Escort SC55 User Manual
Designed in the USA
ESCORT Inc.
5440 West Chester Road
West Chester OH 45069
800.433.3487
www.EscortInc.com
GPS Powered Threat Location System
©2010 ESCORT Inc. ESCORT®, PASSPORT®, SC55™, and Defender™ are trademarks of ESCORT Inc.
Features, specifications and prices subject to change without notice.
S A F E T Y C A M E R A a n d S P E E D T R A P L O C A T O R
Owner’s Manual
Congratulations
Quick Reference Card
You’ve just purchased the most intelligent
safety camera and speed trap locator in the
world—the PASSPORT SC55.
The PASSPORT SC55 provides advanced
warning for high-risk locations including red
light cameras, speed cameras and speed
traps. Our exclusive database is completely
updatable using your PC and our website.
The PASSPORT SC55’s GPS-powered
intelligence comes pre-loaded with
thousands of red light and fixed position
speed camera locations throughout North
America. Check our website from time to
time as we continually add real event
content to make your drive safer and more
enjoyable.
In addition, the PASSPORT SC55
introduces the following state-of-the-art
performance and features:
• Compatible with certain radar and
laser detectors for the ultimate in
location awareness.
• Mark Location 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 7 features.
• Ultra-bright alphanumeric display
with 280 LEDs.
• Selectable Markers (on/off) allow you
to customize which Markers are
monitored.
• Includes exclusive SmartCord for
easy access to pilot light, alert light
and convenient Mute button.
A review of the Quick Reference Guide
on pages 4 and 5, and the Preferences
information on pages 14-16 will briefly
explain the SC55’s features.
Please drive safely.
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PASSPORT SC55 Quick Reference Card
There are 7 user-selectabl e options so you
can customize your SC55 for your own
preferences .
The buttons labeled “V/ M” and “CRU”
are used to enter the Preferences Mode,
REVIEW your current Prefere nces setti ngs,
and to CHANGE any settings as desired.
The words “PREF,” “RVW” and “CHG” are
located on the top of the device.
How to use EZ-Preferences
1 To enter Pref erences, press and
hold the “V/M” and “CR U” buttons
down for 2 seconds. The unit will beep
twice, and will display the word
2 Then press the “RVW” butt on to
review the categ ories. You can either
tap the button to change categories, or
simply hold the button down to scroll
through the categories.
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 down to scroll through
all the options.
4 To exit Prefe rences, simply wai t 8
seconds wit hout pressing any butt on,
or press the power butt on.
beep and return to normal operation.
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An example :
Here is how you would change
PASSPORT’s Pilot option:
1 Enter Preferences by holding both the
“V/M” and “CRU” buttons down for 2
seconds. PASSPORT will beep twice and
display Prefs.
2 Then hold the “RV W” button down.
PASSPORT will scroll through the categories,
starting with Speed Compass (
3 Release the “RVW ” button when
PASSPORT displays the Pilot item.
Prefs.
The unit will
Since the factory setting for Pilot is Speed
and Compass, PASSPORT will display Spd
Comp.
Note: If you accidentally don’t release the
“RVW” butto n in time, and PASSPORT goes to
the next category, simply hold the “RVW ”
button down again. PASSPORT will scroll
through the categories. Once you’re back to
your desired category, release the “RVW ”
button.
4 Press the “CHG” button to change from
Spd Comp to Compass.
5 To exit Preferences, simply wait 8
seconds without pressing any buttons , or
press the power button. PASSPORT will
beep and return to normal operation.
Spd Comp).
Restori ng the Factory Defau lt Settings
To restore your PASSPORT to its original
factor y settin gs, press and hold the
“V/M” and “CRU” buttons while turning
the power on. A
be displayed, accompanie d by an
1
audible alert , acknowle dging the reset.
Reset message will
Preference s Detail s
Quick Reference Card
Table of Contents
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PASSPORT SC55 Quick Reference Card
Press the RVW button
to go from one category
to the next
PILOT LIGHT
(Power-on indication)
AUTOPOWE
UNITS
VOICE
BRIGHTNESS
MARKERS
OVER SPEED ALERT
Pilot Spd Comp
Pilot Compass
Pilot .>
Pilot V
Pilot SPD
R
aPwr ON
aPwr OFF
Units ENG
Units MET
Voice ON
Voice OFF
Brt AUTO
Brt DARK
Brt MIN
Brt MED
Brt MAX
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)
oSpd ON
oSpd OFF
Press the CHG button
to change your setting
within a category
* Speed and Compass
Co mpass
S canning dot
Vehi cle voltage
Vehi cle speed
* Shuts down afte r 3 hours
Au toPower is off
* Speed/distance in English units
Sp eed/distance in Metric units
* Voice announceme nts on
Voice announ cements off
* Automatically adjusts brightness
D ark mode
M inimum display brightness
M edium display brightness
M aximum display brightness
* Default settings
M arkers have been modif ied
* Alerts when 30-95 mph
O verSpeed off
Quick Reference Guide 4-5
Installation 6-7
• Power Connection 6
• Mounting Location 6
• Windshield Mount 7
Controls and Features 8-11
• Power 8
• AutoPower 8
• Volume Control 8
• Mute
• Power-on Indication 9
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• GPS Indicator
• OverSpeed
• Mark Location (MRK) 10
• SmartCord 11
• Cle
aring the Database 11
Preferences 12-15
• How to use Preferences 12
• Example of Preferences 12
• Overview of Preferences 13
• Details of Preferences 14-16
Technical Details 17-19
• Specifications 17
• How Red Light Cameras Work 18
• How Speed Cameras Work 18
• How GPS Works 19
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• Software Updates 19
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Service 20-22
9
• Service Procedure 20
• Accessories 21
• Warranty 22
*Factory Default Settings
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Quick Reference Guide
To begin using your PASSPORT,
just follow these simple steps
1 Plug the small end of the power cord
into the side jack of the SC55 and plug
the large end of the power cord into
your car’s accessory socket.
2 Mount your PASSPORT on the wind shield using the supplied windshield
mount.
3 Press the power button,
located on the top case.
Adjust the volume level by pressing the
“V/M” also located on the top case.
Please read the manual to fully understand
PASSPORT’s operation and features.
Preferences
PASSPORT is ready to go, just plug it in
and turn it on. But you can also easily
change 7 features for your preferences.
Pages 14-1
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USB Data Port
This allows you to update your database,
(red light, fixed position speed cameras
and speed traps) and other software
Volume Adjustment/Mute
Increases or decreases the alert volume.
Also used to mute the audio during an
Press this button to turn PASSPORT on
alert. Page 8
Power Button
or off.
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from our website.
Alphanumeric Display
PASSPORT’s display will show its poweron indication. If you prefer, you can
choose other power-on indications.
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During an alert, the display will
indicate the type of threat, accompanied
by a voice announcement. Page 17
NOTE: In the Dark Mode the
display will not light during an alert.
Audio Jack
Standard 3.5mm mono earphone jack is
used with the detector adapter kit.
Detector Jack
with optional detector adapter kit.
Used
Power Jack
Plug the SmartCord into this connector.
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Page
CRU (OverSpeed Adjust)
Allows you to set an overspeed alert (30-95
Page 9
mph).
Mark Location
Press to mark a specific location (e.g.
speed trap, etc.).
GPS Signal Indicator
The GPS icon indicates reception of GPS
satellite signals. Page 9
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Installation Windshield Mount
Power Connection
To power the SC55, plug the small end of
the SmartCord, (telephone-type
connector) into the modular jack on left
side marked “power”, and plug the lighter
plug adapter into your vehicle’s lighter
socket or accessory socket.
The SC55 operates on 12 volts DC
negative ground only. The lighter plug
provided is a standard size and will work
in most vehicles.
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
For our optional cords call 800-123-4567
or visit our website EscortInc.com.
Mounting Location
WARNING: ESCORT cannot
anticipate the many ways the SC55 can
be mounted. It is important that you
mount it where it will not impair your
view nor present a hazard in case of
an accident.
Where to mount PASSPORT
For optimum performance, we
recommend the following:
Using the supplied windshield mount,
mount your SC55 level on your front
windshield. Or, you may also use the
supplied double-stick tape or hook and
loop fastner to position the SC55 on the
dashboard. Please ensure it has a clear
view of the sky.
NOTE: In order for the SC55’s GPS
technology to work properly, the top
case must have a clear view of the sky
Windshield Mount
The SC55’s windshield bracket is designed
for unobtrusive and hassle-free mounting.
1 With the SC55 attached to the mount,
simply press the suction cups against the
window.
NOTE: 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 the SC55’s angle on your
windshield, remove the mount while the
SC55 is still attached and gently bend the
metal part of the mount that holds the
cups. Once you have achieved the angle
required for your particular windshield, reinstall on the glass.
When installed and adjusted properly,
the SC55 will be level with the mount
bumper resting against the glass.
Level mo unting
User’s Tip
You can also install the SC55 directly on
the dash using the supplied double-sided
tape.
NOTE: Regardless of where you
install the SC55, it must have a clear
view of the sky in order for it to
receive GPS signals.
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