Cobra ESD-9220 WX - Manuals

Page 2 - Introduction; drive safely; Before leaving your car, make sure; Included with your ESD-9220 WX; Windshield Bracket; and Strobe AlertTM

Introduction A1 Introduction Congratulations! 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-9220 WXworks and how radar and (LIDAR) laser are used.E...

Page 3 - Customer Support; Our Thanks to You; Cobra® Customer Service; L V W; Wx; Cty; Controls and Indicators

Thank you for purchasing the Cobra® ESD-9220WX Radar/Laser Detector. Properly used, thisCobra® product will give you many years ofreliable 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 r...

Page 4 - Features of This Product; Contents

How to Use Your Cobra ® ESD Radar/Laser Detector 1 Features of This Product • 10 Channel Weather Radio • Weather Alert • Voice Alert™ • Safety Alert® Traffic Warning System • 360º Strobe Alert ™ • Separate Visual and Audio Alarms • Signal Strength Indicators • LaserEye® 360˚ Detection • VG-2 Undetec...

Page 5 - Note; Regular tinted glass does not affect radar; Windshield Mounting; Location

Installation 3 Installation 2 Note Adjust the bracket so thatthe tip of the antenna is atleast an inch away from thedashboard. Dim City Wx Wx Mute BA N D Attach cups to bracket. Attach detector to bracket. Plug power cord into detector. Attach bracket to windshield. Bend bracket for correctdetection...

Page 6 - Quick Start; Turn On and Adjust Volume; Installation; Dash Mounting; Rotate

Quick Start 5 Turn On and Adjust Volume Turn On andAdjust Volume Installation 4 Note It will be easy for you toremove and reinstall yourCobra® ESD-9220 WXdetector at any time usingthis hook and loop materialon the dashboard. Remember : Without the means to adjust the angleof the detector (whenmounte...

Page 7 - Auto Muting; LED Displays

Quick Start 7 Set Highway/City Mode Set MutingMode Quick Start 6 Set Display Brightness Select from three levels of LED brightness for yourCobra® ESD-9220 WX display: Bright, Dim and Dark. Set Highway/City Mode City Mode For urban driving–reduces number of X-Bandaudible alerts. Set DisplayBrightness...

Page 8 - Turning on Weather and Changing Stations; Press and release; Set Weather Alert; Press

Quick Start 8 Turning OnWeather andChangingStations Quick Start 9 PRESS &RELEASE City/ Wx Turning on Weather and Changing Stations Press and release Wx button to activate weather radio. When activated the Wx LED willcome on and the unit will announce “Weather On”in Voice Mode or signal two beeps...

Page 9 - Dim Button; Turning On Your ESD-9220 WX; Dim Button

Operation 11 Note In Voice Alert™ Mode, themessage “Bright, Dim, orDark” will also be heard. Note Bright = “Beep-Beep”Dim = “Beep”Dark = “Beep” Note The factory default settingis Bright Mode. Note The ESD-9220 WX willretain the chosen Modewhile OFF. Dim Button Operation Turning On Your ESD-9220 WX T...

Page 10 - To reactivate the Highway Mode:; Muting Mode; Auto Mode; Memory Set

Operation 13 Operation 12 Highway/CityMode Muting Mode Highway/City Mode The Highway/City function is controlled by a 2-step button. The Highway Mode is automaticallyengaged when the unit is first powered up. In theCity Mode, false radar alerts will be reduced. To engage City Mode: Note In Voice Ale...

Page 12 - Radar; Auxiliary Audio Jack; Bands; Voice AlertTM; Press and hold

Detection 16 Tone AlarmAnd VoiceAlert™ Detection 17 Radar The display will show the band (X, K/Ka). Thesignal strength will first be indicated by the bandbeing illuminated, then by signal strengthLEDs which increase in size as you approach theradar gun. At the same time the frequency of thebeeps wil...

Page 13 - Laser; Indicator “W” is illuminated.; Safety Alert; To turn VG-2 Audio Alert “OFF”, press and hold the

Detection 19 Detection 18 Laser Indicator “W” is illuminated. Safety Alert ® Traffic WarningSystem andStrobe Alert ™ LaserDetection with360˚LaserEye ® Note The display does not indicate signal strength forVG-2, Safety, Strobe, andLaser alerts. VG-2 Undetectable The Cobra® ESD-9220 WX is undetectable...

Page 14 - Facts About Strobe AlertTM

Detection 21 Detection 20 Radar/VG-2/Laser Alerts Radar/VG-2/Laser Alerts Type of Audible Signal Interpretation and Response Your COBRA® ESD-9220 WX starts tosignal slowly, then increases in ratevery rapidly. Most likely police radar. FULL ALERT . Your COBRA® ESD-9220 WX signals just once. Most like...

Page 15 - Radar Frequencies; Maintenance

Detection 23 Detection 22 Radar Frequencies There 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-9220 WX can detect sig...

Page 16 - Specifications; COBRA® ELECTRONICS CORPORATION; Ye

Limited One Year Warranty 25 Specifications 24 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...

Page 17 - Order by phone; Total

Optional Accessories 26 Accessory Order Form 27 You Can Find These Fine Accessories At Your LocalCobra® 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 ...

Page 18 - If You Think You Need Service; Electronics Corporation; Nothing comes close to a Cobra

Cobra® Electronics Corporation © 2000Printed in Korea Part No. 480-002-P For technical assistance, please call our Automated Help Desk which can assist you by answering the most frequently asked questions about Cobra® products. (773) 889-3087 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. A Consumer Service Represe...