Escort PASSPORT 8500 X50 Quick Reference page 2

Congratulations PASSPORT X50 Features
The PASSPORT X50 introduces the following
state-of-the-art performance and features:
• Long-range K and Ka-band radar performance,
including instant-on POP mode.
• Exclusive AutoSensitivity setting plus
Highway and Auto No X settings intelligently
filter out annoying false alarms.
• Exclusive ExpertMeter tracks and displays up
You've purchased the to 4 radar signals simultaneously.
all-new PASSPORT X50, one of the most • Exclusive SpecDisplay provides actual
advanced high-performance radar and laser numeric frequency for any radar signal and
detectors on the market. The PASSPORT X50 alert bar.
provides long-range warning on all radar and • Plus, it's compatible with ESCORT Live, our
laser bands. exclusive real-time ticket-protection network,
which warns you of upcoming alerts received
Patented Mute and AutoMute circuits keep the and reported by other users in the area, and
PASSPORT X50 quiet in even the most gives you access to local speed limit data for
populated areas. over-speed alerts.*
Go to EscortRadar.com for the full featured
PASSPORT X50 Owner's Manual.
Guía de Referencia Rápida Española traducida y
manual con todas las funciones también son
disponibles a www.EscortRadar.com
*Requires Optional SmartCord
Live and app subscription.
R A D A R • L A S E R • D E T E C
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Installation
Windshield Mount
For optimum detection performance, we
PASSPORT X50's EasyMount windshield bracket recommend the following:
is designed for unobtrusive and hassle-free
mounting. • Using the Windshield Mount, mount your
PASSPORT X50 level, and high enough on your
Mounting Tips:
front windshield to provide a clear view of the
• Center of windshield between driver and road from the front and rear.
passenger.
• Ensure clear view of road ahead.
• Avoid windshield wipers and heavily tinted
areas.
PASSPORT X50 Mounting Location
WARNING: ESCORT cannot anticipate the
many ways PASSPORT X50 can be mounted.
It is important that you mount PASSPORT
X50 where it will not impair your view nor • Mount PASSPORT X50 away from windshield
present a hazard in case of an accident.
wipers, other solid objects, and heavily tinted
areas that might obstruct the radar antenna or
laser lens.
Compatible with
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1 Depress the adjustment/release button on the
User's Tip: You can leave the EasyMount
top of PASSPORT X50 (by the logo X50) and slide bracket in place on your windshield, and easily
the EasyMount Bracket into the slot until it is remove PASSPORT X50 by pressing the
locked into the position which best fits the angle adjustment button and sliding PASSPORT X50 off
of your windshield (there are four settings the mount. Again, be sure to position the bracket
available). For extremely horizontal or extremely where it won't present a hazard in the event of an
sloped windshields, the EasyMount Bracket can accident.
be bent. Additional mounts are available at
EscortRadar.com
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 the PASSPORT X50 on your
windshield, use the EasyMount adjustment
button located on the top of the PASSPORT X50,
and slide PASSPORT X50 forward or backward to
obtain a level position.
When installed and adjusted properly, the back
top edge of the PASSPORT X50 should rest solidly
against your windshield.
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Controls & Features
Using PASSPORT X50 Using SmartCord
1 Plug small end of SmartCord into modular • Mute Button: Press to mute an alert.
jack on PASSPORT X50 and large end of
SmartCord into your car's lighter/accessory • Alert Light: Blinks red when receiving an
socket. alert.
2 PASSPORT X50 should power on
• Power Light: Lights green when receiving
automatically. If not, press the device's power power.
button.
• USB Charging Port: Charge smartphones,
NOTE: You can easily access and customize all tablets and other USB-charged Devices.
of your Settings and Preferences by pressing
and holding the VOL and BRT buttons. See
Settings & Preferences for details.
Lighter Adapter
Connects to lighter/accessory socket
Modular Connector
Modular Jack
Plugs into detector jack
Connects to SmartCord for
powering your device
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