Cobra ESD9550 How To Use Manual - User Manual

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How to Use Your Cobra

ESD Radar/Laser Detector

Features of This Product

• 8-point Digital Compass

• Alpha/Numeric Dot

Matrix Text Readout

• Safety Alert® Traffic

Warning System

• Strobe Alert

™

• Tone Alert

• Separate Visual and

Audio Alarms

• Laser Eye 360˚ De te ct i o n

• VG-2 Undete ct a b l e

• Au to and Manual Muting

• 4 Level Dim Bu t to n

• Audio Jack

• Superior Audio Volume

• Adjustable Windshield

Mounting Bra c ke t

Contents
Introduction

..................................................................A1

Safety Alert®/Strobe Alert™
Federal Law Governing Radar Detectors
Included Accessories

Controls & Indicators

................................................A2

Our Thanks to You

......................................................A3

Customer Support ...................................................A3

Features

.............................................................................1

Installation

.......................................................................2

Quick Start

.......................................................................5

Digital Displays ............................................................6

Operation

..........................................................................9

Turning On....................................................................9
Dim Button.................................................................10
Highway/City Mode.................................................11
Muting Mode.............................................................13
Calibrate the Compass...........................................14
Memory Set................................................................15
Aux. Audio Jack .........................................................15

Detection

........................................................................16

Band Detection.........................................................16
Audible Alarm Indicator.........................................16
Radar.............................................................................17
VG-2 Undetectable..................................................17
Safety Alert®/Strobe Alert™.................................18
Laser Detection.........................................................19
Radar/VG-2/Laser Alerts.........................................19
Facts About Safety Alert®/Strobe Alert™........20
Radar Frequencies....................................................21
Facts About Lidar (Laser).......................................21

Maintenance

.................................................................22

Specifications

...............................................................23

Limited One Year Warranty

...................................24

Optional Accessories

................................................25

Order Form

....................................................................26

If You Think You Need Service

.............Back Cover

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Installation

Attach cups to
bracket.

Attach detector
to bracket.

Plug power cord
into detector.

Attach bracket to
windshield.

Bend bracket for
correct detection
angle (if needed).
Do not use the
ESD-9550 to bend
bracket.

Plug power cord
i nto cigare t te lighte r.

Location

Se l e cting the pro per location to mount the Co b ra
ESD-9550 is ve ry impo rt a nt for optimum
pe rfo rm a n ce. Both radar and laser tra n s m i s s i o n s
pass through glass but not through other object s.
For this reason the Co b ra ESD-9550 lenses must not
be bloc ke d.The Laser Eye should have a view of the
rear window to take adva ntage of its 360˚ d e te ct i o n
ca p a b i l i ty. It is best to locate your d e te ctor as low on
the fro nt windshield as po s s i b l e.

Examples of metal in the windshield area that can
block or weaken incoming radar/laser signals:

1. Windshield wiper blades.

2. Mirrored sun screens.

3. Regular tinted glass does not affect radar

reception,although the darker tint at the
top of the tinted windshield prevents laser
light from penetrating.

4. Heated windshields, currently available as an

option for some Ford® (Instaclear) and GM®
(Electriclear vehicles act as an impenetrable
barrier to radar signals). If in doubt, check
with your dealer to see if this applies to
your vehicle.

Windshield Mounting

Location

Windshield
Mounting

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Quick Start

Turn On and Adjust Volume

Turn On and
Adjust Volume

Installation

Note

It will be easy for you to
remove and reinstall your
Cobra ESD-9550 detector at
any time using this hook
and loop material on the
dashboard.

Remember

: Without the

means to adjust the angle
of the detector (when
mounted as above), be
sure you that your Cobra
ESD-9550 has a level,clear
view of the road before you
attach the hook and loop
material.

Dash Mounting

Dash
Mounting

Plug power cord
into detector.

Plug power cord
i nto cigare t te lighte r.

Peel protective
paper off one side
of hook and loop
material.

Place on dash.

Peel top paper off.

Place detector on
hook and loop pad.

Rotate

ON-OFF Volume Control to left (away

from you). An audible “tone” will indicate
the unit is on. The unit will perform a self-
test and the following message will appear
…Testing…System Ready.

Note

For your convenience
Display Dim, City/Highway,
and Muting mode settings
are retained in memory
even when the power is
unplugged.

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Note

The ESD-9550 will retain the
chosen mode while

OFF.

Quick Start

Set Highway/City Mode

City Mode

For urban driving–reduces number of X-Band
audible alerts.

CTY

will be replaced by a small lower case

Set Highway/
City Mode

Quick Start

Set Display Brightness

Select from four levels of LED brightness for your
Cobra ESD-9550 display: Bright, Dim, Dimmer and
Dark. The ESD-9550’s state-of-the-art readout
presents clear alerts even in sunlight.

Set Display
Brightness

Press and release

Dim button once to select

normal setting.

Press and release

Dim button a second time

to select Dim setting.

Press and release

Dim button a third time to

select Dimmer setting.

Press and release

Dim button again to select

Dark setting.

LED Displays

Note

A four position Dim mode is
provided for dusk or night
driving (please see Dim
Button,page 10 for details).

For more detailed
operation instructions
on display brightness,
see page 10.

For more detailed
operation instructions
on set highway/city
mode, see page 11.

Highway Mode

Press and release

City button again.

HWY

will be displayed for 2 seconds followed by

A double beep confirms highway mode.

Press and release

City button.

CTY

will display while in City mode and

remain on for 2 seconds.

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Quick Start

Set Muting Mode Signal

Reduces signal alert volume.

Auto Muting

Press and release

Mute button when no

signal is being received. This will immediately
reduce volume of alerts.

Set Muting
Mode

Operation

Manual Muting

Press and release

Mute button to reduce

volume while signal is in progress.

MUTE

will appear in the display.

To Switch Between Modes

Press and release

Mute Button when no

signal is being received.

Turning
On Yo u r
E S D - 9 5 5 0

Turning On Your ESD-9550

Plug power cord
into detector.

Plug power cord
i nto cigare t te lighte r.

Rotate

ON-OFF Volume Control to the left

(away from you).

For more detailed
operation instructions
on setting muting mode,
see page 13.

The message “Testing…System Ready “ will be
displayed, along with 3 beeps. The Compass
directions will then be displayed.

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Operation

Note

Bright = “Beep-Beep”
Dim = “Beep”
Dimmer = “Beep”
Dark = “Beep”

Note

The ESD-9550 will retain
the chosen brightness level
while OFF.

Dim Button

You may select from four levels of bri g htness for
your Co b ra ESD-9550 display: Bri g ht, Di m , Di m m e r
and Da rk (Of f) .

Dim Button

Press and release

Dim button a third time t o

reduce display to dark (Off).A single beep
confirms this selection. The power light will
remain on.

Press and release

Dim button once to reduce

brightness to Dim.A single beep confirms this
selection.

Press and release

Dim button twice to reduce

the display brightness to Dimmer. A single
beep confirms dim led brightness.

Highway/City
Mode

Note

Use City Mode in or near
cities where there are many
sources of false radar
signals such as microwave
relay towers and automatic
door openers.This will filter
out weak signals.

Press and release

Dim button a fourth time

to return display to Bright. A double beep
confirms this selection.

Highway/City Mode

The Highway/City function is controlled by a
2 - s tep butto n .

To select City Mode:

Press and release

City button and

CTY

will

be displayed for 2 seconds followed by

. A

single beep confirms City mode.

◆

Continued

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Press and release

Mute button to turn off

the audio for any alert.

M u t e

will be displaye d.

The alarm will be turned off until the signal is
ove r, with audio set at previous volume level fo r
n ext signal.

Operation

Muting

Selecting Auto Muting Mode

In Auto Mute mode the alerts will be heard at the
volume set for 3 seconds, then automatically be
reduced to a lower level.

Audio Muting

The mute button is used to temporarily turn off
the alarm and turn Auto Mute mode off and on.

Note

In either mode the next
alarm will begin with
normal volume.The ESD-
9550 will retain the chosen
mode while

OFF

◆

Continued

Press and re l e a s e

Mute b u t ton when no signal

is being re ce i ve d.

Manual Muting of the Audio

Use this operation to turn off the audio alarm at
any time.

Note

City =“Beep”
Highway =“Beep-Beep”

Note

The ESD-9550 will retain
the chosen mode while
OFF.

Highway/City Mode
To select Highway Mode:

Press and release Ci ty butto n .

HWY

will be

displayed for 2 seconds followed by

Highway/City
Mode

◆

Continued

Note

To completely turn off
incoming alerts while in
auto mode, press and
release mute button.

Note

Mute=“Beep”
OR
Auto Mute=“Beep-Beep”

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Operation

Memory Set

This product features an automatic, internal
electronic memory system. It will automatically
“remember” your settings when the unit is
turned off or removed from the power source up
to 7 days.

Memory Set

Auxiliary Audio Jack

Use to co n n e ct an exte rnal spe a ker to your Co b ra
ESD-9550 in env i ro n m e nts with high ambient noise
l eve l s.The inte rnal spe a ker will be disco n n e cte d.

Auxiliary
Audio Jack

The message “Drive in 2 circles…
press City when done. ” will then be displayed.

Drive your car in a circle twice and then

press

City. Your compass will be set. The display

provides 8 primary directions;N,NE, E, SE, S,
SW, W and NW.

Note

Your compass may not give
a correct reading if you are
inside any enclosure,
building or close to a large
metal tractor trailer, truck or
train. Your compass will
work again correctly as
soon as you get away from
these locations. There is no
need to calibrate your
compass again.

Calibrate
Compass

Calibrate Compass

The compass in your ESD-9550 must be calibrated
before you use it to give accurate directions.
Calibration allows the compass electronics to
measure and store information about the
magnetic fields from your vehicle.

Press

City button for a minimum of

2 seconds.

Compass

is displayed.

Note

Pushing City button for
more than 2 seconds
produces a single beep
confirmation tone.

Note

If you decide to re-locate
your ESD-9550 to a different
location in your vehicle or
move it to another vehicle, it
is best to recalibrate the
compass.

Selecting Manual Muting Mode

In Manual Mute mode the alerts will always be
heard at the set volume le vel.

Press and release

Mute Button when no

signal is being received.

M u t e

will appear on

the display for 2 seconds, then disappear.

Auto Mute

will appear in display for 2 seco n d s,

then disappe a r. All future alarms will be Au to Mu te.

Muting

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Detection

X,K and Ka Bands

The display will show the band received (X,K/Ka).
The signal strength will be indicated by a bar
graph which increases in size as you approach
the radar gun. Distinct tones will also be
generated for each band.

VG-2 Alert

X, K, Ka Alert

VG-2 Undetectable

The Co b ra ESD-9550 is undete ctable by po l i ce VG - 2
d e te ction dev i ce s. It will alert you when one is in
use near your ve h i c l e. Du ring this time, the unit is
still on full alert and able to dete ct other signals.

VG-2

on the front of the unit will be displayed.

Note

The display does not
indicate signal strength.

Weakest signal

Strongest signal

Instant-On Detection

The Cobra ESD-9550 is also designed to detect
Instant-on speed monitoring signals.

Immediate

action is required when warning is given.

Audible Alarm Speaker

A different alert tone will sound for X,K, Ka,Laser
(a distinctly different tone for each of the three
laser signals: LTI 20-20,UltraLyte and ProLaser),
VG-2,and Safety and Strobe Alert signals.

Audible Alarm
Speaker

Band
Detection

Band Detection

This dete ctor is designed to dete ct X, K ,
S u pe rwide Ka Band Ra d a r, Laser (including LT I
2 0 - 2 0 * ,U l t ra Ly te* and ProLaser* te c h n o l og i e s ) ,
VG - 2 , Sa fe ty Al e rt and St ro be Al e rt* signals.

* 3 6 0˚ De te ct i o n

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Detection

Radar/VG-2/
Laser Alerts

Laser & Laser Eye 360˚ Detection

Detection

L a s e r

Note

The display does not
indicate signal strength.

Radar/VG-2/Laser Alerts

Type of Audible Signal

Interpretation and Response

Your COBRA ESD-9550 starts to signal
slowly, then increases in rate very
rapidly.

Most likely police radar.

FULL ALERT

Your COBRA ESD-9550
signals just once.

Most likely a false sour ce, or could be
pulsed radar.

Exercise Caution

Very fast signal rate instantly.

Slow signal rate as you approach
hill or bridge. Sharp increase in signal
rate as you reach hill or bridge .

Most likely police radar on other side
of hill or bridge.

FULL ALERT

Radar or VG-2 close by has been
suddenly switched on.

FULL ALERT

Short-term, weak signaling;
series of such signals.

Laser will trigger 3 distinct audible
signals;one each for LTI 20-20,Ultra
Lyte and ProLaser.

Use Full Caution

.There are no false

laser signals.

Safety Alert and Strobe Alert ha ve
their own unique “European
Emergency” signal.

An emergency vehicle is approaching,
you are in the vicinity of a railroad
crossing, or you are approaching a
road hazard (construction sit e,
accident scene, etc.).

Most likely a false radar sour ce.

Exercise Caution

Laser

will be displayed followed by a scrolling

message of “UltraLyte”, “ProLaser” or “20/20”
depending on signal received.

Safety Alert® Traffic Warning System
and Strobe Alert

™

Safety Alert® Traffic Warning System and Strobe
Alert™ will alert you with the following warnings:
Emergency Vehicle, Road Hazard and Train.

“Emergency Vehicle” will be displayed as scrolling
message.

“Road Hazard” will be displayed.

“Train” will be displayed.

Safety Alert

Tr a ff i c Wa rn i n g
System and
Strobe Alert

™

Strobe Alert

™

Safety Alert®

“Emergency Vehicle” will be displayed as scrolling
message.

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Detection

Radar Frequencies

There are now three frequencies that have been
approved by the FCC (Federal Communications
Commission) for use in speed monitoring
equipment. They are:

X Band (10.525 GHz),K Band (24.150 GHz)
Ka Band (33.400-36.000 GHz)

Your Cobra ESD-9550 can detect signals in all
three radar bands including photo radar and
STALKER radar which use the Ka band, and
Cobra’s Safety Alert signals on the K band.

Facts About LIDAR (Laser)

What is LIDAR?

LIDAR stands for Light Detection And Ranging.
While everyone refers to it as LASER the correct
name is LIDAR.

How does LIDAR work?

LIDAR operates a lot like RADAR.Like RADAR,it
spreads out. Not as quickly, but it does spread, as
shown on the diagram below.

Radar
Frequencies

Facts About
LIDAR (Laser)

Facts About the Safety Alert® Traffic
Warning System

FCC-approved Safety Alert Transmitters emit
microwave radar signals to indicate the presence of a
safety-related concern. Depending on the frequency of
these signals, as set on the transmitter, the outgoing
signal can indicate whether the transmitter is on a
speeding emergency vehicle or train,or at a stationary
road hazard location. These microwave signals are
located in the K-band and as a result, any radar
detector which detects K-band radar will detect these
Safety signals as standard K-band radar alerts. However,
unlike a standard radar detector, your Cobra ESD-9550
is designed to differentiate between a standard K-band
alert and a Safety Alert warning. Safety technology is
relatively new so the number of transmitters in
operation is still growing.You may not receive Safety
Alert on a daily basis and should not be surprised to
encounter some emergency vehicles, road hazards or
trains not yet equipped with these transmitters ,
therefore failing to provide a signal. As Safety
Transmitters become more prevalent (the number of
operating transmitters is growing every day),these
Safety Alerts will become more common. The Safety
Alert Transmitter is in use in all 50 states in limited
quantities.

Facts About Strobe Alert™

Alerts motorists to over 50,000 emergency vehicles
equipped with strobe transmitters that activate red
lights at traffic intersections in emergency high speed
situations.

Note

Strobe Alert™ is available in
over 1,000 cities and works
with Tomar and Opticom
systems. Call your local
Fire/Police department for
your area coverage or area
in which you will be
traveling.

Detection

Facts About
Safety Alert

Tr a ff i c Wa rn i n g
System

LIDARs must have a clear
line of sight to target a
vehicle during the entire
measurement interval.
Intervening objects such as
signposts, utility poles, tree
branches, etc.,will prevent
a valid speed reading.

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MicroTalk

Specifications

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

A.FREQUENCIES

X BAND

10.520 GHz ± 50 MHz

K BAND

24.125 GHz ± 100 MHz

Ka BAND

34.700 GHz +/- 1.300 GHz

VG-2

11.575 GHz +/- 0.250 GHz

Safety Alert

24.07,24.11,24.19 GHz

LTI 20-20 Laser

300 THz - 375 THz

Strobe Alert

300 THz - 770 THz

Ultra Lyte

300 THz - 375 THz

ProLaser

300 THz - 375 THz

3 1/4" W x 1 3/8" H x 5" D

Specifications

Maintenance

Detection

Facts About
LIDAR (Laser)

Does weather have any effect on LIDAR?

Yes, rain,snow, smoke, fog, and airborne dust
particles will all reduce the effective range, and
if sufficiently dense, may prevent its operation.

Can LIDAR operate through glass?

No, LIDAR guns cannot obtain readings through
any glass. But the laser pulse can be received
through glass to easily and quickly trigger a laser
detector's alarm.

Can LIDAR operate while moving?

No, since LIDAR is line of sight, an officer cannot
drive, aim,and shoot while driving.

Is a LIDAR DETECTOR legal to use?

Yes, it is legal in all 50 states.

Maintenance

Your COBRA ESD-9550 RADAR/LASER DETECTOR
will give you years of trouble-free service with
minimum maintenance.

Replacing Power Cord Fuse

Unscrew cap of cigarette lighter adapter and
remove fuse. Replace with 1-ampere fuse only.

Troubleshooting

If your COBRA LASER DETECTOR ESD-9550 isn’t
operating, we suggest you make the following
checks:
1. Is the power cord properly connected?
2. Is the fuse OK?
3. Is the cigarette lighter socket clean and free

from corrosion?

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Limited One Year Warranty

COBRA ELECTRONICS CORPORATION

warrants that its

COBRA 9 Band Radar/Laser Detec tors, and the component
parts thereof, will be free of defects in wor kmanship 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 9 Band Radar/Laser Detec tors, 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.

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.

Optional Accessories

Cobra Electronics
Corporation

6500 West Cortland Street
Chicago, Illinois 60707
www.cobraelectronics.com

You Can Find These Fine Accessories At Your Local
Cobra Dealer

If you wish, you can order directly from Cobra.

Order by phone

Call 1.773.889.3087 (Press 1 from the main menu)
8 a.m.-8 p.m. M-F CST. )

Order by mail or fax

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

Visit our website at:

www.cobraelectronics.com

Windshield Mounting Bra c ke t

Includes suction cups
545-139-N-001 $7.00

S t raight 12V DC Power Co rd

Includes plug and fuse
4 2 0 - 0 8 0 - N - 0 0 1

$ 1 0 . 0 0

Curled 12V DC Power Co rd

Includes plug and fuse
4 2 0 - 0 8 0 - N - 0 0 2

$ 1 0 . 0 0

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Accessory Order Form

Subtotal
(Tax if applicable)
Shipping/handling

$4.00

Total

Tax Table

Illinois residents add 7%
Cook Co. residents add .75% (7.75% total)
Chicago residents add 1% (8.75% total)

Indiana residents add 5%
Michigan residents add 4 %
Minnesota residents add 6%
Ohio residents add 6%
Wisconsin residents add 5%

Prices subject to change without notice.

420-080-N-001

St ra i g ht 12V Power Co rd

$10.00

4 2 0 - 0 8 0 - N - 0 0 2

Cu rled 12V Power Co rd

$ 1 0 . 0 0

5 4 5 - 1 3 9 - N - 0 0 1

Windshield Mo u nting Bra c ke t

$ 7 . 0 0

Item #

Description

Cost Ea.

Qty.

Amount

Please print clearly

Name

Address (No P.O. Box)

City

State

Zip

Telephone ( )

Credit Card No.

Exp. Date

Customer Signature

Circle One: Visa MasterCard Discover

Allow 4 to 6 weeks for deliver y. Offer valid in Continental U.S.only.

For credit card orders fill out order form
and fax to: 1.773.622.2269
or call 1.773.889.3087
(Press 1 from the main menu)
8:00 am - 8:00 pm,M-F, CST.

Ma ke check or money order (no stamps)
payable to:
Cobra Electronics
6500 West Co rtland St .
Ch i ca g o, IL 60707
At t n : Accessories Dept.

Notes

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Introduction

Introduction

Congratulations! You have just purchased the
most sophisticated RADAR/LASER DETECTOR
available today. This booklet contains instructions
and information designed so that you will be able
to understand how the Cobra ESD™-9550 works
and how radar and (LIDAR) laser are used. Enjoy
your Cobra ESD-9550 Radar/Laser Detec tor and

drive safely

Federal Law Governing Use of
Radar Detectors

It is not against Federal Law to receive radar
transmissions on your COBRA Radar Detector.
The Communications Act of 1934 guarantees
your right to receive radio transmissions on
any frequency. Local laws that contravene the
Communications Act of 1934,while illegal,may
be enforced by your local law enforcement
officials until and unless they are prohibited from
doing so by Federal Court action.

WARNING:

Before leaving your car, make sure

that you conceal your radar detector. This will
reduce the possibility of break-in and theft of
your unit.

Included with your ESD-9550

Windshield Bracket

Hook and Loop Material

Curled Power Cord

M i c ro Ta l k

Radar/Laser Detector

With Electronic Digital Compass

O pe rating Instru ctions for your Co b ra
9 Band ESD 9550

Part No. 480-299-P-001

For te c h n i cal assistance, please call our Au to m a ted Help Desk which can assist

you by answering the most fre q u e n t ly asked questions about Co b ra prod u ct s.

1.773.889.3087

24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

A Consumer Service Representative can be reached through this same number 8:00 am - 8:00 pm,

Monday through Friday, CST.

Technical assistance is also available on-line in the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) section at

www.cobraelec.com or by e-mail to productinfo@cobraelec.com

If you think you need service call 1.773.889.3087

“If your product should require factory service please call Cobra first before sending your unit in.
This will ensure the fastest turn-around time on your repair.”

You may be asked to send your unit to the Cobra factory. It will be necessary to furnish the
following in order to have the product serviced and returned.
1. For Warranty Repair include some form of pr oof-of-purchase, such as a mechanical reproduction

or carbon or a sales receipt. If you send the original receipt it cannot be returned.

2. Send the entire product.

3. Enclose a description of what is happening with the unit.Include a typed or clearly print name

and address of where the unit is to be returned.

4. Pack unit securely to pr event damage in transit. If possible, use the original packing material.

5. Ship prepaid and insured by w ay of a traceable carrier such as United Parcel Service (UPS) or First

Class Mail to: Cobra Factory Service, Cobra Electronics Corporation,6500 W. Cortland St., Chicago,
IL 60707.

6. If the unit is in war ranty, upon receipt of your unit it will either be repaired or exchanged

depending on the model. Please allow approximately 3 to 4 weeks before contacting us for
status. If the unit is out of warranty a letter will automatically be sent informing you of the
repair charge or replacement charge. If you have any questions, please call 1.773.889.3087 for
assistance.

If You Think You Need Service

and Strobe Alert™

Use of this product is not intend-
ed to, and does not, ensure that
the motorist and any passenger
will not be involved in a traffic
accident. It is only intended to
alert the motorist that an emer-
gency or service vehicle equipped
with a CODE 3,Strobe (Opticom*
or Tomar Preemption System)
or Cobra Safety Alert Transmitter
is in the area as defined by the
range of the product. Please call
your local Fire/Police department
to verify if coverage exists in your
area.Motorists are expected to
exercise all due caution while
using this product, and to ob-
serve and follow all applicable
traffic laws. Operators of
emergency or service vehicles are
also expected to exercise
all due caution while using this
product, and to observe and
follow all applicable traffic laws.

*Opticom is a registered trademark
of 3M Corporation

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Thank you for purchasing the Cobra ESD-9550
Radar/Laser Detector. Properly used, this Cobra
product will give you many years of reliable
service.

Customer Support

Should you encounter any problems with the
product or not understand its many features,
please refer to this owner’s manual. If, after
referring to the manual, you still need help,
call Cobra Customer Service at 773.889.3087.

Cobra Customer Service

Live operators are available
M-F 8:00 am - 8:00 pm CST
at: 773.889.3087

Au to m a ted Te c h n i ca l
As s i s t a n ce available 24 hours
a day,s even days a we e k.
E-mail questions to:
p rod u ct i n fo @ co b ra e l e c. co m

Co b ra on the Wo rld Wide We b :
Frequently Asked Questions
(FAQ) can be found on-line
at:
www.cobraelectronics.com

Controls and Indicators

On/Off Volume Control

Mute Button

Dim Button

Audio Alerts Speaker

Highway/City Button

Band/Signal Strength/
Compass Direction
Indicators

Laser Eye

Windshield Bracket
Mount

12V DC Power Jack

10.

Audio Jack

1 0

The Co b ra line of quality prod u cts
also includes:

• Ci t i zens Band Ra d i o s

• Mi c ro Ta lk

™

Ra d i o s

• Ac ce s s o ri e s

• Sa fe ty Al e rt

™

Traffic Wa rning Sys te m s

Nothing comes close to a Co b ra

™

Our Thanks to You

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