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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 S3’s outstanding performance and innovative features. Please drive safely. Your new Solo S3 is the most advanced cordless radar, laser and safety detector available.
Remove card along perforations Table of Contents Quick Reference Card Solo S3 Quick Reference Card POWER-ON SEQUENCE SIGNAL STRENGTH METER AUTOMUTE AUDIOTONES CITY MODE SENSITIVITY BANDS HWY H H.> + +.
Quick Reference Guide EasyMount Slot Insert Solo S3’s adjustable Windshield mount into this slot. Page 9 To begin using the Solo S3, 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 S3 on the windshield using the supplied windshield mount.
Installation 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). 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.
Controls and Features Power To turn Solo S3 on, simply press the power button (PWR) located on the left side of the front panel. To turn the detector off, press and hold the same power button for approximately two (2) seconds. AutoPwr (programmable) To conserve battery life, the Solo S3 will automatically go to “sleep” after the vehicle has stopped moving for 25 minutes.
Controls and Features For Safety signals: Solo S3 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 S3 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 9 user-selectable options so you can To quickly reset Solo S3 to the factory program customize your Solo S3 for your own preferences. settings, press and hold the Mute and M (Mode) The Mode button (“M”) and the “VOL” buttons (up buttons while turning Solo S3 on. or down arrows) are used to enter the programming, REVIEW your current program settings, and to Example of EZ-Programming CHANGE any settings as desired.
Details of EZ-Programming Pilot Light (12-volt power only) Auto Power Pilot HWY (Full description) aPwr Motn (Standard) In this setting, Solo S3 will display “Highway,” “City,” In this setting, Solo S3 maximizes battery life by or “Auto” as its power-on indication. (factory intelligently shutting down once your vehicle has default) become motionless for approximately 25 minutes. After this time, the Solo S3 will go into a “sleep” mode for approximately 30 minutes.
Details of EZ-Programming City Mode Sensitivity Brightness City STD (Standard) Brt Auto (Automatically adjusts) In this setting, when you put Solo S3 in the City mode, X-band sensitivity is significantly reduced, to reduce annoyance from X-band intrusion alarms and motion sensors. (factory default) In this setting, the Solo S3’s display and pilot lights will adjust automatically based on the vehicles interior brightness.
Technical Details Interpreting Alerts Although Solo S3 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 S3 and how to interpret what it tells you. The specific type of radar being used, the type of trans-mission (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 S3 can display are listed on the facing page. From the factory, your Solo S3 is programmed with SWS decoding OFF. If SWS is used in your area, your Solo S3 will display the safety messages associated with the signal.
Troubleshooting Problem • Solo S3 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 S3 does not seem sensitive to radar or laser. • Make sure that windshield wipers do not block Solo S3’s radar antenna and that the laser lens is not behind tinted areas.
Warranty and Accessories Service Service Procedure If your Solo S3 ever needs service, please follow these simple steps: Out Of Warranty Repairs For out of warranty repairs, include prepayment in the amount you were quoted by the ESCORT Customer Service Representative. If the detector has 1 Check the troubleshooting section of this manual. been damaged, abused or modified, the repair cost will be calculated on a parts and labor basis. If it It may have a solution to your problem.
Specifications Registration Features and Specifications Operating Bands • X-band 10.525 GHz ±25 MHz • K-band 24.150 GHz ±100 MHz • Ka-band 34.
