Escort MAXcam 360c User manual

OWNER’S MANUAL

Congratulations
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2 - I N - 1 P R O T E C T I O N
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•Updatable IVT Filter™ automatically reduces false alerts from moving In-Vehicle Technology
sources such as collision avoidance systems and adaptive cruise control.
•MAXcam 360c features a customizable display that intuitively displays relevant information and
device status at a glance.
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and red light cameras.
•Built-in WiFi and Bluetooth® connectivity connects you to
the Drive Smarter® app and community. Receive over 100
million shared alerts a year and access local speed limit data
forover-speed alerts.
The Escort MAXcam 360c combines the peace of mind of a dash cam with the intelligent alerts of an
Escort radar/laser detector to create a complete driver alert system. Videos recorded store location, date
and time to tell your side of the story. Automatic speed-based filtering intelligently reduces false alerts.
MAXcam 360c’s advanced performance quickly and accurately reports alerts sooner than other
detectors, and with directional awareness arrows, provides you with location information so you
can drive smarter and safer.
drivesmarter.com/downloads

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Installation
Your new detector comes with our latest EZ Mag Mount™. Simply slide the detector onto the mounting
Mounting Tips:
•Center of windshield between driver and passenger.
•Ensure clear view of road ahead and sky above.
•Avoid windshield wipers and heavily tinted areas.
To mount the detector in your vehicle:
1Remove backing from EZ Mag Mount.
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3Tilt the display end of the detector slightly upward and engage with the mounting bracket.
4To adjust view, loosen thumb wheel and adjust angle of mounting bracket. Tighten thumb
wheel to secure.
5To remove the detector, simply lift the display end of the detector upward. The detector will release
from the mount.
6To remove mount from windshield, release locking clamp and pull tab on top of EZ Mag Mount.
EZ Mag Mount Care Instructions:
to air dry.

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Attach EZ Mag Mount™to
MAXcam 360c
Connect and
Power
MAXcam 360c
Mount to
Windshield
Lock Mount

Download and Connect to Drive Smarter® App
1Power on MAXcam 360c.
2Install and run the Drive Smarter® app on your
smartphone.
3In the Drive Smarter® app, press the Account
button then select “Add Camera”
4Follow the prompts in the Drive Smarter app to
connect MAXcam 360c and your mobile Wi-Fi hotspot.
prompted to register a new account.
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Controls & Features
Using MAXcam 360c
1Plug small end of SmartCord into modular jack
on MAXcam 360c and large end of SmartCord
into your car’s lighter/accessory socket.
2MAXcam 360c should power on automatically.
If not, press the device’s PWR button.
NOTE: You can easily access and customize all of
your Settings and Preferences by pressing the PRG button.
See Settings and Preferences for details.
Using SmartCord USB
•Mute Button:
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- Press three times to lock out a false alert.
- Press twice while receiving a locked-out alert
to unlock.
- When connected to Drive Smarter press and hold
the mute button on unit or cord to manually
•Alert Light: Blinks red when receiving a laser alert.
•Power Light: Lights green when device is
powered on.
•USB Charging Port: Charge smartphones,
tablets and other USB-charged devices.
Modular Jack
Connects to SmartCord for powering
your device
Modular Connector
Plugs into detector jack
Smartcord USB Adapter
Connects to lighter/accessory socket
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Mini USB Jack
Connects to your computer
via USB A/micro B cable for
downloading movie clips
SD Card Slot
16GB SD Card Included
and Pre-Installed.
Earphone Jack
Connect to optional
3.5 mm stereo earphone

Controls & Features
Speaker
Bottom of unit)
EZ Mag Mount™ Area Camera Lens
Power
Mute
Sensitivity
Display
Mark
Power
SEN
Press SEN to adjust the X and K band radar detection
sensitivity/range. Auto = speed adjusted. The slower
you travel, the shorter the X and K band detection
range. At 50 mph and above, X and K detection
range is at maximum. Ka band detection range is
always at maximum, regardless of the SEN setting.
MUTE
To silence an alert, press the MUTE button during
the alert. Once the radar or laser encounter has
passed, the mute will disengage, and the audio will
return to your preset level. You can also silence an
alert by pressing the SmartCord MUTE button.
BRT
Brightness. Press to adjust the display brightness.
MRK
To mark a location for future alerts:
• Press MRK twice
• Rotate the Volume/Rotary Dial to select the type
of marker type of marker
• Press MRK again to confirm
To unmark a location alert, press MRK twice while
receiving a marker alert.
Rotary Dial
Rotate to adjust volume. When in the Menu or using
MRK, rotate to change the setting.
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Rotary Dial
Turn to change
volume/setting
Brightness
Program
(hold for Emergency
Recording)
Program
Briefly press PRG to access the programming
menu. To start an emergency recording, hold PRG
until MAXcam 360c states “Emergency Recording”.
The recording will automatically stop according to
the Loop Clip Time setting.

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Display and Menu
Signal Band Indicator
Displays the radar band of the alert:
- X Band (commonly false alerts)
- K band (used by police radar and false alerts)
- Ka band (almost always police radar)
- Laser (almost always police)
Signal Strength Meters
Displays the signal strength, or how close, the alert
is. The more alert bars displayed, the stronger the
signal strength. The left meter is front signal
strength. The right meter is rear signal strength.
OSP/Speed Limit Indicator
Over Speed alert setting, can be adjusted in the
Programming menu. Bluetooth icon will appear
here when paired to phone. Speed limit data will
appear here when connected to the Drive Smarter
app or your mobile Wi-Fi spot.
Signal Counter
Displays the number of alerts being detected.
Speed
displays vehicle voltage.
Rear Signal Strength Meter
Signal Band
Indicator OSP/Speed Limit
Front Signal Strength Meter Signal Counter

Programming Menu
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OVERVIEW
To access the Programming menu, press the PRG button. “Programming” will be displayed.
To navigate the Programming menu:
• The selected Menu item is displayed in white text.
• Rotate the Volume Ring to change the selected (white) Menu item.
• Press the MUTE button to change the setting of the selected Menu item.
• Press the MUTE button again to return to the selected Menu item.
To exit Programming, press the PRG button or simply wait a few seconds without pressing any
buttons. A “Completed” message will display, confirming your selection(s).
Restore factory Settings
To restore MAXcam 360c to its original factory settings:
• Press and hold MRK and BRT while turning the power on.
• Restore Factory Settings? will display.
• Press the MUTE button to confirm. To cancel, wait 10 seconds.
• Factory Settings Restored will display and MAXcam 360c will reboot.
• You will be prompted to select your Time Zone and the Daylight Saving Time setting.
The following is a list of all settings available in the Programming menu followed by detailed descrip-
tions of each setting.

Press SEN to go from Press VOLUME + or – to change
one category to the next your setting within a category
User Mode Advanced* Access and customize all Settings and Preferences
Novice Access and customize Units and Display Color only, (all other
Settings are set to factory defaults)
NOTE: Switch back to Advanced Mode to view all Preferences.
Pilot Mode Scanning* Display scanning bar and the selected SEN mode
Full Word Displays only the selected SEN mode
Arrow Mode Single* Displays a single threat-direction arrow for the primary alert
Multiple Displays threat-direction arrows for multiple alerts
Band
Displays color-coded threat-direction arrows for multiple alert bands
X = green, K = blue, Ka/Laser = red
Display Color Blue*/Green/Red/Amber Set color to match your vehicle’s dash display
Speed Display On* Displays current speed
Displays battery voltage
Cruise Alert 20 mph*
Over Speed 70 mph*
Over Spd Limit Off / Spd Limit* / 5 Over /
7 Over / 10 Over / 15 Over /
20 Over/ 25 Over
Programming MenuProgramming Menu
Offers only double beep alert tones below the specified speed
Alerts when the specified speed is exceeded
Alerts when the specified speed over the speed limit has been exceeded
NOTE: only applicable when connected to a mobile Wi-Fi hotspot
Meter Mode Standard Displays primary alert band with front signal strength bar graph
Stand FR* Displays primary alert band and signal counter with front and rear
signal strength bar graphs
Spec Displays primary alert band with numeric frequency and only front
signal strength bar graph
Spec FR Displays primary alert band, numeric frequency and signal counter
with front and rear signal strength bar graphs
Expert FR Displays up to four alert bands with front and rear signal strength bar
graphs for each
Simple Simple messages replace alert band and signal strength bar graphs:
Caution (if traveling below Cruise Alert limit)
Slow Down (if traveling above Cruise Alert limit)
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Tones Standard* Standard alert tones
Standard+ Standard alert tones for primary alert plus a
double-beep tone for additional alerts
Mild Mild doorbell chime alert tones
AutoMute Low / Med* / High / Off During an alert, automatically reduces audio to selected
volume level
AutoLearn On* / Off Automatically stores and locks out false alerts
Units English* / Metric Units for distance and speed
Language English* / Español Language for voice and text
Voice On* / Off Voice announcements
GPS Filter On* / Off Enables GPS Filtering of stored false alerts
AutoPower Off / 1 Hour / 2 Hours / Powers down unit after specified time
4 Hours*/ 8 Hours NOTE: If AutoPower is enabled, to save screen life the display screen
goes blank after 30 minutes without moving. Display screen will
turn on automatically after you reach 10MPH
Band Enables Default* Default Band Enables
Modified Band Enables have been modified from their default settings
X Band On* / Off
K Band On* / Off Covers frequency range: 24.050 – 24.250 GHz
NOTE: When K Band is off, K Narrow bands are available selections
K Narrow 1 On* / Off Covers frequency range: 24.050 – 24.110 GHz
K Narrow 2 On* / Off Covers frequency range: 24.110 – 24.175 GHz
K Narrow 3 On* / Off Covers frequency range: 24.175 – 24.250 GHz
K Narrow 4 On / Off* Covers frequency range: 23.950 – 24.050 GHz
MultaRadar CD On / Off* MultaRadar CD detection
MultaRadar CT On / Off* MultaRadar CT detection
Press SEN to go from Press VOLUME + or – to change
one category to the next your setting within a category
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Programming Menu
Press SEN to go from Press VOLUME + or – to change
one category to the next your setting within a category
Ka Band On / Off* Covers frequency range: 33.400 – 36.000 GHz
NOTE: When Ka Band is off, Ka Narrow bands are available selections
Ka Narrow 1 On / Off* Covers frequency range: 33.600 – 33.700 GHz
Ka Narrow 2 On* / Off Covers frequency range: 33.700 – 33.900 GHz
Ka Narrow 3 On / Off* Covers frequency range: 33.900 – 34.200 GHz
Ka Narrow 4 On / Off* Covers frequency range: 34.200 – 34.600 GHz
Ka Narrow 5 On* / Off Covers frequency range: 34.600 – 34.800 GHz
Ka Narrow 6 On / Off* Covers frequency range: 34.800 – 35.160 GHz
Ka Narrow 7 On / Off* Covers frequency range: 35.160 – 35.400 GHz
Ka Narrow 8 On* / Off Covers frequency range: 35.400 – 35.600 GHz
Ka Narrow 9 On / Off* Covers frequency range: 35.600 – 35.840 GHz
Ka Narrow 10 On / Off* Covers frequency range: 35.840 – 36.000 GHz
Laser On* / Off Laser detection
TSR On* / Off Traffic Sensor Rejection (TSR) filtering
Exit Exit Band Enables menu
K Notch On / Off* Reduces sensitivity of K band frequency range:
24.190 – 24.210 GHz
NOTE: K Notch is effective at reducing alerts to certain vehicle collision
avoidance systems
Shifters Receive / Shift* / Shift4 / Shifter mode. Receive = receive-only
Shift6 / Shift8 / Shift10 / Off Shift4/6/8/10 puts shifters in receive-only mode after 4/6/8/10
seconds from receiving an alert
NOTE: only available when optional ZR5 or ZW5 shifters are connected
Marker Enable Default* Default Marker Enables
Modified Marker Enables have been modified from their default settings
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Other On* / Off Other location
Redlight On* / Off Redlight camera
Red & Speed On* / Off Redlight and speed camera
Speed Camera On* / Off Speed camera
Speed Trap On* / Off Speed trap
Air Patrol On / Off* Aircraft enforcement areas
Exit Exit Marker Enables menu
Clear Location Marked Clear all user marked locations
Lockouts Clear all locked out false alerts
Defender Clear all Defender locations
Format Clears all locations
Press MUTE again to confirm selection
Wi-Fi On* / Off Allows connection to a Wi-Fi hotspot
Bluetooth On* / Off Allows connection to the Drive Smarter app
Auto Update Off / Database / Automatically checks for the selected updates when connected to a
Firmware / All* Wi-Fi hotspot
WiFi Update Database / Firmware Perform an update to the selected software
Camera Default* Default Camera Settings
Modified Camera Settings have been modified from their default settings
Programming Menu
Press SEN to go from
one category to the next your setting within a category
Press VOLUME + or – to change
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Programming Menu
Press SEN to go from
one category to the next your setting within a category
Press VOLUME + or – to change
Video Record On* / Off Turn off/on video recording
Microphone On* / Off Turn off/on microphone
Loop Clip Time 1 Min* / 3 Min / 5 Min Loop Recording Time
G-Sensor Off / Level 1<>*/ G-Sensor Level
Level 2<<>>/
Level 3<<<>>>
Parking Mode On / Off* Turn off/on Parking Mode
Motion Detect On / Off* Turn off/on Motion Detection
Watermark On* / Off Turn off/on Watermark stamp
Date/Time On* / Off Turn off/on Date/Time stamp
Speed Stamp On / Off* Turn off/on Speed stamp
Radar Stamp On* / Off Turn off/on Radar stamp
Format Card Format Formats SD Card. Press Mute again to confirm
Exit Exit Marker Enables menu
Serial Number and Software Version
To view your MAXcam 360c’s serial number and software revision, press and hold the MRK and MUTE
buttons while powering on the detector.
User Mode
Advanced access and customize all settings and preferences.
Novice access and customize only Units (English or metric) and Display Color. All other
preferences are set to factory defaults. To view all settings and preferences, you
must switch to Advanced mode.
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Restore factory Settings
To restore MAXcam 360c to its original factory settings:
• Press and hold MRK and BRT while turning the power on.
• Restore Factory Settings? will display.
• Press the MUTE button to confirm. To cancel, wait 10 seconds.
• Factory Settings Restored will display and MAXcam 360c will reboot.
• You will be prompted to select your Time Zone and the Daylight Saving Time setting.
The following is a list of all settings available in the Programming menu followed by detailed
descriptions of each setting.
Arrow Mode
Single arrows are displayed indicating the direction of only the primary threat. All arrows use
your selected display color.
Multiple threat-direction arrows are displayed for multiple threats. When multiple threats are
displayed, the direction arrow of the primary threat will blink.
Band threat-direction arrows are color-coded for the band that is being detected. When
multiple threats are displayed, the direction arrow of the primary threat will blink.
X band = green, K band = blue, Ka band and Laser = red
Note: When using Band arrow mode with Standard FR2 and Spec FR2 meter modes, the rear bar
graph will use the selected display color.
Display Color
The display graphics can be changed to blue, green, red or orange to match the instrument lighting of
your vehicle.
Speed Display
Turns Speed Display off or on. When Speed Display is off, the vehicle’s voltage is displayed.
Cruise Alert
While traveling below the set Cruise Alert speed, all alerts sound a short double-beep. The alert will
fully sound when you exceed the Cruise Alert speed.
Programming Menu
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Programming Menu
Over Speed
You can set the Over Speed alert to notify you when you are traveling over a specified speed. When
you travel above the speed that you have set, the background display for your current speed will turn
red and a voice prompt will announce “Over Speed”.
When connected to the Drive Smarter app or a mobile Wi-Fi hotspot, the Over Speed setting is
automatically set to the speed limit showing on the display. If no speed limit data is available and the
display shows --, the Over Speed setting is used.
Over Speed Limit
Note: this setting only applies when MAXcam 360c is connected to a Wi-Fi hotspot with internet
connectivity.
When the speed limit is exceeded by the set speed, the background for your current speed will
change to red and a voice prompt will announce “Over Speed”. If no speed limit data is available and
the display shows --, the Over Speed setting is used.
Meter Mode
MAXcam 360c offers five different settings for displaying information about alerts.
Standard
The Standard meter mode provides only the band information and front signal strength information
of a single alert. When radar is detected, the band (X, K or Ka) and a bar graph of the signal’s strength
are displayed. When laser is detected, the display will simply read “Laser.” If there are multiple alerts
present, only the highest priority threat is displayed. Laser is the highest priority threat, followed by
Ka, K, then X band radar.
Standard FR
The Standard FR1 meter mode (FR1 = Front and Rear signal strengths of 1 signal) displays the band of
the highest priority threat along with a front and rear bar graph of its signal strength. The left bar
graph shows the signal strength in front of the detector while the right bar graph shows the signal
strength from the rear. If there are multiple alerts present, only the signal strength of the highest
priority threat is displayed. Laser is the highest priority threat, followed by Ka, K, then X band radar.
The number in between the bar graphs is the total number of alerts that are being detected.
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Spec FR
The Spec FR1 meter mode (FR1 = Front and Rear signal strengths of 1 signal) displays the numeric
frequency and band of the highest priority threat along with a front and rear bar graph of its signal
strength. The left bar graph shows the signal in front of the detector while the right bar graph shows
the signal strength from the rear. If there are multiple alerts present, only the signal strength of the
highest priority threat is displayed. Laser is the highest priority threat, followed by Ka, K, then X band
radar. The number in between the bar graphs is the total number of alerts that are being detected.
Expert FR
Expert FR meter mode (FR = Front and Rear signal strengths) simultaneously tracks up to four radar
alerts displaying each alert’s band along with a bar graph of their front and rear signal strengths.
When using this meter mode the rear signal strength bar graph is always the opposite color of the
selected display color. In the above image, a Ka band, two K bands, and an X band signal are being
detected. The X band alert is grey to show that it is a locked out false alert. For more information
about locking out false alerts see the GPS Filtering/TrueLock section. Expert FR meter mode can help
you spot a change in your normal driving environment (e.g., a traffic radar unit being operated in an
area where there are normally other signals present).
Simple
Simple messages replace bands and signal strengths or frequencies:
Caution used when an alert is received while you are traveling below your current Cruise
Alert setting (or posted speed limit for your current location when connected to
Drive Smarter).
Slow Down displayed when an alert is received while you are traveling above the current Cruise
Alert setting (or posted speed limit of your current location, when connected to
DriveSmarter).
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Tones
Standard
The factory default Standard alert tones uses a Geiger counter-type sound to indicate the signal
strength and type of radar signal being encountered. When you encounter radar, a distinct audible
alert will sound and will increase as the signal gets stronger. This allows you to judge the distance
from the signal source without taking your eyes off of the road. Each band has a distinct tone for easy
identification:
X band = beep tone
K band = brap tone
Ka band = double-brap tone Laser = solid brap tone
POP = solid brap tone
Standard Plus
Features the Standard alert tones outlined above for the primary alert, plus double-beep tones for
additional alerts.
Mild
Mild alert tones offer softer, simpler alert tones that are less obtrusive to the driving experience:
X band, K band, Ka band and POP = Doorbell chime
Low signal strength = Double chime
High signal strength = Triple chime
If alert remains in area more than 15 seconds = Single chime (as a reminder)
Laser = Solid brap tone
Since laser signals are a possible threat no matter how weak, laser alerts are always full strength.
AutoMute
Your MAXcam 360c also includes ESCORT’s patented AutoMute feature. Once MAXcam 360c alerts you
to a radar encounter at your selected volume level, it automatically reduces the volume to the
selected AutoMute level. This keeps you informed without the annoyance of a continuous full-volume
alert. If you prefer, you can turn the AutoMute feature off.
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AutoLearn
The AutoLearn feature analyzes (over time) the source of radar signals by location and frequency. This
allows MAXcam 360c to determine if a fixed location signal is a real threat or a false one. If it
determines that the signal is an automatic door opener, motion sensor, etc., it automatically locks out
this source at this particular location. A “Stored” message will appear on the display when a signal has
been automatically locked out. AutoLearn needs to encounter the exact frequency in the same
location approximately three times to lock it out. Since some door openers are turned on and off
routinely, some variations may occur. Variations may also occur with seasonal temperature changes
that can affects the frequency that these radar sources transmit.
MAXcam 360c will also unlearn signals to protect you from locking out real threats. If a particular
signal is no longer present at a location that was previously locked out, MAXcam 360c will unlock that
signal. If you prefer, you can turn the AutoLearn feature off.
GPS Filter (TrueLock)
MAXcam 360c is equipped with a TrueLock GPS Filter to store and lock out, or ignore, fixed location
false alerts in its memory. Common sources of fixed location false alerts are storefront automatic door
openers and motion sensors. The TrueLock GPS Filter will not lock out moving false alerts that are
commonly caused by vehicle’s blind spot monitoring and collision avoidance systems.
Locking Out False Alerts
To manually lock out a fixed location false alert (X band, K band or laser only), press the MUTE
button three times during an alert. Pressing the first time will silence the audio. Pressing a second
time will generate a prompt on the display that will read “Lockout?” Press a third time to confirm
you want to lock this signal out by location and frequency. A “Stored” message will be displayed.
Once a signal has been stored, MAXcam 360c will not audibly alert the next time you approach this
area but will display the locked-out alert in grey.
To unlock a signal that has already been stored, simply press the MUTE button twice while receiving
the locked out alert. The display will read “Unlock?” when pressing MUTE the first time. Press the MUTE
button again to unlock it from memory. The display will read “Unlocked” to confirm your action.
Note: When the GPS Filter is set to OFF, you do not have access to MAXcam 360c’s other GPS-
enabled features (e.g., Defender Database alerts, marking locations, etc.).
Locked Out Alert
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AutoPower
This feature automatically turns off MAXcam 360c after a set period of time to save unnecessary drain
on your battery. This is especially useful if your vehicle has a constant-power ignition. To turn
MAXcam 360c on again you must press the power button.
Note: If AutoPower is on, to save screen life the display screen goes blank after 30 minutes without
moving. The display screen will turn on automatically after you reach 10MPH.
Band Enables
In the factory default setting the suggested radar and laser bands for North America are monitored
and sources of some common false alerts are rejected. It is highly recommended that you use your
MAXcam 360c in this mode.
If you modify Band Enables then this setting will show Modified. The MAXcam 360c will also notify you
during the startup sequence with an audible alert.
WARNING: Do not turn off any Band Enables unless you are absolutely certain there are no traffic
radar guns in your area using that specific band.
K Notch
Reduces sensitivity of K band in the frequency range of 24.190 – 24.210 GHz. This is effective at
reducing alerts to certain vehicle collision avoidance systems.
Shifters (only available when optional ZR5 or ZW5 laser shifters are connected)
Sets the shifter mode of operation. Receive = receive-only mode. Shift4/6/8/10 puts the laser shifters
into receive-only mode after 4/6/8/10 seconds from receiving an alert. After 30 seconds of not
receiving a Laser alert, the shifters automatically return to shift mode. You can also manually put the
laser shifters into receive-only mode by double tapping the Mute button on the detector or
SmartCord.
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