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Preferences Details  

Restoring the Factory Default Settings

To restore your PASSPORT to its original 
factory settings, press and hold the  

“V/M” and “CRU” buttons while turning 

the power on. A 

Reset

 message will 

be displayed, accompanied by an 
audible alert, acknowledging the reset. 

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There are 10 user-selectable 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 Preferences settings, 
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 Preferences, press and 

hold the “V/M” and “CRU” buttons 

down for 2 seconds.

 The unit will beep 

twice, and will display the word 

Prefs

.

2  Then press the “RVW” button to 
review the categories.

 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 Preferences, simply wait 8 
seconds without pressing any button, 
or press the power button.

 The unit will 

beep and return to normal operation.

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 “RVW” button down.

PASSPORT will scroll through the categories, 

starting with Pilot  (

Pilot

).

3

  Release the “RVW ” button when 

PASSPORT displays the Pilot item.  

Since the factory setting for Pilot is Speed 
and Compass, PASSPORT will  display 

Spd 

Comp

 

Note: If you accidentally don’t release the 

“RVW” button 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.

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 tcomes 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.

 

• SpeedAlert feature provides an instant  

 

  view of your vehicle’s speed during an  

 

  alert.

 

• 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 10 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 14-17 will briefly 
explain the SC55’s features.

 

Please drive safely.

Summary of Contents for PASSPORT SC55

Page 1: ...om 2010 ESCORT Inc ESCORT PASSPORT SC55 Speed Alert and Defender are trademarks of ESCORT Inc Features speci cations and prices subject to change without notice Owner s Manual S A F E T Y C A M E R A...

Page 2: ...rysettingforPilotisSpeed andCompass PASSPORTwill displaySpd Comp Note Ifyouaccidentallydon treleasethe RVW buttonintime andPASSPORTgoesto thenextcategory simplyholdthe RVW buttondownagain PASSPORTwill...

Page 3: ...nits Voice announcements on Voice announcements off Automatically adjusts brightness Dark mode Minimum display brightness Medium display brightness Maximum display brightness Default settings Markers...

Page 4: ...atellite signals Page 11 USB Data Port This allows you to update your database red light xed position speed cameras and speed traps and other software from our website Alphanumeric Display PASSPORT s...

Page 5: ...until the display and voice reads Prefs 2 Once you re in Preferences press and hold the V M button until you reach Detector Brand 3 Using the CRU button choose your detector brand ESCORT BEL etc NOTE...

Page 6: ...p fastener 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 sk...

Page 7: ...ates whether it is receiving GPS signals At start up this icon will ash on and off until GPS data is received Once it receives the signals this icon will stop ashing and remain on the display CruiseAl...

Page 8: ...irect wire SmartCord is also available This version includes a small display module which can be wired directly into your electrical system with a 10 foot straight cord to route to your SC55 For more...

Page 9: ...you can customize your SC55 for your speci c driving needs The buttons labeled V M and CRU are used to enter Preferences REVIEW your current settings and to CHANGE any settings as desired The word PRE...

Page 10: ...m In this setting each time you turn on PASSPORT the display will be at the maximum brightness Markers MarksDFT In this setting all makers in the database will be reported as you approach them This is...

Page 11: ...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 ra...

Page 12: ...ansmitted across the road instead of down the road like many handheld systems detecting them in time is critical Another technology used is an inductive loop system This type of system utilizes wire b...

Page 13: ...lution to your problem 2 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 PASSPORT to the factory for repair we will provide you...

Page 14: ...speed Make sure AutoMute is turned off on the radar detector Make sure Voice Alerts are off on the radar detector if applicable Make sure radar detector volume is set at maximum ESCORT Extended Servic...

Page 15: ...Warranty does not apply to your product under any of the following conditions 1 The serial number has been removed or modi ed 2 Your product has been subjected to misuse or damage including water dam...

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