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Owner’s Manual

GPS Powered for Speed and Location Intelligence

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Summary of Contents for Passport 9500i

Page 1: ...R A D A R L A S E R S A F E T Y D E T E C T O R Owner s Manual GPS Powered for Speed and Location Intelligence ...

Page 2: ... feature provides an instant view of your vehicle s speed during an alert New Mark Location feature allows you to instantly mark known speed traps cameras and other places of interest New easy to understand voice announcements provide instant audible feedback for controls and alerts New AutoVolume feature automatically increases the alert volume in noisy conditions Easy to use Preferences allows y...

Page 3: ...You can either tap the button to change from setting to setting or hold the button down to scroll through all the options 4 To exit Preferences simply wait 8 seconds without pressing any button or press the power button The unit will display 8dbeaZiZ beep 4 times and return to normal operation An example Here is how you would turn PASSPORT s AutoMute feature off 1 Enter the Preferences Mode by hol...

Page 4: ...DCor D default is on V DCor D default is on EDE DCor D default is off HLH DCor D default is off AHG DCor D default is on Press the MRK button to change your setting within a category Full word Highway or Auto or City Letter H or A or C Letter with scanning dot Vehicle voltage Vehicle speed Displays current speed during alert SpeedAlert feature off Standard power on sequence Fast power on sequence ...

Page 5: ...10 Audible Alerts 11 SmartCord 11 SpeedAlert 11 Signal Strength Meter 12 ExpertMeter 12 SpecDisplay 13 GPS Signal Indicator 13 Preferences 14 18 How to use Preferences 14 Example of Preferences 14 Overview of Preferences 15 Details of Preferences 16 18 Technical Details 19 26 Specifications 19 Interpreting Alerts 20 21 How Radar Works 22 How POP Works 22 How Laser Works 23 How SWS Works 24 25 How ...

Page 6: ...is ready to go just plug it in and turn it on But you can also easily change 9 features for your preferences Pages 14 18 EasyMount Slot Insert PASSPORT s adjustable Windshield mount into this slot Page 7 Rear Laser Port Receives laser signals from behind the vehicle EasyMount Button Press the button and slide the Windshield mount into one of its four locking positions Page 7 Earphone Jack Accepts ...

Page 7: ...rms TrueLock signal rejection Page 8 Mute Button Briefly press this button next to the display to silence the audio for a specific alert The audio will alert you to the next encounter Page 9 5 Radar Antenna and Laser Lens The rear panel of your PASSPORT should have a clear view of the road ahead For best performance do not mount PASSPORT directly behind windshield wipers or tinted areas Page 6 Alp...

Page 8: ...ssories section for details on our optional Direct wire SmartCord Mounting Location WARNING ESCORT cannot antici pate the many ways PASSPORT can be mounted It is important that you mount PASSPORT where it will not impair your view nor present a hazard in case of an accident 6 Installation Where to mount PASSPORT For optimum detection performance we recommend the following Using the supplied windsh...

Page 9: ...won t present a hazard in the event of an accident Additional mounts are available Level mounting Windshield Mount PASSPORT s EasyMount windshield bracket is designed for unobtrusive and hassle free mounting 1 Depress the adjustment button on the top of PASSPORT by the word ESCORT and slide the EasyMount bracket into the slot until it is locked into the position which best fits the angle of your w...

Page 10: ...plete the display will show the full word Highway Auto or City to indicate which sensitivity mode is selected If you prefer you can select alternate power on indicators See the Preferences section for details GPS Signal Indicator The GPS signal indicator provides a visual indication that PASSPORT is receiving satellite data NOTE Satellite reception is required to get the most out of your PASSPORT ...

Page 11: ...is signal out by location and frequency A Stored message will be displayed Once a signal has been stored the detector will reject this signal the next time you approach this area The GPS indicator will rotate clockwise providing a visual indication that the signal is being rejected To unlock a signal that has already been stored simply press and hold the mute button while the GPS indicator is rota...

Page 12: ...marked PASSPORT will provide an alert before you reach this area any time you return This can be extremely useful when there are known speed traps or camera locations that you would like to remember To mark a particular location Press the MRK button The display will read Mark Press the MRK button again to 10 assign a label it SPD TRAP is the default label To change the label to Camera or Other pre...

Page 13: ... is a special power cord that has a power on indicator which only lights up when the 9500i is turned on a bright alert light that warns of radar or laser and a convenient mute button right on the plug It s perfect for any car where reaching the detector s mute button on the windshield is a stretch For discreet night driving put PASSPORT in the Dark mode and use the SmartCord for your visual alerts...

Page 14: ...pertMeter instead of the bar graph signal strength meter you must select ExpertMeter in PASSPORT s Preferences see pages 14 17 ControlsandFeatures PASSPORT s ExpertMeter simultane ously tracks up to 8 radar signals It provides detailed information on up to 2 Ka band 2 K band and 4 X band signals ExpertMeter can help you spot a change in your normal driving environ ment for example a traffic radar ...

Page 15: ...ll radar signals present SpecDisplay PASSPORT S SpecDisplay option is also for the experienced detector user In this mode PASSPORT will display the actual numeric frequency of the radar signal being received SpecDisplay shows one K band signal at 24 150 gigahertz NOTE Even long time detector users will require some amount of time to get familiar with this new level of information about detected si...

Page 16: ...t pressing any button or press the power button The unit will display 8dbeaZiZ beep 4 times and return to normal operation 1 2 3 4 An example Here is how you would turn PASSPORT s AutoMute feature off 1 Enter Preferences by holding both the MRK and BRT buttons down for 2 seconds PASSPORT will beeptwice and display EgZ h 2 Then hold the BRT button down PASSPORTwillscrollthroughthecatego ries starti...

Page 17: ... 9 I 7VcYh BD9 M DC or D default is on j DC or D default is off DC or D default is on V DC or D default is on EDE DC or D default is off HLH DC or D default is off AHG DC or D default is on Press the MRK button to change your setting within a category Full word Highway or Auto or City Letter H or A or C Letter with scanning dot Vehicle voltage Vehicle speed Displays current speed during alert Spee...

Page 18: ...tting PASSPORT will continually display H for Highway C for City and A for Auto and vehicle s speed as its pilot SpeedAlert h6agi DC SpeedAlert on In this setting your vehicle s speed will be displayed for a few seconds during an alert After a few seconds PASSPORT will display only the meter type you have selected i e bar graph ExpertMeter or SpecMeter factory default h6agiD SpeedAlert off With sp...

Page 19: ...ar signal received NOTE The SpecDisplay feature is explained in more detail on page 11 AutoMute VBjiZ DC AutoMute on In this setting PASSPORT s audio alerts will initially be at the volume you set but after a few seconds PASSPORT will auto matically reduce the volume level to keep you informed but not annoyed factory default VBjiZD AutoMute off With AutoMute off PASSPORT s audio alerts will remain...

Page 20: ...e announcements off With voice off normal tones will be used for alerts Bands 7VcYh9 I In this setting all radar and laser frequen cies with the exception of POP mode are monitored This is the factory setting and it is recommended that you use your PASSPORT in this mode 7VcYhBD9 In this setting PASSPORT will warn you with an audible alert and associated text message stating which band has been mod...

Page 21: ...sitivity Control AutoSensitivity Highway and City Auto Calibration Circuitry SmartShield VG2 Immunity Dimensions Inches 1 40 H x 2 90 W x 5 35 L Patented Technology PASSPORT is covered by one or more of the following U S patents 6 836 238 6 693 578 6 614 385 6 587 068 6 400 305 6 249 218 6 069 580 5 668 554 5 600 132 5 587 916 5 559 508 5 446 923 5 402 087 5 365 055 5 347 120 5 305 007 5 206 500 5...

Page 22: ...cult to detect any laser alert may indicate a source very close by A moving patrol car with continuous radar is overtaking you from behind Because these signals are reflected reflections are increased by large objects they may or may not eventually melt into a solid point even when the patrol car is directly behind you You are approaching a radar unit concealed by a hill or an obstructed curve Ale...

Page 23: ...are usually contained inside buildings or aimed toward OR away from you they are typically not as strong or lasting as a real radar encounter CAUTION Since the characteris tics of these alerts may be similar to some of the preceding examples over confidence in an unfamiliar area can be dangerous Likewise if an alert in a commonly traveled area is suddenly stronger or on a different band than usual...

Page 24: ...feet away Radar range also depends on the power of the radar equipment itself The strength of the radar unit s beam diminishes with distance The farther the radar has to travel the less energy it has for speed detection Because intrusion alarms and motion sensors often operate on the same frequency as X and K band radar your PASSPORT will occasionally receive non police radar signals Since these X...

Page 25: ... detection is not prone to false alarms Because LIDAR transmits a much narrower beam than does radar it is much more accurate in its ability to distinguish between targets and is also more difficult to detect AS A RESULT EVEN THE BRIEFEST LASER ALERT SHOULD BE TAKEN SERIOUSLY There are limitations to LIDAR equipment LIDAR is much more sensitive to weather conditions than RADAR and a LIDAR gun s ra...

Page 26: ...OFF NOTE Some of the safety messages have been condensed so that each message can be displayed on one or two screens on PASSPORT s eight character display Since Safety radar technology is relatively new and the number of transmitters in operation is not yet wide spread you will not receive Safety signals on a daily basis Do not be surprised if you encounter emergency vehicles road hazards and rail...

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Page 28: ...tary There are at least four satellites visible at any given time every day A GPS receiver is designed to locate and receive data from four of these satel lites This data includes the distance to your location from each of the satellites Once the distance from each satellite is known the receiver can calculate and pinpoint your exact location ...

Page 29: ...ty repairs include prepayment in the amount you were quoted by the ESCORT Customer Service Representative If the detector has been damaged abused or modified the repair cost will be calculated on a parts and labor basis If it exceeds the basic repair charge you will be contacted with a quotation If the additional payment is not received within 30 days or if you notify us that you choose not to hav...

Page 30: ...t behind tinted areas Determine if your vehicle has an Instaclear ElectriClear or solar reflective windshield which may deflect radar or laser signals PASSPORT may be in City Mode VASCAR Visual Average Speed Computer and Recorder a stopwatch method of speed detection may be in use Officer may not have radar or laser unit turned on Press the BRT button to deactivate Dark Mode PASSPORT is in AutoMut...

Page 31: ...PORT does not have a clear view of the sky Reposition it accordingly Check to make sure the GPS button is on SpeedAlert feature is on You can turn it off in Preferences Explanation of Displays No display PASSPORT is in Dark mode Press the BRT button to change the brightness page 10 E adi LN One of the many Preferences pages 14 18 Mq or q PASSPORT has been set to ExpertMeter Mode in Preferences pag...

Page 32: ... in red or blue Direct wire SmartCord 29 95 Accessory Kit 19 95 9500i Travel Case 19 95 ESCORT Extended Service Plan ESCORT offers an optional extended service plan Contact ESCORT for details Accessories FCC NOTE Modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user s FCC granted authority to operate the equipment ...

Page 33: ..._____________________________ State_____________ Zip________ _ E mail In case we have a question __________________________________________________ 2 Product Purchased___________________________ Model___________ Serial Number________ _ 3 Place of Purchase____________________________________ Date___________ Price_______ 4 Primary reason for purchasing this ESCORT product____________________________...

Page 34: ...32 Remove card along perforations ...

Page 35: ...om an authorized dealer To obtain service 1 Contact ESCORT 1 800 543 1608 to obtain a Return Authorization Number 2 Properly pack 33 Warranty your product and include your name complete return address written descrip tion of the problem with your product daytime telephone number and a copy of the original purchase receipt 3 Label the outside of the package clearly with your Return Authorization nu...

Page 36: ...Service 800 543 1608 www EscortRadar com 2007 ESCORT Inc ESCORT PASSPORT TrueLock SpeedAlert AutoSensitivity AutoVolume SmartMute MuteDisplay SpecDisplay and ExpertMeter are trademarks of ESCORT Inc SWS is a trademark of SWS L C Features specifications and prices subject to change without notice ...

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