Important Information Important information about... The Cobra® line of quality products includes: Security of Your Vehicle Federal Laws Governing the Use of Radar Detectors Operating Instructions for Your Cobra® 9 BandTM Extra Sensory Detection® CB Radios microTALK Radios Radar/Laser Detectors Safety Alert Traffic Warning Systems Handheld GPS Receivers Mobile GPS Navigation Systems HighGear Accessories CobraMarine VHF Radios TM ® ® ® DETECTOR MODEL E S D ­ 9 0 5 0 RADAR/LASER 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-9050. 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. Power Inverters Accessories For more information or to order any of our products, please visit our website: 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. www.cobra.com X K/K aL Safe Driving V /S Cty Nothing comes close to a CobraTM Printed in China Part No. 480-219-P ©2005 Cobra Electronics Corporation 6500 West Cortland Street Chicago, IL 60707 USA 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. Nothing comes close to a CobraTM DETECTOR MODEL E S D ­ 9 0 5 0 RADAR/LASER Congratulations You've made a smart choice by purchasing the ESD-9050 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 signals VG-2 signals · LASEREYE ® for 360° detection of laser signals · "INSTANT-ON" speed monitoring detection · TONE ALERTS with adjustable volume · ULTRABRIGHTTM DATA DISPLAY is easy-to-read · CITY or HIGHWAY modes to reduce false alerts · SAFETY ALERT® Traffic Warning System · MANUAL MUTE or AUTO MUTE of audio alerts X K/Ka · 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-9050. It also provides helpful information about how radar and laser guns are used and how you can interpret the alerts you receive. L V/S ORDER FORM 10 Item # 420-030-N-001 420-026-N-001 545-139-N-001 CLP-2B Tax Table Illinois residents add 8.75% Indiana residents add 5% Michigan residents add 6% Ohio residents add 5% Wisconsin residents add 5% Description Straight 12V Power Cord Curled 12V Power Cord Windshield Mounting Bracket Dual Port Power Adapter Cost Ea. Qty. Amount Prices subject to change without notice. Cty Subtotal (Tax if applicable) Shipping/handling Total $4.00 12V DC POWER JACK X LASEREYE ® for 360° detection of laser signals. K/Ka L V/S Cty For credit card orders fill out order form and fax to: 773.622.2269 or call 773.889.3087 (Press 1 from the main menu) 8:00 am - 6:00 pm, M-F, CST. ON-OFF/VOLUME control allows you to adjust the volume of the TONE alerts. power indicator SPEAKER X 12V DC POWER JACK ON-OFF/VOLUME control Please print clearly Make check or money order payable to: Cobra Electronics 6500 West Cortland Street Chicago, IL 60707 USA Attn: Accessories Dept. To order online, please visit our website at: www.cobra.com and click "shop Cobra®" Name K/Ka L V/S Cty CITY/HIGHWAY mode indicators windshield bracket mount Address (No P.O. Box) City Zip State radar indicator MUTE button for MANUAL MUTE or AUTO MUTE of audio alerts. CITY button for CITY or HIGHWAY modes to reduce false alerts. laser indicator VG-2 and safety indicators Telephone ( Credit Card No. Circle One: Visa Customer Signature ) Exp. Date MasterCard Discover Allow 2-3 weeks for delivery. Offer valid in Continental U.S. only. 19 Table of Contents Important information about... Federal Laws, Safety Alert,® Safe Driving, Security of Your Vehicle, Customer Support.................................................................................. A1 Installation .................................................................................................................................. 2- 4 Operation­Getting Started ............................................................................................................ 5 Operation­Settings ...................................................................................................................... 6-7 Highway/City Mode ................................................................................................................ 6 Muting an Alert ...................................................................................................................... 7 Auto Mute Mode .................................................................................................................... 7 Detection .................................................................................................................................... 8-11 Signals Detected .................................................................................................................... 8 Audio Alerts ............................................................................................................................ 9 Visual Display ........................................................................................................................ 9-10 Instant-On Detection ................................................................................................................ 11 Responding to Alerts ................................................................................................................ 11 Understanding Radar and Laser ...................................................................................................... 12-13 Maintenance and Service .............................................................................................................. 14-15 Limited 1-Year Warranty ................................................................................................................ 16 Specifications .............................................................................................................................. 17 Optional Accessories .................................................................................................................... 18 Order Form .................................................................................................................................. 19 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-9050 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. X K/K a V/S 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. Cty 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 X K/K a V/S Cty 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 unitK and adjust audio X /Ka L V/S Cty volume by rotating the ON-OFF/VOLUME CONTROL DIAL clockwise (away from you). 2. You will hear 3 beeps and the Power Indicator will light up in the display indicating that the power is on. X K/Ka L V/S Cty 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-9050 X K/Ka L V/S Cty 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. X K/Ka L V/S Cty 4 5 Cty X O P E R AT I O N · S E T T I N G S K/Ka L V/S Cty O P E R AT I O N · S E T T X G /Ka IN S K 3 Cty X Highway/City Mode Cty X Setting your ESD-9050 to City mode delays all X band audio alerts at lower signal strength levels. (A single beep will sound when the signal is first detected.) This will reduce false alerts while you are Cty driving in or near urban areas Cty thereX X K/Ka L V/S where are many sources for conflicting X band signals such as microwave towers and Ctyautomatic door openers. X Cty K V Cty To/Ka L V/S the procedure in change settings, follow K/Ka L /S Cty 3 L Muting an Alert Your ESD-9050 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 turned back on. Auto Mute Mode Auto Mute will automatically reduce the audio volume of all alerts after 4 seconds for as long as the signal is detected. The factory setting for Auto Mute is ON. the table below, which indicates what you will see and hear as you complete each step. The factory setting is Highway mode. K/Ka X L L L X K/Ka V/S L V/S CtyCty X K/Ka K/Ka V/S V/S K/Ka Cty Cty X X K/Ka K/Ka L L V/S Cty V/S Cty V/S Cty L CITY button Press and release Procedure Tone Visual Display Cty MUTE button Press and release Procedure Tone 1 beep Visual Display none Cty To change from Highway mode K City V/S X to/Ka L mode Cty K V Cty X Press and release the CITY button. Press and release the CITY button again. X K/Ka 1 beep L V/S appears in the display V/S Cty To change from City mode back to Highway mode K/Ka /Ka L /S X X K/Ka L K/Ka 2 beeps V/S L Cty off Cty To turn Auto Mute off To turn Auto Mute on Press and release the MUTE button while no alert is occurring. Press and release the MUTE button again while no alert is occurring. 2 beeps none X L V/S Cty City mode X X ...