Escort MAX 360 User Manual

MAX 360

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Radar / Laser Detection
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Designed in the USA

ESCORT Inc.
5440 West Chester Road
West Chester OH 45069

800.433.3487
EscortRadar.com

©2015 ESCORT Inc. ESCORT®, ESCORT Max 360®, ESCORT Live!™, DEFENDER®, TrueLock™, SpeedAlert®, SmartMute®, MuteDisplay®,
SpecDisplay™, AutoSensitivity™, ExpertMeter™ are trademarks of ESCORT Inc. Manufactured in Canada. Features, specifications and prices
subject to change without notice

FCC NOTE:
Modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s FCC granted authority to operate the equipment.
FCC ID: QKLM6. Contains FCC ID: QKLBT1.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation.

For Android

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regulatory standards. Please note that the use of this accessory with iPhone may affect wireless performance. Android is a registered trademark of
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under license.

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Front / Rear Detection

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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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