Operating Instructions for Your Cobra® 6 Band™ Extra Sensory Detection® RADAR/LASER DETECTOR MODEL E S D – 6 0 6 0 X K/K a L V /S Cty Nothing comes close to a Cobra™
RADAR/LASER DETECTOR MODEL E S D – 6 0 6 0 Congratulations You’ve made a smart choice by purchasing the ESD-6060 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.
Important Information Table of Contents Important information about... Important information about... 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.
1 I N S TA L L AT I O N Where to Mount Your Unit You will get optimum performance from your ESD-6060 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 Radar and laser signals pass through glass but not through other materials and objects. Objects that can block or weaken incoming signals include: /Ka V Cty 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.
3 O P E R AT I O N • S E T T I N G S Highway/City Mode Setting your ESD-6060 to City mode delays all X band audio alerts at lower signal strength levels. (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 band signals such as microwave towers and automatic door openers.
4 DETECTION DETECTION Signals Detected Visual Display The tables on the following pages show you the types of signals your ESD-6060 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 UltraBright™ Data Display. X Audio Alerts A distinctly different alert tone is used for each type of signal detected. For X, K and Ka band radar signals, the tones will repeat faster as you approach the signal source.
4 DETECTION DETECTION 4 Instant-On Detection Safety Alert® Type of Signal Visual Display emergency vehicles road hazards trains V/S V/S V/S X VG-2 Alert® L V/S Cty Type of Signal Visual Display Interceptor VG-2™ V/S X 20-20™ and Ultra-Lyte™ are trademarks of Laser Technology, Inc. ProLaser™ and ProLaser III™ are trademarks of Kustom Signals, 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-6060 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-6060 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 Band Cobra Electronics Corporation 6500 West Cortland Street, Chicago, Illinois 60707 www.cobra.com Frequencies X band 10.525 ± 0.050 GHz K band 24.125 ± 0.125 GHz 24.070 ± 0.010 GHz 24.110 ± 0.010 GHz 24.190 ± 0.
9 10 ORDER FORM OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES Item # 420-030-N-001 420-026-N-001 545-139-N-001 CLP-2B 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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