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Your new SmartRadar™ device is a complete, supercharged, quick-install radar/laser detector with builtin Bluetooth® wireless technology for connection to mobile phones and other Bluetooth devices.
Table of Contents Setting Up SmartRadar 4 Connections and Controls 4 Features 5 Settings and Preferences 9 Specifications 14 Understanding Your Detector 15 Troubleshooting 18 FCC Compliance Notice 20 Software Updates 20 Parts and Accessories 21 Warranty 22 Service 22 3
Setting Up SmartRadar What’s Included – Radar/laser receiver with built-in Bluetooth wireless technology – 2 receiver mounting brackets (suction cup and adhesive mount) – Mini display controller and mounting bracket – 2 power connection kits (for rearview mirror or fuse panel connection) – Zip ties (for securing any loose/dangling wires) – Quick Reference Guide – User Manual (on disc) Registration and Installation For detailed registration and installation information, see your SmartRadar Quick Reference Gu
Features Power-On Indication Once the start-up sequence is complete, the display will show your current radar sensitivity mode. If you prefer, you can select alternate power-on displays. See the Settings and Preferences section for details. Volume/Mute To adjust SmartRadar to your preferred audio level for alerts, simply press and hold the V-MUTE button on the mini display controller. The audio will increase/decrease while it is depressed. Once you reach the desired audio level, simply release the button.
Auto In this setting, SmartRadar will continuously analyze all incoming signals and intelligently adjust the sensitivity circuits, providing long-range warning with minimal false alarms. Auto No X Auto No X works the same as Auto mode; however, X-band is completely turned off. Warning: Do not use SmartRadar in Auto No X unless you are absolutely certain that there are no traffic radar guns using X-band in your area.
To use the ExpertMeter instead of the standard bar graph meter, you must select it (MeterEXP) in Preferences. ExpertMeter simultaneously tracks up to eight radar signals: two Ka-band, two K-band, and four X-band signals. The ExpertMeter is actually a miniature spectrum analyzer. It shows what band each signal is, its relative frequency within the band, and its signal strength. ExpertMeter can help you spot a change in your normal driving environment (e.g.
To avoid undue attention sometimes caused by laser guns providing “jamming” codes to the officer, simply press the V-MUTE button on the mini display controller twice to manually shut off the laser transceivers once you have corrected your speed. The transceivers will refrain from shifting for approximately 60 seconds, giving you time to pass the speed trap. To turn the laser shifters off, or to switch to Receive Only mode, simply select the option in your SmartRadar Preferences.
Settings and Preferences SmartRadar offers seven user-selectable options so you can customize it to your preferences. To access Preferences, press and hold both the BRT and SENS buttons on the mini display controller for two seconds. SmartRadar will beep and display “Prefs,” indicating it is in program mode. (Display brightness will automatically change to maximum during this process.
OVERVIEW OF PREFERENCES * = Factory default To reset SmartRadar to its original factory settings, press and hold the BRT and SENS buttons on the mini display controller while turning the power on. The display will provide a “Reset” message, accompanied by an audible tone, acknowledging the reset. Pilot Light (Power-on indication) Pilot HWY Pilot H Pilot H.
PREFERENCES IN DETAIL * = Factory default Pilot Light (power-on indication) *Pilot HWY SmartRadar displays a full description of your radar sensitivity: “Highway,” “Auto” or “AutoNoX.” Pilot H SmartRadar displays “H” for Highway, “A” for Auto, and “ANX” for Auto No X. Pilot H.> SmartRadar displays “H” for Highway, “A” for Auto, and “ANX” for Auto No X. In addition, a single dot continuously scrolls across the display. Pilot V SmartRadar displays the vehicle’s battery voltage.
AutoMute *aMute ON Audio alerts are initially set to the volume level you selected; however, after a few seconds, the audio level is automatically reduced to keep you informed but not annoyed. aMute OFF Audio alerts remain at the volume you set for the duration of the encounter. Voice *Voice ON All alerts and instructions are communicated using a voice announcement. Voice OFF Only tones are used for alerts.
Caution: Only modify bands if you are absolutely certain that there are no traffic radar guns using that specific band in your area. SHIFTER ZR4 Laser-Shifting System (optional, sold separately) *LSR SHFT Laser transceivers detect laser signals and transmit back a pulsed signal to “shift” or confuse the targeting laser gun.
Specifications Operating Bands X-Band: 10.525 GHz ± 25 MHz K-Band: 24.150 GHz ± 100 MHz Ka-Band: 34.
Understanding Your Detector Interpreting Alerts Although SmartRadar has a comprehensive warning system, 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 alerts you receive. The following examples will give you an introduction to understanding your detector’s warning system for radar and laser alerts.
Caution: Overconfidence in an unfamiliar area can be dangerous. Likewise, if an alert in a commonly traveled area is suddenly stronger or on a different band than usual, speed radar may be set up nearby. How Radar Works Traffic radar, which consists of microwaves, travels in straight lines and is easily reflected by objects such as cars, trucks, and even guardrails and overpasses. Radar works by directing its microwave beam down the road.
distinguish between targets and is also more difficult to detect. As a result, even the briefest laser (LIDAR) 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.
Troubleshooting Problem Explanation(s)/Solution(s) Detector beeps briefly at the same location every day, but no radar source is in sight. Detector did not alert when a police car was in view. An X-band motion sensor or intrusion alarm is located within range of your route. VASCAR (Visual Average Speed Computer and Recorder), a stopwatch method of speed detection, may be in use. Officer may not have radar or laser unit turned on. Detector’s audible alerts become softer after the first few alerts.
Display reads ... Explanation The display is blank. SmartRadar is in Dark mode. Press the BRT button to change the brightness (page 5) Bluetooth Pairing Tips If you’re having trouble with your Bluetooth connection, try any of the following suggestions: Turn off your detector, wait 30 seconds, then turn it back on. On your iPhone, turn Bluetooth off and then on again. In the Bluetooth Settings menu of your iPhone, tap the arrow icon next to SmartRadar, then tap Forget this Device.
FCC Compliance Notice This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy, and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Parts and Accessories Replacement parts are available through your dealer. The following optional accessories are available for use with SmartRadar: Mini Display Controller with 12-ft Cord….…$XX.XX Standard Coiled SmartCord………………………$29.95 Available in red or blue Direct-Wire SmartCord……………………………..$29.95 Zippered Travel Case………………………………..$14.95 SHIFTER ZR4™…………………………………………$249.
Warranty ESCORT One-Year Limited Warranty ESCORT warrants your SmartRadar device 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 ESCORT under this warranty is limited to either repair or, at the option of ESCORT, replacement of SmartRadar.
ESCORT Inc. 5440 West Chester Road West Chester, OH 45069 Sales/Service 800.543.1608 www.escortinc.com ©2012 ESCORT Inc. ESCORT®, ESCORT Live!™, SmartRadar™, SpecDisplay™, and TrueLock™ are trademarks of ESCORT Inc. iPhone is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. “Made for iPhone” means that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPhone and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards.
