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Table of Contents INTRODUCTION ...................................................................................................................... 3 MAX 3 FEATURES ................................................................................................................... 3 PRODUCT SERVICE AND SUPPORT .......................................................................................... 3 YOUR DEVICE ..............................................................................................
INTRODUCTION Congratulations! Your new ESCORT MAX 3 is one of the most advanced radar/laser detectors ever designed. This booklet describes the simple steps for mounting and setting up your detector. It also provides helpful information about how radar and laser guns are used and how you can interpret the alerts you receive. Please drive safely. MAX 3 FEATURES Premium Range - ESCORT's legendary range provides rapid response and advance alerts and warnings.
YOUR DEVICE WHAT’S IN THE BOX • • • • • MAX 3 radar/laser detector SmartCord USB Power Cord EZ Mag Mount Travel Case Quick Start Guide OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES – available at www.EscortRadar.com • • • • • EZ Mag Mount: Item # 0020081-1 – Get one for each vehicle Direct Wire SmartCord: Item # 0010057-1 (Green/Red Lights); 0010057-2 (Blue/Yellow Lights) – Power your detector without use of your cigarette lighter power outlet, creating a clean, simple aesthetic in your interior.
CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS INSTALLATION WHERE TO MOUNT YOUR DETECTOR You will get optimum performance from your detector if you mount it at a point approximately in the center of the vehicle, as low as possible on the front windshield without obstructing the detector’s view of the road either to the front or rear. 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.
EZ Mag Mount™ Care Instructions To clean your EZ Mag Mount™, simply rinse under warm water, gently wipe off any debris and allow to air dry.
POWERING DETECTOR 1. Plug small end of SmartCord USB into modular jack on MAX 3 and large end of SmartCord USB into your car’s lighter/accessory socket. 2. MAX 3 should power on automatically. If not, press the Power button. Earphone Jack Connects to optional 3.
BASIC OPERATION Mount Area The EZ Mag Mount™ attaches to device here Volume Press and hold + or – to adjust volume Power Press to turn on and off Brightness (BRT) Press to adjust display brightness Mark Location (MRK) To mark a location, press MRK twice then VOL + or – to select the type of marker. Press MRK again to confirm. Sensitivity (SEN) Press to adjust detector sensitivity Mute Press to mute an alert.
SENSITIVITY MODES The SEN button selects radar sensitivity/range. The choices are: Highway – Full sensitivity. Auto – Reduces X and K band sensitivity based on the speed of the vehicle. AutoNoX – Same as Auto but without X band detection. AutoLoK – Same as Auto but with lowered K band sensitivity at all times. ANTI-FALSING CIRCUITRY MAX 3 is designed to provide you the truest alerts and minimize the distraction of erroneous signals from fixed-position and moving sources.
Display Color The display graphics can be changed to blue, green, red or orange to match the instrument lighting of your vehicle (factory default is blue). Speed Display Turns Speed Display off or on (factory default is 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 (factory default is 20 mph).
Expert ESCORT’s exclusive Expert meter option is designed for the advanced detector user. In this mode, MAX 3 simultaneously tracks up to four radar signals. It shows each band along with a bar graph of its signal strength. In the image above, a Ka band, K band and two X bands are being detected with the greyed-out X band being a locked out false. Expert meter mode can help you spot a change in your normal driving environment (e.g.
AutoMute Your MAX 3 also includes ESCORT’s patented AutoMute feature. Once MAX 3 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. AutoLearn The AutoLearn feature analyzes (over time) the source of radar signals by location and frequency.
AutoPower This feature automatically turns off MAX 3 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 MAX 3 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.
Marking Locations The MRK button allows you to mark a specific location and label it for future reference. Once marked, MAX 3 will provide an alert when you reach this area again. MAX 3 gives advanced warning of upcoming markers at the following distances: Red light cameras - 250 ft or 10 seconds Red light & speed cameras - 250 ft or 10 seconds Speed cameras - 500 ft when traveling below 55 mph 1,000 ft when traveling above 55 mph Speed traps - 0.
Clear Locations At some point, you may wish to clear some of the data in MAX 3’s database. This may include any of the following: Defender Database data, Marked locations or false alert Lockouts. To clear all data in MAX 3’s database, select Format then press SEN to confirm.
Can LIDAR operate through glass? Yes. Newer LIDAR guns can obtain readings through most types of glass. However, the laser pulse also can be received through glass to trigger an alarm by your detector. Can LIDAR operate while in motion? No. Because LIDAR operates by line of sight, the person using it cannot drive the vehicle, aim and operate the gun all at the same time. Is it legal for police to use LIDAR? Yes, LIDAR is allowed to be used in all 50 States by police. Your detector detects LIDAR (laser).
CONNECTING TO ESCORT LIVE MAINTENANCE Your detector is designed and built to give you years of trouble-free performance without the need for service. No routine Maintenance is required. If your unit does not appear to be operating properly, please follow these troubleshooting steps: • • • Make sure the power cord is properly connected. Make sure the socket of your vehicle’s cigarette lighter is clean and free of corrosion.
WARRANTY LIMITED 1-YEAR WARRANTY Escort, Inc. (“Escort”) warrants that this product and the component parts thereof, will be free of defects in workmanship and materials for a period of one year from the date of first consumer purchase. This warranty may be enforced by the first consumer purchaser. If the product is under warranty, it will be repaired or exchanged depending on the model as determined at Escort’s sole discretion. Such remedy shall be your sole and exclusive remedy for any breach of warranty.
TRADEMARKS ACKNOWDLEGEMENT, WARNINGS, and REGULATORY INFORMATION ©2020 ESCORT Inc. ESCORT®, MAX 3, Defender®, TrueLock™, AutoSensitivity™, SpecDisplay™, TotalShield™, ExpertMeter™, ESCORT Live™, IVT Filter™ and EZ Mag Mount™ are trademarks of ESCORT, Inc. Designed in the USA by Escort Inc. Manufactured in the Philippines.
