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Federal Laws Governing the Use of Radar Detectors 

It is not against federal law to receive radar transmissions with your Cobra radar/ 

laser detector. The Communications Act of 1924 guarantees your right to receive  

radio transmissions on any frequency. Local laws that contravene this Act, while illegal, 

may be enforced by your local law enforcement officials until and unless  

they are prohibited from doing so by federal court action.

Safety Alert

Use of this product is not intended to, and does not, ensure that motorists or passengers 

will not be involved in traffic accidents. It is only intended to alert  

the motorist that an emergency vehicle equipped with a Cobra Safety Alert  

transmitter is within range as defined by that product. Please call local fire  

and police departments to learn if coverage exists in your area.

Safe Driving 

Motorists, as well as operators of emergency or service vehicles, are expected to 

exercise all due caution while using this product, and to obey all applicable traffic  

laws. Do not attempt to change settings of the unit while in motion.

Security of Your Vehicle 

Before leaving your vehicle, always remember to conceal your radar detector  

in order to reduce the possibility of break-in and theft.

Should you encounter any problems with this product, or not understand its many features, 

please refer to this owner’s manual. If you require further assistance after reading this 

manual, Cobra Electronics offers the following customer assistance services:

For Assistance in the U.S.A. 

Automated Help Desk

 English only. 24 hours a day, 7 days a week 773-889-3087 (phone).

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Introduction

Printed in China 

Part No. 480-592-P

Version C

Operating Instructions

12 BAND

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RADAR/LASER DETECTOR WITH 

EXTRA SENSORY DETECTION

ESD 9290

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Summary of Contents for 12 BAND ESD 9290

Page 1: ...efined by that product Please call local fire and police departments to learn if coverage exists in your area Safe Driving Motorists as well as operators of emergency or service vehicles are expected to exercise all due caution while using this product and to obey all applicable traffic laws Do not attempt to change settings of the unit while in motion Security of Your Vehicle Before leaving your ...

Page 2: ... made a smart choice by purchasing a 12 Band radar laser detector from Cobra Just look at some of the sophisticated features and capabilities your new unit includes Detection And Separate Alerts For Radar signals X K and Ka bands with signal strength indicated laser and VG 2 signals LaserEye For 360 detection of laser signals Instant On Ready Detects radar guns with instant on very fast speed moni...

Page 3: ...n 11 Signals Detected 11 Audio Alerts 11 Visual Display 11 Instant On Detection 13 Responding to Alerts 14 Understanding Radar and Laser 15 Radar Speed Monitoring Systems 15 VG 2 15 Safety Alert Traffic Warning System 15 Strobe Alert 16 LIDAR Laser 16 Customer Information Maintenance 17 Specifications 18 Limited 1 Year Warranty 19 Product Service 20 Optional Accessories 20 Accessories Order Info 2...

Page 4: ...coming signals include n Windshield wiper blades n Mirrored sun screens n Dark tinting at the top of the windshield n Heated windshields currently available on some vehicles Instaclear for Ford Electriclear for GM Consult your dealer to see if you have this option Windshield Mounting Dashboard Mounting The LaserEye Should Have a Clear View 1 Attach the rubber cups to the bracket 2 Make sure the ru...

Page 5: ...to the hook and loop fastener You can remove and reattach the unit as often as you like 5 Plug the power cord into the detector 6 Plug the cigarette lighter adapter on the power cord into your vehicle s cigarette lighter Dashboard Mounting Getting Started To Turn On The Unit And Adjust The Audio Volume Rotate the On Off Volume control clockwise away from you Tone Mode Voice Mode Visual Display Thr...

Page 6: ...ach step The factory setting is Highway mode Your detector allows you to quickly turn Off an audio Alert by momentarily pressing the Mute button If you press the Mute button a second time during the Alert the audio Alert will be turned back On Auto Mute will automatically reduce the audio volume of all alerts after four seconds for as long as the signal is detected The factory setting for Auto Mut...

Page 7: ... RDDs to spot users of radar detectors Your detector is able to identify signals from VG 2 RDDs and can provide alerts when any of these or similar devices are in use near your vehicle Your detector is invisible to VG 2 RDDs You can choose whether you want to be alerted to VG 2 RDD signals The factory setting for VG 2 alert is Off Mute Button Press and hold for two seconds To Change From Tone Aler...

Page 8: ...ill be indicated by steady flashing or a combination of steady and flashing LEDs as shown in the signal strength chart below To Turn X Band On and Off While no signal is being detected press and hold both the Dim and Mute buttons for four seconds Tone Mode Voice Mode Visual Display X On Two beeps X On X K LED Flashes Twice X Off One beep X Off X K LED Flashes Once To Turn K Band On and Off While n...

Page 9: ... 20 20 Laser Alert L is Steady LTI Ultra Lyte Laser Alert L is Steady Kustom Signals ProLaser Laser Alert L is Steady Kustom Signals ProLaser III Laser Alert L is Steady Stalker LIDAR Laser Alert L is Steady Laser Atlanta SpeedLaser Laser Alert L is Steady Your detector provides 360 detection of these signals Safety and Strobe Alert Signals Voice and Visual Display Type of Signal Voice Visual Disp...

Page 10: ...our detector detects signals in all three radar bands plus Ku band 13 435 GHz which is an approved frequency used in parts of Europe and Asia VG 2 VG 2 is a detector detector that works by detecting low level signals emitted by most radar detectors Your detector does not emit signals that can be detected by VG 2 but does detect VG 2 signals and will alert you when a device is in use near your vehi...

Page 11: ...ions such as sign posts utility poles tree branches etc will prevent valid speed measurement Some common questions about LIDAR include n Does weather have any affect on LIDAR Yes Rain snow smoke fog or airborne dust particles will reduce the effective range of LIDAR and can if dense enough prevent its operation n Can LIDAR operate through glass Yes Newer LIDAR guns can obtain readings through most...

Page 12: ...Cobra s expense if the product is repaired or replaced under warranty This warranty gives you specific rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state Exclusions This limited warranty does not apply 1 To any product damaged by accident 2 In the event of misuse or abuse of the product or as a result of unauthorized alterations or repairs 3 If the serial number has been alte...

Page 13: ...to be returned with phone number required for shipment 4 Pack product securely to prevent damage in transit If possible use the original packing material 5 Ship prepaid and insured by way of a traceable carrier such as United Parcel Service UPS or Priority Mail to avoid loss in transit to Cobra Factory Service Cobra Electronics Corporation 6500 West Cortland Street Chicago Illinois 60707 U S A 6 I...

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