User manual COBRA ESD9870

[. . . ] Operating Instructions for Your Cobra® 11 BandTM Extra Sensory Detection® DETECTOR MODEL E S D ­ 9 8 7 0 N RADAR/LASER Nothing comes close to a Cobra ® Important Information Federal Laws Governing the Use of Radar Detectors It is not against federal law to receive radar transmissions with your Cobra radar detector. The Communications Act of 1924 guarantees your right to receive radio transmissions on any frequency. Local laws that contravene this Act, while illegal, may be enforced by your local law enforcement officials until and unless they are prohibited from doing so by federal court action. Safety Alert Use of this product is not intended to, and does not, ensure that motorists or passengers will not be involved in traffic accidents. [. . . ] If, for any reason, the unit stops sensing your engine's revs, IntelliMute 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 detector in a different vehicle. Important: When initially choosing your IntelliMute 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 NW ih ih The factory setting is IntelliMute off. NOTE: IntelliMute 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. Above the activation point, an arrow pointing up will appear. NW ih 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 Setting the IntelliMute Activation Point Your detector must be installed in your vehicle. Your vehicle should be parked and idling. Voice "set engine revs" Visual Display Set IntelliMute 2 beeps 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 mode on or off you will hear "auto mute on" in Voice Alert mode or 2 beeps in Tone mode for Auto Mute on and "auto mute off" in Voice Alert mode or 1 beep in Tone mode for Auto Mute off. (See page 7 for instructions on using the Program mode to turn Auto Mute on or off. ) The factory setting for Auto Mute is on. Voice Alert Mode and Tone Mode You can set your detector to sound alerts and confirm user settings with either a voice or a tone. When you turn Voice Alert mode on you will hear "voice alert". When you turn Tone mode on you will hear 1 beep (voice alerts will be turned off). (See page 7 for instructions on using the Program mode to select Voice Alert mode or Tone mode. ) The factory setting is Voice Alert mode. 1. Procedure In Program mode, go to Set IntelliMute. Press and release the SET/CITY button to begin setting IntelliMute RPMs. Tone Press SET at desired RPMs. . . Press SET a 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, IntelliMute will indicate an error and automatically turn off. Tone none Voice none Visual Display none e not set. . . Please try a 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 Your detector 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 "intelli mute not IntelliMute not set, please set. . . "intelli mute off" Intelli Mute Off Voice "intelli mute set" Visual Display Intelli Mute SET! Intelli Mute Off 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, IntelliMute will indicate an error and automatically turn off. Tone 3 beeps 1 beep "intelli mute not IntelliMute not set, please set. . . "intelli mute off" Intelli Off Voice none Intelli Mute Set! 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 12 13 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 detector 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. [. . . ] If you are asked to send your unit to the Cobra factory, please follow these steps: 1. For warranty repair, enclose some form of proof-of-purchase, such as a photocopy or carbon copy of a sales receipt. Enclose a typed or clearly written description of the problem you are having with your unit, plus the name and address where you want the unit returned. Ship prepaid and insured using a traceable carrier such as United Parcel Service (UPS), Federal Express, or Priority mail with delivery confirmation. [. . . ]