Operating Instructions for Your Cobra® 11 Band™ Extra Sensory Detection® RADAR/LASER DETECTOR MODEL E S D – 9 8 7 0 N Nothing comes close to a Cobra ®
Important Information 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.
RADAR/LASER DETECTOR MODEL E S D – 9 8 7 0 Congratulations You’ve made a smart choice by purchasing the ESD-9870 radar/laser detector from Cobra.Just look at some of the sophisticated features and capabilities your new unit includes: 12V DC POWER JACK ON-OFF/VOLUME control allows you to adjust the volume of the TONE alerts. PROGRAM/MUTE button to manually mute audio alerts (and to enter programming mode).
Table of Contents Important information about... Federal Laws, Safety Alert/Strobe Alert, Safe Driving, Security of Your Vehicle, Customer Support .......................................................................... A1 IInstallation .......................................................................................................................... 2- 4 Operation–Getting Started ....................................................................................................
1 I N S TA L L AT I O N I N S TA L L AT I O N 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. NW h 1 Windshield Mounting Radar and laser signals pass through glass but not through other materials and objects.
1 O P E R AT I O N • G E T T I N G S TA R T E D I N S TA L L AT I O N 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 Turning Your Unit On 4. Attach the detector to the hook-and-loop fastener. You can remove and reattach the unit as often as you like. 1. Turn on the unit and adjust audio volume by rotating the ON-OFF/VOLUME CONTROL DIAL clockwise (away from you). 2.
3 O P E R AT I O N • E A S Y S E T P R O G R A M M I N G EasySet Programming All user mode settings on your detector can be changed by using Program mode. When changing the settings, please keep in mind: • Buttons can have multiple functions. • All settings will be stored in memory when the power is turned off and recalled when the power is turned back on. In general, the procedure for using Program mode is as follows: 1. Press and hold the PROG/MUTE button for 2 seconds to enter Program mode.
O P E R AT I O N • E A S Y S E T P R O G R A M M I N G O P E R AT I O N • S E T T I N G S EasySet Programming Menu (continued) MODE SETTING VISUAL RESULT Auto Mute Mode AutoMute On The audio volume of all alerts will be automatically muted after 4 seconds for as long as the signal is detected. AutoMute Off All alerts will sound at full volume for as long as the signal is detected. Voice Alert Voice is heard for alerts and confirmation of user settings.
3 O P E R AT I O N • S E T T I N G S O P E R AT I O N • S E T T I N G S What to Remember While Using IntelliMute IntelliMute IntelliMute is a unique new feature of the detector that allows you to avoid alerts you don’t need to hear because you are stopped or moving slowly. By sensing the “revs” (RPMs) of your engine, IntelliMute knows when you are at low speed and automatically mutes all alerts (except for strobe signals from emergency vehicles).
3 O P E R AT I O N • S E T T I N G S O P E R AT I O N • S E T T I N G S Setting the IntelliMute Activation Point Your detector must be installed in your vehicle. IntelliMute must be turned on. 1. 2. 4. 12 Caution: Do not attempt to set the rev point while driving. Your vehicle should be parked and idling. Procedure Tone Voice In Program mode, go to Set IntelliMute. Press and release the SET/CITY button to begin setting IntelliMute RPMs. 2 beeps “set engine revs” Press SET at desired RPMs...
3 O P E R AT I O N • S E T T I N G S Compass Your detector includes an internal 8-point compass that will continuously display your current direction of travel: N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, or NW. Calibrating the Compass Important: Before using it for the first time, you must calibrate the compass to provide accurate indications of direction. (See page 15 for instructions using the Program mode to select Set Compass.
3 O P E R AT I O N • S E T T I N G S O P E R AT I O N • S E T T I N G S 3 Pop Alert VG-2 Alert Spectre Alert SmartPower Pop Alert will alert you of Ka band Pop signals. During the alert, the unit continues to detect other signals. The detector is undetectable by police VG-2 detection devices, and will alert you when such a device is in use near your vehicle. During the alert, the unit continues to detect other signals. You can choose whether or not you want your unit to show VG-2 alerts.
3 O P E R AT I O N • S E T T I N G S DETECTION DigiView Data Display Brightness Your detector has a Bright display mode (for daytime driving) and 3 levels of Dim display modes (Dim for dusk driving, Dimmer for night driving and Dark where no visual alerts will be displayed) to control the display’s brightness levels. Signals Detected Press and hold the SELECT/DIM button to set the Dim mode default. The three Dim display modes will cycle as long as the SELECT/DIM button is held.
4 DETECTION Radar DETECTION Type of Signal Voice Visual Display X band radar K band radar Ka band radar Ka band Pop ”X alert“ ”K alert“ ”Ka alert“ ”pop alert“ X K Ka Pop! Safety Alert Type of Signal Voice Visual Display emergency vehicles ”emergency vehicle approaching“ ”road hazard ahead“ "train approaching" Emergency Vehicle… road hazards trains 4 Road Hazard Train PLEASE NOTE: There are different tones for each Safety Alert X Laser* 5 K 5 Ka 5 Pop! Type of Signal Voice Visua
4 DETECTION U N D E R S TA N D I N G R A D A R & L A S E R Instant-On Detection Bee III Pop Detection Your detector is designed to detect instanton speed monitoring signals, which can suddenly appear at near full strength. Your detector is designed to detect single pulse mode radars. These radars are designed to have a low probability of detection. You should note that these radar guns have a much shorter range while in this mode.
5 U N D E R S TA N D I N G R A D A R & L A S E R Strobe Alert Pop Radar Guns Special strobes mounted on the light bars of authorized emergency vehicles (fire trucks, police cars, ambulances) automatically change traffic signals as the vehicle approaches an intersection. These strobes and the special strobe detectors located on the traffic signals, introduced fairly recently by 3M and Tomar, are already in use in more than 1000 cities nationwide.
6 MAINTENANCE & CUSTOMER SERVICE Maintenance of Your Radar Detector 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.
WA R R A N T Y S P E C I F I C AT I O N S Wa ar rra QUALITY SEAL Cobra Electronics Corporation 6500 West Cortland Street, Chicago, Illinois 60707 USA www.cobra.com QUALITY SEAL COBRA ELECTRONICS CORPORATION warrants that its Cobra 11 Band Ultra Radar/ Laser Detectors, and the component parts thereof, will be free of defects in workmanship and materials for period of one (1) year from the date of first consumer purchase.
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