Operating Instructions for Your Cobra® 10 Band™ Extra Sensory Detection®
RADAR/LASER
DETECTOR
M O D E L E S D – 9 1 1 0
Nothing comes close to a Cobra™
RADAR/LASER
DETECTOR
M O D E L E S D – 9 1 1 0
Congratulations
You’ve made a smart choice by purchasing the ESD-9110 radar/laser detector from Cobra.® Just look at some of the sophisticated features and capabilities your new unit includes:
• Detects and provides separate alerts for:
radar signals (X, K, and Ka bands, with signal strength indicated)
laser signals
emergency vehicle safety and strobe alert signals
VG-2 signals
•LASEREYE® for 360° detection of laser and strobe signals
•“INSTANT-ON” speed monitoring detection
•TONE ALERTS with adjustable volume
•ULTRABRIGHT™ DATA DISPLAY is easy-to-read with adjustable brightness
•CITY or HIGHWAY modes to reduce false alerts
•SAFETY ALERT® Traffic Warning System
•STROBE ALERT™
•MANUAL MUTE or AUTO MUTE of audio alerts
•SMARTMUTE ™ a mute function which automatically reduces false alerts by sensing engine RPMs
•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-9110. It also provides helpful information about how radar and laser guns are used and how you can interpret the alerts you receive.
12V DC POWER JACK 
ON-OFF/VOLUME control allows you to adjust the volume of
the TONE alerts. 
SMARTMUTE™ engine RPM-sensing mute function which reduces false alerts. Button turns SmartMute™ on and off. (Also sets rev point.*)
MUTE button for MANUAL MUTE or
AUTO MUTE of audio alerts.
LASEREYE ® for 360° 
detection of laser and
strobe signals.
SPEAKER
CITY button for CITY or HIGHWAY modes to reduce false alerts.
DIM button allows you to adjust the UltraBright™ Data Display brightness for easy reading. (Also turns VG-2 Alert® on and off.*)
12V DC POWER JACK |
ON-OFF/VOLUME control |
X K Ka V S |
signal strength, laser and |
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CITY/HIGHWAY mode indicators |
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safety/strobe indicators |
SmartMute™ |
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indicator
*Press and hold for 2 seconds to access these functions
Important Information
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-9110. 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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Important information about... |
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Federal Laws, Safety Alert /Strobe Alert , Safe Driving, |
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Security of Your Vehicle, Customer Support .................................................................................. |
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Installation .................................................................................................................................. |
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Operation–Getting Started ............................................................................................................ |
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Operation–Settings ...................................................................................................................... |
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Highway/City Mode ................................................................................................................ |
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UltraBright™ Data Display Brightness .......................................................................................... |
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Muting an Alert ...................................................................................................................... |
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Auto Mute Mode .................................................................................................................... |
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SmartMute™............................................................................................................................ |
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VG-2 Alert® Audio Setting ........................................................................................................ |
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Detection .................................................................................................................................... |
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Signals Detected .................................................................................................................... |
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Audio Alerts ............................................................................................................................ |
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Visual Display ........................................................................................................................ |
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Instant-On Detection ................................................................................................................ |
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Responding to Alerts ................................................................................................................ |
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Understanding Radar and Laser ...................................................................................................... |
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Maintenance and Service .............................................................................................................. |
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Limited 1-Year Warranty ................................................................................................................ |
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Specifications .............................................................................................................................. |
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Optional Accessories .................................................................................................................... |
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Order Form .................................................................................................................................. |
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Where to Mount Your Unit
You will get optimum performance from your ESD-9110 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® should have a clear view out the back window to allow 360° detection.
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.
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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 detector whenever you wish by sliding it off of the bracket.
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Dashboard Mounting
1.Place the detector on the dashboard to find a location where the unit has a clear, level view of the road. The angle can NOT be adjusted after mounting.
2.Remove the paper backing from one side of the hook-and-loop fastener.
3.Attach the pad to the dashboard at your chosen location 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.
O P E R AT I O N • GETTING STARTED 2
1.Turn on the unit and adjust audio volume by rotating the
ON-OFF/VOLUME CONTROL DIAL clockwise (away from you).
2.You will hear 3 beeps and the letter "h" will appear in the display indicating that the power is on.
X K Ka V S
NOTE: In some vehicles, power is supplied to the cigarette lighter even while the ignition is off. If this is the case with your vehicle, you should turn off or unplug your ESD-9110 when parking for lengthy periods.
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