C65 Owners Manual.indd - Detectoare radar Escort
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1. The band designators X K Ka will stay on the display for a few seconds after the signal has passed This allows you to see what the unit detected even on very brief signals Tech Display ESCORT C65 s new Tech Display option is also for the experienced detector user In this mode C65 will display the actual numeric frequency of the radar signal being received e K band ie lg Tech Display shows on signal at 24 150 gigahertz Note Even long time detector users will require a significant amount of time to get familiar with this new level of information about detected signals Programming There are 7 user selectable options so you can customize your C65 for your own preferences The buttons labeled CITY and BRT are also used to enter the Program Mode REVIEW your current program settings and to CHANGE any settings as desired The words PROGRAM RVW and CHG are located on the top of the detector and are highlighted in colored graphics Pages 14 16 explain each option in more detail How to use Programming T1 To enter Program Mode press and hold the CITY and BRT buttons for 2 seconds The unit will beep twice and will display the word Ft 2 Then press the RVW button to review the current settings You can either tap the button to change from item to item or hold the button to scroll through the items 3 Press the CHG button to change any setting You can either tap the button to change from sett2. an alert only the audio will alert you Page 9 Power Jack Plug the SmartCord into this connector Pages 6 Volume Mute Button Press and hold to adjust the volume level Briefly press this button above the display to silence the audio for a specific alert Page 8 Installation Power Connection To power C65 plug the small end of the SmartCord telephone type connector into the modular jack on C65 s right side and plug the lighter plug adapter into your vehicle s lighter socket or accessory socket C65 operates on 12 volts DC negative ground only The lighter plug provided is a standard size and will work in most vehicles However some vehicles may require the optional European sleeve to ensure a snug fit If so simply call our service department to order one This sleeve slides over the SmartCord s lighter plug adapter Of course your lighter socket must be clean and properly connected for proper operation NOTE Depending on your vehicle the lighter socket power may either be continuously on or it may be switched on and off with your ignition switch Optional power cords See the Accessories section for details on our optional Direct wire SmartCord Mounting Location WARNING ESCORT cannot anticipate the many ways the C65 can be mounted It is important that you mount C65 where it will not impair your view nor present a hazard in case of an accident Where to mount C65 For optimum detection
3. 9 Service 24 28 CITY MODE SENSITIVITY City Standard City mode sensitivity n City Lox Low X band sensitivity in City Mode S e Audible Alerts 9 Troubleshooting 24 25 City Hos No X band sensitivity in City Mode i BANDS Bark All bands enabled lt e Power Connector 10 e Service 26 Bands One or more bands has been modified Turn bands ON or OFF by e Signal Strength Meter 10 e Registration 28 pressing the VOLUME MUTE button OH or OFF e Threat Display 11 e Warranty and Accessories 29 OM or OFF gt a f Oa E ope e Tech Display 11 ui OM or OFF ON or OFF Factory Default Settings OH or OFF h 2 3 Quick Reference Guide To begin using your C65 just follow these simple steps T Plug the small end of the power cord into the side jack of the detector and plug the large end of the power cord into your car s lighter socket 2 Mount your C65 on the windshield using the supplied windshield mount 3 Press the PWR button located top left to turn C65 on 4 Press and hold the Volume Mute button to adjust the volume Please read the manual to fully understand C65 s operation and features QuickMount Slot Insert C65 s adjustable Windshield mount into this slot Page 7 QuickMount Button Press the button and slide the Windshield mount into one of its four locking positions Page 7 City Button Switches between AutoScan City and Highway settings In general we recommend AutoScan Page 8
4. Bands on off including International and North American settings Detects and decodes Safety Warning System messages e Includes new coiled SmartCord If you ve used a radar detector before a review of the Quick Reference Guide on pages 4 and 5 and the Programming information on pages 12 and 13 will briefly explain the new features If this is your first detector please read the manual in detail to get the most out of your C65 s outstanding performance and innovative features Please drive safely FCC Note Modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user s FCC granted authority to operate the equipment Y Remove card along perforations W Quick Reference Card WV Remove card along perforations W ESCORT C65 Quick Reference Card There are 7 user selectable options so you can customize your C65 for your own preferences The buttons labeled CITY and BRT are also used to enter the Program Mode REVIEW your current program settings and to CHANGE any settings as desired The words PROGRAM RVW and CHG are located on the top of the detector and are highlighted in graphics How to use Programming 1 To enter Program Mode press and hold both CITY and BRT buttons down for 2 seconds The unit will beep twice and will display the word Frogram 2 Then press the RVW button to review the button to change from item to item or hold the button to scroll through the items 3 P
5. In case we have a question Serial Number Model Product Purchased 2 Price Date Place of Purchase 3 Primary reason for purchasing this ESCORT product 4 No No Yes Yes Would you like to be added to our mailing list 5 Would you like us to e mail you with updates 6 6826 690SP HO YALSAHO LSAM GY YALSAHO LSAM OS a U e C m gt gO oJ 3z oz 4j FE sn eS ag do 23 m 312A gt 28M m f U 2o RiT o ai lt m mjs Ea em Z 4 ea m aJTIYN al AYYSSIJJIN A9VLSOd ON z m o a gt m N A Suolbioplad BuOJD piv 2AOUDY A 28 Warranty and Accessories ESCORT One Year Limited Warranty What this warranty covers ESCORT warrants your Product against all defects in materials and workmanship For how long One 1 year from the date of the original purchase What we will do ESCORT at our discretion will either repair or replace your Product free of charge What we will not do ESCORT will not pay shipping charges that you incur for sending your product to us What you must do to maintain this warranty Show original proof of purchase from an authorized ESCORT dealer Warranty Exclusions Warranty does not apply to your product under any of the following conditions 1 The serial number has been removed or modified 2 Your product has been subjected to misuse or damage including water damage physical abuse a
6. Power Button Press the PWR button to turn the C65 on or off Page 8 AutoMute C65 s patented AutoMute automatically reduces the volume level of the audio alert after a brief period Page 8 If you prefer you can turn AutoMute off Page 8 Programming C65 is ready to go just plug it in and turn it on But you can also easily change 7 features for your preferences Page 12 16 Radar Antenna and Laser Lens The rear panel of your C65 should have a clear view of the road ahead For best performance do not mount the C65 directly behind windshield wipers or tinted areas Page 6 Alphanumeric Matrix Display C65 s display will show Highway AutoScan or City as its power on indication If you prefer you can choose other power on indications Page 12 14 During an alert the display will indicate radar band and a precise bar graph of signal strength Page 10 Note In the Dark Mode the display will not light during an alert Page 9 The display can also show Safety Radar text messages Page 22 23 Rear Laser Port Receives laser signals from behind the vehicle Earphone Jack Accepts standard 3 5mm earphone Brightness Button Press to adjust display brightness There are three brightness settings plus Dark Mode In the Dark Mode the power on indication will be changed to a dim AD HD or CD Gndicating AutoScan Dark Highway Dark or City Dark In the Dark Mode C65 s meter will not display during
7. at a time If there is more than one vehicle within range it is up to the radar operator to decide which target is producing the strongest reflection Since the strength of the reflection is affected by both the size of the vehicle and its proximity to the antenna it is difficult for the radar operator to determine if the signal is from a sports car nearby or a semi truck several hundred feet away Radar range also depends on the power of the radar equipment itself The strength of the radar unit s beam diminishes with distance The farther the radar has to travel the less energy it has for speed detection Because intrusion alarms and motion sensors often operate on the same frequency as X Band radar your C65 will occasionally receive non police radar signals Since these X Band transmitters are usually contained inside of a building or aimed toward the ground they will generally produce much weaker readings than will a true radar encounter As you become familiar with the sources of these pseudo alarms in your daily driving they will serve as confirmation that your C65 s radar detection abilities are fully operational How POP Works POP mode is a relatively new feature for radar gun manufacturers It works by transmitting an extremely short burst within the allocated band to identify speeding vehicles in traffic Once the target is identified or POPPED the gun is then turned to its normal operati
8. light when a signal is detected only the audio alert will be heard and the flashing alert lamp on the SmartCord Threat Display C65 s Threat Display option is an advanced display for experienced detector users Please use C65 for a few weeks to get familiar with its other features before using Threat Display To use the Threat Display instead of the bar graph signal strength meter you must select Threat Display in C65 s Programming see pages 12 16 C65 s Threat Display simultaneously tracks multiple radar signals and their relative signal strength Threat Display can help you spot a change in your normal driving environment for example a traffic radar unit being operated in an area where there are normally other signals present The Threat Display is actually a miniature spectrum analyzer It shows what band each signal is and its signal strength Bast Above is the Threat Display if the C65 was detecting a strong Ka band a weak k band and a weak X band signal NOTE If you use Threat Display the brief signal shown in the power on sequence when you turn on your C65 will also be in Threat Display an X with a decaying numeric signal 11 A few more examples will help you better see how the Threat Display works Here Threat Display shows a strong K band signal and a weak X band signal Here Threat Display shows a weak Ka band signal and a strong X band signal Threat Display Details
9. performance we recommend the following e Using the Windshield QuickMount mount your C65 level and high enough on your front windshield to provide a clear view of the road from the front and rear e Mount C65 away from windshield wipers other solid objects and heavily tinted areas that might obstruct the radar antenna or laser lens Windshield QuickMount C65 s QuickMount windshield bracket is designed for unobtrusive and hassle free mounting T Depress the QuickMount button on the top of C65 by the word ESCORT and slide the QuickMount bracket into the slot until it is locked into the position which best fits the angle of your windshield there are four settings available For extremely horizontal or extremely sloped windshields the QuickMount bracket can be bent To ensure that the suction cups adhere to the windshield firmly be sure to keep both your windshield and the suction cups clean 2 To adjust C65 on your windshield use the QuickMount adjustment button located on the top of the C65 and slide C65 forward or backward to obtain a level horizontal position When installed and adjusted properly the back top edge of the C65 should rest solidly against your windshield Caution A few vehicles Gncluding some Porsches have windshields with a soft anti lacerative coating on the inside surface Use of suction cups will permanently mar this coating Consult your dealership or the vehicle owner s manual
10. the optional Direct wire SmartCord The coiled SmartCord is a special power cord that has a power on indicator which only lights up when the C65 is turned on a bright alert light that warns of radar or laser and a convenient mute button right on the plug It s perfect for any car where reaching the detector s mute button on the windshield is a stretch For discreet night driving put C65 in the Dark mode a nd use the SmartCord for your visual alerts Other drivers won t know you have a detector An optional Direct wire SmartCord is also available This version includes a small display module which can be wired directly into your electrical system with a 10 foot straight cord to route to your C65 For more information or to order call us toll free at 1 800 341 2288 10 Signal Strength Meter C65 s alphanumeric display consists of 280 individual LEDs to provide an intuitive ultra bright display of signal strength and text messages C65 s standard bar graph signal strength meter only displays information on a single radar signal If there are multiple signals present C65 s internal computer determines which is the most important threat to show on the bar graph meter When C65 detects radar it displays the band X K or Ka and a precise bar graph of the signal strength When C65 detects a laser signal the display will show Laser NOTE If you are operating C65 in the Dark mode the display will not
11. 0 5 volts a low voltage warning is displayed followed by an audible alert A high voltage warning is also given if the voltage goes above 16 0 volts The high voltage warning is also followed by an audible alert fi Voice alerts on ia a tiiis setting all radar laser and SWS Gf programmed on alerts will be accompanied by a digital voice 2 Off Voice alerts off In this setting only the audio tones will be heard during an alert or SWS message Power on Sequence E ci Standard In this setting each time you turn on the C65 it will display C65 Laser Ka band K band X band Safety and any changes to factory settings factory default Pirin ST Fast power on In this setting the C65 will only provide a brief audible tone and will display any non factory settings Signal Strength Meter ZTL Standard meter In this setting the meter displays the band of the received signal and a bar graph shows the relative signal strength factory default THT Threat Display In this setting the meter simultaneously tracks multiple radar signals including relative signal strength for each NOTE The Threat Display feature is explained in more detail on pages 10 11 i Tech Display meter In this setting the meter displays the actual numeric frequency of the radar signal received Note The Tech Display feature is explained in more detail on page 11
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13. AutoMute abut iH AutoMute on In this setting C65 s audio alerts will initially be at the volume you set but after a few seconds the C65 will automatically reduce the volume level to keep you informed but not annoyed factory default F AutoMute off With AutoMute off C65 s audio alerts will remain at the volume you set for the duration of the radar encounter 15 City Mode Sensitivity citu STL Standard In this setting when you put C65 in the City mode X band sensitivity is significantly reduced to reduce annoyance from X band intrusion alarms and motion sensors factory default Low X band sensitivity In this setting when you put C65 in the City mode X band sensitivity is reduced more than the standard setting This will reduce X band alarms from other sources even further but also significantly reduces range to X band traffic radar ity Hor No X band sensitivity In this setting when you put C65 in the City mode it will not respond to any X band signals WARNING Only choose this setting if you are absolutely certain that there are no X band traffic radar units where you drive NOTE These settings only apply when C65 is operated in City mode X band sensitivity is not affected when used in AutoScan or Highway modes Details of Programming In this setting all radar laser and SWS frequencies are monitored This is the factory setting and it is
14. ESCORT HE RADAR Ton on D LAS ER Eos PE im us a VOLUME MUTE ecocooooooooooooooooooooooooooo eccocoocoooo oo oo ooo ooo 000000000000000 0000000000000000 000000 Becococoocooocoooooooooooooo Owner s Manual ESCORT Inc 5440 West Chester Road West Chester OH 45069 2950 Customer Service 800 543 1608 ESCORTRadar com 2008 ESCORT Inc Manufactured and Printed in Canada ESCORT C65 RADARe L_ ASERe SAFETYe DETECTOR Congratulations The ESCORT C65 is the most advanced radar laser and safety detector ever designed by ESCORT The ESCORT C65 includes full X K SuperWide Ka and Safety Warning System radar capability front and rear laser detection digital signal processing DSP for superior range and reduced false alarms our patented Mute and AutoMute audible and visual band alerts and all the performance you d expect from ESCORT In addition the ESCORT C65 introduces a new level of revolutionary performance and innovative features e Superior long range radar and laser detection including new POP mode alert e Advanced Programming lets you customize 7 features e AutoScan mode drastically reduces false alarms plus Highway and City settings e Ultra bright alphanumeric Display with 280 LEDs Exclusive Threat Display tracks and displays multiple radar signals including signal strength e Tech Display provides actual numeric radar frequency for any radar signal e New Programmable
15. ad Abead Fol low Detour 1 Werk Road C eO OONAAUN 11 12 For future use Highway Hazard Zone Advisory 13 Stationary Police Vehicle Ab 14 Train Appr eA C 15 16 17 e Drawbridge Weight Limit 18 lide Area Aheac 19 Scho 20 21 22 23 24 25 seade Truck Use Low Gear 26 Accidenti Ahead 27 Poor Hoad Surf 28 School 29 30 31 Stationary Emergency Vehicle Ahead 32 For future use 23 Weather Related Hazards 33 High Wine Ahead 34 Severe Weather Ahead 35 36 High 37 38 39 40 3 41 Blinding Snow Whiteout Ahead 42 For future use Travel Information Convenience 43 Rest Area Ahead 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 t 5 56 Traffic Aler une AM Bacio 57 Fay Toll Ahead 58 Tr fit Right 59 Trucks Exit Left 60 For future use Fast Slow Moving Vehides 61 Emergency Uehicl id Fog Ahead oding Ahear gt fn Transit 62 In Pursuit 63 ge Ushicle In Transit 64 Ushicle Troubleshooting Problem C65 beeps briefly at the same location every day but no radar source is in sight Solution e An X band motion sensor or intrusion alarm is located within range of your route With time you will learn predictable patterns of these signals C65 does not seem sensitive to radar or laser C65 did not alert when a police car was in view e Make sure that windshield wipers do not block C65 s radar antenna and that the laser
16. alert If you prefer you can turn the AutoMute feature off See the Programming section for details Volume Mute Button To adjust the alert tone volume press and hold the Volume Mute bar located on the top case The Mute button located on C65 s top case allows you to silence the audio alert during a radar encounter To mute the audio for a single specific signal briefly press the Volume Mute button After that radar encounter has passed the mute will automatically reset and the audio will alert you to the next encounter Highway AutoScan City Switch The City button selects C65 s sensitivity mode We recommend the AutoScan mode for most driving C65 s AutoScan mode provides long range warning with minimum false alarms In this mode C65 s internal computer continuously analyzes all incoming signals and intelligently adjusts the sensitivity You can also select conventional Highway and City modes When driving in urban areas where annoying X band intrusion alarms and door openers are common City mode can be engaged to lower X band sensitivity and reduce X band alerts Full sensitivity is maintained on all other bands You can customize C65 s City mode sensitivity See the Programming section for details Brightness Button C65 s BRT button selects the brightness of C65 s display There are four settings Maximum Medium Minimum and Dark Press the BRT button to select your preferred brightne
17. experiencing 26 Out Of Warranty Repairs For out of warranty repairs include prepayment in the amount you were quoted by the ESCORT Customer Service Representative If the detector has been damaged abused or modified the repair cost will be calculated on a parts and labor basis If it exceeds the basic repair charge you will be contacted with a quotation If the additional payment is not received within 30 days or if you notify us that you choose not to have your C65 repaired at the price quoted your C65 will be returned without repair Payment can be made by check money order or credit card Ship C65 and Power Cord To ESCORT Customer Service Department Service Order Number 5440 West Chester Road West Chester Ohio 45069 For your own protection we recommend that you ship your C65 postpaid and insured Insist on a proof of delivery and keep the receipt until the return of your C65 Register online www EscortRadar com v S v Se Ss S S gt S S Q ESCORT ESCORT PRODUCT REGISTRATION CARD If you purchased your detector directly from ESCORT you do not need to fill this out gt gt If you did not purchase your detector directly from ESCORT please fill out this section and return to us or register online at our web address www EscortRadar com Last Name Middle Initial First Name Address 1 Zip State City E mail
18. highly recommended that you use your C65 in this mode In this setting C65 will warn you with an audible alert and associated text message stating which band is turned off i e SWS OFF This warning is displayed during the start up sequence standard or fast WARNING Only modify bands if you are absolutely certain that there are no traffic radar units using that specific band in your area 16 Technical Details Features and Specifications Operating Bands e X band 10 525 GHz 25 MHz e K band 24 150 GHz 100 MHz e Ka band 34 700 GHz 1300 MHz e Laser 904nm 33 MHz bandwidth Radar Receiver Detector Type e Superheterodyne GaAs FET VCO e Scanning Frequency Discriminator e Digital Signal Processing DSP Laser Detection e Quantum Limited Video Receiver e Multiple Laser Diodes Display e 280 LED Alphanumeric e Bar Graph Threat Display or Tech Display 3 Levels of Brightness plus Dark Mode Power Requirement e 12VDC Negative Ground SmartCord included Programmable Features e Power On Indication e Voice Alerts e Power On Sequence e Signal Strength Meter e AutoMute e City Mode Sensitivity e Radar Laser Bands 7 Sensitivity Control e Highway AutoScan and City Auto Calibration Circuitry VG2 Immunity Dimensions Inches 125Hx2 75Wx4 75L Patented Technology C65 is covered by one or more of the following U S patents 7 098 844 6 836 238 6 779 765 6 693 578 6 67
19. icle lighter socket is functional e Try C65 in another vehicle C65 feels very warm Explanation of Displays e It is normal for C65 to feel warm Hil Sensitivity control is in Auto mode display is in Dark mode page 9 HO Sensitivity control is in Highway mode display is in Dark mode page 9 Sensitivity control is in City mode display is in Dark mode page 9 C65 is in the Dark mode and is programmed for Dark All page 9 One of the many programming messages pages 12 16 One of the many Safety Radar messages pages 22 23 C65 has detected a Safety Radar Signal but the signal isn t yet strong enough to decode the specific safety message page 22 23 C65 has been programmed in the Threat Display mode page 10 11 C65 has detected a VG2 unit radar detector detector 25 Service Service Procedure If your C65 ever needs service please follow these simple steps 1 Check the troubleshooting section of this manual It may have a solution to your problem 2 Call us at 1 800 341 2288 We may be able to solve your problem over the phone If the problem requires that you send your C65 to the factory for repair we will provide you with a Service Order Number which must be included on the outside of your shipping box Enclose the following information with your C65 e Your Service Order Number e Your name and return address e Your daytime telephone number e A description of the problem you are
20. ing to setting or hold the button to scroll through all the options 4 To leave the Program Mode simply wait 8 seconds without pressing any button The unit will display i beep 4 times and return to normal operation 12 An example Here is how you would turn C65 s AutoMute feature off 1 Enter the Program Mode by holding both the CITY and BRT buttons down for 2 seconds The CO will beep twice and display Froogram 2 Then hold the RVW button down The C65 will scroll Kae the categories 1 then Voice ry then Signal strength meter and then AutoMute avai 3 Release the RVW button when C65 shows the AutoMute item Since the factory setting is for AutoMute to be on C65 will display af ate GH Ifyou accidentally don t release the RVW button in time and the C65 goes to the next category hold the RVW button down again and after C65 scrolls through all categories it will begin again at the top of the list 4 Press the CHG barton to change from GH to at li t 0 5 To complete the Programming simply wait 8 seconds without pressing any button The C65 will display Winget beep 4 times and return to normal operation Overview of Programming Press the REVIEW button Press the CHANGE button to go from one category to change your setting to the next within a category PILOT Fi Hur Full word Highway or AutoScan or City Power on indication hu Letter H
21. lens is not behind tinted areas e Determine if your vehicle has an Instaclear ElectriClear or solar reflective windshield which may deflect radar or laser signals C65 may be in City Mode e VASCAR Visual Average Speed Computer and Recorder a stopwatch method of speed detection may be in use e Officer may not have radar or laser unit turned on C65 did not provide a Safety signal while within range of an emergency vehicle e Safety transmitters may not be commonly used in your area C65 s display is not working e Press the BRT button to deactivate Dark Mode C65 s audible alerts are less loud after the first few alerts e C65 is in AutoMute Mode See page 8 for details C65 bounces or sags on windshield C65 is not making contact with the windshield to provide stability While holding down C65 s QuickMount button slide C65 toward the windshield so that the back top edge makes firm contact C65 s power on sequence reoccurs while you are driving A loose power connection or dirty lighter socket can cause C65 to be briefly disconnected 24 Problem Solution Your 14 year old son has changed all 7 of the Programming options You can return all of the programming options to the factory defaults by holding down the CITY and BRT buttons while you turn C65 on C65 will not turn on e Check that the power is ON e Check that vehicle ignition is ON e Check that veh
22. n and the vehicle increases police typically use LIDAR equipment parallel to the road or from an overpass LIDAR can be used day or night Technical Details How Safety Radar Works Safety Warning System or SWS uses a modified K band radar signal The SWS safety radar system has 64 possible messages 60 currently allocated The SWS messages your C65 can display are listed on the facing page From the factory your C65 is programmed with SWS decoding OFF If SWS is used in your area your C65 will display the safety messages associated with the signal If you wish to detect this system use the Programming feature to turn C65 s SWS decoding ON NOTE Some of the safety messages have been condensed so that each message can be displayed on one or two screens on C65 s eight character display 22 Since Safety radar technology is relatively new and the number of transmitters in operation is not yet widespread you will not receive Safety signals on a daily basis Do not be surprised if you encounter emergency vehicles road hazards and railroad crossings that are unequipped with these transmitters As Safety transmitters become more prevalent the number of operating transmitters is growing every day these Safety radar signals will become more common For more information and details about SWS safety radar visit their web site at www safetyradar com SWS Text Messages Highway Construction or Maintenance zone Ahe
23. nd or improper installation 3 Your product has been modified in any way 4 Your receipt or proof of purchase is from a non authorized dealer or internet auction site including E bay U bid or other non authorized resellers 5 You are not the original purchaser of the radar detector from an authorized dealer or did not receive it as a gift from the original purchaser of the radar detector from an authorized dealer To obtain service 1 Contact ESCORT 800 543 1608 to obtain a Return Authorization Number 2 Properly pack your product and include your name complete return address written description of the problem with your product daytime telephone number and a copy of the original purchase receipt 3 Label the outside of the package clearly with your Return Authorization number Ship the product pre paid insured for your protection to ESCORT Inc 5440 West Chester Rd West Chester OH 45069 LIMITATION OF WARRANTY EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY PROVIDED HEREIN YOU ARE ACQUIRING THE PRODUCT AS IS AND WHEREIS WITHOUT REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY ESCORT SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THOSE CONCERNING THE MERCHANTABILITY AND SUITABILITY OF THE PRODUCT FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ESCORT SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL SPECIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF THE USE MISUSE OR MOUNTING OF THE PRODUCT The above limitations
24. ng mode to provide a vehicle tracking history required by law How Laser Lidar Works Laser speed detection is actually LIDAR Light Detection and Ranging LIDAR guns project a beam of invisible infrared light The signal is a series of very short infrared light energy pulses which move in a straight line reflecting off your car and returning to the gun LIDAR uses these light pulses to measure the distance to a vehicle Speed is then calculated by measuring how quickly these pulses are reflected given the known speed of light LIDAR or laser is a newer technology and is not as widespread as conventional radar therefore you may not encounter laser on a daily basis And unlike radar detection laser detection is not prone to false alarms Because LIDAR transmits a much narrower beam than does radar it is much more accurate in its ability to distinguish between targets and is also more difficult to detect AS A RESULT EVEN THE BRIEFEST LASER ALERT SHOULD BE TAKEN SERIOUSLY 21 There are limitations to LIDAR equipment LIDAR is much more sensitive to weather conditions than RADAR and a LIDAR gun s range will be decreased by anything affecting visibility such as rain fog or smoke A LIDAR gun cannot operate through glass and it must be stationary in order to get an accurate reading Because LIDAR must have a clear line of sight and is subject to cosine error an inaccuracy which increases as the angle between the gu
25. o complete the Programming simply wait 8 seconds without pressing any button or press the PWR button The C65 will display alee beep and return to normal operation Programming Details gt Quick Reference Card Table of Contents Quick Reference Guide 4 5 Programming 12 16 Installation 6 7 How to use Programming 12 e Power Connection 6 e Example of Programming 12 WV Remove card along perforations W e Mounting Location 6 e Overview of Programming 13 eRe ES CORT C65 Quick telne Card ee ve e Windshield Mount 7 e Details of Programming 14 16 Controls and Features 8 11 Technical Details 17 23 Press the RVW button Press the CHG button i to go from one category ey e Power and Volume Control 8 e Specifications 17 PILOT gt Hif Full word Highway or AutoScan or City e Voice 8 e Interpreting Alerts 18 19 Power on indication ot H Letter H or A or C i a Vehicle voltage i PE ig DH neue e Power on indication 8 e How Radar Works 20 LAP orice alerts on 1 Voice alerts off i lt AutoM 8 How POP Work 20 POWER ON SEQUENCE Standard power on sequence 1 gt utosute SW PLKS Pur n Fast power on sequence i 3 M 8 H L Work 1 SIGNAL STRENGTH METER Meter 3 Standard signal strength meter i N De OW ASET ee Heter Threat Display bey Meter T Tech Display a e Highway AutoScan City Switch 8 e How Safety Radar Works 22 23 ee ee 1 S AUTOMUTE aute Ob AutoMute on LIS aute 0 AutoMute off 8 Brightness and Dark Mode
26. or A or C Vehicle voltage VOICE Voice alerts on Voice alerts off POWER ON SEQUENCE Standard power on sequence Fast power on sequence SIGNAL STRENGTH METER Standard signal strength meter Threat Display Tech Display AUTOMUTE AutoMute on AutoMute off CITY MODE SENSITIVITY Standard City mode sensitivity Low X band sensitivity in City Mode No X band sensitivity in City Mode BANDS All bands enabled One or more bands are disabled Turn bands ON or OFF by pressing the VOLUME MUTE button Factory Default Settings To reset C65 to its original factory settings press and hold the CITY and BRT buttons while turning the power on The C65 s display will provide a eset message accompanied by an audible alert acknowledging the reset Details of Programming Pilot Power on indication NOTE When you are using the Dark mode the display will only show HD AD or CD Highway Dark AutoScan Dark or City Dark 34 HulyY Full description In this setting C65 will display Highway City or Auto as its power on indication factory default fe mi H Letter In this setting C65 will display H for Highway C for City and A for AutoScan 4 Vehicle voltage In this setting C65 will continually display H for Highway C for City and A for AutoScan and the vehicle s voltage If the vehicle s voltage drops below 1
27. or exclusions shall be limited to the extent they violate the laws of any particular state ESCORT is not responsible for products lost in shipment between the owner and our service center Other legal rights This Warranty gives you specific rights You may have other legal rights which vary from state to state ESCORT Extended Service Plan ESCORT offers an optional extended service plan Contact ESCORT for details 800 543 1608 Accessories The following accessories and replacement parts are available for ESCORT C65 Standard Coiled SmartCord 29 95 Direct wire SmartCord 29 95 Accessory Kit 19 95 See all of our products and accessories at www EscortRadar com Features specifications and prices are subject to change without notice
28. ress the CHG button to change any setting You can either tap the button to change from setting to setting or hold the button to scroll through all the options 4 To leave Program Mode simply wait 8 seconds without pressing any button or press the PWR button The unit will display Complete beep and return to normal operation Factory Default Settings To reset C65 to its original factory settings press and hold the CITY and BRT buttons while turning the power on The C65 s display will provide a Reset message accompanied by an audible alert acknowledging the reset An example Here is how you would turn C65 s AutoMute feature off 1 Enter the Program Mode by holding both the CITY and BRT buttons down for 2 seconds C65 will beep twice and display Program 2 Then hold the RVW button down The C65 will scroll through the categories starting with Pilot Filt then Voice Cioice then Poweron sequence Pu y then Signal strength meter Heter and then AutoMute 2442 3 Release the RVW button when C65 shows the AutoMute item Since the factory setting is for AutoMute to be on ___ C65 will display a ute OH If you accidentally don t release the RVW button in time and the C65 goes to the next category hold the RVW button down again and after C65 scrolls through all categories it will begin again at the top of the list 4 Press the CHG button to change from aute OM to aute OFF 5 T
29. ss Dark Mode When you select the Dark mode with the BRT switch C65 changes to a very inconspicuous power on indication a very BRT AD HD or CD in this display the A H or C indicates AutoScan Highway or City and the D indicates Dark When C65 is in the Dark mode the display will not show visual alerts when C65 detects signals Only the audible alert will tell you of detected signals Audible Alerts For Radar signals C65 uses a Geiger counter like sound to indicate the signal strength and type of radar signal being encountered When you encounter radar a distinct audible alert will sound and occur faster as the signal gets stronger This allows you to judge the distance from the signal source without taking your eyes from the road Each band has a distinct tone for easy identification X band chirping tone K band buzzing tone Ka band double chirp tone Ku band high pitched buzzing tone For Laser signals Since laser signals are a possible threat no matter how weak C65 alerts you to all laser signals with a full laser alert For Safety signals C65 will alert you to these signals with a double buzz tone and digital voice if programmed with a corresponding text message A complete listing of the text messages is on page 23 Controls and Features Power Connector C65 s power jack uses a telephone type connector This new 6 pin connector only works with the included coiled SmartCord or
30. t A patrol car is approaching from the other direction sampling traffic with instant on radar Such alerts should be taken seriously C65 gives an X band or K band alert intermittently You are driving through an area populated with radar motion sensors door openers burglar alarms etc Since these transmit ters are usually contained inside buildings or aimed toward OR away from you they are typically not as strong or lasting as a real radar encounter 19 CAUTION Since the characteristics of these alerts may be similar to some of the preceding examples overconfidence in an unfamiliar area can be dangerous Likewise if an alert in a commonly traveled area is suddenly stronger or on a different band than usual speed radar may be set up nearby Technical Details How Radar Works Traffic radar which consists of microwaves travels in straight lines and is easily reflected by objects such as cars trucks even guardrails and overpasses Radar works by directing its microwave beam down the road As your vehicle travels into range the microwave beam bounces off your car and the radar antenna looks for the reflections Using the Doppler Principle the radar equipment then calculates your speed by comparing the frequency of the reflection of your car to the original frequency of the beam sent out Traffic radar has limitations the most significant of these being that it typically can monitor only one target
31. t and fall silent again An instant on radar source is being used ahead of you and out of your view C65 suddenly sounds a continuous tone for the appropriate band received All segments in the Signal Strength Meter are lit An instant on radar source or laser source is being used nearby This kind of alert requires immediate attention A brief laser alert Laser is being used in the area Because laser is inherently difficult to detect any laser alert may indicate a source very close by C65 receives weak signals These signals may be a little stronger as you pass large roadside objects The signals increase in frequency A moving patrol car with continuous radar is overtaking you from behind Because these signals are reflected reflections are increased by large objects they may or may not eventually melt into a solid point even when the patrol car is directly behind you Alert Explanation C65 alerts slowly for a while and then abruptly jumps to a strong alert You are approaching a radar unit concealed by a hill or an obstructed curve C65 alerts intermittently Rate and strength of alerts may be consistent or vary wildly A patrol car is traveling in front of you with a radar source aimed forward Because signals are sometimes reflected off of large objects and sometimes not the alerts may seem inconsistent C65 alerts intermittently Rate and strength of signal increases with each aler
32. to determine if your windshield has this coating User s Tip You can leave the QuickMount bracket in place on your windshield and easily remove the C65 by pressing the adjustment button and sliding it off the mount Again be sure to position the bracket where it won t present a hazard in the event of an accident Additional mounts are available Controls and Features Power On Off To turn the C65 on press the PWR button on the left side of the top case When you turn the C65 on it goes through a sequence of alerts If you prefer you may program your C65 for a shorter power on sequence See the Programming section for details Voice The C65 has our Digital Voice feature which provides a digital voice announcement of the band being detecting If you prefer you can turn the Digital Voice feature off in programming See Programming section for details Power on indication After C65 s start up sequence is complete the alphanumeric display will show Highway City or AutoScan to indicate which sensitivity mode is selected If you prefer you can select alternate power on displays See the Programming section for details AutoMute Your C65 has our patented AutoMute feature After C65 alerts you to a radar encounter at the volume you have selected the AutoMute feature will automatically reduce the volume to a lower level This keeps you informed without the annoyance of a continuous full volume
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