PASSPORT SR7 is designed in the USA by
Escort Incorporated
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West Chester, Ohio 45069
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Quick Reference Card
Table of Contents
Introduction
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EZ-Programming
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• Congratulations
• Important Warning
• Quick Reference Guide
• How to use EZ-Programming
• Example of Programming
• Overview of Programming
• Details of Programming
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Passport SR7 Quick Reference Card
Controls and Features
• Power and Volume Control
• Power-On Indication
• AutoMute
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Press the REVIEW button
to go from one category
to the next
Press the CHANGE button
to change your setting
within a category
Technical Details
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DISPLAY
Disp STD
Disp VERT
*Standard display
Vertical display
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• Interpreting Alerts
• How Radar Works
• How Laser Works
• How Safety Radar Works
PILOT LIGHT
(Power-on indication)
Pilot HWY
Pilot H
Pilot H.>
Pilot +
*Full word: Highway or Auto or City
Letter: H or A or C
Letter with scanning dot
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Symbol: + or or --
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Pilot +.>
Pilot +>
Pilot V
Symbol with scanning dot
Scanning symbol
Vehicle voltage
• Mute
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POWER-ON SEQUENCE
PwrOn STD
PwrOn FST
*Standard power-on sequence
Fast power-on sequence
• Remote Mute / Volume
• Auto / Highway / City Switch
• Display Brightness
• Audible Alerts
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SIGNAL STRENGTH METER
Meter STD
Meter EXP
Meter SPC
*Standard signal strength meter
ExpertMeter
SpecDisplay
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Service
20-25
20-21
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AUTOMUTE
AUDIOTONES
aMute ON
aMute OFF
*AutoMute on
AutoMute off
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Tone STD
Tone LOUD
*Standard tones
Loud tones
• Troubleshooting
• Service
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CITY MODE SENSITIVITY
City STD
City LoX
City NoX
*Standard City mode sensitivity
Low X band sensitivity in City Mode
No X band sensitivity in City Mode
• Signal Strength Meter
• ExpertMeter
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BRIGHTNESS
BANDS
Brt AUTO
Brt MIN
Brt MED
Brt MAX
Brt DARK
*Brightness adjusts automatically
Minimum brightness when turned on
Medium brightness when turned on
Maximum brightness when turned on
Dark Mode when Passport turned on
• Warranty
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• Specifications
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Bands ALL
Bands MOD
*All bands enabled
• SpecDisplay
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One or more bands has been modified
Turn bands “ON” or “OFF” by
pressing the mute button
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• Optional Laser Shifters
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X
K
ON or OFF
ON or OFF
Ka ON or OFF
LSR ON or OFF (or SHFTwith ZR3)
SWS ON or OFF
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*Factory Default Settings
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Quick Reference Guide
Controls and Features
To mute the audio for a single specific
Power/ Volume Control
City Button
Power and volume control
signal, briefly press the Mute Button or the
installed Remote Mute Button. After that
radar encounter has passed, the mute will
automatically reset and the audio will alert
you to the next encounter.
Rotate the thumbwheel to turn Passport on
and set the volume. (We recommend wiring
the SR7 to a switched circuit so that it will
turn on/off with your vehicles ignition).
Switches sensitivity modes between
Highway, AutoSensitivity, and City settings.
In general, we recommend the
To turn Passport on and adjust the alert
tone volume level, rotate the thumbwheel
on 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.
AutoSensitivity mode. Page 6.
Remote Mute/ Volume Adjust
The Remote Mute Button, (standard with
the SR7) can also be used to change the
volume level without accessing the Display
Controller. To change the volume level with
the Remote Mute Button, simply press and
hold. An audible
tone will be
generated, and
the display will
provide a bar
graph for the
volume level. Once
the desired volume level is reached,
simply release the Remote Mute
Button. This volume setting will be
stored in memory.
When the optional Laser Shifter
ZR3 is installed, (see EZ-Programming
section) the Remote Mute button can be
used to manually stop “shifting” once you
have corrected your speed. Simply press the
Remote Mute Button twice during the
“Laser Shifting” message, and the Shifter’s
will cease to transmit. The Shifter’s will
automatically reset within one minute. A
reset message will be displayed to verify and
acknowledge the reset.
If you prefer, you may program your
Passport for a shorter power-on sequence.
See the EZ-Programming section for details.
Power-on indication
After Passport’s start-up sequence is
complete, the matrix display will show
“Highway,” “City,” or “Auto” to show
which sensitivity mode is selected.
If you prefer, you can select alternate
power-on displays. See the EZ-Programming
section for details.
Matrix Display
EZ-Programming
Passport’s display will show “Highway,”
“Auto,” or “City” as its standard power-on
indication. Page 5. If you prefer, you can
choose other power-on indications. Pages
9-13.
During an alert, the display will indicate
the radar band, and a precise bar graph for
the signal strength. Page 7.
Passport is ready to go – just turn it on. But
you can easily change 9 features for your
preferences. Press both buttons to enter the
Program Mode, then easily Review or
Change your settings. Pages 9-13.
Mute Button
AutoMute
Briefly press this button on the display
controller, or the standard remote mute
button, to silence the audio for a specific
alert. (The audio will alert you to the next
encounter.) Page 5.
Your Passport has our patented AutoMute
feature. After Passport alerts you to a radar
encounter at your selected volume level, it
automatically mutes the volume to a lower
level. This keeps you informed without the
annoyance of a continuous full-volume alert.
If you prefer, you can turn the AutoMute
feature off. See the EZ-Programming section
for details.
You can program Passport for
ExpertMeter, which displays up to 8 radar
signals at once, or choose SpecDisplay
mode, which provides the actual numeric
radar frequency. Pages 7-8.
The display can also show Safety Radar
text messages. Pages 18-19.
AutoMute
Passport’s patented AutoMute automatically
reduces the volume level of the audio alert.
Page 5. If you prefer, you can turn
AutoMute off. Page 9.
Mute
The Mute Button, located on Passport’s
front panel, or the installed Remote Mute
Button, allows you to totally silence the
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audio alert during a radar encounter.
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Controls and Features
Controls and Features
For Sa fety signa ls:
ExpertMeter can help you spot a
change in your normal driving environment;
for example, a traffic radar unit being
operated in an area where there are
normally other signals present.
The ExpertMeter is actually a miniature
spectrum analyzer. It shows what band
each signal is, its relative frequency within
the band, and its signal strength.
Highway / Auto / City Switch
Dark Mode
If you have turned on the SWS detection
in Passport’s programming, Passport will
alert you to these signals with a double-beep
tone, and a corresponding text message. A
complete listing of the text messages is on
page 19.
The “City” button selects Passport's sensi-
tivity. We recommend the “Auto”
If you set Passport to its Dark Mode using its
EZ-Programming, Passport changes to a very
inconspicuous power-on indication: a very
dim “AD,” “HD,” or “CD.” (In this display,
the A, H, or C indicates Auto, Highway, or
City, and the D indicates Dark.)
(AutoSensitivity) mode for most driving.
Passport’s exclusive AutoSensitivity
mode provides long-range warning, with
minimum false alarms. In this mode,
Passport’s internal computer continuously
analyzes all incoming signals and intelligently
adjusts the sensitivity – eliminating the
majority of false alarms.
If you haven’t programmed your
When Passport is in the Dark Mode,
the display will not show visual alerts when
Passport detects signals. Only the audible
alert will tell you of detected signals.
See the EZ-Programming section for
more details.
Passport to decode these safety signals (see
pages 9, 13, 19), it will still detect them as K-
band radar signals.
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KA K X
Above is the ExpertMeter Display if
Passport was detecting 2 strong Ka-band,
2 strong K-band, and 4 strong X-band
signals.
You can also select conventional
“Highway” and “City” modes. When driving
in urban areas where annoying x-band
intrusion alarms and door openers are
common, City Mode can be engaged to
lower X-band sensitivity and reduce X-band
alerts. Full sensitivity is maintained on all
other bands. You can customize Passport’s
City Mode sensitivity. See the EZ-
Signal Strength Meter
Passport’s new matrix display consists of
280 individual LED’s, to provide an intuitive
ultra-bright display of signal strength and
text messages.
Audible Alerts
For Ra da r signa ls:
As you can see, there are vertical lines
after each band designator. Each line shows
a signal being detected. The height of each
line shows the relative signal strength of
that signal. The position of the line shows
the relative frequency of the signal within
the band.
Note: If you use ExpertMeter, the brief
signal shown in the power-on sequence
when you turn on your Passport will also
be in ExpertMeter: an “X” with a single
vertical line.
Passport uses a Geiger-counter-like
sound to indicate the signal strength and
type of radar signal being encountered.
When you encounter radar, a distinct
audible alert will sound and occur faster as
the signal gets stronger. When the signal is
very strong, the audible alerts will blend
into a solid tone. This allows you to judge
the distance from the signal source without
taking your eyes from the road. Each band
has a distinct tone for easy identification.
X-band = beep tone
K-band = raspy brap tone
Ka-band = double-brap tone
For La ser signa ls:
Since Laser signals are a possible threat
no matter how weak, Passport alerts you to
all laser signals with a full laser alert.
When Passport detects radar, it displays
the band of the radar (X, K, or Ka), and a
precise bar graph of signal strength
Programming section for details.
ExpertMeter
Display Brightness
Passport’s exclusive ExpertMeter option is
an advanced display for experienced
detector users. Please use Passport for a few
weeks to get fully familiar with its other
features before using ExpertMeter.
To use the ExpertMeter instead of the
standard bar graph signal strength meter,
you must select ExpertMeter in Passport’s
EZ-Programming (see pages 9-13).
Passport’s ExpertMeter simultaneously
tracks up to 8 radar signals. It shows you
detailed information on up to 2 Ka-band, 2
K-band, and 4 X-band signals.
Passport’s display brightness is automatically
adjusted to suit ambient light conditions in
your vehicle. (The light sensor is located
between the City and Mute buttons on the
display controller and may dim the display
momentarily when accessing one or both of
these buttons).
A few more examples will help you
better see how the ExpertMeter works.
If you prefer, you can program your
Passport for a fixed brightness level
(Maximum, Medium, Minimum, or Dark).
See the EZ-Programming section for details.
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K X
Here ExpertMeter shows 1 strong
K-band signal, and three X-band signals, 2
strong and 1 weak.
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Controls and Features
How to customize Passport with EZ-Programming
There are 9 user-selectable options so you
An exa mple
For example, here’s how you would turn
Passport’s AutoMute feature off.
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KA X
X 10.525
can customize your Passport for your own
preferences. The buttons that are normally
used for CITY and MUTE are used to enter
the Program Mode, to REVIEW your current
program settings, and to CHANGE any
settings as desired. Pages11-13 explain each
option in more detail.
Here ExpertMeter shows 1 weak Ka-
band signal, and 3 weak X-band signals.
Display shows an X-band signal at
10.525 GHz
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Enter the Program Mode by holding
X
Note: Even long-time detector users will
require a significa nt a mount of time to
get fa milia r with this new level of
informa tion.
both buttons down for 2 seconds. Passport
will beep twice and display Program.
On very weak signals, there will not
be a vertical line at all. This shows a very
weak X-band signal.
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Press and hold the REVIEW button.
How to use EZ-Programming
Passport will scroll through the categories,
starting with Display Disp, then Pilot
Light Pilot, then Power-on sequence
PwrOn, then Signal strength meter
Meter, then AutoMute aMute.
Optional
ExpertMeter Deta ils
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To enter Program Mode, press both
buttons and hold for 2 seconds.
(Passport will beep twice and display
“Program.” (Brightness is at maximum
during programming.)
The band designators (X, K, Ka) will
stay on the display for a few seconds after
the signal has passed. This allows you to see
what the unit detected, even on very brief
signals.
However, the vertical lines representing
individual signals continuously change
(several times a second) to give you a
continuous view of the signal strength of all
radar signals present.
ZR3 Laser Shifter™ Configuration
Your Passport SR7 is fully compatible with
Escort’s ZR3 Laser Shifter. Once added, the
integrated Shifters add a new level of laser
defense to your SR7 remote – making it the
ultimate defense against laser guns.
Once the Laser Shifter’s have been
connected to Passport’s Interface, the
internal computer will automatically make
changes to the “Bands” programming
options. Under the “Laser” option, the
Shifters can now be programmed to
receive only, or “Shift” (default once
connected), an incoming laser signal. Also,
during the start-up sequence, the SR7 will
acknowledge the new configuration.
During a laser alert, the display will
show “Front” “Lsr Shft” when a signal is
received from the front, or “Rear” “Lsr Shft”
when a signal is received from the rear. This
message will be accompanied by the normal
Laser alert tone.
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Release the REVIEW button when
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Then press the REVIEW button to review
the current settings. (You can either tap
the button to change from item to item, or
hold the button to scroll through the items.)
Passport shows the AutoMute item. Since
the factory setting is for AutoMute to be
on, Passport will display aMute ON.
(If you accidentally 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.)
Press the CHANGE button to change
any setting. (You can either tap the button
to change from setting to setting, or hold
the button to scroll through all the options).
SpecDisplay
Passport’s new SpecDisplay option is also
designed for the advanced detector user. In
this mode, Passport will display the actual
numeric radar frequency being received.
To leave the Program Mode, simply wait
8 seconds without pressing any button.
(The unit will display “Complete,” beep 4
times, and return to normal operation.)
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Press the CHANGE button to change
from aMute ONto aMute OFF.
K 24.150
Display shows a K-band signal at
24.150 GHz
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To complete the Programming, simply
wait 8 seconds without pressing any button.
Passport will display Complete, beep 4
times, and return to normal operation.
(To quickly return to all of the factory
defaults, press and hold the CITY and MUTE
buttons while turning on the unit.)
Ka34.700
Display shows a Ka-band signal at
34.700 GHz
For more information on the Laser
Shifter ZR3, consult your 12-volt retailer.
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Overview of EZ-Programming Options
Details of EZ-Programming Options
Press the REVIEW button
Press the CHANGE button
to change your setting
within a category
Pilot H.> (Letter with scanning dot)
Display
to go from one category
to the next
In this setting, Passport will display “H” for
Highway, “C” for City, and “A” for Auto.
Also, a single dot will continuously scroll
across the display.
Disp STD (Display standard)
This is the standard setting for use when
Passport’s Display is mounted horizontally.
DISPLAY
*Standard display
Vertical display
Disp STD
Disp VERT
PILOT LIGHT
*Full word: Highway or Auto or City
Pilot HWY
Pilot H
(Power-on indication)
Letter: H or A or C
Pilot+ (Symbol)
In this setting, Passport will display “+” for
Highway, “.” for Auto, and “–” for City.
Letter, with scanning dot
Pilot H.>
Pilot +
Symbol: + or or –
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Symbol, with scanning dot
Scanning symbol
Pilot +.>
Pilot +>
Pilot V
Vehicle voltage
Pilot+.> (Symbol with scanning dot)
In this setting, Passport will display “+” for
Highway, “.” for Auto, and “–” for City. Also,
a single dot will continuously scroll across
the display.
DispVERT (Display vertical)
This setting is used when
Passport’s Display is mounted
vertically, for example mounted
on the side of a center console. In
this setting, Passport’s Display is
mounted vertically.
POWER-ON SEQUENCE
*Standard power-on sequence
Fast power-on sequence
PwrOn STD
PwrOn FST
SIGNAL STRENGTH METER
*Standard signal strength meter
Meter STD
Meter EXP
Meter SPC
ExpertMeter
SpecDisplay
AUTOMUTE
AUDIOTONES
*AutoMute on
AutoMute off
aMute ON
aMute OFF
Pilot+> (Scanning symbol)
In this setting, Passport will display “+” for
Highway, “.” for Auto, and “–” for City. Each
will continuously scroll across the display.
*Standard tones
Loud tones
Tone STD
Tone LOUD
CITY MODE SENSITIVITY
*Standard City mode sensitivity
Low X-band sensitivity in City Mode
No X-band sensitivity in City Mode
City STD
City LoX
City NoX
Pilot Light (Power-on indication)
Pilot V (Vehicle voltage)
Note: When you are using the Dark mode,
the display will only show HD, AD, or CD,
(Highway-Dark, Auto-Dark, or City-Dark).
BRIGHTNESS
*Brightness adjusts automatically
Minimum brightness
Medium brightness
Maximum brightness
Dark Mode
Brt AUTO
Brt MIN
Brt MED
Brt MAX
Brt DARK
In this setting, Passport will display “H” for
Highway, “C” for City, and “A” for Auto,
and the vehicle’s voltage. If the vehicle’s
voltage drops below 10.5 volts, a low
voltage warning will be displayed, followed
by an audible alert. A high voltage warning
is also given when the vehicle’s voltage
goes above 16.5 volts.
PilotHWY (Full description)
BANDS
*All bands enabled
Bands ALL
Bands MOD
In this setting, Passport will display
“Highway,” “City,” or “Auto” as its power-
on indication. (factory default)
One or more bands has been modified
*Passport’s Factory Default Settings
To reset Passport to its original
factory settings, press and hold
the “CITY” and “MUTE” buttons
while turning the power on.
Passport’s display will provide a
“Reset” message, accompanied
by an audible alert, acknowl-
edging the reset.
Turn bands “ON” or “OFF” by holding
down the Mute button
Pilot H (Letter)
In this setting, Passport will display “H” for
Highway, “C” for City, or “A” for Auto.
X
K
ON or OFF
ON or OFF
Ka ON or OFF
LSR ON or OFF(or SHFTwith optional ZR3)
SWS ON or OFF
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Details of EZ-Programming Options
Details of EZ-Programming Options
Brt MIN (Minimum)
Sets display to minimum brightness.
Power-on Sequence
Signal Strength Meter
City Mode Sensitivity
PwrOnSTD (Standard)
MeterSTD (Standard meter)
City STD (Standard)
In this setting, each time you turn on
Passport, it will display “Passport,” “SR7,”
“LASER,” “Ka-band,” “K-band,” “X-band,”
followed by a brief X-band alert. It then
confirms communications to the front radar
receiver, and front and rear laser receivers.
If a communications error occurs, the
The meter displays the band, and bar graph
showing signal strength. (factory default)
In this setting, when you put Passport in the
City mode, X-band sensitivity is significantly
reduced, to minimize annoyance from
X-band intrusion alarms and motion sensors.
(factory default)
Brt MED (Medium)
Sets display to medium brightness.
MeterEXP (ExpertMeter)
The meter simultaneously tracks up to 2
Ka-band, 2 K-band, and 4 X-band signals.
Brt MAX (Maximum)
Sets display to maximum brightness.
City LoX (Low X-band sensitivity)
In this setting, when you put Passport in the
City mode, X-band sensitivity is reduced
more than the standard setting. This will
reduce X-band alarms from other sources
even further, but also significantly reduces
range to X-band traffic radar.
Brt DARK (Dark)
appropriate error message will be displayed. MeterSPC (SpecDisplay)
(see page 21 for error messages)
In this setting, Passport will only display a
very dim HD, AD, or CD for the power-on
indication, and will not show any visual
alerts when signals are detected.
The meter displays the actual numeric
frequency of the radar signal being received.
Note: See more details on pages 7-8.
Note: If there is a problem with the front
laser receiver or wiring after the initial
start-up sequence, Passport will briefly
display “LsrF ERR.” If there is a problem
with the rear laser receiver or wiring after
the initial start-up sequence, Passport will
briefly display “LsrR N/A.”
In both cases, Passport will continue
to receive radar signals, but will not
receive laser signals. If there is a problem
with the front radar receiver or wiring
after the initial start-up sequence, Passport
will display “Front N/A,” and will then
continue to display “Check,” “Receiver,”
“Wiring.” Passport will not operate in this
condition. Please contact your installer if
this occurs.
AutoMute
Bands
BandsALL
In this setting, all radar, laser, and SWS
frequencies are monitored. This is the
factory default setting, and it is highly
recommended that you use your Passport in
this mode.
aMute ON (AutoMute on)
In this setting, Passport’s audio alerts will
initially be at the volume you set, but after a
few seconds, Passport will automatically
reduce the volume level, to keep you
informed, but not annoyed. (factory default)
City NoX (No X-band sensitivity)
In this setting, when you put Passport in the
City mode, Passport will not respond to any
X-band signals. WARNING: Only choose
this setting if you a re a bsolutely
certa in tha t there a re no X-ba nd tra ffic
ra da r units where you drive.
aMuteOFF (AutoMute off)
BandsMOD
With AutoMute off, Passport’s audio alerts
will remain at the volume you set for the
duration of the radar encounter.
In this setting, Passport will warn you with
an audible alert and a text message, that one
or more bands have been turned off in
programming (i.e. “SWS OFF”). This
warning is displayed during the start-up
sequence (standard or fast).
Note: These settings only apply when
Passport is operated in City mode. X-band
sensitivity is not affected when used in
“Auto” or “Highway” modes.
Audio Tones
Tone STD (Standard tones)
This setting uses more pleasing tones.
(factory default)
Brightness
PwrOnFST (Fast power-on)
This setting shortens Passport’s start up
sequence to single beep, eliminating the words ToneLOUD (Loud tones)
“Passport,” “SR7,” “LASER.” “Ka-band,” “K-
band,” “X-band,” from the start-up sequence.
Brt AUTO (Auto)
WARNING: Do not disa ble a ra da r or
la ser ba nd unless you a re certa in it is
not used for speed mea surement in
your a rea .
Display brightness automatically adjusted to
suit the ambient lighting in your vehicle.
This setting uses tones that are more piercing,
and easier to hear in a louder vehicle.
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Interpreting Alerts
Interpreting Alerts
Although Passport has a comprehensive
used, the type of transmission (continuous
or instant-on) and the location of the radar
source.
The following examples will give you
an introduction to understanding Passport’s
warning system for radar, laser and safety
alerts.
Alert
Explanation
warning system and this handbook is as
complete as we can make it, only experience
will teach you what to expect from your
Passport and how to interpret what it “tells”
you. The radar alerts you receive are
Passport alerts slowly for awhile and then
abruptly jumps to a strong alert.
You are approaching a radar unit concealed
by a hill or an obstructed curve.
Passport alerts intermittently. Rate and
strength of alerts may be consistent or vary
wildly.
A patrol car is travelling in front of you with
a radar source aimed forward. Because
signals are sometimes reflected off of large
objects and sometimes not, the alerts may
seem inconsistent.
affected by the specific type of radar being
Alert
Explanation
Passport begins to sound slowly, then the
rate of alert increases until the alert
becomes a solid tone. The Signal Meter
ramps accordingly.
You are approaching a continuous radar
source aimed in your direction.
Passport alerts intermittently. Rate and
strength of signal increases with each alert.
A patrol car is approaching from the other
direction, sampling traffic with instant-on
radar. Such alerts should be taken seriously.
Passport gives an X-band alert intermittently.
You are driving through an area populated
with radar motion sensors (door openers,
burglar alarms, etc.). Since these transmitters
are usually contained inside buildings or
aimed toward OR away from you, they are
typically not as strong or lasting as a real
radar encounter.
Passport emits short alerts for a few seconds
and then falls silent only to briefly alert and
fall silent again.
An instant-on radar source is being used
ahead of you and out of your view.
Passport suddenly sounds a continuous tone
for the appropriate band received. All
segments in the Signal Strength Meter are lit.
An instant-on radar source or laser source is
being used nearby. This kind of alert
requires immediate attention!
CAUTION: Since the cha ra cteristics of
these a lerts ma y be simila r to some of
the preceding examples, overconfidence
in an unfamiliar area can be dangerous.
Likewise, if a n a lert in a commonly
tra veled a rea is suddenly stronger or
on a different ba nd tha n usua l, speed
ra da r ma y be set up nea rby.
A brief laser alert.
Laser is being used in the area. Because laser
is inherently difficult to detect, any laser
alert may indicate a source very close by.
Passport receives weak signals. These
signals may be a little stronger as you pass
large, roadside objects. The signals increase
in frequency.
A moving patrol car with continuous radar
is overtaking you from behind. Because
these signals are reflected (reflections are
increased by large objects), they may or may
not eventually blend into a solid tone even
when the patrol car is directly behind you.
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How Radar Works
How Laser Works
Radar range also depends on the power
There are limitations to LIDAR
How Radar Works
How Laser (Lidar) Works
of the radar equipment itself. The strength
of the radar unit's beam diminishes with
distance. The farther the radar has to travel,
the less energy it has for speed detection.
Because intrusion alarms and motion
sensors often operate on the same frequency
as X-Band radar, your Passport will
occasionally receive non-police radar
signals. Since these X-Band transmitters are
usually contained inside of buildings or
aimed toward the ground, they will
generally produce much weaker readings
than will a true radar encounter. As you
become familiar with the sources of these
pseudo alarms in your daily driving, they
will serve as confirmation that your
Passport’s radar detection abilities are fully
operational.
equipment. LIDAR is much more sensitive
to weather conditions than RADAR, and a
LIDAR 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.
Traffic radar, which consists of microwaves,
travels in straight lines and is easily reflected
by objects such as cars, trucks, even
guardrails and overpasses. Radar works by
directing its microwave beam down the
road. As your vehicle travels into range, the
microwave beam bounces off your car, and
the radar antenna looks for the reflections.
Using the Doppler Principle, the radar
equipment then calculates your speed by
comparing the frequency of the reflection
of your car to the original frequency of the
beam sent out.
Laser speed detection is actually LIDAR
(Light Detection And Ranging). LIDAR guns
project a beam of invisible infrared light.
The signal is a series of very short infrared
light energy pulses which move in a straight
line, reflecting off your car and returning to
the gun. LIDAR uses these light pulses to
measure the distance to a vehicle. Speed is
then calculated by measuring how quickly
these pulses are reflected given the known
speed of light.
LIDAR (or laser) is a newer technology
and is not as widespread as conventional
radar; therefore, you may not encounter
laser on a daily basis. And unlike radar
detection, laser detection is not prone to
“false” alarms. Because LIDAR transmits a
much narrower beam than does radar, it is
much more accurate in its ability to
distinguish between targets and is also more
difficult to detect. As a result, even the
briefest la ser a lert should be ta ken
seriously.
Traffic radar has limitations, the most
significant of these being that it typically can
monitor only one target at a time. If there is
more than one vehicle within range, it is up
to the radar operator to decide which target
is producing the strongest reflection. Since
the strength of the reflection is affected by
both the size of the vehicle and its prox-
imity to the antenna, it is difficult for the
radar operator to determine if the signal is
from a sports car nearby or a semi-truck
several hundred feet away.
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How Safety Radar Works
SWS Safety Radar Text Messages
Note: Some of the safety messages have
How Safety Warning Systems Works
Safety Warning Systems, or SWS, is a
modified K-band radar signal used to transmit
important driving related information.
From the factory, your Passport is
programmed with SWS turned ON. If SWS is
not used in your area, you can simply turn
SWS reception OFF by using Passport’s
EZ-Programming feature.
SWS Text Messages
been condensed, so each message can be
displayed on one or two screens on
Passport’s eight character display.
Since Safety radar technology is
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WorkZone
Road
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HighWind
Severe Weather
HeavyFog
Flooding
BridgIce
RoadIce
Dust
Sand
Blinding Snow
Future Use
RestArea
RestArea w/servic
24hrFuel
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Closed
Bridge Closed
WorkCrew Highway
WorkCrew Utility
Detour
relatively new and the number of transmitters
in operation is not yet widespread, you will
not receive Safety signals on a daily basis
and should not be surprised to encounter
emergency vehicles, road hazards and
railroad crossings that are unequipped with
these transmitters and, therefore, fail to
provide a signal. As Safety transmitters
become more prevalent (the number of
operating transmitters is growing every
day), these Safety radar signals will become
more common.
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Truck
MustExit
Detour
Blowing
Blowing
The SWS system has 64 possible
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Rtlane Closed
CntrLane Closed
LeftLane Closed
Future Use
Police
Train
Low
BridgeUp
Bridge Wt Limit
RockSlid Area
messages (60 allocated). The SWS messages
your Passport can decode and display are
listed on the facing page.
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Insp Stn Closed
Reduced Speed
Overpass
For more information and details about
SWS safety radar, visit their web site at
Speed
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HazMatls Exit
Expect Delay
10 Min Delay
20 Min Delay
30 Min Delay
1 Hour Delay
Traffic TunRadio
School Zone
Road
Narrows
Curve
Sharp
Croswalk
Deer
Blind or Deaf Kid
SteepUse LowGear
Accident
PoorRoad Surface
Loading ScholBus
DontPass
Dangrous Intrsect
Emergncy Vehicle
Future Use
Crossing
Pay
Toll
Trucks ExitRght
Trucks ExitLeft
Future Use
Emerg
Veh Mvng
Police Pursuit
Oversize Vehicle
SloMovng Vehicle
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Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
Problem
Solution
Explanation of Displays
Passport beeps briefly at the same
location every day, but no radar
source is in sight.
• An X-band motion sensor or intrusion alarm is located within
range of your route. With time, you will learn predictable
patterns of these signals.
LsrF ERR There is a problem with the front Laser Receiver. There could be an unplugged
connection, damaged wiring, or a problem with the front Laser Receiver. After
Passport alerts you to this, it will then resume operation with the front radar receiver
and rear laser only.
Passport does not seem sensitive to
radar or laser.
• Passport may be in City Mode.
• Radar band(s) are turned off in programming.
LsrR N/A There is a problem with the rear Laser Receiver. It could be an unplugged connection,
damaged wiring, or a problem within the rear Laser Receiver itself. After Passport alerts
you to this, it will then resume operation with the front radar and Laser Receiver only.
Passport did not alert when a police
car was in view.
• VASCAR, (Visual Average Speed Computer And Recorder) a
stopwatch method of speed detection, may be in use. Officer
may not have radar or laser unit turned on.
Check
There is a problem with the front receiver. It could be an unplugged connection,
Passport did not provide a Safety
signal while within range of an
emergency vehicle.
• Safety transmitters may not be commonly used in your area.
Receiver damaged wiring, or a problem within the front receiver itself. Passport will continue
Wiring
to display this message, and will not operate until the problem has been repaired.
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Sensitivity control is in Highway mode, display is in Dark Mode (page 13)
Sensitivity control is in Auto mode, display is in Dark Mode (page 13)
Sensitivity control is in City mode, display is in Dark Mode (page 13)
Passport’s audible alerts are less
loud after the first few alerts.
• Passport is in AutoMute Mode. See page 5 for details.
Passport’s power-on sequence
reoccurs while you are driving.
• A loose power connection can cause Passport to be briefly
disconnected, and will retrigger the power-on sequence.
PilotHWY One of the many programming messages (pages 9-13)
WorkZone One of the many Safety Radar messages (page 19)
Your 14-year old son has changed all
9 of the EZ-Programming options.
• You can return all of the programming options to the factory
defaults by holding down the City and Mute buttons while you
turn Passport on.
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Passport will not turn on.
• Check that volume control is ON.
• Check that vehicle ignition is ON.
• Check all connections.
Self Cal Passport is running a self-calibration test.
Rcvr ERR Passport’s radar receiver has failed to calibrate. Contact your Dealer for repair.
ShiftOFF Optional Laser Shifters were manually shut off during a laser alert.
Passport’s Display feels warm.
• It is normal for Passport to feel warm.
Comm ERR Serial communications between the interface and the display have been interrupted.
Contact your dealer for repair.
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Service
Service Procedure
ESCORT One Year Limited Warranty
Register
online:
If your Pa ssport ever needs service,
plea se follow these steps:
ESCORT warrants your Passport against all
defects in materials and workmanship for a
period of one (1) year from the date of the
original purchase, subject to the following
terms and conditions:
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Check the troubleshooting section of
this manual. It may have a solution to your
problem.
The sole responsibility of ESCORT
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under this Warranty is limited to either repair
or, at the option of ESCORT, replacement of
the Passport detector. There are no
expressed or implied warranties, including
those of fitness for a particular purpose or
merchantability, which extend beyond the
face hereof. Some states do not allow
limitations on how long an implied warranty
lasts, so the above limitations may not apply
to you.
This warranty does not cover installation,
removal or reinstallation charges. ESCORT is
not liable for any incidental or consequential
damages arising from the use, misuse,
installation, or mounting of the Passport.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or
limitation of incidental or consequential
damages, so the above limitation or exclusion
may not apply to you.
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Contact your installing dealer. They
will evaluate your unit and arrange
repairs if necessary.
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Parts
Replacement parts are available from your
installing dealer.
Accessories
The following accessories are available
through your local dealer:
• 12-volt Amplified External Speaker.
This Warranty gives you specific rights.
You may have other legal rights which vary
from state to state. This Warranty does not
apply if the serial number on the housing of
the Passport has been removed, or if your
Passport has been subjected to physical
abuse, improper installation, or modification.
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Specifications
Sensitivity Control
Features and Specifications
Operating Bands
• X-band 10.525 GHz ± 25 MHz
• K-band 24.150 GHz ± 100 MHz
• Ka-band 34.700 GHz ± 1300 MHz
• Laser 900nm, 33 MHz bandwidth
• AutoSensitivity
• Highway
• City
Auto Calibration Circuity
Complete VG2 Immunity
Radar Receiver / Detector Type
• Superheterodyne, GaAs FET VCO
• Scanning Frequency Discriminator
• Digital Signal Processing (DSP)
Dimensions (Inches)
• Display/Controller: 4.2 x 1.4 x .55
• Radar Receiver: 3.75 x 3.15 x 1.75
• Front Laser Receiver: 4.65 x 1.8 x 0.8
• Rear Laser Receiver: 6.0 x 1.0 x .65
• 4-bit High-Resolution A-to-D Converter
Laser Detection
• Quantum Limited Video Receiver
• Multiple Laser Sensor Diodes (3F, 3R)
Patented Technology
Passport is covered by one or more of the
following US patents.
Display Type
6,400,305 6,249,218 6,069,580 5,600,132
5,587,916 5,668,554 5,559,508 5,365,055
5,347,120 5,446,923 5,402,087 5,305,007
5,206,500 5,164,729 5,134,406 5,111,207
5,079,553 5,049,885 5,049,884 4,961,074
4,954,828 4,952,937 4,952,936 4,939,521
4,896,855 4,887,753 4,862,175 4,750,215
4,686,499 4,631,542 4,630,054 4,625,210
4,613,989 4,604,529 4,583,057 4,581,769
4,571,593 4,313,216 D314,178 D313,365
D310,167 D308,837 D296,771 D288,418
D253,752
• Text/Matrix 280 AlGaAs LED
• Bar Graph or ExpertMeter
• Automatic Brightness Control
Power Requirement
• 12VDC, Negative Ground
Programmable Features
• Display (Horizontal or Vertical)
• Power-On Indication
• Power-On Sequence
• Signal Strength Meter
• AutoMute
Passport is also covered by one or more of
the following Canadian patents:
1,295,715 1,295,714 1,187,602 1,187,586
Other patents pending.
• Audio Tones
• City Mode Sensitivity
• Display Brightness
• Bands
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