Escort S4 User Manual

EZ-Programming

How to use EZ-Programming

1 To enter Program Mode, press and hold

both PGM but tons for 2 seconds. The unit

will beep twi ce, and will display the word

Program.

2 Then press either RV W button to review

the current settings. You can either tap the

button to change fro m item to item, or press
and hold the button to scro ll through the
items.

3 Press the CHG button to change any

setting. You can either tap the button to

change from set ting to setting, or hold the
button to scroll through a ll the options.

4 To leave the Program Mode, simply wait 8

seconds without pressing any button. The

unit will display Com plete , beep 4 times ,
and return to normal operation.

Settings & Preferences

To quickly reset SOLO S4 to the factory
program set tings, press and hold the Mute
and SEN buttons while turning SOLO S4 on.

Example of EZ-Programming

Here is how you would turn SOLO S4’s
AutoMute feature o.

1 Enter the Program Mode by holding one

of the VOL buttons and SEN button down
for 2 seconds. SO LO S4 will beep t wice and

display Program.

2 Then hold the RV W button down. SOLO S4

will scroll through the catego ries, starting
with Pilot options, Auto- Power, Power-On
sequence, Signal Strength Meter, AutoMute,
Tones, City sensitivity, Brightness, and Bands.

3 Release the RVW button when SOLO S4

shows the AutoMute item. Since the

factory set ting is for AutoMute to be on,
SOLO S4 will display aMuteON. (If you
accidentally go to the next category, press
the opposite “VOL” button to go back.)

4 Press the CHG button to change from

aMuteON to aMuteOFF.

5 To complete the Programming, simply

wait 8 seconds without pressing any
button. SOLO S4 will display Complet e,

beep 4 times, and re turn to normal
operation.

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Press the RVW button to go Press the CHG button to change

from one category to the next your setting within a category

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
Pilot +.> Symbol, with scanning dot
Pilot +> Scanning symbol

Auto Power aPwr Motn * Uses motion to turn SOLO S4 o

aPwr Time Uses time to turn SOLO S4 o

aPwr Off Turn SOLO S4 on and o manually

Power-On Sequence

PwrOn FST Fast power-on sequence

Signal Strength Meter

Meter EXP Expert Meter

AutoMute

aMute OFF AutoMute o

AudioTones

Tone LOUD Loud tones

City Mode Sensitivity

City LoX Low X-band sensitivity in City Mode
City NoX No X-band sensitivity in City Mode

Brightness

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 MOD One or more bands are disabled
Turn bands “ON” or “OFF” by

pressing the Mute button

X ON or OFF * X-band detection on
K ON or 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 o

VG2 ON or OFF * VG2 detection o

*Default Setting

PwrOn STD * Standard power-on sequence

Meter STD * Standard signal strength meter

aMute ON * AutoMute on

Tone STD * Standard tones

City STD * Standard City mode sensitivity

Brt AUTO * Brightness is controlled automatically

Bands DFT * Def ault bands selected

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Notes for Settings & Preferences

For descriptions and details of features and
functions visit EscortRadar.com to view and
download the complete SOLO S4 Owner’s
Manual.

Restoring the Factory Default Settings:

To reset SOLO S4 to its original factory

settings, press and hold the Mute and M
(Mode) buttons while turning SOLO S4 on.
SOLO S4’s display will provide a Reset
message, accompanied by an audible alert,
acknowledging the reset.

Service Procedure

If your SOLO S4 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 SOLO S4 to the

factor y for repair, we will provide you with a

Service Order Number, which must be

included on the outside of your shipping box.

Enclose the following information with your

SOLO S4 and power cord:

• Your Service Order Number

• Your name and return address

• Your daytime telephone number

• A description of the problem you

are experiencing

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SOLO S4 Info & Accessories

800.433.3487

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ESCORT Inc.
5440 West Chester Road
West Chester OH 45069

Sales/Service 800.433.3487
www.EscortRadar.com

©2017 ESCORT Inc. ESCOR T®, PASSPORT®, SOLO®, AFR®,
SmartShield®, AutoSe nsitivity™, MuteDisplay™, an d

Exper tMeter™ are trade marks of ESCORT Inc . SWS is a

tradema rk of SWS, L.C.

Features, speci cations a nd prices subject to change

without notice.

Designe d in the USA by Escort, I nc., manufactured in the
Philippines.

FCC NOTE: Modications not expressly approved by the
manufac turer could void the user’s FCC gra nted
authori ty to ope rate the equipment .

FCC ID: QKLS 4
This device complie s with par t 15 of the FCC rules .
Operation is subje ct to the f ollowin g two conditions: (1)
This devi ce may not cause harm ful interfer ence, and (2) this
device must accept any interference received including

interference that may cause undesired operation.

Quick Reference

Long Range Protection + Cordless Convenience

Cordless Long Range
Radar Laser Detector

Cordless Convenience

Long Range Radar/Laser Detection

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Congratulations

You r new
SOLO S4 is
the most advanced cordless radar, laser and
safety detector available.

The SOLO S4 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 per formance you’d expect from
ESCORT.

Go to EscortRadar.com/manuals for full

featured owner’s manual.

Please drive safely.

SOLO S4 Features

The SOLO S4 introduces a new level of
revolutionary cordless performance
and innovative features:

• Long-range cordless

performance for both
radar and laser

• AutoPower feature maximizes

battery life

• Brilliant high-resolution OLED

display

• Advanced EZ-Programming lets you

customize up to 9 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

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Controls & Features Installation

Windshield Mount

SOLO S4’s EasyMount windshield bracket is

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designed for unobtrusive and hassle-free
mounting.

SOLO S4 Mounting Location

WARNING: E SCORT cannot anti cipate the
many ways SOLO S 4 can be mounted. I t is
impor tant that you moun t SOLO S4 where it
will not i mpair your view no r present a
hazard in case of an accident.

For optimum detection performance, we
recommend the following:

•

Using the supplied Windshield Mount, stick
the suction cups to the windshield, and
mount your SOLO S4 level and high enough
on your front windshield to provide a clear
view of the road ahead.

•

Mount SOLO S4 away from windshield
wipers, other solid objects, and heavily
tinted areas that might obstruct the radar
antenna or laser lens.

1 Depress the adjustment but ton on the top
of SOLO S4 (above the word “RELEASE”) and
slide the EasyMount bracket into the slot
until mount is locked into the position which
best ts 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 rmly, be sure to keep both your
windshield and the suction cups clean.

2 To adjust SOLO S4 on your windshield, use
the EasyMount adjustment but ton located
on the top of the SOLO S4, and slide SOLO S4
forward or backward to obtain a level
horizontal position.

When installed and adjusted properly, the
back top edge of the SOLO S4 should rest
solidly against your windshield.

User’s Tip: You can leave the EasyMount
bracket in place on your windshield, and
easily remove SOLO S4 by pressing the
adjustment but ton and sliding SOLO S4 o
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.

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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 S4 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 S4’s right side.
Plug the lighter plug adapter into your
vehicle’s lighter socket or accessory socket.

The SmartCord allows you to operate the
SOLO S4 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 power
socket may either be continu ously on, or it may
be switched on and of f with your ignition switch.

Insert SOLO S4’s adjustable Windshield

Press the release button, and slide the

Windshield mount into one of its four locking

Receives laser signals from behind the vehicle.

Three LED's (green, yellow, red) mounted
between the PWR button and the display,
indicate power (blinking in bat tery 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 AutoSensitivit y, and "C" for city).

Press the PWR button to turn SOLO S4 on.

Press and hold the PWR button to turn SOLO

The SOLO S4 will automatically shut o

EasyMount Slot

mount into this slot.

EasyRelease Button

positions.

Rear Laser Port

Power-On Indication

PWR

S4 o.

AutoPwr Feature

once the vehicle has

stopped moving for

approximately

25 minutes.

Radar Antenna and Laser Lens

The rear panel of your SOLO S4 should have a
clear view of the road ahead. For best
performance, do not mount SOLO S4
directly behind windshield wipers
or tinted areas.

Graphic OLED Display

During an aler t, 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 S4 in batter y mode,
the display will turn o autom atically until a
signal is detected, or you enter program mode.
This maximizes battery life. When using the
optional 12-volt SmartCord, th e display will
remain on and provide several p ilot options for
power-on indication.

12-volt Power Jack

For 12-volt operation, plug the optional

SmartCord into this connector.

Mute / Bat tery Status But ton

Briey press this button (located on top) to

silence the audio for a specic alert.

Ear Phone Jack

A standard 1/8 inch (or 3.5 mm) earphone

jack is located on the right front side of the

SOLO S 4.

SEN Button

Switches sensitivity bet ween Highway,
AutoSensitivity, and City settings. In general,

we recommend the AutoSensitivity mode.

Volume Control

Press the up or down button to adjust the

volume.

EZ-Programming

SOLO S4 is ready to go, just plug it in and

turn it on. If you prefer, you can also easily
customize up to 9 features for your spe cic
driving preferences.

AutoMute

SOLO S4’s patented AutoMute automatically
reduces the volume level of the audio alert
after a brief period.

If you prefer, you can turn AutoMute o.

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