Escort QI45 29256 - Manual (Page 6)

Dark Mode
If you select Dark mode on the Qi45, the
display will not provide any indication that
it is on.
NOTE: When the Qi45 is in the
Dark Mode, the display will not show
visual alerts when it detects signals.
Only the audible alert will tell you of
detected signals.
Audible Alerts
For Radar signals:
The Qi45 uses a Geiger-counter-like
sound or voice announcements 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 from the road.
Each band has a distinct tone for easy
identification.
X-band = beep tone
Ku-band = rapid beep tone
K-band = raspy brap tone
Ka-band = double-brap tone
For Laser signals:
Since Laser signals are a possible threat
no matter how weak, the Qi45 alerts you to
all laser signals with a full laser alert.
For Safety signals:
If you have turned on the SWS
detection in the Qi45’s Preferences section,
the Qi45 will alert you to these signals with
a double-beep tone, and a corresponding
text message. A complete listing of the text
messages is on page 23.
If you haven’t turned on SWS in
Preferences, the Qi45 will not decode these
transmissions but will still detect them as a
K-band radar signal.
Signal Strength Meter
The Qi45’s matrix display consists of 280
individual LED’s, to provide an intuitive
ultra-bright display of signal strength and
text messages.
When it detects radar, it displays the
band of the radar (X, K, or Ka), and a precise
bar graph of signal strength.
Display Brightness
The Qi45’s display brightness is
automatically adjusted to suit ambient
lighting conditions in your car. (The light
sensor is located inside the display
controller and may dim the display
momentarily when accessing the buttons).
If you prefer, you can press the “BRT”
button located on the display controller to
set your Qi45 for a fixed brightness level
(Maximum, Medium, Minimum, or Dark).
Controls and Features
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