Cobra ESD-9150 User manual

Radar/Laser Detector
Model ESD-9150
Operating Instructions for your Cobra®
9 Band® Extra Sensory Detection®
Nothingcomes close toa Cobra™

Introduction
A1
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
andStrobeAlert™
Useofthisproductisnotintend-
edto,anddoesnotensurethat
themotoristandanypassenger
willnotbeinvolvedinatraffic
accident.Itisonlyintendedto
alertthemotoristthatanemer-
gencyorservicevehicleequipped
with a CODE 3,Strobe (Opticom*
orTomarPreemptionSystem)
orCobraSafetyAlertTransmitter
isintheareaasdefinedbythe
rangeoftheproduct.Please call
yourlocalFire/Policedepartment
toverifyifcoverageexistsinyour
area.Motorists are expected to
exerciseallduecautionwhile
usingthisproduct,andtoob-
serveandfollowallapplicable
trafficlaws.Operatorsof
emergencyorservicevehiclesare
alsoexpectedtoexercisealldue
cautionwhileusingthisproduct,
andtoobserveandfollowall
applicabletrafficlaws.
*Opticomis aregisteredtrademark
of3M Corporation
1.
2.
3.
How to Use Your Cobra
ESD Radar/Laser Detector
1
Featuresof This Product
•8-pointElectronicCompass
• SafetyAlert® Traffic
WarningSystem
• 360ºStrobeAlert™
• SeparateVisualand
AudioAlarms
• SignalStrengthIndicators
• LaserEye®360˚Detection
• VG-2Undetectable
• AutoandManualMuting
• 3LevelDimButton
• SuperiorAudio Volume
• AdjustableWindshield
MountingBracket
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

Thank you for purchasing the Cobra ESD-9150
Radar/Laser Detector. Properly used,this Cobra
product will give you many years of reliable
service.
Customer Support
Should you encounter any problems with the
product or not understand its many features,
please refer to this owner’s manual. If, after
referring to the manual, you still need help,
call Cobra Customer Service at 773.889.3087.
Our Thanks to You
A3
CobraCustomerService
Liveoperators areavailable
M-F8:00 am-6:00pm
CentralStandardTimeat:
773.889.3087
AutomatedTechnical
Assistanceavailable24hours
aday,sevendaysaweek.
E-mailquestions to:
[e-mail]
CobraontheWorldWide
Web:FrequentlyAsked
Questions(FAQ)can
befound on-lineat:
www.cobra.com
10
Controls and Indicators
A2
2
4
1
1. On/OffVolumeControl
2. MuteButton
3. DimButton
4. AudioAlerts Speaker
5. Highway/CityButton
6. CompassDirection
Indicators
7. LaserEye®
8. Band/SignalStrength
Indicators
9. WindshieldBracket
Mount
10. 12VDCPowerJack 6
5
9
8
3
7

Installation
3
Installation
2
1 2
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-9150 to bend
bracket.
Plug power cord into
cigarette lighter.
56
Location
Selecting the proper location to mount the Cobra
ESD-9150 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-9150 lenses must
not be blocked.It should have a view of the rear
window to take advantage of LaserEye® 360˚
detection.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

Quick Start
5
Turn On and Adjust Volume
Turn On and
Adjust Volume
Installation
4
Note
Itwill beeasyforyouto
removeandreinstallyour
CobraESD-9150 detector at
anytime usingthishook
andloop materialonthe
dashboard.
Remember: Withoutthe
meansto adjusttheangle
ofthe detector(when
mountedas above),be
sureyou thatyourCobra
ESD-9150has alevel,clear
viewof theroadbeforeyou
attachthe hookandloop
material.
Note
DisplayBrightness,City/
Highway,Muting,VG-2
AudioAlert On/Offsettings
andcompass calibration
dataare retainedin
memoryevenwhenunitis
turnedOFF orremoved
frompowersource.
Note
Thecompass mustbe
calibratedbeforeinitialuse.
Formoredetailedinstructions
oncompass calibration,
seepage 13.
Dash Mounting
Dash
Mounting
Plug power cord
into detector. Plug power cord intocigarette 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.
1 2
3 4
5 6
Rotate ON-OFFVolume Control to left (away
from you).Three beeps will be heard and all
LEDs will light up in sequence.
A compass LED will remain lit to indicate the
unit power is ON.
1

Quick Start
7
Set Highway/City Mode
City Mode
For urban driving–reduces number of X-Band
audible alerts.
Set Highway/
City Mode
Quick Start
6
Set Display Brightness
Select from three levels of LED brightness for your
Cobra ESD-9150 display:Bright,Dim and Dark.
Set Display
Brightness
Highway Mode
For all other driving.
Pressandrelease Dim button to select
Dim setting. Pressandrelease Dim button
twice to select Dark setting.Pressandrelease
Dimbutton athirdtime to select Brightsetting.
Pressandrelease CITY button.
CITY LED will illuminate while in City mode.
1
1
Pressandrelease CITY button again.
A double beep confirms highway mode.
1
LED Displays
Note
Athree leveldisplay
brightnessis providedfor
duskor nightdriving.For
moredetailed operation
instructionson setdisplay
brightness,seepage10.
Note
Thefactorydefaultmode
isHighwaysetting.Formore
detailedoperationinstructions
onset highway/citymode,
seepage 11.
Note
Thefactorydefaultmodeis
Brightsetting.

Quick Start
8
Set Muting Mode
Auto Muting
Automatically reduces volume of alert in progress
after 4 seconds.
Set Muting
Mode
Operation
9
Manual Muting
Pressandrelease MUTE button to reduce
volume of alert in progress.
To Switch Between Modes
Pressandrelease MUTE Button when no
signal is being received,to switch from Manual
to Auto Mute.
1
1
Turning
On Your
ESD-9150
Turning On Your ESD-9150
Plug power cord
into detector. Plug power cord into
cigarette lighter.
2
ON mode
Rotate ON-OFF Volume Control to the left
(away from you).Three power ON confirmation
beeps will be heard and all LEDs will light up
from left to right in sequence.
One of the compass LEDs will remain lit to
indicate the unit power is ON.
Note
Thefactorydefaultmode
isAuto Muting.Formore
detailedoperation
instructionson setting
mutingmode,seepage12.
Note
Thecompass mustbe
calibratedbefore initialuse.
Formoredetailedinstructions
oncompass calibration,
seepage 13.

Operation
11
Operation
10
Note
Bright=“Beep-Beep”
Dim=“Beep”
Dark=“Beep”
Dim Button
Youmayselectfromthreelevelsofbrightnessfor
yourCobraESD-9150display: Bright,Dim,andDark.
Dim Button
Pressandrelease DIM button a third time to
return led display to Bright.A double beep
confirms normal LED brightness.
1
2
3
Pressandrelease DIM button to reduce the
LED display brightness to Dim.A single beep
confirms dim LED brightness.
Pressandrelease DIM button again to turn
LED display off.A single beep confirms no LED
display.The compass LED(s) will stay on dim.
Highway/City
Mode
Highway/City Mode
The Highway/City function is controlled by a
2-step button.In the City mode, false radar alerts
will be reduced.
To engage City Mode:
Note
City=“Beep”
Highway=“Beep-Beep”
Note
UseCityModeinornear
citieswhere therearemany
sourcesof falseradarsignals
suchas microwaverelay
towersand automaticdoor
openers.Thiswillfilterout
weaksignals.
Pressandrelease CITY button and the
LED on the front of the unit will illuminate.
A single beep confirms City mode.
1
To reactivate the Highway Mode:
Pressandrelease CITY button again.
A double beep confirms Highway Mode.
CITY LED
will illuminate
while in CITY
mode.
1

Pressandrelease MUTE button anytime to
turn off the audio alert.
Pressandrelease MUTE button when no
signal is being received to turn Auto Mute on
and off.In Auto mode,the alarm will be
reduced in volume after four seconds.
Detection
13
Operation
12
Muting Mode
Muting Mode
The ESD-9150 offers two Mute Modes; Auto and
Manual.To switch between these modes:
Note
Mute=“Beep”
AutoMute=“Beep-Beep”
1
1
Auto Mode
Manual Mode
Memory Set
Automatically remembers settings of Display
Brightness,City/Highway,Muting,VG-2 Audio Alert
On/Off settings and Compass calibration data.
Calibrate
Compass
Memory Set
YourCobraESD-9150
featuresan automatic
internalelectronic memory
system.Itwillautomatically
“remember”yoursettings
whenthe unitisturned
“OFF”orremovedfrom
powersource.
Calibrate Compass
The compass in your ESD-9150 must be calibrated
before initial use 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.A single beep confirmation tone is
heard and the compass directional LEDs will
flash clockwise to indicate the unit is in
calibration-ready mode.
Note
Ifyoudecidetore-locate
yourESD-9150toadifferent
locationinyourvehicleor
moveittoanothervehicle,
thecompass mustbe
recalibrated.
Note
Yourcompassmaynotgive
acorrect readingifyouare
insideany enclosure,
buildingor closetoalarge
metaltractortrailer,truckor
train.Yourcompasswill
workagaincorrectlyas
soonas yougetawayfrom
theselocations.Thereisno
needto calibrateyour
compassagain.
1
Drive your car in a circle twice and then press
City.Two confirmation beeps are heard
and all compass LEDs will flash twice to
indicate calibration is completed.The correct
compass direction will be displayed.The
display provides 8 primary directions;N,NE,E,
SE,S,SW,W and NW.
2
Note
Ineither mode,thenext
alarmwill beginwithnormal
volume.TheESD-9150will
retainthechosenmode
whileOFF.

Detection
14
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
Begin Band
Detection
Detection
15
Radar
The display will show the band (X,K/Ka).The
signal strength will first be indicated by the band
being illuminated, then by signal strength
LEDs which increase in size as you approach the
radar gun.At the same time the frequency of the
beeps will increase. Distinct tones will also be
generated for each band.
Radar
Audible Alarm Speaker
A different alert tone will sound for X,K,Ka,Laser
(plus a distinctly different tone for each of the three
lasersignals:LTI 20-20,Ultra Lyte and ProLaser),
VG-2,and Safety/StrobeAlert signals.
Audible Alarm
Speaker
Instant-On Detection
The Cobra ESD-9150 is also designed to detect
Instant-on speed monitoring signals.Immediate
action is required when warning is given.

Detection
17
Detection
16
Laser
Indicator“W”is illuminated.
Safety Alert
®
TrafficWarning
System and
Strobe Alert
™
Laser
Detection with
360˚ LaserEye
®
Note
Thedisplay doesnot
indicatesignal strengthfor
VG-2,Safety,Strobe,and
Laseralerts.
VG-2 Undetectable
The Cobra ESD 9150is undetectable by policeVG-
2 detection devices.It willalert 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 Audio Alert
To turnVG-2 Audio Alert“OFF”,press and hold the
Dim Button for 2 seconds.A single confirmation
beep is heard,indicating theVG-2 Audio Alert has
been disabled.
To turn theVG-2 Audio Alert“ON”,press and hold
the Dim Button for 2 seconds again.A double
confirmation beep is heard,indicatingVG-2 Audio
Alert has been activated.
The VG-2 LED on the front of the unit will
illuminate.
VG-2 Alert
Note
Operationof theVG-2
AudioAlertmaybeselected
bytheuser.Thefactory
defaultsetting isinthe
“ON”position.
Note
VG-2Audio AlertOn=
“Beep”
VG-2AudioAlertOff=
“Beep-Beep”
Laser will trigger 3 distinct audible alerts;one
each for LTI 20-20,Ultra Lyte and ProLaser.
Safety Alert® Traffic Warning System
and Strobe Alert™
Indicator“W”is illuminated whenever a signal
from a Safety Alert® or Strobe Alert™ transmitters
are received.

Detection
19
Detection
18
Radar/VG-2/
Laser Alerts
Radar/VG-2/Laser Alerts
Type of Audible Signal Interpretation and Response
Your COBRA ESD-9150 starts to signal
slowly, then increases in rate very
rapidly.
Most likely police radar.
FULL ALERT.
Your COBRA ESD-9150
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.
Facts About the Safety Alert® Traffic
Warning System
FCC-approved Safety Alert Transmitters emit
microwave radar signals to indicate the presence of a
safety-related concern. Depending on the frequency of
these signals, as set on the transmitter, the outgoing
signal can indicate whether the transmitter is on a
speeding emergency vehicle or train,or at a stationary
road hazard location.These microwave signals are
located in the K-band and as a result,any radar
detector which detects K-band radar will detect these
Safety signals as standard K-band radar alerts.However,
unlike a standard radar detector,your Cobra ESD-9150
is designed to differentiate between a standard K-band
alert and a Safety Alert warning.
Safety technology is relatively new so the number of
transmitters in operation is still growing.You may not
receive Safety Alert on a daily basis and should not be
surprised to encounter some emergency vehicles, road
hazards or trains not yet equipped with these transmit-
ters,therefore failing to provide a signal. As Safety
Transmitters become more prevalent (the number of
operating transmitters is growing every day),these
Safety Alerts will become more common. The Safety
Alert Transmitter is in use in all 50 states in limited
quantities.
Facts About Strobe Alert™
Alerts motorists to over 50,000 emergency vehicles
equipped with strobe transmitters that activate red
lights at traffic intersections in emergency high speed
situations.
Note
StrobeAlert™ isavailable
inover1,000citiesand
workswith Tomarand
Opticomsystems. Callyour
localFire/Police
departmentfor yourarea
coverageorareainwhich
youwill betraveling.
Facts About
Safety Alert
®
TrafficWarning
System

Detection
21
Detection
20
Radar Frequencies
There are now three frequencies that have been
approved by the FCC (Federal Communications
Commission) for use in speed monitoring
equipment.They are:
X Band (10.525 GHz),K Band (24.150 GHz)
Ka Band (33.400-36.000 GHz)
Your Cobra ESD-9150 can detect signals in all
three radar bands including photo radar and
STALKER radar which use the Ka band, and
Cobra’s Safety Alert signals on the K band.
Facts About LIDAR (Laser)
What is LIDAR?
LIDAR stands for Light Detection And Ranging.
While everyone refers to it as LASER the correct
name is LIDAR.
How does LIDAR work?
LIDAR operates a lot like RADAR.Like RADAR,it
spreads out. Not as quickly,but it does spread,as
shown on the diagram below.
Radar
Frequencies
Facts About
LIDAR (Laser)
LIDARsmust haveaclear
lineof sighttotargeta
vehicleduring theentire
measurementinterval.
Interveningobjects suchas
signposts,utilitypoles,tree
branches,etc.,will prevent
avalid speedreading.
Maintenance
Facts About
LIDAR (Laser)
Does weather have any effect on LIDAR?
Yes,rain,snow,smoke,fog,and airborne dust
particles will all reduce the effective range,and
if sufficiently dense, may prevent its operation.
Can LIDAR operate through glass?
No,LIDAR guns cannot obtain readings through
any glass.But the laser pulse can be received
through glass to easily and quickly trigger a laser
detector's alarm.
Can LIDAR operate while moving?
No,since LIDAR is line of sight,an officer cannot
drive,aim,and shoot while driving.
Is a LIDAR DETECTOR legal to use?
Yes,it is legal in all 50 states.
Maintenance
Your COBRA ESD-9150 RADAR/LASER DETECTOR
will give you years of trouble-free service with
minimum maintenance.
Replacing Power Cord Fuse
Unscrew cap of cigarette lighter adapter and
remove fuse.Replace with 1-ampere fuse only.
Troubleshooting
If your COBRA LASER DETECTOR ESD-9150 isn’t
operating,we suggest you make the following
checks:
1. Is the power cord properly connected?
2. Is the fuse OK?
3. Is the cigarette lighter socket clean and free
from corrosion?

Limited One Year Warranty
23
Specifications
22
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
A.FREQUENCIES
1. X BAND 10.525 GHz ± 50 MHz
2. K BAND 24.150 GHz ± 100 MHz
3. Ka BAND 33.4 - 36.0 GHz
4. VG-2 11.4 GHz - 11.7 GHz
5. Safety Alert 24.07,24.11,24.19 GHz
6. LTI 20-20 Laser 300 THz - 375 THz
7. Strobe Alert 300 THz - 770 THz
8. Ultra Lyte Laser 300 THz - 375 THz
9. ProLaser 300 THz - 375 THz
B.UNIT DIMENSIONS
3.25”W x 1.375”H x 5”D
Specifications
COBRA ELECTRONICS CORPORATION warrants that its
COBRA 9 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.This warranty may be enforced by the
first consumer purchaser,provided that the product is
utilized within the U.S.A.
COBRA will,without charge, repair or replace,at its option,
defective 9 Band Radar/Laser Detectors,products or com-
ponent parts upon delivery to the COBRA factory Service
Department, accompanied by proof of the date of first
consumer purchase,such as a duplicated copy of a sales
receipt.
You must pay any initial shipping charges required to ship
the product for warranty service,but the return charges
will be at Cobra's expense,if the product is repaired or
replaced under warranty.
Exclusions: This limited warranty does not apply;1) to any
product damaged by accident;2) in the event of misuse or
abuse of the product or as a result of unauthorized
alterations or repairs;3) if the serial number has been
altered,defaced or removed;4) if the owner of the product
resides outside the U.S.A.
All implied warranties, including warranties of
merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose
are limited in duration to the length of this warranty.
COBRA shall not be liable for any incidental, conse-
quential or other damages;including, without limita-
tion, damages resulting from lossof use or cost of
installation.
Some states do not allow limitations on how long an
implied warranty lasts and/or do not allow the exclu-
sion or limitation of incidental or consequential dam-
ages, so the above limitations may not apply to you.
CobraElectronics
Corporation
6500WestCortlandStreet
Chicago,Illinois60707
www.cobra.com

Optional Accessories
24
Accessory Order Form
25
You Can Find These Fine Accessories AtYour Local
Cobra Dealer
If you wish, you can order directly from Cobra.
Order by phone
Call 773.889.3087 (Press 1 from the main menu)
8 a.m.-6 p.m.,Monday through Friday,Central Standard Time.
Order by mail or fax
Call 773.889.3087 for pricing. Fill out order form on next page,
and mail/fax directly to Cobra.
Windshield MountingBracket
Includessuctioncups
545-139-N-001
Straight12VDCPowerCord
Includes plugand fuse
420-080-N-001
Curled 12VDCPowerCord
Includesplug and fuse
420-080-N-002
Subtotal
(Tax if applicable)
Shipping/handling $4.00
Total
Tax Table
Illinois residents add 8.75%
Indiana residents add 5%
Michigan residents add 6 %
Ohio residents add 6%
Wisconsin residents add 5%
Prices subject to change without notice.
420-080-N-001 Straight12VPowerCord
420-080-N-002 Curled12V Power Cord
545-139-N-001 Windshield Mounting Bracket
Item # Description Cost Ea. Qty. Amount
Please print clearly
Name
Address(NoP.O.Box)
City State
Zip
Telephone ( )
Credit Card No. Exp.Date
Customer Signature
Circle One: Visa MasterCard Discover
Allow2 to 3 weeks for delivery.Offer validinContinentalU.S.only.
For credit card orders fill out order form
and fax to: 773.622.2269
or call 773.889.3087
(Press 1 from the main menu)
8:00 am - 6:00 pm,M-F, CST.
Makecheck or money order (nostamps)
payable to:
Cobra Electronics
6500 West Cortland Street
Chicago,IL60707
Attn:AccessoriesDept.

The Cobraline of quality products
also includes:
• Citizens Band Radios
•microTALK® Radios
• Radar/Laser Detectors
•GPS
• SafetyAlert®
TrafficWarning Systems
• Accessories
•HighGear™Accessories
Nothing comes close toa Cobra™
EDS-9150iscoveredbyone ormoreofthefollowingU.S.patents.
Additionalpatents maybelisted inside theproductorpending.
5,497,148;5,594,432;5,612,685;6,078,279;6,094,148
© 2000 Cobra Electronics Corporation
Printed in Korea
Part No. 480-001-P
For technical assistance,pleasecallourAutomatedHelpDeskwhichcanassist
you byansweringthe mostfrequentlyaskedquestionsaboutCobraproducts.
[phone]
24hoursaday,7days a week.
A Consumer Service Representative can be reached through this same number 8:00 am - 6:00 pm,
MondaythroughFriday,CentralStandardTime
Technicalassistanceisalsoavailableon-lineintheFrequentlyAskedQuestions(FAQ)sectionat
www.cobra.comorbye-mailto[email protected]
If you think you need service call 773.889.3087
“Ifyourproductshouldrequirefactory 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 West Cortland Street,
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 773.889.3087 for
assistance.
If You ThinkYou Need Service
© 2000 Cobra Electronics Corporation
6500West Cortland Street
Chicago,IL 60707
www.cobra.com