GPS Powered for Speed and Location Intelligence ESCORT Inc. 5440 West Chester Road West Chester OH 45069 USA Custom-Installed System 800.543.1608 EscortRadar.com ©2008 ESCORT Inc. Made in Canada Features, specifications and prices subject to change without notice.
Congratulations If you’ve used a radar detector before, a review of the Quick Reference Guide on pages 4 and 5, and the Preferences on pages 12 and 13 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 9500ci’s outstanding performance and innovative features. Please drive safely.
Quick Reference Card Table of Contents Remove card along perforations PASSPORT 9500ci Quick Reference Card Press the VOL button to go from one category to the next PILOT (Power-on indication) MARKERS * Factory Default Settings HWY H H.
Quick Reference Guide Power Button Press and hold to manually turn the 9500ci on or off. If installed properly, the system will turn on or off automatically with the ignition. Control Module Sensitivity Button (SENS) The “SENS” button selects the 9500ci’s sensitivity. The choices are Highway (full sensitivity), Auto (based on the speed of the vehicle) and Auto No X, (same as Auto but without X-band). In general, we recommend Auto.
Controls and Features Power The 9500ci is typically wired to a switched supply at the vehicle’s fuse box. This allows the detector to turn on/off with the ignition. If you prefer, the power button can be used to manually turn the 9500ci on or off. Mute The MUTE button, located in the center of the 9500ci’s controller, has several functions: 1. Mute the audio during a single alert. To do this, briefly press the MUTE button during the alert.
Controls and Features Mark Locations The Mark Location feature allows you to mark any location for future reference. Once marked, the 9500ci will provide an alert, accompanied by the label you assigned to it, on the display. There are (4) different labels you can use when marking a location: Speed Trap (“SPDTRAP”), Speed Camera (“SPDCAM”), red light camera (“REDLIGHT”) and other (“OTHER”). To mark a location, simply press the “MRK” button. The display will show “MARK?”, accompanied by a voice message.
Controls and Features Display Brightness The 9500ci’s display brightness is automatically adjusted by a sensor located behind the display lens. (factory default) If you prefer, you can select one of the following fixed levels of brightness including Minimum, Medium, Maximum or Full Dark by pressing the “BRT” button located on the controller. For Laser signals: Since laser signals are a possible threat no matter how weak, the 9500ci alerts you to these bands at full signal strength.
Overview of Preferences How to use Preferences An example Here is how you would turn the AutoMute feature off. There are 10 user-selectable options you can customize on your 9500ci. The buttons labeled VOL and BRT on the controller are used to enter Preferences. Once you enter Preferences, the VOL button is used to REVIEW your current choices, and BRT button is used to CHANGE settings. See Pages 14-16 for more detail. 1 Enter Preferences by holding both the VOL and BRT buttons down for 2 seconds.
Details of Preferences Pilot (Power-on indication) Pilot HWY (Full word) In this setting, the 9500ci will display “Highway,” “Auto,” or “AutoNox” as its power-on indication. (factory default) Pilot SPD (Vehicle speed) In this setting, the 9500ci will display “H” for Highway, “A” for Auto, and “Anx” for Auto NoX, accompanied by the vehicle’s speed. Pilot H (Letter) In this setting, the 9500ci will display “H” for Highway, “A” for Auto, and “Anx” for Auto No X.
Details of Preferences Specifications Bands Markers Features and Specifications In this setting, the factory default settings for North America radar and laser are monitored. This is the factory setting, and it is highly recommended that you use your 9500ci in this mode. In this setting, all fixed location reporting, including safety cameras, red light cameras and speed traps are reported. Operating Bands • X-band 10.525 GHz ±25 MHz • K-band 24.150 GHz ±100 MHz • Ka-band 34.
Interpreting Alerts Although the 9500ci has a comprehensive warning system and this Manual is as complete as we can make it, only experience will teach you what to expect from your 9500ci and how to interpret what it tells you. The specific type of radar being used, the type of transmission (continuous or instant-on) and the location of the radar source affects the radar alerts you receive.
How Radar Works How POP Works How Radar Works Traffic radar, which consists of microwaves, travels in straight lines and is easily reflected by objects such as cars, trucks, even guardrails and overpasses. Radar works by directing its microwave beam down the road. As your vehicle travels into range, the microwave beam bounces off your car, and the radar antenna looks for the reflections.
How GPS Works How TotalShield™ Works How GPS Works The Global Positioning System (GPS) is made up of twenty four orbiting satellites and was developed by the U.S. military. 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 satellites. This data includes the distance to your location from each of the satellites.
How Safety Radar Works How SWS Works There are two separate Safety Radar systems in limited use today: Safety Alert and Safety Warning System (SWS). Both systems use modified K-band radar signals. From the factory, your PASSPORT is programmed with safety radar decoding OFF. If Safety Radar is used in your area, your PASSPORT will display these signals as K-band radar signals instead of safety radar unless you use the Preferences to turn PASSPORT’s safety radar decoding ON.
Troubleshooting Problem Solution Explanation of Displays PASSPORT beeps briefly at the same location every day, but no radar source is in sight. • An X or K-band motion sensor or intrusion alarm is located within range of your route. You can manually lock this out using TrueLock, or allow AutoLearn to do it over time. Lsr R N/A There is a problem with the rear laser receiver (it could be an unplugged connection, damaged wiring, or a problem within the rear laser unit itself).
Service Warranty Service Procedure If Your PASSPORT ever needs service, please follow these simple steps: ESCORT One Year Limited Warranty What this warranty covers: ESCORT warrants your Product against all defects in materials and workmanship. For how long: One (1) year from the date of the original purchase. What we will do: ESCORT, at our discretion, will either repair or replace your Product free of charge.
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