User's Manual

Quick Reference Card
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Restoring the Factory Default Settings
To restore your PASSPORT to its original
factory settings, press 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.
PASSPORT 9500ix Quick Reference Card
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Congratulations
There are 11 user-selectable options so
you can customize your 9500ix for your
own preferences.
The buttons labeled “MRK” and “BRT”
are also used to enter the Preferences
Mode, REVIEW your current Preferences
settings, and to CHANGE any settings as
desired. The words “PREF,” “MRK” and “BRT”
are located on the top of the detector.
How to use EZ-Preferences
1 To enter Preferences, press and
hold the “MRK” and “BRT” buttons
down for 2 seconds. The unit will beep
twice, and will display the word
Prefs.
2 Then press the “BRT” button to
review the categories. You can either
tap the button to change categories, or
simply hold the button down to scroll
through the categories.
3 Press the “MRK” button to change
any setting. You can either tap the
button to change from setting to setting,
or hold the button down to scroll through
all the options.
4 To exit Preferences, simply wait 8
seconds without pressing any button,
or press the power button. The unit will
display
Complete, beep 4 times, and
return to normal operation.
An example:
Here is how you would turn PASSPORT’s
AutoMute feature off:
1 Enter the Preferences Mode by holding
both the “MRK” and “BRT” buttons down
for 2 seconds. PASSPORT will beep twice
and display Prefs.
2 Then hold the “BRT” button down.
PASSPORT will scroll through the categories,
starting with Pilot (
Pilot), then
SpeedAlert (
sAlrt), then Power-on
sequence (
PwrOn), AutoLearn (aLrn),
then Signal Strength meter (
Meter), and
then AutoMute (
aMute).
3 Release the “BRT ” button when
PASSPORT displays the AutoMute item.
Since the factory setting is for AutoMute to
be on, PASSPORT will display aMute ON.
Note: If you accidentally don’t release the
“MRK” button in time, and PASSPORT goes to
the next category, simply hold the “MRK”
button down again, PASSPORT will scroll
through all of the categories. Once you’re
back to your desired category, release the
“MRK” button.
4 Press the “MRK ” button to change from
aMute ON to aMute OFF.
5 To exit Preferences, simply wait 8
seconds without pressing any buttons, or
press the power button. PASSPORT will
display Complete, beep 4 times, and
return to normal operation.
You’ve just purchased the most intelligent
radar and laser detector in the world—the
PASSPORT 9500ix.
The PASSPORT 9500ix 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 9500ix can also be used in
conjunction with our Laser Shifter product.
Visit our website at EscortRadar.com or call
us toll-free at 800-433-3487 for more details.
The PASSPORT 9500ix’s GPS-powered
intelligence provides permanent relief from
false alarms including automatic door
openers, motion sensors and other radar-
based sensors. And, it comes pre-loaded
with thousands of red light and fixed
position speed camera locations throughout
North America.
In addition, the PASSPORT 9500ix
introduces the following state-of-the-art
performance and features:
• New AutoLearn feature automatically
learns and rejects false radar sources
based on exact location and frequency.
• New AutoPower feature automatically
shuts off the detector to save
unnecessary drain on your battery.
• New Safety Camera Database stores
thousands of red light and fixed
position speed cameras throughout
North America.
• New web-ready access allows you to
update your safety camera data and
other software through our website.
• Revolutionary AutoSensitivity mode
provides real-time radar performance
based on vehicle speed, plus Highway
and Auto No X settings.
• SpeedAlert feature provides an instant
view of your vehicle’s speed during an
alert.
• Mark Location feature allows you to
instantly “Mark” known speed traps,
cameras and other places of interest.
• Easy-to-use Preferences allow you to
customize up to 11 features.
• Ultra-bright alphanumeric display
with 280 LEDs.
• Exclusive ExpertMeter tracks and
displays up to 8 radar signals
simultaneously.
• Exclusive SpecDisplay provides actual
numeric frequency for any radar
signal.
• Selectable radar and laser bands (on/
off) allow you to customize which
bands are monitored.
• Selectable Markers (on/off) allow you
to customize which Markers 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. If this is your first
detector, please read the manual in detail to
get the most out of your PASSPORT’s
revolutionary performance and innovative
features.
Please drive safely.