ESCORT ZR6 Laser Shifter Owner’s Manual

ESCORT ZR6 Laser Shifter

Specifications

• Designed and manufactured in the USA with components of Korean origin
• Includes 1 Shifter VX Transmitter, 2 Shifter VX Transceivers, Button Controller, ZR6 Interface, Shifter VX Bridge Box
• Interfaces with many Escort radar detectors for enhanced driving protection

Product Usage Instructions

Safety Precautions
ZR6 was designed to meet high performance and quality standards. Before installation and operation, consider the following:

• Regular maintenance is required to ensure peak performance.
• Avoid looking at the sensors while powered on and operating.

Installation
Professional installation is required for ZR6. Visit www.escortradar.com/pages/find-installer to find an authorized installer near you. Attempting self- installation without expertise can cause personal injury or damage to the product and vehicle.

Button Controller Features

• To temporarily disable shifting for 30 seconds, double tap the mute button of ZR6 or connected detector.
• Alert indications: LED flashes red when alerting. Full continuous audible alert with voice notification.
• Power: Press PWR button to turn on/off. Hold PWR to power down.
• Volume and Mute: Press and hold VOL/MUTE button to adjust alert volume level.

FAQ

• Where can I find professional installation for ZR6?
  Visit www.escortradar.com/pages/find- installer to locate an authorized installer near you.

• How do I temporarily disable shifting?
  Double tap the mute button of ZR6 or connected detector for a 30-second disable period.

Contact Us
Accessories, Sales & Service:

800.433.3487
EscortRadar.com

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Safety Precautions

ZR6 was designed to meet high performance and quality standards; however, there are certain precautions that must be considered before approaching installation and operation:

• Use only original ZR6 parts included with your unit. Do not plug any third-party components into your unit, and do not plug any supplied components into any third-party products, as this may cause failure and will void warranty.
• Special care must be taken during installation of outer sensors, as damaging factory-installed cables or connectors may cause damage or device malfunction and may void warranty.
• While outer sensors are specially designed and manufactured to be installed externally and operate in harsh environments, the Interface and Controller must be installed and kept in a dry place, preferably somewhere inside the driver’s cabin. Failures due to improper installation may void warranty.
• ZR6 cannot detect through glass or other transparent objects, and certain materials may absorb infrared light.
• Laser shifters should not be recessed (e.g. recessed in the grill) as they require having full exposure for receiving and transmitting signals.
• Check your local laws before using ZR6, as transmitted light can interfere with other laser equipment.

Maintenance

Once ZR6 is installed, dirt can accumulate on the front covers of the sensors, especially during the winter. To ensure peak performance, check front covers of sensors often and, if necessary, wipe clean with a cloth.

Warning
Never, under any circumstances, look at the sensors while powered on and operating. Do not view with optical instruments (like magnifiers).

Introduction

Congratulations
Your new ZR6 is the most advanced defense system against targeting laser guns. ZR6 comes complete with two transceiver and one transmitter front-mounted laser shifters, panel mounted Controller, Interface with integrated speaker, modular connections, complete wiring harnesses, and mounting hardware. ZR6 also interfaces with many Escort radar detectors for the ultimate in driving protection.
Please read this guide in detail to get the most out of your new ZR6’s performance and features.
Please drive safely.

Important Installation Warning
ZR6 requires professional installation. A select group of car specialists can install ZR6 for you. Visit www.escortradar.com/pages/find- installer to find an authorized installer near you.
Attempting to install ZR6 without expertise in automotive electronic installations can cause personal injury during the installation, or damage the ZR6 and your vehicle. If your vehicle is damaged during installation, its safety systems may be compromised, which could cause personal injury or property damage.

Please Note
This product may be limited or prohibited in some jurisdictions. Check applicable laws before installing or using.

What’s Included

One Shifter VX Transmitter

• Weatherproof sensor
• 6-foot cables with waterproof connector
• Mounting hardware and bubble level

Two Laser Shifter VX Transceivers

• Twin weatherproof sensors
• 6-foot cables with waterproof connectors
• Mounting hardware and bubble level

One ZR6 Interface

Button Controller

• Button Controller mounts easily to instrument pod, dashboard, or console
• Adhesive pads provided for secure mounting

Shifter VX Bridge Box

Weatherproof Bridge Box is used to connect Shifter VX Sensors to main Interface

Button Controller Features

Alert Indications
The Button Controller’s LED will flash red when alerting. Since laser signals are a possible threat no matter how weak, ZR6 alerts you with a full continuous audible alert along with a voice notification. The voice will announce whether the laser signal is front or rear (rear laser shifters will need to be installed).
If shifting is disabled, when ZR6 receives a laser signal it will say “alert” instead of “shifting”.

Power Press the PWR button to turn ZR6 on. To turn ZR6 off, press and hold PWR until you hear
“Powering Down”.

Volume and Mute
Press and hold the VOL/MUTE button to adjust the alert volume level. The audio will ramp up and down. Once you’ve reached your preferred audio level simply release the button.
Both the ZR6 mute button, and the mute button on the connected detector, will mute an alert. Subsequent notifications will produce standard audible alerts.

To temporarily disable shifting for 30 seconds; double tap the mute button of the ZR6 or the connected detector. After 30 seconds elapse, ZR6 will announce that shifting is enabled again.

Mode
Press the MODE button to switch between “shifting” and “receive-only” modes. When using “receive-only” mode, ZR6 will only alert to laser signals without shifting.

Drive Smarter®

Download and Connect to Drive Smarter®

1. Connect your ZR6 to an Escort radar detector.
2. Power on your detector.
3. Install and run the Drive Smarter® app on your smartphone.
4. In the Drive Smarter® app, press the Account button then select “Add Detector”.
5. Follow the prompts in the Drive Smarter® app to connect your detector and your mobile Wi-Fi hotspot.

NOTE: the first time you run the app, you will be prompted to register a new account.

Settings

ZR6 Shifter Setup in Drive Smarter® App
Shifters: Receive / Shift* / Shift4 / Shift6 / Shift8 / Shift10 / Off

• Shifter mode. Receive = receive-only
• Shift4/6/8/10 puts shifters in receive-only mode after 4/6/8/10 seconds from receiving an alert

Using Drive Smarter, go to your device settings. Select the Shifts option. This will bring up a separate menu screen with available options to choose.
NOTE: only available when optional ZR6 shifters are connected.

ZR6 Shifter Setup on Radar Detector
Manually using radar preferences: Using your preferences on your radar detector, manually scroll through the list until you find Shifters. Select the option from the available list.

Sensor Installation

Positioning Sensors
Install the two VX transceiver sensors between the side and center of the vehicle and install the one VX transmitter sensor in the center of the vehicle between the two transceiver sensors.
For optimal performance, sensors need to be facing straight forward (or backward, if installing optional rear sensors), not at an angle. Make sure that each sensor is parallel with the road (using supplied bubble level).

NOTE:
Vehicle must be positioned on a flat surface in order to position sensors parallel with the road. Make sure that sensors have an unobstructed “view” of the road so the unit can function properly. Do not install sensors behind a solid surface, which would block laser transmission/reception.

1. Snap the mounting bracket onto the sensor and install the included bolts, but do not tighten  them. If the bolts do not thread into the sensor, then the bracket is on backwards.
2. Check front alignment and mount the sensor to a solid surface of the vehicle.
3. Use the supplied bubble level to ensure the sensor is parallel to the road and tighten the sensor’s mounting bracket bolts.
4. Repeat for additional sensor(s).
   IMPORTANT! The VX sensors are shipped in “receive-only” mode. Shifting must be enabled in the bands settings. See the Settings section of the Owners Manual.

Rear Shifter VX Sensors
Follow instructions above to install VX sensors on the rear of your vehicle.
See illustrations on page 8 for correct positioning.

Securing Connectors with Shrink Tube
Once you’ve installed all components properly and tested to ensure all parts are working properly, use cable ties to fasten sensor cables to a solid surface, keeping them away from heat and any moving parts. It is advisable to use the supplied heatshrink tubes to protect connectors against dirt, moisture, dust, etc.

NOTE: install the rear Shifter extension cables inverted so they plug into the sensors correctly (when a TX and TR standard installation is performed).

Interface Installation

1. Install the Interface under the dash using supplied zip-ties. NOTE:
   Do not mount Interface inside vehicle’s engine compartment!
   IMPORTANT!
   When using optional Rear Shifter VX sensors ensure DIP switches 3 and 4 are moved down to the REAR position.

2. Connect black wire (-) to ground, and red-striped wire (+) to a switched 12-volt supply. If ZR6 is left “on” then it will automatically power on and off with vehicle engine ignition.

3. Shifter VX Bridge Box, Control Module, and optional radar detector all plug into the Interface.

4. It is recommended that after the Interface is installed and connected to power, all other components are plugged in and tested for proper operation before completing the installation.

Button Controller and Shifter Bridge Box Installation

Button Controller

1. Determine the best location for the Controller. An optimal location is easily visible and accessible from the driver’s position and does not interfere with normal driving. Avoid locations that require reaching through or around the steering wheel.
2. Clean the mounting surface thoroughly.
3. Mount the Button Controller using the pre-applied adhesive.
4. Route the cable to the Interface and plug into the port labeled “Controller”.

Shifter VX Bridge Box

1. The Shifter VX Bridge Box is weatherproof. To limit the number of cables routed through the firewall, we recommend installing the Bridge Box inside of the engine compartment.
2. Slide the included heat shrink onto the Bridge Box Interface cable then plug into the cable extending from the Bridge Box labeled “Interface” and route the cable toward the interior of the vehicle. Shrink the heat shrink onto the inline connector and secure the cable with zip-ties.
3. Route the cable to the Interface and plug into the port labeled “Shifters”.

Warranty

LIMITED 1-YEAR 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 first consumer purchase. This warranty may be enforced by the first consumer purchaser. If the product is under warranty, it will be repaired or exchanged depending on the model as determined at Escort’s 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 first 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 Escort’s expense, if the product is repaired or replaced under warranty.

This warranty gives you specific 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 fitness 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 specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state and country to country

FCC Statement

FCC NOTE: Modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s FCC granted authority to operate the equipment.
THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES. OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS:

1. THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE, AND
2. THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED, INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION.

FCC Part 15.21 Warning Statement
NOTE: THE GRANTEE IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS
NOT EXPRESSLY APPROVED BY THE PARTY RESPONSIBLE FOR COMPLIANCE. SUCH MODIFICATIONS COULD VOID THE USER’S AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT.

FCC Part 15.105(b) Warning Statement-
(ONLY Required for 15.109-JBP devices) NOTE: 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 off 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 different 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.

DISPOSAL OF ELECTRONICS EQUIPMENT: This product may contain hazardous substances that could impact health and the environment if not disposed of properly.

The crossed out wheeled bin symbol indicates that the product should not be disposed of along with household waste. It should be handed over to an applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical equipment.
By ensuring that this product is disposed of correctly you will help/prevent potential negative impact on the environment.
If you need more information on the collection, reuse and recycling systems, please contact your local civic office or the shop where it was originally purchased.

References

• Accurate Driver Alert Systems, Drive Smarter! | ESCORT Radar
• Dealer Locator

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