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Introduction
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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-9150 works
and how radar and (LIDAR) laser are used.Enjoy
your Cobra ESD-9150 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-9150
1. Windshield Bracket
2. Hook and Loop Material
3. Power Cord
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 Alert Transmitter
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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How to Use Your Cobra
ESD Radar/Laser Detector
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Features of This Product
• 8 - p oint El e ct ronic Co m p a s s
• Safety Alert® Traffic
Warning System
• 360
º
Strobe Alert
™
• Separate Visual and
Audio Alarms
• Signal Strength Indica to r s
• La s e r E ye® 360˚ De te ct i o n
• VG-2 Undete ct a b l e
• Au to and Manual Muting
• 3 Level Dim Bu t to n
• Superior Audio Volume
• Adjustable Windshield
Mounting Bra c ke t
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
LED Displays.......................................................................6
Operation...............................................................................9
Turning On.........................................................................9
Dim Button......................................................................10
Highway/City Mode......................................................11
Muting Mode..................................................................12
Memory Set.....................................................................12
Detection.............................................................................13
Calibrate the Compass................................................13
Band Detection..............................................................14
Audible Alarm Indicator..............................................14
Radar..................................................................................15
VG-2 Undetectable.......................................................16
Safety Alert/Strobe Alert............................................17
Laser Detection..............................................................17
Radar/VG-2/Laser Alerts..............................................18
Facts About Safety Alert®/Strobe Alert™.............19
Radar Frequencies.........................................................20
Facts About Lidar (Laser)............................................20
Maintenance......................................................................21
Specifications....................................................................22
Limited One Year Warranty ........................................23
Optional Accessories.....................................................24
Order Form.........................................................................25
If You Think You Need Service.................Back Cover