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Power
The PASSPORT 8500ci was designed to
turn on and off with the ignition once it is
installed. This is accomplished by
connecting the 12-volt Interface to a
switched ACC connection at the fuse panel.
(See installation manual for instructions.)
If you prefer, you may also turn the
8500ci on and off by pressing the power
button
located on the display controller.
Power-on indication
After PASSPORT’s start-up sequence is
complete, the matrix display will show
“Highway”, “Auto” or “Auto NoX” to show
which sensitivity mode has been selected.
If you prefer, you can select alternate
power-on displays. See the Preferences
section for details
Mute
The V•Mute button, located on the display
controller, allows you to silence the audio
during an alert.
To mute the audio for a single specific
signal, briefly press the V•MUTE button.
After that radar encounter has passed, the
audio will automatically reset and the
8500ci will alert you to the next encounter.
AutoMute
Your 8500ci has our patented AutoMute
feature. After the 8500ci alerts you to a
radar encounter at your selected volume
level, it automatically reduces the volume
to a lower level. This keeps you informed
without the annoyance of a continuous full-
volume alert.
If you prefer, you can turn the
AutoMute feature off. See the Preferences
section for details.
Auto / Highway / Auto NoX
The “SENS” button selects the 8500ci’s
sensitivity setting. We recommend the
“Auto” (AutoSensitivity) mode for most
driving.
PASSPORT’s exclusive AutoSensitivity
mode provides long-range warning, with
minimum false alarms. In this mode,
PASSPORT’s internal computer
continuously analyzes all incoming signals
and intelligently adjusts the sensitivity—
eliminating the majority of false alarms.
You can also select conventional “Highway,”
which provides the maximum sensitivity.
Auto NoX provides the same sensitivity as
“Auto” but turns off X-band completely. Full
sensitivity is maintained on all other bands.
NOTE: Before using the 8500ci in
the “Auto NoX” mode, please make
sure your area does not use X-band
guns to measure speed.
Volume Adjust
To adjust the 8500ci to your preferred
audio level for alerts, simply press and hold
the V•Mute button located on the display
controller. The audio will increase/decrease
while it is depressed. Once you reach the
desired audio level, simply release the
button. The 8500ci will retain this setting in
its memory, even if the system is turned off.
When the optional Laser Shifters are
connected, (see Accessories section) the
V•Mute button can be used to manually
stop “shifting” once you have corrected
your speed. Simply press the V•Mute twice
during the “Laser Shifting” message, and the
Shifter’s will cease to transmit. The Shifters
will remain in this state for approximately
two minutes. Once this time has passed, the
Shifters will automatically reset. A reset
message will be displayed to verify and
acknowledge this reset.
Controls and Features
