Cobra Electronics ESD9860 Radar/ Laser Detector User Manual users manual

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Nothing comes close to a ColrraTM
mportant Informa an
Important Information about...
Foch-d laws Govovflg the Use of
Roda Detectors
It is not against federal law to receive rodor
transmissions with your CobraD radar
detector. The Communications Act of l924
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” and Strobe Alert"
Use of this product is not intended to, and
does not, ensure that motorists or
passengers will not be involved in traffic
accidents, It is only intended to alert the
motorist that an emergency vehicle
equipped with a 3M Corporation
Opticom'” or iomarO preemption system,
or a (0th Snfehy Alert“ transmitter is
within range as defined by that product.
Please call local fire and police departments '
to learn if coverage exists in your area,
Safe Driving
Motorists, as well as operators of
emergency or service vehicles, are
expected to exercise all due caution
while using this product, and to obey
all applicable traffic laws,
Security of Your Voiido
Before leaving your vehicle, always
remember to conceal your radar
detector in order to reduce the
possibility of breakin and theft.
Customer Support
In this user‘s manual, you should find all
the information you need to install and
operate your 509860. lfyou require
further assistance after reading through
this manual, Cobra® Electronics offers the
following customer support services:
Automated Heir Desk is available 24 hours
a day, 7 days a week at 773-BBV~3087.
Costa-inter Service Operators are avodable
at the same number Monday through Friday,
3:00 urn. to 6:00 pm. (ST.
Questions can lie faxed to 773167242”.
Mounted Technical Assistance is
avalable 24 hours, 7 days a week via email
at: productinlo@cobra.conr
On-Ilne moms to frequently asked questions
urn be found at: wwwcolrruconr.
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detection of loser and
strobe signals.
OH—OFF/VOLUME
control allows you to
adtust the volume at the
TONE alerts,
SPEAKER
AUXILIARY AUDIO
JACK
SET/CITY button for
CITY or HIGHWAY modes
for fewer false alerts
(and to change user aloha/aumerit dot matrix text display showing*:
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STALLA'I'IOII
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\ WI get optimum perlarmance from
j-yoar [509860 ifyou mount it at a point
approximately in the (enter of the vehicle,
as low as possible on the from windshield
without obstructing the unit's view at the
road either to the front or rear You can
also mount it directly on the dashboard,
mauntirlg
The unit's lenses must not be blorked and
the LaserEye® should have a clear view out
the back window to allow 360° detection,
Radar and laser signals pass through glass
but not through other materials and obierts.
Obiects that can block or weaken inraming
signals indude:
> windshield wiper blades
b mirrored sun screens
> dark tinting at the top of the
windshield
> heated Windshields turrently available
on some vehides (Instaflear for Ford?
Elertrr‘dea/ for GM? consult your
dealer to see ilyorr have this option)
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Windshield Mounting
I. Attach the rubber (ups to the bracket.
2. Make sure the rubber (ups and
your windshield are clean.
3. Push the bracket firmly onto
the windshield.
4. Attach the detector to the bracket,
(he(k the angle of the unit
INSTALLA'I'I
5. To ad|ust the angle it necessary, "
gently push or pull on the bra(ket ~
to bend it. DO NOT use the
detector to bend the bracket.
7. Plug the cigarette lighter adapter on
the power cord into your vehicle's
cigarette lighter.
8. You can temporarily remove the
detector whenever you wish by
sliding it all at the bradret.
We the detector on the dashboard
to find a location where the unit has
a dear, level view of the road. The
angle can NOT be udiusterl alter
mounting.
2. Remove the paper backing from one
‘ side of the hookand-loop fastener.
3. Attach the pad to the dashboard at
your chosen Iocotion and remove the
other poper backing.
4. Attach the detector to the hookon oop
fastener. You can remove and reattodr
the unit as often as you like.
6. Plug the cigarette lighter adapter an
the power cord into your vehicle's
cigarette lighter.
OPERATION 0 GElTlNG STAR ,
I. lam on the unit and adiust
audio volume by rototing the
ON-OFF/VOLUME (ONIROL DiAl
clodrwise (away from you).
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2. You will see and hear the messages
”TESTING” (3 beeps will sound),
then ”SYSTEM READ"
”VOICE mm inditating that the
power is on.
3. The display will cycle through the
user mode settings (SmartMute' 0nd
City/Highway status) for approximately .
l second each.
«.
4. Start-up is complete when the
display tontinuously shows the
current compass direction (N, NE,
E, SE, S, SW, W, or NW) plus
single letters indicating cunent user
mode settings (( = city mode, h =
highway mode, 5: SrnartMute" on).
NOTE: in some vehides, power is
supplied to the cigarette lighter even
while the ignition is off. lfthis is the
case with your vehicle, you should turn
all or unplug your [509860 when
parking for lengthy periods
mode settings on your ESMBoO
changed by using Program mode.
changing tire settings, please keep
i” mind:
0 Buttons can have multiple functions.
0 All settings will be stored in memory
when the power is turned off and recalled
when the power is turned back on,
In geneml, the procedure for using
Program mode is as follows:
I. Press and hold the FROG/MUTE button
for 2 seconds to enter Program mode.
You will bear 3 beeps and the word
PROGRAM will appear in the display.
then brief programming instrucn'ons will
scroll through the display two times.
2. While the programming instructions
are scrolling, press and release the
SElECT/DIM button to cycle through the
user modes. You will bear 1 beep each
time you press the button, As each
mode is displayed, the current setting for
that mode will be shown.
3. Path the user mode you wish to change
displayed, press and release the
SEI/(ITY button to change the setting.
You will hear either i or Z beeps,
depenihng on your selection. To move to
the next selection, press SELECT/DIM
llA'I‘ION - USER MODE SETTlNGS
again. When you exit Program mode,
the new setflng will automatically be
4. When you have finished programming
any or all of the user modes, press and
release the FROG/MUTE button
to exit Program mode, Or simply wait
10 seconds without pushing any
buttons. SETltNGS SAVED will appear
in the ifisplay.
NOTE: You cannot enter Program mode
during an alert. The unit will not detect
signals while in Program rnode. During
programming, if no bottom are pushed for
10 seconds, the unit will automatically exit
Program mode and save the last settings.
EasySet" Progamming:
Programming User Modes
The table on the next page shows you how
to program all user modes and the settings
you can choose from.
NOTE: On the following pages, you will
find more detailed explanations of each
See page 10 for instructions on setting the
SmartMr/te' activation point,
See page 13 for instructions on calibrating
the compass.
OPERATION-EASYSET'M PROGRAM/slit
EasySet“ Programming Menu
1 1. Press and release the Pane/mars mum. to enter ngmm mode.
‘ 2. Press and release 3. Press and role-use the
the SELKTHDIM button SET/(IN button to choose
. to cycle through the the desired setting for
user modes: each user made:
VISUAL
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IRAI'ION O SETTINGS
martMute" is a unique new feature of
fithe £50986!) that allows you to avoid
alerts you don't need to hear because
you are stopped or moving slowly. By
sensing the "revs” (RPMs) of your
engine, SmartMute” knows when you
are at low speed and automatically
mates aII alerts (except for strobe
signals from emergency vehicles).
Before SmartMute" will work, you must
set an activation point for your engine’s
revs (see page 10). Whenever the revs
are below that point, SmartMute“ will
begin muting. The activation point will
be stored in memory and recalled each
time power is turned on.
When you turn SmottMute'"I on while
in Voice Alert” mode, you will hear
”SmottMute on.” in Tone mode you
will hear one beeps, ”5” will appear in
the display, When you turn SmartMute'"I
off while in Voice Alert” mode, you will
our “SmanMute off.” In Tone mode you
will hear one beep. (See page 7 for
instructions using the Program mode to
select SmaitMuteT)
W m. i a” m A
The factory selflng is SmartMi/te" ofl.
NOTE: SmottMute" may not work with
some vehicles because it cannot sense
the engine's revs. In such (ases, you can
reduce unwanted audio alerts by using Auto
Mute and City modes when appropriate.
What to Remember
While Using SmartMvte'“
SmottMute" 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.
Above the activation poim, an arrow
pointing up will appear
OPEIA‘IIOH ' SETTI
If, for any reason, the unit stops sens'
your engine's revs, SmurtMute" will in
an error and automatically turn off.
The rev point you set will be storedin
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
[509860 in a different vehicle.
Iltportant: When initially choosing your
SmartMute" 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.
ElA'I'IOII O SETTINGS
(nation: Do not attempt to set the rev
point while driving. Your vehicle should
be parked and idling.
SmartM-te’" must be turned on.
{Your ESIt9860 must be installed in
your vehicle
I .
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Mine, Pass and release the
‘ SET/(NV button to bash
setting SmaliMuteY"
Procedure
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Procedure
Rev your engine to the levd you
wish to set. he the wane
' slightly above are and rod revs
shady lor 2 seconds.
Procedure
Atthedosierlrevleval
Procedure
Press and release either the
SELECT/DIM button to proceed
rottenexrtmmdemrbe
FROG/nut! button to exit the
Program tirade.
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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
Alert"l mode, you will hear ”Auto Mute on"
or ”Auto Mute off.” In Tone mode, you will
hour 2 beeps for Auto Mute on and i beep
for Auto Mute all. (See page 7 for
instructions on using the Program mode
to select Auto Mute)
The factory setting fDiAi/lo Mute is ON.
Mating an Alert
Your E5098“) allows you to quickly
turn off an audio alert by momentarily
pressing and releasing the PROG/MUIE
button, Ifyou press and release the
FROG/MUTE button a second time
during the alert, the audio alert will be
turned back on.
PROG/MUT! button
Press and release
ornanou - SETTl ‘
Voice/Tone Setting
You can set your {SD-9860 to sound
alerts and confirm user settings with
either a voice or a tone. When you
turn Voice Alert“1 on, you will hear
”Voice Alert." When you turn lane Alert
on, you will hear ”Tone Alert” and
subsequent voice alerts will be turned
all. (See page 7 for instructions on
changing the Voice/lone setting.)
The factory setting is Voice Alert"M mode,
Auxiliary Audio Jack
Use to connect an erctemal speaker in
environments with high ambient noise
levels. The internal speaker will be
disconnected.
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OPIRA'IION 0 SETTl
EIA‘I‘ION - SETTINGS
$5 The compass will remain accurately To calibrate the «muss:
(alibroted as long as your 509860 is
;‘ ESD9B60 includes an internal aooint med _ th | _ h' | I Praredurn
fcompuss that will continuously display your F0" h '" Tltmlm once fl you'rlvs ", e. 1 in flagrant mode, or to Set tum“.
imam dire (tion of travel: N, NE, E, SE, S, you c nnge e otatlon w ere 9 unit IS , Press aggzimusmgggm in
SW w 0, NW mounted or move itta another vehide, you
' ' ' must recalibrate tlre tompass.
(alibralmg fl“ (omymss _ The compass tempomrily may not provide
lmflflll': 3910? USIHQ if hi the filS' ncrurate readings if you are inside a
time, you must calibrate the compass to building or endosure, or are dose to a
nrovide "(wrote indications of direction large metal tractor/trailer, truck, or train, 2. “my“
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mount/cm button again.
Calibration allows the compass elettronits to
measure and store information about the
Program mode to select 597 Compass) the compass will work correctly again. i
magnetic fields generated by your vehide. 1
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EIATION 0 SETTINGS
AlertO
‘ ‘ 509860 is undetectable by police
“VG-2 detection devices, and will alert you
' when sudr a device is in use near your
vehicle. During the alert, the unit continues
to detect other signals. You can choose
whether or not you want your unit to show
VG—Z alerts. Wrth VGZ detection on, you
can also choose whether or not you want
your unit to sound audible Vt}? alerts.
When you turn VG-Z detection on or off
while in Voice Alert“ mode, you de hear
"VG? on” or ”VGZ off.” In Tone mode,
you will hear Z beeps for VGZ on or
i beep for YG—Z off,
When you turn VG-Z audio on or off
while in Voice AlertTM mode, you will hear
”VG? audio on” or ”VCrZ audio off.” In
Tone mode, you will heat 2 beeps for VGZ
audio on or i beep for YG—Z audio offo (See
page 7 for instructions on using the Program
Mode to turn VCrZ alerts on and oh.)
lire factory settings are Vt}? Detect Uri,
V0? Audra 0a,
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DigiView" Data
Display Brightness
You can choose from four settings for
tightness of the display:
Bright for daytime driving
Dim for dusk driving
Dimmer for night driving
Dark (no visual olens will be displayed)
Dark nrdirotur
You can cycle through the 4 settings by
repeatedly pressing and releasing the
SELECT /DtM button.
SELECT / DIM button
has and release
h.—
When you set display brightness while in
Voice Alert'” mode, you will hear the
corresponding voice message, ”bright,”
”dim,” "dimmer,” or ”dark,” In lone
mode, you will hear 2 beeps for bright,
i beep for dim, dimer, and dark (See
page 7 for instructions on using the
Progmm Mode to set Display Brightness.)
NOTE: You can set display brightness
without entering Program Mode by
repeatedly pressing and releasing the
SELECT/ DIM button.
The factory setting is Brig/rt.
OPERATION O SETTI
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ElA'I'ION ' SETTINGS
. ay/City Made
g your 509860 to City mode
retreats all X hand 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 hand signals such as
microwave towers and automatic
door openers,
SET/CITY button
Puss arid release
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When you set City mode ”c” will appear
in the display In Voice Illert’M mode, you
will hear ”city.” In Tone mode, you will
hearl beep.
When you set Highway mode ”It” will
appear in the display. In Voice Alert”
mode, you will hear ”highway,” In lone
mode, you will hear 2 beeps, (See page
7 for instructions on using the Program
mode to select Highway or City mode)
NOTE: You can also select Highway or
th made without entering Program
mode simply by pushing and releasing
e SET/CITY button,
The factory setting is Highway mode.
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DI‘I‘EC'I'I
Signals Detected Visual Display
Ihe tables on the following pages show An indication of the type of signal
you the types of signals your ESI}9360 detected will appear in the DigiView'M
will detect, as well as the voice and Data Display. During X, K, and Ko alerts, ‘
visual alerts it provides for each one, you will also see from I to 5 venical bars,
Arnllo Alerts indicating the strength of the signal
detected.
In Voice AlertWI mode you will first hear
several tones, then a voice message - mm“ “mm” (”ART
announcing the type of signal detected,
followed by more tones. in lane Alert
mode, you will hear the tones only
In both Voice Alon”I and tone Alert modes,
a distinctly different alert tone is used for
each hype of signal detected (including
separate tones for each loser signal).
For X, K, and Ka band radar signals,
the tones will repeat faster as you
approadr the signal source. The repeat
rate of the tones gives you useful
information about the signal detected.
(See Responding to Alerts, page I9)
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TEC'I'ION
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509860 is designed to detect YOU. should take wopriate
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UNDERSTANDING RADAR & I.A ‘
Radar Speed
Monitoring Systems
Three band frequencies have been approved
by the Federal Communications Commission
(FCC) for use by speed monitoring radar
equipment
X bard 10.525 GHZ
K band 24.150 GHZ
Ka bald 33.40036BOGH1
Your ESD-9860 detects signals in all three
radar hands.
VG-2
YG-Z is a "detector detector' that works
by detecting lawlevel signals emitted by
most radar detectors. Your 60-9860 does
not emit signals thatcan be detected by
VG-Z, but does detect Vii-2 signals and
will alert you when a device is in use
near your vehicle,
Safety Alerto Traffic
Warning System
A)“, FCC-approved Safety
V Alert" transmitters emit
microwave radar signals that indicate the
presence of a safeiyrelated concern.
Depending on the frequency of the signal
emitted, it can indicate a speeding
emergency vehicle or nnin, or a stationary
road hazard,
Because these microwave signals are within
the K band frequency, most conventional
radar detectors will detect Safety Alert”
signals as standard K band radar. Your
509860, however, is designed to
differentiate between standard K hand
and Safety illertw signals, and give separate
alerts for each.
Safety Alert® technology is relatively new.
Safety Alert® transmitters can be found in
limited numbers in all 50 states, but the
number is growing, Depending on your
location, you may not receive these alerts
regularly and may often encounter
emergency vehicles, trains, and road
hazards without being alerted, As the
number at transmitters increases, these
alerts will become more common.
When you receive such an alert, please
watch for emergency vehicles ahead of you,
on cross sheets, and behind you lfyou see
an emergency vehicle approaching, please
pull over to the right side of the road and
allow it to pass.
2|
DIRSTANDING RADAR l ll!!!
Alert”|
. ‘li strobes mounted on the light bars at
,,., t ied emergency vehicles (fire truds,
”police cars, arrbulances) automoticdly change
trallic sigrrols as the vehicle approadtec an
intersection, lime strobe: and the special
strobe detectors loaated on tile traffic signals,
introduced fairly recently by 3M and iomar,
are aheady in use in more than 1000 cities
nationwide. Cobra’s exclusive Strobe Illen'"l
detector will detect these special Strobes and
give an Emergency Vehicle alert.
When you receive such an den, please watdt
for an approadtitg emergency vehicle (lid pull
over to allow it to pass. To inquire about
coverage in your area, contact your load lire
ard police departments.
Does weather have any affect
on “DAR?
Yes. Rain, snow, smoke, log, or airborne
. dust particles will reduce the effective
j range of LIDAR and can, if dense enough,
1 prevent its operation.
., Yes. Newer llDAR guns can obtain
Some common questions about lIDi'lR include:
<5 (an [IBM operate thread! does?
lIDAR (laser)
the conect name for the technology that most
people refer to as laser is actually UDAR,
whidi stands for Light Detection aid Ranging.
[IDAR operates mach lace radar, its signal
spreads out like a radar signal, though not as
quickly Unlike mdar, lJDAli must have a clear
line of sight to its target vehicle throughout
the entire measurement interval. Obstructions
such as sigi posts, atiity poles, tree branches,
etc, will prevent valid speed mermement
received through glass to trigger an alarm
by your 609860,
Cur “DAR operate ville it motion?
No, Because LIDAR operates by line of sight,
the person using it cannot drive the vehicle,
aim, and operate the gun all atthe some time.
Is LIDAR legal to use?
Yes. It is legal in all 50 states,
MAINTENANCE ‘e SHIV
Maintenance of Your
Radar Detector
Your 609860 is designed and built to
give you years at trouble-tree performance
without the need for service. No routine
maintenance is required,
If your unit does not appear to be
operating properly, please follow
these troubleshooting steps:
P Make sure the power cord is
properly connected.
P Make sure the socket of your vehicle‘s
cigarette lighter is clean and free
of corrosion,
> Make sure the power card's cigarette
lighter adapter is firmly seated in your
cigarette lighter,
> Check the power cord luse. (Unscrew
the ribbed end cap of the cigarette
lighter adapter and examine the fuse.
If required, replace it with a lamp
lose only.)
Service
You can receive technical assistance with r
your unit through one of our customer
support services:
Automated Help Desk is available
24 hours a day, 7 days a week at
7738893087.
Customer Service Operators are
available atthe same number Monday
through Friday, 8:00 am, to 6:00 pm, CST.
Questions our be faxed to
773-622-2269.
Animated Technical Asststanoe
is available 24 hours, 7 days a week
via entail at: productinlo@cobra.com
On-I'nte answers to frequently
asked questions can be lound at:
www.cobm,com,
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suspect that your unit
5 service, please «I
‘ 9-3087 acronc shipping
, to Cobra? This vii crime that
you receive service as quickly
as posslale.
If you are asked to send your unitto the
Cobraup lactary, please follow these steps:
1. Send the complete unit, including
power card. (It is not necessary to
include the mounting bracket.)
2. For warranty repair, enclose some
form of proof-ofpurchase, such as a
photocopy or carbon copy of a sales
receipt. if you send the original
receipt, it cannot be returned.
3. 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 retumed.
4. Pack the unit securely to prevent
damage during transit. If possible,
s use the original packing materials.
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IN‘I‘INANCI l SEIVICI
5. Ship prepaid and insured using a
traceable carrier such as United
Parcel Service (UPS), Federal Express,
or first class mail with delivery
confinnation Ship to:
(ultra Factory Service
Cobra Electronics Corporation
6500 (orllilill St.
Oricogo, II. 60707
6. Please allow 3 to 4 weeks before
contacting us about the status of
your service. Call 773-889-3087
for assistance.
ll your unit is under warranty, it Will
either be repaired or replaced upon
receipt, depending on the model. lfyoor
unit is out of warranty, you will receive a
letter informing you of the repair or
replacement charge
5500 “mm-5mm 60707
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COBRA ELEGROHICS (ORPORAHOH Excluaons: This Iinv'ted wurority does not apply
wanants that its Cobra“ 10 Hand lltra‘" I) to any product damaged by accident; 2) in
Pillar/Laser Detectors, and the comment the event of miaise or noise of the product or
pans thereol, wil be free of defects in as a reailt of unauthorized olteratiors or repairs;
workmarohip and anteriak lor period of one 3) itthe seriri number has been citered,
(l) yer: from the date ol first consumer defaced or removed; 4) dihe owner of the
purchase Th's warrarty may he erdorced by product resides outside the U.S.A.
the l'm WW purchaser, ”WM that All implied warranties, including warranties of
the prelim is ufizetl wrtlunvthe USA marcl'rantaliililv and fitness f“ u particular
(olim‘D wfll, witlwt drags, repri or replace, at is purpose are Iinited ir titration to the length
option, detective IO Band”I Radar/laser Deaths, of this wmonty
products “' WW parts “9°" delivery l” ll“ Cobra" shall not be Fable for any incidental,
Cobra” Factory 5m WM, WWW consequential or other damages; including
by PM“ ll“ date ofhrst “mm“ ”mm without imitation, damages resulting from
“(ll ‘5 0 mm“ “W “l “ “ll” m'l’l' loss of use or cost of irstallation.
You must pay any initial shipping charges
required to ship the product for warranty
service, but the return charges will he at
(ohra's expense, ilthe prorhict is repaired
or replaced under warranty.
the wananty gives you specific rights, and
you may abo have other rights which vary
from state to state.
Some states do not allow limitations on how
long at iagilied warranty lasts and/or do not
allow the exdusion or limitation of incidental
or consequential damages, so the above
limitations may not apply to you.
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ECIIICA‘I’IONS
j Bond Frequenries
i K hmli 24.125 2 0.125 GHZ
“ Solew Alert“ 24.070 Gill
3 Trulfir Winning Sysienr Gill
4 on
74,230 i 0.0”) Gill
Unil Dimensions B. Weiglrr
[Jimmie an'w mun x mun
1 Weight 170 grams
This rodur detector is covered by one or more of the following ll.S. putents:
5,497,148; 5,594,432; 5,612,685; 6,078,279; 6,094,143. Addin'onol
patents may be listed inside the product or pending.
You (on find these fine accessories or
your local (obro‘E dealer. If you wish,
you can order directly from Cobra?”
To order by phone
(oII 773.889.3087
(Press 1 from the main menu
8 o.m,-6 nme Mi CS]. )
To order by mail or fax
Please fill out order form on next page,
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Go to www.cobro.com and (lick on
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The Cobra” line of quality products ircludes;
CB radios
microiALK” radios
Radar/ Laser Detectors
Safety Alert”
Traffic Warning Systems
Accessories
HighGear"Accessories
For more information or
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