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PASSPORT SC55

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PILOT LIGHT

(Power-on indication)

AUTOPOWER

UNITS

VOICE

BRIGHTNESS

MARKERS

OVER SPEED ALERT

DETECTOR BRAND

AUTOMUTE

METER

 

Pilot Spd Comp

 

Pilot Compass

 

Pilot .>

 

Pilot V

 

Pilot SPD

 

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

 

Brnd OFF    

 

 

 ESCORT

 

 BEL   

 

aMute ON

 

aMute OFF

                Same options for your detector brand

 

Press the CHG button

  to change your setting

  within a category

*  Speed and Compass

  Compass

  Scanning dot

  Vehicle voltage 

  Vehicle speed

*  Shuts down after 3 hours

  AutoPower is off

*  Speed/distance in English units 

  Speed/distance in Metric units

*  Voice announcements on

  Voice announcements off

*  Automatically adjusts brightness 

  Dark mode

  Minimum display brightness

  Medium display brightness

  Maximum display brightness

*  Default settings

  Markers have been modified

*  Alerts when 30-95 mph is reached 

  OverSpeed off

  For ESCORT detectors

  For Beltronics detectors

*  Automatically reduces audio in alert

  AutoMute feature is off

Quick Reference  Guide 

4-5

Installation 

6-9

• Connecting To A Detector 

6-7

• Power Connection 

8

• Mounting Location 

8

• Windshield Mount 

9

Controls and Features 

10-13

• Power 

10 

• AutoPower 

10

 

• Volume Control 

10

• Mute 

10

• Power-on Indication 

10

• AutoMute 

11

• GPS Indicator 

11

• CruiseAlert 

11

• Mark Location (MRK) 

12

• SmartCord 

13

• SpeedAlert 

13

• Clearing the Database 

13

Preferences 

14-17

• How to use Preferences 

14

• Example of Preferences 

14

• Overview of Preferences 

15

• Details of Preferences 

16-18

Technical Details 

19-26

• Interpreting Radar Alerts 

19

• Specifications 

20

• How Red Light Cameras Work 

21

• How Speed Cameras Work 

21

• How GPS Works 

22

• Software Updates 

22

Service 

23-26

• Service Procedure  

23

• Troubleshooting 

24

• Accessories 

25

• Warranty 

26

*Factory Default Settings

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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