Cobra ESD9550 Instrucciones de funcionamiento

How to Use Your Cobra

ESD Radar/Laser Detector

Features of This Product

• 8-point Digital Compass

• Alpha/Numeric Dot

Matrix Text Readout

• Safety Alert® Traffic

Warning System

• Strobe Alert™

• Tone Alert

• Separate Visual and

Audio Alarms

• Laser Eye 360˚ Detection

• VG-2 Undetectable

• Auto and Manual Muting

• 4 Level Dim Button

• Audio Jack

• Superior Audio Volume

• Adjustable Windshield

Mounting Bracket

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.............................................................................1

Installation.......................................................................2

Quick Start .......................................................................5

Digital Displays ............................................................6

Operation..........................................................................9

Turning On....................................................................9

Dim Button.................................................................10

Highway/City Mode.................................................11

Muting Mode.............................................................13

Calibrate the Compass...........................................14

Memory Set................................................................15

Aux. Audio Jack .........................................................15

Detection........................................................................16

Band Detection.........................................................16

Audible Alarm Indicator.........................................16

Radar.............................................................................17

VG-2 Undetectable..................................................17

Safety Alert®/Strobe Alert™.................................18

Laser Detection.........................................................19

Radar/VG-2/Laser Alerts.........................................19

Facts About Safety Alert®/Strobe Alert™........20

Radar Frequencies....................................................21

Facts About Lidar (Laser).......................................21

Maintenance.................................................................22

Specifications...............................................................23

Limited One Year Warranty ...................................24

Optional Accessories................................................25

Order Form ....................................................................26

If You Think You Need Service.............Back Cover

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Installation

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3 4

Attach cups to

bracket.

Attach detector

to bracket.

Plug power cord

into detector.

Attach bracket to

windshield.

Bend bracket for

correct detection

angle (if needed).

Do not use the

ESD-9550 to bend

bracket.

Plug power cord

into cigarette lighter.

Location

Selecting the proper location to mount the Cobra

ESD-9550 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-9550 lenses must not

be blocked.The Laser Eye should have a view of the

rear window to take advantage of its 360˚ detection

capability.It is best to locate your detector as low on

the front windshield as possible.

Examples of metal in the windshield area that can

block or weaken incoming radar/laser signals:

1.Windshield wiper blades.

2. Mirrored sun screens.

3. Regular tinted glass does not affect radar

reception,although the darker tint at the

top of the tinted windshield prevents laser

light from penetrating.

4. Heated windshields, currently available as an

option for some Ford® (Instaclear) and GM®

(Electriclear vehicles act as an impenetrable

barrier to radar signals). If in doubt, check

with your dealer to see if this applies to

your vehicle.

Windshield Mounting

Location Windshield

Mounting

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Quick Start

Turn On and Adjust Volume

Turn On and

Adjust Volume

Installation

Note

It will be easy for you to

remove and reinstall your

Cobra ESD-9550 detector at

any time using this hook

and loop material on the

dashboard.

Remember: Without the

means to adjust the angle

of the detector (when

mounted as above), be

sure you that your Cobra

ESD-9550 has a level,clear

view of the road before you

attach the hook and loop

material.

Dash Mounting

Dash

Mounting

Plug power cord

into detector.

Plug power cord

into cigarette lighter.

Peel protective

paper off one side

of hook and loop

material.

Place on dash.

Peel top paper off. Place detector on

hook and loop pad.

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3 4

5 6

Rotate ON-OFF Volume Control to left (away

from you). An audible“tone” will indicate

the unit is on. The unit will perform a self-

test and the following message will appear

…Testing…System Ready.

Note

For your convenience

Display Dim, City/Highway,

and Muting mode settings

are retained in memory

even when the power is

unplugged.

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Note

The ESD-9550 will retain the

chosen mode while OFF.

Quick Start

Set Highway/City Mode

City Mode

For urban driving–reduces number of X-Band

audible alerts.

CTY will be replaced by a small lower case c.

Set Highway/

City Mode

Quick Start

Set Display Brightness

Select from four levels of LED brightness for your

Cobra ESD-9550 display: Bright, Dim, Dimmer and

Dark.The ESD-9550’s state-of-the-art readout

presents clear alerts even in sunlight.

Set Display

Brightness

Press and release Dim button once to select

normal setting.

Press and release Dim button a second time

to select Dim setting.

Press and release Dim button a third time to

select Dimmer setting.

Press and release Dim button again to select

Dark setting.

LED Displays

Note

A four position Dim mode is

provided for dusk or night

driving (please see Dim

Button,page 10 for details).

For more detailed

operation instructions

on display brightness,

see page 10.

For more detailed

operation instructions

on set highway/city

mode, see page 11.

Highway Mode

Press and release City button again.

HWY will be displayed for 2 seconds followed by h.

A double beep confirms highway mode.

Press and release City button.

CTY will display while in City mode and

remain on for 2 seconds.

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Quick Start

Set Muting Mode Signal

Reduces signal alert volume.

Auto Muting

Press and release Mute button when no

signal is being received.This will immediately

reduce volume of alerts.

Set Muting

Mode

Operation

Manual Muting

Press and release Mute button to reduce

volume while signal is in progress. MUTE

will appear in the display.

To Switch Between Modes

Press and release Mute Button when no

signal is being received.

Turning

On Your

ESD-9550

Turning On Your ESD-9550

Plug power cord

into detector. Plug power cord

into cigarette lighter.

Rotate ON-OFF Volume Control to the left

(away from you).

For more detailed

operation instructions

on setting muting mode,

see page 13.

The message “Testing…System Ready“ will be

displayed, along with 3 beeps. The Compass

directions will then be displayed.

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Operation

Note

Bright = “Beep-Beep”

Dim = “Beep”

Dimmer = “Beep”

Dark = “Beep”

Note

The ESD-9550 will retain

the chosen brightness level

while OFF.

Dim Button

You may select from four levels of brightness for

your Cobra ESD-9550 display: Bright,Dim, Dimmer

and Dark (Off).

Dim Button

Press and release Dim button a third time to

reduce display to dark (Off).A single beep

confirms this selection. The power light will

remain on.

Press and release Dim button once to reduce

brightness to Dim.A single beep confirms this

selection.

Press and release Dim button twice to reduce

the display brightness to Dimmer. A single

beep confirms dim led brightness.

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.

Press and release Dim button a fourth time

to return display to Bright. A double beep

confirms this selection.

Highway/City Mode

The Highway/City function is controlled by a

2-step button.

To select City Mode:

Press and release City button and CTY will

be displayed for 2 seconds followed by c. A

single beep confirms City mode.

◆Continued

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Press and release Mute button to turn off

the audio for any alert. Mute will be displayed.

The alarm will be turned off until the signal is

over, with audio set at previous volume level for

next signal.

Operation

Muting

Selecting Auto Muting Mode

In Auto Mute mode the alerts will be heard at the

volume set for 3 seconds, then automatically be

reduced to a lower level.

Audio Muting

The mute button is used to temporarily turn off

the alarm and turn Auto Mute mode off and on.

Note

In either mode the next

alarm will begin with

normal volume.The ESD-

9550 will retain the chosen

mode while OFF.

◆Continued

Press and release Mute button when no signal

is being received.

Manual Muting of the Audio

Use this operation to turn off the audio alarm at

any time.

Note

City =“Beep”

Highway =“Beep-Beep”

Note

The ESD-9550 will retain

the chosen mode while

OFF.

Highway/City Mode

To select Highway Mode:

Press and release City button. HWY will be

displayed for 2 seconds followed by h.

Highway/City

Mode

◆Continued

Note

To completely turn off

incoming alerts while in

auto mode, press and

release mute button.

Note

Mute=“Beep”

Auto Mute=“Beep-Beep”

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Operation

Memory Set

This product features an automatic,internal

electronic memory system. It will automatically

“remember” your settings when the unit is

turned off or removed from the power source up

to 7 days.

Memory Set

Auxiliary Audio Jack

Use to connect an external speaker to your Cobra

ESD-9550 in environments with high ambient noise

levels.The internal speaker will be disconnected.

Auxiliary

Audio Jack

The message “Drive in 2 circles…

press City when done.” will then be displayed.

Drive your car in a circle twice and then press

City.Your compass will be set. The display

provides 8 primary directions;N,NE, E, SE, S,

SW, W and NW.

Note

Your compass may not give

a correct reading if you are

inside any enclosure,

building or close to a large

metal tractor trailer,truck or

train.Your compass will

work again correctly as

soon as you get away from

these locations.There is no

need to calibrate your

compass again.

Calibrate

Compass

Calibrate Compass

The compass in your ESD-9550 must be calibrated

before you use it to give accurate directions.

Calibration allows the compass electronics to

measure and store information about the

magnetic fields from your vehicle.

Press City button for a minimum of

2 seconds. Compass is displayed.

Note

Pushing City button for

more than 2 seconds

produces a single beep

confirmation tone.

Note

If you decide to re-locate

your ESD-9550 to a different

location in your vehicle or

move it to another vehicle, it

is best to recalibrate the

compass.

Selecting Manual Muting Mode

In Manual Mute mode the alerts will always be

heard at the set volume level.

Press and release Mute Button when no

signal is being received. Mute will appear on

the display for 2 seconds, then disappear.

Auto Mute will appear in display for 2 seconds,

then disappear. All future alarms will be Auto Mute.

Muting

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Detection

X,K and Ka Bands

The display will show the band received (X,K/Ka).

The signal strength will be indicated by a bar

graph which increases in size as you approach

the radar gun. Distinct tones will also be

generated for each band.

VG-2 Alert

X, K, Ka Alert

VG-2 Undetectable

The Cobra ESD-9550 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.

VG-2 on the front of the unit will be displayed.

Note

The display does not

indicate signal strength.

Weakest signal

Strongest signal

Instant-On Detection

The Cobra ESD-9550 is also designed to detect

Instant-on speed monitoring signals.Immediate

action is required when warning is given.

Audible Alarm Speaker

A different alert tone will sound for X,K, Ka,Laser

(a distinctly different tone for each of the three

laser signals: LTI 20-20,UltraLyte and ProLaser),

VG-2,and Safety and Strobe Alert signals.

Audible Alarm

Speaker

Band

Detection

Band Detection

This detector is designed to detect X, K,

Superwide Ka Band Radar, Laser (including LTI

20-20*,Ultra Lyte* and ProLaser* technologies),

VG-2, Safety Alert and Strobe Alert* signals.

*360˚ Detection

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Detection

Radar/VG-2/

Laser Alerts

Laser & Laser Eye 360˚ Detection

Detection

Laser

Note

The display does not

indicate signal strength.

Radar/VG-2/Laser Alerts

Type of Audible Signal Interpretation and Response

Your COBRA ESD-9550 starts to signal

slowly, then increases in rate very

rapidly.

Most likely police radar.

FULL ALERT.

Your COBRA ESD-9550

signals just once.

Most likely a false source,or could be

pulsed radar. Exercise Caution.

Very fast signal rate instantly.

Slow signal rate as you approach

hill or bridge. Sharp increase in signal

rate as you reach hill or bridge.

Most likely police radar on other side

of hill or bridge. FULL ALERT.

Radar or VG-2 close by has been

suddenly switched on. FULL ALERT.

Short-term, weak signaling;

series of such signals.

Laser will trigger 3 distinct audible

signals;one each for LTI 20-20,Ultra

Lyte and ProLaser.

Use Full Caution.There are no false

laser signals.

Safety Alert and Strobe Alert have

their own unique “European

Emergency” signal.

An emergency vehicle is approaching,

you are in the vicinity of a railroad

crossing,or you are approaching a

road hazard (construction site,

accident scene, etc.).

Most likely a false radar source.

Exercise Caution.

Laser will be displayed followed by a scrolling

message of “UltraLyte”, “ProLaser”or “20/20”

depending on signal received.

Safety Alert® Traffic Warning System

and Strobe Alert™

Safety Alert® Traffic Warning System and Strobe

Alert™ will alert you with the following warnings:

Emergency Vehicle,Road Hazard and Train.

“Emergency Vehicle” will be displayed as scrolling

message.

“Road Hazard” will be displayed.

“Train” will be displayed.

Safety Alert

TrafficWarning

System and

Strobe Alert

™

Strobe Alert™

Safety Alert®

“Emergency Vehicle” will be displayed as scrolling

message.

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