ESD-6200.MANUAL.qx 10/23/98 3:48 PM Page 1 Installing and Using Your 1. What You'll Need To Install The ESD-6200: NOTE: Detailed instructions on opposite side 3. Operating The ESD-6200: A. Turn On and Adjust Volume LEDs are briefly illuminated at Power ON F. Indicators and Visual Alerts Power VG-2 DETECTION SYSTEM Model ESDTM-6200 Illuminates when On Blinks at a steady rate Lights Up Safety Alert® Warnings B. Set Display Brightness BRIGHT DIM X Band Radar City/Highway Mode ESD-6200 Windshield Bracket Hook and Loop Material (For on-dash mounting) Power Cord ± C. Set City/Highway Mode DIMMER DARK Blinks faster as source approaches Turn on sequentially as source approaches Illuminates when in CITY mode 2. Installing The ESD-6200: U.S. Patent No. 5,497,148 NEED HELP? K Band Radar CITY: For urban driving-reduces number of X-Band false audible alerts. Road Hazard ON WINDSHIELD ON DASH ATTACH CUPS TO BRACKET PEEL PROTECTIVE PAPER OFF ONE SIDE OF HOOK AND LOOP ± D. Muting HIGHWAY: For all other driving. Blinks faster as source approaches Turn on sequentially as source approaches All Signal Meter lights flash simultaneously. This indicates a stationary source. Ka Band Radar Press to reduce volume of audible alert in progress. Blinks faster as source approaches Turn on sequentially as source approaches Train ATTACH BRACKET TO WINDSHIELD PLACE ON DASH ATTACH DETECTOR TO BRACKET PEEL TOP PAPER OFF 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 ± E. LaserEye Left two Signal Meter lights alternate with right two Signal Meter lights. (Similar to a railroad crossing signal). ± Laser 360° Laser Detection Emergency Vehicle PLUG POWER CORD INTO DETECTOR POWER CORD INTO DETECTOR PRINTED IN JAPAN ©1997 COBRAELECTRONICS CORPORATION 480-262-P-001 PLUG POWER CORD INTO CIGARETTE LIGHTER PLUG POWER CORD INTO CIGARETTE LIGHTER Blinks at a steady rate Lights Up Signal Meter scans quickly from RIGHT to LEFT. This indicates a moving source. ESD-6200.MANUAL.qx 10/23/98 3:48 PM Page 2 Congratulations! I. Introduction 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-6200 works and how radar and (LIDAR) laser are used. Enjoy your Cobra ESD-6200 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. 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. A. Location Selecting the proper location to mount the Cobra ESD-6200 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-6200 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-6200 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-6200 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 "buttons" through larger holes in the bracket and pressing them toward the outside edges until they snap into position. b. Install bracket to detector: align bracket with slot on rear of detector and slide bracket into opening. To remove bracket from detector, simply pull bracket out of slot. II. Installation c. Mounting on Windshield To install the Cobra ESD-6200 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-6200 AS A LEVER. e. Removal To remove the Cobra ESD-6200 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-6200 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-6200 detector at any time. Remember: Without means to adjust the angle of the detector (when mounted as above), be sure that your Cobra ESD-6200 has a level, clear view of the road before you attach the hook and loop material. III. Operation A. Band Detection This detector is designed to detect X, K, Superwide Ka Band Radar, Laser, VG-2, and Safety Alert signals, (Emergency Vehicle, Road Hazard and Train). B. Signal Strength Meter The Signal Strength Meter on your detector indicates relative range. The meter is made up of the Visual Alarm Indicators (X, K, Ka, and Laser) for low level radar/laser signals and the Signal Strength LEDs for stronger signal. C. Audible Alarm Indicator A different alert tone will sound for X, K, Ka, Laser, VG-2 and Safety signals (Emergency Vehicle, Road Hazard and Train). These sounds are demonstrated during the power-on sequence each time you turn your Cobra ESD-6200 on. The ESD-6200 will announce the reception of speed monitoring and Safety Alert signals as follows: "Be Careful..." Voice Alert Message: "X Alert "K Alert" "Laser Alert" "VG-2 Alert" "Ka Alert" F. VG-2 Undetectable Some states or municipalities use devices referred to as "VG-2". The VG-2 device detects low level energy radiated by the internal oscillators of radar detectors. The VG-2 device also radiates a similar type of energy. The ESD-6200 detects the VG-2's radiation before the VG2 can detect the ESD-6200. The ESD-6200 then briefly turns off its internal oscillator, rendering it invisible to the VG-2, and alerts you to VG-2's presence. During these short intervals, the ESD-6200 is not able to receive radar or Safety Alert signals (laser reception is not affected). Once past the VG-2, the ESD-6200 returns to normal operation. G. Band Alarm Indicators When the Cobra ESD-6200 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-6200 detects a K-band signal, the amber "K" Visual Alarm Indicator will flash in unison with the K or Ka Band audio tone. When the ESD-6200 detects a Ka-Band radar signal, the (color) "Ka" Visual Alarm Indicator will flash in unison with the Ka-Band Audio Tone. When the ESD-6200 detects pulses of laser light, the yellow "L" LED will flash in unison with the Laser tone. When VG-2 is detected, the amber "VG-2" LED will flash with an audio tone. When a Safety Alert signal is detected, the pattern of signal meter will indicate that a Safety Alert signal is being received and which type it is. H. Mute/AutoMute Button Manual Mute: The mute function is controlled by a momentary button. Pressing MUTE will eliminate the audio during the alert. The detector will automatically reset to normal operation after the alert has passed. It will also reset to normal any time the detector is turned off. AutoMute: When in AutoMute the unit will reduce the audible sound by half after four seconds of the warning. This feature is switchable. Switching from AutoMute/Manual Mute: When no signal is present, pressing this button for less than 2 seconds will switch the unit between AutoMute Mode and Manual Mute. A double beep will confirm unit is in AutoMute and a single beep will confirm unit is in Manual Mute Mode. When in the Voice Mode, the ESD-6200 will announce "Auto Mute" or "Mute". Switching from Tone/Voice+Tone: When no signal is present, pressing the button for more than 2 seconds will switch the unit between Tone and Voice+Tone Mode. A "Voice Alert" will confirm Voice+Tone has been selected and a single beep will confirm that Tone Only Mode has been selected. "Be Careful..." Safety Alert Warnings: "Emergency Vehicle Approaching" "Road Hazard Ahead" "Train Approaching" The message "Be Careful..." and the Voice Alert Message will sound at the start of the alert. The Voice Alert Message will be followed by the corresponding Tone Alerts. See Section H for turning off the Voice Mode. D. Instant-on Detection The Cobra ESD-6200 is also designed to detect Instant-on speed monitoring signals. Immediate action is required when warning is given. I. City/Highway 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. A green LED will light to indicate that the detector is in City Mode. To reactivate the Highway Mode simply press down on the Highway/City button again. The green LED will go dark to indicate that the detector is in Highway Mode. When in the Voice Mode, the ESD-6200 will announce "City Mode" or "Highway Mode" to confirm your selection. The ESD-6200 will retain the chosen mode while off. In the Highway Mode, your Cobra ESD-6200 operates at full sensitivity on all three radar bands plus laser. 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. J. Dim/Dark Button You may select from four levels of brightness for your Cobra ESD-6200 display: Bright, Dim, Dimmer, and Dark. The mode that was last set shall be maintained during the time the detector is off. Pressing once on the Dim Button reduces the display brightness to Medium, pressing a second tome reduces it to Low; pressing a third time turns the display Off; pressing a fourth time returns the display to High. When in the Voice Mode, the ESD6200 will announce "Bright", "Dim", "Dimmer" and "Dark" to confirm your selection. K. Audio Output Jack Use to connect an external speaker to the ESD-6200 in environments with high ambient noise levels. The internal speaker will be disconnected. The audio output will be voice or tone depending on your selection. E. Power/Volume Control Plug the Cob ...