• 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
CITY button for CITY
or HIGHWAY modes
to reduce false alerts.
SPEAKER
LASEREYE
®
for 360°
detection of laser and
strobe signals.
DIM button allows you to adjust the
UltraBright™ Data Display brightness for easy
reading. (Also turns VG-2 Alert
®
on and off.*)
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windshield
bracket
mount
ON-OFF/VOLUME control
radar, VG-2 and
safety/strobe indicators
SmartMute™
indicator
signal strength, laser and
CITY/HIGHWAY mode indicators
12V DC POWER JACK
• “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.
Table of Contents
Important information about...
Federal Laws, Safety Alert
®
/Strobe Alert™, Safe Driving,
Security of Your Vehicle, Customer Support.................................................................................. A1
Installation .................................................................................................................................. 2-4
Operation–Getting Started ............................................................................................................ 5
Operation–Settings ...................................................................................................................... 6-12
Highway/City Mode ................................................................................................................ 6
UltraBright
™
Data Display Brightness .......................................................................................... 7
Muting an Alert ...................................................................................................................... 8
Auto Mute Mode .................................................................................................................... 8
SmartMute
™
............................................................................................................................ 9-11
VG-2 Alert
®
Audio Setting ........................................................................................................ 12
Detection .................................................................................................................................... 13-16
Signals Detected .................................................................................................................... 13
Audio Alerts ............................................................................................................................ 13
Visual Display ........................................................................................................................ 13-15
Instant-On Detection ................................................................................................................ 16
Responding to Alerts ................................................................................................................ 16
Understanding Radar and Laser ...................................................................................................... 17-19
Maintenance and Service .............................................................................................................. 20-21
Limited 1-Year Warranty ................................................................................................................ 22
Specifications .............................................................................................................................. 23
Optional Accessories .................................................................................................................... 24
Order Form .................................................................................................................................. 25
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.
3
1
INSTALLATION
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)
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.
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.
Instaclear for Ford®is a registered trademark of Ford Motor Company, Inc.
Electriclear for GM
®
is a registered trademark of General Motors Corporation.
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.
5
2
OPERATION•GETTING STARTED
1. Tu rn 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.
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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