Escort 9500I User Manual

GPS Powered for Speed and Location Intelligence

RADAR•LASER•SAFETY•DETECTOR

Owner’s Manual

You’ve just purchased the most intelligent

radar and laser detector in the world—the PASSPORT 9500i.

The PASSPORT 9500i delivers extreme long-range warning on all radar bands including X, K, Superwide Ka, Ku and instant-on POP modes. Multiple front and rear laser sensors provide 360 degree laser protection, including the widest ﬁeld of view. For the ultimate in laser protection, the PASSPORT 9500i is also ZR3 ready. Ask your retailer, or call us at

1-800-543-1608 for details.

The PASSPORT 9500i’s GPS-powered intelligence provides permanent relief from false alarms including automatic door openers, motion sensors and other radar-based sensors.

In addition, the PASSPORT 9500i introduces the following state-of-the-art performance and features:

• New TrueLock feature permanently eliminates false alerts by location and frequency.

• New revolutionary AutoSensitivity mode provides real-time radar performance based on vehicle speed, plus Highway and City settings.

• New SpeedAlert 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 you customize up to 9 features

• Ultra-bright alphanumeric display with 280 LEDs

• Exclusive ExpertMeter tracks and displays up to 8 radar signals simultaneously

• Exclusive SpecDisplay provides actual numeric frequency for any radar signal

• Selectable radar and laser bands (on/off ) allow you to customize which bands are monitored.

• Includes exclusive SmartCord for easy access to Mute and TrueLock features.

If you’ve used a radar detector before, a review of the Quick Reference Guide on pages 4 and 5, and the Preferences information on pages 14-18 will brieﬂy explain the new features.

If this is your ﬁrst detector, please read the manual in detail to get the most out of your PASSPORT’s revolutionary performance and innovative features.

Please drive safely.

Congratulations

Quick Reference Card

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PASSPORT 9500i Quick Reference Card

There ar e 9 user-sele ctable opt ions so you can custo mize your 9500 i for your own preferences.

The but tons labele d “MRK” and “BR T” are also used to enter the Preferences Mode, REVIEW your current Preferences settings, and to CHANGE any settings as desire d. The words “PR EF,” “MRK” and “BRT” are loca ted on the top of th e detector.

How to use EZ-Preferences

1 To enter Preferences, press and hold t he “MRK” an d “BRT” but tons down fo r 2 seconds . The unit will beep

twice, and will display the word

2 Th en press t he “BRT” bu tton to review the categories. You can either

tap the button to change categories, or simply hold the button down to scroll through the categories.

3 Pr ess the “M RK” butto n to chang e any setting. You can either ta p the

button to change from setting to setting, or hold the button down to scroll through all the op tions.

4 To exit Preferences, simply wait 8

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secon ds witho ut pressi ng any butt on, or press the power button. The unit will

8dbeaZiZ, beep 4 times, a nd

display return to normal operation.

Restoringthe Factory DefaultSettings

To restore your PASSPORT to its original factory settings, press and hold the

“SEN” an d “BRT” but tons while tur ning

the powe r on. A be displayed, accompanied by an

audible alert, acknowledging the reset.

GZhZi message will

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An example:

Here is how y ou would turn PASSP ORT’s AutoMute feature of f:

1 Enter the Preferences Mode by hold ing both the “ MRK” and “BRT ” buttons dow n for 2 seco nds. PASSPORT will beep twice

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and displ ay

2 Then hold the “BRT” button down.

PASSPORT will scroll through the categories, starting with Pilot ( SpeedAlert ( sequence ( meter (

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3 Release the “BRT ” button when PASSPORT displays the AutoMute item.

Since the fac tory sett ing is for AutoM ute to be on, PASSPORT will display

(If you accid entally don’t re lease the

“MRK” bu tton in time, a nd PASSPORT goes to

the next category, simply hold the “MRK” button down again, PASSPORT will scroll through al l of the categorie s. Once you’re back to your desired category, release the

“MRK” button.)

4 P ress the MRK ” but ton to change f rom

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5 To ex it Pre fere nces, simpl y wait 8 seconds without pressing any buttons, or press the power button. PASSPORT will

display return to normal operation.

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Preferences Details 

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PASSPORT 9500i Quick Reference Card

* Factory Default Settings

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Press t he BRT butto n

to go from one category

to the next

PILOT LIGHT

(Power-on indication)

SPEEDALERT

POWER-ON SEQUENCE

SIGNAL STRENGTH METER

AUTOMU TE

AUTOVOLU ME

UNITS

VOICE

BANDS

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 VBjiZDC  VBjiZD;;

 VKdaDC  VKdaD;;

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or D;;(default is on)

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HLH DC or D;; (default is off)  AHG DC or D;; (default is on)

Press t he MRK butt on to change your setting within a category

* Full word: Highway or Auto or City

Letter : H or A or C Letter, with scanning dot Vehic le volt age Vehicle speed

* Displays current speed during alert

SpeedAlert feature off

* Standard power-on sequence

Fast power-on sequence

* Standard signal strength meter

ExpertMeter mode SpecDisplay mode

* AutoMute on

AutoMute off

* Audio alerts are controlled manually

Audio alerts increased automatically

* Speed/distance in English units

Speed/distance in Metric units

* Voice announcements on

Voice announcements off

* Default settings

Bands have been modified

Turn bands on/off by pressing the mute button

Installation

Where to mount PASSPORT

For optimum detection performance, we recommend the following:

• Using the supplied windshield mount, mount your PASSPORT level and high enough on your front windshield to provide a clear view of the road ahead. For optimum rear detection, center the detector between the driver and passenger.

• Mount PASSPORT away from windshield wipers, other solid objects, and heavily tinted areas that might obstruct the radar antenna or laser lens.

NOTE: In order for PASSPORT’s GPS-powered features to work properly, the top case must have a clear

view of the sky.

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 windshield (there are four settings available). For extremely horizontal or extremely sloped windshields, the EasyMount bracket can be bent.

To ensure that the suction cups adhere to the windshield ﬁrmly, be sure to keep both your windshield and the suction cups clean.

2 To adjust PASSPORT on you r windshield, use the EasyMount adjustment button located on the top of the PASSPORT, and slide PASSPORT forward or backward to obtain a level horizontal position.

Level mounting

When installed and adjusted properly, the back top edge of PASSPORT should rest solidly against your windshield.

Facing Down Facing Up

User’s Tip

You can leave the EasyMount bracket in

place on your windshield, and easily remove PASSPORT by pressing the adjustment button and sliding PASSPORT off the mount. Again, be sure to position the bracket where it won’t present a hazard in the event of an accident. Additional mounts are available.

CAUTION! A few vehicles

(including some Porsches) have windshields with a soft anti-lacerative coating on the inside surface. Use of suction cups will permanently mar this coating. Consult your dealership or the vehicle owner’s manual to determine if your windshield has this coating.

Controls andFeatures

Power

To turn PASSPORT on or off, press the power button on PASSPORT’s top case.

When you turn PASSPORT on, it goes

through a sequence of alerts.

If you prefer, you may change your PASSPORT for a shorter power-on sequence. See the Preferences section for details.

Volume Control (VOL)

To increase or decrease the audio volume, press and hold the (+) or (–) volume control buttons located on the top case. A sample alert tone will be generated, along with a corresponding bar-graph on the display. Once you have reached your desired volume level, simply release the button. This level will be stored in memory.

If you prefer, you can also select

AutoVolume in Preferences. This feature

will increase the audio alert level automatically when the ambient noise in the vehicle is high. See the Preferences section for details.

Power-on Indication

After PASSPORT’s start-up sequence is

complete 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 9500i. To receive satellite data, the top of the detector must have a clear view of the sky. See Mounting Location for more details.

The GPS indicator will ﬂash on and off until it receives satellite data. Once received, the icon will stop ﬂashing and remain on the display.

The GPS indicator also provides a visual acknowledgement that the detector is rejecting a signal that has been stored in memory using the TrueLock feature. Once a false alarm has been stored, the GPS indicator will rotate clockwise, indicating that it is rejecting that signal.

Mute

The Mute button, located on PASSPORT’s front panel and SmartCord, allows you to silence the audio alert during a radar encounter.

To mute the audio for a speciﬁc signal, brieﬂy press the Mute button. After that radar encounter has passed, the mute will automatically reset and the audio will alert you to the next encounter.

AutoMute

Your PASSPORT has our patented AutoMute feature. After PASSPORT alerts

you to a radar encounter at the volume you have selected, the AutoMute feature will automatically reduce 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.

TrueLock/GPS Filter

The “GPS” ﬁlter button turns PASSPORT’s GPS-powered TrueLock feature on and off.

(default is on)

To lockout a false alert, press the mute button three (3) times, (either on the detector or the SmartCord) during the alert.

Pressing the mute button the ﬁrst time will silence the audio. Pressing it a second time will generate a prompt on the display that will read: “Lockout?”. Press it a third time to conﬁrm that you want to lock this 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 rotating. The display will read: “Unlock?”. Press the mute button again to unlock it from memory.

Sensitivity Switch (SEN)

The “SEN” button selects PASSPORT’s sensitivity mode. We recommend the Auto (AutoSensitivity) mode for most driving.

In the “Auto” mode, the 9500i provides real-time radar performance based on your vehicle speed. As your vehicle speed increases, the radar sensitivity (X and K-band) is set to maximum range. As the vehicle speed decreases, the radar sensitivity (X and K-band only) is minimized to further reduce unwanted false alarms. Full sensitivity is maintained on all other bands.

You can also select conventional Highway and City modes. Highway mode provides maximum sensitivity on all bands. City mode reduces X-band sensitivity and full sensitivity is maintained on all other bands. See the Preferences for details.

Controls andFeatures

Brightness (BRT)

PASSPORT’s BRT button selects the brightness of PASSPORT’s display and keypad. There are ﬁve settings: Minimum (BRT MIN), Medium (BRT MED), Maximum

(BRT MAX), Auto (BRT AUTO) and Full

Dark (BRT DARK).

Brightness Auto (BRT AUTO) (default) In this setting, the display and key-pad brightness will automatically adjust based on the ambient light in the vehicle.

BRT Dark (Full Dark Mode)

When you select the Dark mode with the

BRT switch, the display will not show any visual alerts, (i.e. display or keypad) when PASSPORT detects signals. Only the audible alert will tell you of detected signals.

In this mode, visual alerts can be seen on the SmartCord in addition to the audio alerts on the detector.

Mark Location (MRK)

The “MRK” button allows you to mark a speciﬁc location and label it for future reference. Once 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

assign a label it, (“SPD TRAP” is the default label). To change the label to “Camera” or

“Other” press the volume (+) or (–) buttons.

Once you’ve selected the label, press the

“MRK” button again.

Once you have marked the location, PASSPORT will provide an alert approximately 1 mile in advance when your vehicle is moving 50 mph or above. This alert distance is reduced to approximately a ½ mile when traveling below 50 mph.

NOTE: When a location is marked the ﬁrst time, you must travel at least one mile away from that location to receive an alert.

To unmark a location, simply press the

“MRK” button when you are receiving a “marked location” alert. The display will

read: “Unmark?” Press the “MRK” again to conﬁrm. The display will read: “Unmarked”.

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Escort 9500I User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

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TableofContents

Installation

Windshield Mount

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