Escort Passport MAX2 User Manual

Controls & Features

Contact UsSettings & Preferences

Power

Press to turn Max2

on or off

Mark Location (MRK)

To mark a location for

future alerts, press MRK

twice, then VOL + or –

to select the type of

ma rker, then MRK

again to confi rm. Press

twice while receiving

marker alert to unmark

Mount Release

Press to remove device

from mounting

bracket

Display

Current speed

Display (OSP)

OverSpeed alert setting that can be
adjusted in Preferences. Bluetooth
icon will appear on display screen
blue when paired to phone and
Speed limit data will show here

when ESCORT Live App is open.

Display

Alert area

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

Brightness (BRT)

Press to adjust display
brightness (Min, Med,
Max, Auto, Dark)

Sensitivity (SEN)

Press to adjust detector
sensitivity (Highway,
Auto, Auto NoX)

Volume

Press and hold + or −
to adjust volume

OverSpeed Alert

Bluetooth

Speed Limit Sign

Press and hold the MRK and SEN buttons to access Preferences. To exit Preferences, simply wait a
few seconds without pressing a button. The unit will display Completed to confi rm your selections.

Press MRK to go from Press VOLUME + or – to change

one category to the next your setting within a category

User Mode Advanced* Access and customize all Settings and Preferences

Novice Access and customize units and display color, (all other

Settings are set to factory defaults)

NOTE: Switch back to advance mode to view all Preferences

Pilot Scan Bar* Scanning Bar with Full Word

Full Word Full Word: Auto, Auto NoX, or Highway

Display Color Blue*/Green/Red/Amber Set color to match your vehicle’s dash display

Speed Display On* Displays current speed

Off Displays battery voltage

Cruise Alert 20 mph* Off ers double beep alert tones below specifi ed speed

Off / 20-90 mph

Over Speed 70 mph* Reminds you when you exceed a specifi ed speed

Off / 20-90 mph

Meter Mode Standard* Single band with bar graph of signal strength

Spec Single band with numeric frequency
Expert Multiple bands with bar graph of signal strengths
Simple Simple messages replace bands:

Caution (if traveling below cruise alert limit)
Slow Down (if traveling above cruise alert limit)

Tones Standard* Standard ESCORT alert tones

Mild Mild doorbell chime alert tones

AutoMute On* / Off Automatically reduces audio during alert

AutoLearn On* / Off Automatically stores and locks out false alarms

Units English* / Metric Units for distance and speed

Language English* / Espanol Language for voice and text

Voice On* / Off Voice announcements

GPS Filter On* / Off Enables GPS-powered features

87 9 10

AutoPower Off Power turns on or off depending on your vehicle’s ignition

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

to save screen life. Display screen will turn on automatically after you reach
10 MPH

Band Enables Default* Default Settings for North America

Modifi ed Customize the bands you want to monitor

Press SEN to go from one Press VOLUME + or – to change
band category to the next your setting within a category

X Band On* / Off
K Band On* / Off
Ka Band On* / Off
Ka-POP On / Off *
Laser On* / Off
TSR On* / Off Automatically rejects traffi c fl ow sensors-monitoring false alarms

Marker Enable On* / Off Other, Red Light Camera, Red and Speed Camera, and Speed Trap

Modifi ed Customize the types of locations you want to mark for future reference

Press SEN to go from one Press VOLUME + or – to change
marker category to the next your setting within a category

Other On* /Off Other location
Redlight On* / Off Red light camera
Red & Speed On* / Off Red light & speed camera
Speed Cam On* / Off Speed camera
Speed Trp On* / Off Speed trap
Air Patrol On* / Off Known aircraft patroled areas

Clear Locations Marked Clear all user Marked locations. Press SEN button to confi rm

Lockouts Clear all lockouts. Press SEN button to confi rm
Defender Clear all DEFENDER data. Press SEN button to confi rm
Format Clear DEFENDER database, all markers, and all lockouts.

Press SEN button to confi rm

*Default Setting

type (constant power or switched)

NOTE: AutoPower only works
with constant power ignition

NOTE: If auto power is on, the display screen goes blank after 30 minutes

NOTE: User cannot mark an air patrol location

Notes for Settings & Preferences

For descriptions of features and functions
available when connected to ESCORT Live, visit
EscortRadar.com and download the PASSP ORT
Max2 Ow ner’s Manual.

To view serial number and software revision

press MRK and MUTE while powering on
detector.

To restore PASSPORT Max2 to its original

factory Settings, press and hold SEN and BRT

while turning the power on. A “Restored”

message will display, acknowledging the reset.

Software Updates

PAS SPORT M a x2’s red light and speed camera

DEFENDER database is easily updated using our
exclusive detector software tools found on our

web site. Firmware, or the operating software

for the detector, can also be updated using
these tools.

In order to have access to these updates,

please register your PA S SPORT Max2 at
www.EscortRadar.com. Once registered, you
will receive email notifi cations that updates are

now available for your database or fi rmware. To

handle your software and DEFENDER updates
you need to connect your Max2 to a computer

fi rst. Yo u can connect Max2 to a computer via
USB A / Mini B cable (not included).

Accessories

800.433.3487

EscortRadar.com

Designed in the USA

ESCORT Inc.
5440 West Chester Road
West Chester OH 45069

Sales / Service 800.433.3487
www.EscortRadar.com

©2014 ESCORT Inc. Es cor t®, Passport® Max2, Escor t Live!™, Defender®,
AFR ®, TrueLock™, SmartShield®, SpecDisplay™, AutoSe nsitivity™,
ExpertMeter™ and Cincinnati Microwave are trademarks of ESCORT Inc.
Manufactured in Canada. Features, specifi cations and prices subject to
change without notice.

FCC NOTE: Modifi cations not expressly approved by the manufacturer
could void the user’s FCC granted authority to operate the equipment.

FCC ID: QK LM5B T. Contains FCC ID: QK LBT1.
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

Made for iPhone 4, iPhone 4s, iPhone 5, iPhone 5c, iPhone 5s. iPhone is a
trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. “Made
for iPhone” means that an electronic accessory has been designed to
connect specifi
to meet Apple performance standards. Apple is not responsible for the
operation of this device or its compliance with safety and regulatory
standards. Please note that the use of this accessory with iPhone may aff ect
wireless performance. Android is a registered trademark of Google Inc.
The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by
Bluetooth SIG,Inc. and any use of such marks by ESCORT is under license.

cally to iPhone and has been certifi ed by the developer

GPS Powered for Speed and Location Intelligence

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High Definition Radar Performance

Pre-loaded DEFENDER Database

R A D A R • L A S E R • S A F E T Y C A M E R A • D E T E C T O R

Quick Reference

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Registration Downloading ESCORT Live! Pairing with your Smartphone

Installation

Controls & FeaturesCongratulations PASSPORT Max2 Features

• PASSP ORT Max2’s HD Performance

accurately identifi es real threats sooner than
any other detector, providing more advanced
warning when you need it.

• PASSP ORT Max2’s GPS location-based

intelligence automatically locks out false
alerts and allows you to mark locations for

You’ve just purchased the fi rst and only radar/

future reference.
laser detector to offer high-defi nition (HD)
performance and accuracy—the all-new
PAS S PO RT Max 2.

• PASSP ORT Max2 gives

you access to ESCORT’s

DEFENDER Database,
Go to

EscortRadar.com for the full featured

PAS SPORT Max2 Ow ner ’s Manual.

Guía de Referencia Rápida Española traducida y
manual con todas las funciones también son
disponibles a www.EscortRadar.com

which warns you of verifi ed speed traps,

speed cameras, and red light cameras.

• The PA SSPORT Max2 now with built in
Bluetooth

®

technology gives you access to
ESCORT’s award-winning app, ESCORT Live.
Our exclusive real-time ticket-protection, the
network which warns you of upcoming alerts

PASS PORT Max2

features a new

received and reported by other users in the
area, and gives you access to local speed limit

data for over-speed alerts.

multi-color OLED

display. Brilliant

graphics illuminate

intuitive icons that

identify the type of

threat at a glance.

H I G H D E F I N I T I O N R A D A R P E R F O R M A N C E

Before downloading ESCORT Live, you must fi rst
register your PASS PORT Max2 device. Be sure to
have your Max2 unit nearby, as you will need
the serial number. To view serial number and
software revision press MRK and MUTE button

while powering on detector.

1 Visit www.EscortRadar.com and click Product

Registration.

2 Click the link for 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 e-mail with this

information, once you have registered your
device.)

1 Enter the i Tu ne s 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
PAS SPORT Max2 device.

To pair your Smartphone with PASSP ORT Max2:

1 Ensure PASSP ORT Max2 power is ON.

2 On your Smartphone go to Bluetooth Settings.

3 Ensure Bluetooth is ON.

4 Press Scan for devices and/or wait for the

device list to populate, PASSPORT Max2
should appear under devices.

5 Tap PASSPOR T Max2 to pair the device to
your phone.

6 Bluetooth icon on the PA SSPORT Max2 display
screen will appear blue when paired to the
phone.

7 Open the 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

Mounting Tips:

• Center of windshield between driver and

passenger.

• Ensure clear view of road ahead and sky

above.

• Avoid windshield wipers and heavily tinted

areas.

To mount PASSPORT Max2 in your vehicle:

1 Remove backing from StickyCup mount.

2 Firmly press StickyCup onto windshield and

fl ip locking clamp to secure.

3 To adjust v ie w, loosen thumb wheel and
adjust angle of mounting bracket. Tighten
thumb wheel to secure.

4 To remove detector, press mount release
button on PA S SPORT Max2 and slide device
off mount.

6 To remove mount from windshield, release
locking clamp and pull tab on top of
StickyCup.

StickyCup Care Instructions:

To clean your StickyCup, simply rinse under
warm water, gently wipe off any debris and

allow to air dr y.

Sticky Cup

Locking Clamp

Thumb Wheel For
Angle Adjustment

Mounting Bracket

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Using PASSPORT Max2

1 Plug small end of SmartCord into modular

PAS SPORT Max2 and large end of

jack on
SmartCord into your car’s lighter/accessor y
socket.

2 PAS SPORT Max2 should power on
automatically. If not, press the dev ice’s power
button.

NOTE: You can easily access and customize all

of your Settings and Preferences by pressing
and holding the MRK and SEN buttons. See

Settings & Preferences for details.

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

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 verifi ed
X or K-band alert, or a police offi cer
observing traffi c.

• Alert Light: Blinks orange when receiving an

alert.

• Power Light: Lights blue when receiving

power.

Modular Connector

Plugs into detector jack

Lighter Adapter

Connects to lighter/accessory socket

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