Escort MAX 3 User manual
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©2020 Escort Electronics Corporation
Version A
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Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION ...................................................................................................................... 3
MAX 3 FEATURES .................................................................................................................... 3
PRODUCT SERVICE AND SUPPORT .......................................................................................... 3
YOUR DEVICE .......................................................................................................................... 4
WHAT’S IN THE BOX ......................................................................................................................... 4
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES – available at www.EscortRadar.com ........................................................ 4
CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS .............................................................................................. 5
INSTALLATION ................................................................................................................................. 5
BASIC OPERATION ........................................................................................................................... 8
PREFERENCES ......................................................................................................................... 9
UNDERSTANDING RADAR AND LASER ................................................................................... 18
ESCORT LIVE COMMUNITY ALERTS ....................................................................................... 19
MAINTENANCE ..................................................................................................................... 19
WARRANTY .......................................................................................................................... 20
TRADEMARKS ACKNOWDLEGEMENT, WARNINGS, and REGULATORY INFORMATION ........... 21
©2020 Escort Electronics Corporation Version A
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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
Long Range Detection and Accuracy - MAX 3 provides exceptional radar detection range and
false alert filtering.
2nd Generation IVT Filter™ - Updatable IVT Filter automatically reduces false alerts from moving
In-Vehicle Technology systems such as blind spot monitoring and adaptive cruise control.
GPS with AutoLearn- Location-based intelligence automatically locks out false alerts and allows
you to mark locations for future reference.
ESCORT Live™ - Built-In Bluetooth technology wirelessly connects to ESCORT’s award-winning
real-time ticket protection app, ESCORT Live™, for shared radar and laser alerts, red light
cameras, speed cameras, and police spotted alerts.
Defender – Preloaded with ESCORT’s updatable Defender Database, the award-winning
location database of verified speed traps, speed cameras and red-light cameras.
Color OLED Display - Multiple selectable colors to match your vehicle’s instrumentation.
Dual Language - English and Spanish voice and text alerts.
PRODUCT SERVICE AND SUPPORT
For any questions about operating or installing this new ESCORT product, PLEASE CONTACT
ESCORT FIRST…do not return this product to the retail store. The contact information for Escort
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will vary depending on the country in which you purchased and utilize the product. For the
latest contact information, please go to www.escortradar.com/support or call 1-800-543-1608.
If your product should require factory service, please go to www.escortradar.com/support and
follow the instructions for returning your product to the Escort Factory Service Department.
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. Includes remote mute button and
power/alert lights.
• Dual 12 Volt Lighter Socket Adapter: Item # 71-000035-01 – Includes fuse
• Direct Wire: Item # 0010058-1 – Wires your detector directly into the fuse box for a
quick and clean installation without any dangling wires. Includes fuse.
• USB Cable: Item # 71200-001 – Used for updating firmware and database using your
computer and the Detector Tools Pro software (not needed for updates over Wi-Fi)
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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.
• Heated and radiation blocking windshields currently available on some vehicles will
obstruct radar and GPS signals. Consult your dealer to see if you have this option.
MOUNTING DETECTOR IN YOUR VEHICLE
1. Remove paper backing from EZ Mag Mount™ StickyCup.
2. Ensure the locking clamp is open.
3. Firmly press EZ Mag Mount™ StickyCup onto windshield and close the locking clamp to
secure.
4. To adjust view, loosen thumb wheel and adjust angle of mounting bracket. Tighten
thumb wheel to secure.
5. Tilt the display end of the detector slightly upward and engage with the flanged edge
of the mounting bracket. The EZ Mag Mount™ magnet holds the detector in place.
6. To remove the detector, simply lift the display end of the detector upward. The detector
will release from the mount.
7. To remove mount from windshield, release the locking clamp and pull tab on top of the
StickyCup.
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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.
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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.
USING SMARTCORD USB
Mute Button:
- Press to mute the audio for a specific alert.
- Press three times to lock out a false alert.
- Press twice while receiving a locked-out alert to unlock.
- When connected to ESCORT Live or a Wi-Fi hotspot, press and hold mute button on
unit or cord to manually report to other users a verified X or K-band alert, or a police
officer observing traffic.
Alert Light: Blinks red when receiving a radar or laser alert.
Power Light: Lights green when receiving power.
USB Charging Port: Charge smartphones, tablets and other USB-charged Devices.
Mini USB Jack
Connects to your computer via USB A/Mini
B cable for downloading software updates
Earphone Jack
Connects to optional 3.5mm stereo earphone
Modular Jack
Connects to SmartCord USB for
powering the device
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BASIC OPERATION
Over Speed Alert Setting
Bluetooth is connected to smartphone
Speed Limit data from Escort Live, “--“ means no data is available
Mount Area
The EZ Mag Mount™
attaches to device here
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
Volume
Press and hold + or –
to adjust volume
Mute
Press to mute an alert.
Press 3x to lock out a
false alert
Press twice while a
locked out alert is
displayed to unlock.
Overspeed Setting
Current Speed/Vehicle Voltage
Alert Area
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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.
• Adjustable Sensitivity: allows driver to adjust sensitivity to driving environment,
reducing false alarms from fixed position sources such as automatic door openers.
Auto modes automatically adjusts sensitivity based on vehicle speed.
• IVT Filter: system automatically reduces false alerts from moving In-Vehicle
Technology sources such as collision avoidance systems and adaptive cruise control.
PREFERENCES
OVERVIEW
To access the Preferences menu, press and hold both the MRK and SEN buttons. “Preferences”
will be displayed.
MRK is used to change and review the preference category.
+ and - are used to change the settings within a category.
SEN is used to change and review a sub-category and to confirm selections.
To exit Preferences, press the power 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 MAX 3 to its original factory settings, press and hold SEN and BRT while turning the
power on. A Restored message will display, acknowledging the reset.
The following is a list of all the settings available in the Preferences menu followed by detailed
descriptions of each setting:
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User Mode
Advanced*
Access and customize all Preferences
Novice
Access and customize Units and Display Color
only, all other Preferences are set to factory
defaults
NOTE: Switch back to Advanced Mode to view all
Preferences.
Pilot Mode
Scanning*
Displays scanning bar and the selected SEN mode
Full Word
Displays only the selected SEN mode
Display Color
Blue* / Green / Red /
Amber
Set color to match your vehicle’s dash display
Speed Display
On*
Displays current speed
Off
Displays vehicle voltage instead of speed
Cruise Alert
20 mph*
Offers only double beep alert tones below the
specified speed
Off / 20-160 mph
Over Speed
70 mph*
Alerts when the specified speed is exceeded
Off / 20-160 mph
Meter Mode
Standard*
Single band with signal strength bar graph
Spec
Single band with numeric frequency
Expert
Multiple bands with signal strength bar graphs
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)
Tones
Standard*
Standard alert tones
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 /
4 Hours*/ 8 Hours
Powers down unit after specified time
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
Repeatedly press SEN to cycle through
Band Enables
Press + or – to change the selected Band Enable
on or off
X Band
On* / Off
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