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Escort S2 Radar Detector User Manual

1. As you become familiar with the sources of these pseudo alarms in your daily driving they will serve as confirmation that your Solo 2 s radar detection abilities are fully operational B 22 How Laser Lidar Works Laser speed detection is actually LIDAR Light Detection and Ranging LIDAR guns project a beam of invisible infrared light The signal is a series of very short infrared light energy pulses which move in a straight line reflecting off your car and returning to the gun LIDAR uses these light pulses to measure the distance to a vehicle Speed is then calculated by measuring how quickly these pulses are reflected given the known speed of light LIDAR or laser is a newer technology and is not as widespread as conventional radar Therefore you may not encounter laser on a daily basis And unlike radar detection laser detection is not prone to false alarms Because LIDAR transmits a much narrower beam than does radar it is much more accurate in its ability to distinguish between targets and is also more difficult to detect AS A RESULT EVEN THE BRIEFEST LASER ALERT SHOULD BE TAKEN SERIOUSLY 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
2. 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 23 Technical Details How Safety Radar Works Safety Warning System or SWS uses a modified K band radar signal The SWS safety radar system has 64 possible messages 60 currently allocated The SWS messages your Solo S2 can display are listed on the facing page From the factory your Solo S2 is programmed with SWS decoding OFE If SWS is used in your area your Solo S2 will display the safety messages associated with the signal If you wish to detect this system use the EZ Programming feature to turn Solo S2 s SWS decoding ON NOTE some of the safety messages have been condensed so that each message can be displayed on one or two screens on Solo S2 s display Since Safety radar technology is relatively new and the number of transmitters in operation is not yet widespread you will not receive Safety signals on a daily basis Do not be surprised if you encounter emergency vehicles road hazards and railroad crossings that are unequipped with these transmitters As Safety transmitters become more prevalent the number of operating transmitters is growing every day these Safety radar signals will become more common For more information and details about SWS
3. alerts you to all laser signals with a full laser alert For Safety signals Solo S2 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 25 Signal Strength Meter Solo 82 s alphanumeric graphic display provides an intuitive display of signal strength and text messages Solo 82 s standard bar graph signal strength meter only displays information on a single radar signal If there are multiple signals present Solo S2 s internal computer determines which is the most important threat to show on the bar graph meter When Solo S2 detects radar it displays the band X K or Ka and a precise bar graph of the signal strength When Solo S2 detects a laser signal the display will show LASER NOTE If you are operating Solo S2 in Dark Mode the display will not light when a signal is detected only the audio alert will be heard ExpertMeter Solo S2 s ExpertMeter option is an advanced display for experienced detector users Please use Solo S2 for a few weeks to get familiar with its other features before using ExpertMeter To use the ExpertMeter instead of the standard bar graph meter select ExpertMeter in Solo S2 s EZ Programming see page 17 Solo S2 s 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 ch
4. 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 than one vehicle within range it is up to the radar operator to decide which target is producing the strongest reflection Since the strength of the reflection is affected by both the size of the vehicle and its proximity to the antenna it is difficult for the radar operator to determine if the signal is from a sports car nearby or a semi truck several hundred feet away Radar range also depends on the power of the radar equipment itself The strength of the radar unit s beam diminishes with distance The farther the radar has to travel the less energy it has for speed detection Because intrusion alarms and motion sensors often operate on the same frequency as X Band radar your Solo S2 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
5. press the Mute button at any time without a signal present and a battery status icon will appear showing you the remaining life of the batteries Each segment of this battery icon represents approximately 25 of the battery life When using the optional SmartCord for 12 volt operation pressing the Mute button will provide the vehicles voltage Low Battery Warning Once the batteries reach a specific voltage level approximately 1 7 volts the Solo S2 will provide a low battery warning This warning consists of an audible alert along with a corresponding message Mode Switch The Mode switch selects the Solo 2 s sensitivity We recommend the Auto AutoSensitivity mode for most driving Solo S2 s AutoSensitivity mode provides long range warning while virtually eliminating false alarms In this mode the Solo 2 s internal computer continu ously analyzes all incoming signals and intelligently determines which signals are real threats You can also select conventional Highway and City sensitivity modes When driving in urban areas where annoying X band intrusion alarms and door openers are common City Mode can be engaged to lower X band sensitivity and reduce X band alerts Full sensi tivity is maintained on all other bands You can customize Solo S2 s City mode sensitivity See the EZ Programming section page 18 for details Brightness Control The Solo S2 provides four levels of brightness including automatic mi
6. ESCORT ESCORT RADAR amp LASER DETECTION Cordless Solo 2 is designed in the USA Printed in the USA Escort Incorporated 5440 West Chester Road West Chester Ohio 45069 Sales Service 800 433 3487 S2 Fax 513 870 8509 wwwescortradarcom Ns wave wa S PE E A A ase ba Gale e Naas edipwand dans saan neabaautse nena T RADAR LASER SAFETY DETECTOR 2002 Escort Inc Escort Passport Solo AFR SmartShield AutoSensitivity MuteDisplay and ExpertMeter are trademarks of Escort Inc SWS is a trademark of SWS L C Features specifications and prices subject to change without notice Congratulations Your new Solo 82 is the most advanced cordless radar laser and safety detector available The Solo S2 includes full X K SuperWide Ka and Safety Warning System radar capability front and rear laser detection digital signal processing DSP for superior range and reduced false alarms our patented Mute and AutoMute audible and visual band alerts and all the performance you d expect from Escort In addition the Solo 2 introduces a new level of revolutionary cordless performance and innovative features e New long range cordless performance for both radar and laser e New AutoPower feature maximizes battery life e New brilliant high resolution LCD display with LED backlight e Advanced EZ Programming lets you customize up to 10 features e Exclusive AutoSensitivity mode virtually eliminates false alar
7. Full Dark Mode when turned on All bands enabled One or more bands are enabled Turn bands ON or OFF by A pressing the mute button 1o OH or OFF X band detection on or GFF K band detection on OH or OFF Ka band detection on OH or OFF Laser detection on OH or OFF SWS detection off OH or OFF vG2 detection off ne eee AEE EE ee eee eee E suoyosopiad Guojo pin anoway A A Table of Contents Quick Reference Card Quick Reference Guide Installation Battery Installation Optional 12 volt SmartCord Mounting Location Windshield Mount Controls and Features Power On Off AutoPwr Volume Control Power on indication Alert Mute AutoMute SmartMute Battery Status Voltage Low Battery Warning Mode Switch Highway Auto City Brightness Audible Alerts Signal Strength Meter ExpertMeter 10 13 EZ Programming e How To Use EZ Programming e Example of EZ Programming e Overview of EZ Programming e Details of EZ Programming Technical Details e Interpreting Alerts e How Radar Works e How Laser Works e How Safety Radar Works Service e Troubleshooting e Service e Warranty e Accessories Specifications Registration 14 19 14 14 15 16 19 20 25 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 31 26 27 28 28 29 29 30 31 Quick Reference Guide To begin using the Solo S2 just follow these simple steps T Install 2 AA batteries included in the battery compartme
8. aking it undetectable Solo S2 s oscillator will then periodically turn back on to see if the VG2 unit is still present If not Solo S2 will return to normal operation NOTE With VG2 detection on other radar detectors could be detected as well Ifyou ive in an area where a specific band e g SWS is not currently used you can turn that specific band off NOTE DO NOT TURN ANY BANDS OFF UNLESS YOU ARE ABSOLUTELY SURE THAT BAND IS NOT USED IN YOUR ARFA To disable or turn a specific band off enter program mode and scroll to the BandsALL category using the REVIEW button Using the CHANGE button select the specific band you wish to disable or turn off e g SWS ON Once you have selected the specific band press the top mounted Mute button to turn the band on off NOTE If you have turned off a band Solo 82 will warn you with an audible alert and associated text message stating which band is turned off e g SWS OFF This warning is displayed during the start up sequence standard or fast Technical Details Interpreting Alerts Although Solo S2 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 Solo S2 and how to interpret what it tells you The specific type of radar being used the type of trans mission continuous or instant on and the location of the radar source affect the radar alert
9. ange in your normal driving environment for example a traffic radar unit being operated in an area where there are normally other signals present 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 Solo S2 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 NOTE If you use ExpertMeter the brief signal shown in the power on sequence when you turn on your Solo S2 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 ExperiMeter 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 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 instantaneou
10. dar or laser signals e Solo S2 may be in City Mode o VASCAR Visual Average Speed Computer and Recorder a stop watch method of speed detection may be in use Officer may not have radar or laser unit turned on e Safety transmitters may not be commonly used in your area Solo S2 is in Full Dark Mode See page 18 for details e Solo S2 is in AutoMute Mode See page 10 for details e Solo S2 is not making contact with the windshield to provide stability While holding down Solo S2 s EasyRelease button slide Solo S2 further back toward the windshield so that the back top edge makes firm contact 26 e Solo S2 s power on sequence reoccurs while you are driving e Your 14 year old son has changed all 10 of the EZ Programming options e Solo S2 will not turn on Solo S2 feels very warm e A loose power connection or dirty lighter socket can cause Solo S2 to be briefly disconnected e You can return all of the programming options to the factory defaults by holding down the POWER MUTE Dim and Mute buttons while you turn Solo S2 on e Check for proper battery installation e Install new batteries e tis normal for Solo S2 to feel warm when it s on Explanation of Displays No display Solo S2 is in the Dark mode and is programmed for Full Dark page 18 One of the many pilot programming messages pages 16 One of the many Safety Radar messages pages 24 25 Solo S2 has detected a Safe
11. en abruptly jumps to a strong alert e Solo S2 alerts intermittently Rate and strength of alerts may be consistent or vary wildly e Solo S2 alerts intermittently Rate and strength of signal increases with each alert e Solo S2 gives an X band alert intermittently Explanation e You are approaching a radar unit concealed by a hill or an obstructed curve e A patrol car is travelling 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 e A patrol car is approaching from the other direction sampling traffic with instant on radar Such alerts should be taken seriously e 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 Technical Details How Radar Works Traffic radar which consists of microwaves travels in straight lines and is easily reflected by objects such as cars trucks even guardrails and
12. erational and indicates which sensitivity mode Highway Auto or City the detector is in If you are using the optional SmartCord for 12 volt power you can select alternate power on displays See the EZ Programming page 16 section for details The red LED AutoSensitivity mode will flash as an alert lamp when a signal is detected Mute The Mute button located on the top case of the Solo S2 allows you to silence the audio alert during a radar encounter To mute the audio for a single specific signal briefly press the Mute button After that radar encounter has passed the mute will automatically reset and the audio will alert you to the next encounter AutoMute Your Solo S2 has our patented AutoMute feature After Solo S2 alerts you to a radar encounter at the volume you have selected the AutoMute feature will automatically reduce the volume to a lower level This keeps you informed without the annoyance of a continuous full volume alert If you prefer you can turn the AutoMute feature off See the EZ Programming section page 17 for details SmartMute Once a specific signal has been muted Escort s exclu sive SmartMute feature will intelligently prioritize any additional signals by band If a new signal is detected and it is a higher priority band than the muted one Solo S2 will alert you at the preset volume you selected Battery Status Voltage The Mute button is also a battery status button Simply
13. ibly and visually to see if you would like to return to an active mode If yes simply press any button If not the Solo S2 will shut off completely maximizing battery life In this setting Solo S2 requires that you turn it on and off manually using the PWR button Power on Sequence TE Standard In this setting each time you turn on Solo S2 it will display Solo S2 LASER Ka band K band X band followed by a brief X band alert factory default If one or more bands are disabled see page 19 a message will appear alerting you if one or more bands are disabled ie X OFF Fur In this setting Solo 82 will inl asingle X band tone if all bands are enabled If any 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 NOTE If the batteries need to be replaced a low battery alert will be provided during both power on sequences Signal Strength Meter Fe tert TO Standard meter In this setting the meter displays the band of the received signal and a bar graph shows the relative signal strength factory default Met Expert Meter In this setting the meter simultaneously tracks multiple radar signals It can display up to 2 Ka band 2 K band and 4 X band signals at the same time NOTE The ExpertMeter feature is explained in more detail on page 13 Au
14. lly shut off once the vehicle has stopped moving for approximately 45 minutes Page 16 NOTE When using Solo S2 in battery mode the display will turn off automatically until a signal is detected or you enter program mode This maximizes battery life When using the optional 12 volt SmartCord the display will remain on and provide several pilot options for power on indication Page 16 radar band and a precise bar graph of signal strength 12 volt Power Jack For 12 volt operation plug the optional SmartCord into this connector Mute Battery Status Button Briefly press this button located on top to silence the audio for a specific alert Pages 10 11 Ear Phone Jack Astandard 1 8 inch or 3 5 mm earphone jack is located on the right front side of the Solo 82 Mode Button Switches sensitivity between Highway AutoSensitivity and City settings In general we recommend the AutoSensitivity mode Page 11 Volume Control Press the up or down button to adjust the S2 s volume Page 10 EZ Programming Solo 2 is ready to go just plug it in and turn it on If you prefer you can also easily customize up to 10 fea tures for your specific driving preferences Pages 14 19 AutoMute Solo S2 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 10 Installation Battery Installation Remove the battery door located on the b
15. lot Pilot Pilot Pilot aPuwr aPwr 0 Purin 5 Puriri Meter Meter aute 0 aute Tone Tone gt AUTO HIH MED MAX o OH or OFF OM or OFF a OM or OFF OH or OFF OM or OFF OH or OFF Press the CHG button to change from one category to the next Contrast level 3 Scrolls thru five contrast levels 1 5 Full word Highway or Auto or City Letter H orA or C Letter with scanning dot Symbol or or Symbol with scanning dot Scanning symbol Turns Solo 2 on and off automatically Turn Solo 2 on and off manually ig Standard power on sequence Fast power on sequence Standard signal strength meter Expert Meter AutoMute on AutoMute off Standard tones Loud tones Standard City mode sensitivity Low X band sensitivity in City Mode No X band sensitivity in City Mode Brightness is controlled automatically Minimum brightness when turned on Medium brightness when turned on Maximum brightness when turned on Full Dark Mode when turned on All bands enabled One or more bands are disabled Turn bands ON or OFF by pressing the Mute button i X band detection on K band detection on Ka band detection on Laser detection on SWS detection off VG2 detection off 15 amp Details of EZ Programming Disney Contrast 1 3 Contrast adjustment In this setting Solo S2 allows you to scroll though 5 levels of contrast adjustment for op
16. ms plus Highway and City settings e ExpertMeter tracks and displays up to 8 radar signals simultaneously e Detects and displays up to 64 Safety Warning System messages e Compatible with Laser Shifter ZR3 If you ve used a radar detector before a review of the Quick Reference Guide on pages 6 and 7 and the EZ Programming information on pages 14 19 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 Solo 2 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 M Remove card along perforations y v Remove card along perforations W Solo 2 Quick Reference Card There are 10 user selectable options so you can customize your Solo 2 for your own preferences The buttons labeled VOL and M Mode 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 on the front of the detector and are high lighted in blue graphics How to use EZ Programming 1 To enter Program Mode press and hold one of the VOL buttons and the M button down for 2 seconds The unit will beep twice and will display the word Program 2 Then press the RVW button to review the current settings Y
17. nimum medium maximum and full dark mode The Solo S2 is shipped using the automatic setting which will adjust the brightness automatically based on the ambient light in your vehicle You may also select one of the fixed brightness levels min med max in the EZ Programming section See page 18 for details Controls and Features For more discreet operation the Solo S2 also has a dark mode In this mode the display will not provide any visual alerts when it detects a signal Only an audible alert will be heard However the display will operate normally when accessing the program mode See the EZ Programming section page 18 for details NOTE When using the optional 12 volt SmartCord while the Solo S2 is in dark mode all visual alerts will be indicated on the SmartCord itself Audible Alerts For Radar signals Solo S2 uses a Geiger counterlike sound to indicate the signal strength and type of radar signal being encountered When you encounter radar a distinct Audible Alert will sound and increase in rate as the signal gets closer When the signal is very strong the Audible Alerts will blend into a solid tone 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 K band raspy brap tone Ka band double brap tone For Laser signals Since Laser signals are a possible threat no matter how weak Solo S2
18. nt Please note polarity 2 Mount your Solo 2 on the windshield using the supplied windshield mount 3 Press the Power button PWR located on the left side of the front panel 4 Adjust the volume VOL by pressing the up and down buttons located to the right of the display Please read the manual to fully understand Solo S2 s operation and features Radar Antenna and Laser Lens The rear panel of your Solo S2 should have a clear view of the road ahead For best performance do not mount Solo S2 directly behind windshield wipers or tinted areas EasyMount Slot Insert Solo S2 s adjustable Windshield mount into this slot Page 9 EasyRelease Button Press the release button and slide the Windshield mount into one of its four locking positions Page 9 Rear Laser Port Receives laser signals from behind the vehicle Power On Indication Three LED s green yellow red mounted between the PWR button and the display indicate power blinking in battery mode solid when optional 12 volt power cord is used These also indicate the sensitivity mode that the unit is in H for highway A for AutoSensitivity and C for city Page 10 Graphic LCD Display Power During an alert the display will turn on and indicate Press the PWR button to turn Solo S2 on Press and hold the PWR button to turn Solo S2 off Page 10 Programming options and SWS messages are also displayed AutoPwr Feature The Solo S2 will automatica
19. oad ahead e Mount Solo S2 away from windshield wipers other solid objects and heavily tinted areas that might obstruct the radar antenna or laser lens Windshield Mount Solo S2 s EasyMount windshield bracket is designed for unobtrusive and hassle free mounting 1 Depress the adjustment button on the top of Solo S2 above the word RELEASE and slide the EasyMount bracket into the slot until mount 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 EasyMount bracket can be bent To ensure that the suction cups adhere to the windshield firmly be sure to keep both your wind shield and the suction cups clean 2 To adjust Solo 2 on your windshield use the EasyMount adjustment button located on the top of the Solo S2 and slide Solo S2 forward or backward to obtain a level horizontal position When installed and adjusted properly the back top edge of the Solo S2 should rest solidly against your windshield CAUTION A few vehicles including some Porsches have wind shields 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 User s Tip You can leave the EasyMount bracket in place on your windshield and easily remove Solo S2 by pres
20. ontrast Adjust Pilot Light Auto Power Power On Sequence Signal Strength Meter AutoMute Audio Tones City Mode Sensitivity e Display Brightness e Radar Laser Bands e SWS and VG2 Alert Sensitivity Control e Highway AutoSensitivity and City SmartMute SmartShield VG2 Immunity Dimensions Inches 1 25 h x 2 85 w x 5 32 I Patented Technology Solo S2 is covered by one or more of the following US patents 6 400 305 6 249 218 6 069 580 5 600 132 5 587 916 5 668 554 5 559 508 5 365 055 5 347 120 5 446 923 5 402 087 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 4 636 499 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 Solo S2 is also covered by one or more of the following Canadian patents 1 295 715 1 295 714 1 187 602 1 187 586 Other patents pending Additional patents may be listed inside the product Registration Important Product Registration Information If you purchased your Solo S2 directly from Escort you are automatically registered with us If you did not purchase your Solo S2 directly from Escort please register online at www escortradar com Or for your convenience you may also fill out the enclosed registration card and return it to us postage pre paid Thank yo
21. operated in City mode X band sensitivity is not affected when used in Auto or Highway modes Brightness Ert Fto Automatically adjusts In this setting the Solo S2 s display and pilot lights will adjust automatically based on the vehicles inte rior brightness factory default In vhs setting aie time you turn on Solo 2 the display will be at the lowest brightness Ert FED Medium In this setting each time you turn on Solo S2 the display will be at the medium brightness Ert HAs Maximum In this setting each time you turn on Solo S2 the display will be at the maximum brightness Ert Derk Dark In this setting Solo 2 s display and pilot lights will be totally dark even during an alert Only the audible alert will tell you of detected signals Bands ON OFF ALL In this setting all radar and laser frequencies are monitored This is the factory setting and it is highly recommended that you use your Solo S2 in this mode HH X band detection on factory default GM K band detection on factory default 4H Ka band detection on factory default F4 Laser detection on factory default HEF Safety Warning Systems detection off factory default the VG2 band Radar detector dedi is turned on VG2 units will be detected with an audible and visual alert Once detected Solo S2 s internal oscillator will shut down for a period of time m
22. ottom of the detector and install 2 AA batteries supplied Be sure to note the correct polarity for each battery see legends inside battery compartment O EN Omn Optional 12 volt SmartCord To power Solo S2 using 12 volts simply remove the power connector plug and insert the small end of the optional SmartCord telephone type connector into the modular jack on Solo 82 s right side Plug the lighter plug adapter into your vehicle s lighter socket or accessory socket The optional SmartCord allows you to operate the Solo S2 on 12 volts DC negative ground only The lighter plug is a standard size and will work in most vehicles Of course your lighter socket must be clean and properly connected for proper operation NOTE Depending on your vehicle the lighter socket power may either be continuously on or it may be switched on and off with your ignition switch See the Accessories section for details on how to order the optional 12 volt SmartCord Mounting Location WARNING ESCORT cannot anticipate the many ways Solo S2 can be mounted It is important that you mount Solo S2 where it will not impair your view nor present a hazard in case of an accident Where to mount Solo S2 For optimum detection performance we recommend the following e Using the supplied Windshield Mount stick the suction cups to the windshield and mount your Solo S2 level and high enough on your front windshield to provide a clear view of the r
23. ou 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 To leave Program Mode simply wait 8 seconds without pressing any button The unit will display Complete beep 4 times and return to normal operation Solo 2 s Factory Settings To reset Solo 2 to its original factory settings press and hold the Mute and M Mode buttons while turning Solo 2 on Solo 2 s display will provide a Reset message accompanied by an audible alert acknowledging the reset An example of EZ Programming Here is how you would turn Solo S2 s AutoMute feature off 1 Enter the Program Mode by holding one of the VOL buttons and the M button down for 2 seconds Solo 2 will beep twice and display Frogram 2 Then hold the RVW button down Solo 2 will scroll through the categories starting with Contrast Contr then Pilot Light Filot then Auto Power 2F ur then Power on sequence Fix Ory then Signal Strength Meter eter and then AutoMute alate 3 Release the RVW button when Solo 2 shows the AutoMute item Since the factory setting is for AutoMute to be on Solo S2 will display atate OH If you accidentally don t release the RVW button in time simply press the other VOL button to scroll back to
24. r Payment can be made by check money order or credit card Ship Solo 2 to ESCORT Customer Service Department Service Order Number 5440 West Chester Road West Chester Ohio 45069 For your own protection we recommend that you ship your Solo S2 postpaid and insured Insist on a proof of delivery and keep the receipt until the return of your Solo S2 28 Warranty and Accessories ESCORT One Year Limited Warranty ESCORT warrants your Solo S2 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 the Solo S2 detector There are no expressed or implied warranties including those of fitness for a particular purpose or A 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 ESCORT is not liable for any incidental or consequential damages arising from the use misuse or mounting of the Solo S2 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 no
25. s view of all radar signals present EZ Programming There are 10 user selectable options so you can customize your Solo S2 for your own preferences The Mode button M and the VOL buttons up or down arrows are used to enter the programming REVIEW your current program settings and to CHANGE any settings as desired The letters PGM program RVW review and CHG change are located on the front of the detector and are high lighted in blue graphics Pages 16 19 explain each option in more detail How to use EZ Programming 1 To enter Program Mode press and hold either of the VOL up or down buttons and the M mode down for 2 seconds The unit will beep twice and will display the word Program 2 Then press the RVW button to review the current settings You can either tap the button to change from item to item or press and 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 To leave the Program Mode simply wait 8 seconds without pressing any button 7he unit will display Complete beep 4 times and return to normal operation To quickly reset Solo S2 to the factory program settings press and hold the Mute and M Mode buttons while turning Solo S2 on Example of EZ Programming Here is how you would turn Solo S2 s AutoM
26. s you receive The following examples will give you an introduction to understanding Solo S2 s warning system for radar laser and safety alerts Alert e Solo S2 begins to sound slowly then the rate of alert increases until the alert becomes a solid tone The Signal Meter ramps accordingly e Solo S2 emits short alerts for a few seconds and then falls silent only to briefly alert and fall silent again e Solo S2 suddenly sounds a continuous tone for the appropriate band received All segments in the Signal Strength Meter are lit e A brief laser alert e Solo S2 receives weak signals These signals may be alittle stronger as you pass large roadside objects The signals increase in frequency Explanation e You are approaching a continuous radar source aimed in your direction e An instant on radar source is being used ahead of you and out of your view e An instant on radar source or laser source is being used nearby This kind of alert requires immediate attention e Laser is being used in the area Because laser is inherently difficult to detect any laser alert may indicate a source very close by e A moving patrol car with continuous radar is over taking you from behind Because these signals are reflected reflections are increased by large objects they may or may not eventually melt into a solid point even when the patrol car is directly behind you Alert e Solo S2 alerts slowly for awhile and th
27. safety radar visit their web site at www swslc com m Safety Radar Text Messages Highway ULility Che tmar Truck Che bowie Et jane E losed Dnirlane Cilo Leftlane Cig Future Police Train Dyer pass Wa Limit Ares zone Harrows Curug Deer Blind oe Aooi den Foorkioacd Loading Emergricy Fo Flooding Er idgIce Ste mei Blinding Future 1 hie HA Blowing Blowing PE Spes Enfor ai Exit Delay Delay Delay Delay Delay Tankadio Toll Exitkght Exitleft lise L veh Mo yi Airey Troubleshooting Problem Solo S2 beeps briefly at the same loca tion every day but no radar source is in sight e Solo S2 does not seem sensitive to radar or laser e Solo S2 did not alert when a police car was in view e Solo S2 did not provide a Safety signal while within range of an emergency vehicle e Solo S2 s display is not working e Solo S2 s audible alerts are less loud after the first few alerts e Solo S2 bounces or sags on windshield Solution e An X band motion sensor or intrusion alarm is located within range of your route With time you will learn predictable patterns of these signals e Make sure that windshield wipers do not block Solo S2 s radar antenna and that the laser lens is not behind tinted areas Determine if your vehicle has an Instaclear ElectriClear or solar reflective windshield which may deflect ra
28. sing the adjustment button and sliding Solo S2 off the mount Again be sure to position the bracket where it won t present a hazard in the event of an accident Additional mounts are available Controls and Features Power To turn Solo S2 on simply press the power button PWR located on the left side of the front panel To turn the detector off press and hold the same power button for approximately two 2 seconds AutoPwr programmable To conserve battery life the Solo S2 will automatically go to sleep after the vehicle has stopped moving for 30 minutes If the vehicle starts to move within the next 30 minutes your Solo S2 will wake up and prompt you both visually and audibly to see if you want it back on If so simply press any button on the Solo S2 and it will return to normal operation If you do not press a button within 15 seconds of the prompt the detector will shut down completely To turn the Solo S2 back on simply press the PWR button Volume Control To adjust the alert tone volume level press and hold the up or down arrow buttons located to the right of the display Once the desired volume level is achieved simply release the button This volume level will be stored in memory Power On Indication Alert Once Solo S2 s start up sequence is complete one of three LEDs Green yellow red located between the PWR button and the display will begin to blink This indicates that Solo S2 is op
29. t apply if the serial number on the housing of the Solo S2 has been removed or if your Solo S2 has been subjected to physical abuse improper installation or modification Escort Extended Warranty Escort offers an optional extended warranty plan Contact Escort for details Accessories The following accessories and replacement parts are available for Solo 2 Two versions of the 12 volt SmartCord are available One SmartCord plugs into your lighter socket and has a coiled cord and the other Direct wire SmartCord module that you wire into your electrical system with an 8 foot straight cord to route to your Solo 82 e Optional 12 volt Coiled SmartCord 29 95 e Optional 12 volt Direct wire SmartCord 29 95 e Solo S2 Travel Case 19 95 e Optional Laser Shifter ZR3 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 Superheterodyne GaAs FET VCO e Scanning Frequency Discriminator e Digital Signal Processing DSP Laser Detection e Quantum Limited Video Receiver e Multiple Laser Sensor Diodes Display Type e Graphic LCD Display With LED Backlight e Standard Bar Graph or ExpertMeter e 5 Brightness Levels Including Automatic and Dark Power Requirement 3 Volts DC 2 AA batteries e Optional 12 Volt SmartCord Programmable Features C
30. the desired category 4 Press the CHG button to change from alute OM to aMute OFF 5 To complete the Programming simply wait 8 seconds without pressing any button Solo 2 will display Complets beep 4 times and return to normal operation EZ Programming Details gt v Remove card along perforations W Solo 2 Quick Reference Card Press the CHG button to change your setting within a category Contr Press the RVW button to go from one category to the next CONTRAST PILOT LIGHT Options using 12 volt SmartCord AUTO POWER POWER ON SEQUENCE SIGNAL STRENGTH METER AUTOMUTE AUDIOTONES CITY MODE SENSITIVITY BRIGHTNESS BANDS Solo 2 s Factory Settings Pilot aPur 0 aPwur Pur n Purin 5 Contrast level 3 Scrolls thru five contrast levels 1 5 Full word Highway or Auto or City Letter H orA or C Letter with scanning dot Symbol or or Symbol with scanning dot Scanning symbol Turns Solo 2 on and off automatically Turn Solo 2 on and off manually Standard power on sequence Fast power on sequence Standard signal strength meter Expert Meter AutoMute on AutoMute off Standard tones Loud tones Standard City mode sensitivity Low X band sensitivity in City Mode No X band sensitivity in City Mode Brightness is controlled automatically Minimum brightness when turned on Medium brightness when turned on Maximum brightness when turned on
31. timum viewing ge Light 12 volt power only Xr Full description in this setting Solo S2 will display Highway City or Auto as its power on indication factory default Pilot H Letter In this setting Solo S2 will display H for Highway C for City and A for Auto Fileot H gt Letter with scanning dot In this setting Solo S2 will display H for Highway C for City and A for Auto Also a single dot will continuously scroll across the display F L Symbol In this setting Solo S2 will display for Highway for Auto and for City Filot Symbolwith scanning dot In this setting Solo S2 will display for Highway o for Auto and for City Also a single dot will continuously scroll across the display Fi lio t Scanning symbol In this setting Solo S2 will display for Highway for Auto and for City Each will continuously scroll across the display Auto Power afwer Standard In this setting Solo S2 maximizes battery life by intelligently shutting down once your vehicle has become motionless Approximately 15 minutes after the vehicle has stopped moving the Solo S2 will go into a sleep mode It will sleep for approximately 30 minutes However if the Solo S2 senses movement within this sleep time the Solo S2 will prompt you both aud
32. toMute attuate OH AutoMute on In this setting Solo 2 s audio alerts will initially be at the volume you set but after a few seconds Solo S2 will automatically reduce the volume level to keep you informed but not annoyed factory default autel AutoMute off With AutoMute off Solo 2 s audio alerts will remain at the volume you set for the duration of the radar encounter Audio Tones Tore STO Standard tones This setting uses more pleasing tones factory default T Te This setting us uses tones that are more piercing This setting is recommended for louder vehicles Details of EZ Programming Giy Mode Sensitivity TE Standard In setting when you put Solo S2 in the City mode X band sensitivity is significantly reduced to reduce annoyance from X band intrusion alarms and motion sensors factory default Mitty Low X band sensitivity In this setting when you put Solo S2 in the City mode X band sensitivity is reduced more than the standard setting This will reduce X band alarms from other sources even further but also significantly reduces range to X band traffic radar No X band sensitivity In this setting when you put Solo S2 in the City mode Solo S2 will not respond to any X band signals WARNING Only choose this setting if you are absolutely certain that there are no X band traffic radar units where you drive NOTE These settings only apply when Solo S2 is
33. ty Radar Signal but the signal isn t yet strong enough to decode the specific safety message page 25 Hi or Eior ERI etc Solo S2 has been programmed in the ExpertMeter Mode page 12 13 Solo S2 has detected a VG2 unit radar detector detector 27 Service Service Procedure If your Solo S2 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 Solo S2 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 Solo 82 Your Service Order Number Your name and return address Your daytime telephone number A description of the problem you are experiencing Out Of Warranty Repairs For out of warranty repairs include prepayment in the amount you were quoted by the Escort Customer Service Representative If the detector has been damaged abused or modified the repair cost will be calculated on a parts and labor basis If it exceeds the basic repair charge you will be contacted with a quotation If the additional payment is not received within 30 days or if you notify us that you choose not to have your Solo S2 repaired at the price quoted your Solo S2 will be returned without repai
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35. ute feature off 1 Enter the Program Mode by holding one of the VOL buttons and M mode button down for 2 seconds Solo 2 will beep twice and display Program 2 Then hold the RVW button down Solo S2 will scroll through the categories starting with Contrast Pilot options Auto Power Power On sequence Signal Strength Meter AutoMute Tones City sensitivity Brightness and Bands 3 Release the RVW button when Solo S2 shows the AutoMute item Since the factory setting is for AutoMute to be on Solo S2 will display aMute ON Ifyou accidentally go to the next category press the opposite VOL button to go back 4 Press the CHG button to change from aMuteON to aMuteOFE 5 To complete the Programming simply wait 8 seconds without pressing any button Solo 2 will display Complete beep 4 times and return to normal operation 4 Overview of EZ Programming Press the RVW button to go your setting within a category CONTRAST PILOT LIGHT Options usin 12 volt SmartCore AUTO POWER POWER ON SEQUENCE SIGNAL STRENGTH METER AUTOMUTE AUDIOTONES CITY MODE SENSITIVITY BRIGHTNESS BANDS Solo 2 s Factory Settings To reset Solo 2 to its original factory settings press and hold the Mute and M Mode buttons while turning Solo 2 on Solo 2 s display will provide a Reset message accompanied by an audible alert acknowledging the reset Conte F Filot Huy Pilot Pi

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