Cobra ESD9200 User Manual

How to Use Your Cobra
ESD Radar/Laser Detector
1
Features of This Product
• Safety Alert® Traffic
Warning System
• Strobe Alert
™
• Voice Alert
• Separate Visual and
Audio Alarms
• Laser Eye 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
• Audio Jack
• 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
Voice/Tone Settings.................................................13
Memory Set................................................................13
Aux. Audio Jack.........................................................13
Detection........................................................................14
Band Detection.........................................................14
Audible Alarm Indicator.........................................14
Radar.............................................................................15
VG-2 Undetectable..................................................15
Safety Alert/Strobe Alert .......................................16
Laser Detection.........................................................16
Radar/VG-2/Laser Alerts.........................................17
Facts About Safety Alert®/Strobe Alert™........18
Radar Frequencies....................................................19
Facts About Lidar (Laser).......................................20
Maintenance.................................................................20
Specifications...............................................................21
Limited One Year Warranty ...................................22
Optional Accessories................................................23
Order Form....................................................................24
If You Think You Need Service.............Back Cover
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Cobra ESD9200 Specifications

General

Brand	Cobra
Model	ESD9200
Category	Radar Detector
Language	English

Summary

Installation and Mounting Guide

Choosing the Right Location

Selecting the proper location for optimum radar/laser signal reception, avoiding obstructions.

Windshield Mounting Procedure

Step-by-step instructions for attaching the detector to the windshield using suction cups.

Installation and Initial Setup

Powering On and Adjusting Volume

Operation: Muting and Powering On

Setting Muting Mode

Turning On Your ESD-9200

Detection Capabilities

Band Detection Overview

Detecting X, K, Ka Band Radar, Laser, VG-2, Safety Alert, and Strobe Alert signals.

Audible Alarm and Voice Alert

Understanding different alert tones and voice announcements for detected signals.

VG-2 Undetectable Operation

How the unit alerts when a police VG-2 detection device is in use.

Signal Alerts and Interpretation

Safety Alert & Strobe Alert System

Radar/VG-2/Laser Alert Signals

Interpreting different audible signal patterns for Radar, VG-2, and Laser alerts.

Understanding Radar and Laser Technology

Radar Frequencies Explained

How LIDAR (Laser) Works

Explanation of LIDAR technology and how it operates on vehicles.

Warranty and Optional Accessories

Limited One Year Warranty

Details of the manufacturer's warranty coverage for the detector.

Controls and Indicators Overview

Detector Control Panel

Identification and function of buttons like Volume, Dim, and Highway/City.

Key Indicators and Features