Escort PASSPORT Qi45 User manual

Manual Qi45
Uploaded by
enerby
Full description
Save
Embed
Print
RELATED TITLES
181 views
0


Share


A Dual-Polarized
Planar-Array
Steve Jobs
VOL 1 Radar
System
Console Wars:
Sega, Nintendo,



0

Manual Qi45
Uploaded by
enerby
Full description
Save
Embed
Print
RELATED TITLES
181 views
0


Share


A Dual-Polarized
Planar-Array
Steve Jobs
VOL 1 Radar
System
Console Wars:
Sega, Nintendo,



0
Your new PASSPORT Qi45 is a complete
supercharged custom-installed radar/laser
detector.
The PASSPORT Qi45 includes full X, K,
and SuperWide Ka radar capability, Digital
Signal Processing 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.
In addition, your new PASSPORT Qi45
introduces a new level of Radar/Laser
defense including:
If you’ve used a radar detector before,
a review of the Quick Reference Guide on
pages 4 and 5, and the Preferences section
on pages 12 and 13 will briefly explain the
new features.
If this is your first detector, please read
this manual in detail to get the most out of
your PASSPORT’s performance and features.
Please drive
safely.
IMPORTANT
INSTALLATION WARNING:
Your new PASSPORT Qi45
There are 6 user-selectable options so you
can customize your P
ASSPORT Qi45
your own preferences.
The buttons labeled BRT and SENS are
also used to enter the PROGRAM Mode,
C
o
n
g
r
a
t
u
l
a
t
i
o
n
s
Q
u
i
c
k
R
e

Remove card along perforations
PASSPORT Qi45

Manual Qi45
Uploaded by
enerby
Full description
Save
Embed
Print
RELATED TITLES
181 views
0


Share


A Dual-Polarized
Planar-Array
Steve Jobs
VOL 1 Radar
System
Console Wars:
Sega, Nintendo,



0
Introduction
• Congratulations
• IMPORTANT WARNING
•
Quick
Reference
Guide
4-5
Controls
and
Features
6-11
•
Power
6
•
Power-on
indication
6
Preferences 12-15
•
How
to
use
Preferences
•
Example
of
Preferences
•
Overview
of
•
Details
of
Preferences
Te
chnical
•
Specifications
Press the REVIEW button
to go from one category
to the next
Press the CHANGE button
to change your setting
within a category
Quick Reference Card

Remove card along perforations

PASSPORT Qi45
Quick Reference Card
Table of Contents

Manual Qi45
Uploaded by
enerby
Full description
Save
Embed
Print
RELATED TITLES
181 views
0


Share


A Dual-Polarized
Planar-Array
Steve Jobs
VOL 1 Radar
System
Console Wars:
Sega, Nintendo,



0
Power
To turn the Qi45 on or off, simply press the
power button located on the far left side of
the display controller.
NOTE: We recommend wiring the
Qi45 to the vehicle’s ignition switch so
it turns on and off with the key.
V•MUTE (Volume Control/Mute) Button
To set your volume level for alerts, press
and hold the V•MUTE button located in the
center of the
display controller. Once
Matrix Display
PASSPORT’s display will show “Highway”,
“Auto,” or “Auto NoX” as its standard power-
Page 6
BRT Button
Press to adjust display brightness. The
three brightness settings, plus Dark M
In the Dark Mode PASSPORT’s d
will remain dark and only the audio w
alert you.
Page 9
SENS Button
The sensitivity button, (SENS) toggles
between sensitivity modes including
(AutoSensitivity), “
settings. In general, we recommend t
Auto mode.
Page 7
Quick Reference Guide

Manual Qi45
Uploaded by
enerby
Full description
Save
Embed
Print
RELATED TITLES
181 views
0


Share


A Dual-Polarized
Planar-Array
Steve Jobs
VOL 1 Radar
System
Console Wars:
Sega, Nintendo,



0
Power
The PASSPORT Qi45 was designed to turn
on and off with the ignition once it is
installed.
This is a
ccomplished by
connecting the 12-volt Interface to a
switched ACC connection at the fuse panel.
(See installation manual for instructions.)
If you prefer, you may also turn the
Qi45 on and off by pressing the power
button
located on the display controller.
Power-on indication
After PASSPORT’s start-up sequence is
Mute
The V•Mute button, located on the display
controller, allows you to silence the audio
during an alert.
To mute the audio for a single specific
signal, briefly press the V•MUTE button.
After that radar encounter has passed, the
audio will automatically reset and the Qi45
will alert you to the next encounter.
AutoMute
Your Qi45 has our patented AutoMute
feature. After the Qi45 alerts you to a radar
Auto / Highway / Auto NoX
The “SENS”
button selects
sensitivity
setting.
“Auto”
(AutoSensitivity)
driving.
PASSPORT’s exclusive AutoSensi
mode provides long-range warning,w
minimum false alarms. In this mode,
PASSPORT’s internal computer
continuously analyzes all incoming s
and intelligently adjusts the sensitivit
eliminating the majority of false alarm
You can also
Volume Adjust
To adjust the Qi45 to your preferred audio
level for alerts, simply press and hold the
V•Mute button located on the display
controller.
The audio
will increase/decrease
while it is depressed. Once you reach the
desired audio level, simply release the
button. The Qi45 will retain this setting in
its memory, even if the system is turned off.
When the optional Laser Shifters are
connected, (see
Accessories section)
the
V•Mute button can be used to manually
stop “shifting”
once you have
corrected
Controls and Features

Manual Qi45
Uploaded by
enerby
Full description
Save
Embed
Print
RELATED TITLES
181 views
0


Share


A Dual-Polarized
Planar-Array
Steve Jobs
VOL 1 Radar
System
Console Wars:
Sega, Nintendo,



0
Dark Mode
If you select Dark mode on the Qi45, the
display will not provide any indication that
it is on.
NOTE: When the Qi45 is in the
Dark Mode, the display will not show
visual alerts when it detects signals.
Only the audible alert will tell you of
detected signals.
Audible Alerts
For Radar signals:
For Laser signals:
Since Laser signals are a possible
no matter how weak, the Qi45 alerts
all laser signals with a full laser alert.
For Safety signals:
If you have turned on the SWS
detection in the Qi45’s Preferences s
the Qi45 will alert you to these signa
a double-beep tone, and a correspon
text message.
messages is on page 23.
If you haven’t turned on SWS in
Display Brightness
The Qi45’s display brightness is
automatically adjusted to suit ambient
lighting conditions in your car. (The light
sensor is located inside the display
controller and may dim the display
momentarily when accessing the buttons).
If you
prefer,
you can
press the “BRT”
button located on the display controller to
set your Qi45 for a fixed brightness level
(Maximum, Medium, Minimum, or Dark).
Controls and Features

Manual Qi45
Uploaded by
enerby
Full description
Save
Embed
Print
RELATED TITLES
181 views
0


Share


A Dual-Polarized
Planar-Array
Steve Jobs
VOL 1 Radar
System
Console Wars:
Sega, Nintendo,



0
ExpertMeter
PASSPORT’s exclusive ExpertMeter option
is an advanced display for experienced
detector users. Please use the Qi45 for a
few weeks to get fully familiar with its
other features before using ExpertMeter.
To use the ExpertMeter instead of the
standard bar graph signal strength meter,
you must select MeterEXP in the Qi45’s
Preferences (see pages 12-15).
ExpertMeter simultaneously tracks up
to 8 radar signals. It shows you detailed
information on up to 2 Ka-band, 2 K-band,
A few more examples will help you
better see how the ExpertMeter works.
K
|
X
|
|
'
Here ExpertMeter shows 1 strong K-band
signal, and three X-band signals, two
strong and one weak.
KA
'
X
'
'
'
Here ExpertMeter shows 1 weak Ka-band
signal, and three weak X-band signals.
X
SpecDisplay
The Qi45’s SpecDisplay option is also
designed for the advanced detector u
this mode, it will display the actual n
radar frequency being received
Display shows a K-band signal at 2
GhZ.
Display shows a Ka-band signal at
GhZ.
The ExpertMeter is actually a
miniature spectrum analyzer. It shows what
band each signal is, and its signal strength.
KA
||
K
||
X
||||
Above is the ExpertMeter Display if
PASSPORT was detecting 2 strong Ka-band,
2 strong K-band, and 4 strong X-band
signals.
As you can see, there are vertical lines
after each band designator. Each line
shows a signa
l being detected. The height
of each line shows the relative signal
Controls and Features

Manual Qi45
Uploaded by
enerby
Full description
Save
Embed
Print
RELATED TITLES
181 views
0


Share


A Dual-Polarized
Planar-Array
Steve Jobs
VOL 1 Radar
System
Console Wars:
Sega, Nintendo,



0
There are 6 user-selectable options in the
Qi45’s Preferences.
This allows
you to set
it
up the way you prefer.
To access Preferences, simply press the
buttons that are normally used for brightness
(BRT) and sensitivity (SENS) at the
same
time. Once you access Preferences, the BRT
button is used to
review (RVW) the categories
and the SENS button is used to change
(CHG) items within the category. Pages 14-
15 explain each option in more detail.
How to use Preferences
To enter Preferences, press both
Press the REVIEW button
to go from one category
to the next
PILOT LIGHT
(Power-on indication)
POWER-ON SEQUENCE
SIGNAL STRENGTH METER
1
An example
Here’s how you would turn the Qi45’s
AutoMute feature off.
1
Enter Preferences by holding both
buttons down for 2 seconds.
The Qi45 will
beep and display
Prefs
.
2
Then hold the RVW button down.
The Qi45 will scroll through the categories,
starting with Display (
Disp
), then Pilot
Light (
Pilot
), then Power-on sequence
(
PwrOn
), then Signal strength meter
Pilot HWY
Pilot H
Pilot H.>
Pilot V
PwrOn FST
PwrOn STD
Meter STD
Meter EXP
Press the CHANGE butto
to change your setting
within a category
* Full word: Highway or Aut
Letter: H or A or ANX
Letter,
Vehicle voltage
* Fast power-on sequence
Standard power-on sequen
* Standard signal strength m
Expert Meter
How to use Preferences
Overview of Preferences

Manual Qi45
Uploaded by
enerby
Full description
Save
Embed
Print
RELATED TITLES
181 views
0


Share


A Dual-Polarized
Planar-Array
Steve Jobs
VOL 1 Radar
System
Console Wars:
Sega, Nintendo,



0
Pilot Light (Power-on indication)
NOTE: When you are using the Dark
Mode, the display will be completely
dark.
PilotHWY
(Full description)
In this setting, the Qi45 will display
Highway
,
Auto
,
or
Auto NoX
as its
power-on indication. (factory default)
Pilot H
(Letter)
In this setting, the Qi45 will display
H
for
Highway,
A
for Auto and
Anx
for Auto NoX.
AutoMute
aMute ON
(AutoMute on)
In this setting, the Qi45’s audio alerts will
initially be set to the volume level you
selected. However,
after a
few seconds, the
audio level will automatically be reduced to
keep you informed, but not annoyed.
(factory default)
aMuteOFF
(AutoMute off)
With AutoMute off, the audio alerts will
remain at the volume you set for the
duration of the encounter.
Bands
BandsDFT
In this setting, all radar and laser band
covered for Nor
factory settings, and it is highly
recommended that you use your Qi4
this mode.
BandsMOD
If the bands are changed from the fac
default settings, the Qi45 will warn y
with an audible alert, and associated
message, that one or more bands hav
Power-on Sequence
PwrOnFST
(Fast power-on)
This setting shortens the Qi45’s start up
sequence to a single beep. (factory default)
PwrOnSTD
(Standard)
In this setting, each time you turn on the
Qi45, it will display
Passport
,
QI45
,
LASER
,
Ka-band
,
K-band
,
X-band
,
followed by a brief X-band alert.
Signal Strength Meter
Details of Preferences Options

Manual Qi45
Uploaded by
enerby
Full description
Save
Embed
Print
RELATED TITLES
181 views
0


Share


A Dual-Polarized
Planar-Array
Steve Jobs
VOL 1 Radar
System
Console Wars:
Sega, Nintendo,



0
Features and Specifications
Operating Bands
• X-band 10.525 GHz ±25 MHz
• Ku-band 13.450 GHz ±25 MHz
• K-band 24.150 GHz ±100 MHz
• Ka-band 34.700 GHz ±1300 MHz
• Laser 904nm, 33 MHz bandwidth
Radar Receiver / Detector Type
• Superheterodyne, GaAs FET VCO
• Scanning Frequency Discriminator
• Digital Signal Processing (DSP)
• 4-bit high-resolution A-to-D converter
Sensitivity Control
• AutoSensitivity, Highway and Auto NoX
• Auto Calibration Circuitry
• Complete VG2 Immunity
Dimensions (
Inches)
• Display/Controller
1.00 H x 2.00 W x 0.50 D
• Receiver Unit
5.40 x 3.70 x 1.05 inches
Patented Technology
PASSPORT is covered by one or more of
Specifications
Although PASSPORT has a comprehensive
warning system and this handbook is as
complete as we can make it, only
experience will teach you what to expect
from your PASSPORT and how to interpret
what
it “tells”
you.
The radar
alerts you
receive are affected by the specific type of
radar being used, the type of transmi
(continuous or instant-on) and the lo
of the radar source.
The following examples will giv
an introduction to understanding
PASSPORT’s warning system for
and safety alerts.
Explanation
You are approaching a continuous rad
source aimed in your direction.
Alert
PASSPORT begins to sound
slowly,
then the
rate of alert increases until the alert becomes a
solid tone. The Signal Meter
ramps accordingly.
Interpreting Alerts

Manual Qi45
Uploaded by
enerby
Full description
Save
Embed
Print
RELATED TITLES
181 views
0


Share


A Dual-Polarized
Planar-Array
Steve Jobs
VOL 1 Radar
System
Console Wars:
Sega, Nintendo,



0
Explanation
A patrol car is traveling in front of you with a radar
source aimed forward. Because signals
are
sometimes reflected off of large objects and
sometimes not,the alerts may seem inconsistent.
A patrol car is approaching from the other
direction,
“sampling”traffic
with instant-on radar.
Such alerts should be taken seriously.
You are driving through an area populated with
radar motion sensors (door openers, burglar alarms,
etc.). Since these transmitters are usually contained
Alert
PASSPORT alerts intermittently. Rate and strength of
alerts may be consistent or vary wildly.
PASSPORT alerts intermittently. Rate and strength of
signal increases with each alert.
PASSPORT gives an X-band
alert intermittently.
Interpreting Alerts
How Radar Works
Traffic radar, which consists of microwaves,
travels in straight lines and is easily
reflected by objects such as cars, trucks,
even guardrails and overpasses. Radar
works by directing its microwave beam
down the road. As your vehicle travels into
range, the microwave beam bounces off
your car, and the radar antenna looks for
the reflections. Using the Doppler
Principle, the radar equipment then
calculates your speed by comparing the
frequency of the reflection of your car to
Because intrusion alarms and m
sensors often operate on the same
frequency as
will occasionally receive non-police
signals. Since these X-Band transmitte
usually contained inside of a building
aimed toward the ground, they will
generally produce much weaker read
than will
a true r
become familiar with the sources of t
pseudo alarms in your daily driving, t
will serve as confirmation that your
PASSPORT’s radar detection abilities
H
o
w
R
a
d
a
r
W
o
r
k
s
H
o
w
P
O
P

Manual Qi45
Uploaded by
enerby
Full description
Save
Embed
Print
RELATED TITLES
181 views
0


Share


A Dual-Polarized
Planar-Array
Steve Jobs
VOL 1 Radar
System
Console Wars:
Sega, Nintendo,



0
How Laser (Lidar) Works
Laser speed detection is actually LIDAR
(Light Detection and Ranging). LIDAR guns
project a beam of invisible infrared light.
The signal is a series of very short infrared
light energ
y pulses, which move, in a
straight line, reflecting off your car and
returning to the gun. LIDAR uses these light
pulses to measure the distance to a vehicle.
Speed is then calculated by measuring how
quickly these pulses are reflected given the
known speed of light.
LIDAR (or laser) is a newer technology
There are limitations to LIDAR
equipment. LIDAR is much more sensitive
to weather conditions than RADAR, and a
LIDAR gun’s range will be decreased by
anything affecting visibility such as rain, fog,
or smoke.
A LIDAR gun cannot
operate
through glass and it must be stationary in
order to get an accurate reading.
Because LIDAR must have a clear line
of sight and is subject to cosine error (an
inaccuracy,
which increases as
the angle
between the gun and the vehicle, increases)
police typically use LIDAR equipment
How Laser Works
Some of the markets where thes
sensors are located include:
Omaha NE
Raleigh-Durham NC
San Francisco CA
San Jose CA
Santa Barbara CA
Ventura CA
Washington DC
Dayton OH
Denver CO
Everett WA
How TSR Works
Several manufac
turers of traffic
flow
monitoring systems use K-band
transmitters to sense traffic movement.
Unfortunately these sensors are
transmitting
in an “instant on” mode,
which
creates a false alert. These sensors are
positioned approximately 1 mile apart and
turn on and
off approximately eve
ry
minute.
How TSR Works

Manual Qi45
Uploaded by
enerby
Full description
Save
Embed
Print
RELATED TITLES
181 views
0


Share


A Dual-Polarized
Planar-Array
Steve Jobs
VOL 1 Radar
System
Console Wars:
Sega, Nintendo,



0
How SWS Works
SWS Text Messages
Highway Construction or Maintenance
1
Work Zone Ahead
2
Road Closed Ahead/Follow Detour
3
Bridge Closed Ahead/Follow Detour
4
Highway Work Crews Ahead
5
Utility Work Crews Ahead
6
All Traffic Follow Detour Ahead
7
All Trucks Follow Detour Ahead
8
All Traffic Exit Ahead
9
Right Lane Closed Ahead
10
Center Lane Closed Ahead
11
Left Lane Closed Ahead
Weather Related Hazards
33
High Wind Ahead
34
Severe Weather Ahead
35
Heavy Fog Ahead
36
High Water/Flooding Ahe
37
Ice On Bridge Ahead
38
Ice On Road Ahead
39
Blowing Dust Ahead
40
Blowing Sand Ahead
41
Blinding Snow Whiteout
42
For future use
Travel Information/Convenienc
43
Rest Area Ahead
How SWS Works
There are two separate Safety Radar
systems in limited use today: Safety Alert,
and Safety Warning System (SWS). Both
systems use modified K-band radar signals.
From the factory, your PASSPORT is
programmed with safety radar decoding
OFF. I
f Safety Radar is used in y
our area,
your PASSPORT will display these signals
as K-band radar signals instead of safety
radar un
less you use the Preferences to
turn PASSPORT’s safety radar decoding ON.
The Safety Alert safety radar system
Since Safety radar technology is
relatively new and the number of
transmitters in operation is not yet
widespread, you will not receive Safety
signals on a daily basis a
nd should not be
surprised to
encounter emergency
vehicles, road hazards and railroad
crossings that are unequipped with these
transmitters and, therefore, fail to provide
a signal.