ESCORT ZR6

LASER PROTECTION LIKE NO OTHER

Images show the ESCORT ZR6 components: a Shifter VX Transmitter, two Shifter VX Transceivers, a Button Controller, a ZR6 Interface, and a Shifter VX Bridge Box.

OWNERS MANUAL

Safety Precautions

The ZR6 was designed to meet high performance and quality standards. Certain precautions must be considered before installation and operation:

• Use only original ZR6 parts. Do not plug any third-party components into your unit or supplied components into third-party products, as this may cause failure and void the warranty.
• Take special care during installation of outer sensors, as damaging factory-installed cables or connectors may cause damage or device malfunction and void the warranty.
• While outer sensors are designed for external installation in harsh environments, the Interface and Controller must be installed and kept in a dry place, preferably inside the driver's cabin. Improper installation may void the 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., in the grill) as they require 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 installed, dirt can accumulate on sensor front covers, especially during winter. To ensure peak performance, check sensor front covers often and wipe clean with a cloth if necessary.

Warning

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

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT. This product complies with IEC 60825-1:2007-03 Ed. 2.0 and 21CFR Subchapter J Parts 1040.10 and 1040.11 (with deviations pursuant to Laser Notice No. 50).

Introduction

Congratulations

Your new ZR6 is an advanced defense system against targeting laser guns. It comes complete with two transceiver and one transmitter front-mounted laser shifters, a panel-mounted Controller, an Interface with an integrated speaker, modular connections, complete wiring harnesses, and mounting hardware. The ZR6 also interfaces with many Escort radar detectors for enhanced 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 installation, or damage to the ZR6 and your vehicle. If your vehicle is damaged during installation, its safety systems may be compromised, potentially causing 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 connectors
• ✔️ 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

(Image of the ZR6 Interface unit with speaker and ports)

Button Controller

(Image of the Button Controller with PWR, VOL, MUTE, MODE buttons)

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

Shifter VX Bridge Box

(Image of the Shifter VX Bridge Box showing interface ports)

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

Button Controller Features

Alert Indications

The Button Controller's LED will flash red when alerting. Since laser signals are a possible threat, ZR6 alerts you with a continuous audible alert and voice notification, indicating whether the laser signal is from the front or rear (rear shifters must be installed for rear alerts). If shifting is disabled, ZR6 will say "alert" instead of "shifting" upon receiving a laser signal.

Power

Press the [PWR button] to turn ZR6 on. To turn ZR6 off, press and hold the [PWR button] 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. Release the button when your preferred audio level is reached. 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, ZR6 will announce that shifting is enabled again.

Mode

Press the [MODE button] to switch between "shifting" and "receive-only" modes. In "receive-only" mode, ZR6 will only alert to laser signals without engaging in 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.

(Image shows the Drive Smarter app interface on a smartphone, displaying a map and detector status, alongside the ESCORT detector.)

Download DRIVE SMARTER® app. Works with Apple CarPlay. Works with Android Auto.

Settings

ZR6 Shifter Setup in Drive Smarter® App

Available Shifter options: Receive / Shift* / Shift4 / Shift6 / Shift8 / Shift10 / Off.

Shifter mode: "Receive" means receive-only.

Shift4/6/8/10 modes put shifters in receive-only mode after 4/6/8/10 seconds from receiving an alert.

To configure: 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: This feature is only available when optional ZR6 shifters are connected.

ZR6 Shifter Setup on Radar Detector

Manually adjust preferences on your radar detector. Scroll through the list until you find "Shifters" and select the desired option from the available list: Receive, Shift, Shift4, Shift6, Shift8, Shift10, Off.

Sensor Installation

Positioning Sensors

Install the two VX transceiver sensors between the side and center of the vehicle. Install the one VX transmitter sensor in the center of the vehicle, between the two transceiver sensors.

For optimal performance, sensors must face straight forward (or backward for optional rear sensors), not angled. Ensure each sensor is parallel to the road using the supplied [bubble level].

NOTE: Position the vehicle on a flat surface for accurate sensor alignment. Ensure sensors have an unobstructed "view" of the road. Do not install behind solid surfaces that block transmission/reception.

(Diagrams illustrate correct and incorrect sensor positioning relative to the road, showing parallel alignment with the road surface.)

Sensor Installation Steps

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, the bracket may be backwards.
2. Check front alignment and mount the sensor to a solid vehicle surface.
3. Use the [bubble level] to ensure the sensor is parallel to the road, then tighten the sensor's mounting bracket bolts.
4. Repeat for additional sensors.

IMPORTANT!

VX sensors ship 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 the same instructions for installing sensors on the rear of your vehicle. Refer to page 8 for positioning illustrations.

Securing Connectors with Shrink Tube

After installing all components properly and testing them, use [cable ties] to secure sensor cables to a solid surface, keeping them away from heat and moving parts. It is advisable to use the supplied [heatshrink tubes] to protect connectors against dirt, moisture, and dust.

NOTE: For rear shifter extension cables, install them inverted so they plug correctly into the sensors.

Interface Installation

1. Install the Interface under the dash using supplied [zip-ties].

NOTE: Do not mount the Interface inside the vehicle's engine compartment.

2. Connect the black wire (-) to [ground connection] and the red-striped wire (+) to a switched 12-volt supply. This allows the ZR6 to power on/off with the vehicle ignition.
3. The Shifter VX Bridge Box, Control Module, and optional radar detector all plug into the Interface.
4. It is recommended to test all components for proper operation after connecting power before completing the installation.

Default Configuration: (Diagram shows DIP switches 1-6 for FRONT/REAR configuration.)

IMPORTANT!

When using optional Rear Shifter VX sensors, ensure DIP switches 3 and 4 are moved to the REAR position (down).

Button Controller and Shifter Bridge Box Installation

Button Controller

1. Determine the best location for the Controller: it should be easily visible, accessible from the driver's position, and not interfere with normal driving. Avoid locations requiring 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 minimize cables routed through the firewall, install the Bridge Box inside the engine compartment.
2. Slide the included [heatshrink tubes] onto the Bridge Box Interface cable. Plug it into the cable extending from the Bridge Box labeled "Interface". Route the cable towards the vehicle interior, shrink the heat shrink onto the inline connector, and secure 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 its component parts will be free of defects in workmanship and materials for a period of one year from the date of first consumer purchase. This warranty is enforceable 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 details, 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 grants 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 a minimum of 20 cm (approx. 8 inches) 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 ♻️ 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.

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