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Radar/Laser Detector

Model ESD-9150

O pe rating Instru ctions for your Co b ra® 

9 Band® Ext ra Se n s o ry De te ct i o n ®

No t h i n g comes close to a Co b ra™

Summary of Contents for ESD-9150

Page 1: ...Radar Laser Detector Model ESD 9150 Operating Instructions for your Cobra 9 Band Extra Sensory Detection Nothing comes close to a Cobra ...

Page 2: ...ea as defined by the range of the product Please call your local Fire Police department to verify if coverage exists in your area Motorists are expected to exercise all due caution while using this product and to ob serve 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...

Page 3: ... to You A3 Cobra Customer Service Live operators are available M F 8 00 am 6 00 pm Central Standard Time at 773 889 3087 AutomatedTechnical Assistanceavailable24hours a day sevendaysa week E mail questions to productinfo cobra com CobraontheWorldWide Web Frequently Asked Questions FAQ can be found on line at www cobra com 10 Controls and Indicators A2 2 4 1 1 On Off Volume Control 2 Mute Button 3 ...

Page 4: ...t should have a view of the rear window to take advantage of LaserEye 360 detection It is best to locate your detector as low on the front windshield as possible Examples of metal in the windshield area that can block or weaken incoming radar laser signals 1 Windshield wiper blades 2 Mirrored sun screens 3 Regular tinted glass does not affect radar reception although the darker tint at the top of ...

Page 5: ... Audio Alert On Off settings and compass calibration data are retained in memory even when unit is turned OFF or removed from power source Note The compass must be calibrated before initial use For moredetailedinstructions on compass calibration see page 13 Dash Mounting Dash Mounting Plug power cord into detector Plug power cord into cigarette lighter Peel protective paper off one side of hook an...

Page 6: ...ton twice to select Dark setting Press and release Dim button a third time to select Bright setting Press and release CITY button CITY LED will illuminate while in City mode 1 1 Press and release CITY button again A double beep confirms highway mode 1 LED Displays Note A three level display brightness is provided for dusk or night driving For more detailed operation instructions on set display bri...

Page 7: ...ing On Your ESD 9150 Plug power cord into detector Plug power cord into cigarette lighter 2 ON mode Rotate ON OFF Volume Control to the left away from you Three power ON confirmation beeps will be heard and all LEDs will light up from left to right in sequence One of the compass LEDs will remain lit to indicate the unit power is ON Note The factory default mode is Auto Muting For more detailed ope...

Page 8: ...nfirms no LED display The compass LED s will stay on dim Highway City Mode Highway City Mode The Highway City function is controlled by a 2 step button In the City mode false radar alerts will be reduced To engage City Mode Note City Beep Highway Beep Beep Note Use City Mode in or near cities where there are many sources of false radar signals such as microwave relay towers and automatic door open...

Page 9: ...compass electronics to measure and store information about the magnetic fields from your vehicle Press City button for a minimum of 2 seconds A single beep confirmation tone is heard and the compass directional LEDs will flash clockwise to indicate the unit is in calibration ready mode Note If you decide to re locate your ESD 9150 to a different location in your vehicle or move it to another vehic...

Page 10: ...gnal strength LEDs which increase in size as you approach the radar gun At the same time the frequency of the beeps will increase Distinct tones will also be generated for each band Radar Audible Alarm Speaker A different alert tone will sound for X K Ka Laser plus a distinctly different tone for each of the three laser signals LTI 20 20 Ultra Lyte and ProLaser VG 2 and Safety Strobe Alert signals...

Page 11: ...ds A single confirmation beep is heard indicating the VG 2 Audio Alert has been disabled To turn the VG 2 Audio Alert ON press and hold the Dim Button for 2 seconds again A double confirmation beep is heard indicating VG 2 Audio Alert has been activated The VG 2 LED on the front of the unit will illuminate VG 2 Alert Note Operation of the VG 2 Audio Alert may be selected by the user The factory de...

Page 12: ...uency of these signals as set on the transmitter the outgoing signal can indicate whether the transmitter is on a speeding emergency vehicle or train or at a stationary road hazard location These microwave signals are located in the K band and as a result any radar detector which detects K band radar will detect these Safety signals as standard K band radar alerts However unlike a standard radar d...

Page 13: ... tree branches etc will prevent a valid speed reading Maintenance Facts About LIDAR Laser Does weather have any effect on LIDAR Yes rain snow smoke fog and airborne dust particles will all reduce the effective range and if sufficiently dense may prevent its operation Can LIDAR operate through glass No LIDAR guns cannot obtain readings through any glass But the laser pulse can be received through g...

Page 14: ...onsumer purchase such as a duplicated copy of a sales receipt You must pay any initial shipping charges required to ship the product for warranty service but the return charges will be at Cobra s expense if the product is repaired or replaced under warranty Exclusions This limited warranty does not apply 1 to any product damaged by accident 2 in the event of misuse or abuse of the product or as a ...

Page 15: ...ing 4 00 Total Tax Table Illinois residents add 8 75 Indiana residents add 5 Michigan residents add 6 Ohio residents add 6 Wisconsin residents add 5 Prices subject to change without notice 420 080 N 001 Straight 12V PowerCord 420 080 N 002 Curled 12V Power Cord 545 139 N 001 Windshield Mounting Bracket Item Description Cost Ea Qty Amount Please print clearly Name Address NoP O Box City State Zip T...

Page 16: ...n your repair You may be asked to send your unit to the Cobra factory It will be necessary to furnish the following in order to have the product serviced and returned 1 For Warranty Repair include some form of proof of purchase such as a mechanical reproduction or carbon or a sales receipt If you send the original receipt it cannot be returned 2 Send the entire product 3 Enclose a description of w...

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