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Operating Instructions 9 BAND® RADAR/LASER DETECTOR WITH EXTRA SENSORY DETECTION ESD 7100 Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra® Printed in China Part No.
Introduction Important Information And Customer Assistance Important Information Federal Laws Governing The Use Of Radar Detectors It is not against federal law to receive radar transmissions with your Cobra radar/ laser detector. The Communications Act of 1934 guarantees your right to receive radio transmissions on any frequency.
Introduction Controls, Indicators And Connections Controls, Indicators And Connections • Windshield Bracket Release Button Windshield Bracket Mount LaserEye For 360° detection of laser signals. Speaker 12V DC Power Jack On-Off/ Volume Control Allows you to adjust the volume of the tone alerts. Mute Button For manual mute or auto mute of audio alerts. City Button For City or Highway modes to reduce false alerts.
Display And Product Features Introduction Display • Power Indicator • X Radar Indicators City/ Highway Mode Indicators ⁄Ka L K ⁄S V Cty VG-2 And Safety Indicators Laser Indicator NOTE: In This Manual When steady, the display will • X be shown: ⁄Ka L V⁄S K Product Features Cty • Congratulations! You’ve made a smart choice by purchasing a 9 Band radar/laser detector from Cobra.
Customer Assistance Accessories Order Info Ordering From U.S.A. Call 773-889-3087 for pricing or visit www.cobra.com. For Credit Card Orders Call 773-889-3087 [Press one from the main menu] 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Central Time, Monday through Friday. Make Check or Money Order Payable To Cobra Electronics, Attn: Accessories Dept., 6500 West Cortland Street, Chicago, IL 60707 U.S.A. To Order Online Please visit our website: www.cobra.
Introduction Table Of Contents Introduction Important Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A1 Customer Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A1 Controls, Indicators And Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A2 Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A3 Product Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Your Detector Installation Your Detector Installation Where To Mount Your Unit • You will get optimum performance from your detector 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. Windshield Mounting Dashboard Mounting Installation Windshield Mounting 1. Attach the rubber cups to the bracket. 2.
Your Detector Installation Getting Started Your Detector Getting Started 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 (1) side of the hook-and-loop fastener. Power On • X K⁄Ka L V⁄S Cty 3. Attach the pad to the dashboard at your chosen location and remove the other paper backing.
Settings Your Detector Your Detector Settings When changing the Settings on your detector, please keep in mind: ■ Each time the unit is turned On the factory settings of Highway and Auto Mute-On will be set. They can be changed while the unit is in use as described in the following sections. Highway/City Mode Setting your detector 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.
Detection Your Detector Your Detector Detection Signals Detected • Detection Radar Signals And Visual Displays Type of Signal Visual Display The tables on the following pages show you the types of Signals your detector will detect, as well as the visual alerts it provides for each of them. X Band Radar X is Steady K Band Radar K Audio Alerts Ka Band Radar K A distinctly different Alert tone is used for each type of signal detected (including separate tones for each laser signal).
Your Detector Detection Your Detector Detection Instant-On Detection Safety Alert Signals And Visual Displays Type of Signal Visual Display Emergency Vehicles V Road Hazards V Trains V ⁄S is Steady ⁄S is Steady ⁄S is Steady Your detector is designed to detect Instant-On speed monitoring signals, which can suddenly appear at full strength. NOTE You should take appropriate action immediately whenever an instant-on alert is given.
Your Detector Understanding Radar And Laser Understanding Radar And Laser Radar Speed Monitoring Systems Your Detector • Three (3) band frequencies have been approved by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for use by speed monitoring radar equipment: X band 10.525 GHz K band 24.150 GHz Ka band 33.400 – 36.00 GHz Your detector detects signals in all three (3) radar bands. VG-2 VG-2 is a “detector detector” that works by detecting low-level signals emitted by most radar detectors.
Your Detector Maintenance And Specifications Maintenance Maintenance Of Your Radar Detector Warranty • Your detector 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.
Customer Assistance Trademark Acknowledgement And Optional Accessories Trademark Acknowledgement Cobra®, 9 Band®, DigiView®, Extra Sensory Detection®, HighGear®, EasySet®, IntelliMute®, IntelliShield®, microTALK®, LaserEye®, Safety Alert® Traffic Warning System, Strobe Alert®, VG-2 Alert®, Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra® and the snake design are registered trademarks of Cobra Electronics Corporation.
