ESD-6160CS.MANUAL.qx 10/23/98 4:52 PM Page 1 Installing and Using Your 1. What You'll Need To Install The ESD-6160CS: NOTE: Detailed instructions on opposite side 3. Operating The ESD-6160CS: A. Turn On and Adjust Volume F. Indicators and Visual Alerts Power DETECTION SYSTEM Model ESD TM-6160CS The unit will chirp 3 times and the red single digit display will illuminate . B. Set Display Brightness NORMAL Either an , or will illuminate when the unit is on. X Band Radar X Blinks faster as source approaches K and Ka Band Radar DIM DIMMER ESD-6160CS Windshield Bracket Hook and Loop Material (For on-dash mounting) Power Cord K/Ka DARK Blinks faster as source approaches 2. Installing The ESD-6160CS: ON WINDSHIELD ON DASH NEED HELP? C. Set Highway/City Mode CITY: For urban driving-reduces number of X-Band false audible alerts. HIGHWAY: For all other driving. VG2 VG2 Blinks at a steady rate ATTACH CUPS TO BRACKET PEEL PROTECTIVE PAPER OFF ONE SIDE OF HOOK AND LOOP Safety Alert® Traffic Warning System D. Muting ATTACH BRACKET TO WINDSHIELD PLACE ON DASH Emergency Press to reduce volume of audible alert in progress. ATTACH DETECTOR TO BRACKET PEEL TOP PAPER OFF Road Hazard SA Railroad Cobra Electronics Corporation 6500 West Cortland Street, Chicago, Illinois 60707 BEND BRACKET FOR CORRECT DETECTION ANGLE (IF NEEDED) PLACE DETECTOR ON HOOK AND LOOP PAD Laser E. LaserEye Both the red SA LED and the single digit display will illuminate for the Safety Alert signal. PLUG POWER CORD INTO DETECTOR POWER CORD INTO DETECTOR 360° Laser Detection Blinks at a steady rate Highway/City Mode Highway City PRINTED IN KOREA ©1998 COBRAELECTRONICS CORPORATION 480-271-P-001 PLUG POWER CORD INTO CIGARETTE LIGHTER PLUG POWER CORD INTO CIGARETTE LIGHTER ESD-6160CS.MANUAL.qx 10/23/98 4:52 PM Page 2 I. Introduction Congratulations! You have just purchased the most sophisticated RADAR/LASER DETECTOR available today. This booklet contains instructions and information designed so that you will be able to understand how the Cobra ESDTM-6160CS works and how radar and (LIDAR) laser are used. Enjoy your Cobra ESD-6160CS Radar/Laser Detector and DRIVE SAFELY. Federal Law Governing Use of Radar Detectors It is not against Federal Law to receive radar transmissions on your COBRA Radar Detector. The Communications Act of 1934 guarantees your right to receive radio transmissions on any frequency. Local laws that contravene the Communications Act of 1934, while illegal, may be enforced by your local law enforcement officials until and unless they are prohibited from doing so by Federal Court action. c. Mounting on Windshield To install the Cobra ESD-6160CS onto the windshield, simply press it firmly on to the glass. Sometimes the suction cups adhere better if they are slightly moistened. In cold weather, you may need to warm the suction cups before application. d. Adjustment If necessary to achieve correct angle,remove the detector from the bracket and the bracket from the windshield. Adjust the bracket by bending it. DO NOT BEND THE BRACKET USING THE ESD-6160CS AS A LEVER. e. Removal To remove the Cobra ESD-6160CS from your windshield, release each suction cup by lifting one edge with your finger, or by pulling on tab. 2. Dashboard Mounting Mounting your ESD-6160CS to the dashboard of your vehicle requires a clear, level unobstructed view of the road for the detector, without blocking the driver's vision. Select a mounting position that allows the detector to have a clear view of the road ahead. Using the hook and loop material provided, proceed as follows: (See illustration on reverse side) a. Remove backing from one side and apply to dash. b. Clean dashboard with common rubbing alcohol to remove dirt and grease. Remove backing from other side and place detector on top. Let adhesive set. Note: With this hook and loop material dashboard mounting, it's easy for you to remove and reinstall your Cobra ESD-6160CS detector at any time. Remember: Without means to adjust the angle of the detector (when mounted as above), be sure you that your Cobra ESD-6160CS has a level, clear view of the road before you attach the hook and loop material. H. Band Alarm Indicators When the Cobra ESD-6160CS detects an X-band radar signal, the red "X" Visual Alarm Indicator (LED) will flash in unison with the X-Band audio tone. When the ESD-6160CS detects either a K-band or a Ka-band radar signal, the yellow "K/Ka" Visual Alarm Indicator (LED) will flash in unison with the K or Ka Band audio tone. When the ESD-6160CS detects pulses of laser light, the red single digit display will illuminate in unison with the Laser audio tone. When VG-2 is detected, the green "VG-2" Visual Alarm Indicator LED will flash in unison with the VG-2 audio tone. When a Safety Alert signal is detected, the red single digit display will illuminate - EMERGENCY VEHICLE APPROACHING, - ROAD HAZARD AHEAD, or - RAILROAD in unison with its independent audio tone and red "SA" Visual Alarm Indicator (LED). I. Muting Mode The ESD-6160CS offers two MUTE modes-AUTO and MANUAL. To switch between them, press the MUTE button when NO signal is being received. In AUTO mode the alarm will be reduced in volume after three seconds automatically. In MANUAL mode, press the MUTE button to reduce the volume. The unit will automatically be set to the AUTO mode when turned on. J. Highway/City The Highway/City function is controlled by a 2-step momentary button. The Highway mode is automatically engaged when the unit is powered up. To engage City Mode, press down on the Highway/City button. The single digit display will illuminate a to indicate the detector is in the CITY mode. The single digit display will illuminate an to indicate the detector is in the HIGHWAY mode. In the Highway Mode, your Cobra ESD-6160CS operates at full sensitivity on all three radar bands plus laser. The unit is automatically set to the Highway Mode. In the City Mode, the X-band audio alert sensitivity is lowered to reduce false alerts. In or near cities, there are many sources of false radar signals. Microwave relay towers for telephone and TV signaling, anti-shoplifting systems and bank alarms­all are examples of false X-band sources. K. Dim Button You may select from four levels of brightness for your Cobra ESD-6160CS display: Normal, Dim, Dimmer and Dark. Each time you turn your ESD-6160CS on, the display is automatically set to full brightness. Pressing once on the Dim Button reduces the display's brightness to Dim; pressing a second time reduces the brightness to Dimmer; pressing a third time, the Dark mode, the single digit display will illuminate a - DARK (Highway or City), and pressing a fourth time returns the display to Normal. Radar Frequencies There are now three frequencies that have been approved by the FCC (Federal Communications Commission) for use in speed monitoring equipment. They are: X Band (10.525 GHz), K Band (24.150 GHz), Ka Band (33.400--36.000 GHz) Your Cobra ESD-6160CS can detect signals in all three bands including photo radar and STALKER radar which use the Ka band, Cobra Safety Alert signals on the K band, VG-2 and laser. D. Facts About LIDAR (Laser) · What is LIDAR? LIDAR stands for Light Detection And Ranging. While everyone refers to it as LASER the correct name is LIDAR. · How does LIDAR work? LIDAR operates a lot like RADAR. Like RADAR, it spreads out. Not as quickly, but it does spread, as shown on the diagram below. C. For technical assistance, please call our Automated Help Desk which can assist you by answering the most frequently asked questions about Cobra products. (773) 889-3087 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. A Consumer Service Representative can be reached through this same number 8:00 am - 8:00 pm, Monday through Friday, CST. Technical assistance is also available on-line in the Frequently Asked Question (FAQ) section at www.cobraelec.com or by e-mail to productinfo@cobraelec.com If You Think You Need Service, Call 773-889-3087 If your product should require factory service please call Cobra first before sending your unit in. This will ensure the fastest turnaround time on your repair. You may be asked to send your unit to the Cobra factory. It will be necessary to furnish the following, in order 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 or sales receipt. If you send the original receipt it cannot be returned. 2. Send the entire product. For example­must include detector, bracket with suction cups, and cord. 3. Enclose a description of what is happening with the unit. Include a typed or clearly printed name and address of where the unit is to be returned. 4. Pack unit securely to prevent damage in transit. If possible, use the original packing material. 5. Ship prepaid and insured by way of a traceable carrier (to avoid loss in transit) such as United Parcel Service (UPS), Roadway Parcel Service (RPS), or First Class Insured Mail to Cobra Factory Service, Cobra Electronics Corporation, 6500 W. Cortland St., Chicago, IL 60707. Cobra is not responsible for units not received if package has not been properly insured. 6. If the unit is in warranty, upon receipt of your unit it will either be repaired or exchanged depending on the model. Please allow approximately 3 to 4 weeks before contacting us for status. If the unit is out of warranty a letter will automatically be sent informing you of the repair charge or replacement charge. If you have any questions, please call 773-889-3087 for assistance. WARNING: Before leaving your car, make sure that you conceal your radar detector. This will reduce the possibility of break-in and theft of your unit. Use of this product is not intended to, and does not, ensure that the motorist and any passenger will not be involved in a traffic accident. It is only intended to alert the motorist that an emergency or service vehicle equipped with a CODE 3 or Cobra Safety Alert Transmitter is in the area as defined by the range of the product. Motorists are expected to exercise all due caution while using this product, and to observe and follow all applicable traffic laws. Operators of emergency or service vehicles are also expected to exercise all due caution while using this product, and to observe and follow all applicable traffic laws. U.S. Patent No. 5,497,148 LIDARs must have a clear line of sight to target a vehicle during the entire measurement interval. Intervening objects such as signposts, utility poles, tree branches, etc., will prevent a valid speed reading. · Does weather have any effect on LIDAR? Yes, rain, snow, smoke, fog, and airborne dust particles will all reduce the effective range, and if sufficiently dense, may prevent its operation. · Can LIDAR operate through glass? No, LIDAR guns cannot obtain readings through any glass. But the laser pulse can be received through glass to easily and quickly trigger a laser detector's alarm. · Can LIDAR operate while moving? No, since LIDAR is line of sight, an officer cannot drive, aim, and shoot while driving. · Is a LIDAR DETECTOR legal to use? Yes, it is legal in all 50 states. 1. 3. 5. 7. 9. COBRA RADAR DETECTOR ACCESSORIES A. Location Selecting the proper location to mount the Cobra ESD-6160CS is very important for optimum performance. Both radar and laser transmissions pass through glass but not through other objects. For this reason the Cobra ESD-6160CS lens must not be blocked, and it should have a view of the rear window to take advantage of LaserEye 360° detection. It is best to locate your detector in the middle of the front windshield. Examples of metal in the windshield area that can block or weaken incoming radar/laser signals: 1. Windshield wiper blades. Mount your Cobra ESD-6160CS so that it will NOT be behind the blades when they are at rest. 2. Mirrored sun screens. It is recommended that sun screens be removed, or they may impair the performance of your Cobra ESD-6160CS by acting as an impenetrable barrier to radar/laser signals. 3. Regular tinted glass does not affect radar reception, although the darker tint at the top of the tinted windshield prevents laser light from penetrating. 4. Heated windshields, currently available as an option for some Ford® (Instaclear) and GM® (Electriclear) vehicles act as an impenetrable barrier to radar signals. (If in doubt, check with your dealer to see if this applies to your vehicle). B. Mounting 1. Windshield Mounting The WINDSHIELD MOUNTING BRACKET offers convenient mounting to windshields and provides for easy movement of detector between vehicles. Note: Some new vehicles have a soft plastic coating on the inside surface of the windshield. Suction cups can permanently mark this "anti-lacerative" coating. Check with your owner's manual to see if this applies to your vehicle. a. Assemble suction cup on bracket by putting round "bu ...