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Radar/Laser Detector

Model ESD-9220 WX

Operating Instructions for your Cobra® 
9 Band® Extra Sensory Detection®

Nothing comes close to a Cobra™

NOAA

Dim

City/

Wx

WX

Mute

X L

K

Ka

V W

Wx

Cty

band

360

laz

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Summary of Contents for ESD-9220 WX

Page 1: ...Radar Laser Detector Model ESD 9220 WX Operating Instructions for your Cobra 9 Band Extra Sensory Detection Nothing comes close to a Cobra NOAA Dim City Wx WX Mute X L K Ka V W Wx Cty b a n d 360 lazer ...

Page 2: ...r 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 9220 WX 1 Windshield Bracket 2 Hook and Loop Material 3 Power Cord and Strobe Alert Use of this product is not intended 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 motor...

Page 3: ...eived including interference that may cause undesired operation Our Thanks to You A3 Cobra Customer Service Live operators are available Monday through Friday 8 00 am 6 00 pm Central Standard Time at 773 889 3087 AutomatedTechnical Assistanceavailable24hours aday sevendaysaweek E mail questions to productinfo cobra com Cobra ontheWorldWide Web Frequently Asked Questions FAQ can be found on line at...

Page 4: ...Radar Detectors Included Accessories Controls 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 Memory Set 12 Weather Radio 13 Detection 13 Band Detection 14 Audible Alarm Indicator 14 Radar 15 VG 2 Undetectable 16 Safety Alert Strobe Alert 17 Laser Detection 17 Ra...

Page 5: ...transmissions pass through glass but not through other objects For this reason the Cobra ESD 9220 WX lenses must not be blocked It should have a view of the rear window to take advantage of LaserEye 360 detection 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 Windshield w...

Page 6: ...adio On Off including last station tuned Wx Alert On Off settings are retained in memory even when unit is turned OFF or removed from power source Dash Mounting Dash Mounting D im Ci ty W x W x M u te BA ND Plug power cord into detector Place antenna in upright position for optimum reception of weather stations Plug power cord into cigarette lighter Peel protective paper off one side of hook and l...

Page 7: ...City Wx 1 1 Press and release CITY WX button again A double beep confirms Highway Mode City Wx 1 Set Muting Mode Auto Muting Automatically reduces volume of alert in progress after 4 seconds LED Displays Note A three level display brightness is provided for dusk or night driving For more detailed operation instructions on set Display Brightness see page 10 Note The factory default setting is Highw...

Page 8: ...ivate Weather Alert When activated the unit will announce Weather Alert On in Voice Mode or signal two beeps in Tone Mode When in Wx Alert On Mode the Wx LED will blink slowly even though you do not hear the weather radio If a Weather Alert is received Weather Alert On will be heard in Voice Mode and then the Weather Station broadcast will be heard telling you about the severe weather Caution Weat...

Page 9: ...s Power ON All LEDs will light up from left to right in sequence and announce System Ready The system indicates if Voice Alert or Tone Only Mode has been selected and if VG 2 Audio Alert is turned On or Off 10 Dim Button You may select from three levels of brightness for your Cobra ESD 9200WX display Bright Dim and Dark Press and release DIM button a third time to return led display to Bright A do...

Page 10: ... while in CITY Mode PRESS RELEASE City Wx City Wx City Wx 1 Note Use City Mode in or near cities where there are many sources of false radar signals such as microwave relay towers and automatic door openers This will filter out weak signals Note In Voice Alert Mode the unit will announce Highway or City in Voice Mode Note City Beep Highway Beep Beep The factory default setting is Highway Mode Note...

Page 11: ...Alert Off inVoice Mode or one beep will be heard in Tone Mode and theWx LED will not blink Note BothWeather On Off and Weather Alert On Off settings including the last station you were listening to are retained in memory even when unit is turned OFF Note Factory default setting is Weather Off and Weather Alert Off Mode PRESS RELEASE City Wx Turning on Weather and Changing Stations Your ESD 9220 WX...

Page 12: ... 20 Ultra Lyte and ProLaser technologies VG 2 Safety Alert and Strobe Alert signals 360 Detection Band Detection Audible Alarm Speaker A different alert tone will sound for X K Ka Laser plus a distinctly different tone for each of the three laser signals LTI 20 20 Ultra Lyte and ProLaser VG 2 and Safety Strobe Alert signals Audible Alarm Speaker Bands Signal Strength Instant On Detection The Cobra...

Page 13: ...bled To turn the VG 2 Audio Alert ON press and hold the Dim Button for 2 seconds again A double confirmation beep is heard indicating VG 2 Audio Alert has been activated The VG 2 LED on the front of the unit will illuminate VG 2 Alert Note In Voice Alert Mode the unit will announce VG 2 Audio On when the VG 2 Audio Alert is activated and VG 2 Audio Off when VG 2 Audio Alert is deactivated Operatio...

Page 14: ...equency of these signals 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 located in the K band and as a result any radar detector which detects K band radar will detect these Safety signals as standard K band radar alerts However unlike a standard radar...

Page 15: ...e measurement interval Intervening objects such as signposts utility poles tree branches etc 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 if sufficiently dense may prevent its operation Can LIDAR operate through glass Yes LIDAR guns can obtain ...

Page 16: ...ed 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 is repaired or replaced under warranty This warranty gives you specific legal 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 ...

Page 17: ...s residents add 8 75 Indiana residents add 5 Michigan residents add 6 Ohio residents add 5 Wisconsin residents add 5 Prices subject to change without notice 420 080 N 001 Straight 12V Power Cord 420 080 N 002 Curled 12V Power Cord 545 139 N 001 Windshield Mounting Bracket Item Description CostEa Qty Amount Please print clearly Name Address No P O Box City State Zip Telephone Credit Card No Exp Dat...

Page 18: ...on 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 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 First Class Mail to Cobra Factory Service Cobra Electronics Corporation 6500 West Cort...

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