Escort RD-5110 Radar Detector User Manual
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1. ee tero ie rte e dre rx 6 Gity Indicator eio e ed tede re d dete 6 Band Indicators er e i DR FER PER 6 Signal Meter 2 eee tede a Tete dut 6 Safety Sighals 6 Mounting Adjustment 21 7 Radar Antenna uicit ena 7 Laser Letnses osi peream pr 7 Power Jacket en ce EE atid at 7 Programmable O ptions ssseeenenennnnnne 8 Tutorial M Ode ioc eere tree eere regna 10 Specifica ONS asian arrani eiai 11 Interpreting Alertss s cidit eee tete cet de How Radar Works ee e ee rene oer ni va ne How Laser Works How Safety Signals Work 15 Troubleshootirig ere eerie p epe 16 Asc ipee rre e re b D ders 18 RUE qd 19 Optional Accessories 20 IMPORTANT BATTERY INFORMATION SOLO is designed to operate on two standard AA alkaline batteries AA lithium batteries and AA alkaline rechargeable batteries may also be used however the resulting battery life will vary We do not recommend using NiCad rechargeable batteries Installing SO LO s Batteries l Make sure SOLO is turned off 2 Turn SOLO upside down Depress the battery door and sliding in the direction of the arrow remove door from the battery compartment 3 Remove any old batteries both batteries MUST be replaced at the2. gt CAUTION Some windshields have an anti lacerative coating U se of suction cups could permanently mar the coating Consult your dealership or the vehicle s owner s manual to determine if your windshield has this coating Mounting SOLO 3 CONTROLS AND INDICATORS 11 10 RB 234 115 1 678 9 Memory RETENTION For PREFERRED SETTINGS Keep the factory preset settings for Volume Dim AutoM ute City and other programmable features or select your own with SOLO s on board computer Your selected settings stay in SO LO s Memory even when it s turned off or the batteries are changed For more information on SOLO s programmable options the first in the industry see page 8 1 Power ano To turn SOLO on and off briefly press the Power Volume Button The Power On indicator blinks to show SOLO is on and there will be a five second test alert followed by a two second display of remaining battery life on the Signal M eter Battery life is also displayed each time you turn SOLO off Battery status indication is more thoroughly discussed in the Signal M eter section on page 7 The five second test alert can be bypassed and blinking Power On indicator can be made continuous see Programmable O ptions 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 M eter To revers
3. sensitivity on the Signal Meter as shown below Release button at your preferred setting Signal Meter LEDS LIGHT UP IN THE PATTERNS INDICATED AS YOU ADJUST CITY LeveLs v Level4 Moderately reduced X band sensitivity Best suited to suburban environments where intruding signals are Level3 Level2 Level1 Select alternate audio tones occasional Significantly reduced X band sensitivity SO LO sdefault setting and best suited to typical driving environments Drastically reduced X band sensitivity For use in downtown areas which are aggressively populated with intruding signals Zero X band sensitivity To be used ONLY in those rare locations where X band radar is not used Allows you to select al ternative audio tones owners of earlier ES CORT detectors will rec ognize these tones as the more classic style used in the past Returning To SO LO s Factory Preset Settings You may re engage SO LO s factory preset settings at any time To do so press and HOLD the M ute City and Dim buttons at the same time as you turn SOLO on Press and HOLD the Dim andCity buttonsatthe same time you turn SOLO on Repeat operation to re select the factory default audio tones PROGRAMMABLE OPTIONS 9 TuTORIAL MODE SOLO is equipped with a Tutorial mode to demonstrate all of the alerts and settings below in order to better familiarize you with them To access the tuto
4. miss this new signal SOLO is shipped with AutoM ute engaged In AutoMute mode the audio for the first four audible tones or four seconds whichever is longer in an alert situation will be emitted at your selected volume level and all subsequent audible tones during the same alert will be emitted ata lower volume level After the signal has passed SOLO automatically resets to the volume level you have set AutoM ute can be deselected See Programmable O ptions on page 8 for more information 3 Hicuway City Each time you turn SOLO on the last Highway City mode selected is the one which is automatically engaged We recommend driving in Highway mode most of the time for maximum sensitivity W hen driving in urban areas where annoying X band intrusion alarms and door openers are common City M ode be engaged to lower X band sensitivity and reduce X band alerts Full sensitivity is maintained on all other bands To select City M ode Briefly press the City Button The City Indicator will blink and SOLO s X band sensitivity level will be lowered to a level to suit most urban driving environments Three other City M ode levels are available for more problematic urban environments see Programmable O ptions on page 8 for more information Also the City Indicator can be programmed to not blink and light solid see Programmable O ptions on page 8 for more information To return to Highway Sensitivity Briefly press
5. source very close by Any laser alert requires immediate attention 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 meltinto asolid pointeven when the patrol caris directly behind you You are approaching a radar unit concealed by a hill or an obstructed curve INTERPRETING ALERTS ALERT SOLO alerts intermittently Rate and strength of alerts may be consistentor vary wildly SOLO alerts intermittently Rate and strength of signal increases with each alert SOLO gives an X band alert intermittently SOLO braps rapidly and the Signal Meter scans from right to left SOLO sounds a repetitive double brap and the entire Signal Meter flashes SOLO sounds a repetitive brap and the two LEDs on each end of the Signal M eter alternate flashing EXPLANATION A patrol caristravellingin frontofyou with a radar source aimed forward Because signals are sometimes reflected off of large objects and sometimes not the alerts may seem inconsistent A patrol car is approaching from the otherdirection sampling traffic with instant on radar Such alerts should be taken seriously You are driving through an area populated with radar motion sensors door openers burglar alarms etc Since these transmitters are usually contained inside buildings or aimed toward OR away from
6. test alert and at power down NOTE Extreme temperature conditions can cause SOLO s Battery Life Indication to be inaccurate until SOLO s temperature returns to normal 0000 5 LEDs lit 80 of battery life remains 0000 4 LEDs lit 60 to 80 of battery remains 3 LEDs lit 40 to 60 of battery life remains eeooo 2 LEDs lit 2096 to 40 of battery life remains eoooo 1LED lit less than 20 of battery life remains Low Battery Warning When approximately six hours of battery life remains SOLO will sound two short bleeps and flash the entire Signal Meter every five minutes to indicate the batteries need replacing The amount of battery life remaining depends to a large extent on how many alerts you receive and how SOLO is being used If you are unable to replace SO LO 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 AutoM ute or Mute and Dim to prolong battery life 10 Rapar Antenna The antenna detects incoming radar signals 11 Laser Lenses D ual lenses provide 360 degree protection 12 Mountine Button This button allows you to adjust the mounting bracket to suit your driving environment Please refer to page 3 for a complete explanation on mounting 13 Power Jack Allows you the option of using a power cord in place of the battery power source in order to provide back up or alternative power for your SOLO throu
7. the last one selected 8 PROGRAMMABLE O PTIONS How To SELEcT Press and HOLD the Mute button A bing tone will confirm your selection To re engageAutoM ute press and hold the M ute button again A double bing tone will confirm your return to AutoM ute Press and HOLD the Mute button atthe sametime you turn SO LO onto replacethe five second sequence with a one second alert Repeat operation to re engage the full test alert Press and HOLD the Dim button atthe same time you turn SOLO on The Power On Indicator will lightcon tinuously while SOLO is on The City Indicator will light continuously while SOLO isin City mode Press and HOLD the M ute and Dim buttons at the same time when SOLO is on A bing toneconfirms your selection Repeat to re engage AutoOff A double bing tone will confirm your selection Press and HOLD the Dim Button at the selected brightnesslevel A double bing tone will confirm your selected default Option Selectan alternative X band sensitivity level for City Mode PROGRAMMABLE OPTIONS WHEN Use If you drive in an urban area where non police X band alerts from motion sensors and intrusion alarms are prevalent this option allowsyou to select an X band sensitivity level below the standard City Mode setting How To SELEcT Press and HOLD the City button SOLO will cycle through the 4 available City sensitivity levels and display relative X band
8. 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 speed radar may be set up nearby Afast travelling emergency vehicle is in the vicinity You are approaching a hazardous road condition such as an accident site or construction You are approaching a dangerous railroad crossing 13 INTERPRETING ALERTS How RaAbpAR amp LASER WORK How Rapar Works Traffic radar which consists of microwaves travels in straight lines and is easily reflected by objects such as cars trucks even guardrails and overpasses Radar works by directing its microwave beam down the road As your vehicle travels into range the microwave beam bounces off your car and the radar antenna looks for the reflections Using the Doppler Principle the radar equipment then calculates your speed by comparing the frequency of the reflection of your car to the original frequency of the beam sent out Traffic radar has limitations the most significant of these being that it typically can monitor only one target at a time If there is more than one vehicle within range it is up to the radar operator to decide which target is producing the strongest reflection Since the strengt
9. AIR YOUR VIEW NOR PRESENT A HAZARD IN CASE OF AN ACCIDENT For optimum detection performance we recommend the following Using the Windshield Mount mount SOLO relatively level and high enough on your front windshield to provide a clear view of the road from the front and rear Mount SOLO away from windshield wipers other solid objects and heavily tinted areas that might obstruct the radar antenna or laser lens Keep the laser lens atthe rear of SOLO clean To clean apply a small amount of eyeglass cleaning solution with a soft cloth Mounting SOLO to Your Windshield SO LO s patented EasyM ount windshield bracket is designed for unobtrusive and hassle free mounting l Insert each suction cup into large end of bracket hole and rotate cup outward locking into place 2 Depressthe adjustment button on the top of SOLO and slide EasyM ount bracket into the slot until mount is locked into the position which best fits the angle of your windshield For extremely horizontal or extremely sloped windshields the EasyM ount bracket can be bent 3 Mount SOLO on your windshield U se the adjustment button to slide SOLO forward or backward to a horizontal position WHEN ADJUSTED PROPERLY AND TO MINIMIZE BOUNCING THE BACK TOP EDGE OF SOLO SHOULD REST SOLIDLY AGAINST YOUR WINDSHIELD To ensure that the suction cups adhere to the windshield firmly be sure to keep both your windshield and the suction cups clean Z lt
10. ED TO SHUT DOWN BEFORE PERFORMANCE IS IM PAIRED BY W EAK BATTERIES For best battery performance Purchase fresh name brand batteries Store batteries in their original packaging before use to prevent the IMPORTANT BATTERY INFORMATION 1 IMPORTANT BATTERY INFORMATION battery contacts from shorting against metal objects Never mix old and new batteries in SOLO or any device Since batteries last longest if used at room temperature use SOLO at room temperature whenever possible Turn off SOLO when notin use AutoO ff SOLO has a special automatic shut off feature to conserve battery life in case you forget to turn SOLO off Please refer to page 4 for an explana tion of the AutoO ff circuit NOTE The presence of even a weak signal can cause SOLO to remain on Turn SOLO off whenever you leave your car as the AutoOff circuit turns SOLO off after 45 minutes ONLY if no signals are detected A passing police car or a nearby motion sensor could be enough to keep SOLO on thereby draining your batteries NOTE We recommend using only standard AA alkaline batteries for the most consistent battery life While AA lithium batteries and AA alkaline rechargeable batteries may also be used the resulting battery life will vary We do NOT recommend NiCad rechargeable batteries WARNING Do not leave SOLO in direct sunlight in a parked vehicle as it may exceed the battery s temperature limit and damage the batteries and the detect
11. S O L O ConpLEss RADAR Laser D ErECTOR Check Quick Reference Guide inside cover Owner s MANUAL RD 5110 ESCORT CONGRATULATIONS SOLO is the result of ESCO RT s commitment to design and manufacture the best radar and laser detection products available Created for drivers who desire the ultimate in mobility SOLO s cordless design eliminates the need for a power cord recharger or add on battery pack Simply mount SOLO on your windshield and turn it on SOLO uses only a fraction of the power of a conventional detector and two standard AA alkaline batteries will economically provide months of high performance detection M ost drivers will need to replace SO LO s batteries only a few times a year at a cost of only two or three cents per hour of use SOLO comes with all of ESCO RT s most sophisticated technologies including our matchless DPR anti falsing circuitry true Digital Signal Processing SafetyPilot road safety system SmartShield VG2 protection and the incomparable performance you ve come to expect from ESCORT Among SO LO s features are long range warning on all radar and laser bands M ute AutoM ute patented SmartM ute high visibility display differentiated audible and visual alerts 4 level D im 4 level City Memory retention battery status indicator battery preserving AutoOff optional power cord back up patented Easy M ount system all in the most compact and portable format ava
12. ack up power source To purchase call toll free 1 800 433 3487 3 EasyMount Button page 7 Press and slide the windshield mount to adjust mount angle 4 Battery Compartment page 1 Uses 2 AA alkaline batteries 5 Mute Button page 5 Briefly press to mute the audio for a specific alert Press and hold to disengage or re engage AutoM ute 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 and hold to adjust SOLO s audio volume Once on briefly press to turn SOLO off 9 Power On Light page 4 Blinks when SOLO is on 10 City Indicator page 5 Blinks when City mode is selected 11 Band Indicators page 6 Lights to indicate type of signal detected X Ka or L 12 Signal Meter page 6 LEDs indicate incoming signal strength or the type of safety signal Displays remaining battery life at both power up and power down 1 2 4 bottom Please read the entire manual to fully understand SOLO s operation and features 910 3 12
13. aser is a newer technology and is not as widespread as conventional radar therefore you may not encounter laser on a daily basis And unlike radar detection laser detection is not prone to false 14 How RADAR amp Laser Works How SAFETY SIGNALS WoRK alarms Because LIDAR transmits a much narrower beam than does radar it is much more accurate in its ability to distinguish between targets and is also more difficult to detect AS A RESULT EVEN THE BRIEFEST AND WEAKEST LASER ALERT SHOULD BE TAKEN SERIOUSLY There are limitations to LIDAR equipment LIDAR is much more sensitive to weather conditions than RADAR and a LIDAR gun s range will be decreased by anything affecting visibility such as rain fog or smoke A LIDAR gun cannot operate through glass and it must be stationary in order to get an accurate reading Because LIDAR must have a clear line of sight and is subject to cosine error an inaccuracy which increases as the angle between the gun and the vehicle increases police typically use LIDAR equipment parallel to the road or from an overpass LIDAR can be used day or night How Sarety SicNALs Works FCC approved Safety signal transmitters emit microwave radar signals to indicate the presence of a safety related concern Depending on the frequency location of these signals as set on the transmitter the outgoing signal can indicate whether the transmitter is located in a speeding emergency vehicle at a road hazard location
14. e 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 without turning SOLO off Once selected the volume setting will be retained SO LO s memory AuroO rr SOLO has an automatic shut off feature to conserve battery life in case you forget to turn SOLO off If SOLO does not detect any signals for 45 minutes it assumes that itis not in use and you have forgotten to turn it off SOLO will sound a declining power down alert and then turn itself off in five seconds To keep SOLO from turning off such as when you are driving through a very remote area where alerts are infrequent press any of SO LO s buttons SOLO will 4 CoNTROLS AND INDICATORS CoNTROLSAND INDICATORS sound a double bing confirming that it will remain on AutoO ff can be permanently deselected See Programmable O ptions on page 8 for more information NOTE Since the presence of even an extremely weak signal will keep SOLO on turn SOLO off whenever you leave your car to prevent the batteries from being drained 2 To mute the audio for a single specific signal Briefly press the Mute Button After the signal has passed SOLO will automatically reset for the next alert If a new signal is encountered during the signal you have just muted SO LO s patented SmartM ute reverts to full audio to ensure that you do not
15. gh your vehicle s cigarette lighter SO LO s unique circuitry will not accommodate a standard 12V power cord Using any cord other than the Power Cord designed specifically for SOLO may cause damage not covered by warranty To order a SOLO Power Cord call 1 800 433 3487 toll free CoNTROLS AND INDICATORS 7 PROGRAMMABLE OPTIONS SO LO s features are preset for optimum performance and battery life but you may change some settings to better suit your specific needs Once setting is stored into memory it remains until you decide to reprogram it Option Disengage AutoMute Bypass five second test alert Non blinking Power On Indicator and City Indicator Disengage AutoO ff Select a default brightness setting for 5010 display To Use If you prefer full audio volume for the duration of alerts NOTE Any single alert may still be muted by briefly pressing the Mute button during that alert If you find the power on test alert bothersome If you wish to preserve a bit more battery life If you find the blinking Power On and City Indi cators too bothersome WARNING Selectingthis option will reduce your battery life If you drive in an remote area where alerts are very infrequent this option keeps SOLO from trying to turn itself off due to lack of signals Assures SOLO returns to your favorite brightness setting each time you turn iton Ifno brightnesslevel isselected SOLO will use
16. h of the reflection is affected by both the size of the vehicle and its proximity to the antenna it is difficult for the radar operator to determine if the signal is from a sports car nearby or a semi truck several hundred feet behind Radar range also depends on the power of the radar equipment itself The strength of the radar unit s beam 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 weaker readings than will a true radar encounter As you become familiar with the sources of these pseudo alarms in your daily driving they will serve as confirmation that your SO LO s radar detection abilities are fully operational How Laser Linar Works Laser speed detection is actually LIDAR Light D etection And Ranging LIDAR guns project a beam of invisible infrared light The signal is a series of very short infrared light energy pulses which move in a straight line reflecting off your car and returning to the gun LIDAR uses these light pulses to measure the distance to a vehicle Speed is then calculated by measuring how quickly these pulses are reflected given the known speed of light LIDAR or l
17. ilable SOLO was designed and manufactured in the USA We are proud to offer this product and pleased to have you as our customer Please drive safely AutoMute Promotes DRIVING PLEASURE SOLO is shipped with AutoMute engaged to provide you with the advantages of audible alerts but with minimal distraction W ith AutoM ute the audio for the first four audible tones or four seconds whichever is longer in an alert situation will be emitted at the volume level you have set All subsequent audible tones from the same alert situation will automatically be emitted at a lower volume level After the signal has passed your SOLO will automatically reset to the volume level you have set If you prefer full audio for the duration of all alert situations AutoM ute can be easily disengaged see page 5 for more details TABLE OF CONTENTS Installing SO LO s Batteries ccecccccseccseccssecsssssseecsseesseeeseaes 1 Battery Life Indication d cente 1 7 Low Battery 1 1 11 2 7 Pon M 2 MOUNTING SO EO cns e e rco e o ee erc ht 3 Controls and Indicators duel p EE 4 VOLUIT Shaved ie ree diee dor Erde 4 MALE ree Gere e erre TR Ee e t 5 AOM UEa ET 5 Highway City 5 Dim Modes ined o Pe E PER ML ee Baan saves 5 Audible Alerts aree ieri nen ente 6 Power On Indicato
18. itness for a particular purpose or merchantability which extend beyond the face hereof Some states do not allow limitations 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 W arranty gives you specific rights You may have other legal rights which vary from state to state This Warranty does not apply if the serial number on the housing of the SOLO has been removed or if your SOLO has been subjected to physical abuse improper installation or modification To Warranty SERVICE PLEASE FOLLOW THE SERVICE PROCEDURE urLINED On Pace 18 Warranty 19 ACCESSORIES AND OPTIONS To order additional or replacement accessories call ESCORT toll free at 1 800 433 3487 The following optional accessories are also available for SOLO SOLO Power Corp Provides back up or alternative power for your SOLO through your vehicle s cigarette lighter NOTE SOLO is designed for 3V operation and its unique circuitry will not accommodate a standard 12V power cord Using any cord other than the Power Cord Converter Set designed specifically for SOLO may cause damage not covered by warranty Visor Allows you to mount SOLO on you
19. mplete as we can make it only experience will teach you what to expect from your SOLO and how to interpret what it tells you The radar alerts you receive are affected by the type of radar being used the type of transmission continuous or instant on and the location of the radar source The following examples will give you an introduction to understanding SO LO s warning system for radar laser and safety alerts ALERT SOLO begins to sound slowly then the rate of alerts increase until a solid tone is achieved The Signal M eter ramps accordingly SOLO emits short alerts for a few seconds and then falls silent only to briefly alert and fall silent again SOLO suddenly sounds a continuous tone for the appropriate band received All LEDs in the Signal M eter are lit A brief laser alert SOLO receives weak signals These signals may be a little stronger as you pass large roadside objects The signals increase in frequency SOLO alerts slowly for awhile and then abruptly jumps to a strong alert 1 INTERPRETING 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 Laserisbeingused in the area Because laser is inherently difficult to detect even a weak laser alert may indicate a
20. n railroad crossing or while within range of an emergency vehicle SO LO alerts for Ka radar when no radar source isin sight 16 TROUBLESHOOTING SoLUTION Check to make sure batteries are not missing Batteries may need replacing Batteries may be installed improperly SOLO is functioning properly An X band motion sensor or intrusion alarm is located within range of your route With time you will learn predictable patterns of these signals Make sure that SOLO s radar antenna is not blocked by windshield wipers or solid objects or that the laser lens is not behind tinted areas Determine if your vehicle has an Instaclear ElectriClear or solar energy reflective windshield which may deflect radar or laser signals SOLO may be in City Mode VASCAR a stopwatch method of speed detection may be in use Officer may not have radar or laser unit turned on Safety transmitters may not be commonly used in your area Falsing on this band is virtually non existant Take all Ka alerts seriously There may bean instant on radar source out of sight Only asmall number of products operate in the Ka band which may cause an occasional false alert TROUBLESHOOTING SoLUTION SOLO is probably in City mode PROBLEM Signal Meter registers but no audible alert sounds SO LO s display is not working SO LO s audible alerts are less loud after the first few alerts All Signal M eter lights fla
21. or 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 radar detectors your SOLO is designed to distinguish between a standard K Band alert and a Safety signal alert It will also demonstrate which type of Safety signal is being received Emergency Vehicle Road Hazard or Railroad Since Safety technology is relatively new and the number of transmitters in operation is not yet widespread you may not receive Safety signals on a daily basis and should not be surprised to encounter some emergency vehicles road hazards and railroad crossings that are unequipped with these transmitters and therefore fail to provide a signal As Safety transmitters become more prevalent the number of operating transmitters is growing every day these Safety signals will become more common IF YOU EVER HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT THE PERFORMANCE OR OPERATION OF YOUR SOLO PLEASE CALL TOLL FREE 1 800 543 1608 How Sarety Sicnats Work 15 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM SOLO will notturn on when Power Button is pressed SOLO beeps briefly at the same location every day but no radar source is in sight SOLO does not seem sensitive to radar or laser SOLO did not alert when a police car was in view SOLO did not provide a Safety signal at a hazardous road conditio
22. or 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 SO LO s batteries should be replaced at this time since performance begins to decline once the batteries are within the warning range The amount of battery life remaining depends to a large extent on how many alerts you receive and how your SOLO is being used If you are unable to replace SO LO s batteries at the start of the Low Battery warning consider lowering your SO LO s audio volume and utilizing the AutoM ute M ute and Dim features to prolong battery life O ptional Power Cord SO LO s power jack allows you to power SOLO using an optional Power Cord SOLO is designed for 3V operation and its unique circuitry will not accommodate a standard 12V power cord Using any cord other than the Power Cord Converter Set designed specifically for SOLO may cause damage not covered by warranty To order a SOLO Power Cord Converter call 1 800 433 3487 toll free WARNING SOLO should never be directly wired to any power source particularly a 12V automotive source Use ONLY with SO LO s 3V power converter 2 gt Important BATTERY INFORMATION MouUNTING SOLO WARNING ESCORT CANNOT ANTICIPATE THE MANY WAYS SOLO CAN BE MOUNTED IS IMPORTANT THAT YOU MOUNT SOLO WHERE IT WILL NOT IMP
23. p tones sound SOLO sounds a declining power down alert and SOLO turns off SPECIFICATIONS RECEIVER TYPE RADAR Double Conversion Superheterodyne Voltage Controlled O scillator VCO LASER Quantum Limited Video Receiver ANTENNA Rapar amp Sarety Self Contained Die Cast H orn Linear Polarization compatible with circular polarization LASER Infrared Photodiode with Fresnel Lens and Refractive Prismatic Element DerecroR TYPE Rapar 6 Safety Scanning Frequency Discriminator LASER Video Envelope OPERATING FREQUENCIES amp WAVELENGTHS X band 10 525 GHz center K band and Safety 24 150 GHz center Ka band 34 7 GHz center Laser 900 NanoM eters center BANDWIDTHS Radar and Safety X band 50 MHz K band and Safety 200 MHz Ka band 2 60 GHz Laser 33MHz Atert Time 4 Seconds D MENSIONS 1 2 inches x 2 85 inches x 5 06 inches O PERATING TEMPERATURE RANGE With Alkaline Batteries 18C to 55C OF to 131F With Power Cord Only 18C to 70C to 158F STORAGE TEMPERATURE RANGE With Alkaline Batteries 40C to 55C 40F to 131F With Power Cord Only 40C to 85C 40F to 185F Power REQUIREMENT Two Standard AA Batteries or Power Cord which converts 12V to 3V SIGNAL PROCESSING Digital Signal Processing DSP Specifications are subject to change without notice Specirications 11 INTERPRETING ALERTS Although SOLO has a comprehensive warning system and this handbook is as co
24. r 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 permanently mar your vehicle s dashboard CARRYING CASE Soft case keeps SOLO protected when not in use EscortPlus Club benefits are subject to change without notice 20 ACCESSORIES AND OPTIONS SOLO is designed and manufactured in the USA ESCO RT 5440 West Chester Road West Chester Ohio 45069 Customer Service 800 543 1608 SALES 800 433 3487 Manufactured under one or more of the following U S Patents 4 313 216 4 581 769 4 583 057 4 604 529 4 613 989 4 631 542 4 686 499 4 750 215 4 862 175 4 887 753 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 SRY ESCORT S 1999 ESCORT Inc 60 000096 22 Quick REFERENCE GUIDE To begin using your SOLO just follow these three simple steps a Insert two standard AA alkaline batteries into the battery compartment b Mount your SOLO on the windshield using the windshield mount Press the Power On button to turn SOLO on 1 EasyMount Slot page 3 Windshield mount is inserted here 2 Power Jack page 7 Use optional Power Cord for b
25. rial mode simultaneously press and hold the Mute and City buttons as you turn SOLO on SOLO will then demonstrate each of the following FEATURE Laser Alert Ka band Alert K band Alert X band Alert AutoM ute Emergency Vehicle Alert Railroad Alert Road Hazard Alert Cycling of four City settings Cycling of four Dim settings Cycling of ten Volume settings Low Battery Warning AutoO ff Warning 10 Move DEMONSTRATION Laser indicator lights as signal meter ramps down Laser audio sounds Ka indicator lights as signal meter ramps down Ka audio sounds K indicator lights as signal meter ramps down K audio sounds X indicator lights as signal meter ramps down X audio sounds As SOLO simulates an X band encounter AutoM ute is demonstrated when audio automatically reduces after first several tones Signal Meter scans swiftly right to left Emergency Vehicle audio sounds Two end Signal M eter positions alternate flashing like a railroad crossing sign Entire Signal M eter double flashes Road Hazard audio sounds Shows how four available City settings are indicated on the Signal Meter as city level is selected Shows how four available D im D ark set tings are indicated on the Signal Meter asthe display brightness level is selected Shows how ten available Volume set tings are indicated on the Signal Meter as volume level is selected Signal M eter flashes as two short blee
26. same time 4 Observing the polarity indication inside the battery 5 compartment insert two fresh AA alkaline batteries Replace battery door 6 Turn SOLO on to verify correct battery installation NOTE Please dispose of used batteries properly in accordance with federal state and local requirements Battery Life 5010 5 efficient design provides the typical driver with about 50 hours of battery life from two AA alkaline batteries Battery life is affected by many variables 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 on laboratory testing using fresh batteries Your specific conditions and usage may result in longer or shorter battery life Battery Life Indication As discussed in the Signal Meter section on page 7 remaining battery life is displayed on SOLO s Signal Meter both at power up and power down NOTE Extreme temperature conditions can cause SO LO 5 Battery Life Indication to be inaccurate until SO LO s temperature returns to normal REGARDLESS OF YOUR ACTUAL BATTERY LIFE SOLO S PERFOR MANCE WILL NOT DEGRADE AS BATTERY VOLTAGE BEGINS TO DROP SOLO IS DESIGN
27. sh occasionally and SOLO bleeps twice each time SOLO bounces or sags on windshield SOLO no longer provides the full test alert when turned on where X band alerts are purposefully reduced Briefly press the Dim button to deactivate Dark Mode 5010 isin AutoM ute Mode See page 5 for details SO LO s batteries are low Replace batteries as described on page 1 SOLO is not making contact with the windshield to provide stability While holding down SOLO s EasyM ount 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 inadvertently bypassed the test alert To re engage full test alert press and hold the Mute button at the same time you are turning SOLO on TRouBLESHOoOTING 17 SERVICE IF Your SOLO Ever N eens Service PLease FoLLow THESE SIMPLE STEPS 1 Check the troubleshooting section of this manual It may have a solution to your problem 2 Call us at 1 800 543 1608 W e may be able to solve your problem over the phone If the problem requires that you send your SOLO to the factory for repair we will provide you with a Service N UMBER which must be included on the outside of your shipping box THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION WirH Your SOLO Your Service Order Number Your name and return addre
28. ss Your daytime telephone number A description of the problem you are experiencing Out OF Warranty Repairs For out of warranty repairs 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 SOLO repaired at the price quoted your SOLO will be returned without repair Payment can be made by check money order or credit card Mai Your SOLO To ESCORT Customer Service Department Service O rder N umber 5440 West Chester Road West Chester Ohio 45069 For your own protection we recommend that you ship your SOLO postpaid and insured Insist on a proof of delivery and keep the receipt until the return of your SOLO 18 Service WARRANTY ESCORT One Year WARRANTY ESCO RT warrants your SOLO against all defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one 1 year from the date of the original purchase subject to the following terms and conditions The sole responsibility of ESCO RT under this Warranty is limited to either repair or atthe option of ESCORT replacement of the SOLO detector There are no expressed or implied warranties including those of f
29. the City Button again 4 Dim Mopes To adjust SOLO s display Briefly press the Dim Button With each press SOLO will cycle through the four display settings as follows 1st press Full Dark 2nd press Low 3rd press Medium 4th press High SOLO is preset at our factory on High Full Bright Your most recent selection is retained in SO LO s memory until you select a different brightness level as the default See Programmable Options on page 8 for more information on how to store a display default CONTROLS AND INDICATORS 5 CONTROLSAND INDICATORS 5 For Radar and Laser signals SOLO uses a geiger counter like sound to indicate the signal strength and type of radar or laser signal being encountered When you encounter radar or laser a distinct Audible Alert will sound and occur faster as the signal gets stronger When the signal is very strong the Audible Alerts will blend into a solid tone This allows you to judge the distance from the signal source without taking your eyes from the road Each band hasa distinct tone for easy identification X band beep tone K band raspy brap tone Ka band double bleep tone Laser chirp tone Please see page 12 for details on the typical behavior of various radar and laser signals For Safety signals Each type of safety signal has its own distinctive brap tone Emergency Vehicle rapid braps Railroad Crossing repetitive brap Road Hazard repeti
30. tive double brap THE PRESEN CE OF ONE OF THESE SIGNALS INDICATES A DANGEROUS DRIVING CONDITION Be particularly alert and aware of what s going on around you For more information on SO LO s SafetyPilot and the use of Safety transmitters please see page 15 6 Power On When your SOLO is turned on the Power On Indicator will illuminate 7 Civ Inpicator The City Indicator will light whenever City mode is selected 8 Bann Inpicators When radar or laser signal is detected the appropriate Band Indicator will light to show which type of signal is being detected X for X band K for K band Ka for Ka band or L for laser 9 Meter The Signal Meter consists of 5 red LEDs and provides the following information Signal Strength The more meter lights lit during a radar or laser encounter the stronger and closer the signal Type of Safety Signal Safety Signals are displayed as shown below EMERGENCY VEHICLE ees Signal M eter scans quickly from right to left Roap Hazarp SENESI NT Not 70 e e eo All Signal eter lights double flash simultaneously RAILROAD eeooo 4 gt First two Signal Meter Lights alternate flashing with last two Signal Meter Lights 6 CONTROLS AND INDICATORS CONTROLSAND INDICATORS Battery Life Indication Remaining battery life is displayed on the Signal Meter for 2 seconds both at power up after the five second
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