User manual COBRA 9550

[. . . ] Remember: Without the means to adjust the angle of the detector (when mounted as above), be sure you that your Cobra ESD-9550 has a level, clear view of the road before you attach the hook and loop material. Peel protective paper off one side of hook and loop material. 2 Place on dash. Rotate ON-OFF Volume Control to left (away from you). The unit will perform a selftest and the following message will appear . . . Testing. . . System Ready. 3 Peel top paper off. 4 Place detector on hook and loop pad. 5 Plug power cord into detector. 6 Plug power cord into cigarette lighter. 5 4 *9550. MANUAL 8/9/00 12:21 PM Page 6 Quick Start Set Display Brightness Set Display Brightness Select from four levels of LED brightness for your Cobra ESD-9550 display: Bright, Dim, Dimmer and Dark. The ESD-9550's state-of-the-art readout presents clear alerts even in sunlight. Quick Start Set Highway/City Mode City Mode For urban driving­reduces number of X-Band audible alerts. Set Highway/ City Mode Note The ESD-9550 will retain the chosen mode while OFF. LED Displays Note A four position Dim mode is provided for dusk or night driving (please see Dim Button, page 10 for details). 1 Press and release City button. CTY will display while in City mode and remain on for 2 seconds. 1 For more detailed operation instructions on display brightness, see page 10. Press and release Dim button once to select normal setting. [. . . ] 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 detector, your Cobra ESD-9550 is designed to differentiate between a standard K-band alert and a Safety Alert warning. Safety technology is relatively new so the number of transmitters in operation is still growing. You may not receive Safety Alert on a daily basis and should not be surprised to encounter some emergency vehicles, road hazards or trains not yet equipped with these transmitters, therefore failing to provide a signal. As Safety Transmitters become more prevalent (the number of operating transmitters is growing every day), these Safety Alerts will become more common. The Safety Alert Transmitter is in use in all 50 states in limited quantities. Facts About Strobe AlertTM Alerts motorists to over 50, 000 emergency vehicles equipped with strobe transmitters that activate red lights at traffic intersections in emergency high speed situations. Detection Radar Frequencies There are now three frequencies that have been approved by the FCC (Federal Communications Commission) for use in speed monitoring equipment. They are: X Band (10. 525 GHz), K Band (24. 150 GHz) Ka Band (33. 400-36. 000 GHz) Your Cobra ESD-9550 can detect signals in all three radar bands including photo radar and STALKER radar which use the Ka band, and Cobra's Safety Alert signals on the K band. Radar Frequencies Facts About LIDAR (Laser) What is LIDAR?Not as quickly, but it does spread, as shown on the diagram below. Facts About LIDAR (Laser) LIDARs must have a clear line of sight to target a vehicle during the entire measurement interval. Intervening objects such as signposts, utility poles, tree branches, etc. , will prevent a valid speed reading. Note Strobe AlertTM is available in over 1, 000 cities and works with Tomar and Opticom systems. Call your local Fire/Police department for your area coverage or area in which you will be traveling. 20 21 *9550. MANUAL 8/9/00 12:21 PM Page 22 Detection 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. But the laser pulse can be received through glass to easily and quickly trigger a laser detector's alarm. No, since LIDAR is line of sight, an officer cannot drive, aim, and shoot while driving. Yes, it is legal in all 50 states. GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS A. FREQUENCIES 1. X BAND K BAND Ka BAND VG-2 Safety Alert LTI 20-20 Laser Strobe Alert Ultra Lyte ProLaser MicroTalk Specifications Specifications 10. 520 GHz ± 50 MHz 24. 125 GHz ± 100 MHz 34. 700 GHz +/- 1. 300 GHz 11. 575 GHz +/- 0. 250 GHz 24. 07, 24. 11, 24. 19 GHz 300 THz - 375 THz 300 THz - 770 THz 300 THz - 375 THz 300 THz - 375 THz Maintenance Maintenance Your COBRA ESD-9550 RADAR/LASER DETECTOR will give you years of trouble-free service with minimum maintenance. Replacing Power Cord Fuse Unscrew cap of cigarette lighter adapter and remove fuse. Troubleshooting If your COBRA LASER DETECTOR ESD-9550 isn't operating, we suggest you make the following checks: 1. 22 3 1/4" W x 1 3/8" H x 5" D 23 *9550. MANUAL 8/9/00 12:21 PM Page 24 Limited One Year Warranty COBRA ELECTRONICS CORPORATION warrants that its COBRA 9 Band Radar/Laser Detec tors, and the component parts thereof, will be free of defects in wor kmanship and materials for period of one (1) year from the date of first consumer purchase. This warranty may be enforced by the first consumer purchaser, provided that the product is utilized within the U. S. A. COBRA will, without charge, repair or replace, at its option, defective 9 Band Radar/Laser Detec tors, products or component parts upon delivery to the COBRA factory Service Department, accompanied by proof of the date of first consumer 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 result of unauthorized alterations or repairs;3) if the serial number has been altered, defaced or removed;4) if the owner of the product resides outside the U. S. A. [. . . ] 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 status. If the unit is out of warranty a letter will automatically be sent informing you of the repair charge or replacement charge. If you have any questions, please call 1. 773. 889. 3087 for assistance. © 2000 Cobra Electronics Corp. [. . . ]