Cobra Electronics ESD 9290 User Manual

Introduction

The Cobra line of quality products includes:

CB Radios

microTALK

Radar/Laser Detectors

Safety Alert

Truck-Specic Navigation Systems

HighGear

CobraMarine VHF Radios

Power Inverters

LED Lights

Jumpstarters

Accessories

Radios

Trafc Warning Systems

Accessories

For more information or to

order any of our products,

please visit our website:

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12 BAND® RADAR/LASER DETECTOR WITH EXTRA SENSORY DETECTION

ESD 9290

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Operating Instructions

Printed in China

Part No. 480-592-P

Version C

Important Information

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 ofcials 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 trafc accidents. It is only intended to alert the motorist that an emergency vehicle equipped with a Cobra Safety Alert transmitter is within range as dened 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 trafc 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.

Customer Assistance

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

6500 West Cortland Street

Chicago, Illinois 60707 USA

www.cobra.com

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Introduction Introduction Customer Assistance

Assistance

Warranty

Controls Indicators and Connections

Display and Product Features

Accessories Order Info and Trademark Acknowledgement

Controls, Indicators and Connections

12V DC Power Jack

On-Off/Volume Control

Allows you to adjust the

volume of the alerts.

Dim Button

For adjusting the

display brightness.

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.

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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.

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Display

Radar Indicators

Laser Indicator

VG-2, Safety and Strobe Indicator

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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.

NOTE: In This Manual

Level 1 Indicator and Power Indicator

Level 2 & 3 Indicator

Level 4 & 5 Indicator

City/Highway Mode Indicator

When steady, the display will be shown:

When ashing, the display will be shown:

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X/KKaLV/S

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Product Features

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

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 or Highway

Modes to reduce false alerts

Safety Alert

Trafc 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

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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

Cobra®, DigiView®, EasySet®, Extra Sensory Detection®, IntelliMute®, IntelliMute® Pro, IntelliShield®, LaserEye®, Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra®, Safety Alert® Trafc 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 DataGrax™, 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.

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Introduction

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 Trafc Warning System ..................... 15

Strobe Alert ....................................... 16

LIDAR (Laser) ..................................... 16

Customer Information

Maintenance ........................................ 17

Specications ...................................... 18

Limited 1-Year Warranty ............................... 19

Product Service ..................................... 20

Optional Accessories ................................. 20

Accessories Order Info ............................... 21

Trademark Acknowledgement ........................... 21

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Your Detector

Installation

Your Detector

Installation

Where to Mount Your Unit

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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 lens must not be blocked and the LaserEye should have a clear view out the back window to allow 360° detection.

The LaserEye Should Have a Clear View

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

1. Attach the rubber cups

to the bracket.

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.

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