Escort Radar Detector SR7 User Manual

PASSPORT SR7 is designed in the USA by  
Escort Incorporated  
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Quick Reference Card  
Table of Contents  
Introduction  
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EZ-Programming  
9-13  
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• Congratulations  
• Important Warning  
• Quick Reference Guide  
• How to use EZ-Programming  
Example of Programming  
• Overview of Programming  
• Details of Programming  
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11-13  
Passport SR7 Quick Reference Card  
Controls and Features  
• Power and Volume Control  
• Power-On Indication  
AutoMute  
5-8  
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Press the REVIEW button  
to go from one category  
to the next  
Press the CHANGE button  
to change your setting  
within a category  
Technical Details  
14-19  
14-15  
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DISPLAY  
Disp STD  
Disp VERT  
*Standard display  
Vertical display  
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• Interpreting Alerts  
• How Radar Works  
• How Laser Works  
• How Safety Radar Works  
PILOT LIGHT  
(Power-on indication)  
Pilot HWY  
Pilot H  
Pilot H.>  
Pilot +  
*Full word: Highway or Auto or City  
Letter: H or A or C  
Letter with scanning dot  
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Symbol: + or or --  
Pilot +.>  
Pilot +>  
Pilot V  
Symbol with scanning dot  
Scanning symbol  
Vehicle voltage  
Mute  
5
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POWER-ON SEQUENCE  
PwrOn STD  
PwrOn FST  
*Standard power-on sequence  
Fast power-on sequence  
• Remote Mute / Volume  
Auto / Highway / City Switch  
• Display Brightness  
Audible Alerts  
5
18-19  
SIGNAL STRENGTH METER  
Meter STD  
Meter EXP  
Meter SPC  
*Standard signal strength meter  
ExpertMeter  
SpecDisplay  
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Service  
20-25  
20-21  
22  
AUTOMUTE  
AUDIOTONES  
aMute ON  
aMute OFF  
*AutoMute on  
AutoMute off  
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Tone STD  
Tone LOUD  
*Standard tones  
Loud tones  
• Troubleshooting  
Service  
6
CITY MODE SENSITIVITY  
City STD  
City LoX  
City NoX  
*Standard City mode sensitivity  
Low X band sensitivity in City Mode  
No X band sensitivity in City Mode  
Signal Strength Meter  
ExpertMeter  
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BRIGHTNESS  
BANDS  
Brt AUTO  
Brt MIN  
Brt MED  
Brt MAX  
Brt DARK  
*Brightness adjusts automatically  
Minimum brightness when turned on  
Medium brightness when turned on  
Maximum brightness when turned on  
Dark Mode when Passport turned on  
• Warranty  
22  
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Specifications  
25  
Bands ALL  
Bands MOD  
*All bands enabled  
SpecDisplay  
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One or more bands has been modified  
Turn bands “ON” or “OFF” by  
pressing the mute button  
• Optional Laser Shifters  
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X
K
ON or OFF  
ON or OFF  
Ka ON or OFF  
LSR ON or OFF (or SHFTwith ZR3)  
SWS ON or OFF  
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*Factory Default Settings  
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Quick Reference Guide  
Controls and Features  
To mute the audio for a single specific  
Power/ Volume Control  
City Button  
Power and volume control  
signal, briefly press the Mute Button or the  
installed Remote Mute Button. After that  
radar encounter has passed, the mute will  
automatically reset and the audio will alert  
you to the next encounter.  
Rotate the thumbwheel to turn Passport on  
and set the volume. (We recommend wiring  
the SR7 to a switched circuit so that it will  
turn on/off with your vehicles ignition).  
Switches sensitivity modes between  
Highway, AutoSensitivity, and City settings.  
In general, we recommend the  
To turn Passport on and adjust the alert  
tone volume level, rotate the thumbwheel  
on Passports Display/Controller. Turn the  
control to the left to increase the audio  
volume. When you turn Passport on, it goes  
through a sequence of alerts.  
AutoSensitivity mode. Page 6.  
Remote Mute/ Volume Adjust  
The Remote Mute Button, (standard with  
the SR7) can also be used to change the  
volume level without accessing the Display  
Controller. To change the volume level with  
the Remote Mute Button, simply press and  
hold. An audible  
tone will be  
generated, and  
the display will  
provide a bar  
graph for the  
volume level. Once  
the desired volume level is reached,  
simply release the Remote Mute  
Button. This volume setting will be  
stored in memory.  
When the optional Laser Shifter  
ZR3 is installed, (see EZ-Programming  
section) the Remote Mute button can be  
used to manually stop “shifting” once you  
have corrected your speed. Simply press the  
Remote Mute Button twice during the  
Laser Shifting” message, and the Shifter’s  
will cease to transmit. The Shifter’s will  
automatically reset within one minute. A  
reset message will be displayed to verify and  
acknowledge the reset.  
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 Passports start-up sequence is  
complete, the matrix display will show  
“Highway,” “City,” or “Auto” to show  
which sensitivity mode is selected.  
If you prefer, you can select alternate  
power-on displays. See the EZ-Programming  
section for details.  
Matrix Display  
EZ-Programming  
Passport’s display will show “Highway,”  
“Auto,” or “City” as its standard power-on  
indication. Page 5. If you prefer, you can  
choose other power-on indications. Pages  
9-13.  
During an alert, the display will indicate  
the radar band, and a precise bar graph for  
the signal strength. Page 7.  
Passport is ready to go – just turn it on. But  
you can easily change 9 features for your  
preferences. Press both buttons to enter the  
Program Mode, then easily Review or  
Change your settings. Pages 9-13.  
Mute Button  
AutoMute  
Briefly press this button on the display  
controller, or the standard remote mute  
button, to silence the audio for a specific  
alert. (The audio will alert you to the next  
encounter.) Page 5.  
Your Passport has our patented AutoMute  
feature. After Passport alerts you to a radar  
encounter at your selected volume level, it  
automatically mutes 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.  
You can program Passport for  
ExpertMeter, which displays up to 8 radar  
signals at once, or choose SpecDisplay  
mode, which provides the actual numeric  
radar frequency. Pages 7-8.  
The display can also show Safety Radar  
text messages. Pages 18-19.  
AutoMute  
Passport’s patented AutoMute automatically  
reduces the volume level of the audio alert.  
Page 5. If you prefer, you can turn  
AutoMute off. Page 9.  
Mute  
The Mute Button, located on Passports  
front panel, or the installed Remote Mute  
Button, allows you to totally silence the  
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audio alert during a radar encounter.  
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Controls and Features  
Controls and Features  
For Sa fety signa ls:  
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.  
The ExpertMeter is actually a miniature  
spectrum analyzer. It shows what band  
each signal is, its relative frequency within  
the band, and its signal strength.  
Highway / Auto / City Switch  
Dark Mode  
If you have turned on the SWS detection  
in Passport’s programming, 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 19.  
The “City” button selects Passport's sensi-  
tivity. We recommend the “Auto”  
If you set Passport to its Dark Mode using its  
EZ-Programming, 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.)  
(AutoSensitivity) mode for most driving.  
Passport’s exclusive AutoSensitivity  
mode provides long-range warning, with  
minimum false alarms. In this mode,  
Passport’s internal computer continuously  
analyzes all incoming signals and intelligently  
adjusts the sensitivity – eliminating the  
majority of false alarms.  
If you haven’t programmed your  
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.  
See the EZ-Programming section for  
more details.  
Passport to decode these safety signals (see  
pages 9, 13, 19), it will still detect them as K-  
band radar signals.  
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KA K X  
Above is the ExpertMeter Display if  
Passport was detecting 2 strong Ka-band,  
2 strong K-band, and 4 strong X-band  
signals.  
You can also select conventional  
“Highway” and “City” 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 sensitivity is maintained on all  
other bands. You can customize Passports  
City Mode sensitivity. See the EZ-  
Signal Strength Meter  
Passport’s new matrix display consists of  
280 individual LED’s, to provide an intuitive  
ultra-bright display of signal strength and  
text messages.  
Audible Alerts  
For Ra da r signa ls:  
As you can see, there are vertical lines  
after each band designator. Each line shows  
a signal being detected. The height of each  
line shows the relative signal strength of  
that signal. The position of the line shows  
the relative frequency of the signal within  
the band.  
Note: If you use ExpertMeter, the brief  
signal shown in the power-on sequence  
when you turn on your Passport will also  
be in ExpertMeter: an “Xwith a single  
vertical line.  
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 tone  
Ka-band = double-brap tone  
For La ser signa ls:  
Since Laser signals are a possible threat  
no matter how weak, Passport alerts you to  
all laser signals with a full laser alert.  
When Passport detects radar, it displays  
the band of the radar (X, K, or Ka), and a  
precise bar graph of signal strength  
Programming section for details.  
ExpertMeter  
Display Brightness  
Passport’s exclusive ExpertMeter option is  
an advanced display for experienced  
detector users. Please use Passport 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 ExpertMeter in Passports  
EZ-Programming (see pages 9-13).  
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.  
Passport’s display brightness is automatically  
adjusted to suit ambient light conditions in  
your vehicle. (The light sensor is located  
between the City and Mute buttons on the  
display controller and may dim the display  
momentarily when accessing one or both of  
these buttons).  
A few more examples will help you  
better see how the ExpertMeter works.  
If you prefer, you can program your  
Passport for a fixed brightness level  
(Maximum, Medium, Minimum, or Dark).  
See the EZ-Programming section for details.  
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K X  
Here ExpertMeter shows 1 strong  
K-band signal, and three X-band signals, 2  
strong and 1 weak.  
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Controls and Features  
How to customize Passport with EZ-Programming  
There are 9 user-selectable options so you  
An exa mple  
For example, heres how you would turn  
Passport’s AutoMute feature off.  
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KA X  
X 10.525  
can customize your Passport for your own  
preferences. The buttons that are normally  
used for CITY and MUTE are used to enter  
the Program Mode, to REVIEW your current  
program settings, and to CHANGE any  
settings as desired. Pages11-13 explain each  
option in more detail.  
Here ExpertMeter shows 1 weak Ka-  
band signal, and 3 weak X-band signals.  
Display shows an X-band signal at  
10.525 GHz  
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Enter the Program Mode by holding  
X
Note: Even long-time detector users will  
require a significa nt a mount of time to  
get fa milia r with this new level of  
informa tion.  
both buttons down for 2 seconds. Passport  
will beep twice and display Program.  
On very weak signals, there will not  
be a vertical line at all. This shows a very  
weak X-band signal.  
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Press and hold the REVIEW button.  
How to use EZ-Programming  
Passport will scroll through the categories,  
starting with Display Disp, then Pilot  
Light Pilot, then Power-on sequence  
PwrOn, then Signal strength meter  
Meter, then AutoMute aMute.  
Optional  
ExpertMeter Deta ils  
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To enter Program Mode, press both  
buttons and hold for 2 seconds.  
(Passport will beep twice and display  
“Program.” (Brightness is at maximum  
during programming.)  
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 view of the signal strength of all  
radar signals present.  
ZR3 Laser ShifterConfiguration  
Your Passport SR7 is fully compatible with  
Escort’s ZR3 Laser Shifter. Once added, the  
integrated Shifters add a new level of laser  
defense to your SR7 remote – making it the  
ultimate defense against laser guns.  
Once the Laser Shifter’s have been  
connected to Passports Interface, the  
internal computer will automatically make  
changes to the “Bands” programming  
options. Under the “Laser” option, the  
Shifters can now be programmed to  
receive only, or “Shift” (default once  
connected), an incoming laser signal. Also,  
during the start-up sequence, the SR7 will  
acknowledge the new configuration.  
During a laser alert, the display will  
show “Front” “Lsr Shft” when a signal is  
received from the front, or “Rear” “Lsr Shft”  
when a signal is received from the rear. This  
message will be accompanied by the normal  
Laser alert tone.  
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Release the REVIEW button when  
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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.)  
Passport shows the AutoMute item. Since  
the factory setting is for AutoMute to be  
on, Passport will display aMute ON.  
(If you accidentally dont release the  
Review button in time, and Passport goes  
to the next category, hold the Review  
button down again, and after Passport  
scrolls through all categories, it will begin  
again at the top of the list.)  
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).  
SpecDisplay  
Passport’s new SpecDisplay option is also  
designed for the advanced detector user. In  
this mode, Passport will display the actual  
numeric radar frequency being received.  
To leave the Program Mode, simply wait  
8 seconds without pressing any button.  
(The unit will display “Complete,” beep 4  
times, and return to normal operation.)  
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Press the CHANGE button to change  
from aMute ONto aMute OFF.  
K 24.150  
Display shows a K-band signal at  
24.150 GHz  
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To complete the Programming, simply  
wait 8 seconds without pressing any button.  
Passport will display Complete, beep 4  
times, and return to normal operation.  
(To quickly return to all of the factory  
defaults, press and hold the CITY and MUTE  
buttons while turning on the unit.)  
Ka34.700  
Display shows a Ka-band signal at  
34.700 GHz  
For more information on the Laser  
Shifter ZR3, consult your 12-volt retailer.  
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Overview of EZ-Programming Options  
Details of EZ-Programming Options  
Press the REVIEW button  
Press the CHANGE button  
to change your setting  
within a category  
Pilot H.> (Letter with scanning dot)  
Display  
to go from one category  
to the next  
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.  
Disp STD (Display standard)  
This is the standard setting for use when  
Passport’s Display is mounted horizontally.  
DISPLAY  
*Standard display  
Vertical display  
Disp STD  
Disp VERT  
PILOT LIGHT  
*Full word: Highway or Auto or City  
Pilot HWY  
Pilot H  
(Power-on indication)  
Letter: H or A or C  
Pilot+ (Symbol)  
In this setting, Passport will display “+” for  
Highway, “.” for Auto, and “–” for City.  
Letter, with scanning dot  
Pilot H.>  
Pilot +  
Symbol: + or or –  
Symbol, with scanning dot  
Scanning symbol  
Pilot +.>  
Pilot +>  
Pilot V  
Vehicle voltage  
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.  
DispVERT (Display vertical)  
This setting is used when  
Passport’s Display is mounted  
vertically, for example mounted  
on the side of a center console. In  
this setting, Passports Display is  
mounted vertically.  
POWER-ON SEQUENCE  
*Standard power-on sequence  
Fast power-on sequence  
PwrOn STD  
PwrOn FST  
SIGNAL STRENGTH METER  
*Standard signal strength meter  
Meter STD  
Meter EXP  
Meter SPC  
ExpertMeter  
SpecDisplay  
AUTOMUTE  
AUDIOTONES  
*AutoMute on  
AutoMute off  
aMute ON  
aMute OFF  
Pilot+> (Scanning symbol)  
In this setting, Passport will display “+” for  
Highway, “.” for Auto, and “–” for City. Each  
will continuously scroll across the display.  
*Standard tones  
Loud tones  
Tone STD  
Tone LOUD  
CITY MODE SENSITIVITY  
*Standard City mode sensitivity  
Low X-band sensitivity in City Mode  
No X-band sensitivity in City Mode  
City STD  
City LoX  
City NoX  
Pilot Light (Power-on indication)  
Pilot V (Vehicle voltage)  
Note: When you are using the Dark mode,  
the display will only show HD, AD, or CD,  
(Highway-Dark, Auto-Dark, or City-Dark).  
BRIGHTNESS  
*Brightness adjusts automatically  
Minimum brightness  
Medium brightness  
Maximum brightness  
Dark Mode  
Brt AUTO  
Brt MIN  
Brt MED  
Brt MAX  
Brt DARK  
In this setting, Passport will display “H” for  
Highway, “C” for City, and “A” for Auto,  
and the vehicles voltage. If the vehicle’s  
voltage 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.  
PilotHWY (Full description)  
BANDS  
*All bands enabled  
Bands ALL  
Bands MOD  
In this setting, Passport will display  
“Highway,” “City,” or “Auto” as its power-  
on indication. (factory default)  
One or more bands has been modified  
*Passport’s Factory Default Settings  
To reset Passport to its original  
factory settings, press and hold  
the “CITYand “MUTE” buttons  
while turning the power on.  
Passport’s display will provide a  
“Reset” message, accompanied  
by an audible alert, acknowl-  
edging the reset.  
Turn bands “ON” or “OFF” by holding  
down the Mute button  
Pilot H (Letter)  
In this setting, Passport will display “H” for  
Highway, “C” for City, or “A” for Auto.  
X
K
ON or OFF  
ON or OFF  
Ka ON or OFF  
LSR ON or OFF(or SHFTwith optional ZR3)  
SWS ON or OFF  
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Details of EZ-Programming Options  
Details of EZ-Programming Options  
Brt MIN (Minimum)  
Sets display to minimum brightness.  
Power-on Sequence  
Signal Strength Meter  
City Mode Sensitivity  
PwrOnSTD (Standard)  
MeterSTD (Standard meter)  
City STD (Standard)  
In this setting, each time you turn on  
Passport, it will display “Passport,” “SR7,”  
LASER,” “Ka-band,” “K-band,” “X-band,”  
followed by a brief X-band alert. It then  
confirms communications to the front radar  
receiver, and front and rear laser receivers.  
If a communications error occurs, the  
The meter displays the band, and bar graph  
showing signal strength. (factory default)  
In this setting, when you put Passport in the  
City mode, X-band sensitivity is significantly  
reduced, to minimize annoyance from  
X-band intrusion alarms and motion sensors.  
(factory default)  
Brt MED (Medium)  
Sets display to medium brightness.  
MeterEXP (ExpertMeter)  
The meter simultaneously tracks up to 2  
Ka-band, 2 K-band, and 4 X-band signals.  
Brt MAX (Maximum)  
Sets display to maximum brightness.  
City LoX (Low X-band sensitivity)  
In 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-band traffic radar.  
Brt DARK (Dark)  
appropriate error message will be displayed. MeterSPC (SpecDisplay)  
(see page 21 for error messages)  
In this setting, Passport will only display a  
very dim HD, AD, or CD for the power-on  
indication, and will not show any visual  
alerts when signals are detected.  
The meter displays the actual numeric  
frequency of the radar signal being received.  
Note: See more details on pages 7-8.  
Note: If there is a problem with the front  
laser receiver or wiring after the initial  
start-up sequence, Passport will briefly  
display LsrF ERR.” If there is a problem  
with the rear laser receiver or wiring after  
the initial start-up sequence, Passport will  
briefly display LsrR N/A.”  
In both cases, Passport will continue  
to receive radar signals, but will not  
receive laser signals. If there is a problem  
with the front radar receiver or wiring  
after the initial start-up sequence, Passport  
will display Front N/A,” and will then  
continue to display Check,” “Receiver,”  
“Wiring.” Passport will not operate in this  
condition. Please contact your installer if  
this occurs.  
AutoMute  
Bands  
BandsALL  
In this setting, all radar, laser, and SWS  
frequencies are monitored. This is the  
factory default setting, and it is highly  
recommended that you use your Passport in  
this mode.  
aMute ON (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)  
City NoX (No X-band sensitivity)  
In 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 a re a bsolutely  
certa in tha t there a re no X-ba nd tra fc  
ra da r units where you drive.  
aMuteOFF (AutoMute off)  
BandsMOD  
With AutoMute off, Passport’s audio alerts  
will remain at the volume you set for the  
duration of the radar encounter.  
In this setting, Passport will warn you with  
an audible alert and a text message, that one  
or more bands have been turned off in  
programming (i.e. “SWS OFF”). This  
warning is displayed during the start-up  
sequence (standard or fast).  
Note: These settings only apply when  
Passport is operated in City mode. X-band  
sensitivity is not affected when used in  
“Auto” or Highwaymodes.  
Audio Tones  
Tone STD (Standard tones)  
This setting uses more pleasing tones.  
(factory default)  
Brightness  
PwrOnFST (Fast power-on)  
This setting shortens Passports start up  
sequence to single beep, eliminating the words ToneLOUD (Loud tones)  
“Passport,” “SR7,” “LASER.” “Ka-band,” “K-  
band,” “X-band,” from the start-up sequence.  
Brt AUTO (Auto)  
WARNING: Do not disa ble a ra da r or  
la ser ba nd unless you a re certa in it is  
not used for speed mea surement in  
your a rea .  
Display brightness automatically adjusted to  
suit the ambient lighting in your vehicle.  
This setting uses tones that are more piercing,  
and easier to hear in a louder vehicle.  
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Interpreting Alerts  
Interpreting Alerts  
Although Passport has a comprehensive  
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 Passports  
warning system for radar, laser and safety  
alerts.  
Alert  
Explanation  
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  
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.  
Passport alerts intermittently. Rate and  
strength of alerts may be consistent or vary  
wildly.  
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.  
affected by the specific type of radar being  
Alert  
Explanation  
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.  
Passport alerts intermittently. Rate and  
strength of signal increases with each alert.  
A patrol car is approaching from the other  
direction, sampling traffic with instant-on  
radar. Such alerts should be taken seriously.  
Passport gives an X-band alert intermittently.  
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.  
Passport emits short alerts for a few seconds  
and then falls silent only to briefly alert and  
fall silent again.  
An instant-on radar source is being used  
ahead of you and out of your view.  
Passport suddenly sounds a continuous tone  
for the appropriate band received. All  
segments in the Signal Strength Meter are lit.  
An instant-on radar source or laser source is  
being used nearby. This kind of alert  
requires immediate attention!  
CAUTION: Since the cha ra cteristics of  
these a lerts ma y be simila r to some of  
the preceding examples, overconfidence  
in an unfamiliar area can be dangerous.  
Likewise, if a n a lert in a commonly  
tra veled a rea is suddenly stronger or  
on a different ba nd tha n usua l, speed  
ra da r ma y be set up nea rby.  
A brief laser alert.  
Laser is being used in the area. Because laser  
is inherently difficult to detect, any laser  
alert may indicate a source very close by.  
Passport receives weak signals. These  
signals may be a little stronger as you pass  
large, roadside objects. The signals increase  
in frequency.  
A moving patrol car with continuous radar  
is overtaking you from behind. Because  
these signals are reflected (reflections are  
increased by large objects), they may or may  
not eventually blend into a solid tone even  
when the patrol car is directly behind you.  
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How Radar Works  
How Laser Works  
Radar range also depends on the power  
There are limitations to LIDAR  
How Radar Works  
How Laser (Lidar) Works  
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 buildings 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.  
equipment. LIDAR is much more sensitive  
to weather conditions than RADAR, and a  
LIDAR guns 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.  
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.  
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 la ser a lert should be ta ken  
seriously.  
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 prox-  
imity 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.  
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How Safety Radar Works  
SWS Safety Radar Text Messages  
Note: Some of the safety messages have  
How Safety Warning Systems Works  
Safety Warning Systems, or SWS, is a  
modified K-band radar signal used to transmit  
important driving related information.  
From the factory, your Passport is  
programmed with SWS turned ON. If SWS is  
not used in your area, you can simply turn  
SWS reception OFF by using Passport’s  
EZ-Programming feature.  
SWS Text Messages  
been condensed, so each message can be  
displayed on one or two screens on  
Passport’s eight character display.  
Since Safety radar technology is  
1
WorkZone  
Road  
33  
34  
35  
36  
37  
38  
39  
40  
41  
42  
43  
44  
45  
46  
47  
48  
49  
50  
51  
52  
53  
54  
55  
56  
57  
58  
59  
60  
61  
62  
63  
64  
HighWind  
Severe Weather  
HeavyFog  
Flooding  
BridgIce  
RoadIce  
Dust  
Sand  
Blinding Snow  
Future Use  
RestArea  
RestArea w/servic  
24hrFuel  
2
3
4
5
Closed  
Bridge Closed  
WorkCrew Highway  
WorkCrew Utility  
Detour  
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. As Safety transmitters  
become more prevalent (the number of  
operating transmitters is growing every  
day), these Safety radar signals will become  
more common.  
6
7
8
Truck  
MustExit  
Detour  
Blowing  
Blowing  
The SWS system has 64 possible  
9
Rtlane Closed  
CntrLane Closed  
LeftLane Closed  
Future Use  
Police  
Train  
Low  
BridgeUp  
Bridge Wt Limit  
RockSlid Area  
messages (60 allocated). The SWS messages  
your Passport can decode and display are  
listed on the facing page.  
10  
11  
12  
13  
14  
15  
16  
17  
18  
19  
20  
21  
22  
23  
24  
25  
26  
27  
28  
29  
30  
31  
32  
Insp Stn Open  
Insp Stn Closed  
Reduced Speed  
Overpass  
For more information and details about  
SWS safety radar, visit their web site at  
Speed  
Enforced  
HazMatls Exit  
Expect Delay  
10 Min Delay  
20 Min Delay  
30 Min Delay  
1 Hour Delay  
Traffic TunRadio  
School Zone  
Road  
Narrows  
Curve  
Sharp  
Croswalk  
Deer  
Blind or Deaf Kid  
SteepUse LowGear  
Accident  
PoorRoad Surface  
Loading ScholBus  
DontPass  
Dangrous Intrsect  
Emergncy Vehicle  
Future Use  
Crossing  
Pay  
Toll  
Trucks ExitRght  
Trucks ExitLeft  
Future Use  
Emerg  
Veh Mvng  
Police Pursuit  
Oversize Vehicle  
SloMovng Vehicle  
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Troubleshooting  
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.  
LsrF ERR There is a problem with the front Laser Receiver. There could be an unplugged  
connection, damaged wiring, or a problem with the front Laser Receiver. After  
Passport alerts you to this, it will then resume operation with the front radar receiver  
and rear laser only.  
Passport does not seem sensitive to  
radar or laser.  
• Passport may be in City Mode.  
• Radar band(s) are turned off in programming.  
LsrR N/A There is a problem with the rear Laser Receiver. It could be an unplugged connection,  
damaged wiring, or a problem within the rear Laser Receiver itself. After Passport alerts  
you to this, it will then resume operation with the front radar and Laser Receiver only.  
Passport did not alert when a police  
car was in view.  
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.  
Check  
There is a problem with the front receiver. It could be an unplugged connection,  
Passport did not provide a Safety  
signal while within range of an  
emergency vehicle.  
Safety transmitters may not be commonly used in your area.  
Receiver damaged wiring, or a problem within the front receiver itself. Passport will continue  
Wiring  
to display this message, and will not operate until the problem has been repaired.  
HD  
AD  
CD  
Sensitivity control is in Highway mode, display is in Dark Mode (page 13)  
Sensitivity control is in Auto mode, display is in Dark Mode (page 13)  
Sensitivity control is in City mode, display is in Dark Mode (page 13)  
Passport’s audible alerts are less  
loud after the first few alerts.  
• Passport is in AutoMute Mode. See page 5 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.  
PilotHWY One of the many programming messages (pages 9-13)  
WorkZone One of the many Safety Radar messages (page 19)  
Your 14-year old son has changed all  
9 of the EZ-Programming options.  
You can return all of the programming options to the factory  
defaults by holding down the City and Mute buttons while you  
turn Passport on.  
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X ,or K , Passport has been programmed in the ExpertMeter Mode (pages 7-8)  
|
or KA ,etc.  
Passport will not turn on.  
• Check that volume control is ON.  
• Check that vehicle ignition is ON.  
• Check all connections.  
Self Cal Passport is running a self-calibration test.  
Rcvr ERR Passport’s radar receiver has failed to calibrate. Contact your Dealer for repair.  
ShiftOFF Optional Laser Shifters were manually shut off during a laser alert.  
Passport’s Display feels warm.  
• It is normal for Passport to feel warm.  
Comm ERR Serial communications between the interface and the display have been interrupted.  
Contact your dealer for repair.  
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Service  
Service Procedure  
ESCORT One Year Limited Warranty  
Register  
online:  
If your Pa ssport ever needs service,  
plea se follow these steps:  
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.  
The sole responsibility of ESCORT  
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under this Warranty is limited to either repair  
or, at the option of ESCORT, replacement of  
the Passport detector. There are no  
expressed or implied warranties, including  
those of fitness for a particular purpose or  
merchantability, which extend beyond the  
face hereof. Some states do not allow  
limitations on how long an implied warranty  
lasts, so the above limitations may not apply  
to you.  
This warranty does not cover installation,  
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 limitation or exclusion  
may not apply to you.  
2
Contact your installing dealer. They  
will evaluate your unit and arrange  
repairs if necessary.  
escortradar.com  
Parts  
Replacement parts are available from your  
installing dealer.  
Accessories  
The following accessories are available  
through your local dealer:  
• 12-volt Amplified External Speaker.  
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  
Passport has been subjected to physical  
abuse, improper installation, or modification.  
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Specifications  
Sensitivity Control  
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 900nm, 33 MHz bandwidth  
AutoSensitivity  
• Highway  
• City  
Auto Calibration Circuity  
Complete VG2 Immunity  
Radar Receiver / Detector Type  
Superheterodyne, GaAs FET VCO  
Scanning Frequency Discriminator  
• Digital Signal Processing (DSP)  
Dimensions (Inches)  
• Display/Controller: 4.2 x 1.4 x .55  
• Radar Receiver: 3.75 x 3.15 x 1.75  
• Front Laser Receiver: 4.65 x 1.8 x 0.8  
• Rear Laser Receiver: 6.0 x 1.0 x .65  
• 4-bit High-Resolution A-to-D Converter  
Laser Detection  
• Quantum Limited Video Receiver  
Multiple Laser Sensor Diodes (3F, 3R)  
Patented Technology  
Passport is covered by one or more of the  
following US patents.  
Display Type  
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  
4,686,499 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  
• Text/Matrix 280 AlGaAs LED  
Bar Graph or ExpertMeter  
Automatic Brightness Control  
Power Requirement  
• 12VDC, Negative Ground  
Programmable Features  
• Display (Horizontal or Vertical)  
• Power-On Indication  
• Power-On Sequence  
Signal Strength Meter  
AutoMute  
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.  
Audio Tones  
• City Mode Sensitivity  
• Display Brightness  
Bands  
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