Tones
Standard
The factory default Standard alert tones uses a Geiger counter-type sound 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 o of the road. Each band has a distinct tone for easy identi cation:
X band = beep tone
K band = brap tone
Ka band = double-brap tone Laser = solid brap tone
POP = solid brap tone
Standard Plus
Features the Standard alert tones outlined above for the primary alert, plus double-beep tones for
additional alerts.
Mild
Mild alert tones o er softer, simpler alert tones that are less obtrusive to the driving experience:
X band, K band, Ka band and POP = Doorbell chime
Low signal strength = Double chime
High signal strength = Triple chime
If alert remains in area more than 15 seconds = Single chime (as a reminder)
Laser = Solid brap tone
Since laser signals are a possible threat no matter how weak, laser alerts are always full strength.
Operation
Operation
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Standard
The Standard meter mode provides only the band information and front signal strength information of
a single alert. When radar is detected, the band (X, K or Ka) and a bar graph of the signal’s strength are
displayed. When laser is detected, the display will simply read “Laser.” If there are multiple alerts present,
only the highest priority threat is displayed. Laser is the highest priority threat, followed by Ka, K, then X
band radar.
Spec
The Spec meter option is an advanced display for experienced detector users. In this
mode, it will display the actual numeric radar frequency being received. Even long-time
detector users will require some time to get familiar with this new level of information
about detected signals. To use Spec instead of the Standard bar graph meter, you must
select it (Spec) in Preferences.
Expert
ESCORT’s exclusive Expert meter option is designed for the advanced detector user. In this mode, MAX
3 simultaneously tracks up to four radar signals. It shows each band along with a bar graph of its signal
strength. In the image above, a Ka band, K band and two X bands are being detected with the greyed-
out X band being a locked out false. Expert meter mode can help you spot a change in your normal
driving environment (e.g., a tra c radar unit being operated in an area where there are normally other
signals present).
Simple
Simple messages replace bands and signal strengths or frequencies:
Caution
used when an alert is received while you are traveling below your current Cruise Alert
setting (or posted speed limit for your current location when connected to Drive Smarter).
Slow Down displayed when an alert is received while you are traveling above the current
Cruise Alert setting (or posted speed limit of your current location, when connected
to Drive Smarter).
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