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Important Information

Customer Assistance

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.

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.

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.
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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Central Time, Mon. through Fri. (except holidays) 773-889-3087 (phone).

Questions

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English and Spanish. product [email protected] (e-mail).

For Assistance Outside the U.S.A.  

Contact Your Local Dealer

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Important Information and 

Customer Assistance

Introduction

Printed in China 

Part No. 480-591-P

Version B

Operating Instructions

9 BAND

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RADAR/LASER DETECTOR WITH 

EXTRA SENSORY DETECTION

ESD 9270

Summary of Contents for 9 BAND ESD 9270

Page 1: ...uct Please call local fire and police departments to learn if coverage exists in your area 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 Before leaving your vehicle always remember to conceal your radar detector in...

Page 2: ... of TOMAR Electronics Inc Congratulations You ve made a smart choice by purchasing a 9 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 ...

Page 3: ...als Detected 10 Audio Alerts 10 Visual Display 10 Instant On Detection 12 Responding to Alerts 13 Understanding Radar and Laser 14 Radar Speed Monitoring Systems 14 VG 2 14 Safety Alert Traffic Warning System 14 LIDAR Laser 15 Customer Information Maintenance 16 Specifications 17 Limited 1 Year Warranty 18 Product Service 19 Optional Accessories 20 Accessories Order Info 21 Trademark Acknowledgeme...

Page 4: ...ot through other materials and objects Objects that can block or weaken incoming 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 The LaserEye Should Have a Clear View Attach the rubber cups ...

Page 5: ...tion and remove the other paper backing 4 Attach the detector 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 To Turn On The Unit And Adjust The Audio Volume Rotate the On Off Volume control clockwise away fr...

Page 6: ...ur 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 indicat...

Page 7: ... VG 2 alert is Off Mute Button City Button Dim Button To Turn VG 2 Alerts On and Off While no signal is being detected press and hold the Dim button for four seconds Audio Visual Display On One Beep V S Flashes Once Off Two beeps V S Flashes Twice Press and release Dim Button Bright Dim Dark Radar Alert Settings The detector allows you to choose whether it will show alerts on the X K and Ka Bands ...

Page 8: ...n the signal strength chart below Signal Strength Chart Signal Strength 1 Weakest Signal Signal Strength 2 Signal Strength 5 Strongest Signal Signal Strength 3 X K Ka L V S l l l l l l l l l C X K Ka L V S l l l l l l l l l C X K Ka L V S l l l l l l l l l C X K Ka L V S l l l l l l l l l C X K Ka L V S l l l l l l l l l C NOTE In This Manual When steady the display will be shown When flashing the...

Page 9: ...epeats slowly for a short period Probably a false alarm Exercise caution Any type of laser alert Laser alerts are never false alarms FULL ALERT A safety alert You are nearing an emergency vehicle Exercise caution Responding to Alerts Safety and Strobe Alert Signals Voice and Visual Display Type of Signal Voice Visual Display Emergency Vehicles Emergency Vehicle Approaching V S is Steady Strobe Ale...

Page 10: ... in limited numbers in all 50 states but the number is growing Depending on your location you may not receive these alerts regularly and may often encounter emergency vehicles without being alerted As the number of transmitters increases these alerts will become more common When you receive such an alert please watch for emergency vehicles ahead of you on cross streets and behind you If you see an...

Page 11: ...rd s cigarette lighter adapter is firmly seated in your cigarette lighter n Check the power cord fuse Unscrew the ribbed end cap of the cigarette lighter adapter and examine the fuse If required replace it with a 2 amp fuse only Specifications Band and Frequencies Band Frequencies X Band 10 525 0 050 GHz K Band 24 125 0 125 GHz Safety Alert Traffic Warning System 24 070 24 110 24 190 24 230 0 010 ...

Page 12: ...ithout limitation damages resulting from loss of use or cost of installation Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts and or do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitations may not apply to you Product Service For any questions about operating or installing this new Cobra product or if parts are missing PLEA...

Page 13: ...ocal Cobra dealer or in the U S A you can order directly from Cobra See order info on page 21 Straight 12V DC Power Cord Includes plug and fuse Item 420 030 N 001 Windshield Mounting Bracket Includes suction cups Item 545 159 N 001 Coiled 12V DC Power Cord Includes plug and fuse Item 420 026 N 001 Dual Port Power Adapter Includes adjustable plug up to 90 fuse Item CLP 2B ...

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