Auto Power - Escort MAX Ci Owner's Manual

Settings & Preferences
Alert Tones
Standard
The factory default Standard alert tones uses a
Geiger counter-type sound to indicate the signal
strength and type of radar signal being
encountered. When you encounter radar, a
distinct audible alert will sound and will increase
as the signal gets stronger. This allows you to
judge the distance from the signal source without
taking your eyes off of the road. Each band has a
distinct tone for easy identification:
X band = beep tone
K band = brap tone
Ka band = double-brap tone
Laser = solid brap tone
Pop = solid brap tone
Standard Plus
Features the Standard alert tones outlined above
for the primary alert, plus double-beep tones for
additional alerts.
Mild
Mild alert tones offer softer, simpler alert tones
that are less obtrusive to the driving experience:
• X band, K band, Ka band and POP =
Doorbell chime
• Low signal strength = Double chime
• High signal strength = Triple chime
• If alert remains in area more than 15 seconds =
Single chime (as a reminder)
• Laser = Solid brap tone
Since laser signals are a possible threat no matter
how weak, laser alerts are always full strength.
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AutoMute
Your ESCORT MAX Ci also includes ESCORT's
patented AutoMute feature. Once ESCORT MAX Ci
alerts you to a radar encounter at your selected
volume level, it automatically reduces the volume
to the selected AutoMute level. This keeps you
informed without the annoyance of a continuous
full-volume alert. If you prefer, you can turn the
AutoMute feature off.
AutoLearn
The AutoLearn feature analyzes (over time) the
source of radar signals by location and frequency.
This allows ESCORT MAX Ci to determine if a fixed
location signal is a real threat or a false one. If it
determines that the signal is an automatic door
opener, motion sensor, etc., it automatically locks
out this source at this particular location. A "Stored"
message will appear on the display when a signal
has been automatically locked out. AutoLearn
typically needs to encounter the exact frequency in
the same location approximately three times to lock
it out. Since some door openers are turned on and
off routinely, some variations may occur. ESCORT
MAX Ci will also unlearn signals to protect you from
locking out real threats. If a particular signal is no
longer present at a location that was previously
locked out, ESCORT MAX Ci will unlock that signal. If
you prefer, you can turn the AutoLearn feature off.
GPS Filter/TrueLock
ESCORT MAX Ci is equipped with a TrueLock GPS
Filter to store and lock out, or ignore, fixed
location false alerts in its memory. Common
sources of fixed location false alerts are storefront
automatic door openers and motion sensors. The
TrueLock GPS Filter will not lock out moving false
alerts that are commonly caused by vehicle's blind
spot monitoring and collision avoidance systems.
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Locking Out False Alerts
To manually lock out a fixed location false alert
(X band, K band or laser only), press the MUTE
button three times during an alert. Pressing the
first time will silence the audio. Pressing a second
time will generate a prompt on the display that
will read "Lockout?" Press a third time to confirm
you want to lock this signal out by location and
frequency. A "Stored" message will be displayed.
Once a signal has been stored, ESCORT MAX Ci will
not audibly alert the next time you approach this
area but will display the locked-out alert in grey.
Locked Out Alert
To unlock a signal that has already been stored,
simply press the MUTE button twice while
receiving the locked out alert. The display will
read "Unlock?" when pressing MUTE the first time.
Press the MUTE button again to unlock it from
memory. The display will read "Unlocked" to
confirm your action.
Note: When the GPS Filter is set to OFF, you do not
have access to ESCORT MAX Ci's other GPS-enabled
features (e.g., Defender Database alerts, marking
locations, etc.).
AutoPower
This feature automatically turns off ESCORT MAX Ci
after a set period of time to save unnecessary drain
on your battery. This is especially useful if your
vehicle has a constant-power ignition. To turn
ESCORT MAX Ci on again you must press the
power button.
Note: If AutoPower is on, to save screen life the
display screen goes blank after 30 minutes without
moving. The display screen will turn on automatically
after you reach 10MPH.
Band Enables
In the factory default setting the suggested radar
and laser bands for North America are monitored
and sources of some common false alerts are
rejected. It is highly recommended that you use
your ESCORT MAX Ci in this mode.
If you modify Band Enables then this setting will
show Modified. The ESCORT MAX Ci will also
notify you during the startup sequence with an
audible alert, and associated text message stating
which bands have changed from the factory
default settings.
WARNING: Do not turn off any bands unless you are
absolutely certain there are no traffic radar guns
using that specific band in your area.
Shifters
ESCORT MAX Ci is equipped with two front Laser
ShifterMax sensors. Additional sensors, including
rear sensors, can be added to the ESCORT MAX Ci.
These highly sensitive laser transceivers will detect
a laser signal and, when Shifting is enabled, will
respond (or transmit) a pulsed signal back in order
to "Shift" or confuse the targeting laser gun.
The MUTE button can be used to manually shut off
Laser Shifting once you have checked your speed.
Since some laser guns provide "jamming" codes
for the officer, this can be useful to avoid any
undue attention. Simply press the MUTE button
twice during a laser alert. All Shifters will cease to
transmit and the display will change from "Shifting"
to "Laser". "Laser" indicates that you are receiving
a laser alert in "Receive Only" mode.
The Shifters will remain in the "Receive Only"
mode for approximately sixty seconds, giving you
time to pass the speed trap. Once this time has
expired a double beep tone will be given, indicating
that the Shifters are now back in "Shifting" mode.
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