Cobra ESD9050 Service Manual
Important Information
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Printed in China
Part No. 480-219-P
The Cobra®line of quality products includes:
CB Radios
®
microTALK
Radios
Radar/Laser Detectors
Safety Alert
®
Traffic Warning Systems
Handheld GPS Receivers
Mobile GPS Navigation Systems
HighGear
CobraMarine
®
Accessories
TM
VHF Radios
Power Inverters
Accessories
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6500 West Cortland Street
Chicago, IL 60707 USA
Operating Instructions for Your
®
9 Band™Extra Sensory Detection
Cobra
RADAR/LASER
DETECTOR
MODEL ESD –9050
Nothing
comes close to a Cobra™
Important information about...
Federal Laws Governing the Use of
®
Radar Detectors
It is not against federal law to receive radar
®
transmissions with your Cobra
radar
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.
Safety Alert
®
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.
Safe Driving
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.
Security of Your Vehicle
Before leaving your vehicle, always
remember to conceal your radar detector
in order to reduce the possibility of
break-in and theft.
Customer Support
In this user's manual, you should find all the
information you need to install and operate
your ESD-9050. If you require further
assistance after reading through
this manual, Cobra
®
Electronics offers the
following customer support services:
Automated Help Desk is available 24 hours
a day, 7 days a week at 773-889-3087.
Customer Service Operators are available at
773-889-3087 Monday through Friday,
8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. CST.
Questions can be faxed to 773-622-2269.
Automated Technical Assistance is
available 24 hours, 7 days a week via e-mail
at: productinfo@cobra.com
On-line answers to frequently asked questions
can be found at: www.cobra.com.
WARNING
Modifications or parts substitutions not
approved by Cobra Electronics Corporation
may violate FCC Rules and void your
authority to operate this equipment.
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RADAR/LASER
DETECTOR
MODEL ESD –9050
Congratulations
You’ve made a smart choice by purchasing the
ESD-9050 radar/laser detector from Cobra.
Just look at some of the sophisticated features
and capabilities your new unit includes:
12V DC
POWER JACK
ON-OFF/VOLUME
control allows you to
adjust the volume of
the TONE alerts.
MUTE button for MANUAL MUTE or
AUTO MUTE of audio alerts.
• Detects and provides separate alerts for:
radar signals (X, K, and Ka bands, with
signal strength indicated)
laser signals
emergency vehicle safety signals
VG-2 signals
• LASEREYE®for 360° detection of laser
®
signals
•
“INSTANT-ON” speed monitoring detection
LASEREYE®for 360°
detection of laser signals.
SPEAKER
CITY button for CITY or HIGHWAY
modes to reduce false alerts.
• TONE ALERTS with adjustable volume
ULTRABRIGHT™ DATA DISPLAY
•
is easy-to-read
•
CITY or HIGHWAY modes to reduce
false alerts
SAFETY ALERT®Traffic Warning System
•
•
MANUAL MUTE or AUTO MUTE
of audio alerts
power
indicator
radar
indicator
12V DC POWER JACK
laser
indicator
VG-2 and safety
indicators
• Distinguishes important safety alerts‚ from
other K band signals
• Mounts easily on windshield or dashboard
This booklet describes the simple steps for
mounting and setting up your ESD-9050. It also
provides helpful information about how radar and
laser guns are used and how you can interpret
the alerts you receive.
ON-OFF/VOLUME control
CITY/HIGHWAY
mode indicators
windshield
bracket
mount
Item # Description Cost Ea. Qty. Amount
420-030-N-001 Straight 12V Power Cord
420-026-N-001 Curled 12V Power Cord
545-139-N-001 Windshield Mounting Bracket
CLP-2B Dual Port Power Adapter
Prices subject to change without notice.
Tax Table
Illinois residents add 8.75%
Indiana residents add 5%
Michigan residents add 6%
Ohio residents add 5%
Wisconsin residents add 5%
For credit card orders fill out order
form and fax to:
or call 773.889.3087
(Press 1 from the main menu)
8:00 am - 6:00 pm, M-F, CST.
Please print clearly
Name
Address (No P.O. Box)
City State
Zip
Telephone ( )
Credit Card No. Exp. Date
Circle One: Visa MasterCard Discover
773.622.2269
Make check or money order
payable to:
Cobra Electronics
6500 West Cortland Street
Chicago, IL 60707 USA
Attn: Accessories Dept.
ORDER FORM
10
Subtotal
(Tax if applicable)
Shipping/handling $4.00
Total
To order online,
please visit our website at:
www.cobra.com
and click “shop Cobra®”
Customer Signature
Allow 2-3 weeks for delivery. Offer valid in Continental U.S. only.
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Table of Contents
Important information about...
Federal Laws, Safety Alert,
Security of Your Vehicle, Customer Support.................................................................................. A1
Installation .................................................................................................................................. 2-4
Operation–Getting Started ............................................................................................................ 5
Operation–Settings ...................................................................................................................... 6-7
Highway/City Mode ................................................................................................................ 6
Muting an Alert ...................................................................................................................... 7
Auto Mute Mode .................................................................................................................... 7
Detection .................................................................................................................................... 8-11
Signals Detected .................................................................................................................... 8
Audio Alerts ............................................................................................................................ 9
Visual Display ........................................................................................................................ 9-10
Instant-On Detection ................................................................................................................ 11
Responding to Alerts ................................................................................................................ 11
Understanding Radar and Laser ...................................................................................................... 12-13
Maintenance and Service .............................................................................................................. 14-15
Limited 1-Year Warranty ................................................................................................................ 16
Specifications .............................................................................................................................. 17
Optional Accessories .................................................................................................................... 18
Order Form .................................................................................................................................. 19
®
Safe Driving,
INSTALLATION
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INSTALLATION
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Where to Mount Your Unit
You will get optimum performance from
your ESD-9050 if you mount it at a point
approximately in the center of the vehicle,
as low as possible on the front windshield
without obstructing the unit's view of the
road either to the front or rear. You can
also mount it directly on the dashboard.
Windshield mounting
Dashboard mounting
The unit's lenses must not be blocked and
the LaserEye
the back window to allow 360° detection.
®
should have a clear view out
Radar and laser signals pass through glass
but not through other materials and objects.
Objects that can block or weaken incoming
signals include:
windshield wiper blades
mirrored sun screens
dark tinting at the top of the
windshield
heated windshields currently available
on some vehicles
(Instaclear for Ford,
®
Electriclear for GM,® consult your
dealer to see if you have this option)
Windshield Mounting
1. Attach the rubber cups to the bracket.
2. Make sure the rubber cups and
your windshield are clean.
3. Push the bracket firmly onto
the windshield.
4. Attach the detector to the bracket.
Check the angle of the unit.
5. To adjust the angle if necessary,
gently push or pull on the bracket
to bend it. DO NOT use the
detector to bend the bracket.
6. Plug the power cord into the detector.
7. Plug the cigarette lighter adapter on
the power cord into your vehicle's
cigarette lighter.
8. You can temporarily remove the
Instaclear for Ford®is a registered trademark of Ford Motor Company, Inc.
Electriclear for GM
®
is a registered trademark of General Motors Corporation.
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detector whenever you wish by
sliding it off of the bracket.
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