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Radar / Laser Detection
Alert-signaling Arrows
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Designed in the USA
ESCORT Inc.
5440 West Chester Road
West Chester OH 45069
800.433.3487
EscortRadar.com
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360° Directional
Alert Arrows
Dual Antenna
Front / Rear Detection
Owner’s Manual
GPS-Powered
Alert Accuracy
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Max 360 Features
Table of Contents
MAX 360
Congratulations.
You’ve just purchased our first and only radar/laser
detection system featuring a front-and-rear radar
receiver and our all-new threat-direction reporting
technology for 360° ticket protection—the ESCORT
Max 360®.
ESCORT Max
Brilliant graphics illuminate intuitive icons that identify the
type of threat at a glance.
Red light camera alert
360 features a multi-color OLED display.
• NEW front-and-rear radar receiver offers 360° ticket
protection
• NEW threat-direction arrows report the direction an
alert is coming from
• NEW magnetic mount allows for easy attachment
and removal of unit from windshield bracket
• HD Performance identifies real threats sooner than
any other detector, providing more advanced
warning when you need it
• 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 verified speed
traps, speed cameras and red light camera
• Built-In Bluetooth technology gives you access to
ESCORT’s award-winning
real-time ticket protection app,
ESCORT Live!
Getting Started 4
• Registration 4
• Downloading ESCORT Live! 4
• Pairing Your Smartphone 4
• Installation – What’s Included 5
• Installation – Mounting 5
Controls & Features 6
• Using ESCORT Max 360 6
• Using SmartCord 6
Settings & Preferences 7-13
• AutoPower 7
• Volume 7
• Mute 7
• AutoMute 7
• SmartMute 7
• Cruise Alert 9
• Voice Alerts 9
• Over-Speed Alert 9
• Signal-Strength Meter 9-10
Standard 9
Standard FR1 9
Standard FR2 10
Spec FR1 10
Spec FR2 10
Expert FR 10
Simple 10
• Threat-Direction Arrows 10-11
• Clearing the Database 11
• Serial Number & Software Version 11
• How To Use Preferences 11
Ka-Band alerts at front and rear
Ka-Band alert at front, x-Band alert at rear
• User Mode 7
Advanced 7
Novice 7
• Display Color 7
• Display Brightness 7
• Speed Display 7
• Radar Sensitivity 7
• Highway 8
• Auto 8
• Auto No X 8
• TrueLock/Locking Out False Alerts 8
• AutoLearn 8
• Marking Locations 8-9
• Over-Speed Alert 9
• Settings & Preferences – Overview 12-13
• Restore Detector Settings 13
Understanding Your Detector 14-11
• Interpreting Alerts 14
• How Radar Works 15
• How Pop Works 15
• How Laser Works 15
• How TSR Works 16
• How Red Light Cameras Work 16
• How Speed Cameras Work 16
• How GPS Works 17
Software Updates 17
Troubleshooting 1
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Service 19
H I G H D E F I N I T I O N R A D A R - L A S E R D E T E C T O R
• Alert Tones 9
Standard 9
Mild 9
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Parts & Accessories 19
Warranty 19
Registration
Downloading ESCORT Live!
Installation
Before downloading ESCORT Live you must first
register your ESCORT MAX 360. Be sure to have your
device nearby, as you will need the serial number. To
view the serial number and software revision, press
the MRK and MUTE buttons while powering on the
detector.
1 Visit EscortRadar.com, scroll to the bottom of the
page, and click Product Registration.
2 Click the link under ESCORT Live! Ready Devices.
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
and download ESCORT Live. (You will also receive an
email with this information, once you have registered
your device.)
1 Enter the iTunes App Store or Google play store on
your smartphone and search for ESCORT Live radar.
2 Follow the onscreen instructions to download.
3 When prompted, enter the username and password
you created when registering your MAX 360 device.
ESCORT MAX 360 comes with our new Magnet Mount.
Simply slide the detector onto the mounting bracket
fully and that’s it. To remove the detector from the
mount, simply pull the detector off the mount.
What’s Included
• Max 360 Radar/laser detector
• StickyCup magnetic windshield mount
• SmartCord power adapter
• Quick Reference Guide
• Soft-shell Case
Mounting Tips
• Center on windshield between driver and
passenger.
• Ensure clear view of road ahead.
• Avoid windshield wipers and heavily tinted areas.
ESCORT Max 360 Mounting Location
WARNING: ESCORT cannot anticipate the many ways
Max 360 can be mounted. It is important that you mount
Max 360 where it will not impair your view nor present a
hazard in case of an accident.
For optimum detection performance, we recommend
the following:
To mount the detector in your vehicle
1 Remove backing from StickyCup mount.
2 Firmly press StickyCup onto windshield and flip
locking clamp to secure.
3 Slide the detector onto the mounting bracket until
it’s fully engaged. The magnet inside holds the
detector in place.
4 To adjust view, loosen thumb wheel and adjust
angle of mounting bracket. Tighten thumb wheel
to secure.
5 To remove detector, gently pull it off the mounting
bracket.
6 To remove mount from windshield, release locking
clamp and pull tab on top of StickyCup.
StickyCup Care Instructions
To clean StickyCup, rinse under warm water, gently
wipe off any debris and allow to air dry.
Pairing Your Smartphone
To pair your Smartphone with ESCORT MAX 360:
1 Ensure ESCORT MAX 360 power is ON.
2 On your Smartphone go to Bluetooth Settings.
3 Ensure Bluetooth is ON.
4 Tap Scan for Devices or wait for the Devices list to
populate. ESCORT MAX 360 should appear under
devices.
5 Tap ESCORT MAX 360 to pair the device with your
phone. ESCORT MAX 360’s Over Speed indicator
will change to a Bluetooth icon when paired to your
phone.
6 Open the ESCORT Live App, walk through the
tutorial, and you’re ready to hit the road!
For Bluetooth pairing tips and more information on
using ESCORT Live visit: www.EscortRadar.com
• Using the StickyCup Mount, mount your Max 360
level, and high enough on your front windshield to
provide a clear view of the road from the front and
rear.
• Mount Max 360 away from windshield wipers, other
solid objects, and heavily tinted areas that might
obstruct the radar antenna or laser lens.
Release Tab
StickyCup
Locking Cl amp
Thumb Whe el For
Angle Ad justment
Mounting Bracket
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Controls & Features
Settings & Preferences
Using ESCORT MAX 360
Plug small end of SmartCord into modular jack on
ESCORT Max 360 and large end of SmartCord into
your vehicle’s lighter/accessory socket. ESCORT Max
360 should power on automatically. If not, press the
device’s power button.
NOTE: You can easily access and customize all of your
Settings and Preferences by pressing and holding the BRT
and SEN buttons. See Settings & Preferences for details.
Mark Location (MRK)
To mark a location for
future alerts, press MRK
twice, then VOL
select the type of marker,
then MRK again to
confirm. Press twice
while receiving marker
alert to unmark
Sensitivity (SEN)
Press to adjust detector
sensitivity (Highway,
Auto, Auto NoX)
Brightness (BRT)
Press to adjust display
brightness (Min, Med,
Max, Auto, Dark)
Over Speed Alert setting that can
be adjusted in Preferences.
Displays Bluetooth icon when
paired to phone, and posted speed
limit for current location when
connected to ESCORT Live
Modular Connector
Plugs into detector jack
lighter/accessory socket
Earphone Jack
Connects to optional 3.5 mm stereo earphone
Modular Jack
Connects to SmartCord for powering your device
Mini USB Jack
Connects to your computer via USB A / Mini B
cable for downloading software updates
+ or – to
Over Speed Alert/
Posted Speed Limit
Over Speed Indicator
Bluetooth Icon
Posted Speed Limit
Current Speed
Shows battery voltage when Speed Display is off
Using SmartCord
• Mute Button:
Press to mute an alert
Press three times to lock out a false alert
Press twice while receiving a locked-out alert
to unlock
When connected to ESCORT Live press and hold
mute button on unit or cord to manually report
to other users a verified X or K-band alert, or a
police officer observing traffic
• Alert Light:
Blinks orange when receiving an alert
• Power Light:
Lights blue when receiving power
Lighter Adapter
Connects to
Magnetic Mount
Simply slide ESCORT MAX 360
on or off mounting bracket
Volume
Press and hold
adjust volume
Power
Press to turn MAX 360
on or off
Mute
Press to mute an alert;
press three times to lock
out a false alert; press
twice while receiving a
locked-out alert to
unlock
Threat-Direction Arrows
Report the direction an alert
is coming from
Alert Area
ESCORT MAX 360 offers seven different
settings for displaying front and rear alerts.
See Preferences for details
+ or − to
AutoPower
This feature automatically turns off ESCORT Max 360
after a set period of time to save unnecessary drain
on your battery. This is especially useful if your
vehicle has a constant-power ignition. See the
Settings & Preferences section for details on how to
customize the AutoPower feature.
NOTE: When AutoPower is ON, the display will go dark
after the vehicle has been sitting still for 30 minutes, to
save screen life. The screen will turn back on automatically
once your vehicle reaches a speed of 10 mph.
Volume
To adjust ESCORT Max 360 to your preferred audio
level for alerts, simply press and hold + or –. The
audio will increase/decrease while it is depressed.
Once you reach the desired audio level, simply
release the button. ESCORT Max 360 will retain this
setting in its memory, even if the system is turned off.
Mute
The MUTE button allows you to silence the audio
during an alert. Simply press the button during the
alert. Once the radar encounter has passed, the mute
will disengage, and the audio will return to your preset level. You can also silence an alert by pressing the
SmartCord MUTE button.
AutoMute
Your ESCORT Max 360 also includes ESCORT’s
patented AutoMute feature. Once ESCORT Max 360
alerts you to a radar encounter at your selected
volume level, it automatically reduces the volume to
your desired 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 Settings & Preferences section for details.
SmartMute
If AutoMute has already reduced the volume for one
alert and a higher-priority band is detected, ESCORT
Max 360 will sound an alert at your set volume for the
second band before adjusting the volume back down
to the AutoMute level.
User Mode
ESCORT Max 360 offers two unique user modes:
Advanced
In this mode, you can access and customize all of
ESCORT Max 360’s settings and preferences.
Novice
In this mode, you can access and customize units
(English or metric) and display color only. All other
preferences are set to the factory defaults. To view all
settings and preferences, you must switch back to
Advanced mode.
Display Color
Your detector screen can be displayed with blue,
green, red or amber accents to match the dashboard
lighting of various vehicles. See the Settings &
Preferences section for details on how to change the
display color.
Blue
Green
Red
Amber
Display Brightness
ESCORT Max 360’s display brightness is automatically
adjusted to suit ambient lighting conditions in your
car. (The light sensor is located inside the controller,
so the display may dim momentarily when you access
the buttons.) If you prefer, you can press the BRT
button to set a fixed brightness level:
Auto Automatically adjusts brightness
(factory setting)
Dark Dark mode
Minimum Minimum brightness
Medium Medium brightness
Maximum Maximum brightness
NOTE: If you select Dark mode, the display will not
provide any indication that it is on. Therefore, only
audible alerts will notify you of detected signals.
Speed Display
ESCORT Max 360 displays your current speed just to
the right of the Over-Speed Alert setting (or posted
speed limit for your current location, if connected to
ESCORT Live). If you prefer, you can turn off the speed
display feature (see Settings & Preferences section for
details). If speed display is OFF, ESCORT Max 360 will
simply display your battery voltage in this location
Speed display ON:
Current speed
Speed display OFF:
Battery voltage
Radar Sensitivity
The SEN button allows you to select your preferred
radar sensitivity: Highway, Auto or Auto No X. In
general, ESCORT recommends Auto for everyday
driving.
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Settings & Preferences
Highway
In this setting, ESCORT Max 360 will detect all radar
signals on all bands at maximum range.
Auto
In this setting, ESCORT Max 360 will continuously
analyze all incoming signals and intelligently adjust
the sensitivity circuits, providing long-range warning
with minimal false alarms.
Auto No X
Auto No X works the same as Auto mode; however, X
band is completely turned off.
WARNING: Do not use ESCORT Max 360 in Auto No X
unless you are absolutely certain that there are no traffic
radar guns using X band in your area.
TrueLock/Locking Out False Alerts
ESCORT Max 360 is equipped with a TrueLock GPS
Filter to lock out and store in its memory false alerts.
To lock out a false alert (X band, K band or laser only),
press the MUTE button on the detector or the
SmartCord three times during an alert. Pressing the
first time will silence the audio. Pressing a second
time will generate a prompt on the display that will
read “Lockout?” Press a third time to confirm you
want to lock this signal out by location and frequency.
A “Stored” message will be displayed. Once a signal
has been stored, ESCORT Max 360 will reject the
signal the next time you approach this area and will
display the locked-out alert.
Locked-out alert
To unlock a signal that has already been stored,
simply press and hold the detector or SmartCord
MUTE button while receiving the locked out alert.
The display will read “Unlock?” Press the detector or
SmartCord MUTE button again to unlock it from
memory. The display will then read “Unlocked” to
confirm your action.
For details on how to turn the GPS Filter off, refer to
the Settings & Preferences section.
NOTE: When the GPS Filter is set to OFF, you do not have
access to ESCORT Max 360’s other GPS-enabled features
(e.g., Defender Database alerts, marking locations, etc.).
AutoLearn
The AutoLearn feature analyzes (over time) the source
of radar signals by location and frequency. This
allows ESCORT Max 360 to determine if a signal is a
real threat or a false one. If it determines that the
signal is an automatic door opener, motion sensor,
etc., it automatically locks out this source at this
particular location. A “Stored” message will appear on
the display when a signal has been automatically
locked out. If you prefer, you can turn the AutoLearn
feature off. See the Settings & Preferences section
for details.
NOTE: AutoLearn typically needs to encounter the exact
frequency in the same location approximately three
times to lock it out. Since some door openers are turned
on and off routinely, some variations may occur. When
AutoLearn is on, ESCORT Max 360 will also unlearn
signals to protect you from locking out real threats. If a
particular signal is no longer present at a location that
was previously locked out, ESCORT Max 360 will unlock
that signal.
Marking Locations
The MRK button allows you to mark a specific location
and label it for future reference. Once marked,
ESCORT Max 360 will provide an alert when you reach
this area again.
Red light camera
Red light &
speed camera
Speed camera
Speed trap
ESCORT Max 360 gives an advanced warning of
upcoming markers at the following distances:
Other
• Red light cameras: 250 ft or 10 seconds
• Red light & speed cameras: 250 ft or 10 seconds
• Speed cameras: 500 ft when traveling below 55
mph; 1,000 ft when traveling above 55 mph
• Speed traps: 0.3 mi or approximately 1,584 ft
• Other: 500 ft when traveling below 55 mph;
1,000 ft when traveling above 55 mph
To mark a location, press the MRK button. The display
will read “Mark?” Press MRK again to bring up a menu
of markers to choose from. Press + or – to scroll
through the markers, then press MRK to select the
marker you wish to use at this location. The display
will read “Marked!”
NOTE: When a location is marked the first time, you must
travel at least 1 mile away from that location to receive
an alert when you return to the area.
To unmark a location, touch the MRK button when
you are receiving a marked-location alert. The display
will read “Unmark?” Touch the MRK button again
to confirm. The display will read “Unmarked!” To
customize the types of markers you want to be able
to set and receive, see the Settings & Preferences
section.
Over-Speed Alert
With ESCORT Max 360, you can set the Over-Speed
Alert to notify you when you are traveling over a
specified speed (factory default is 70 mph; see
Settings & Preferences for details). When you travel
above the speed threshold you have set, the
background display for your current speed will turn
red to alert you that you have exceeded the specified
speed.
Alert Tones
Standard
The factory default for alert tones is the ESCORT
Standard mode, in which ESCORT Max 360 uses a
Geiger counter-type sound to indicate the signal
strength and type of radar signal being encountered.
When you encounter radar, a distinct audible alert
will sound and will increase as the signal gets
stronger. This allows you to judge the distance from
the signal source without taking your eyes off of the
road. Each band has a distinct tone for easy
identification:
X band = beep tone
K band = brap tone
Ka band = double-brap tone
Laser = solid brap tone
Pop = solid brap tone
Standard Plus
Features the standard ESCORT alert tones outlined
above for the primary alert, plus double-beep tones
for additional alerts.
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Mild
Mild mode offers softer, simpler alert tones that are
less obtrusive to the driving experience:
• X band, K band,
Ka band and Pop = Doorbell chime
• Low signal strength = Double chime
• High signal strength = Triple chime
• If alert remains in area
more than 15 seconds = Single chime
(as a reminder)
• Laser = Solid brap tone
Since laser signals are a possible threat no matter how
weak, ESCORT Max 360 alerts you to all laser signals
with a full laser alert. See the Settings & Preferences
section for details on switching your alert tones.
Cruise Alert
The Cruise Alert feature allows you to modify your
alert tones when traveling below a specified speed
(factory default is 20 mph; see Settings & Preferences
for details). For all alerts received while traveling
below the specified speed, ESCORT Max 360 will
sound a simple double-beep alert.
Voice Alerts
ESCORT Max 360 provides digital voice
announcements for alerts and selection feedback. If
you prefer, you can turn off the voice feature. See the
Settings & Preferences section for details.
Signal-Strength Meter
ESCORT Max 360 offers seven different settings for
displaying alerts:
Standard
The Standard option provides information on a single
radar signal. When ESCORT Max 360 detects radar, it
displays the band of the radar (X, K or Ka) and a bar
graph of the signal’s strength. When laser is detected,
the display will simply read “Laser.” If there are
multiple signals present, ESCORT Max 360 will
determine which one is the most important threat to
display.
Standard FR1
The factory default Standard FR1 option provides
information on both the type and direction of the
primary threat. If multiple signals are present, ESCORT
Max 360 will determine which threat is the most
important to display. In this mode, the display shows
both the band of the primary alert as well as a front
and/or rear bar graph of the signal’s strength,
indicating the direction of the threat.
Settings & Preferences
Standard FR2
The Standard FR2 option can provide information on
the type and direction of up to two threats. (ESCORT
Max 360 will determine which threats are the most
important to display.) In this mode, the display shows
the bands of threats as well as front and/or rear bar
graphs indicating their direction.
Spec FR1
The Spec FR1 option is an advanced display for
experienced detector users. In this mode, ESCORT
Max 360 will display the type and direction of the
primary threat (with front and/or rear bar graphs of
signal strength), as well as the actual numeric radar
frequency being received.
Spec FR2
The Spec FR2 option is also an advanced display for
experienced detector users. In this mode, ESCORT
Max 360 will display the type and direction of up to
two threats (with front and/or rear bar graphs of
signal strength), as well as the actual numeric
frequencies for each.
Expert FR
ESCORT’s exclusive Expert FR option is also designed
for the advanced detector user. In this mode, ESCORT
Max 360 simultaneously tracks up to four radar
signals. It shows each band, along with front and/or
rear bar graphs of signal strength. In the image above,
a Ka band, K band and two X bands are being
detected with the greyed out X band being a locked
out false. ExpertFR can help you spot a change in your
normal driving environment (e.g., a traffic radar unit
being operated in an area where there are normally
other signals present).
Simple
In this mode, Simple messages replace actual bands
and signal strengths or frequencies. “Caution” is
used when an alert is received while you are traveling
below your current Cruise Alert setting (or posted
speed limit for current location, when connected to
ESCORT Live). “Slow Down” is displayed when an alert
is received while you are traveling above the current
Cruise Alert setting (or posted speed limit for current
location, when connected to ESCORT Live).
NOTE: ESCORT Max 360’s selectable bands feature
allows you to customize which bands are monitored. For
details on modifying your band detection, see the
Settings & Preferences section. For details on the various
radar/laser bands and how they work, see the
Understanding Your Detector section.
Threat-Direction Arrows
ESCORT Max 360 offers three arrow modes for threatdirection reporting:
Arrow mode: Single; Meter mode: Standard FR1
Single
In Single arrow mode, arrows are displayed indicating
only the direction of the primary threat. All arrows
use your selected display color.
Arrow mode: Multiple; Meter mode: Standard FR2
Multiple
In Multiple arrow mode, threat-direction arrows are
displayed for multiple threats. When multiple threats
are displayed then the direction arrow of the primary
threat will blink. The front and side arrows will match
your selected display color while the rear arrow will
be the opposite color. If your display color is blue or
green then the rear arrow will be red. If your display
color is red or amber then the rear arrow will be
green. In the example shown in the picture above,
the blue top arrow is blinking because it is the
primary threat.
Arrow mode: Band; Meter mode: Standard FR2*
Band
In Band arrow mode, the threat-direction arrows are
color-coded for the band that is being detected.
When multiple threats are displayed then the
direction arrow of the primary threat will blink. In the
example shown in the picture above, the top red
arrow, indicating a Ka threat is ahead, is blinking
because it is the primary threat.
X band =
K band = blue
Ka band/Laser = red
* When using Band arrow mode with Standard FR2
and Spec FR2 meter modes.
green
Clearing the Database
At some point, you may wish to clear some of the data
in ESCORT Max 360’s database. This may include any
of the following: Defender Database data, marked
locations or locked-out locations. For details on how
to clear the database, see the Settings & Preferences
section.
Serial Number & Software Version
To view your ESCORT Max 360’s serial number and
software revision, press MRK and MUTE while
powering on the detector.
How To Use Preferences
To access Preferences, press and hold both the BRT
and SEN buttons. ESCORT Max 360 will display
“Preferences,” indicating it is in program mode.
Once the unit is in Preferences mode, the BRT button
is used to review the preference categories, and
the + and − buttons are used to change the individual
settings within the selected option.
To exit Preferences, simply wait a few seconds
without pressing a button. A “Completed” message
will display, confirming your selection(s).
Example:
Here’s how you would turn the Speed Display off:
1 Enter Preferences by pressing and holding both the
BRT and SEN buttons. ESCORT Max 360 will display
“Preferences.”
2 Press the BRT button to scroll through the
categories to “Speed Display.”
3 Since the factory setting is for Speed Display to be
ON, ESCORT Max 360 will show Speed Display as
ON.
4 Press the + or − button to change from ON to OFF.
5 To complete this change, simply wait a few seconds
without pressing a button. The unit will display
“Completed” to confirm your selection.
NOTE: You can only access and customize the Speed
Display feature while in the Advanced user mode. See
the Overview of Preferences chart for details on how to
switch user modes.
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Settings & Preferences – Overview
Press and hold the BRT and SEN buttons to access Preferences. To exit Preferences, simply wait a few
seconds without pressing a button. A
Press BRT to go from Press + or – to change
one category to the next your setting within a category
User Mode
Novice Access and customize units and display color, (all other
Settings are set to factory defaults)
NOTE: Switch to Advance mode to view all Preferences
Pilot Mode Scanning* Scanning Bar with Full Word
Arrow Mode
Multiple Displays threat-direction arrows for multiple alerts based on
Front radar alert band = blue, Rear radar alert band = red
Band Displays color-coded threat-direction arrows for multiple alert
ba
X = green, K = blue, Ka/Laser = red
Display Color
Speed Display
Cruise Alert
Over Speed 70 mph* Reminds you when you exceed a specified speed
Meter Mode Standard Primary alert band, with bar graph of signal strength
Standard FR1* Primary alert band, with front and/or rear bar graph(s) of
signal strength
bar graph(s) of signal strength
and/or rear bar graph(s) of signal strength
Spec FR2 Primary and secondary alert bands, with numeric
frequencies and front and/or rear bar graph(s) of
signal strength
Expert FR Multiple alert bands, with front and/or rear bar graph(s) of
signal strength for each
Tones
Standard+ Standard ESCORT alert tones for primary alert and
double-beep tones for additional alerts
AutoMute
Advanced* Access and customize all Settings and Preferences
Full Word Full Word: Auto, Auto NoX, or Highway
Single* Displays blue threat-direction arrow for primary alert band
Meter Mode settings.
Blue* / Green / Red / Amber Set color to match your vehicle’s dash display
On* Displays current speed
Off Displays battery voltage
20 mph* Offers double-beep alert tones if traveling below specified speed
Off / 20-160 mph
Off / 20-160 mph
Standard FR2 Primary and secondary alert bands, with front and/or rear
Spec FR1 Primary alert band, with numeric frequency and front
Simple Caution (if traveling below Cruise Alert limit)
Slow Down (if traveling above Cruise Alert limit)
Standard* Standard ESCORT alert tones
Mild Mild doorbell chime alert tones
Low / Med* / High / Off Automatically reduces audio to preferred volume during alert
Completed message will display confirming your selection(s).
nds, based on Meter Mode settings.
AutoLearn On* / Off Automatically stores and locks out false alarms
Units
Language English* / Espanol Language for voice and text
Voice
GPS Filter
AutoPower
(constant power or switched)
1 Hour Powers off automatically after 1 hour
2 Hours Powers off automatically after 2 hours
4 Hours* Powers off automatically after 4 hours
8 Hour Powers off automatically after 8 hours
the display screen goes blank after 30 minutes to save screen life.
Display screen will turn on automatically after you reach 10 mph
Band Enables Default* Default Settings for North America
Modified Customize the bands you want to monitor
Press SEN to modify Press + or – to change
band preferences and go from your setting within a category
one category to the next
X Band On* / Off
K Band On* / Off
Ka Band On* / Off
Ka-POP On / Off*
Laser On* / Off All laser guns used in North America
TSR On* / Off Automatically rejects traffic-flow-sensor false alarms
Marker Enables
Modified Customize the types of locations you want to mark for future reference
Press SEN to modify marker Press + or – to change
preferences and go from your setting within a category
one category to the next
Other On* /Off Other location
Redlight On* / Off Red light camera
Red & Speed On* / Off Red light & speed camera
Speed Camera On* / Off Speed camera
Speed Trap On* / Off Speed trap
Air Patrol On / Off* Known aircraft patroled areas
NOTE: User cannot mark an Air Patrol location
Clear Locations Marked Clear all user-marked locations. Press SEN button to confirm
Lockouts Clear all lockouts. Press SEN button to confirm
Defender Clear all DEFENDER Database data. Press SEN button to confirm
Format Clear DEFENDER Database, all markers, and all lockouts.
Press
*Default Setting
English* / Metric Units for distance and speed
On* / Off Voice announcements
On* / Off Enables GPS-powered features
Off Power turns on or off depending on your vehicle’s ignition type
NOTE: AutoPower only works with constant power-ignition. If AutoPower is on,
Default* All markers on
SEN button to confirm
Restore Factory Settings
To restore ESCORT Max 360 to its original factory
settings, press and hold BRT and MRK while turning
the power on. A “Restored” message will display,
acknowledging the reset.
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Understanding Your Detector
Interpreting Alerts
Although ESCORT Max 360 has a comprehensive
warning system, only experience will teach you what
to expect from your detector and how to interpret
what it tells you.
The specific type of radar being used, the type of
transmission (continuous or instant-on) and the
location of the radar source affect the alerts you
receive. The following examples will give you an
introduction to understanding your detector’s
warning system for radar and laser alerts.
Alert Explanation
Detector begins to sound slowly with front arrow You are approaching a continuous radar source
displayed. Rate of alert increases until it becomes a aimed in your direction.
solid tone. The signal meter ramps accordingly.
Detector emits short alerts for a few seconds with An instant-on radar source is being used ahead
front arrow displayed then falls silent, only to briefly of you and out of your view.
alert and fall silent again.
Detector suddenly sounds a continuous tone for the An instant-on radar or laser source is being used
appropriate band received. nearby. This kind of alert requires immediate
attention.
Detector sends a brief laser alert with all direction Laser is being used in the area. Because laser is
arrows displayed. inherently difficult to detect, any laser alert may
indicate
Detector receives weak signals with rear direction A moving patrol car with continuous radar is
arrow displayed. Signals may be a little stronger as overtaking you from behind. Because these
you pass large, roadside objects. Signals increase signals are reflected (reflections are increased by
in frequency. large objects), they may or may not eventually
melt into a solid point, even when the patrol car
is directly behind you.
Detector alerts slowly for a while with front direction You are approaching a radar unit concealed by a hill
arrow displayed then abruptly jumps to a strong alert. or an obstructed curve
Detector alerts intermittently with front direction A patrol car is traveling in front of you with a
arrow displayed. Rate and strength of alerts may be radar source aimed forward. Because signals are
consistent or vary wildly. sometimes reflected off of large objects and
sometimes not, the alerts may seem inconsistent.
Detector alerts intermittently with front direction A patrol car is approaching from the other
arrow displayed. Rate and strength of signal increases direction, sampling traffic with instant-on radar.
with each alert. Such alerts should be taken seriously.
Detector gives an X band alert intermittently with the You are driving through an area populated with
front direction arrow quickly changing to side arrows radar motion sensors (e.g., door openers or
then to the rear direction arrow. burglar alarms). 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.
a source very close by
How Radar Works
Traffic radar, which consists of microwaves, travels in
straight lines and is easily reflected by objects such
as cars, trucks, and 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
semi truck several hundred feet away.
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 and K band
radar, your detector will occasionally receive non-
police radar signals. Since these X band transmitters
are usually contained inside of a building or aimed
toward the ground, they will generally produce much
weaker readings than will a true radar encounter. As
you become familiar with the sources
of these pseudo alarms in your daily
driving, they will serve as
confirmation that the device’s radar
detection abilities are fully
operational.
How POP Works
POP works by transmitting an extremely short burst,
within the allocated band, to identify speeding
vehicles in traffic. Once the target is identified, or
“popped,” the gun is then turned to its normal
operating mode to provide a vehicle tracking history
(required by law).
NOTE: According to radar gun manufacturers, tickets
should not be issued in pop mode.
How Laser Works
Laser speed detection is actually light detection and
ranging (LIDAR). Laser guns project a beam of
invisible infrared light. The signal is a series of very
short infrared light energy pulses that move in a
straight line, reflecting off your car and returning to
the gun. Laser 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.
Laser is a newer technology whose use is not as
widespread as conventional radar; therefore, you may
not encounter it on a daily basis. And unlike radar
detection, laser is not prone to false alarms. Because
laser 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.
There are limitations to laser, however. Laser is much
more sensitive to weather conditions than radar,
and a laser gun’s range will be decreased by anything
affecting visibility, such as rain, fog or smoke. A
laser gun cannot operate through glass, and it must
be stationary to get an accurate reading. Because
laser must have a clear line of sight and is subject to
cosine error (an inaccuracy that increases as the
angle between the gun and the vehicle increases),
police typically use laser equipment parallel to the
road or from an overpass. Laser can be used day or
night.
CAUTION: 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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Understanding Your Detector Software Updates
How TSR Works
ESCORT Max 360 includes a new boost in anti-falsing
software to eliminate excessive alerts from
erroneous X and K band sources, such as traffic flow
monitoring systems. These systems, which are
becoming more widely used in several countries,
generate K band signals to measure the flow of traffic
on a given road. Unfortunately, most detectors see
this as a real threat and will alert you to it
unnecessarily. Our new proprietary software,
TSR, intelligently sorts, ranks and rejects
these types of false alarms automatically. The result is
ultimate protection without excessive false alarms.
How Red Light Cameras Work
Red light cameras use three basic things: a camera, a
device to trigger the camera and a computer. An
intersection may have more than one camera to
monitor traffic from multiple directions. The trigger is
typically a series of wires buried just beneath the
surface of the road. These wires are separated by a
pre-set distance to create a magnetic field or
induction loop. Once a vehicle is in the intersection,
the loop or circuit becomes closed and alerts the
computer to take a picture.
In some states, tickets are issued to the car’s owner,
no matter who’s actually driving. In this case, the red
light camera only needs to photograph the vehicle’s
rear license plate. In other states, the actual driver is
responsible for paying the ticket. In this case, the
system needs a second camera in front of the car to
get a shot of the driver’s face.
How Speed Cameras Work
There are several types of fixed position speed
cameras used, including radar, laser, induction-loop
and photo-based. Radar and laser based cameras are
typically mounted near the road and transmit a short
range signal across the lanes monitored. Since this
signal is transmitted across the road instead of down
the road like with many handheld systems, detecting
them in time is critical.
How GPS Works
Developed by the U.S. military,
the global positioning system (GPS)
is made up of 24 orbiting satellites. There
are at least four satellites visible at any given time
every day. A GPS receiver is designed to locate and
receive data from four of these satellites. These data
include the distance to your location from each of the
satellites. Once the distance from each satellite is
known, the receiver can calculate and pinpoint your
exact location.
ESCORT Max 360’s red light and speed camera
Defender Database is easily updated using our
exclusive detector software tools found on our
website. Firmware, or the operating software for the
detector, can also be updated using these tools.
To access these updates, please register your ESCORT
Max 360 at EscortRadar.com. Once registered, you
will receive email notifications that updates are
available for your database or firmware. To handle
your software and database updates, you will need to
connect ESCORT Max 360 to a computer via USB A/
mini B cable (not included).
Another technology used is an induction loop system.
This type of system utilizes wires buried just beneath
the surface of the road to trigger a computer that
calculates speed between the two points. Photo
based systems take two sets of pictures of all passing
vehicles between two separate fixed locations. Both
sets of photographs are date and time stamped,
which enables the system to calculate average speed
between the two locations.
Fixed speed cameras can also be set up to monitor
one to four lanes of traffic in the same direction. To
achieve this, a sensor is installed in each lane, and a
wide angle camera lens is used to photograph the
vehicle that is speeding.
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Troubleshooting
Service
Warranty
Problem Explanation/Solution
Detector beeps briefly at the same An X band motion sensor or intrusion alarm is located
location every day, but no radar within range of your route. If you have AutoLearn
source is in sight. enabled, the factory default setting, then ESCORT
Max 360 will store this signal after about 3 passes
and no longer alert to it.
Detector did not alert when a VASCAR (Visual Average Speed Computer and
police car was in view. Recorder), a
may be in use.
Officer may not have radar or laser unit turned on.
Detector’s audible alerts become Detector is in AutoMute mode. See “AutoMute” in the
softer after the first few alerts. Settings &
The power-on sequence reoccurs A loose power connection can cause ESCORT Max
while you are driving. 360 to be briefly
power-on sequence. Check all connections.
You wish to restore the factory Press and hold the BRT and MRK buttons while
default settings. powering on the detector. A “Restored” message will
display, acknowledging the reset.
The device will not turn on. Check that vehicle ignition is on.
Check all connections.
The display feels warm. It is normal for the device to feel warm.
The display is blank. ESCORT Max 360 is in Dark mode. Press the BRT
button to adjust the brightness.
stopwatch method of speed detection,
Preferences section for details.
disconnected and will retrigger the
Service Procedure
If your ESCORT Max 360 ever needs service, call us at
1-800-543-1608. We may be able to solve your
problem over the phone. If the problem requires that
you send your Max 360 to the factory for repair, we
will provide you with a Service Order Number, which
must be included on the outside of your shipping
box. Ship the product prepaid insured, for your
protection.
Properly pack your product and include:
• Your Max 360 and power cord
• Your Service Order Number
• Your name and complete return address
• Your daytime telephone number
• A description of the problem you are experiencing
ESCORT Inc.
Customer Service Department
Return Authorization Number __________________
5440 West Chester Road
West Chester OH 45069
ESCORT Extended Service Plan
ESCORT offers an optional extended service plan.
Contact ESCORT Sales for details at 800-433-3487.
Parts & Accessories
The following accessories and replacement parts are
available for ESCORT Max 360:
• Combo SmartCord
• DirectWire SmartCord
• Laser ShifterPro System
• StickyCup Magnet Mount
• Travel Case
Visit EscortRadar.com for selection and pricing.
800.433.3487
EscortRadar.com
ESCORT One-Year Limited Warranty
What this warranty covers: Escort, Inc. (“Escort”)
warrants your Product against all defects in materials
and workmanship.
For how long: One (1) year from the date of original
purchase from an authorized Escort dealer.
What we will do: If a breach of warranty occurs,
Escort, at its discretion, will either repair or replace
your Product free of charge.
What we will not do: Escort will not pay shipping
charges that you incur for sending your Product to us.
What you must do to maintain this warranty:
Show original proof of purchase or receipt from an
authorized Escort dealer.
Warranty exclusions: This warranty does not
apply to your product under any of the following
conditions: 1. The serial number has been removed
or modified. 2. Your product has been subjected to
misuse or damage (including water damage, physical
abuse, and/or improper installation). 3. Your product
has been modified in any way. 4. Your receipt or
proof-of-purchase is from a non-authorized dealer or
internet auction site, including E-bay, U-bid, or other
non-authorized resellers. 5. You are not the original
purchaser of the Product from an authorized dealer or
did not receive it as a gift from the original purchaser
of the Product from an authorized dealer.
To obtain service: 1. Contact Escort (1-800-543-
1608) to obtain a Return Authorization Number. 2.
Properly pack your Product and include: your name,
complete return address, written description of the
problem with your Product, daytime telephone
number, and a copy of the original proof of purchase
or receipt. 3. Label the outside of the package clearly
with your Return Authorization Number. Ship the
Product pre-paid (insured, for your protection) to:
Escort, Inc., 5440 West Chester Rd., West Chester, OH
45069.
LIMITATION OF WARRANTY: The obligations set
forth above are Escort’s sole obligations and your
exclusive remedy. Escort makes no other express
warranty. Any implied warranty of merchantability
or fitness for a particular purpose that may be
applicable to the Product is limited in duration to the
duration of this warranty. Some States do not allow
limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so
the above limitation may not apply to you. ESCORT
SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL
OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES INCLUDING, WITHOUT
LIMITATION, DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF THE USE,
MISUSE OR MOUNTING OF THE PRODUCT. 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. Escort
is not responsible for products lost in shipment
between the owner and our service center.
Other legal rights: This warranty gives you specific
legal rights, and you may also have other rights which
vary from State to State.
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