Escort inc. radar detector owner's manual 8500 x50 (16 pages)
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GPS Powered for Speed and Location Intelligence High Definition Radar Performance Speed Camera Speed Trap Red Light Camera Compatible with Pre-loaded DEFENDER Database R A D A R • L A S E R • S A F E T Y C A M E R A •...
Getting Started What’s Included • Radar/laser detector unit • StickyCup windshield mount • SmartCord power adapter • Quick Reference Guide • Soft-shell case Mounting Tips • Center on windshield between driver and passenger. • Ensure clear view of road ahead and sky above. •...
SmartCord for your visual alerts. Other drivers won’t know you have a detector. For descriptions of features and functions available when connected to SmartCord Live with ESCORT Modular Connector Live, visit escortinc.com and download the SmartCord...
ESCORT Live). If you prefer, you can turn off the speed PASSPORT Max will sound an alert at your set volume display feature (see Settings & Preferences section for for the second band before adjusting the volume details).
The AutoLearn feature analyzes (over time) the source radar sensitivity: Highway, Auto or Auto No X. In of radar signals by location and frequency. This general, ESCORT recommends Auto for everyday allows PASSPORT Max to determine if a signal is a real driving.
PASSPORT Max’s factory default for alert tones is the • Red light cameras: 250 ft or 10 seconds ESCORT Standard mode, in which PASSPORT Max • Red light & speed cameras: 250 ft or 10 seconds uses a Geiger counter-type sound to indicate the •...
Cruise Alert setting (or posted speed limit for current location, when connected to ESCORT Live). “Slow Down” is displayed when an alert is received while you are traveling above the Standard current Cruise Alert setting (or posted speed limit for The Standard option provides information on a current location, when connected to ESCORT Live).
Settings & Preferences How to use Preferences Overview of Preferences To access Preferences, press and hold both the MRK Press and hold the MRK and SEN buttons to access and SEN buttons. PASSPORT Max will display Preferences. To exit Preferences, simply wait a few “Preferences,”...
Understanding Your Detector Interpreting Alerts The following examples will give you an introduction Although PASSPORT Max has a comprehensive to understanding your detector’s warning system for warning system, only experience will teach you what radar and laser alerts. to expect from your detector and how to interpret what it tells you.
How Radar Works How POP Works Traffic radar, which consists of microwaves, travels in POP works by transmitting an extremely short burst, straight lines and is easily reflected by objects such within the allocated band, to identify speeding as cars, trucks, and even guardrails and overpasses. vehicles in traffic.
Understanding Your Detector How Red Light Cameras Work How GPS Works Red light cameras use three basic things: a camera, a Developed by the U.S. military, device to trigger the camera and a computer. An the global positioning system (GPS) is intersection may have more than one camera to made up of 24 orbiting satellites.
Check all connections. The display feels warm. It is normal for the device to feel warm. The display is blank. PASSPORT Max is in Dark mode. Press the BRT button to adjust the brightness. GPS RADAR DETECTOR ESCORT RADAR DETECTOR...