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Controls & Features
PASSPORT Max International gives an advanced
warning of upcoming markers at the following
distances:
•
Red light cameras: 250 ft or 10 seconds
•
Red light & speed cameras: 250 ft or 10 seconds
•
Average speed cameras: 500 ft when traveling
below 55 mph; 1,000 ft when traveling above
55 mph
•
Speed traps: 0.3 mi or approximately 1,584 ft
•
Other: 500 ft when traveling below 55 mph; 1,000 ft
when traveling above 55 mph
To mark a location, press the MRK button. The display
will read “Mark?” Press MRK again to bring up a menu
of markers to choose from. Press VOLUME
+
or
–
to
scroll through the markers, then press MRK to select
the marker you wish to use at this location. The
display will read “Marked!”
NOTE: When a location is marked the first time, you must
travel at least 1 mile away from that location to receive
an alert when you return to the area.
To unmark a location, touch the MRK button when
you are receiving a marked-location alert. The display
will read “Unmark?” Touch the MRK button again to
confirm. The display will read “Unmarked!” To
customize the types of markers you want to be able
to set and receive, see the Settings & Preferences
section.
Over-Speed Alert
With Passport Max International, you can set the Over-
Speed Alert to notify you when you are traveling over
a specified speed (factory default is 70 mph; see
Settings & Preferences for details). When you travel
above the speed threshold you have set, the
background display for your current speed will turn
red to alert you that you have exceeded the specified
speed.
Alert Tones
Standard
Passport Max International’s factory default for alert
tones is the ESCORT Standard mode, in which
Passport Max International uses a Geiger counter-
type sound to indicate the signal strength and type
of radar signal being encountered. When you
encounter radar, a distinct audible alert will sound
and will increase as the signal gets stronger. This
allows you to judge the distance from the signal
source without taking your eyes off of the road. Each
band has a distinct tone for easy identification:
X band
=
beep tone
K band
=
brap tone
Strelka band
=
double-brap tone
MultaRadar CD
=
double-brap tone
Ka band
=
double-brap tone
Laser
=
solid brap tone
Pop
=
solid brap tone
Mild
If you prefer, you can change your alert tone settings
to Mild mode, which offers softer, simpler alert tones
that are less obtrusive to the driving experience:
X band, K band,
Ka band and Pop
=
Doorbell chime
Low signal strength
=
Double chime
High signal strength
=
Triple chime
If alert remains in area
more than 15 seconds
=
Single chime (as a reminder)
Laser
=
Solid brap tone (Since laser
signals are a possible threat no matter how weak,
Passport Max International alerts you to all laser signals
with a full laser alert.)
See the Settings & Preferences section for details on
switching your alert tones.
Cruise Alert
The Cruise Alert feature allows you to modify your
alert tones when traveling below a specified speed
(factory default is 20 mph; see Settings & Preferences
for details). For all alerts received while traveling
below the specified speed, PASSPORT Max
international will sound a simple double-beep alert.
Voice Alerts
Passport Max International provides digital voice
announcements for alerts and selection feedback. If
you prefer, you can turn off the voice feature. See the
Settings & Preferences section for details.
Signal-Strength Meter
Passport Max International offers four different
settings for displaying alerts:
Standard
The
Standard
option provides information on a
single radar signal. When Passport Max International
detects radar, it displays the band of the radar (X, K or
Ka) and a bar graph of the signal’s strength. When
laser is detected, the display will simply read “Laser.”
If there are multiple signals present, Passport Max
International will determine which one is the most
important threat to display.
SpecDisplay
The
SpecDisplay
option is an advanced display for
experienced detector users. In this mode, it will
display the actual numeric radar frequency being
received. Even long-time detector users will require
some time to get familiar with this new level of
information about detected signals. To use
SpecDisplay instead of the Standard bar graph meter,
you must select it (Spec) in Preferences.
ExpertMeter
ESCORT’s exclusive
ExpertMeter
option is also
designed for the advanced detector user. To use the
ExpertMeter instead of the Standard bar graph meter,
you must select it (Expert) in Preferences.
ExpertMeter simultaneously tracks up to four radar
signals: Ka band, X band, K band and X band. It
shows each signal along with a bar graph of its
strength. ExpertMeter can help you spot a change in
your normal driving environment (e.g., a traffic radar
unit being operated in an area where there are
normally other signals present).
Simple
In this mode,
Simple
messages replace actual bands
and signal strengths or frequencies. “Caution” is
used when an alert is received while you are traveling
below your current Cruise Alert setting. “Slow Down”
is displayed when an alert is received while you are
traveling above the current Cruise Alert setting.
NOTE: Passport Max International’s selectable bands
feature allows you to customize which bands are
monitored. For details on modifying your band
detection, see the Settings & Preferences section. For
details on the various radar/laser bands and how they
work, see the Understanding Your Detector section.
Clearing the Database
At some point, you may wish to clear some of the data
in PASSPORT Max International’s database. This may
include any of the following: DEFENDER Database
data, marked locations or locked-out locations. For
details on how to clear, see the Settings & Preferences
section.
Restoring Detector Settings
To restore Passport Max International to its original
factory settings, press and hold the SEN and BRT
buttons while powering on the detector. A “Restored”
message will display, acknowledging the reset.
