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Introduction
Congratulations! You have just purchased the
most sophisticated RADAR/LASER DETECTOR
available today.This booklet contains instructions
and information designed so that you will be able
to understand how the Cobra ESD™-9550 works
and how radar and (LIDAR) laser are used.Enjoy
your Cobra ESD-9550 Radar/Laser Detector and
drive safely.
Federal Law Governing Use of
Radar Detectors
It is not against Federal Law to receive radar
transmissions on your COBRA Radar Detector.
The Communications Act of 1934 guarantees
your right to receive radio transmissions on
any frequency.Local laws that contravene the
Communications Act of 1934,while illegal,may
be enforced by your local law enforcement
officials until and unless they are prohibited from
doing so by Federal Court action.
WARNING: Before leaving your car, make sure
that you conceal your radar detector.This will
reduce the possibility of break-in and theft of
your unit.
Included with your ESD-9550
1. Windshield Bracket
2. Hook and Loop Material
3. Curled Power Cord
M i c ro Ta l k
Radar/Laser Detector
With Electronic Digital Compass
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O pe rating Instru ctions for your Co b ra
9 Band ESD 9550
© 2000 Cobra Electronics Corp.
Printed in Thailand
Part No. 480-299-P-001
For te c h n i cal assistance,please call our Au to m a t ed Help Desk which can assist
you by answering the most fre q u e n t l y asked questions about Co b r a prod u ct s .
1.773.889.3087
24 hours a day,7 days a week.
A Consumer Service Representative can be reached through this same number 8:00 am - 8:00 pm,
Monday through Friday,CST.
Technical assistance is also available on-line in the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) section at
www.cobraelec.com or by e-mail to productinfo@cobraelec.com
If you think you need service call 1.773.889.3087
“If your product should require factory service please call Cobra first before sending your unit in.
This will ensure the fastest turn-around time on your repair.”
You may be asked to send your unit to the Cobra factory.It will be necessary to furnish the
following in order to have the product serviced and returned.
1. For Warranty Repair include some form of proof-of-purchase,such as a mechanical reproduction
or carbon or a sales receipt. If you send the original receipt it cannot be returned.
2. Send the entire product.
3. Enclose a description of what is happening with the unit.Include a typed or clearly print name
and address of where the unit is to be returned.
4. Pack unit securely to prevent damage in transit. If possible,use the original packing material.
5. Ship prepaid and insured by way of a traceable carrier such as United Parcel Service (UPS) or First
Class Mail to: Cobra Factory Service,Cobra Electronics Corporation,6500 W.Cortland St., Chicago,
IL 60707.
6. If the unit is in warranty,upon receipt of your unit it will either be repaired or exchanged
depending on the model. Please allow approximately 3 to 4 weeks before contacting us for
status.If the unit is out of warranty a letter will automatically be sent informing you of the
repair charge or replacement charge.If you have any questions,please call 1.773.889.3087 for
assistance.
If You Think You Need Service
and Strobe Alert™
Use of this product is not intend-
ed to, and does not,ensure that
the motorist and any passenger
will not be involved in a traffic
accident.It is only intended to
alert the motorist that an emer-
gency or service vehicle equipped
with a CODE 3,Strobe (Opticom*
or Tomar Preemption System)
or Cobra Safety AlertTransmitter
is in the area as defined by the
range of the product.Please call
your local Fire/Police department
to verify if coverage exists in your
area.Motorists are expected to
exercise all due caution while
using this product,and to ob-
serve and follow all applicable
traffic laws. Operators of
emergency or service vehicles are
also expected to exercise
all due caution while using this
product, and to observe and
follow all applicable traffic laws.
*Opticom is a registered trademark
of 3M Corporation
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Nothing comes close to a Co b ra ™
© 2000 Cobra Electronics Corporation
6500 West Cortland Street
Chicago, IL 60707
www.cobraelectronics.com
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