Cobra Esd 9110 Manual
The Cobra ESD-9110 includes an UltraBright data display with a 5 level signal strength indicator. Also included is the intuitive SmartMute™ feature. The Cobra ESD-9110 will detect all types of radar and laser in use by police, as well as provide VG-2 undetectability and VG-2 alerts.
Important InformationImportant information about.Federal Laws Governing the Use of Radar DetectorsIt 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. Local laws that contravene this Act, while illegal, may be enforced by your local law enforcement officials until and unless they are prohibited from doing so by federal court action.Safety Alert ®Use of this product is not intended to, and does not, ensure that motorists or passengers will not be involved in traffic accidents. It is only intended to alert the motorist that an emergency vehicle equipped with a Cobra ® Safety Alert ® transmitter is within range as defined by that product.
Please call local fire and police departments to learn if coverage exists in your area.Safe DrivingMotorists, 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. Security of Your VehicleBefore leaving your vehicle, always remember to conceal your radar detector in order to reduce the possibility of break-inand theft.Customer SupportIn this user's manual, you should find all the information you need to install and operate your ESD-9110.If you require further assistance after reading throughthis manual, Cobra ® Electronics offers the following customer support services:Automated Help Desk is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at 773-889-3087.Customer Service Operators are available at 773-889-3087 Monday through Friday,8:00 a.m.
CST.Questions can be faxed to 773-622-2269. Automated Technical Assistance is available 24 hours, 7 days a week via e-mail at: productinfo@cobra.comOn-line answers to frequently asked questions can be found at: www.cobra.com.WARNINGModifications or parts substitutions not approved by Cobra Electronics Corporation may violate FCC Rules and void your authority to operate this equipment. 1 I N S TA L L AT I O NWhere to Mount Your UnitYou will get optimum performance from your ESD-9110if 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.Windshield mountingDashboard mountingThe unit's lenses must not be blocked and the LaserEye ® should have a clear view out the back window to allow 360° detection. 3 O P E R AT I O N.
S E T T I N G SWhen changing the settings on yourESD-9110,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.Highway/City ModeSetting your ESD-9110to City mode delays all X band audio alerts until the signal strength reaches level 3. (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. SmartMute ™SmartMute™ is a unique new feature of the ESD-9110that 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 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 11). Whenever the revs are below that point, SmartMute™ will begin muting. The activation point will be storedSMARTMUTE™ button.
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If, for any reason, the unit stops sensing your engine's revs, SmartMute™ will indicate an error and automatically turn off.The rev point you set will be stored in the unit's memory when power is turned off, and recalled each time the power is turned on.The rev point must be reset if you use your ESD-9110in a different vehicle.Important: When initially choosing your SmartMute™ activation point, a setting of approximately 300 to 600 RPMs above idle is recommended. You can reset the activation point at any time to fit your individual preferences and driving style. 1.ProcedureToneVisual DisplayPress and hold the2 beepsnoneSMARTMUTE™button for 2 seconds.2.ProcedureToneVisual DisplayRev your engine tononethree bars flash inthe level you wishsuccessionto set. Rev the engine1slightly above idleand hold revs steady2for 2 seconds.3NOTE: If the unit is unable toToneVisual Displaysense usable pulses within three1 beepappearsseconds, SmartMute™ will indicatean error and automatically turn off.3.ProcedureToneVisual DisplayAt the desired rev level,3 beepsall three bars flashpress and release thethree timesSMARTMUTE™ button.NOTE: If you do not set a rev pointToneVisual Displaywithin 20 seconds of beginning these1 beepappearssteps, SmartMute™ will indicate anerror and automatically turn off. 3 O P E R AT I O N. S E T T I N G SVG-2Alert ® Audio SettingThe ESD-9110is undetectable by police VG-2detection 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-2alerts.The factory setting is VG-2Audio On.DIM buttonPress and hold for 2 secondsProcedureToneVisual DisplayTo turn offWhile no signal is1 beepVVG-2being detected,will blinkpress and holdonce inaudio alertthe DIM buttonthe displayfor two seconds.To turn onWhile no signal is2 beepsVVG-2being detected, presswill blinkaudio alertand hold the DIMtwice inbutton for twothe display.seconds again.X K K aVS. Signals DetectedThe tables on the following pages show you the types of signals your ESD-9110will detect, as well as the visual alerts it provides for each one.Audio AlertsA distinctly different alert tone is used for each type of signal detected (including separate tones for each laser signal). For X, K, and Ka band radar signals, the tones will repeat faster as you approach the signal source.
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The repeat rate of the tones gives you useful information about the signal detected. (See Responding to Alerts, page 16.)Visual DisplayAn indication of the type of signal detected will appear in the UltraBright™ Data Display. During X, K and Ka alerts, a number will also appear, indicating the strength of the signal detected.(1 = weakest, 5 = strongest)X K Ka V SX K Ka V SX K Ka V S.
4 D E T E C T I O NType of SignalVisual DisplayRadarX band radarX plus signal strengthK band radarK plus signal strengthKa band radarKa plus signal strengthX K Ka V SX K Ka V SX K Ka V SType of SignalVisual DisplayLaser.LTI 20-20™.LLTI Ultra-Lyte™.LKustom Signals ProLaser™.LKustom Signals ProLaser III™.LPLEASE NOTE: Beep rate changes withX K Ka V Sdifferent laser alertsType of SignalVisual DisplayStrobe Alert™.3M Opticom™Sor Tomar ®X K Ka V S. your ESD-9110provides LaserEye ® 360° detection of these signals. Radar SpeedMonitoring SystemsThree 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 GHzKa band 33.400-36.00GHzYour ESD-9110detects signals in all three radar bands.VG-2VG-2is a 'detector detector' that works by detecting low-levelsignals emitted by most radar detectors.
Your ESD-9110does not emit signals that can be detected by VG-2,but does detect VG-2signals and will alert you when a device is in usenear your vehicle.Safety Alert ® Traffic Warning SystemFCCapproved Safety Alert ® transmitters emitmicrowave radar signals that indicate the presence of a safety-relatedconcern. Depending on the frequency of the signal emitted, it can indicate a speeding. Emergency vehicle or train, or a stationary road hazard.Because these microwave signals are within the K band frequency, most conventional radar detectors will detect Safety Alert ® signals as standard K band radar. Your ESD-9110,however, is designed to differentiate between standard K bandand Safety Alert ® signals, and give separate alerts for each.Safety Alert ® technology is relatively new.
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Safety Alert ® transmitters can be found in limited numbers in all 50 states, but the number is growing. Depending on your location, you may not receive these alerts regularly and may often encounter emergency vehicles, trains, and road hazards without being alerted. As the number of transmitters increases, these alerts will become more common.When you receive such an alert, please watch for emergency vehicles ahead of you, on cross streets, and behind you. If you see an emergency vehicle approaching, please pull over to the right side of the road and allow it to pass. Special strobes mounted on the light bars of authorized emergency vehicles (fire trucks, police cars, ambulances) automatically change traffic signals as the vehicle approaches an intersection. These strobes and the special strobe detectors located on the traffic signals, introduced fairly recently by 3M and Tomar, are already in use in more than 1000 cities nationwide. Cobra’s exclusive Strobe Alert™ detector will detect these special strobes and give an Emergency Vehicle alert.When you receive such an alert, please watch for an approaching emergency vehicle and pull over to allow it to pass.
To inquire about coverage in your area, contact your local fire and police departments. Maintenance of YourRadar DetectorYour ESD-9110is designed and built to give you years of trouble-freeperformance 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 freeof corrosion.Make sure the power cord's cigarette lighter adapter is firmly seated in your cigarette lighter.Check the power cord fuse. (Unscrew the ribbed end cap of the cigarette lighter adapter and examine the fuse.
If required, replace it with a 1-ampfuse only.). ServiceYou can receive technical assistance with your unit through one of our customer support services:Automated Help Desk is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at 773-889-3087.Customer Service Operators are available at 773-889-3087 Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. CST.Questions can be faxed to 773-622-2269.Automated Technical Assistance is available 24 hours, 7 days a week via e-mail at: productinfo@cobra.comOn-lineanswers to frequently asked questions can be found at: www.cobra.com. If you suspect that your unit requires service, please call 773-889-3087BEFORE shipping it to Cobra. ® This will ensure that you receive service as quicklyas possible.If you are asked to send your unit to the Cobra ® factory, please follow these steps:1. Send the complete unit, including power cord. (It is not necessary to include the mounting bracket.)2.
For warranty repair, enclose some form of proof-of-purchase,such as a photocopy or carbon copy of a sales receipt. If you send the original receipt, it cannot be returned.3. Enclose a typed or clearly written description of the problem you are having with your unit, plus the name and address where you want the unit returned.4. Pack the unit securely to prevent damage during transit. If possible, use the original packing materials. Ship prepaid and insured using a traceable carrier such as UnitedParcel Service (UPS), Federal Express, or first class mail with delivery confirmation. Ship to:Cobra Factory ServiceCobra Electronics Corporation 6500 West Cortland Street Chicago, IL 60707 USA6.
Please allow 3 to 4 weeks before contacting us about the status of your service. Call 773-889-3087for assistance.If your unit is under warranty, it will either be repaired or replaced upon receipt, depending on the model.
If your unit is out of warranty, you will receive a letter informing you of the repair or replacement charge. 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. S P E C I F I C AT I O N S 8BandFrequenciesX band10.525± 0.050GHzK band24.125± 0.125GHzSafety Alert ®24.070± 0.010GHzTraffic Warning System24.110± 0.010GHz24.190± 0.010GHz24.230± 0.010GHzKa band34.700± 1.300GHzLaser910± 50nmStrobe700± 300nmUnit Dimensions & WeightDimensions3'W x 1 1⁄ 4'Hx 4 1⁄ 4'DWeight140 gramsThis radar detector is covered by one or more of the following U.S.
Patents: 5,497,148; 5,594,432; 5,612,685; 6,078,279; 6,094,148. Additional patents may be listed inside the product or pending.