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Where to Mount Your Unit 

You will get optimum performance from
your ESD-9560 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. 

The unit's lenses must not be blocked and
the LaserEye

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should have a clear view out

the back window to allow 360° detection.

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,

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Electriclear for GM,

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consult your 

dealer to see if you have this option)

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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.

8.

You can temporarily remove the 
detector whenever you wish by 
sliding it off of the bracket.

Windshield Mounting 

1.

Attach the rubber cups to the bracket.

2.

Make sure the rubber cups and 
your windshield are clean.

3.

Push the bracket firmly onto 
the windshield.

4.

Attach the detector to the bracket. 
Check the angle of the unit.

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Windshield mounting

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Dashboard mounting

Instaclear for Ford

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is a registered trademark of Ford Motor Company, Inc.

Electriclear for GM

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is a registered trademark of General Motors Corporation.

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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