Cobra Electronics ESD-787 User Guide

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 ...................................................................................................................... 6-12

Highway/City Mode ................................................................................................................ 6

UltraBright™ Data Display Brightness ........................................................................................ 7

Muting an Alert ...................................................................................................................... 8

Auto Mute Mode .................................................................................................................... 8

IntelliMute

.............................................................................................................................. 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 and Trademark Acknowledgement .............................................................................. 23

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

Order Info .................................................................................................................................. 25

/Strobe Alert®Safe Driving,

I N S TA L L AT I O N

I N S TA L L A T I O N

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.

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

Instac lear for Ford®is a registere d tradema rk of Fo rd Motor Company, I nc.

Electr iclear fo r GM

is a registere d tradema rk of Ge neral Mot ors Corpo ration.

detector whenever you wish by sliding it off of the bracket.

I N S TA L L AT I O N

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O P E R A T I O N • G E T T I N G S TA R T E D

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.

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.

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 detector when parking for lengthy periods.

O P E R A T I O N • S E T T I N G S

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O P E R A T I O N • S E T T I N G S

When changing the settings on your detector, please keep in mind:

• Buttons can have multiple functions.

• All settings will be stored in memory when the power is turned off and recalled when the power is turned back on.

Highway/City Mode

Setting your detector to City mode delays all X band audio alerts until the signal strength reaches level 3. (A single beep will sound when the signal is first detected.) This will reduce false alerts while you are driving in or near urban areas where there are many sources for conflicting X band

To change from Highway mode to City mode

To change from

City mode back to Highway mode

signals such as microwave towers and automatic door openers.

To change settings, follow the procedure in the table below, which indicates what you will see and hear as you complete each step.

The factory setting is Highway mode.

Tone

1 beep

2 beeps

CITY button

Press and release

Visual Display

appears in

the display

appears in the display

mode

Procedure

Press and

release the

CITY button.

Press and

release the

CITY button

again.

City mode Highway

UltraBright™ Data Display Brightness

You can choose from three settings for brightness of the display.

DIM button

Press and release

Procedure

To change the brightness to Dim

To change the brightness to Dark

To change the brightness to Bright

Press and release

the DIM button

Press and release

the DIM button

Press and release

the DIM button

a third time.

once.

again.

You can cycle through the settings by repeatedly pushing the DIM button

The factory setting is Bright.

Bright

Dim

Dark

Tone

1 beep

2 beeps

Visual Display

Display dims

Display remains

dim (No visual

alerts will be seen)

Display returns

to full brightness

O P E R A T I O N • S E T T I N G S

Muting an Alert

Your detector allows you to quickly turn off an audio alert by momentarily pressing the MUTE button. If you press the MUTE button a second time during the alert, the audio alert will be turned back on.

Auto Mute Mode

Auto Mute will automatically reduce the audio volume of all alerts after 4 seconds for as long as the signal is detected.

The factory setting for Auto Mute is On.

IntelliMute

IntelliMute®is a unique new feature of the detector that allows you to avoid alerts you don’t need to hear because you are stopped or moving slowly. By sensing the ”revs“

(RPMs) of your engine, IntelliMute

knows when you are at low speed and automatically mutes alerts (except for strobe signals from emergency vehicles).

Before IntelliMute

will work, you must set an activation point for your engine's revs (see page 11). Whenever the revs are

below that point, IntelliMute

will begin

muting. The activation point will be stored

O P E R A T I O N • S E T T I N G S

in memory and recalled each time the power is turned on.

The factory setting is IntelliMute

NOTE: IntelliMute

may not work with

Off.

some vehicles because it cannot sense the engine’s revs. In such cases, you can reduce unwanted audio alerts by using Auto Mute and City mode when appropriate.

MUTE button

Press and release

Procedure

To turn Auto Mute off

To turn Auto Mute on

Press and release

the MUTE button

while no alert

is occurring.

Press and release

the MUTE button

again while no

alert is occurring.

Tone

1 beep

2 beeps

Visual Display

none

IntelliMute®button

Press and release

To turn IntelliMute on

To turn IntelliMute off

Press and release the

IntelliMute

Press and release the

IntelliMute

Procedure

button.

button again.

Tone

2 beeps

1 beep

Visual Display

dot appears next to

the large character

on the right

none

O P E R A T I O N • S E T T I N G S

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What to Remember While Using IntelliMute

IntelliMute®works with both City and Auto Mute modes.

Whenever your engine revs are below the activation point, the dot next to the large character on the right side of the display will remain lit. Above the activation point, the dot will blink twice every 2 seconds.

If, for any reason, the unit stops sensing

your engine's revs, IntelliMute

will indicate

an error and automatically turn off. The rev point you set will be stored in the

unit's memory when power is turned off, and recalled each time the power is turned on.

The rev point must be reset if you use your detector in a different vehicle.

Important: When initially choosing your

IntelliMute

activation point, a setting of approximately 300 to 600 RPMs above idle is recommended. You can reset the activation point at any time to fit your individual preferences and driving style.

Setting the IntelliMute

Activation Point

Your detector must be installed in your vehicle.

Caution: Do not attempt to set the rev point while driving. Your vehicle should be parked and idling.

Procedure

Press and hold the

IntelliMute

button for 2 seconds.

Rev your engine to

the level you wish

to set. Rev the engine

slightly above idle

and hold revs steady

NOTE: If the unit is unable to sense usable pulses within three seconds, IntelliMute an error and automatically turn off.

At the desired rev level,

press and release the

IntelliMute®button.

Procedure

for 2 seconds.

will indicate

Procedure

O P E R A T I O N • S E T T I N G S

IntelliMute

must be turned on.

You will hear a series of beeps as you follow these steps:

Tone

2 beeps

Tone

none

Tone

1 beep

Tone

3 beeps

Visual Display

none

Visual Display

three bars flash in

succession

Visual Display

appears

Visual Display

all three bars flash

three times

NOTE: If you do not set a rev point

within 20 seconds of beginning these steps,IntelliMute®will indicate an error and automatically turn off.

Tone

1 beep

Visual Display

appears

O P E R A T I O N • S E T T I N G S

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X K Ka V

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D E T E C T I O N

VG-2 Alert®Audio Setting

The detector is undetectable by police VG-2 detection devices, and will alert you when such a device is in use near your vehicle. During the alert, the unit continues to detect other signals. You can choose whether or not you want your unit to sound VG-2 alerts.

The factory setting is VG-2 Audio On.

Procedure

While no signal is

being detected,

press and hold

the DIM button for two seconds.

While no signal is

being detected, press

and hold the DIM

button for two seconds again.

To turn off VG-2 audio alert

To turn on VG-2 audio alert

Tone

1 beep

2 beeps

DIM button

Press and hold for 2 seconds

Visual Display

will blink

once in

the display

will blink

twice in

the display.

Signals Detected

The tables on the following pages show you the types of signals your detector will detect, as well as the visual alerts it provides for each one.

Audio Alerts

A distinctly different alert tone is used for each type of signal detected (including separate tones for each laser signal). For X, K, and Ka band radar signals, the tones will repeat faster as you approach the signal source. The repeat rate of the tones gives you useful information about the signal detected. (See Responding to Alerts, page 16.)

Visual Display

An indication of the type of signal detected will appear in the UltraBright™ Data Display. During X, K and Ka alerts, a number will also appear, indicating the strength of the signal detected. (1 = weakest, 5 = strongest)

During laser alerts the letter ”L“ will appear, instead of the signal strength indication.

During VG-2 Alert

the letter ”V“will appear.

During Safety Alert®and Strobe Alert® the letter “S” will appear.

D E T E C T I O N

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K Ka V S

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D E T E C T I O N

Type of Signal

Radar

X band radar K band radar

Ka band radar

Type of Signal

Laser*

LTI 20-20™*

LTI Ultra-Lyte™*

Kustom Signals ProLaser™*

Kustom Signals ProLaser III™*

PLEASE NOTE: Beep rate changes with different laser alerts

Type of Signal

Strobe Alert®*

3M Opticom™

or Tomar

Visual Display

X plus signal strength K plus signal strength

Ka plus signal strength

Visual Display

L L L L

Visual Display

Type of Signal

Safety Alert

emergency vehicles

road hazards

trains

PLEASE NOTE: There are different tones for each Safety Alert

VG-2 Alert

Type of Signal

Interceptor VG-2™

Visual Display

S S S

Visual Display

* your detector provides LaserEye®360° detection of these signals

D E T E C T I O N

U N D E R S T A N D I N G R A D A R & L A S E R

Instant-On Detection

Your detector is designed to detect instant-on speed monitoring signals, which can suddenly appear at full strength.

Responding To Alerts

Description Interpretation Recommended Response

tone repeats slowly at first, then

speeds up rapidly

tone sounds one time only

tone instantly begins

repeating rapidly

tone repeats slowly as you

approach a hill or bridge, then

speeds up sharply as you reach it

tone repeats slowly for a short period

any type of laser alert

any Safety Alert®or

Strobe Alert

probably police radar

probably a false alarm, but

possibly pulsed radar

radar or VG-2 nearby has

been activated suddenly

probably police radar beyond

probably a false alarm

laser alerts are never

you are nearing an emergency

vehicle, railroad crossing, or road

hazard (construction, accident, etc.)

You should take appropriate action immediately whenever an alert is given.

the hill or bridge

false alarms

FULL ALERT

exercise caution

FULL ALERT

exercise caution

FULL ALERT

exercise caution

Radar Speed Monitoring Systems

Three band frequencies have been approved by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for use by speed monitoring radar equipment:

X band 10.525 GHz K band 24.150 GHz Ka band 33.400-36.00 GHz

Your detector detects signals in all three radar bands.

VG-2

VG-2 is a "detector detector" that works by detecting low-level signals emitted by most radar detectors. Your detector does not emit signals that can be detected by VG-2, but does detect VG-2 signals and will alert you when a device is in use near your vehicle.

Safety Alert®Traffic Warning System

FCC-approved Safety

transmitters emit

Alert microwave radar signals that indicate the presence of a safety-related concern. Depending on the frequency of the signal emitted, it can indicate a speeding

emergency vehicle or train, or a stationary road hazard.

Because these microwave signals are within the K band frequency, most conventional radar detectors will detect Safety Alert

signals as standard K band radar. Your detector, however, is designed to differentiate between standard K band

and Safety Alert

signals, and give separate

alerts for each.

Safety Alert Safety Alert

technology is relatively new.

transmitters can be found in limited numbers in all 50 states, but the number is growing. Depending on your location, you may not receive these alerts regularly and may often encounter emergency vehicles, trains, and road hazards without being alerted. As the number of transmitters increases, these alerts will become more common.

When you receive such an alert, please watch for emergency vehicles ahead of you, on cross streets, and behind you. If you see an emergency vehicle approaching, please pull over to the right side of the road and allow it to pass.

U N D E R S T A N D I N G R A D A R & L A S E R

5 5

Strobe Alert

LIDAR (laser)

Special strobes mounted on the light bars of authorized emergency vehicles (fire trucks, police cars, ambulances) automatically change traffic signals as the vehicle approaches an intersection. These strobes and the special strobe detectors located on the traffic signals, introduced fairly recently by 3M and Tomar, are already in use in more than 1000 cities nationwide. Cobra’s exclusive Strobe Alert detector will detect these special strobes and give an Emergency Vehicle alert.

When you receive such an alert, please watch for an approaching emergency vehicle and pull over to allow it to pass. To inquire about coverage in your area, contact your local fire and police departments.

The correct name for the technology that most people refer to as laser is actually LIDAR, which stands for Light Detection and Ranging.

LIDAR operates much like radar. Its signal spreads out like a radar signal, though not as quickly. Unlike radar, LIDAR must have a clear line of sight to its target vehicle throughout the entire measurement interval. Obstructions such as sign posts, utility poles, tree branches, etc., will prevent valid speed measurement.

Some common questions

about LIDAR include:

Does weather have any affect on LIDAR?

Yes. Rain, snow, smoke, fog, or airborne dust particles will reduce the effective range of LIDAR and can, if dense enough, prevent its operation.

Can LIDAR operate through glass?

Yes. Newer LIDAR guns can obtain readings through most types of glass. However, the laser pulse also can be received through glass to trigger an alarm by your detector.

Can LIDAR operate while in motion?

No. Because LIDAR operates by line of sight, the person using it cannot drive the vehicle, aim, and operate the gun all at the same time.

Is LIDAR legal to use?

Yes. It is legal in all 50 states.

M A I N T E N A N C E & S E R V I C E

Maintenance of Your Radar Detector

Your detector is designed and built to give you years of trouble-free performance without the need for service. No routine maintenance is required.

If your unit does not appear to be operating properly, please follow these troubleshooting steps:

Make sure the power cord is properly connected.

Make sure the socket of your vehicle's cigarette lighter is clean and free of corrosion.

Make sure the power cord's cigarette lighter adapter is firmly seated in your cigarette lighter.

Check the power cord fuse. (Unscrew the ribbed end cap of the cigarette lighter adapter and examine the fuse. If required, replace it with a 1-amp fuse only.)

Service

You can receive technical assistance with your unit through one of our customer support services:

Automated Help Desk is available in English only 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at 773-889-3087.

Customer Service Operators are available in English or Spanish at 773-889-3087 Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Central Time.

Questions can be faxed in English or Spanish to 773-622-2269.

Automated Technical Assistance

is available in English or Spanish 24 hours, 7 days a week via e-mail at: productinfo@cobra.com

On-line answers to frequently asked questions can be found in English only at: www.cobra.com.

For assistance outside the USA, please contact your local dealer.

If you suspect that your unit requires service, please call 773-889-3087 BEFORE shipping it to Cobra.This will ensure that you receive service as quickly as possible.

If you are asked to send your unit to the Cobra factory, please follow these steps:

1. Send the complete unit, including

power cord. (It is not necessary to include the mounting bracket.)

2. For warranty repair, enclose some

form of proof-of-purchase, such as a photocopy or carbon copy of a sales receipt. If you send the original receipt, it cannot be returned.

3. Enclose a typed or clearly written

description of the problem you are having with your unit, plus the name and address where you want the unit returned.

4. Pack the unit securely to prevent

damage during transit. If possible, use the original packing materials.

5. Ship prepaid and insured using a

traceable carrier such as United Parcel Service (UPS), Federal Express, or first class mail with delivery confirmation. Ship to:

Cobra Factory Service Cobra Electronics Corporation 6500 West Cortland Street Chicago, IL 60707 USA

6. Please allow 3 to 4 weeks before

contacting us about the status of your service. Call 773-889-3087 for assistance.

If your unit is under warranty, it will either be repaired or replaced upon receipt, depending on the model. If your unit is out of warranty, you will receive a letter informing you of the repair or replacement charge.

WA R R A N T Y

QUALIT Y?SE ALQUALIT Y?SE ALQUALIT Y?SE AL

6500 West Cortland Street, Chicago, Illinois 60707 USA

COBRA ELECTRONICS CORPORATION

warrants that its Cobra 10 Band®Radar/Laser Detectors, and the com po nent 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 war ran ty may be enforced by the first consumer pur chas er, pro vid ed that the product is utilized within the U.S.A.

Cobra will, without charge, repair or replace, at its option, de fec tive 10 Band products or com po nent parts upon de liv ery to the Cobra Factory Service Department, ac com pa nied by proof of the date of first consumer pur chase, such as a du pli cat ed 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.

This warranty gives you specific rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

Radar/Laser Detectors,

Cobra Electronics Corporation

www.cobra.com

Exclusions: This limited warranty does not apply;

1) to any product dam aged by accident; 2) in the event of misuse or abuse of the product or as a result of un au tho rized alterations or repairs;

3) if the serial number has been altered, defaced or re moved; 4) if the owner of the product resides outside the U.S.A.

All implied warranties, including war ran ties of mer chant abil i ty and fitness for a par tic u lar purpose are limited in duration to the length of this warranty.

Cobra con se quen tial or oth er dam ag es; including, without lim i ta tion, damages re sult ing from loss of use or cost of in stal la tion.

Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts and/or do not allow the ex clu sion or limitation of incidental or con se quen tial dam ag es, so the above lim itations may not apply to you.

shall not be liable for any incidental,

S P E C I F I C A T I O N S

Cobra®, 6 Band®, 9 Band®,10 Band®, 11 Band®, DigiView®, EasySet®, Extra Sensory Detection®, IntelliMute®, IntelliShield®, LaserEye®, Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra®, Safety Alert®Traffic 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™, 12 Band™, Revolution™ Series, SmartPower™, Spectre Alert™, UltraBright™, and Voice Alert™ are trademarks of Cobra Electronics Corporation, USA.

Opticom™ is a trademark of 3M Corporation. Instaclear 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. Spectre™ is a trademark of Stalcar. Interceptor VG-2™ is a trademark of TechniSonic Industries LTD. Tomar®is a registered trademark of TOMAR Electronics, Inc.

for Ford is a registered trademark of Ford Motor

Band Frequencies

X band 10.525 ± 0.050 GHz

K band 24.125 ± 0.125 GHz

Safety Alert Traffic Warning System

Ka band 34.700 ± 1.300 GHz

Laser 910 ± 50 nm

Strobe 700 ± 300 nm

24.070 ± 0.010 GHz

24.110 ± 0.010 GHz

24.190 ± 0.010 GHz

24.230 ± 0.010 GHz

Unit Dimensions & Weight

Dimensions 3"W x 1

Weight 140 grams

⁄4"H x 41⁄4"D

This radar detector is covered by one or more of the following U.S. patents: 5,497,148; 5,594,432; 5,612,685; 6,078,279; 6,094,148. Additional patents may be listed inside the product or pending.

O P T I O N A L A C C E S S O R I E S

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You can find quality Cobra products and accessories at your local Cobra dealer, or in the U.S.A., you can order directly from Cobra. See ordering info on page 25.

Straight 12V DC Power Cord

Includes plug and fuse 420-030-N-001

Windshield Mounting Bracket

Includes suction cups 545-159-N-001

Dual Port Power Adapter

Includes adjustable plug (upto 90˚) and fuse CLP-2B

Curled 12V DC Power Cord

Includes plug and fuse 420-026-N-001

RADAR/LASER

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DETECTOR

MODE L E S D 7 8 7

Congratulations

You’ve made a smart choice by purchasing the ESD 787 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.

IntelliMute

engine RPM-sensing mute function which reduces false alerts. Button turns IntelliMute (Also sets rev point.*)

*Press and hold for 2 seconds to access these functions

on and off.

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 and strobe

alert signals VG-2 signals

• LASEREYE

for 360° detection of

laser and strobe signals

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.*)

• “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

• Strobe Alert

Traffic Warning System

• MANUAL MUTE or AUTO MUTE

of audio alerts

12V DC POWER JACK

radar, VG-2 and safety/strobe indicators

IntelliMute

indicator

• IntelliMute®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 detector. 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

signal strength, laser and CITY/HIGHWAY mode indicators

windshield bracket mount

O R D E R I N F O

Item # Description 420-030-N-001 Straight 12V Power Cord 420-026-N-001 Curled 12V Power Cord 545-159-N-001 Windshield Mounting Bracket CLP-2B Dual Port Power Adapter

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 6:00 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

Important Information

Printed in China Part No. 480-451-P Version A

The Cobra line of quality products includes:

CB radios

microTALK

radios

Radar/Laser Detectors

Safety Alert

Traffic Warning Systems

Mobile GPS Navigation Systems

HighGear

CobraMarine

Accessories

VHF Radios

Chartplotters

Power Inverters

Accessories

For more information or

to order any of our products,

please visit our website:

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Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra

6500 West Cortland Street

Chicago, IL 60707 USA

Operating Instructions for Your

Cobra 10 Band

Extra Sensory Detection

RADAR/LASER

DETECTOR

M O D E L E S D 7 8 7

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 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 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.

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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 detector. If you require further assistance after reading through this manual,

Electronics offers the following

Cobra customer support services:

Automated Help Desk is available in English only 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at 773-889-3087. Customer Service Operators are available in English or Spanish at 773-889-3087 Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Central Time. Questions can be faxed in English or Spanish to 773-622-2269. Automated Technical Assistance is available in English or Spanish 24 hours, 7 days a week via e-mail at: productinfo@cobra.com On-line answers to frequently asked questions can be found in English only 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.

Cobra Electronics ESD-787 User Guide

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual