Escort 7500S Radar Detector User Manual
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1. Congratulations Your new TurboCharged Passport 7500S is the most advanced radar detector available The 7500S includes full X K and SuperWide Ka radar protection front and rear laser detection Digital Signal Processing for superior range and falsing rejection our patented Mute and AutoMute audible and visual band alerts and all the performance you d expect from Escort In addition the new Passport 7500S introduces a new level of TurboCharged performance and innovative features New long range radar performance Multiple laser sensors for long range detection Exclusive EZ Programming lets you instantly set 10 features Exclusive AutoSensitivity mode plus Highway and City settings 280 LED Text Matrix Display for easy to read messages Exclusive ExpertMeter tracks and displays up to 8 radar signals Detects all Safety Radar signals New VG 2 Alert Auto Shutoff Optional SmartCord compatible Optional Laser Shifter ZR3 compatible If you ve used a radar detector before a review of the Quick Reference Guide on pages 2 and 3 and the EZ Programming information on pages 10 and 11 will briefly explain the new features If this is your first detector please read the manual in detail to get the most out of Passport s performance and features Please drive safely FCC Note Modifications not expressly approved by the manufacture could void the user s FCC granted authority to operate the equ2. Programmable Features Power On Indication Power On Sequence Signal Strength Meter AutoMute Audio Tones 15 City Mode Sensitivity Display Brightness Dark Mode Safety Warning System Alerts VG2 Alert Sensitivity Control AutoSensitivity Highway and City Dimensions Inches 11 2 8 5 01 Patented Technology Passport is covered by one or more of the following US patents 6 400 305 6 249 218 6 069 580 5 668 554 5 600 132 5 587 916 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 4 686 499 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 Passport 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 Technical Details Interpreting Alerts Although Passport has a comprehensive warning system and this handbook is as complete as we can make it only experi ence will teach you what to expect from your Passport and how to interpret what it tells you The specific type of radar being used the type of transmission continuous or instant on and the location of the radar source affect the
3. and A for Auto Pilot gt Letter with scanning dot In this setting Passport will display H for Highway C for City and A for Auto Also a single dot will continuously scroll across the display att Symbol In this setting Passport will display for Highway for Auto and for City Pilot Symbol with scanning dot In this setting Passport will display for Highway for Auto and for City Also a single dot will continuously scroll across the display Filat gt Scanning symbol In this setting Passport will display for Highway for Auto and for City Each will continuously scroll across the display 12 Power on Sequence E Standard in this setting each time you turn on Passport it will display Passport 7500S LASER Ka band K band X band followed by a brief X band alert factory default 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 T Fast power on this setting Passport will provide a single 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 Signal Strength Meter D Standard meter In this setting the meter
4. 20 21 Passport has been programmed in the ExpertMeter Mode page 89 Passport has detected a VG2 unit radar detector detector Service Service Procedure If Your Passport 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 Callusat 1 800 543 1608 We may be able to solve your problem over the phone If the problem requires that you send your Passport 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 Passpott 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 prepay ment 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 Passport repaired at the price quoted your Passport will be returned without repair Payment can be made by check money order or credit card Ship Passport and Power Cord To ESCORT Cu
5. default all In this setting when you select the dark mode using the dim button Passport s display will be totally dark without even displaying any power on indication In this setting Passport s optional SmartCord will provide the only visual indication to confirm that Passport is operational Safety Warning System Safety one System detection off factory default In this setting safety messages will be detected in areas using this technology VG 2 Alert VG2 m detection off factory default VG2 alert detection on In this setting Passport will alert you to VG2 signals and automatically shut the detector off for approximately 15 seconds Once the VG2 signal has passed Passport will automati cally return to normal operation NOTE When VG2 alert is on other radar detectors can be detected as well Technical Details Features and Specifications Operating Bands X band 10 525 GHz 25 MHz K band 24 150 GHz 100 MHz Ka band 34 700 GHz 1300 MHz Laser 904nm 33 MHz bandwidth Radar Receiver Detector Type Superheterodyne GaAs FET VCO Scanning Frequency Discriminator Digital Signal Processing DSP Laser Detection Quantum Limited Video Receiver Multiple Laser Sensor Diodes Display Type 280 LED Matrix Text Bar Graph or ExpertMeter 3 Level Dimming plus Dark Mode Power Requirement 12VDC Negative Ground Optional SmartCord Compatible
6. displays the band of the received signal and a bar graph shows the relative signal strength factory default B F ExpertMeter 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 pages 10 11 AutoMute GH AutoMute on In this setting Passport s audio alerts will initially be at the volume you set but after a few seconds Passport will automatically reduce the volume level to keep you informed but not annoyed factory default AutoMute off With AutoMute off Passport s audio alerts will remain at the volume you set for the duration of the radar encounter Audio Tones 3 Standard tones This setting uses more pleasing tones factory default i Loud tones This setting uses tones that are more piercing This setting is recommended for louder vehicles 13 City Mode Sensitivity In this setting when you put Passport in the City mode X band sensitivity is significantly reduced to reduce annoyance from X band intrusion alarms and motion sensors factory default Low X band sensitivity n this setting when you put Passport 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 ba
7. Above is tbe 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 NOTE If you use ExpertMeter the brief signal 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 sbows 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 repre senting individual signals continuously change several times a second to give you a continuous instantaneous view of all radar signals present 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 VG2 If the VG2 band Radar detector detector is turned on VG2 units will be d
8. Mute Your Passport has our patented AutoMute feature After Passport 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 for details Mute The Mute button located on Passport s front panel 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 Auto Highway City Switch The City button selects Passport s sensitivity mode We recommend the Auto AutoSensitivity mode for most driving Passport s AutoSensitivity mode provides long range warning with minimum false alarms In this mode Passport s internal computer continuously analyzes all incoming signals and intelli gently adjusts the sensitivity circuits You can also select conventional Highway and City modes When driving in urban areas where annoying X band intru sion alarms and door openers are common City mode can be engaged to lower X band sensitivity and reduce X band alerts Full sensitivity is maintained on all other bands You can customize Passport s City mode sensitivity See the EZ Program
9. ORT INC 5440 WEST CHESTER RD WEST CHESTER OH 45069 9789 NO POSTAGE NECESSARY IF MAILED IN THE UNITED STATES ESCORT PRODUCT REGISTRATION CARD ESCORT gt lf you purchased your detector directly from Escort you do not need to fill out this section unless you are ordering the optional ESCORT SERVICE PLAN below gt lf 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 You may also choose to order the optional ESCORT SERVICE PLAN below 1 First Name Middle Initial Last Name Address City State Zip Phone Number In case we have a question 2 Product Purchased Model Serial Number 3 Place of Purchase Date Price 4 Primary reason for purchasing this ESCORT product Optional ESCORT SERVICE PLAN Call Toll Free 1 800 433 3487 As you know your new radar detector is covered by our standard one year limited warranty For complete details please refer to your owner s manual Although Escort products are built and tested to the highest standards in the industry we do offer the Escort Service Plan ESP to ensure your peace of mind for years to come You can extend your comprehensive one year factory warranty by two additional years for only 29 95 That s a total of three years from the time of purchase Benefits include priority handing by our repair department use of original factory compon
10. beep 4 times and return to normal opera tion 10 An example For example here is how you would turn Passport s AutoMute feature off 1 Enter the Program Mode by holding both the city and dim buttons down for 2 seconds PASTORE will beep twice and display 2 Then hold the REVIEW button down Passport will scroll tbrougb tbe categories starting with Pilot Light Filaot tben Power on sequence i then Signal strength meter 1 and then AutoMute Cali 3 Release the REVIEW button when Passport shows the AutoMute item Since the factory setting 15 for AUOMUE be on Passport will display at 4 Qf you accidentally don t release tbe Review button in time and Passport goes to tbe next category bold tbe Review button down again and after Passport scrolls tbrougb all categories it will begin again at tbe top of tbe list 4 Press the CHANGE p tton to change from af 5 To complete the Programming simply wait 8 seconds without pressing any button Passport will display ate beep 4 times and return to normal operation Overview of EZ Programming Press the REVIEW button to go from one category to the next PILOT LIGHT Power on indication POWER ON SEQUENCE SIGNAL STRENGTH METER AUTOMUTE AUDIO TONES CITY MODE SENSITIVITY BRIGHTNESS DARK MODE Safety Warning System VG2 radar detector detector Factory Default Settings Press the CHANGE button to
11. change your setting within a category Full word Highway or Auto or City Letter H or A or C Letter with scanning dot Symbol or Letter with scanning dot Scanning symbol 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 Last brightness used Minimum brightness when turned on Medium brightness when turned on Maximum brightness when turned on Dark Mode when Passport turned on Standard Dark shows HD AD CD All Dark no display SWS detection off SWS detection on VG2 detection off VG2 detection on To reset Passport to its original factory settings press and hold the CITY DIM and MUTE buttons while turning the power on Passport s display will provide a Reset message accompanied by an audible alert acknowledging the reset n Details of EZ Programming Pilot Light Power on indication Note When you are using the Dark mode the display will only show HD AD or CD Highway Dark Auto Dark or City Dark i Full description In this setting Passport will display Highway City or Auto as its power on indication factory default Pilot Letter In this setting Passport will display H for Highway C for City
12. dar encounter As you become familiar with the sources of these pseudo alarms in your daily driving they will serve as confirmation that your Passport s radar detection abilities are fully operational 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 distin guish between targets and is also more difficult to detect AS A RESULT EVEN THE BRIEFEST LASER ALERT SHOULD BE TAKEN SERIOUSLY 19 There are limitations to LIDAR equip ment 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 readin
13. drails and overpasses Radar works by directing its microwave beam down the road As your vehicle travels into range the microwave beam bounces off your car and the radar antenna looks for the reflections Using the Doppler Principle the radar equipment then calculates your speed by comparing the frequency of the reflection of your car to the original frequency of the beam sent out Traffic radar has limitations the most significant of these being that it typically can monitor only one target at a time If there is more 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 reflec tion is affected by both the size of the vehicle and its proximity to the antenna it is difficult for the radar operator to deter mine 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 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 gener ally produce much weaker readings than will a true ra
14. e Ka band double brap tone For Laser signals Since laser signals are a possible threat no matter how weak Passport alerts you to all laser signals with a full laser alert For Safety signals Passport 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 21 Controls and Features Power Connector Passport s new power jack uses a telephone type connector This new 4 conductor connector works with the included coiled cord and with our optional new SmartCord MuteDisplay The SmartCord is a special power cord that has a power on indicator a bright alert light that warns of radar or laser and a convenient mute button right on the plug It s the perfect addition for any car where reaching the detector mute button on the windshield is a stretch And for discreet night driving put Passport in the Dark Mode and use the SmartCord for your visual alerts Other drivers won t know you have a detector Two versions are available A SmartCord that plugs into your lighter socket and has a coiled cord and a Direct wire SmartCord module that you wire into your electrical system with an 8 foot straight cord to route to your Passport For more information or to order call us toll free at 1 800 433 3487 Signal Strength Meter Passport s alphanumeric display consists of 280 individual LEDs to provide an intuitive ultra bright display of si
15. ents and service performed by our highly trained radar detector technicians If service is ever required during this time just call our Service Department at 1 800 543 1608 for instructions on how to return your detector and power cord to us It s that simple To begin your extended coverage please fill out this ESP card and return it to us Or for faster service call us toll free at 1 800 433 3487 Once we have your information we will forward your ESP confirmation kit As always if you have any questions about this plan or any of our other products please feel free to call us gt YES I want to protect my new radar detector with the Escort Service Plan for only 29 95 Please start my full two year coverage the day my Escort one year limited warranty expires Payment Method C Check or Money Order C Credit Card 0 MasterCard Visa C Discover AMEX Card Number Exp Date Name Signature Please fold tape closed and return
16. etected with an audible and visual alert Once detected Passport s internal oscillator will shut down for a period of time making it undetectable Passport s oscillator will then periodically turn back on to see if the VG2 unit is still present If not Passport will return to normal operation NOTE With VG2 detection on other radar detectors could be detected as well EZ Programming There are 10 user selectable options so you can customize your Passport 7500S for your own preferences The buttons labeled CITY and DIM are also used to enter the Program Mode REVIEW your current program settings and to CHANGE any settings as desired The words PROGRAM REVIEW and CHANGE are located on the top of the detector and are highlighted in dark blue graphics Pages 12 14 explain each option in more detail How to use EZ Programming 1 To enter Program Mode press and hold both top buttons down for 2 seconds The unit will beep twice and will display the word Program 2 Then press the REVIEW 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 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 the Program Mode simply wait 8 seconds without pressing any button The unit will display Complete
17. ety transmitters may not be commonly used in your area Press the Dim button to deactivate Dark Mode Passport is in AutoMute Mode See page 6 for details Passport is not making contact with the windshield to provide stability While holding down Passport s EasyMount button slide Passport further back toward the windshield so that the back top edge makes firm contact A loose power connection or dirty lighter socket can cause Passport to be briefly disconnected You can return all of the programming options to the factory defaults by holding down the City Dim and Mute buttons while you turn Passport on 22 Problem Solution Passport will not turn on Check that volume control is ON Check that vehicle ignition is ON Check that vehicle lighter socket is functional Try Passport in another vehicle Passport feels very warm It is normal for Passport to feel warm Explanation of Displays AG Sensitivity control is in Auto mode display is in Dark mode page 7 HD Sensitivity control is in Highway mode display is in Dark mode page 7 Cn Sensitivity control is in City mode display is in Dark mode page 7 Passport is in the Dark mode and is programmed for Dark All page 7 14 One of the many programming messages pages 10 14 One of the many Safety Radar messages pages 20 21 Passport has detected a Safety Radar Signal but the signal isn t yet strong enough to decode the specific safety message page
18. g 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 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 Passport can display are listed on the facing page From the factory your Passport is programmed with SWS decoding OFF If SWS is used in your area your Passport will display the safety messages associated with the signal If you wish to detect this system use the EZ Programming feature to turn Passport 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 Passport s eight character display 20 Since Safety radar technology is rela tively 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 emer gency 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
19. gnal strength and text messages Passport s standard bar graph signal strength meter only displays information on a single radar signal If there are multiple signals present Passport s internal computer determines which is the most important threat to show on the bar graph meter When Passport detects radar it displays the band X K or Ka and a precise bar graph of the signal strength When Passport detects a laser signal the display will show LASER NOTE If you are operating Passport in the Dark mode the display will not light when a signal is detected only the audio and the flashing alert lamp on the SmartCord ExpertMeter Passport s ExpertMeter option is an advanced display for experienced detector users Please use Passport for a 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 ExpertMeter in Passport s EZ Programming see page 10 12 Passport 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 change in your normal driving environment for example a traffic radar unit being oper ated 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
20. ipment Table of Contents Quick Reference Guide 2 3 EZ Programming 10 14 Installation 4 5 How to use EZ Programming 10 Power Connection 4 Example of Programming 10 Mounting Location 4 Overview of Programming 11 Windshield Mount 5 Details of Programming 12 14 Controls and Features 6 9 Technical Details 15 21 Power and volume control 6 Specifications 15 Power on indication 6 Interpreting Alerts 16 18 AutoMute 6 How Radar Works 18 Mute 6 How Laser Works 19 Auto Highway City Switch 6 How Safety Radar Works 20 21 Dim Dark Switch 7 Service 22 25 Dark Mode 7 Troubleshooting 2223 Audible Alerts 7 Service 24 Signal Strength Meter 8 Warranty 25 ExpertMeter 8 9 Accessories 25 VG2 9 Quick Reference Guide To begin using your Passport iust 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 into your car s lighter socket 2 Mount your Passport on the windshield using the supplied windshield mount 3 Rotate the volume thumbwheel on Passport s left side to turn Passport on and adjust the volume Please read the manual to fully understand Passport s operation and features EasyMount Slot Insert Passport s adjustable Windshield mount into this slot Page 4 5 EasyMount Button Press the button and slide the Windshield mount into one
21. ming section for details Dim Dark Switch Passport s Dim button selects the brightness of Passport s display There are four settings Maximum Medium Minimum and Dark Press the Dim button to select your preferred brightness If you prefer you can have Passport always turn on at a specific brightness See the EZ Programming section for details Dark Mode When you select the Dark mode with the Dim switch Passport changes to a very inconspicuous power on indication a very dim AD HD or CD in this display the A H or C indicates Auto Highway or City and the D indicates Dark When Passport is in the Dark mode the display will not show visual alerts when Passport detects signals Only the audible alert will tell you of detected signals If you prefer you can have Passport s display totally dark see the EZ Programming section and use the visual alerts on the SmartCord Audible Alerts For Radar signals Passport uses a Geiger counter like sound to indicate the signal strength and type of radar signal being encountered When you encounter radar a distinct audible alert will sound and occur faster as the signal gets stronger 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 ton
22. more information and details about SWS safety radar visit their web site at www safetyradar com SWS Text Messages 1 blork Zone 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 RW DY mona om m 21 Troubleshooting Problem Passport beeps briefly at the same location every day but no radar source is in sight Passport does not seem sensitive to radar or laser Passport did not alert when a police car was in view Passport did not provide a Safety signal while within range of an emergency vehicle Passport s display is not working Passport s audible alerts are less loud after the first few alerts Passport bounces or sags on wind shield Passport s power on sequence reoc curs while you are driving Your 1 amp year old son has changed all 10 of the EZProgramming options Solution 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 Make sure that windshield wipers do not block Passport 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 radar or laser signals Passport may be in City Mode 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 Saf
23. nd traffic radar No X band sensitivity 7 this setting when you put Passport in the City mode Passport 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 Passport is operated in City mode X band sensitivity is not affected when used in Auto or Highway modes Details of EZ Programming Brightness dast f this setting when you turn on Passport the display will be the last brightness you had selected during operation with the dim button factory default HIM minimum In this setting each time you turn on Passport the display will be at the lowest brightness medium In this setting each time you turn on Passport the display will be at the medium brightness Erpe d maximum In this setting each time you turn on Passport the display will be at the maximum brightness Eri D dark In this setting each time you turn on Passport the display will be in the dark mode This is recommended only when using Passport s optional SmartCord so you still have a visual indication to confirm that Passport is operational Dark Mode k 3 standard In this setting when you select the dark mode the only display will be a very dim 14 HD AD or CD indicating Highway Dark Auto Dark or City Dark factory
24. o obtain a level horizontal position When installed and adjusted propetly the back top edge of Passport should rest solidly against your windshield Caution A few vehicles including some Porsches have windshields with a soft anti acerative 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 wind shield has this coating gt User s Tip You can leave the EasyMount bracket in place on your windshield and easily remove Passport by pressing the adjustment button and sliding Passport 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 and volume control To turn Passport on and adjust the alert tone volume level rotate the thumbwheel on Passport s left side Turn the control away from you to increase the audio volume When you turn Passport on it goes through a sequence of alerts If you prefer you may program your Passport for a shorter power on sequence See the EZ Programming section for details Power on indication After Passport s start up sequence is complete the alphanumeric display will show Highway City or Auto to indicate which sensitivity mode is selected If you prefer you can select alternate power on displays See the EZ Programming section for details Auto
25. of its four locking positions Page 5 Power Jack 00 Plug power cord or optional SmartCord into this connector Pages 4 8 25 City Button Switches between AutoSensitivity City and Highway settings In general we recom mend the Auto mode Page 6 a Power Volume Control Rotate the thumbwheel to turn Passport on and set the volume Page 6 AutoMute Passport s patented AutoMute automatically reduces the volume level of the audio alert after a brief period Page 6 If you prefer you can turn AutoMute off Page 10 Radar Antenna and Laser Lens The rear panel of your Passport should have a clear view of the road ahead For best performance do not mount Passport directly behind windshield wipers or tinted areas Page 4 PASSPORT 75005 ww Alphanumeric Matrix Display Passport s display will show Highway Auto or City as its power on indication If you prefer you can choose other power on indications Page 10 12 During an alert the display will indicate radar band and a precise bar graph of signal strength Page 8 Note In the Dark Mode the display will not light during an alert Page 7 You can program Passport for the ExpertMeter which displays up to 8 radar signals at once Page 8 9 The display can also show Safety Radar text messages Page 20 21 Dim Button Press to adjust display brightness There are three brightness settings plus Dark Mode Page 7 In the Dark Mode the power on indica
26. ort has been subjected to physical abuse improper installation or modification Accessories The following accessories and replacement parts are available for Passport 7500S Replacement coiled cord 14 00 Direct wire 10 00 Soft Carrying Case 12 00 SmartCord coiled gt 29 95 SmartCord direct wire 29 95 SmartCord is a special power cord that has a power on indicator a bright alert light that warns of radar or laser and a convenient mute button right on the plug It s the perfect addition for any car where reaching the detector mute button on the windshield is a stretch And for discreet night driving put Passport in the Dark Mode and use the SmartCord for your visual alerts Other cars won t know you have a detector Two versions are available A coiled SmartCord that plugs into your lighter socket shown and a Direct wire SmartCord module that you wire into your electrical system with an 8 foot straight cord to route to your Passport See all of our products and accessories at www escortradar com ESCORT Designed and printed in the USA Escort Incorporated 5440 West Chester Road West Chester Ohio 45069 Sales 800 433 3487 Service 800 543 1608 www escortradar com 2003 Escort Inc Escort Passport SmartShield AutoSensitivity MuteDisplay and ExpertMeter are trademarks of Escort Inc 5 5 is a trademark of SWSLC Features specifications and prices subject to change withou
27. radar alerts you receive The following examples will give you an introduction to understanding Passport s warning system for radar laser and safety alerts Nert Passport begins to sound slowly then the rate of alert increases until the alert becomes a solid tone The Signal Meter ramps accordingly Passport emits short alerts for a few seconds and then falls silent only to briefly alert and fall silent again Passport suddenly sounds a continuous tone for the appropriate band received AII segments in the Signal Strength Meter are lit A brief laser alert Passport receives weak signals These signals may be a little stronger as you pass large roadside objects The signals increase in frequency l6 Explanation You are approaching a continuous radar source aimed in your direction An instant on radar source is being used ahead of you and out of your view An instant on radar source or laser source is being used nearby This kind of alert requires immediate attention Laser is being used in the area Because laser is inherently difficult to detect any laser alert may indicate a source very close by A moving patrol car with continuous radar is overtaking you from behind Because these signals are reflected reflections are increased by large objects they may or may not eventu ally melt into a solid point even when the patrol car is directly behind you Nert Passport alerts slowly for awhile and
28. rds See the Accessories section for details on our optional SmartCord Mounting Location WARNING ESCORT cannot anticipate the many ways Passport can be mounted It is important that you mount Passport where it will not impair your view nor present a hazard in case of an accident Where to mount Passport For optimum detection performance we recommend the following Using the Windshield Mount mount your Passport level a few inches above the dash board and high enough on your front wind shield to provide a clear view of the road from the front and rear Mount Passport away from windshield wipers other solid objects and heavily tinted areas that might obstruct the radar antenna or laser lens Windshield Mount Passport s EasyMount windshield bracket is designed for unobtrusive and hassle free mounting 1 Depress the adjustment button on the top of Passport by the word ESCORT and slide the EasyMount 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 EasyMount bracket can be bent To ensure that the suction cups adhere to the windshield firmly be sure to keep both your windshield and the suction cups clean 2 adjust Passport on your windshield use the EasyMount adjustment button located on the top of the Passport and slide Passport forward or backward t
29. stomer Service Department Service Order Number 5440 West Chester Road West Chester Ohio 45069 For your own protection we recommend that you ship your Passport postpaid and insured Insist on a proof of delivery and keep the receipt until the return of your Passport Warranty and Accessories 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 ESCORT is not liable for any incidental or consequential damages arising from the use misuse or mounting of the Passport Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you This Warranty gives you specific rights You may have other legal rights which vary from state to state This Warranty does not apply if the serial number on the housing of the Passport has been removed or if your Passp
30. t notice ACCELERATION HORSEPOWER DRIFTING BRAKING Actual size 5A x 1 Until now to accurately measure performance you ve needed equipment that costs thousands of dollars Now there s an easy accurate and affordable way to measure true performance your Escort design team introduces the new Passport G Timer Amazing Accuracy Passport G Timer measures performance with absolute precision Acceleration 0 60 mph 1 4 mile amp more Horsepower Drifting amp Braking G Forces Fasy to Use Intuitive one button operation makes the Passport G Timer incredibly easy Just press the calibrate button and you re ready to perform No Installation Required just plug it in and go Measures True Performance Guaranteed You li love the new Passport G Timer we guarantee it If you re not satisfied for any reason return it within 30 days for a refund PASSPORT To learn more call toll free 1 888 837 2678 or visit us at www gtimer com 1 88 8 8ESCORT Passport G Timer Vehicle Performance Computer Finally a Sod and accurate way to measure your vehicle s performance PASSPORT S Timer Actual size 515 x 17 PASSPORT Another pap Performance Product ib To learn more call toll free 1 888 837 2678 or visit us at www gtimer com 1 888 SESCORT BUSINESS REPLY MAIL FIRST CLASS MAIL PERMIT NO 300 WEST CHESTER OH POSTAGE WILL BE PAID BY ADDRESSEE ATTN CUSTOMER SERVICE ESC
31. then abruptly jumps to a strong alert Passport alerts intermittently Rate and strength of alerts may be consistent or vary wildly Passport alerts intermittently Rate and strength of signal increases with each alert Passport gives an X band or K band alert intermittently y Explanation You are approaching a radar unit concealed by a hill or an obstructed curve 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 A patrol car is approaching from the other direction sampling traffic with instant on radar Such alerts should be taken seriously You are driving through an area populated with radar motion sensors 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 overconfidence in an unfamiliar area can be dangerous Likewise if an alert in a commonly traveled area is suddenly stronger or on a different band than usual speed radar may be set up nearby Technical Details How Radar Works Traffic radar which consists of microwaves travels in straight lines and is easily reflected by objects such as cars trucks even guar
32. tion will be changed to a dim AD HD or CD Gndicating Auto Highway or City Dark In the Dark Mode Passport s meter will not display during an alert only the audio will alert you Page 7 Mute Button Briefly press this button next to the display to silence the audio for a specific alert The audio will alert you to the next encounter Page 6 EZ Programming Passport is ready to go just plug it in and turn it on But you can also easily change 10 features for your preferences Press both top buttons to enter the Program Mode then easily Review or Change your settings Page 10 14 Power Connection To power Passport plug the small end of the supplied coiled power cord into the telephone type power jack on Passport s left side and plug the lighter adapter into your vehicle s lighter socket or accessory socket Passport operates on 12 volts DC negative ground only The lighter plug provided is 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 Passport s standard lighter adapter has an integral fuseholder If it is ever necessary to replace the fuse simply unscrew the tip of the lighter plug and replace the fuse with an identical 2 amp fuse Optional power co
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