How to Use Your Cobra ESD Radar/Laser Detector

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Features of This Product

• 8-point Digital Compass

• Alpha/Numeric DotMatrix Text Readout

• Safety Alert® TrafficWarning System

• Strobe Alert™

• Tone 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

• 4 Level Dim Bu t to n

• Audio Jack

• Superior Audio Volume

• Adjustable Windshield Mounting Bra c ke t

ContentsIntroduction..................................................................A1

Safety Alert®/Strobe Alert™Federal Law Governing Radar DetectorsIncluded Accessories

Controls & Indicators................................................A2Our Thanks to You......................................................A3

Customer Support ...................................................A3Features .............................................................................1Installation .......................................................................2Quick Start .......................................................................5

Digital Displays ............................................................6Operation..........................................................................9

Turning On....................................................................9Dim Button.................................................................10Highway/City Mode.................................................11Muting Mode.............................................................13Calibrate the Compass...........................................14Memory Set................................................................15Aux. Audio Jack .........................................................15

Detection ........................................................................16Band Detection.........................................................16Audible Alarm Indicator.........................................16Radar.............................................................................17VG-2 Undetectable..................................................17Safety Alert®/Strobe Alert™.................................18Laser Detection.........................................................19Radar/VG-2/Laser Alerts.........................................19Facts About Safety Alert®/Strobe Alert™........20Radar Frequencies....................................................21Facts About Lidar (Laser).......................................21

Maintenance .................................................................22Specifications ...............................................................23Limited One Year Warranty ...................................24Optional Accessories ................................................25Order Form ....................................................................26If You Think You Need Service .............Back Cover

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Installation

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Installation

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Attach cups tobracket.

Attach detectorto bracket.

Plug power cordinto detector.

Attach bracket towindshield.

Bend bracket forcorrect detectionangle (if needed).Do not use the ESD-9550 to bendbracket.

Plug power cordi nto cigare t te lighte r.

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LocationSe l e cting the pro per location to mount the Co b raESD-9550 is ve ry impo rt a nt for optimumpe rfo rm a n ce. Both radar and laser tra n s m i s s i o n spass through glass but not through other object s.For this reason the Co b ra ESD-9550 lenses must notbe bloc ke d.The Laser Eye should have a view of therear window to take adva ntage of its 360˚ d e te ct i o nca p a b i l i ty. It is best to locate your d e te ctor as low onthe fro nt windshield as po s s i b l e.

Examples of metal in the windshield area that canblock or weaken incoming radar/laser signals:

1.Windshield wiper blades.

2. Mirrored sun screens.

3. Regular tinted glass does not affect radarreception,although the darker tint at thetop of the tinted windshield prevents laserlight from penetrating.

4. Heated windshields, currently available as anoption for some Ford® (Instaclear) and GM®(Electriclear vehicles act as an impenetrablebarrier to radar signals). If in doubt, checkwith your dealer to see if this applies toyour vehicle.

Windshield MountingLocation WindshieldMounting

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Quick Start

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Turn On and Adjust Volume Turn On andAdjust Volume

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NoteIt will be easy for you toremove and reinstall yourCobra ESD-9550 detector atany time using this hookand loop material on thedashboard.

Remember: Without themeans to adjust the angleof the detector (whenmounted as above), besure you that your CobraESD-9550 has a level,clearview of the road before youattach the hook and loopmaterial.

Dash MountingDashMounting

Plug power cordinto detector.

Plug power cordi nto cigare t te lighte r.

Peel protectivepaper off one sideof hook and loopmaterial.

Place on dash.

Peel top paper off. Place detector onhook and loop pad.

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Rotate ON-OFF Volume Control to left (awayfrom you). An audible “tone” will indicatethe unit is on. The unit will perform a self-test and the following message will appear…Testing…System Ready.

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NoteFor your convenienceDisplay Dim, City/Highway,and Muting mode settingsare retained in memoryeven when the power isunplugged.

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NoteThe ESD-9550 will retain thechosen mode while OFF.

Quick Start

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Set Highway/City Mode

City ModeFor urban driving–reduces number of X-Bandaudible alerts.

CTY will be replaced by a small lower case c.

Set Highway/City Mode

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Set Display BrightnessSelect from four levels of LED brightness for yourCobra ESD-9550 display: Bright, Dim, Dimmer andDark.The ESD-9550’s state-of-the-art readoutpresents clear alerts even in sunlight.

Set DisplayBrightness

Press and release Dim button once to selectnormal setting.

Press and release Dim button a second timeto select Dim setting.

Press and release Dim button a third time toselect Dimmer setting.

Press and release Dim button again to selectDark setting.

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LED Displays

NoteA four position Dim mode isprovided for dusk or nightdriving (please see DimButton,page 10 for details).

For more detailed operation instructions on display brightness,see page 10.

For more detailed operation instructions on set highway/citymode, see page 11.

Highway ModePress and release City button again.HWY will be displayed for 2 seconds followed by h.A double beep confirms highway mode.

Press and release City button.CTY will display while in City mode and remain on for 2 seconds.

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Quick Start

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Set Muting Mode SignalReduces signal alert volume.Auto Muting

Press and release Mute button when nosignal is being received.This will immediatelyreduce volume of alerts.

Set MutingMode

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Manual MutingPress and release Mute button to reducevolume while signal is in progress.MUTEwill appear in the display.

To Switch Between ModesPress and release Mute Button when nosignal is being received.

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Turning On Yo u rE S D - 9 5 5 0

Turning On Your ESD-9550

Plug power cordinto detector.

Plug power cordi nto cigare t te lighte r.

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Rotate ON-OFF Volume Control to the left(away from you).

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For more detailed operation instructions on setting muting mode,see page 13.

The message “Testing…System Ready “ will bedisplayed, along with 3 beeps. The Compassdirections will then be displayed.

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Operation

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NoteBright = “Beep-Beep”Dim = “Beep”Dimmer = “Beep”Dark = “Beep”

NoteThe ESD-9550 will retainthe chosen brightness levelwhile OFF.

Dim ButtonYou may select from four levels of bri g htness for your Co b ra ESD-9550 display: Bri g ht,Di m , Di m m e rand Da rk (Of f) .

Dim Button

Press and release Dim button a third time toreduce display to dark (Off).A single beepconfirms this selection. The power light willremain on.

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Press and release Dim button once to reducebrightness to Dim.A single beep confirms thisselection.

Press and release Dim button twice to reducethe display brightness to Dimmer. A singlebeep confirms dim led brightness.

Highway/CityMode

NoteUse City Mode in or nearcities where there are manysources of false radarsignals such as microwaverelay towers and automaticdoor openers.This will filterout weak signals.

Press and release Dim button a fourth timeto return display to Bright. A double beepconfirms this selection.

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Highway/City ModeThe Highway/City function is controlled by a 2 - s tep butto n .

To select City Mode:

Press and release City button and CTY willbe displayed for 2 seconds followed by c. Asingle beep confirms City mode.

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Press and release Mute button to turn off the audio for any alert. M u t ewill be displaye d.The alarm will be turned off until the signal isove r, with audio set at previous volume level fo rn ext signal.

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Muting

Selecting Auto Muting ModeIn Auto Mute mode the alerts will be heard at thevolume set for 3 seconds, then automatically bereduced to a lower level.

Audio Muting The mute button is used to temporarily turn offthe alarm and turn Auto Mute mode off and on.

NoteIn either mode the nextalarm will begin withnormal volume.The ESD-9550 will retain the chosenmode while OFF.

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Press and re l e a s e Mute b u t ton when no signalis being re ce i ve d.

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Manual Muting of the AudioUse this operation to turn off the audio alarm atany time.

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NoteCity =“Beep”Highway =“Beep-Beep”

NoteThe ESD-9550 will retainthe chosen mode whileOFF.

Highway/City ModeTo select Highway Mode:

Press and release Ci ty butto n . HWY will bedisplayed for 2 seconds followed by h.

Highway/CityMode

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NoteTo completely turn offincoming alerts while inauto mode, press andrelease mute button.

NoteMute=“Beep”ORAuto Mute=“Beep-Beep”

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Operation

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Operation

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Memory SetThis product features an automatic, internalelectronic memory system. It will automatically“remember” your settings when the unit is turned off or removed from the power source upto 7 days.

Memory Set

Auxiliary Audio JackUse to co n n e ct an exte rnal spe a ker to your Co b raESD-9550 in env i ro n m e nts with high ambient noisel eve l s.The inte rnal spe a ker will be disco n n e cte d.

AuxiliaryAudio Jack

The message “Drive in 2 circles… press City when done. ” will then be displayed.

Drive your car in a circle twice and then press City. Your compass will be set. The display

provides 8 primary directions;N,NE, E, SE, S,SW, W and NW.

NoteYour compass may not givea correct reading if you areinside any enclosure,building or close to a largemetal tractor trailer, truck ortrain. Your compass willwork again correctly assoon as you get away fromthese locations. There is noneed to calibrate yourcompass again.

CalibrateCompass

Calibrate CompassThe compass in your ESD-9550 must be calibratedbefore you use it to give accurate directions.Calibration allows the compass electronics tomeasure and store information about themagnetic fields from your vehicle.

Press City button for a minimum of 2 seconds.Compass is displayed.

NotePushing City button formore than 2 secondsproduces a single beepconfirmation tone.

NoteIf you decide to re-locateyour ESD-9550 to a differentlocation in your vehicle ormove it to another vehicle, itis best to recalibrate thecompass.

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2Selecting Manual Muting ModeIn Manual Mute mode the alerts will always beheard at the set volume level.

Press and release Mute Button when nosignal is being received. M u t e will appear onthe display for 2 seconds, then disappear.

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Auto Mute will appear in display for 2 seco n d s,then disappe a r. All future alarms will be Au to Mu te.

Muting

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Detection

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Detection

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X,K and Ka BandsThe display will show the band received (X,K/Ka).The signal strength will be indicated by a bargraph which increases in size as you approach the radar gun. Distinct tones will also begenerated for each band.

VG-2 Alert

X, K, Ka Alert

VG-2 UndetectableThe Co b ra ESD-9550 is undete ctable by po l i ce VG - 2d e te ction dev i ce s. It will alert you when one is inuse near your ve h i c l e. Du ring this time, the unit isstill on full alert and able to dete ct other signals.

VG-2 on the front of the unit will be displayed.

NoteThe display does not indicate signal strength.

Weakest signal

Strongest signal

Instant-On DetectionThe Cobra ESD-9550 is also designed to detectInstant-on speed monitoring signals. Immediateaction is required when warning is given.

Audible Alarm SpeakerA different alert tone will sound for X,K, Ka,Laser(a distinctly different tone for each of the threelaser signals: LTI 20-20,UltraLyte and ProLaser),VG-2,and Safety and Strobe Alert signals.

Audible AlarmSpeaker

BandDetection

Band DetectionThis dete ctor is designed to dete ct X, K ,S u pe rwide Ka Band Ra d a r, Laser (including LT I2 0 - 2 0 * ,U l t ra Ly te* and ProLaser* te c h n o l og i e s ) ,VG - 2 , Sa fe ty Al e rt and St ro be Al e rt* signals.* 3 6 0˚ De te ct i o n

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Detection

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Radar/VG-2/Laser Alerts

Laser & Laser Eye 360˚ Detection

Detection

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L a s e rNoteThe display does not indicate signal strength.

Radar/VG-2/Laser Alerts

Type of Audible Signal Interpretation and Response

Your COBRA ESD-9550 starts to signalslowly, then increases in rate veryrapidly.

Most likely police radar.FULL ALERT.

Your COBRA ESD-9550 signals just once.

Most likely a false sour ce, or could bepulsed radar. Exercise Caution.

Very fast signal rate instantly.

Slow signal rate as you approach hill or bridge. Sharp increase in signalrate as you reach hill or bridge .

Most likely police radar on other sideof 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 audiblesignals;one each for LTI 20-20,UltraLyte and ProLaser.

Use Full Caution.There are no falselaser signals.

Safety Alert and Strobe Alert havetheir own unique “EuropeanEmergency” signal.

An emergency vehicle is approaching,you are in the vicinity of a railroadcrossing, or you are approaching aroad hazard (construction site,accident scene, etc.).

Most likely a false radar source.Exercise Caution.

Laser will be displayed followed by a scrollingmessage of “UltraLyte”, “ProLaser”or “20/20”depending on signal received.

Safety Alert® Traffic Warning System and Strobe Alert™Safety Alert® Traffic Warning System and StrobeAlert™ will alert you with the following warnings:Emergency Vehicle, Road Hazard and Train.

“Emergency Vehicle” will be displayed as scrollingmessage.

“Road Hazard” will be displayed.

“Train” will be displayed.

Safety Alert®

Tr a ff i cWa rn i n gSystem andStrobe Alert™

Strobe Alert™

Safety Alert®

“Emergency Vehicle” will be displayed as scrollingmessage.

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Detection

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Radar FrequenciesThere are now three frequencies that have beenapproved by the FCC (Federal CommunicationsCommission) 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-9550 can detect signals in allthree radar bands including photo radar andSTALKER radar which use the Ka band, andCobra’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 correctname is LIDAR.

How does LIDAR work?LIDAR operates a lot like RADAR.Like RADAR,itspreads out. Not as quickly, but it does spread, asshown on the diagram below.

RadarFrequencies

Facts AboutLIDAR (Laser)

Facts About the Safety Alert® Traffic Warning SystemFCC-approved Safety Alert Transmitters emitmicrowave radar signals to indicate the presence of asafety-related concern. Depending on the frequency ofthese signals, as set on the transmitter, the outgoingsignal can indicate whether the transmitter is on aspeeding emergency vehicle or train,or at a stationaryroad hazard location. These microwave signals arelocated in the K-band and as a result, any radardetector which detects K-band radar will detect theseSafety signals as standard K-band radar alerts. However,unlike a standard radar detector, your Cobra ESD-9550is designed to differentiate between a standard K-bandalert and a Safety Alert warning. Safety technology isrelatively new so the number of transmitters inoperation is still growing.You may not receive SafetyAlert on a daily basis and should not be surprised toencounter some emergency vehicles, road hazards ortrains not yet equipped with these transmitters ,therefore failing to provide a signal. As SafetyTransmitters become more prevalent (the number ofoperating transmitters is growing every day),theseSafety Alerts will become more common. The SafetyAlert Transmitter is in use in all 50 states in limitedquantities.

Facts About Strobe Alert™Alerts motorists to over 50,000 emergency vehiclesequipped with strobe transmitters that activate redlights at traffic intersections in emergency high speedsituations.

NoteStrobe Alert™ is available inover 1,000 cities and workswith Tomar and Opticomsystems. Call your localFire/Police department foryour area coverage or areain which you will betraveling.

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Facts AboutSafety Alert®

Tr a ff i cWa rn i n gSystem

LIDARs must have a clearline of sight to target avehicle during the entiremeasurement interval.Intervening objects such assignposts, utility poles, treebranches, etc.,will preventa valid speed reading.

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MicroTalk Specifications

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GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

A.FREQUENCIES

1. X BAND 10.520 GHz ± 50 MHz

2. K BAND 24.125 GHz ± 100 MHz

3. Ka BAND 34.700 GHz +/- 1.300 GHz

4. VG-2 11.575 GHz +/- 0.250 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 300 THz - 375 THz

9. ProLaser 300 THz - 375 THz

3 1/4" W x 1 3/8" H x 5" D

Specifications

Maintenance

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Facts AboutLIDAR (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 throughany glass. But the laser pulse can be receivedthrough glass to easily and quickly trigger a laserdetector's alarm.

Can LIDAR operate while moving?No, since LIDAR is line of sight, an officer cannotdrive, aim,and shoot while driving.

Is a LIDAR DETECTOR legal to use?Yes, it is legal in all 50 states.

MaintenanceYour COBRA ESD-9550 RADAR/LASER DETECTORwill give you years of trouble-free service withminimum maintenance.

Replacing Power Cord FuseUnscrew cap of cigarette lighter adapter andremove fuse. Replace with 1-ampere fuse only.

TroubleshootingIf your COBRA LASER DETECTOR ESD-9550 isn’toperating, we suggest you make the followingchecks:1. Is the power cord properly connected?2. Is the fuse OK?3. Is the cigarette lighter socket clean and free

from corrosion?

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Limited One Year Warranty

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COBRA ELECTRONICS CORPORATION warrants that itsCOBRA 9 Band Radar/Laser Detectors, and the componentparts thereof, will be free of defects in wor kmanship andmaterials for period of one (1) year from the date of firstconsumer purchase. This warranty may be enforced by thefirst consumer purchaser, provided that the product isutilized within the U.S.A.COBRA will,without charge, repair or replace, at its option,defective 9 Band Radar/Laser Detectors, products orcomponent parts upon delivery to the COBRA factoryService Department, accompanied by proof of the date offirst consumer purchase, such as a duplicated copy of asales receipt.You must pay any initial shipping charges required to shipthe product for warranty service, but the return chargeswill be at Cobra's expense, if the product is repaired orreplaced under warranty.Exclusions: This limited warranty does not apply; 1) to anyproduct damaged by accident;2) in the event of misuse orabuse of the product or as a result of unauthorizedalterations or repairs;3) if the serial number has beenaltered, defaced or removed;4) if the owner of the productresides 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, withoutlimitation,damages resulting from loss of use or cost of installation.Some states do not allow limitations on how long animplied warranty lasts and/or do not allow theexclusion or limitation of incidental or consequentialdamages, so the above limitations may not apply toyou.

Optional Accessories

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Cobra ElectronicsCorporation6500 West Cortland StreetChicago, Illinois 60707www.cobraelectronics.com

You Can Find These Fine Accessories At Your LocalCobra DealerIf you wish, you can order directly from Cobra.

Order by phoneCall 1.773.889.3087 (Press 1 from the main menu) 8 a.m.-8 p.m. M-F CST. )

Order by mail or faxPlease fill out order form on ne xt page, and mail/fax directly to Cobra.Visit our website at:www.cobraelectronics.com

Windshield Mounting Bra c ke tIncludes suction cups545-139-N-001 $7.00

S t raight 12V DC Power Co rdIncludes plug and fuse4 2 0 - 0 8 0 - N - 0 0 1 $ 1 0 . 0 0

Curled 12V DC Power Co rdIncludes plug and fuse4 2 0 - 0 8 0 - N - 0 0 2 $ 1 0 . 0 0

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Accessory Order Form

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Subtotal(Tax if applicable) Shipping/handling $4.00

Total

Tax TableIllinois residents add 7%Cook Co. residents add .75% (7.75% total)Chicago residents add 1% (8.75% total)

Indiana residents add 5%Michigan residents add 4 % Minnesota residents add 6%Ohio residents add 6%Wisconsin residents add 5%

Prices subject to change without notice.

420-080-N-001 St ra i g ht 12V Power Co rd $10.00

4 2 0 - 0 8 0 - N - 0 0 2 Cu rled 12V Power Co rd $ 1 0 . 0 0

5 4 5 - 1 3 9 - N - 0 0 1 Windshield Mo u nting Bra c ke t $ 7 . 0 0

Item # Description Cost Ea. Qty. Amount

Please print clearly

Name

Address (No P.O. Box)

City State

Zip

Telephone ( )

Credit Card No. Exp. Date

Customer Signature

Circle One: Visa MasterCard Discover

Allow 4 to 6 weeks for deliver y. Offer valid in Continental U.S.only.

For credit card orders fill out order formand fax to: 1.773.622.2269or call 1.773.889.3087(Press 1 from the main menu)8:00 am - 8:00 pm,M-F, CST.

Ma ke check or money order (no stamps)payable to:Cobra Electronics6500 West Co rtland St .Ch i ca g o, IL 60707At t n : Accessories Dept.

Notes

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Notes Notes

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Introduction

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IntroductionCongratulations! You have just purchased themost sophisticated RADAR/LASER DETECTORavailable today. This booklet contains instructionsand information designed so that you will be ableto understand how the Cobra ESD™-9550 worksand how radar and (LIDAR) laser are used. Enjoyyour Cobra ESD-9550 Radar/Laser Detector anddrive safely.Federal Law Governing Use of Radar DetectorsIt 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 theCommunications Act of 1934,while illegal,maybe enforced by your local law enforcementofficials until and unless they are prohibited fromdoing so by Federal Court action.

WARNING: Before leaving your car, make surethat you conceal your radar detector.This willreduce the possibility of break-in and theft ofyour unit.

Included with your ESD-95501. Windshield Bracket2. Hook and Loop Material3. Curled Power Cord

M i c ro Ta l k

Radar/Laser DetectorWith Electronic Digital Compass*

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 ted Help Desk which can assist

you by answering the most fre q u e n t ly asked questions about Co b ra 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 atwww.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 thefollowing in order to have the product serviced and returned.1. For Warranty Repair include some form of pr oof-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 nameand 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 FirstClass Mail to: Cobra Factory Service, Cobra Electronics Corporation,6500 W. Cortland St., Chicago,IL 60707.

6. If the unit is in war ranty, upon receipt of your unit it will either be repaired or exchangeddepending 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 forassistance.

If You Think You Need Service

and Strobe Alert™Use of this product is not intend-ed to, and does not, ensure thatthe motorist and any passengerwill not be involved in a trafficaccident. It is only intended toalert the motorist that an emer-gency or service vehicle equippedwith a CODE 3,Strobe (Opticom*or Tomar Preemption System) or Cobra Safety Alert Transmitteris in the area as defined by therange of the product. Please callyour local Fire/Police departmentto verify if coverage exists in yourarea.Motorists are expected toexercise all due caution whileusing this product, and to ob-serve and follow all applicabletraffic laws. Operators ofemergency or service vehicles arealso expected to exercise all due caution while using thisproduct, 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 Corporation6500 West Cortland StreetChicago, IL 60707www.cobraelectronics.com

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Thank you for purchasing the Cobra ESD-9550 Radar/Laser Detector. Properly used, this Cobraproduct will give you many years of reliable service.

Customer SupportShould 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.

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Cobra Customer ServiceLive operators are available M-F 8:00 am - 8:00 pm CSTat: 773.889.3087

Au to m a ted Te c h n i ca lAs s i s t a n ce available 24 hoursa day,s even days a we e k.E-mail questions to:p rod u ct i n fo @ co b ra e l e c. co m

Co b ra on the Wo rld Wide We b :Frequently Asked Questions(FAQ) can be found on-lineat:www.cobraelectronics.com

Controls and Indicators

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1. On/Off Volume Control

2. Mute Button

3. Dim Button

4. Audio Alerts Speaker

5. Highway/City Button

6. Band/Signal Strength/Compass DirectionIndicators

7. Laser Eye

8. Windshield Bracket Mount

9. 12V DC Power Jack

10. Audio Jack 6

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