Operating Instructions for Your Cobra® 10 BandTM Extra Sensory Detection® DETECTOR MODEL E S D ­ 9 2 1 0 RADAR/LASER XK Ka V S Nothing comes close to a CobraTM DETECTOR MODEL E S D ­ 9 2 1 0 RADAR/LASER Congratulations You've made a smart choice by purchasing the ESD-9210 radar/laser detector from Cobra.® Just look at some of the sophisticated features and capabilities your new unit includes: · 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 VG-2 signals · LASEREYE ® for 360° detection of laser and strobe signals · "INSTANT-ON" speed monitoring detection · TONE ALERT or VOICE ALERTTM with adjustable volume · ULTRABRIGHTTM DATA DISPLAY is easy-to-read with adjustable brightness · CITY or HIGHWAY modes to reduce false alerts · SAFETY ALERT® Traffic Warning System · STROBE ALERTTM · MANUAL MUTE or AUTO MUTE of audio alerts · SMARTMUTETM 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-9210. 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 ON-OFF/VOLUME control allows you to adjust the volume of the TONE or VOICE alerts. SMARTMUTETM engine RPM-sensing mute function which reduces false alerts. Button turns SmartMuteTM on and off. (Also sets rev point. ) * MUTE button for MANUAL MUTE or AUTO MUTE of audio alerts. (Also turns Voice AlertsTM on and off.*) *Press and hold for 2 seconds to access these functions LASEREYE ® for 360° detection of laser and strobe signals. 12V DC POWER JACK ON-OFF/VOLUME control SPEAKER CITY button for CITY or HIGHWAY modes to reduce false alerts. X K Ka V S signal strength, laser and CITY/HIGHWAY mode indicators windshield bracket mount DIM button allows you to adjust the UltraBrightTM Data Display brightness for easy reading. (Also turns VG-2 Alert® on and off.*) radar, VG-2 and safety/strobe indicators SmartMuteTM indicator Important Information Important information about... Table of Contents Security of Your Vehicle Federal Laws, Safety Alert®/Strobe AlertTM Safe Driving, , Security of Your Vehicle, Customer Support.................................................................................. A1 Installation .................................................................................................................................. 2- 4 Operation­Getting Started ............................................................................................................ 5 Operation­Settings ...................................................................................................................... 6-13 Highway/City Mode ................................................................................................................ 6 UltraBrightTM Data Display Brightness .......................................................................................... 7 Muting an Alert ...................................................................................................................... 8 Auto Mute Mode .................................................................................................................... 8 SmartMuteTM ............................................................................................................................ 9-11 Voice/Tone Setting ................................................................................................................ 12 VG-2 Alert ® Audio Setting ........................................................................................................ 13 Detection .................................................................................................................................... 14-17 Signals Detected .................................................................................................................... 14 Audio Alerts ............................................................................................................................ 14 Visual Display ........................................................................................................................ 14-16 Instant-On Detection ................................................................................................................ 17 Responding to Alerts ................................................................................................................ 17 Understanding Radar and Laser ...................................................................................................... 18-19 Maintenance and Service .............................................................................................................. 20-21 Limited 1-Year Warranty ................................................................................................................ 22 Specifications .............................................................................................................................. 23 Optional Accessories .................................................................................................................... 24 Order Form .................................................................................................................................. 25 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® 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-9210. 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. Use of this product is not intended to, and does not, ensure that motorists or passengers will not be involved in traffic accidents. It is only intended to alert the motorist that an emergency vehicle equipped with a Cobra® Safety Alert ® transmitter is within range as defined by that product. Please call local fire and police departments to learn if coverage exists in your area. Safe Driving Motorists, as well as operators of emergency or service vehicles, are expected to exercise all due caution while using this product, and to obey all applicable traffic laws. A1 WARNING Modifications or parts substitutions not approved by Cobra Electronics Corporation may violate FCC Rules and void your authority to operate this equipment. 1 I N S TA L L AT I O N I N S TA L L AT I O N 1 Where to Mount Your Unit You will get optimum performance from your ESD-9210 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. Radar and laser signals pass through glass but not through other materials and objects. Objects that can block or weaken incoming signals include: windshield wiper blades mirrored sun screens dark tinting at the top of the windshield 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 1. Attach the rubber cups to the bracket. 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. 2. Make sure the rubber cups and your windshield are clean. 3. Push the bracket firmly onto the windshield. 6. Plug the power cord into the detector. Windshield mounting Dashboard mounting The unit's lenses must not be blocked and the LaserEye® should have a clear view out the back window to allow 360° detection. 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 vehicle's cigarette lighter. 8. You can temporarily remove the detector whenever you wish by sliding it off of the bracket. 2 Instaclear for Ford ® is a registered trademark of Ford Motor Company, Inc. Electriclear for GM ® is a registered trademark of General Motors Corporation. 3 1 I N S TA L L AT I O N O P E R AT I O N · G E T T I N G S TA R T E D 2 Dashboard Mounting 1. Place the detector on the dashboard to find a location where the unit has a clear, level view of the road. The angle can NOT be adjusted after mounting. 2. Remove the paper backing from one side of the hook-and-loop fastener. 4. Attach the detector to the hook-and-loop fastener. You can remove and reattach the unit as often as you like. 1. Turn on the unit and adjust audio volume by rotating the ON-OFF/VOLUME CONTROL DIAL clockwise (away from you). 2. You will hear the voice messages: "TESTING" (then 3 beeps) "SYSTEM READY", then "VOICE ALERT" The letter "h" will appear in the display indicating that the power is on. X K Ka V S 5. Plug the power cord into the detector. NOTE: In some vehicles, power is supplied to the cigarette lighter even while the ignition is off. If this is the case with your vehicle, you should turn off or unplug your ESD-9210 when parking for lengthy periods. 3. Attach the pad to the dashboard at your chosen location and remove the other paper backing. 6. Plug the cigarette lighter adapter on the power cord into your vehicle's cigarette lighter. 4 5 3 O P E R AT I O N · S E T T I N G S O P E R AT I O N · S E T T I N G S 3 When changing the settings on your ESD-9210, please keep in mind: · Buttons can have multiple functions. · Depending on your choice of Voice AlertTM or Tone Alert mode, you will hear either voice messages or tones confirming changes in settings. · All settings will be stored in memory when the power is turned off and recalled when the power is turned back on. driving in or near urban areas where there are many sources for conflicting X band 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 (either in Voice AlertTM or Tone Alert mode) as you complete each step. The factory setting is Highway mode. CITY button Press and release UltraBrightTM Data Display Brightness You can choose from three settings for brightness of the display. You can cycle through the settings by repeatedly pushing the DIM button The factory setting is Bright. Bright RELEASE SS AND PRE IM BUTTON D PRESS AN DIM BU D RELE TTO AS N E Highway/City Mode Setting your ESD-9210 to City mode delays all X band audio alerts until the signal strength reaches level 3. (A single beep will sound when the signal is first detected.) This will reduce false alerts while you are Dim EA REL N PRESS ANDUTTO MB DI Dark DIM button Press and release Procedure Procedure Tone 1 beep Voice "city" appears in the display 2 beeps "highway" appears in the display Visual Display Tone 1 beep Voice "dim" SE Visual Display Display dims To change from Highway mode to City mode To change from City mode back to Highway mode X K Ka V S Press and release the CITY button. Press and release the CITY button again. To change the brightness to Dim To change the brightness to Dark To change the brightness to Bright Press and release the DIM button once. Press and release the DIM button again. Press and release the DIM button a third time. 1 beep "dark" Display remains dim (No visual alerts will be seen) Display returns to full brightness 2 beeps "bright" City mode X K Ka V S Highway mode 6 7 3 O P E R AT I O N · S E T T I N G S O P E R AT I O N · S E T T I N G S 3 Muting an Alert Your ESD-9210 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 tur ...