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How to Use Your Cobra 

ESD Radar/Laser Detector

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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

Contents

Introduction

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Safety Alert®/Strobe Alert™
Federal Law Governing Radar Detectors
Included Accessories

Controls & Indicators

................................................A2

Our Thanks to You

......................................................A3

Customer Support ...................................................A3

Features

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Installation

.......................................................................2

Quick Start

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LED Displays..................................................................6

Operation

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Turning On....................................................................9
Dim Button.................................................................10
Highway/City Mode.................................................11
Muting Mode.............................................................12

Detection

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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

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Specifications

...............................................................20

Limited One Year Warranty

...................................21

Optional Accessories

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Order Form

....................................................................23

If You Think You Need Service

.............Back Cover

9000.MANUAL  8/9/00  12:10 PM  Page 1

Summary of Contents for ESD9000

Page 1: ...s 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...

Page 2: ...es must not be blocked It is best to locate your detector as low on the front windshield as possible Examples of metal in the windshield area that can block or weaken incoming radar laser signals 1 Wi...

Page 3: ...ou that your Cobra ESD 9000 has a level clear view of the road before you attach the hook and loop material Dash Mounting Dash Mounting Plug power cord into detector Plug power cord into cigarette lig...

Page 4: ...ear alerts even in sunlight Set Display Brightness Highway For all other driving Press and release Dim button to select normal setting Press and release Dim button twice to select Dim setting Press an...

Page 5: ...Modes Press and release MUTE Button when no signal is being received One beep Mute Two beep Auto Mute 1 1 Turning On Your ESD 9000 Turning On Your ESD 9000 Plug power cord into detector Plug power co...

Page 6: ...n dim Highway City Mode Highway City Mode The Highway City function is controlled by a 2 step button The Highway mode is automatically engaged when the unit is powered up In the City mode false radar...

Page 7: ...d Manual To switch between these modes Note Mute Beep OR Auto Mute Beep Beep 1 1 Auto Mode Manual Mode Band Detection This detector is designed to detect X K Superwide Ka Band Radar Laser including LT...

Page 8: ...tion devices It will alert you when one is in use near your vehicle During this time the unit is still on full alert and able to detect other signals VG 2 Alert Note The display does not indicate sign...

Page 9: ...ls as set on the transmitter the outgoing signal can indicate whether the transmitter is on a speeding emergency vehicle or train or at a stationary road hazard location These microwave signals are lo...

Page 10: ...will prevent a valid speed reading Maintenance Facts About LIDAR Laser Does weather have any effect on LIDAR Yes rain snow smoke fog and airborne dust particles will all reduce the effective range and...

Page 11: ...h as a duplicated copy of a sales receipt You must pay any initial shipping charges required to ship the product for warranty service but the return charges will be at Cobra s expense if the product i...

Page 12: ...esidents add 1 8 75 total Indiana residents add 5 Michigan residents add 4 Minnesota residents add 6 Ohio residents add 6 Wisconsin residents add 5 Prices subject to change without notice 420 080 N 00...

Page 13: ...Headline The Cobra line of quality products also includes CB Radios MicroTalk Radios Accessories SafetyAlert Traffic Warning Systems Nothing comes close to a Cobra 9000 MANUAL 8 9 00 12 10 PM Page 24...

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 service...

Page 15: ...r Thanks to You A3 Cobra Customer Service Live operators are available M F 8 00 am 8 00 pm CST at 773 889 3087 AutomatedTechnical Assistanceavailable24hours a day seven daysa week E mail questions to...

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