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1. 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 Max2 alerts you to all laser signals with a full laser alert See the Settings amp 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 amp Preferences for details For all alerts received while traveling below the specified speed PASSPORT Max2 will sound a simple double beep alert 11 Voice Alerts PASSPORT Max2 provides digital voice announcements for alerts and selection feedback If you prefer you can turn off the voice feature See the Settings amp Preferences section for details Signal Strength Meter PASSPORT Max2 offers four different settings for displaying alerts Standard The Standard option provides information on a single radar signal When PASSPORT Max2 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 Max2 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 the2. e Coiled SmartCord e DirectWire SmartCord e SHIFTER ZR4 Laser Shifting System e Replacement detector cases Visit EscortInc com for selection and pricing ESCORT One Year Limited Warranty ESCORT warrants your PASSPORT Max2 device against all defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one 1 year from the date of the original purchase subject to the following terms and conditions The sole responsibility of ESCORT under this warranty is limited to either repair or at the option of ESCORT replacement of PASSPORT Max2 There are no expressed or implied warranties including those of fitness for a particular purpose or merchantability which extend beyond the face hereof Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitations may not apply to you This warranty does not cover installation removal or reinstallation charges ESCORT is not liable for any incidental or consequential damages arising from the use misuse installation or mounting of PASSPORT Max2 Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific rights You may have other legal rights which vary from state to state This warranty does not apply if the serial number on the PASSPORT Max2 housing has been removed or if your PASSPORT Max2 device has been subjected to physical
3. 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 Ka K X 70 45 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 70 45 Slow Down 70 45 Simple In this mode Simple messages replace actual bands and signal strengths or frequencies Caution is used when an alert is received while you are traveling below your current 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 current Cruise Alert setting or posted speed limit for current location when connected to ESCORT Live NOTE PASSPORT Max2 s selectable bands feature allows you to customize which bands are monitored For detai
4. driver is responsible for paying the ticket In this case the system needs a second camera in front of the car to get a shot of the driver s face How Speed Cameras Work There are several types of fixed position speed cameras used including radar laser induction loop and photo based Radar and laser based cameras are typically mounted near the road and transmit a short range signal across the lanes monitored Since this signal is transmitted across the road instead of down the road like with many handheld systems detecting them in time is critical Another technology used is an induction loop system This type of system utilizes wires buried just beneath the surface of the road to trigger a computer that calculates speed between the two points Photo based systems take two sets of pictures of all passing vehicles between two separate fixed locations Both sets of photographs are date and time stamped which enables the system to calculate average speed between the two locations Fixed speed cameras can also be set up to monitor one to four lanes of traffic in the same direction To achieve this a sensor is installed in each lane and a wide angle camera lens is used to photograph the vehicle that is speeding How GPS Works Developed by the U S military the global positioning system GPS is made up of 24 orbiting satellites There are at least four satellites visible at any given time every day A GPS receiver is design
5. gun manufacturers tickets should not be issued in pop mode How Laser Works Laser speed detection is actually light detection and ranging LIDAR Laser guns project a beam of invisible infrared light The signal is a series of very short infrared light energy pulses that move ina straight line reflecting off your car and returning to the gun Laser 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 Laser is a newer technology whose use is not as widespread as conventional radar therefore you may not encounter it on a daily basis And unlike radar detection laser is not prone to false alarms Because laser 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 There are limitations to laser however Laser is much more sensitive to weather conditions than radar and a laser gun s range will be decreased by anything affecting visibility such as rain fog or smoke A laser gun cannot operate through glass and it must be stationary to get an accurate reading Because laser must have a clear line of sight and is subject to cosine error an inaccuracy that increases as the angle between the gun and the vehicle increases police typically use las
6. to confirm The display will read Unmarked To customize the types of markers you want to be able to set and receive see the Settings amp Preferences section Over Speed Alert With PASSPORT Maxz2 you can set the Over Speed Alert to notify you when you are traveling over a specified speed factory default is 70 mph see Settings amp Preferences for details When you travel above the speed threshold you have set the background display for your current speed will turn red to alert you that you have exceeded the specified speed Alert Tones Standard PASSPORT Max2 s factory default for alert tones is the ESCORT Standard mode in which PASSPORT Max2 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
7. E ESCORT Database which warns you of verified speed traps speed cameras and red light cameras The PASSPORT Max2 now with built in Bluetooth technology gives you access to ESCORT s award winning app ESCORT Live Our exclusive real time ticket protection the network which warns you of upcoming alerts received and reported by other users in the area and gives you access to local speed limit l data for over speed alerts ESCORT gt 200000 er gt eon Live Ready Table of Contents Getting Started Registration and Pairing Installation Controls amp Features Max2 Detector SmartCord AutoPower Volume Mute User Mode Display Color Display Brightness Speed Display Radar Sensitivity TrueLock Locking Out False Alerts AutoLearn Marking Locations Over Speed Alert Alert Tones Voice Alerts Signal Strength Meter Clearing the Database Restoring Detector Settings 4 6 4 5 7 11 Settings amp Preferences e How to use Preferences e Overview of Preferences Understanding Your Detector e Interpreting Alerts e How Radar Works e How Pop Works e How Laser Works e How TSR Works e How Red Light Cameras Work e How Speed Cameras Work e How GPS Works Troubleshooting Software Updates Service Parts amp Accessories Warranty 12 13 14 16 14 16 16 16 17 18 18 19 19 Getting Started Registration Before downloading ESCORT Live you must first register y
8. ESCORT ESCORT DRIVE SMARTERe High Definition Radar Performance Designed in the USA ESCORT Inc 5440 West Chester Road West Chester OH 45069 800 433 3487 EscortiInc com Compatible with 2014 ESCORT Inc ESCORT PASSPORT Max2 Escort Live DEFENDER and SmartCord are trademarks of ESCORT Inc ESCORT D Manufactured and printed in Canada Features specifications and prices subject to change without notice RADAR LASER SAFETY CAMERA DETECTOR Owner s Manual Congratulations You ve just purchased the first and only radar laser detector to offer high definition HD performance and accuracy the all new PASSPORT Maxz2 Go to EscortRadar com for the full featured PASSPORT Max2 Owner s Manual Guia de Referencia Rapida Espanola traducida y manual con todas las funciones tambi n son disponibles a www EscortRadar com PASSPORT Max2 features a new multi color OLED display Brilliant graphics illuminate intuitive icons that identity the type of threat at a glance pp PASSPORT Max2 Features PASSPORT Max2 s HD Performance accurately identifies real threats sooner than any other detector providing more advanced warning when you need it PASSPORT Max2 s GPS location based intelligence automatically locks out false alerts and allows you to mark locations for future reference PASSPORT Max2 i DEFENDER gives you access to a ESCORT s DEFENDER L
9. ORT Max2 is in Dark mode Press the BRT button to adjust the brightness Software Updates You can easily update the DEFENDER Database and operating software for your detector by visiting our website To access updates you must first register your device at escortinc com Once registered you will receive e mail notifications that updates are available To update your software follow these simple steps 1 Connect the mini USB end of the USB data cable to PASSPORT Max2 2 Plug the standard USB connector end of the cable into your computer 3 Log on to www escortinc com download 4 Follow the instructions online Service To obtain service contact ESCORT 800 543 1608 to obtain a Return Authorization Number 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 Label the outside of the package clearly with your Return Authorization Number Ship the product prepaid insured for your protection to ESCORT Inc Customer Service Department Return Authorization Number 5440 West Chester Road West Chester OH 45069 ESCORT Extended Service Plan ESCORT offers an optional extended service plan Contact ESCORT Sales for details at 800 433 3487 Parts amp Accessories The following accessories and replacement parts are available for PASSPORT Max2
10. abuse improper installation or modification FCC NOTE Modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user s FCC granted authority to operate the equipment FCC ID QKLM5MAX This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation
11. ard Standard ESCORT alert tones Mild Mild doorbell chime alert tones AutoMute On Off Automatically reduces audio during alert AutoLearn On Off Automatically stores and locks out false alarms Units English Metric Units for distance and speed Language English Espanol Language for voice and text Voice On Off Voice announcements GPS Filter On Off Enables GPS powered features AutoPower Off Power turns on or off depending on your vehicle s ignition type constant power or switched 1 Hour Powers off automatically after 1 hour 2 Hours Powers off automatically after 2 hours 4 Hours Powers off automatically after 4 hours 8 Hour Powers off automatically after 8 hours NOTE If auto power is on the display screen goes blank after 30 minutes to save screen life Display screen will turn on automatically after you reach 10 MPH Band Enables Default Default Settings for North America Modified Customize the bands you want to monitor Press SEN to go from one Press VOLUME or to change band category to the next your setting within a category X Band On Off KBand On Off Ka Band On Off Ka POP On Off Laser On Off TSR On Off Automatically rejects traffic flow sensors monitoring false alarms Marker Enable On Off Other Red Light Camera Red and Speed Camera and Speed Trap Modified Customize the types of locations you want to mark for future reference Press SEN to go from one Press VOLUME or to change marker category to the next you
12. ay not eventually melt into a solid point even when the patrol car is directly behind you You are approaching a radar unit concealed bya hill or an obstructed curve A patrol car is traveling in front of you witha radar source aimed forward Because signals are sometimes reflected off of large objects and sometimes not the alerts may seem inconsistent A patrol car is approaching from the other direction sampling traffic with instant on radar Such alerts should be taken seriously You are driving through an area populated with radar motion sensors e g door openers or burglar alarms Since these transmitters 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 How Radar Works Traffic radar which consists of microwaves travels in straight lines and is easily reflected by objects such as cars trucks and 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 at a time If there is more
13. dio will increase decrease while it is depressed Once you reach the desired audio level simply release the button PASSPORT Maxz2 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 Max2 also includes ESCORT s patented AutoMute feature Once PASSPORT Max2 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 amp Preferences section for details SmartMute If AutoMute has already reduced the volume for one alert and a higher priority band is detected PASSPORT Max2 will sound an alert at your set volume for the second band before adjusting the volume back down to the AutoMute level User Mode PASSPORT Max2 offers two unique user modes Advanced In this mode you can access and customize all of PASSPORT Max2 s settings and preferences Novice In this mode you can access and customize units English or metric and display color only All other preferences are set to the factory defau
14. dy to hit the road For Bluetooth pairing tips and more information on using ESCORT Live visit www EscortRadar com Getting Started Installation What s Included Radar laser detector unit StickyCup windshield mount SmartCord power adapter Quick Reference Guide Soft shell case Pad Mounting Tips e Center on windshield between driver and passenger e Ensure clear view of road ahead and sky above e Avoid windshield wipers and heavily tinted areas To mount in your vehicle 1 Remove backing from StickyCup mount 2 Firmly press StickyCup onto windshield and flip locking clamp to secure 3 Slide PASSPORT Max2 mounting slot onto mounting bracket and push back gently to lock into place 4 To adjust view loosen thumb wheel and adjust angle of mounting bracket Tighten thumb wheel to secure 5 To remove detector press mount release button or top of PASSPORT Max and slide device off mounting bracket 6 To remove mount from windshield release locking clamp and pull tab on top of StickyCup StickyCup Locking Clamp Thumb Wheel For StickyCup Care Instructions EN a To clean StickyCup simply rinse under warm water i i j ing Brack gently wipe off any debris and allow to air dry Mounting Bracket To begin using PASSPORT Max2 1 Plug small end of SmartCord into modular jack on Earphone Jack PASSPORT Max2 and large end of SmartCord into Connects to optional 3 5 mm your car s lighter accessory
15. ed to locate and receive data from four of these satellites These data include the distance to your location from each of the satellites Once the distance from each satellite is known the receiver can calculate and pinpoint your exact location 17 Troubleshooting Problem Detector beeps briefly at the same location every day but no radar source is in sight Detector did not alert whena police car was in view Detector s audible alerts become softer after the first few alerts The power on sequence reoccurs while you are driving You wish to restore the factory default settings The device will not turn on The display feels warm The display is blank Explanation Solution An X band motion sensor or intrusion alarm is located within range of your route VASCAR Visual Average Speed Computer and Recorder a stopwatch method of speed detection may be in use Officer may not have radar or laser unit turned on Detector is in AutoMute mode See AutoMute in the Settings amp Preferences section for details A loose power connection can cause PASSPORT Max2 to be briefly disconnected and will retrigger the power on sequence Check all connections Press and hold the SEN and BRT buttons while powering on the detector A Restored message will display acknowledging the reset Check that vehicle ignition is on Check all connections It is normal for the device to feel warm PASSP
16. er equipment parallel to the road or from an overpass Laser can be used day or night How TSR Works PASSPORT Maxz2 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 on a given road Unfortunately most detectors see this as a real threat and will alert you to it unnecessarily Our new proprietary software TSR intelligently sorts ranks and rejects these types of false alarms automatically The result is ultimate protection without excessive false alarms Understanding Your Detector How Red Light Cameras Work Red light cameras use three basic things a camera a device to trigger the camera and a computer An intersection may have more than one camera to monitor traffic from multiple directions The trigger is typically a series of wires buried just beneath the surface of the road These wires are separated by a pre set distance to create a magnetic field or induction loop Once a vehicle is in the intersection the loop or circuit becomes closed and alerts the computer to take a picture In some states tickets are issued to the car s owner no matter who s actually driving In this case the red light camera only needs to photograph the vehicle s rear license plate In other states the actual
17. iously locked out PASSPORT Max2 will unlock that signal Marking Locations The MRK button allows you to mark a specific location and label it for future reference Once marked PASSPORT Max2 will provide an alert when you reach this area again Red light camera 45 750 Red light amp speed camera m 70 45 Oo 750 Speed camera 70 45 48 750 Speed trap 70 45 750 Other Controls amp Features PASSPORT Max2 gives an advanced warning of upcoming markers at the following distances e Red light cameras 250 ft or 10 seconds e Red light amp soeed cameras 250 ft or 10 seconds e Speed cameras 500 ft when traveling below 55 mph 1 000 ft when traveling above 55 mph e Speed traps 0 3 mi or approximately 1 584 ft e Other 500 ft when traveling below 55 mph 1 000 ft when traveling above 55 mph To mark a location press the MRK button The display will read Mark Press MRK again to bring up a menu of markers to choose from Press VOLUME or to scroll through the markers then press MRK to select the marker you wish to use at this location The display will read Marked NOTE When a location is marked the first time you must travel at least 1 mile away from that location to receive an alert when you return to the area To unmark a location touch the MRK button when you are receiving a marked location alert The display will read Unmark Touch the MRK button again
18. ls on modifying your band detection see the Settings amp Preferences section For details on the various radar laser bands and how they work see the Understanding Your Detector section Clearing the Database At some point you may wish to clear some of the data in PASSPORT Max2 s database This may include any of the following DEFENDER Database data marked locations or locked out locations For details on how to clear see the Settings amp Preferences section Restoring Detector Settings To restore PASSPORT Max2 to its original factory settings press and hold the SEN and BRT buttons while powering on the detector A Restored message will display acknowledging the reset Settings amp Preferences How to use Preferences To access Preferences press and hold both the MRK and SEN buttons PASSPORT Maxz2 will display Preferences indicating it is in program mode Once the unit is in Preferences mode the MRK button is used to review the preference categories and the VOLUME AND buttons are used to change the individual settings within the selected option To exit Preferences simply wait a few seconds without pressing a button The unit will display Completed and return to normal operation Example Here s how you would turn the AutoMute feature off 1 Enter Preferences by pressing and holding both the MRK and SEN buttons PASSPORT Max2 will display Preferences 2 Press the MRK bu
19. lts To view all preferences you must switch back to Advanced mode 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 amp Preferences section for details on how to change the display color Blue Green Amber Display Brightness PASSPORT Max2 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 Auto Automatically adjusts brightness factory setting 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 Speed Display PASSPORT Max2 displays your current speed just to the right of the Over Speed Alert setting or posted speed limit for your current location if connect to ESCORT Live If you prefer you can turn off the speed display feature see Settings amp Preferences section for details If speed display is OFF PASSPORT Maxz2 will simply display your battery voltage in this location Speed display OFF Battery voltage Radar Sensitivity The SEN button allows you t
20. o select your preferred radar sensitivity Highway Auto or Auto No X In general ESCORT recommends Auto for everyday driving Highway In this setting PASSPORT Max2 will detect all radar signals on all bands at maximum range Auto In this setting PASSPORT Max2 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 Max2 in Auto No X unless you are absolutely certain that there are no traffic radar guns using X band in your area TrueLock Locking Out False Alerts PASSPORT Max2 is equipped with a TrueLock GPS Filter to lock out and store in its memory false alerts To lock out a false alert X band K band or laser only press the MUTE button on the detector or the SmartCord three times during an alert Pressing the first time will silence the audio Pressing a second time will generate a prompt on the display that will read Lockout Press a third time to confirm you want to lock this signal out by location and frequency A Stored message will be displayed Once a signal has been stored PASSPORT Max2 will reject the signal the next time you approach this area and will display the locked out alert Locked out alert To unlock a signal that has already been stored simply press and hold the de
21. our PASSPORT Max2 device Be sure to have your Max2 unit nearby as you will need the serial number To view serial number and software revision press MRK and MUTE button while powering on detector 1 Visit www EscortRadar com and click Product Registration 2 Click the link for Escort Live Ready devices 3 Follow the onscreen instructions to register your device Be sure to write down the username and password you create as you will need this information to access and download ESCORT Live You will also receive an e mail with this information once you have registered your device Downloading ESCORT Live 1 Enter the iTunes App Store or Google play store on your smartphone and search for ESCORT Live radar ESCORT d e0000 Me Er r 2 Follow the onscreen instructions to download 3 When prompted enter the username and password you created when registering your PASSPORT Max2 device ESCORT Live Pairing with your Smartphone To pair your Smartphone with PASSPORT Max2 1 Ensure PASSPORT Max2 power is ON 2 On your Smartphone go to Bluetooth Settings 3 Ensure Bluetooth is ON 4 Press Scan for devices and or wait for the device list to populate PASSPORT Max2 should appear under devices 5 Tap PASSPORT Max2 to pair the device to your phone 6 Bluetooth icon on the PASSPORT Max2 display screen will appear blue when paired to the phone 7 Open the app walk through the tutorial and you re rea
22. r setting within a category Other On Off Other location Redlight On Off Red light camera Red amp Speed On Off Red light amp speed camera SpeedCam On Off Speed camera SpeedTrp On Off Speed trap Air Patrol On Off Known aircraft patroled areas NOTE User cannot mark an air patrol location Clear Locations Marked Clear all user Marked locations Press SEN button to confirm Lockouts Clear all lockouts Press SEN button to confirm Defender Clear all DEFENDER data Press SEN button to confirm Format Clear DEFENDER database all markers and all lockouts Press SEN button to confirm Default Setting seccoscocoooooococoocooooocosooooococsococooosooococooooocoocosooocoocosooooocoococoocoocooocosooocoososoocoocoocosooooocoocosoosooocosoocooooocooooooocoococsosscoooocoocooooocosooococoococoooooooocoooooo 12 13 Understanding Your Detector Interpreting Alerts Although PASSPORT Max2 has a comprehensive warning system only experience will teach you what to expect from your detector and how to interpret what it tells you The specific type of radar being used the type of transmission continuous or instant on and the location of the radar source affect the alerts you receive Alert Detector begins to sound slowly rate of alert increases until it becomes a solid tone The signal meter ramps accordingly Detector emits short alerts for a few seconds then falls silent only to briefly alert and fall silent again Detector suddenl
23. socket stereo earphone 2 PASSPORT Max2 should power on automatically If Modular Jack Connects to SmartCord for powering not press the device s power button your device 3 Upon initial power up PASSPORT Max2 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 settings or press VOLUME or to edit cable for downloading software updates NOTE You can easily access and customize all of your settings and preferences by pressing and holding the MRK and SEN buttons See the Settings amp Preferences section for details Controls amp Features Mute Press to mute an alert press three times to lock out a false alert press twice while receiving a locked out alert to unlock Mount Release Press to remove device from mounting bracket Power C Press to turn Max2 on or off Brightness BRT Press to adjust display brightness Min Med Max Auto Dark Sensitivity SEN Press to adjust detector x sensitivity Highway 72 70 X 49 Jari mighwan j Auto Auto NoX Mark Location MRK Volume To mark a location for Press and hold or future alerts press MRK to adjust volume twice then VOL or to select the type of Display marker then MRK Alert area again to confirm Press twice while receiving marker alert to unmark Display Current speed Display OSP OverSpeed alert se
24. tector or SmartCord MUTE button while receiving the locked out alert The display will read Unlock Press the detector or SmartCord MUTE button again to unlock it from memory The display will then read Unlocked to confirm your action For details on how to turn the GPS Filter off refer to the Settings amp Preferences section NOTE When the GPS Filter is set to OFF you do not have access to PASSPORT Max2 s other GPS enabled features e g DEFENDER Database alerts marking locations etc AutoLearn The AutoLearn feature analyzes over time the source of radar signals by location and frequency This allows PASSPORT Max2 to determine if a signal is a real threat or a false one If it determines that the signal is an automatic door opener motion sensor etc it automatically locks out this source at this particular location A Stored message will appear on the display when a signal has been automatically locked out If you prefer you can turn the AutoLearn feature off See the Settings amp Preferences section for details NOTE AutoLearn typically needs to encounter the exact frequency in the same location approximately three times to lock it out Since some door openers are turned on and off routinely some variations may occur When AutoLearn is on PASSPORT Max2 will also unlearn signals to protect you from locking out real threats If a particular signal is no longer present at a location that was prev
25. 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 ora 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 and K band radar your detector 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 the device s radar detection abilities are fully _ sf operational How POP Works POP works by transmitting an extremely short burst within the allocated band to identify soeeding vehicles in traffic Once the target is identified or popped the gun is then turned to its normal operating mode to provide a vehicle tracking history required by law NOTE According to radar
26. ting within a category the MRK and User Mode Advanced Access and customize all Settings and Preferences SEN buttons Novice Access and customize units and display color all other to access Settings are set to factory defaults Preferences To NOTE Switch back to advance mode to view all Preferences exit Preferences ae Sess EEOAE sede seta sepa aint ch A AO OER ec A E T A A E ee sees cree A ae aan es Pilot Scan Bar Scanning Bar with Full Word SS ae Full Word Full Word Auto Auto NoX or Highway PEE E ok E peau bi NOE E A each A E A N without pressing Display Color Blue Green Red Amber Set color to match your vehicle s dash display a button The cecscococococooocsocoocococooocceccoococoecocococosocosossocoocsooccocsosoooccosoooccsocoocococococscosocococcoccocccocsoccccococosoccococosococccooocsoccocococococoocoococococococesooocosooosoccoooooo unit will display Speed Display On Displays current speed Completed to seit eed seer lawn estas T erae arenas TON yot Cruise Alert 20 mph Offers double beep alert tones below specified speed selections Off 20 90 mph Over Speed 70 mph Reminds you when you exceed a specified speed Off 20 90 mph Meter Mode Standard Single band with bar graph of signal strength Spec Single band with numeric frequency Expert Multiple bands with bar graph of signal strengths Simple Simple messages replace bands Caution if traveling below cruise alert limit Slow Down if traveling above cruise alert limit Tones Stand
27. tting that can be adjusted in Preferences Bluetooth QE E ree Aen icon will appear on display screen BE blue when paired to phone and Bluetooth Speed limit data will show here BE j when ESCORT Live App is open MPH As Speed Limit Sign Using SmartCord e Mute Button Press to mute an alert press three times to lock out a false alert press twice while receiving a locked out alert to unlock When connected to ESCORT Live Press and hold mute button on unit or cord to manually report to other users a verified X or K band alert or a police officer observing traffic e Alert Light Blinks orange when receiving an alert e Power Light Lights blue when receiving Modular Connector power Plugs into detector jack Lighter Adapter Connects to lighter accessory socket Controls amp Features AutoPower This feature automatically turns off PASSPORT Max2 after a set period of time to save unnecessary drain on your battery This is especially useful if your vehicle has a constant power ignition See the Settings amp Preferences section for details on how to customize the AutoPower feature NOTE When AutoPower is ON the display will go dark after the vehicle has been sitting still for 30 minutes to save screen life The screen will turn back on automatically once your vehicle reaches a speed of 10 mph Volume To adjust PASSPORT Max2 to your preferred audio level for alerts simply press and hold VOLUME or The au
28. tton to scroll through the categories to AutoMute 3 Since the factory setting is for AutoMute to be on PASSPORT Max2 will show AutoMute as ON 4 Press the VOLUME or button to change from ON to OFF 5 To complete this change simply wait a few seconds without pressing a button The unit will display Completed to confirm your selection NOTE You can only access and customize the AutoMute feature while in the Advanced user mode See Overview of Preferences below for details on how to switch user modes Overview of Preferences Press and hold the MRK and SEN buttons to access Preferences To exit Preferences simply wait a few seconds without pressing a button The unit will display Completed to confirm your selections NOTE AutoPower works only with constant power ignitions NOTE When AutoPower is ON the display will go dark after the vehicle has been sitting still for 30 minutes to save screen life The screen will turn back on automatically once your vehicle reaches a speed of 10 mph To restore PASSPORT Max2 to its original factory settings press and hold the SEN and BRT buttons while powering on the detector A Restored message will display acknowledging the reset To view your device s serial number and software version press and hold the MRK and MUTE buttons while powering on the detector Press MRK to go from Press VOLUME or to change Press and hold one category to the next your set
29. y sounds a continuous tone for the appropriate band received Detector sends a brief laser alert Detector receives weak signals Signals may be a little stronger as you pass large roadside objects Signals increase in frequency Detector alerts slowly for a while then abruptly jumps to a strong alert Detector alerts intermittently Rate and strength of alerts may be consistent or vary wildly Detector alerts intermittently rate and strength of signal increases with each alert Detector gives an X band alert intermittently CAUTION Overconfidence in an unfamiliar area can be dangerous Likewise if an alert ina commonly traveled area is suddenly stronger or on a different band than usual speed radar may be set up nearby The following examples will give you an introduction to understanding your detector s warning system for radar and laser alerts Explanation You are approaching a continuous radar source aimed in your direction An instant on radar source is being used ahead of you and out of your view An instant on radar or laser source is being used nearby This kind of alert requires immediate attention Laser is being used in the area Because laser is inherently difficult to detect any laser alert may indicate a source very close by 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 m
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