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Printed in China
Part No. 480-219-P

©2005 Cobra Electronics Corporation 

6500 West Cortland Street 

Chicago, IL 60707 USA

Important Information   

Important information about...

Federal Laws Governing the Use of 
Radar Detectors 

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

®

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.

Safe Driving 

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.

Security of Your Vehicle 

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.

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Operating Instructions 

for Your 

Cobra

®

9 Band

Extra Sensory Detection

®

RADAR/LASER 

DETECTOR

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The Cobra

®

line of quality products includes:

CB Radios

microTALK

®

Radios

Radar/Laser Detectors

Safety Alert

®

Traffic Warning Systems

Handheld GPS Receivers

Mobile GPS Navigation Systems

HighGear

®

Accessories

CobraMarine

TM

VHF Radios

Power Inverters

Accessories

For more information or to order any of our products, 

please visit our website:

www.cobra.com

Nothing comes close to a Cobra™

WARNING

Modifications or parts substitutions not
approved by Cobra Electronics Corporation
may violate FCC Rules and void your
authority to operate this equipment.

Summary of Contents for ESD-9050

Page 1: ...l 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...

Page 2: ...sa MasterCard Discover Customer Signature Allow 2 3 weeks for delivery Offer valid in Continental U S only Congratulations You ve made a smart choice by purchasing the ESD 9050 radar laser detector fr...

Page 3: ...tting Started 5 Operation Settings 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...

Page 4: ...e 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 bra...

Page 5: ...Plug the power cord into the detector 6 Plug the cigarette lighter adapter on the power cord into your vehicle s cigarette lighter 5 2 O P E R AT I O N GETTING STARTED 4 1 Turn on the unit and adjust...

Page 6: ...to Highway mode Procedure Press and release the CITY button Press and release the CITY button again Tone 1 beep 2 beeps Visual Display appears in the display off CITY button Press and release Cty Cty...

Page 7: ...K Ka L V S Cty X K Ka L V S Cty X K Ka L V S X K Ka L V S Cty X K Ka L V S Cty X K Ka L V S Cty X K Ka L V S Cty X K Ka L V S Cty X K Ka L V S Cty X K Ka L V S Cty Cty Cty X K Ka L V S Cty X K Ka L V...

Page 8: ...50 is designed to detect instant on speed monitoring signals which can suddenly appear at full strength You should take appropriate action immediately whenever an alert is given X K Ka L V S Cty X K K...

Page 9: ...these alerts regularly and may often encounter emergency vehicles trains and road hazards without being alerted As the number of transmitters increases these alerts will become more common When you re...

Page 10: ...9 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...

Page 11: ...e 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...

Page 12: ...CST To order by mail or fax Please fill out order form on next page and mail fax directly to Cobra To order online Go to www cobra com and click on shop Cobra 18 Windshield Mounting Bracket Includes...

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