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Congratulations If you’ve used a radar detector before, a review of the Quick Reference Guide on pages 4 and 5, and the Preferences section on pages 12 and 13 will briefly explain the new features. If this is your first detector, please read this manual in detail to get the most out of your PASSPORT’s performance and features. Please drive safely. Remove card along perforations PASSPORT Qi45 Quick Reference Card IMPORTANT INSTALLATION WARNING: Your new PASSPORT Qi45 requires installation.
Quick Reference Card Table of Contents SIGNAL STRENGTH METER AUTOMUTE VOICE BANDS HWY * Full word: Highway or Auto or Auto NoX H Letter: H or A or ANX H.
Quick Reference Guide BRT Button Press to adjust display brightness.There are three brightness settings, plus Dark Mode. In the Dark Mode PASSPORT’s display will remain dark and only the audio will alert you. Page 9 Power To turn the Qi45 on or off, simply press the power button located on the far left side of the display controller. NOTE: We recommend wiring the Qi45 to the vehicle’s ignition switch so it turns on and off with the key.
Controls and Features Power Volume Adjust 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.
Controls and Features 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 ExpertMeter The ExpertMeter is actually a miniature spectrum analyzer. It shows what band each signal is, and its signal strength. PASSPORT’s exclusive ExpertMeter option is an advanced display for experienced detector users. Please use the Qi45 for a few weeks to get fully familiar with its other features before using ExpertMeter. To use the ExpertMeter instead of the standard bar graph signal strength meter, you must select MeterEXP in the Qi45’s Preferences (see pages 12-15).
How to use Preferences Overview of Preferences An example Here’s how you would turn the Qi45’s AutoMute feature off. There are 6 user-selectable options in the Qi45’s Preferences.This allows you to set it up the way you prefer. To access Preferences, simply press the buttons that are normally used for brightness (BRT) and sensitivity (SENS) at the same time.
Details of Preferences Options Pilot Light (Power-on indication) Power-on Sequence AutoMute Bands This setting shortens the Qi45’s start up sequence to a single beep. (factory default) In this setting, the Qi45’s audio alerts will initially be set to the volume level you selected. However, after a few seconds, the audio level will automatically be reduced to keep you informed, but not annoyed. (factory default) In this setting, all radar and laser bands are covered for North America.
Specifications Interpreting Alerts Features and Specifications Sensitivity Control • AutoSensitivity, Highway and Auto NoX • Auto Calibration Circuitry • Complete VG2 Immunity Operating Bands • X-band 10.525 GHz ±25 MHz • Ku-band 13.450 GHz ±25 MHz • K-band 24.150 GHz ±100 MHz • Ka-band 34.700 GHz ±1300 MHz • Laser 904nm, 33 MHz bandwidth Dimensions (Inches) • Display/Controller 1.00 H x 2.00 W x 0.50 D • Receiver Unit 5.40 x 3.70 x 1.
How Radar Works Interpreting Alerts Alert Explanation PASSPORT alerts intermittently. Rate and strength of alerts may be consistent or vary wildly. A patrol car is traveling in front of you with a radar source aimed forward. Because signals are sometimes reflected off of large objects and sometimes not,the alerts may seem inconsistent. PASSPORT alerts intermittently. Rate and strength of signal increases with each alert.
How Laser Works How TSR Works How Laser (Lidar) Works There are limitations to LIDAR equipment. LIDAR is much more sensitive to weather conditions than RADAR, and a LIDAR gun’s range will be decreased by anything affecting visibility such as rain, fog, or smoke.A LIDAR gun cannot operate through glass and it must be stationary in order to get an accurate reading.
How SWS Works How SWS Works Since Safety radar technology is relatively new and the number of transmitters in operation is not yet widespread, you will not receive Safety signals on a daily basis and should not be surprised to encounter emergency vehicles, road hazards and railroad crossings that are unequipped with these transmitters and, therefore, fail to provide a signal. There are two separate Safety Radar systems in limited use today: Safety Alert, and Safety Warning System (SWS).
Troubleshooting Problem Solution Explanation of Displays PASSPORT beeps briefly at the same location every day, but no radar source is in sight. • 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. Check Receiver Wiring PASSPORT does not seem sensitive to radar or laser. • PASSPORT may be in City Mode.
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