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Introduction

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Introduction

Congratulations! You have just purchased the
most sophisticated RADAR/LASER DETECTOR
available today. This booklet contains instructions
and information designed so that you will be able
to understand how the Cobra ESD™-9850  works
and how radar and (LIDAR) laser are used. Enjoy
your Cobra ESD-9850 Radar/Laser Detec tor and

drive safely

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Federal Law Governing Use of 
Radar Detectors

It is not against Federal Law to receive radar 
transmissions on your COBRA Radar Detector.
The Communications Act of 1934 guarantees 
your right to receive radio transmissions on 
any frequency. Local laws that contravene the
Communications Act of 1934,while illegal,may
be enforced by your local law enforcement
officials until and unless they are prohibited from
doing so by Federal Court action.

WARNING:

Before leaving your car, make sure

that you conceal your radar detector. This will
reduce the possibility of break-in and theft of
your unit.

Included with your ESD-9850

1.

Windshield Bracket

2.

Hook and Loop Material

3.

Curled Power Cord

M i c ro Ta l k

Radar/Laser Detector

With Electronic Digital Compass

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and Voice Alert

O pe rating Instru ctions for your Co b ra 
9 Band ESD 9850

© 2000 Cobra Electronics Corp.
Printed in Thailand

Part No. 480-302-P-001

For te c h n i cal assistance, please call our Au to m a ted Help Desk which can assist 

you  by answering the most fre q u e n t ly asked questions about Co b ra prod u ct s.

1.773.889.3087 

24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

A Consumer Service Representative can be reached through this same number 8:00 am - 8:00 pm,

Monday through Friday, CST.

Technical assistance is also available on-line in the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) section at

www.cobraelec.com or by e-mail to [email protected]

If you think you need service call 1.773.889.3087

“If your product should require fac tory 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.
1. For Warranty Repair include some form of proof-of-purchase, such as a mechanical reproduction

or carbon or a sales receipt. If you send the original receipt it cannot be returned.

2. Send the entire product.

3. Enclose a description of what is happening with the unit.Include a typed or clearly print name

and address of where the unit is to be returned.

4. Pack unit securely to pr event damage in transit. If possible, use the original packing material.

5. Ship prepaid and insured by w ay of a traceable car rier such as United Parcel Service (UPS) or First

Class Mail to: Cobra Factory Service, Cobra Electronics Corporation,6500 W. Cortland St., Chicago,
IL 60707.

6. If the unit is in war ranty, upon receipt of your unit it will either be repaired or exchanged

depending on the model. Please allow approximately 3 to 4 weeks before contacting us for 
status. If the unit is out of war ranty a letter will automatically be sent informing you of the 
repair charge or replacement charge. If you have any questions, please call 1.773.889.3087 for
assistance.

If You Think You Need Service

and Strobe Alert™

Use of this product is not intend-
ed to, and does not, ensure that
the motorist and any passenger
will not be involved in a traffic
accident. It is only intended to
alert the motorist that an emer-
gency or service vehicle equipped
with a CODE 3,Strobe (Opticom*
or Tomar Preemption System) 
or Cobra Safety Alert Transmitter
is in the area as defined by the
range of the product. Please call
your local Fire/Police department
to verify if coverage exists in your
area.Motorists are expected to
exercise all due caution while
using this product, and to ob-
serve and follow all applicable
traffic laws. Operators of
emergency or service vehicles are
also expected to exercise 
all due caution while using this
product, and to observe and 
follow all applicable traffic laws.

*Opticom is a registered trademark 
of 3M Corporation

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Nothing comes close to a Co b ra ™

© 2000 Cobra Electronics Corporation
6500 West Cortland Street
Chicago, IL 60707
www.cobraelectronics.com

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Summary of Contents for ESD9850

Page 1: ...es 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...

Page 2: ...view of the rear window to take advantage of its 360 detection capability It is best to locate your detector as low on the front windshield as possible Examples of metal in the windshield area that ca...

Page 3: ...ing Plug power cord into detector Plug power cord into cigarette lighter Peel protective paper off one side of hook and loop material Place on dash Peel top paper off Place detector on hook and loop p...

Page 4: ...ting Press and release Dim button a third time to select Dimmer setting Press and release Dim button again to select Dark setting 1 LED Displays Note A four position Dim mode is provided for dusk or n...

Page 5: ...ween Modes Press and release Mute Button when no signal is being received 1 1 1 Turning On Your ESD 9850 Turning On Your ESD 9850 Plug power cord into detector Plug power cord into cigarette lighter 2...

Page 6: ...s selection The power light will remain on 1 2 3 Press and release Dim button once to reduce brightness to Dim A single beep confirms this selection Press and release Dim button twice to reduce the di...

Page 7: ...Beep Continued Manual Muting of the Audio Use this operation to turn off the audio alarm at any time 1 Highway City Mode To select Highway Mode Press and release City button HWY will be displayed for...

Page 8: ...our vehicle Press City button for a minimum of 2 seconds Compass is displayed Note Pushing City button for more than 2 seconds produces a single beep confirmation tone Note If you decide to re locate...

Page 9: ...his product features an automatic internal electronic memory system It will automatically remember your settings when the unit is turned off or removed from the power source up to 7 days Memory Set Vo...

Page 10: ...al Strongest signal Instant On Detection The Cobra ESD 9850 is also designed to detect Instant on speed monitoring signals Immediate action is required when warning is given In Voice Alert the message...

Page 11: ...ser Use Full Caution There are no false laser signals Safety Alert and Strobe Alert have their own unique European Emergency signal An emergency vehicle is approaching you are in the vicinity of a rai...

Page 12: ...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...

Page 13: ...DAR guns cannot obtain readings through any glass But the laser pulse can be received through glass to easily and quickly trigger a laser detector s alarm Can LIDAR operate while moving No since LIDAR...

Page 14: ...or removed 4 if the owner of the product resides outside the U S A All implied warranties including warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose are limited in duration to the l...

Page 15: ...wer Cord 10 00 545 139 N 001 Windshield Mounting Bracket 7 00 Item Description Cost Ea Qty Amount Please print clearly Name Address No P O Box City State Zip Telephone Credit Card No Exp Date Customer...

Page 16: ...actory It will be necessary to furnish the following in order to have the product serviced and returned 1 For Warranty Repair include some form of proof of purchase such as a mechanical reproduction o...

Page 17: ...087 AutomatedTechnical Assistanceavailable24hours a day seven daysa week E mail questions to productinfo cobraelec com CobraontheWorldWideWeb Frequently Asked Questions FAQ can be found on line at www...

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