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Settings

Your Detector

Intro

Operation

Customer

Assistance

Warranty

Notice

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Settings 

When changing the Settings on your detector, please keep in mind:
  

n

   Each time the unit is turned On the factory settings of 

Highway

 and 

Auto Mute-On

 will be set. They can be changed while the unit is in use 

as described in the following sections.

Highway/City Mode

Setting your detector to 

City

 mode delays all X band audio alerts at lower 

signal strength levels. (A single beep will sound when the signal is first  

detected.) This will reduce false alerts while you are driving in, or near,  

urban areas where there are many sources for conflicting X band signals  

such as microwave towers and automatic door openers.
To change settings, follow the procedure listed below, which indicates what you will 

see and hear as you complete each 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 Mute  

is On.

City Mode

Highway Mode

To Change From Highway Mode To City Mode

Press and release

the 

City

 button.

Tone Mode

Voice Mode

Visual Display

One beep

City

C LED Lights

To Turn Auto Mute Off

Press and release

the 

Mute

 button

while no alert

is occurring.

Tone Mode

Voice Mode

Visual Display

One beep

AutoMute Off

Audio Only

To Change From City Mode To Highway Mode

Press and release

the 

City

 button 

again.

Tone Mode

Voice Mode

Visual Display

Two beeps

Highway

Audio Only

To Turn Auto Mute On

Press and release

the 

Mute

 button

again while no

alert is occurring.

Tone Mode

Voice Mode

Visual Display

Two beeps

AutoMute On

Audio Only

X/K

Ka

L

V/S

l

zzz

zzzzz

C

X/K

Ka

L

V/S

l

zzz

zzzzz

City Button

Press and 

release

Mute Button

Press and 

release

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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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