Escort Passport 8500 X50 Owner's Manual
Escort inc. radar detector owner's manual 8500 x50
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Escort Incorporated
5440 West Chester Road
West Chester OH 45069
Sales 888-8-ESCORT
(888-837-2678)
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www.escortradar.com
Owner's Manual
©2004 Escort Inc. Escort
®
, Passport
®
, AFR
®
, SmartShield
®
, AutoSensitivity
™
, ExpertMeter
™
and
SpecDisplay
™
are trademarks of Escort Inc.
Features, specifications and prices subject to change without notice.
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- Page 1 Service 800-543-1608 www.escortradar.com Owner’s Manual ©2004 Escort Inc. Escort ® , Passport ® , AFR ® , SmartShield ® , AutoSensitivity ™ , ExpertMeter ™ SpecDisplay ™ are trademarks of Escort Inc. Features, specifications and prices subject to change without notice.
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Page 2: Remove Card Along Perforations
For the ultimate in laser protection, the Passport • Includes exclusive SmartCord for 8500 X50 is ZR3 ready. Ask your retailer, or easy access to remote mute button call us at 1-800-543-1608 for details. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Quick Reference Card Remove card along perforations Passport 8500 X50 Quick Reference Card Press the REVIEW button Press the CHANGE button to go from one category to change your setting to the next within a category PILOT LIGHT Pilot HWY... -
Page 4: Quick Reference Guide
Quick Reference Guide To begin using your Passport, EasyMount Slot Insert Passport’s adjustable Windshield just follow these simple steps mount into this slot. Page 7 Plug the small end of the power cord into the side jack of the detector, and Rear Laser Port plug the large end of the power cord Receives laser signals from behind the... -
Page 5: Installation
Depress the adjustment button on the coating. Consult your dealership or the top of Passport (by the word ESCORT) and vehicle owner’s manual to determine if slide the EasyMount bracket into the slot your windshield has this coating. -
Page 6: Controls And Features
Controls and Features Power and volume control Mute To turn Passport on and adjust the alert The Mute button, located on Passport’s tone volume level, rotate the thumbwheel front panel and SmartCord, allows you to on Passport’s left side. Turn the control silence the audio alert during a radar away from you to increase the audio encounter. -
Page 7: Signal Strength Meter
SpecDisplay sequence when you turn on your Passport will also be in ExpertMeter: an X with a 8500 X50’s new SpecDisplay option is also single vertical line. for the experienced detector user. In this mode, Passport will display the actual A few more examples will help you better see how the ExpertMeter works. -
Page 8: Ez-Programming
How to use EZ-Programming There are 9 user-selectable options so you An example can customize your 8500 X50 for your own For example, here is how you would turn preferences. The buttons labeled CITY and Passport’s AutoMute feature off. DIM are also used to enter the Program... -
Page 9: Details Of Programming
PwrOnSTD (Standard) In this setting, each time you turn Passport Pilot H.> (Letter with scanning dot) on it will display “Passport,” “8500 X50,” In this setting, Passport will display “H” for “LASER,” “Ka-band,” “K-band,” “X-band,” Highway, “C” for City, and “A” for Auto. -
Page 10: Specifications
Details of EZ-Programming Brightness mode, the only display will be a very dim Brt LAST (last) HD, AD, or CD, indicating Highway-Dark, In this setting, when you turn on Passport, Auto-Dark, or City-Dark). (factory default) the display will be the last brightness you Dark ALL (all) had selected during operation with the dim button. - Page 11 Interpreting Alerts Although Passport has a comprehensive or instant-on) and the location of the radar warning system and this handbook is as source affect the radar alerts you receive. complete as we can make it, only experi- The following examples will give you ence will teach you what to expect from an introduction to understanding Passport’s your Passport and how to interpret what it...
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Page 12: How Radar Works
How Radar Works How Radar Works Radar range also depends on the power Traffic radar, which consists of microwaves, of the radar equipment itself. The strength travels in straight lines and is easily reflected of the radar unit's beam diminishes with by objects such as cars, trucks, even distance. - Page 13 For out of warranty repairs, include prepay- please follow these simple steps: ment in the amount you were quoted by the Escort Customer Service Representative. Check the troubleshooting section of If the detector has been damaged, abused or this manual. It may have a solution to your modified, the repair cost will be calculated problem.
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Page 14: Service
KA | etc. Self Cal Passport is running a self-calibration test. Service Passport has failed the calibration test. Contact Escort for repair. Required Solution • Check that volume control is ON. • Check that vehicle ignition is ON. • Check that vehicle lighter socket is functional. - Page 15 ESCORT warrants your Passport against all The following accessories and replacement defects in materials and workmanship for a parts are available for Passport 8500 X50. period of one (1) year from the date of the original purchase, subject to the following...