8/9/00
12:10 PM
Page 1
How to Use Y our Cobra
ESD Radar/Laser Detector
Contents
Introduction..................................................................A1
Safety Alert®/Strobe Alert™
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
Detection........................................................................13
Band Detection.........................................................13
Audible Alarm Indicator.........................................13
Radar.............................................................................14
VG-2 Undetectable..................................................14
Safety Alert/Strobe Alert .......................................15
Radar/VG-2/Laser Alerts.........................................16
Facts About Safety Alert®/Strobe Alert™........17
Radar Frequencies....................................................18
Facts About Lidar (Laser).......................................19
Maintenance.................................................................19
Specifications...............................................................20
Limited One Year Warranty ...................................21
Optional Accessories ................................................22
Order Form....................................................................23
If You Think You Need Service.............Back Cover
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Features of This Product
• Safety Alert® Traffic
Warning System
™
• Strobe Alert
• Separate Visual and
Audio Alarms
• VG-2 Undete ct a b l e
• Au to and Manual Muting
• 3 Level Dim Bu t to n
• Superior Audio Volume
• Adjustable Windshield
Mounting Bra c ke t
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
9000.MANUAL 8/9/00 12:10 PM Page 1 How to Use Y our Cobra ESD Radar/Laser Detector Contents Introduction...A1 Safety Alert®/Strobe Alert™ Federal Law Governing Radar Detectors Features of This Product Included Accessories • Safety Alert® Traffic Controls & Indicators...A2 Warning System Our Thanks to You...A3... - Page 2 Page 2 Installation Location Location Selecting the proper location to mount the Cobra ESD-9000 is very important for optimum perfor- mance. Both radar and laser transmissions pass through glass but not through other objects. For this reason the Cobra ESD-9000 lenses must not be blocked.
- Page 3 (when Peel top paper off. Place detector on mounted as above), be hook and loop pad. sure you that your Cobra ESD-9000 has a level,clear view of the road before you attach the hook and loop material.
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Page 4: Led Displays
Quick Start Set Display Set Display Brightness Brightness Select from three levels of LED brightness for your Cobra ESD-9000 display: Normal, Dim and Dark. The ESD-9000’s state-of-the-art LEDs present clear alerts even in sunlight. LED Displays Note A three position Dim mode... -
Page 5: Operation
9000.MANUAL 8/9/00 12:10 PM Page 8 Quick Start Set Muting Set Muting Mode Mode Auto Muting Automatically reduces volume of alert in progress after 4 seconds. Manual Muting Press and release MUTE button to reduce volume of alert in progress. To Switch Between Modes Press and release MUTE Button when no... -
Page 6: Dim Button
9000.MANUAL 8/9/00 12:10 PM Page 10 Operation Dim Button Dim Button You may select from three levels of bri g htness fo r your Co b ra ESD-9000 display: No rm a l , Di m , and Da rk . Press and release DIM button to reduce the Note... -
Page 7: Muting Mode
9000.MANUAL 8/9/00 12:10 PM Page 12 Operation Muting Mode Muting Mode The ESD-9000 offers two Mute Modes; Auto and Manual. To switch between these modes: Note Auto Mode Mute=“Beep” Auto Mute=“Beep-Beep” Press and release MUTE button when no sig- nal is being received. In Auto mode, the alarm will be reduced in volume after three seconds. -
Page 8: Radar
At the same time the frequency of the beeps will increase. Instant-On Detection The Cobra ESD-9000 is also designed to detec t Instant-on speed monitoring signals. Immediate action is required when warning is given. VG-2 Alert... -
Page 9: Radar/Vg-2/Laser Alerts
K-band and as a result, any radar detec- tor 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-9000 is designed to differentiate between a standard K-band alert and a Safety Alert warning. -
Page 10: Radar Frequencies
They are: X Band (10.525 GHz),K Band (24.150 GHz) Ka Band (33.400-36.000 GHz) Your Cobra ESD-9000 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. -
Page 11: Specifications
You must pay any initial shipping charges required to ship the product for warranty service, but the return charges Cobra Electronics will be at Cobra's expense, if the product is repaired or Corporation replaced under warranty. 6500 West Cortland Street Exclusions: This limited warranty does not apply;... -
Page 12: Optional Accessories
$ 1 0 . 0 0 545-139-N-001 You Can Find These Fine Accessories At Your Local Cobra Dealer If you wish, you can order directly from Cobra. Order by phone Call 1.773.889.3087 (Press 1 from the main menu) 8 a.m.-8 p.m. M-F CST. ) - Page 13 9000.MANUAL 8/9/00 12:10 PM Page 24 Headline The Co b ra line of quality prod u cts also includes: • CB Ra d i o s • Mi c ro Talk™ Ra d i o s • Ac ce s s o ri e s •...
- Page 14 This will ensure the fastest turn-around time on your repair.” You may be asked to send your unit to the Cobra factory. It will be necessary to furnish the follow- ing in order to have the product serviced and returned.
- Page 15 Windshield Bra c ket M o u n t 12V DC Power Jack Our Thanks to You Thank you for purchasing the Cobra ESD-9000 Radar/Laser Detector. Properly used, this Cobra Cobra Customer Service product will give you many years of reliable service.