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Details of Preferences
Interpreting Radar Alerts
Although your detector has a
comprehensive warning system and this
handbook is as complete as we can make
it, only experience will teach you what to
expect from your detector and how to
interpret what it tells you. The specific
type of radar being used, the type of
transmission (continuous or instant-on)
and the location of the radar source affect
the radar alerts you receive.
The following examples will give you
an introduction to understanding your
detector’s warning system for radar and
laser alerts.
Explanation
You are approaching a continuous radar
source aimed in your direction.
An instant-on radar source is being used
ahead of you and out of your view.
An instant-on radar source or laser source is
being used nearby. This kind of alert
requires immediate attention!
Laser is being used in the area. Because laser
is inherently difficult to detect, any laser
alert may indicate a source very close by.
A moving patrol car with continuous radar is
overtaking you from behind. Because these
signals are reflected (reflections are
increased by large objects), they may or may
not eventually melt into a solid point even
when the patrol car is directly behind you.
You are approaching a radar unit concealed
by a hill or an obstructed curve.
Alert
Your detector begins to sound slowly, then
the rate of alert increases until the alert
becomes a solid tone. The Signal Meter
ramps accordingly.
Your detector emits short alerts for a few
seconds and then falls silent only to briefly
alert and fall silent again.
Your detector suddenly sounds a continuous
tone for the appropriate band received. All
segments in the Signal Strength Meter are lit.
A brief laser alert.
Your detector receives weak signals. These
signals may be a little stronger as you pass
large, roadside objects. The signals increase
in frequency.
Your detector alerts slowly for awhile and
then abruptly jumps to a strong alert.
Detector Brand
Brnd Off
In this setting, the SC55 can be used
independently.
ESCORT
In this setting, the SC55 will interpret
alerts from ESCORT branded detectors.
BEL
In this setting, the SC55 will interpret
alerts from Beltronics branded detectors..
AutoMute
aMute ON
(AutoMute on)
In this setting, the SC55’s audio alerts will
initially be at the volume you set, but after
a few seconds AutoMute will automatically
reduce the volume level to keep you
informed, but not annoyed. (factory
default)
aMuteOFF
(AutoMute off)
In this setting, the SC55’s audio alerts will
remain at the volume you set for the
duration of the radar encounter.
Meter
The SC55 provides the same meter options
as your ESCORT or Beltronics detector.
