Escort SmartRadar, Manual

Page 1: ...With Made for iPhone 4S iPhone 4 iPhone 3GS ...

Page 2: ...iPhone application Using Bluetooth technology SmartRadar communicates with your iPhone so you can access your detector settings and manage alerts with just a touch of the screen This combination of technologies also gives you access to the most powerful driver alert network ESCORT Live Subscription may apply With ESCORT Live you and your fellow drivers will instantly communicate all radar laser en...

Page 3: ...rtRadar 4 Connections and Controls 4 Features 5 Settings and Preferences 9 Specifications 14 Understanding Your Detector 15 Troubleshooting 18 FCC Compliance Notice 20 Software Updates 20 Parts and Accessories 21 Warranty 22 Service 22 ...

Page 4: ...change your settings pressing BRT to scroll through preference categories and SENS to select an option within the category Setting Up SmartRadar What s Included Radar laser receiver with built in Bluetooth wireless technology 2 receiver mounting brackets suction cup and adhesive mount Mini display controller and mounting bracket 2 power connection kits for rearview mirror or fuse panel connection ...

Page 5: ...uous full volume alert If you prefer you can turn the AutoMute feature off See the Settings and Preferences section for details SmartMute If AutoMute has already reduced the volume for one alert and a higher priority band is detected SmartRadar will sound an alert at your set volume for the second band before adjusting the volume back down to the AutoMute level Display Brightness The mini display ...

Page 6: ...eiger counter type sound to indicate the signal strength and type of radar signal being encountered When you encounter radar a distinct audible alert 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 off of the road Each band has a distinct tone for easy identification X band beep tone K band brap tone Ka ...

Page 7: ... see what the unit detected even on very brief signals However the vertical lines representing individual signals constantly change several times a second to give you a continuous view of the signal strength of all radar signals present Note If you use ExpertMeter the brief signal shown in the power on sequence when you turn on your SmartRadar device will also be in ExpertMeter an X with a single ...

Page 8: ...ll refrain from shifting for approximately 60 seconds giving you time to pass the speed trap To turn the laser shifters off or to switch to Receive Only mode simply select the option in your SmartRadar Preferences ESCORT Live iPhone Application SmartRadar is fully compatible with the new ESCORT Live iPhone application For comprehensive information on ESCORT Live s features and functions visit www ...

Page 9: ...voice confirmation and return to normal operation Example Here s how you would turn the AutoMute feature off 1 Enter Preferences by pressing and holding both the BRT and SENS buttons for two seconds SmartRadar will beep and display Prefs 2 Press and hold the BRT button SmartRadar will scroll through the categories starting with Pilot Light Pilot then Power On Sequence PwrOn Signal Strength Meter M...

Page 10: ...equence PwrOn FST Fast power on sequence one beep PwrOn STD Standard power on sequence Signal Strength Meter Meter STD Standard bar graph display Meter EXP ExpertMeter display multiple signals Meter SPC SpecDisplay numeric frequency AutoMute aMute ON AutoMute on aMute OFF AutoMute off Voice Voice ON Voice alerts on Voice OFF Voice alerts off Bands Bands DEF Default settings Bands MOD One or more b...

Page 11: ...the display will be completely dark Power On Sequence PwrOnFST SmartRadar s power on sequence is shortened to a single beep If any bands have been disabled or if any communication errors occur between the components the appropriate messages will be displayed at this time PwrOnSTD Each time you turn on SmartRadar it will display the product name the bands being detected and the selected meter displ...

Page 12: ...o If alert remains in area more than 15 seconds Single chime as a reminder Laser Solid brap tone Since laser signals are a possible threat no matter how weak SmartRadar alerts you to all laser signals with a full laser alert Tones CLASSIC This setting uses the standard ESCORT radar alert tones X band beep tone K band raspy brap tone Ka band double brap tone Pop solid brap tone Laser solid brap ton...

Page 13: ... the officer once you correct your speed you can press the V MUTE button on the mini display controller twice to temporarily switch to Receive Only mode and shut off the laser transceivers The transceivers will refrain from shifting for approximately 60 seconds giving you time to pass the speed trap LSR REC In this mode the transceivers will still detect laser but they will refrain from shifting T...

Page 14: ...Multiple Laser Sensor Diodes 2F Display Type HP AlGaAs 280 LED Matrix Text Bar Graph ExpertMeter or SpecDisplay Automatic Brightness Control Plus Four Levels of Fixed Brightness Including Full Dark Power Requirement 12VDC Negative Ground Programmable Features Display Brightness Power On Indication Power On Sequence Signal Strength Meter AutoMute Voice Alert Tones Bands Sensitivity Control Highway ...

Page 15: ...aser alert may indicate a source very close by Detector receives weak signals Signals may be a little stronger as you pass large roadside objects 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 patr...

Page 16: ...d motion sensors often operate on the same frequency as X and K band radar your detector 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...

Page 17: ... 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 How TSR Works SmartRadar includes a new boost in anti falsing software to eliminate excessive alerts from erroneous X and K band sources such as traffic flow monitoring systems These systems which are becoming more widely used in sever...

Page 18: ...ower on sequence reoccurs while you are driving A loose power connection can cause SmartRadar to be briefly disconnected and will retrigger the power on sequence Check all connections You wish to restore the factory default settings for Preferences You can return your SmartRadar Preferences to the factory default settings by holding down the BRT and SENS buttons while you turn SmartRadar on The de...

Page 19: ...llowing suggestions Turn off your detector wait 30 seconds then turn it back on On your iPhone turn Bluetooth off and then on again In the Bluetooth Settings menu of your iPhone tap the arrow icon next to SmartRadar then tap Forget this Device Unplug the power cord from SmartRadar wait 10 seconds and plug it back in SmartRadar should appear again under Devices in your Bluetooth Settings Tap SmartR...

Page 20: ...r an experienced radio TV technician for help This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compli...

Page 21: ...gh your dealer The following optional accessories are available for use with SmartRadar Mini Display Controller with 12 ft Cord XX XX Standard Coiled SmartCord 29 95 Available in red or blue Direct Wire SmartCord 29 95 Zippered Travel Case 14 95 SHIFTER ZR4 249 95 ...

Page 22: ...dar Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific rights You may have other legal rights which vary from state to state This warranty does not apply if the serial number on the SmartRadar housing has been removed or if your SmartRadar device has been subjected to...

Page 23: ...hat an electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPhone and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards Apple is not responsible for the operation of this device or its compliance with safety and regulatory standards Please note that the use of this accessory with iPhone may affect wireless performance Features specifications and prices subject t...