Redline Owners Manual*.indd - Escort radar and laser detectors
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1. Strength meter tie t and then AutoMute a ut 3 Release the RVW button when the RedLine shows the aMute item Since the factory setting for AutoMute is on RedLine will display atate OH Note Ifyou accidentally don t release the RVW button in time and RedLine goes to the next category simply hold the RVW button down again and scroll through the categories again until aMute is displayed 4 Press the CHG button to change from aute OM to aute OFF 5 Tocomplete Preferences simply wait 8 seconds without pressing any button The display will read rig Lt and return to normal operation Preferences Details gt Quick Reference Card WV Remove card along perforations W ESCORT RedLine Quick Reference Card Press the RVW button to go from one category tothe next PILOT Power on indication t HWY H H 3 ot L Press the CHG button to change your setting within a category Full word Highway or Auto or AutoNoX Letter H or Aor ANX Letter with scanning dot Vehicle voltage BRIGHTNESS Brt Auto Automatic Brt Min Brt Med t Hax Brt Dark ALAMP Filamp OH AlertLamp Alamp OFF POWER ON SEQUENCE n FS os SIGNAL STRENGTH METER AUTOMUTE VOICE BANDS ands DFT Bands MOD Factory Default Settings Minimum Medium Maximum Full dark Alert Lamp on Alert Lamp off Fast power on sequence Standard power on sequence Standard signal strength meter ExpertMet2. 16 5 volts or drops below 10 5 volts e Easy to use Preferences lets you customize up to 8 features e Exclusive AutoMode logic which intelligently reduces unwanted false alarms plus Highway and Auto NoX settings e Ultra bright text display provides easy to read information from any angle e SpecDisplay provides actual numeric radar frequency for any radar signal New Programmable Bands on off Detects and decodes up to 64 Safety Warning System messages e Includes new coiled SmartCord which provides convenient mute button right on the plug If you ve used a radar detector before a review of the Quick Reference Guide on pages 4 and 5 and the Preferences 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 RedLine 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 Y Remove card along perforations W ESCORT RedLine Quick Reference Card There are 8 user selectable options so you can customize your RedLine for your own preferences The buttons labeled VOLUME MUTE and SENS are also used to enter the Program Mode REVIEW your current program settings and to CHANGE any set
3. LASER ALERT SHOULD BE TAKEN SERIOUSLY 21 There are limitations to LIDAR equipment LIDAR is much more sensitive to weather conditions than RADAR anda 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 gun and the vehicle increases police typically use LIDAR equipment parallel to the road or from an overpass LIDAR can be used day or night SWS How SWS 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 RedLine can display are listed on the facing page From the factory your RedLine is programmed with SWS decoding ON If SWS is used in your area your RedLine will display the safety messages associated with the signal If you do not wish to detect this system use the Preferences feature to turn RedLine s SWS decoding OFF NOTE Some of the safety messages have been condensed so that each message can be displayed on one or two screens on RedLine 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 receiv
4. Page 9 Rear Laser Port Receives laser signals from behind the vehicle Power Jack Plug the power cord into this connector Page 10 Earphone Jack Accepts standard 3 5mm earphone VOLUME MUTE Button Briefly press this button below the display to silence the audio for a specific alert The audio will alert you to the next encounter Page 8 Sensitivity Button SENS Switches between Highway Auto and Auto NOX settings In general we recommend the Highway for the best performance Page 8 Alert Lamp Indicates radar or laser alert Preferences RedLine is ready to go out of the box just plug it in and turn it on But you can also easily change 8 features for your preferences Pages 12 16 Installation Power Connection To apply power to the RedLine plug the small end of the power cord telephone type connector into the modular jack on the RedLine s right side and plug the lighter plug adapter into your vehicle s lighter socket or accessory socket Your RedLine 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 power cord s lighter plug adapter Of course your lighter socket must be clean and properly connected for proper operation NOTE Depending on your
5. default i and SENS buttons while default is on turning the power on RedLine default is off will display a ise message default is off accompanied by an audible alert ni default is on acknowledging the reset OH or OFF default is off 13 Details of Preferences Options Pilot Power on indication NOTE When you are using the Dark mode the display will only show ESCORT REDLINE momentarily PilotHay Full description In this setting RedLine will display Highway Auto or Auto NoX as its power on indication factory default Filet H Letter In this setting RedLine will display H for Highway A for Auto and ANX for Auto Nox Ful al Scanning dot In this are RedLine will display H for Highway A for Auto and ANX for Auto NoX with a scrolling dot afterwards Filot L Vehicle voltage In this setting the RedLine will continually display H for Highway A for Auto and ANX for Auto NOX plus the vehicle s voltage NOTE A high or low voltage warning is given any time the vebicle s voltage goes above 16 5 volts or drops below 10 5 volts This feature is always on regardless of the Pilot setting 14 arig htness to Factory default ii this setting the brightness for the display is controlled automatically by a sensor that measures the ambient light in the vehicle Sunlight will increase the bright
6. 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 RedLine repaired at the price quoted your RedLine will be returned without repair Payment can be made by check money order or credit card Mail RedLine and Power Cord To ESCORT Customer Service Department Service Order Number__ 5440 West Chester Road West Chester OH 45069 For your own protection we recommend that you ship your RedLine postpaid and insured Insist on a proof of delivery and keep the receipt until the return of your RedLine 2v Register online www EscortRadar com Y Remove card along perforations W 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 Phone Number 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 6826 6909 HO YSLSSHD LSAM a Y AaLSAHS LSAM OVS Accessori
7. performance RedLine s Auto mode provides long range warning but uses patented logic to minimize false alarms from automatic door openers etc In this mode RedLine s internal computer continuously analyzes all incoming signals and intelligently filters them You can also select Auto NoX mode This is particular helpful when driving in urban areas where annoying X band intrusion alarms and door openers are common Auto NoX mode can be engaged to turn off X band completely to eliminate these alerts Full sensitivity is maintained on all other bands See the Preferences section for details Brightness RedLine s display brightness is controlled by a photocell located behind the front display lens This photocell will automatically adjust the display based on the ambient light in your vehicle If you prefer you can select a fixed brightness level including Full Dark Mode See the Preferences section for details Dark When RedLine is in Dark mode the display will not show visual alerts and the alert lamp will not flash when it detects signals Only the audible alert tones will tell you a signal has been detected Audible Alerts For Radar signals RedLine uses a geiger counter like sound to indicate the signal strength and type of radar signal being encountered When you encounter radar RedLine s audible alert will sound and occur faster as the signal gets stronger This allows you to judge the distance fr
8. the display Once you ve reached your preferred audio level simply release the button Power on Indication After RedLine s start up sequence is complete the alphanumeric display will show Highway Auto or Auto NoX to indicate which sensitivity mode is selected If you prefer you can select alternate power on displays See Preferences for details Voice Alerts RedLine provides digital voice announcements of radar and laser bands detected If Safety Radar SWS is turned on a safety message will also be announced See the Preferences section for details AutoMute RedLine has our patented AutoMute feature After you encounter an alert at the volume you 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 alert If you prefer you can turn the AutoMute feature off See Preferences for details Mute The VOLUME MUTE button located center on the RedLine s control panel 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 on the detector or the Mute button located on the SmartCord After that encounter has passed the audio will automatically reset to your previously selected audio level Sensitivity Button The SENS button selects RedLine s sensitivity mode We recommend Highway for the best overall
9. vebicle the lighter socket may either be continuously on or switched on and off with your ignition Optional power cords See the Accessories section for details on our optional coiled SmartCord or Direct wire power cords Mounting Location WARNING ESCORT cannot anticipate the many ways RedLine can be mounted It is important that you mount RedLine where it will not impair your view nor present a hazard in case of an accident Where to mount RedLine For optimum detection performance we recommend the following e Using the Windshield QuickMount mount your RedLine level and high enough on your front windshield to provide a clear view of the road from the front and rear e Mount RedLine away from windshield wipers other solid objects and heavily tinted areas that might obstruct the radar antennae or laser lens Windshield Mount Windshield Mount RedLine s QuickMount Windshield Bracket is designed for unobtrusive and hassle free mounting 1 Depress the adjustment button on the top of the RedLine 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 PR N To ensure that the suction cups adhere to the windshield firmly be sure to keep both your windshield an
10. ESCORT ESCORT DRIVE SMARTER Designed in the USA Manufactured in Canada ESCORT Inc 5440 West Chester Road West Chester OH 45069 USA 800 433 3487 www EscortRadar com 2009 ESCORT Inc ESCORT RedLine TotalShield Technology SmartCord AutoMute SmartMute AutoMode SpecDisplay and ExpertMeter are trademarks of ESCORT Inc SWS is a trademark of SWS L C Features specifications and prices subject to change without notice RADARetAS E Re S A FET Ye DET EC TOR Owner s Manual Congratulations The ESCORT RedLine is the most advanced radar laser and safety detector ever designed by ESCORT The ESCORT RedLine includes full X K SuperWide Ka and Safety Warning System radar capability front and rear laser detection dual antennae with varactor tuned VTO microwave receiver 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 RedLine introduces the follow revolutionary features Dual antennae with varactor tuned receiver provides the longest range possible against all radar threats e Exclusive TotalShield Technology for the ultimate in undetectability e Programmable Alert Lamp for additional visual indication of alerts e New high and low voltage warning is given any time the vehicle s voltage goes above
11. Preferences e Power On Indication e Brightness e Alert Lamp e Power on Sequence e Signal Strength Meter e AutoMute e Voice Alerts e Radar Laser Bands Sensitivity Control e Highway Auto and Auto NoX Auto Calibration Circuitry TotalShield Technology Dimensions Inches 1 25Hx2 75Wx475L Patented Technology RedLine is covered by one or more of the following patents U S Patents 7 098 844 6 836 238 6 779 765 6 693 578 6 670 905 6 614 385 6 587 068 6 400 305 6 249 218 6 127 962 6 069 580 5 668 554 5 600 132 5 587 916 5 559 508 5 446 923 5 402 087 5 365 055 5 347 120 5 305 007 5 206 500 5 164 729 5 134 406 5 111 207 5 079 553 5 049 885 5 049 884 4 961 074 4 954 828 4 952 937 4 952 936 4 939 521 4 896 855 4 887 753 4 862 175 4 750 215 4 686 499 4 631 542 4 630 054 4 625 210 4 613 989 4 604 529 4 583 057 4 581 769 4 571 593 4 313 216 D314 178 D313 365 D310 167 D308 837 D296 771 D288 418 D253 752 Canadian Patents 2 337 077 2 330 964 1 295 715 1 295 714 1 187 602 1 187 586 European Patents 1 145 030 1 090 456 Other patents pending Interpreting Alerts Although RedLine has a comprehensive warning system and this handbook is as complete as we can make it only experience will teach you what to expect from your RedLine and how to interpret what it tells you The specific type of radar being used the type of Alert RedLine begins to sound slowly then the rate of alert increases The Signal Meter ramps
12. accordingly transmission continuous or instant on and the location of the radar source affects the radar alerts you receive The following examples will give you an introduction to understanding RedLine s warning system for radar laser and safety alerts Explanation You are approaching a continuous radar source aimed in your direction RedLine emits short alerts for a few seconds and then falls silent only to briefly alert and fall silent again An instant on radar source is being used ahead of you and out of your view RedLine suddenly sounds a continuous tone for the appropriate band received All segments in the Signal Strength Meter are displayed 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 RedLine 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 RedLine alerts slowly for awhile and then abruptly jumps to a strong alert You ar
13. d the suction cups clean 2 To adjust the RedLine on your windshield use the QuickMount adjustment button located on the top of the RedLine and slide RedLine forward or backward to obtain a level position When installed and adjusted properly the back top edge of the RedLine should rest solidly against your windshield User s Tip You can leave the QuickMount Bracket in place on your windshield and easily remove RedLine by pressing the adjustment button and sliding RedLine 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 CAUTION A few vehicles including 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 to determine if your windshield has this coating Controls and Features Power To turn RedLine on or off press the PWR 0 button located on the control panel When you turn RedLine on it provides a quick audible tone to confirm it s working If you prefer you may program your RedLine for a longer power on sequence See the Preferences section for details Volume Press and hold the VOLUME MUTE button located on the detector or the Mute button on SmartCord to adjust RedLine s alert volume level The audio will ramp up and down accompanied by a bar graph on
14. e 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 SWS Text Messages Highway C Construction or Maintenance Weather Related Hazards 1 2 Fog Ahead 3 Floodir ng Ahead 4 5 6 7 8 All Traffic Exit Ahead i 9 Right Lane C of 42 ror aiturel use 10 Lane Clos Travel Information Convenience 11 Lef t a Closed Abeer 12 For future use ia Minute 5 Hirate 30 Minute Delay 5 1 Hour Del ay Exi t Let i face Ah ead 60 For future use Fast Slow Moving Vehicles stationary Ems 32 Forfuture use Slow Mowi ng Wehicole Troubleshooting Problem Solution RedLine beeps briefly at the same location every day but no radar source is in sight 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 RedLine does not seem sensitive to radar or laser Make sure that windshield wipers do not block RedLine s radar antennae and that the laser lens is not behind tinted areas e Determine if your vehicle has an Instaclear ElectriClear or solar reflective windshield which may def
15. e approaching a radar unit concealed by a hill or an obstructed curve Alert Explanation RedLine alerts intermittently Rate and strength of alerts may be consistent or vary wildly RedLine alerts intermittently Rate and strength of signal increases with each alert 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 A patrol car is approaching from the other direction sampling traffic with instant on radar Such alerts should be taken seriously RedLine gives an X band alert intermittently You are driving through an area populated with radar motion sensors door openers burglar alarms etc Since these transmitters are usually contained inside buildings or aimed toward OR away from you they are typically not as strong or as long as a real radar encounter 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 Radar 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 microwa
16. e exclusion or limitation of T 4 incidental or consequential damages so service plan Contact ESCORT for details the above limitation or exclusion may not i apply to you This Warranty gives you specific rights You may have other legal rights which vary from state to state This i Warranty does not apply if the serial number on the housing of the RedLine has been removed or if your RedLine has i been subjected to physical abuse improper installation or modification Z 4 ea m aJTIYN al AYYSSIJJIN A9VLSOd ON z m o a gt m N 28 29
17. e the factory setting is for AutoMute to be on RedLine will display afiate OM If you accidentally don t release the RVW button in time and RedLine goes to the next category simply hold the RVW button down again and it will scroll through all of the categories 4 Press the CHG button to change from iH to atiu 5 To complete or exit Preferences simply wait 8 seconds without pressing any button or press the PWR button RedLine will display ti and return to normal operation Overview of Preferences Press the RVW button Press the CHG button to go fro m one category to change your setting to the next within a category PILOT LIGHT Full word Highway or Auto or AutoNoxX Power on indication Letter H or AorC Letter with scanning dot Vehicle voltage BRIGHTNESS ito Automatic Minimum Medium Maximum Full Dark ie ie st hook ALAMP Alert Lamp POWER ON SEQUENCE Alert Lamp on Alert Lamp off Fast power on sequence Standard power on sequence SIGNAL STRENGTH METER Standard signal strength meter ExpertMeter SpecDisplay AUTOMUTE AutoMute on AutoMute off VOICE Voices on Voices off BANDS Default settings One or more bands disabled Turn bands ON or OFF by pressing x and holding the SENS button Factory Default Settings To reset the RedLine to its default is on original factory settings press default is on and hold the VOLUME MUTE
18. er SpecDisplay AutoMute on AutoMute off Voices on Voices off Default settings One or more bands disabled Turn bands ON or OFF by pressing and holding the SENS button OH or OFF default is on OH or OFF default is on OH or OFF default is on OH or OFF default is off OM or OFF default is off OH or OFF default is on OM or OFF default is off D PID ANOWUAY A Table of Contents Quick Reference Guide Installation e Power Connection e Mounting Location e Windshield Mount Controls and Features e Power and Volume Control e Power on Indication e Voice Alerts e AutoMute e Mute e Sensitivity e Brightness e Dark Mode e Audible Alerts e Power Connector e Signal Strength Meter ExpertMeter e SpecDisplay 4 5 6 7 8 11 VO o Oo 10 10 11 Preferences e How To Use Preferences e Example of Preferences e Overview of Preferences e Details of Preference Options Technical Details Specifications e Interpreting Alerts e How Radar Works e How POP Works e How Laser Works e How Safety Radar Works Service e Troubleshooting e Service e Accessories e Warranty 12 16 12 12 13 14 16 17 23 17 18 19 20 20 21 22 23 24 29 24 25 26 29 29 Quick Reference Guide To begin using your RedLine just follow these simple steps 1 Plug the small end of the power cord into the side jack of the detector and plug the large end of the power cord int
19. es Warranty Accessories ESCORT One Year 4 The following accessories and replacement Limited Warranty 2 UW parts are available for ESCORT RedLine ESCORT warrants your RedLine against all a Cc defects in materials and workmanship for D N Coiled SmartCord wresesssssssvssreereerees 29 95 a period of one 1 year from the date of Ai gt pala the original purchase subject to the os ols Z Direct wire SmartCord uss 29 95 following terms and conditions The sole 9 3 T responsibility of ESCORT under this ac ia m i Standard Coiled Power Cord 14 00 Warranty is limited to either repair or at zZ a gE 0 the option of ESCORT replacement of 90 Aa O Direct wire Power COP 10 00 RedLine detector There are no expressed m or implied warranties including those a Z A Accessory Kit essessessesssssssesseseseeseees 14 95 of fitness for a particular purpose or N y 8 Mm i lt merchantability which extend beyond the D N i U D Extra Windshield Mouttt 0 4 00 face hereof Some states do not allow lt J T limitations on how long an implied 2 m s F i 8 Carrying COSC vssssvessssvssssessssesessvieees 29 95 warranty lasts so the above limitations m o lt may not apply to you ESCORT is not liable lo Ss for any incidental or consequential m lt zl damages arising from the use misuse or m gt ESCORT Extended Service Plan mounting of RedLine Some states do not e ESCORT offers an optional extended allow th
20. lect radar or laser signals e RedLine may be in City Mode RedLine did not alert when a police car was in view e 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 RedLine did not provide a Safety Signal while within range of an emergency vehicle Safety transmitters may not be commonly used in your area RedLine s display is not working RedLine s audible alerts are less loud after the first few alerts e Change Preferences to deactivate Dark Mode e RedLine is in AutoMute Mode See page 8 for details RedLine bounces or sags on windshield e RedLine is not making contact with the windshield to provide stability While holding down RedLine s QuickMount button slide RedLine further back toward the windshield so that the back top edge makes firm contact RedLine s power on sequence reoccurs while you are driving A loose power connection or dirty lighter socket can cause RedLine to be briefly disconnected 24 Problem Solution Your 14 year old son has changed all 8 of the Preferences options e You can return all of the Preferences options to the factory defaults by holding down the VOLUME MUTE and SENS buttons while you turn RedLine on RedLine will not turn on e Check the PWR is on e Check that vehicle ignition is ON e Check that vehicle lighter socke
21. ness level while dim or no light might driving will decrease the brightness ErtHirn In this setting the display is set to a minimum light level This setting is retained in memory even if the power is turned off Ei g In this setting the display is set to a medium light level This setting is retained in memory even if the power is turned off Briar In this setting the display is set to a maximum light level This setting is retained in memory even if the power is turned off Bet rk In this setting the display will be totally dark The supplied SmartPlug will provide the only visual indication that the RedLine is operational Filamg Or Alert lamp on In this setting the Alert Lamp will flash on and off during an alert F Alert lamp off In this setting the Alert Lamp will not flash on and off during an alert Power on Sequence Fy T Fast power on In this setting RedLine will provide a single X band tone if the factory default settings have not been changed If any of the factory default band settings have been disabled a double X band tone and corresponding message i e X OFF will alert you that one or more bands have been turned off factory default By D Long In this setting each time you turn RedLine it will display ESCORT REDLINE LASER Ka band K band X band followed by a brief X band alert factor
22. o your car s lighter socket 2 Mount RedLine on your windshield using the supplied windshield Mount 3 Press the PWR button located on the left side of the control panel to turn RedLine on 4 Press and hold the VOLUME MUTE button to adjust the volume level Please read the manual to fully understand RedLine s operation and features QuickMount Slot Insert RedLine s adjustable Windshield Mount into this slot Page 7 QuickMount Button Press the release button and slide the Windshield Mount into one of its four locking positions Page 7 i Power Press the PWR O button to turn RedLine on Volume Press and hold the VOLUME MUTE button to adjust the alert volume level Page 8 AutoMute RedLine s patented AutoMute automatically reduces the volume level of the audio alert after a brief period If you prefer you can turn AutoMute off Page 8 Radar Antennae and Laser Lens The rear panel of your RedLine should have a clear view of the road For the best performance do not mount the RedLine directly behind windshield wipers or tinted areas Page 6 Alphanumeric Display RedLine s display will show Highway Auto or Auto NoX as its power on indication If you prefer you can choose other power on indications Pages 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
23. off In this setting only the distinct audio tone will be heard when a radar Laser or SWS message is detected 16 In this setting the factory default settings for radar and laser are monitored This is the factory setting and it is highly recommended that you use your RedLine in this mode an audible alert and associated text message stating which band has changed from the original factory setting i e SWS ON This warning is displayed during the start up sequence standard or fast WARNING Do not turn off a band unless you are absolutely certain that there are no traffic radar units using that specific band in your area NOTE These settings only apply when RedLine is operated in Auto NoX mode X band sensitivity is not affected when used in Auto or Highway modes Specifications 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 Twin Antennae e Superheterodyne VTO e Scanning Frequency Discriminator e Digital Signal Processing DSP Laser Detection e Quantum Limited Video Receiver e Multiple Laser Sensor Diodes Display Type e 280 LED Alphanumeric Bar Graph ExpertMeter or SpecDisplay e 4 Levels of Brightness Control Plus Dark Mode Power Requirement e 12VDC Negative Ground e SmartCord Power Cord included
24. om the signal source without taking your eyes from the road Each band has a distinct tone for easy identification e X band beeping e K band brap e Ka band double brap e POP full double brap For Laser signals Since laser signals are a possible threat no matter how weak RedLine alerts you to these bands at full signal strength For POP signals Since POP signals are a possible threat no matter how weak RedLine alerts you to these bands at full signal strength For Safety Radar Signals RedLine will alert you to these signals with a double beep tone anda corresponding text message A complete list of the text messages is on page 23 Controls and Features Power Connector RedLine s power jack uses a telephone type connector This 4 conductor connector only works with the included SmartCord or optional direct wire or our standard power cord For more information or to order call us toll free at 1 800 433 3487 Signal Strength Meter RedLine s alphanumeric display consists of 280 individual LEDs to provide an intuitive ultra bright display of signal strength and text messages RedLine s standard bar graph signal strength meter only displays information on a single radar signal If there are multiple signals present RedLine s internal computer determines which signal is the most important threat to show on the bar graph meter When RedLine detects radar it displays the band X K or Ka anda p
25. recise bar graph of the signal strength When RedLine detects a laser signal the display will show LASER When it detects a POP signal the display will show POP NOTE If you are operating RedLine in the Dark mode the display will not light when a signal is detected only the audio and the Slashing alert lamp on the SmartCord 10 ExpertMeter RedLine s ExpertMeter option is an advanced display for experienced detector users Please use RedLine fora few weeks to get familiar with its other features before using ExpertMeter To use the ExpertMeter instead of the bar graph signal strength meter you must select MeterExp in Preferences see pages 14 16 RedLine s ExpertMeter simultaneously tracks up to 8 radar signals It provides detailed information on up to 2 Ka band 2 K band and 4 X band signals ExpertMeter 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 ExpertMeter is actually a miniature spectrum analyzer It shows what band each signal is on and its relative signal strength Above is the ExpertMeter display if RedLine was detecting 2 strong Ka band 2 strong K band and 4 strong X band signals As you can see there are vertical lines after each band designator Each line shows a signal being detected The height of each line shows the relative signal strength of
26. t is functional e Try RedLine in another vehicle RedLine feels very warm Explanation of Displays No display It is normal for RedLine to feel warm RedLine is in the Dark mode pages 9 14 One of the many Preferences messages pages 12 16 One of the many Safety Radar messages pages 22 23 RedLine has detected a Safety Radar Signal but the signal isn t yet strong enough to decode the specific safety message pages 22 23 RedLine has failed the calibration test Contact ESCORT for repair 25 Service Service Procedure If your RedLine 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 1 800 543 1608 We may be able to solve your problem over the phone If the problem requires that you send your RedLine 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 RedLine e Your Service Order Number e Your name and return address e Your daytime telephone number e A description of the problem you are 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
27. that signal NOTE If you use ExpertMeter the brief signal shown in the power on sequence when you turn on your RedLine will also be in ExpertMeter an X with a single vertical line A few more examples will help you better see how the ExpertMeter works Here ExpertMeter shows 1 strong K band signal and three X band signals two strong and one weak Here ExpertMeter shows 1 strong Ka band signal and three weak X band signals On very weak signals there will be no vertical line This shows a very weak X band signal ExpertMeter Details 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 However the vertical lines representing individual signals continuously change several times a second to give you a continuous instantaneous view of all radar signals present SpecDisplay The RedLine s SpecDisplay option is for the experienced detector user In this mode the RedLine will display the actual numeric frequency of the radar signal being received SpecDisplay shows one K band signal at 24 150 gigahertz NOTE Even long time detector users will require some amount of time to get familiar with this new level of information about detected signals How To Use Preferences How to customize RedLine with Preferences There are 8 user selectable options so you can customize
28. tings as desired The abbreviations PGM RVW and CHG are located below the buttons and are highlighted in graphics How to use Preferences 1 Toenter Program Mode press and hold both VOLUME MUTE and SENS buttons down for 2 seconds The unit will beep twice and will display the word Prefs 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 setting to setting or hold the button to scroll through all the options 4 Toleave Preferences simply wait 8 seconds without pressing any button The unit will display Osim le te and return to normal operation Factory Default Settings To reset the RedLine to its original factory settings press and hold the VOLUME MUTE and SENS buttons while turning the power on RedLine will display a message accompanied by an audible alert acknowledging the reset Anexample Here is how you would turn RedLine s AutoMute feature off 1 Enter the Program Mode by holding both the VOLUME MUTE and SENS buttons down for 2 seconds RedLine will beep twice and display Fr efs 2 Then hold the RVW button down The RedLine will scroll through the categories starting with power on indication Fi l t then Brightness r t alert lamp Fil am Power on sequence Fr Or Signal
29. urces of these pseudo alarms in your daily driving they will serve as confirmation that your RedLine s radar detection abilities are fully operational How POP Works POP mode is a relatively new feature for radar manufacturers It works by transmitting an extremely short burst approximately half a second 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 operating mode to provide a vehicle tracking history required by law Laser 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
30. ve 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 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 20 POP Because intrusion alarms and motion sensors often operate on the same frequency as X Band radar your RedLine 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 so
31. y default If any of the factory default bands have been disabled a double X band tone and corresponding message i e X OFF will alert you that one or more bands have been turned off Signal Strength Meter pie TE Standard meter In this setting the meter displays the band of the received signal and a bar graph will show the relative signal strength factory default NelerEXF ExpertMeter In this setting the meter will simultaneously track multiple radar signals including relative signal strength for each NOTE ExperiMeter is explained in more detail on pages 10 11 i SFE SpecDisplay meter In this setting the meter displays the actual numeric frequency of the radar signal received NOTE The Spec Display feature is explained in more detail on page 11 Details of Preference Options AutoMute aute OH CAutoMute on In this setting the RedLine s audio alerts will initially be heard at the volume you set but after a few seconds the RedLine will automatically reduce the volume level to keep you informed but not annoyed factory default ahutelFF AutoMute off With AutoMute off RedLine S audio alerts will remain at the volume you set for the duration of the radar encounter Voice GH Voice announcements on In this setting all radar laser and SWS messages if programmed will be announced using a digital voice factory default Lin F Voice announcements
32. your RedLine for your own preferences The buttons labeled VOLUME MUTE and SENS are also used to enter Preferences REVIEW your current program settings and to CHANGE any settings as desired The words PGM RVW and CHG are located next to the buttons and are highlighted in colored graphics Pages 14 16 explain each option in more detail How to use Preferences To enter Preferences press and hold both the VOLUME MUTE and SENS buttons down for 2 seconds The unit will display the word Frets Then press the RVW button to review the current settings Simply tap the button to change from item to item Press 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 To leave Preferences simply wait 8 seconds without pressing any button or press the PWR button The unit will display Cig 1 amp te return to normal operation 12 An example Here is how you would turn RedLine s AutoMute feature off 1 Enter Preferences by holding both the VOLUME MUTE and SENS buttons down for 2 seconds RedLine will beep display Frets 2 Then hold the RVW button down RedLine will scroll through the categories starting with Pilot Brightness Alert Lamp Flame Power on sequence iri Signal strength meter 1 gt and then AutoMute he 3 Release the RVW button when RedLine shows the AutoMute item Sinc
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