Cobra ESD-9150 Operating Instructions Manual

Radar/Laser Detector

Model ESD-9150

O pe rating Instru ctions for your Co b ra®
9 Band® Ext ra Se n s o ry De te ct i o n ®

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Introduction

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Introduction

Congratulations! You have just purchased the
most sophisticated RADAR/LASER DETECTOR
available today.This booklet contains instructions
and information designed so that you will be able
to understand how the Cobra ESD-9150 works
and how radar and (LIDAR) laser are used.Enjoy
your Cobra ESD-9150 Radar/Laser Detector and

drive safely.

Federal Law Governing Use of
Radar Detectors

It is not against Federal Law to receive radar
transmissions on your COBRA Radar Detector.
The Communications Act of 1934 guarantees
your right to receive radio transmissions on
any frequency.Local laws that contravene the
Communications Act of 1934,while illegal,may
be enforced by your local law enforcement
officials until and unless they are prohibited from
doing so by Federal Court action.

WARNING:Before leaving your car,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-9150

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 motorist that an emer­gency or service vehicle equipped
with a CODE 3,Strobe (Opticom*
or Tomar Preemption System)
or Cobra Safety Alert Transmitter
is in the area as defined by the
range of the product.Please call
your local Fire/Police department
to verify if coverage exists in your
area.Motorists are expected to
exercise all due caution while
using this product,and to ob­serve and follow all applicable
traffic laws.Operators of
emergency or service vehicles are
also expected to exercise all due
caution while using this product,
and to observe and follow all
applicable traffic laws.

*Opticom is a registered trademark
of 3M Corporation

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How to Use Your Cobra

ESD Radar/Laser Detector

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Features of This Product

• 8 - point El e ct ronic Co m p a s s

• Safety Alert® Traffic
Warning System

• 360ºStrobe Alert

™

• SeparateVisual and
Audio Alarms

• Signal Strength Indica to r s

• La s e r 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

• Superior Audio Volume

• Adjustable Windshield
Mounting Bra c ke t

Contents

Introduction.......................................................................A1

Safety Alert®/Strobe Alert™
Federal Law Governing Radar Detectors
Included Accessories

Controls & Indicators.....................................................A2

Our Thanks toYou...........................................................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

Detection.............................................................................13

Calibrate the Compass................................................13

Band Detection..............................................................14

Audible Alarm Indicator..............................................14

Radar..................................................................................15

VG-2 Undetectable.......................................................16

Safety Alert/Strobe Alert............................................17

Laser Detection..............................................................17

Radar/VG-2/Laser Alerts..............................................18

Facts About Safety Alert®/Strobe Alert™.............19

Radar Frequencies.........................................................20

Facts About Lidar (Laser)............................................20

Maintenance......................................................................21

Specifications....................................................................22

Limited One Year Warranty........................................23

Optional Accessories.....................................................24

Order Form.........................................................................25

IfYou Think You Need Service.................Back Cover

Thank you for purchasing the Cobra ESD-9150
Radar/Laser Detector. Properly used,this Cobra
product will give you many years of reliable
service.

Customer Support

Should you encounter any problems with the
product or not understand its many features,
please refer to this owner’s manual. If,after
referring to the manual, you still need help,
call Cobra Customer Service at 773.889.3087.

Our Thanks to You

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Cobra Customer Service

Live operators are available
M-F 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Central StandardTime at:

773.889.3087

Au to m a ted Te c h n i ca l
As s i s t a n ce available 24 hours
a day,s even days a we e k.
E-mail questions to:
p rod u ct i n fo @ co b ra . co m

Co b ra on the Wo rld Wide
We b :Frequently Asked
Questions (FAQ) can
be found on-line at:
www.cobra.com

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Controls and Indicators

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1. On/Off Volume Control

2. Mute Button

3. Dim Button

4. Audio Alerts Speaker

5. Highway/City Button

6. Compass Direction

Indicators

7. LaserEye®

8. Band/ Signal Strength

Indicators

9. Windshield Bra c ket

M o u n t

10. 12V DC Power Jack

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Installation

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Installation

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Attach cups to
bracket.

Attach detector
to bracket.

Plug power cord
into detector.

Attach bracket to
windshield.

Bend bracket for
correct detection
angle (if needed).
Do not use the
ESD-9150 to bend
bracket.

Plug power cord i nto
c i g a re t te lighte r.

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Location

Selecting the proper location to mount the Cobra
ESD-9150 is very important for optimum
performance.Both radar and laser transmissions
pass through glass but not through other objects.
For this reason the Cobra ESD-9150 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 wiper blades.

2.Mirrored sun screens.

3.Regular tinted glass does not affect radar
reception,although the darker tint at the
top of the tinted windshield prevents laser
light from penetrating.

4.Heated windshields,currently available as
an option for some Ford® (Instaclear) and
GM® (Electriclear vehicles act as an
impenetrable barrier to radar signals). If in
doubt,check with your dealer to see if this
applies to your vehicle.

Windshield Mounting

Location Windshield

Mounting

Quick Start

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Turn On and Adjust Volume

Turn On and
Adjust Volume

Installation

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Note

It will be easy for you to
remove and reinstall your
Cobra ESD-9150 detector at
any time using this hook
and loop material on the
dashboard.

Remember: Without the
means to adjust the angle
of the detector (when
mounted as above),be
sure you that your Cobra
ESD-9150 has a level,clear
view of the road before you
attach the hook and loop
material.

Note

Display Brightness,City/
Highway,Muting,VG-2
Audio Alert On/Off settings
and compass calibration
data are retained in
memory even when unit is
turned OFF or removed
from power source.

Note

The compass must be
calibrated before initial use.
For more detailed instru ct i o n s
on compass calibration,
see page 13.

Dash Mounting

Dash
Mounting

Plug power cord
into detector.

Plug power cord
i nto cigare t te lighte r.

Peel protective
paper off one side
of hook and loop

material.

Place on dash.

Peel top paper off. Place detector on

hook and loop pad.

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Rotate ON-OFF Volume Control to left (away
from you).Three beeps will be heard and all
LEDs will light up in sequence.
A compass LED will remain lit to indicate the
unit power is ON.

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Quick Start

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Set Highway/City Mode
City Mode

For urban driving–reduces number of X-Band
audible alerts.

Set Highway/
City Mode

Quick Start

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Set Display Brightness

Select from three levels of LED brightness for your
Cobra ESD-9150 display:Bright,Dim and Dark.

Set Display
Brightness

Highway Mode

For all other driving.

Press and release Dim button to select
Dim setting. Press and release Dim button
twice to select Dark setting. Press and release

Dim button a third time to select Bri g ht setting.

Press and release CITY button.

CITY LED will illuminate while in City mode.

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Press and release CITY button again.
A double beep confirms highway mode.

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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 mode
is Highway setting.For more
detailed ope ration instru ct i o n s
on set highway/city mode,
see page 11.

Note

The factory default mode is
Bright setting.

Quick Start

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Set Muting Mode

Auto Muting

Automatically reduces volume of alert in progress
after 4 seconds.

Set Muting
Mode

Operation

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Manual Muting

Press and release MUTE button to reduce
volume of alert in progress.

To Switch Between Modes

Press and release MUTE Button when no
signal is being received,to switch from Manual
to Auto Mute.

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Turning
On Yo u r
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Turning On Your ESD-9150

Plug power cord
into detector.

Plug power cord i nto
c i g a re t te lighte r.

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ON mode

Rotate ON-OFF Volume Control to the left
( away from yo u ) .Th ree power ON co n f i rm at i o n
beeps will be heard and all LEDs will light up
from left to right in sequence.
One of the compass LEDs will remain lit to
indicate the unit power is ON.

Note

The factory default mode
is Auto Muting.For more
detailed operation
instructions on setting
muting mode,see page 12.

Note

The compass must be
calibrated before initial use.
For more detailed instru ct i o n s
on compass calibration,
see page 13.

Operation

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Operation

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Note

Bright = “Beep-Beep”
Dim = “Beep”
Dark = “Beep”

Dim Button

You may select from three levels of bri g htness fo r
your Co b ra ESD-9150 display: Bri g ht,Di m ,and Da rk .

Dim Button

Press and release DIM button a third time to
return led display to Bright.A double beep
confirms normal LED brightness.

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Press and release DIM button to reduce the
LED display brightness to Dim.A single beep
confirms dim LED brightness.

Press and release DIM button again to turn
LED display off.A single beep confirms no LED
display.The compass LED(s) will stay on dim.

Highway/City
Mode

Highway/City Mode

The Highway/City function is controlled by a
2 - s tep butto n .In the City mode,false radar alerts
will be reduced.

To engage City Mode:

Note

City =“Beep”
Highway =“Beep-Beep”

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.

Press and release CITY button and the

LED on the front of the unit will illuminate.

A single beep confirms City mode.

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To reactivate the Highway Mode:

Press and release CITY button again.
A double beep confirms Highway Mode.

CITY LED
will illuminate
while in CITY
mode.

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Press and release MUTE button anytime to
turn off the audio alert.

Press and release MUTE button when no
signal is being received to turn Auto Mute on
and off.In Auto mode,the alarm will be
reduced in volume after four seconds.

Detection

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Operation

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Muting Mode

Muting Mode

The ESD-9150 offers two Mute Modes; Auto and
Manual.To switch between these modes:

Note

Mute=“Beep”
Auto Mute=“Beep-Beep”

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Auto Mode

Manual Mode

Memory Set

Automatically remembers settings of Display
Bri g ht n e s s,Ci ty / H i g h way,Mu t i n g,VG-2 Audio Al e rt
On/Off settings and Compass calibration data.

Calibrate
Compass

Memory Set

Your Cobra ESD-9150
features an automatic
internal electronic memory
system.It will automatically
“remember”your settings
when the unit is turned
“OFF”or removed from
power source.

Calibrate Compass

The compass in your ESD-9150 must be calibrated
before initial use to give accurate directions.
Calibration allows the compass electronics to
measure and store information about the
magnetic fields from your vehicle.

Press City button for a minimum of
2 seconds.A single beep confirmation tone is
heard and the compass directional LEDs will
flash clockwise to indicate the unit is in
calibration-ready mode.

Note

If you decide to re-locate
your ESD-9150 to a different
location in your vehicle or
move it to another vehicle,
the compass must be
recalibrated.

Note

Your compass may not give
a correct reading if you are
inside any enclosure,
building or close to a large
metal tractor trailer,truck or
train.Your compass will
work again correctly as
soon as you get away from
these locations.There is no
need to calibrate your
compass again.

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Drive your car in a circle twice and then press

City.Two confirmation beeps are heard
and all compass LEDs will flash twice to
indicate calibration is completed.The correct
compass direction will be displayed.The
display provides 8 primary directions;N,NE,E,
SE,S,SW,W and NW.

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Note

In either mode,the next
alarm will begin with normal
volume.The ESD-9150 will
retain the chosen mode
while OFF.

Detection

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Band Detection

This dete ctor is designed to dete ct X,K ,
S u pe rwide Ka Band Ra d a r,Laser (including LT I
2 0 - 2 0 * ,U l t ra Ly te* and ProLaser* te c h n o l og i e s ) ,
VG - 2 ,Sa fe ty Al e rt and St ro be Al e rt* signals.

* 3 6 0˚ De te ct i o n

Begin Band
Detection

Detection

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Radar

The display will show the band (X,K/Ka). The
signal strength will first be indicated by the band
being illuminated,then by signal strength
LEDs which increase in size as you approach the
radar gun.At the same time the frequency of the
beeps will increase.Distinct tones will also be
generated for each band.

Radar

Audible Alarm Speaker

A diffe re nt alert tone will sound for X,K ,Ka ,L a s e r
(plus a distinctly diffe re nt tone for each of the thre e
laser signals:LTI 20-20,U l t ra Ly te and Pro L a s e r ) ,
VG - 2 ,and Sa fe ty / St ro be Al e rt signals.

Audible Alarm
Speaker

Instant-On Detection

The Cobra ESD-9150 is also designed to detect
Instant-on speed monitoring signals.Immediate

action is required when warning is given.

Detection

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Detection

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Laser

Indicator “W”is illuminated.

Safety Alert

®

Tr a ff i cWa rn i n g
System and
Strobe Alert

™

Laser
Detection with
360˚ LaserEye

®

Note

The display does not
indicate signal strength for
VG-2,Safety,Strobe,and
Laser alerts.

VG-2 Undetectable

The Co b ra ESD 9150 is undete ctable by po l i ce VG ­2 dete ction dev i ce s.It will alert you when one is in
use near your ve h i c l e.Du ring this time,the unit is
still on full alert and able to dete ct other signals.

VG-2 Audio Alert

To turn VG-2 Audio Al e rt “O F F ” ,p ress and hold the
Dim Bu t ton for 2 seco n d s.A single co n f i rm at i o n
beep is heard,i n d i cating the VG-2 Audio Al e rt has
been disabled.
To turn the VG-2 Audio Al e rt “O N ” ,p ress and hold
the Dim Bu t ton for 2 seconds again.A double
co n f i rm ation beep is heard,i n d i cating VG-2 Au d i o
Al e rt has been act i vate d.

The VG-2 LED on the front of the unit will
illuminate.

VG-2 Alert

Note

Operation of the VG-2
Audio Alert may be selected
by the user.The factory
default setting is in the
“ON”position.

Note

VG-2 Audio Alert On=
“Beep”
VG-2 Audio Alert Off=
“Beep-Beep”

Laser will trigger 3 distinct audible alerts;one
each for LTI 20-20,Ultra Lyte and ProLaser.

Safety Alert® Traffic Warning System
and Strobe Alert™

Indicator “W”is illuminated whenever a signal
from a Safety Alert® or Strobe Alert™ transmitters
are received.

Detection

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Detection

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Radar/VG-2/
Laser Alerts

Radar/VG-2/Laser Alerts

Type of Audible Signal Interpretation and Response

Your COBRA ESD-9150 starts to signal
slowly,then increases in rate very
rapidly.

Most likely police radar.
FULL ALERT.

Your COBRA ESD-9150
signals just once.

Most likely a false source, or could be
pulsed radar.Exercise Caution.

Very fast signal rate instantly.

Slow signal rate as you approach
hill or bridge.Sharp increase in signal
rate as you reach hill or bridge.

Most likely police radar 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
signals;one each for LTI 20-20,Ultra
Lyte and ProLaser.

Use Full Caution.There are no false
laser signals.

Safety Alert and Strobe Alert have
their own unique “European
Emergency”signal.

An emergency vehicle is approaching,
you are in the vicinity of a railroad
crossing,or you are approaching a
road hazard (construction site,
accident scene,etc.).

Most likely a false radar source.

Exercise Caution.

Facts About the Safety Alert® Traffic
Warning System

FCC-approved Safety Alert Transmitters emit
microwave radar signals to indicate the presence of a
safety-related concern.Depending on the frequency 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 detector,your Cobra ESD-9150
is designed to differentiate between a standard K-band
alert and a Safety Alert warning.
Safety technology is relatively new so the number of
transmitters in operation is still growing.You may not
receive Safety Alert on a daily basis and should not be
surprised to encounter some emergency vehicles, road
hazards or trains not yet equipped with these transmit­ters,therefore failing to provide a signal. As Safety
Transmitters become more prevalent (the number of
operating transmitters is growing every day),these
Safety Alerts will become more common. The Safety
Alert Transmitter is in use in all 50 states in limited
quantities.

Facts About Strobe Alert™

Alerts motorists to over 50,000 emergency vehicles
equipped with strobe transmitters that activate red
lights at traffic intersections in emergency high speed
situations.

Note

Strobe Alert™ is available
in over 1,000 cities and
works with Tomar and
Opticom systems. Call your
local Fire/Police
department for your area
coverage or area in which
you will be traveling.

Facts About
Safety Alert

®

Tr a ff i cWa rn i n g
System

Detection

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Detection

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Radar Frequencies

There are now three frequencies that have been
approved by the FCC (Federal Communications
Commission) for use in speed monitoring
equipment.They are:

X Band (10.525 GHz),K Band (24.150 GHz)
Ka Band (33.400-36.000 GHz)

Your Cobra ESD-9150 can detect signals in all
three radar bands including photo radar and
STALKER radar which use the Ka band, and
Cobra’s Safety Alert signals on the K band.

Facts About LIDAR (Laser)

What is LIDAR?

LIDAR stands for Light Detection And Ranging.
While everyone refers to it as LASER the correct
name is LIDAR.

How does LIDAR work?

LIDAR operates a lot like RADAR.Like RADAR,it
spreads out.Not as quickly,but it does spread, as
shown on the diagram below.

Radar
Frequencies

Facts About
LIDAR (Laser)

LIDARs must have a clear
line of sight to target a
vehicle during the entire
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?

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 LIDAR is line of sight,an officer cannot
drive,aim,and shoot while driving.

Is a LIDAR DETECTOR legal to use?

Yes,it is legal in all 50 states.

Maintenance

Your COBRA ESD-9150 RADAR/LASER DETECTOR
will give you years of trouble-free service with
minimum maintenance.

Replacing Power Cord Fuse

Unscrew cap of cigarette lighter adapter and
remove fuse.Replace with 1-ampere fuse only.

Troubleshooting

If your COBRA LASER DETECTOR ESD-9150 isn’t
operating,we suggest you make the following
checks:

1. Is the power cord properly connected?

2. Is the fuse OK?

3. Is the cigarette lighter socket clean and free
from corrosion?

Limited One Year Warranty

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Specifications

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GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

A.FREQUENCIES

1. X BAND 10.525 GHz ± 50 MHz

2. K BAND 24.150 GHz ± 100 MHz

3. Ka BAND 33.4 - 36.0 GHz

4. VG-2 11.4 GHz - 11.7 GHz

5. Safety Alert 24.07,24.11,24.19 GHz

6. LTI 20-20 Laser 300 THz - 375 THz

7. Strobe Alert 300 THz - 770 THz

8. Ultra Lyte Laser 300 THz - 375 THz

9. ProLaser 300 THz - 375 THz

B.UNIT DIMENSIONS

3.25”W x 1.375”H x 5”D

Specifications

COBRA ELECTRONICS CORPORATION warrants that its
COBRA 9 Band Radar/Laser Detectors,and the component
parts thereof,will be free of defects in workmanship and
materials for period of one (1) year from the date of first
consumer purchase.This warranty may be enforced by the
first consumer purchaser,provided that the product is
utilized within the U.S.A.

COBRA will,without charge,repair or replace,at its option,
defective 9 Band Radar/Laser Detectors,products or com­ponent parts upon delivery to the COBRA factory Service
Department,accompanied by proof of the date of first
consumer purchase,such as a duplicated 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.

Exclusions: This limited warranty does not apply; 1) to any
product damaged by accident;2) in the event of misuse or
abuse of the product or as a result of unauthorized
alterations or repairs;3) if the serial number 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 limited in duration to the length of this warranty.

COBRA shall not be liable for any incidental, conse­quential or other damages;including,without limita­tion,damages resulting from loss of use or cost of
i n s t a l l at i o n .

Some states do not allow limitations on how long an
implied warranty lasts and/or do not allow the exclu­sion or limitation of incidental or consequential dam­ages,so the above limitations may not apply to you.

Cobra Electronics
Corporation

6500 West Cortland Street
Chicago,Illinois 60707
www.cobra.com

Optional Accessories

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Accessory Order Form

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You Can Find These Fine Accessories AtYour Local
Cobra Dealer

If you wish,you can order directly from Cobra.

Order by phone

Call 773.889.3087 (Press 1 from the main menu)
8 a.m.-6 p.m.,Monday through Friday,Central StandardTime.

Order by mail or fax

Call 773.889.3087 for pricing.Fill out order form on next page,
and mail/fax directly to Cobra.

Windshield Mounting Bra c ke t

Includes suction cups
5 4 5 - 1 3 9 - N - 0 0 1

S t raight 12V DC Power Co rd

Includes plug and fuse
4 2 0 - 0 8 0 - N - 0 0 1

Curled 12V DC Power Co rd

Includes plug and fuse
4 2 0 - 0 8 0 - N - 0 0 2

Subtotal
(Tax if applicable)
Shipping/handling

$4.00

Total

Tax Table

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Indiana residents add 5%
Michigan residents add 6 %
Ohio residents add 6%
Wisconsin residents add 5%

Prices subject to change without notice.

420-080-N-001 St ra i g ht 12V Power Co rd
4 2 0 - 0 8 0 - N - 0 0 2 Cu rled 12V Power Co rd
5 4 5 - 1 3 9 - N - 0 0 1 Windshield Mo u nting Bra c ke t

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The Co b ra line of quality prod u cts
also includes:

• Ci t i zens Band Ra d i o s

• m i c ro TALK® Ra d i o s

• Ra d a r / Laser De te cto r s

• G P S

• Sa fe ty Al e rt®
Traffic Wa rning Sys te m s

• Ac ce s s o ri e s

• H i g h Ge ar™ Ac ce s s o ri e s

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A Consumer Service Representative can be reached through this same number 8:00 am - 6:00 pm,

Monday through Friday,Central StandardTime

Technical assistance is also available on-line in the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) section at

www.cobra.com or by e-mail to [e-mail]

If you think you need service call 773.889.3087

“If your product should require factory service please call Cobra first before sending your unit in.
This will ensure the fastest turn-around time on your repair.”

You may be asked to send your unit to the Cobra factory.It will be necessary to furnish the
following 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 or a sales receipt. If you send the original receipt it cannot be returned.

2. Send the entire product.

3. Enclose a description 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 Cortland Street,
Chicago,IL 60707.

6. If the unit is in warranty,upon receipt of your unit it will either be repaired or exchanged
depending on the model. Please allow approximately 3 to 4 weeks before contacting us for
status.If the unit is out of warranty a letter will automatically be sent informing you of the
repair charge or replacement charge.If you have any questions, please call 773.889.3087 for
assistance.

IfYou Think You Need Service

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6500 West Cortland Street
Chicago,IL 60707
www.cobra.com