Escort PASSPORT S75G Quick Reference

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Quick Reference

RADAR•LASER•SAFETY CAMER A•DETECTOR

Settings & Preferences

Open ➜

Pre-loaded DEFENDER Database

Designed in the USA by Escort, Inc., Manufactured in the Philippines

ESCORT In c. 5440 West Chester Road West Chester OH 45069

Sales/Ser vice 800.433. 3487 www.EscortRadar.com

FCC NOTE: Modications not ex pressly approved by t he manufacture r could void the user’s FCC granted au thority to oper ate the equipment.

FCC ID: QKL9XM4 This device complies with par t 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is sub ject to the following two 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.

Notes for Settings & Preferences

For descriptions of features and functions available when connected to SmartCord Live with ESCORT Live visit EscortRadar.com and download the SmartCord Live user manual for your iOS or Android OS smartphone.

To view serial number and software revision press MRK and MUTE while powering on detector.

Restoring the Factory Defa ult Settings:

To restore your PASSPORT to its original factory settings, press and hold the “SEN” and “BRT” buttons while turning the power on. A

Reset

message will be displayed, accompanied by an audible alert acknowledging the reset.

Software Updates

PASSPORT’s red light and speed camera 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, you must register your PASSPORT at www.EscortRadar.com. Once registered, you will receive email notiﬁcations that updates are now available for your database or ﬁrmware.

To install your software and DEFENDER updates, connect your PASSPORT to a computer via USB/ USB Mini B cable to use the software tools.

GPS Powered for Speed and Location Intelligence

How To Use Preferences

PASSPORT is ready to go, just plug it in and turn it on, but you can also easily change features for your preferences. There are 10 user-selectable Preferences so you can customize your S75G for your speciﬁc driving needs.

The buttons labeled “MRK” and “BRT” are used to enter Preferences, REVIEW your current settings, and to CHANGE any settings as desired. The word PREF is located on the top of the detector, and is highlighted in colored graphics.

How to use Preferences

To enter Preferences, press and hold

the “MRK” and “BRT” buttons down f or 2 seconds. The unit will beep twice, and will

display the word

Prefs.

Then press the “BRT” 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.

Press the + or - 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.

To exit Preferences, simply wait 8 seconds

without pressing any button, or press the power button

. The unit will display

Complet e, beep 4 times, and return to normal

operation.

An example

Here is how you would turn PASSPORT’s AutoMute feature o.

Enter Preferences by holding b oth the MRK and

BRT buttons down for 2 seconds. PASSPORT will

beep twice and display

Prefs.

Then hold the “B RT” button down. PASSPORT will

scroll through the categories, starting with Pilot Light (

Pilot), then SpeedAlert (sAlrt), Power- on

sequence (

PwrOn), then Signal strength meter

(

Meter), and then AutoMute (aMute).

Release the “BRT ” button when 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 “BRT” button in time, and PASSPORT goes to the next category, simply hold the “BRT” button down again, and after PASSPORT scrolls through all categories, it will begin again at the top of the list.

Press the + or – but ton to change from

aMute ON to aMute OFF.

To complete choosing your Preferences, simply

wait 8 seconds without pressing any buttons, or press the power button

. PASSPORT will display

Complet e, beep 4 times, and return to normal

operation.

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Info & Accessories

800.433.3 487

Escor tRadar.com

Press the BRT button to go from

one category to the next

Pilot Light

(Power-on indication)

SpeedAlert

AutoLearn

Signal Strength Meter

AutoMute

AutoPower

Units

Voice

Bands

Markers

Pilot HWY Pilot H Pilot H.> Pilot V Pilot SPD

sAlrt ON sAlrt OFF

aLrn ON aLrn OFF

Meter STD Meter EXP Meter SPC

aMute ON aMute OFF

aPwr ON aPwr OFF

Units ENG Units MET

Voice ON Voice OFF

Bands DFT Bands MOD

X ON or OFF (default is on)

K ON or OFF (default is on)

Ka ON or OFF (default is on) POP ON or OFF (default is o) LSR ON or OFF (default is on) TSR ON or OFF (default is on)

Marks DFT Marks MOD

rCam ON or OFF (default is on) sCam ON or OFF (default is on)

sTrap ON or OFF (default is on)

Othr ON or OFF (default is on)

Press the + or – button to change your setting within a category

* Full word: Highway or Auto or City

Letter: H or A or C Letter, with scanning dot Vehicle voltage Vehicle speed

* Displays current speed during alert

SpeedAlert feature o

* Automatically locks out false alarms

AutoLearn is o

* Standard signal strength meter

ExpertMeter mode SpecDisplay mode

* Audio alerts increase automatically

Audio alerts are controlled manually

* Turns detector o after 4 hours

AutoPower feature is o

* Speed/distance in English units

Speed/distance in Metric units

* Voice announcements on

Voice announcements o

* Default settings

Bands have been modied

Press + or – to change your setting within a catagory

*Default Setting

Press and hold the MRK and BRT buttons to access Preferences. To exit Preferences, simply wait a few seconds without pressing a button. The unit will display

Complet ed to

conﬁrm your selections.

Press MRK to modify band preferences and go from one category to the next

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• AutoLearn automatic ally learns and rejects false radar sources based on exact location and frequency.

• AutoPower automatically shut s off the detector to save unnecessary drain on your battery.

• Web- ready access allows you to update your safety camera data and other software through our website.

• Revolutionary AutoSensitivity mode provides real-time radar performance based on vehicle speed, plus Highway and Auto No X settings.

• Spe edAlert provides an instant view of your vehicle’s speed during an alert.

• Mark Locatio n feature allows you to instantly “Mark” known speed traps, cameras and other places of interest.

• Easy -to-use Preferences allow you to customize up to 10 features.

• Ultra -bright alphanumeric display with 280 LEDs.

• E xclusive ExpertMeter tracks and displays up to 8

radar signals simultaneously.

• Exclusive SpecDisplay provides actual numeric frequency for any radar signal.

• Sele ctable radar and laser bands (on/ off) allow you to customize which bands are monitored.

• Sele ctable Markers (on/of f) allow you to customize which Markers PASSPORT monitors.

• E xclusive SmartCord provides easy access to Mute and TrueLock features.

* Requires Optional Smar tCord Live and app subscription available at EscortRadar.com

Controls & Features

Congratulations

PASSPORT S75G Feature s Installation

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Modular Connector

Plugs into detector jack

Lighter Adapter

Connects to lighter/accessory socket

Compatible with

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.

NOTE: depending on your vehicle, the lighter socket power may either be continuously on, or it may be switched on and off with your ignition switch.

Optional Power Cords

Call or visit EscortRadar.com for our optional Directwire SmartCord.

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.

• Alert Light: Blinks when receiving an alert.

• Power Light: Lights when receiving power.

Facing Down Facing Up

Level mounting

USB Data Port

Allows updating DEFENDER Database (red light and ﬁxed position speed cameras) and other software from EscortRadar.com

Power Button

Press this button to turn PASSPORT on or off

Mark Location

Press to mark a speciﬁc location (e.g. speed trap, etc.)

Brightness Button

Press to adjust the display brightness. There are four brightness settings: Min, Med, Max, Auto, plus Full Dark In the Dark Mode, PASSPORT’s display will remain dark and only the audio will alert you

GPS Signal Indicator

The GPS icon indicates reception of GPS satellite signals and conﬁrms TrueLock signal rejection

Mute Button

Brieﬂy press button to silence the audio for a speciﬁc alert. (The audio will alert you to the next encounter.)

Radar Antenna and Laser Lens

For best performance the rear panel of your PASSPORT should have a clear, unobstructed view of the road ahead

Alphanumeric Display

PASSPORT’s display will show Highway, Auto, or Auto Nox as its power-on indication. If you prefer, you can choose other power-on indications

During an alert, the display will indicate radar band and a precise bar-graph of signal strength

NOTE: In the Dark Mode the display will not light during an alert

EasyMount Slot

Inse rt PA SSPO RT ’s

adjustable windshield

bracket into this slot

EasyMount Button

Press the button, and

slide the windshield bracket into one of its four locking positions

Rear Laser Port

Receives laser signals from

behind the vehicle

Earphone Jack

Accepts standard 3.5mm

mono earphone

Power Jack

Plug the SmartCord into this

connector

TrueLock/GPS Filter

Switches TrueLock feature (stored locations) on or off

Sensitivity Button

Switches between

Highway, Auto, and

Auto NoX settings.

In general, we recommend

the Auto mode

Volume Adjustment

Increases or decreases the

alert volume

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When installed and adjusted properly, the back top edge of PASSPORT should rest solidly against your windshield.

User’s Tip

You can leave the EasyMount bracket in place on your windshield, and easily remove PASSPORT by pressing the release button and sliding PASSPORT off the mount. Again, be sure to position the bracket where it won’t present a hazard in the event of an accident. Additional mounts are available at EscortRadar.com.

Power Connection

To power PASSPORT, plug the small end of the SmartCord, (telephone-type connec tor) into the modular jack on PASSPORT’s left side, and plug the lighter plug adapter into your vehicle’s lighter socket or accessory so cket. Press the power button located on the top case and adjust the volume level by pressing the “VOL”

+ or – buttons located on the top case.

PASSPORT operates on 12 volts DC negative ground only. The lighter plug provided is a standard size and will work in most vehicles. However, some vehicles may require our optional sleeve to ensure a snug ﬁt. If so, simply call or visit EscortRadar.com.

Mount PASSPORT away from windshield wipers, other solid objects, and heavily tinted areas that might obstruct the radar antenna or laser lens.

NOTE: In order for PASSPORT’s GPS-powered features to work properly, the top case must have a clear view

of the sky.

1 Depress the release button on the top of

PASSPORT (by the word PASSPORT) and slide the EasyMount bracket into the slot until it is locked into the position which best ﬁts the angle of your windshield (there are four settings available). For extremely horizontal or extremely sloped windshields, the EasyMount bracket can be bent. However, we suggest that you do not do this when the bracket is connected to the detector.

2 To adjust PASSPORT on your windshield, use the

EasyMount release button located on the top of the PASSPORT, and slide PASSPORT forward or backward to obtain a level position.

Windshield Mount

PASSPORT’s EasyMount windshield bracket is designed for unobtrusive and hassle-free mounting.

Mounting Location

WARNING: ESCORT cannot antic ipate the many ways PASSPORT can be mounted. It is impo rtant that you mount PASSPORT where it will not impair your view nor present a haz ard in case of an accident.

Using the supplied windshield mount, position your PASSPORT level and high enough on your front windshield to provide a clear view of the road ahead. To ensure that the suction cups adhere to the windshield ﬁrmly and be sure to keep both your windshield and the suction cups clean. For optimum detection performance, we recommend the following on where to mount PASSPORT:

• Center of windshie ld between driver and passenger.

• Ensure clear view of ro ad ahead and sky above.

• Avoid windshield wip ers and heavily tinted

areas.

• For optimum r ear detection, center the detector between the driver and passenger.

You’ve just purchased the PASSPORT S75G which combines award-winning radar and laser detection with breakthrough intelligence.

The PASSPORT S75G delivers extreme long-range warning on all radar bands including X, K, Superwide Ka, and instant-on POP modes. Multiple front and rear laser sensors provide 360 degree laser protection, including the widest ﬁeld of view.

For the ultimate in laser protection, the PASSPORT S75G can also be used in conjunction with our Laser Shifter product. Visit our website at EscortRadar.com or call us toll-free at 800-433-3487 for more details.

The PASSPORT S75G’s GPS-powered intelligence provides permanent relief from false alarms including automatic door openers, motion sensors and other radar-based sensors. And, it comes pre-loaded with ESCORT’s DEFENDER Database to alert you to thousands of red light and ﬁxed position speed camera locations throughout North America.

If this is your ﬁrst detector, please read this Quick Reference Guide in detail to get the most out of your PASSPORT’s revolutionary performance and innovative features.

Please drive safely.

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