AutoMute, audible and visual band your PASSPORT’s performance and features. alerts, and all the performance you’d Please drive safely. PASSPORT Qi45 Quick Reference Card expect from ESCORT. In addition, your new PASSPORT Qi45 IMPORTANT There are 6 user-selectable options so you...
• Overview of Preferences Remove card along perforations Controls and Features 6-11 • Details of Preferences 14-15 PASSPORT Qi45 Quick Reference Card Technical Details 16-23 • Power Press the REVIEW button Press the CHANGE button to go from one category to change your setting •...
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Quick Reference Guide BRT Button Power Press to adjust display brightness. There are To turn the Qi45 on or off, simply press the three brightness settings, plus Dark Mode. power button located on the far left side of In the Dark Mode PASSPORT’s display the display controller.
Controls and Features Power Volume Adjust Mute Auto / Highway / Auto NoX The PASSPORT Qi45 was designed to turn To adjust the Qi45 to your preferred audio The V•Mute button, located on the display The “SENS” button selects the Qi45’s on and off with the ignition once it is level for alerts, simply press and hold the controller, allows you to silence the audio sensitivity setting.
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Controls and Features Display Brightness Dark Mode For Laser signals: The Qi45’s display brightness is If you select Dark mode on the Qi45, the Since Laser signals are a possible threat automatically adjusted to suit ambient display will not provide any indication that no matter how weak, the Qi45 alerts you to lighting conditions in your car.
Controls and Features ExpertMeter SpecDisplay The ExpertMeter is actually a A few more examples will help you PASSPORT’s exclusive ExpertMeter option miniature spectrum analyzer. It shows what better see how the ExpertMeter works. The Qi45’s SpecDisplay option is also is an advanced display for experienced band each signal is, and its signal strength.
How to use Preferences Overview of Preferences Press the REVIEW button Press the CHANGE button There are 6 user-selectable options in the An example to go from one category to change your setting Qi45’s Preferences. This allows you to set it Here’s how you would turn the Qi45’s to the next within a category up the way you prefer.
Details of Preferences Options Pilot Light (Power-on indication) Power-on Sequence AutoMute Bands PwrOnFST aMute ON BandsDFT NOTE: When you are using the Dark (Fast power-on) (AutoMute on) Mode, the display will be completely This setting shortens the Qi45’s start up In this setting, the Qi45’s audio alerts will In this setting, all radar and laser bands are dark.
Specifications Interpreting Alerts Features and Specifications Although PASSPORT has a comprehensive radar being used, the type of transmission Sensitivity Control warning system and this handbook is as (continuous or instant-on) and the location Operating Bands • AutoSensitivity, Highway and Auto NoX complete as we can make it, only of the radar source.
How Radar Works How POP Works Interpreting Alerts Alert Explanation How Radar Works Because intrusion alarms and motion Traffic radar, which consists of microwaves, sensors often operate on the same PASSPORT alerts intermittently. Rate and strength of A patrol car is traveling in front of you with a radar travels in straight lines and is easily frequency as X-Band radar, your PASSPORT alerts may be consistent or vary wildly.
How Laser Works How TSR Works How Laser (Lidar) Works How TSR Works There are limitations to LIDAR Some of the markets where these Laser speed detection is actually LIDAR equipment. LIDAR is much more sensitive Several manufacturers of traffic flow sensors are located include: (Light Detection and Ranging).
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How SWS Works How SWS Works SWS Text Messages Weather Related Hazards Since Safety radar technology is 33 High Wind Ahead Highway Construction or Maintenance There are two separate Safety Radar relatively new and the number of 34 Severe Weather Ahead systems in limited use today: Safety Alert, transmitters in operation is not yet Work Zone Ahead 35 Heavy Fog Ahead...
Troubleshooting Problem Solution Explanation of Displays Check PASSPORT beeps briefly at the • An X-band motion sensor or intrusion alarm is located There is a problem with the front receiver (it could be an unplugged Receiver same location every day, but no within range of your route.
Warranty is limited to either EscortRadar.com will evaluate your unit and arrange repairs repair or, at the option of ESCORT, replace- if necessary. If you installed it yourself, ment of the PASSPORT detector. There are please contact our customer service team no expressed or implied warranties, at 800-543-1608.
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