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Installation Installation
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Set Display Set Display Brightness Set Highway/City Mode Set Highway/
Brightness Select from three levels of LED brightness for your City Mode
Cobra ESD-9100 display: Normal, Dim and Dark. City
For urban driving–reduces number of X-Band
audible alerts.
LED Displays
Note
A three position Dim mode
is provided for dusk or
night driving (please see
Dim Button,page 14 for
details).
Highway
For all other driving.
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Operation Operation
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Operation Detection
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Press and release MUTE button to reduce
volume.
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Detection Detection
Laser Laser
Indicator “W” is illuminated. Detection with
360˚ Laser
Eye
Instant-On Detection
Note
The Cobra ESD-9100 is also designed to detect
Instant-on speed monitoring signals. Immediate The display does not
action is required when warning is given. indicate signal strength.
VG-2 Alert VG-2 Undetectable Laser will trigger 3 distinct audible signals;one
Note Th Cobra ESD 9100 is undetectable by police VG-2 each for LTI 20-20,Ultra Lyte and ProLaser.
The display does not detection devices. It will alert you when one is in
indicate signal strength. use near your vehicle. During this time, the unit is
still on full alert and able to detect other signals.
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Detection Detection
Radar/VG-2/ Radar/VG-2/Laser Alerts Facts About the Safety Alert® Traffic Facts About
Laser Alerts Warning System Safety Alert®
Type of Audible Signal Interpretation and Response
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Detection Detection
Radar Radar Frequencies Does weather have any effect on LIDAR? Facts About
Frequencies There are now three frequencies that have been Yes, rain,snow, smoke, fog, and airborne dust LIDAR (Laser)
approved by the FCC (Federal Communications particles will all reduce the effective range, and
Commission) for use in speed monitoring if sufficiently dense, may prevent its operation.
equipment. They are: Can LIDAR operate through glass?
No, LIDAR guns cannot obtain readings through
X Band (10.525 GHz),K Band (24.150 GHz)
any glass. But the laser pulse can be received
Ka Band (33.400-36.000 GHz)
through glass to easily and quickly trigger a laser
Your Cobra ESD-9100 can detect signals in all detector's alarm.
three radar bands including photo radar and Can LIDAR operate while moving?
STALKER radar which use the Ka band, and No, since LIDAR is line of sight, an officer cannot
Cobra’s Safety Alert signals on the K band. drive, aim,and shoot while driving.
Is a LIDAR DETECTOR legal to use?
Facts About Facts About LIDAR (Laser) Yes, it is legal in all 50 states.
LIDAR (Laser) What is LIDAR?
LIDAR stands for Light Detection And Ranging. Maintenance Maintenance
While everyone refers to it as LASER the correct Your COBRA ESD-9100 RADAR/LASER DETECTOR
LIDARs must have a clear name is LIDAR. will give you years of trouble-free service with
line of sight to target a minimum maintenance.
vehicle during the entire How does LIDAR work? Replacing Power Cord Fuse
measurement interval. LIDAR operates a lot like RADAR.Like RADAR,it Unscrew cap of cigarette lighter adapter and
Intervening objects such as spreads out. Not as quickly, but it does spread, as remove fuse. Replace with 1-ampere fuse only.
signposts, utility poles, tree shown on the diagram below.
branches, etc.,will prevent Troubleshooting
a valid speed reading. If your COBRA LASER DETECTOR ESD-9100 isn’t
operating, we suggest you make the following
checks:
1. Is the power cord properly connected?
2. Is the fuse OK?
3. Is the cigarette lighter socket clean and free
from corrosion?
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For credit card orders fill out order form Make check or money order (no stamps)
and fax to: 1.773.622.2269 payable to:
or call 1.773.889.3087 Cobra Electronics
(Press 1 from the main menu) 6500 West Cortland St.
8:00 am - 8:00 pm,M-F, CST. Chicago, IL 60707
Attn:Accessories Dept.
Please print clearly
Name
You Can Find These Fine Accessories At Your Local
Cobra Dealer Address (No P.O. Box)
If you wish, you can order directly from Cobra. City State
Order by phone Zip
Call 1.773.889.3087 (Press 1 from the main menu) Telephone ( )
8 a.m.-8 p.m. M-F CST. )
Credit Card No. Exp. Date
Order by mail or fax
Please fill out order form on next page, and mail/fax Customer Signature
directly to Cobra. Circle One: Visa MasterCard Discover
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• CB Radios
• MicroTalk™ Radios
• Accessories
• SafetyAlert™
Traffic Warning Systems
Introduction
MicroTalk Introduction
© 1999 Cobra Electronics Corporation
6500 West Cortland Street Congratulations! You have just purchased the
and Strobe Alert™
Chicago, IL 60707 most sophisticated RADAR/LASER DETECTOR
Use of this product is not intend-
www.cobraelec.com ed to, and does not, ensure that available today. This booklet contains instructions
the motorist and any passenger and information designed so that you will be able
If You Think You Need Service will not be involved in a traffic to understand how the Cobra ESD™-9100 works
Operating Instructions for your Cobra accident. It is only intended to
alert the motorist that an emer- and how radar and (LIDAR) laser are used. Enjoy
For technical assistance, please call our Automated Help Desk which can assist 9 Band Extra Sensory Detection gency or service vehicle equipped your Cobra ESD-9100 Radar/Laser Detector and
you by answering the most frequently asked questions about Cobra products. with a CODE 3,Strobe (Opticom*
drive safely.
(773) 889-3087
24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Radar/Laser Detector or Tomar Preemption System)
or Cobra Safety Alert Transmitter
is in the area as defined by the
A Consumer Service Representative can be reached through this same number 8:00 am - 8:00 pm, Federal Law Governing Use of
Monday through Friday, CST. Model ESD-9100 range of the product. Please call
your local Fire/Police department
Technical assistance is also available on-line in the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) section at to verify if coverage exists in your
Radar Detectors
www.cobraelec.com or by e-mail to productinfo@cobraelec.com area.Motorists are expected to It is not against Federal Law to receive radar
exercise all due caution while
using this product, and to ob- transmissions on your COBRA Radar Detector.
If you think you need service call 1.773.889.3087 The Communications Act of 1934 guarantees
serve and follow all applicable
“If your product should require factory service please call Cobra first before sending your unit in. traffic laws. Operators of emer- your right to receive radio transmissions on
This will ensure the fastest turn-around time on your repair.” gency or service vehicles are also
expected to exercise any frequency. Local laws that contravene the
You may be asked to send your unit to the Cobra factory. It will be necessary to furnish the follow-
ing in order to have the product serviced and returned. all due caution while using this Communications Act of 1934,while illegal,may
product, and to observe and
1. For Warranty Repair include some form of pr oof-of-purchase, such as a mechanical reproduction follow all applicable traffic laws.
be enforced by your local law enforcement offi-
or carbon or a sales receipt. If you send the original receipt it cannot be returned. cials until and unless they are prohibited from
2. Send the entire product. *Opticom is a registered trademark doing so by Federal Court action.
of 3M Corporation
3. Enclose a description of what is happening with the unit.Include a typed or clearly print name
and address of where the unit is to be returned. WARNING: Before leaving your car, make sure
4. Pack unit securely to pr event damage in transit. If possible, use the original packing material. 1. that you conceal your radar detector. This will
5. Ship prepaid and insured by way of a traceable carrier such as United Parcel Service (UPS) or First reduce the possibility of break-in and theft of
Class Mail to: Cobra Factory Service, Cobra Electronics Corporation,6500 W. Cortland St., Chicago, your unit.
IL 60707. 2.
6. If the unit is in war ranty, upon receipt of your unit it will either be repaired or exchanged
depending on the model. Please allow approximately 3 to 4 weeks before contacting us for Included with your ESD-9100
status. If the unit is out of warranty a letter will automatically be sent informing you of the 1. Windshield Bracket
repair charge or replacement charge. If you have any questions, please call 1.773.889.3087 for 2. Hook and Loop Material
assistance. 3.
3. Power Cord
Cobra Electronics Corp.© 1999
Printed in Thailand
Part No. 480-297-P-001 Nothing comes close to a Cobra™
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1. On/Off Volume Control Thank you for purchasing the Cobra ESD-9100
7 Radar/Laser Detector. Properly used, this Cobra
2. Mute Button
product will give you many years of reliable Cobra Customer Service
3. Dim Button
service. Live operators are available
4. Audio Alerts Speaker M-F 8:00 am - 8:00 pm CST
5. Highway/City Button 4 Customer Support at: 773.889.3087
6. Band Indicators Should you encounter any problems with the
product or not understand its many features, Automated Technical
7. Laser Eye 1 2 3 please refer to this owner’s manual. If, after Assistance available 24 hours
8. Signal Strength LEDs referring to the manual, you still need help, a day,seven days a week.
5 call Cobra Customer Service at 773.889.3087. E-mail questions to:
9. Windshield Bracket
Mount productinfo@cobraelec.com
10. 12V DC Power Jack
Cobra on the World Wide Web:
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(FAQ) can be found on-line
at: www.cobraelec.com
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