Cobra Electronics ESD-9870 Radar Detector User Manual
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1. metes 2 Operation Getting Startad ERa 3 Made aene pac tool ni e asit EasySet Programming Programming User Modes es DRIN Auto Mute Mode Muting an Alert Auxiliary Audio Jack 06 Voice Alert Mode and Tone Pop Alert VG 2 Alert Spectre Alert DigiView Data Display Brightness Detection Signals Detected PY d Visual Display dose etii testen Ran Responding to AlenS s s RS I Understanding Radar and Laser ntm cibi iade ni 6 Maintenance MUST E MERE RET UN doi X X 8 Ere Eterno e EE CURRERE ES 9 Optional Accessories Order e INSTALLATION Where to Mount Your Unit You will get optimum performance from your detector if you mount it at a point approximately in the center2. INSTALLATION Dashboard Mounting 1 Place the detector on the dashboard to find 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 6 Plug the cigarette lighter adapter on the power cord into your vehicle s cigarette lighter OPERATION GETTING STARTED Turning Your Unit On 1 Turn on the unit and adjust audio volume by rotating the ON OFF VOLUME CONTROL DIAL clockwise away from you 2 You will see and hear the messages TESTING 3 beeps will sound then SYSTEM READY then VOICE ALERT indicating that the power is on 3 The display will cycle through the user mode settings City X City X Beep Off City X K or Highway IntelliMute and SmartPower status 4 Start up is complete when the display continuously shows the current compass direction N NE E SE S SW W or NW plus single letters indicating current user mode settings City mode c City X Beep Off mode c City X K mode h Highway mode i IntelliMute on NOTE I
3. obra Operating Instructions for Your Cobra 11 Band Extra Sensory Detection RADAR LASER DETECTOR MODEL ESD 9870 Nothing comes close to a Cobra Important Information 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 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 Sufe 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 WARNING Modifications or parts substitutions not approved by Cobra Electronics Corporation
4. 4 When you have finished programming any or all of the user modes press and release the PROG MUTE button to exit Program mode Or simply wait 10 seconds without pushing any buttons When you exit Program mode the new setting will automatically be saved you will hear exit program in Voice Alert mode or Tone mode and EXIT PROGRAM and Settings Saved will appear in the display OPERATION NOTE You cannot enter Program mode during an alert The unit will not detect signals while in Program mode During programming if no buttons are pushed for 10 seconds the unit will automatically exit Program mode and save the last settings EasySet Programming Menu e EASYSET PROGRAMMING Programming User Modes The table below shows you how to program all user modes and the settings you can choose from NOTE On the following pages you will find more detailed explanations of each setting See page 12 for instructions on setting the IntelliMute activation point See page 15 for instructions on calibrating the compass See page 17 for instructions on using SmartPower 1 Press and release the PROG MUTE button to enter Program mode 2 Press and release the SELECT DIM 3 Press and release the SET CITY button to cycle through the user modes button to choose the desired Current mode setting is displayed set ting for each user mode MODE SETTING VISUAL RESULT Set City Mode Default City X City X
5. Beep Off City X K IntelliMute Mode Intelli Mute On Intelli Mute Off Set IntelliMute RPMs not shown if IntelliMute is off Press SET at desired RPMs see page 12 to set activation point A single beep sounds when the signal is first detected Audio for all X band alerts are blocked until signal strength reaches level 3 Combines the City X mode with prevention of K band audio alerts until signal strength reaches level 1 All alerts except for strobe signals from emergency vehicles are automatically muted below the engine rev point you set Normal operation Allows you to set the engine rev point when using IntelliMute continued OPERATION FASYSET PROGRAMMING EasySet Programming Menu continued MODE Auto Mute Mode Voice Alert or Tone Mode Set Compass Pop Ka Detect Mode VG 2 Detect Mode VG 2 Detect Audio Mode not shown if VG 2 Detect is off Spectre Detect Mode Spectre Detect Audio Mode not shown if Spectre Detect is off SmartPower Mode Set Display Dim Mode Default Restore Factory Settings Exit Program SETTING VISUAL AutoMute On AutoMute Off Voice Alert Tone Alert Drive in 2 circles see page 15 to calibrate compass Pop On Pop Off VG 2 On VG 2 Off VG 2 Audio On VG 2 Audio Off Spectre On Spectre Off Spectre Audio On Spectre Audio Off Smart Power On Smart Power Off Dim Dimmer Dark Are you sure Press SET to confirm EXIT PRO
6. detection You should note that these radar guns have a much shorter range while in this mode Recommended Response tone repeats slowly at first then probably police radar FULL ALERT 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 probably a false alarm laser alerts are never FULL ALERT false alarms you are nearing an emergency any type of laser alert any Safety Alert or probably a false alarm but possibly pulsed radar radar VG 2 or Spectre nearby has FULL ALERT been activated suddenly exercise caution Pop mode tone Bee III Pop mode very dose FULL ALERT probably police radar beyond FULL ALERT the hill or bridge exercise caution exercise caution Strobe Alert vehicle railroad crossing or road hazard construction accident etc 22 UNDERSTANDING RADAR amp LASER 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 band 24 150 GHz Ka band 33 400 36 00 GHz Your detector detects signals in all three radar bands VG 2 and Spectre VG 2 and Spectre are detector detectors that work by detecting low level signals emitted by most radar detectors Your detector does not emit sig
7. 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 Dashboard mounting 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 gt windshield wiper blades gt mirrored sun screens gt dark tinting at the top of the windshield gt 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 the bracket 2 Make sure the rubber cups and your windshield are clean 3 Push the bracket firmly onto the windshield p 4 Attach the detector to the bracket Check the angle of the unit INSTALLATION 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 CES 6 Plug the power cord into the detecto 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 sliding it off of the bracket
8. you turn SmartPower mode on or off you will hear smart power on in Voice Alert mode or 2 beeps in Tone mode for SmartPower on and smart power off in Voice Alert mode or 1 beep in Tone mode for SmartPower off See page 7 for instructions on using the Program mode to turn SmartPower mode on or off Before the unit enters standby mode you will hear 1 beep in Voice Alert mode or Tone mode and Pwr Save will appear in the display Press any button to exit standby mode or return to normal power mode 5 The factory setting is SmartPower on 17 OPERATION SETTINGS DigiView Data Display Brightness Your detector has a Bright display mode for daytime driving and 3 levels of Dim display modes Dim for dusk driving Dimmer for night driving and Dark where no visual alerts will be displayed to control the display s brightness levels Dark indicator Press and release the SELECT DIM button to switch between Bright mode and Dim mode In Bright mode you will hear bright in Voice Alert mode or 2 beeps in Tone mode In Dim mode Dim Dimmer or Dark mode you will hear dim dimmer or dark in Voice Alert mode or 1 beep in Tone mode SELECT DIM button Prog Mute Set City Select Dim Press and hold the SELECT DIM button to set the Dim mode default The three Dim display modes will cycle as long as the SELECT DIM button is held When the SELECT DIM butto
9. GRAM Settings Saved RESULT The audio volume of all alerts will be automatically muted after 4 seconds for as long as the signal is detected All alerts will sound at full volume for as long as the signal is detected Voice is heard for alerts and confirmation of user settings Tone is heard for alerts and confirmation of user settings Allows you to calibrate the compass The unit will detect Pop Ka signals The unit will not detect Pop Ka signals The unit will detect VG 2 signals The unit will not detect VG 2 signals With VG 2 Detect On the unit will give audible alerts for VG 2 signals With VG 2 Detect On the unit will give only visual alerts for 6 2 signals The unit will detect Spectre signals The unit will not detect Spectre signals With Spectre Detect On the unit will give audible alerts for Spectre signals With Spectre Detect On the unit will give only visual alerts for Spectre signals Turns SmartPower on Turns SmartPower off Partially dimmed for dusk or night driving More dimmed for dusk or night driving Display is off Resets user modes and settings to factory default Allows you to exit Program mode The settings for these user modes can also be changed with the one button method See the description of each user mode following for details Highway City Mode Your detector has a Highway mode and three different levels of City modes City X City X Beep Off and Ci
10. MUTE button Press and release oO 6 OC Prog Mute Set City Select Dim OPERATION SETTINGS Voice Alert Mode and Tone Mode You can set your detector to sound alerts and confirm user settings with either a voice or a tone When you turn Voice Alert mode on you will hear voice alert When you turn Tone mode on you will hear 1 beep voice alerts will be turned off See page 7 for instructions on using the Program mode to select Voice Alert mode or Tone mode The factory setting is Voice Alert mode Auxiliary Audio Jack Use to connect an external speaker in environments with high ambient noise levels The internal speaker will be disconnected 13 OPERATION SETTINGS Compass Your detector includes an internal 8 point compass that will continuously display your current direction of travel N NE E SE S SW W or NW Calibrating the Compass Important Before using it for the first time you must calibrate the compass to provide accurate indications of direction See page 15 for instructions using the Program mode to select Set Compass Calibration allows the compass electronics to measure and store information about the magnetic fields generated by your vehicle 14 The compass will remain accurately calibrated as long as your unit is mounted in the same place in your vehicle If you change the location where the unit is mounted or move it to another
11. ademarks of Laser Technology Inc Prolaser and Prolaser 1 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 e INSTANT ON speed monitoring detection SMARTPOWER timed power saving Detects and provides separate alerts for III POP single pulse detection function that saves your car s battery DET TOR radar signals X K and Ka bands with VOICE ALERT MODE or TONE ALERT MANUAL MUTE or AUTO MUTE signal strength indicated MODE with adjustable volume of audio alerts MODEL ESD 9870 C lati laser signals DIGIVIEW DATA DISPLAY with easy to EASYSET programming menu ongratulations emergency vehicle safety and strobe read alpha numeric dot matrix text readout AUXILIARY AUDIO JACK for external e 3 CITY MODES or HIGHWAY MODE speaker connection to reduce false alerts Distinguishes important safety alerts from detector from Cobra Just look at some Spectre signals SAFETY ALERT Traffic Warning System other K band signals THE ORDIN e 8 POINT COMPASS displays direction e STROBE ALERT e Mauris easly on windshield dashboord capabilities your new unit includes of travel e INTELLIMUTE a mute function which This booklet describes the simple steps for mounting LASEREYE for 360 detection of laser and au
12. ce Alert mode or 2 beeps in Tone mode for Pop detection on and Ka pop off in Voice Alert mode or 1 beep in Tone mode for Pop detection off See page 7 for instructions on using the Program Mode to turn Pop Ka Detect on and off The factory setting is Pop Ka Detect off VG 2 Alert 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 show VG 2 alerts With VG 2 Detect mode on you can also choose whether or not you want your unit to sound audible VG 2 alerts When you turn VG 2 Detect mode on or off you will hear VG 2 on in Voice Alert mode or 2 beeps in Tone mode for VG 2 detection on and VG 2 off in Voice Alert mode or 1 beep in Tone mode for VG 2 detection off See page 7 for instructions on using the Program Mode to turn VG 2 alerts on and off When you turn VG 2 Detect Audio on or off you will hear VG 2 audio on in Voice Alert mode or 2 beeps in Tone mode for V6 2 audio on and VG 2 audio off in Voice Alert mode or 1 beep in Tone mode for VG 2 audio off See page 7 for instructions on using the Program Mode to turn V6 2 audio on and off The factory settings are VG 2 Detect on VG 2 Detect Audio Spectre Alert The detector is undetectable by police Spectre detection devices and will alert you
13. go Illinois 60707 USA www cobra com COBRA ELECTRONICS CORPORATION warrants that its Cobra 11 Band Ultra 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 11 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 28 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 of 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 t
14. he 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 limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitations may not apply to you 10 525 24 125 Safety Alert 24 070 Traffic Warning System 24 110 24 190 24 230 band 34 700 Laser 910 Strobe Unit Dimensions amp Weight SPECIFICATIONS Frequencies 0 050 0 125 0 010 0 010 0 010 0 010 1 300 50 Dimensions IAW x ACH x 476 Weight 170 grams GHz GHz GHz nm This radar detector is covered by one or more of the following U S patents 5 497 148 5 594 437 5 612 685 6 078 279 6 094 148 Additional patents may be listed inside the product or pending 29 NOTES 30 NOTES 31 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES 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 Straight 12V DC Power Cord Includes plug and fuse 420 030 N 001 Windshield Moun
15. int lbep intelli mute not within 20 seconds of beginning these set please steps IntelliMute will indicate an error try again and automatically turn off intelli mute off Procedure Press and release either the SELECT DIM button to proceed the next user mode or the PROG MUTE button to exit the Program mode Caution Do not attempt to set the rev your vehicle point while driving Your vehicle should be parked and idling Visual Display Set IntelliMute Press SET at desired RPMs Visual Display IntelliMute not set Please try again Intelli Mute Off Visual Display IntelliMute not set Please try again Intelli Off Visual Display 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 When you turn Auto Mute mode on or off you will hear auto mute in Voice Alert mode or 2 beeps in Tone mode for Auto Mute on and auto mute off in Voice Alert mode or 1 beep in Tone mode for Auto Mute off See page 7 for instructions on using the Program mode to turn Auto Mute on or off The factory setting for Auto Mute is on Muting an Alert Your detector allows you to quickly turn off an audio alert by momentarily pressing and releasing the PROG MUTE button If you press and release the PROG MUTE button a second time during the alert the audio alert will be turned back on PROG
16. 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 gt Make sure the power cord is properly connected B gt Make sure the socket of your vehicle s cigarette lighter is clean and free of corrosion gt Make sure the power cord s cigarette lighter adapter is firmly seated in your cigarette lighter gt 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 26 Customer Service Technical assistance in English and or Spanish for your unit through one of our customer support services Automated Help Desk is available is 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 CST 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 Product Service PRODUCT SERVICE If you suspect that your unit requires se
17. ity X 9 OPERATION SETTINGS 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 moving slowly By sensing the revs RPMs of your engine IntelliMute knows when you are at low speed and automatically mutes all 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 12 Whenever the revs are below that point IntelliMute will begin muting The activation point will be stored in memory and recalled each time power is turned on When you turn IntelliMute on you will hear intelli mute on in Voice Alert mode or 2 beeps in Tone mode and i will appear in display When you turn IntelliMute off you will hear intelli mute off in Voice Alert mode and 1 beep in Tone mode See page 7 for instructions using the Program mode to turn IntelliMute mode on or off The factory setting is IntelliMute off NOTE IntelliMute 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 modes when appropriate OPERATION SETTINGS What to Remember While Using IntelliMute IntelliMute works with all City and Auto Mute modes Whenever engine revs are below the activation point an arrow pointing down will a
18. lert Traffic Warning Systems Accessories HighGear Accessories For more information or to order any of our products please visit our website Www cobra com Nothing comes close to a Cobra Printed in Korea 2003 Cobra Electronics Corporation Part No 480 064 P 6500 West Cortland Street Chicago IL 60707 USA
19. may violate FCC Rules and void your authority to operate this equipment 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 affer reading through this manual Cobra Electronics offers the following 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 Monda through Friday 8 00 a m to 6 00 p m CST 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 Trademark Acknowledgement Cobra DigiView LaserEye Safety Alert Traffic Warning System V6 2 Alert and Nothing comes close to a Cobra are registered trademarks of Cobra Electronics Corporation 11 Band Ultra EasySet IntelliMute SmartPower Spectre Alert Strobe Alert and Voice Alert are trademarks of Cobra Electronics Corporation 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 tr
20. mergency Vehicle K band radar K alert approaching Ka band radar alert road hazards road hazard ahead Road Hazard Ka band Pop pop alert i train approaching Train PLEASE NOTE There are different tones for each Safety Alert Type of Signal i Visual Display 20 20 laser alert laser 20 20 LTI Ultrelyte laser alert Laser Ultralyte Type of Signal i Visual Display Kustom Signals ProLaser laser alert as a VG 2 Alert Interceptor VG 2 VG 2 alert Kustom Signals ProLaser laser alert Laser Pro Laser 3 PLEASE NOTE Beep rate changes with laser alerts Type of Signal Voice Visual Display Type of Signal i Visual Display Strobe Alert 3M Opticom or Tomar emergency vehicle Emergency Vehicle approaching flashing PLEASE NOTE There are different tones for each Safety Alert your detector provides LaserEye 360 detection of these signals your detector provides LaserEye 360 detection of these signals 20 21 DETECTION Instant On Detection Your detector is designed to detect instant on speed monitoring signals which can suddenly appear at near full strength You should take appropriate action immediately whenever an alert is given Responding To Alerts Description Interpretation Bee Pop Detection Your detector is designed to detect single pulse mode radars These radars are designed to have a low probability of
21. n is released the Dim mode currently displayed will be set See page 7 for instructions on using the Program mode to select a Dim mode default Dark The factory setting is Bright The factory Dim mode default setting is Dimmer Dimmer DETECTION Signals Detected The tables on the following pages show you the types of signals your detector will detect as well as voice and visual alerts it provides for each one Audio Alerts Visual Display In Voice Alert mode you will first hear An indication of the type of signal detected several tones then a voice message will appear in the DigiView Data Display announcing the type of signal detected During X K and Ka alerts you will also see followed by more tones In Tone mode you 1 to 5 vertical bars indicating the will hear the tones only strength of the signal detected In both Voice Alert and Tone modes a SIGNAL STRENGTH CHART distinctly different alert tone is used for Weukest 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 22 Strongest Signal 19 DETECTION DETECTION Type of Signal i Visual Type of Signal Visual Display X band radar X alert Safety Alert emergency vehicles emergency vehicle E
22. n 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 make sure to utilize the SmartPower feature of your detector OPERATION FASYSET PROGRAMMING EasySet Programming All user mode settings on your detector be changed by using Program mode When changing the settings 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 In general the procedure for using Program mode is as follows y Prog Mute Set City Select Dim 1 Press and hold the PROG MUTE button for 2 seconds to enter Program mode You will hear start program in Voice Alert mode or 3 beeps in Tone mode and PROGRAM will appear in the display Then brief programming instructions will scroll through the display two times 2 While the programming instructions are scrolling press and release the SELECT DIM button to cycle through the user modes As each mode is displayed the current setting for that mode will be shown 3 With the user mode you wish to change displayed press and release the SET CITY button to change the setting You will hear the current mode setting in Voice Alert mode or either 1 or 2 beeps in Tone mode depending on your selection To move to the next selection press SELECT DIM again
23. nals that can be detected by VG 2 or Spectre but does detect V6 2 and Spectre signals and will alert you when a device is in use near your vehicle if you so choose Safety Mert Traffic Warning System pu FCC approved Safety CUTS Ner 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 detector 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 23 UNDERSTANDING RADAR amp LASER Strobe Alert Special str
24. obes 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 24 Pop Radar Guns The Pop mode radar gun is a single pulse Doppler radar that is a feature of a Ka band Instant On radar gun It uses a single short time pulse lt 100 msec to measure the target vehicle s speed Despite the fact that the short single pulse makes the unit very sensitive to
25. officer hand and vehicle movement and reduces the range of the gun in Pop mode to 50 of its range in Continuous Wave mode this feature is added in an attempt to make the radar gun invisible to Radar Detectors While your purchased radar detector will detect this mode of operation in excess of it s range of operation the very nature of the Pop signals also means that the Pop mode receiver section is more prone to false alerts than the Continuous Wave portions of the Detector In recognition of the fact that the Pop mode guns are new and limited in distribution Cobra Electronics has included a user selectable on or off Pop Ka Detect mode UNDERSTANDING RADAR amp LASER Some common questions about LIDAR include Does weather have any affect LIDAR operate while on LIDAR in motion Yes Rain snow smoke fog or airborne Because LIDAR operates by line of dust particles will reduce the effective sight the person using it cannot drive the range of LIDAR and can if dense enough vehicle aim and operate the gun all at prevent ifs operation the same time Is LIDAR legal to use Yes It is legal in all 50 states 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 25 MAINTENANCE amp CUSTOMER SERVICE Maintenance of Your Radar Detector Your detector
26. ppear in the display Above the activation point an arrow pointing up will appear 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 OPERATION SETTINGS Setting the IntelliMute Activation Point Your detector must be installed in IntelliMute must be turned on Procedure In Program mode go to Set IntelliMute Press and release the SET CITY button to begin setting IntelliMute RPMs set engine revs Procedure Voice Rev your engine to the level you wish to set Rev the engine slightly above idle and hold revs steady for 2 seconds NOTE f the unit is unable to sense intelli mute not usable pulses within three seconds set please IntelliMute will indicate an error and try again automaticaly tum of intelli mute off Procedure At the desired rev level intelli press and release the mute SET CITY button set NOTE f you do not set a rev po
27. rvice 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 Priority 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 27 WARRANTY Cobra Electronics Corporation 6500 West Cortland Street Chica
28. ting Bracket Includes suction cups 545 139 N 001 Dual Port Power Adapter Includes adjustable plug up to 90 and fuse CLP 2B 32 Curled 12V DC Power Cord Includes plug and fuse 420 026 N 001 ORDER FORM 400068001 Culed 12V PowerCod 2 5451998001 Windshield Mounting Baket P28 Dual Port Power Adopter Prices subject to change without notice hi if applicable id Shipping handling 4 00 California residents add 7 25 lllinois residents add 8 75 Indiana residents add 6 Michigan residents add 6 Ohio residents add 5 Wisconsin residents add 5 For credit card orders fill out order check or money order To order online form and fax to 773 622 2269 payable to please visit our website at or call 773 889 3087 Cobra Electronics www cobra com Press 1 from the main menu 6500 West Cortland Street 8 00 am 6 00 pm M F CST Chicago IL 60707 USA Attn Accessories Dept Please print clearly Name Address No PO Box City State Tip 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 33 Cobra The Cobra line of quality products includes radios microTALK radios Radar Laser Detectors GPS Safety A
29. tomatically reduces false alerts by sensing setting up your detector It also provides helpful strobe signals engine RPMs information about how radar and laser guns are used and how you can interpret the alerts you receive RADAR LASER UITRA seNsmriviry You ve made a smart choice by alert signals purchasing the ESD 9870 radar laser V6 2 signals 12V DC POWER JACK _ LASEREYE for 360 detection of laser and strobe signals ON OFF VOLUME SPEAKER control allows you to adjust the volume of the AUXILIARY AUDIO le JACK TONE alerts SET CITY button for racke CITY or HIGHWAY modes alpha numeric dot matrix text display showing user mode settings CITY HIGHWAY programming mode indicators for fewer false alerts and to change user mode settings while PROGRAM MUTE button to programming instructions 62 Specte manually mute audio alerts and to SELECT DIM button to adjust the display signal strength and safety strobe enter programming mode brightness for easy reading and to scroll through indicators indicators user mode settings while programming See Operations pages 5 19 for more information about display features Table of Contents Important information about Federal Laws Safety Alert Strobe Alert Safe Driving Security of Your Vehicle Customer
30. ty X K City X mode sounds a single beep when the signal is first detected City X Beep Off mode prevents all X band audio alerts until the signal strength reaches level 3 City X K mode combines the City X mode with prevention of K band audio alerts until the signal strength reads level 1 This will reduce false alerts while you are driving in or near urban areas where there are many sources for conflicting X or K band signals such as microwave towers and automatic door openers Press and release the SET CITY button to switch between Highway mode or City mode City X City X Beep Off or City X K mode In Highway mode you will hear highway in Voice Alert mode or 2 beeps in Tone mode and h will appear in the display In City mode City X City X Beep Off or City X K mode you will hear city in Voice Alert mode or 1 beep in Tone mode and e will appear in the display Prog Mute Select Dim SET CITY button OPERATION SETTINGS Highway mode Press and hold the SET CITY button to set the City mode default The three City modes will cycle as long as the SET CITY button is held When the SET CITY button is released the City mode currently displayed will be set See page 7 for instructions on using the Program mode to select a City mode default City X ee S VS City X xk Bos ott The factory setting is Highway The factory City mode default setting is C
31. vehicle you must recalibrate the compass The compass temporarily may not provide accurate readings if you are inside a building or enclosure or are close to a large metal tractor trailer truck or train Once you are away from such a location the compass will work correctly again OPERATION SETTINGS To calibrate the compass Procedure Visual Display In Program mode go to Set Compass Set Compass Press and hold the SET CITY button to begin setting the compass set compass Drive in 2 circles Press SET when done Procedure Visual Display Within 2 minutes drive your compass set Compass Set vehicle in a circle twice then press the SET CITY button again for 2 seconds followed by direction of travel N NE E SE S SW W or NW Tone Voice Visual Display NOTE f you do not press the SET CITY beep compass not set Compass not set button within 2 minutes compass please try again Please try again calibration will automatically terminate for 2 seconds lease try Procedure Voice Visual Display Press and release either the SELECT DIM button to proceed to the next user mode or the PROG MUTE button to exit Program mode 15 OPERATION SETTINGS Pop Alert Pop Alert will alert you of Ka band Pop signals During the alert the unit continues to detect other signals When you turn Pop Ka Detect on or off you will hear Ka pop on in Voi
32. 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 show Spectre alerts With Spectre Detect mode on you can also choose whether or not you want your unit to sound audible Spectre alerts When you turn Spectre Detect mode on or off you will hear spectre on in Voice Alert mode or 2 beeps in Tone mode for Spectre detection on and spectre off in Voice Alert mode or 1 beep in Tone mode for Spectre detection off See page 7 for instructions on using the Program Mode to turn Spectre alerts on and off When you turn Spectre audio on or off you will hear spectre audio on in Voice Alert mode or 2 beeps in Tone mode for Spectre audio on and spectre audio off in Voice Alert mode or 1 beep in Tone mode for Spectre audio off See page 7 for instructions on using the Program Mode to turn Spectre audio on and off The factory settings are Spectre Detect on Spectre Detect Audio on OPERATION SETTINGS SmartPower Your detector includes the SmartPower feature that when activated will put the unit into standby mode low power for about 30 minutes after the car s engine has been turned off After 30 minutes in standby mode the unit will automatically turn off To return the unit to normal power mode or exit standby mode start the car press any button or turn the unit off and then on again When
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