Radar/laser detector with extra sensory detection (13 pages)
Summary of Contents for Cobra ESD-9870
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Operating Instructions for Your Cobra 11 Band ™ Extra Sensory Detection ® ® RADAR/LASER DETECTOR 9 8 7 0 M O D E L E S D – Nothing comes close to a Cobra ®...
WARNING Modifications or parts substitutions not approved by Cobra Electronics Corporation may violate FCC Rules and void your authority to operate this equipment. Customer Support In this user's manual, you should find all the information you need to install and operate your detector.
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Congratulations emergency vehicle safety and strobe You’ve made a smart choice by alert signals purchasing the ESD-9870 radar/laser VG-2 signals detector from Cobra.Just look at some Spectre signals of the sophisticated features and • 8-POINT COMPASS displays direction...
I N S TA L L AT I O N Where to Mount Your Unit You will get optimum performance from Radar and laser signals pass through glass your detector if you mount it at a point but not through other materials and objects. approximately in the center of the vehicle, Objects that can block or weaken incoming as low as possible on the front windshield...
I N S TA L L AT I O N Dashboard Mounting 1. Place the detector on the dashboard to 4. Attach the detector to the hook-and-loop find a location where the unit has a fastener. You can remove and reattach clear, level view of the road.
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O P E R AT I O N • E A S Y S E T P R O G R A M M I N G EasySet Programming All user mode settings on your detector can user modes. As each mode is displayed, the be changed by using Program mode.
O P E R AT I O N • E A S Y S E T P R O G R A M M I N G EasySet Programming Menu (continued) MODE SETTING VISUAL Auto Mute Mode AutoMute On AutoMute Off Voice Alert or Tone Mode Voice Alert Tone Alert...
O P E R AT I O N • S E T T I N G S IntelliMute IntelliMute is a unique new feature of the When you turn IntelliMute on you will hear detector that allows you to avoid alerts you “intelli mute on”...
O P E R AT I O N • S E T T I N G S Setting the IntelliMute Activation Point Caution: Do not attempt to set the rev Your detector must be installed in point while driving. Your vehicle should your vehicle.
O P E R AT I O N • S E T T I N G S Compass The compass will remain accurately calibrated as long as your unit is mounted Your detector includes an internal 8-point in the same place in your vehicle. If you compass that will continuously display your change the location where the unit is current direction of travel: N, NE, E, SE, S,...
O P E R AT I O N • S E T T I N G S Pop Alert VG-2 Alert Pop Alert will alert you of Ka band Pop The detector is undetectable by police VG-2 signals. During the alert, the unit continues detection devices, and will alert you when to detect other signals.
O P E R AT I O N • S E T T I N G S DigiView Data Display Brightness Press and hold the SELECT/DIM button to Your detector has a Bright display mode set the Dim mode default. The three Dim (for daytime driving) and 3 levels of Dim display modes will cycle as long as the display modes (Dim for dusk driving,...
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D E T E C T I O N Type of Signal Voice X band radar ”X alert“ Radar K band radar ”K alert“ Ka band radar ”Ka alert“ Ka band Pop ”pop alert“ Type of Signal Voice Laser* LTI 20-20* ”laser alert“...
D E T E C T I O N Instant-On Detection Bee III Pop Detection Your detector is designed to detect instant- Your detector is designed to detect single on speed monitoring signals, which can pulse mode radars. These radars are suddenly appear at near full strength.
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The correct name for the technology that most Pop mode guns are new and limited in people refer to as laser is actually LIDAR, distribution, Cobra Electronics has included a which stands for Light Detection and Ranging. user selectable on or off Pop Ka Detect mode.
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(It is not necessary to include the confirmation. Ship to: mounting bracket.) Cobra Factory Service 2. For warranty repair, enclose some Cobra Electronics Corporation form of proof-of-purchase, such as a 6500 West Cortland Street photocopy or carbon copy of a sales Chicago, IL 60707 USA receipt.
"W x 1 ⁄ "H x 4 ⁄ "D Weight 170 grams This radar detector is covered by one or more of the following U.S. patents: 5,497,148; 5,594,432; 5,612,685; 6,078,279; 6,094,148. Additional patents may be listed inside the product or pending.
For credit card orders fill out order Make check or money order form and fax to: 773.622.2269 payable to: or call 773.889.3087 Cobra Electronics (Press 1 from the main menu) 6500 West Cortland Street 8:00 am - 6:00 pm, M-F, CST. Chicago, IL 60707 USA Attn: Accessories Dept.