Escort Passport 9500ix Owner's Manual
Designed in the USA
ESCORT Inc.
5440 West Chester Road
West Chester OH 45069
Sales: 800-433-3487
Service: 800-543-1608
www.EscortRadar.com
GPS Powered for Speed and Location Intelligence
©2008 ESCORT Inc. ESCORT®, PASSPORT®, TrueLock™, SpeedAlert™, AutoLearn™, 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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Owner’s Manual
Congratulations
Quick Reference Card
You’ve just purchased the most intelligent
radar and laser detector in the world—the
PASSPORT 9500ix.
The PASSPORT 9500ix 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 9500ix can also be used in
conjunction with our Laser Shifter product.
Visit our website at EscortRadar.com or call
us toll-free at 800-433-3487 for more details.
The PASSPORT 9500ix’s GPS-powered
intelligence provides permanent relief from
false alarms including automatic door
openers, motion sensors and other radar-
based sensors. And, it comes pre-loaded
with thousands of red light and fixed
position speed camera locations throughout
North America.
In addition, the PASSPORT 9500ix
introduces the following state-of-the-art
performance and features:
• New AutoLearn feature automatically
learns and rejects false radar sources
based on exact location and frequency.
• New AutoPower feature automatically
shuts off the detector to save
unnecessary drain on your battery.
• New Safety Camera Database stores
thousands of red light and fixed
position speed cameras throughout
North America.
• New web-ready access allows you to
update your safety camera data and
other software through our website.
• Revolutionary AutoSensitivity mode
provides real-time radar performance
based on vehicle speed, plus Highway
and Auto No X settings.
• SpeedAlert feature provides an instant
view of your vehicle’s speed during an
alert.
• Mark Location feature allows you to
instantly “Mark” known speed traps,
cameras and other places of interest.
• Easy-to-use Preferences allow you to
customize up to 11 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.
• Selectable Markers (on/off) allow you
to customize which Markers 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.
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PASSPORT 9500ix Quick Reference Card
There are 11 user-selec table options so
you can customize your 9500ix for your
own preferences.
The buttons labeled “MRK ” and “BRT”
are also used to enter the Preferences
Mode, REVIEW your current Prefere nces
settings, and to CHANGE any settings as
desired. The words “PREF,” “MRK” and “BRT”
are located on the top of the detector.
How to use EZ-Preferences
1 To enter Pref erences, press and
hold the “MRK” and “BR T” buttons
down for 2 seconds. The unit will beep
twice, and will display the word
2 Then press the “BR T” button to
review the categ ories. You can either
tap the button to change categories, or
simply hold the button down to scroll
through the categories.
3 Press the “MRK” but ton to change
any setting . 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 Preferenc es, simply wait 8
seconds wit hout pressing any butt on,
or press the power butt on. The unit will
display
Complete, beep 4 times, and
return to normal operation.
Restori ng the Factory Defau lt Settings
To restore your PASSPORT to its original
factor y settings , press and hold the
“SEN” and “BRT” buttons while turning
the power on. A
be displayed, accompanie d by an
audible alert , acknowle dging the reset.
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An example :
Prefs.
Reset message will
Here is how you would turn PASSPORT’s
AutoMute feature off:
1 Enter the Preferences Mode by holding
both the “MRK” and “BRT” buttons down
for 2 seconds. PASSPORT will beep twice
and display Prefs.
2 Then hold the “BRT” button down.
PASSPORT will scroll through the categories,
starting with Pilot (
SpeedAlert (
sequence (
then Signal Strength meter (
then AutoMute (
3 Release the “BRT ” button when
PASSPORT displays the AutoMute item.
Since the factory setting is for AutoMute to
be on, PASSPORT will display aMute ON.
Note: If you accidentally don’t release the
“MRK” button in time, and PASSPORT goes to
the next category, simply hold the “MRK”
button down again, PASSPORT will scroll
through all of the categories. Once you’re
back to your desired category, release the
“MRK” button.
4 Press the MRK ” button to change from
aMute ON to aMute OFF.
5 To exit Preference s, simply wait 8
seconds without pressing any buttons , or
press the power button. PASSPORT will
display Complete, beep 4 times, and
return to normal operation.
Pilot), then
sAlrt), then Power-on
PwrOn), AutoLear n (aLrn),
Meter), and
aMute).
Preference s Details
Quick Reference Card
Table of Contents
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PASSPORT 9500ix Quick Reference Card
Press the BRT button to go
from one category
to the next
PILOT LIGHT
(Power-on indication)
SIGNAL STRENGTH METER
AUTOVOLUME
* Factory Default Settings
Pilot HWY
Pilot H
Pilot H.>
Pilot V
Pilot SPD
SPEEDALERT
sAlrt ON
sAlrt OFF
AUTOLEARN
aLrn ON
aLrn OFF
Meter STD
Meter EXP
Meter SPC
AUTOMUTE
aMute ON
aMute OFF
aVol ON
aVol OFF
AUTOPOWER
aPwr ON
aPwr OFF
UNITS
Units ENG
Units MET
VOICE
Voice ON
Voice OFF
BANDS
Bands DFT
Bands MOD
X ON
Ku ON or OFF (default is off )
K ON or OFF (default is on)
Ka ON or OFF (default is on)
POP ON or OFF (default is off)
SWS ON or OFF (default is off)
LSR ON or OFF (default is on)
Marks DFT
MARKERS
Marks MOD
rCam ON or OFF (default is on)
sCam ON or OFF (default is on)
sTrap ON or OFF (default is on)
Othr ON or OFF (default is on)
Press the MRK button
to change your setting
within a category
* Full word: Highway or Auto or AutoNoX
L etter: H or A or ANX
L etter, with scanning dot
Vehi cle voltage
Vehi cle speed
* Displays current speed during alert
Sp eedAlert feature off
* Automatically locks out false alarms
Au toLearn is off
* Standard signal strength meter
E xpertMeter mode
Sp ecDisplay mode
* Automatically reduces audio in alert
Au toMute feature is off
* Audio alerts increase automatically
Au dio alerts are controlle d manually
* Turns detector off after 4 hours
Au toPower feature is off
* Speed/distance in English units
Sp eed/distance in Metric units
* Voice announcement s on
Voice announ cements off
* Default settings
B ands have been modifie d
Turn bands on/off by
p ressing the mute button
or OFF (default is on)
Quick Reference Guide 4-5
Installation 6-7
• Power Connection 6
• Mounting Location 6
• Windshield Mount 7
Controls and Features 8-13
• Power 8
• AutoPower 8
• Volume Control 8
• Power-on Indication 8
• GPS Signal Indicator 8
• Mute 8
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• AutoMute 9
• TrueLock / GPS Filter 9
• AutoLearn 9
• Sensitivity (SEN) 10
• Brightness (BRT) 10
• Mark Location (MRK) 10
• Audible Alerts 11
• SmartCord 11
• SpeedAlert 12
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 Red Light Cameras Work 23
• How Speed Cameras Work 24
• How SWS Works 24-25
• How GPS Works 26
• Software Updates 26
Service 27-33
• Service 27
• Troubleshooting 28-29
• Accessories 30
• Warranty 33
• Signal Strength Meter 12
• ExpertMeter 12
• SpecDisplay 13
• Cle
aring the Database 13
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Quick Reference Guide
To begin using your PASSPORT,
just follow these simple steps
1 Plug the small end of the power cord
into the side jack of the detector, and
plug the large end of the power cord
into your car’s accessory socket.
2 Mount your PASSPORT on the wind shield using the supplied windshield
mount.
3 Press the power button,
located on the top case.
Adjust the volume level by pressing the
“VOL” + or – buttons, also located on the
top case.
Please read the manual to fully understand
PASSPORT’s operation and features.
Preferences
PASSPORT is ready to go, just plug it in
and turn it on. But you can also easily
change 11 features for your preferences.
Pages 14-18
EasyMount Slot
Insert PASSPORT’s adjustable Windshield
mount into this slot. Page 7
Receives laser signals from behind the
Press the button, and slide the windshield
mount into one of its four locking
Accepts standard 3.5mm mono earphone.
Plug the SmartCord into this connector.
Switches TrueLock feature (stored
locations) on or off. Page 9
Switches between Highway, Auto, and
Auto NoX settings. In general, we recom
mend the Auto mode. Page 10
Increases or decreases the alert volume.
Rear Laser Port
EasyMount Button
positions. Page 7
Earphone Jack
TrueLock/GPS Filter
Sensitivity Button
Volume Adjustment
vehicle.
Power Jack
Page 6
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
Alphanumeric Display
PASSPORT’s display will show Highway,
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Auto, or Auto Nox as its power-on
indication. If you prefer, you can choose
other power-on indications. Page 16-17
During an alert, the display will
indicate radar band and a precise bargraph of signal strength. Page 12
NOTE: In the Dark Mode the
display will not light during an alert.
USB Data Port
This allows you to update your database,
(red light and fixed position speed cameras)
and other software from our website.
Power Button
Press this button to turn PASSPORT on or
off. Page 8
Mark Location
Press to mark a specific location (e.g.
speed trap, etc.). Page 10
Brightness Button
Press to adjust the display brightness.
There are three brightness
Dark Mode.
In the Dark Mode, PASSPORT’s display
will remain dark and only the audio will
alert you. Page 10
GPS Signal Indicator
The GPS icon indicates reception of GPS
satellite signals and confirms 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
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settings, plus
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Installation Windshield Mount
Power Connection
To power PASSPORT, plug the small end of
the SmartCord, (telephone-type
connector) into the modular jack on
PASSPORT’s left side, and plug the lighter
plug adapter into your vehicle’s lighter
socket or accessory socket.
PASSPORT operates on 12 volts DC
negative ground only. The lighter plug
provided is a standard size and will work
in most vehicles. However, some vehicles
may require our optional sleeve to ensure
a snug fit. If so, simply call or visit our
website.
NOTE: depending on your vehicle,
the lighter socket power may either be
continuously on, or it may be switched
on and off with your ignition switch.
Optional power cords
Call or visit our website for our optional
Direct-wire SmartCord.
Mounting Location
WARNING: ESCORT cannot
anticipate 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.
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 wind
shield (there are four settings available).
For extremely horizontal or extremely
sloped windshields, the EasyMount
bracket can be bent. However, we suggest
that you do not do this when the bracket is
connected to the detector.
To ensure that the suction cups
adhere to the windshield firmly, be sure to
keep both your windshield and the
suction cups clean.
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2 To adjust PASSPORT on your wind-
shield, use the EasyMount adjustment
button located on the top of the
PASSPORT, and slide PASSPORT forward
or backward to obtain a level position.
When installed and adjusted properly,
the back top edge of PASSPORT should
rest solidly against your windshield.
User’s Tip
You can leave the EasyMount bracket in
place on your windshield, and easily
remove PASSPORT by pressing the adjust
ment 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.
Level mo unting
Facing Do wn Facing Up
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Controls and Features
Power
To turn PASSPORT on or off, press the
power button on the top case. When you
turn PASSPORT on, it will provide a double
beep tone, acknowledging it’s ready.
AutoPower
This feature automatically turns
PASSPORT off if the vehicle has not moved
for 4 hours. This is especially useful if your
vehicle has a hot plug (12 volts all the time).
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.
In Preferences AutoVolume is the
default. 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 Auto NoX 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 9500ix. 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
top panel and SmartCord, allow 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, (X, K or Laser
only) 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.
AutoLearn
The AutoLearn feature analyzes (over time)
the source of radar signals by location and
frequency. This allows PASSPORT to
determine if a signal is a real threat or a
false one. If it determines that the signal is
an automatic door opener, motion sensor,
etc., PASSPORT automatically locks out
this source at this particular location. A
“stored” message, accompanied by a single
beep, will appear on the display when a
signal has been automatically locked out.
NOTE: AutoLearn typically needs
to see the exact frequency in the same
location approximately three times to
lock it out. Since some door openers
are turned on and off routinely, some
variations may occur.
NOTE: When AutoLearn is on,
PASSPORT will also UnLearn signals to
protect you from locking out real
threats. If a particular signal is no
longer present at a location that was
previously locked out, PASSPORT will
unlock that signal.
If you prefer, you can turn AutoLearn
off. See the Preferences section for details.
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