Escort S2 User Manual
Owner’s Manual
RADAR•LASER•SAFETY•DETECTOR
Cordless Solo S2 is designed in the USA. Printed in the USA.
Escort Incorporated
5440 West Chester Road
West Chester, Ohio 45069
Sales /Service 800-433-3487
Fax 513-870-8509
www.escortradar.com
©2002 Escort Inc. Escort®, Passport®, Solo®, AFR®, SmartShield®, AutoSensitivity™, MuteDisplay™, and ExpertMeter™are trademarks
of Escort Inc. SWS is a trademark of SWS, L.C.
Features, specifications and prices subject to change without notice.
Your new Solo S2 is the most advanced cordless radar,
laser and safety detector available.
The Solo S2 includes full X, K, SuperWide Ka, and
Safety Warning System radar capability, front and rear
laser detection, digital signal processing (DSP) for
superior range and reduced false alarms, our patented
Mute and AutoMute, audible and visual band alerts,
and all the performance you’d expect from Escort.
In addition, the Solo S2 introduces a new level of
revolutionary cordless performance and innovative
features:
• New long-range cordless performance for both
radar and laser
• New AutoPower feature maximizes battery life
• New brilliant high-resolution LCD display with
LED backlight
• Advanced EZ-Programming lets you customize up
to 10 features
• Exclusive AutoSensitivity mode virtually eliminates
false alarms, plus Highway and City settings
• ExpertMeter tracks and displays up to 8 radar
signals simultaneously
• Detects and displays up to 64 Safety Warning
System messages
• Compatible with Laser Shifter
™
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If you’ve used a radar detector before, a review of
the Quick Reference Guide on pages 6 and 7, and the
EZ-Programming information on pages 14-19 will
briefly explain the new features.
If this is your first detector, please read the manual
in detail to get the most out of your Solo S2’s
outstanding performance and innovative features.
Please drive safely.
FCC Note:
Modifications not expressly approved by the
manufacturer could void the user’s FCC granted
authority to operate the equipment.
EZ-Programming Details
Solo S2’s Factory Settings
To reset Solo S2 to its original factory
settings, press and hold the Mute and
M (Mode) buttons while turning Solo S2
on. Solo S2’s display will provide a “Reset”
message,accompanied by an audible
alert, acknowledging the reset.
Solo S2 Quick Reference Card
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There are 10 user-selectable options so you
can customize your Solo S2 for your own
preferences.
The buttons labeled VOL and M (Mode)
are also used to enter the Program Mode,
REVIEW your current program settings,and
to CHANGE any settings as desired.The
words PGM, RVW, and CHG are located on
the front of the detector,and are highlighted in blue graphics.
How to use EZ-Programming
1 To enter Program Mode, press and
hold one of the VOL buttons and the M
button down for 2 seconds. (The unit
will beep twice, and will display the word
“Program”).
2 Then press the RVW 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).
3 Press the CHG 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).
4 To leave Program Mode, simply wait
8 seconds without pressing any button.
(The unit will display Complete,beep 4
times, and return to normal operation).
An example of EZ-Programming:
Here is how you would turn Solo S2’s
AutoMute feature off.
1 Enter the Program Mode by holding one
of the VOL buttons and the M button down
for 2 seconds. Solo S2 will beep twice and
display
Program.
2 Then hold the RVW button down.
Solo S2 will scroll through the categories,
starting with Contrast (
Contr), then Pilot
Light (
Pilot), then Auto Power (aPwr),
then Power-on sequence (
PwrOn), then
Signal Strength Meter (
Meter), and then
AutoMute (
aMute).
3 Release the RVW button when Solo S2
shows the AutoMute item. Since the factory
setting is for AutoMute to be on, Solo S2
will display
aMute ON.
If you accidentally don’t release the
RVW button in time, simply press the other
VOL button to scroll back to the desired
category.
4 Press the CHG button to change from
aMute ON to aMute OFF.
5 To complete the Programming, simply
wait 8 seconds without pressing any button.
Solo S2 will display
Complete, beep 4
times, and return to normal operation.
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Congratulations
Quick Reference Card 3-4
Quick Reference Guide 6-7
Installation 8-9
• Battery Installation 8
• Optional12-volt SmartCord 8
• Mounting Location 8
• Windshield Mount 9
Controls and Features 10-13
• Power On/Off 10
• AutoPwr 10
•Volume Control 10
• Power-on indication / Alert 10
• Mute 10
• AutoMute 10
• SmartMute
™
11
• Battery Status / Voltage 11
• Low Battery Warning 11
• Mode Switch (Highway/Auto/City) 11
• Brightness 11
• Audible Alerts 12
• Signal Strength Meter 12
• ExpertMeter 12-13
EZ-Programming 14-19
•How To Use EZ-Programming 14
• Example of EZ-Programming 14
• Overview of EZ-Programming 15
• Details of EZ-Programming 16-19
Technical Details 20-25
• Interpreting Alerts 20-21
• How Radar Works 22
• How Laser Works 23
• How Safety Radar Works 24-25
Service 26-31
•Troubleshooting 26-27
• Service 28
•Warranty 28-29
• Accessories 29
• Specifications 30
• Registration 31
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Table of Contents
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Solo S2 Quick Reference Card
* Solo S2’s Factory Settings
Press the RVW button to go Press the CHG button to change
from one category to the next your setting within a category
CONTRAST
Contr 3 *Contrast level 3
Scrolls thru five contrast levels:1- 5
PILOT LIGHT Pilot HWY *Full word: Highway or Auto or City
(Options using Pilot H Letter:H or A or C
12-volt SmartCord) Pilot H.> Letter,with scanning dot
Pilot + Symbol:+ or
•
or --
Pilot +.> Symbol, with scanning dot
Pilot +> Scanning symbol
AUTO POWER aPwr ON *Tur ns Solo S2 on and off automatically
aPwr OFF Tu rn Solo S2 on and off manually
POWER-ON SEQUENCE PwrOn STD *Standard power-on sequence
PwrOn FST Fast power-on sequence
SIGNAL STRENGTH METER Meter STD *Standard signal strength meter
Meter EXP Expert Meter
AUTOMUTE aMute ON *AutoMute on
aMute OFF AutoMute off
AUDIOTONES Tone STD *Standard tones
Tone LOUD Loud tones
CITY MODE SENSITIVITY City STD *Standard City mode sensitivity
City LoX Low X band sensitivity in City Mode
City NoX No X band sensitivity in City Mode
BRIGHTNESS Brt AUTO *Brightness is controlled automatically
Brt MIN Minimum brightness when turned on
Brt MED Medium brightness when turned on
Brt MAX Maximum brightness when turned on
Brt DARK Full Dark Mode when turned on
BANDS Bands ALL *All bands enabled
Bands MOD One or more bands are enabled
Turn bands “ON”or “OFF” b y
pressing the mute button
XONor OFF *X-band detection on
KONor OFF *
K-band detection on
Ka ON or OFF *Ka-band detection on
LSR ON or OFF *Laser detection on
SWS ON or OFF *SWS detection off
VG2 ON or OFF *
VG2 detection off
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To begin using the Solo S2, just follow these simple
steps
1 Install (2) AA batteries (included) in the battery
compartment. (Please note polarity)
2 Mount your Solo S2 on the windshield using the
supplied windshield mount.
3 Press the Power button (PWR) located on the left
side of the front panel.
4 Adjust the volume (VOL) by pressing the up and
down buttons located to the right of the display.
Please read the manual to fully understand Solo S2’s
operation and features.
EasyMount Slot
Insert Solo S2’s adjustable Windshield mount into
this slot. Page 9
EasyRelease Button
Press the release button, and slide the Windshield
mount into one of its four locking positions. Page 9
Rear Laser Port
Receives laser signals from behind the vehicle.
Power-On Indication
Three LED's (green, yellow, red) mounted between the
PWR button and the display, indicate power (blinking
in battery mode, solid when optional 12-volt power
cord is used). These also indicate the sensitivity mode
that the unit is in,( "H" for highway, "A" for
AutoSensitivity, and "C" for city). Page 10
Power
Press the PWR button to turn Solo S2 on. Press and
hold the PWR button to turn Solo S2 off. Page 10
AutoPwr Feature
The Solo S2 will automatically shut off once the
vehicle has stopped moving for approximately 45
minutes. Page 16
Quick Reference Guide
12- volt Power Jack
For 12-volt operation, plug the optional SmartCord
into this connector.
Mute / Battery Status Button
Briefly press this button (located on top)to silence the
audio for a specific alert. Pages 10-11
Ear Phone Jack
A standard 1/8 inch (or 3.5 mm) earphone jack is
located on the right front side of the Solo S2.
Mode Button
Switches sensitivity between Highway, AutoSensitivity,
and City settings. In general, we recommend the
AutoSensitivity mode. Page 11
Volume Control
Press the up or down button to adjust the S2’s volume.
Page 10
EZ-Programming
Solo S2 is ready to go, just plug it in and turn it on. If
you prefer, you can also easily customize up to10 features for your specific driving preferences. Pages 14-19
AutoMute
Solo S2’s patented AutoMute automatically reduces
the volume level of the audio alert after a brief period.
If you prefer, you can turn AutoMute off. Page10
Radar Antenna and Laser Lens
The rear panel of your Solo S2 should have a clear
view of the road ahead. For best performance, do
not mount Solo S2 directly behind windshield
wipers or tinted areas.
Graphic LCD Display
During an alert, the display will turn on and indicate
radar band, and a precise bar-graph of signal strength.
Programming options and SWS messages are also
displayed.
NOTE: When using Solo S2 in battery mode, the
display will turn off automatically until a signal is
detected, or you enter program mode. This maximizes
battery life. When using the optional 12-volt
SmartCord, the display will remain on and provide
several pilot options for power-on indication. Page16
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Battery Installation
Remove the battery door, located on the bottom of the
detector, and install (2) AA batteries (supplied). Be
sure to note the correct polarity for each battery (see
legends inside battery compartment).
Optional 12-volt SmartCord
To power Solo S2 using 12-volts, simply remove the
power connector plug, and insert the small end of the
optional SmartCord, (telephone-type connector) into
the modular jack on Solo S2’s right side. Plug the
lighter plug adapter into your vehicle’s lighter socket
or accessory socket.
The optional SmartCord allows you to operate the
Solo S2 on 12 volts DC negative ground only. The
lighter plug is a standard size and will work in most
vehicles. Of course, your lighter socket must be clean
and properly connected for proper operation.
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.
See the Accessories section for details on how to
order the optional 12-volt SmartCord.
Mounting Location
WARNING! ESCORT cannot anticipate the many ways
Solo S2 can be mounted. It is important that you
mount Solo S2 where it will not impair your view nor
present a hazard in case of an accident.
Where to mount Solo S2
For optimum detection performance, we recommend
the following:
• Using the supplied Windshield Mount, stick the
suction cups to the windshield, and mount your Solo
S2 level and high enough on your front windshield to
provide a clear view of the road ahead.
• Mount Solo S2 away from windshield wipers, other
solid objects, and heavily tinted areas that might
obstruct the radar antenna or laser lens.
Windshield Mount
Solo S2’s EasyMount windshield bracket is designed
for unobtrusive and hassle-free mounting.
1 Depress the adjustment button on the top of Solo
S2 (above the word “RELEASE”) and slide the
EasyMount bracket into the slot until mount 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.
To ensure that the suction cups adhere to the
windshield firmly, be sure to keep both your windshield and the suction cups clean.
2 To adjust Solo S2 on your windshield, use the
EasyMount adjustment button located on the top of
the Solo S2, and slide Solo S2 forward or backward to
obtain a level horizontal position.
When installed and adjusted properly, the back top
edge of the Solo S2 should rest solidly against your
windshield.
CAUTION!
A few vehicles (including some Porsches) have windshields with a soft anti-lacerative coating on the inside
surface. Use of suction cups will permanently mar this
coating. Consult your dealership or the vehicle
owner’s manual to determine if your windshield has
this coating.
User’s Tip
You can leave the EasyMount bracket in place on your
windshield, and easily remove Solo S2 by pressing the
adjustment button and sliding Solo S2 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.
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