User manual COBRA ESD6500

[. . . ] Federal Law Governing Use of Radar Detectors It is not against Federal Law to receive radar transmissions on your COBRA Radar Detector. The Communications Act of 1934 guarantees your right to receive radio transmissions on any frequency. Local laws that contravene the Communications Act of 1934, while illegal, may be enforced by your local law enforcement officials until and unless they are prohibited from doing so by Federal Court action. WARNING: Before leaving your car, make sure that you conceal your radar detector. This will reduce the possibility of break-in and theft of your unit. Use of this product is not intended to, and does not, ensure that the motorist and any passenger will not be involved in a traffic accident. [. . . ] Remember: Without means to adjust the angle of the detector (when mounted as above), be sure you that your Cobra ESD-6500 has a level, clear view of the road before you attach the hook and loop material. III. Band Detection This detector is designed to detect X, K, Superwide Ka Band Radar, Laser, VG-2, and Safety Alert signals. LED Text Display The ESD-6500's state-of-the-art LED dot matrix display presents clear text messages even in sunlight. A four position Dim mode is provided for dusk or night driving (please see "I. Radar The display shows the band (X, K or Ka) signal strength in bar form, and a numerical indication of signal strength. Safety Alert® Traffic Warning System City, Highway Mode Mute Auto Mode Automatically reduces volume of alert in progress after 3 seconds. Manual Mode Pressing the Mute button during an alert will cause the display to show "Mute" for three senconds, after which the display will revert to the previous visual message. E. Power/Volume Control Plug the Cobra ESD-6500 power adapter cord into POWER connector. The POWER/VOLUME CONTROLon the left side of the Cobra ESD-6500 controls power and regulates the audible alert volume. VG-2 Undetectable Some states or municipalities use devices referred to as "VG-2". The VG-2 device detects low level energy radiated by the internal oscillators of radar detectors. The ESD-6500 detects the VG-2's radiation before the VG2 can detect the ESD-6500. The ESD-6500 then briefly turns off its internal oscillator, rendering it invisible to the VG-2, and alerts you to VG-2's presence. During these short intervals, the ESD-6500 is not able to receive radar or Safety Alert signals (laser reception is not affected). To switch between them, press the Mute button when no signal is being received. In Auto mode (an "M" is shown in the display) the alarm will be reduced in volume after three seconds. City/Highway The Highway/City function is controlled by a 2-step momentary button. The Highway mode is automatically engaged when the unit is powered up. To reactivate the Highway Mode simply press down on the Highway/City button again. In the Highway Mode, your Cobra ESD-6500 operates at full sensitivity on all three radar bands plus laser. In the City Mode, the X-band audio alert threshold is lowered to reduce false alerts. In or near cities, there are many sources of false radar signals such as microwave relay towers. Dim Button You may select from four levels of brightness for your Cobra ESD-6500 display: Normal, Low 1, Low 2 and Dark. [. . . ] Since Safety technology is relatively new and the number of transmitters in operation is not yet widespread, you may not receive Safety alerts on a daily basis and should not be surprised to encounter some emergency vehicles, road hazards and trains that are not yet equipped with these transmitters and therefore fail 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. 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. Yes, rain, snow, smoke, fog, and airborne dust particles will all reduce the effective range, and if sufficiently dense, may prevent its operation. [. . . ]