Escort Radar Detector 29256 User Manual

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Designed in the USA  
ESCORT Inc.  
5440 West Chester Road  
West Chester OH 45069  
Service 800.543.1608  
©2009 ESCORT Inc. Escort®, Passport®,AFR®, SmartShield®,AutoSensitivity, MuteDisplay,  
SpecDisplay, and ExpertMeterare trademarks of ESCORT Inc. SWS is trademark of SWS, L.C.  
Features, specifications and prices subject to change without notice.  
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QuickReferenceCard  
TableofContents  
Introduction  
• Congratulations  
• IMPORTANT WARNING  
• Quick Reference Guide  
Controls and Features  
• Power  
Preferences  
12-15  
12  
• How to use Preferences  
• Example of Preferences  
• Overview of Preferences  
• Details of Preferences  
Technical Details  
• Specifications  
12  
4-5  
13  
Remove card along perforations   
6-11  
14-15  
16-23  
16  
PASSPORT Qi45 Quick Reference Card  
6
Press the REVIEW button  
to go from one category  
to the next  
Press the CHANGE button  
to change your setting  
within a category  
• Power-on indication  
• Volume Adjust  
6
PILOT LIGHT Pilot HWY *Full word: Highway or Auto or Auto NoX  
6
• Interpreting Alerts  
• How Radar Works  
• How POP Works  
• How Laser Works  
• How TSR Works  
• How Safety Radar Works  
Service  
17-18  
19  
(Power-on indication) Pilot H  
Letter: H or A or ANX  
Pilot H.> Letter, with scanning dot  
Pilot V  
Vehicle voltage  
• Mute  
7
POWER-ON SEQUENCE PwrOn FST *Fast power-on sequence  
PwrOn STD Standard power-on sequence  
• Auto / Highway / Auto NoX  
• Display Brightness  
• Dark Mode  
7
19  
SIGNAL STRENGTH METER Meter STD *Standard signal strength meter  
Meter EXP Expert Meter  
8
20  
Meter SPC SpecDisplay  
9
9
21  
AUTOMUTE aMute ON *AutoMute on  
aMute OFF AutoMute off  
• Audible Alerts  
22-23  
24-26  
24  
VOICE Voice ON *Voice alerts on  
Voice OFF Voice alerts off  
• Signal Strength Meter  
• ExpertMeter  
9
BANDS Bands DFT *Factory default settings  
Bands MOD One or more bands have been changed  
10-11  
11  
• Troubleshooting  
• Service  
Turn bandsONorOFFby  
pressing the V•MUTE button  
• SpecDisplay  
26  
X ONor OFF(default is on)  
Ku ONor OFF(default is off)  
K ONor OFF(default is on)  
• Warranty  
26  
Ka ONor OFF(default is on)  
POP ONor OFF(default is off)  
SWS ONor OFF(default is off)  
LSR ONor OFF(default is on)  
• Accessories  
29  
TSR ONor OFF(default is off)  
*Factory Default Settings  
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QuickReferenceGuide  
BRT Button  
Power  
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  
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 the  
Qi45 to the vehicle’s ignition switch so  
it turns on and off with the key.  
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  
V•MUTE (Volume Control/Mute) Button  
To set your volume level for alerts,press  
and hold theV•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.  
To 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  
Matrix Display  
PASSPORT’s display will show “Highway”,  
“Auto,orAuto NoXas 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 also show Safety Radar  
text messages.Pages 22-23  
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  
AutoMute  
Passport’s patentedAutoMute automatically  
reduces the volume level of the audio alert.  
Page 7  
If you prefer,you can turnAutoMute  
off.Page 12  
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ControlsandFeatures  
Power  
Volume Adjust  
Mute  
Auto / Highway / Auto NoX  
The“SENS”button selects the Qi45’s  
sensitivity setting.We recommend the  
“Auto(AutoSensitivity) mode for most  
driving.  
PASSPORT’s exclusiveAutoSensitivity  
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  
“Autobut turns off X-band completely.Full  
sensitivity is maintained on all other bands.  
The PASSPORT Qi45 was designed to turn  
on and off with the ignition once it is  
installed.This is accomplished by  
To adjust the Qi45 to your preferred audio  
level for alerts,simply press and hold the  
V•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 Qi45 will retain this setting in  
its memory,even if the system is turned off.  
When the optional Laser Shifters are  
connected,(seeAccessories section) the  
V•Mute button can be used to manually  
stop“shifting”once you have corrected  
your speed.Simply press theV•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.  
TheV•Mute button,located on the display  
controller,allows you to silence the audio  
during an alert.  
connecting the 12-volt Interface to a  
switchedACC connection at the fuse panel.  
(See installation manual for instructions.)  
If you prefer,you may also turn the  
Qi45 on and off by pressing the power  
button  
To mute the audio for a single specific  
signal,briefly press theV•MUTE button.  
After that radar encounter has passed,the  
audio will automatically reset and the Qi45  
will alert you to the next encounter.  
located on the display controller.  
AutoMute  
Power-on indication  
Your Qi45 has our patentedAutoMute  
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.  
After PASSPORT’s start-up sequence is  
complete,the matrix display will show  
“Highway”,“AutoorAuto NoXto show  
which sensitivity mode has been selected.  
If you prefer,you can select alternate  
power-on displays.See the Preferences  
section for details  
If you prefer,you can turn the  
AutoMute feature off.See the Preferences  
section for details.  
NOTE: Before using the Qi45 in the  
“Auto NoX” mode, please make sure  
your area does not use X-band guns to  
measure speed.  
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ControlsandFeatures  
Display Brightness  
Dark Mode  
For Laser signals:  
The Qi45’s display brightness is  
If you select Dark mode on the Qi45,the  
display will not provide any indication that  
it is on.  
Since Laser signals are a possible threat  
no matter how weak,the Qi45 alerts you to  
all laser signals with a full laser alert.  
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).  
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.  
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.  
Audible Alerts  
For Radar signals:  
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.  
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  
AudibleAlert 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.  
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 it detects radar,it displays the  
band of the radar (X,K,or Ka),and a precise  
bar graph of signal strength.  
X-band = beep tone  
Ku-band = rapid beep tone  
K-band = raspy brap tone  
Ka-band = double-brap tone  
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ControlsandFeatures  
ExpertMeter  
The ExpertMeter is actually a  
miniature spectrum analyzer.It shows what  
band each signal is,and its signal strength.  
A few more examples will help you  
better see how the ExpertMeter works.  
SpecDisplay  
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).  
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  
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K X  
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KA K X  
Here ExpertMeter shows 1 strong K-band  
signal, and three X-band signals, two  
strong and one weak.  
Above is the ExpertMeter Display if  
PASSPORT was detecting 2 strong Ka-band,  
2 strong K-band, and 4 strong X-band  
signals.  
K 24.150  
Display shows a K-band signal at 24.150  
GhZ.  
KA X  
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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.  
Here ExpertMeter shows 1 weak Ka-band  
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.  
signal, and three weak X-band signals.  
Ka 34.700  
Display shows a Ka-band signal at 34.700  
GhZ.  
X
On very weak signals, there will not be a  
vertical line at all.This shows a very weak  
X-band signal.  
X 10.525  
Display shows a X-band signal at 10.525  
GhZ.  
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.  
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.  
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.  
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.  
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HowtousePreferences  
OverviewofPreferences  
There are 6 user-selectable options in the  
Qi45’s Preferences.This allows you to set it  
up the way you prefer.  
An example  
Here’s how you would turn the Qi45’s  
AutoMute feature off.  
Press the REVIEW button  
to go from one category  
to the next  
Press the CHANGE button  
to change your setting  
within a category  
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,the BRT  
button is used to review (RVW) the categories  
and the SENS button is used to change  
(CHG) items within the category.Pages 14-  
15 explain each option in more detail.  
PILOT LIGHT  
(Power-on indication)  
Pilot HWY  
Pilot H  
Pilot H.>  
Pilot V  
*Full word:Highway orAuto orAutoNoX  
Letter:H orA orANX  
Letter,with scanning dot  
Vehicle voltage  
1
Enter Preferences by holding both  
buttons down for 2 seconds.The Qi45 will  
beep and display Prefs.  
2
Then hold the RVW button down.  
POWER-ON SEQUENCE  
PwrOn FST  
PwrOn STD  
*Fast power-on sequence  
Standard power-on sequence  
The Qi45 will scroll through the categories,  
starting with Display (Disp), then Pilot  
Light (Pilot), then Power-on sequence  
(PwrOn), then Signal strength meter  
(Meter), thenAutoMute (aMute).  
SIGNAL STRENGTH METER  
Meter STD  
Meter EXP  
Meter SPC  
*Standard signal strength meter  
Expert Meter  
SpecDisplay  
How to use Preferences  
1 To enter Preferences, press both  
buttons and hold for 2 seconds.The Qi45  
will beep and display Prefs. (Brightness  
is at maximum during this process.)  
3
Release the RVW button when the  
AUTOMUTE  
VOICE  
aMute ON  
aMute OFF  
*AutoMute on  
AutoMute off  
display shows AutoMute.Since the  
factory setting is forAutoMute to be on,  
the Qi45will display aMuteON.  
If you accidentally don’t release the  
RVW button in time and it goes to the  
next category, simply hold the RVW button  
down again until aMuteis displayed.  
2 Then press the RVW button to review  
the current settings.You can either tap  
the button to change from item to item,or  
hold the button to scroll through the items.  
Voice ON  
Voice OFF  
*Voice alerts on  
Voice alerts off  
BANDS  
Bands DFT  
Bands MOD  
*Factory default settings  
One or more bands have been changed  
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.  
Turn bands on or off by pressing  
and holding theV•MUTE button  
4
Press the CHG button to change from  
aMuteONto aMuteOFF.  
X ON or OFF (default is on)  
5
To complete this change,simply wait 8  
Ku ON or OFF (default is off)  
K ON or OFF (default is on)  
Ka ON or OFF (default is on)  
POP ON or OFF (default is off)  
SWS ON or OFF (default is off)  
LSR ON or OFF (default is on)  
TSR ON or OFF (default is off)  
*Factory Default Settings  
To reset the Qi45 to its original  
factory settings,press and hold  
the“BRT”and“SENS”buttons  
while turning the power  
The display will provide a  
Resetmessage,accompanied  
by an audible tone,  
acknowledging the reset.  
4 To leave the Preferences, simply wait 8  
seconds without pressing any button.  
The unit will display Complete,beep and  
return to normal operation.  
seconds without pressing any button.The  
display will provide a Completemessage,  
accompanied by an audible tone or voice  
announcement.This is an indication that  
the Qi45 has returned to its normal  
operation.  
on.  
To quickly return to all of the factory  
defaults,press and hold the BRT and SENS  
buttons while turning on the unit.  
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DetailsofPreferencesOptions  
Pilot Light (Power-on indication)  
NOTE: When you are using the Dark  
Mode, the display will be completely  
dark.  
Power-on Sequence  
AutoMute  
Bands  
PwrOnFST (Fast power-on)  
aMute ON (AutoMute on)  
BandsDFT  
This setting shortens the Qi45’s start up  
sequence to a single beep.(factory default)  
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)  
In this setting,all radar and laser bands are  
covered for NorthAmerica.These are the  
factory settings,and it is highly  
recommended that you use your Qi45 in  
this mode.  
PilotHWY (Full description)  
PwrOnSTD (Standard)  
In this setting,the Qi45 will display  
Highway,Auto,or AutoNoXas its  
power-on indication.(factory default)  
In this setting,each time you turn on the  
Qi45,it will display Passport,QI45,  
LASER,Ka-band,K-band,X-band,  
followed by a brief X-band alert.  
BandsMOD  
aMuteOFF (AutoMute off)  
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).  
Pilot H (Letter)  
In this setting,the Qi45 will display Hfor  
Highway,AforAuto and AnxforAuto NoX.  
WithAutoMute off,the audio alerts will  
remain at the volume you set for the  
duration of the encounter.  
Signal Strength Meter  
MeterSTD (Standard meter)  
Pilot H.> (Letter with scanning dot)  
In this setting,the Qi45 will display Hfor  
Highway,AforAuto,and AnxforAuto NoX.  
In addition,a single dot will continuously  
scroll across the display.  
The meter displays the band,and bar graph  
showing signal strength.(factory default)  
Voice Announcements  
VoiceON (Voice announcements on)  
In this setting, all alerts and instructions  
are communicated using a voice  
announcement. (factory default)  
MeterEXP (ExpertMeter)  
The meter simultaneously tracks up to 2  
Ka-band,2 K-band,and 4 X-band signals.  
WARNING: Only modify bands if  
you are absolutely certain that there  
are no traffic radar guns using that  
specific band in your area.  
Pilot V (Vehicle voltage)  
VoiceOFF (Voice announcements off)  
With voice off, normal tones will be used  
for alerts.  
In this setting,the Qi45 will continually  
display Hfor Highway, AforAuto,and Anx  
forAuto NoX,plus the vehicle’s voltage.  
NOTE: If the vehicle’s voltage  
MeterSPC (SpecDisplay)  
The meter displays the actual numeric  
frequency of the radar signal being  
received.  
drops below 10.5 volts, a low voltage  
warning will be displayed, followed by  
an audible alert. A high voltage  
warning is also given when the  
vehicle’s voltage goes above 16.5 volts.  
NOTE: See more details on  
pages 10-11.  
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Specifications  
InterpretingAlerts  
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  
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.  
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 904nm,33 MHz bandwidth  
Sensitivity Control  
AutoSensitivity,Highway andAuto NoX  
Auto Calibration Circuitry  
• CompleteVG2 Immunity  
Dimensions (Inches)  
• Display/Controller  
1.00 H x 2.00W x 0.50 D  
• Receiver Unit  
Alert  
Explanation  
Radar Receiver / Detector Type  
• Superheterodyne,GaAs FETVCO  
• Scanning Frequency Discriminator  
• Digital Signal Processing (DSP)  
• 4-bit high-resolutionA-to-D converter  
5.40 x 3.70 x 1.05 inches  
PASSPORT begins 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.  
Patented Technology  
PASSPORT is covered by one or more of  
the following U.S.patents:  
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.  
Laser Detection  
• Quantum LimitedVideo Receiver  
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:  
Display Type  
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!  
• HPAlGaAs 280 LED Matrix/Text  
• Bar Graph or ExpertMeter  
Automatic brightness control  
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.  
Power Requirement  
• 12VDC,Negative Ground  
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.  
User Preferences  
• Power-On Indication  
• Power-On Sequence  
• Signal Strength Meter  
AutoMute  
2,337,077 2,330,964 1,295,715 1,295,714  
1,187,602 1,187,586  
Voice  
• Bands  
European patents:  
1,145,030 1,090,456  
Other Patents Pending.  
PASSPORT alerts slowly for awhile and then  
abruptly jumps to a strong alert.  
You are approaching a radar unit concealed  
by a hill or an obstructed curve.  
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InterpretingAlerts  
HowRadarWorks  
HowPOPWorks  
Alert  
Explanation  
How Radar Works  
Because intrusion alarms and motion  
sensors often operate on the same  
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,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.  
PASSPORT 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.  
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  
will serve as confirmation that your  
PASSPORT’s radar detection abilities are  
fully operational.  
PASSPORT alerts intermittently.Rate and strength of  
signal increases with each alert.  
A patrol car is approaching from the other  
direction,“samplingtraffic with instant-on radar.  
Such alerts should be taken seriously.  
PASSPORT gives an X-band alert intermittently.  
You are driving through an area populated with  
radar motion sensors (door openers,burglar alarms,  
etc.).Since these transmitters are usually contained  
inside buildings or aimed toward OR away from  
you,they are typically not as strong or lasting as a  
real radar encounter.  
HowPOP”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).  
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.  
NOTE: According to the operator’s  
manual from the radar gun  
Radar range also depends on the  
power of the radar equipment itself.The  
strength of the radar unit's beam  
manufacturer, tickets should not be  
issued in this mode.  
diminishes with distance.The farther the  
radar has to travel,the less energy it has for  
speed detection.  
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HowLaserWorks  
HowTSRWorks  
How Laser (Lidar) Works  
There are limitations to LIDAR  
How TSR Works  
Some of the markets where these  
sensors are located include:  
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.  
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.  
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.  
Omaha NE  
Raleigh-Durham NC  
San Francisco CA  
San Jose CA  
Santa Barbara CA  
Ventura CA  
Washington DC  
Dayton OH  
Denver CO  
EverettWA  
Lincoln NE  
NewYork NY  
Oakland CA  
OlympiaWA  
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.  
Our exclusiveTSR anti-falsing software  
rejects these unwanted signals.Since not all  
markets have this type of traffic flow  
system,your detector has been pre-set with  
TSR turned off.  
To turnTSR on,simply visit the  
Preferences section.Under“Bands”,select  
TSR“on”.  
These sensors are fully self-contained  
and roadside-mounted.  
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HowSWSWorks  
Weather Related Hazards  
33 High Wind Ahead  
34 Severe Weather Ahead  
35 Heavy Fog Ahead  
36 High Water/Flooding Ahead  
37 Ice On Bridge Ahead  
38 Ice On Road Ahead  
39 Blowing Dust Ahead  
40 Blowing Sand Ahead  
41 Blinding Snow Whiteout Ahead  
42 For future use  
Travel Information/Convenience  
43 Rest Area Ahead  
How SWS Works  
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 and should not be  
surprised to encounter emergency  
vehicles, road hazards and railroad  
crossings that are unequipped with these  
transmitters and, therefore, fail to provide  
a signal.  
SWS Text Messages  
There are two separate Safety Radar  
systems in limited use today: Safety Alert,  
and Safety Warning System (SWS). Both  
systems use modified K-band radar signals.  
From the factory, your PASSPORT is  
programmed with safety radar decoding  
OFF. If Safety Radar is used in your area,  
your PASSPORT will display these signals  
as K-band radar signals instead of safety  
radar unless you use the Preferences to  
turn PASSPORT’s safety radar decoding ON.  
The Safety Alert safety radar system  
has three possible alerts:  
Highway Construction or Maintenance  
1 Work Zone Ahead  
2 Road Closed Ahead/Follow Detour  
3 Bridge Closed Ahead/Follow Detour  
4 Highway Work Crews Ahead  
5 Utility Work Crews Ahead  
6 All Traffic Follow Detour Ahead  
7 All Trucks Follow Detour Ahead  
8 All Traffic Exit Ahead  
9 Right Lane Closed Ahead  
10 Center Lane Closed Ahead  
11 Left Lane Closed Ahead  
12 For future use  
44 Rest Area With Service Ahead  
45 24 Hour Fuel Service Ahead  
46 Inspection Station Open  
47 Inspection Station Closed  
48 Reduced Speed Area Ahead  
49 Speed Limit Enforced  
50 Hazardous Materials Exit Ahead  
51 Congestion Ahead/Expect Delay  
52 Expect 10 Minute Delay  
53 Expect 20 Minute Delay  
54 Expect 30 Minute Delay  
55 Expect 1 Hour Delay  
56 Traffic Alert/Tune AM Radio  
57 Pay Toll Ahead  
• Safety Vehicle  
• Road Hazard  
• Train Nearby  
Highway Hazard Zone Advisory  
13 Stationary Police Vehicle Ahead  
14 Train Approaching/At Crossing  
15 Low Overpass Ahead  
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.  
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.  
16 Drawbridge Up  
17 Observe Drawbridge Weight Limit  
18 Rock Slide Area Ahead  
19 School Zone Ahead  
20 Road Narrows Ahead  
21 Sharp Curve Ahead  
22 Pedestrian Crossing Ahead  
23 Deer/Moose Crossing  
24 Blind/Deaf Child Area  
25 Steep Grade Ahead/Truck Use Low Gear  
26 Accident Ahead  
27 Poor Road Surface Ahead  
28 School Bus Loading/Unloading  
29 No Passing Zone  
30 Dangerous Intersection Ahead  
31 Stationary Emergency Vehicle Ahead  
32 For future use  
58 Trucks Exit Right  
59 Trucks Exit Left  
60 For future use  
Fast/Slow MovingVehicles  
61 Emergency Vehicle In Transit  
62 Police In Pursuit  
63 Oversize Vehicle In Transit  
64 Slow Moving Vehicle  
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Troubleshooting  
Problem  
Solution  
Explanation of Displays  
PASSPORT beeps briefly at the  
same location every day,but no  
radar source is in sight.  
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.  
Check  
There is a problem with the front receiver (it could be an unplugged  
Receiver connection,damaged wiring,or a problem within the front receiver itself).  
Wiring  
PASSPORT will continue to display this message,and will not operate until  
the problem has been repaired.  
PASSPORT does not seem sensitive  
to radar or laser.  
• PASSPORT may be in City Mode.  
PilotHWY One of the many options in Preferences (pages 12-15)  
WorkZone One of the many Safety Radar messages (pages 22-23)  
PASSPORT did not alert when a  
police car was in view.  
VASCAR (VisualAverage Speed Computer and Recorder) a  
stopwatch method of speed detection,may be in use.  
• Officer may not have radar or laser unit turned on.  
Caution  
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 did not provide a Safety  
signal while within range of an  
emergency vehicle.  
• Safety transmitters may not be commonly used in your area.  
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X ,or K ,  
PASSPORT has been programmed in the ExpertMeter Mode (pages10-11)  
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or KA etc.  
PASSPORT’s audible alerts are less  
loud after the first few alerts.  
• PASSPORT is inAutoMute Mode.See page 4 for details.  
PASSPORT’s power-on sequence  
reoccurs while you are driving.  
•A loose power connection can cause PASSPORT to be  
briefly disconnected,and will retrigger the power-on  
sequence.  
Your 14-year 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.  
• It is normal for PASSPORT to feel warm.  
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Service  
Warranty  
Service Procedure  
ESCORT  
Register  
online:  
If Your PASSPORT ever needs service,  
please follow these simple steps:  
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:  
1
Check the troubleshooting section of  
this manual.It may have a solution to your  
problem.  
@www  
The sole responsibility of ESCORT  
under thisWarranty 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.  
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.  
EscortRadar.com  
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.  
ThisWarranty gives you specific rights.  
You may have other legal rights which vary  
from state to state.ThisWarranty 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.  
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Accessories  
SHIFTER PACK  
Shifter Pack .....................................$249.95  
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