Escort M1 User manual

1 | Page
!
!
!
!

2 | Page
"#$%&!'(!)'*"&*"+!
Introduction* *............................................................................................................................................*3*
Compatability**............................................................................................................................................*3*
M1*Features* *............................................................................................................................................*3*
Product*Service*and*Support*......................................................................................................................*6*
Installation*Instructions*..............................................................................................................................*7*
Controls*and*Connections*..........................................................................................................................*9*
Basic*Operation*........................................................................................................................................*10*
Buttons,*Status*Indicator*LED*&*Buzzer*....................................................................................................*11*
Downloading*M1*App*...............................................................................................................................*12*
Connecting*to*Wi-Fi*..................................................................................................................................*12*
Escort*M1*App*Settings*............................................................................................................................*13*
Connection*to*a*Computer*.......................................................................................................................*15*
Software*Update**.....................................................................................................................................*15*
Troubleshooting*.......................................................................................................................................*17*
Trademark*Acknowledgement,*Warning,*Regulatory*Information*..........................................................*18*
*
*
*
*
*
!

3 | Page
,*"-'./)",'*!
*
Congratulations!**You’ve*made*a*smart*choice*by*purchasing*Escort*M1*dash*cam.**The*Escort*
M1*provides*peace*of*mind*by*continuously*recording*the*road*in*crystal*clear,*1080P*HD*video.**
Working*side-by-side*with*your*Escort*(and*Beltronics)*radar/laser*detector,*the*M1*provides*
cutting*edge*features,*phenomenal*video*quality,*and*ease*of*use*–*a*perfect*companion*to*
enjoying*your*ride.!!Please*read*this*User*Manual*to*acquaint*yourself*with*the*various*features*
of*the*Escort*M1.*
*
*
)'01#",$,%,"2!
*
Please*refer*to*the*M1*compatibility*chart*below*to*make*sure*it*works*with*your*Escort*(and*
Beltronics)*radar/laser*detector:*
!
!

4 | Page
03!(&#"/-&+!
456(5!)7889:;5<5;=!;7!;>9!&?:7@;!03!#AA!B!Review*or*edit*video*files*recorded*on*the*micro*SD*
memory*card*and*transfer*to*your*smartphone*via*the*Escort*M1*App.*Please*refer*to*the*
“Downloading*the*M1*App”*and*“Connecting*to*Wi-Fi”*section*of*this*manual*for*details.*
!
3CDC1!(EFF!G.!B!The*Escort*M1*records*the*road*ahead*in*1080P*HD,*featuring*excellent*image*
quality,*enhanced*night*vision,*and*wide*dynamic*range*(WDR).*
*
3HCI!J59K58L!#8LF9!6!Ultra*wide-angle*view*gives*you*a*full*view*of*the*road*and*your*periphery*
while*at*the*same*time*minimizing*edge*distortion.*
*
)78;58E7E?!%77A!-9:7@M58L!6!Footage*is*stored*in*1,*2,*or*3-minute*clips.**When*the*memory*
card*fills*up,*the*camera*automatically*deletes*the*oldest*clips*to*make*room*for*new*ones.*
**
&N9@L98:=!-9:7@M58L!6!#E;7NO;5:!7@!0O8EOF!6!If*you*don’t*want*a*clip*to*be*overwritten,*
simply*press*the*Power/Emergency*Recording*button*and*the*clip*will*be*protected.**Also,*clips*
are*automatically*protected*if*an*impact*is*detected.*
*
P6+98?7@!6!3-axis*accelerometer*senses*sudden*accelerations,*stops,*and*collisions*and*
automatically*protects*footage*surrounding*the*incident.*
*
45M9!.=8ON5:!-O8L9!Q4.-R!6!Optimized*to*automatically*maximize*video*clarity*in*daylight*or*
night-time*conditions.*
*
+AO:96?O<58LS!+5NAF9!,8?;OFFO;578*6!Mount*the*M1*dash*cam*on*your*Escort*(or*Beltronics)*
radar/laser*detector*and*automatically*start*recording*without*the*need*for*complex*
configuration.*Please*refer*to*the*Installation*Guide*section*of*this*manual*for*details.*
*
-9OM=!;7!/?9!6!Includes*a*16GB*micro*SD*memory*card*and*power*connector*to*your*Escort*(or*
Beltronics)*radar/laser*detector.*
**

5 | Page
$E5F;658!05:@7A>789!6!Records*audio*along*with*your*video.***The*microphone*can*easily*be*
toggled*off*via*the*M1*App,*if*you*prefer*not*to*record*audio.*
*
#E;7!-9:7@M!O8M!#E;7!17K9@!'TT!6!As*soon*as*power*is*applied*the*M1*turns*on*and*starts*
recording.**When*power*is*removed,*the*M1*will*safely*stop*recording*and*shut*down.**

6 | Page
1-'./)"!+&-J,)&!#*.!+/11'-"!
*
To*obtain*service:**
1.*Contact*ESCORT*(1-800-543-1608)*to*obtain*a*Return*Authorization*Number.**
2.*Properly*pack*your*product*and*include:*your*name,*complete*return*address,*written*description*of*the*
problem*with*your*product,*daytime*telephone*number,*and*a*copy*of*the*original*proof*of*purchase*or*
receipt.**
3.*Label*the*outside*of*the*package*clearly*with*your*Return*Authorization*Number.**
4.*Ship*the*Product*prepaid*(insured,*for*your*protection)*to:*ESCORT,*Inc.,*5440*West*Chester*Rd.,**
West*Chester,*OH*45069.*
*
Register*your*product*at:*www.escortradar.com/productregistration**
Full*manual*available*at:*www.escortradar.com!!

7 | Page
,*+"#%%#",'*!,*+"-/)",'*+!
*
,U 4>O;V?!,8:FEM9M!K5;>!;>9!&?:7@;!03!!
A. Star*Washers*x*4*
B. Camera*Mount*Thumb*Screw*x*1*
C. Camera*Mount*Arm*x*1*
D. 45mm*Carriage*Bolt*for*Sticky*Cup*Mount*x1*
E. Escort*M1*x*1*
*7;9W!27E@!03!5?!A@96N7E8;9M!78!;>9!Q)R!)ON9@O!07E8;!#@NS!E?58L!;>9!Q#R!+;O@!4O?>9@?!QX!YRS!
O8M!Q$R!)ON9@O!07E8;!">ENZ!+:@9KU!
*
,,U 4>O;!;7!@9E?9!T@7N!=7E@!.9;9:;7@!+;5:[=!)EA!07E8;!!
F. Sticky*Cup*Mount*Thumb*Screw*x*1*
G. Sticky*Cup*Mount*x*1*
*7;9W!">9!\]NN!)O@@5OL9!$7F;!T7@!;>9!+;5:[=!)EA!07E8;!K5FF!@9AFO:9!;>9!9X5?;58L!:O@@5OL9!Z7F;!78!
=7E@!M9;9:;7@!+;5:[=!)EA!07E8;U!
!
!
!
!
!
!
!
!
! ! !
!
!
!
!
!
!
!
!
!
!
! !

8 | Page
,8?;OFFO;578!7T!;>9!03!;7!=7E@!.9;9:;7@V?!+;5:[=!)EA!07E8;!
1) Remove*(()*the*Sticky*Cup*Mount*Thumb*Screw*and*Flat*Washer*that*came*with*your*detector.*
2) Replace*the*carriage*bolt*from*your*detectorSticky*Cup*Mount*with*the*longer*○
E*45mm*Carriage*
Bolt.*
3) Sandwich*the*())*Camera*Mount*Arm*with*the*2*(#)*Star*Washers*as*shown*in*the*image*above.*
4) Mount*the*Camera*Mount*Arm*and*washers*onto*the*(.)*45mm*Carriage*Bolt*and*tighten*with*
○
H*Sticky*Cup*Mount*Thumb*Screw.*
*7;9W!$9!:O@9TEF!87;!;7!F7?9!;>9!TFO;!KO?>9@!;>O;!:ON9!K5;>!=7E@!M9;9:;7@U!#F?7S!?O<9!;>9!:O@@5OL9!
Z7F;!;>O;!:ON9!K5;>!=7E@!M9;9:;7@U!27E!K5FF!899M!;>5?!5T!=7E!M9:5M9!;7!E?9!;>9!M9;9:;7@!OF789!
K5;>7E;!;>9!03!:ON9@O!58!;>9!TE;E@9U!
*
,,,U 07E8;58L!;>9!+;5:[=!+E:;578!)EA!58!=7E@!<9>5:F9!O8M!OM^E?;58L!;>9!M9;9:;7@!O8M!03!O8LF9?!
1) Remove*the*backing*from*the*Sticky*Cup*mount,*if*not*already*removed.*
2) 0O[9!?E@9!;>9!03!5?!:98;9@9M!78!=7E@!K58M?>59FM!O8M!87;!;>9!M9;9:;7@U*This*will*ensure*a*
symmetrical*recording*view*to*capture*both*edges*of*the*windshield.*Remember*to*mount*the*
detector*and*the*M1*away*from*windshield*wipersand*heavily*tinted*areas*that*might*obstruct*
the*radar*antenna,*laser*and*camera*lenses.*
3) Firmly*press*the*Sticky*Cup*onto*windshield*and*flip*the*locking*clamp*to*secure.**
4) Slide*the*detector*onto*the*mounting*bracket*until*it’s*fully*engaged.*If*you*have*the*magnet*
type*mount,*the*magnet*inside*holds*the*detector*in*place.*
5) Loosen*the*○
H*Sticky*Cup*Mount*Thumb*Screw*to*adjust*the*detector*mounting*angle.*For*
optimum*detection*and*performance,*mount*the*detector*level*and*high*enough*to*provide*
clear*view*of*the*road*from*front*and*rear.*Once*the*detector*is*properly*adjusted,*tighten*the*○
H*
Sticky*Cup*Mount*Thumb*Screw*to*secure*the*detector.**
6) Next,*loosen*the*○
C*Camera*Mount*Thumb*Screw*and*adjust*the*camera*to*be*level*with*the*
detector*and*retighten*the*screw.*
*
,JU )7889:;58L!17K9@!;7!=7E@!03!MO?>!:ON!O8M!.9;9:;7@!
1) Connect*the*pigtail*RJ-11*power*cord*coming*out*from*the*M1*to*your*Detector.*
2) Plug*your*Detector’s*SmartCord*into*the*RJ-11*receptacle*on*the*M1*and*connect*the*cigarette*
lighter*plug*to*the*12V*power*outlet*of*your*vehicle.*
3) Turn*the*ignition*key*ON*and*both*the*Detector*and*M1*will*power*up*and*become*operational.*
*
*
*

9 | Page
CONTROLS*AND*CONNECTIONS*
*
*
*

10 | Page
BASIC*OPERATION*
*
POWERING*ON*THE*DASH*CAM*
When*plugged*in,*the*camera*will*power*on*and*start*recording*automatically.*
!
4#-*,*P_!
• Do*not*remove*the*Micro*SD*memory*card*while*the*M1*is*on*and*recording.*This*will*corrupt*the*video*
clip*that*was*recording*when*the*card*was*removed.*
• Do*not*insert*the*micro*SD*memory*card*while*the*M1*is*on.*Always*insert*the*Micro*SD*memory*card*
while*the*M1*is*off.*
!
!
THE*MICRO*SD*MEMORY*CARD*
The*device*comes*with*a*Micro*SD*memory*card.*To*remove*the*card,*press*firmly*on*the*card*to*push*it*
further*into*the*slot.**There*will*be*a*click*and*the*card*will*pop*out*on*release.**Extract*the*card*and*replace*as*
necessary*by*inserting*a*card*into*the*slot*and*pressing*until*it*locks*in*place.*This*camera*is*compatible*with*
Micro*SD*memory*cards*up*to*32GB.**
*
,01'-"#*"W**Please*make*sure*to*format*the*Micro*SD*memory*card*within*the*camera*before*use.*Connect*
to*the*M1*App,*and*select*“Format*SD*Memory*Card”*under*Camera*Settings.*Class*10*high*endurance*cards*
from*reputable*brands*are*recommended*for*constant*video*recording*with*a*dash*cam.*
*
*
CONTINUOUS*LOOP*RECORDING:**
Once*the*memory*card*is*full,*the*camera*will*continuously*overwrite*the*oldest*video*clip*recorded.*To*
protect*a*clip*so*that*it*will*not*be*overwritten,*press*the*Power/Emergency*Record*Button.*!
! !
EMERGENCY*RECORDING*
An*Emergency*Recording*is*triggered*when*the*Power/Emergency*Record*Button*at*the*back*of*the*unit*is*
pressed*or*when*the*G-Sensor*registers*an*impact.***Emergency*Recordings*create*locked*video*clips*that*are*
not*overwritten*by*Continuous*Loop*Recording.**To*ensure*that*important*video*clip*isn’t*lost*surrounding*an*
incident,*adjacent*video*clips*are*locked*if*the*incident*happens*within*30*seconds*of*the*beginning*or*end*of**
a*file.****
!
*
*

11 | Page
1.#CONTROLS#&#INDICATORS
Operation M1#Dash#Cam#Unit Status#Indicator#LED Buzzer
Using#M1#Dash#Cam#inside#your#vehicle:
!"#$%&'())"*
Important:&Power#Button#is#
not#used#to#turn#on#the#M1#
Dash#Cam.#Simply#connect#the#
power#cord#that#came#with#
your#detector#to#your#M1#
Dash#Cam#and#start#your#
engine.
+,$*&),$&$*-.*$&/)0%)/&0*1&
2"#$%&./&/(223.$1&)"&),$&45&
60/,&7089&),$&:08$%0&#.33&
/)0%)&%$:"%1.*-&0()"80).:033;<&
=,./&#.33&03/"&)(%*&+.>?.&@A&
0()"80).:033;<
BC6&/)0;/&/)$01;&DC6&E"%&F&
/$:"*1/&0*1&),$*&:,0*-$/&)"&
G3.*H.*-&IDCCA&1(%.*-&
%$:"%1.*-<
J,"%)9&/.*-3$&G$$2&#.33&/"(*1<
J.*-3$&2%$//&"E&),$&!"#$%&
'())"*&#,.3$&%$:"%1.*-
B":H/&),$&K.1$"&0/&0*&
C8$%-$*:;&D$:"%1.*-&:3.2<&
C8$%-$*:;&%$:"%1.*-&:3.2&#.33&
*")&G$&"K$%#%.))$*&G;&*$#$%&
K.1$"&:3.2/<
BC6&G3.*H/&IDCCA&0*1&DC6&
03)$%*0)$3;&#,.3$&),$&E.3$&./&
G$.*-&/0K$1<&@*:$&),$&
C8$%-$*:;&D$:"%1.*-&:3.2&./&
/0K$19&),$&BC6&#.33&%$K$%)&G0:H&
)"&%$:"%1.*-&/)0)(/&#.),&
G3.*H.*-&IDCCA<
J,"%)9&/.*-3$&G$$2&"*&2%$//&"E&
),$&!"#$%&'())"*9&E"33"#$1&G;&
L>/$:"*1&G$$2&0)&),$&$*1&"E&
E.3$&/0K$&:"823$)."*<
!%$//&M&,"31&!"#$%&'())"*&E"%&
-%$0)$%&),0*&L&/$:"*1/
=(%*/&),$&:08$%0&0*1&+.>?.&
@??<
BC6&/)0;/&"*&/)$01;&DC6&E"%&L&
/$:"*1/&(*).3&2"#$%&./&:()&"EE<
J,"%)9&/.*-3$&G$$2&#.33&/"(*1<
Wi-Fi#Button
J.*-3$&2%$//&"E&+.>?.&'())"*
=(%*/&+.>?.&@??&)"&:"*/$%K$&
G0))$%;&2"#$%&"*&;"(%&
:"**$:)$1&N*1%".1&"%&.@J&
/80%)2,"*$O)0G3$)<
BC6&#.33&G3.*H&DC6&.*1$E.*.)$3;&
(*).3&),$&+.>?.&'())"*&./&
2%$//$1&0-0.*&)"&)(%*&+.>?.&
@A<&!3$0/$&*")$&),$&K.1$"&
%$:"%1.*-&#.33&:"*).*($9&
(*0EE$:)$1&G;&+.>?.&/)0)(/<
L>/$:"*1&G$$2&#.33&/"(*1<
Connecting#M1#Dash#Cam#to#a#computer#via#USB:
5P&7"**$:)&45&60/,&708&)"&
;"(%&:"82()$%&K.0&QJ'&:0G3$
LP&J)0%)&0&8$1.0&230;$%&
/"E)#0%$&"*&;"(%&:"82()$%9&
/(:,&0/&),$&+.*1"#/R&4$1.0&
!30;$%&"%&40:R&S(.:H=.8$&
!30;$%T
Showing#Error#Status
45&60/,&708&./&0&/.823$9&23(-&
M&230;&1$K.:$&#,$%$&K$%;&E$#&
$%%"%/&"::(%<
708$%0&#.33&*")&/)0%)&
%$:"%1.*-<&!3$0/$&:,$:H&;"(%&
8.:%"J6&8$8"%;&:0%1<
Errors%are%typically%related%to%
one%of%the%following:
Corrective%Action:
0P&8$8"%;&:0%1&./&E(33&#.),&
C8$%-$*:;&D$:"%1.*-&:3.2/
0P&6$3$)$&"%&)%0*/E$%&
C8$%-$*:;&D$:"%1.*-&:3.2/&)"&
!7<
GP&8$8"%;&:0%1&*")&2%"2$%3;&
.*/$%)$1&.*)"&8$8"%;&:0%1&/3")
GP&D$>.*/$%)&8$8"%;&:0%1&
:"%%$:)3;&(*).3&.)&3":H/&.*&230:$<
:P&8$8"%;&:0%1&:0**")&G$&
%$:"-*.U$1&G;&45&60/,&708
:P&VE&%$>.*/$%).*-&8$8"%;&:0%1&
.*&0G"K$&GP&1"$/&*")&:"%%$:)&
),$&2%"G3$89&)%;&%$E"%80)).*-&
),$&8.:%"J6&8$8"%;&:0%1&
E%"8&),$&45&60/,&708&N22<
7"*).*("(/9&F&:"*/$:().K$&
G$$2/&#.),&L&/$:"*1/&"E&
/.3$*:$&.*&G$)#$$*<
BC6&/)0;/&"*&/)$01;&DC6&(*).3&
),$&2%"G3$8&./&:"%%$:)$1<
W"(%&45&60/,&708&#.33&G$&
%$:"-*.U$1&0/&0*&$X)$%*03&
1%.K$<&73.:H&"*&),$&$X)$%*03&
1%.K$&)"&K.$#&E"31$%/&#.),.*&
),$8&0*1&%$K.$#O$1.)&K.1$"&
E.3$/<
BC6&/)0;/&"*&/)$01;&IDCCA&
#,.3$&),$&45&60/,&708&/)0;/&
:"**$:)$1&)"&;"(%&:"82()$%&
0*1&2"#$%$1&@A<
J,"%)9&/.*-3$&G$$2&#.33&/"(*19&
"*:$&45&60/,&708&./&
%$:"-*.U$1&0/&0*&$X)$%*03&
1%.K$<
BUTTONS,*STATUS*INDICATOR*LED,*&*BUZZER*
The*M1*has*a*Status*Indicator*LED*and*Buzzer*to*communicate*its*operational/recording*status.**Please*refer*
to*the*details*in*the*table*below:*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*

12 | Page
DOWNLOADING*THE*M1*APP*
Download*the*M1*App*from*the*App*Store*or*Google*Play*and*install*it*on*your*smartphone.*
!
*
CONNECTING*THE*M1*TO*YOUR*SMARTPHONE*
Once*you*have*installed*the*M1*App*follow*the*steps*below*to*connect*the*M1*to*your*smartphone:*
**

13 | Page
ESCORT*M1*APP*SETTINGS**
The*following*settings*can*be*changed*via*the*M1*App.*
CAMERA*SETTINGS*
Video*Resolution:*
This*setting*allows*you*to*set*one*of*three*available*video*recording*resolutions:*
*
1080P*Full*HD* 1920x1080*30*Frames*per*Second*(default)*
720P*HD*60fps* 1280x720*60*Frames*per*Second*
720P*HD*30fps* 1280x720*30*Frames*per*Second**
*
*7;9W!G5L>9@!@9?7FE;578?!K5FF!L5<9!=7E!O!?>O@A9@!5NOL9!ZE;!;O[9!EA!N7@9!N9N7@=!78!;>9!:O@MU!
*
Video*Stamp:*
This*setting*allows*you*to*turn*the*video*stamp*on/off*and*set*one*of*the*3*available*time*stamp*formats:*
YYYY/MM/DD*(Default)*
MM/DD/YYYY*
DD/MM/YYYY*
Wide*Dynamic*Range*(WDR):*
This*setting*allows*you*to*turn*WDR*on*or*off.*When*the*WDR*is*turned*on*(default),*your*camera*will*
automatically*adjust/balance*luminance*present*in*the*environment*through*its*camera*sensor,*to*avoid*
underexposure*or*overexposure.*
Loop*Recording:*
This*setting*allows*you*to*control*the*duration*of*each*individual*video*clip*on*the*device.*Video*clips*can*be*
set*to*durations*of*1*minute,*3*minutes,*or*5*minutes.**In*general,*shorter*clips*are*preferred*because*the*file*
size*is*much*more*manageable*when*transferring*to*a*smartphone*or*a*computer*for*editing.*
*
Auto*Recording:*
This*recording*allows*you*to*turn*Auto*Recording*on*or*off.*When*Auto*Recording*is*turned*on*(default),*your*
dash*cam*will*automatically*power*up*and*start*recording*when*power*is*supplied.*If*it*is*turned*off,*you*must*
press*the*Power/Emergency*Record*Button*on*the*dash*cam*to*start*recording.***
*
Camera*Date/Time:*
This*setting*allows*you*to*set*the*dash*cam*date/time*via*syncing*with*your*smartphone*(default)*or*manually.*
*

14 | Page
G-Sensor*Sensitivity:*
Your*dash*cam*includes*a*built*in*G-Sensor*which*allows*it*to*determine*if*the*car*has*been*in*a*collision.*If*the*
camera*detects*a*collision,*it*automatically*locks*the*recording*at*the*time*of*the*accident.*You*can*use*this*
setting*to*set*the*sensitivity*of*the*G-Sensor*from*1-3*or*turn*it*off.**Level*1*is*the*easiest*to*activate*the*G-
sensor*and*over*time*the*G-Sensor*may*lock*files*due*to*smaller*bumps*and*the*SD*card*may*fill*up*with*
protected*files.**Level*3*is*the*hardest*to*activate*the*G-sensor.*
*
Record*Audio:*
This*allows*you*to*record*audio*together*with*your*video*clip*when*turned*on*(default).*You*can*also*choose*to*
turn*it*off*or*to*record*audio*only*for*emergency*video*clips.**When*set*to*record*only*for*emergency*video*
clips*normal*videos*will*not*contain*audio*but*emergency*clips*(automatic*or*G-sensor*activated)*will*have*
audio*included*from*the*start*of*the*event*until*the*end*of*the*emergency*clip.*
*
Exposure*Value:*
This*setting*allows*you*to*adjust*the*exposure*value*of*the*dash*cam*(default*is*set*at*0.0).**Positive*number*
exposure*values*make*the*picture*brighter*while*negative*numbers*make*the*picture*darker.**
*
Restore*Camera*Default*Settings:*
Resets*the*dash*cam*settings*to*factory*defaults.**Note*that*restoring*defaults*will*NOT*erase*data*on*your*
memory*card.*
*
Format*SD*Memory*Card:*
This*allows*you*to*format*the*inserted*micro*SD*Card.**NOTE:*">5?!O:;578!K5FF!A9@NO898;F=!M9F9;9!OFF!MO;O!78!
;>9!:O@MU!It*is*recommended*to*format*any*new*card*and*periodically*format*existing*cards.*
*
Wi-Fi*Mode:*
This*allows*you*to*choose*between*Access*Point*(AP)*Mode*(default)*or*Station*Mode.*In*AP*Mode,*you*can*
access*video*clips*saved*on*your*dash*cam’s*memory*card*as*well*as*change*settings*via*your*smartphone*
(Android*or*iOS).*For*Android*users*only,*switching*this*to*Station*Mode*will*allow*you*to*access*both*the*dash*
cam*and*the*internet*simultaneously.**
APP*SETTINGS*
Auto*Connect*on*Startup:*
When*turned*on*(default),*the*smartphone*will*automatically*connect*to*the*dash*cam*whenever*the*App*is*
launched.*
File*Sorting:*
This*setting*allows*you*to*sort*your*recorded*video*clips*from*Latest*to*Oldest*(default)*or*Oldest*to*Latest.*

15 | Page
)'**&)",*P!"'!#!)'01/"&-!
The*M1*can*connect*to*a*computer*via*the*micro*USB*port*located*on*the*back*of*the*unit.*A*micro*USB*to*USB*
Type*A*cable*is*included*for*your*convenience.*
*
Alternatively,*you*can*remove*the*Micro*SD*Card*and*plug*it*directly*into*a*computer*(may*require*an*adapter*-*
not*included).*
Most*video*players*available*on*your*computer*will*allow*you*to*playback,*edit,*and*save*video*files.*For*
example,*Microsoft®*Windows*Media*Player™*and*Apple®*Quick*Time™.*
*
*
.#+G!)#0!+'("4#-&!/1.#"&!,*+"-/)",'*+!
For*optimal*performance,*check*www.escortradar.com/M1update*periodically*for*software*updates.***
• Connect*the*dash*cam*to*your*computer*using*the*included*USB*to*micro-USB*cable.***
• Power*on*the*dash*cam*and*select*Connect'to'Computer'using*the*record/select*button.***
• The*camera*will*be*listed*as*ESCORT'M1*in*Windows*Explorer.***
• Download*the*update*file*from*www.escortradar.com/M1update*and*save*it*somewhere*you*will*
remember*it.**It*will*be*called*FW96658A.bin.***7;9W*You*do*not*need*to*open*this*file.*
• Copy/paste*or*drag*the*update*file*(FW96658A.bin)*into*the*root*directory*of*the*ESCORT'M1'
folder.***7;9W*the*file*name*must*be*FW96658A.bin*in*order*to*update*the*firmware.*
• Disconnect*the*dash*cam*from*the*computer.**The*dash*cam*will*turn*off.*
• Reconnect*the*dash*cam*with*the*USB*cable.**The*dash*cam*will*turn*on*and*automatically*update*the*
firmware.*
• You*will*hear*several*beeps*and*see*the*LED*flashing*red.*Once*the*beeps*and*flashing*stop,*the*
firmware*update*is*complete.**The*firmware*update*file*will*be*deleted*automatically.*
*
!!

16 | Page
"-'/$%&+G''",*P!!
If*your*unit*is*not*operating*properly,*please*follow*these*troubleshooting*steps:**
• Make*sure*the*power*cord*to*the*M1*as*well*as*the*pigtail*cord*from*the*M1*to*the*detector*are*both*
properly*connected.**
• Make*sure*the*socket*of*your*vehicle’s*cigarette*lighter*is*clean*and*free*of*corrosion.**
• Make*sure*the*power*cord’s*cigarette*lighter*adapter*is*firmly*seated*in*your*cigarette*lighter,*and*the*
power*LED*is*on.*
• Make*sure*the*micro*SD*memory*card*is*properly*inserted*into*the*memory*card*slot.**
For*a*detailed*and*up-to-date*FAQ’s,*please*visit*www.escortradar.com/support/faqs.*
*
*!

17 | Page
"-#.&0#-`!#)`*'4.%&P&0&*"S!4#-*,*P+S!O8M!
-&P/%#"'-2!,*('-0#",'*!
*
*
©2017*ESCORT*Inc.*ESCORT®,*M1®,*and*Sticky*Cup*Mount™*are*trademarks*of*ESCORT,*Inc.*
*
FCC*NOTE:*Modifications*not*expressly*approved*by*the*manufacturer*could*void*the*user’s*FCC*granted*
authority*to*operate*the*equipment.**
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.*
*
*
Driver*is*responsible*for*the*safe*operation*and*control*of*the*vehicle.*Do*not*substitute*your*driving*judgment*
with*the*information*provided*by*this*feature.*Escort*disclaims*liability*for*injuries,*damages,*or*death*arising*
from*use*of*this*feature.*
*
*
DISPOSAL*OF*ELECTRONICS*EQUIPMENT:*This*product*may*contain*hazardous*substances*that*could*impact*
health*and*the*environment*if*not*disposed*of*properly.**
*
The*crossed*out*wheeled*bin*symbol*indicates*that*the*product*should*not*be*disposed*of*along*with*
household*waste.*It*should*be*handed*over*to*an*applicable*collection*point*for*the*recycling*of*electrical*
equipment.*By*ensuring*that*this*product*is*disposed*of*correctly*you*will*help/prevent*potential*negative*
impact*on*the*environment.**
*
If*you*need*more*information*on*the*collection,*reuse*and*recycling*systems,*please*contact*your*local*civic*
office*or*the*shop*where*it*was*originally*purchased.**
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*