Operating Instructions for your Cobra® 9 Band® Extra Sensory Detection® Radar/Laser Detector Model ESD-9220 WX 360 laze r d n a b A NOA Mute City/ Dim Wx X L VW K Ka Nothing comes close to a Cobra™ WX Cty Wx
Introduction Introduction and Strobe Alert™ 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. It is only intended to alert the motorist that an emergency or service vehicle equipped with a CODE 3, Strobe (Opticom* or Tomar Preemption System) or Cobra® Safety Alert® Transmitter is in the area as defined by the range of the product. Please call your local Fire/Police department to verify if coverage exists in your area.
Controls and Indicators Our Thanks to You 1. On/Off Volume Control SAFETY Thank you for purchasing the Cobra® ESD-9220 WX Radar/Laser Detector. Properly used, this Cobra® product will give you many years of reliable service. ALERT 6 2. Mute Button 360 laz er nd ba 3. Dim Button 4. Highway/City/Wx Channel Step Button 8 NOAA Customer Support 5. Weather Button 6. Audio Alerts Speaker 2 7. Band Indicators 1 3 Mute Dim 5 4 WX City/ Wx 8. LaserEye® 9. Signal Strength LEDs 10.
How to Use Your Cobra® ESD Radar/Laser Detector Contents Introduction.......................................................................A1 Safety Alert®/Strobe Alert™ Federal Law Governing Radar Detectors Included Accessories Controls & Indicators.....................................................A2 Our Thanks to You...........................................................A3 Customer Support........................................................A3 Features ..........................................
Installation Location Installation Location Selecting the proper location to mount the Cobra® ESD-9220 WX is very important for optimum performance. Both radar and laser transmissions pass through glass but not through other objects. For this reason the Cobra® ESD-9220 WX lenses must not be blocked. It should have a view of the rear window to take advantage of LaserEye® 360˚ detection. It is best to locate your detector as low on the front windshield as possible.
Installation Quick Start Dash Mounting Dash Mounting Turn On and Adjust Volume Turn On and Adjust Volume Note 1 1 Peel protective paper off one side of hook and loop material. 2 Place on dash. 3 Peel top paper off. 4 Place detector on hook and loop pad. 5 Plug power cord into detector. 6 Plug power cord into cigarette lighter. Note It will be easy for you to remove and reinstall your Cobra® ESD-9220 WX detector at any time using this hook and loop material on the dashboard.
Quick Start Set Display Brightness LED Displays Quick Start Set Display Brightness Highway Mode Select from three levels of LED brightness for your Cobra® ESD-9220 WX display: Bright, Dim and Dark. For all other driving. Set Highway/ City Mode City/ Wx Press and release CITY/WX button again. A double beep confirms Highway Mode. 1 Note City/ Wx A three level display brightness is provided for dusk or night driving. For more detailed operation instructions on set Display Brightness, see page 10.
Quick Start Turning On Weather and Changing Stations Quick Start Turning on Weather and Changing Stations 1 2 Press and release Wx button to activate weather radio. When activated the Wx LED will come on and the unit will announce “Weather On” in Voice Mode or signal two beeps in Tone Mode. If no station is heard, press and release CITY/Wx button to step through the 10 channels until a station is received and the Wx LED stays lit. The WxLED acts like a signal strength meter for the weather radio.
Operation Operation Turning On Your ESD-9220 WX Turning On Your ESD-9220 WX Dim Button Dim Button You may select from three levels of brightness for your Cobra® ESD-9200 WX display: Bright, Dim, and Dark. Mu te Dim City/ Wx City PRESS & RELEASE Wx BAND Wx 1 Plug power cord into detector. 2 Plug power cord into cigarette lighter. 1 Rotate ON-OFF Volume Control to the left (away from you). In both Tone and Voice Modes, the unit will announce “Testing”, followed by three beeps.
Operation Highway/City Mode Note Use City Mode in or near cities where there are many sources of false radar signals such as microwave relay towers and automatic door openers. This will filter out weak signals. Operation Highway/City Mode Muting Mode Muting Mode The Highway/City function is controlled by a 2-step button. The Highway Mode is automatically engaged when the unit is first powered up. In the City Mode, false radar alerts will be reduced.
Operation Turning On Weather and Changing Stations Operation Turning on Weather and Changing Stations Your ESD-9220 WX will allow you to listen to any of more than 550 local weather stations in the US and Internationally. If any Radar, Laser, or Safety Alert® signal is detected while you are listening to Weather, it will automatically over-ride the weather Note station and give you that alert. Both Weather On/Off and Wx button to activate 1 Press and release Weather Alert On/Off weather radio.
Detection Tone Alarm And Voice Alert™ Detection Voice/Tone Settings City/ Wx PRESS & RELEASE Note The factory default setting is Voice Alert™ Mode. 1 Voice Alert™ Voice Alert™ The ESD-9220 WX will also announce the reception of these signals with the statement,”Be careful...X Alert, K Alert, Ka Alert, Laser Alert,VG-2 Alert®, Emergency Vehicle Approaching, Road Hazard Ahead,Train Approaching,Weather Alert.” Press and hold MUTE button for two seconds to change between Voice and Tone Alarms.
Detection VG-2 Alert® Detection VG-2 Undetectable The Cobra® ESD-9220 WX is undetectable by police VG-2 detection devices. It will alert you when one is in use near your vehicle. During this time, the unit is still on full alert and able to detect other signals. The VG-2 LED on the front of the unit will illuminate. Note In Voice Alert™ Mode, the unit will announce “VG-2 Audio On” when the VG-2 Audio Alert is activated and “VG-2 Audio Off” when VG2 Audio Alert is deactivated.
Detection Radar/VG-2/ Laser Alerts Detection Radar/VG-2/Laser Alerts Type of Audible Signal Interpretation and Response Your COBRA® ESD-9220 WX starts to signal slowly, then increases in rate very rapidly. Most likely police radar. FULL ALERT. Your COBRA® ESD-9220 WX signals just once. Most likely a false source, or could be pulsed radar. Exercise Caution. Very fast signal rate instantly. Radar or VG-2 close by has been suddenly switched on. FULL ALERT.
Detection Radar Frequencies Detection Radar Frequencies There are now three frequencies that have been approved by the FCC (Federal Communications Commission) for use in speed monitoring equipment. They are: X Band (10.525 GHz), K Band (24.150 GHz) Ka Band (33.400-36.000 GHz) Your Cobra® ESD-9220 WX can detect signals in all three radar bands including photo radar and STALKER radar which use the Ka band, and Cobra®’s Safety Alert® signals on the K band.
QUALITY SEA Specifications Limited One Year Warranty GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS A. FREQUENCIES 10.525 GHz ± 50 MHz 2 . K BAND 24.150 GHz ± 100 MHz 3. Ka BAND 33.4 - 36.0 GHz 4. VG-2 11.4 GHz - 11.7 GHz 5. Safety Alert® 24.07, 24.11, 24.19 GHz 6. LTI 20-20 Laser 300 THz - 375 THz 7. Strobe Alert™ 300 THz - 770 THz 8. Ultra Lyte Laser 300 THz - 375 THz 9. ProLaser 300 THz - 375 THz 10. Weather Channels 162.275 162.400 162.425 162.450 162.475 B. UNIT DIMENSIONS 1.50”W x 3.25” H x 5.
Optional Accessories Accessory Order Form Item # Description 420-080-N-001 420-080-N-002 545-139-N-001 Straight 12V Power Cord Curled 12V Power Cord Windshield Mounting Bracket Prices subject to change without notice. Straight 12V DC Power Cord Includes plug and fuse 420-080-N-001 Curled 12V DC Power Cord Includes plug and fuse 420-080-N-002 Windshield Mounting Bracket Includes suction cups 545-139-N-001 Tax Table Illinois residents add 8.
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