Escort QI45 29256 - Manual (Page 5)

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Power
The PASSPORT Qi45 was designed to turn
on and off with the ignition once it is
installed. This is accomplished by
connecting the 12-volt Interface to a
switched ACC connection at the fuse panel.
(See installation manual for instructions.)
If you prefer, you may also turn the
Qi45 on and off by pressing the power
button
located on the display controller.
Power-on indication
After PASSPORT’s start-up sequence is
complete, the matrix display will show
“Highway”, “Auto” or “Auto NoX” to show
which sensitivity mode has been selected.
If you prefer, you can select alternate
power-on displays. See the Preferences
section for details
Mute
The V•Mute button, located on the display
controller, allows you to silence the audio
during an alert.
To mute the audio for a single specific
signal, briefly press the V•MUTE button.
After that radar encounter has passed, the
audio will automatically reset and the Qi45
will alert you to the next encounter.
AutoMute
Your Qi45 has our patented AutoMute
feature. After the Qi45 alerts you to a radar
encounter at your selected volume level, it
automatically reduces 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 Preferences
section for details.
Auto / Highway / Auto NoX
The “SENS” button selects the Qi45’s
sensitivity setting. We recommend the
“Auto” (AutoSensitivity) mode for most
driving.
PASSPORT’s exclusive AutoSensitivity
mode provides long-range warning,with
minimum false alarms. In this mode,
PASSPORT’s internal computer
continuously analyzes all incoming signals
and intelligently adjusts the sensitivity—
eliminating the majority of false alarms.
You can also select conventional “Highway,”
which provides the maximum sensitivity.
Auto NoX provides the same sensitivity as
“Auto” but turns off X-band completely. Full
sensitivity is maintained on all other bands.
NOTE: Before using the Qi45 in the
“Auto NoX” mode, please make sure
your area does not use X-band guns to
measure speed.
Volume Adjust
To adjust the Qi45 to your preferred audio
level for alerts, simply press and hold the
V•Mute button located on the display
controller. The audio will increase/decrease
while it is depressed. Once you reach the
desired audio level, simply release the
button. The Qi45 will retain this setting in
its memory, even if the system is turned off.
When the optional Laser Shifters are
connected, (see Accessories section) the
V•Mute button can be used to manually
stop “shifting” once you have corrected
your speed. Simply press the V•Mute twice
during the “Laser Shifting” message, and the
Shifter’s will cease to transmit. The Shifters
will remain in this state for approximately
two minutes. Once this time has passed, the
Shifters will automatically reset. A reset
message will be displayed to verify and
acknowledge this reset.
Controls and Features
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