Escort iX Laser Radar Detector User Manual

Escort iX Laser Radar Detector User Manual

Controls & Features

Settings & Preferences

Press and hold the MRK and SEN buttons to access Preferences. To exit Preferences, simply wait a few seconds without pressing a button. The unit will display Completed to confirm your selections.

Press MRK to go from Press VOLUME + or – to change one category to the next your setting within a category
User Mode Advanced* Access and customize all Settings and Preferences
Novice Access and customize units and display color, (all other
Settings are set to factory defaults)

NOTE: Switch back to advance mode to view all Preferences.

Pilot Scan Bar* Scanning Bar with Full Word.
Full Word Full Word: Auto, Auto NoX, AutoLoK or Highway
Display Color Blue*/Green/Red/Amber Set color to match your vehicle’s dash display
Speed Display On* Displays current speed
Off Displays battery voltage .
Cruise Alert 20 mph* Offers double beep alert tones below specified speed
Off / 20-160 mph
Over Speed 70 mph* Reminds you when you exceed a specified speed
Off / 20-160 mph
Meter Mode Standard* Single band with bar graph of signal strength
Spec Single band with numeric frequency
Expert Multiple bands with bar graph of signal strengths
Simple Simple messages replace bands:
Caution (if traveling below cruise alert limit)
Slow Down (if traveling above cruise alert limit)
Tones Standard* Standard ESCORT alert tones
Mild Mild doorbell chime alert tones
AutoMute AutoMute Low / Automatically reduces audio to preferred volume
Med* / High / Off during alert
AutoLearn On* / Off Automatically stores and locks out false alarms
Units English* / Metric Units for distance and speed
Language English* / Espanol Language for voice and text
Voice On* / Off Voice announcements
GPS Filter On* / Off Enables GPS-powered features

AutoPower Off Power turns on or off depending on your vehicle’s ignition type (constant power or switched)
1 Hour Powers off automatically after 1 hour
2 Hours Powers off automatically after 2 hours
4 Hours* Powers off automatically after 4 hours
8 Hours Powers off automatically after 8 hours

NOTE: If AutoPower is on, to save screen life the display screen goes blank after 30 minutes without moving. Display screen will turn on automatically after you reach 10MPH.

Band Enables Default* Default Settings for North America
Modified Customize the bands you want to monitor
Press SEN to go from one Press VOLUME + or – to change band category to the next your setting within a category
X Band On* / Off
K Band On* / Off
Ka Band On* / Off Freq: 33.400-36.000 Ghz

NOTE: When Ka Band is off, you can select separate segments of the band to turn on and off.

KaN1 On* / Off Freq: 33.660-33.900 Ghz
KaN2 On* / Off Freq: 34.200-34.400 Ghz
KaN3 On* / Off Freq: 34.600-34.800 Ghz
KaN4 On* / Off Freq: 35.400-35.600 Ghz
Ka-POP On / Off*
Laser On* / Off
TSR On* / Off Automatically rejects traffic flow sensors-monitoring false alarms
RDR On* / Off Radar Detector Rejection
Marker Enables Default* Other, Red Light Camera, Red and Speed Camera, and Speed Trap
Modified Customize the types of locations you want to mark for future reference
Press SEN to go from one Press VOLUME + or – to change
marker category to the next your setting within a category
Other On* /Off Other location
Redlight On* / Off Red light camera
Red & Speed On* / Off Red light & speed camera
Speed Cam On* / Off Speed camera
Speed Trp On* / Off Speed trap
Air Patrol On / Off* Known aircraft patroled areas

NOTE: User cannot mark an air patrol location.

Clear Locations Marked Clear all user Marked locations. Press SEN button to confirm Lockouts Clear all lockouts. Press SEN button to confirm Defender Clear all DEFENDER data. Press SEN button to confirm Format Clear DEFENDER database, all markers, and all lockouts Press SEN button to confirm

Notes for Settings & Preferences

For descriptions of features and functions available when connected to ESCORT Live, visit EscortRadar.com and download the ESCORT iX Owner’s Manual. To view serial number and software revision press MRK and MUTE while powering on detector. To restore ESCORT iX to its original factory Settings, press and hold SEN and BRT while turning the power on. A “Restored” message will display, acknowledging the reset.

Software Updates

ESCORT iX’s red light and speed camera DEFENDER database is easily updated using our exclusive detector software tools found on our web site. Firmware, or the operating software for the detector, can also be updated using these tools. In order to have access to these updates, please register your ESCORT iX at www. EscortRadar.com. Once registered, you will receive email notifications that updates are now available for your database or firmware. To handle your software and DEFENDER updates you need to connect your ESCORT iX to a computer first. You can connect ESCORT iX to a computer via USB A / Mini B cable (not included).

Congratulations

• You’ve just purchased the ESCORT iX with long-range radar-laser performance, GPS-based intelligence and instant Bluetooth® connectivity.
• Go to EscortRadar.com for the full featured ESCORT iX Owner’s Manual.  www.EscortRadar.com

ESCORT iX Features

• The ESCORT iX delivers long-range warning on all radar bands including X, K, Superwide Ka.
• ESCORT iX’s GPS location-based intelligence automatically locks out false alerts and allows you to mark locations for future reference.
• ESCORT iX gives you access to ESCORT’s DEFENDER Database, which warns you of verified speed traps, speed cameras, and red light cameras.
• The ESCORT iX with built in Bluetooth® technology gives you access to ESCORT’s award winning app, ESCORT Live. Our exclusive real-time ticket-protection, the network which warns you of upcoming alerts received and reported by other users in the area, and gives you access to local speed limit data for over-speed alerts.

Registration

Before downloading ESCORT Live, you must first register your ESCORT iX device. Be sure to have your ESCORT iX unit nearby, as you will need the serial number.

• Visit www.EscortRadar.com and click Product Registration.
• Click the “Registration for all devices” link.
• Follow the onscreen instructions to register your device.

Be sure to write down the username and password you create, as you will need this information to access and download ESCORT Live. (You will also receive an e-mail with this information, once you have registered your device.)

ESCORT Live

For iPhone:

• Ensure ESCORT iX power is ON
• Open the App Store on your iPhone and search for ESCORT Live Radar.
• Follow the onscreen instructions to download ESCORT Live Radar and then open the app.
• When prompted, enter the username and password you created when registering your product at EscortRadar.com.
• Press the Settings button then select Devices.
• You should see iX listed with Not Connected underneath. Press the iX device entry and when prompted select Pair.
• The Bluetooth icon on the ESCORT iX display will appear to confirm that it is paired to your iPhone.

For Android based smartphones:

• Ensure ESCORT iX power is ON.
• On your smartphone go to Bluetooth® Settings and make sure that Bluetooth® is ON.
• Press Scan for devices and wait for the device list to populate, iX Live should appear under Available devices.
• Press the iX device entry.
• The Bluetooth icon on the ESCORT iX display will appear to confirm that it is paired to your smartphone.
• Open Google Play on your smartphone and search for Escort Live Radar.
• Follow the onscreen instructions to download Escort Live Radar and then open the app.
• When prompted, enter the username and password you created when registering your product at EscortRadar.com.
• Open the app, walk through the tutorial, and you’re ready to hit the road!

Warranty

Warranty exclusions: This warranty does not apply to your product under any of the following conditions: 1.The serial number has been removed or modified. 2. Your product has been subjected to misuse or damage (including water damage, physical abuse, and/or improper installation). 3. Your product has been modified in any way. 4. Your receipt or proof-of-purchase is from a nonauthorized dealer or internet auction site, including E-bay, U-bid, or other non-authorized resellers. 5. You are not the original purchaser of the Product from an authorized dealer or did not receive it as a gift from the original purchaser of the Product from an authorized dealer.

Installation

Your new detector comes with our latest EZ Mag Mount™. Simply tilt the display end of the detector up and slide it onto the mounting bracket. The magnetic mount holds the detector in place. To remove the detector from the mount, simply lift the display end of the detector and the detector releases from the mount.

Mounting Tips:

• Center of windshield between driver and passenger.
• Ensure clear view of road ahead and sky above.
• Avoid windshield wipers and heavily tinted areas.
  To mount the detector in your vehicle:
• Remove paper backing from EZ Mag Mount™ StickyCup.
• Ensure the locking clamp is open.
• Firmly press EZ Mag Mount™ StickyCup onto windshield and close the locking clamp to secure.
• To adjust view, loosen thumb wheel and adjust angle of mounting bracket. Tighten thumb wheel to secure.
• Tilt the display end of the detector slightly upward and engage with the flanged edge of the mounting bracket. The EZ Mag Mount™ magnet holds the detector in place.
• To remove the detector, simply lift the display end of the detector upward. The ESCORT iX will release from the mount.
• To remove mount from windshield, release locking clamp and pull tab on top of StickyCup.

EZ Mag Mount™ Care Instructions:

Should the EZ Mag Mount™ StickyCup accumulate debris and lose its stickiness, simply rinse under warm water, gently wipe off debris and allow to air dry

Congratulations ESCORT iX Features Controls & Features

Using ESCORT iX

• Plug small end of SmartCord USB into modular jack on ESCORT iX and large end of SmartCord USB into your car’s lighter/accessory socket.
• ESCORT iX should power on automatically. If not, press the device’s power button.

NOTE: You can easily access and customize all of your Settings and Preferences by pressing and holding the MRK and SEN buttons. See Settings & Preferences for details.

Using SmartCord USB

• Mute Button:
• Press to mute the audio for a specific alert.
• Press three times to lock out a false alert.
• Press twice while receiving a locked-out alert to unlock.
• When connected to ESCORT Live press and hold mute button on unit or cord to manually report to other users a verified X or K-band alert, or a police officer observing traffic.
• Alert Light: Blinks red when receiving a radar or laser alert.
• Power Light: Lights green when receiving power.
• USB Charging Port: Charge smartphones, tablets and other USB-charged Devices.

REFRENCE LINK