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Operation
Operation
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AutoMute
Your MAX 4 also includes ESCORT’s patented AutoMute feature. Once MAX 4 alerts you to a
radar encounter at your selected volume level, it automatically reduces the volume to the selected
AutoMute level. This keeps you informed without the annoyance of a continuous full-volume alert. If
you prefer, you can turn the AutoMute feature o.
AutoLearn™ Intelligence
The AutoLearn feature analyzes (over time) the source of radar signals by location and frequency.
This allows MAX 4 to determine if a xed location signal is a real threat or a false one. If it determines
that the signal is an automatic door opener, motion sensor, etc., it automatically locks out this source
at this particular location. A “Stored” message will appear on the display when a signal has been
automatically locked out. AutoLearn needs to encounter the exact frequency in the same location
approximately three times to lock it out. Since some door openers are turned on and o routinely,
some variations may occur. Variations may also occur with seasonal temperature changes that can
aects the frequency that these radar sources transmit.
MAX 4 will also unlearn signals to protect you from locking out real threats. If a particular signal is
no longer present at a location that was previously locked out, MAX 4 will unlock that signal. If you
prefer, you can turn the AutoLearn feature o.
GPS Filter (TrueLock)
MAX 4 is equipped with a TrueLock GPS Filter to store and lock out, or ignore, xed location false
alerts in its memory. Common sources of xed location false alerts are storefront automatic door
openers and motion sensors. The TrueLock GPS Filter will not lock out moving false alerts that are
commonly caused by vehicle’s blind spot monitoring and collision avoidance systems.
Locking Out False Alerts
To manually lock out a xed location false alert (X band, K band or laser only), press the MUTE
button three times during an alert. Pressing the rst time will silence the audio. Pressing a second
time will generate a prompt on the display that will read “Lockout?” Press a third time to conrm you
want to lock this signal out by location and frequency. A “Stored” message will be displayed. Once
a signal has been stored, MAX 4 will not audibly alert the next time you approach this area but will
display the locked-out alert in grey.
To unlock a signal that has already been stored, simply press the MUTE button twice while receiving
the locked out alert. The display will read “Unlock?” when pressing MUTE the rst time. Press the
MUTE button again to unlock it from memory. The display will read “Unlocked” to conrm your
action.
NOTE: When the GPS Filter is set to OFF, you do not have access to MAX 4’s other GPS- enabled
features (e.g., Defender Database alerts, marking locations, etc.).
Locked Out Alert
AutoPower
This feature automatically turns o MAX 4 after a set period of time to save unnecessary drain on
your battery. This is especially useful if your vehicle has a constant-power ignition. To turn MAX 4 on
again you must press the power button.
NOTE: If AutoPower is on, to save screen life the display screen goes blank after 30 minutes without
moving. The display screen will turn on automatically after you reach 10MPH.
Band Enables
In the factory default setting the suggested radar and laser bands for North America are monitored
and sources of some common false alerts are rejected. It is highly recommended that you use your
MAX 4 in this mode.
If you modify Band Enables then this setting will show Modied. The MAX 4 will also notify you
during the startup sequence with an audible alert.
WARNING: Do not turn o any Band Enables unless you are absolutely certain there are no trac
radar guns in your area using that specic band.
K Notch
Reduces sensitivity of K band in the frequency range of 24.190 – 24.210 GHz. This is eective at
reducing alerts to certain vehicle collision avoidance systems.
Shifters (only available when optional ZR5 or ZW5 laser shifters are connected)
Sets the shifter mode of operation. Receive = receive-only mode. Shift4/6/8/10 puts the laser
shifters into receive-only mode after 4/6/8/10 seconds from receiving an alert. After 30 seconds of
not receiving a Laser alert, the shifters automatically return to shift mode. You can also manually
put the laser shifters into receive-only mode by double tapping the Mute button on the detector or
SmartCord.
Marker Enables
MAX 4 gives advanced warning of upcoming markers at the following distances:
Red light cameras 250 ft or 10 seconds
Red light & speed cameras 250 ft or 10 seconds
Speed cameras 500 ft when traveling below 55 mph
1,000 ft when traveling above 55 mph
Speed traps 0.3 mi or approximately 1,584 ft
Other 500 ft when traveling below 55 mph
1,000 ft when traveling above 55 mph