User manual COBRA ESD 9160

[. . . ] Operating Instructions for Your Cobra® 10 BandTM Extra Sensory Detection® DETECTOR MODEL E S D ­ 9 1 6 0 RADAR/LASER Nothing comes close to a CobraTM DETECTOR MODEL E S D ­ 9 1 6 0 RADAR/LASER Congratulations You've made a smart choice by purchasing the ESD-9160 radar/laser detector from Cobra. ® Just look at some of the sophisticated features and capabilities your new unit includes: · Detects and provides separate alerts for: radar signals (X, K, and Ka bands, with signal strength indicated) laser signals emergency vehicle safety and strobe alert signals VG-2 signals · 8-POINT COMPASS displays direction of travel · LASEREYE® for 360° detection of laser and strobe signals · "INSTANT-ON" speed monitoring detection · TONE ALERTS with adjustable volume · ULTRABRIGHTTM DATA DISPLAY is easy-to-read with adjustable brightness · CITY or HIGHWAY modes to reduce false alerts · SAFETY ALERT ® Traffic Warning System · STROBE ALERTTM · MANUAL MUTE or AUTO MUTE of audio alerts · SMARTMUTETM a mute function which automatically reduces false alerts by sensing engine RPMs · Distinguishes important safety alerts, from other K band signals · Mounts easily on windshield or dashboard This booklet describes the simple steps for mounting and setting up your ESD-9160. It also provides helpful information about how radar and laser guns are used and how you can interpret the alerts you receive. 12V DC POWER JACK ON-OFF/VOLUME control allows you to adjust the volume of the TONE alerts. SMARTMUTETM engine RPM-sensing mute function which reduces false alerts. ) * MUTE button for MANUAL MUTE or AUTO MUTE of audio alerts. LASEREYE ® for 360° detection of laser and strobe signals. [. . . ] You can cycle through the settings by repeatedly pushing the DIM button The factory setting is Bright. Highway/City Mode Setting your ESD-9160 to City mode delays all X band audio alerts until the signal strength reaches level 3. (A single beep will sound when the signal is first detected. ) This will reduce false alerts while you are driving in or near urban areas where there are many sources for conflicting X band Procedure Tone 1 beep appears in the display 2 beeps appears in the display Press and release Bright RELEASE SS AND PRE IM BUTTON D PRESS AN DIM BU D RELE TTO AS N Dark DIM button Visual Display Procedure Tone 1 beep Press and release EA REL N PRESS ANDUTTO MB DI To change from Highway mode to City mode To change from City mode back to Highway mode N WE S Press and release the CITY button. Press and release the CITY button again. Visual Display Display dims To change the brightness to Dim To change the brightness to Dark Highway mode Press and release the DIM button once. Press and release the DIM button a third time. 1 beep Display remains dim (No visual alerts will be seen) Display returns to full brightness City mode X K Ka V/S X K Ka V/S N WE S To change the brightness to Bright 2 beeps SE E Dim 6 7 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 Muting an Alert Your ESD-9160 allows you to quickly turn off an audio alert by momentarily pressing the MUTE button. If, for any reason, the unit stops sensing your engine's revs, SmartMuteTM will indicate an error and automatically turn off. The rev point you set will be stored in the unit's memory when power is turned off, and recalled each time the power is turned on. The rev point must be reset if you use your ESD-9160 in a different vehicle. Important: When initially choosing your SmartMuteTM activation point, a setting of approximately 300 to 600 RPMs above idle is recommended. You can reset the activation point at any time to fit your individual preferences and driving style. Setting the SmartMuteTM Activation Point Your ESD-9160 must be installed in your vehicle. You will hear a series of beeps as you follow these steps: 1. Procedure Press and hold the SMARTMUTETM button for 2 seconds. Tone 2 beeps Visual Display none X K Ka V/S N WE S 2. Procedure Rev your engine to the level you wish to set. Rev the engine slightly above idle and hold revs steady for 2 seconds. NOTE: If the unit is unable to sense usable pulses within three seconds, SmartMuteTM will indicate an error and automatically turn off. Tone none Visual Display three bars flash in succession 1 2 3 Tone 1 beep Visual Display appears 3. Procedure At the desired rev level, press and release the SMARTMUTETM button. NOTE: If you do not set a rev point within 20 seconds of beginning these steps, SmartMuteTM will indicate an error and automatically turn off. Tone 3 beeps Visual Display all three bars flash three times Tone 1 beep Visual Display appears 10 11 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 VG-2 Alert Audio Setting The ESD-9160 is undetectable by police VG-2 detection devices, and will alert you when such a device is in use near your vehicle. You can choose whether or not you want your unit to sound VG-2 alerts. DIM button Press and hold for 2 seconds Compass Your ESD-9160 includes an internal 8-point compass that will continuously display your current direction of travel: N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, or NW. The compass will remainNaccurately calibrated as long as your ESD-9160 is mounted in the same place in your vehicle. If you change the location where the unit is mounted or move it to another vehicle, you must recalibrate the N compass. N Calibrating the Compass Important: Before using it for the first time, you must calibrate the compass to provide accurate indications of direction. Calibration allows the compass electronics to measure and store information about the N magnetic fields generated by your vehicle. Procedure Tone 1 beep Visual Display V/S will blink once in the display The compass temporarily may not provide accurate readings if you are inside a building or enclosure, or are close to a large metal tractor/trailer, truck, or train. Once E you are away from such a location, the compassEwill work correctly again. S Tone 1 beep Visual Display directional display begins flashing clockwise S W N E S W N N E S E To turn off VG-2 audio alert While no signal is being detected, press and hold the DIM button for two seconds. While no signal is being detected, press and hold the DIM button for two seconds again. 1. Procedure Press and hold the CITY button for at least 2 seconds. W N E S W N E S To turn on VG-2 audio alert 2 beeps V/S will blink twice in the display. 2. X K Ka V/S N WE S Procedure Within 60 seconds, drive your vehicle in a circle twice, then press the CITY button again. E S Tone 2 beeps Visual Display directional display flashes twice, then shows the direction of travel W N E S W N E S W W NOTE: If you do not press the CITY button the second time within 60 seconds, compass calibration will automatically terminate. Tone 3 beeps S W Visual Display directional display flashes twice, no direction of travel is shown W N E S W N E S 12 S 13 4 DETECTION Type of Signal DETECTION Visual Display X plus signal strength K plus signal strength Ka plus signal strength 4 Signals Detected The tables on the following pages show you the types of signals your ESD-9160 will detect, as well as the visual alerts it provides for each one. During laser alerts the letter "L" will appear, instead of the signal strength indication. X K Ka V/S W N E S Radar X band radar K band radar Ka band radar Audio Alerts A distinctly different alert tone is used for each type of signal detected (including separate tones for each laser signal). For X, K, and Ka band radar signals, the tones will repeat faster as you approach the signal source. The repeat rate of the tones gives you useful information about the signal detected. [. . . ] If required, replace it with a 1-amp fuse only. ) Service You can receive technical assistance with your unit through one of our customer support services: Automated Help Desk is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at 773-889-3087. Customer Service Operators are available at 773-889-3087 Monday through Friday, 8:00 a. m. Automated Technical Assistance is available 24 hours, 7 days a week via e-mail at: productinfo@cobra. com On-line answers to frequently asked questions can be found at: www. cobra. com. If you suspect that your unit requires service, please call 773-889-3087 BEFORE shipping it to Cobra. ® This will ensure that you receive service as quickly as possible. If you are asked to send your unit to the Cobra® factory, please follow these steps: 1. [. . . ]