Escort iX - Intelligent Long Range Radar Laser Detector Manual

Escort iX - Intelligent Long Range Radar Laser Detector Manual

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Escort iX - Intelligent Long Range Radar Laser Detector Manual

Features

  • The ESCORT iX delivers long-range warning on all radar bands including X, K, Superwide Ka.
  • ESCORT iX's GPS location-based intelligence automatically locks out false alerts and allows you to mark locations for future reference.
  • ESCORT iX gives you access to ESCORT's DEFENDER Database, which warns you of verified speed traps, speed cameras, and red light cameras.
  • The ESCORT iX with built in Bluetooth technology gives you access to ESCORT's award winning app, ESCORT Live. Our exclusive real-time ticket-protection, the network which warns you of upcoming alerts received and reported by other users in the area, and gives you access to local speed limit data for over-speed alerts.
    Features - Bluetooth

ESCORT iX features a new multi-color OLED display. Brilliant graphics illuminate intuitive icons that identify the type of threat at a glance.
Features - multi-color OLED display

Registration

Before downloading ESCORT Live, you must first register your ESCORT iX device. Be sure to have your ESCORT iX unit nearby, as you will need the serial number.

  1. Visit www.EscortRadar.com and click Product Registration.
  2. Click the "Registration for all devices" link.
  3. Follow the onscreen instructions to register your device.

Be sure to write down the username and password you create, as you will need this information to access and download ESCORT Live. (You will also receive an e-mail with this information, once you have registered your device.)

ESCORT Live

For iPhone:

  1. Ensure ESCORT iX power is ON
  2. Open the App Store on your iPhone and search for ESCORT Live Radar.
  3. Follow the onscreen instructions to download ESCORT Live Radar and then open the app.
  4. When prompted, enter the username and password you created when registering your product at EscortRadar.com.
  5. Press the Settings button then select Devices.
  6. You should see iX listed with Not Connected underneath.
    Press the iX device entry and when prompted select Pair.
  7. The Bluetooth icon on the ESCORT iX display will appear to confirm that it is paired to your iPhone.

For Android based smartphones:

  1. Ensure ESCORT iX power is ON.
  2. On your smartphone go to Bluetooth® Settings and make sure that Bluetooth® is ON.
  3. Press Scan for devices and wait for the device list to populate, iX Live should appear under Available devices.
  4. Press the iX device entry.
  5. The Bluetooth icon on the ESCORT iX display will appear to confirm that it is paired to your smartphone.
  6. Open Google Play on your smartphone and search for Escort Live Radar.
  7. Follow the onscreen instructions to download Escort Live Radar and then open the app.
  8. When prompted, enter the username and password you created when registering your product at EscortRadar.com.
  9. Open the app, walk through the tutorial, and you're ready to hit the road!

Installation

Your new detector comes with our latest EZ Mag Mount™. Simply tilt the display end of the detector up and slide it onto the mounting bracket. The magnetic mount holds the detector in place. To remove the detector from the mount, simply lift the display end of the detector and the detector releases from the mount.

Mounting Tips:

  • Center of windshield between driver and passenger.
  • Ensure clear view of road ahead and sky above.
  • Avoid windshield wipers and heavily tinted areas.

To mount the detector in your vehicle:

  1. Remove paper backing from EZ Mag Mount™ StickyCup.
  2. Ensure the locking clamp is open.
  3. Firmly press EZ Mag Mount™ StickyCup onto windshield and close the locking clamp to secure.
  4. To adjust view, loosen thumb wheel and adjust angle of mounting bracket. Tighten thumb wheel to secure.
  5. Tilt the display end of the detector slightly upward and engage with the flanged edge of the mounting bracket. The EZ Mag Mount™ magnet holds the detector in place.
  6. To remove the detector, simply lift the display end of the detector upward. The ESCORT iX will release from the mount.
  7. To remove mount from windshield, release locking clamp and pull tab on top of StickyCup.

Installation

EZ Mag Mount™ Care Instructions:
Should the EZ Mag Mount™ StickyCup accumulate debris and lose its stickiness, simply rinse under warm water, gently wipe off debris and allow to air dry.

Controls & Features

Using the device

  1. Plug small end of SmartCord USB into modular jack on ESCORT iX and large end of SmartCord USB into your car's lighter/accessory socket.
  2. ESCORT iX should power on automatically. If not, press the device's power button.

NOTE: You can easily access and customize all of your Settings and Preferences by pressing and holding the MRK and SEN buttons. See Settings & Preferences for details.

Using the device

Earphone Jack
Connects to optional 3.5 mm stereo earphone

Mini USB Jack
Connects to your computer via USB A / Mini B cable for downloading software updates

Modular Jack
Connects to SmartCord USB for powering your device

Using SmartCord USB

  • Mute Button:
    • Press to mute the audio for a specific alert.
    • Press three times to lock out a false alert.
    • Press twice while receiving a locked-out alert to unlock.
    • When connected to ESCORT Live press and hold mute button on unit or cord to manually report to other users a verified X or K-band alert, or a police officer observing traffic.
  • Alert Light: Blinks red when receiving a radar or laser alert.
  • Power Light: Lights green when receiving power.
  • USB Charging Port: Charge smartphones, tablets and other USB-charged Devices.

Using SmartCord USB
Controls & Features

Power
Press to turn ESCORT iX on or off

Mount Area
The EZ Mag Mount™ attaches to device here

Volume
Press and hold + or − to adjust volume

Brightness (BRT)
Press to adjust display brightness (Min, Med, Max, Auto, Dark)

Sensitivity (SEN)
Press to adjust detector sensitivity (Auto, Auto NoX, AutoLoK, and Highway)

Mute
Press to mute an alert; press three times to lock out a false alert; press twice while receiving a locked-out alert to unlock

Display (OSP)
OverSpeed alert setting that can be adjusted in Preferences. Bluetooth icon will appear on display screen blue when paired to phone and Speed limit data will show here when ESCORT Live App is open.

Mark Location (MRK)
To mark a location for future alerts, press MRK twice, then VOL + or – to select the type of marker, then MRK again to confirm. Press twice while receiving marker alert to unmark

Settings & Preferences

Press and hold the MRK and SEN buttons to access Preferences. To exit Preferences, simply wait a few seconds without pressing a button. The unit will display Completed to confirm your selections.

Press MRK to go from one category to the next Press VOLUME + or – to change your setting within a category
User Mode
Advanced* Access and customize all Settings and Preferences
Novice Access and customize units and display color, (all other Settings are set to factory defaults)
NOTE: Switch back to advance mode to view all Preferences.
Pilot Scan Bar* Scanning Bar with Full Word.
Full Word Full Word: Auto, Auto NoX, AutoLoK or Highway
Display Color Blue*/Green/Red/Amber Set color to match your vehicle's dash display
Speed Display
On* Displays current speed
Off Displays battery voltage
Cruise Alert 20 mph*
Off / 20-160 mph
Offers double beep alert tones below specified speed
Over Speed 70 mph*
Off / 20-160 mph
Reminds you when you exceed a specified speed
Meter Mode


Standard* Single band with bar graph of signal strength
Spec Single band with numeric frequency
Expert Multiple bands with bar graph of signal strengths
Simple Simple messages replace bands:
Caution (if traveling below cruise alert limit)
Slow Down (if traveling above cruise alert limit)
Tones
Standard* Standard ESCORT alert tones
Mild Mild doorbell chime alert tones
AutoMute AutoMute Low / Med* / High / Off Automatically reduces audio to preferred volume during alert
AutoLearn On* / Off Automatically stores and locks out false alarms
Units English* / Metric Units for distance and speed
Language English* / Espanol Language for voice and text
Voice On* / Off Voice announcements
GPS Filter On* / Off Enables GPS-powered features
AutoPower Off Power turns on or off depending on your vehicle's ignition type (constant power or switched)
1 Hour
2 Hours
4 Hours*
8 Hours
Powers off automatically after 1 hour
Powers off automatically after 2 hours
Powers off automatically after 4 hours
Powers off automatically after 8 hours
NOTE: AutoPower only works with constant power ignition.
NOTE: If AutoPower is on, to save screen life the display screen goes blank after 30 minutes without moving. Display screen will turn on automatically after you reach 10MPH.
Band Enables Default* Default Settings for North America
Modified Customize the bands you want to monitor
Press SEN to go from one band category to the next Press VOLUME + or – to change your setting within a category
X Band On* / Off
K Band On* / Off
Ka Band On* / Off Freq: 33.400-36.000 Ghz
NOTE: When Ka Band is off, you can select separate segments of the band to turn on and off.
KaN1 On* / Off Freq: 33.660-33.900 Ghz
KaN2 On* / Off Freq: 34.200-34.400 Ghz
KaN3 On* / Off Freq: 34.600-34.800 Ghz
KaN4 On* / Off Freq: 35.400-35.600 Ghz
Ka-POP On / Off*
Laser On* / Off
TSR On* / Off Automatically rejects traffic flow sensors-monitoring false alarms
RDR On* / Off Radar Detector Rejection
Marker Enables Default* Other, Red Light Camera, Red and Speed Camera, and Speed Trap
Modified Customize the types of locations you want to mark for future reference
Press SEN to go from one marker category to the next Press VOLUME + or – to change your setting within a category
Other On* /Off Other location
Redlight On* / Off Red light camera
Red & Speed On* / Off Red light & speed camera
Speed Cam On* / Off Speed camera
Speed Trp On* / Off Speed trap
Air Patrol On / Off* Known aircraft patroled areas
NOTE: User cannot mark an air patrol location.
Clear Locations Marked Clear all user Marked locations. Press SEN button to confirm
Lockouts Clear all lockouts. Press SEN button to confirm
Defender Clear all DEFENDER data. Press SEN button to confirm
Format Clear DEFENDER database, all markers, and all lockouts
Press SEN button to confirm

*Default Setting

Notes for Settings & Preferences

For descriptions of features and functions available when connected to ESCORT Live, visit EscortRadar.com and download the ESCORT iX Owner's Manual.

To view serial number and software revision press MRK and MUTE while powering on detector.

To restore ESCORT iX to its original factory Settings, press and hold SEN and BRT while turning the power on. A "Restored" message will display, acknowledging the reset.

Software Updates

ESCORT iX's red light and speed camera DEFENDER database is easily updated using our exclusive detector software tools found on our web site. Firmware, or the operating software for the detector, can also be updated using these tools.

In order to have access to these updates, please register your ESCORT iX at www.EscortRadar.com. Once registered, you will receive email notifications that updates are now available for your database or firmware. To handle your software and DEFENDER updates you need to connect your ESCORT iX to a computer first. You can connect ESCORT iX to a computer via USB A / Mini B cable (not included).

Warranty

ESCORT One Year Limited Warranty

What this warranty covers: Escort, Inc. ("Escort") warrants your Product against all defects in materials and workmanship.

For how long: One (1) year from the date of original purchase from an authorized Escort dealer.

What you must do to maintain this warranty: Show original proof of purchase or receipt from an authorized Escort dealer.

©2016 ESCORT Inc. ESCORT® is a registered trademark of ESCORT Inc.

Contact Us

Accessories
800.433.3487
EscortRadar.com

Designed in the USA
ESCORT Inc.
5440 West Chester Road
West Chester OH 45069
Sales / Service 800.433.3487
www.EscortRadar.com

©2016 ESCORT Inc. Escort®, Escort iX, Escort Live!™, Defender®, AFR®, TrueLock™, SmartShield®, SpecDisplay™, AutoSensitivity™, ExpertMeter™ and Cincinnati Microwave are trademarks of ESCORT Inc. Manufactured in the Philippines. Features, specifications and prices subject to change without notice.

FCC NOTE: Modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user's FCC granted authority to operate the equipment.

FCC ID:QKLM4IX. CONTAINS FCC ID:QKLBT2.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

  1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
  2. This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation.

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Documents / Resources

References

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