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ESCORT Inc.
5440 West Chester Road
West Chester OH 45069
Service 800.543.1608
www.EscortRadar.com

©2009 ESCORT Inc. Escort®, Passport®, AFR®, SmartShield®, AutoSensitivity™, MuteDisplay™,


SpecDisplay™, and ExpertMeter™ are trademarks of ESCORT Inc. SWS is trademark of SWS, L.C.
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R A D A R • L A S E R • S A F E T Y • D E T E C T O R
Owner’s Manual
Congratulations Quick Reference Card

Your new PASSPORT Qi45 is a complete If you’ve used a radar detector before,
supercharged custom-installed radar/laser a review of the Quick Reference Guide on
detector. pages 4 and 5, and the Preferences section
The PASSPORT Qi45 includes full X, K, on pages 12 and 13 will briefly explain the
and SuperWide Ka radar capability, Digital new features.
Signal Processing for superior range and If this is your first detector, please read
reduced false alarms, our patented Mute this manual in detail to get the most out of  Remove card along perforations 
and AutoMute, audible and visual band your PASSPORT’s performance and features.
alerts, and all the performance you’d Please drive safely. PASSPORT Qi45 Quick Reference Card
expect from ESCORT.
In addition, your new PASSPORT Qi45 IMPORTANT There are 6 user-selectable options so you
can customize your PASSPORT Qi45 for
An example
Here is how you would turn PASSPORT’s
introduces a new level of Radar/Laser INSTALLATION WARNING: your own preferences. AutoMute feature off.
defense including: Your new PASSPORT Qi45 The buttons labeled BRT and SENS are
also used to enter the PROGRAM Mode, 1 Enter the Program Mode by holding
• Supercharged radar performance, for requires installation. Although we’ve REVIEW your current program settings, and both the BRT and SENS buttons down for
to CHANGE any settings as desired.The 2 seconds. PASSPORT will beep and
superior K, and Ka-band sensitivity. made this the simplest product to words PGM, RVW, and CHG are located display Prefs.
• Advanced Preferences lets you install, we do recommend that you below the push buttons, and are labeled in
light gray graphics. 2 Then hold the REVIEW button down.
instantly set up to 6 customized consult a 12-volt professional if you PASSPORT will scroll through the categories,
features have no experience with 12-volt How to use Preferences starting with Pilot Light (Pilot), then

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1 To enter Preferences, press and hold Power-on sequence (PwrOn), then Signal
• Exclusive AutoSensitivity™ mode installations. If you would like both the BRT and SENS buttons down strength meter (Meter), and then
drastically reduces false alarms, plus professional installation, simply visit for 2 seconds. The unit will beep twice, AutoMute (aMute).
and will display the word Prefs.
Highway and Auto NoX sensitivity our web site. 3 Release the REVIEW button when
modes. Attempting to install the 2 Then press the REVIEW button to PASSPORT shows the AutoMute item. Since
review the current settings.You can the factory setting is for AutoMute to be
• Ultra-bright alphanumeric display uses PASSPORT Qi45 without expertise in either tap the button to change from item on, PASSPORT will display aMute ON.
280 LEDs for crystal clear information automotive electronic installations to item, or hold the button to scroll
through the items.
If you accidentally don't release the
Review button in time, and PASSPORT
• Exclusive ExpertMeter™ tracks and can cause personal injury during the goes to the next category, hold the Review
displays up to 8 radar signals installation, or can damage your 3 Press the CHANGE button to change button down again, and after PASSPORT
any setting. You can either tap the button scrolls through all categories, it will begin
• Exclusive SpecDisplay provides PASSPORT or your vehicle. to change from setting to setting, or hold again at the top of the list.
the button to scroll through all the options.
numeric frequency for any radar signal 4 Press the CHANGE button to change
• Detects and decodes up to 63 Safety 4 To leave Preferences, simply wait 8 from aMute ON to aMute OFF.
Warning Systems signals FCC NOTE: seconds without pressing any button.
The unit will display Complete, beep and 5 To exit the Preferences, simply wait 8
• High-Speed A/D converter dramatically Modifications not expressly return to normal operation. seconds without pressing any button.
improves radar detection range approved by the manufacturer could PASSPORT will display Complete,
accompanied by an audible tone or voice
• Miniature display controller allows void the user’s FCC granted Factory Default Settings
To reset PASSPORT to its original factory message, and return to normal operation.
easy access to information and controls. authority to operate the equipment. settings, press and hold the “BRT,”“SENS,”
and buttons while turning the power
on. PASSPORT’s display will provide a
Reset message, accompanied by an
audible tone, acknowledging the reset.
1 Preferences Details 
Quick Reference Card Table of Contents

Introduction Preferences 12-15


• Congratulations • How to use Preferences 12

• IMPORTANT WARNING • Example of Preferences 12

 Remove card along perforations  • Quick Reference Guide 4-5 • Overview of Preferences 13

Controls and Features 6-11 • Details of Preferences 14-15


PASSPORT Qi45 Quick Reference Card
• Power 6 Technical Details 16-23
Press the REVIEW button Press the CHANGE button
to go from one category to change your setting
to the next within a category • Power-on indication 6 • Specifications 16
PILOT LIGHT Pilot HWY * Full word: Highway or Auto or Auto NoX • Volume Adjust 6 • Interpreting Alerts 17-18
(Power-on indication) Pilot H Letter: H or A or ANX
Pilot H.> Letter, with scanning dot
Pilot V Vehicle voltage • Mute 7 • How Radar Works 19
POWER-ON SEQUENCE PwrOn FST * Fast power-on sequence
• Auto / Highway / Auto NoX 7 • How POP Works 19

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PwrOn STD Standard power-on sequence
SIGNAL STRENGTH METER Meter STD * Standard signal strength meter
Meter EXP Expert Meter • Display Brightness 8 • How Laser Works 20
Meter SPC SpecDisplay
AUTOMUTE aMute ON * AutoMute on • Dark Mode 9 • How TSR Works 21
aMute OFF AutoMute off
• Audible Alerts 9 • How Safety Radar Works 22-23
VOICE Voice ON * Voice alerts on
Voice OFF Voice alerts off
• Signal Strength Meter 9 Service 24-26
BANDS Bands DFT * Factory default settings
Bands MOD One or more bands have been changed
• ExpertMeter 10-11 • Troubleshooting 24
Turn bands “ON” or “OFF” by
pressing the V•MUTE button
• SpecDisplay 11 • Service 26
X ON or OFF (default is on)
Ku ON or OFF (default is off) • Warranty 26
K ON or OFF (default is on)
Ka ON or OFF (default is on)
POP ON or OFF (default is off) • Accessories 29
SWS ON or OFF (default is off)
LSR ON or OFF (default is on)
TSR ON or OFF (default is off)
* Factory Default Settings 2 3
Quick Reference Guide

BRT Button
Power
Press to adjust display brightness.There are
To turn the Qi45 on or off, simply press the
three brightness settings, plus Dark Mode.
power button located on the far left side of
In the Dark Mode PASSPORT’s display
the display controller.
will remain dark and only the audio will
NOTE: We recommend wiring the
alert you. Page 9
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”
V•MUTE (Volume Control/Mute) Button
Matrix Display (AutoSensitivity),“Auto Nox”, and Highway
To set your volume level for alerts, press
PASSPORT’s display will show “Highway”, settings. In general, we recommend the
and hold the V•MUTE button located in the
“Auto,” or “Auto NoX” as its standard power- Auto mode. Page 7
center of the display controller. Once
on indication. Page 6
you’ve reached your desired level of audio,
If you prefer, you can choose other Preferences
simply release the button. Passport will
power-on indications. Page 14 PASSPORT is preset at the factory and ready
remember this setting even when power is
During an alert, the display will to go once it is installed—just turn it on.
turned off.
indicate radar band, and a precise bar graph But you can also easily change 6 features for
To mute an audible alert, briefly press
for the signal strength. Page 9 your preferences. Press both buttons to
this button on the display controller to
You can program PASSPORT for enter the Preferences, then easily Review or
silence the audio for a specific alert. (The
ExpertMeter, which displays up to 8 radar Change your settings. Pages 12-15
audio will alert you to the next encounter.)
signals at once, or choose our new
Page 7
SpecDisplay mode, which provides the
actual numeric radar frequency. Page 10-11
AutoMute
The display can also show Safety Radar
Passport’s patented AutoMute automatically
text messages. Pages 22-23
reduces the volume level of the audio alert.
Page 7
If you prefer, you can turn AutoMute
off. Page 12

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Controls and Features

Power Volume Adjust Mute Auto / Highway / Auto NoX


The PASSPORT Qi45 was designed to turn To adjust the Qi45 to your preferred audio The V•Mute button, located on the display The “SENS” button selects the Qi45’s
on and off with the ignition once it is level for alerts, simply press and hold the controller, allows you to silence the audio sensitivity setting.We recommend the
installed.This is accomplished by V•Mute button located on the display during an alert. “Auto” (AutoSensitivity) mode for most
connecting the 12-volt Interface to a controller.The audio will increase/decrease To mute the audio for a single specific driving.
switched ACC connection at the fuse panel. while it is depressed. Once you reach the signal, briefly press the V•MUTE button. PASSPORT’s exclusive AutoSensitivity
(See installation manual for instructions.) desired audio level, simply release the After that radar encounter has passed, the mode provides long-range warning,with
If you prefer, you may also turn the button.The Qi45 will retain this setting in audio will automatically reset and the Qi45 minimum false alarms. In this mode,
Qi45 on and off by pressing the power its memory, even if the system is turned off. will alert you to the next encounter. PASSPORT’s internal computer
button located on the display controller. When the optional Laser Shifters are continuously analyzes all incoming signals
connected, (see Accessories section) the AutoMute and intelligently adjusts the sensitivity—
Power-on indication V•Mute button can be used to manually Your Qi45 has our patented AutoMute eliminating the majority of false alarms.
After PASSPORT’s start-up sequence is stop “shifting” once you have corrected feature.After the Qi45 alerts you to a radar You can also select conventional “Highway,”
complete, the matrix display will show your speed. Simply press the V•Mute twice encounter at your selected volume level, it which provides the maximum sensitivity.
“Highway”,“Auto” or “Auto NoX” to show during the “Laser Shifting” message, and the automatically reduces the volume to a Auto NoX provides the same sensitivity as
which sensitivity mode has been selected. Shifter’s will cease to transmit.The Shifters lower level.This keeps you informed “Auto” but turns off X-band completely. Full
If you prefer, you can select alternate will remain in this state for approximately without the annoyance of a continuous full- sensitivity is maintained on all other bands.
power-on displays. See the Preferences two minutes. Once this time has passed, the volume alert.
section for details Shifters will automatically reset.A reset If you prefer, you can turn the NOTE: Before using the Qi45 in the
message will be displayed to verify and AutoMute feature off. See the Preferences “Auto NoX” mode, please make sure
acknowledge this reset. section for details. your area does not use X-band guns to
measure speed.

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Controls and Features

Display Brightness Dark Mode For Laser signals:


The Qi45’s display brightness is If you select Dark mode on the Qi45, the Since Laser signals are a possible threat
automatically adjusted to suit ambient display will not provide any indication that no matter how weak, the Qi45 alerts you to
lighting conditions in your car. (The light it is on. all laser signals with a full laser alert.
sensor is located inside the display NOTE: When the Qi45 is in the
controller and may dim the display Dark Mode, the display will not show For Safety signals:
momentarily when accessing the buttons). visual alerts when it detects signals. If you have turned on the SWS
If you prefer, you can press the “BRT” Only the audible alert will tell you of detection in the Qi45’s Preferences section,
button located on the display controller to detected signals. the Qi45 will alert you to these signals with
set your Qi45 for a fixed brightness level a double-beep tone, and a corresponding
(Maximum, Medium, Minimum, or Dark). Audible Alerts text message.A complete listing of the text
messages is on page 23.
For Radar signals: If you haven’t turned on SWS in
The Qi45 uses a Geiger-counter-like Preferences, the Qi45 will not decode these
sound or voice announcements to indicate transmissions but will still detect them as a
the signal strength and type of radar signal K-band radar signal.
being encountered.
When you encounter radar, a distinct Signal Strength Meter
Audible Alert will sound and will increase The Qi45’s matrix display consists of 280
as the signal gets stronger.This allows you individual LED’s, to provide an intuitive
to judge the distance from the signal source ultra-bright display of signal strength and
without taking your eyes from the road. text messages.
Each band has a distinct tone for easy When it detects radar, it displays the
identification. band of the radar (X, K, or Ka), and a precise
X-band = beep tone bar graph of signal strength.
Ku-band = rapid beep tone
K-band = raspy brap tone
Ka-band = double-brap tone

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Controls and Features

ExpertMeter The ExpertMeter is actually a A few more examples will help you SpecDisplay
PASSPORT’s exclusive ExpertMeter option miniature spectrum analyzer. It shows what better see how the ExpertMeter works. The Qi45’s SpecDisplay option is also
is an advanced display for experienced band each signal is, and its signal strength. designed for the advanced detector user. In
detector users. Please use the Qi45 for a K| X||' this mode, it will display the actual numeric
few weeks to get fully familiar with its KA|| K|| X|||| Here ExpertMeter shows 1 strong K-band radar frequency being received
other features before using ExpertMeter. Above is the ExpertMeter Display if signal, and three X-band signals, two
To use the ExpertMeter instead of the PASSPORT was detecting 2 strong Ka-band, strong and one weak. K 24.150
standard bar graph signal strength meter, 2 strong K-band, and 4 strong X-band Display shows a K-band signal at 24.150
you must select MeterEXP in the Qi45’s signals. KA' X''' GhZ.
Preferences (see pages 12-15). As you can see, there are vertical lines Here ExpertMeter shows 1 weak Ka-band
ExpertMeter simultaneously tracks up after each band designator. Each line signal, and three weak X-band signals. Ka 34.700
to 8 radar signals. It shows you detailed shows a signal being detected.The height Display shows a Ka-band signal at 34.700
information on up to 2 Ka-band, 2 K-band, of each line shows the relative signal X GhZ.
and 4 X-band signals. strength of that signal.The position of the On very weak signals, there will not be a
ExpertMeter can help you spot a line shows the relative frequency of the vertical line at all.This shows a very weak X 10.525
change in your normal driving signal within the band. X-band signal. Display shows a X-band signal at 10.525
environment; for example, a traffic radar GhZ.
unit being operated in an area where there NOTE: If you use ExpertMeter, the ExpertMeter Details
are normally other signals present. brief signal shown in the power-on The band designators (X, K, Ka) will NOTE: Even long-time detector
sequence when you turn on your stay on the display for a few seconds after users will require a significant
PASSPORT will also be in ExpertMeter: the signal has passed.This allows you to see amount of time to get familiar with
an X with a single vertical line. what the unit detected, even on very brief this new level of information about
signals. 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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How to use Preferences Overview of Preferences

There are 6 user-selectable options in the An example Press the REVIEW button Press the CHANGE button
Qi45’s Preferences.This allows you to set it Here’s how you would turn the Qi45’s to go from one category to change your setting
up the way you prefer. AutoMute feature off. to the next within a category
To access Preferences, simply press the
buttons that are normally used for brightness 1 Enter Preferences by holding both PILOT LIGHT Pilot HWY * Full word: Highway or Auto or AutoNoX
(BRT) and sensitivity (SENS) at the same buttons down for 2 seconds. The Qi45 will (Power-on indication) Pilot H Letter: H or A or ANX
time. Once you access Preferences, the BRT beep and display Prefs. Pilot H.> Letter, with scanning dot
button is used to review (RVW) the categories Pilot V Vehicle voltage
and the SENS button is used to change 2 Then hold the RVW button down.
(CHG) items within the category. Pages 14- The Qi45 will scroll through the categories, POWER-ON SEQUENCE PwrOn FST * Fast power-on sequence
starting with Display (Disp), then Pilot
PwrOn STD Standard power-on sequence
15 explain each option in more detail.
Light (Pilot), then Power-on sequence SIGNAL STRENGTH METER Meter STD * Standard signal strength meter
How to use Preferences (PwrOn), then Signal strength meter Meter EXP Expert Meter
1 To enter Preferences, press both (Meter), then AutoMute (aMute). Meter SPC SpecDisplay
buttons and hold for 2 seconds. The Qi45
will beep and display Prefs. (Brightness 3 Release the RVW button when the AUTOMUTE aMute ON * AutoMute on
is at maximum during this process.) display shows AutoMute. Since the aMute OFF AutoMute off
factory setting is for AutoMute to be on,
2 Then press the RVW button to review the Qi45will display aMute ON . VOICE Voice ON * Voice alerts on
the current settings. You can either tap If you accidentally don’t release the Voice OFF Voice alerts off
the button to change from item to item, or RVW button in time and it goes to the
hold the button to scroll through the items. next category, simply hold the RVW button BANDS Bands DFT * Factory default settings
down again until aMute is displayed. Bands MOD One or more bands have been changed
3 Press the CHG button to change any
setting. You can either tap the button to 4 Press the CHG button to change from Turn bands on or off by pressing
change from setting to setting, or hold the aMute ON to aMute OFF. and holding the V•MUTE button
button to scroll through all the options.
5 To complete this change, simply wait 8 X ON or OFF (default is on)
4 To leave the Preferences, simply wait 8 seconds without pressing any button. The *Factory Default Settings Ku ON or OFF (default is off)
seconds without pressing any button. display will provide a Complete message,
To reset the Qi45 to its original K ON or OFF (default is on)
factory settings, press and hold Ka ON or OFF (default is on)
The unit will display Complete, beep and accompanied by an audible tone or voice the “BRT” and “SENS” buttons
while turning the power on. POP ON or OFF (default is off)
return to normal operation. announcement.This is an indication that SWS ON or OFF (default is off)
The display will provide a
To quickly return to all of the factory the Qi45 has returned to its normal Reset message, accompanied LSR ON or OFF (default is on)
defaults, press and hold the BRT and SENS operation. by an audible tone, TSR ON or OFF (default is off)
buttons while turning on the unit. acknowledging the reset.
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Details of Preferences Options

Pilot Light (Power-on indication) Power-on Sequence AutoMute Bands


NOTE: When you are using the Dark PwrOnFST (Fast power-on) aMute ON (AutoMute on) BandsDFT
Mode, the display will be completely This setting shortens the Qi45’s start up In this setting, the Qi45’s audio alerts will In this setting, all radar and laser bands are
dark. sequence to a single beep. (factory default) initially be set to the volume level you covered for North America.These are the
selected. However, after a few seconds, the factory settings, and it is highly
PilotHWY (Full description) PwrOnSTD (Standard) audio level will automatically be reduced to recommended that you use your Qi45 in
In this setting, the Qi45 will display In this setting, each time you turn on the keep you informed, but not annoyed. this mode.
Highway, Auto, or Auto NoX as its Qi45, it will display Passport, QI45, (factory default)
power-on indication. (factory default) LASER, Ka-band, K-band, X-band, BandsMOD
followed by a brief X-band alert. aMuteOFF (AutoMute off) If the bands are changed from the factory
Pilot H (Letter) With AutoMute off, the audio alerts will default settings, the Qi45 will warn you
In this setting, the Qi45 will display H for remain at the volume you set for the with an audible alert, and associated text
Highway, A for Auto and Anx for Auto NoX. Signal Strength Meter duration of the encounter. message, that one or more bands have been
MeterSTD (Standard meter) changed in Preferences (i.e.”X-Band OFF”).
Pilot H.> (Letter with scanning dot) The meter displays the band, and bar graph Voice Announcements This warning is displayed during the start-
In this setting, the Qi45 will display H for showing signal strength. (factory default) VoiceON (Voice announcements on) up sequence (standard or fast).
Highway, A for Auto, and Anx for Auto NoX. In this setting, all alerts and instructions
In addition, a single dot will continuously MeterEXP (ExpertMeter) are communicated using a voice WARNING: Only modify bands if
scroll across the display. The meter simultaneously tracks up to 2 announcement. (factory default) you are absolutely certain that there
Ka-band, 2 K-band, and 4 X-band signals. are no traffic radar guns using that
Pilot V (Vehicle voltage) VoiceOFF (Voice announcements off) specific band in your area.
In this setting, the Qi45 will continually MeterSPC (SpecDisplay) With voice off, normal tones will be used
display H for Highway, A for Auto, and Anx The meter displays the actual numeric for alerts.
for Auto NoX, plus the vehicle’s voltage. frequency of the radar signal being
NOTE: If the vehicle’s voltage received.
drops below 10.5 volts, a low voltage NOTE: See more details on
warning will be displayed, followed by pages 10-11.
an audible alert. A high voltage
warning is also given when the
vehicle’s voltage goes above 16.5 volts.

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Specifications Interpreting Alerts

Features and Specifications Sensitivity Control Although PASSPORT has a comprehensive radar being used, the type of transmission
Operating Bands • AutoSensitivity, Highway and Auto NoX warning system and this handbook is as (continuous or instant-on) and the location
• X-band 10.525 GHz ±25 MHz • Auto Calibration Circuitry complete as we can make it, only of the radar source.
• Ku-band 13.450 GHz ±25 MHz • Complete VG2 Immunity experience will teach you what to expect The following examples will give you
• K-band 24.150 GHz ±100 MHz from your PASSPORT and how to interpret an introduction to understanding
• Ka-band 34.700 GHz ±1300 MHz Dimensions (Inches) what it “tells” you.The radar alerts you PASSPORT’s warning system for radar, laser
• Laser 904nm, 33 MHz bandwidth • Display/Controller receive are affected by the specific type of and safety alerts.
1.00 H x 2.00 W x 0.50 D
Radar Receiver / Detector Type • Receiver Unit Alert Explanation
• Superheterodyne, GaAs FET VCO 5.40 x 3.70 x 1.05 inches
• Scanning Frequency Discriminator PASSPORT begins to sound slowly, then the You are approaching a continuous radar
• Digital Signal Processing (DSP) rate of alert increases until the alert becomes a source aimed in your direction.
Patented Technology
solid tone.The Signal Meter ramps accordingly.
• 4-bit high-resolution A-to-D converter PASSPORT is covered by one or more of
the following U.S. patents: PASSPORT emits short alerts for a few An instant-on radar source is being used
Laser Detection 7,576,679 7,397,416 7,388,537 7,098,844 seconds and then falls silent only to briefly ahead of you and out of your view.
• Quantum Limited Video Receiver 6,836,238 6,779,765 6,693,578 6,670,905 alert and fall silent again.
6,614,385 6,587,068 6,400,305 6,249,218
Display Type 6,127,962 6,069,580 5,668,554 5,600,132 PASSPORT suddenly sounds a continuous An instant-on radar source or laser source is
• HP AlGaAs 280 LED Matrix/Text 5,587,916 5,559,508 5,446,923 5,402,087 tone for the appropriate band received.All being used nearby.This kind of alert requires
• Bar Graph or ExpertMeter 5,365,055 5,347,120 5,305,007 5,206,500 segments in the Signal Strength Meter are lit. immediate attention!
• Automatic brightness control 5,164,729 5,134,406 5,111,207 5,079,553
5,049,885 5,049,884 4,961,074 4,954,828 A brief laser alert. Laser is being used in the area. Because laser is
Power Requirement 4,952,937 4,952,936 4,939,521 4,896,855 inherently difficult to detect, any laser alert
• 12VDC, Negative Ground 4,887,753 4,862,175 4,750,215 4,686,499 may indicate a source very close by.
4,631,542 4,630,054 4,625,210 4,613,989
User Preferences 4,604,529 4,583,057 4,581,769 4,571,593 PASSPORT receives weak signals.These A moving patrol car with continuous radar is
• Power-On Indication 4,313,216 D314,178 D313,365 D310,167 signals may be a little stronger as you pass overtaking you from behind. Because these
• Power-On Sequence D308,837 D296,771 D288,418 D253,752 large, roadside objects.The signals increase in signals are reflected (reflections are increased
• Signal Strength Meter Canadian patents: frequency. by large objects), they may or may not
• AutoMute 2,337,077 2,330,964 1,295,715 1,295,714 eventually melt into a solid point even when
• Voice the patrol car is directly behind you.
1,187,602 1,187,586
• Bands European patents:
PASSPORT alerts slowly for awhile and then You are approaching a radar unit concealed
1,145,030 1,090,456 abruptly jumps to a strong alert. by a hill or an obstructed curve.
Other Patents Pending.

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Interpreting Alerts How Radar Works How POP Works

Alert Explanation How Radar Works Because intrusion alarms and motion
Traffic radar, which consists of microwaves, sensors often operate on the same
PASSPORT alerts intermittently. Rate and strength of A patrol car is traveling in front of you with a radar travels in straight lines and is easily frequency as X-Band radar, your PASSPORT
alerts may be consistent or vary wildly. source aimed forward. Because signals are reflected by objects such as cars, trucks, will occasionally receive non-police radar
sometimes reflected off of large objects and even guardrails and overpasses. Radar signals. Since these X-Band transmitters are
sometimes not,the alerts may seem inconsistent. works by directing its microwave beam usually contained inside of a building, or
down the road.As your vehicle travels into aimed toward the ground, they will
PASSPORT alerts intermittently. Rate and strength of A patrol car is approaching from the other
range, the microwave beam bounces off generally produce much weaker readings
signal increases with each alert. direction,“sampling” traffic with instant-on radar.
your car, and the radar antenna looks for than will a true radar encounter.As you
Such alerts should be taken seriously.
the reflections. Using the Doppler become familiar with the sources of these
PASSPORT gives an X-band alert intermittently. You are driving through an area populated with
Principle, the radar equipment then pseudo alarms in your daily driving, they
radar motion sensors (door openers, burglar alarms, calculates your speed by comparing the will serve as confirmation that your
etc.). Since these transmitters are usually contained frequency of the reflection of your car to PASSPORT’s radar detection abilities are
inside buildings or aimed toward OR away from the original frequency of the beam sent out. fully operational.
you, they are typically not as strong or lasting as a Traffic radar has limitations, the most
real radar encounter. significant of these being that it typically How “POP” Works
can monitor only one target at a time. If “POP” mode is a relatively new feature for
there is more than one vehicle within radar gun manufacturers. It works by
CAUTION: Since the characteristics of these range, it is up to the radar operator to transmitting an extremely short burst,
alerts may be similar to some of the preceding decide which target is producing the within the allocated band, to identify
examples, over confidence in an unfamiliar area strongest reflection. Since the strength of speeding vehicles in traffic. Once the target
can be dangerous. Likewise, if an alert in a
the reflection is affected by both the size of is identified, or “POPPED,” the gun is then
commonly traveled area is suddenly stronger or
the vehicle and its proximity to the turned to its normal operating mode to
on a different band than usual, speed radar may
be set up nearby.
antenna, it is difficult for the radar operator provide a vehicle tracking history, (required
to determine if the signal is from a sports by law).
car nearby or a semi-truck several hundred NOTE: According to the operator’s
feet away. manual from the radar gun
Radar range also depends on the manufacturer, tickets should not be
power of the radar equipment itself.The issued in this mode.
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.

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How Laser Works How TSR Works

How Laser (Lidar) Works There are limitations to LIDAR How TSR Works Some of the markets where these
Laser speed detection is actually LIDAR equipment. LIDAR is much more sensitive Several manufacturers of traffic flow sensors are located include:
(Light Detection and Ranging). LIDAR guns to weather conditions than RADAR, and a monitoring systems use K-band
project a beam of invisible infrared light. LIDAR gun’s range will be decreased by transmitters to sense traffic movement. Omaha NE
The signal is a series of very short infrared anything affecting visibility such as rain, fog, Unfortunately these sensors are Raleigh-Durham NC
light energy pulses, which move, in a or smoke.A LIDAR gun cannot operate transmitting in an “instant on” mode, which San Francisco CA
straight line, reflecting off your car and through glass and it must be stationary in creates a false alert.These sensors are San Jose CA
returning to the gun. LIDAR uses these light order to get an accurate reading. positioned approximately 1 mile apart and Santa Barbara CA
pulses to measure the distance to a vehicle. Because LIDAR must have a clear line turn on and off approximately every Ventura CA
Speed is then calculated by measuring how of sight and is subject to cosine error (an minute. Washington DC
quickly these pulses are reflected given the inaccuracy, which increases as the angle Dayton OH
known speed of light. between the gun and the vehicle, increases) Denver CO
LIDAR (or laser) is a newer technology police typically use LIDAR equipment Everett WA
and is not as widespread as conventional parallel to the road or from an overpass. Lincoln NE
radar, therefore, you may not encounter LIDAR can be used day or night. New York NY
laser on a daily basis.And unlike radar Oakland CA
detection, laser detection is not prone to Olympia WA
false alarms. Because LIDAR transmits a
much narrower beam than does radar, it is Our exclusive TSR anti-falsing software
much more accurate in its ability to These sensors are fully self-contained rejects these unwanted signals. Since not all
distinguish between targets and is also and roadside-mounted. markets have this type of traffic flow
more difficult to detect. AS A RESULT, system, your detector has been pre-set with
EVEN THE BRIEFEST LASER ALERT TSR turned off.
SHOULD BE TAKEN SERIOUSLY. To turn TSR on, simply visit the
Preferences section. Under “Bands”, select
TSR “on”.

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How SWS Works

How SWS Works Since Safety radar technology is SWS Text Messages Weather Related Hazards
There are two separate Safety Radar relatively new and the number of Highway Construction or Maintenance 33 High Wind Ahead
systems in limited use today: Safety Alert, transmitters in operation is not yet 1 Work Zone Ahead 34 Severe Weather Ahead
and Safety Warning System (SWS). Both widespread, you will not receive Safety 2 Road Closed Ahead/Follow Detour 35 Heavy Fog Ahead
systems use modified K-band radar signals. signals on a daily basis and should not be 3 Bridge Closed Ahead/Follow Detour 36 High Water/Flooding Ahead
From the factory, your PASSPORT is surprised to encounter emergency 4 Highway Work Crews Ahead 37 Ice On Bridge Ahead
programmed with safety radar decoding vehicles, road hazards and railroad 5 Utility Work Crews Ahead 38 Ice On Road Ahead
OFF. If Safety Radar is used in your area, crossings that are unequipped with these 6 All Traffic Follow Detour Ahead 39 Blowing Dust Ahead
your PASSPORT will display these signals transmitters and, therefore, fail to provide 7 All Trucks Follow Detour Ahead 40 Blowing Sand Ahead
as K-band radar signals instead of safety a signal. 8 All Traffic Exit Ahead 41 Blinding Snow Whiteout Ahead
radar unless you use the Preferences to 9 Right Lane Closed Ahead 42 For future use
turn PASSPORT’s safety radar decoding ON. 10 Center Lane Closed Ahead Travel Information/Convenience
The Safety Alert safety radar system 11 Left Lane Closed Ahead 43 Rest Area Ahead
has three possible alerts: 12 For future use 44 Rest Area With Service Ahead
• Safety Vehicle Highway Hazard Zone Advisory 45 24 Hour Fuel Service Ahead
• Road Hazard 13 Stationary Police Vehicle Ahead 46 Inspection Station Open
• Train Nearby 14 Train Approaching/At Crossing 47 Inspection Station Closed
The SWS safety radar system has 64 15 Low Overpass Ahead 48 Reduced Speed Area Ahead
possible messages (60 currently allocated). 16 Drawbridge Up 49 Speed Limit Enforced
The SWS messages your PASSPORT can 17 Observe Drawbridge Weight Limit 50 Hazardous Materials Exit Ahead
display are listed on the facing page. 18 Rock Slide Area Ahead 51 Congestion Ahead/Expect Delay
NOTE: Some of the safety 19 School Zone Ahead 52 Expect 10 Minute Delay
messages have been condensed, so 20 Road Narrows Ahead 53 Expect 20 Minute Delay
that each message can be displayed 21 Sharp Curve Ahead 54 Expect 30 Minute Delay
on one or two screens on PASSPORT’s 22 Pedestrian Crossing Ahead 55 Expect 1 Hour Delay
eight-character display. 23 Deer/Moose Crossing 56 Traffic Alert/Tune AM Radio
24 Blind/Deaf Child Area 57 Pay Toll Ahead
25 Steep Grade Ahead/Truck Use Low Gear 58 Trucks Exit Right
26 Accident Ahead 59 Trucks Exit Left
27 Poor Road Surface Ahead 60 For future use
28 School Bus Loading/Unloading Fast/Slow Moving Vehicles
29 No Passing Zone 61 Emergency Vehicle In Transit
30 Dangerous Intersection Ahead 62 Police In Pursuit
31 Stationary Emergency Vehicle Ahead 63 Oversize Vehicle In Transit
32 For future use 64 Slow Moving Vehicle
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Troubleshooting

Problem Solution Explanation of Displays


PASSPORT beeps briefly at the • An X-band motion sensor or intrusion alarm is located Check There is a problem with the front receiver (it could be an unplugged
same location every day, but no within range of your route.With time, you will learn Receiver connection, damaged wiring, or a problem within the front receiver itself).
radar source is in sight. predictable patterns of these signals. Wiring PASSPORT will continue to display this message, and will not operate until
the problem has been repaired.
PASSPORT does not seem sensitive • PASSPORT may be in City Mode.
to radar or laser. PilotHWY One of the many options in Preferences (pages 12-15)
PASSPORT did not alert when a • VASCAR (Visual Average Speed Computer and Recorder) a
police car was in view. stopwatch method of speed detection, may be in use.
WorkZone One of the many Safety Radar messages (pages 22-23)
• 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
PASSPORT did not provide a Safety • Safety transmitters may not be commonly used in your area. enough to decode the specific safety message (page 22-23)
signal while within range of an
emergency vehicle. X|, or K|, PASSPORT has been programmed in the ExpertMeter Mode (pages 10-11)
or KA| etc.
PASSPORT’s audible alerts are less • PASSPORT is in AutoMute Mode. See page 4 for details.
loud after the first few alerts.

PASSPORT’s power-on sequence • A loose power connection can cause PASSPORT to be


reoccurs while you are driving. briefly disconnected, and will retrigger the power-on
sequence.

Your 14-year old son has changed You can return all of the User Preferences to the factory
all 6 of the User Preferences defaults by holding down the City and Mute buttons while
options. 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

Primary reason for purchasing this ESCORT product_________________________________________


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Product Purchased___________________________ Model___________ Serial Number_________
Place of Purchase____________________________________ Date___________ Price_______
City_________________________________________ State_____________ Zip_________
Address__________________________________________________________________

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Service Procedure
If Your PASSPORT ever needs service,
ESCORT
One Year Limited Warranty Register
please follow these simple steps: ESCORT warrants your PASSPORT against

 If you did not purchase your detector directly from ESCORT, please fill out this section and return to us, or
1 Check the troubleshooting section of
all defects in materials and workmanship
for a period of one (1) year from the date of
online:
this manual. It may have a solution to your the original purchase, subject to the
problem. following terms and conditions: @www
The sole responsibility of ESCORT
2 Contact your installing dealer.They under this Warranty is limited to either
EscortRadar.com

 If you purchased your detector directly from ESCORT, you do not need to fill this out.
will evaluate your unit and arrange repairs repair or, at the option of ESCORT, replace-
if necessary. If you installed it yourself, ment of the PASSPORT detector.There are
please contact our customer service team no expressed or implied warranties,

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purpose or merchantability, which extend
beyond the face hereof. Some states do not
allow limitations on how long an implied

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warranty lasts, so the above limitations may
not apply to you.
This warranty does not cover installa-
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ESCORT is not liable for any incidental
or consequential damages arising from the
use, misuse, installation, or mounting of the
PASSPORT. Some states do not allow the
exclusion or limitation of incidental or
consequential damages, so the above limita-
tion or exclusion may not apply to you.
This Warranty gives you specific rights.
You may have other legal rights which vary
from state to 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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