User manual COBRA ESD9860

[. . . ] Operating Instructions for Your Cobra® 10 BandTM Extra Sensory Detection® DETECTOR MODEL E S D ­ 9 8 6 0 U LT R A RADAR/LASER N Nothing comes close to a CobraTM DETECTOR MODEL E S D ­ 9 8 6 0 RADAR/LASER Congratulations You've made a smart choice by purchasing the ESD-9860 radar/laser detector from Cobra. ® Just look at some of the sophisticated features and capabilities your new unit includes: · ULTRA-SENSITIVITY · 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 ALERT or VOICE ALERTTM with adjustable volume · DIGIVIEWTM DATA DISPLAY with easy-to-read alpha/numeric dot matrix text readout · CITY or HIGHWAY modes to reduce false alerts · SAFETY ALERT® Traffic Warning System · STROBE ALERTTM · SMARTMUTETM a mute function which automatically reduces false alerts by sensing engine RPMs · MANUAL MUTE or AUTO MUTE of audio alerts · EASYSETTM programming menu · AUXILIARY AUDIO JACK for external speaker connection · 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-9860. 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 U LT R A LASEREYE ® for 360° detection of laser and strobe signals. SPEAKER AUXILIARY AUDIO JACK SET/CITY button for CITY or HIGHWAY modes for fewer false alerts (and to change user mode settings while programming). SELECT/DIM button to adjust the display brightness for easy reading (and to scroll through user mode settings while programming). [. . . ] (See page 7 for instructions using the Program mode to select SmartMuteTM. ) What to Remember While Using SmartMuteTM SmartMuteTM works with both City and Auto Mute modes. Whenever engine revs are below the activation point, an arrow pointing down will appear in the display. 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-9860 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. NW sh NW sh Above the activation point, an arrow pointing up will appear. The factory setting is SmartMuteTM off. NOTE: SmartMuteTM may not work with some vehicles because it cannot sense the engine's revs. In such cases, you can reduce unwanted audio alerts by using Auto Mute and City modes when appropriate. NW sh 8 9 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 Setting the SmartMuteTM Activation Point Your ESD-9860 must be installed in your vehicle. Caution: Do not attempt to set the rev point while driving. SmartMuteTM must be turned on. Tone Voice "set engine revs" Visual Display Press SET again at desired RPMs. . . Auto Mute Mode Auto Mute will automatically reduce the audio volume of all alerts after 4 seconds for as long as the signal is detected. When you turn Auto Mute on or off while in Voice AlertTM mode, you will hear "Auto Mute on" or "Auto Mute off. " In Tone mode, you will hear 2 beeps for Auto Mute on and 1 beep for Auto Mute off. (See page 7 for instructions on using the Program mode to select Auto Mute. ) The factory setting for Auto Mute is ON. Voice/Tone Setting You can set your ESD-9860 to sound alerts and confirm user settings with either a voice or a tone. When you turn Voice AlertTM on, you will hear "Voice Alert. " When you turn Tone Alert on, you will hear "Tone Alert" and subsequent voice alerts will be turned off. (See page 7 for instructions on changing the Voice/Tone setting. ) The factory setting is Voice AlertTM mode. 1. Procedure In Program mode, go to Set SmartMute. Press and release the SET/CITY button to begin setting SmartMuteTM . 2 beeps Press SET again. . . 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 Voice none Visual Display none Auxiliary Audio Jack Use to connect an external speaker in environments with high ambient noise levels. The internal speaker will be disconnected. Muting an Alert 1 beep "smart mute error" followed by "smart mute off" Voice "smart mute set" "smart mute error" followed by "smart mute off" Voice none Error SmartOff Error SmartOff 3. Procedure At the desired rev level, press and release the SET/CITY 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 Smart then SET!Error SmartOff Error Smart SET! Your ESD-9860 allows you to quickly turn off an audio alert by momentarily pressing and releasing the PROG/MUTE button. If you press and release the PROG/MUTE button a second time during the alert, the audio alert will be turned back on. PROG/MUTE button Press and release 1 beep 4. Procedure Press and release either the SELECT/DIM button to proceed to the next user mode or the PROG/MUTE button to exit the Program mode. Tone none Visual Display none SmartOff 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 Compass Your ESD-9860 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 7 for instructions using the Program mode to select Set Compass. ) Calibration allows the compass electronics to measure and store information about the magnetic fields generated by your vehicle. The compass will remain accurately calibrated as long as your ESD-9860 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 compass. 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. [. . . ] Rain, snow, smoke, fog, or airborne dust particles will reduce the effective range of LIDAR and can, if dense enough, prevent its operation. However, the laser pulse also can be 22 received through glass to trigger an alarm by your ESD-9860. Because LIDAR operates by line of sight, the person using it cannot drive the vehicle, aim, and operate the gun all at the same time. It is legal in all 50 states. 23 6 MAINTENANCE & SERVICE WA R R A N T Y If you suspect that your unit requires service, please call 773-889-3087 BEFORE shipping ® it to Cobra. [. . . ]