Volume; Mute; Display Color; Display Brightness - Escort Passport User Manual

Controls & Features

Volume

To adjust PASSPORT to your preferred audio level for
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alerts, simply press and hold VOLUME or .
The audio will increase/decrease while it is depressed.
Once you reach the desired audio level, simply
release the button. PASSPORT will retain this setting
in its memory, even if the system is turned off.

Mute

The MUTE button allows you to silence the audio
during an alert. Simply press the button during the
alert. Once the radar encounter has passed, the mute
will disengage, and the audio will return to your
pre-set level. You can also silence an alert by pressing
the SmartCord MUTE button.
AutoMute
Your PASSPORT also includes ESCORT's patented
AutoMute feature. Once PASSPORT alerts you to a
radar encounter at your selected volume level, it
automatically reduces the volume more than 50%.
This keeps you informed without the annoyance of a
continuous full-volume alert. If you prefer, you can
turn the AutoMute feature off. See the Settings &
Preferences section for details.
SmartMute
If AutoMute has already reduced the volume for one
alert and a higher-priority band is detected,
PASSPORT will sound an alert at your set volume for
the second band before adjusting the volume back
down to the AutoMute level.

Display Color

Your detector screen can be displayed with blue,
green, red or amber accents to match the dashboard
lighting of various vehicles. See the Settings &
Preferences section for details on how to change the
display color.
Blue
Green
Red
Amber

Display Brightness

PASSPORT's display brightness is automatically
adjusted to suit ambient lighting conditions in your
car. (The light sensor is located inside the controller,
so the display may dim momentarily when you access
the buttons.) If you prefer, you can press the BRT
button to set a fixed brightness level:
Dark Dark mode
Minimum Minimum brightness
Medium
Medium brightness
Maximum Maximum brightness
NOTE: If you select Dark mode, the display will not
provide any indication that it is on. Therefore, only
audible alerts will notify you of detected signals.

Radar Sensitivity

The SEN button allows you to select your preferred
radar sensitivity: Highway, Auto or Auto No X. In
general, ESCORT recommends Auto for everyday
driving.
Highway
In this setting, PASSPORT will detect all radar signals
on all bands at maximum range.
Auto
In this setting, PASSPORT will continuously analyze all
incoming signals and intelligently adjust the
sensitivity circuits, providing long-range warning
with minimal false alarms.
Auto No X
Auto No X works the same as Auto mode; however, X
band is completely turned off.
WARNING: Do not use PASSPORT in Auto No X unless you
are absolutely certain that there are no traffic radar guns
using X band in your area.

Alert Tones

Standard
PASSPORT Max's factory default for alert tones is the
ESCORT Standard mode, in which PASSPORT Max
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
Mild
If you prefer, you can change your alert tone settings
to Mild mode, which offers 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,
PASSPORT Max alerts you to all laser signals with a full
laser alert.)
See the Settings & Preferences section for details on
switching your alert tones.
Cruise Alert
The Cruise Alert feature allows you to modify your
alert tones when traveling below a specified speed
(factory default is 20 mph; see Settings & Preferences
for details). For all alerts received while traveling
below the specified speed, PASSPORT Max will sound
a simple double-beep alert.
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Voice Alerts

PASSPORT Max provides digital voice announcements
for alerts and selection feedback. If you prefer, you
can turn off the voice feature. See the Settings &
Preferences section for details.

Signal-Strength Meter

PASSPORT Max offers four different settings for
displaying alerts:
Standard
The Standard option provides information on a
single radar signal. When PASSPORT Max detects
radar, it displays the band of the radar (X, K or Ka) and
a bar graph of the signal's strength. When laser is
detected, the display will simply read "Laser." If there
are multiple signals present, PASSPORT Max will
determine which one is the most important threat to
display.
SpecDisplay
The SpecDisplay option is an advanced display for
experienced detector users. In this mode, it will
display the actual numeric radar frequency being
received. Even long-time detector users will require
some time to get familiar with this new level of
information about detected signals. To use
SpecDisplay instead of the Standard bar graph meter,
you must select it (Spec) in Preferences.
ExpertMeter
ESCORT's exclusive ExpertMeter option is also
designed for the advanced detector user. To use the
ExpertMeter instead of the Standard bar graph meter,
you must select it (Expert) in Preferences.
ExpertMeter simultaneously tracks up to four radar
signals: Ka band, X band, K band and X band. It
shows each signal along with a bar graph of its
strength. ExpertMeter can help you spot a change in
your normal driving environment (e.g., a traffic radar
unit being operated in an area where there are
normally other signals present).