Cobra ESD6060 Operating Instructions Manual

Cty windshield bracket mount ON-OFF/VOLUME control radar indicator power indicator VG-2 and safety indicators CITY/HIGHWAY mode indicators laser indicator 12V DC POWER JACK • TONE ALERTS with adjustable volume • ULTRABRIGHT™DATA DISPLAY is easy-to-read • CITY or HIGHWAY modes to reduce false alerts • SAFETY ALERT® Traffic Warning System • MANUAL MUTE or AUTO MUTE of audio alerts • Distinguishes important safety alerts‚ from other K band signals • Mounts easily on windshield or dashboard This booklet describes the simple steps for mounting and setting up your ESD-6060. It also provides helpful information about how radar and laser guns are used and how you can interpret the alerts you receive. E or CITY button for CITY or HIGHWAY modes to reduce false alerts. SPEAKER LASEREYE ® for 360° detection of laser signals. he es • Detects and provides separate alerts for: radar signals (X, K, and Ka bands, with signal strength indicated) laser signals emergency vehicle safety signals VG-2 signals • LASEREYE® for 360° detection of laser signals • “INSTANT-ON” speed monitoring detection ER R 60

Important information about... Federal Laws, Safety Alert,® Safe Driving, Security of Your Vehicle, Customer Support.................................................................................. A1 Installation .................................................................................................................................. 2-4 Operation–Getting Started ............................................................................................................ 5 Operation–Settings ...................................................................................................................... 6-7 Highway/City Mode ................................................................................................................ 6 Muting an Alert ...................................................................................................................... 7 Auto Mute Mode .................................................................................................................... 7 Detection .................................................................................................................................... 8-11 Signals Detected .................................................................................................................... 8 Audio Alerts ............................................................................................................................ 9 Visual Display ........................................................................................................................ 9-10 Instant-On Detection ................................................................................................................ 11 Responding to Alerts ................................................................................................................ 11 Understanding Radar and Laser ...................................................................................................... 12-13 Maintenance and Service .............................................................................................................. 14-15 Limited 1-Year Warranty ................................................................................................................ 16 Specifications .............................................................................................................................. 17 Optional Accessories .................................................................................................................... 18 Order Form .................................................................................................................................. 19 ar 4 s y t ed d ped ts ncy se nd Security of Your Vehicle Before leaving your vehicle, always remember to conceal your radar detector in order to reduce the possibility of break-in and theft. Customer Support In this user's manual, you should find all the information you need to install and operate your ESD-6060. If you require further assistance after reading through this 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. to 6:00 p.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: [email protected] On-line answers to frequently asked questions can be found at: www.cobra.com. WARNING Modifications or parts substitutions not approved by Cobra Electronics Corporation may violate FCC Rules and void your authority to operate this equipment.

Radar and laser signals pass through glass but not through other materials and objects. Objects that can block or weaken incoming signals include: windshield wiper blades mirrored sun screens dark tinting at the top of the windshield heated windshields currently available on some vehicles (Instaclear for Ford,® Electriclear for GM,® consult your dealer to see if you have this option) 5. To adjust the angle if necessary, gently push or pull on the bracket to bend it. DO NOT use the detector to bend the bracket. 6. Plug the power cord into the detector. 7. Plug the cigarette lighter adapter on the power cord into your vehicle's cigarette lighter. 8. You can temporarily remove the detector whenever you wish by sliding it off of the bracket. Windshield Mounting 1. Attach the rubber cups to the bracket. 2. Make sure the rubber cups and your windshield are clean. 3. Push the bracket firmly onto the windshield. 4. Attach the detector to the bracket. Check the angle of the unit. Instaclear for Ford ® is a registered trademark of Ford Motor Company, Inc. Electriclear for GM ® is a registered trademark of General Motors Corporation.

fastener. You can remove and reattach the unit as often as you like. 5. Plug the power cord into the detector. 6. Plug the cigarette lighter adapter on the power cord into your vehicle's cigarette lighter. 5 2 O P E R AT I O N • GETTING STARTED 1. Turn on the unit and adjust audio volume by rotating the ON-OFF/VOLUME CONTROL DIAL clockwise (away from you). 2. You will hear 3 beeps and the Power Indicator will light up in the display indicating that the power is on. NOTE: In some vehicles, power is supplied to the cigarette lighter even while the ignition is off. If this is the case with your vehicle, you should turn off or unplug your ESD-6060 when parking for lengthy periods. X K/Ka L V/S Cty

7 X K/Ka L V/S Highway mode To change settings, follow the procedure in the table below, which indicates what you will see and hear as you complete each step. The factory setting is Highway mode. Tone 1 beep 2 beeps Visual Display appears in the display off CITY button Press and release Cty Cty Muting an Alert Your ESD-6060 allows you to quickly turn off an audio alert by momentarily pressing the MUTE button. If you press the MUTE button a second time during the alert, the audio alert will be turned back on. Auto Mute Mode Auto Mute will automatically reduce the audio volume of all alerts after 4 seconds for as long as the signal is detected. The factory setting for Auto Mute is ON. To turn Auto Mute off To turn Auto Mute on MUTE button Press and release Procedure Press and release the MUTE button while no alert is occurring. Press and release the MUTE button again while no alert is occurring. Tone 1 beep 2 beeps Visual Display none none

Visual Display An indication of the type of signal detected will appear in the UltraBright™ Data Display. During laser alerts the letter ”L“ will appear. During VG-2 Alert ® the letters ”V/S“will appear. During Safety Alert ® the letter ”V/S“ will appear. X K/Ka L V/S Cty Radar Laser* Type of Signal X band radar K band radar Ka band radar Visual Display X K/Ka K/Ka X K/Ka L V/S Cty X K/Ka L V/S Cty X K/Ka L V/S Cty X K/Ka L V/S Cty X K/Ka L V/S Cty Type of Signal LTI 20-20™* LTI Ultra-Lyte™* Kustom Signals ProLaser™* Kustom Signals ProLaser III™* Visual Display L L L L * your ESD-6060 provides LaserEye® 360° detection of these signals

11 tone repeats slowly at first, then speeds up rapidly tone sounds one time only tone instantly begins repeating rapidly tone repeats slowly as you approach a hill or bridge, then speeds up sharply as you reach it tone repeats slowly for a short period any type of laser alert any Safety Alert® probably police radar probably a false alarm, but possibly pulsed radar radar or VG-2 nearby has been activated suddenly probably police radar beyond the hill or bridge probably a false alarm laser alerts are never false alarms you are nearing an emergency vehicle, railroad crossing, or road hazard (construction, accident, etc.) FULL ALERT exercise caution FULL ALERT FULL ALERT exercise caution FULL ALERT exercise caution Description Interpretation Recommended Response Responding To Alerts Instant-On Detection Your ESD-6060 is designed to detect instant-on speed monitoring signals, which can suddenly appear at full strength. You should take appropriate action immediately whenever an alert is given. X K/Ka L V/S Cty Safety Alert® Traffic Warning System, VG-2 Alert ® and LaserEye® are registered trademarks of Cobra Electronics Corporation. Interceptor VG-2™ is a trademark of TechniSonic Industries LTD. Signal VG-2™ Visual Display V/S X K/Ka L V/S Cty Signal vehicles zards ns Visual Display V/S V/S V/S

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-6060, however, is designed to differentiate between standard K band and Safety Alert® signals, and give separate alerts for each. Safety Alert® technology is relatively new. 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. 13 Does weather have any affect on LIDAR? Yes. Rain, snow, smoke, fog, or airborne dust particles will reduce the effective range of LIDAR and can, if dense enough, prevent its operation. Can LIDAR operate through glass? Yes. Newer LIDAR guns can obtain readings through most types of glass. However, the laser pulse also can be received through glass to trigger an alarm by your ESD-6060. Can LIDAR operate while in motion? No. Because LIDAR operates by line of sight, the person using it cannot drive the vehicle, aim, and operate the gun all at the same time. Is LIDAR legal to use? Yes. It is legal in all 50 states. Some common questions about LIDAR include: D A R & L A S E R LIDAR (laser) The correct name for the technology that most people refer to as laser is actually LIDAR, which stands for Light Detection and Ranging. LIDAR operates much like radar. Its signal spreads out like a radar signal, though not as quickly. Unlike radar, LIDAR must have a clear line of sight to its target vehicle throughout the entire measurement interval. Obstructions such as sign posts, utility poles, tree branches, etc., will prevent valid speed measurement.

6 M A I N T E N A N C E & S E RV I C E 15 If you suspect that your unit requires service, please call 773-889-3087 BEFORE shipping it to Cobra.® This will ensure that you receive service as quickly as 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. 5. Ship prepaid and insured using a traceable carrier such as United Parcel Service (UPS), Federal Express, or first class mail with delivery confirmation. Ship to: Cobra Factory Service Cobra Electronics Corporation 6500 West Cortland Street Chicago, IL 60707 USA 6. Please allow 3 to 4 weeks before contacting us about the status of your service. Call 773-889-3087 for 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. Service You 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. to 6:00 p.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: [email protected] On-line answers to frequently asked questions can be found at: www.cobra.com.

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, consequential or other damages; including, without limitation, damages resulting from loss of use or cost of installation. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts and/or do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations may not apply to you. nics Corporation eet, Chicago, Illinois 60707 cobra.com W a r r a n t y ITY SEAL ITY SEAL ALITY SEAL X band 10.525 ± 0.050 GHz K band 24.125 ± 0.125 GHz Safety Alert® 24.070 ± 0.010 GHz Traffic Warning System 24.110 ± 0.010 GHz 24.190 ± 0.010 GHz 24.230 ± 0.010 GHz Ka band 34.700 ± 1.300 GHz Laser 910 ± 50 nm Dimensions 2 5⁄8"W x 1 1⁄8"H x 3 5⁄8"D Weight 110 grams Band Frequencies Unit Dimensions & Weight 8 S P E C I F I C AT I O N S This 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.

19 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. Make check or money order payable to: Cobra Electronics 6500 West Cortland Street Chicago, IL 60707 USA Attn: Accessories Dept. To order online, please visit our website at: www.cobra.com and click “shop Cobra®” Prices subject to change without notice. Tax Table Illinois residents add 8.75% Indiana residents add 5% Michigan residents add 6% Ohio residents add 5% Wisconsin residents add 5% Please print clearly Name Address (No P.O. Box) City State Zip Telephone ( ) Credit Card No. Exp. Date Circle One: Visa MasterCard Discover Customer Signature Allow 2-3 weeks for delivery. Offer valid in Continental U.S. only. 420-030-N-001 Straight 12V Power Cord 420-026-N-001 Curled 12V Power Cord 545-139-N-001 Windshield Mounting Bracket CLP-2B Dual Port Power Adapter Item # Description Cost Ea. Qty. Amount Subtotal (Tax if applicable) Shipping/handling $4.00 Total I E S Windshield Mounting Bracket Includes suction cups 545-139-N-001 Curled 12V DC Power Cord Includes plug and fuse 420-026-N-001 Straight 12V DC Power Cord Includes plug and fuse 420-030-N-001