Escort SOLO S4 Quick Reference

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Cordless Long Range

Radar Laser Detector Cordless Convenience Long Range Radar/Laser Detection OLED Display OLED Long Range Protection + Cordless Convenience Contact Us Registration Register now to enter your new SOLO S4 for our product warranty and qualify for special offers at EscortRadar.com SOLO S4 Info & Accessories 800.433.3487 EscortRadar.com ESCORT Inc. 5440 West Chester Road West Chester OH 45069 Sales/Service 800.433.3487 www.EscortRadar.com ©2017 ESCORT Inc. ESCORT®, PASSPORT®, SOLO®, AFR®, SmartShield®, AutoSensitivity™, MuteDisplay™, and ExpertMeter™ are trademarks of ESCORT Inc. SWS is a trademark of SWS, L.C. Features, specifications and prices subject to change without notice. Designed in the USA by Escort, Inc., manufactured in the Philippines. FCC NOTE: Modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s FCC granted authority to operate the equipment. FCC ID: QKLS4 This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation. 6 8 Settings & Preferences Press the RVW button to go Press the CHG button to change from one category to the next your setting within a category Pilot Light Pilot HWY * Full word: Highway or Auto or City (Options using Pilot H Letter: H or A or C 12-volt SmartCord) Pilot H.> Letter, with scanning dot Pilot + Symbol: + or • or – Pilot +.> Symbol, with scanning dot Pilot +> Scanning symbol Auto Power aPwr Motn * Uses motion to turn SOLO S4 off aPwr Time Uses time to turn SOLO S4 off aPwr Off Turn SOLO S4 on and off manually Power-On Sequence PwrOn STD * Standard power-on sequence PwrOn FST Fast power-on sequence Signal Strength Meter Meter STD * Standard signal strength meter Meter EXP Expert Meter AutoMute aMute ON * AutoMute on aMute OFF AutoMute off AudioTones Tone STD * Standard tones Tone LOUD Loud tones City Mode Sensitivity City STD * Standard City mode sensitivity City LoX Low X-band sensitivity in City Mode City NoX No X-band sensitivity in City Mode Brightness Brt AUTO * Brightness is controlled automatically Brt MIN Minimum brightness when turned on Brt MED Medium brightness when turned on Brt MAX Maximum brightness when turned on Brt DARK Full Dark Mode when turned on Bands Bands DFT * Def ault bands selected Bands MOD One or more bands are disabled Turn bands “ON” or “OFF” by pressing the Mute button X ON or OFF * X-band detection on K ON or OFF * K-band detection on Ka ON or OFF * Ka-band detection on LSR ON or OFF * Laser detection on SWS ON or OFF * SWS detection off VG2 ON or OFF * VG2 detection off EZ-Programming How to use EZ-Programming 1 To enter Program Mode, press and hold both PGM buttons for 2 seconds. The unit will beep twice, and will display the word Program. 2 Then press either RVW button to review the current settings. You can either tap the button to change from item to item, or press and hold the button to scroll through the items. 3 Press the CHG button to change any setting. You can either tap the button to change from setting to setting, or hold the button to scroll through all the options. 4 To leave the Program Mode, simply wait 8 seconds without pressing any button. The unit will display Complete, beep 4 times, and return to normal operation. To quickly reset SOLO S4 to the factory program settings, press and hold the Mute and SEN buttons while turning SOLO S4 on. Example of EZ-Programming Here is how you would turn SOLO S4’s AutoMute feature off. 1 Enter the Program Mode by holding one of the VOL buttons and SEN button down for 2 seconds. SOLO S4 will beep twice and display Program. 2 Then hold the RVW button down. SOLO S4 will scroll through the categories, starting with Pilot options, Auto-Power, Power-On sequence, Signal Strength Meter, AutoMute, Tones, City sensitivity, Brightness, and Bands. 3 Release the RVW button when SOLO S4 shows the AutoMute item. Since the factory setting is for AutoMute to be on, SOLO S4 will display aMuteON. (If you accidentally go to the next category, press the opposite “VOL” button to go back.) 4 Press the CHG button to change from aMuteON to aMuteOFF. 5 To complete the Programming, simply wait 8 seconds without pressing any button. SOLO S4 will display Complete, beep 4 times, and return to normal operation. *Default Setting 7 Open ➜ Notes for Settings & Preferences For descriptions and details of features and functions visit EscortRadar.com to view and download the complete SOLO S4 Owner’s Manual. Restoring the Factory Default Settings: To reset SOLO S4 to its original factory settings, press and hold the Mute and M (Mode) buttons while turning SOLO S4 on. SOLO S4’s display will provide a Reset message, accompanied by an audible alert, acknowledging the reset. Service Procedure If your SOLO S4 ever needs service, call us at 1-800-543-1608. We may be able to solve your problem over the phone. If the problem requires that you send your SOLO S4 to the factory for repair, we will provide you with a Service Order Number, which must be included on the outside of your shipping box. Enclose the following information with your SOLO S4 and power cord: • Your Service Order Number • Your name and return address • Your daytime telephone number • A description of the problem you are experiencing Quick Reference

The SOLO S4 introduces a new level of

revolutionary cordless performance and innovative features: • Long-range cordless performance for both radar and laser • AutoPower feature maximizes battery life • Brilliant high-resolution OLED display • Advanced EZ-Programming lets you customize up to 9 features • Exclusive AutoSensitivity mode virtually eliminates false alarms, plus Highway and City settings • ExpertMeter tracks and displays up to 8 radar signals simultaneously • Detects and displays up to 64 Safety Warning System messages Continued ➜ SOLO S4 Features 2 Your new SOLO S4 is the most advanced cordless radar, laser and safety detector available. The SOLO S4 includes full X, K, SuperWide Ka, and Safety Warning System radar capability, front and rear laser detection, digital signal processing (DSP) for superior range and reduced false alarms, our patented Mute and AutoMute, audible and visual band alerts, and all the performance you’d expect from ESCORT. Go to EscortRadar.com/manuals for full featured owner’s manual. Please drive safely. Windshield Mount SOLO S4’s EasyMount windshield bracket is designed for unobtrusive and hassle-free mounting. SOLO S4 Mounting Location WARNING: ESCORT cannot anticipate the many ways SOLO S4 can be mounted. It is important that you mount SOLO S4 where it will not impair your view nor present a hazard in case of an accident. For optimum detection performance, we recommend the following: • Using the supplied Windshield Mount, stick the suction cups to the windshield, and mount your SOLO S4 level and high enough on your front windshield to provide a clear view of the road ahead. • Mount SOLO S4 away from windshield wipers, other solid objects, and heavily tinted areas that might obstruct the radar antenna or laser lens. 3 4 5 Radar Antenna and Laser Lens The rear panel of your SOLO S4 should have a clear view of the road ahead. For best performance, do not mount SOLO S4 directly behind windshield wipers or tinted areas. Graphic OLED Display During an alert, the display will turn on and indicate radar band, and a precise bar-graph of signal strength. Programming options and SWS messages are also displayed. NOTE: When using SOLO S4 in battery mode, the display will turn off automatically until a signal is detected, or you enter program mode. This maximizes battery life. When using the optional 12-volt SmartCord, the display will remain on and provide several pilot options for power-on indication. 12-volt Power Jack For 12-volt operation, plug the optional SmartCord into this connector. Mute / Battery Status Button Briefly press this button (located on top) to silence the audio for a specific alert. Ear Phone Jack A standard 1/8 inch (or 3.5 mm) earphone jack is located on the right front side of the SOLO S4. SEN Button Switches sensitivity between Highway, AutoSensitivity, and City settings. In general, we recommend the AutoSensitivity mode. Volume Control Press the up or down button to adjust the volume. EZ-Programming SOLO S4 is ready to go, just plug it in and turn it on. If you prefer, you can also easily customize up to 9 features for your specific driving preferences. AutoMute SOLO S4’s patented AutoMute automatically reduces the volume level of the audio alert after a brief period. If you prefer, you can turn AutoMute off. EasyMount Slot Insert SOLO S4’s adjustable Windshield mount into this slot. EasyRelease Button Press the release button, and slide the Windshield mount into one of its four locking positions. Rear Laser Port Receives laser signals from behind the vehicle. Power-On Indication Three LED's (green, yellow, red) mounted between the PWR button and the display, indicate power (blinking in battery mode, solid when optional 12-volt power cord is used). These also indicate the sensitivity mode that the unit is in,( "H" for highway, "A" for AutoSensitivity, and "C" for city). PWR Press the PWR button to turn SOLO S4 on. Press and hold the PWR button to turn SOLO S4 off. AutoPwr Feature The SOLO S4 will automatically shut off once the vehicle has stopped moving for approximately 25 minutes. Controls & Features Installation 1 Depress the adjustment button on the top of SOLO S4 (above the word “RELEASE”) and slide the EasyMount bracket into the slot until mount is locked into the position which best fits the angle of your windshield (there are four settings available). For extremely horizontal or extremely sloped windshields, the EasyMount bracket can be bent. To ensure that the suction cups adhere to the windshield firmly, be sure to keep both your windshield and the suction cups clean. 2 To adjust SOLO S4 on your windshield, use the EasyMount adjustment button located on the top of the SOLO S4, and slide SOLO S4 forward or backward to obtain a level horizontal position. When installed and adjusted properly, the back top edge of the SOLO S4 should rest solidly against your windshield. User’s Tip: You can leave the EasyMount bracket in place on your windshield, and easily remove SOLO S4 by pressing the adjustment button and sliding SOLO S4 off the mount. Again, be sure to position the bracket where it won't present a hazard in the event of an accident. Additional mounts are available at EscortRadar.com. Battery Installation Remove the battery door, located on the bottom of the detector, and install (2) AA batteries (supplied). Be sure to note the correct polarity for each battery (See legends inside battery compartment). Optional 12-volt SmartCord To power SOLO S4 using 12-volts, simply remove the power connector plug, and insert the small end of the optional SmartCord, (telephone-type connector) into the modular jack on SOLO S4’s right side. Plug the lighter plug adapter into your vehicle’s lighter socket or accessory socket. The SmartCord allows you to operate the SOLO S4 on 12 volts DC negative ground only. The lighter plug is a standard size and will work in most vehicles. Of course, your lighter socket must be clean and properly connected for proper operation. NOTE: Depending on your vehicle the power socket may either be continuously on, or it may be switched on and off with your ignition switch. C o r d l e s s

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