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ULT I M AT E P E R F O R M A N C E
SUPERCHARGED RADAR / LASER DEFENSE SYSTEM
PASSPORT SRX is designed and made in the USA by
Escort Incorporated
5440 West Chester Road
West Chester, Ohio 45069
Sales/Service 800-964-3143
Fax 513-870-8509
www.escortradar.com
©2001 Escort Inc. Escort®, Passport®, AutoSensitivity™, SpecDisplay™, ExpertMeter™, and Laser Shifter™
are trademarks of Escort Inc. SWS™ is a trademark of SWS LC.
Features, specifications and prices subject to change without notice.
ULT I M ATE PE R FOR M A NCE
SUPERCHARGED RADAR / LASER DEFENSE SYSTEM
Owner’s Manual
Congratulations and Important Warning
Congratulations
Quick Reference Card
• Exclusive vertical display option provides
unlimited installation options
• Standard remote mute button provides
one-touch mute and volume adjustment
• Optional external speaker enables Voice
alerts
Your new Passport SRX is the most
advanced remote radar/laser detector
available.
The Passport SRX includes full X, K,
and SuperWide Ka radar coverage, new
front and rear Laser Shifters, improved
Digital Signal Processing for superior range
and reduced false alarms, our patented Mute
and AutoMute, audible and visual band
alerts, and all the performance you'd expect
from Escort.
In addition, your new Passport SRX
introduces a new level of Radar/Laser
defense including:
• Supercharged radar performance, for
superior K and Ka-band sensitivity
• New programmable Laser Shifters, for
maximum protection against laser targeting
• Advanced EZ-Programming lets you
instantly set up to 9 customized features
• Exclusive AutoSensitivity™ mode drastically reduces false alarms, plus Highway and
City settings
• Ultra-bright alphanumeric display uses 280
LEDs for crystal clear information
• Exclusive ExpertMeter™ tracks and
displays up to 8 radar signals
• New SpecDisplay provides numeric
frequency for any radar signal
• Detects and decodes up to 64 Safety
Warning Systems signals
• High-Speed A/D converter dramatically
improves radar detection range
If you’ve used a radar detector before, a
review of the Quick Reference Guide on
page 4 and the EZ-Programming information
on pages 9 and 10 will briefly explain the
new features.
If this is your first detector, please read
the manual in detail to get the most out of
your new Passport’s performance and
features.
Please drive safely.
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Passport SRX Quick Reference Card
IMPORTANT INSTALLATION WARNING
Your new Passport must be installed by
a professional. Car Audio specialists and
many car dealers can install Passport for you.
Attempting to install the Passport SRX
without expertise in automotive electronic
installations can cause personal injury
during the installation, or can damage your
Passport or your vehicle. If your vehicle is
damaged during installation, its safety
systems may be compromised, which could
cause personal injury or property damage.
You can locate an authorized dealer in
your area by logging on to our web site at
www.escortradar.com
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There are 9 user-selectable options so you
can customize your Passport SRX for your
own preferences.
The buttons labeled CITY and MUTE are
also used to enter the Program Mode,
REVIEW your current program settings, and
to CHANGE any settings as desired. The
words PROGRAM, REVIEW, and CHANGE
are located on the front of the display, and
are highlighted in gold graphics.
How to use EZ-Programming
1 To enter Program Mode, press and
hold both buttons down for 2 seconds.
(The unit will beep twice, and will display
the word “Program”).
2 Then press the REVIEW button to
review the current settings. (You can
either tap the button to change from item
to item, or hold the button to scroll through
the items).
3 Press the CHANGE button to change
any setting. (You can either tap the button
to change from setting to setting, or hold
the button to scroll through all the options).
4 To leave Program Mode, simply wait
8 seconds without pressing any button.
(The unit will display Complete, beep 4
times, and return to normal operation).
Factory Default Settings
To reset Passport to its original factory
settings, press and hold the “CITY” and
“MUTE” buttons while turning the power
on. Passport’s display will provide a
“Reset” message, accompanied by an
audible alert, acknowledging the reset.
An example
For example, here is how you would turn
Passport’s AutoMute feature off.
1 Enter the Program Mode by holding
both the CITY and MUTE buttons down for
2 seconds. Passport will beep twice and
display Program.
2 Press and hold the REVIEW button.
Passport will scroll through the categories,
starting with Pilot Light (Pilot), then
Power-on sequence (PwrOn), then Signal
strength meter (Meter), and then
AutoMute (aMute).
3 Release the REVIEW button when
Passport shows the AutoMute item. Since
the factory setting is for AutoMute to be
on, Passport will display aMute ON.
(If you accidentally don't 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.)
4 Press the CHANGE button to change
from aMute ON to aMute OFF.
5 To complete the Programming, simply
wait 8 seconds without pressing any button.
Passport will display Complete, beep 4
times, and return to normal operation.
EZ-Programming Details 
Quick Reference Card
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Table of Contents
DISPLAY
* Standard display
Letter: H or A or C
Letter with scanning dot
Symbol: + or • or -Symbol with scanning dot
Scanning symbol
Vehicle voltage
POWER-ON SEQUENCE
PwrOn STD
PwrOn FST
* Standard power-on sequence
SIGNAL STRENGTH METER
Meter STD
Meter EXP
Meter SPC
* Standard signal strength meter
aMute ON
aMute OFF
* AutoMute on
AUTOMUTE
AUDIOTONES
CITY MODE SENSITIVITY
BRIGHTNESS
• How to use EZ-Programming
• Important Warning
• Example of Programming
• Overview of Programming
10
1-2
5-8
• Details of Programming
ExpertMeter
SpecDisplay
AutoMute off
* Standard tones
City STD
City LoX
City NoX
* Standard City mode sensitivity
Loud tones
Low X band sensitivity in City Mode
No X band sensitivity in City Mode
* Brightness adjusts automatically
AUTO
MIN
MED
MAX
DARK
Minimum brightness when turned on
Medium brightness when turned on
Maximum brightness when turned on
Dark Mode when Passport turned on
* All bands enabled
Bands ALL
Bands MOD
One or more bands has been modified
* Factory Default Settings
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
or
or
or
or
or
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF or SHFT
OFF
11-13
• Power-on indication
• AutoMute
• Mute
• Remote Mute / Volume
• Highway / Auto / City Switch
• Display Brightness
Service
• Audible Alerts
• Troubleshooting
• Signal Strength Meter
• Service
22
• ExpertMeter
• Warranty
22
• SpecDisplay
• Registation Card
23
• Laser Shifters
• Specifications
25
Technical Details
Turn bands “ON” or “OFF” by
pressing the mute button
Ka
LSR
SWS
9-13
• Power and volume control
14-19
• Interpreting Alerts
14-15
• How Radar Works
16
• How Laser Works
17
• How Safety Radar Works
BANDS
Fast power-on sequence
Tone STD
Tone LOUD
Brt
Brt
Brt
Brt
Brt
• Congratulations
Vertical display
* Full word: Highway or Auto or City
HWY
H.>
+.>
+>
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Pilot
Pilot
Pilot
Pilot
Pilot
Pilot
Pilot
PILOT LIGHT
(Power-on indication)
EZ-Programming
Controls and Features
Press the CHANGE button
to change your setting
within a category
Disp STD
Disp VERT
• Quick Reference Guide
Passport SRX Quick Reference Card
Press the REVIEW button
to go from one category
to the next
Introduction
18-19
20-25
20-21
Quick Reference Guide
Power/Volume Control
Rotate the thumbwheel to turn Passport on
and set the volume. (We recommend wiring
the SRX to a switched circuit so that it will
turn on/off with your ignition).
City Button
Switches sensitivity modes between
Highway, AutoSensitivity, and City settings.
In general, we recommend the Auto mode.
Page 6.
Controls and Features
Button, allows you to totally silence the
audio alert during a radar encounter.
To mute the audio for a single specific
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.
Power and volume control
To turn Passport on and adjust the alert
tone volume level, rotate the thumbwheel
on Passport’s 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.
If you prefer, you may program your
Passport for a shorter power-on sequence.
See the EZ Programming section for details.
Remote Mute/Volume Adjust
The installed Remote Mute Button 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 has been reached, simply release
the Remote Mute Button. Your volume
setting will be stored in memory.
When the Laser Shifters are engaged,
(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 Shifters will cease to
transmit. The Shifters will automatically
reset within one minute, and a “Shift ON”
reset message will be displayed.
Power-on indication
Matrix Display
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
10-11.
During an alert, the display will indicate
the radar band, and a precise bar graph for
the signal strength. Page 7.
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.
EZ-Programming
Passport is ready to go – just turn it on. But
you can also 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
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.
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.
After Passport’s start-up sequence is
complete, the matrix display will show
“Highway,” “Auto,” or “City,” to show
which sensitivity mode is selected.
If you prefer, you can select alternate
power-on displays. See the EZ-Programming
section for details.
AutoMute
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.
Mute
The Mute Button, located on Passport’s
front panel, or the installed Remote Mute
Controls and Features
Highway / Auto / City Switch
Dark Mode
The “City” button selects Passport’s sensitivity
mode. We recommend the “Auto”
(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.
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 Passport’s
City Mode sensitivity. See the EZProgramming section for details.
If you set Passport to its Dark Mode with its
EZ-Programming, Passport changes to a very
inconspicuous power-on indication: a very
dim “HD,” AD,” or “CD.” (In this display,
the H, A, or C indicates Highway, Auto, or
City, and the D indicates Dark.)
When Passport is in the Dark Mode,
the display will not show visual alerts when
Passport detects signals. Only the audible
alert will tell you of detected signals.
See the EZ-Programming section for
more details.
Audible Alerts
For Radar signals:
Passport uses a Geiger-counter-like
sound to indicate the signal strength and
type of radar signal being encountered.
When you encounter radar, a distinct
Audible Alert will sound and occur faster as
the signal gets stronger. When the signal is
very strong, the Audible Alerts will blend
into a solid tone. This allows you to judge
the distance from the signal source without
taking your eyes from the road. Each band
has a distinct tone for easy identification.
X-band = beep tone
K-band = raspy brap tone
Ka-band = double-brap tone
For Laser signals:
Since Laser signals are a possible threat
no matter how weak, Passport alerts you to
all laser signals with a full laser alert.
Display Brightness
Passport’s display brightness is automatically
adjusted to suit ambient lighting conditions
in your car. (The light sensor is located
between the City and Mute buttons on the
display controller and may dim the display
momentarily when you are accessing one or
both of these buttons).
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.
Controls and Features
For Safety signals:
When SWS detection in Passport’s
programming is turned on (factory default),
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.
If you have turned off SWS detection in
programming, Passport will still report
these as a K-band signal.
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.
Signal Strength Meter
Above is the ExpertMeter Display if
Passport was detecting 2 strong Ka-band,
2 strong K-band, and 4 strong X-band
signals.
KA|| K|| X||||
Passport’s matrix display consists of 280
individual LEDs, to provide an intuitive
ultra-bright display of signal strength and
text messages.
When Passport detects radar, it displays
the band of the radar (X, K, or Ka), and a
precise bar graph of signal strength.
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 “X” with a
single vertical line.
A few more examples will help you
better see how the ExpertMeter works.
ExpertMeter
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 ExperMeter in Passport’s
EZ-Programming (see pages 9-12).
Passport’s ExpertMeter simultaneously
tracks up to 8 radar signals. It shows you
detailed information on up to 2 Ka-band, 2
K-band, and 4 X-band signals.
K| X|||
Here ExpertMeter shows 1 strong K-band
signal, and three X-band signals, two
strong and one weak.
Controls and Features
KA|
X|||
How to customize Passport with EZ-Programming
X 10.525
Here ExpertMeter shows 1 weak Ka-band
signal, and three weak X-band signals.
Display shows a X-band signal at 10.525
GHz
Note: Even long-time detector users will
require a significant amount of time to
get familiar with this new level of
information.
On very weak signals, there will not be a
vertical line at all. This shows a very weak
X-band signal.
Laser Shifters™
ExpertMeter Details
The band designators (X, K, Ka) will
stay on the display for a few seconds after
the signal has passed. This allows you to see
what the unit detected, even on very brief
signals.
However, the vertical lines representing
individual signals continuously change
(several times a second) to give you a
continuous view of the signal strength of all
radar signals present.
Your Passport SRX is equipped with a total
of three (2 front, 1 rear) Laser Shifters*.
These Laser Shifters can be programmed to
receive only, or “Shift” an incoming laser
signal. Once Passport has been programmed
to “Shift,” a pulsed laser signal is transmitted
back in order to “Shift” or confuse the
targeting laser gun.
When Passport has been programmed
to “Shift” the incoming laser signal, the
display will show F LASER – SHIFTING
when a signal is received from the front, or
R LASER – SHIFTING when a signal is
received from the rear. (see programming
page 10) This message will be accompanied
by the normal Laser alert tone.
When Passport is in receive only mode,
(factory default) and detects laser from the
front, the display will show F LASER. When
Passport detects laser from the rear, the
display will show R LASER.
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.
K 24.150
Display shows a K-band signal at 24.150
GHz
Ka34.700
*This feature may be limited or prohibited in some jurisdictions.
Display shows a Ka-band signal at 34.700
GHz
Check applicable laws before using.
There are 9 user-selectable options so you
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. Pages 11-13 explain each
option in more detail.
An example
For example, here is how you would turn
Passport’s AutoMute feature off.
How to use EZ-Programming
2 Press and hold the REVIEW button.
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).
1 Enter the Program Mode by holding
both the CITY and MUTE buttons down for
2 seconds. Passport will beep twice and
display Program.
1 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.)
2 Then press the REVIEW button to review
the current settings. (You can either tap
the button to change from item to item, or
hold the button to scroll through the items.)
3 Release the REVIEW button when
Passport shows the AutoMute item. Since
the factory setting is for AutoMute to be
on, Passport will display aMute ON.
(If you accidentally don't 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.)
3 Press the CHANGE button to change
any setting. (You can either tap the button
to change from setting to setting, or hold
the button to scroll through all the options).
4 To leave the Program Mode, simply wait
8 seconds without pressing any button.
(The unit will display “Complete,” beep 4
times, and return to normal operation.)
4 Press the CHANGE button to change
from aMute ON to aMute OFF.
5 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. A reset
message will be displayed.)
Overview of EZ-Programming Options
Press the REVIEW button
to go from one category
to the next
DISPLAY
PILOT LIGHT
(Power-on indication)
POWER-ON SEQUENCE
SIGNAL STRENGTH METER
AUTOMUTE
AUDIOTONES
CITY MODE SENSITIVITY
BRIGHTNESS
BANDS
*Passport’s Factory Default Settings
To reset Passport to its original
factory settings, press and hold
the “CITY” and “MUTE” buttons
while turning the power on.
Passport’s display will provide a
“Reset” message, accompanied
by an audible alert, acknowledging the reset.
Press the CHANGE button
to change your setting
within a category
Disp
Disp
Pilot
Pilot
Pilot
Pilot
Pilot
Pilot
Pilot
PwrOn
PwrOn
Meter
Meter
Meter
aMute
aMute
Tone
Tone
City
City
City
Brt
Brt
Brt
Brt
Brt
Bands
Bands
* Standard display
STD
VERT
HWY
H.>
+.>
+>
STD
FST
STD
EXP
SPC
ON
OFF
STD
LOUD
STD
LoX
NoX
AUTO
MIN
MED
MAX
DARK
ALL
MOD
Vertical display
* Full word: Highway or Auto or City
Letter: H or A or C
Letter, with scanning dot
Symbol: + or • or -Letter, with scanning dot
Scanning symbol
Vehicle voltage
* Standard power-on sequence
Fast power-on sequence
* Standard signal strength meter
Expert Meter
SpecDisplay
* AutoMute on
AutoMute off
* Standard tones
Loud tones
* Standard City mode sensitivity
Low X-band sensitivity in City Mode
No X-band sensitivity in City Mode
* Brightness adjusts automatically
Minimum brightness when turned on
Medium brightness when turned on
Maximum brightness when turned on
Dark Mode when Passport turned on
* All bands enabled (Laser receive only)
One or more bands has been modified
Turn bands “ON” or “OFF” by holding
down the Mute button
Ka
LSR
SWS
10
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
or
or
or
or
or
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF or SHFT
OFF
Details of EZ-Programming Options
Display
Pilot H.> (Letter with scanning dot)
In this setting, Passport will display “H” for
Highway, “A” for Auto, and “C” for City.
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.
(factory default)
Pilot+ (Symbol)
In this setting, Passport will display “+” for
Highway, “.” for Auto, and “–” for City.
Pilot+.> (Symbol with scanning dot)
In this setting, Passport will display “+” for
Highway, “.” for Auto, and “–” for City. Also,
a single dot will continuously scroll across
the display.
DispVERT (Display vertical)
This setting is used when
Passport’s Display is mounted
vertically; for example, mounted
on the side of a center console.
Pilot+> (Scanning symbol)
In this setting, Passport will display “+” for
Highway, “.” for Auto, and “–” for City. Each
will continuously scroll across the display.
Pilot Light (Power-on indication)
Pilot V (Vehicle voltage)
In this setting, Passport will display “H” for
Highway, “A” for Auto, or “C” for City, and
the vehicle’s voltage. If the vehicle’s voltage
drops below 10.5 volts, a low voltage
warning is displayed, followed by an audible
alert. A high voltage warning is also given if
the voltage goes above 16.5 volts. The highvoltage warning is also followed by an
audible alert.
Note: When you are using the Dark mode,
the display will only show HD, AD, or CD,
(Highway-Dark, Auto-Dark, or City-Dark).
PilotHWY (Full description)
In this setting, Passport will display
“Highway,” “Auto,” or “City” as its poweron indication. (factory default)
Pilot H (Letter)
In this setting, Passport will display “H” for
Highway, “A” for Auto, or “C” for City.
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Details of EZ-Programming Options
few seconds, Passport will automatically
reduce the volume level, to keep you
informed, but not annoyed. (factory default)
Power-on Sequence
PwrOnSTD (Standard)
In this setting, each time you turn on
Passport, it will display “Passport,” “SRX,”
“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 Shifters. If a
communications error occurs, the
appropriate error message will be displayed.
(see page 21 for error messages)
aMuteOFF (AutoMute off)
With AutoMute off, Passport’s audio alerts
will remain at the volume you set for
the duration of the radar encounter.
Audio Tones
Tone STD (Standard tones)
This setting uses more pleasing tones.
(factory default)
PwrOnFST (Fast power-on)
This setting shortens Passport’s start up
sequence to single beep. Passport’s selfdiagnostic test is still performed in this mode.
ToneLOUD (Loud tones)
This setting uses tones that are more piercing,
and easier to hear in a louder vehicle.
Signal Strength Meter
Optional Voice Alerts
MeterSTD (Standard meter)
The meter displays the band, and bar graph
showing signal strength. (factory default)
Voice alerts are only available using an
external speaker, which can be purchased
through your local installer.
MeterEXP (ExpertMeter)
The meter simultaneously tracks up to 2
Ka-band, 2 K-band, and 4 X-band signals.
Voice ON
In this setting, all radar and laser alerts,
including SWS messages will be
accompanied by a voice announcement.
MeterSPC (SpecDisplay)
The meter displays the actual numeric
frequency of the radar signal being received.
Note: See more details on pages 6-7.
Voice OFF
With Voice off, the standard tones will be
used.
AutoMute
NOTE: The program option to turn
Voice ON/OFF is only displayed when
an external speaker is plugged in.
aMute ON (AutoMute on)
In this setting, Passport’s audio alerts will
initially be at the volume you set, but after a
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Details of EZ-Programming Options
City Mode Sensitivity
Brt MIN (Minimum)
Sets display to minimum brightness.
City STD (Standard)
In this setting, when you put Passport in the
City mode, X-band sensitivity is significantly
reduced, to minimize annoyances from
X-band intrusion alarms and motion sensors.
(factory default)
Brt MED (Medium)
Sets display to medium brightness.
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)
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.
Bands
BandsALL
In this setting, all radar, laser (receive only),
and SWS frequencies are monitored. This is
the factory default setting, and it is highly
recommended that you use your Passport in
this mode.
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 are absolutely
certain that there are no X band traffic
radar units where you drive.
BandsMOD
In this setting, Passport will warn you with
an audible alert, and associated 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 “Highway” modes.
Brightness
Brt AUTO (Auto)
Display brightness automatically adjusted to
suit the ambient lighting in your car.
(factory default)
WARNING: Only modify bands if you
are absolutely certain that there are no
traffic radar units using that specific
band in your area.
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Interpreting Alerts
Although Passport has a comprehensive
warning system and this handbook is as
complete as we can make it, only experience
will teach you what to expect from your
Passport and how to interpret what it “tells”
you. The radar alerts you receive are
affected by the specific type of radar being
used, the type of transmission (continuous
or instant-on) and the location of the radar
source.
The following examples will give you
an introduction to understanding Passport’s
warning system for radar, laser and safety
alerts.
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 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!
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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Interpreting Alerts
Alert
Explanation
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.
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.
CAUTION: Since the characteristics of
these alerts may be similar to some of
the preceding examples, overconfidence
in an unfamiliar area can be dangerous.
Likewise, if an alert in a commonly
traveled area is suddenly stronger or
on a different band than usual, speed
radar may be set up nearby.
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How Radar Works
How Radar Works
Radar range also depends on the power
of the radar equipment itself. The strength
of the radar unit's beam diminishes with
distance. The farther the radar has to travel,
the less energy it has for speed detection.
Because intrusion alarms and motion
sensors often operate on the same frequency
as X-Band radar, your Passport will
occasionally receive non-police radar
signals. Since these X-Band transmitters are
usually contained inside of 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.
Traffic radar, which consists of microwaves,
travels in straight lines and is easily reflected
by objects such as cars, trucks, even
guardrails and overpasses. Radar works by
directing its microwave beam down the
road. As your vehicle travels into range, the
microwave beam bounces off your car, and
the radar antenna looks for the reflections.
Using the Doppler Principle, the radar
equipment then calculates your speed by
comparing the frequency of the reflection
of your car to the original frequency of the
beam sent out.
Traffic radar has limitations, the most
significant of these being that it typically
can monitor only one target at a time. If
there is more than one vehicle within range,
it is up to the radar operator to decide
which target is producing the strongest
reflection. Since the strength of the reflection
is affected by both the size of the vehicle
and its proximity to the antenna, it is difficult
for the radar operator to determine if the
signal is from a sports car nearby or a semitruck several hundred feet away.
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How Laser Works
How Laser (Lidar) Works
There are limitations to LIDAR
equipment. LIDAR is much more sensitive
to weather conditions than RADAR, and a
LIDAR gun’s range will be decreased by
anything affecting visibility such as rain, fog,
or smoke. A LIDAR gun cannot operate
through glass and it must be stationary in
order to get an accurate reading. Because
LIDAR must have a clear line of sight and is
subject to cosine error (an inaccuracy
which increases as the angle between the
gun and the vehicle increases) police
typically use LIDAR equipment parallel to
the road or from an overpass. LIDAR can be
used day or night.
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 laser alert should be taken
seriously.
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How Safety Radar Works
How Safety Warning Systems Works
Note: Some of the safety messages have
been condensed, so each message can be
displayed on one or two screens on
Passport’s eight character display.
Since Safety radar technology is
relatively new and the number of transmitters
in operation is not yet widespread, you will
not receive Safety signals on a daily basis
and should not be surprised to encounter
emergency vehicles, road hazards and
railroad crossings that are unequipped with
these transmitters and, therefore, fail to
provide a signal. As Safety transmitters
become more prevalent (the number of
operating transmitters is growing every
day), these Safety radar signals will become
more common.
For more information and details about
SWS safety radar, visit their web site at
www.swslc.com.
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.
The SWS system has 64 possible
messages (60 allocated). The SWS messages
your Passport can decode and display are
listed on the facing page.
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SWS Safety Radar Text Messages
SWS Text Messages
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
WorkZone
Road
Bridge
WorkCrew
WorkCrew
Detour
Truck
MustExit
Rtlane
CntrLane
LeftLane
Future
Police
Train
Low
BridgeUp
Bridge
RockSlid
School
Road
Sharp
Croswalk
Deer
Blind or
SteepUse
Accident
PoorRoad
Loading
DontPass
Dangrous
Emergncy
Future
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
Closed
Closed
Highway
Utility
Detour
Closed
Closed
Closed
Use
Overpass
Wt Limit
Area
Zone
Narrows
Curve
Crossing
Deaf Kid
LowGear
Surface
ScholBus
Intrsect
Vehicle
Use
19
HighWind
Severe
HeavyFog
Flooding
BridgIce
RoadIce
Dust
Sand
Blinding
Future
RestArea
RestArea
24hrFuel
Insp Stn
Insp Stn
Reduced
Speed
HazMatls
Expect
10 Min
20 Min
30 Min
1 Hour
Traffic
Pay
Trucks
Trucks
Future
Emerg
Police
Oversize
SloMovng
Weather
Blowing
Blowing
Snow
Use
w/servic
Open
Closed
Speed
Enforced
Exit
Delay
Delay
Delay
Delay
Delay
TunRadio
Toll
ExitRght
ExitLeft
Use
Veh Mvng
Pursuit
Vehicle
Vehicle
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
Passport does not seem sensitive to
radar or laser.
• Passport may be in City Mode.
• Radar band(s) are turned off in programming.
There is a problem with one or both front Laser Shifter(s). There could be an
unplugged connection, damaged wiring, or a problem within the front Laser
Shifter(s). After Passport alerts you to this, it will then resume operation with the front
radar receiver and rear laser only.
LsrR N/A
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.
There is a problem with the rear Laser Shifter. It could be an unplugged connection,
damaged wiring, or a problem within the rear Laser Shifter itself. After Passport alerts
you to this, it will then resume operation with the front radar and Laser Shifters only.
Passport did not provide a Safety
signal while within range of an
emergency vehicle.
• Safety transmitters may not be commonly used in your area.
Check
Receiver
Wiring
There is a problem with the front receiver. It could be an unplugged connection,
damaged wiring, or a problem within the front receiver itself. Passport will continue
to display this message, and will not operate until the problem has been repaired.
Passport’s audible alerts are less
loud after the first few alerts.
• Passport is in AutoMute Mode. See page 4 for details.
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 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.
X|,or K|,
or KA|,etc.
Passport has been programmed in the ExpertMeter Mode (pages 7-8)
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.
• It is normal for Passport to feel warm.
ShiftOFF
Laser Shifters were manually shut off during a laser alert.
Comm ERR
Serial communications between the interface and the display have been interrupted.
Contact your dealer for repair.
Passport’s Display feels warm.
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4.
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3.
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2.
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City_______________________________________ State_____________ ZIP______________
*Use of external speaker enables Voice alerts.
Address______________________________________________________________________
The following accessories are available
through your local dealer:
• 12-volt Amplified External Speaker*.
• Hidden Display Package. Package includes
a single bi-color LED for alert and a 12-volt
Amplified External Speaker*.
First Name:___________________ Middle Initial____ Last Name__________________________
Accessories
1.
Replacement parts are available from your
installing dealer.
escortradar.com
 If you did not purchase your detector directly from Escort, please fill out this section and return to us, or
register online at our web address: www.escortradar.com.
Parts
@www.
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2 Contact your installing dealer. They
will evaluate your unit and arrange
repairs if necessary.
online:
ESCORT PRODUCT REGISTRATION CARD
1 Check the troubleshooting section of
this manual. It may have a solution to your
problem.
Register
ESCORT warrants your Passport against all
defects in materials and workmanship for a
period of one (1) year from the date of the
original purchase, subject to the following
terms and conditions:
The sole responsibility of ESCORT
under this Warranty is limited to either repair
or, at the option of ESCORT, 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.
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.
Remove card along perforations
ESCORT One Year Limited Warranty
If your Passport ever needs service,
please follow these steps:
Service Procedure
Service
Specifications
Features and Specifications
• City Mode Sensitivity
• Display Brightness
• Radar and Laser Bands
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
Sensitivity Control
• AutoSensitivity, Highway, and City
Auto Calibration Circuitry
Radar Receiver / Detector Type
• Superheterodyne, GaAs FET VCO
• Scanning Frequency Discriminator
• Digital Signal Processing (DSP)
• 4-bit High-Resolution A-to-D Converter
Complete VG2 Immunity
Remove card along perforations
Dimensions (Inches)
• Display/Controller: 4.2 x 1.4 x .55
• Receiver Unit: 3.75 x 3.15 x 1.75
• Front Laser Units: 4.65 x 1.8 x 0.8
• Rear Laser Unit: 6.0 x 1.0 x .65
Laser Detection
• Quantum Limited Video Receiver
• Multiple Laser Sensor Diodes (6F, 3R)
Patented Technology
Passport is covered by one or more of the
following US patents.
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
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.
Laser Shifter
• Multiple Laser-Shifting Diodes (16F, 8R)
Display Type
• 280 AlGaAs LED Matrix/Text
• Bar Graph, ExpertMeter or SpecDisplay
• Automatic Brightness Control
Power Requirement
• 12VDC, Negative Ground
Programmable Features
• Display (Horizontal or Vertical)
• Power-On Indication
• Power-On Sequence
• Signal Strength Meter
• AutoMute
• Audio Tones
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