GPS Powered for Speed and Location Intelligence

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RADAR • LASER • SAFETY • DETECTOR Owner’s Manual Congratulations Quick Reference Card

You’ve just purchased the most intelligent • Revolutionary AutoSensitivity mode radar and laser detector in the world—the provides real-time radar performance PASSPORT 9500ix. based on vehicle speed, plus Highway The PASSPORT 9500ix delivers extreme and Auto No X settings. long-range warning on all radar bands • SpeedAlert feature provides an instant including X, K, Superwide Ka, and instant- view of your vehicle’s speed during an on POP modes. Multiple front and rear laser alert. sensors provide 360 degree laser protection, • Mark Location feature allows you to  Remove card along perforations  including the widest field of view. instantly “Mark” known speed traps, For the ultimate in Laser protection, the cameras and other places of interest. PASSPORT 9500ix can also be used in • Easy-to-use Preferences allow you to PASSPORT 9500ix Quick Reference Card conjunction with our Laser Shifter product. customize up to 10 features. There are 10 user-selectable options so An example: you can customize your 9500ix for your Here is how you would turn PASSPORT’s Visit our website at EscortRadar.com or call • Ultra-bright alphanumeric display own preferences. AutoMute feature off: us toll-free at 800-433-3487 for more details. with 280 LEDs. The buttons labeled “MRK” and “BRT” 1 Enter the Preferences Mode by holding The PASSPORT 9500ix’s GPS-powered • Exclusive ExpertMeter tracks and are also used to enter the Preferences both the “MRK” and “BRT” buttons down Mode, REVIEW your current Preferences for 2 seconds. PASSPORT will beep twice intelligence provides permanent relief from displays up to 8 radar signals settings, and to CHANGE any settings as and display Prefs. false alarms including automatic door simultaneously. desired. The words “PREF,” “MRK” and “BRT” are located on the top of the detector. 2 Then hold the “BRT” button down. openers, motion sensors and other radar- • Exclusive SpecDisplay provides actual PASSPORT will scroll through the categories, How to use EZ-Preferences starting with Pilot (Pilot), then based sensors. And, it comes pre-loaded numeric frequency for any radar 1 To enter Preferences, press and SpeedAlert (sAlrt), then Power-on

with thousands of red light and fixed signal.  hold the “MRK” and “BRT” buttons sequence (PwrOn), AutoLearn (aLrn), position speed camera locations throughout • Selectable radar and laser bands (on/ down for 2 seconds. The unit will beep then Signal Strength meter (Meter), and twice, and will display the word Prefs. then AutoMute (aMute). North America. off) allow you to customize which 2 Then press the “BRT” button to 3 Release the “BRT ” button when In addition, the PASSPORT 9500ix bands are monitored. review the categories. You can either PASSPORT displays the AutoMute item. introduces the following state-of-the-art • Selectable Markers (on/off) allow you tap the button to change categories, or Since the factory setting is for AutoMute to simply hold the button down to scroll be on, PASSPORT will display aMute ON. performance and features: to customize which Markers are through the categories. NOTE: If you accidentally don’t release • New AutoLearn feature automatically monitored. 3 Press the “MRK” button to change the “MRK” button in time, and PASSPORT learns and rejects false radar sources • Includes exclusive SmartCord for easy any setting. You can either tap the goes to the next category, simply hold the button to change from setting to setting, “MRK” button down again, PASSPORT will based on exact location and frequency. access to Mute and TrueLock features. or hold the button down to scroll through scroll through all of the categories. Once all the options. you’re back to your desired category, release • New AutoPower feature automatically If you’ve used a radar detector before, a perforations along card Remove the “MRK” button. 4 To exit Preferences, simply wait 8 shuts off the detector to save review of the Quick Reference Guide on  seconds without pressing any button, 4 Press the “MRK ” button to change from unnecessary drain on your battery. pages 4 and 5, and the Preferences or press the power button. The unit will aMute ON to aMute OFF. • New Safety Camera Database stores information on pages 14-18 will briefly display Complete, beep 4 times, and 5 To exit Preferences, simply wait 8 return to normal operation. seconds without pressing any buttons, or thousands of red light and fixed explain the new features. If this is your first press the power button. PASSPORT will position speed cameras throughout detector, please read the manual in detail to Restoring the Factory Default Settings display Complete, beep 4 times, and North America. get the most out of your PASSPORT’s To restore your PASSPORT to its original return to normal operation. factory settings, press and hold the • New web-ready access allows you to revolutionary performance and innovative “SEN” and “BRT” buttons while turning update your safety camera data and features. the power on. A Reset message will other software through our website. Please drive safely. be displayed, accompanied by an audible alert, acknowledging the reset. 1 Preferences Details  Quick Reference Card Table of Contents Quick Reference Guide 4-5 Preferences 14-18 Installation 6-7 • How to use Preferences 14 • Power Connection 6 • Example of Preferences 14 • Mounting Location 6 • Overview of Preferences 15 • Windshield Mount 7 • Details of Preferences 16-18  Remove card along perforations  Controls and Features 8-13 Technical Details 19-26 PASSPORT 9500ix Quick Reference Card • Power 8 • Specifications 19 Press the BRT button to go Press the MRK button • AutoPower 8 • Interpreting Alerts 20-21 from one category to change your setting to the next within a category • Volume Control 8 • How Radar Works 22 PILOT LIGHT Pilot HWY * Full word: Highway or Auto or City (Power-on indication) Pilot H Letter: H or A or C Pilot H.> Letter, with scanning dot • Power-on Indication 8 • How POP Works 22 Pilot V Vehicle voltage Pilot SPD Vehicle speed • GPS Signal Indicator 8 • How Laser Works 23 SPEEDALERT sAlrt ON * Displays current speed during alert sAlrt OFF SpeedAlert feature off • Mute 8 • How Red Light Cameras Work 23 AUTOLEARN aLrn ON * Automatically locks out false alarms

aLrn OFF AutoLearn is off  • AutoMute 9 • How Speed Cameras Work 24

SIGNAL STRENGTH METER Meter STD * Standard signal strength meter Remove card along perforations Meter EXP ExpertMeter mode • TrueLock / GPS Filter 9 • How SWS Works 24-25 Meter SPC SpecDisplay mode AUTOMUTE aMute ON * Automatically reduces audio in alert • AutoLearn 9 • TSR Traffic Signal Rejection 26 aMute OFF AutoMute feature is off AUTOPOWER aPwr ON * Turns detector off after 4 hours • Sensitivity (SEN) 10 • How GPS Works 26 aPwr OFF AutoPower feature is off UNITS Units ENG * Speed/distance in English units • Brightness (BRT) 10 • Software Updates 26 Units MET Speed/distance in Metric units VOICE Voice ON * Voice announcements on • Mark Location (MRK) 10 Service 27-33 Voice OFF Voice announcements off BANDS Bands DFT * Default settings • Audible Alerts 11 • Service 27 Bands MOD Bands have been modified  Turn bands on/off by • SmartCord 11 • Troubleshooting 28-29 pressing the mute button X ON or OFF (default is on) • SpeedAlert 12 • Accessories 30 K ON or OFF (default is on) Ka ON or OFF (default is on) POP ON or OFF (default is off) • Signal Strength Meter 12 • Warranty 33 SWS ON or OFF (default is off) LSR ON or OFF (default is on) • ExpertMeter 12 TSR ON or OFF (default is on) MARKERS Marks DFT • SpecDisplay 13 Marks MOD rCam ON or OFF (default is on) • Clearing the Database 13 sCam ON or OFF (default is on) sTrap ON or OFF (default is on) *Factory Default Settings Othr ON or OFF (default is on) 2 3 Quick Reference Guide To begin using your PASSPORT, E asyMount S lot R adar Ante nna and L ase r Le ns USB Data Por t I n s ert PA S SPORT’s adjust able Windshield T he rea r pa nel of you r PA S SPORT should T hi s a llows you to upd ate you r d ataba s e, just follow these simple steps mount into t hi s slot. Page 7 h ave a clea r v iew of t he road a head. For (red l ig ht a nd fi xed position speed cameras) b e st perform a nce, do not mount a nd other softwa re f rom ou r website. 1 Plug t he sm a ll end of t he power cord Rear L ase r Por t PA S SPORT d irect ly b ehind w indshield into t he side jack of t he detector, a nd Receive s l a s er sig n a l s f rom b ehind t he w iper s or t inted a rea s.Page 6 Power Bu t ton plug t he l a r ge end of t he power cord vehicle. P res s t hi s but ton to t u rn PA S SPORT on or into you r ca r ’s acces sory socket. off. Page 8 E asyMount Bu t ton 2 Mount you r PA S SPORT on t he w ind - P res s t he but ton, a nd slide t he w indshield M ark Loc ation shield u sing t he supplied w indshield mount into one of its fou r locking P res s to m a rk a specific location (e.g. mount. positions. Page 7 speed t r ap, etc.) . Page 10 3 P res s t he power but ton, E arphone Jac k B right ne ss Bu t ton located on t he top ca s e. Accepts st a nda rd 3.5mm mono e a rphone. P res s to adjust t he d i splay brig htnes s. T here a re t hree brig htnes s s et t ings, plus Adjust t he volume level by pres sing t he Power Jac k D a rk Mode. “VOL” + or – but tons, a l so located on t he Plug t he Sma rtCord into t hi s connector. I n t he D a rk Mode, PA S SPORT’s d i splay top ca s e. Page 6 w ill rem a in d a rk a nd only t he aud io w ill a lert you. Page 10 Plea s e read t he m a nu a l to fully under st a nd True Loc k/ G PS Filte r PA S SPORT’s oper ation a nd feat u res. Switches TrueLock feat u re (stored G PS Signal I ndic ator locations) on or off. Page 9 T he GPS icon indicates reception of GPS Prefe re nces s atellite sig n a l s a nd confirm s TrueLock PA S SPORT i s ready to go, just plug it in Se nsit ivit y Bu t ton Alphanume ric D isp l ay sig n a l reject ion. Page 8 a nd t u rn it on. But you ca n a l so e a sily Switches b etween H ig hway, Auto, a nd PA S SPORT’s d i splay w ill show H ig hway, cha nge 10 feat u res for you r preferences. Auto NoX s et t ings. I n gener a l, we recom- Auto, or Auto Nox a s its power -on M u te Bu t ton Pages 14-18 mend t he Auto mode. Page 10 indication. If you prefer, you ca n choos e B riefly pres s t hi s but ton (nex t to t he other power -on indications. Pages 16-17 d i splay) to silence t he aud io for a specific Vo lu me Adjustme nt Du ring a n a lert, t he d i splay w ill a lert. (T he aud io w ill a lert you to t he nex t I ncrea s e s or decrea s e s t he a lert volume. indicate r ad a r ba nd a nd a preci s e ba r - encounter.) Page 8 g r aph of sig n a l st reng t h. Page 12 NOTE: In the Dark Mode the display will not l ight dur ing an al e rt .

4 5 Installation Windshield Mount

Power Connection Where to mount PASSPORT Windshield Mount 2 To adjust PASSPORT on your wind- To power PASSPORT, plug the small end of For optimum detection performance, we PASSPORT’s EasyMount windshield shield, use the EasyMount adjustment the SmartCord, (telephone-type recommend the following: bracket is designed for unobtrusive and button located on the top of the connector) into the modular jack on hassle-free mounting. PASSPORT, and slide PASSPORT forward PASSPORT’s left side, and plug the lighter • Using the supplied windshield mount, or backward to obtain a level position. plug adapter into your vehicle’s lighter position your PASSPORT level and high 1 Depress the adjustment button on the socket or accessory socket. enough on your front windshield to top of PASSPORT (by the word ESCORT) Level mounting PASSPORT operates on 12 volts DC provide a clear view of the road ahead. and slide the EasyMount bracket into the negative ground only. The lighter plug For optimum rear detection, center the slot until it is locked into the position provided is a standard size and will work detector between the driver and which best fits the angle of your wind- in most vehicles. However, some vehicles passenger. shield (there are four settings available). may require our optional sleeve to ensure For extremely horizontal or extremely When installed and adjusted properly, a snug fit. If so, simply call or visit our sloped windshields, the EasyMount the back top edge of PASSPORT should website. bracket can be bent. However, we suggest rest solidly against your windshield. NOTE: depending on your vehicle, that you do not do this when the bracket is Facing Down Facing Up the lighter socket power may either be connected to the detector. continuously on, or it may be switched on and off with your ignition switch. • Mount PASSPORT away from windshield Optional power cords wipers, other solid objects, and heavily Call or visit our website for our optional tinted areas that might obstruct the radar User’s Tip Direct-wire SmartCord. antenna or laser lens. To ensure that the suction cups You can leave the EasyMount bracket in NOTE: In order for PASSPORT’s adhere to the windshield firmly, be sure to place on your windshield, and easily Mounting Location GPS-powered features to work keep both your windshield and the remove PASSPORT by pressing the adjust- WARNING: ESCORT cannot properly, the top case must have a suction cups clean. ment button and sliding PASSPORT off the anticipate the many ways PASSPORT clear view of the sky. mount. Again, be sure to position the can be mounted. It is important that bracket where it won’t present a hazard in you mount PASSPORT where it will not the event of an accident. Additional impair your view nor present a mounts are available. hazard in case of an accident.

6 7 Controls and Features

Power GPS Signal Indicator AutoMute To unlock a signal that has already To turn PASSPORT on or off, press the The GPS signal indicator provides a visual Your PASSPORT has our patented been stored, simply press and hold the power button on the top case. When you indication that PASSPORT is receiving AutoMute feature. After PASSPORT alerts mute button while the GPS indicator is turn PASSPORT on, it will provide a double satellite data. you to a radar encounter at the volume you rotating. The display will read: “Unlock?” beep tone, acknowledging it’s ready. NOTE: Satellite reception is have selected, the AutoMute feature will Press the mute button again to unlock it required to get the most out of your automatically reduce the volume to a lower from memory. AutoPower PASSPORT 9500ix. To receive satellite level. This keeps you informed without the This feature automatically turns data, the top of the detector must have annoyance of a continuous full-volume AutoLearn PASSPORT off if the vehicle has not moved a clear view of the sky. See Mounting alert. The AutoLearn feature analyzes (over time) for 4 hours. This is especially useful if your Location for more details. If you prefer, you can turn the the source of radar signals by location and vehicle has a hot plug (12 volts all the time). The GPS indicator will flash on and off AutoMute feature off. See the Preferences frequency. This allows PASSPORT to See the Preferences section for details. until it receives satellite data. Once section for details. determine if a signal is a real threat or a received, the icon will stop flashing and false one. If it determines that the signal is Volume Control (VOL) remain on the display. TrueLock/GPS Filter an automatic door opener, motion sensor, To increase or decrease the audio volume, The GPS indicator also provides a The “GPS” filter button turns PASSPORT’s etc., PASSPORT automatically locks out press and hold the (+) or (–) volume visual acknowledgement that the detector GPS-powered TrueLock feature on and off. this source at this particular location. A control buttons located on the top case. A is rejecting a signal that has been stored in (default is on) “stored” message, accompanied by a single sample alert tone will be generated, along memory using the TrueLock feature. Once To lockout a false alert, (X, K or Laser beep, will appear on the display when a with a corresponding bar-graph on the a false alarm has been stored, the GPS only) press the mute button three (3) signal has been automatically locked out. display. Once you have reached your indicator will rotate clockwise, indicating times, (either on the detector or the NOTE: AutoLearn typically needs desired volume level, simply release the that it is rejecting that signal. SmartCord) during the alert. Pressing the to see the exact frequency in the same button. This level will be stored in memory. mute button the first time will silence the location approximately three times to Mute audio. Pressing it a second time will lock it out. Since some door openers Power-on Indication The Mute button, located on PASSPORT’s generate a prompt on the display that will are turned on and off routinely, some After PASSPORT’s start-up sequence is top panel and SmartCord, allow you to read: “Lockout?” Press it a third time to variations may occur. complete the display will show the full silence the audio alert during a radar confirm that you want to lock this signal NOTE: When AutoLearn is on, word: Highway, Auto, or Auto NoX to encounter. To mute the audio for a specific out by location and frequency. A “Stored” PASSPORT will also UnLearn signals to indicate which sensitivity mode is signal, briefly press the Mute button. After message will be displayed. protect you from locking out real selected. that radar encounter has passed, the mute Once a signal has been stored, the threats. If a particular signal is no If you prefer, you can select alternate will automatically reset and the audio will detector will reject this signal the next longer present at a location that was power-on indicators. See the Preferences alert you to the next encounter. time you approach this area. (The GPS previously locked out, PASSPORT will section for details. indicator will rotate clockwise, providing unlock that signal. a visual indication that the signal is being If you prefer, you can turn AutoLearn rejected). off. See the Preferences section for details.

8 9 Controls and Features

Sensitivity Switch (SEN) visual alerts, (i.e. display or keypad) when NOTE: When a location is marked For Laser and POP signals: The “SEN” button selects PASSPORT’s PASSPORT detects signals. Only the audible the first time, you must travel at least Since laser and POP signals are a sensitivity mode. We recommend the Auto alert will tell you of detected signals. one mile away from that location to possible threat no matter how weak, (AutoSensitivity) mode for most driving. In this mode, visual alerts can be seen receive an alert. PASSPORT will provide a solid audio alert In the “Auto” mode, the 9500ix on the SmartCord in addition to the audio To unmark a location, simply press for these signals. provides real-time radar performance alerts on the detector. the “MRK” button when you are receiving based on your vehicle speed. As your a “marked location” alert. The display will SmartCord vehicle speed increases, the radar Mark Location (MRK) read “Unmark?” Press the “MRK” again to PASSPORT’s power jack uses a telephone- sensitivity (X and K-band) is set to The “MRK” button allows you to mark a confirm. The display will read: “Unmarked”. type connector. This 4-conductor maximum range. As the vehicle speed specific location and label it for future connector only works with the SmartCord decreases, the radar sensitivity (X and K- reference. Once marked, PASSPORT will Audible Alerts (included), or the optional Direct-wire band only) is minimized to further reduce provide an alert with an arrow indicating For Radar signals: SmartCord. unwanted false alarms. Full sensitivity is the direction of the location when you When you encounter radar, a distinct The SmartCord is a special power maintained on all other bands. reach this area again. This can be audible alert will sound and occur faster, cord that has a power-on indicator (which You can also select conventional extremely useful when there are known (Geiger-counter-like) as the signal gets only lights up when the 9500ix is turned Highway and Auto NoX. Highway mode speed traps or camera locations that you stronger. When the signal is very strong, on), a bright alert light that warns of radar provides maximum sensitivity on all would like to remember. the audible alerts will blend into a solid or laser, and a convenient mute button bands. Auto NoX is the same as Auto mode To mark a particular location, press tone. This allows you to judge the distance right on the plug. It’s perfect for any car with X-band turned off. the “MRK” button. The display will read: from the signal source without taking your where reaching the detector’s mute “Mark?” Press the “MRK button again to eyes from the road. button on the windshield is a stretch. Brightness (BRT) assign a label to it. There are four (4) NOTE: If your vehicle is moving For discreet night driving, put PASSPORT’s BRT button selects the labels: Red Light, Speed Camera, Speed less than 20 mph and you encounter a PASSPORT in the Dark mode, and use the brightness of PASSPORT’s display and Trap and Other. radar or laser signal, only a double- SmartCord for your visual alerts. Other keypad. There are five settings: Minimum To scroll through the labels, simply tone (specific to the type of signal) is drivers won’t know you have a detector. (BRT MIN), Medium (BRT MED), press the volume (+) or (–) buttons until used. However, PASSPORT’s meter An optional Direct-wire SmartCord is Maximum (BRT MAX), Auto (BRT AUTO) you reach the desired label. Once you’ve will keep you informed of the signal also available. This version includes a small and Full Dark (BRT DARK). selected the label, press the “MRK” button strength until it has passed or until display module which can be wired directly Brightness Auto (BRT AUTO) (default) again to confirm. you reach a speed above 20 mph. into your electrical system, with a 10 foot In this setting, the display and key-pad Once marked and assigned a label, Each band has a distinct tone for easy straight cord to route to your PASSPORT. brightness will automatically adjust based PASSPORT provides the following alert identification: For more information or to order, visit on the ambient light in the vehicle. distances: • X-band = beep tone our website at EscortRadar.com or call us • Red Light Cameras = 250’ or 10 seconds • K-band = raspy brap tone toll-free at 1-800-433-3487. BRT Dark (Full Dark Mode) • Speed Cameras = 250’ or 10 seconds • Ka-band = double-brap tone When you select the Dark mode with the • Speed Traps = 1/3 mile • POP = solid brap tone BRT switch, the display will not show any • Other = 1/3 mile

10 11 Controls and Features

Speed Alert ExpertMeter NOTE: If you use ExpertMeter, the SpecDisplay PASSPORT’s Speed Alert feature provides PASSPORT’s ExpertMeter option is an brief signal shown in the power-on PASSPORT’S SpecDisplay option is also for a visual indication of your vehicle speed advanced display for experienced sequence when you turn on your the experienced detector user. In this during the first few seconds of an alert. detector users. Please use PASSPORT for a PASSPORT will also be in ExpertMeter: mode, PASSPORT will display the actual This allows you to instantly check your few weeks to get familiar with its other an X with a single vertical line. numeric frequency of the radar signal speed without looking at your features before using ExpertMeter. A few more examples will help you being received. speedometer. Speed Alert is displayed To use the ExpertMeter instead of the better see how the ExpertMeter works. regardless of your meter setting. bar graph signal strength meter, you must K 24.150 NOTE: When traveling 15 mph or select ExpertMeter in PASSPORT’s K| X|| SpecDisplay shows one K-band signal at less, your speed will not be displayed. Preferences (see pages 14-17). Here ExpertMeter shows 1 strong' K-band 24.150 gigahertz. If you prefer, you can turn the Speed PASSPORT’s ExpertMeter signal, and three X-band signals, two NOTE: Even long-time detector Alert feature off. See Preferences for simultaneously tracks up to 8 radar signals. strong and one weak. users will require some amount of details. It provides detailed information on up to 2 time to get familiar with this new level Ka-band, 2 K-band, and 4 X-band signals. KA| X of information about detected signals. Signal Strength Meter ExpertMeter can help you spot a Here ExpertMeter shows 1 strong''' Ka-band PASSPORT’s display provides an intuitive change in your normal driving signal, and three weak X-band signals. Clearing The Database ultra-bright display of signal strength and environment; for example, a traffic radar At some point you may want to clear all of text messages. PASSPORT’s standard bar- unit being operated in an area where X the data in PASSPORT’S database. This graph meter provides information on a there are normally other signals present. On very weak signals, there will be no includes all markers and your false alarm single radar signal. If there are multiple The ExpertMeter is actually a vertical line. This shows a very weak locations. In order to do this, simply press signals present, PASSPORT’s internal miniature spectrum analyzer. It shows X-band signal. and hold the “SEN”, “BRT” and MUTE computer will determine which one is the what band each signal is on and its relative buttons at the same time. To confirm this most important threat to display. signal strength. ExpertMeter Details action, press the “GPS” button. When PASSPORT detects radar, it The band designators (X, K, Ka) will displays the band (X, K, or Ka), and a KA|| K|| X|||| stay on the display for a few seconds after precise bar-graph of the signal strength. Above is the ExpertMeter display if the signal has passed. This allows you to When PASSPORT detects a laser signal the PASSPORT was detecting 2 strong Ka- see what the unit detected, even on very display will display “LASER.” band, 2 strong K-band, and 4 strong brief signals. NOTE: If you are operating X-band signals. However, the vertical lines represent- PASSPORT in the Dark mode, the As you can see, there are vertical lines ing individual signals continuously change display will not light when a signal is after each band designator. Each line (several times a second) to give you a detected—only the audio and the shows a signal being detected. The height continuous instantaneous view of all radar flashing alert lamp on the SmartCord. of each line shows the relative signal signals present. strength of that signal.

12 13 How to use Preferences Overview of Preferences

There are 10 user-selectable Preferences An example Press the BRT button Press the MRK button so you can customize your 9500ix for Here is how you would turn PASSPORT’s to go from one category to change your setting to the next within a category your specific driving needs. The buttons AutoMute feature off. labeled “MRK” and “BRT” are also used to PILOT LIGHT Pilot HWY * Full word: Highway or Auto or City enter Preferences, REVIEW your current 1 Enter Preferences by holding both the (Power-on indication) Pilot H Letter: H or A or C Pilot H.> Letter, with scanning dot settings, and to CHANGE any settings as MRK and BRT buttons down for 2 seconds. Pilot V Vehicle voltage desired. The word PREF is located on the PASSPORT will beep twice and display Prefs. Pilot SPD Vehicle speed top of the detector, and is highlighted in SPEEDALERT sAlrt ON * Displays current speed during alert colored graphics. Pages 16-18 explain each 2 Then hold the “BRT” button down. sAlrt OFF SpeedAlert feature off option in more detail. PASSPORT will scroll through the categories, AUTOLEARN aLrn ON * Automatically locks out false alarms starting with Pilot Light (Pilot), then aLrn OFF AutoLearn is off SpeedAlert (sAlrt), Power-on sequence SIGNAL STRENGTH METER Meter STD * Standard signal strength meter How to use Preferences Meter EXP ExpertMeter mode 1 To enter Preferences, press and hold (PwrOn), then Signal strength meter Meter SPC SpecDisplay mode the “MRK” and “BRT” buttons down for 2 (Meter), and then AutoMute (aMute). AUTOMUTE aMute ON * Audio alerts increase automatically seconds. The unit will beep twice, and will aMute OFF Audio alerts are controlled manually display the word Prefs. 3 Release the “BRT” button when AUTOPOWER aPwr ON * Turns detector off after 4 hours PASSPORT shows the AutoMute item. Since aPwr OFF AutoPower feature is off 2 Then press the “BRT” button to the factory setting is for AutoMute to be on, UNITS Units ENG * Speed/distance in English units review the current settings. You can either PASSPORT will display aMute ON. Units MET Speed/distance in Metric units tap the button to change from item to item, If you accidentally don’t release the “BRT” VOICE Voice ON * Voice announcements on Voice OFF Voice announcements off or hold the button to scroll through the button in time, and PASSPORT goes to the BANDS Bands DFT * Default settings items. next category, simply hold the “BRT” button Bands MOD Bands have been modified down again, and after PASSPORT scrolls * Restoring the Factory Default Settings To restore your PASSPORT to its Turn bands on/off by 3 Press the “MRK” button to change through all categories, it will begin again at pressing the Mute button any setting. You can either tap the button the top of the list. original factory settings, press and hold the “SEN” and “BRT” X ON or OFF (default is on) to change from setting to setting, or hold buttons while turning the power K ON or OFF (default is on) the button to scroll through all the options. 4 Press the MRK button to change from on. A Reset message will be Ka ON or OFF (default is on) aMute ON to aMute OFF. displayed, accompanied by an POP ON or OFF (default is off) audible alert, acknowledging SWS ON or OFF (default is off) 4 To exit Preferences, simply wait 8 the reset. LSR ON or OFF (default is on) seconds without pressing any button, or 5 To complete choosing your Preferences, TSR ON or OFF (default is on) press the power button ( ). The unit will simply wait 8 seconds without pressing any MARKERS Marks DFT display Complete, beep 4 times, and buttons, or press the power button ( ). Marks MOD return to normal operation. PASSPORT will display Complete, beep 4 rCam ON or OFF (default is on) sCam ON or OFF (default is on) times, and return to normal operation. sTrap ON or OFF (default is on) Othr ON or OFF (default is on)

14 15 Details of Preferences

Pilot Light (Power-on indication) SpeedAlert Meter EXP (ExpertMeter) AutoPower Pilot HWY (Full word) sAlrt ON (SpeedAlert on) In this setting, the meter simultaneously aPwr ON (AutoPower on) In this setting, PASSPORT will display In this setting, your vehicle’s speed will be tracks multiple radar signals. It can display In this setting, PASSPORT will “Highway,” “Auto,” or “Auto NoX” as its displayed for a few seconds during an alert. up to 2 Ka-band, 2 K-band, and 4 X-band automatically shut off if the vehicle has not power-on indication. (factory default) After a few seconds, PASSPORT will signals at the same time. moved within four (4) hours. This reduces display the meter type you have selected, NOTE: The ExpertMeter feature the current drain on the vehicle’s battery Pilot H (Letter) e.g. bar-graph, ExpertMeter or SpecMeter. is explained in more detail on pages when the vehicle is parked for a long In this setting, PASSPORT will display “H” (factory default) 12-13. period of time. (factory default) for Highway, “A” for Auto and “ANX” for Auto No X. sAlrt OFF (SpeedAlert off) Meter SPC (SpecDisplay meter) aPwr OFF (AutoPower off) With speed alert off, PASSPORT will In this setting, the meter displays the In this setting, PASSPORT should be Pilot H.> (Letter with scanning dot) display the meter type you have selected. actual numeric frequency of the radar unplugged or turned off manually when In this setting, PASSPORT will display “H” signal received. not in use. for Highway, “A” for Auto and “ANX” for AutoLearn NOTE: The SpecDisplay feature is Auto No X plus a single dot that will aLrn ON (AutoLearn on) explained in more detail on page 13. continuously scroll across the display. In this setting, PASSPORT will automatically learn and lock out false AutoMute Pilot V (Vehicle voltage) alarms. (factory default) aMute ON (AutoMute on) In this setting, PASSPORT will continually In this setting, PASSPORT’s audio alerts display “H” for Highway, “A” for Auto and aLrn Off (AutoLearn off) will initially be at the volume you set, but “ANX” for Auto No X plus the vehicle’s In this setting, false alarms can be locked after a few seconds PASSPORT will battery voltage. out manually by pressing the Mute button automatically reduce the volume level to NOTE: If the vehicle’s voltage three times during the false alarm. keep you informed, but not annoyed. drops below 10.5 volts, a low voltage (factory default) warning is displayed, followed by an Signal Strength Meter audible alert. A high voltage warning Meter STD (Standard meter) aMute OFF (AutoMute off) is also given if the voltage goes above In this setting, the meter displays the band With AutoMute off, PASSPORT’s audio 16.5 volts. The high-voltage warning is of the received signal, and a bar graph alerts will remain at the volume you set for also followed by an audible alert. shows the relative signal strength. (factory the duration of the radar encounter. default) Pilot SPD (Vehicle speed) In this setting, PASSPORT will continually display “H” for Highway, “A” for Auto and “ANX” for Auto No X plus the vehicle speed.

16 17 Details of Preferences Specifications

Units Bands MOD Features and Specifications Units ENG (Speed measured in In this setting, PASSPORT will warn you miles per hour) with an audible alert, and associated text Operating Bands Power Requirement In this setting, all speed related features message stating which band has been • X-band 10.525 GHz ±25 MHz • 12VDC, Negative Ground are displayed in miles per hour (MPH). modified (i.e. “X OFF”). This warning is • K-band 24.150 GHz ±100 MHz • SmartCord (included) (factory default) displayed during the start up sequence. • Ka-band 34.700 GHz ±1300 MHz Preferences • Laser 904nm, 33 MHz bandwidth • Power-On Indication Units MET (Speed measured in WARNING: Only modify bands if Radar Receiver / Detector Type • SpeedAlert kilometers per hour) you are absolutely certain that • Superheterodyne, Varactor-Tuned VCO • AutoLearn In this setting, all speed related features there are no traffic radar units • Scanning Frequency Discriminator • Signal Strength Meter are displayed in kilometers per hour using that specific band in your • Digital Signal Processing (DSP) • AutoMute (KPH). area. GPS Receiver • AutoPower Laser Detection • Units Voice Announcements • Quantum Limited Video Receiver • Voice Alerts Voice ON (Voice announcements on) Markers • Multiple Laser Sensor Diodes • Radar / Laser Bands In this setting, all alerts and instructions Marks DFT Display Type • Markers are communicated using a voice In this setting, all makers in the database • 280 LED Alphanumeric Sensitivity Control announcement. (factory default) will be reported as you approach them. • Bar Graph, SpeedAlert, ExpertMeter, • AutoSensitivity, Highway and Auto NoX This is the factory setting and it is or SpecDisplay Auto Calibration Circuitry Voice OFF (Voice announcements off) recommended that you use your • 5-Levels of Brightness Control, including SmartShield VG2 Immunity With voice off, normal tones will be used PASSPORT in this mode. Full Dark Mode Dimensions (Inches) for alerts. • 1.40" H x 2.90" W x 5.35" L Marks MOD Bands In this setting, only the selected Markers Bands DFT will be reported. In this setting all radar and laser frequencies, (with the exception of POP NOTE: PASSPORT has plenty of mode) are monitored. This is the factory built in memory to store thousands of setting, and it is recommended that you locations. In the rare case that the use your PASSPORT in this mode. database would become 80% full, a message will appear at start up to let you know you’re reaching its limit.

18 19 Interpreting Alerts

Although PASSPORT has a comprehensive (continuous or instant-on) and the location Alert Explanation warning system and this handbook is as of the radar source affect the radar alerts complete as we can make it, only you receive. PASSPORT alerts intermittently. Rate and A patrol car is travelling in front of you with experience will teach you what to expect The following examples will give you strength of alerts may be consistent or vary a radar source aimed forward. Because from your PASSPORT and how to interpret an introduction to understanding wildly. signals are sometimes reflected off of large what it tells you. The specific type of radar PASSPORT’s warning system for radar and objects and sometimes not, the alerts may being used, the type of transmission laser alerts. seem inconsistent. Alert Explanation PASSPORT alerts intermittently. Rate and A patrol car is approaching from the other strength of signal increases with each alert. direction, sampling traffic with instant-on PASSPORT begins to sound slowly, then the You are approaching a continuous radar radar. Such alerts should be taken seriously. rate of alert increases until the alert becomes source aimed in your direction. a solid tone. The Signal Meter ramps PASSPORT gives an X-band alert You are driving through an area populated accordingly. intermittently. with radar motion sensors (door openers, burglar alarms, etc.). Since these PASSPORT emits short alerts for a few An instant-on radar source is being used transmitters are usually contained inside seconds and then falls silent only to briefly ahead of you and out of your view. buildings or aimed toward OR away from alert and fall silent again. you, they are typically not as strong or lasting as a real radar encounter. PASSPORT suddenly sounds a continuous An instant-on radar source or laser source is tone for the appropriate band received. All being used nearby. This kind of alert segments in the Signal Strength Meter are lit. requires immediate attention! CAUTION: Since the characteris- tics of these alerts may be similar to A brief laser alert. Laser is being used in the area. Because laser some of the preceding examples, is inherently difficult to detect, any laser over-confidence in an unfamiliar alert may indicate a source very close by. area can be dangerous. Likewise, if an alert in a commonly traveled PASSPORT receives weak signals. These A moving patrol car with continuous radar is area is suddenly stronger or on a signals may be a little stronger as you overtaking you from behind. Because these pass large, roadside objects. The signals signals are reflected (reflections are different band than usual, speed increase in frequency. increased by large objects), they may or may radar may be set up nearby. not eventually melt into a solid point even when the patrol car is directly behind you.

PASSPORT alerts slowly for awhile and then You are approaching a radar unit concealed abruptly jumps to a strong alert. by a hill or an obstructed curve.

20 21 Radar POP Laser Red Light Cameras

How Radar Works Because intrusion alarms and motion How Laser (Lidar) Works angle between the gun and the vehicle Traffic radar, which consists of sensors often operate on the same Laser speed detection is actually LIDAR increases) police typically use LIDAR microwaves, travels in straight lines and is frequency as X, and K-band radar, your (Light Detection and Ranging). LIDAR equipment parallel to the road or from an easily reflected by objects such as cars, PASSPORT will occasionally receive non- guns project a beam of invisible infrared overpass. LIDAR can be used day or night. trucks, even guardrails and overpasses. police radar signals. Since these X-Band light. The signal is a series of very short Radar works by directing its microwave transmitters are usually contained inside infrared light energy pulses which move How Red Light Cameras Work beam down the road. As your vehicle of a building, or aimed toward the ground, in a straight line, reflecting off your car Red-light cameras use three basic things: travels into range, the microwave beam they will generally produce much weaker and returning to the gun. LIDAR uses 1) a camera, 2) a way to trigger the camera, bounces off your car, and the radar readings than will a true radar encounter. these light pulses to measure the distance and 3) a computer. antenna looks for the reflections. As you become familiar with the sources to a vehicle. Speed is then calculated by An intersection may have more than Using the Doppler Principle, the radar of these pseudo alarms in your daily measuring how quickly these pulses are one camera to monitor traffic from equipment then calculates your speed by driving, they will serve as confirmation reflected given the known speed of light. multiple directions. The trigger is typically comparing the frequency of the reflection that your PASSPORT’s radar detection LIDAR (or laser) is a newer technology a series of wires buried just beneath the of your car to the original frequency of the abilities are fully operational. and is not as widespread as conventional surface of the road. These wires are beam sent out. radar, therefore, you may not encounter separated by a pre-set distance in order to Traffic radar has limitations, the most How “POP” Works laser on a daily basis. And unlike radar create a magnetic field or induction loop. significant of these being that it typically “POP” mode is a relatively new feature for detection, laser detection is not prone to Once a vehicle is in the intersection, the can monitor only one target at a time. If radar gun manufacturers. It works by false alarms. Because LIDAR transmits a loop or circuit becomes closed and alerts there is more than one vehicle within transmitting an extremely short burst, much narrower beam than does radar, it is the computer to take a picture. range, it is up to the radar operator to within the allocated band, to identify much more accurate in its ability to In some states, tickets are issued to decide which target is producing the speeding vehicles in traffic. Once the distinguish between targets and is also the car’s owner, no matter who’s actually strongest reflection. Since the strength of target is identified, or “POPPED,” the gun more difficult to detect. AS A RESULT, driving. In this case, the red-light camera the reflection is affected by both the size is then turned to its normal operating EVEN THE BRIEFEST LASER ALERT only needs to photograph the vehicle’s of the vehicle and its proximity to the mode to provide a vehicle tracking history, SHOULD BE TAKEN SERIOUSLY. rear license plate. In other states, the antenna, it is difficult for the radar (required by law). There are limitations to LIDAR actual driver is responsible for paying the operator to determine if the signal is from NOTE: According to the operator’s equipment. LIDAR is much more sensitive ticket. In this case, the system needs a a sports car nearby or a semi-truck several manual from the radar gun manufac- to weather conditions than RADAR, and a second camera in front of the car, in order hundred feet away. turer, tickets should not be issued in LIDAR gun’s range will be decreased by to get a shot of the driver’s face. Radar range also depends on the POP mode. anything affecting visibility such as rain, power of the radar equipment itself. fog, or smoke. A LIDAR gun cannot The strength of the radar unit’s beam operate through glass and it must be diminishes with distance. The farther the stationary in order to get an accurate radar has to travel, the less energy it has reading. Because LIDAR must have a clear for speed detection. line of sight and is subject to cosine error (an inaccuracy which increases as the

22 23 Speed Cameras SWS

How Speed Cameras Work How SWS Works SWS Text Messages Weather Related Hazards There are several types of fixed position Safety Warning System, or SWS, uses a Highway Construction or Maintenance 33 High Wind Ahead speed cameras used, including radar, laser, modified K-band radar signal. The SWS 1 Work Zone Ahead 34 Severe Weather Ahead induction loop and photo-based. safety radar system has 64 possible 2 Road Closed Ahead/Follow Detour 35 Heavy Fog Ahead Radar and laser based cameras are messages (60 currently allocated). The 3 Bridge Closed Ahead/Follow Detour 36 High Water/Flooding Ahead typically mounted near the road and SWS messages your PASSPORT can display 4 Highway Work Crews Ahead 37 Ice On Bridge Ahead transmit a short range signal across the are listed on the facing page. 5 Utility Work Crews Ahead 38 Ice On Road Ahead lanes monitored. Since this signal is From the factory, your PASSPORT is 6 All Traffic Follow Detour Ahead 39 Blowing Dust Ahead transmitted across the road instead of programmed with SWS decoding OFF. If 7 All Trucks Follow Detour Ahead 40 Blowing Sand Ahead down the road like many handheld you wish to detect this system, use the 8 All Traffic Exit Ahead 41 Blinding Snow Whiteout Ahead systems, detecting them in time is critical. Preferences feature to turn PASSPORT’s 9 Right Lane Closed Ahead 42 For future use Another technology used is an SWS decoding ON. If SWS is used in your 10 Center Lane Closed Ahead Travel Information/Convenience inductive loop system. This type of system area, your PASSPORT will display the 11 Left Lane Closed Ahead 43 Rest Area Ahead utilizes wire buried just beneath the safety messages associated with the signal. 12 For future use 44 Rest Area With Service Ahead surface of the road to trigger a computer NOTE: Some of the safety Highway Hazard Zone Advisory 45 24 Hour Fuel Service Ahead which calculates speed between the two messages have been condensed, so 13 Stationary Police Vehicle Ahead 46 Inspection Station Open points. that each message can be displayed 14 Train Approaching/At Crossing 47 Inspection Station Closed Photo-based systems take two sets of on one or two screens on PASSPORT’s 15 Low Overpass Ahead 48 Reduced Speed Area Ahead pictures of all passing vehicles between eight-character display. 16 Drawbridge Up 49 Speed Limit Enforced two separate fixed locations. Both sets of Since Safety radar technology is 17 Observe Drawbridge Weight Limit 50 Hazardous Materials Exit Ahead photographs are date and time stamped, relatively new, and the number of 18 Rock Slide Area Ahead 51 Congestion Ahead/Expect Delay which enables the system to calculate transmitters in operation is not yet 19 School Zone Ahead 52 Expect 10 Minute Delay average speed between the two locations. widespread, you will not receive Safety 20 Road Narrows Ahead 53 Expect 20 Minute Delay Fixed speed cameras can also be set signals on a daily basis. Do not be 21 Sharp Curve Ahead 54 Expect 30 Minute Delay up to monitor one to four lanes of traffic in surprised if you encounter emergency 22 Pedestrian Crossing Ahead 55 Expect 1 Hour Delay the same direction. To achieve this, a vehicles, road hazards and railroad 23 Deer/Moose Crossing 56 Traffic Alert/Tune AM Radio sensor is installed in each lane and a wide crossings that are unequipped with these 24 Blind/Deaf Child Area 57 Pay Toll Ahead angle camera lens is used to photograph transmitters. As Safety transmitters 25 Steep Grade Ahead/Truck Use Low Gear 58 Trucks Exit Right the vehicle which is speeding. become more prevalent (the number of 26 Accident Ahead 59 Trucks Exit Left operating transmitters is growing every 27 Poor Road Surface Ahead 60 For future use day), these Safety radar signals will 28 School Bus Loading/Unloading Fast/Slow Moving Vehicles become more common. 29 No Passing Zone 61 Emergency Vehicle In Transit 30 Dangerous Intersection Ahead 62 Police In Pursuit 31 Stationary Emergency Vehicle Ahead 63 Oversize Vehicle In Transit 32 For future use 64 Slow Moving Vehicle

24 25 TSR GPS / Updates Service TSR Traffic Signal Rejection How GPS Works Service Procedure Out Of Warranty Repairs Your radar detector includes a new The Global Positioning System (GPS) is If Your PASSPORT ever needs service, For out of warranty repairs, include optional boost in anti-falsing software to made up of twenty four orbiting satellites please follow these simple steps: prepayment in the amount you were eliminate excessive alerts from erroneous and was developed by the U.S. military. quoted by the ESCORT Customer Service X and K-band sources. One example of There are at least four satellites visible at 1 Check the troubleshooting section of Representative. If the detector has been this is traffic flow monitoring systems. any given time every day. this manual. It may have a solution to your damaged, abused or modified, the repair These systems, which are becoming more A GPS receiver is designed to locate problem. cost will be calculated on a parts and labor widely used in several states, generate and receive data from four of these basis. If it exceeds the basic repair charge, K-band signals to measure the flow of satellites. This data includes the distance 2 Call us at 1-800-543-1608. We may be you will be contacted with a quotation. If traffic on a given road. Unfortunately most to your location from each of the satellites. able to solve your problem over the phone. the additional payment is not received detectors see this as a real threat and will Once the distance from each satellite is If the problem requires that you send your within 30 days (or if you notify us that you alert you to it unnecessarily. Our new known, the receiver can calculate and PASSPORT to the factory for repair, we will choose not to have your PASSPORT proprietary software (TSR), intelligently pinpoint your exact location. provide you with a Return Authorization repaired at the price quoted), your sorts, ranks and rejects this type of false Number, which must be included on the PASSPORT will be returned, without alarm automatically. The result is ultimate Software Updates outside of your shipping box. repair. Payment can be made by check, protection without excessive false alarms. PASSPORT’s red light and speed camera money order, or credit card. The TSR software is turned on by database is easily updated using our Enclose the following information default in the Programming section of exclusive detector software tools found on with your PASSPORT: Mail PASSPORT and SmartCord To: your detector. If you believe this type of our web site. Firmware, or the operating • Your Service Order Number system isn’t used in your area, you can software for the detector, can also be • Your name and return address ESCORT simply turn it off. Otherwise, your updated using these tools. • Your daytime telephone number Customer Service Department detector is ready to start protecting you In order to have access to these • A description of the problem you are Return Authorization Number ______right out of the box. updates, you must register your PASSPORT experiencing 5440 West Chester Road If you have any questions about this at www.EscortRadar.com. Once • Please include the lighter cord you have West Chester, Ohio 45069 new feature, please give us a call or visit registered, you will receive email been using with your unit our website for more details. notifications that updates are now • If you have owned your PASSPORT For your own protection, we recommend available for your database or firmware. 9500ix less than one year and did not that you ship your PASSPORT postpaid The PASSPORT 9500ix will need to be purchase directly from ESCORT, please and insured. Insist on a proof of delivery, powered up to use the software tools. If include a copy of your receipt from an and keep the receipt until the return of you have a laptop computer, you can take Authorized Reseller your PASSPORT. it out to the vehicle to download the updates.

26 27 Troubleshooting Problem Solution Problem Solution

PASSPORT beeps briefly at the • An X-band motion sensor or intrusion alarm is located PASSPORT will not turn on. • Check that vehicle ignition is ON. same location every day, but no within range of your route. Use the TrueLock feature to • Check that vehicle lighter socket is functional. radar source is in sight. filter this signal out. • Try PASSPORT in another vehicle.

PASSPORT does not seem sensitive • Make sure that windshield wipers do not block GPS indicator will not stop flashing. • PASSPORT does not have a clear view of the sky. to radar or laser. PASSPORT’s radar antenna and that the laser lens is not Reposition it or try it in another vehicle. behind tinted areas. • Determine if your vehicle has an Instaclear®, TrueLock lock filter does not seem • Check to make sure the GPS button is on. ElectriClear® or solar reflective windshield which may to be working. deflect radar or laser signals. • PASSPORT may be in City Mode. At first detect, numbers come up on • SpeedAlert feature is on. You can turn it the display. off in Preferences. PASSPORT did not alert when a • VASCAR (Visual Average Speed Computer and Recorder), police car was in view. a stopwatch method of speed detection, may be in use. • Officer may not have radar or laser unit turned on. Explanation of Displays

PASSPORT’s display is not working. • Press the BRT button to deactivate Dark Mode. No display PASSPORT is in Dark mode. Press the BRT button to change the brightness. (page 10) PASSPORT’s audible alerts are less • PASSPORT is in AutoMute Mode. See page 9 for details. loud after the first few alerts. PilotHWY One of the many Preferences. (pages 14-18)

PASSPORT bounces or sags on • PASSPORT is not making contact with the windshield to X|, or K|, PASSPORT has been set to ExpertMeter Mode in Preferences. (page 12-13) windshield. provide stability. While holding down PASSPORT’s | EasyMount button, slide PASSPORT further back toward the or KA etc. windshield so that the back top edge makes firm contact. Reset PASSPORT needs to cycle power. Unplug it from power socket and restart. PASSPORT’s power-on sequence • A loose power connection or dirty lighter socket can Power reoccurs while you are driving. cause PASSPORT to be briefly disconnected.

Your 14-year old son has changed • You can return all of the user Preferences to the factory all 9 of the Preferences options. defaults settings by holding down the “SEN” and “BRT” buttons while you turn PASSPORT on.

PASSPORT feels very warm. • It is normal for PASSPORT to feel warm.

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