Cobra ESDâ€“ 9210 Operating Instructions Manual - User Manual

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Operating Instructions

for Your

Cobra

10 Band

™

Extra Sensory Detection

RADAR/LASER

DETECTOR

M O D E L

E S D

9 2 1 0

Nothing comes close to a Cobra™

X K Ka

V S

X K Ka V S

windshield
bracket
mount

ON-OFF/VOLUME control

radar, VG-2 and
safety/strobe indicators

SmartMute™
indicator

signal strength, laser and
CITY/HIGHWAY mode indicators

12V DC POWER JACK

•

“INSTANT-ON”

speed monitoring detection

•

TONE ALERT

VOICE ALERT

™ with

adjustable volume

•

ULTRABRIGHT

™

DATA DISPLAY

is easy-to-read with adjustable brightness

•

CITY

HIGHWAY

modes to reduce

false alerts

•

SAFETY ALERT

Traffic Warning System

•

STROBE ALERT

™

•

MANUAL MUTE

AUTO MUTE

of audio alerts

•

SMARTMUTE

™ 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 ESD-9210. It also
provides helpful information about how radar and
laser guns are used and how you can interpret
the alerts you receive.

MUTE

button for MANUAL MUTE or

AUTO MUTE of audio alerts. (Also
turns Voice Alerts™ on and off.*)

CITY

button for CITY

or HIGHWAY modes
to reduce false alerts.

SPEAKER

LASEREYE

for 360°

detection of laser and
strobe signals.

DIM

button allows you to adjust the

UltraBright™ Data Display brightness for easy
reading. (Also turns VG-2 Alert

on and off.*)

*Press and hold for 2 seconds to access these functions

SMARTMUTE™

engine RPM-sensing mute
function which reduces
false alerts. Button turns
SmartMute™ on and off.
(Also sets rev point.*)

ON-OFF/VOLUME

control allows you to
adjust the volume of the
TONE or VOICE alerts.

12V DC
POWER JACK

Congratulations

You’ve made a smart choice by purchasing the
ESD-9210 radar/laser detector from Cobra.

Just look at some of the sophisticated features
and capabilities your new unit includes:

• 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

RADAR/LASER

DETECTOR

MODEL

E S D 9 2 1 0

Important Information

Important information about...

Federal Laws Governing the Use of
Radar Detectors

It is not against federal law to receive radar
transmissions with your Cobra

radar

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

and Strobe 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 3M Corporation
Opticom

™

or Tomar

preemption system,

or 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 Support

In this user's manual, you should find all
the information you need to install and
operate your ESD-9210. If you require
further assistance after reading through
this manual, Cobra

Electronics offers the

following customer support services:

Automated Help Desk

is available 24 hours

a day, 7 days a week at 773-889-3087.

Customer Service Operators

are available

at 773-889-3087 Monday through Friday,
8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. CST.

Questions can be faxed

to 773-622-2269.

Automated Technical Assistance

available 24 hours, 7 days a week via e-mail
at: productinfo@cobra.com

On-line answers

to frequently asked questions

can be found at: www.cobra.com.

Table of Contents

Important information about...

Federal Laws, Safety Alert

/Strobe Alert

™

, Safe Driving,

Security of Your Vehicle, Customer Support.................................................................................. A1

Installation .................................................................................................................................. 2- 4

Operation-Getting Started ..................................................................................................... ....... 5

Operation-Settings ............................................................................................................ .......... 6-13

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

UltraBright

™

Data Display Brightness .......................................................................................... 7

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

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

SmartMute

™

............................................................................................................................ 9-11

Voice/Tone Setting ................................................................................................................ 12

VG-2 Alert

Audio Setting ........................................................................................................ 13

Detection .................................................................................................................................... 14-17

Signals Detected .................................................................................................................... 14

Audio Alerts ............................................................................................................................ 14

Visual Display ........................................................................................................................ 14-16

Instant-On Detection ................................................................................................................ 17

Responding to Alerts ................................................................................................................ 17

Understanding Radar and Laser ...................................................................................................... 18-19

Maintenance and Service .............................................................................................................. 20-21

Limited 1-Year Warranty ................................................................................................................ 22

Specifications .............................................................................................................................. 23

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

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

I N S TA L L AT I O N

Where to Mount Your Unit

You will get optimum performance from
your ESD-9210 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 lenses 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:

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)

I N S TA L L AT I O N

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.

Plug the power cord into the detector.

Plug the cigarette lighter adapter on
the power cord into your vehicle's
cigarette lighter.

You can temporarily remove the
detector whenever you wish by
sliding it off of the bracket.

Windshield Mounting

Attach the rubber cups to the bracket.

Make sure the rubber cups and
your windshield are clean.

Push the bracket firmly onto
the windshield.

Attach the detector to the bracket.
Check the angle of the unit.

Windshield mounting

Dashboard mounting

Instaclear for Ford

is a registered trademark of Ford Motor Company, Inc.

Electriclear for GM

is a registered trademark of General Motors Corporation.

I N S TA L L AT I O N

Dashboard Mounting

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.

Remove the paper backing from one
side of the hook-and-loop fastener.

Attach the pad to the dashboard at
your chosen location and remove the
other paper backing.

Attach the detector to the hook-and-loop
fastener. You can remove and reattach
the unit as often as you like.

Plug the power cord into the detector.

Plug the cigarette lighter adapter on
the power cord into your vehicle's
cigarette lighter.

O P E R AT I O N •

G E T T I N G S TA RT E D

Turn on the unit and adjust audio
volume by rotating the

ON-OFF/VOLUME CONTROL DIAL

clockwise (away from you).

You will hear the voice messages:

“TESTING”

(then 3 beeps)

“SYSTEM READY”

, then

“VOICE ALERT”

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 ESD-9210
when parking for lengthy periods.

X K Ka V S

O P E R AT I O N •

S E T T I N G S

O P E R AT I O N •

S E T T I N G S

X K Ka V S

City mode

Highway

mode

When changing the settings on your
ESD-9210, please keep in mind:

• Buttons can have multiple functions.
• Depending on your choice of Voice Alert™

or Tone Alert mode, you will hear either
voice messages or tones confirming
changes in settings.

• 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 ESD-9210 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
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 (either in Voice Alert™ or
Tone Alert mode) as you complete each step.

The factory setting is Highway mode.

To change from
Highway mode
to City mode

To change from
City mode back
to Highway
mode

Procedure

Press and

release the

CITY

button.

Press and

release the

CITY

button

again.

Tone

1 beep

2 beeps

Voice

”

city

“

”

highway

“

Visual Display

appears in

the display

appears in

the display

UltraBright™ Data
Display Brightness

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

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

The factory setting is Bright.

DIM

button

Press and release

DIM BUTTO

PRESS AND

RELEA

DIM B

UTT

PRESS AND

REL

Dark

Bright

Dim

To change
the brightness
to Dim

To change
the brightness
to Bright

To change
the brightness
to Dark

CITY

button

Press and release

Procedure

Press and release

the

DIM

button

once.

Press and release

the

DIM

button

again.

Press and release

the

DIM

button

a third time.

Tone

1 beep

2 beeps

Voice

”

dim

“

”

dark

“

”

bright

“

Visual Display

Display dims

Display remains

dim (No visual

alerts will be seen)

Display returns

to full brightness

O P E R AT I O N •

S E T T I N G S

O P E R AT I O N •

S E T T I N G S

Muting an Alert

Your ESD-9210 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.

To turn
Auto Mute
off

To turn
Auto Mute
on

MUTE

button

Press and release

Procedure

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

Voice

”

auto mute off

“

”

auto mute on

“

Visual Display

none

SmartMute

™

SmartMute™ is a unique new feature of the
ESD-9210 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, SmartMute™
knows when you are at low speed and
automatically mutes alerts (except for strobe
signals from emergency vehicles).

Before SmartMute™ will work, you must
set an activation point for your engine's
revs (see page 10). Whenever the revs are
below that point, SmartMute™ will begin
muting. The activation point will be stored

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

The factory setting is SmartMute™ OFF.

NOTE

SmartMute™ may not work with

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.

To turn
SmartMute™
on

To turn
SmartMute™
off

SMARTMUTE™

button

Press and release

X K Ka V S

Procedure

Press and release the

SMARTMUTE™

button.

Press and release the

SMARTMUTE™

button again.

Tone

2 beeps

1 beep

Voice

”

smart mute

“

”

smart mute

off

“

Visual Display

dot appears next to

the large character

on the right

none

O P E R AT I O N •

S E T T I N G S

O P E R AT I O N •

S E T T I N G S

Setting the SmartMute

™

Activation Point

Your ESD-9210 must be installed in your
vehicle.

Caution:

Do not attempt to set the rev

point while driving. Your vehicle should
be

parked

and

idling

SmartMute™

must be turned on.

Depending on whether the unit is in Tone
Alert or Voice Alert™ mode, you will hear
beeps or voice messages as you follow
these steps:

What to Remember While
Using SmartMute

™

SmartMute™ 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, SmartMute™ 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 ESD-9210 in a different vehicle.

Important:

When initially choosing your

SmartMute™ 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.

X K Ka V S

Tone

1 beep

Voice

“

smart mute error

”

followed by

“

smart mute off

”

Visual Display

appears

Procedure

Press and hold the

SMARTMUTE™

button for 2 seconds.

Tone

2 beeps

Voice

”

set engine revs

“

Visual Display

none

Procedure

Rev your engine to

the level you wish

to set. Rev the engine

slightly above idle

and hold revs steady

for 2 seconds.

Tone

none

Voice

none

Visual Display

three bars flash in

succession

Tone

1 beep

Voice

“

smart mute error

”

followed by

“

smart mute off

”

Visual Display

appears

Tone

3 beeps

Voice

”

SmartMute™

set“

Visual Display

all three bars flash

three times

Procedure

At the desired rev level,

press and release the

SMARTMUTE™

button.

NOTE:

If the unit is unable to

sense usable pulses within three
seconds, SmartMute™ will indicate
an error and automatically turn off.

NOTE:

If you do not set a rev point

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

O P E R AT I O N •

S E T T I N G S

O P E R AT I O N •

S E T T I N G S

Voice/Tone Setting

You can set your ESD-9210 to sound alerts
with either a voice or a tone. You change
settings by using the MUTE button.

In Voice Alert™ mode you will first hear
several tones, then a voice message
announcing the type of signal detected,
followed by more tones. In Tone Alert
mode, you will hear the tones only.

The factory setting is Voice Alert™ mode .

MUTE

button

Press and hold for 2 seconds

VG-2 Alert

Audio Setting

The ESD-9210 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.

X K K

DIM

button

Press and hold for 2 seconds

To change from
Voice Alert™
to Tone Alert

To change from
Tone Alert back
to Voice Alert™

Procedure

While no signal is

being detected,

press and hold the

MUTE

button for

two seconds.

While no signal is

being detected,

press and hold the

MUTE

button for

two seconds again.

Tone

1 beep

none

Voice

”

tone alert

“

”

voice alert

“

Visual Display

none

To turn off
VG-2
audio alert

To turn on
VG-2
audio alert

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.

Tone

1 beep

2 beeps

Voice

”VG-2

audio off“

”VG-2

audio on“

Visual Display

will blink

once in

the display

will blink

twice in

the display.

D E T E C T I O N

Signals Detected

The tables on the following pages show
you the types of signals your ESD-9210
will detect, as well as the voice and
visual alerts it provides for each one.

Audio Alerts

In Voice Alert™ mode you will first hear
several tones, then a voice message
announcing the type of signal detected,
followed by more tones. In Tone Alert
mode, you will hear the tones only.

In both Voice Alert™ and Tone Alert modes,
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 17.)

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.

K Ka V S

Ka V S

X K

V S

X K Ka V S

* your ESD-9210 provides LaserEye

360° detection of these signals

PLEASE NOTE

Beep rate changes with

different laser alerts

Radar

Laser*

Type of Signal

X band radar
K band radar

Ka band radar

Voice

”

X alert

“

”

K alert

“

”

Ka alert

“

Visual Display

plus signal strength

Strobe Alert™*

X K Ka V S

X K Ka

K Ka V S

Ka V S

X K

V S

Type of Signal

LTI 20-20™*

LTI Ultra-Lyte™*

Kustom Signals ProLaser™*

Kustom Signals ProLaser III™*

Voice

”

laser alert

“

”

laser alert

“

”

laser alert

“

laser alert

Visual Display

L
L
L
L

Type of Signal

3M Opticom™

or Tomar

Voice

”

emergency vehicle

approaching

“

Visual Display

X K Ka

X K K

D E T E C T I O N

PLEASE NOTE

There are different tones

for each Safety Alert

VG-2 Alert

Safety Alert

Type of Signal

emergency vehicles

road hazards

trains

Voice

”

emergency vehicle

approaching

“

”

road hazard ahead

“

train approaching

Visual Display

S
S

Type of Signal

Interceptor VG-2™

Voice

“VG-2 alert”

Visual Display

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

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

the hill or bridge

probably a false alarm

laser alerts are never

false alarms

you are nearing an emergency

vehicle, railroad crossing, or road

hazard (construction, accident, etc.)

FULL ALERT

exercise caution

FULL ALERT

exercise caution

FULL ALERT

exercise caution

Description

Interpretation

Recommended Response

Responding To Alerts

Instant-On Detection

Your ESD-9210 is designed to detect
instant-on speed monitoring signals, which
can suddenly appear at full strength.

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

X K Ka

X K K

20-20™ and Ultra-Lyte™ are trademarks of Laser
Technology, Inc.

ProLaser™ and ProLaser III™ are trademarks of
Kustom Signals, Inc.

10 Band™, Strobe Alert™ and SmartMute™ are
trademarks of Cobra Electronics Corporation.

Safety Alert

Traffic Warning System, VG-2 Alert

and LaserEye

are registered trademarks of

Cobra Electronics Corporation.

Opticom™ is a trademark of 3M Corporation.

Tomar

is a registered trademark of TOMAR

Electronics, Inc

Interceptor VG-2™ is a trademark of TechniSonic
Industries LTD.

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

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 ESD-9210 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 ESD-9210 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
Alert

transmitters emit

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
ESD-9210, however, is designed to
differentiate between standard K band
and Safety Alert

signals, and give separate

alerts for each.

Safety Alert

technology is relatively new.

Safety Alert

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.

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 ESD-9210.

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.

Some common questions about LIDAR include:

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

Strobe Alert

™

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.

LIDAR (laser)

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.

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

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:

Send the complete unit, including
power cord. (It is not necessary to
include the mounting bracket.)

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.

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.

Pack the unit securely to prevent
damage during transit. If possible,
use the original packing materials.

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

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.

Maintenance of Your
Radar Detector

Your ESD-9210 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

24 hours a day, 7 days a week at
773-889-3087.

Customer Service Operators

are

available at 773-889-3087 Monday
through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. CST.

Questions can be faxed

773-622-2269.

Automated Technical Assistance

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

On-line answers

to frequently

asked questions can be found at:
www.cobra.com.

WA R R A N T Y

COBRA ELECTRONICS CORPORATION

warrants that its Cobra

10 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 10 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.

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

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 installation.

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

ar Warran

QUALITY SEAL

X band

10.525

± 0.050

GHz

K band

24.125

± 0.125

GHz

Safety Alert

24.070

± 0.010

GHz

Traffic Warning System

24.110

± 0.010

GHz

24.190

± 0.010

GHz

24.230

± 0.010

GHz

Ka band

34.700

± 1.300

GHz

Laser

910

± 50

Strobe

700

± 300

Dimensions

3"W x 1

⁄

"H x 4

⁄

Weight

140 grams

Band

Frequencies

Unit Dimensions & Weight

S P E C I F I C AT I O N S

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 R D E R F O R M

For credit card orders fill out order
form and fax to:

773.622.2269

or call

773.889.3087

(Press 1 from the main menu)
8:00 am - 6:00 pm, M-F, CST.

Make check or money order
payable to:

Cobra Electronics
6500 West Cortland Street
Chicago, IL 60707 USA
Attn: Accessories Dept.

To order online,
please visit our website at:

www.cobra.com

and click “shop Cobra

”

Prices subject to change without notice.

Tax Table

Illinois residents add 8.75%
Indiana residents add 5%
Michigan residents add 6%
Ohio residents add 5%
Wisconsin residents add 5%

Please print clearly

Name

Address (No P.O. Box)

City

State

Zip

Telephone ( )

Credit Card No.

Exp. Date

Circle One: Visa MasterCard Discover

Customer Signature

Allow 2-3 weeks for delivery. Offer valid in Continental U.S. only.

420-030-N-001

Straight 12V Power Cord

420-026-N-001

Curled 12V Power Cord

545-139-N-001

Windshield Mounting Bracket

xxx-xxx-N-001

Dual Port Power Adapter

Item #

Description

Cost Ea.

Qty.

Amount

Subtotal
(Tax if applicable)
Shipping/handling

$4.00

Total

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

You can find these fine accessories at
your local Cobra

dealer. If you wish,

you can order directly from Cobra.

To order by phone

Call

773.889.3087

(Press 1 from the main menu
8 a.m.-6 p.m. M-F CST. )

To order by mail or fax

Please fill out order form on next page,
and mail/fax directly to Cobra.

To order online

Go to www.cobra.com and click on
“shop Cobra.

”

Windshield Mounting Bracket

Includes suction cups
545-139-N-001

Straight 12V DC Power Cord

Includes plug and fuse
420-030-N-001

Curled 12V DC Power Cord

Includes plug and fuse
420-026-N-001

Dual Port Power Adapter

Includes adjustable plug (upto 90˚)
and fuse xxx-xxx-N-001

Printed in Korea
Part No. 480-017-P

6500 West Cortland Street

Chicago, IL 60707 USA

The Cobra

line of quality products includes:

CB radios

microTALK

radios

Radar/Laser Detectors

Safety Alert

Traffic Warning Systems

Accessories

HighGear

™

Accessories

For more information or

to order any of our products,

please visit our website:

www.cobra.com

Click “shop Cobra

”

Nothing comes close to a Cobra™

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