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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

• Voice Alert

• Separate Visual and 

Audio Alarms

• Laser Eye 360˚ De te ct i o n

• VG-2 Undete ct a b l e

• Au to and Manual Muting

• 3 Level Dim Bu t to n

• Audio Jack

• 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
Voice/Tone Settings.................................................13
Memory Set................................................................13
Aux. Audio Jack.........................................................13

Detection

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Band Detection.........................................................14
Audible Alarm Indicator.........................................14
Radar.............................................................................15
VG-2 Undetectable..................................................15
Safety Alert/Strobe Alert .......................................16
Laser Detection.........................................................16
Radar/VG-2/Laser Alerts.........................................17
Facts About Safety Alert®/Strobe Alert™........18
Radar Frequencies....................................................19
Facts About Lidar (Laser).......................................20

Maintenance

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Specifications

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Limited One Year Warranty

...................................22

Optional Accessories

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Order Form

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If You Think You Need Service

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Summary of Contents for ESD9200

Page 1: ...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 Voice Tone Settings 13 Mem...

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 possi ble Examples of metal in the windshield area that c...

Page 3: ...ore you attach the hook and loop material Dash Mounting Dash Mounting Plug power cord into detector Plug power cord into cigarette lighter Peel protective paper off one side of hook and loop material...

Page 4: ...ear alerts even in sunlight Set Display Brightness Press and release Dim button to select normal setting Press and release Dim button twice to select Dim setting Press and release Dim button a third t...

Page 5: ...odes Press and release MUTE Button when no signal is being received One beep Mute Two beep Auto Mute 1 1 Turning On Your ESD 9200 Turning On Your ESD 9200 Plug power cord into detector Plug power cord...

Page 6: ...controlled by a 2 step button The Highway mode is automatically engaged when the unit is powered up In the City mode false radar alerts will be reduced To engage City Mode Note City Beep Highway Beep...

Page 7: ...mode the alarm will be reduced in volume after three seconds 1 Auto Mode Manual Mode Memory Set Remembers settings of Dim Muting and City Highway modes and Voice vs Tone Memory Set Auxiliary Audio Jac...

Page 8: ...esigned to detect Instant on speed monitoring signals Immediate action is required when warning is given Audible Alarm Speaker A different alert tone will sound for X K Ka Laser plus a distinctly diff...

Page 9: ...on other side of hill or bridge FULL ALERT Radar or VG 2 close by has been suddenly switched on FULL ALERT Short term weak signaling series of such signals Laser will trigger 3 distinct audible signa...

Page 10: ...ill detect these Safety signals as standard K band radar alerts However unlike a standard radar detector your Cobra ESD 9000 is designed to differentiate between a standard K band alert and a Safety A...

Page 11: ...No LIDAR 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...

Page 12: ...r has been altered defaced 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 li...

Page 13: ...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 14: ...ill be necessary to furnish the follow ing 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 o...

Page 15: ...ST at 773 889 3087 AutomatedTechnical Assistanceavailable24hours a day sevendaysaweek E mail questions to productinfo cobraelec com CobraontheWorldWideWeb Frequently Asked Questions FAQ can be found o...

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