Cobra Electronics ESD9290 RADAR DETECTOR User Manual ESD9290 MANL indd

Cobra Electronics Corporation RADAR DETECTOR ESD9290 MANL indd

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Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra®A1CB RadiosmicroTALK® RadiosRadar/Laser DetectorsSafety Alert® Trafc Warning SystemsTruck-Specic Navigation SystemsHighGear® AccessoriesCobraMarine VHF RadiosPower InvertersLED LightsJumpstarters AccessoriesThe Cobra line of quality products includes:For more information or to order any of our products, please visit our website:www.cobra.com©2010 Cobra Electronics Corporation6500 West Cortland StreetChicago, Illinois 60707 USAwww.cobra.comEnglishNothing Comes Close to a Cobra®Important InformationCustomer AssistanceFederal Laws Governing the Use of Radar Detectors It is not against federal law to receive radar transmissions with your Cobra radar/ laser 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 ofcials until and unless they are prohibited from doing so by federal court action.Safety AlertUse of this product is not intended to, and does not, ensure that motorists or passengers will not be involved in trafc accidents. It is only intended to alert the motorist that an emergency vehicle equipped with a Cobra Safety Alert transmitter is within range as dened by that product. Please call local re 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 trafc laws. Do not attempt to change settings of the unit while in motion.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.Should you encounter any problems with this product, or not understand its many features, please refer to this owner’s manual. If you require further assistance after reading this manual, Cobra Electronics offers the following customer assistance services:For Assistance in the U.S.A. Automated Help Desk English only. 24 hours a day, 7 days a week 773-889-3087 (phone).Customer Assistance Operators English and Spanish. 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Central Time, Mon. through Fri. (except holidays) 773-889-3087 (phone).Questions English and Spanish. Faxes can be received at 773-622-2269 (fax).Technical Assistance English only. www.cobra.com (on-line: Frequently Asked Questions). English and Spanish. product info@cobra.com (e-mail).For Assistance Outside the U.S.A. Contact Your Local DealerCustomer AssistanceIntroductionPrinted in China Part No. 480-592-PVersion BOperating Instructions12 BAND® RADAR/LASER DETECTOR WITH EXTRA SENSORY DETECTIONESD 9290™
EnglishA2 Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra®A3 Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra®21Display and Product Features Accessories Order Info and Trademark AcknowledgementControls Indicators and ConnectionsOrdering From U.S.A.Call 773-889-3087 for pricing or visit www.cobra.com.For Credit Card Orders Call 773-889-3087 [Press one from the main menu] 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Central Time, Monday through Friday.Make Check or Money Order Payable To Cobra Electronics, Attn: Accessories Dept., 6500 West Cortland Street, Chicago, IL 60707 U.S.A.To Order Online Please visit our website: www.cobra.comItem # Description420-030-N-001 Straight 12V Power Cord420-030-N-001 Coiled 12V Power Cord545-159-N-001 Windshield Mounting BracketCLP-2B Dual Port Power AdapterTrademark Acknowledgement •Cobra®, DigiView®, EasySet®, Extra Sensory Detection®, IntelliMute®, IntelliMute® Pro, IntelliShield®, LaserEye®, Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra®, Safety Alert® Trafc Warning System, Strobe Alert®, VG-2 Alert®, Xtreme Range Superheterodyne® and the snake design are registered trademarks of Cobra Electronics Corporation, USA.Cobra Electronics Corporation™, 14 Band™, 15 Band™, AURA™, Extreme Bright DataGrax™, IntelliLink™, IntelliScope™, IntelliView™, Revolution™ Series, SmartPower™, Spectre Alert™, Super-Xtreme Range Superheterodyne™, S-XRS™, UltraBright™, and Voice Alert™ are trademarks of Cobra Electronics Corporation, USA.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 trademarks of Laser Technology, Inc. ProLaser™ and ProLaser III™ are trademarks of Kustom Signals, Inc. Bee III™ and Pop™ are a trademarks of MPH Industries. Stalker™ LIDAR is a trademark of Applied Concepts, Inc. Spectre I™ and Spectre IV™ are trademarks of Stealth Micro Systems Pty. Ltd. SpeedLaser™ is a trademark of Laser Atlanta, LLC. Interceptor VG-2™ is a trademark of TechniSonic Industries LTD. Tomar® is a registered trademark of TOMAR Electronics, Inc.Congratulations! You’ve made a smart choice by purchasing a 12 Band radar/laser detector from Cobra. Just look at some of the sophisticated features and capabilities your new unit includes:Detection And Separate Alerts For: Radar signals (X, K and Ka bands, with signal strength indicated), laser and VG-2 signalsLaserEye For 360° detection of laser signalsInstant-On Ready Detects radar guns with “instant-on” (very fast) speed monitoring capabilitiesVoice and Tone Alerts With adjustable volumeUltraBright Data Display Is easy to readCity or Highway Modes to reduce false alertsSafety Alert Trafc warning system distinguishes important safety alerts from other K band signalsStrobe Alert Emergency vehicle warning systemManual Mute Or Auto Mute A mute function of audio alertsMounting Mounts easily on windshield or dashboardControls, Indicators and Connections •Display •Product Features •12V DC Power JackDim ButtonFor adjusting the display brightness.Mute ButtonFor manual mute or auto mute of audio alerts.On-Off/Volume ControlAllows you to adjust thevolume of the alerts.Introduction Introduction Customer AssistanceIntro Operation CustomerAssistanceWarrantyNoticeMain IconsSecondary IconsLaserEyeFor 360° detection oflaser and strobe signals.SpeakerRadar IndicatorsLaser IndicatorVG-2, Safety and Strobe IndicatorCity/HighwayMode IndicatorLevel 2 & 3 IndicatorLevel 1 Indicator and Power IndicatorLevel 4 & 5 IndicatorThis booklet describes the simple steps for mounting and setting up your detector. It also provides helpful information about how radar and laser guns are used and how you can interpret the alerts you receive.City ButtonFor City or Highway modes to reduce false alerts.FCC NOTICE This device complies with part 15 of FCC rules: Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation.Intro Operation CustomerAssistanceWarrantyNoticeMain IconsSecondary IconsNOTE: In This ManualWhen steady, the display will be shown:When ashing, the display will be shown:X/KKaLV/SlzzzzzzzzX/KKaLV/Slzzzzzzzz
Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra®1ContentsIntroductionImportant Information ..................................A1Customer Assistance .................................. A1Controls, Indicators and Connections ..................... A2Display ............................................. A3Product Features .................................... A3Your DetectorInstallation ........................................... 2Getting Started ....................................... 5Settings ............................................. 6 Highway/City Mode .................................. 6 Muting an Alert ..................................... 7 Auto Mute Mode .................................... 7 Data Display Brightness .............................. 8 Voice/Tone Setting .................................. 8 VG-2 Alert Settings .................................. 9 Radar Alert Settings ................................ 10Detection ........................................... 11 Signals Detected ................................... 11 Audio Alerts ....................................... 11 Visual Display ..................................... 11 Instant-On Detection ................................ 13 Responding to Alerts ................................ 14Understanding Radar and Laser ......................... 15 Radar Speed Monitoring Systems ...................... 15 VG-2 ............................................ 15 Safety Alert Trafc Warning System ..................... 15 Strobe Alert ....................................... 16 LIDAR (Laser) ..................................... 16Customer InformationMaintenance ........................................ 17Specications ...................................... 18Limited 1-Year Warranty ............................... 19Product Service ..................................... 20Optional Accessories ................................. 20Accessories Order Info ............................... 21Trademark Acknowledgement ........................... 21IntroductionIntro Operation CustomerAssistanceWarrantyNoticeMain IconsSecondary IconsIntro Operation CustomerAssistanceWarrantyNoticeMain IconsSecondary Icons
English2InstallationYour DetectorIntro Operation CustomerAssistanceWarrantyNoticeMain IconsSecondary IconsNothing Comes Close to a Cobra®3InstallationYour DetectorIntro Operation CustomerAssistanceWarrantyNoticeMain IconsSecondary IconsInstallation •Where to Mount Your UnitYou will get optimum performance from your detector if you Mount it at a point approximately in the center of the vehicle, as low as possible on the front windshield without obstructing the unit’s view of the road either to the front or rear. You can also mount it directly on the dashboard. The unit’s lens 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: n Windshield wiper blades n Mirrored sun screens n Dark tinting at the top of the windshield n 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 Dashboard MountingThe LaserEye Should Have a Clear View1. Attach the rubber cups to the bracket.2. Make sure the rubber cups and your windshield are clean.3. Push the bracket rmly onto the windshield.4. Attach the detector to the bracket. Check that the unit is parallel to the road’s surface.5. To adjust the angle if neces-sary, 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 ciga-rette lighter.8. You can temporarily remove the detector whenever you wish by depressing the bracket release button and sliding it off the bracket.Windshield Mounting
English4InstallationYour DetectorIntro Operation CustomerAssistanceWarrantyNoticeMain IconsSecondary IconsNothing Comes Close to a Cobra®5Getting StartedYour DetectorIntro Operation CustomerAssistanceWarrantyNoticeMain IconsSecondary Icons1. Place the detector on the dashboard to nd a location where the unit has a clear, level view of the road and is parallel to the road’s surface. The angle CANNOT beadjusted after mounting2. 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.5. Plug the power cord into the detector.6. Plug the cigarette lighter adapter on the power cord into your vehicle’s cigarette lighter.Dashboard Mounting Getting Started •To Turn On The Unit And Adjust The Audio VolumeRotate the On-Off/Volume controlclockwise (awayfrom you).Tone Mode Voice Mode Visual DisplayThree beeps Testing, then three beepsSystem ReadyThe LED in the lower left corner of the screen will light to indicate that the power is On.NOTEIn 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 detector when parking for lengthy periods.Power Indicator ScreenX/KKaLV/Slzzzzzzzz
English6SettingsYour DetectorIntro Operation CustomerAssistanceWarrantyNoticeMain IconsSecondary IconsNothing Comes Close to a Cobra®7SettingsYour DetectorIntro Operation CustomerAssistanceWarrantyNoticeMain IconsSecondary IconsSettings •When changing the Settings on your detector, please keep in mind: n Each time the unit is turned On the factory settings of Highway and Auto Mute-On will be set. They can be changed while the unit is in use as described in the following sections.Highway/City ModeSetting your detector to City mode delays all X band audio alerts at lower signal strength levels. (A single beep will sound when the signal is rst detected.) This will reduce false alerts while you are driving in, or near, urban areas where there are many sources for conicting X band signals such as microwave towers and automatic door openers.To change settings, follow the procedure listed below, which indicates what you will see and hear as you complete each step. The factory setting is Highway mode.Your detector allows you to quickly turn Off an audio Alert by momentarily pressing the Mute button. If you press the Mute button a second time during the Alert, the audio Alert will be turned back On.Auto Mute will automatically reduce the audio volume of all alerts after four seconds for as long as the signal is detected. The factory setting for Auto Mute is On.City ModeHighway ModeTo Change From Highway Mode To City ModePress and releasethe City button.Tone Mode Voice Mode Visual DisplayOne beep City C LED LightsTo Turn Auto Mute OffPress and releasethe Mute buttonwhile no alertis occurring.Tone Mode Voice Mode Visual DisplayOne beep AutoMute Off Audio OnlyTo Change From City Mode To Highway ModePress and releasethe City button again.Tone Mode Voice Mode Visual DisplayTwo beeps Highway Audio OnlyTo Turn Auto Mute OnPress and releasethe Mute buttonagain while noalert is occurring.Tone Mode Voice Mode Visual DisplayTwo beeps AutoMute On Audio OnlyX/K Ka L V/SlzzzzzzzzCX/KKaLV/SlzzzzzzzzCity ButtonPress and releaseMute ButtonPress and release
English8SettingsYour DetectorIntro Operation CustomerAssistanceWarrantyNoticeMain IconsSecondary IconsNothing Comes Close to a Cobra®9SettingsYour DetectorIntro Operation CustomerAssistanceWarrantyNoticeMain IconsSecondary IconsData Display BrightnessYou can choose from three settings for Brightness of the display. Repeatedly push the Dim button to cycle through the settings. In Dark mode the power LED will blink slowly to indicate that power is On. The factory setting is Bright.Voice/Tone SettingYou can set your detector to sound alerts with either a Voice or a Tone. You can change settings by using the Mute button.In Voice Alert mode, you will rst hear several tones, then a voice message announcing the type of signal detected, followed by more tones. In Tone Alert mode, you will hear the tones only. The factory setting is Voice Alert mode.VG-2 Alert SettingsPolice use radar detector detectors (RDDs) to spot users of radar detectors. Your detector is able to identify signals from VG-2 RDDs and can provide alerts when any of these or similar devices are in use near your vehicle.Your detector is invisible to VG-2 RDDs. You can choose whether you want to be alerted to VG-2 RDD signals. The factory setting for VG-2 alert is Off.Mute Button Press and hold for two secondsTo Change From Tone Alert Back to Voice AlertWhile no signalis being detected,press and holdthe Mute buttonfor two secondsagain.Tone Mode Voice Mode Visual DisplayNone Voice Alert Audio OnlyTo Change From Voice Alert to Tone AlertWhile no signalis being detected,press and holdthe Mute buttonfor two seconds.Tone Mode Voice Mode Visual DisplayOne beep Tone Alert Audio OnlyDim Button Press and hold for four secondsTo Turn VG-2 Alerts On and OffWhile no signalis being detected,press and hold theDim button for four seconds.Tone Mode Voice Mode Visual DisplayOn = One beep VG-2 On V/S LED Flashes OnceOff = Two beeps VG-2 Off V/S LED Flashes TwicePress and release Dim Button BrightDimDark
English10SettingsYour DetectorIntro Operation CustomerAssistanceWarrantyNoticeMain IconsSecondary IconsNothing Comes Close to a Cobra®11DetectionYour DetectorIntro Operation CustomerAssistanceWarrantyNoticeMain IconsSecondary IconsRadar Alert SettingsThe detector allows you to choose whether it will show alerts on the X, K and Ka Bands. The factory settings are: X, K, and Ka Band On.Signals DetectedThe tables on the following pages show you the types of Signals your detector will detect, as well as the visual alerts it provides for each of them.Audio AlertsA distinctly different Alert tone and voice message is used for each type of signal detected (including separate tones for each laser signal). For X, K and Ka band radar signals, the tones will repeat faster as you approach the signal source. The repeat rate of the tones gives you useful information about the signal detected. (See responding to alerts on page 14.)Visual DisplayAn indication of the type of signal detected and, for radar signals, the signal strength will appear in the UltraBright Data Display. Radar signal strength will be indicated by steady, ashing, or a combination of steady and ashing LEDs as shown in the signal strength chart below.To Turn X Band On and OffWhile no signalis being detected,press and hold both the Dim and Mute buttons forfour seconds.Tone Mode Voice Mode Visual DisplayX On = Two beeps X Band On X/K LED Flashes Twice X Off = One beep X Band Off X/K LED Flashes Once To Turn K Band On and OffWhile no signalis being detected,press and hold boththe Mute and Citybuttons forfour seconds.Tone Mode Voice Mode Visual DisplayK On = Two beeps K Band On X/K LED Flashes Twice K Off = One beep K Band Off X/K LED Flashes Once To Turn Ka Band On and OffWhile no signalis being detected,press and hold the Dim and City buttons forfour seconds.Tone Mode Voice Mode Visual DisplayKa On = Two beeps Ka Band On Ka LED Flashes Twice Ka Off = One beep Ka Band Off Ka LED Flashes Once Signal Strength ChartSignal Strength = 1 (Weakest Signal)Signal Strength = 5 (Strongest Signal)X/KKaLV/SlllllllllCX/KKaLV/SlllllllllCX/KKaLV/SlllllllllCX/KKaLV/SlllllllllCX/K Ka L V/SlllllllllCNOTE: In This ManualWhen steady, the display will be shown:When ashing, the display will be shown:X/KKaLV/SlzzzzzzzzX/KKaLV/SlzzzzzzzzSignal Strength = 4
English12DetectionYour DetectorIntro Operation CustomerAssistanceWarrantyNoticeMain IconsSecondary IconsNothing Comes Close to a Cobra®13DetectionYour DetectorIntro Operation CustomerAssistanceWarrantyNoticeMain IconsSecondary IconsVisual Display (continued)X/KKaLV/SlllllllllCLaser Signal DetectedX/K Ka L V/SlllllllllCX/K Ka L V/SlllllllllCX Signal Detected Signal Strength = 1K Signal Detected Signal Strength = 3Ka Signal Detected Signal Strength = 5X/K Ka L V/SlllllllllCRadar Signals, Voice and Visual DisplaysType of Signal Voice Visual DisplayX Band Radar X Alert X/K is Steady & lower LEDs show signal strengthK Band Radar K Alert K is Steady & lower LEDs show signal strengthKa Band Radar Ka Alert Ka is Steady & lower LEDs show signal strengthLaser Signals, Voice and Visual DisplaysType of Signal Voice Visual DisplayLTI 20-20* Laser Alert L is SteadyLTI Ultra-Lyte* Laser Alert L is SteadyKustom Signals ProLaser* Laser Alert L is SteadyKustom Signals ProLaser III* Laser Alert L is SteadyStalker LIDAR* Laser Alert L is SteadyLaser Atlanta - SpeedLaser* Laser Alert L is Steady* Your detector provides 360° detection of these signals.Safety and Strobe Alert Signals, Voice and Visual DisplayType of Signal Voice Visual DisplayEmergency Vehicles Emergency Vehicle Approaching V⁄S is Steady Strobe Alert Signal, Voice and Visual DisplayType of Signal Voice Visual DisplayVG-2 RDD VG-2 Alert V⁄S is SteadyX/KKaLV/SlllllllllCX/KKaLV/SlllllllllCSafety or Strobe Alert DetectedVG-2 RDD DetectedInstant-On DetectionYour detector is designed to detect Instant-On speed monitoring signals, which can suddenly appear at full strength.NOTEYou should take appropriate action immediately whenever an Instant-On alert is given.Intro Operation CustomerAssistanceWarrantyNoticeMain IconsSecondary IconsStrobe Emergency Vehicle Approaching V⁄S is Steady
English14DetectionYour DetectorIntro Operation CustomerAssistanceWarrantyNoticeMain IconsSecondary IconsNothing Comes Close to a Cobra®15Understanding Radar and LaserYour DetectorIntro Operation CustomerAssistanceWarrantyNoticeMain IconsSecondary IconsDescription InterpretationRecommended ResponseTone repeats slowly at rst, then speeds up rapidly.Probably police radar. FULL ALERTTone sounds one time only. Probably a false alarm, but possibly pulsed radar or VG-2 nearby.Exercise cautionTone instantly begins repeating rapidly.Radar or VG-2 nearby has been activated suddenly.FULL ALERTTone repeats slowly as you approach a hill or bridge, then speeds up sharply as you reach it.Probably police radar beyond the hill or bridge.FULL ALERTTone repeats slowly for a short period.Probably a false alarm. Exercise cautionAny type of laser alert. Laser alerts are never false alarms.FULL ALERTA Safety or Strobe Alert. You are nearing an emergency vehicle.Exercise cautionResponding to Alerts Understanding Radar and Laser •Radar Speed Monitoring SystemsThree band frequencies have been approved by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for use by speed monitoring radar equipment: X band 10.525 GHzK band 24.150 GHzKa band 33.400 – 36.00 GHzYour detector detects signals in all three radar bands, plus Ku band (13.435 GHz), which is an approved frequency used in parts of Europe and Asia.VG-2 VG-2 is a “detector detector” that works by detecting low-level signals emitted by most radar detectors. Your detector does not emit signals that can be detected by VG-2, but does detect VG-2 signals and will alert you when a device is in use near your vehicle.Safety Alert Trafc Warning SystemFCC-approved Safety Alert transmitters emit microwave radar signals thatindicate the presence of an emergency vehicle. 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 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.
English16Your DetectorIntro Operation CustomerAssistanceWarrantyNoticeMain IconsSecondary IconsNothing Comes Close to a Cobra®17MaintenanceYour DetectorIntro Operation CustomerAssistanceWarrantyNoticeMain IconsSecondary IconsStrobe AlertSpecial strobes mounted on the light bars of authorized emergency vehicles (re trucks, police cars, ambulances) automatically change trafc signals as the vehicle approaches an intersection. These strobes and the special strobe detectors located on the trafc 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 re 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 widely. 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: n Does weather have any affect on LIDAR?Yes. Rain, snow, smoke, fog or airborne dust particles will reduce the effective range of LIDAR and can, if dense enough, prevent its operation. n 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. n 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. n Is it legal for police to use LIDAR? Yes, LIDAR is allowed to be used in all 50 States by police. Your detector detects LIDAR (laser).Maintenance •Your detector 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: n Make sure the power cord is properly connected. n Make sure the socket of your vehicle’s cigarette lighter is clean and free of corrosion. n Make sure the power cord’s cigarette lighter adapter is rmly seated in your cigarette lighter. n 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 2-amp fuse only.)
English18SpecicationsYour DetectorIntro Operation CustomerAssistanceWarrantyNoticeMain IconsSecondary IconsNothing Comes Close to a Cobra®19WarrantyYour DetectorIntro Operation CustomerAssistanceWarrantyNoticeMain IconsSecondary IconsThis 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; 6,621,447. Additional patents may be listed inside the product or pending. Limited 1-Year Warranty •For Products Purchased in the U.S.A.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 a period of one year from the date of rst consumer purchase. This warranty may be enforced by the rst 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 rst 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 specic 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 tness 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.Specications •Band and FrequenciesBand FrequenciesX Band 10.525 ± 0.050 GHzK Band 24.125 ± 0.125 GHzSafety Alert Trafc Warning System24.070 24.110 24.190 24.230± 0.010± 0.010 ± 0.010 ± 0.010GHz GHz GHz GHzKa Band 34.700 ± 1.300 GHzVG-2 11.500 ± 0.250 GHzLaser 910 ± 50 nmWARNING Modications or parts substitutions not approved by Cobra Electronics Corporation may violate FCC Rules and void your authority to operate this equipment.
English20Product Service and Optional AccessoriesCustomer InformationIntro Operation CustomerAssistanceWarrantyNoticeMain IconsSecondary IconsProduct Service •For any questions about operating or installing this new Cobra product, or if parts are missing…PLEASE CALL COBRA FIRST…do not return this product to the store. See customer assistance on page A1.If this product should require factory service, please call Cobra before sending the product. This will ensure the fastest turn-around time on any repair. If Cobra asks that the product be sent to its factory, the following must be furnished to have the product serviced and returned:1. For Warranty Repair include some form of proof-of-purchase, such as a mechanical reproduction or carbon of a sales receipt. Make sure the date of purchase and product model number are clearly readable. If the originals are sent, they cannot be returned;2. Send the entire product;3. Enclose a description of what is happening with the product. Include a typed or clearly printed name and address of where the product is to be returned, with phone number (required for shipment);4. Pack product securely to prevent damage in transit. If possible, use the original packing material;5. Ship prepaid and insured by way of a traceable carrier such as United Parcel Service (UPS) or Priority Mail to avoid loss in transit to: Cobra Factory Service, Cobra Electronics Corporation, 6500 West Cortland Street, Chicago, Illinois 60707 U.S.A.;6. If the product is in warranty, upon receipt of the product it will either be repaired or exchanged depending on the model. Please allow approximately 3 – 4 weeks before contacting Cobra for status. If the product is out of warranty, a letter will automatically be sent with information as to the repair charge or replacement charge.For any questions, please call 773-889-3087 for assistance.Optional Accessories •You can nd quality Cobra products and accessories at your local Cobra dealer, or in the U.S.A., you can order directly from Cobra. See order info on page 21.Straight 12V DC Power CordIncludes plug and fuseItem #420-030-N-001Windshield Mounting BracketIncludes suction cupsItem #545-159-N-001Coiled 12V DC Power CordIncludes plug and fuseItem #420-026-N-001Dual Port Power AdapterIncludes adjustable plug (up to 90˚) & fuse Item #CLP-2B

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