Cobra Electronics ESD-9160 Radar Detector User Manual
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1. Dashboard mounting The unit s lenses must not be blocked and the LaserEye should have a dear 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 indude 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 GM is a registered trademark of General Motors Corporation INSTALLATION Windshield Mounting 1 Attach the rubber cups to the bracket e 2 Make sure the rubber cups and your windshield are clean 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 3 Push the bracket firmly onto the windshield 4 Attach the detector to the bracket Check the angle of the unit 7 Plug the cigarette lighter adapter on the power cord into your vehide s cigarette lighter 8 You can temporarily remove the detector whenever you wish by sliding it off of the bracket INSTALLATION ashboard Mounting2. 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 dockwise away from you 2 You will hear 3 beeps and the letter h will appear in the display indicating that the power is on ES EE ss NOTE 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 turn off or unplug your ESD 9160 when parking for lengthy periods OPERATION SETTINGS When changing the settings on your ESD 9160 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 Highway City Mode Setting your ESD 9160 to City mode delays all X band audio alerts until the signal strength re
3. Press and hold 1 beep directional display the CITY button for begins flashing at least 2 seconds clockwise Within 60 seconds directional display drive your vehicle in a flashes twice circle twice then press then shows the the CITY button again direction of travel N w g NOTE f you do not press Tone Visual Display the CITY button the second 3 beeps directional display time within 60 seconds flashes twice no compass calibration will direction of travel automatically terminate is shown 13 DETECTION DETECTION Signals Detected Type of Signal Visual Display The tables on the following pages show During laser alerts the letter L will appear X band radar X plus signal strength 3 z hie K band radar K plus signal strength you the types of signals your ESD 9160 instead of the signal strength indication Kaitiond radat Ka plus signal strength will detect as well as the visual alerts it provides for each one Audio Alerts During VG 2 Alert Safety Alert and Strobe A distinctly different alert tone is used for Alert the letters V S will appear Type of Signal Visual Display each type of signal detected including PETEN separate tones for each laser signal For IT Ultro lyte X K and Ka band radar signals the tones Kustom Signals ProLaser will repeat faster as you approach the iil alas ll signal source The repeat rate of the tones gives you useful information ab
4. Bracket Includes suction cups 545 139 N 001 Dual Port Power Adapter Includes adjustable plug upto 90 and fuse xxx xxx N 001 24 Curled 12V DC Power Cord Includes plug and fuse 420 026 N 001 ORDER FORM Costto Qy 4200308001 Smagm2VPowrCod fT 4200068001 Curled 12V PowerCod J TT Windshield Mounting Bracket 0 po woooeN001 Dual Port Power Adapter S o Prices subject to change without notice inito Illinois residents add 8 75 Shipping handling hw 1 Indiana residents add 5 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 dearly 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 25 S Cobra The Cobra line of quality products includes CB radios microTALK radios Radar Laser Detectors Safety
5. up sharply as you reach it tone repeats slowly for a short period probably a false alarm exercise caution any type of laser alert laser alerts are never FULL ALERT false alarms 20 20 and Ultra Lyte are trademarks of Laser Opticom is a trademark of 3M Corporation z mm Technology Inc pa any Safety Alert or you are nearing an emergency exercise caution y HR Tomar is a registered trademark of TOMAR Strobe Alert vehicle railroad crossing or road Prolaser and ProLaser III are trademarks of Electronics Inc hazard construction accident etc Kustom Signals Inc Interceptor VG 2 is a trademark of TechniSonic 10 Band Strobe Alert and SmartMute are Industries LTD trademarks of Cobra Electronics Corporation Safety Alert Traffic Warning System VG 2 Alert and LaserEye are registered trademarks of Cobra Electronics Corporation l6 17 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 9160 detects signals in all three radar bands V6 2 VG 2 is a detector detector that works by detecting low level signals emitted by most radar detectors Your ESD 9160 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 ne
6. using it cannot drive the vehicle Can LIDAR operate through glass aim and operate the gun all at the same fime Yes Newer LIDAR guns can obtain readings through most types of glass Is LIDAR legal to use Yes It is legal in all 50 states 19 MAINTENANCE amp SERVICE Maintenance of Your Radar Detector Your ESD 9160 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 B gt Make sure the power cord is properly connected B Make sure the socket of your vehicle s cigarette lighter is dean and free of corrosion gt 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 20 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 773 622 2269 Automated Technical Assistance is available 24 hours 7 days a week via e mail at productinfo cobra com On
7. Alert Traffic Warning Systems Accessories HighGear Accessories For more information or to order any of our products please visit our website www cobra com Click shop Cobra Nothing comes close to a Cobra Printed in Korea 2002 Cobra Electronics Corporation Part No 480 016 P 6500 West Cortland Street Chicago IL 60707 USA
8. aches 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 Procedure To change from Press and Highway mode release the to City mode To change from Press and City mode back release the to Highway mode CITY button X K Ka Ys 7 WE City mode CITY button signals such as microwave towers and automatic door openers To change settings follow the procedure in the table below which indicates what you will see and hear as you complete each step The factory setting is Highway mode CITY button Press and release U v HC obra Smart Mute Mute j Dim appears in the display appears in the display EAE Highway mode UltraBright Data Display Brightness You can choose from three settings for brightness of the display OPERATION SETTINGS You can cycle through the settings by repeatedly pushing the DIM button The factory setting is Bright To change the brightness to Dim To change the brightness to Dark To change the brightness to Bright DIM button Press and release Procedure Press and release the DIM button once Press and release the DIM button again Press and release 2 beeps the DIM button a third time Bright We Visual Display Display dims Display rem
9. ains dim No visual alerts will be seen Display returns to full brightness OPERATION SETTINGS Muting an Alert Your ESD 9160 allows you to quickly turn off an audio alert by momentarily pressing the MUTE button If you press the MUTE button a second time during the alert the audio alert will be turned back on MUTE button Press and release Procedure To turn Press and release Auto Mute i off while no alert is occurring To turn Press and release Auto Mute again while no on alert is occurring the MUTE button the MUTE button Auto Mute Mode Auto Mute will automatically reduce the audio volume of all alerts after 4 seconds for as long as the signal is detected The factory setting for Auto Mute is ON Tone Visual Display EE Mid SmartMute SmartMute is a unique new feature of the ESD 9160 that allows you to avoid alerts you don t need to hear because you are stopped or moving slowly By sensing the revs RPMs of your engine SmartMute knows when you are at low speed and automatically mutes alerts except for strobe signals from emergency vehicles Before SmartMute will work you must set an activation point for your engine s revs see page 11 Whenever the revs are below that point SmartMute will begin muting The activation point will be stored SMARTMUTE button Press and release Procedure To turn Press and release the SmartMut
10. ar your vehicle Safety Alert Traffic Warning System mace cnr FCCapproved Safety zs 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 18 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 9160 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 UNDERSTANDING RADAR amp LASER Strobe Alert Special strobes mounted on the light bars of authorized emergency vehicles fire trucks police cars ambulances automatically change traffi
11. c 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 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 However the laser pulse also can be received through glass to trigger an alarm by your ESD 9210 Can LIDAR operate while in motion No Because LIDAR operates by line of sight the person
12. e SMARTMUTE button on To turn Press and release the SmartMute SMARTMUTE off button again OPERATION SETTINGS in memory and recalled each time the power is turned on The factory setting is SmartMute OFF NOTE SmartMute may not work with some vehicles because it cannot sense the engine s revs In such cases you can reduce unwanted audio alerts by using Auto Mute and City mode when appropriate Visual Display dot appears next to the large character on the right y S N QE T X K Kas pu OPERATION SETTINGS What to Remember While Using SmartMute SmartMute works with both City and Auto Mute modes Whenever your engine revs are below the activation point the dot next to the large character on the right side of the display will remain lit Above the activation point the dot will blink twice every 2 seconds 10 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 9160 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 ti
13. ides 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 SPECIFICATIONS Frequencies Safety Alert Traffic Warning System Laser 910 50 Strobe 700 300 Unit Dimensions amp Weight Dimensions 3 W x VH x 4 D Weight 140 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 23 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 shop Cobra Straight 12V DC Power Cord Includes plug and fuse 420 030 N 001 Windshield Mounting
14. ined by that product Please call local fire and police departments to learn if coverage exists in your ared Safe Driving Motorists as well as operators of emergency or service vehicles are expected to exercise all due caution while using this product and to obey all applicable traffic laws Security of Your Vehicle Before leaving your vehicle always remember to conceal your radar detector in order to reduce the possibility of break in and theft Customer Support In this user s manual you should find all the information you need to install and operate your ESD 9 160 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 productinfo cobra com On line answers to frequently asked questions can be found at www cobra com Al INSTALLATION here to Mount Your Unit You will get optimum performance from your ESD 9160 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
15. ing detection e TONE ALERTS with adjustable volume e ULTRABRIGHT DATA DISPLAY is easy to read with adjustable brightness e CITY or HIGHWAY modes to reduce false alerts e SAFETY ALERT Traffic Warning System e STROBE ALERT e MANUAL MUTE or AUTO MUTE of audio alerts e SMARTMUTE a mute function which automatically reduces false alerts by sensing engine RPMs Distinguishes important safety alerts from other K band signals Mounts easily on windshield or dashboard This booklet describes the simple steps for mounting and setting up your ESD 9160 It also provides helpful information about how radar and laser guns are used and how you can interpret the alerts you receive 12V DC POWER JACK radar VG 2 and safety strobe indicators mode indicators signal strength laser and CITY HIGHWAY ON OFF VOLUME control 8 point compass display SmartMute indicator windshield bracket mount Table of Contents Important information about Federal Laws Safety Mert Strobe Alert Safe Driving Security of Your Vehicle Customer Support F Installation 2 Operation Getting Stored 5 SH pete Sells nocti Een s rci ced End 612 Highway Giy MOE esaera RR RR RR RR RE 6 UltraBright Data Display Brightness 7 Mutingi QD AIeIE 5 ettet el cecidit eben 8 TON CE 8 SUM eT 9 11 VG 2 Mert Audio Setting sseeeeeennnnntnnnntnttttttttnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn
16. l I Cobra Operating Instructions for Your Cobra 10 Band Extra Sensory Detection RADAR LASER DETECTOR ee ee ee 105 Nb Y Nothing comes close to a Cobra RADAR LASER DETECTOR MODEL ESD 9160 Congratulations You ve made a smart choice by purchasing the ESD 9160 radar laser detector from Cobra Just look at some of the sophisticated features and capabilities your new unit includes 12V DC POWER JACK gt ON OFF VOLUME control allows you to adjust the volume of the TONE alerts EN SMARTMUTE engine RPM sensing mute function which reduces false alerts Button turns SmartMute on and off Also sets rev point MUTE button for MANUAL MUTE or AUTO MUTE of audio alerts Press and hold for 2 seconds to access these secondary functions e Detects and provides separate alerts for radar signals X K and Ka bands with signal strength indicated laser signals emergency vehicle safety and strobe alert signals V6 2 signals e 8 POINT COMPASS displays direction of travel e LASEREYE for 360 detection of laser and strobe signals detection of laser and strobe signals SPEAKER CITY button for CITY or HIGHWAY modes to reduce false alerts Also used to calibrate compass DIM button allows you to adjust the UltraBright Data Display brightness for easy reading Also turns VG 2 Alert on and off LASEREYE for 360 e INSTANT ON speed monitor
17. line answers to frequently asked questions can be found at www cobra com MAINTENANCE 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 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 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 wi
18. ll receive a letter informing you of the repair or replacement charge 21 WARRANTY Cobra Electronics Corporation 6500 West Cortland Street Chicago Illinois 60707 www cobra com COBRA ELECTRONICS CORPORATION warrants that its Cobra 10 Band Radar Laser Detectors and the component parts thereof will be free of defects in workmanship and materials for period of one 1 year from the date of first consumer purchase This warranty may be enforced by the first consumer purchaser provided that the product is utilized within the U S A Cobra will without charge repair or replace at its option defective 10 Band Radar Laser Detectors products or component parts upon delivery to the Cobra Factory Service Department accompanied by proof of the date of first consumer purchase such as 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 22 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 res
19. me to fit your individual preferences and driving style Setting the SmartMute Activation Point Your ESD 9160 must be installed in your vehicle Caution Do not attempt to set the rev point while driving Your vehicle should be parked and idling Procedure Press and hold the SMARTMUTE button for 2 seconds Procedure Rev your engine to the level you wish to set Rev the engine slightly above idle and hold revs steady for 2 seconds NOTE If the unit is unable to sense usable pulses within three seconds SmartMute will indicate an error and automatically tum off Procedure At the desired rev level press and release the SMARTMUTE button NOTE f you do not set a rev point within 20 seconds of beginning these steps SmartMute wil indicate an error and automatically turn off OPERATION SETTINGS SmartMute must be turned on You will hear a series of beeps as you follow these steps Visual Display Visual Display three bars flash in succession Tone Visual Display 1 beep t appears Visual Display all three bars flash three times Tone Visual Display 1 beep t appears 11 OPERATION SETTINGS VG 2 Alert Audio Setting The ESD 9160 is undetectable by police V6 2 detection devices and will alert you when such a device is in use near your vehide During the alert the unit continues to detect other signals You can choose whether or not you want your unit t
20. nnnces 12 M E 13 AA DoletlUll cese em esee a M UM 14 17 Signals DefBCietrun diensa e items EAA EEEE 14 MM E 14 Mis dl DISDIy siccitate tite tocectt e ettari he tient E ELE 14 16 Istant On Defection ciet etcetera anana aa 17 Responding o Nesa arere TNT RR 7 B Understanding Radar and Laser 18 19 G Maintenance and Service 2021 7 Limited 1 Year Warranty 1 ttt 22 B Specifications scessssscssssscessscseessssscssssseesssecsessssteessssseessseveessseuesssstessseteessssuesessieesseee 23 Optional Accessories 24 VO Order Form ttes 25 Important Information Important information about Federal Laws Governing the Use of Radar Detectors It is not against federal law to receive radar transmissions with your Cobra radar detector The Communications Act of 1924 guarantees your right to receive radio transmissions on any frequency Local laws that contravene this Act while illegal may be enforced by your local law enforcement officials until and unless they are prohibited from doing so by federal court action Safety Alert and Strobe Alert Use of this product is not intended to and does not ensure that motorists or passengers will not be involved in traffic accidents It is only intended to alert the motorist that an emergency vehicle equipped with a 3M Corporation Opticom or Tomar preemption system or a Cobra Safety Mert transmitter is within range as def
21. o sound VG 2 alerts The factory setting is VG 2 Audio On To turn off V6 2 audio alert To turn on V6 2 audio alert 12 Procedure While no signal is being detected press and hold the DIM button for two seconds While no signal is being detected press and hold the DIM button for two seconds again DIM button Press and hold for 2 seconds Visual Display v s will blink once in the display will blink twice in the display OPERATION SETTINGS Compass Your ESD 9160 includes an internal 8 point The compass will remain accurately calibrated compass that will continuously display your as long as your ESD 9160 is mounted in the current direction of travel N NE E SE S same place in your vehicle If you change the SW W or NW location where the unit is mounted or move it Calibrating the Compass to another vehicle you must recalibrate the compass Important Before using it for the first fime you must calibrate the compass to provide accurate indications of direction 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 Calibration allows the compass electronics to measure and store information about the magnetic fields generated by your vehicle Procedure Tone Visual Display
22. out the signal detected See Responding to Alerts page 16 Visual Display PLEASE NOTE Beep rate changes with different laser alerts Type of Signal Visual Display ae A Strobe Alert 3M Opticom v s An indication of the type of signal detected will appear in the UltraBright Data Display During X K and Ka alerts a number will also appear indicating the strength of the signal detected 1 weakest 5 strongest Sul we X K Ka Vs W E PAS S your ESD 9 160 provides LaserEye 360 detection of these signals 15 DETECTION DETECTION Type of Signal Visual Display Instant On Detection Safety Meri po ah Y Your ESD 9160 is designed to detect You should take appropriate Eo ve instant on speed monitoring signals which action immediately whenever can suddenly appear at full strength an alert is given Type of Signal Visual Display Responding To Alerts VG 2 Mert Interceptor VG 2 Description Interpretation Recommended Response tone repeats slowly at first then probably police radar FULL ALERT speeds up rapidly tone sounds one time only probably a false alarm but exercise caution possibly pulsed radar tone instantly begins radar or VG 2 nearby has FULL ALERT repeating rapidly been activated suddenly tone repeats slowly as you probably police radar beyond FULL ALERT approach a hill or bridge then the hill or bridge speeds
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