Operating Instructions for Your Cobra® 10 Band™ Extra Sensory Detection® RADAR/LASER DETECTOR MODEL E S D – 9 5 6 0 U LT R A N Nothing comes close to a Cobra™
RADAR/LASER DETECTOR MODEL E S D – 9 5 6 0 Congratulations You’ve made a smart choice by purchasing the ESD-9560 radar/laser detector from Cobra.® Just look at some of the sophisticated features and capabilities your new unit includes: 12V DC POWER JACK U LT R A ON-OFF/VOLUME control allows you to adjust the volume of the TONE alerts. PROGRAM/MUTE button to manually mute audio alerts (and to enter programming mode).
Important Information Table of Contents Important information about... Important information about... Safe Driving Federal Laws Governing the Use of Radar Detectors 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. It is not against federal law to receive radar transmissions with your Cobra® radar detector.
1 I N S TA L L AT I O N Where to Mount Your Unit You will get optimum performance from your ESD-9560 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. I N S TA L L AT I O N Radar and laser signals pass through glass but not through other materials and objects.
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. 1. Turn on the unit and adjust audio volume by rotating the ON-OFF/VOLUME CONTROL DIAL clockwise (away from you). 2.
3 O P E R AT I O N • U S E R M O D E S E T T I N G S All user mode settings on your ESD-9560 can be changed by using Program mode. When changing the settings, please keep in mind: • 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. In general, the procedure for using Program mode is as follows: 1. Press and hold the PROG/MUTE button for 2 seconds to enter Program mode.
3 O P E R AT I O N • S E T T I N G S SmartMute ™ SmartMute™ is a unique new feature of the ESD-9560 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 mutes all 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 12).
3 O P E R AT I O N • S E T T I N G S Setting the SmartMute™ Activation Point Caution: Do not attempt to set the rev point while driving. Your vehicle should be parked and idling. Your ESD-9560 must be installed in your vehicle. 1. 2. 3. 4. 10 O P E R AT I O N • S E T T I N G S SmartMute™ must be turned on. Procedure Tone Visual Display In Program mode, go to Set SmartMute. Press and release the SET/CITY button to begin setting SmartMute™ . 2 beeps Press SET again at desired RPMs...
3 O P E R AT I O N • S E T T I N G S Compass Your ESD-9560 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 on using the Program mode to select Set Compass.
3 O P E R AT I O N • S E T T I N G S VG-2 Alert ® The ESD-9560 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 show VG-2 alerts. With VG-2 detection on, you can also choose whether or not you want your unit to sound audible VG-2 alerts.
4 DETECTION DETECTION Signals Detected Visual Display The tables on the following pages show you the types of signals your ESD-9560 will detect, as well as the voice and visual alerts it provides for each one. An indication of the type of signal detected will appear in the DigiView™ Data Display. During X, K, and Ka alerts, you will also see from 1 to 5 vertical bars, indicating the strength of the signal detected.
4 DETECTION Safety Alert™* DETECTION Type of Signal Visual Display emergency vehicles road hazards trains Emergency Vehicle… Road Hazard Train PLEASE NOTE: There are different tones for each Safety Alert ® Road Emergency Vehicle... Train Hazard VG-2 Alert™* Type of Signal Visual Display Interceptor VG-2™V VG2 VG2 * your ESD-9560 provides LaserEye® 360° detection of these signals 20-20™ and Ultra-Lyte™ are trademarks of Laser Technology, Inc.
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-9560 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-9560 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 Band Frequencies QUALITY SEAL COBRA ELECTRONICS CORPORATION ® warrants that its Cobra 10 Band Ultra™ 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 Item # 420-030-N-001 420-026-N-001 545-139-N-001 xxx-xxx-N-001 You can find these fine accessories at your local Cobra® dealer. If you wish, you can order directly from Cobra.® 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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