Cobra Electronics ESR-700 User Manual
Introduction
Important Information And
Customer Assistance
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9 BAND®
RADAR/LASER DETECTOR WITH
EXTRA SENSORY DETECTION
ESR 700
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Operating Instructions
Printed in Korea
Part No. 480-913-P
Version C
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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 1934 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 Safety Alert
transmitter is 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.
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
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. productinfo@cobra.com (e-mail).
For Assistance Outside the U.S.A.
Contact Your Local Dealer
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6500 West Cortland Street
Chicago, Illinois 60707 USA
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Introduction
Assistance
Warranty
Assistance
Warranty
Controls, Indicators
And Connections
Introduction
Display And Product Features
Customer Assistance
Accessories Order Info
Controls, Indicators And Connections
Windshield Bracket
Release Button
On-Off/
Volume
Control
Allows you
to adjust the
volume of the
tone alerts.
Mute Button
For manual mute or auto
mute of audio alerts.
WARNING
Modifications or parts substitutions not approved
by Cobra Electronics Corporation may violate
FCC Rules and void your authority to operate
this equipment.
12V DC
Power Jack
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Windshield
LaserEye
For 360° detection of
laser signals.
Bracket Mount
Speaker
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City Button
For City or Highway
modes to reduce
false alerts.
Display
Power
Indicator
Radar
Indicators
Laser
Indicator
City/ Highway
Mode Indicators
VG-2 And Safety
Indicators
NOTE: In This Manual
When steady,
the display will
be shown:
Product Features
Congratulations! You’ve made a smart choice by purchasing the ESR 700
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
Tone Alerts
With adjustable volume
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.
Warranty
UltraBright Data Display
Is easy to read
City Or Highway
Modes to reduce false alerts
Safety Alert
Traffic warning system distinguishes
important safety alerts from other
K band signals
Manual Mute Or Auto Mute
A mute function of audio alerts
Mounting
Mounts easily on windshield
or dashboard
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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. 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
420-026-N-001 Coiled 12V Power Cord
545-159-N-001 Windshield Mounting Bracket
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CLP-2B Dual Port Power Adapter
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Introduction
Table Of Contents
Introduction
Important Information ........................................ A1
Customer Assistance
Controls, Indicators And Connections
Display
.................................................... A3
Product Features
Your Detector
Installation
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Getting Started
Settings
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Highway/City Mode .......................................... 6
Muting An Alert
Auto Mute Mode
Detection
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Signals Detected ............................................ 8
Audio Alerts
Visual Display
Instant-On Detection
Responding To Alerts
Understanding Radar And Laser
Maintenance
Specifications
Warranty
Limited 1-Year Warranty
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Customer Assistance
Product Service
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Trademark Acknowledgement
Optional Accessories
Accessories Order Info
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Your Detector
Installation
Your Detector
Installation
Installation
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 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:
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Windshield wiper blades
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Mirrored sun screens
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Dark tinting at the top of the windshield
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Heated windshields currently available on some vehicles
(Instaclear for Ford, Electriclear for GM.) Consult your dealer
to see if you have this option.
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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.
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