Escort Passport MAX Owner's Manual

Escort Passport MAX Owner's Manual

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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 • D E T E C T O R
Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 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 •...
  • Page 2 Congratulations You’ve just purchased the first and only radar/laser detector to offer High Definition (HD) performance and accuracy—the all-new PASSPORT Max. Now you can take ticket protection to the max, and protect your wallet too. • PASSPORT Max’s HD Performance accurately identifies real threats sooner than any other...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Troubleshooting TrueLock/Locking Out False Alerts • Software Updates AutoLearn • Service Marking Locations • Parts & Accessories Over-Speed Alert • Warranty Alert Tones • Voice Alerts • Signal-Strength Meter • Clearing the Database • Restoring Detector Settings • ESCORT Live!
  • Page 4: Getting Started

    Connects to SmartCord for powering not, press the device’s power button. your device 3 Upon initial power-up, PASSPORT Max will ask you to confirm some basic settings and preferences. Mini USB Jack Press MRK button to scroll through and OK these Connects to your computer via USB A/mini B –...
  • Page 5: Controls & Features

    It’s perfect for any car where reaching the detector’s MUTE button on the windshield is a stretch. For discreet night driving, put PASSPORT Max in Dark mode and use the SmartCord for your visual alerts. Other drivers won’t know you have a detector.
  • Page 6: Autopower

    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).
  • Page 7: 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. threat or a false one. If it determines that the...
  • Page 8: Over-Speed Alert

    PASSPORT Max alerts you to all laser signals with a full red to alert you that you have exceeded the specified laser alert.) speed.
  • Page 9: Voice Alerts

    Clearing the Database At some point, you may wish to clear some of the data SpecDisplay in PASSPORT Max’s database. This may include any of The SpecDisplay option is an advanced display for the following: DEFENDER Database data, marked experienced detector users. In this mode, it will locations or locked-out locations.
  • Page 10: Settings & Preferences

    Example: Here’s how you would turn the AutoMute feature off: To restore PASSPORT Max to its original factory settings, press and hold the SEN and BRT buttons 1 Enter Preferences by pressing and holding both the while powering on the detector. A “Restored”...
  • Page 11 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 On* / Off AutoMute Automatically reduces audio during alert AutoLearn...
  • Page 12: Understanding Your Detector

    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.
  • Page 13: How Radar Works

    Laser can be used day or night. How TSR Works PASSPORT Max includes a new boost in anti-falsing software to eliminate excessive alerts from erroneous X and K band sources, such as traffic flow monitoring systems. These systems, which are becoming more widely used in several countries, generate K band signals to measure the flow of traffic...
  • Page 14: How Red Light Cameras Work

    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.
  • Page 15: Troubleshooting

    Check that vehicle ignition is on. 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.
  • Page 16: Software Updates

    Service You can easily update the DEFENDER Database and operating software for your detector by visiting our To obtain service, contact ESCORT (800-543-1608) to website. To access updates, you must first register obtain a Return Authorization Number. Properly your device at escortinc.com. Once registered, you pack your product and include: your name, complete will receive e-mail notifications that updates are...
  • Page 17: Parts & Accessories

    • SmartCord Live The sole responsibility of ESCORT under this warranty is limited to either repair or, at the option of ESCORT, • SmartCord Live DirectWire replacement of PASSPORT Max. There are no expressed or implied warranties, including those of •...
  • Page 18 5440 West Chester Road West Chester OH 45069 800.433.3487 EscortInc.com ©2013 ESCORT Inc. ESCORT®, PASSPORT® Max, Escort Live!™, DEFENDER®, and SmartCord™ are trademarks of ESCORT Inc. Manufactured and printed in Canada. Features, specifications, and prices subject to change without notice.

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