Cobra 12 BAND ESD 9290, ESD 9290 Operating Instructions Manual
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Important Information
Customer Assistance
Federal Laws Governing the Use of Radar Detectors
It is not against federal law to receive radar transmissions with your Cobra radar/
laser 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 ofcials 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 trafc accidents. It is only intended to alert
the motorist that an emergency vehicle equipped with a Cobra Safety Alert
transmitter is within range as dened by that product. Please call local re
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 trafc
laws. Do not attempt to change settings of the unit while in motion.
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.
Should you encounter any problems with this product, or not understand its many features,
please refer to this owner’s manual. If you require further assistance after reading this
manual, Cobra Electronics offers the following customer assistance services:
For Assistance in the U.S.A.
Automated Help Desk English only. 24 hours a day, 7 days a week 773-889-3087 (phone).
Customer Assistance Operators English and Spanish. 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Central Time, Mon. through Fri. (except holidays) 773-889-3087 (phone).
Questions English and Spanish. Faxes can be received at 773-622-2269 (fax).
Technical Assistance English only. www.cobra.com (on-line: Frequently Asked Questions).
English and Spanish. product info@cobra.com (e-mail).
For Assistance Outside the U.S.A.
Contact Your Local Dealer
Customer Assistance
Introduction
Printed in China
Part No. 480-592-P
Version C
Operating Instructions
12 BAND®
RADAR/LASER DETECTOR WITH
EXTRA SENSORY DETECTION
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Accessories Order Info and
Trademark Acknowledgement
Controls Indicators and Connections
Ordering From U.S.A.
Call 773-889-3087 for pricing or visit www.cobra.com.
For Credit Card Orders
Call 773-889-3087 [Press one from the main menu] 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Central Time, Monday through Friday.
Make Check or Money Order Payable To
Cobra Electronics, Attn: Accessories Dept.,
6500 West Cortland Street, Chicago, IL 60707 U.S.A.
To Order Online
Please visit our website: www.cobra.com
Item # Description
420-030-N-001 Straight 12V Power Cord
420-030-N-001 Coiled 12V Power Cord
545-159-N-001 Windshield Mounting Bracket
CLP-2B Dual Port Power Adapter
Trademark Acknowledgement
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Cobra®, DigiView®, EasySet®, Extra Sensory Detection®, IntelliMute®, IntelliMute® Pro, IntelliShield®,
LaserEye®, Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra®, Safety Alert® Trafc Warning System, Strobe Alert®,
VG-2 Alert®, Xtreme Range Superheterodyne® and the snake design are registered trademarks of
Cobra Electronics Corporation, USA.
Cobra Electronics Corporation™, 14 Band™, 15 Band™, AURA™, Extreme Bright DataGrax™,
IntelliLink™, IntelliScope™, IntelliView™, Revolution™ Series, SmartPower™, Spectre Alert™,
Super-Xtreme Range Superheterodyne™, S-XRS™, UltraBright™, and Voice Alert™ are trademarks
of Cobra Electronics Corporation, USA.
Opticom™ is a trademark of 3M Corporation. Instaclear® for Ford is a registered trademark of Ford
Motor Company, Inc. Electriclear® for GM is a registered trademark of General Motors Corporation.
20-20™ and Ultra-Lyte™ are trademarks of Laser Technology, Inc. ProLaser™ and ProLaser III™
are trademarks of Kustom Signals, Inc. Bee III™ and Pop™ are a trademarks of MPH Industries.
Stalker™ LIDAR is a trademark of Applied Concepts, Inc. Spectre I™ and
Spectre IV™ are trademarks of Stealth Micro Systems Pty. Ltd. SpeedLaser™ is a trademark
of Laser Atlanta, LLC. Interceptor VG-2™ is a trademark of TechniSonic Industries LTD. Tomar®
is a registered trademark of TOMAR Electronics, Inc.
Congratulations! You’ve made a smart choice by purchasing a 12 Band
radar/laser detector from Cobra. Just look at some of the sophisticated
features and capabilities your new unit includes:
Detection And Separate Alerts For:
Radar signals (X, K and Ka bands,
with signal strength indicated),
laser and VG-2 signals
LaserEye
For 360° detection of laser signals
Instant-On Ready
Detects radar guns with “instant-on” (very fast)
speed monitoring capabilities
Voice and Tone Alerts
With adjustable volume
UltraBright Data Display
Is easy to read
City or Highway
Modes to reduce false alerts
Safety Alert
Trafc warning system distinguishes important
safety alerts from other K band signals
Strobe Alert
Emergency vehicle warning system
Manual Mute Or Auto Mute
A mute function of audio alerts
Mounting
Mounts easily on windshield
or dashboard
Controls, Indicators and Connections
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Display
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Product Features
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12V DC
Power Jack
Dim Button
For adjusting the
display brightness.
Mute Button
For manual mute
or auto mute of
audio alerts.
On-Off/Volume Control
Allows you to adjust the
volume of the alerts.
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LaserEye
For 360° detection of
laser and strobe signals.
Speaker
Radar
Indicators
Laser
Indicator
VG-2, Safety and
Strobe Indicator
City/Highway
Mode Indicator
Level
2 & 3
Indicator
Level
1
Indicator
and Power
Indicator
Level
4 & 5
Indicator
This booklet describes the simple steps for mounting and setting up your detector.
It also provides helpful information about how radar and laser guns are used and
how you can interpret the alerts you receive.
City Button
For City or Highway
modes to reduce
false alerts.
FCC NOTICE This device complies with part 15 of FCC rules: Operation is
subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Assistance
Warranty
NOTE: In This Manual
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Contents
Introduction
Important Information ..................................A1
Customer Assistance .................................. A1
Controls, Indicators and Connections ..................... A2
Display ............................................. A3
Product Features .................................... A3
Your Detector
Installation ........................................... 2
Getting Started ....................................... 5
Settings ............................................. 6
Highway/City Mode .................................. 6
Muting an Alert ..................................... 7
Auto Mute Mode .................................... 7
Data Display Brightness .............................. 8
Voice/Tone Setting .................................. 8
VG-2 Alert Settings .................................. 9
Radar Alert Settings ................................ 10
Detection ........................................... 11
Signals Detected ................................... 11
Audio Alerts ....................................... 11
Visual Display ..................................... 11
Instant-On Detection ................................ 13
Responding to Alerts ................................ 14
Understanding Radar and Laser ......................... 15
Radar Speed Monitoring Systems ...................... 15
VG-2 ............................................ 15
Safety Alert Trafc Warning System ..................... 15
Strobe Alert ....................................... 16
LIDAR (Laser) ..................................... 16
Customer Information
Maintenance ........................................ 17
Specications ...................................... 18
Limited 1-Year Warranty ............................... 19
Product Service ..................................... 20
Optional Accessories ................................. 20
Accessories Order Info ............................... 21
Trademark Acknowledgement ........................... 21
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Installation
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Where to Mount Your Unit
You will get optimum performance from your detector 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.
The unit’s lens 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:
n Windshield wiper blades
n Mirrored sun screens
n Dark tinting at the top of the windshield
n 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 Dashboard Mounting
The LaserEye Should Have a Clear View
1. Attach the rubber cups
to the bracket.
2.
Make sure the rubber cups and your windshield are clean.
3. Push the bracket rmly onto
the windshield.
4. Attach the detector to
the bracket. Check that
the unit is parallel to the
road’s surface.
5. To adjust the angle if neces-
sary, 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 depressing the bracket release button
and sliding it off the bracket.
Windshield Mounting
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