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Page 1: ...city mute dim pwr vol O W N E R S M A N U A L Check Quick Reference Guide inside cover S O L O CORDLESS RADAR LASER DETECTOR M O D E L R D 5 1 1 0 ...

Page 2: ... range warning on all radar and laser bands Mute AutoMute patented SmartMuteTM high visibility display differentiated audible and visual alerts 4 level Dim 4 level City Memory retention battery status indicator battery preserving AutoOff optional power cord back up patented Easy Mount system all in the most compact and portable format available SOLO was designed and manufactured in the USA We are ...

Page 3: ... Alerts 6 Power On Indicator 6 City Indicator 6 Band Indicators 6 Signal Meter 6 Safety Signals 6 Mounting Adjustment Button 7 Radar Antenna 7 Laser Lenses 7 Power Jack 7 Programmable Options 8 Tutorial Mode 10 Specifications 11 Interpreting Alerts 12 How Radar Works 14 How Laser Works 14 How Safety Signals Work 15 Troubleshooting 16 Service 18 Warranty 19 Optional Accessories 20 T A B L E O F C O...

Page 4: ... including the brand and age of the batteries the ambient temperature how many and what type of alerts SOLO receives weak signals use less battery power than full alerts In addition the way you use SOLO s alert system will affect the battery life low audio volume uses less power than full volume and Dim mode uses less power than normal mode The approximate battery life figures we quote are based o...

Page 5: ...s and the detector This damage is not covered by SOLO s warranty Low Battery Warning When SOLO s batteries have only approximately six hours of battery life remaining SOLO will sound two bleeps and flash the entire Signal Strength Meter every five minutes SOLO s batteries should be replaced at this time since performance begins to decline once the batteries are within the warning range The amount ...

Page 6: ...Mounting SOLO to Your Windshield SOLO s patented EasyMount windshield bracket is designed for unobtrusive and hassle free mounting 1 Insert each suction cup into large end of bracket hole and rotate cup outward locking into place 2 Depress the adjustment button on the top of SOLO and slide EasyMount bracket into the slot until mount is locked into the position which best fits the angle of your win...

Page 7: ...rammable Options on page 8 for more information To adjust audio volume Press and hold the Power Volume Button SOLO will cycle through the 10 volume levels and show the relative audio level on the Signal Meter To reverse the direction of the audio level briefly release and press again Once the volume level has been changed a two second hold time will be engaged to allow you to further modify volume...

Page 8: ... is the one which is automatically engaged We recommend driving in Highway mode most of the time for maximum sensitivity When driving in urban areas where annoying X band intrusion alarms and door openers are common City Mode can be engaged to lower X band sensitivity and reduce X band alerts Full sensitivity is maintained on all other bands To select City Mode Briefly press the City Button The Ci...

Page 9: ...DANGEROUS DRIVING CONDITION Be particularly alert and aware of what s going on around you For more information on SOLO s SafetyPilotTM and the use of Safety transmitters please see page 15 6 POWER ON INDICATOR When your SOLO is turned on the Power On Indicator will illuminate 7 CITY INDICATOR The City Indicator will light whenever City mode is selected 8 BAND INDICATORS When a radar or laser signa...

Page 10: ...u receive and how SOLO is being used If you are unable to replace SOLO s batteries at the start of the Low Battery warning and do not have a SOLO Power Cord lower SOLO s audio volume and utilize AutoMute or Mute and Dim to prolong battery life 10 RADAR ANTENNA The antenna detects incoming radar signals 11 LASER LENSES Dual lenses provide 360 degree protection 12 MOUNTING ADJUSTMENT BUTTON This but...

Page 11: ...re engage the full test alert Non blinking Power On Indicator and City Indicator If you find the blinking Power On and City Indi cators too bothersome WARNING Selectingthis option will reduce your battery life Press and HOLD the Dim button at the same time you turn SOLO on The Power On Indicator will light con tinuously while SOLO is on The City Indicator will light continuously while SOLO is in C...

Page 12: ...GHT UP IN THE PATTERNS INDICATED AS YOU ADJUST CITY LEVELS SignificantlyreducedX bandsensitivity SOLO sdefault setting and best suited to typical driving environments Level 3 Drastically reduced X band sensitivity For use in downtown areas which are aggressively populated with intruding signals Level 2 Zero X band sensitivity To be used ONLY in those rare locations where X band radar is not used L...

Page 13: ...ically reduces after first several tones Emergency Vehicle Alert Signal Meter scans swiftly right to left Emergency Vehicle audio sounds Railroad Alert Two end Signal Meter positions alternate flashing like a railroad crossing sign Road Hazard Alert Entire Signal Meter double flashes Road Hazard audio sounds Cycling of four City settings Shows how four available City settings are indicated on the ...

Page 14: ...WAVELENGTHS X band 10 525 GHz center K band and Safety 24 150 GHz center Ka band 34 7 GHz center Laser 900 NanoMeters center BANDWIDTHS Radar and Safety X band 50 MHz K band and Safety 200 MHz Ka band 2 60 GHz Laser 33MHz ALERT HOLD TIME 4 Seconds DIMENSIONS 1 2 inches x 2 85 inches x 5 06 inches OPERATING TEMPERATURE RANGE With Alkaline Batteries 18C to 55C 0F to 131F With Power Cord Only 18C to ...

Page 15: ...n radar source is being used ahead of you and out of your view SOLO suddenly sounds a continuous tone for the appropriate band received AllLEDs intheSignalMeter are lit An instant on radar source or laser source is being used nearby This kind of alert requires immediate attention A brief laser alert Laserisbeingusedinthearea Because laser is inherently difficult to detect even a weak laser alert m...

Page 16: ...e usually contained inside buildings or aimed toward OR away from you they are typically not as strong or lasting as a real radar encounter CAUTION Since the characteristics of these alerts may be similar to some of the preceding examples overcon fidence in an unfamiliar area can be dangerous Likewise if an alert in a commonly travelled area is suddenly stronger or on a different band than usual s...

Page 17: ...diminishes with distance The farther the radar has to travel the less energy it has for speed detection Because intrusion alarms and motion sensors often operate on the same frequency as X Band radar your SOLO will occasionally receive non police radar signals Since these X Band transmitters are usually contained inside of buildings or aimed toward the ground they will generally produce much weake...

Page 18: ... set on the transmitter the outgoing signal can indicate whether the transmitter is located in a speeding emergency vehicle at a road hazard location or at a railroad crossing These dual frequency microwave signals are located in the K bandwidth and as a result any radar detector which detects K Band radar will detect these Safety signals as standard K Band radar alerts However unlike standard rad...

Page 19: ...ine if your vehicle has an InstaclearTM ElectriClear or solar energy reflective windshield which may deflect radar or laser signals SOLO may be in City Mode SOLUTION PROBLEM VASCAR a stopwatch method of speed detection may be in use Officer may not have radar or laser unit turned on SOLO did not alert when a police car was in view SOLO did not provide a Safety signal at a hazardous road condition ...

Page 20: ... and SOLO bleeps twice each time SOLO bounces or sags on windshield SOLO is not making contact with the windshield to provide stability While holding down SOLO s EasyMount button slide SOLO further back toward the wind shield so that the back top edge makes firm contact See page 3 for details Suction cups may be worn and need replacing To order replacement suction cups call 1 800 433 3487 You have...

Page 21: ... include prepayment in the amount you were quoted by the Escort Customer Service Representative If the detector has been damaged abused or modified the repair cost will be calculated on a parts and labor basis If it exceeds the basic repair charge you will be contacted with a quotation If the additional payment is not received within 30 days or if you notify us that you choose not to have your SOL...

Page 22: ...s on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitations may not apply to you ESCORT is not liable for any incidental or consequential damages arising from the use misuse or mounting of the SOLO Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you This Warranty gives you specific rights You may...

Page 23: ...esigned specifically for SOLO may cause damage not covered by warranty VISOR CLIP Allows you to mount SOLO on your vehicle s sun visor NOTE Due to obstruction by tinting and vehicle headliner visor mounting can substantially reduce laser detection range HOOK AND LOOP FASTENER Allows you to mount SOLO to your vehicle s dashboard NOTE The adhesive backing used on the Hook and Loop Fastener can perma...

Page 24: ...753 4 896 855 4 952 937 4 954 828 5 049 884 5 049 885 Other Patents Pending Product accessory and features specifications and pricing are subject to change without notice ESCORT 5440 West Chester Road West Chester Ohio 45069 CUSTOMER SERVICE 800 543 1608 SALES 800 433 3487 1999 ESCORT Inc 60 000096 22 Recyclable SOLO is designed and manufactured in the USA ...

Page 25: ...ngage or re engage AutoMute 6 City Button page 6 Briefly press to engage to reduce alerts from X band intrusion alarms and door openers common in urban areas Press and hold to adjust X band sensitivity through four possible city sensitivity options to your preferred City setting 7 Dim Button page 5 Briefly press to adjust display brightness 8 Power Volume page 4 Briefly press to turn SOLO on Press...

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