OWNERS MANUAL Congratulations The Escort MAXcam 360c combines the peace of mind of a dash cam with the intelligent alerts of an Escort radar/laser detector to create a complete driver alert system. Videos recorded store location, date and time to tell your side of the story. Automatic speed-based ltering intelligently reduces false alerts. MAXcam 360cs advanced performance quickly and accurately reports alerts sooner than other detectors, and with directional awareness arrows, provides you with location information so you can drive smarter and safer. Updatable IVT Filter automatically reduces false alerts from moving In-Vehicle Technology sources such as collision avoidance systems and adaptive cruise control. device status at a glance. MAXcam 360c features a customizable display that intuitively displays relevant information and and red light cameras. Built-in WiFi and Bluetooth connectivity connects you to the Drive Smarter app and community. Receive over 100 million shared alerts a year and access local speed limit data forover-speed alerts. drivesmarter.com/downloads 2 -
I N - 1 P R O T E C T I O N 2 Installation Your new detector comes with our latest EZ Mag Mount. Simply slide the detector onto the mounting Mounting Tips:
Center of windshield between driver and passenger. Ensure clear view of road ahead and sky above. Avoid windshield wipers and heavily tinted areas. To mount the detector in your vehicle:
1 Remove backing from EZ Mag Mount. 2 3 Tilt the display end of the detector slightly upward and engage with the mounting bracket. 4 To adjust view, loosen thumb wheel and adjust angle of mounting bracket. Tighten thumb wheel to secure. 5 To remove the detector, simply lift the display end of the detector upward. The detector will release from the mount. 6 To remove mount from windshield, release locking clamp and pull tab on top of EZ Mag Mount. EZ Mag Mount Care Instructions:
to air dry. 3 Attach EZ Mag Mount to MAXcam 360c Mount to Windshield MAXcam 360c Lock Mount Connect and Power 4 Download and Connect to Drive Smarter App 1 Power on MAXcam 360c. 2 Install and run the Drive Smarter app on your smartphone. 3 In the Drive Smarter app, press the Account button then select Add Camera 4 Follow the prompts in the Drive Smarter app to connect MAXcam 360c and your mobile Wi-Fi hotspot. prompted to register a new account. 5 Controls & Features Using MAXcam 360c 1 Plug small end of SmartCord into modular jack on MAXcam 360c and large end of SmartCord into your cars lighter/accessory socket. 2 MAXcam 360c should power on automatically. If not, press the devices PWR button. NOTE: You can easily access and customize all of your Settings and Preferences by pressing the PRG button. See Settings and Preferences for details. Modular Jack Connects to SmartCord for powering your device Using SmartCord USB Mute Button:
to unlock.
- Press three times to lock out a false alert.
- Press twice while receiving a locked-out alert
- When connected to Drive Smarter press and hold the mute button on unit or cord to manually Alert Light: Blinks red when receiving a laser alert. Power Light: Lights green when device is powered on. USB Charging Port: Charge smartphones, tablets and other USB-charged devices. SD Card Slot 16GB SD Card Included and Pre-Installed. Earphone Jack Connect to optional 3.5 mm stereo earphone Modular Connector Plugs into detector jack Smartcord USB Adapter Connects to lighter/accessory socket Mini USB Jack Connects to your computer via USB A/micro B cable for downloading movie clips 6 Controls & Features EZ Mag Mount Area Camera Lens Speaker Bottom of unit) Mark Sensitivity Mute Power Program
(hold for Emergency Recording) Brightness Rotary Dial Turn to change volume/setting Display Power SEN Press SEN to adjust the X and K band radar detection sensitivity/range. Auto = speed adjusted. The slower you travel, the shorter the X and K band detection range. At 50 mph and above, X and K detection range is at maximum. Ka band detection range is always at maximum, regardless of the SEN setting. MUTE To silence an alert, press the MUTE button during the alert. Once the radar or laser encounter has passed, the mute will disengage, and the audio will return to your preset level. You can also silence an alert by pressing the SmartCord MUTE button. BRT Brightness. Press to adjust the display brightness. 7 MRK To mark a location for future alerts:
Press MRK twice Rotate the Volume/Rotary Dial to select the type of marker type of marker Press MRK again to conrm To unmark a location alert, press MRK twice while receiving a marker alert. Program Briey press PRG to access the programming menu. To start an emergency recording, hold PRG until MAXcam 360c states Emergency Recording. The recording will automatically stop according to the Loop Clip Time setting. Rotary Dial Rotate to adjust volume. When in the Menu or using MRK, rotate to change the setting. Display and Menu Rear Signal Strength Meter Signal Band Indicator OSP/Speed Limit Front Signal Strength Meter Signal Counter Signal Band Indicator Displays the radar band of the alert:
- X Band (commonly false alerts)
- K band (used by police radar and false alerts)
- Ka band (almost always police radar)
- Laser (almost always police) Signal Strength Meters Displays the signal strength, or how close, the alert is. The more alert bars displayed, the stronger the signal strength. The left meter is front signal strength. The right meter is rear signal strength. OSP/Speed Limit Indicator Over Speed alert setting, can be adjusted in the Programming menu. Bluetooth icon will appear here when paired to phone. Speed limit data will appear here when connected to the Drive Smarter app or your mobile Wi-Fi spot. Signal Counter Displays the number of alerts being detected. Speed displays vehicle voltage. 8 Programming Menu OVERVIEW To access the Programming menu, press the PRG button. Programming will be displayed. To navigate the Programming menu:
The selected Menu item is displayed in white text. Rotate the Volume Ring to change the selected (white) Menu item. Press the MUTE button to change the setting of the selected Menu item. Press the MUTE button again to return to the selected Menu item. To exit Programming, press the PRG button or simply wait a few seconds without pressing any buttons. A Completed message will display, conrming your selection(s). Restore factory Settings To restore MAXcam 360c to its original factory settings:
Press and hold MRK and BRT while turning the power on. Restore Factory Settings? will display. Press the MUTE button to conrm. To cancel, wait 10 seconds. Factory Settings Restored will display and MAXcam 360c will reboot. You will be prompted to select your Time Zone and the Daylight Saving Time setting. The following is a list of all settings available in the Programming menu followed by detailed descrip-
tions of each setting. 9 Programming Menu Programming Menu Press SEN to go from one category to the next Press VOLUME + or to change your setting within a category User Mode Advanced*
Novice Pilot Mode Scanning*
Full Word Arrow Mode Single*
Multiple Band Access and customize all Settings and Preferences Access and customize Units and Display Color only, (all other Settings are set to factory defaults) NOTE: Switch back to Advanced Mode to view all Preferences. Display scanning bar and the selected SEN mode Displays only the selected SEN mode Displays a single threat-direction arrow for the primary alert Displays threat-direction arrows for multiple alerts Displays color-coded threat-direction arrows for multiple alert bands X = green, K = blue, Ka/Laser = red Display Color Blue*/Green/Red/Amber Set color to match your vehicles dash display Speed Display On*
Displays current speed Displays battery voltage Cruise Alert Over Speed Over Spd Limit 20 mph*
70 mph*
O / Spd Limit* / 5 Over /
7 Over / 10 Over / 15 Over /
20 Over/ 25 Over Oers only double beep alert tones below the specied speed Alerts when the specied speed is exceeded Alerts when the specied speed over the speed limit has been exceeded NOTE: only applicable when connected to a mobile Wi-Fi hotspot Meter Mode Displays primary alert band with front signal strength bar graph Standard Stand FR*
Spec Spec FR Expert FR Simple Displays primary alert band and signal counter with front and rear signal strength bar graphs Displays primary alert band with numeric frequency and only front signal strength bar graph Displays primary alert band, numeric frequency and signal counter with front and rear signal strength bar graphs Displays up to four alert bands with front and rear signal strength bar graphs for each Simple messages replace alert band and signal strength bar graphs:
Caution (if traveling below Cruise Alert limit) Slow Down (if traveling above Cruise Alert limit) 10 Programming Menu Press SEN to go from one category to the next Press VOLUME + or to change your setting within a category Tones Standard*
Standard alert tones Standard+
Standard alert tones for primary alert plus a Mild double-beep tone for additional alerts Mild doorbell chime alert tones AutoMute Low / Med* / High / O During an alert, automatically reduces audio to selected volume level AutoLearn On* / O Automatically stores and locks out false alerts Units English* / Metric Units for distance and speed Language English* / Espaol Language for voice and text Voice On* / O Voice announcements GPS Filter On* / O Enables GPS Filtering of stored false alerts AutoPower O / 1 Hour / 2 Hours /
4 Hours*/ 8 Hours Powers down unit after specied time NOTE: If AutoPower is enabled, to save screen life the display screen goes blank after 30 minutes without moving. Display screen will turn on automatically after you reach 10MPH Band Enables Default*
Default Band Enables Modied Band Enables have been modied from their default settings X Band On* / O K Band On* / O K Narrow 1 On* / O K Narrow 2 On* / O Covers frequency range: 24.050 24.250 GHz NOTE: When K Band is o, K Narrow bands are available selections Covers frequency range: 24.050 24.110 GHz Covers frequency range: 24.110 24.175 GHz K Narrow 3 On* / O Covers frequency range: 24.175 24.250 GHz K Narrow 4 On / O*
Covers frequency range: 23.950 24.050 GHz MultaRadar CD On / O*
MultaRadar CD detection MultaRadar CT On / O*
MultaRadar CT detection 11 Programming Menu Press SEN to go from one category to the next Press VOLUME + or to change your setting within a category Ka Band On / O*
Covers frequency range: 33.400 36.000 GHz NOTE: When Ka Band is o, Ka Narrow bands are available selections Ka Narrow 1 On / O*
Covers frequency range: 33.600 33.700 GHz Ka Narrow 2 On* / O Covers frequency range: 33.700 33.900 GHz Ka Narrow 3 On / O*
Covers frequency range: 33.900 34.200 GHz Ka Narrow 4 On / O*
Covers frequency range: 34.200 34.600 GHz Ka Narrow 5 On* / O Covers frequency range: 34.600 34.800 GHz Ka Narrow 6 On / O*
Covers frequency range: 34.800 35.160 GHz Ka Narrow 7 On / O*
Covers frequency range: 35.160 35.400 GHz Ka Narrow 8 On* / O Covers frequency range: 35.400 35.600 GHz Ka Narrow 9 On / O*
Covers frequency range: 35.600 35.840 GHz Ka Narrow 10 On / O*
Covers frequency range: 35.840 36.000 GHz Laser On* / O Laser detection TSR On* / O Trac Sensor Rejection (TSR) ltering Exit Exit Band Enables menu On / O*
K Notch Shifters Reduces sensitivity of K band frequency range:
24.190 24.210 GHz NOTE: K Notch is eective at reducing alerts to certain vehicle collision avoidance systems Receive / Shift* / Shift4 /
Shift6 / Shift8 / Shift10 / O Shift4/6/8/10 puts shifters in receive-only mode after 4/6/8/10 seconds from receiving an alert NOTE: only available when optional ZR5 or ZW5 shifters are connected Shifter mode. Receive = receive-only Marker Enable Default*
Modied Default Marker Enables Marker Enables have been modied from their default settings 12 Programming Menu Press SEN to go from one category to the next Press VOLUME + or to change your setting within a category Other On* / O Other location Redlight On* / O Redlight camera Red & Speed On* / O Redlight and speed camera Speed Camera On* / O Speed camera Speed Trap On* / O Speed trap Air Patrol On / O*
Aircraft enforcement areas Exit Exit Marker Enables menu Clear Location Marked Clear all user marked locations Lockouts Defender Format Clear all locked out false alerts Clear all Defender locations Clears all locations Press MUTE again to conrm selection Wi-Fi On* / O Allows connection to a Wi-Fi hotspot Bluetooth On* / O Allows connection to the Drive Smarter app Auto Update O / Database /
Firmware / All*
Automatically checks for the selected updates when connected to a Wi-Fi hotspot WiFi Update Database / Firmware Perform an update to the selected software Camera Default*
Modied Default Camera Settings Camera Settings have been modied from their default settings 13 Programming Menu Press SEN to go from one category to the next Press VOLUME + or to change your setting within a category Video Record On* / O Turn o/on video recording Microphone On* / O Turn o/on microphone Loop Clip Time 1 Min* / 3 Min / 5 Min Loop Recording Time G-Sensor O / Level 1<>*/
Level 2<<>>/
Level 3<<<>>>
G-Sensor Level Parking Mode On / O*
Turn o/on Parking Mode Motion Detect On / O*
Turn o/on Motion Detection Watermark On* / O Turn o/on Watermark stamp Date/Time On* / O Turn o/on Date/Time stamp Speed Stamp On / O*
Turn o/on Speed stamp Radar Stamp On* / O Turn o/on Radar stamp Format Card Format Formats SD Card. Press Mute again to conrm Exit Exit Marker Enables menu Serial Number and Software Version To view your MAXcam 360cs serial number and software revision, press and hold the MRK and MUTE buttons while powering on the detector. User Mode Advanced access and customize all settings and preferences. Novice access and customize only Units (English or metric) and Display Color. All other preferences are set to factory defaults. To view all settings and preferences, you must switch to Advanced mode. 14 Programming Menu Restore factory Settings To restore MAXcam 360c to its original factory settings:
Press and hold MRK and BRT while turning the power on. Restore Factory Settings? will display. Press the MUTE button to conrm. To cancel, wait 10 seconds. Factory Settings Restored will display and MAXcam 360c will reboot. You will be prompted to select your Time Zone and the Daylight Saving Time setting. The following is a list of all settings available in the Programming menu followed by detailed descriptions of each setting. Arrow Mode Single arrows are displayed indicating the direction of only the primary threat. All arrows use your selected display color. Multiple threat-direction arrows are displayed for multiple threats. When multiple threats are displayed, the direction arrow of the primary threat will blink. Band threat-direction arrows are color-coded for the band that is being detected. When multiple threats are displayed, the direction arrow of the primary threat will blink. X band = green, K band = blue, Ka band and Laser = red Note: When using Band arrow mode with Standard FR2 and Spec FR2 meter modes, the rear bar graph will use the selected display color. Display Color The display graphics can be changed to blue, green, red or orange to match the instrument lighting of your vehicle. Speed Display Turns Speed Display o or on. When Speed Display is o, the vehicles voltage is displayed. Cruise Alert While traveling below the set Cruise Alert speed, all alerts sound a short double-beep. The alert will fully sound when you exceed the Cruise Alert speed. 15 Programming Menu Over Speed You can set the Over Speed alert to notify you when you are traveling over a specied speed. When you travel above the speed that you have set, the background display for your current speed will turn red and a voice prompt will announce Over Speed. When connected to the Drive Smarter app or a mobile Wi-Fi hotspot, the Over Speed setting is automatically set to the speed limit showing on the display. If no speed limit data is available and the display shows --, the Over Speed setting is used. Over Speed Limit Note: this setting only applies when MAXcam 360c is connected to a Wi-Fi hotspot with internet connectivity. When the speed limit is exceeded by the set speed, the background for your current speed will change to red and a voice prompt will announce Over Speed. If no speed limit data is available and the display shows --, the Over Speed setting is used. Meter Mode MAXcam 360c oers ve dierent settings for displaying information about alerts. 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 signals 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. Standard Standard FR The Standard FR1 meter mode (FR1 = Front and Rear signal strengths of 1 signal) displays the band of the highest priority threat along with a front and rear bar graph of its signal strength. The left bar graph shows the signal strength in front of the detector while the right bar graph shows the signal strength from the rear. If there are multiple alerts present, only the signal strength of the highest priority threat is displayed. Laser is the highest priority threat, followed by Ka, K, then X band radar. The number in between the bar graphs is the total number of alerts that are being detected. 15 Programming Menu Spec FR The Spec FR1 meter mode (FR1 = Front and Rear signal strengths of 1 signal) displays the numeric frequency and band of the highest priority threat along with a front and rear bar graph of its signal strength. The left bar graph shows the signal in front of the detector while the right bar graph shows the signal strength from the rear. If there are multiple alerts present, only the signal strength of the highest priority threat is displayed. Laser is the highest priority threat, followed by Ka, K, then X band radar. The number in between the bar graphs is the total number of alerts that are being detected. Expert FR meter mode (FR = Front and Rear signal strengths) simultaneously tracks up to four radar alerts displaying each alerts band along with a bar graph of their front and rear signal strengths. When using this meter mode the rear signal strength bar graph is always the opposite color of the selected display color. In the above image, a Ka band, two K bands, and an X band signal are being detected. The X band alert is grey to show that it is a locked out false alert. For more information about locking out false alerts see the GPS Filtering/TrueLock section. Expert FR meter mode can help you spot a change in your normal driving environment (e.g., a trac radar unit being operated in an area where there are normally other signals present). Expert FR 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 DriveSmarter). 16 Programming Menu 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 identication:
X band = beep tone K band = brap tone POP = solid brap tone Ka band = double-brap tone Laser = 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 oer 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. AutoMute Your MAXcam 360c also includes ESCORTs patented AutoMute feature. Once MAXcam 360c 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. 17 Programming Menu AutoLearn The AutoLearn feature analyzes (over time) the source of radar signals by location and frequency. This allows MAXcam 360c 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 aects the frequency that these radar sources transmit. MAXcam 360c 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, MAXcam 360c will unlock that signal. If you prefer, you can turn the AutoLearn feature o. GPS Filter (TrueLock) MAXcam 360c 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 vehicles 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 conrm you want to lock this signal out by location and frequency. A Stored message will be displayed. Once a signal has been stored, MAXcam 360c will not audibly alert the next time you approach this area but will display the locked-out alert in grey. Locked Out Alert 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 conrm your action. Note: When the GPS Filter is set to OFF, you do not have access to MAXcam 360cs other GPS-
enabled features (e.g., Defender Database alerts, marking locations, etc.). 18 Programming Menu AutoPower This feature automatically turns o MAXcam 360c 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 MAXcam 360c 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 MAXcam 360c in this mode. If you modify Band Enables then this setting will show Modied. The MAXcam 360c 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 trac radar guns in your area using that specic band. K Notch Reduces sensitivity of K band in the frequency range of 24.190 24.210 GHz. This is eective 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. 19 Programming Menu MAXcam 360c 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 Speed traps Other 500 ft when traveling below 55 mph 1,000 ft when traveling above 55 mph 0.3 mi or approximately 1,584 ft 500 ft when traveling below 55 mph 1,000 ft when traveling above 55 mph To Mark A Location
- Press MRK. The display will read Mark? Press MRK again to bring up a menu of markers to
- Use the Rotary Dial to scroll through the markers then press MRK to select the marker that you wish choose from. to use at this location.
- The display will read Marked!
Air Patrol locations cannot be marked by the user. Note: When a location is marked the rst time, you must travel at least 1 mile away from that location to receive an alert when you return to the area. To Unmark A Location Touch the MRK button when you are receiving a marked-location alert. The display will read Unmark? Touch the MRK button again to conrm. The display will read Unmarked!
Clear Locations At some point, you may wish to clear some of the data in MAXcam 360cs database. This may include any of the following: Defender Database data, Marked locations or false alert Lockouts. To clear locations in the selected database, select the database then press MUTE to conrm. Format clears locations in all databases. Wi-Fi Turns on and o Wi-Fi connection to a hotspot. 20 Programming Menu Bluetooth Turns on and o Bluetooth connection to a smartphone. Auto Update Selects which software is updated automatically when connected to a Wi-Fi hotspot. Default is All. Wi-Fi Update Manually force the detector to search for updated software. Press MUTE to make the selection then follow display prompts. Camera Settings If you modify Camera Settings then this setting will show Modied. Video Record Turns on and o video recording. Note: Once the SD card is full, the camera will continuously overwrite the oldest footage recorded with recent recordings. To protect a clip so that it will not be overwritten, press and hold the PRG button so that the clip is moved into the locked content partition. Microphone Record Turns on and o the microphone for video recording. Loop Clip Time Sets the duration of video clips. G-Sensor MAXcam 360c includes a built in G-Sensor which allows the device to determine when the car has been in a collision. If a collision is detected, MAXcam 360c automatically locks the recording being made at the time of the accident. You can use this setting to set the sensitivity of the G-Sensor from 1-3 or turn it o. Level 1 is the easiest to activate and may lock les due to bumps. Level 3 is the hardest to activate the G-sensor. 21 Programming Menu Parking Mode Parking Mode uses the G-Sensor to monitor while your vehicle is parked. The idea is that when you are parked, the dash cam will be sleeping, but it will monitor for G-Sensor impacts. If it detects an impact, then the unit will wake up and start recording. The camera will enter parking mode after 5 minutes. If there is no movement during this period, the display will turn o and the recording will stop. If a G-sensor impact above Level 1 is triggered, the unit will wake up and start saving 1 minute clips for as long as activity is being detected. Note: Parking Mode only works properly if the dash cam is powered. Either the Cigarette Lighter Socket must remain on with the ignition o, or the dash cam must be hardwired to a constant power source
(please check www.escortradar.com for available accessories). Motion Detect Motion Detection uses the cameras Motion Sensor to monitor while your vehicle is parked. The idea is that when you are parked, the dash cam will be sleeping, but it will monitor surroundings for motion. If it detects motion, then the unit will wake up and start recording. The camera will enter Motion Detection after 5 minutes. If there is no movement during this period, the display will turn o and the recording will stop. If movement is detected, the unit will wake up and start saving 1 minute clips for as long as activity is being detected. Note: Motion Detection only works properly if the dash cam is powered. Either the Cigarette Lighter Socket must remain on with the ignition o, or the dash cam must be hardwired to a constant power source (please check www.escortradar.com for available accessories). Watermark Turn o or on placing an Escort watermark on saved video clips (factory default is on). Date/Time Stamp Turn o and on placing a date and time stamp on video clips (factory default is on). Speed Stamp Turn o and on placing your speed on video clips (factory default is o). Radar Stamp Turn o and on placing alert information on video clips (factory default is on). Format Card Press MUTE to format the SD card. Importantly, be aware that this will erase all content on the SD card including locked SOS movie clips. Once the SD card is full, the camera will continuously overwrite the oldest footage recorded with recent recordings. To protect a clip so that it will not be overwritten, press the Emergency Record/Favorites Button so that the clip is moved into the locked content partition. 22 Radar Menu User Mode In this mode, you can access and customize Standard all settings (factory default). Simple In this mode, you can access and customize Units (English or metric) and display color only. All other settings are set to the factory defaults. Scanning Bar
(factory default is on). Display Color The display graphics can be changed to blue, green, red or orange to match the instrument lighting of your vehicle (factory default is blue). on. The Alert Light glows during an alert (factory default is on). Alert Ring Speed Display is displayed. Speed Mute Select the Speed Mute speed. For all alerts received while teaveling below the specied speed, the MAXcam 360c will sound a simple double-beep laert (factory defaulut is 20 mph). Speed Alert When you exceed the set speed, the background for your current speed will change to red and a voice prompt will announce over speed (factory default is 70 mph). Over Speed Limit Note: this setting only applies when MAXcam 360c is connected to a Wi-Fi hotspot. When the speed limit is exceeded by the set speed, the background for your current speed will change to red and a voice prompt will announce over speed. When the speed limit is not available MAXcam 360c uses your Speed Alert setting
(factory default is Speed Limit). Frequency Display Displays the frequency of the currently displayed AutoMute Automatically reduces the volume of an alert several seconds after the beginning of the alert (factory default is on). Units Units for distance and speed (factory default is English). Language Language for voice and text (factory default is English). settings (factory default is on). Voice 23 Radar Menu GPS Filter alerts in MAXcam 360cs memory. Common sources of door openers and motion sensors. To store a false alert location, press MUTE three times during an alert. Subsequent alerts to this signal will be muted and displayed in grey (factory default is on). Note that GPS Filter will not lock out moving false alerts commonly caused by vehicle blind spot monitoring and collision avoidance systems. Auto Power Automatically turns o MAXcam 360c after the set time period. This is especially useful if your vehicle has a constant-on lighter outlet (factory default is 4 Hours). Band Settings and on Radar bands, K and Ka narrow band band segments unless you are absolutely certain band or narrow band in your area. To navigate Band Settings, select Modify, then repeatedly press MARK to cycle through all of the a band setting. To exit Band Settings, select Exit or simply wait a few seconds. Disabling K band allows you to select K Narrow segments 1-4. K Narrow 1 23.950 24.050 GHz K Narrow 2 24.050 24.110 GHz K Narrow 3 24.110 24.176 GHz K Narrow 4 24.176 24.250 GHz Disabling Ka band allows you to select Ka Narrow segments 1-7. Ka Narrow 1 33.400 33.700 GHz Ka Narrow 2 33.700 33.900 GHz Ka Narrow 3 33.900 34.600 GHz Ka Narrow 4 34.600 34.800 GHz Ka Narrow 5 34.800 35.400 GHz Ka Narrow 6 35.400 35.600 GHz Ka Narrow 7 35.600 36.000 GHz Location Settings and on each type of location based alert. To navigate Location Settings, select Modify, then repeatedly press MARK to cycle through the on a location setting. To exit Location Settings, select Exit or simply wait a few seconds. Bluetooth default is on). Wi-Fi default is on). 24 Radar Menu Delete User Locations Press MARK to delete all locations you have saved. Delete Lockouts Press MARK to delete all false alert lockouts you have saved (see GPS Filter for more information about lockouts). Version Information Press MARK to display software versions. Use the Rotary Dial to cycle through the various components software versions. Update Requires Drive Smarter mode Wi-Fi connection to a hotspot with internet access. Forces MAXcam 360c to check for Database and Firmware software updates. Restore Radar Defaults Press MARK to restore all Radar Menu settings to factory defaults. Software Updates MAXcam 360cs red light and speed camera database and rmware are updated by connecting MAXcam 360c to a Wi-Fi hotspot with internet access. Once connected, MAXcam 360c will check for available updates. If an update is available, Road Scout will prompt you to install the update. If you refuse to perform the update, or if the prompt times out, MAXcam 360c will check again when it connects to a Wi-Fi hotspot. Importantly note that Defender database updates require rst registering MAXcam 360c to activate the included 90 day Defender subscription. Defender subscriptions are available at EscortRadar.com 25 Format SD Card Press MARK to format the SD card. Importantly, be aware that this will erase all content on the SD card including locked SOS movie clips. Setup Camera Press MARK to enter the Camera Setup menu, then repeatedly press MARK to cycle through all of the camera setup options.
- Select the correct Time Zone for your location.
- Select Standard Time or Daylight Saving Time.
- Aim Camera. Use the Rotary Dial to display the cameras footage on the screen to properly aim the camera. Camera Menu Recording Microphone
(factory default is on). Loop Clip Time Sets the duration of movie clips. Clips can be set in 1, 3, or 5 minute lengths (factory default is 3 minutes). G-Sensor MAXcam 360c includes a built in G-Sensor which allowsthe device to determine when the car has been in a collision. If a collision is detected, MAXcam 360c automatically locks the recording being made at the time of the accident. You can use this setting to set the sensitivity of the G-Sensor from 1-3 or turn it o. Level 1 is the easiest to activate and may lock les due to smaller bumps causing the SD card to ll up quickly with protected les. Level 3 is the hardest to activate the G-Sensor (factory default is Level 2). ESCORT Watermark Turn o or on placing an ESCORT watermark on saved movie clips (factory default is on). Date/Time Stamp movie clips (factory default is on). Restore Camera Default Press MARK to restore all Camera Menu settings to factory defaults. 26 Dash Cam Instructions View and Edit Videos on Your Smartphone Install and run the Drive Smarter app on your smartphone 1 Once you have installed the Drive Smarter App, follow the steps below to connect the Road Scout to your smartphone:
2 Press and hold the BRT button until CAMERA appears on the display. If Drive Smarter appears, press and hold BRT again. 3 On your smartphone: Go to the Wi-Fi menu in your smartphones settings and select network SSID:
MAXcam 360c; if a password is required, enter 12345678. Note: make sure this step is done on your smartphone settings, not on the app. 4 After your smartphone Wi-Fi is connected to the MAXcam 360c, launch the Drive HD App. Live view from the dash cam will be available on the Drive Smarter screen on your smartphone, as well as a full control menu. Youre all set!
Or use the included Mini USB Cable to update software, view, edit and share camera footage using your desktop. Mini USB Data Cord drivesmarter.com/downloads 27 Parking Mode Parking Mode uses the G-Sensor to monitor while your vehicle is parked. The idea is that when you are parked, the dash cam will be sleeping, but it will monitor for G-Sensor impacts. If it detects an impact, then the unit will wake up and start recording. The camera will enter parking mode after 5 minutes. If there is no movement during this period, the display will turn o and the recording will stop. If a G-sensor impact above Level 1 is triggered, the unit will wake up and start saving 1 minute clips for as long as activity is being detected. Note: Parking Mode only works properly if the dash cam is powered. Either the Cigarette Lighter Socket must remain on with the ignition o, or the dash cam must be hardwired to a constant power source
(please check www.escortradar.com for available accessories). Motion Detect Motion Detection uses the cameras Motion Sensor to monitor while your vehicle is parked. The idea is that when you are parked, the dash cam will be sleeping, but it will monitor surroundings for motion. If it detects motion, then the unit will wake up and start recording. The camera will enter Motion Detection after 5 minutes. If there is no movement during this period, the display will turn o and the recording will stop. If movement is detected, the unit will wake up and start saving 1 minute clips for as long as activity is being detected. Note: Motion Detection only works properly if the dash cam is powered. Either the Cigarette Lighter Socket must remain on with the ignition o, or the dash cam must be hardwired to a constant power source (please check www.escortradar.com for available accessories). Turn o or on placing an Escort watermark on saved video clips (factory default is on). Turn o and on placing a date and time stamp on video clips (factory default is on). Turn o and on placing your speed on video clips (factory default is o). Turn o and on placing alert information on video clips (factory default is on). Watermark Date/Time Stamp Speed Stamp Radar Stamp Format Card Press MUTE to format the SD card. Importantly, be aware that this will erase all content on the SD card including locked SOS movie clips. Once the SD card is full, the camera will continuously overwrite the oldest footage recorded with recent recordings. To protect a clip so that it will not be overwritten, press the Emergency Record/Favorites Button so that the clip is moved into the locked content partition. Radar Detector Advanced Connectivity Mode Connected car users (vehicle Wi-Fi hotspot required) MAXcam 360c can connect to your cars Wi-Fi (if available) for quick in-car convenient software and database updates in real time that keeps your detector accurate and precise, minimizing false alerts and improving detection. Youll also get exclusive Driver Smarter Community alerts without having to launch the app on your smartphone. Connecting MAXcam 360c to Wi-Fi Note: MAXcam 360c only supports 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g/n). 1 Connect MAXcam 360c to your smartphone via Bluetooth using the directions on page 5. 2 Press and hold the BRT button until Driver Smarter appears on the display. If CAMERA appears, press and hold BRT again. MaxCam 360c BRT button 28 3 Connect your smartphone to your cars Wi-Fi (or make sure it is connected), through the phones SETTINGS. 4 In the Driver Smarter app, go to Wi-Fi Settings > Connect to Wi-Fi > enter your cars hotspot password and press JOIN. After successfully connecting to Wi-Fi, the Wi-Fi icon will change to white. Your phone will share the cars hotspot SSID and password with your MAXcam 360c so the MAXcam 360c can connect directly to the hotspot. MaxCam 360c 29 Troubleshooting MAXcam 360c does not seem to detect radar consistently at long ranges I am connected to my cars Wi-Fi hotspot but I am not receiving speed limits or Live alerts If you are using AUTO sensitivity mode, be aware that AUTO mode changes MAXcam 360cs X and K K radar detection range based on your speed. The slower you are traveling, the shorter the detection range of X and K radar. Select HIGH sensitivity mode to always detect radar at maximum distances. Because Ka radar is primarily used by police, MAXcam 360c always detects Ka band radar at maximum range. I cannot get my phone to nd MAXcam 360cs Wi-Fi in camera mode On MAXcam 360c, make sure you have Camera Wi-Fi mode enabled. When in Camera Wi-Fi mode, a ring surrounds the display (see the Display illustration on page 9). If there is no ring around the display, hold the BRT button until CAMERA Wi-Fi Mode is announced. You may also be in an area with alot of Wi-Fi interference. Try enabling Airplane mode on your phone then check the Wi-Fi menu on your phone again. On MAXcam 360c, make sure the Wi-Fi icon is white and there is not a ring around the display. This indicates MAXcam 360c is in Drive Smarter Wi-Fi mode, and you are connected to a hotspot (see Display illustration on page 9). Make sure your Wi-Fi hotspot has internet connectivity. Internet connectivity is required to receive speed limits, alerts and software updates. Make sure that you have an Drive Smarter account. An account is included at no charge with your MAXcam 360c. To check this, open the ESCORT Live app on your smartphone then go to Menu>
Subscriptions. The Subscriptions screen should show an expiration date in the future. If it does not, connect MAXcam 360c to your smartphone via Bluetooth as described on page 5. After MAXcam 360c is connected, go back to the Subscriptions screen and verify a future date is shown. If it is, then MAXcam 360c should now receive speed limits and Live alerts. If you continue to not receive speed limits or Live alerts, please contact ESCORT customer service at www.escortradar.com/support or call 1-800-543-1608. 30 800.543.1608 EscortRadar.com Designed in the USA by ESCORT Inc. 5440 West Chest Road, West Chester, OH 45069 ESCORT One Year Limited Warranty Escort, Inc. (Escort) warrants that this product and the component parts thereof, will be free of defects in workmanship and materials for a period of one year from the date of rst consumer purchase. This warranty may be enforced by the rst consumer purchaser. If the product is under warranty, it will be repaired or exchanged depending on the model as determined at Escorts sole discretion. Such remedy shall be your sole and exclusive remedy for any breach of warranty. The procedure for obtaining service and support, and the applicability of this warranty, will vary depending on the country or jurisdiction in which you purchased and utilize the product. For the details on obtaining product service, support and warranty please visit https://www.escortradar.com/pages/contact-us Provided that the product is utilized within the U.S.A.- Escort will, without charge, repair or replace, at its option, defective products, products or component parts upon delivery to the Escort Factory Service department, accompanied by proof of the date of rst consumer purchase, such as a duplicated copy of a sales receipt. You must pay any initial shipping charges required to ship the product for warranty service, but the return charges, to an address in the U.S.A., will be at Escorts expense, if the product is repaired or replaced under warranty. This warranty gives you specic legal rights, and you may also have other rights which may vary from state to state and country to country. Exclusions: This limited warranty does not apply: 1) To any product damaged by accident; 2) In the event of misuse, ordinary wear, failure to follow directions, or improper maintenance of the product or as a result of unauthorized alterations or repairs; 3) If the serial number has been altered, defaced, or removed; 4) If the product was purchased or is utilized in a jurisdiction not covered by the limited warranty. All implied warranties, including warranties of merchantability and tness for a particular purpose are limited in duration to the length of this warranty. Escort shall not be liable for any incidental, consequential or other damages; including, without limitation, damages resulting from loss of use or cost of installation. Some states and countries do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts and/or do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specic legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state and country to country. 2021 ESCORT Inc. ESCORT, MAXCAM 360c, Defender, AutoLearn, TrueLock, AutoSensitivity, SpecDisplay, ExpertMeter, IVT Filter, SmartMute and EZ Mag Mount are trademarks of ESCORT, Inc. Drive Smarter is a registered trademark of Cedar Electronics Corporation. Apple and the Apple Logo are trademarks of Apple Inc. Android, Google Play, and the Google Play Logo are trademarks of Google Inc. The Bluetooth work mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG and any use of such marks by ESCORT Inc is under license. Sony and Exmor are trademarks of Sony Corporation. Ambrella, and the Ambrella Logo are trademarks of Ambrella, Inc. All other brands, product names and company names are trademarks of their respective owners. Features, Specications and prices subject to change without notice. FCC NOTE: Modications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the users FCC granted authority to operate the equipment. FCC ID: QKLMXCAM This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful Interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment o and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit dierent from that to which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help Warning:
This device should be installed and operated with minimum 20 cm between the radiator and your body. 31