Escort PASSPORT 8500CI Plus Owner's Manual

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Page 1 ™ ™ ™ trademarks of ESCORT Inc. SWS is trademark of SWS, L.C. C U S T O M - I N S T A L L E D P R O T E C T I O N Features, specifications and prices subject to change without notice.
Page 2 .Since the factory damage to your device or • Miniature display controller allows • Fully compatible with ESCORT Laser categories. setting is for AutoMute to be on, the aMute ON 8500ci Plus will display easy access to information and Shifter™...
Page 3: Controls And Features
Quick Reference Card Table of Contents Introduction Preferences 12-16 • Congratulations • How To Customize Preferences • IMPORTANT WARNING • Example of Preferences • Quick Reference Card • Overview of Preferences • Quick Reference Guide • Details of Preferences 14-16 ...
Page 4 To turn the 8500ci Plus on or off,simply press the power button located on the far left side of the display controller. NOTE: ESCORT recommends wiring the 8500ci Plus to the vehicle’s ignition switch so it turns on and off with the key.
Page 5 AutoMute Cruise Alert section for details Radar Sensitivity Your 8500ci Plus includes ESCORT’s The Cruise Alert feature allows you to patented AutoMute feature.After the 8500ci The SEN button allows you to select the minimize audio alerts received while Plus alerts you to a radar encounter at your 8500ci Plus’s radar sensitivity:Highway,...
Page 6: Over-Speed Alert
Your 8500ci Plus comes pre-loaded with confirm.The word“MARKED”will appear The second time,the display will show When you encounter radar,a distinct ESCORT’s DEFENDER Database,which on the display,accompanied by a voice “Lockout?”accompanied by a voice prompt audible alert will sound and will increase as...
Page 7: Voice Alerts
The band designators (X,K,Ka) will user.In this mode,it will display the actual complete list of marked location labels are ESCORT’s exclusive ExpertMeter option is stay on the display for a few seconds after numeric radar frequency being received on page 8.
Page 8: Overview Of Preferences
Preferences Overview of Preferences Example of Preferences Press the CRU button to go Press the SEN button to change The 8500ci Plus offers 11 user-selectable from one category to the next your setting within a category options so you can customize it to your Here’s how you would turn the 8500ci Pilot Light Pilot HWY...
Page 9 Details of Preferences Pilot Light (Power-on indication) Signal Strength Meter Voice Announcements Brightness NOTE: When operating in Dark MeterSTD VoiceON BRT Auto (factory default) (factory default) (factory default) mode, the display will be completely The standard meter displays the band, In this setting, all alerts and instructions In this setting,the display brightness will dark.
Page 10: Specifications
Details of Preferences Speciﬁcations Markers Bands Features and Specifications Mark DFT Bands DFT (factory default) (factory default) Operating Bands Programmable Features In this setting,all safety cameras,red-light The factory default settings for North • X-band 10.525 GHz ±25 MHz • Power-On Indication cameras,and speed traps are reported.
Page 11: Interpreting Alerts
Interpreting Alerts Alert Explanation Although PASSPORT has a comprehensive radar being used,the type of transmission warning system and this handbook is as (continuous or instant-on) and the location complete as we can make it,only of the radar source. PASSPORT alerts intermittently.Rate and strength of A patrol car is traveling in front of you with a radar experience will teach you what to expect The following examples will give you...
Page 12: How Radar Works
Radar Radar/POP Laser How Radar Works How Laser (Lidar) Works Because intrusion alarms and motion There are limitations to LIDAR Traffic radar,which consists of microwaves, sensors often operate on the same Laser speed detection is actually light equipment.LIDAR is much more sensitive travels in straight lines and is easily frequency as X-Band radar,your detector detection and ranging (LIDAR).LIDAR guns...
Page 13 GPS/TrueLock Red Light Cameras Speed Cameras How TSR Works How GPS Works How Red Light Cameras Work How Speed Cameras Work The 8500ci Plus includes a new boost in The global positioning system (GPS) is Red-light cameras use three basic things: a There are several types of ﬁxed-position anti-falsing software to eliminate made up of 24 orbiting satellites and was...
Page 14: Software Updates
Software Updates Software Updates SWS Text Messages Weather Related Hazards From the factory, your 8500ci Plus is 33 High Wind Ahead The 8500ci Plus’s DEFENDER Database is programmed with safety radar decoding Highway Construction or Maintenance easily updated using our exclusive off.
Page 15: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Problem Solution Explanation of Displays Check Detector beeps briefly at the same • An X-band motion sensor or intrusion alarm is located There is a problem with the front receiver (it could be an unplugged Receiver location every day,but no radar within range of your route.See“TrueLock”in the Controls and connection,damaged wiring,or a problem within the front receiver Wiring...
Page 16: Warranty
This warranty does not cover installation,removal,or reinstallation charges. ESCORT is not liable for any incidental or consequential damages arising from the use,misuse,installation,or mounting of the PASSPORT 8500ci Plus.Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of...
Page 17 Accessories Register Parts and Accessories Replacement parts are available through your dealer. online: @www SHIFTER PACK Shifter Pack ........$249.95 EscortRadar.com ESCORT Extended Service Plan ESCORT offers an optional extended service plan.Contact ESCORT Sales for details at 800-433-3487.

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