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... • 4 Level Dim Button • Audio Jack • Superior Audio 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...
... • 4 Level Dim Button • Audio Jack • Superior Audio 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...
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... to your detector as low on the front windshield as an impenetrable barrier to radar signals). *9850.MANUAL 8/9/00 12:23 PM Page 2 Installation Installation Location Location Selecting the proper location to mount the Cobra ESD-9850 is best to locate your vehicle. Mirrored sun screens. 3. Windshield Mounting Windshield Mounting 1... affect radar reception,although the darker tint at the top of metal in doubt, check with your dealer to see if this reason the Cobra ESD-9850 lenses must not be blocked.The Laser Eye should have a view of the rear window to take advantage of its 360˚...
... to your detector as low on the front windshield as an impenetrable barrier to radar signals). *9850.MANUAL 8/9/00 12:23 PM Page 2 Installation Installation Location Location Selecting the proper location to mount the Cobra ESD-9850 is best to locate your vehicle. Mirrored sun screens. 3. Windshield Mounting Windshield Mounting 1... affect radar reception,although the darker tint at the top of metal in doubt, check with your dealer to see if this reason the Cobra ESD-9850 lenses must not be blocked.The Laser Eye should have a view of the rear window to take advantage of its 360˚...
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...Volume Control to adjust the angle of the detector (when mounted as above), be sure you that your Cobra ESD-9850 has a level,clear view of the road before you attach the hook and loop material....unplugged. 5 Plug power cord into detector. 6 Plug power cord into cigarette lighter. 4 5 *9850.MANUAL 8/9/00 12:23 PM Page 4 Installation Quick Start Dash Mounting Dash Mounting Note It will be easy for you... to remove and reinstall your Cobra ESD-9850 detector at any time using this hook and loop material on hook and loop ...
...Volume Control to adjust the angle of the detector (when mounted as above), be sure you that your Cobra ESD-9850 has a level,clear view of the road before you attach the hook and loop material....unplugged. 5 Plug power cord into detector. 6 Plug power cord into cigarette lighter. 4 5 *9850.MANUAL 8/9/00 12:23 PM Page 4 Installation Quick Start Dash Mounting Dash Mounting Note It will be easy for you... to remove and reinstall your Cobra ESD-9850 detector at any time using this hook and loop material on hook and loop ...
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... again to select Dimmer setting. CTY will be replaced by h. Press and release Dim button a third time to select Dark setting. *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 your Cobra ESD-9850 display: Bright, Dim, Dimmer and Dark.The ESD-9850's state-of X-Band audible alerts. Highway Mode Press and release City ...
... again to select Dimmer setting. CTY will be replaced by h. Press and release Dim button a third time to select Dark setting. *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 your Cobra ESD-9850 display: Bright, Dim, Dimmer and Dark.The ESD-9850's state-of X-Band audible alerts. Highway Mode Press and release City ...
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MUTE will be displayed, along with 3 beeps. The Compass directions will then be heard. 9 Manual Muting 1 Press and release Mute button to the left (away from you). *9850.MANUAL 8/9/00 12:23 PM Page 8 Quick Start Operation Set Muting Mode Set Muting Mode Signal Reduces signal alert volume. Turning On Your ESD-9850...
MUTE will be displayed, along with 3 beeps. The Compass directions will then be heard. 9 Manual Muting 1 Press and release Mute button to the left (away from you). *9850.MANUAL 8/9/00 12:23 PM Page 8 Quick Start Operation Set Muting Mode Set Muting Mode Signal Reduces signal alert volume. Turning On Your ESD-9850...
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... the chosen brightness level while OFF. 2 Press and release Dim button twice to reduce the display brightness to Dim.A single beep confirms this selection. *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...
... the chosen brightness level while OFF. 2 Press and release Dim button twice to reduce the display brightness to Dim.A single beep confirms this selection. *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...
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*9850.MANUAL 8/9/00 12:24 PM Page 12 Operation Highway/City Mode Note Use City Mode in or near cities where there are many sources of the ... beep confirms City mode. Highway/City Mode To select Highway Mode: Press and release City button. Operation Audio Muting The mute button is controlled by c. Manual Muting of false radar signals such as microwave relay towers and automatic door openers. Muting Note To completely turn Auto Mute mode off incoming alerts...
*9850.MANUAL 8/9/00 12:24 PM Page 12 Operation Highway/City Mode Note Use City Mode in or near cities where there are many sources of the ... beep confirms City mode. Highway/City Mode To select Highway Mode: Press and release City button. Operation Audio Muting The mute button is controlled by c. Manual Muting of false radar signals such as microwave relay towers and automatic door openers. Muting Note To completely turn Auto Mute mode off incoming alerts...
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... directions. Your compass will work again correctly as soon as you use it is displayed. Press City when done" will be heard. *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... . Selecting Manual Muting Mode In Manual Mute mode the alerts will always be heard at the volume set for a minimum of 2 seconds. Calibration allows the compass electronics t o ...
... directions. Your compass will work again correctly as soon as you use it is displayed. Press City when done" will be heard. *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... . Selecting Manual Muting Mode In Manual Mute mode the alerts will always be heard at the volume set for a minimum of 2 seconds. Calibration allows the compass electronics t o ...
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... message "Voice Alert" will be heard. Memory Set This product features an automatic, internal electronic memory system. It will automatically "remember"your Cobra ESD-9850 in environments with high ambient noise levels.The internal speaker will be heard. 16 17 Memory Set Auxiliary Audio Jack Voice Alert The... Voice Alert message will stay on for two seconds to 7 days. *9850.MANUAL 8/9/00 12:24 PM Page 16 Operation Operation Tone Alarm And Voice Alert Voice/Tone Settings 1 Press and hold MUTE button for 2 seconds....
... message "Voice Alert" will be heard. Memory Set This product features an automatic, internal electronic memory system. It will automatically "remember"your Cobra ESD-9850 in environments with high ambient noise levels.The internal speaker will be heard. 16 17 Memory Set Auxiliary Audio Jack Voice Alert The... Voice Alert message will stay on for two seconds to 7 days. *9850.MANUAL 8/9/00 12:24 PM Page 16 Operation Operation Tone Alarm And Voice Alert Voice/Tone Settings 1 Press and hold MUTE button for 2 seconds....
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Distinct tones will also be indicated by a bar graph which increases in use near your vehicle. *9850.MANUAL 8/9/00 12:24 PM Page 18 Detection Detection Band Detection Band Detection This detector is designed to detect other signals. Immediate action is ...The signal strength will sound for X,K, Ka,Laser (a distinctly different tone for each of the unit will show the band received (X,K/Ka). VG-2 Undetectable The Cobra ESD-9850 is given. X, K, Ka Alert Weakest signal Strongest signal In Voice Alert, the message "Be careful-X alert" will alert you approach the radar ...
Distinct tones will also be indicated by a bar graph which increases in use near your vehicle. *9850.MANUAL 8/9/00 12:24 PM Page 18 Detection Detection Band Detection Band Detection This detector is designed to detect other signals. Immediate action is ...The signal strength will sound for X,K, Ka,Laser (a distinctly different tone for each of the unit will show the band received (X,K/Ka). VG-2 Undetectable The Cobra ESD-9850 is given. X, K, Ka Alert Weakest signal Strongest signal In Voice Alert, the message "Be careful-X alert" will alert you approach the radar ...
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... own unique "European Emergency" signal. Most likely police radar. series of Audible Signal Interpretation and Response Your COBRA ESD-9850 starts to signal slowly, then increases in signal rate as you with the following warnings: Emergency ...Vehicle, Road Hazard and Train. FULL ALERT. Radar/VG-2/ Laser Alerts 21 Your COBRA ESD-9850 signals just once. Exercise Caution. Slow signal rate as you are no false laser signals. Safety...;one each for LTI 20-20,Ultra Lyte and ProLaser. *9850.MANUAL 8/9/00 12:24 PM Page 20 Detection Detection ????"
... own unique "European Emergency" signal. Most likely police radar. series of Audible Signal Interpretation and Response Your COBRA ESD-9850 starts to signal slowly, then increases in signal rate as you with the following warnings: Emergency ...Vehicle, Road Hazard and Train. FULL ALERT. Radar/VG-2/ Laser Alerts 21 Your COBRA ESD-9850 signals just once. Exercise Caution. Slow signal rate as you are no false laser signals. Safety...;one each for LTI 20-20,Ultra Lyte and ProLaser. *9850.MANUAL 8/9/00 12:24 PM Page 20 Detection Detection ????"
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...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 a speeding emergency vehicle or train,or at traffic intersections in over 50,000 emergency vehicles equipped with Tomar... Light Detection And Ranging. However, unlike a standard radar detector, your Cobra ESD-9850 is available in emergency high speed situations. 22 Radar Frequencies There are located in speed monitoring equipment. *9850.MANUAL 8/9/00 12:24 PM Page 22 Detection Detection Facts About Safety Alert...
...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 a speeding emergency vehicle or train,or at traffic intersections in over 50,000 emergency vehicles equipped with Tomar... Light Detection And Ranging. However, unlike a standard radar detector, your Cobra ESD-9850 is available in emergency high speed situations. 22 Radar Frequencies There are located in speed monitoring equipment. *9850.MANUAL 8/9/00 12:24 PM Page 22 Detection Detection Facts About Safety Alert...
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... 300 THz - 375 THz 300 THz - 375 THz Specifications 25 But the laser pulse can be received through any effect on LIDAR? Troubleshooting If your COBRA LASER DETECTOR ESD-9850 isn't operating, we suggest you years of trouble-free service with 1-ampere fuse only. Is the fuse OK? 3. Yes, it...No, since LIDAR is legal in all reduce the effective range, and if sufficiently dense, may prevent its operation. Can LIDAR operate through glass? *9850.MANUAL 8/9/00 12:24 PM Page 24 Detection MicroTalk Specifications Facts About LIDAR (Laser) Does weather have any glass.
... 300 THz - 375 THz 300 THz - 375 THz Specifications 25 But the laser pulse can be received through any effect on LIDAR? Troubleshooting If your COBRA LASER DETECTOR ESD-9850 isn't operating, we suggest you years of trouble-free service with 1-ampere fuse only. Is the fuse OK? 3. Yes, it...No, since LIDAR is legal in all reduce the effective range, and if sufficiently dense, may prevent its operation. Can LIDAR operate through glass? *9850.MANUAL 8/9/00 12:24 PM Page 24 Detection MicroTalk Specifications Facts About LIDAR (Laser) Does weather have any glass.
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...MANUAL 8/9/00 12:24 PM Page 26 Limited One Year Warranty Optional Accessories Cobra Electronics Corporation 6500 West Cortland Street Chicago, Illinois 60707 www.cobraelectronics.com COBRA ELECTRONICS CORPORATION warrants that its option, defective 9 Band Radar/Laser Detec tors, products or component parts upon delivery to the COBRA...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 - You must pay...
...MANUAL 8/9/00 12:24 PM Page 26 Limited One Year Warranty Optional Accessories Cobra Electronics Corporation 6500 West Cortland Street Chicago, Illinois 60707 www.cobraelectronics.com COBRA ELECTRONICS CORPORATION warrants that its option, defective 9 Band Radar/Laser Detec tors, products or component parts upon delivery to the COBRA...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 - You must pay...
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*9850.MANUAL 8/9/00 12:24 PM Page 28 Accessory Order Form Item # 420-080-N-001 4 2 0 - 0 8 0 - Amount $10.00 $ 1 0 . 0 0 $ 7 . 0 0 Prices subject to 6 weeks for delivery. N - 0 0 2 5 4 5 - 1 3 9 - Tax Table Illinois ... 6% Ohio residents add 6% Wisconsin residents add 5% Subtotal (Tax if applicable) Shipping/handling $4.00 Total For credit card orders fill out order form and fax to : Cobra Electronics 6500 West Cortland St. Chicago, IL 60707 Attn: Accessories Dept. Exp. Offer valid in Continental U.S.only. 28
*9850.MANUAL 8/9/00 12:24 PM Page 28 Accessory Order Form Item # 420-080-N-001 4 2 0 - 0 8 0 - Amount $10.00 $ 1 0 . 0 0 $ 7 . 0 0 Prices subject to 6 weeks for delivery. N - 0 0 2 5 4 5 - 1 3 9 - Tax Table Illinois ... 6% Ohio residents add 6% Wisconsin residents add 5% Subtotal (Tax if applicable) Shipping/handling $4.00 Total For credit card orders fill out order form and fax to : Cobra Electronics 6500 West Cortland St. Chicago, IL 60707 Attn: Accessories Dept. Exp. Offer valid in Continental U.S.only. 28
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... typed or clearly print name and address of where the unit is a registered trademark of your unit. *9850.MANUAL 8/9/00 12:24 PM Page 30 © 2000 Cobra Electronics Corporation 6500 West Cortland Street Chicago, IL 60707 www.cobraelectronics.com If You Think You Need Service For technical... be returned. 2. Curled Power Cord 3. Enjoy your unit it cannot be returned. 4. Hook and Loop Material 3. Enclose a description of your Cobra ESD-9850 Radar/Laser Detector and drive safely. Pack unit securely to , and does not, ensure that you will not be able to understand ...
... typed or clearly print name and address of where the unit is a registered trademark of your unit. *9850.MANUAL 8/9/00 12:24 PM Page 30 © 2000 Cobra Electronics Corporation 6500 West Cortland Street Chicago, IL 60707 www.cobraelectronics.com If You Think You Need Service For technical... be returned. 2. Curled Power Cord 3. Enjoy your unit it cannot be returned. 4. Hook and Loop Material 3. Enclose a description of your Cobra ESD-9850 Radar/Laser Detector and drive safely. Pack unit securely to , and does not, ensure that you will not be able to understand ...
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... WorldWideWeb: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) can be found on-line at: www.cobraelectronics.com The Cobra line of reliable service. Dim Button 4. Windshield Bracket Mount 9. 12V DC Power Jack 10. Mute Button 3. *9850.MANUAL 8/9/00 12:24 PM Page 33 Controls and Indicators Our Thanks to the... manual, you still need help, a day,seven days a week. 5 call Cobra Customer Service at 773.889.3087. On/Off Volume Control 2. Properly used,...
... WorldWideWeb: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) can be found on-line at: www.cobraelectronics.com The Cobra line of reliable service. Dim Button 4. Windshield Bracket Mount 9. 12V DC Power Jack 10. Mute Button 3. *9850.MANUAL 8/9/00 12:24 PM Page 33 Controls and Indicators Our Thanks to the... manual, you still need help, a day,seven days a week. 5 call Cobra Customer Service at 773.889.3087. On/Off Volume Control 2. Properly used,...