Escort QI45 29256 User's Manual
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1. 29 28 10 7 09 4 03 13 PM 29256 Escort Qi45 Manual indd 31 322. 29256 Escort Qi45 Manual indd 17 18 Power on Sequence Fast power on This setting shortens the Qi45 s start up sequence to a single beep factory default TO Standard In this setting each time you turn on the Qe it will display F followed bya brief x band alert Signal Strength Meter Standard meter The meter displays the band and bar graph showing signal strength factory default HMetenERSP ExpertMeter The meter simultaneously tracks up to 2 Ka band 2 K band and 4 X band signals Me SpecDisplay The meter displays the actual numeric frequency of the radar signal being received NOTE See more details on pages 10 11 AutoMute aute AutoMute on In this setting the Qi45 s audio alerts will initially be set to the volume level you selected However after a few seconds the audio level will automatically be reduced to keep you informed but not annoyed factory default ahuitelFF AutoMute off With AutoMute off the audio alerts will remain at the volume you set for the duration of the encounter Voice Announcements 1 Voice announcements on In this setting all alerts and instructions are communicated using a voice announcement factory default UoicenEF F Voice announcements off With voice off normal tones will be used for alerts In this setting radar and laser bands are covered for Nor
3. tracks and displays up to 8 radar signals Exclusive SpecDisplay provides numeric frequency for any radar signal Detects and decodes up to 63 Safety Warning Systems signals High Speed A D converter dramatically improves radar detection range Miniature display controller allows easy access to information and controls 29256 Escort Qi45 Manual indd 3 4 If you ve used a radar detector before a review of the Quick Reference Guide on pages 4 and 5 and the Preferences section on pages 12 and 13 will briefly explain the new features If this is your first detector please read this manual in detail to get the most out of your PASSPORT s performance and features Please drive safely IMPORTANT INSTALLATION WARNING Your new PASSPORT Qi45 requires installation Altbougb we ve made this tbe simplest product to install we do recommend tbat you consult a 12 volt professional if you bave no experience witb 12 volt installations If you would like professional installation simply visit our web site Attempting to install tbe PASSPORT Qi45 without expertise in automotive electronic installations can cause personal injury during tbe installation or can damage your PASSPORT or your vebicle FCC NOTE Modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user s FCC granted authority to operate the equipment erforations W W Remove card alonc Quick Reference Card W Remove card along pe
4. you can turn the AutoMute feature off See the Preferences section for details Auto Highway Auto NoX The SENS button selects the Qi45 s sensitivity setting We recommend the Auto AutoSensitivity mode for most driving 55 5 exclusive AutoSensitivity mode provides long range warning with minimum false alarms In this mode PASSPORT s internal computer continuously analyzes all incoming signals and intelligently adjusts the sensitivity eliminating the majority of false alarms You can also select conventional Highway which provides the maximum sensitivity Auto NoX provides the same sensitivity as Auto but turns off X band completely Full sensitivity is maintained on all other bands NOTE Before using tbe Qi 5 in tbe Auto NoX mode please make sure your area does not use X band guns to measure speed 10 7 09 4 03 08 PM 29256 Escort Qi45 Manual indd 11 12 Controls and Features Display Brightness The Qi45 s display brightness is automatically adjusted to suit ambient lighting conditions in your car The light sensor is located inside the display controller and may dim the display momentarily when accessing the buttons If you prefer you can press the BRT button located on the display controller to set your Qi45 for a fixed brightness level Maximum Medium Minimum or Dark Dark Mode If you select Dark mode on the Qi45 the display will not provide any indicati
5. it detects radar it displays the band of the radar X K or Ka and a precise bar graph of signal strength 10 7 09 4 03 08 PM Controls and Features ExpertMeter PASSPORT s exclusive ExpertMeter option is an advanced display for experienced detector users Please use the Qi45 for a few weeks to get fully familiar with its other features before using ExpertMeter To use the ExpertMeter instead of the standard bar graph signal strength meter you must select MeterEXP in the Qi45 s Preferences see pages 12 15 ExpertMeter simultaneously tracks up to 8 radar signals It shows you 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 29256 Escort Qi45 Manual indd 13 14 The ExpertMeter is actually a miniature spectrum analyzer It shows what band each signal is and its signal strength Above is the ExpertMeter Display if PASSPORT 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 that signal The position of the line shows the relative frequency of the signal within the band NOTE If you use ExpertMeter the brief signal
6. meter Heter Expert Meter Meter SPC SpecDisplay AUTOMUTE OM AutoMute on AutoMute off Voice alerts on Voice alerts off BANDS Factory default settings MOZ One ormore bands have been changed Turn bands ON or OFF by pressing the V MUTE button x or OFF default is on zu OH or OFF default is off 24 or OFF default is on OM or OFF defaultison Factory Default Settings 29256_Escort Qi45 Manual indd 5 6 OH or OFF default is off OH or OFF default is off OH or OFF default is on 5 DIM or OFF default is off Table of Contents Introduction e Congratulations IMPORTANT WARNING e Quick Reference Guide Controls and Features Power Power on indication e Volume Adjust Mute Auto Highway Auto NoX Display Brightness Dark Mode Audible Alerts Signal Strength Meter ExpertMeter SpecDisplay 4 5 6 11 10 11 11 Preferences e How to use Preferences e Example of Preferences e Overview of Preferences e Details of Preferences Technical Details e Specifications e Interpreting Alerts How Radar Works How POP Works How Laser Works e How TSR Works How Safety Radar Works Service Troubleshooting Service Warranty Accessories 12 15 12 12 13 14 15 16 23 16 17 18 19 19 20 21 22 23 24 26 24 26 26 29 10 7 09 4 03 04 PM 29256 E
7. seconds PASSPORT will beep and display Preis 2 Then hold the REVIEW button down PASSPORT will scroll through the categories starting with Pilot Light 1 12 then Power on sequence then Signal strength meter teter and then atate 3 Release the REVIEW button when PASSPORT shows the AutoMute item Since on PASSPORT will display attu te If you accidentally don t release tbe Review button in time and PASSPORT goes to the next category bold tbe Review button down again and after PASSPORT scrolls through all categories it will begin again at tbe top of the list 4 Press the CHANGE button to change from alit OM to aute OFF 5 To exit the Preferences simply wait 8 seconds without pressing any button PASSPORT will display Completes accompanied by an audible tone or voice message and return to normal operation Preferences Details gt 10 7 09 4 03 00 PM Quick Reference Card W Remove card along perforations W PASSPORT Qi45 Quick Reference Card Press the REVIEW button Press the CHANGE button to go from one category to change your setting to the next within a category PILOTLIGHT Filct Hil Full word Highway or Auto or Auto NoX Power on indication Pilot H Letter Hor A or ANX Filmt H Letter with scanning dot Pilot 4 Vehicle voltage POWER ON SEQUENCE Fri FST Fast power on sequence Fur STO Standard power on sequence SIGNAL STRENGTH METER teter Si Standard signal strength
8. shown in the power on sequence when you turn on your PASSPORT 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 weak Ka band signal and three weak X band signals On very weak signals there will not be a vertical line at all This shows a very weak X band signal ExpertMeter Details The band designators CX 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 view of the signal strength of all radar signals present SpecDisplay The Qi45 s SpecDisplay option is also designed for the advanced detector user In this mode it will display the actual numeric radar frequency being received Display shows a K band signal at 24 150 GhZ Display shows a Ka band signal at 34 700 GhZ Display shows a X band signal at 10 525 GhZ 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 10 7 09 4 03 08 PM How to use Preferences There are 6 user selectable options in
9. will serve as confirmation that your PASSPORT 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 operating mode to provide a vehicle tracking history required by law NOTE According to tbe operator s manual from tbe radar gun manufacturer tickets sbould not be issued in tbis mode 10 7 09 4 03 09 PM How Laser Works 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 m
10. 64 possible messages 60 currently allocated The SWS messages your PASSPORT can display are listed on the facing page NOTE Some of the safety messages have been condensed so that each message can be displayed on one or two screens on 55 5 eight character display hppa Zone neAdvisory e Dr mubridge Weight Limit um meli Area Ahead Exit Eight 59 cks Exit Left Road 8 face Ahead 60 Forfuture use 28 School Bue Loading Unloading ee Vehicles 29 i 2 In Transit 30 31 In Transit 32 For future use u Mowing Vehicle 22 23 29256 Escort Qi45 Manual indd 25 26 10 7 09 4 03 10 PM Troubleshooting Problem Solution PASSPORT beeps briefly at the same location every day but no radar source is in sight Explanation of Displays 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 PASSPORT does not seem sensitive to radar or laser PASSPORT may be in City Mode There is a problem with the front receiver it could be an unplugged connection damaged wiring or a problem within the front receiver itself PASSPORT will continue to display this message and will not operate until the problem has been repaired PASSPORT did not alert when a police car was in view One of the many options in Preferences pages 12 15 VASCAR Visual Average Speed Computer and Reco
11. Display Controller 1 00H x 2 00W x 0 50D Receiver Unit 5 40 x 5 70 x 1 05 inches Patented Technology PASSPORT is covered by one or more of the following U S patents 7 576 679 7 397 416 7 388 537 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 PASSPORT 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 PASSPORT and how to interpret what it tells you The radar alerts you receive are affected by the specific type of Alert radar being used the type of transmission continuous or instant on and the location of the radar source The following examples will give you an introduction to understanding PASSPORT s warning system for radar laser and safety alerts Explanation PASSPORT b
12. ESCORT ESCORT QUI CK I N ST ALLEDD PROTECTION Designed in the USA ESCORT Inc Mu ELE AE 5440 West Chester Road PASSPORT Qi45 West Chester OH 45069 K Service 800 543 1608 www EscortRadar com BRT SENS 2009 ESCORT Inc Escort Passport AFR SmartShield AutoSensitivity MuteDisplay SpecDisplay and ExpertMeter are trademarks of ESCORT Inc SWS is trademark of SWS L C Features specifications and prices subject to change without notice RAD AR LAS E Re S A FET Ye DETECTOR Owner s Manual 29256_Escort Qi45 Manual indd 1 2 10 7 09 4 02 56 PM Congratulations Your new PASSPORT 0145 is a complete supercharged custom installed radar laser detector The PASSPORT Qi45 includes full X K and SuperWide Ka radar capability Digital Signal Processing 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 your new PASSPORT 145 introduces a new level of Radar Laser defense including Supercharged radar performance for superior K and Ka band sensitivity Advanced Preferences lets you instantly set up to 6 customized features Exclusive AutoSensitivity mode drastically reduces false alarms plus Highway and Auto NoX sensitivity modes Ultra bright alphanumeric display uses 280 LEDs for crystal clear information Exclusive ExpertMeter
13. N or i 4 or 4 or 4 or 4 or i or i OH or or OFF default is on default is off default is on default is on default is off default is off default is on default is off To reset the Qi45 to its original factory settings press and hold the BRT and SENS buttons while turning the power on The display will provide a Fese t message accompanied audible tone acknowledging the reset 13 10 7 09 4 03 08 Details of Preferences Options Pilot Light Power on indication NOTE Wben you are using tbe Dark Mode tbe display will be completely dark ify Full description in this setting the Qi45 will display Highway Hato or Ruto Hox as its power on indication factory default Pilot H Letter In this setting the Qi45 will display H for Highway Fi for Auto and Fir for Auto NOX Pilot Letter with scanning dot In this setting the Qi45 will display H for Highway i for Auto and Firs for Auto NoX In addition a single dot will continuously scroll across the display Pii it 14 Vehicle voltage In this setting the Qi45 will continually display H for Highway Fi for Auto and Firm for Auto NoX plus the vehicle s voltage NOTE If tbe vebicle s voltage drops below 10 5 volts a low voltage warning will be displayed followed by an audible alert A bigb voltage warning is also given wben tbe vebicle s voltage goes above 16 5 volts
14. 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 PASSPORT alerts intermittently Rate and strength of signal increases with each alert A patrol car is approaching from the other direction sampling traffic with instant on radar Such alerts should be taken seriously PASSPORT gives an X band alert intermittently 29256 Escort Qi45 Manual indd 21 22 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 lasting as a real radar encounter CAUTION Since the characteristics of these alerts may be similar to some of the preceding examples over confidence 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 How Radar Works 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 th
15. also show Safety Radar text messages Pages 22 25 BRT Button Press to adjust display brightness There are three brightness settings plus Dark Mode In the Dark Mode PASSPORT s display will remain dark and only the audio will alert you Page 9 SENS Button The sensitivity button SENS toggles between sensitivity modes including auto AutoSensitivity Auto Nox and Highway settings In general we recommend the Auto mode Page 7 Preferences PASSPORT is preset at the factory and ready to go once it is installed just turn it on But you can also easily change 6 features for your preferences Press both buttons to enter the Preferences then easily Review or Change your settings Pages 12 15 10 7 09 4 03 07 PM Controls and Features Power The PASSPORT Qi45 was designed to turn on and off with the ignition once it is installed This is accomplished by connecting the 12 volt Interface to a switched ACC connection at the fuse panel See installation manual for instructions If you prefer you may also turn the 145 on and off by pressing the power button 9 located the display controller Power on indication After 55 5 start up sequence is complete the matrix display will show Highway Auto or Auto to show which sensitivity mode has been selected If you prefer you can select alternate power on displays See the Preferences section for details 29256_Escort Qi45 Manual ind
16. categories starting with Display 23 then Pilot Filet then Poweron sequence 1 tben Signal strength meter then AutoMute g 3 Release the RVW button when the display shows u tofia te Since the factory setting is for AutoMute to be on the Qi45will display aiite If you accidentally don t release tbe RVW button in time and it goes to tbe next category simply bold tbe RVW button down again until is displayed 4 Press the CHG button to change from aute OH to OFF 5 complete this change simply wait 8 seconds without pressing any button The display will provide a 48 Message accompanied by an audible tone or voice announcement This is an indication that the Qi45 bas returned to its normal operation Factory Default Settings Overview of Preferences Press the REVIEW button Press the CHANGE button to go from one category to change your setting to the next within a category PILOT LIGHT Full word Highway or Auto or AutoNoX Power on indication Letter or A orANX Letter with scanning dot Vehicle voltage POWER ON SEQUENCE Fast power on sequence Standard power on sequence SIGNAL STRENGTH METER Standard signal strength meter Expert Meter SpecDisplay AUTOMUTE AutoMute on AutoMute off VOICE Voice alerts on Voice alerts off BANDS Factory default settings One or more bands have been changed Turn bands on or off by pressing and holding the Ve MUTE button O
17. d 9 10 Volume Adjust To adjust the Qi45 to your preferred audio level for alerts simply press and hold the Ve Mute button located on the display controller The audio will increase decrease while it is depressed Once you reach the desired audio level simply release the button The 0145 will retain this setting in its memory even if the system is turned off When the optional Laser Shifters are connected see Accessories section the VeMute button can be used to manually stop shifting once you have corrected your speed Simply press the V Mute twice during the Laser Shifting message and the Shifter s will cease to transmit The Shifters will remain in this state for approximately two minutes Once this time has passed the Shifters will automatically reset A reset message will be displayed to verify and acknowledge this reset Mute The Ve Mute button located on the display controller allows you to silence the audio during an alert To mute the audio for a single specific signal briefly press the Ve MUTE button After that radar encounter has passed the audio will automatically reset and the 0145 will alert you to the next encounter AutoMute Your Qi45 has our patented AutoMute feature After the Qi45 alerts you to a radar encounter at your selected volume level it automatically reduces the volume to a lower level This keeps you informed without the annoyance of a continuous full volume alert If you prefer
18. e 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 How POP Works Because intrusion alarms and motion sensors often operate on the same frequency as X Band radar your PASSPORT 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
19. egins to sound slowly then the rate of alert increases until the alert becomes a solid tone The Signal Meter ramps accordingly You are approaching a continuous radar source aimed in your direction PASSPORT 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 PASSPORT 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 PASSPORT 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 PASSPORT alerts slowly for awhile and then abruptly jumps to a strong alert 17 You are approaching a radar unit concealed by a hill or an obstructed curve 10 7 09 4 03 09 PM Interpreting Alerts Alert Explanation PASSPORT
20. k the troubleshooting section of this manual It may have a solution to your problem 2 Contact your installing dealer They will evaluate your unit and arrange repairs if necessary If you installed it yourself please contact our customer service team at 800 543 1608 29256 Escort Qi45 Manual indd 29 30 26 Warranty ESCORT One Year Limited Warranty ESCORT warrants your PASSPORT 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 replace ment of the PASSPORT detector 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 installa tion removal or reinstallation charges ESCORT is not liable for any incidental or consequential damages arising from the use misuse installation or mounting of the PASSPORT Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limita tion or exclusion may not apply to you This Warranty gives you specific rights You may have other legal rights which vary from state to
21. on that it is on NOTE When the Qi45 is in the Dark Mode the display will not show visual alerts when it detects signals Only the audible alert will tell you of detected signals Audible Alerts For Radar signals The Qi45 uses a Geiger counter like sound or voice announcements 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 from the road Each band has a distinct tone for easy identification X band beep tone Ku band rapid beep tone K band raspy brap tone Ka band double brap tone For Laser signals Since Laser signals are a possible threat no matter how weak the Qi45 alerts you to all laser signals with a full laser alert For Safety signals If you have turned on the SWS detection in the Qi45 s Preferences section the Qi45 will alert you to these signals with a double beep tone and a corresponding text message A complete listing of the text messages is on page 23 If you haven t turned on SWS in Preferences the Qi45 will not decode these transmissions but will still detect them as a K band radar signal Signal Strength Meter The Qi45 s matrix display consists of 280 individual LED s to provide an intuitive ultra bright display of signal strength and text messages When
22. ore difficult to detect AS A RESULT EVEN THE BRIEFEST LASER ALERT SHOULD BE TAKEN SERIOUSLY 20 29256 Escort Qi45 Manual indd 23 24 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 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 How TSR Works How TSR Works Several manufacturers of traffic flow monitoring systems use K band transmitters to sense traffic movement Unfortunately these sensors are transmitting in an instant on mode which creates a false alert These sensors are positioned approximately 1 mile apart and turn on and off approximately every minute These sensors are fully self contained and roadside mounted Some of the markets where these sensors are located include Omaha NE Raleigh Durham NC San Francisco CA San Jose CA Santa Barbara CA Ventura CA Washington DC Dayton OH Denver CO Everett WA Lincoln NE New York NY Oakland CA Olympia WA Our exclusive TSR anti falsing software rejects these unwanted
23. rder a stopwatch method of speed detection may be in use One of the many Safety Radar messages pages 22 23 Officer may not have radar or laser unit turned on PASSPORT did not provide a Safety signal while within range of an emergency vehicle Safety transmitters may not be commonly used in your area PASSPORT has detected a Safety Radar Signal but the signal isn t yet strong enough to decode the specific safety message page 22 23 PASSPORT s audible alerts are less loud after the first few alerts PASSPORT is in AutoMute Mode See page 4 for details PASSPORT S power on sequence reoccurs while you are driving Aloose power connection can cause PASSPORT to be briefly disconnected and will retrigger the power on sequence Your 14 old son has changed all 6 of the User Preferences options You can return all of the User Preferences to the factory defaults by holding down the City and Mute buttons while you turn PASSPORT on PASSPORT will not turn on Check that volume control is ON Check that vehicle ignition is ON Check all connections PASSPORT feels very warm 29256 Escort Qi45 Manual indd 27 28 It is normal for PASSPORT to feel warm 24 PASSPORT has been programmed in the ExpertMeter Mode pages 10 11 D5 10 7 09 4 03 10 PM Service Service Procedure If Your PASSPORT ever needs service please follow tbese simple steps 1 Chec
24. rtorations W PASSPORT Qi45 Quick Reference Card There are 6 user selectable options so you can customize your PASSPORT 0145 for your own preferences The buttons labeled BRT and SENS are also used to enter the PROGRAM Mode REVIEW your current program settings and to CHANGE any settings as desired The words PGM RVW and CHG are located below the push buttons and are labeled in light gray graphics How to use Preferences 1 To enter Preferences press and hold both the BRT and SENS buttons down for 2 seconds The unit will beep twice and will display the word Fire f z 2 Then press the REVIEW button to either tap the button to change from item to item or hold the button to scroll through the items 3 Press the CHANGE 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 Preferences simply wait 8 seconds without pressing any button The unit will display Comp lete and return to normal operation Factory Default Settings To reset PASSPORT to its original factory settings press and hold the BRT SENS and C buttons while turning the power on PASSPORT 8 display will provide a Eezet message accompanied by an audible tone acknowledging the reset An example Here is how you would turn PASSPORT s AutoMute feature off 1 Enter the Program Mode by holding both the BRT and SENS buttons down for 2
25. scort Qi45 Manual indd 7 8 Quick Reference Guide Power db To turn the Qi45 on or off simply press the power button located on the far left side of the display controller NOTE We recommend wiring tbe Qi45 to tbe vebicle s ignition switch so it turns on and off witb tbe key V MUTE Volume Control Mute Button set your volume level for alerts press and hold the Ve MUTE button located in the center of the display controller Once you ve reached your desired level of audio simply release the button Passport will remember this setting even when power is turned off mute an audible alert briefly press this button on the display controller to silence the audio for a specific alert The audio will alert you to the next encounter Page 7 AutoMute Passport s patented AutoMute automatically reduces the volume level of the audio alert Page 7 If you prefer you can turn AutoMute off Page 12 PASSPORT Gi45 Matrix Display PASSPORT s display will show Highway Auto or Auto NoX as its standard power on indication Page 6 If you prefer you can choose other power on indications Page 14 During an alert the display will indicate radar band and a precise bar graph for the signal strength Page 9 You can program PASSPORT for ExpertMeter which displays up to 8 radar signals at once or choose our new SpecDisplay mode which provides the actual numeric radar frequency Page 10 11 The display can
26. signals Since not all markets have this type of traffic flow system your detector has been pre set with TSR turned off turn TSR on simply visit the Preferences section Under Bands select 10 7 09 4 03 10 How SWS Works How SWS Works Since Safety radar technology is SWS Text Messages Weather Related Hazards There are two separate Safety Radar relatively new and the number of Highway Construction or Maintenance 33 Hi 1 systems in limited use today Safety Alert transmitters in operation is not yet 1 e Ahe o 34 and Safety Warning System SWS Both widespread you will not receive Safety 2 x 35 a systems use modified K band radar signals signals on a daily basis and should not be 3 36 looding Ahead From the factory your PASSPORT is surprised to encounter emergency 4 37 programmed with safety radar decoding vehicles road hazards and railroad 5 38 Ice n OFF If Safety Radar is used in your area crossings that are unequipped with these 6 39 Blowing D your PASSPORT will display these signals transmitters and therefore fail to provide 7 40 as K band radar signals instead of safety a signal 8 41 ead radar unless you use the Preferences to 9 42 Forfuture use turn PASSPORT s safety radar decoding ON 10 Travel The Safety Alert safety radar system 11 has three possible alerts 12 Forfuture use Safety Vehicle Road Hazard Train Nearby The SWS safety radar system has
27. state This Warranty does not apply if the serial number on the housing of the PASSPORT has been removed or if your PASSPORT has been subjected to physical abuse improper installation or modification Register online www EscortRadar com 27 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 2211 Middle Initial First Name Address Cit 1 Lip State a E mail In case we have a question Serial Number Model Product Purchased 2 RP rice Date Place of Purchase 3 Primary reason for purchasing this ESCORT product 4 2 2 2 gt Would you like to be added to our mailing list Would you like us to e mail you with updates 5 6 10 7 09 4 03 10 PM S 5 amp i B em i B by i 9 omm ox o S a A g v S a W Remo ations W BUSINESS REPLY MAIL FIRST CLASS MAIL PERMIT NO 300 WEST CHESTER OH POSTAGE WILL BE PAID BY ADDRESSEE ATTN CUSTOMER SERVICE ESCORT INC 5440 WEST CHESTER RD WEST CHESTER OH 45069 9789 NO POSTAGE NECESSARY IF MAILED IN THE UNITED STATES
28. th America These are the factory settings and it is highly recommended that you use your Qi45 in this mode If the bands are changed from the factory default settings the Qi45 will warn you with an audible alert and associated text message that one or more bands have been changed in Preferences i e X Band OFF This warning is displayed during the start up sequence standard or fast WARNING Only modify bands if you are absolutely certain tbat tbere are no traffic radar guns using tbat specific band in your area 10 7 09 4 03 09 PM Specifications Features and Specifications Operating Bands X band 10 525 GHz 25 MHz Ku band 13 450 GHz 25 MHz K band 24 150 GHz 100 MHz Ka band 34 700 GHz 1300 MHz Laser 904 33 MHz bandwidth Radar Receiver Detector Type Superheterodyne GaAs FET VCO Scanning Frequency Discriminator Digital Signal Processing DSP 4 bit high resolution A to D converter Laser Detection Quantum Limited Video Receiver Display Type HP AlGaAs 280 LED Matrix Text Bar Graph or ExpertMeter Automatic brightness control Power Requirement 12VDC Negative Ground User Preferences Power On Indication Power On Sequence Signal Strength Meter AutoMute Voice Bands 29256 Escort Qi45 Manual indd 19 20 Sensitivity Control AutoSensitivity Highway and Auto NoX Auto Calibration Circuitry Complete VG2 Immunity Dimensions Inches
29. the Qi45 s Preferences This allows you to set it up the way you prefer To access Preferences simply press the buttons that are normally used for brightness BRT and sensitivity SENS at the same time Once you access Preferences BRT button is used to review RVW the categories and the SENS button is used to change CHO items within the category Pages 14 15 explain each option in more detail How to use Preferences To enter Preferences press both buttons and hold for 2 seconds The Qi45 will beep and display Fr f Brightness is at maximum during this process 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 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 the Preferences simply wait 8 seconds without pressing any button beep and return to normal operation To quickly return to all of the factory defaults press and hold the BRT and SENS buttons while turning on the unit 29256_Escort Qi45 Manual indd 15 16 12 An example Here s how you would turn the Qi45 s AutoMute feature off 1 Enter Preferences by holding both buttons down for 2 seconds The 0145 will beep and display FF 2 Then hold the RYW button down The 45 will scroll through the
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