Cordless Solo S2 is designed in the USA. Printed in the USA. Escort Incorporated 5440 West Chester Road West Chester, Ohio 45069 Sales /Service 800-433-3487 Fax 513-870-8509 www.escortradar.com R A D A R • L A S E R • S A F E T Y • D E T E C T O R ©2002 Escort Inc. Escort®, Passport®, Solo®, AFR®, SmartShield®, AutoSensitivity™, MuteDisplay™, and ExpertMeter™ are trademarks of Escort Inc. SWS is a trademark of SWS, L.C. Features, specifications and prices subject to change without notice.
Congratulations If you’ve used a radar detector before, a review of the Quick Reference Guide on pages 6 and 7, and the EZ-Programming information on pages 14-19 will briefly explain the new features. If this is your first detector, please read the manual in detail to get the most out of your Solo S2’s outstanding performance and innovative features. Please drive safely.
Remove card along perforations Table of Contents Quick Reference Card Solo S2 Quick Reference Card Press the RVW button to go from one category to the next CONTRAST Quick Reference Guide Press the CHG button to change your setting within a category Contr 3 * Contrast level 3 Pilot Pilot Pilot Pilot Pilot Pilot aPwr aPwr PwrOn PwrOn Meter Meter aMute aMute Tone Tone City City City Brt Brt Brt Brt Brt Bands Bands * Full word:Highway or Auto or City Installation • Battery Installation • Optiona
Quick Reference Guide EasyMount Slot Insert Solo S2’s adjustable Windshield mount into this slot. Page 9 To begin using the Solo S2, just follow these simple steps 1 Install (2) AA batteries (included) in the battery compartment. (Please note polarity) EasyRelease Button Press the release button, and slide the Windshield mount into one of its four locking positions. Page 9 2 Mount your Solo S2 on the windshield using the supplied windshield mount.
Installation NOTE: Depending on your vehicle, the lighter socket power may either be continuously on, or it may be switched on and off with your ignition switch. See the Accessories section for details on how to order the optional 12-volt SmartCord. Battery Installation Remove the battery door, located on the bottom of the detector, and install (2) AA batteries (supplied). Be sure to note the correct polarity for each battery (see legends inside battery compartment).
Controls and Features Power-On Indication / Alert Once Solo S2’s start-up sequence is complete, one of three LEDs (Green, yellow, red) located between the PWR button and the display will begin to blink. This indicates that Solo S2 is operational, and indicates which sensitivity mode (Highway, Auto, or City) the detector is in. If you are using the optional SmartCord for 12-volt power, you can select alternate power-on displays. See the EZ-Programming (page 16) section for details.
Controls and Features For Safety signals: Solo S2 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 25. For more discreet operation, the Solo S2 also has a dark mode. In this mode, the display will not provide any visual alerts when it detects a signal. Only an audible alert will be heard. However, the display will operate normally when accessing the program mode.
EZ-Programming There are 10 user-selectable options so you can customize your Solo S2 for your own preferences. The Mode button (“M”) and the “VOL” buttons (up or down arrows) are used to enter the programming, REVIEW your current program settings, and to CHANGE any settings as desired. The letters “PGM” (program), RVW (review), and CHG (change) are located on the front of the detector, and are highlighted in blue graphics. Pages 16-19 explain each option in more detail.
Details of EZ-Programming Display Contrast Contr 1-5 (Contrast adjustment) In this setting, Solo S2 allows you to scroll though 5 levels of contrast adjustment for optimum viewing. Pilot+.> (Symbol with scanning dot) Pilot Light (12-volt power only) In this setting, Solo S2 will display “Highway,” “City,” or “Auto” as its power-on indication. (factory default) Pilot+> (Scanning symbol) In this setting, Solo S2 will display “+” for Highway, “.” for Auto, and “-” for City.
Details of EZ-Programming City Mode Sensitivity City STD (Standard) In this setting, when you put Solo S2 in the City mode, X-band sensitivity is significantly reduced, to reduce annoyance from X-band intrusion alarms and motion sensors. (factory default) City LoX (Low X-band sensitivity) In this setting, when you put Solo S2 in the City mode, X-band sensitivity is reduced more than the standard setting.
Technical Details Interpreting Alerts Although Solo S2 has a comprehensive warning system and this handbook is as complete as we can make it, only experience will teach you what to expect from your Solo S2 and how to interpret what it tells you. The specific type of radar being used, the type of transmission (continuous or instant-on) and the location of the radar source affect the radar alerts you receive.
Technical Details How Radar Works Traffic radar, which consists of microwaves, travels in straight lines and is easily reflected by objects such as cars, trucks, even guardrails and overpasses. Radar works by directing its microwave beam down the road. As your vehicle travels into range, the microwave beam bounces off your car, and the radar antenna looks for the reflections.
Technical Details How Safety Radar Works Safety Warning System, or SWS, uses a modified K-band radar signal. The SWS safety radar system has 64 possible messages (60 currently allocated). The SWS messages your Solo S2 can display are listed on the facing page. From the factory, your Solo S2 is programmed with SWS decoding OFF. If SWS is used in your area, your Solo S2 will display the safety messages associated with the signal.
Troubleshooting Problem • Solo S2 beeps briefly at the same location every day, but no radar source is in sight. Solution • An X-band motion sensor or intrusion alarm is located within range of your route. With time, you will learn predictable patterns of these signals. • Solo S2 does not seem sensitive to radar or laser. • Make sure that windshield wipers do not block Solo S2’s radar antenna and that the laser lens is not behind tinted areas.
Warranty and Accessories Service 2 Call us at 1-800-543-1608. We may be able to solve your problem over the phone. If the problem requires that you send your Solo S2 to the factory for repair, we will provide you with a Service Order Number, which must be included on the outside of your shipping box. Out Of Warranty Repairs For out of warranty repairs, include prepayment in the amount you were quoted by the Escort Customer Service Representative.
Specifications Registration Features and Specifications Operating Bands • X-band 10.525 GHz ±25 MHz • K-band 24.150 GHz ±100 MHz • Ka-band 34.