Owner's Guide

Your new ESCORT MAX Ci is the most advanced
custom-installed radar and laser defense system
ever designed.
The ESCORT MAX Ci includes multiple LNA
(low noise amplier) receivers using Ultra DSP
(digital signal processing) for superior radar
detection range and false alert ltering.
Also included is a full color OLED display and all the
performance and features that only ESCORT can
deliver.
In addition, the ESCORT MAX Ci contains the
following revolutionary features:
• Updatable IVT Filter automatically reduces false
alerts from moving In-Vehicle Technology
systems and adaptive cruise control
• GPS location-based intelligence automatically
locks out false alerts and allows you to mark
locations for future reference
• Exclusive TotalShield™ Technology makes the
ESCORT MAX Ci totally undetectable by any radar
detector detector (RDD)
• Access to ESCORT’s DEFENDER Database, which
warns you of veried speed traps, speed cameras
and red light cameras
• Built-In Bluetooth technology gives you access to
ESCORT’s award-winning real-time ticket
protection app, ESCORT Live!
• Optional Laser ShifterMax sensors deliver the
ultimate defense against all LIDAR laser guns,
including new variable pulse rate guns.
Please drive safely.
1
Installed Power. Precision.
FCC Note: Modifications not expressly
approved by the manufacturer could void the
user’s FCC granted authority to operate the
equipment.
Warning
Never, under any circumstances, look at the Laser
ShifterMax sensors while they are powered on
and operating. Do not view with optical
instruments (like magniers).
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
This product complies with IEC 60825-1:2007-03
Ed. 2.0
This product complies with 21CFR Subchapter J
Parts 1040.10 and 1040.11 except for deviations
pursuant to Laser Notice No. 50 dated June 24,
20 07.
Please Note
This product may be limited or prohibited in some
jurisdictions. Check applicable laws before using.
Important Notes
Table of Contents
Introduction Inside Front Cover
What’s in the Box 2
Registration and ESCORT Live 2-3
Controls and Features 4-5
Settings & Preferences 6-14
• User Mode 8
• Pilot Mode 8
• Display Color 8
• Speed Display 8
• Cruise Alert 8
• Over Speed Alert 9
• Meter Mode 9
- Standard 9
- SpecDisplay 9
- ExpertMeter 9
- Simple 9
• Alert Tones 10
• AutoMute 10
• AutoLearn 10
• GPS Filter/TrueLock 10
• AutoPower 11
• Band Enables 11
• Shifters 11
• Marker Enables 12
• Clear Locations 13
• Restore Factory Settings 13
• Serial Number and Software version 13
Understanding Your Detector 14-23
• Interpreting Alerts 14
• How Radar Works 16
• How “POP” Works 17
• How Laser Works 17
• How GPS Works 18
• How TotalShield™ Works 18
• TSR Signal Ranking Software 19
Service 20-24
• Troubleshooting 20
• Service Procedure 21
• Warranty 22
• Registration 23
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