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Cobra Electronics ESD9860 Radar Detector User Manual

1. Dual Port Power Adapter Includes adjustable plug upto 90 and fuse CLP 2B Curled 12V DC Power Cord Includes plug and fuse 420 026 N 001 27 ORDER FORM use Sa ord o 420026001 Cured 12V PowerCod To 545199001 Windshield Mounting Baket QP28 Dual Port Power Adapter OT Subtotl NN Cox i applicable Prices subject to change without notice Tax Table Illinois residents add 8 75 Shipping handling 94 00 Indiana residents add 5 Total i Michigan residents add 6 Ohio residents add 5 Wisconsin residents add 5 For credit card orders fill out order Make 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 and dick shop Cobra 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 28 HC obra The Cobra line of quality products includes CB radios microTALK radios Radar Laser Detectors Safety Mert Traffic Warning Systems Accessories HighGear Acce
2. HC obra Operating Instructions for Your Cobra 10 Band Extra Sensory Detection RADAR LASER DETECTOR MODELESD 9860 1054NbY ULTRA Obra Nothing comes close to a Cobra R A D AR LAS F R ULTRA SENSITIVITY Detects and provides separate alerts for D ET CIO R radar signals X K and Ka bands with MODEL ESD 9860 signal strength indicated laser signals emergency vehicle safety and strobe alert signals Congratulations You ve made a smart choice by purchasing the ESD 9860 radar laser VG 2 signals detector from Cobra Just look at some 8 POINT COMPASS displays direction of the sophisticated features and of travel capabilities your new unit includes e LASEREYE for 360 detection of laser and strobe 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 JACK TONE alerts SET CITY button for CITY or HIGHWAY modes for fewer false alerts and to change user mode settings while programming SELECT DIM button to adjust the display brightness for easy reading and to scroll through user mode settings while programming PROGRAM MUTE button to manually mute audio alerts and to enter programming mode e INSTANT ON speed monitoring detection e TONE ALERT or VOICE ALERT with adjustable volume e DIGIVIEW DATA DISPLAY with easy to read alph
3. 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 6 Plug the power cord into the detector 7 Plug the cigarette lighter adapter on the power cord into your vehicle s cigarette lighter 8 You can temporarily remove the detector whenever you wish by sliding it off of the bracket INSTALLATION Dashboard Mounting 1 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 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 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 VOICE ALERT indicating that the power is on 3 The display w
4. 7 for instructions using the Program mode to select SmartMute 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 modes when appropriate What to Remember While Using SmartMute SmartMute works with both City and Auto Mute modes Whenever engine revs are below the activation point an arrow pointing down will appear in the display Above the activation point an arrow pointing up will appear OPERATION SETTINGS 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 9860 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 OPERATION SETTINGS Caution Do not attempt to set the rev point while driving Your vehicle should be parked and idling Setting the SmartMute Activation Point Your ESD 9860 must be installed in your vehicle SmartMute must be
5. OPERATION SETTINGS VG 2 Alert The ESD 9860 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 detection on you can also choose whether or not you want your unit to sound audible VG 2 alerts When you turn VG 2 detection on or off while in Voice Alert mode you will hear V6 2 on or VG 2 off In Tone mode you will hear 2 beeps for VG 2 on or 1 beep for VG 2 off When you turn VG 2 audio on or off while in Voice Alert mode you will hear V6 2 audio on or VG 2 audio off In Tone mode you will hear 2 beeps for VG 2 audio on or 1 beep for VG 2 audio off See page 7 for instructions on using the Program Mode to turn VG 2 alerts on and off The factory settings are VG 2 Detect On V6 2 Audio On DigiView Data Display Brightness You can choose from four settings for brightness of the display Bright for daytime driving Dim for dusk driving Dimmer for night driving Dark no visual alerts will be displayed Dark indicator You can cycle through the 4 settings by repeatedly pressing and releasing the SELECT DIM button o 0000 o O Oo SELECT DIM button Press and release OPERATION SETTINGS When you set display brightness while in Voice Al
6. 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 25 SPECIFICATIONS Frequencies Safety Mert Traffic Warning System Ka band 34 700 x 1 300 GHz Laser 910 50 nm Strobe 700 300 nm Unit Dimensions amp Weight Dimensions IAW x AH x 4D Weight 170 grams 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 26 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 and click on shop Cobra Straight 12V DC Power Cord Includes plug and fuse 420 030 N 001 Windshield Mounting Bracket Includes suction cups 545 139 N 001
7. rapidly exercise caution y pulsed radar FULL ALER FULL ALER he hill or bridge tone repeats slowly for a short period probably a false alarm laser alerts are never FULL ALER false alarms exercise caution tone sounds one time only probably possib tone instantly begins radar or repeating rapidly been ac tone repeats slowly as you approach a hill or bridge then the speeds up sharply as you reach it any type of laser alert any Safety Alert or 20 probably police radar beyond you are nearing an emergency Strobe Alert vehicle railroad crossing or road hazard construction accident etc You should take appropriate action immediately whenever an alert is given Recommended Response a false alarm but VG 2 nearby has ivated suddenly 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 K band 24 150 GHz Ka band 33 400 36 00 GHz Your ESD 9860 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 9860 does not emit signals that can be detected by V6 2 but does detect V6 2 signals and will alert you when a device is in use near your vehicle Safety Alert Traffic Warning System ence cnr FCCapprov
8. select Set Compass Calibration allows the compass electronics to measure and store information about the magnetic fields generated by your vehicle 12 The compass will remain accurately calibrated as long as your ESD 9860 is mounted in the same place in your vehicle If you change the location where the unit is mounted or move it to another 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 Tone Voice Visual Display In Program mode go to Set compass 2 beeps set compass Drive in 2 circles Press and hold the SET CITY button to Press SET when done begin setting the compass Procedure Within 2 minutes drive your Compass Set vehicle in a circle twice then for 2 seconds followed by press the SET CITY button again 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 1 beep 1 beep Error button within 2 minutes compass for 2 seconds calibration will automatically terminate Error Procedure i 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
9. E amp SERVICE 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 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 Endose a typed or dearly 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 24 5 Ship prepaid and insured using 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 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 letter informing you of the repair or replacement charge WARRANTY C
10. a numeric dot matrix text readout e CITY or HIGHWAY modes to reduce false alerts e SAFETY ALERT Traffic Warning System e STROBE ALERT e SMARTMUTE a mute function which automatically reduces false alerts by sensing engine RPMs alpha numeric dot matrix text display showing user mode settings CITY HIGHWAY programming mode indicators instructions radar VG 2 and signal strength safety strobe indicators indicators See Operations pages 5 19 for more information about display features e MANUAL MUTE or AUTO MUTE of audio alerts e EASYSET programming menu e AUXILIARY AUDIO JACK for external speaker connection 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 9860 It also provides helpful information about how radar and laser guns are used and how you can interpret the alerts you receive windshield bracket 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 fr
11. bra com WARNING Modifications or parts substitutions not approved by Cobra Electronics Corporation may violate FCC Rules and void your authority to operate this equipment Table of Contents Important information about Federal Laws Safety Alert Strobe Alert Safe Driving Security of Your Vehicle Customer Support ssesssccscssssseesssccsssssseesssecssssssecssseesssssseesseeeesssseees Al o 24 PAA T E ttt 5 3 Operdfion User Mode Settings cicer eettort ees 615 EasySet Programming Programming User Modes 7 SOMUT SNR RR E 810 AUTO Mute MoUe cto irepl bemerthetettieteit iem iet defi menia 11 Mutin Qn Mert csset teet eec pte bu erect dde Ro 1 Voice Tone Setting i e ete tr e rt eR ERR ERST 1 TD Rn UR RNC ERR EORR 1 COMIS snaa aa CUNEO RES 12 13 i 14 DigiView Data Display Brightness ccsssssssssssssesssssssssssccccsssssssssssssssssssssssssscecccsssssssssssssssesseesees 14 15 Highway City Mod sccsssctvessosadsescesssassevsessseascentesusssuveshascootectsestsensvensasussabeaebseasssccocessvnesavee 16 Pa EE ST A REPRE 17 20 Signals Detected RM 17 hodio Ne sininen RRR RARA 17 ViSUGI Display iniii naaa Ried 17 19 Istant On S LS T s 20 PespoRdilt 1 MeS Reese irata eed EER hetero E ie 20 D Understanding Radar and Laser 21 22 G Maintenance and Service 23 24 7 Limited 1 Year Wanani
12. ed Safety z 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 9860 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 21 UNDERSTANDING RADAR amp LASER 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 spec
13. eea e pestes DIE E ME 25 B Specifications 1 ttti 9 Optional Accessories TO i a ottime duae esed bun dM IUE pete INSTALLATION Where to Mount Your Unit You will get optimum performance from your ESD 9860 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 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 Flectriclear for GM consult your dealer to see if you have this option Instaclear for Ford is a registered trademark of Ford Motor Company Inc Flectriclear for 6M is a registered trademark of General Motors Corporation Windshield Mounting 1 Attach the rubber cups to the bracket 2 Make sure the rubber cups and your windshield are clean 3 Push the bracket firmly onto the windshield
14. ert mode you will hear the corresponding voice message bright dim dimmer or dark In Tone mode you will hear 2 beeps for bright 1 beep for dim dimmer and dark See page 7 for instructions on using the Program Mode to set Display Brightness NOTE You can set display brightness without entering Program Mode by repeatedly pressing and releasing the SELECT DIM button The factory setting is Bright Bright S9 Du SS j C do ES e 3 Dim Ss 49g Dimmer OPERATION SETTINGS Highway City Mode Setting your ESD 9860 to City mode prevents 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 SET CITY button Press and release Prog Mute Set City Select Dim uuu When you set City mode c will appear in the display In Voice Alert mode you will hear city In Tone mode you will hear 1 beep When you set Highway mode h will appear in the display In Voice Alert mode you will hear highway In Tone mode you will hear 2 beeps See page 7 for instructions on using the Program mode to select Highway or City mode NOTE You can also select Highway or City mode without entering Pr
15. h the user mode you wish to change displayed press and release the SET CITY button to change the setting You will hear either 1 or 2 beeps depending on your selection To move to the next selection press SELECT DIM again When you exit Program mode the new setting will automatically be saved 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 SETTINGS SAVED will appear in the display 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 Programming User Modes The table on the next page 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 10 for instructions on setting the SmartMute activation point See page 13 for instructions on calibrating the compass OPERATION EASYSET PROGRAMMING EasySet Programming Menu 1 Press and release the PROG MUTE button to enter Program mode 2 Press and release the SELECT DIM button to cycle through the user modes VISUAL SmartMute Mode SmartMute Set not shown if SmartMute is off see page 10
16. ial 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 Some common questions about LIDAR include 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 ifs operation 22 received through glass to trigger an alarm by your ESD 9860 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 Can LIDAR operate through glas
17. ill cycle through the user mode settings SmartMute and City Highway status for approximately second each 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 c city mode h highway mode s SmartMute 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 9860 when parking for lengthy periods OPERATION USER MODE SETTINGS All user mode settings on your ESD 9860 can be changed by using Program mode When changing the settings please keep in mind e Buttons can have multiple functions e 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 1 Press and hold the PROG MUTE button for 2 seconds to enter Program mode You will hear 3 beeps and the word 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 You will hear 1 beep each time you press the button As each mode is displayed the current setting for that mode will be shown 3 Wit
18. isplay Dark Display is off Highway Mode On All X band alerts are sounded immediately City Mode On Audio for all X band alerts are blocked until signal strength reaches level 3 Allows you to exit Program mode VG 2 Audio Off EXIT PROGRAM NOTE To reset user modes and settings to factory default press and hold PROG MUTE button while turning on the unit 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 OPERATION SETTINGS SmartMute SmartMute is a unique new feature of the ESD 9860 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 all 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 power is turned on When you turn SmartMute on while in Voice Alert mode you will hear SmartMute on In Tone mode you will hear two beeps s will appear in the display When you turn SmartMute off while in Voice Alert mode you will hear SmartMute off In Tone mode you will hear one beep See page
19. obra Electronics Corporation 6500 West Cortland Street Chicago Illinois 60707 www cobra com COBRA ELECTRONICS CORPORATION warrants that its Cobra 10 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 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
20. off See page 7 for instructions on using the Program mode to select Auto Mute The factory setting for Auto Mute is ON Muting an Alert Your ESD 9860 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 MUTE button Press and release o O00 0 o O O o Prog Mute Select Dim OPERATION SETTINGS Voice Tone Setting You can set your ESD 9860 to sound alerts and confirm user settings with either a voice or a tone When you turn Voice Alert on you will hear Voice Alert When you turn Tone Alert on you will hear Tone Alert and subsequent voice alerts will be turned off See page 7 for instructions on changing the Voice Tone setting 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 OPERATION SETTINGS Compass Your ESD 9860 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 7 for instructions using the Program mode to
21. ogram mode simply by pushing and releasing the SET CITY button The factory setting is Highway mode Highway mode Signals Detected The tables on the following pages show you the types of signals your ESD 9860 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 Mert and Tone Alert modes a distinctly different alert tone is used for each type of signal detected induding 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 19 DETECTION Visual Display An indication of the type of signal detected will appear in the DigiView V Data Display During X K and Ka alerts you will also see from 1 to 5 vertical bars indicating the strength of the signal detected SIGNAL STRENGTH CHART Weakest Strongest Signal DETECTION DETECTION Type of Signal i Visual Display Type of Signal i Visual Display X band radar X alert K band radar K alert Ka band radar Ka alert emergency vehicles emergency vehicle Emergency Vehicle approaching road haza
22. om doing so by federal court action Safety Mert Use of this product is not intended to and does not ensure that motorists or passengers will not be involved in traffic accidents It is only intended to alert the motorist that an emergency vehicle equipped with a Cobra Safety Alert transmitter is within range as defined by that product Please call local fire and police departments to learn if coverage exists in your area Safe Driving Motorists as well as operators of emergency or service vehicles are expected to exercise all due caution while using this product and to obey all applicable traffic laws Al 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 9860 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 is available 24 hours 7 days a week via e mail at productinto cobra com On line answers to frequently asked questions can be found at www co
23. rds road hazard ahead Road Hazard trains train approaching Train Emergency ee Roar Train Type of Signal i Visual Display UTI 20 20 laser alert Laser 20 20 LTI Ulrolyte laser alert Ultralyie Kustom Signals ProLaser laser alert Laser Pro Laser laser Pro Laser 3 Type of Signal i Visual Display Kustom Signals ProLaser III laser alert PLEASE NOTE Beep rate changes with different laser alerts Type of Signal Voice Visual Display your ESD 9860 provides LaserEye 360 detection of these signals Strobe Alert 3M Opticom or Tomar emergency vehicle Eang eii PLEASE NOTE There are different tones for each Safety Alert TOY and Laser ye are registered trademarks of ProLaser and ProLaser III are trademarks of Cobra Electronics Corporation Kustom Signals Inc Opticom is a trademark of 3M Corporation 10 Band Ultra EasySet Strobe Alert Tomar is a registered trademark of TOMAR p ial trademarks of Cobra Flectronics Inc Electronics Corporation fe your ESD 9860 provides LaserEye 360 detection of these signals i ps n 2 is a trademark of TechniSonic 18 19 DETECTION Instant On Detection Your ESD 9860 is designed to detect instant on speed monitoring signals which can suddenly appear at full strength Responding To Alerts Description Interpretation tone repeats slowly at first then probably police radar FULL ALER speeds up
24. s Is LIDAR legal to use Yes Newer LIDAR guns can obtain readings through most types of glass However the laser pulse also can be Yes It is legal in all 50 states MAINTENANCE amp SERVICE Maintenance of Your Radar Detector Your ESD 9860 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 Make sure the socket of your vehicle s cigarette lighter is clean and free of corrosion B Make sure the power cord s cigarette lighter adapter is firmly seated in your cigarette lighter B 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 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 to 173 622 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 23 MAINTENANC
25. ssories 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 Printed in Korea 2002 Cobra Electronics Corporation Part No 480 020 P 6500 West Cortland Street Chicago IL 60707 USA
26. to set activation point Auto Mute Mode Voice Tone Alert Mode Set Compass see page 13 to calibrate compass VG 2 Detect VG 2 Audio not shown if VG 2 Detect is off Display Brightness Highway City Mode Program Exit 3 Press and release the SET CITY button to choose the desired setting for each user mode VISUAL RESULT SmartMute On All alerts ien for strobe signals from emergency vehides are automatically muted below the engine rev point you set Normal operation Allows you to set the engine rev point when using SmartMute SmartMute Off Set SmartMute AutoMute On 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 Alert Tone is heard for alerts and confirmation of user settings Allows you to calibrate the compass AutoMute Off Voice Alert Set Compass VG 2 Detect On The unit will detect VG 2 signals VG 2 Detect Off The unit will not detect VG 2 signals VG 2 Audio On 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 VG 2 signals Display Bright Display is at full brightness Display Dim Partially dimmed for dusk or night driving Display Dimmer More dimmed for dusk or night driving D
27. turned on Procedure Visual Display In Program mode go to Set set engine Press SET again at SmartMute Press and release the revs desired RPMs SET CITY button to begin setting SmartMute Procedure Voice Visual Display 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 fo sense smart mute Error usable pulses within three seconds error SmartOff SmartMute will indicate an error and followed by smart mute off automatically tum off Procedure Voice Visual Display At the desired rev level smart mute press and release the set SET CITY button NOTE you do not set a rev point beep smart mute Error within 20 seconds of beginning these error SmartOff steps SmartMute will indicate an followed by error and automatically turn off smart mute off SmartOtt 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 the Program mode 10 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 on or off while in Voice Alert mode you will hear Auto Mute on or Auto Mute off In Tone mode you will hear 2 beeps for Auto Mute on and 1 beep for Auto Mute

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