R IT DE AD TE A C R TO R K GPS Powered Threat Location System Designed in the USA ESCORT Inc. 5440 West Chester Road West Chester OH 45069 800.433.3487 www.EscortInc.com ©2010 ESCORT Inc. ESCORT®, PASSPORT®, SC55™, Speed Alert™, and Defender™ are trademarks of ESCORT Inc. Features, specifications and prices subject to change without notice.
Congratulations 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.
Quick Reference Card Table of Contents Quick Reference Guide Installation • Connecting To A Detector Remove card along perforations OVER SPEED ALERT DETECTOR BRAND oSpd oSpd Brnd AUTOMUTE aMute aMute 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) * Alerts when 30-95 mph is reached ON OverSpeed off OFF OFF For ESCORT detectors ESCORT For Beltronics detectors BEL * Automatically reduces audio in alert ON AutoMute feature
Quick Reference Guide USB Data Port This allows you to update your database, (red light, fixed position speed cameras and speed traps) and other software from our website. Volume Adjustment/Mute Increases or decreases the alert volume. Also used to mute the audio during an alert. Page 10 Press this button Audio Jack Standard 3.5mm mono earphone jack is used with detector adapter kit. Detector Jack Plug your short detector cable into this connector. Page 6-7 Power Jack Plug the SmartCord into this connector.
Installation Connecting To A Detector Before connecting the SC55 to your radar detector using the combination kit, a few settings will need to be changed on the radar detector. These can be accessed through the radar detector’s Programming or Preferences section: • Disable Voice Alerts (if applicable) • Disable AutoMute • Set the radar detector volume level to maximum These functions will now be controlled by the SC55.
Windshield Mount Installation Power Connection Where to mount the SC55 For optimum performance, we recommend the following: Using the supplied combination windshield mount, mount your SC55 and detector level on your front windshield. Or, you may also use the supplied hook and loop fastener to position the SC55 on the dashboard. Please ensure it has a clear view of the sky.
Controls and Features Mute Power To mute the audio for a specific signal, briefly press the V/M button on the SC55 or use the Mute button located on the SmartCord (included). After the encounter has passed, the mute will automatically reset and the audio will alert you to the next encounter at the volume level you set. To turn the power on or off for both the SC55 and detector, simply press the power button on the SC55’s top case.
Controls and Features Mark Location (MRK Button) NOTE: When a location is marked the first time, you must travel at least one mile away from that location to receive an alert. To unmark a location, simply press the “MRK” button when you are receiving a “marked location” alert. The display will read “Unmark?” Press the “MRK” again to confirm. The display will read: “Unmarked.” The “MRK” button allows you to mark a specific location and label it for future reference.
How to use Preferences Overview of Preferences An example Here is how you would change PASSPORT’s Pilot option: There are 10 user-selectable Preferences so you can customize your SC55 for your specific 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 “PREF” is located on the top of the SC55, and is highlighted in graphics. Pages 16-18 explain each option in more detail.
Details of Preferences Pilot (Power-on indication) Pilot Spd Comp (Speed and Compass) aPwr ON (AutoPower on) AutoPower Brightness Markers In this setting, the SC55 will display your current speed and direction. (factory default) In this setting, PASSPORT will automatically shut off if the vehicle has not moved within four (3) hours. This reduces the current drain on the vehicle’s battery when the vehicle is parked for a long period of time.
Details of Preferences Interpreting Radar Alerts Detector Brand AutoMute Brnd Off aMute ON (AutoMute on) In this setting, the SC55 can be used independently. In this setting, the SC55 will interpret alerts from ESCORT branded detectors. In this setting, the SC55’s audio alerts will initially be at the volume you set, but after a few seconds AutoMute will automatically reduce the volume level to keep you informed, but not annoyed.
Specifications Red Light Cameras Features and Specifications Patented Technology PASSPORT is covered by one or more of the following U.S.
GPS Updates How GPS Works Software Updates The Global Positioning System (GPS) is made up of twenty four orbiting satellites and was developed by the U.S. military. There are at least four satellites visible at any given time every day. A GPS receiver is designed to locate and receive data from four of these satellites. This data includes the distance to your location from each of the satellites. Once the distance from each satellite is known, the receiver can calculate and pinpoint your exact location.
Troubleshooting Problem Accessories Solution Does not recognize that the radar detector is connected. • Turn SC55 power off and then back on. • Check all cable connections. I only get a double beep during an alert. • Check Cruise Alert setting. • Turn Cruise Alert off if you prefer full alerts regardless of your speed. The radar detector is alerting but the SC55 is not doing anything. • Make sure AutoMute is turned off on the radar detector.
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