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*9850.MANUAL
8/9/00
12:23 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
Digital Displays ............................................................6
Operation..........................................................................9
Turning On....................................................................9
Dim Button.................................................................10
Highway/City Mode.................................................12
Muting Mode.............................................................13
Calibrate the Compass...........................................15
Tone/Voice Alert .......................................................16
Memory Set................................................................17
Aux. Audio Jack.........................................................17
Detection........................................................................18
Band Detection.........................................................18
Audible Alarm Indicator.........................................18
Radar.................................................................................18
VG-2 Undetectable..................................................19
Safety Alert®/Strobe Alert™.................................20
Laser Detection.........................................................21
Radar/VG-2/Laser Alerts.........................................21
Radar Frequencies....................................................23
Facts About Lidar (Laser).......................................23
Maintenance.................................................................24
Specifications...............................................................25
Limited One Year Warranty ...................................26
Optional Accessories................................................27
Order Form ....................................................................28
If You Think You Need Service.............Back Cover
1
Features of This Product
• 8-point Digital Compass
• Alpha/Numeric Dot
Matrix Text Readout
• Safety Alert® Traffic
Warning System
• Strobe Alert
™
• Tone Alert
• Voice Alert
• Separate Visual and
Audio Alarms
• Laser Eye 360˚ De te ct i o n
• VG-2 Undete ct a b l e
• Au to and Manual Muting
• 4 Level Dim Bu t to n
• Audio Jack
• Superior Audio Volume
• Adjustable Windshield
Mounting Bra c ke t

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    *9850.MANUAL 8/9/00 12:23 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 Features of This Product Controls & Indicators...A2 Our Thanks to You...A3 • 8-point Digital Compass Customer Support ...A3...
  • Page 2 *9850.MANUAL 8/9/00 12:23 PM Page 2 Installation Location Location Se l e cting the pro per location to mount the Co b ra ESD-9850 is ve ry impo rt a nt for optimum pe rfo rm a n ce. Both radar and laser tra n s m i s s i o n s pass through glass but not through other object s.
  • Page 3 (when Peel top paper off. Place detector on mounted as above), be hook and loop pad. sure you that your Cobra ESD-9850 has a level,clear view of the road before you attach the hook and loop material.
  • Page 4 Quick Start Set Display Set Display Brightness Select from four levels of LED brightness for your Brightness Cobra ESD-9850 display: Bright, Dim, Dimmer and Dark.The ESD-9850’s state-of-the-art readout presents clear alerts even in sunlight. LED Displays Note A four position Dim mode is...
  • Page 5 *9850.MANUAL 8/9/00 12:23 PM Page 8 Quick Start Set Muting Set Muting Mode Signal Reduces signal alert volume. Mode Auto Muting Press and release Mute button when no signal is being received.This will immediately reduce volume of alerts. For more detailed Manual Muting operation instructions Press and release...

  • Page 6: Dim Button

    *9850.MANUAL 8/9/00 12:24 PM Page 10 Operation Dim Button Dim Button You may select from four levels of bri g htness for your Co b ra ESD-9850 display: Bri g ht, Di m , Di m m e r and Da rk (Of f) . Note Press and release Dim button once to reduce...

  • Page 7: Highway/City Mode

    *9850.MANUAL 8/9/00 12:24 PM Page 12 Operation Highway/City Highway/City Mode Mode To select City Mode: The Highway/City function is controlled by a 2 - s tep butto n . Note Use City Mode in or near cities where there are many sources of false radar signals such as microwave relay towers and automatic...

  • Page 8: Calibrate The Compass

    *9850.MANUAL 8/9/00 12:24 PM Page 14 Operation Muting Selecting Auto Muting Mode In Auto Mute mode the alerts will be heard at the volume set for 3 seconds, then automatically be reduced to a lower level. Press and re l e a s e Mute b u t ton when no signal is being re ce i ve d.

  • Page 9: Tone/Voice Alert

    *9850.MANUAL 8/9/00 12:24 PM Page 16 Operation Tone Alarm Voice/Tone Settings And Voice Alert Press and hold MUTE button for two seconds to change between Voice and Tone Alarms. In Tone Setting, Tone will be displayed and a beep will be heard. Voice Alert The Vo i ce Al e rt message will stay on for 2 seco n d s.

  • Page 10: Detection

    Voice Alert laser signals: LTI 20-20,UltraLyte and ProLaser), VG-2,and Safety and Strobe Alert signals. Instant-On Detection The Cobra ESD-9850 is also designed to detec t Instant-on speed monitoring signals. Immediate action is required when warning is given. Detection X,K and Ka Bands X, K, Ka Alert The display will show the band received (X,K/Ka).

  • Page 11: Radar

    UltraLyte, ProLaser, or 20/20 tone. Radar/VG-2/Laser Alerts Radar/VG-2/ Laser Alerts Type of Audible Signal Interpretation and Response Your COBRA ESD-9850 starts to signal Most likely police radar. slowly, then increases in rate very FULL ALERT. rapidly. Your COBRA ESD-9850 Most likely a false sour ce, or could be signals just once.

  • Page 12: Radar Frequencies

    K-band radar will detect these Safety signals as standard K-band radar alerts. However, unlike a standard radar detector, your Cobra ESD-9850 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.You may not receive Safety...

  • Page 13: Maintenance

    Replacing Power Cord Fuse Unscrew cap of cigarette lighter adapter and remove fuse. Replace with 1-ampere fuse only. Troubleshooting If your COBRA LASER DETECTOR ESD-9850 isn’t operating, we suggest you make the following checks: 1. Is the power cord properly connected? 2.

  • Page 14: Limited One Year Warranty

    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. Exclusions: This limited warranty does not apply; 1) to any 6500 West Cortland Street product damaged by accident;2) in the event of misuse or...

  • Page 15: Order Form

    Ma ke check or money order (no stamps) and fax to: 1.773.622.2269 payable to: or call 1.773.889.3087 Cobra Electronics (Press 1 from the main menu) 6500 West Co rtland St . 8:00 am - 8:00 pm,M-F, CST. Ch i ca g o, IL 60707 At t n : Accessories Dept.
  • Page 16 “If your product should require factory service please call Cobra first before sending your unit in. 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 following in order to have the product serviced and returned.
  • Page 17 Windshield Bracket Mount 12V DC Power Jack Audio Jack Our Thanks to You Thank you for purchasing the Cobra ESD-9850 Radar/Laser Detector. Properly used, this Cobra Cobra Customer Service product will give you many years of reliable Live operators are available service.

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