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Summary of Contents for Escort Passport SR1
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
Introduction • Congratulations • IMPORTANT WARNING • Quick Reference Guide Controls and Features • Power and volume control • Power-on indication • AutoMute • Mute • Auto / Highway / City Switch • Display Brightness • Audible Alerts • Signal Strength Meter •... -
Page 2: Introduction
Congratulations and Important Warning Congratulations Your new Passport SR1 is the most advanced remote radar detector available. Passport SR1 includes full X, K, and SuperWide Ka radar capability, front and rear laser detection, Digital Signal Process- ing for superior range and falsing rejection,... -
Page 3: Quick Reference Guide
Power/Volume Control Rotate the thumbwheel to turn Passport on and set the volume. AutoMute Passport’s patented AutoMute auto- matically reduces the volume level of the audio alert. Pg 4. If you prefer, you can turn AutoMute off. Pg 8 Matrix Display Passport’s display will show “Highway”, “Auto,”... -
Page 4: Controls And Features
Power and volume control To turn Passport on and adjust the alert tone volume level, rotate the thumbwheel on Passport's Display/Controller. Turn the control to the left to increase the audio volume. When you turn Passport on, it goes through a sequence of alerts. If you prefer, you may program your Passport for a shorter power-on sequence. -
Page 5: Display Brightness
Display Brightness Passport’s display brightness is automati- cally adjusted to suit ambient lighting con- ditions in your car. (The light sensor is located between the City button and the Mute button, so the display may dim mo- mentarily when you block the sensor when pressing these buttons.) If you prefer, you can program your Passport for a fixed brightness level (Maxi-... -
Page 6: Signal Strength Meter
Signal Strength Meter Passport’s new matrix display consists of 280 individual LED’s, to provide an intui- tive ultra-bright display of signal strength and text messages. When Passport detects radar, it dis- plays the band of the radar (X, K, or Ka), and a precise bar graph of signal strength. -
Page 7: Expertmeter
However, Passport’s ExpertMeter si- multaneously tracks up to 8 radar signals. It shows you detailed information on up to 2 Ka-band, 2 K-band, and 4 X-band signals. ExpertMeter can help you spot a change in your normal driving environ- ment; for example, a traffic radar unit being operated in an area where there are nor- mally other signals present. -
Page 8: Ez Programming
How to customize Passport with EZ Programming There are 10 user-selectable options so you can customize your Passport for your own preferences. The buttons that are normally used for CITY and MUTE are used to enter the Program Mode, to REVIEW your cur- rent program settings, and to CHANGE any settings as desired. -
Page 9: Overview Of Programming
Overview of EZ Programming Options Press the REVIEW button to go from one category to the next DISPLAY PILOT LIGHT (Power-on indication) POWER-ON SEQUENCE SIGNAL STRENGTH METER AUTOMUTE AUDIO TONES CITY MODE SENSITIVITY BRIGHTNESS SAFETY WARNING SYSTEM SAFETY ALERT Press the CHANGE button to change your setting within a category Disp... -
Page 10: Details Of Programming
Details of EZ Programming Options Display Disp STD (display standard) This is the standard setting for use when Passport’s Display is mounted horizon- tally. A U T O DispVERT (display vertical) This setting is used when Passport’s Display is mounted vertically, for example mounted to the side of a center console. - Page 11 Details of EZ Programming Options Power-on Sequence PwrOnSTD (standard) In this setting, each time you turn on Pass- port, it will display "Passport", "SR-1”, “LASER", "Ka-band", "K-band", "X-band", followed by a brief X-band alert. It then confirms connections to the front and rear receivers, and will display “Rear OK”, and “Front OK.”...
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Page 12: Ez Programming
Details of EZ Programming Options City Mode Sensitivity City STD (Standard) In this setting, when you put Passport in the City mode, X-band sensitivity is signifi- cantly reduced, to reduce annoyance from X-band intrusion alarms and motion sen- sors. (factory default) City LoX (Low X-band sensitivity) In this setting, when you put Passport in... -
Page 13: Technical Details
Receiver unit 5.4 x 3.7 x 1.05 inches Rear Laser unit 6.0 x 1.0 x .65 inches Patented Technology ™ Passport is covered by one or more of the following Escort Inc. US patents. Additional patents may be listed inside the product. 5,668,554 5,305,007 5,111,207... -
Page 14: Interpreting Alerts
Although Passport has a comprehensive warning system and this handbook is as complete as we can make it, only expe- rience will teach you what to expect from your Passport and how to interpret what it “tells” you. The radar alerts you receive are affected by the specific type Alert Passport begins to sound slowly, then the rate... - Page 15 Alert Passport alerts intermittently. Rate and strength of alerts may be consistent or vary wildly. Passport alerts intermittently. Rate and strength of signal increases with each alert. Passport gives an X-band alert intermittently. Interpreting Alerts Explanation A patrol car is travelling in front of you with a radar source aimed forward.
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Page 16: How Radar Works
How Radar Works Traffic radar, which consists of microwaves, travels in straight lines and is easily re- flected by objects such as cars, trucks, even guardrails and overpasses. Radar works by directing its microwave beam down the road. As your vehicle travels into range, the microwave beam bounces off your car, and the radar antenna looks for the reflections. -
Page 17: How Laser Works
How Laser (Lidar) Works Laser speed detection is actually LIDAR (Light Detection And Ranging). LIDAR guns project a beam of invisible infrared light. The signal is a series of very short infrared light energy pulses which move in a straight line, reflecting off your car and returning to the gun. -
Page 18: How Safety Radar Works
How Safety Radar Works There are two separate Safety Radar sys- tems in limited use today: Safety Alert, and Safety Warning System (SWS). Both sys- tems use modified K-band radar signals. From the factory, your Passport is programmed with safety radar decoding OFF. -
Page 19: Sws Safety Radar Text Messages
SWS Safety Radar Text Messages SWS Text Messages WorkZone Road Closed Bridge Closed WorkCrew Highway WorkCrew Utility Detour Truck Detour MustExit Rtlane Closed CntrLane Closed LeftLane Closed Future Police Train Overpass BridgeUp Bridge Wt Limit RockSlid Area School Zone Road Narrows Sharp Curve... -
Page 20: Service
Problem Passport beeps briefly at the same location every day, but no radar source is in sight. Passport does not seem sensitive to radar or laser. Passport did not alert when a police car was in view. Passport did not provide a Safety signal while within range of an emergency vehicle. - Page 21 Explanation of Displays Check There is a problem with the rear receiver (it could be an unplugged RearLasr connection, damaged wiring, or a problem within the rear laser unit Wiring itself). After Passport alerts you to this, it will briefly display “Rear N/A”, and will then resume operation with the front receiver only.
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Page 22: Service
Service Procedure If your Passport ever needs service, please follow these steps: Check the troubleshooting section of this manual. It may have a solution to your problem. Contact your installing dealer. They will evaluate your unit and arrange repairs if necessary. Service... -
Page 23: Warranty
• The sole responsibility of ESCORT under this Warranty is limited to either repair or, at the option of ESCORT, replace- ment of the Passport detector. There are no expressed or implied warranties, including those of fitness for a particular purpose or merchantability, which extend beyond the face hereof. -
Page 24: Accessories
Parts and Accessories Parts and Accessories Replacement parts and accessories for your Passport are available from your dealer.