Escort SOLO S4 User manual

RADAR•LASER•SAFETY•DETECTO
Cordless Long Range
Radar Laser Detector
Cordless Convenience
Long Range Radar/Laser Detection
OLED Display
OLED
Long Range Protection + Cordless Convenience
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Quick Reference

Congratulations
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
SOLO S4 Features
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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.
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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.
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Installation
1Depress 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 ts 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 rmly, be sure to keep both your
windshield and the suction cups clean.
2To 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 o
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.

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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 o.
AutoPwr Feature
The SOLO S4 will automatically shut o
once the vehicle has
stopped moving for
approximately
25 minutes.
Controls & Features
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.

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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 o 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
Briey press this button (located on top) to
silence the audio for a specic 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 specic
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 o.

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EZ-Programming
How to use EZ-Programming
1To enter Program Mode, press and hold
both PGM buttons for 2 seconds. The unit
will beep twice, and will display the word
Program.
2Then 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.
3Press 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.
4To 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 o.
1Enter 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.

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 o
aPwr Time Uses time to turn SOLO S4 o
aPwr Off Turn SOLO S4 on and o 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 o
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 o
VG2 ON or OFF *VG2 detection o
*Default Setting
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Contact Us
Registration
Register now to enter your new SOLO S4
for our product warranty and qualify for
special oers 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, specications and prices subject to change
without notice.
Designed in the USA by Escort, Inc., manufactured in the
Philippines.
FCC NOTE: Modications 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.
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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

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CONGRATULATIONS!
We trust you will enjoy your high-performance ESCORT detector.
If
you have questions about your detector or its many features,
our Customer Service Experts are here to assist
you .
NEED HELP? WAIT!
PLEASE DO NOT RETURN THIS
PRODUCT TO THE STORE!
Please contact ESCORT directly for service and support.
By phone:
1-800-5£13-1608, 8:00AM to 5:30PM EST, Monday-Friday
Online:
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ESCORT

ESCORT One Year Limited Warranty
Whatthis warranty covers: ESCORT, Inc. ("ESCORT")
warrants your Product against all defects in materials and
workmanship.
Far hawlang: One (1) year from the date of original
purchase from
an authorized ESCORT dealer.
Whatwe will do: If a breach of warranty occurs, ESCORT,
at its discretion, will either repair or replace your Product
free of charge.
What
we will nat do: ESCORT will not pay shipping
charges that
you incur for sending your Product to us.
What you must do to maintain this warranty: Show
original proof of purchase or receipt from an authorized
ESCORT dealer.
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.~. Your receipt or proof-of-purchase is from a non-
authorized 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.
To obtain service: 1. Contact ESCORT [1-800-5~3-1608]
ESCORT
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. Ship the Product pre-paid [insured, for your
protection] to:
ESCORT, Inc., 5~~0 West Chester Rd., West
Chester, OH ~5069.
LIMITATION OF WARRANTY: The obligations set forth
above are ESCORT's sole obligations and your exclusive
remedy. ESCORT makes no other express warranty. Any
implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a
particular purpose that may
be applicable to the Product
is limited in duration to the duration of this warranty.
Some States do not allow limitations on how long an
implied warranty lasts, so the above limitation may
not apply to
you. ESCORT SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR
CONSEQUENTIAL SPECIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES
INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, DAMAGES ARISING OUT
OF THE USE, MISUSE OR MOUNTING OF THE PRODUCT.
Some States do not allow the exclusion or limitation
of incidental or consequential damages,
so the above
limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. ESCORT is
not responsible for products lost in shipment between the
owner
and our service center.
Other legal rights:
This warranty gives you specific legal
rights,
and you may also have other rights which vary from
State to State.
to obtain a Return Authorization
Number. 2. Properly pack ©2015 ESCORT Inc. ESCORT® is a registered trademark of
your Product
and include: your name, complete return ESCORT Inc.