Your new PASSPORT 8500ci is a complete
supercharged custom-installed radar/laser
detector.
The PASSPORT 8500ci includes full X,
K, and SuperWide Ka radar capability,
Digital Signal Processing for superior range
and reduced false alarms, our patented
Mute and AutoMute, audible and visual
band alerts, and all the performance you’d
expect from ESCORT.
In addition, your new PASSPORT
8500ci introduces a new level of Radar/
Laser defense including:
• Supercharged radar performance, for
superior K, and Ka-band sensitivity.
• Advanced Preferences lets you
instantly set up to 6 customized
features
• Exclusive AutoSensitivity™ mode
drastically reduces false alarms, plus
Highway and Auto NoX sensitivity
modes.
• Ultra-bright alphanumeric display uses
280 LEDs for crystal clear information
• Exclusive ExpertMeter™ tracks and
displays up to 8 radar signals
• Exclusive SpecDisplay provides
numeric frequency for any radar signal
• Detects and decodes up to 63 Safety
Warning Systems signals
• High-Speed A/D converter dramatically
improves radar detection range
• Miniature display controller allows
easy access to information and controls.
If you’ve used a radar detector before,
a review of the Quick Reference Guide on
pages 4 and 5, and the Preferences section
on pages 12 and 13 will briefly explain the
new features.
If this is your first detector, please read
this manual in detail to get the most out of
your PASSPORT’s performance and features.
Please drive safely.
IMPORTANT
INSTALLATION WARNING:
Your new PASSPORT 8500ci
requires installation. Although we’ve
made this the simplest product to
install, we do recommend that you
consult a 12-volt professional if you
have no experience with 12-volt
installations. If you would like
professional installation, simply visit
our web site.
Attempting to install the
PASSPORT 8500ci without expertise in
automotive electronic installations
can cause personal injury during the
installation, or can damage your
PASSPORT or your vehicle.
Factory Default Settings
To reset PASSPORT to its original factory
settings, press and hold the “BRT,” “SENS,”
and buttons while turning the power
on. PASSPORT’s display will provide a
Reset
message, accompanied by an
audible tone, acknowledging the reset.
FCC NOTE:
Modifications not expressly
approved by the manufacturer could
void the user’s FCC granted
authority to operate the equipment.
There are 6 user-selectable options so you
can customize your PASSPORT 8500ci for
your own preferences.
The buttons labeled BRT and SENS are
also used to enter the PROGRAM Mode,
REVIEW your current program settings, and
to CHANGE any settings as desired. The
words PGM, RVW, and CHG are located
below the push buttons, and are labeled in
light gray graphics.
How to use Preferences
1
To enter Preferences, press and hold
both the BRT and SENS buttons down
for 2 seconds.
The unit will beep twice,
and will display the word
Prefs
.
2
Then press the REVIEW button to
review the current settings
. You can
either tap the button to change from item
to item, or hold the button to scroll
through the items.
3
Press the CHANGE button to change
any setting.
You can either tap the button
to change from setting to setting, or hold
the button to scroll through all the options.
4
To leave Preferences, simply wait 8
seconds without pressing any button.
The unit will display
Complete
, beep and
return to normal operation.
An example
Here is how you would turn PASSPORT’s
AutoMute feature off.
1
Enter the Program Mode by holding
both the BRT and SENS buttons down for
2 seconds.
PASSPORT will beep and
display
Prefs
.
2
Then hold the REVIEW button down.
PASSPORT will scroll through the categories,
starting with Pilot Light (
Pilot
), then
Power-on sequence (
PwrOn
), then Signal
Strength Meter (
Meter
), and then
AutoMute (
aMute
).
3
Release the REVIEW button when
PASSPORT shows the AutoMute item.
Since
the factory setting is for AutoMute to be
on, PASSPORT will display
aMute ON
.
If you accidentally don't release the
Review button in time, and PASSPORT
goes to the next category, hold the Review
button down again, and after PASSPORT
scrolls through all categories, it will begin
again at the top of the list.
4
Press the CHANGE button to change
from
aMute ON
to
aMute OFF
.
5
To exit the Preferences, simply wait 8
seconds without pressing any button.
PASSPORT will display
Complete
,
accompanied by an audible tone or voice
message, and return to normal operation.
Congratulations
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