Escort BT Smart Cord Direct Wire User Manual
Features
You’ll still enjoy all the state-of-the-art performance you’ve come to expect from your detector, but you’ll also have access to:
- ESCORT Live!—our exclusive real-time ticket protection network, which warns you of upcoming alerts received by other users in the area.
- Our DEFENDER Database, which warns you of verified speed traps, speed cameras, and red light cameras.
- Our most popular GPS-powered features, including speed-limit data for over-speed alerts, live traffic data for your current location, and TrueLock™ to help eliminate false alerts. You can also Mark Locations for future reference.
And, SmartCord Live DirectWire is fully compatible with ESCORT’s Shifter ZR4™ LaserShifting System (optional, sold separately).
NOTE: ESCORT Live! enabled features are only available while running the iPhone application.
Connections and Controls
- Report Button (with ESCORT Live!)
- Push to manually report to other users a verified X or K-band alert, or a police officer observing traffic
- If you’ve lost your Bluetooth connection on your iPhone, press the Report Button to reconnect SmartCord Live to your iPhone
- Alert Light
Blinking red: Receiving an alert
Solid orange: Receiving a locked-out alert - Power/Bluetooth Light
Solid green: Power is ON
Solid blue: Cord has Bluetooth connection and you are connected to the ESCORT Live! network - Mute Button
Push to mute an alert. Push three times to lock out or unlock a false alert
Connections: Windshield Detectors Only
SmartCord DirectWire power and data connections for windshield mount detectors
WARNING: Attempting to install SmartCord Live DirectWire without expertise in automotive electronic installations can cause personal injury or damage to your device or your vehicle. Consult a professional if you have no experience with 12- volt installations
- Plug the modular connector end of the DirectWire power cord into the port marked “J2” on the back of SmartCord Live
- Attach the lug on the cord’s black wire to any grounded screw under your vehicle’s dashboard
- Position the provided blue 3M connector around an existing switched (powers on and off with the ignition) wire.
NOTE: The connector can ONLY be used with wire gauges 14–18
- Squeeze the connector with pliers until the halves snap together
- Plug the insulated male spade lug on the red striped wire into the 3M connector, ensuring the insulator completely covers the connector
- Use the mounting tape and zip ties to secure any loose/dangling wires
- Connect your detector to SmartCord Live using the provided 10 ft. cord. Plug one end of the cord into the port marked “J1” on SmartCord Live and the other end into your detector’s 12V port.
Connections: Shifter ZR4 Only
SmartCord DirectWire power and data connections for Shifter ZR4
Connections: 9500ci or STiR Plus Only
SmartCord DirectWire power and data connections for PASSPORT 9500ci or Beltronics STiR Plus
WARNING: Consult a professional if you have no experience with 12-volt installations
- Plug the modular connector end of the DirectWire power cord into the port marked “J1” on the back of SmartCord Live
- Attach the lug on the cord’s black wire to any grounded screw under your vehicle’s dashboard
- Position the provided blue 3M connector around an existing switched (powers on and off with the ignition) wire.
NOTE: The connector can ONLY be used with wire gauges 14–18
- Squeeze the connector with pliers until the halves snap together
- Plug the insulated male spade lug on the red striped wire into the 3M connector, ensuring the insulator completely covers the connector
- Use the mounting tape and zip ties to secure any loose/dangling wires
- Connect your 9500ci/STiR Plus to SmartCord Live using the provided 3 ft. cord. Plug one end of the cord into the port marked “J2” on SmartCord Live and the other end into the 9500ci/STiR Plus Interface port labeled as “Display Module”
- Connect your 9500ci/STiR Plus Display Module by plugging its cord into the modular port on the DirectWire power cord
Mounting Cradle
Depending on preference for location mount cradle to top or bottom of dash with provided double-sided tape. Slide SmartCord Live DirectWire into cradle, and easily remove from cradle as needed for software updates.
Registering and Pairing
Before you can use ESCORT Live!, you must first register your SmartCord Live unit. Visit EscortInc.com and click Product Registration. Be sure to write down the username and password you create as you will need this information to access and download the app. (It will also be emailed to you for future reference.)
Pairing Your iPhone with SmartCord Live:
- Ensure SmartCord Live power is ON and that it is connected to your detector
- On your iPhone, enter the Settings menu
- Tap General, then Bluetooth
- Ensure Bluetooth is ON
- SmartCord Live should appear under devices
- Tap SmartCord Live to pair the device to your iPhone
- The SmartCord Live Power/Bluetooth Light will change to solid blue once the app has been launched and a Bluetooth connection has been made
Downloading and Pairing
Pairing Your Detector with ESCORT Live!
NOTE: If you own a gps-powered detector, (9500ix, 9500ci, STiR Plus, or GX65) you must update your detector software using Detector Tools. Visit EscortInc. com or Beltronics.com for instructions.
- Enter the iTunes App Store on your iPhone and search for ESCORT Live!
- Follow the onscreen instructions to download
- When prompted, enter the username and password you created when registering your product at EscortInc.com
- Open the app, walk through the tutorial, and hit the road!
For Bluetooth pairing tips and detailed instructions or troubleshooting tips visit EscortInc.com
Contact Us
ESCORT Inc.
5440 West Chester Road
West Chester, OH 45069 www.EscortInc.com
Sales/Service 800.543.1608 ©2012 ESCORT Inc. ESCORT®, SmartCord™, TrueLock™, and Defender® are trademarks of ESCORT Inc.
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Features, specifications, and prices subject to change without notice.
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