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If you suspect that your unit
requires service, please call 
773-889-3087 BEFORE shipping 
it to Cobra.

®

This will ensure that

you receive service as quickly 
as possible.

If you are asked to send your unit to the
Cobra

®

factory, please follow these steps:

1.

Send the complete unit, including
power cord. (It is not necessary to
include the mounting bracket.)

2. 

For warranty repair, enclose some 
form of proof-of-purchase, such as a
photocopy or carbon copy of a sales
receipt. If you send the original 
receipt, it cannot be returned.

3. 

Enclose a typed or clearly written
description of the problem you are
having with your unit, plus the name
and address where you want the 
unit returned.

4. 

Pack the unit securely to prevent
damage during transit. If possible, 
use the original packing materials.

5. 

Ship prepaid and insured using a
traceable carrier such as United 
Parcel Service (UPS), Federal Express,
or first class mail with delivery
confirmation. Ship to: 

Cobra Factory Service 
Cobra Electronics Corporation 
6500 West Cortland Street
Chicago, IL 60707 USA

6. 

Please allow 3 to 4 weeks before 
contacting us about the status of 
your service. Call 773-889-3087 
for assistance.

If your unit is under warranty, it will 
either be repaired or replaced upon 
receipt, depending on the model. If your
unit is out of warranty, you will receive a 
letter informing you of the repair or
replacement charge.

Maintenance of Your 
Radar Detector

Your ESD-9560 is designed and built to 
give you years of trouble-free performance
without the need for service. No routine
maintenance is required.

If your unit does not appear to be 
operating properly, please follow 
these troubleshooting steps:

Make sure the power cord is 
properly connected.

Make sure the socket of your vehicle's
cigarette lighter is clean and free 
of corrosion.

Make sure the power cord's cigarette
lighter adapter is firmly seated in your
cigarette lighter.

Check the power cord fuse. (Unscrew
the ribbed end cap of the cigarette
lighter adapter and examine the fuse. 
If required, replace it with a 1-amp 
fuse only.)

Service

You can receive technical assistance with
your unit through one of our 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.

Summary of Contents for ESD 9560

Page 1: ...Operating Instructions for Your Cobra 10 Band Extra Sensory Detection RADAR LASER DETECTOR M O D E L E S D 9 5 6 0 Nothing comes close to a Cobra N U LT R A ...

Page 2: ...ettings programming instructions signal strength indicators CITY HIGHWAY mode indicators radar VG 2 and safety strobe indicators U LT R A NW Bright c s PROGRAM MUTE button to manually mute audio alerts and to enter programming mode SET CITY button for CITY or HIGHWAY modes for fewer false alerts and to change user mode settings while programming SPEAKER AUXILIARY AUDIO JACK LASEREYE for 360 detect...

Page 3: ...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 3M Corporation Opticom or Tomar preemption system or 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 you...

Page 4: ...vailable on some vehicles Instaclear for Ford Electriclear for GM consult your dealer to see if you have this option 2 1I N S TA L L AT I O N 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 6 Plug the power cord into the detector 7 Plug the cigarette lighter adapter on the power cord into your vehicle s cigarette lighter ...

Page 5: ...lighter even while the ignition is off If this is the case with your vehicle you should turn off or unplug your ESD 9560 when parking for lengthy periods 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 3 At...

Page 6: ...ting See page 10 for instructions on setting the SmartMute activation point See page 13 for instructions on calibrating the compass 2 Press and release the SELECT DIM button to cycle through the user modes 3 Press and release the SET CITY button to choose the desired setting for each user mode SmartMute Mode SmartMute On All alerts except for strobe signals from emergency vehicles are automaticall...

Page 7: ...y setting is SmartMute off NOTE SmartMute may not work with some vehicles because it cannot sense the engine s revs In such cases you can reduce unwanted audio alerts by using Auto Mute and City modes when appropriate NW s h What to Remember While Using SmartMute SmartMute works with both City and Auto Mute modes Whenever engine revs are below the activation point an arrow pointing down will appea...

Page 8: ...set the rev point while driving Your vehicle should be parked and idling SmartMute must be turned on 1 2 Procedure In Program mode go to Set SmartMute Press and release the SET CITY button to begin setting SmartMute Tone 2 beeps Visual Display Press SET again at desired RPMs Tone 1 beep Visual Display appears Procedure Rev your engine to the level you wish to set Rev the engine slightly above idle...

Page 9: ...n the same place in your vehicle If you change the location where the unit is mounted or move it to another vehicle you must recalibrate the compass The compass temporarily may not provide accurate readings if you are inside a building or enclosure or are close to a large metal tractor trailer truck or train Once you are away from such a location the compass will work correctly again NW h Error 1 ...

Page 10: ...beeps for bright 1 beep for dim dimmer and dark See page 7 for instructions on using the Program Mode to set Display Brightness NOTE You can set display brightness without entering Program Mode by repeatedly pressing and releasing the SELECT DIM button The factory setting is Bright Highway City Mode Setting your ESD 9560 to City mode prevents all X band audio alerts until the signal strength reach...

Page 11: ...ser Laser Pro Laser 3 Ka 5 K 5 X 5 Signals Detected The tables on the following pages show you the types of signals your ESD 9560 will detect as well as the voice and visual alerts it provides for each one Audio Alerts A distinctly different alert tone is used for each type of signal detected including separate tones for each laser signal For X K and Ka band radar signals the tones will repeat fas...

Page 12: ...epeats slowly as you approach a hill or bridge then speeds up sharply as you reach it tone repeats slowly for a short period any type of laser alert any Safety Alert or Strobe Alert probably police radar probably a false alarm but possibly pulsed radar radar or VG 2 nearby has been activated suddenly probably police radar beyond the hill or bridge probably a false alarm laser alerts are never fals...

Page 13: ... please pull over to the right side of the road and allow it to pass 21 20 Does weather have any affect on LIDAR Yes Rain snow smoke fog or airborne dust particles will reduce the effective range of LIDAR and can if dense enough prevent its operation Can LIDAR operate through glass Yes Newer LIDAR guns can obtain readings through most types of glass However the laser pulse also can be received thr...

Page 14: ...89 3087 for assistance If your unit is under warranty it will either be repaired or replaced upon receipt depending on the model If your unit is out of warranty you will receive a letter informing you of the repair or replacement charge Maintenance of Your Radar Detector Your ESD 9560 is designed and built to give you years of trouble free performance without the need for service No routine mainte...

Page 15: ...ations or repairs 3 if the serial number has been altered defaced or removed 4 if the owner of the product resides outside the U S A All implied warranties including warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose are limited in duration to the length of this warranty Cobra shall not be liable for any incidental consequential or other damages including without limitation damages...

Page 16: ...00 pm M F CST 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 Prices subject to change without notice Tax Table Illinois residents add 8 75 Indiana residents add 5 Michigan residents add 6 Ohio residents add 5 Wisconsin residents add 5 Please pr...

Page 17: ...707 USA The Cobra line of quality products includes CB radios microTALK radios Radar Laser Detectors Safety Alert Traffic Warning Systems Accessories HighGear Accessories For more information or to order any of our products please visit our website www cobra com Click shop Cobra Nothing comes close to a Cobra ...

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