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DRIVE SMARTER
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SCLC
OWNER'S
MANUAL
Congratulations
Your
new
Solo
S3
is
the
most
advanced
cordless
radar,
laser
and
safety
detector
available.
The
Solo
S3
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
~1ute
and
Auto
Mute,
audible
and
visual
band
alerts,
and
all
the
performance
you'd
expect
from
ESCORT.
In
addition,
the
Solo
S3
introduces
a
new
level
of
revolutionary
cordless
performance
and
innovative
features:
•
New
long-range
cordless
performance
for
both
radar
and
laser
•
New
Auto
Power
feature
maximizes
battery
life
•
New
brilliant
high-resolution
OLEO
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
•
Compatible
with
Laser
Shifter'M
ZR4
If
you've
used
a
radar
detector
before,
a
review
of
the
Quick
Reference
Guide
on
pages
6
and
7,
and
the
EZ-Programming
information
on
pages
14-19
will
briefly
explain
the
new
features.
If
this
is
your
first
detector,
please
read
the
·
manual
in
detail
to
get
the
most
out
of
your
Solo
S3's
outstanding
performance
and
innovative
features.
2
Please
drive
safely.
FCC
Note:
Modifications
not
expressly
approved
by
the
manufacturer
could
void
the
user's
FCC
granted
authority
to
operate
the
equipment.
3
....
i3
·~
e
..g
~
go
..Q
a
"12
0
'--'
§;
0
~
0<:
....
...
Remove
wrd
along
perforations
...
Solo
53
Quick
Reference
Card
There
are
9
user-selectahle
options
so
you
can
customize
your
Solo
S3
for
your
o~vn
preferences.
The
buttons
labeled
VOL
and
M
(Mode)
are
also
used
to
enter
the
Program
Mode,
REVIEW
your
current
program
settings,
and
to
CHANGE
any
settings
as
desired.
The
words
PGM, RVW,
and
CHG
arc
located
on
the
front
of
the
detector,
and
are
highlighted
in
blue
graphics.
How
to
use
EZ-Programming
1
To
enter
Program
Mode,
press
and
hold
one
of
the
VOL
buttons
and
the
M
button
down
for
2
seconds.
The
unit
will
beep
twice,
and
will
display
the
word
F'tN·ogt··.:Hi'L
2
Then
press
the
RVW
button
to
review
the
current
settings.
You
can
either
tap
the
button
to
change
from
item
to
item,
or
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
Program
Mode,
simply
wait
8
seconds
without
pressing
any
button.
The
unit
will
display
Complete,
beep
4
times,
and
return
to
normal
operation.
Solo
53's
Factory
Settings
To
reset
Solo
S3
to
its
original
factory
settings,
press
and
hold
the
Mute
and
M
(Mode)
buttons
while
turning
Solo
S3
on. SoloS3's
display
will
provide
a
Reset
message,
accompanied
by
an
audible
alert,
acknowledging
the
reset.
An
example
of
EZ-Programming:
Here
is
how
you
would
turn
Solo S3's
Auto
!\lute
feature
off.
1
Enter
the
Program
Mode
by
holding
one
of
the
VOL
buttons
and
the
.'\1
button
down
for
2
seconds.
Solo S3
will
beep
twice
and
display
Pt··o~;wariL
2
Then
hold
the
RVW
button
down.
Solo
S3
will
scroll
through
the
categori(?s,
starting
with
Pilot
Light
(Pi
lot),
then
Auto
Power
(~F·•.•w),
then
Power-on
seque11ce
(F'r.ow·Cin),
then
Sig11al
Strength
Meter
(r•1e
t.et),
a11d
then
Auto
Mute
(.~P1ut.e)
.
3
Release
the
RVW
button
when
Solo
S3
shows
the
AutoMute
item.
Since
the
factory
setti11g is
for
AutoMate
to
be
on,
Solo
53
will
display
~r·1rJte
ott
Ifyou
accidentally
do11
't
release
the
RVW
button
in
time,
simply
press
the
other
VOL
button
to
scroll
back
to
the
desired
category
4
Press
the
CHG
button
to
change
from
.;;;r·1ut.e
ot·j
to
.~r·1ut.e
OFF.
5
To
complete
the
Programming,
simply
wait
8
seconds
without
pressing
any
button.
Solo S3
will
display
Cor,-,plet.e,
beep
4 times,
and
return
to
normal
operation.
EZ-Programming
Details
..,..
•
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e
ca
rd
along
perforation
s •
Solo 53
Quick
Reference
Cord
Press
tile
RVW
button
to
go
t
from
one
ca
t
egory
to
the
next
t
Press
the
CHG
button
to
change
your
selling
within
o
category
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Table
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Contents
~
'
Quick
Refe
r
ence
Cord
3-
4
EZ
-Programming
14-19
•
ll
ow'lb
Use
EZ-P
r
ogramming
14
..
M
Quick
Reference
Gu
ide 6-7 •
Example
of
EZ-Programming
14
..,
•
Overview
of
EZ-Prog
r
amming
LS
Installation
8-9 •
Details
of
EZ-Programm
ing
L6-
19
•
Battery
Installation
8
•
Opt
i
ona
l
l2-volt
SmartCord
8
Techn
i
cal
Details
20
-
25
•
Mounting
Location
8 • 1
nterpreti
ng
Ale
rts
20-21
•
WlndshJeld
Moun
t 9 •
How
Radar
Works
22
• Il
ow
Laser
Wo
rk
s
23
Controls
and
Features
10-1
3 • Il
ow
Safety
l
~adarWorks
24-25
•
Power
On/Off
10
•
AutoPw
r
10
Se
rvice
26-31
•
Vo
lu
me
Control
10
• Tr
oubleshooting
26-27
•
Power
-on
indication/
Alert
lO
•
Service
28
•
Mute
10
•
Wa
rr
anty
28-29
•
AutoMute
10
•
Accessories
29
•
Sma
r
tMuteTM
11
•
Specifications
30
•
Battery
Sta
tu
sI
Voltage
11
•
Registration
31
•
Low
Battery
Warning
11
•
Mode
Switc
h
(l
l
ighway/Auto/City)
11
•
Brightness
ll
•
Audible
Alerts
12
•
Signa
l
Stre
n
gth
Meter
12
•
ExpertMe~er
l
2-
13
4 s
Quick
Reference
Guide
'lb
begi11
using
t
he
Solo
S3,
jus
t
fol
lo
w
these
simple
st
eps:
1
Lnstall
(2)
AA
l'xtllcm.os
(includt>tl)
in
the
battery
compartment.
1
Please
note
polarity)
2 \
lount
your
Sob
S3
on
the
wi
nilih
ield
usmg
the
supplied
wincbhlcld
mount.
3
Press
the
Power
button
(
P\\
R)
localt'd
on
the
left
side
of
the
front
panel.
4
Adjust
the
volume
(\01.)
h}
pressing
the
up
and
down
buttons
located
to
the
nght
of
the
display.
Please
read
the
manual
to
full)
understand
So
lo
S3's
operation
and
feat
u
res.
6
EasyMount
Slot
Insert
Solo
S3's
adjustable
Windshield
mount
into
t
his
sk>t.
Pagl!
9
EasyRelease
Button
Press
the
release
button
,
and
slide
the
\\'
i
ntbhield
mount
into
one
of
its
four
locking
positiOn~
Pap,!!
9
Rear
Laser
Port
Receives
lase
r
signab
from
behind
the
\chicle.
Power-On
Indication
Three
LED
's
(green.
yellow.
red)
mounted
between
the
PWR
button
and
t
he
display.
indicate
power
(blinking
in
battery
mode.
solid
when
~tiona!
12
-
vol
t
power
cord
is
used).
These
also
ind
i
cate
the
sensitivity
mode
that
the
unit
is
in,(
"
J-1
"
fo
r
highwa).
"A"
for
AtlloSen~ilirit~,
and
"C"
for
city).
Page
10
Power
P
ress
t
he
P\VR
button
to
tu
rn
So
lo
S3
on.Pr
ess
and
ho
ld
the
P\VR
butt
on
to
turn
Solo
S3
off.
Pa
ge
10
AutoPwr
Feature
The
Solo
S3
will
au
t
omaticall)
sh
ut
off
once
the
vehicle
has
stopped
mo\'ing
for
approximately
25
minutes.
Pflge
16
Radar
Antenna
and
Laser
Lens
The
rea
r
panel
of
yo
ur
Solo
S3
sh
ou
ld
have
a
clea
r
view
of
the
road
ahead.
For
best
performance.
do
n
ot
mount
Solo
S.3
direct!}
behind
windshield
wipers
orti
nted
areas.
Graphic
OLED
Display
Duri
ng
an
ale
r
t,
th
edi
splayw
illl
urn
on
and
indicate
mda
r
band.
and
a
precise
ba
r-graph
of
signal
st
r
eng
th.
Progmmming
op
ti
ons
~
tnd
SW$
messages
are
also
displayed.
NOTE:
\\11en
usi
ng
So
lo
S3
in
battery
mode.
the
displaywillturn
off
au
t
omatically
un
t
il
a
signal
is
deU..'Cted.
or
you
enter
program
mode.
This
rnaximizt'S
batte
ry
Life.\
\
11CJ1using
the
optional12-\olt
Smart
Cord,
the
di
splay
will
remain
on
and
proride
SC\eral
pilotoptionsforpower-on
indication
PaJ:e
16
7
12
-
volt
Power
Jack
For
12-volt
opera
t
ion,
plug
t
he
op
t
ional
Sma
r
tCord
into
this
connector.
Mute
I
Battery
Status
Button
Briefly
prt>s~
this
button
(located
on
top)
to
silence
the
audio
f
or
a
specific
alert.
Pages
10-11
Ear
Phone
Jack
A
st~Uldard
1/8
inch
(or
3.5
mm)
earphone
jac
k
is
locatl'<.l
on
the
right
front
side
of
the
Solo
S3.
Mode
Button
Swi
t
chc:.
:-cnsiti\it}'
between
lhghway,
AutoSensitil•ity,
and
City
settings.
in
genem
l,
we
recommend
t
he
Au
t
oScns!l
i
vity
mode.
Page
If
Volume
Control
Pres.~
t
he
up
or
down
llllllon
to
adjust
th
e
S3's
vo
l
ume
.
Page
10
EZ
-
Programming
SoloS.)
is
r
eady
to
go,
ju~t
plug
it
in
an
d
turn
it
on.
If
you
prefer,
you
can
also
easily
customize
up
to
9f
ea-
turt'S
t
or
your
SJll'Ci
fie
dnr
i
ng
preferences.
Pages
14-19
AutoMute
Solo
S3
's
patented
Auto\lute
automatically
reduces
the
\Oiume
le\'el
of
the
audio
alert
after
a
brief
period
If
you
prefer.
you
can
turn
Auto~
lute
off.
P(/ge
10
Installation
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).
Optional12-volt
Smart(ord
To
power
Solo
S3
using
12-volts,
simply
remove
the
power
connector
plug
,
anrl.
insert
the
small
end
of
the
optional
SmartCord,
(telephone
-
type
connector)
into
the
modular
jack
on
Solo
S3's
right
side.
Plug
the
lighter
plug
adapter
into
your
vehicle's
lighter
socket
or
accessory
socket.
The
optional
SmartCord
allows
you
to
operate
the
Solo
S3
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.
8
NOTE:
Depending
on
your
vehicle,
the
lighter
socket
power
may
either
be
continuously
on,
or
it
may
be
switched
on
and
off
with
your
ignition
switch.
See
the
Accessories
section
for
details
on
how
to
order
the
optional12-volt
SmartCord.
Mounting
Location
WARNING!
ESCORT
cannot
anticipate
the
many
ways
Solo
S3
can
be
mounted.
It
is
important
that
you
mount
Solo
S3
where
it
will
not
impair
your
view
nor
present
a
hazard
in
case
of
an
accident.
Where
to
mount
Solo
S3
For
optimum
detection
performance,
we
recommend
the
following:
•
Using
the
supplied
Windshield
Mount,
stick
the
suction
cups
to
the
windshield,
and
mount
your
Solo
S3level
and
high
enough
on
your
front
windshield
to
provide
a
clear
view
of
the
road
ahead.
•
Mount
Solo
S3
away
from
windshield
wipers,
other
solid
objects,
and
heavily
tinted
areas
that
might
obstruct
the
radar
antenna
or
laser
lens.
Windshield
Mount
Solo
S3
's
Easy.Mount
windshield
bracket
is
designed
for
unobtrusive
and
hassle-free
mounting
.
CAUTION!
A
few
vehicles
(including
some
Porsches)
have
windshields
with
a
soft
anti-lacerative
coating
on
the
inside
surface.
Use
of
suction
cups
will
1
Depress
the
adjustment
button
on
the
top
of
Solo
permanently
mar
this
coating.
Consult
your
S3
(above
the
word
"
RELEASE
")
and
slide
the
dealership
or
the
vehicle
owner
's
manual
to
EasyMount
bracket
into
the
slot
until
mount
is
determine
if
your
windshield
has
--.,_~
"-·-·
. .
locked
into
the
position
which
best
fits
the
angle
of
this
coating.
...,_ ._,,
your
windshield
(there
are
four
settings
-""""'~:;::::;:::;;:;:~~=:a::fE]7fSE85~n
~vailable).
For
extremely
horizontal
or
extremely
sloped
windshields,
the
Easy
.Mount
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
S3
on
your
windshield
,
use
the
EasyMount
adjustment
button
located
on
the
top
of
the
Solo
S3,
and
slide
Solo
S3
forward
or
backward
to
obtain
a
level
horizontal
position.
When
installed
and
adjusted
properly,
the
back
top
edge
of
the
Solo
S3
should
rest
solidly
against
your
windshield.
9
User's
Tip
You
can
leave
the
EasvMount
bracket
in
place
on
your
windshield
,
and
·easily
remove
Solo
S3
by
pressing
the
adjustment
button
and
sliding
Solo
S3
off
the
mount.
Again,
be
sure
to
position
the
bracket
where
it
won't
present
a
hazard
in
the
event
of
an
accident.
i\dditional
mounts
are
available.
Controls
and
Features
Power
To
turn
Solo
S3
on,
simply
press
the
power
button
(PWR)
located
on
the
left
side
of
the
front
panel.
To
turn
the
detector
off
,
press
and
hold
the
same
power
button
for
approximately
two
(2)
seconds.
AutoPwr
(programmable)
To
conserve
battery
life,
the
Solo
S3
will
automatically
go
to
"sleep"
after
the
vehicle
has
stopped
moving
for
25
minutes.
If
the
vehicle
starts
to
move
within
the
next
30
minutes,
your
Solo
S3
will
"wake
up"
and
prompt
you,
(both
visually
and
audibly)
to
see
if
you
want
it
back
on.
If
so,
simply
press
any
button
on
the
Solo
S3,
and
it
will
return
to
normal
operation.
If
you
do
not
press
a
button
within
15
seconds
of
the
prompt
,
the
detector
will
shut
down
completely.
To
turn
the
Solo
S3
back
on,
simply
press
the
PWR
button.
Volume
Control
To
adjust
the
alert
tone
volume
level,
press
and
hold
the
up
or
down
arrow
buttons
located
to
the
right
of
the
display
Once
the
desired
volume
level
is
achieved
,
simply
release
the
button.
This
volume
level
will
be
stored
in
memory.
10
Power-On
Indication
I
Alert
Once
Solo
S3's
start-up
sequence
is
complete,
one
of
three
LEOs
(green
,
red
,
yellow)
located
between
the
PWR
button
and
the
display
will
begin
to
blink.
This
indicates
that
Solo
S3
is
operational
,
and
indicates
which
sensitivity
mode
(Highway,
Auto,
or
City)
the
detector
is
in.
If
you
are
using
the
optional
SmartCord
for
12-
volt
power,
you
can
select
alternate
power
-
on
displays.
See
the
EZ-
Programming
(page
16)
section
for
details.
The
red
LED
(AutoSensitivity
mode)
will
flash
as
an
alert
lamp
when
a
signal
is
detected.
Mute
The
Mute
button
,
located
on
the
top
case
of
the
Solo
S3
,
allows
you
to
silence
the
audio
alert
during
a
radar
encounter.
To
mute
the
audio
for
a
single
specific
signal,
briefly
press
the
Mute
button.
After
that
radar
encounter
has
passed,
the
mute
will
automatically
reset
and
the
audio
will
alert
you
to
the
next
encounter.
AutoMute
Your
Solo
S3
has
our
patented
AutoMute
feature
.
After
Solo
S3
alerts
you
to
a
radar
encounter
at
the
volume
you
have
selected,
the
AutoMute
feature
will
automatically
reduce
the
volume
to
a
lower
leveL
,,
This
keeps
you
informed
without
the
annoyance
of
a
continuous
full-volume
alert.
If
you
prefer,
you
can
turn
the
AutoMute
feature
off.
See
the
EZ-Programmingsection
(page
17)
for
details
.
SmartMute
Once
a
specific
signal
has
been
muted,
ESCORT's
exclusive
SmartMuterM
feature
will
intelligently
prioritize
any
additional
signals
by
band
.
If
a
new
signal
is
detected,
and
it
is
a
higher
priority
band
than
the
muted
one,
Solo
S3
will
alert
you
at
the
preset
volume
you
selected.
Battery
Status
I
Voltage
The
Mute
button
is
also
a
batter
y
status
button.
Simpl
y
press
the
Mute
button
at
any
time
(without
a
signal
present)
and
a
battery
status
icon
will
appear,
showing
you
the
remaining
life
of
the
batteries.
Each
segment
of
this
battery
icon
represents
approximately
25%
of
the
battery
life.
When
using
the
optional
SmartCord
for
12
-
volt
operation
,
pressing
the
Mute
button
will
provide
the
vehicles
voltage.
Low
Battery
Warning
Once
the
batteries
reach
a
specific
voltage
level,
(approximately
1.7
volts)
the
Solo
S3
will
provide
a
low
-
battery
warning.
This
warning
consists
of
an
audible
alert,
along
with
a
corresponding
message.
11
Mode
Switch
The
Mode
switch
selects
the
Solo
S3's
sensitivity.
We
recommend
the
Auto
(AutoSensitivity)
mode
for
most
driving.
Solo
S3's
AutoSensitivity
mode
provides
long-
range
warning,
while
virtually
eliminating
false
alarms.
In
this
mode
,
the
Solo
S3
's
internal
computer
continuously
analyzes
all
incoming
signals
and
intelligently
determines
which
signals
are
real
threats.
You
can
also
select
conventional
Highway
and
City
sensitivity
modes
.
When
driving
in
urban
areas
where
annoying
X-band
intrusion
alarms
and
door
openers
are
common,
City
Mode
can
be
engaged
to
lower
X-band
sensitivity
and
reduce
X-band
alerts.
Full
sensitivity
is
maintained
on
all
other
bands.
You
can
customize
Solo
S3's
City
mode
sensitivity
See
the
EZ-Programming
section
(page
18)
for
details.
Brightness
Control
The
Solo
S3
provides
four
levels
of
brightness
including
automatic
,
minimum,
medium,
maximum
and
full
dark
mode.
The
Solo
S3
is
shipped
using
the
automatic
setting,
which
will
adjust
the
brightness
automatically
based
on
the
ambient
light
in
y
our
vehicle.
You
may
also
select
one
of
the
fixed
brightness
levels
(min,
med
,
max)
in
the
EZ-Programming
section.
See
page
18
for
details.
Controls
and
Features
For
more
discreet
operation,
the
Solo
S3
also
has
a
dark
mode.
In
this
mode,
the
display
will
not
provide
any
visual
alerts
when
it
detects
a
signal.
Only
an
audible
alert
will
be
heard.
However,
the
display
will
operate
normally
when
accessing
the
program
mode.
See
the
EZ-Programming
section
(page
18)
for
details.
NOTE:
When
using
the
optional12-volt
SmartCord
while
the
Solo
S3
is
in
dark
mode,
all
visual
alerts
will
be
indicated
on
the
SmartCord
itself.
Audible
Alerts
For
Radar
signals:
Solo
S3
uses
a
Geiger-counter-like
sound
to
indicate
the
signal
strength
and
type
of
radar
signal
being
encountered.
When
you
encounter
radar,
a
distinct
Audible
Alert
will
sound
and
increase
in
rate
as
the
signal
gets
closer.
When
the
signal
is
very
strong,
the
Audible
Alerts
will
blend
into
a
solid
tone.
This
allows
you
to
judge
the
distance
from
the
signal
source
without
taking
your
eyes
from
the
road.
Each
band
has
a
distinct
tone
for
easy
identification.
X-band
=
beep
tone,
K-band
=
raspy
brap
tone,
Ka-band
=
double-brap
tone.
For
Laser
signals:
Since
Laser
signals
are
a
possible
threat
no
matter
how
weak,
Solo
S3
alerts
you
to
all
laser
signals
with
a
full
laser
alert.
12
For
Safety
signals:
Solo
S3
will
alert
you
to
these
signals
with
a
double-beep
tone,
and
a
corresponding
text
message.
A
complete
listing
of
the
text
messages
is
on
page
25.
Signal
Strength
Meter
Solo
S3's
alphanumeric
graphic
display
provides
an
intuitive
display
of
signal
strength
and
text
messages.
Solo
S3's
standard
bar-graph
signal
strength
meter
only
displays
information
on
a
single
radar
signal.
If
there
are
multiple
signals
present,
Solo
S3's
internal
computer
determines
which
is
the
most
important
threat
to
show
on
the
bar-graph
meter.
When
Solo
S3
detects
radar,
it
displays
the
band
(X,
K,
or
Ka),
and
a
precise
bar
graph
of
the
signal
strength.
When
Solo
S3
detects
a
laser
signal,
the
display
will
show
"LASER."
NOTE:
If
you
are
operating
Solo
S3
in
Dark
Mode,
the
display
will
not
light
when
a
signal
is
detected-
only
the
audio
alert
will
be
heard.
ExpertMeter
Solo
S3's
ExpertMeter
option
is
an
advanced
display
for
experienced
detector
users.
Please
use
Solo
S3
for
a
few
weeks
to
get
familiar
with
its
other
features
before
using
ExpertMeter.
To
use
the
ExpertMeter
instead
of
the
standard
bar
graph
meter,
select
ExpertMeter
in
Solo
S3's
EZ"
Programming
(see
page
17).
Solo
S3's
ExpertMeter
simultaneously
tracks
up
to
8
radar
signals.
It
shows
you
detailed
information
on
up
to
2
Ka-band,
2
K-band,
and
4
X-band
signals.
ExpertMeter
can
help
you
spot
a
change
in
your
normal
driving
environment;
for
example,
a
traffic
radar
unit
being
operated
in
an
area
where
there
are
normally
other
signals
present.
The
ExpertMeter
is
actually
a
miniature
spectrum
analyzer.
It
shows
what
band
each
signal
is
and
its
signal
strength.
Above
is
the
Exper!Meter
DL1play
ifSolo
S:3
was
detecting
2
strong
Ka-band,
2
strong
K-band,
and4
strong
:fband
signals.
As
you
can
see,
there
are
vertical
lines
after
each
band
designator.
Each
line
shows
a
signal
being
detected.
The
height
of
each
line
shows
the
relative
signal
strength
of
that
signal.
NOTE:
If
you
use
ExpertMeter,
the
brief
signal
shown
in
the
power-on
sequence
when
you
turn
on
your
Solo
S3
will
also
be
in
Expertlvleter:
an
X
with
a
single
vertical
line.
13
A
few
more
examples
will
help
you
better
see
how
the
ExpertMeterworks.
Here
ExpertMeter
shows
I
strong
K-band
signal,
and
three
X-
band
signals,
two
strong
and
one
weak.
Here
ExpertMeter
shows
I
weak
Ka-band
signal,
and
three
weak
:fband
signals.
On
very
weak
signals,
there
will
not
be
a
vertical
line
at
all.
This
shows
a
very
weak
:fband
signal.
ExpertMeter
Details
The
band
designators
(X,
K,
Ka)
will
stay
on
the
display
for
a
few
seconds
after
the
signal
has
passed.
This
allows
you
to
see
what
the
unit
detected,
even
on
very
brief
signals.
However,
the
vertical
lines
representing
individual
signals
continuously
change
(several
times
a
second)
to
give
you
a
continuous
instantaneous
view
of
all
radar
signals
present.
EZ·Programming
There
are
9
user-selectable
options
so
you
can
customize
your
Solo
S3
for
your
own
preferences.
The
Mode
button
("M")
and
the
"VOI;'
buttons
(up
or
down
arrows)
are
used
to
enter
the
programming,
REVIEW
your
current
program
settings,
and
to
CHANGE
any
settings
a.<>
desired.
The
letters
"PGM"
(program),
RVW
(review),
and
CHG
(change)
are
located
on
the
front
of
the
detector,
and
are
highlighted
in
blue
graphics.
Pages
16-19
explain
each
option
in
more
detail.
How
to
use
EZ-Programming
1
To
enter
Program
Mode,
press
and
hold
either
of
the
"VOL"
(up
or
down)
buttons,
and
the
"M"
(mode)
down
for
2
seconds.
The
unit
will
beep
twice,
and
will
displc~v
tbe
word
"Program."
2
Then
press
the
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
tbe
button
to
scroll
tbrough
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
S3
to
the
factory
program
settings,
press
and
hold
the
Mute
and
M
(Mode)
buttons
while
turning
Solo
S3
on.
Example
of
EZ-Programming
Here
is
how
you
would
turn
Solo
S3's
Auto
Mute
feature
off.
1
Enter
the
Program
Mode
by
holding
one
of
the
VOL
buttons
and
"M"
(mode)
button
down
for
2
seconds.
Solo
S3
will
beep
twice
and
display
"Program."
14
2
Then
hold
the
RVW
button
down.
Solo
S3
will
scroll
through
tbe
categories.
starting
with
Pilot
options,
Auto-Power,
Power-On
sequence,
Signal
Strength
Meter,
AutoMute,
7bnes,
Ci(v
sensitivity,
Brightness,
and
Bands.
3
Release
the
RVW
button
when
Solo
S3
shows
the
Auto
Mute
item.
Since
the
factory
setting
isfor
AutoMute
to
be
on,
Solo
S3
will
dz~play
"aMute
ON
''
(Jfyou
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
S3
will
display
Complete,
beep
4
times,
and
return
to
normal
operation.
'·
Overview
of
EZ-Programming
Press
the
RVW
button
to
go
-----.
from
one
(ategory
to
the
next
l
PILOT LIGHT
(Options
using
12-volt
SmartCord)
AUTO
POWER
POWER-ON SEQUENCE
SIGNAL STRENGTH METER
AUTOMUTE
AUDIOTONES
CITY
MODE
SENSITIVITY
BRIGHTNESS
BANDS
*solo
53's
Factory
Settings
To
reset
Solo
S3
to
its
original
factory
settings,
press
and
hold
the
Mute
and
M
(Mode)
buttons
while
turning
Solo
S3
on.
Solo
S3's
display
will
provide
a
"Reset"
message,
accompanied
by
an
audible
alert,
acknowledging
the
reset.
Pi
lot.
Pi
lot.
Pi
lot.
Pi
lot.
Pi
lot.
Pi
lot
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p,,,_w·On
p,
..
w·On
t·1et.et-·
t·1et.et-·
.::tt·1ute
.::tt•1ut.e
Tone
Tone
Cih.l
Ci
tJ~
Cit.'~
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t.
E:ands
E:ands
....
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Ka
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i.)l32
t
.------
Press
the
CHG
button
to
(hange
your
setting
within
a
(ategory
HIJJ\'
H
H. >
+
+.
>
+>
t·1ot.n
Time
Off
~::TD
F~::T
~::TD
E>=:P
ot·l
OFF
~::TD
LOUD
STD
Lo><
t·lo>=:
AUTO
t·1
It·l
t·1ED
t·1A:=<
DAF.:~<
DFT
* Full word: Highway
or
Auto
or
City
Letter: H
or
A
or
C
Letter,
with
scanning
dot
Symbol: +
or
•
or-
Symbol,
with
scanning
dot
Scanning symbol
*Uses
motion
to
turn
Solo
S3
off
Uses time
to
turn
Solo
S3
off
Turn Solo
S3
on
and
off
manually
*Standard
power-on
sequence
Fast power-on
sequence
*Standard signal strength
meter
Expert Meter
*AutoMute
on
AutoMute
off
*Standard
tones
Loud
tones
*Standard City
mode
sensitivity
Low X-band sensitivity in City Mode
No X-band sensitivity in City Mode
*Brightness is controlled automatically
Minimum brightness
when
turned
on
Medium brightness
when
turned
on
Maximum brightness
when
turned
on
Full Dark Mode
when
turned
on
*Default
bands
selected
t·10[1
One
or
more
bands
are disabled
.-----Turn
bands"ON"or"OFF"by
f pressing
the
Mute
button
ot..J
or
OFF
*X-band
detection
on
ot·l
or
OFF
*K-band
detection
on
ot·l
or
OFF
*Ka-band
detection
on
ot·l
or
OFF
*Laser
detection
on
ot·i
or
OFF
*
SWS
detection
off
O~l
or
OFF
*
VG2
detection
off
15
Details
of
EZ·Programming
Pilot
Light
(12-volt
power
only)
~
..
1 +
1-11
I'
'
(F
II
d .
t"
)
r-·1
..
0
...
_
_._.},1_
u
escnp
10n
In
this
setting,
Solo
S3
will
display
"Highway,"
"City,"
or
"Auto"
as
its
power-on
indication.
(factory
default)
Filot
H
(Letter)
In
this
setting,
Solo
S3
will
display
"H"
for
Highway,
"C"
for
City,
and
"/\'
for
Auto.
F'i
lot
H.
>
(Letter
with
scanning
dot)
In
this
setting,
Solo
S3
will
display
"H"
for
Highway,
"C"
for
City,
and
"/\'
for
Auto.
Also,
a
single
dot
will
continuously
scroll
across
the
display.
Fi
l.::o_t__±
(Symbol)
In
this
setting,
Solo
S3
will
display
"+"
for
Highway,
"."
for
Auto,
and
"-"
for
City.
Fi
lot
+.>(Symbol
with
scanning
dot)
In
this
setting,
Solo
S3
will
display"+"
for
Highway,
"."
for
Auto,
and
"-"
for
City.
Also,
a
single
dot
will
continuously
scroll
across
the
display.
Fi
lot
+>(Scanning
symbol)
In
this
setting,
Solo
S3
will
display"+"
for
Highway,
"."
for
Auto,
and
"-"
for
City.
Each
will
continuously
scroll
across
the
display.
16
Auto
Power
aF'i.•.!t"· t·iotn
(Standard)
In
this
setting,
Solo
S3
maximizes
battery
life
by
intelligently
shutting
down
once
your
vehicle
has
become
motionless
for
approximately
25
minutes.
After
this
time,
the
Solo
S3
will
go
into
a
"sleep"
mode
for
approximately
30
minutes.
However,
if
the
Solo
S3
senses
movement
within
this
"sleep"
time,
the
Solo
S3
will
wake
up
and
prompt
you
(both
audibly
and
visually)
to
see
if
you
would
like
to
return
to
an
active
mode.
If
yes,
simply
press
any
button.
If
not,
the
Solo
S3
will
shut
off
completely,
maximizing
battery
life.
.::tF!
..
.!t"·
Tiu
1e
In
this
setting,
Solo
S3
will
shut
off
completely
after
no
signals
are
detected
for
approximately
45
minutes.
In
this
setting,
Solo
S3
requires
that
you
turn
it
on
and
off
manually
using
the
PWR
button.
Power-on
Sequence
P:
..
w·On
:::;T[!
(Standard)
In
this
setting,
each
time
you
turn
on
Solo
S3,
it
will
display
"Solo
S3,"
"LASER,"
"Ka-band,"
"K-band,"
"X-band,"
followed
by
a
briefX-band
alert.
(factory
default)
If
one
or
more
bands
are
disabled,
(see
page
19)
a
message
will
appear
alerting
you
if
one
or
more
bands
are
disabled,
(i.e.
"X
OFF").
F'1.o.:r·On
£:2I
(Fast
power-on)
In
this
setting,
Solo
S3
will
provide
a
single
X-band
tone
if
all
bands
are
enabled.
If
any
bands
have
been
disabled,
a
double
X-
band
tone
and
corresponding
message
(i.e.
"X
OFF"),
will
alert
you
that
one
or
more
bands
have
been
turned
off.
NOTE:
If
the
batteries
need
to
be
replaced,
a
low-
battery
alert
will
be
provided
during
both
power-on
sequences.
Signal
Strength
Meter
!·i.=o
t.=or··
:::;TD
(Standard
meter)
In
this
setting,
the
meter
displays
the
band
of
the
received
signal,
and
a
bar
graph
shows
the
relative
signal
strength.
(factory
default)
17
rie
-::.er··
F;:.=:F
(Expert
Meter)
In
this
setting,
the
meter
simultaneously
tracks
multiple
radar
signals.
It
can
display
up
to
2
Ka
band,
2K
band,
and
4X
band
signals
at
the
same
time.
NOTE:
The
Expertl'vleter
feature
is
explained
in
more
detail
on
page
13.
AutoMute
~!·!1Ae_1HJ
(Autol'vlute
on)
In
this
setting,
Solo
S3's
audio
alerts
will
initially
be
at
the
volume
you
set,
but
after
a
few
seconds,
Solo
S3
will
automatically
reduce
the
volume
level,
to
keep
you
informed,
but
not
annoyed.
(factory
default)
.::;!·!:.~
te
OFF
(Auto
Mute
off)
With
Autol'vlute
off,
Solo
S3's
audio
alerts
will
remain
at
the
volume
you
set
for
the
duration
of
the
radar
encounter.
Audio
Tones
Tone
:::;TD
(Standard
tones)
This
setting
uses
more
pleasing
tones.
(factory
default)
Tone
LOUD
(Loud
tones)
This
setting
uses
tones
that
are
more
piercing.
This
setting
is
recommended
for
louder
vehicles.
Details
of
EZ·Programming
City
Mode
Sensitivity
Ci
t1d
:
:;Ti:::i
(Standard)
In
this
setting,
when
you
put
Solo
S3
in
the
City
mode,
X-band
sensitivity
is
significantly
reduced,
to
reduce
annoyance
from
X-band
intrusion
alarms
and
motion
sensors.
(factory
default)
Ci
t:::l
Lo:;.::
(LowX-bandsensitivity)
In
this
setting,
when
you
put
Solo
S3
in
the
City
mode,
X-band
sensitivity
is
reduced
more
than
the
standard
setting.
This
will
reduce
X
band
alarms
from
other
sources
even
further,
but
also
significantly
reduces
range
to
X-band
traffic
radar.
Ci
t.1;
t·~o:=-=:
(No
X-band
sensitivity)
In
this
setting,
when
you
put
Solo
S3
in
the
City
mode,
Solo
S3
will
not
respond
to
any
X
band
signals.
WARNING:
Only
choose
this
setting
if
you
are
absolutely
certain
that
there
are
no
X
band
traffic
radar
units
where
you
drive.
NOTE:
These
settings
only
apply
when
Solo
S3
is
operated
in
City
mode.
18
Brightness
E:t-·
t
H!_i+,..::•
(Automatically
adjusts)
In
this
setting,
the
Solo
S3's
display
and
pilot
lights
will
adjust
automatically
based
on
the
vehicles
interior
brightness.
(factory
default)
t:;r-·t
i:'1H·i
(Minimum)
In
this
setting,
each
time
you
turn
on
Solo
S3,
the
display
will
be
at
the
lowest
brightness.
E:r--t.
_t1E!:i
(Medium)
In
this
setting,
each
time
you
turn
on
Solo
S3,
the
display
will
be
at
the
medium
brightness.
Pd.
i'1A:=<
(Maximum)
In
this
setting,
each
time
you
turn
on
Solo
S3,
the
display
will
be
at
the
maximum
brightness.
E:r--
t
_CL=:!r-·k
(Dark)
In
this
setting,
Solo
S3's
display
will
be
totally
dark,
even
during
an
alert
Only
the
audible
alert
will
tell
you
of
detected
signals.
Bands
ON/OFF
E:.~nds
DFT
-
--
--
In
this
setting,
the
default
radar
and
laser
frequencies
are
monitored.
This
is
the
factory
setting,
and
it
is
highly
recommended
that
you
use
your
Solo
S3
in
this
mode.
;:.::_
Of-i
(X-band
detection
on-
factory
default)
f<
Dr-~
(K-band
detection
on-
factory
default)
r<.::;
Of·i
(Ka-band
detection
on-
factory
default)
L:3F::
Dr·~
(Laser
detection
on-
factory
default)
9.1.!::;
QFF
(Safety
Warning
Systems
detection
off-
factory
default)
1.)(32
CifF
(VG2
detection
off-
factory
default)
If
the
VG2
band
(Radar
detector
detector)
i~
turned
on,
VG2
units
will
be
detected
with
an
audible
and
visual
alert
Once
detected,
Solo
S3's
internal
oscillator
will
shut
down
for
a
period
of
time,
making
it
undetectable.
Solo
S3's
oscillator
will
then
periodically
turn
back
on
to
see
if
the
VG
2
unit
is
still
present
If
not,
Solo
S3
will
return
to
normal
operation.
NOTE:
With
VG2
detection
on,
other
radar
detectors
could
be
detected
as
welL
If
you
live
in
an
area
where
a
specific
band
(e.g.
SWS)
is
not
currently
used,
you
can
turn
that
specific
band
off.
NOTE:
DO
NOT
TURN
ANY
BANDS
OFF
UNLESS
YOU
ARE
ABSOLUTELY
SURE
THAT
BAND
IS
NOT
USED
IN
YOUR
AREA.
To
disable,
or
turn
a
specific
band
off,
enter
program
mode
and
scroll
to
the
"BandsALL"
category
using
the
"REVIEW"
button.
Using
the
"CHANGE"
button,
select
the
specific
band
you
wish
to
disable,
or
turn
off,
(e.g.
"SWS
ON").
Once
you
have
selected
the
specific
band,
press
the
top-
mounted
Mute
button
to
turn
the
band
on/off.
NOTE:
If
you
have
turned
off
a
band,
Solo
S3
will
warn
you
with
an
audible
alert,
and
associated
text
message
stating
which
band
is
turned
off,
(e.g.
"SWS
OFF").
This
warning
is
displayed
during
the
start
up
sequence
(standard
or
fast).
19