Escort iX CI User Manual
Intelligent Long Range Detection System
iX Ci
ESCORT Live App Provides
Crowd Sourced Alerts
GPS Intelligence
Rejects False Alerts
Excellent Radar/Laser
Detection Range
Intelligent Long Range
Detection System
iX Ci
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Designed and manufactured in the USA by Escort, Inc.
ESCORT Inc.
5440 West Chester Road
West Chester OH 45069
800.433.3487
EscortRadar.com
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Modicati ons not expressly a pproved by the manu facturer could voi d the user’s FCC granted auth ority to operate th e equipment.
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This device co mplies with par t 15 of the FCC rules. O peration is subje ct to the following t wo conditions: (1) This device m ay not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation.
ESCORT Live Compatible
Intelligent Long Range Detection System
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iX Ci
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Intelligent Long Range
Detection System
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Excellent Radar/Laser
Detection Range
GPS Intelligence
Rejects False Alerts
ESCORT Live App Provides
Crowd Sourced Alerts
Owner’s Manual
Installed. Intelligent.
Important Notes
Your new ESCORT iX Ci is one of the most advanced
custom-installed radar and laser defense systems
ever designed.
ESCORT iX Ci delivers long-range warning on all
laser and radar bands including X, K, and
Superwide Ka. In addition, ESCORT iX Ci contains
the following revolutionary features:
• Updatable IV T Filter automatically reduces false
alerts from moving In-Vehicle Technology
systems and adaptive cruise control
• GPS location -based intelligence automatically
locks out false alerts and allows you to mark
locations for future reference
• Access to ESCORT’s DEFENDER Database, which
warns you of veried speed traps, speed cameras
and red light cameras
• Built-In Bluetooth technology gives you access to
ESCORT’s award-winning real-time ticket
protection app, ESCORT Live!
• Optional Laser ShifterMax sensors deliver the
ultimate defense against all LIDAR laser guns,
including new variable pulse rate guns.
Please drive safely.
Warning
Never, under any circumstances, look at the Laser
ShifterMax sensors while they are powered on
and operating. Do not view with optical
instruments (like magniers).
CLASS 1 LA SER PRODUCT
This product complies with IEC 60825-1:2007-03
Ed. 2.0
This product complies with 21CFR Subchapter J
Parts 1040.10 and 1040.11 except for deviations
pursuant to Laser Notice No. 50 dated June 24,
2007.
Please Note
This product may be limited or prohibited in some
jurisdictions. Check applicable laws before using.
FCC Note: Modifications not expressly
approved by the manufacturer could void the
user’s FCC granted authority to operate the
equipment.
Table of Contents
Introduction Inside Front Cover
What’s in th e Box 2
Registration and ESCORT Live 2-3
Controls and Features 4-5
Settings & Preferences 6-11
• Pilot Mode 8
• GPS 8
• Speed Display 8
• AutoLearn 8
• Signal Strength Meter 9
- Meter STD (Standard meter) 9
- Meter EXP (Expert meter) 9
- Meter SPC (Spec Display meter) 9
• AutoMute 10
• AutoPower 10
• Units 10
• Voice 10
• Band Enables 10
• Shifters 10
• Marker Enables 11
• Marking Locations 11
• Clearing the Database 11
• Restore Factor y Settings 11
• Serial Number and Software Version 11
• Software Updates 11
Understanding Your Detector 12-15
• Interpreting Alerts 12
• How Radar Works 14
• How IVT Filter works 14
• How “POP” Works 15
• How Laser Work s 15
• How GPS Works 15
• TSR Signal Ranking Software 15
Service 16-19
• Troubleshooting 16
• Service Procedure 17
• Warranty 18
• Registration 19
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What’s in the Box
Registration
Front Radar Receiver
GPS Antenna
Display Module Control Module
Interface
Not shown:
Concealed Alert Indicator
Radio Mute Cable
Download Data Cable
Documentation & Mounting Hardware
Follow these steps to register your ESCORT iX Ci.
You will need the detec tor’s serial number to
complete the registration. To view the serial
number, hold down the MRK and SEN buttons while
powering on the detector.
1 Visit www.EscortRadar.com and click Product
Registration.
2 Click the “Registration for all devices” link.
3 Follow the onscreen instructions to register your
device.
Be sure to write down the username and password
you create, as you will need this information to
access the ESCORT Live ticket protection app. (You
will also receive an e -mail with this information,
once you have registered your device.)
System Expansion
The following optional components are available
separately, adding 360° radar detection and laser
shifting capabilities to ESCORT iX Ci.
Rear Radar Receiver
ShifterMax Pack Plus
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ESCORT Live
For iPhone:
1 Ensure ESCORT iX Ci’s power
is ON.
2 Open the App Store on your
iPhone and search for ESCORT
Live Radar.
3 Follow the onscreen instruc tions to download
ESCORT Live Radar and then open the app.
4 When prompted, enter the username and
password you created when registering your
product at EscortRadar.com.
5 Press the Settings button then select
Devices.
6 You should see iX Ci listed
with Not Connec ted
underneath. Press the iX Ci
device entry and when
prompted select Pair.
For Android based smartphones:
1 Ensure ESCORT iX Ci power is ON.
2 On your smartphone go to Bluetooth® Settings
and make sure that Bluetooth® is ON.
3 Press Scan for devices and wait for the device list
to populate, iX Ci should appear under Available
devices.
4 Press the iX Ci device entry.
5 Open Google Play on your smar tphone and
search for Escort Live Radar.
6 Follow the onscreen instruc tions
to download Escort Live Radar
and then open the app.
7 When prompted, enter the
username and password you created when
registering your product at EscortRadar.com.
8 Open the app, walk through the tutorial, and
you’re ready to hit the road!
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Controls & Features
Sensitivity (SEN)
The SEN button selects the ESCORT iX Ci’s rad ar
sensitivit y. The choices are:
Highway – Full sensitivit y
Auto – Reduces X and K band sensitivit y based on
the speed of the vehicle
AutoNoX – Same as Auto but without X band
detection
AutoLoK – Same as Auto but with lowered K band
sensitivit y at all times
Power (PWR)
Press and hold to manually turn ESCORT iX Ci
on or o. If installed properly, the system will turn
on or o automatically with the vehicle’s ignition.
Volume Button (VOL)
Press and hold the VOL button to adjust the alert
volume level. The audio will ramp up or down
accompanied by a bar-graph on the display. To
change the direction of the audio ramping simply
release the VOL button and quickly press and hold
it again.
NOTE: Your prefe rred audio level wi ll be
stored in m emory, even afte r the detector is
turned o.
Al er t Ton es
The alert tones uses a Geiger counter-type sound to
indicate the signal strength and t ype 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 o of the road. Each band has a distinct
tone for easy identication:
X band = beep tone
K band = brap tone
Ka band = double-brap tone
Laser = solid brap tone
Control Module
Mute Button (Mute)
The Mute Button has several functions depending on
the scenario:
- Press to mute the audio for a specic alert.
- Press three times to lock out a false alert.
- Press t wice while receiving a grey locked-out
alert to unlock it.
- Press t wice while Laser Shifting to put the
optional sensors into receive-only mode for one
minute. Laser Shifting must rst be enabled, see
Settings & Preferences.
- When connected to ESCORT Live press and hold
mute button to manually repor t to other users a
veried X or K-band alert, or a police ocer
observing trac.
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Mark Location Button (MRK)
The “MRK” button allows you to mark a specic
location and label it for future reference. Once
marked, the ESCORT iX Ci will provide an alert
before you reach this area again. This can be
extremely useful when there are known speed
traps or safet y cameras in a particular location.
Display Brightness (BRT)
The “BRT” button selects your preferred brightness
level. The fac tory default setting is Auto (automatic),
which will adjust the display brightness based on
the ambient light in the vehicle.
Concealed Alert Indicator
• Multi-color indicator is:
• Solid Green when power is ON
• Blinking red when receiving a front alert
Blinking blue when receiving a rear alert
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(only with optional rear radar receiver)
Display Module
Pilot/Alert Area
The display will show the speed limit
(speed limit is only available when
connected to the ESCORT Live app)
followed by a let ter for the selected
sensitivit y mode, followed by your
current speed. If you prefer, you can
choose other Pilot indications. During
an alert, the display will indicate the
radar band or laser, and a precise
bar-graph of the signal strength.
Note: In Dark Mode the displ ay will not
light during an alert.
GPS Signal Indicator
The GPS icon indicates reception
of GPS satellite signal and will
rotate when a false alert is
Note: The GPS Signal Indicator wil l not
be displayed when GPS is disabl ed.
being rejected.
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