Operating Instructions for Your Cobra® 10 Band™ Extra Sensory Detection® RADAR/LASER DETECTOR MODEL E S D – 9 1 6 0 Nothing comes close to a Cobra™
RADAR/LASER DETECTOR MODEL E S D – 9 1 6 0 Congratulations You’ve made a smart choice by purchasing the ESD-9160 radar/laser detector from Cobra.® Just look at some of the sophisticated features and capabilities your new unit includes: 12V DC POWER JACK ON-OFF/VOLUME control allows you to adjust the volume of the TONE alerts. SMARTMUTE™ engine RPM-sensing mute function which reduces false alerts. Button turns SmartMute™ on and off. (Also sets rev point.
Table of Contents Important Information Important information about... Federal Laws, Safety Alert ®/Strobe Alert™, Safe Driving, Security of Your Vehicle, Customer Support.................................................................................. A1 Installation .................................................................................................................................. 2-4 Operation–Getting Started ...............................................................................
1 I N S TA L L AT I O N Where to Mount Your Unit You will get optimum performance from your ESD-9160 if you mount it at a point approximately in the center of the vehicle, as low as possible on the front windshield without obstructing the unit's view of the road either to the front or rear. You can also mount it directly on the dashboard. X K Ka Radar and laser signals pass through glass but not through other materials and objects. Objects that can block or weaken incoming signals include: WN S E 1.
1 O P E R AT I O N • G E T T I N G S TA R T E D I N S TA L L AT I O N Dashboard Mounting 1. Place the detector on the dashboard to find a location where the unit has a clear, level view of the road. The angle can NOT be adjusted after mounting. 4. Attach the detector to the hook-and-loop fastener. You can remove and reattach the unit as often as you like. 5. Plug the power cord into the detector. 4 2. You will hear 3 beeps and the letter "h" will appear in the display indicating that the power is on.
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 When changing the settings on your ESD-9160, please keep in mind: signals such as microwave towers and automatic door openers. UltraBright™ Data Display Brightness • Buttons can have multiple functions. • All settings will be stored in memory when the power is turned off and recalled when the power is turned back on.
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 Muting an Alert Auto Mute Mode SmartMute™ Your ESD-9160 allows you to quickly turn off an audio alert by momentarily pressing the MUTE button. If you press the MUTE button a second time during the alert, the audio alert will be turned back on. Auto Mute will automatically reduce the audio volume of all alerts after 4 seconds for as long as the signal is detected.
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 What to Remember While Using SmartMute™ SmartMute™ works with both City and Auto Mute modes. Whenever your engine revs are below the activation point, the dot next to the large character on the right side of the display will remain lit. Above the activation point, the dot will blink twice every 2 seconds.
3 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 VG-2 Alert Audio Setting Compass The ESD-9160 is undetectable by police VG-2 detection devices, and will alert you when such 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 sound VG-2 alerts.
4 DETECTION DETECTION Signals Detected The tables on the following pages show you the types of signals your ESD-9160 will detect, as well as the visual alerts it provides for each one. During laser alerts the letter ”L“ will appear, instead of the signal strength indication. X K Ka V/S W Radar A distinctly different alert tone is used for each type of signal detected (including separate tones for each laser signal).
4 DETECTION Safety Alert ® DETECTION Type of Signal Visual Display emergency vehicles road hazards trains V/S V/S V/S VG-2 Alert ® Visual Display Interceptor VG-2™ V/S 20-20™ and Ultra-Lyte™ are trademarks of Laser Technology, Inc. ProLaser™ and ProLaser III™ are trademarks of Kustom Signals, Inc. 10 Band™, Strobe Alert™ and SmartMute™ are trademarks of Cobra Electronics Corporation. W You should take appropriate action immediately whenever an alert is given.
5 U N D E R S TA N D I N G R A D A R & L A S E R Radar Speed Monitoring Systems Three band frequencies have been approved by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for use by speed monitoring radar equipment: X band 10.525 GHz K band 24.150 GHz Ka band 33.400-36.00 GHz Your ESD-9160 detects signals in all three radar bands. VG-2 emergency vehicle or train, or a stationary road hazard.
6 MAINTENANCE & SERVICE Maintenance of Your Radar Detector Your ESD-9160 is designed and built to give you years of trouble-free 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: Make sure the power cord is properly connected. Make sure the socket of your vehicle's cigarette lighter is clean and free of corrosion.
WA R R A N T Y S P E C I F I C AT I O N S Wa ar rra 8 nty 1 Ye 7 QUALITY SEAL Cobra Electronics Corporation 6500 West Cortland Street, Chicago, Illinois 60707 www.cobra.com QUALITY SEAL COBRA ELECTRONICS CORPORATION warrants that its Cobra® 10 Band™ Radar/Laser Detectors, and the component parts thereof, will be free of defects in workmanship and materials for period of one (1) year from the date of first consumer purchase.
9 10 ORDER FORM OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES You can find these fine accessories at your local Cobra® dealer. If you wish, you can order directly from Cobra.® Item # 420-030-N-001 420-026-N-001 545-139-N-001 xxx-xxx-N-001 To order by phone Call 773.889.3087 (Press 1 from the main menu 8 a.m.-6 p.m. M-F CST. ) To order by mail or fax Please fill out order form on next page, and mail/fax directly to Cobra.
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