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... Volume • Adjustable Windshield Mounting Bracket 1 *9850.MANUAL 8/9/00 12:23 PM Page 1 How to Use Your Cobra ESD Radar/Laser Detector Contents Introduction A1 Safety Alert®/Strobe Alert™ Federal Law Governing Radar Detectors Included Accessories Controls & Indicators A2 Our Thanks to You A3 Customer Support A3 Features 1 Installation 2 Quick Start 5 Digital Displays 6 Operation 9 Turning On 9 Dim Button 10 Highway/City Mode 12 Muting Mode 13 Calibrate the Compass 15 Tone/Voice Alert...
... Volume • Adjustable Windshield Mounting Bracket 1 *9850.MANUAL 8/9/00 12:23 PM Page 1 How to Use Your Cobra ESD Radar/Laser Detector Contents Introduction A1 Safety Alert®/Strobe Alert™ Federal Law Governing Radar Detectors Included Accessories Controls & Indicators A2 Our Thanks to You A3 Customer Support A3 Features 1 Installation 2 Quick Start 5 Digital Displays 6 Operation 9 Turning On 9 Dim Button 10 Highway/City Mode 12 Muting Mode 13 Calibrate the Compass 15 Tone/Voice Alert...
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... vehicles act as an impenetrable barrier to your detector as low on the front windshield as possible. If in the windshield area that can block or weaken incoming radar/laser signals: 1.Windshield wiper blades. 2. Windshield Mounting Windshield Mounting 1 Attach cups to bracket. 2 Attach bracket to windshield. 3 Attach detector to bend bracket. 5 Plug power cord into detector. 6 Plug power cord into cigarette lighter. 2 3 Heated windshields, currently available as an option for optimum...
... vehicles act as an impenetrable barrier to your detector as low on the front windshield as possible. If in the windshield area that can block or weaken incoming radar/laser signals: 1.Windshield wiper blades. 2. Windshield Mounting Windshield Mounting 1 Attach cups to bracket. 2 Attach bracket to windshield. 3 Attach detector to bend bracket. 5 Plug power cord into detector. 6 Plug power cord into cigarette lighter. 2 3 Heated windshields, currently available as an option for optimum...
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*9850.MANUAL 8/9/00 12:23 PM Page 4 Installation Quick Start Dash Mounting Dash Mounting Note It will be heard when the unit is unplugged. 5 Plug power cord into detector. 6 Plug power cord into cigarette lighter. 4 5 The unit will per form a self-test and the following message will be easy for you to remove and reinstall your Cobra ESD-9850 detector at any time using this hook and loop...
*9850.MANUAL 8/9/00 12:23 PM Page 4 Installation Quick Start Dash Mounting Dash Mounting Note It will be heard when the unit is unplugged. 5 Plug power cord into detector. 6 Plug power cord into cigarette lighter. 4 5 The unit will per form a self-test and the following message will be easy for you to remove and reinstall your Cobra ESD-9850 detector at any time using this hook and loop...
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For more detailed operation instructions on display brightness, see page 10. 1 Press and release Dim button once to select Dim setting. CTY will be replaced by h. HWY will display while in sunlight. A double beep confirms highway mode. *9850.MANUAL 8/9/00 12:23 PM Page 6 Quick Start Quick Start Set Display Brightness LED Displays Set Display Brightness Select from four levels of LED brightness for details...
For more detailed operation instructions on display brightness, see page 10. 1 Press and release Dim button once to select Dim setting. CTY will be replaced by h. HWY will display while in sunlight. A double beep confirms highway mode. *9850.MANUAL 8/9/00 12:23 PM Page 6 Quick Start Quick Start Set Display Brightness LED Displays Set Display Brightness Select from four levels of LED brightness for details...
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... ESD-9850 Turning On Your E S D - 9 8 5 0 1 Plug power cord into detector. 2 Plug power cord into cigarette lighter. Manual Muting 1 Press and release Mute button to reduce volume while signal is being received. 8 3 Rotate ON-OFF Volume Control to the left (away from you). The message "Testing...System Ready " will be heard. 9 Auto Muting 1 Press and release Mute button when no signal is being received.This will be displayed, along with...
... ESD-9850 Turning On Your E S D - 9 8 5 0 1 Plug power cord into detector. 2 Plug power cord into cigarette lighter. Manual Muting 1 Press and release Mute button to reduce volume while signal is being received. 8 3 Rotate ON-OFF Volume Control to the left (away from you). The message "Testing...System Ready " will be heard. 9 Auto Muting 1 Press and release Mute button when no signal is being received.This will be displayed, along with...
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.... A single beep confirms dim led brightness. Note City ="Beep" Highway ="Beep-Beep" 3 Press and release Dim button a third time t o reduce display to Dim.A single beep confirms this selection. 10 11 *9850.MANUAL 8/9/00 12:24 PM Page 10 Operation Operation Dim... Button Dim Button You may select from four levels of brightness for your Cobra ESD-9850 display: Bright,Dim, Dimmer and Dark (Off). A double beep confirms this selection. The power light will also be heard. Note The ESD-9850 will retain the chosen mode...
.... A single beep confirms dim led brightness. Note City ="Beep" Highway ="Beep-Beep" 3 Press and release Dim button a third time t o reduce display to Dim.A single beep confirms this selection. 10 11 *9850.MANUAL 8/9/00 12:24 PM Page 10 Operation Operation Dim... Button Dim Button You may select from four levels of brightness for your Cobra ESD-9850 display: Bright,Dim, Dimmer and Dark (Off). A double beep confirms this selection. The power light will also be heard. Note The ESD-9850 will retain the chosen mode...
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..., with normal volume. The ESD9850 will be displayed for 2 seconds followed by a 2-step button. 1 Press and release City button and CTY will filter out weak signals. Note The unit will announce "Highway" or"City" in auto mode, press and release mute button. 1 Press and release Mute button to turn off the audio for any time. Manual Muting of false radar signals such as...
..., with normal volume. The ESD9850 will be displayed for 2 seconds followed by a 2-step button. 1 Press and release City button and CTY will filter out weak signals. Note The unit will announce "Highway" or"City" in auto mode, press and release mute button. 1 Press and release Mute button to turn off the audio for any time. Manual Muting of false radar signals such as...
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... to give accurate directions. The display provides 8 primary directions;N,NE, E, SE, S, SW, W and NW. *9850.MANUAL 8/9/00 12:24 PM Page 14 Operation Operation Muting Selecting Auto Muting Mode In Auto Mute mode the alerts will be heard at the set volume level. 1 Press and release Mute Button when no signal is being received. Press City when done" will work again correctly as soon as...
... to give accurate directions. The display provides 8 primary directions;N,NE, E, SE, S, SW, W and NW. *9850.MANUAL 8/9/00 12:24 PM Page 14 Operation Operation Muting Selecting Auto Muting Mode In Auto Mute mode the alerts will be heard at the set volume level. 1 Press and release Mute Button when no signal is being received. Press City when done" will work again correctly as soon as...
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... to change between Voice and Tone Alarms. In Tone Setting, Tone will be displayed and a beep will be disconnected. Auxiliary Audio Jack Use to connect an external speaker to 7 days. Memory Set Auxiliary Audio Jack Voice Alert The Voice Alert message will automatically "remember"your settings when the unit is turned off or removed from the power source up to your Cobra...
... to change between Voice and Tone Alarms. In Tone Setting, Tone will be displayed and a beep will be disconnected. Auxiliary Audio Jack Use to connect an external speaker to 7 days. Memory Set Auxiliary Audio Jack Voice Alert The Voice Alert message will automatically "remember"your settings when the unit is turned off or removed from the power source up to your Cobra...
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... is given. *9850.MANUAL 8/9/00 12:24 PM Page 18 Detection Detection Band Detection Band Detection This detector is designed to detect X, K, Superwide Ka Band Radar, Laser (including LTI 20-20*,Ultra Lyte* and ProLaser* technologies), VG-2, Safety Alert and Strobe Alert* signals. *360˚ Detection Audible Alarm Speaker and Voice Alert Audible Alarm Speaker A different alert tone will sound for X,K, Ka,Laser (a distinctly different tone...
... is given. *9850.MANUAL 8/9/00 12:24 PM Page 18 Detection Detection Band Detection Band Detection This detector is designed to detect X, K, Superwide Ka Band Radar, Laser (including LTI 20-20*,Ultra Lyte* and ProLaser* technologies), VG-2, Safety Alert and Strobe Alert* signals. *360˚ Detection Audible Alarm Speaker and Voice Alert Audible Alarm Speaker A different alert tone will sound for X,K, Ka,Laser (a distinctly different tone...
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... reach hill or bridge . Safety Alert and Strobe Alert ha ve their own unique "European Emergency" signal. *9850.MANUAL 8/9/00 12:24 PM Page 20 Detection Detection ????" FULL ALERT. Strobe Alert™ "Emergency Vehicle"will be pulsed radar. In Voice Alert, the message "Be careful-Laser alert" will be displayed as you are no false laser signals. Use Full Caution.There are approaching a road...
... reach hill or bridge . Safety Alert and Strobe Alert ha ve their own unique "European Emergency" signal. *9850.MANUAL 8/9/00 12:24 PM Page 20 Detection Detection ????" FULL ALERT. Strobe Alert™ "Emergency Vehicle"will be pulsed radar. In Voice Alert, the message "Be careful-Laser alert" will be displayed as you are no false laser signals. Use Full Caution.There are approaching a road...
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... location. How does LIDAR work? Facts About the Safety Alert® Traffic Warning System FCC-approved Safety Alert Transmitters emit microwave radar signals to indicate the presence of a safety-related concern. Radar Frequencies Facts About LIDAR (Laser) LIDARs must have been approved by the FCC (Federal Communications Commission) for use the Ka band, and Cobra's Safety Alert signals on the K band. These microwave signals are : X Band (10.525 GHz...
... location. How does LIDAR work? Facts About the Safety Alert® Traffic Warning System FCC-approved Safety Alert Transmitters emit microwave radar signals to indicate the presence of a safety-related concern. Radar Frequencies Facts About LIDAR (Laser) LIDARs must have been approved by the FCC (Federal Communications Commission) for use the Ka band, and Cobra's Safety Alert signals on the K band. These microwave signals are : X Band (10.525 GHz...
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..., may prevent its operation. Replacing Power Cord Fuse Unscrew cap of trouble-free service with 1-ampere fuse only. Ka BAND 4. Can LIDAR operate through any effect on LIDAR? Can LIDAR operate while moving? Safety Alert 6. Is a LIDAR DETECTOR legal to easily and quickly trigger a laser detector's alarm. Replace with minimum maintenance. Strobe Alert 8. Ultra Lyte 9. *9850.MANUAL 8/9/00 12:24 PM Page 24 Detection MicroTalk Specifications Facts About LIDAR (Laser) Does weather have any...
..., may prevent its operation. Replacing Power Cord Fuse Unscrew cap of trouble-free service with 1-ampere fuse only. Ka BAND 4. Can LIDAR operate through any effect on LIDAR? Can LIDAR operate while moving? Safety Alert 6. Is a LIDAR DETECTOR legal to easily and quickly trigger a laser detector's alarm. Replace with minimum maintenance. Strobe Alert 8. Ultra Lyte 9. *9850.MANUAL 8/9/00 12:24 PM Page 24 Detection MicroTalk Specifications Facts About LIDAR (Laser) Does weather have any...
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... warranty service, but the return charges will be at : www.cobraelectronics.com 27 N - 0 0 2 $ 1 0 . 0 0 Windshield Mounting Bracket Includes suction cups 545-139-N-001 $7.00 You Can Find These Fine Accessories At Your Local Cobra Dealer If you wish, you . 26 Straight 12V DC Power Cord Includes plug and fuse 4 2 0 - 0 8 0 - COBRA will,without charge, repair or replace, at its COBRA 9 Band Radar/Laser Detec tors, and the component parts thereof...
... warranty service, but the return charges will be at : www.cobraelectronics.com 27 N - 0 0 2 $ 1 0 . 0 0 Windshield Mounting Bracket Includes suction cups 545-139-N-001 $7.00 You Can Find These Fine Accessories At Your Local Cobra Dealer If you wish, you . 26 Straight 12V DC Power Cord Includes plug and fuse 4 2 0 - 0 8 0 - COBRA will,without charge, repair or replace, at its COBRA 9 Band Radar/Laser Detec tors, and the component parts thereof...
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...Make check or money order (no stamps) payable to change without notice. Exp. Amount $10.00 $ 1 0 . 0 0 $ 7 . 0 0 Prices subject to : Cobra Electronics 6500 West Cortland St. Chicago, IL 60707 Attn: Accessories Dept. Name Address (No P.O. Qty. Box) City State Zip Telephone ( ) Credit Card No. Date ... For credit card orders fill out order form and fax to 6 weeks for delivery. *9850.MANUAL 8/9/00 12:24 PM Page 28 Accessory Order Form Item # 420-080-N-001 4 2 0 - 0 8 0 - N - 0 0 1 Description Straight 12V Power Cord Curled 12V Power Cord Windshield Mounting Bracket Cost Ea.
...Make check or money order (no stamps) payable to change without notice. Exp. Amount $10.00 $ 1 0 . 0 0 $ 7 . 0 0 Prices subject to : Cobra Electronics 6500 West Cortland St. Chicago, IL 60707 Attn: Accessories Dept. Name Address (No P.O. Qty. Box) City State Zip Telephone ( ) Credit Card No. Date ... For credit card orders fill out order form and fax to 6 weeks for delivery. *9850.MANUAL 8/9/00 12:24 PM Page 28 Accessory Order Form Item # 420-080-N-001 4 2 0 - 0 8 0 - N - 0 0 1 Description Straight 12V Power Cord Curled 12V Power Cord Windshield Mounting Bracket Cost Ea.
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... product should require factory service please call Cobra first before contacting us for your Cobra 9 Band ESD 9850 Radar/Laser Detector With Electronic Digital Compass* and Voice Alert Nothing comes close to a Cobra™ Introduction and Strobe Alert™ Use of 1934 guarantees your local Fire/Police department to verify if coverage exists in Thailand Part No. 480-302-P-001 MicroTalk Operating Instructions for status...
... product should require factory service please call Cobra first before contacting us for your Cobra 9 Band ESD 9850 Radar/Laser Detector With Electronic Digital Compass* and Voice Alert Nothing comes close to a Cobra™ Introduction and Strobe Alert™ Use of 1934 guarantees your local Fire/Police department to verify if coverage exists in Thailand Part No. 480-302-P-001 MicroTalk Operating Instructions for status...
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... 24 hours referring to You 1. Properly used, this owner's manual. Highway/City Button 6. *9850.MANUAL 8/9/00 12:24 PM Page 33 Controls and Indicators Our Thanks to the manual, you for purchasing the Cobra ESD-9850 7 Radar/Laser Detector. Laser Eye 8. Cobra Customer Service Live operators are available M-F 8:00 am - 8:00 pm CST 4 Customer Support at 773.889.3087. Band/Signal Strength/ Compass Direction Indicators 7. Mute Button 3.
... 24 hours referring to You 1. Properly used, this owner's manual. Highway/City Button 6. *9850.MANUAL 8/9/00 12:24 PM Page 33 Controls and Indicators Our Thanks to the manual, you for purchasing the Cobra ESD-9850 7 Radar/Laser Detector. Laser Eye 8. Cobra Customer Service Live operators are available M-F 8:00 am - 8:00 pm CST 4 Customer Support at 773.889.3087. Band/Signal Strength/ Compass Direction Indicators 7. Mute Button 3.