Escort orporated 95M4 Radar Dector User Manual 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

©2007 ESCORT Inc. ESCORT®, PASSPORT®, TrueLock™, SpeedAlert™, AutoSensitivity™, AutoVolume™, SmartMute™,

MuteDisplay™, SpecDisplay™, and ExpertMeter™ are trademarks of ESCORT Inc.

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

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

speed traps, cameras and other

places of interest.

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

(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.

Quick Reference Card

Restoring the Factory Default Settings

To restore your PASSPORT to its original

factory settings, press and hold the

“SEN” and “BRT” buttons while turning

be displayed, accompanied by an

Congratulations

Table of Contents

• Mounting Location 6

• Windshield Mount 7

• Power 8

• Volume Control 8

• Power-on Indication 8

• Mute 8

• AutoMute 9

• SpeedAlert 11

• Signal Strength Meter 12

• ExpertMeter 12

• SpecDisplay 13

• GPS Signal Indicator 13

• How to use Preferences 14

• Example of Preferences 14

• Overview of Preferences 15

• Details of Preferences 16-18

• How SWS Works 24-25

• How GPS Works 26

• Service 27

• Troubleshooting 28-29

• Accessories 30

• Warranty 33

Quick Reference Card

Quick Reference Guide

Switches TrueLock feature (stored

locations) on or off. Page 9

Switches between Highway, Auto, and

City settings. In general, we recommend

the Auto mode. Page 9

PASSPORT’s display will show Highway,

Auto, or City as its power-on indication. If

you prefer, you can choose other power-

During an alert, the display will indi-

Dark Mode.

will remain dark and only the audio will

alert you.

The GPS icon indicates reception of GPS

satellite signals and confirms TrueLock

signal rejection. Page 8

Briefly press this button (next to the

alert. (The audio will alert you to the next

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.

a snug fit. If so, simply call or visit our

NOTE: depending on your vehicle,

See the Accessories section for details on

our optional Direct-wire SmartCord.

Installation Windshield Mount

When installed and adjusted properly,

the back top edge of PASSPORT should

rest solidly against your windshield.

bracket where it won’t present a hazard in

the event of an accident. Additional

mounts are available.

For optimum detection performance, we

recommend the following:

mount your PASSPORT level and high

enough on your front windshield to

tinted areas that might obstruct the radar

antenna or laser lens.

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)

sloped windshields, the EasyMount

To ensure that the suction cups

adhere to the windshield firmly, be sure to

keep both your windshield and the

suction cups clean.

shield, use the EasyMount adjustment

button located on the top of the

Controls and Features

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

press and hold the (+) or (-) volume

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 automati-

cally when the ambient noise in the

section for details.

word: Highway, Auto, or City to indicate

which sensitivity mode is selected.

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

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

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.

The “SEN” button selects PASSPORT’s

sensitivity mode. We recommend the Auto

(AutoSensitivity) mode for most driving.

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 sensi-

tivity and full sensitivity is maintained on

all other bands. See the Preferences for

details.

If you prefer, you can select alternate

power-on indicators. See the Preferences

section for details.

satellite data.

NOTE: Satellite reception is

The GPS indicator will flash on and off

until it receives satellite data. Once

received, the icon will stop flashing and

cator will rotate clockwise, indicating that

it is rejecting that signal.

The Mute button, located on PASSPORT’s

front panel and SmartCord, allows you to

silence the audio alert during a radar

Controls and Features

PASSPORT’s BRT button selects the bright-

ness 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).

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.

specific location and label it for future

reference. Once marked, PASSPORT will

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

PASSPORT uses a Geiger-counter-like

sound to indicate the signal strength and

type of radar signal being encountered.

When you encounter radar, a distinct

without taking your eyes from the road.

identification.

X-band = beep tone

K-band = raspy brap tone

Ka-band = double-brap tone

Ku-band = beep tone (same as X-band)

POP = solid brap tone

Since laser and POP signals are a

possible threat no matter how weak,

these signals.

connector only works with the coiled

SmartCord (included), or the optional

Direct-wire SmartCord.

The coiled SmartCord is a special

power cord that has a power-on indicator

(which only lights up when the 9500i is

mute button on the windshield is a stretch.

For discreet night driving, put

PASSPORT in the Dark mode, and use the

SmartCord for your visual alerts. Other

drivers won’t know you have a detector.

An optional Direct-wire SmartCord is

also available. This version includes a

small display module which can be wired

directly into your electrical system, with a

10 foot straight cord to route to your

a visual indication of your vehicle speed

during the first few seconds of an alert. This

without looking at your speedometer.

Speed Alert is displayed regardless of

your meter setting.

NOTE: When traveling 15 mph or

PASSPORT’S SpecDisplay option is also for

the experienced detector user. In this

mode, PASSPORT will display the actual

numeric frequency of the radar signal

being received.

PASSPORT’S GPS indicator will flash on

and off until the GPS satellite signals are

received. Once these signals are received,

the indicator will stop flashing and remain

on the screen.

This indicator also provides a visual

reference for known false alarms that you

have stored in memory using TrueLock.

past that location again, this indicator will

spin clockwise to visually show that it is

Controls and Features

How to use Preferences Overview of Preferences

display the word Prefs.)

the button to change from item to item, or

hold the button to scroll through the items).

change from setting to setting, or hold the

PILOT LIGHT

SPEEDALERT

POWER-ON SEQUENCE

SIGNAL STRENGTH METER

AUTOVOLUME

and hold the “SEN” and “BRT”

buttons while turning the power

on. A Reset message will be

displayed, accompanied by an

audible alert, acknowledging

the reset.

2 Then hold the “BRT” button down.

(PwrOn), then Signal strength meter

(Meter), and then AutoMute (aMute).

3 Release the “MRK” button when

PASSPORT shows the AutoMute item. Since

5 To complete choosing your Preferences,

simply wait 8 seconds without pressing

any buttons, or press the power button ( ).

Pilot HWY

Pilot H

Pilot H.>

Meter STD

Meter EXP

Meter SPC

aMute ON

aMute OFF

aVol ON

aVol OFF

Units ENG

Units MET

Voice ON