Escort Scanner 9500CI User Manual

GPS Powered for Speed and Location Intelligence  
ESCORT Inc.  
5440 West Chester Road  
West Chester OH 45069 USA  
Custom-Installed System  
800.543.1608  
EscortRadar.com  
©2008 ESCORT Inc.  
Made in Canada  
Features, specifications and prices subject to change without notice.  
Model: PASSPORT 9500ci  
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Owner’s Manual  
Quick Reference Card  
Table of Contents  
Quick Reference Guide  
Controls and Features  
• Power  
4-5  
6-11  
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Preferences  
12-16  
12  
• How to use Preferences  
• Example of Preferences  
• Overview of Preferences  
• Details of Preferences  
Technical Details  
• Specifications  
12  
• Power-On Indication  
• Volume Control  
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14-16  
12-25  
17  
Remove card along perforations   
• Mute/AutoMute  
6-7  
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PASSPORT 9500ci Quick Reference Card  
• Sensitivity  
Press the VOL button  
to go from one category  
to the next  
Press the BRT/CHG button  
to change your setting  
within a category  
• Marking Locations  
• Safety Camera Data  
• Auto Learn / Auto Unlearn  
• Locking Out False Alarms  
• Audible Alerts  
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• Interpreting Alerts  
• How Radar Works  
• How “POP” Works  
• How Laser Works  
• How GPS Works  
• How TotalShield™ Works  
• How TrueLock Works  
• How AutoLearn Works  
• How Safety Radar Works  
Service  
18-19  
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PILOT Pilot HWY * Full word: Highway, AutoScan, etc.  
(Power-on indication) Pilot H  
9
Letter: H, A, ANX  
Letter, with scanning dot  
Vehicle voltage  
Pilot H.>  
Pilot V  
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Pilot SPD  
Vehicle speed  
GPS  
GPS ON * GPS On  
GPS OFF  
GPS Off  
aLrn ON * AutoLearn On  
aLrn OFF  
AutoLearn Off  
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21  
AUTOLEARN  
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22  
SPEED ALERT sAlrt ON * Speed Alert On  
sAlrt OFF  
Speed Alert Off  
• Voice Announcements  
• Display Brightness  
• Signal Strength Meter  
• ExpertMeter  
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10  
10  
11  
22  
METER Meter STD * Bar-graph Meter  
Meter EXP  
Meter SPC  
Expert Meter  
Spec Display  
23  
AUTOMUTE aMute ON * AutoMute On  
aMute OFF  
AutoMute Off  
UNITS Units ENG * Units English  
Units MET  
Units Metric  
VOICE Voice ON * Voice Alerts On  
Voice OFF  
Voice Alerts Off  
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24-25  
26-33  
26-27  
28  
BANDS Bands DFT * Factory Default Settings  
Bands MOD  
Factory Default Settings Modified  
• Troubleshooting  
• Service  
Turn bands ON or OFF by  
pressing the MUTE button  
X
K
Ka  
POP  
SWS  
ONor OFF(default is on)  
ONor OFF(default is on)  
ONor OFF(default is on)  
ONor OFF(default is off)  
ONor OFF(default is off)  
• Warranty  
29  
• Registration  
31-32  
LSR RECVor SHFTor OFF  
(default is RECV)  
Mark DFT * Factory Default Settings  
Mark MOD  
Factory Default Settings Modified  
MARKERS  
rCam ONor OFF(default is on)  
sCam ONor OFF(default is on)  
Trap ONor OFF(default is on)  
Othr ONor OFF(default is on)  
* Factory Default Settings  
 
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Quick Reference Guide  
Power Button  
Mark Location Button (MRK)  
Press and hold to manually turn the  
9500ci on or off. If installed properly, the  
system will turn on or off automatically  
with the ignition.  
The “MRK” button allows you to mark a  
specific location and label it for future  
reference. Once marked, the PASSPORT  
9500ci will provide an alert before you  
reach this area again. This can be  
extremely useful when there are known  
speed traps or safety cameras in a  
particular location. Page 8  
Control Module  
Display Module  
Sensitivity Button (SENS)  
The “SENS” button selects the 9500ci’s  
sensitivity. The choices are Highway (full  
sensitivity), Auto (based on the speed of  
the vehicle) and Auto No X, (same as Auto  
but without X-band). In general, we  
recommend Auto. Page 7  
Display Brightness (BRT)  
The “BRT” button selects your preferred  
brightness level. The factory default  
setting is Auto (automatic), which will  
adjust the display brightness based on the  
ambient light in the vehicle. See the  
Preferences section for details.  
Volume Button (VOL)  
Press and hold the VOL button on the  
controller to adjust the alert volume level.  
The audio will ramp up to increase, down  
to decrease, accompanied by a bar-graph  
on the display.  
To change the direction of the audio  
ramping (down instead of up or vice  
versa) simply release the VOL button  
quickly press and hold it again to change  
its direction.  
Mute Button (Mute)  
Briefly press this button to silence the  
audio for a specific alert. (The audio will  
alert you to the next encounter.) Pages 6-7  
MatrixDisplay  
The 9500ci’s alphanumeric display  
consists of 280 individual LEDs, to provide  
an intuitive ultra-bright display of signal  
strength and text messages. The 9500ci’s  
display will show Highway, Auto, or  
AutoNoX as its power-on indication. If you  
prefer, you can choose other power-on  
indications. Pages 12-15  
GPS Signal Indicator  
The GPS icon indicates reception of GPS  
satellite signals and will rotate when  
a false alert is being rejected.  
NOTE: Your preferred audio level  
will be stored in memory, even after  
the detector is turned off.  
During an alert, the display will  
indicate the radar or laser band, and a  
precise bar-graph of signal strength.  
Page 14  
Note: In the Dark Mode the  
display will not light during an alert.  
 
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Controls and Features  
Power  
Mute  
4. Disengage “Laser Shifting. To do this,  
simply double-tap the mute button during  
a laser alert once you’ve adjusted your  
speed. This will put the Laser Shifters into  
a “receive only” mode for approximately  
(1) one minute. Once this time has passed,  
the Shifters will automatically return to  
the “shifting” mode.  
NOTE: Shifters must be turned on  
in Preferences. See Preferences  
section for details.  
5. Once the vehicle is under 25 mph,  
press and hold to disable the Shifters for  
an extended period of time. Once the  
vehicle reaches 25 mph, the Shifters will  
reset and return to Shift mode.  
Radar Sensitivity  
The 9500ci is typically wired to a  
switched supply at the vehicle’s fuse box.  
This allows the detector to turn on/off  
with the ignition. If you prefer, the power  
button can be used to manually turn the  
9500ci on or off.  
The MUTE button, located in the center of  
the 9500ci’s controller, has several  
functions:  
1. Mute the audio during a single alert.  
To do this, briefly press the MUTE button  
during the alert. After that radar  
encounter has passed, the Mute will  
disengage, and the audio will return to  
your preset level.  
2. Lockout false alarms using TrueLock.  
To do this, simply press the Mute button  
(3) three consecutive times during the  
false alert. The first time the audio will  
mute as stated above. The second time the  
mute button is pressed; the display will  
read “Lockout?” To confirm and lockout  
that signal, press the mute button a third  
time.  
NOTE: Visually scan the area to  
ensure no real threat exists before  
locking out any signals.  
Once a signal has been locked out, the  
satellite icon on the display will rotate,  
giving you a visual indication that it is  
detecting that signal, but no alert will be  
given.  
3. Unlock a signal. To do this, simply  
press and hold the Mute button while the  
icon is rotating. An “Unlock” message will  
be displayed. Press the mute button again  
to confirm and unlock that signal.  
The “SENS” button selects the 9500ci’s  
radar sensitivity. The choices are  
“Highway, “Auto” or “Auto No X”. In  
general, we recommend Auto” for every  
day driving.  
Highway (Highway Mode)  
In this setting, the 9500ci will detect all  
radar signals on all bands at maximum  
range.  
Power-On Indication  
Once your 9500ci’s is installed, the system  
will turn on with the ignition. Once the  
start-up sequence is complete, the display  
will show “Highway, “Auto” or “Auto NoX”  
to indicate which sensitivity mode it is in.  
If you prefer, you can select alternate  
power-on displays. See the Preferences  
section for details.  
Auto (AutoMode)  
In this setting the 9500ci will  
automatically adjust its radar sensitivity  
based on the speed of your vehicle. At  
slower speeds, (<25mph) X and K-band  
sensitivity is reduced to minimize alerts  
caused by automatic door openers, etc.  
At higher speeds, (>45 mph) X and K-  
band sensitivity is increased to maximum.  
Note: Full sensitivity is  
AutoMute  
Volume Control  
Your 9500ci has our patented AutoMute  
feature. After the 9500ci 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.  
Press and hold the VOL button on the  
controller to adjust the alert volume level.  
The audio will ramp up and down,  
accompanied by a bar-graph on the display.  
Once your desired level is reached, simply  
release the button. This audio level will be  
stored in memory, even after the detector  
is turned off.  
NOTE: To change the direction of  
the audio ramping (e.g. down instead  
of up) simply release the VOL button  
quickly and press and hold again.  
maintained on Ka-band and Laser  
regardless of your speed.  
Auto NoX (AutoMode with NoX)  
Auto No X works the same as AutoMode  
above; however, X-band is completely  
turned off.  
WARNING: Do not use the 9500ci  
Auto NoX unless you are absolutely  
certain that there are no traffic radar  
guns using X-band in your area.  
If you prefer, you can turn AutoMute  
off. See the Preferences section for details.  
 
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Controls and Features  
Safety Camera  
Mark Locations  
The first time you press the Mute  
button, the audio will mute. The second  
time the display will show “Lockout?”  
accompanied by a voice prompt asking if  
you want to lockout this signal. The third  
time you press the Mute button, the  
location and frequency of that signal is  
stored in memory. The display will show  
“Stored” to acknowledge the information  
has been captured.  
The warning distance for each label is:  
Speed Trap =  
.3 miles, or approximately 1,584 feet.  
Speed Camera =  
500’ when traveling below 55mph,  
or 1000’ above 55mph  
Red Light Camera =  
250 feet  
Your 9500ci comes pre-loaded with safety  
camera locations in its memory. To turn  
these on or off, see the “Markers” section  
in Preferences.  
The Mark Location feature allows you to  
mark any location for future reference.  
Once marked, the 9500ci will provide an  
alert, accompanied by the label you  
assigned to it, on the display.  
There are (4) different labels you can  
use when marking a location: Speed Trap  
(“SPDTRAP”), Speed Camera (“SPDCAM”),  
red light camera (“REDLIGHT”) and other  
(“OTHER”).  
To mark a location, simply press the  
“MRK” button. The display will show  
“MARK?, accompanied by a voice message.  
Press the “MRK” button again, and the  
labels appear, starting with “SPDTRAP. If  
this is not the label you want to use,  
simply press the “MUTE” button to scroll  
through the other options. Once you  
reached the label you want, simply press  
the “MRK” button once more to confirm.  
The word “MARKED” will appear on the  
display, accompanied by a voice prompt  
confirming you have marked and labeled  
this location.  
AutoLearn/Auto UnLearn  
(X and K-bands only)  
AutoLearn constantly analyzes all  
incoming signals as you drive. If the same  
signal is detected at the same location  
approximately (3) three times, the 9500ci  
will automatically lock it out as a false  
alarm. Once this signal has been locked  
out, no alert will be given at this location  
unless it’s a new or different signal.  
Once a signal has been locked out and  
stored in memory, the 9500ci will also  
automatically unlock a signal if it is not  
present the next time you pass that  
location. This reduces the chances of  
locking out a real threat.  
Other =  
500’ when traveling below 55mph,  
or 1000’ above 55mph  
Audible Alerts  
For Radar signals:  
NOTE:  
The 9500ci uses a Geiger-counter-like  
sound to indicate the signal strength and  
type of radar signal being encountered.  
When you encounter radar, a distinct  
audible alert will sound and occur faster  
as the signal gets stronger. This allows you  
to judge the distance from the signal  
source without taking your eyes from the  
road.  
GPS must be on in Preferences.  
Locking Out False Alarms  
X-band = beep  
K-band = brap  
Ka-band = double-brap  
POP = full double-chirp  
Laser = rapid fire beeping  
SWS = double buzz  
To lock out a known false alarm, (X and K-  
band radar, and Laser) simply press the  
Mute button on the controller (3) three  
times during the false alert.  
NOTE: It is important to visually  
look around to make certain no  
traffic radar is present before locking  
out a signal.  
Once marked, the PASSPORT 9500ci  
will provide an alert before you reach this  
area the next time.  
NOTE: You must drive out of the  
marked area before the mark location  
alert will work.  
Example of a Mark Location labeled “Other.”  
At low speeds, (below 20 mph) radar alerts  
will be reduced to a double-tone based on  
the band received (e.g. double brap for k-  
band).  
 
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Controls and Features  
For Laser signals:  
Display Brightness  
ExpertMeter  
A few more examples will help you  
better see how the ExpertMeter works.  
Since laser signals are a possible  
threat no matter how weak, the 9500ci  
alerts you to these bands at full signal  
strength.  
The 9500ci’s display brightness is  
automatically adjusted by a sensor located  
behind the display lens. (factory default)  
If you prefer, you can select one of the  
following fixed levels of brightness  
including Minimum, Medium, Maximum  
or Full Dark by pressing the “BRT” button  
located on the controller.  
Your 9500ci’s ExpertMeter Display option  
is an advanced display for experienced  
detector users. Please use the 9500ci for a  
few weeks to get familiar with its other  
features before using this meter type.  
To use the ExpertMeter instead of the  
standard bar-graph signal strength meter,  
you must select ExpertMeter in the  
9500ci’s Preferences (see pages 12-15).  
The 9500ci’s ExpertMeter Display  
simultaneously tracks multiple radar  
signals and their relative signal strength.  
This can help you spot a change in your  
normal driving environment. For example,  
a traffic radar unit being operated in an  
area where there are normally other  
signals present.  
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K X  
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Here ExpertMeter shows a strong K-band  
signal and a weak X-band signal.  
For POP signals:  
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Ka X  
Since POP signals are extremely fast K  
or Ka bursts, and a possible threat no  
matter how weak, the 9500ci alerts you to  
these bands at full signal strength.  
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Here ExpertMeter shows a weak Ka-band  
signal, and a strong X-band signal.  
Signal Strength Meter  
The 9500ci’s standard bar-graph meter  
only displays information on a single radar  
signal. If there are multiple signals present,  
the 9500ci’s internal computer determines  
which is the most important threat to  
show on the bar-graph meter.  
Spec Display  
For Safety signals:  
The 9500ci’s Spec Display option is for the  
experienced detector user. In this mode,  
the 9500ci will display the actual numeric  
frequency of the radar signal being  
received.  
The 9500ci will alert you to these  
signals with a double-beep tone, and a  
corresponding text message. A complete  
listing of the text messages  
is on page 25.  
When the 9500ci detects radar, it  
displays the band (X, K, Ka), and a precise  
bar-graph of the signal strength. When the  
9500ci detects a laser signal, the display  
will show “LASER.” When it detects a POP  
signal, the display will show “POP.”  
The ExpertMeter Display is actually a  
miniature spectrum analyzer. It shows  
what band each signal is and its signal  
strength.  
K 24.150  
Spec Display shows one K-band  
signal at 24.150 gigahertz.  
Even long-time detector users will  
require a significant amount of time to get  
familiar with this new level of information  
about detected signals.  
Marked Locations  
The 9500ci will alert you to marked  
locations with a double-beep tone, and a  
corresponding text message. A complete  
list of mark location labels are on page 8.  
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Ka K X  
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NOTE: If you are operating the  
9500ci in the Dark mode, the display  
will not display anything when a  
signal is detected. However, the back  
light on the Mute button, located on  
the controller, will flash to give you a  
visual alert.  
Above is the ExpertMeter if the 9500ci  
was detecting a strong Ka-band, a weak  
K-band, and a weak X-band signal.  
Voice Alerts  
The 9500ci provides digital voice  
announcements (factory default) for alerts,  
feedback for button selections, and  
preferences.  
If you prefer, you can turn off the  
voice feature in Preferences. See the  
Preferences section for details.  
 
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How to use Preferences  
Overview of Preferences  
Press the VOL button  
to go from one category  
to the next  
Press the BRT/CHG button  
to change your setting  
within a category  
There are 10 user-selectable options you  
can customize on your 9500ci. The  
buttons labeled VOL and BRT on the  
controller are used to enter Preferences.  
Once you enter Preferences, the VOL  
button is used to REVIEW your current  
choices, and BRT button is used to  
CHANGE settings. See Pages 14-16 for  
more detail.  
An example  
Here is how you would turn the AutoMute  
feature off.  
PILOT  
Pilot HWY * Full word: Highway, AutoScan, etc.  
(Power-on indication)  
Pilot H  
Letter: H, A, ANX  
Letter, with scanning dot  
Vehicle voltage  
1
Enter Preferences by holding both the  
Pilot H.>  
Pilot V  
VOL and BRT buttons down for 2 seconds.  
Pilot SPD  
Vehicle speed  
The 9500ci will beep twice and display Prefs.  
GPS  
AUTOLEARN  
SPEED ALERT  
METER  
GPS ON  
GPS OFF  
* GPS On  
GPS Off  
2
Then hold the VOL/RVW button down.  
aLrn ON  
aLrn OFF  
* AutoLearn On  
AutoLearn Off  
The 9500ci will scroll through the categories,  
starting with Pilot, GPS, aLearn, Meter,  
then AutoMute.  
How to use Preferences  
sAlrt ON  
sAlrt OFF  
* Speed Alert On  
Speed Alert Off  
1
To enter Preferences, press and  
Meter STD * Bar-graph Meter  
hold both the VOL and BRT buttons  
down for 2 seconds. (The unit will display  
the word Prefs, accompanied by a voice  
announcement).  
3
Release the VOL/RVW button when the  
Meter EXP  
Meter SPC  
Expert Meter  
Spec Display  
9500ci shows the AutoMute item. Since the  
factory setting for AutoMute is on, the display  
will show aMuteON.  
(If you accidentally don’t release the VOL/  
RVW button in time, and 9500ci goes to the  
next category, simply hold the VOL /RVW  
button down again, the 9500ci will scroll  
through all of the categories.)  
AUTOMUTE  
UNITS  
aMute ON  
aMute OFF  
* AutoMute On  
AutoMute Off  
Units ENG * Units English  
2
Press the VOL button to review the  
Units MET  
Units Metric  
current settings. (You can either tap the  
button to change from item to item, or hold  
the button to scroll through the items).  
VOICE  
Voice ON  
Voice OFF  
* Voice Alerts On  
Voice Alerts Off  
BANDS  
Bands DFT * Factory Default Settings  
Bands MOD  
Factory Default Settings Modified  
3
Press the BRT button to change any  
4
Press the BRT/CHG button to change  
Turn bands ON or Off by  
pressing the MUTE button  
*Factory Default Settings  
To reset 9500ci to its  
original factory  
settings, press and  
hold the “VOLand  
“SENS” buttons  
while turning the  
power on. The  
setting. (You can either tap the button to  
change from setting to setting, or hold the  
button to scroll through all the options).  
from aMuteONto aMuteOFF.  
ONor OFF(default is on)  
ONor OFF(default is on)  
ONor OFF(default is on)  
ONoorr OFF(default is off)  
X
ON OFF  
5
To exit Preferences, simply wait 8  
K
Ka  
POP  
SWS  
LSR  
seconds without pressing any button, or  
press the PWR button ( ). The 9500ci will  
display Complete, accompanied by a voice  
announcement.  
4
To exit Preferences, simply wait 8  
RECVor SHFTor  
(defaultOisFoFff()default is RECV)  
seconds without pressing any button,  
or press the PWR button ( ). (The unit  
will display Complete, accompanied by a  
voice announcement).  
9500ci’s display will  
provide a Reset  
message, accompa-  
nied by an audible  
alert, acknowl-  
MARKERS  
Mark DFT * Factory Default Settings  
Mark MOD Factory Default Settings Modified  
rCam ON OFF  
sCam ONor OFF(default is on )  
Trap ONor OFF(default is on)  
Othr ONoorr OFF((ddeeffaauulltt iiss oonn))  
edging the reset.  
 
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Details of Preferences  
Pilot (Power-on indication)  
Pilot HWY (Full word)  
In this setting, the 9500ci will display  
“Highway,” “Auto,” or “AutoNox” as its  
power-on indication. (factory default)  
Speed Alert  
AutoMute  
aMute ON (AutoMute on)  
Pilot SPD (Vehicle speed)  
In this setting, the 9500ci will display “H”  
for Highway, “A” for Auto, and “Anx” for  
Auto NoX, accompanied by the vehicle’s  
speed.  
sAlrt On (Speed Alert is on)  
In this setting, your current vehicle speed  
is displayed, then the meter you’ve  
selected. (factory default)  
In this setting, the 9500ci’s audio alerts  
will initially be set to the volume you set,  
but after a few seconds, the 9500ci will  
automatically reduce the volume level, to  
keep you informed, but not annoyed.  
(factory default)  
Pilot H (Letter)  
sAlrt On (Speed Alert is off)  
In this setting, speed alert is off.  
NOTE: When you are using the  
Dark mode, the display will not  
display anything. Only the power-on  
indication on the controller will  
illuminate.  
In this setting, the 9500ci will display “H”  
for Highway, “A” for Auto, and “Anx” for  
Auto No X.  
Signal Strength Meter  
aMute OFF (AutoMute off)  
MeterSTD (Standard meter)  
In this setting, the meter displays the band  
of the signal received, and a bar-graph  
showing the relative signal strength.  
(factory default)  
With AutoMute off, the 9500ci’s audio  
alerts will remain at the volume you set for  
the duration of the encounter.  
Pilot H.> (Letter with scrolling dot)  
In this setting, the 9500ci will display “H”  
for Highway, “A” for Auto, and “Anx” for  
Auto No X, accompanied by a scrolling dot.  
GPS  
GPS On (GPS receiver on)  
In this setting, all GPS related features are  
on. (factory default)  
Units  
Units ENG (units are in English)  
In this setting, all speed and distance  
related functions are displayed in English  
units. (factory default)  
Pilot V (Vehicle voltage)  
MeterEXP (ExpertMeter)  
In this setting, the meter will  
simultaneously track multiple radar  
signals, including relative signal strength  
for each.  
In this setting, the 9500ci will display “H”  
for Highway, “A” for Auto, and “Anx” for  
Auto NoX, accompanied by the vehicle’s  
voltage.  
GPS Off (GPS receiver off)  
In this setting, all GPS features are off.  
Units MET (units are in Metric)  
In this setting, all speed and distance  
related functions are displayed in Metric  
units.  
Auto Learn  
aLrn On (AutoLearn is on)  
In this setting, the 9500ci will constantly  
analyze all incoming radar signals and lock  
out false alarms automatically over time.  
(factory default)  
NOTE: A high or low voltage  
Meter SPC (Spec Display meter)  
In this setting, the meter will display the  
actual numeric frequency of the radar  
signal received.  
warning is given any time the vehicle’s  
voltage drops below 10.5 volts, or goes  
above 16.5 volts. This feature is always  
on, regardless of the Pilot setting.  
NOTE: The Spec Display feature is  
explained in more detail on page 11.  
aLrn Off (AutoLearn is off)  
In this setting, any false alerts will need to  
be locked out manually using the Mute  
button.  
 
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Details of Preferences  
Specifications  
Bands  
BandsDFT  
Markers  
MarkDFT  
Features and Specifications  
In this setting, the factory default settings  
for North America radar and laser are  
monitored.  
This is the factory setting, and it is  
highly recommended that you use your  
9500ci in this mode.  
In this setting, all fixed location reporting,  
including safety cameras, red light  
cameras and speed traps are reported.  
Operating Bands  
Sensitivity Control  
• Highway  
Auto  
Auto NoX  
Additional Patented Technology  
AutoLearn™  
• X-band 10.525 GHz ±25 MHz  
• K-band 24.150 GHz ±100 MHz  
• Ka-band 34.700 GHz ±1300 MHz  
• Laser 904nm,±33nm  
Radar Receiver  
MarkMOD  
In this setting, only the Markers you’ve  
selected will be reported.  
• Dual-HornAntenna Casting  
• Superheterodyne,dual LNA’s  
• Scanning Frequency Discriminator  
• Digital Signal Processing (DSP)  
Laser Detection  
• Quantum LimitedVideo Receiver  
• (9) Receive,(24)Transmit  
Display Type  
• 280 LEDAlphanumeric  
• Bar Graph,ExpertMeter™ or  
Spec Display™  
Automatic,plus 4 levels of fixed  
brightness including full Dark  
Power Requirement  
• 12VDC,Negative Ground  
Preferences  
• Mute/AutoMuteTM/SmartMute™  
TotalShieldTechnology  
Patented Technology  
PASSPORT is covered by one or more of  
the following patents:  
BandsMOD  
In this setting, 9500ci will warn you with  
an audible alert, and associated text  
message stating which band has changed  
from the original factory setting (e.g. “SWS  
ON”). This warning is displayed during  
the start up sequence.  
Laser Shifters  
Your 9500ci is equipped with a total of (3)  
Laser Shifters, (2 front, 1 rear). These  
transceivers will automatically receive  
incoming laser signals.  
If you prefer, you can turn on the  
Laser Shifters to automatically “shift”  
incoming signals. See the Preferences  
section for details.  
U.S.Patents  
7,098,844 6,836,238 6,779,765 6,693,578  
6,670,905 6,614,385 6,587,068 6,400,305  
6,249,218 6,127,962 6,069,580 5,668,554  
5,600,132 5,587,916 5,559,508 5,446,923  
5,402,087 5,365,055 5,347,120 5,305,007  
5,206,500 5,164,729 5,134,406 5,111,207  
5,079,553 5,049,885 5,049,884 4,961,074  
4,954,828 4,952,937 4,952,936 4,939,521  
4,896,855 4,887,753 4,862,175 4,750,215  
4,686,499 4,631,542 4,630,054 4,625,210  
4,613,989 4,604,529 4,583,057 4,581,769  
4,571,593 4,313,216 D314,178 D313,365  
D310,167 D308,837 D296,771 D288,418  
D253,752  
WARNING: Do not turn off any  
bands unless you are absolutely  
certain there are no traffic radar  
guns using that specific band in your  
area.  
• Pilot  
• GPS  
AutoLearn  
• SpeedAlert  
• Meter  
Canadian Patents  
AutoMute  
• Units  
2,337,077 2,330,964 1,295,715 1,295,714  
1,187,602 1,187,586  
VoiceAlerts  
European Patents  
• Bands  
1,145,030 1,090,456  
• Markers  
Other patents pending.  
 
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Interpreting Alerts  
Alert  
Explanation  
Although the 9500ci has a comprehensive  
warning system and this Manual is as  
complete as we can make it, only  
experience will teach you what to expect  
from your 9500ci and how to interpret  
what it tells you. The specific type of radar  
being used, the type of transmission  
(continuous or instant-on) and the location  
of the radar source affects the radar alerts  
you receive.  
The following examples will give you  
an introduction to understanding the  
9500ci’s warning system for radar, laser  
and safety alerts.  
The 9500ci alerts intermittently. Rate and  
strength of alerts may be consistent or vary  
wildly.  
A patrol car is travelling in front of you with  
a radar source aimed forward. Because  
signals are sometimes reflected off of large  
objects and sometimes not, the alerts may  
seem inconsistent.  
The 9500ci alerts intermittently. Rate and  
strength of signal increases with each alert.  
A patrol car is approaching from the other  
direction, sampling traffic with instant-on  
radar. Such alerts should be taken seriously.  
Alert  
Explanation  
The 9500ci begins to sound slowly, then the  
rate of alert increases until the alert becomes  
a solid tone. The Signal Meter ramps  
accordingly.  
You are approaching a continuous radar  
source aimed in your direction.  
The 9500ci gives an X-band alert  
intermittently.  
You are driving through an area populated  
with radar motion sensors (door openers,  
burglar alarms, etc.). Since these  
transmitters are usually contained inside  
buildings or aimed toward OR away from  
you, they are typically not as strong or  
lasting as a real radar encounter.  
The 9500ci emits short alerts for a few  
seconds and then falls silent only to briefly  
alert and fall silent again.  
An instant-on radar source is being used  
ahead of you and out of your view.  
The 9500ci suddenly sounds a continuous  
tone for the appropriate band received. All  
segments in the Signal Strength Meter are lit.  
An instant-on radar source or laser source is  
being used nearby. This kind of alert  
requires immediate attention!  
CAUTION: Since the characteris-  
tics of these alerts may be similar to  
some of the preceding examples,  
over-confidence in an unfamiliar  
area can be dangerous. Likewise, if  
an alert in a commonly traveled  
area is suddenly stronger or on a  
different band than usual, speed  
radar may be set up nearby.  
A brief laser alert.  
Laser is being used in the area. Because laser  
is inherently difficult to detect, any laser  
alert may indicate a source very close by.  
The 9500ci receives weak signals. These  
signals may be a little stronger as you  
pass large, roadside objects. The signals  
increase in frequency.  
A moving patrol car with continuous radar is  
overtaking you from behind. Because these  
signals are reflected (reflections are  
increased by large objects), they may or may  
not eventually melt into a solid point even  
when the patrol car is directly behind you.  
The 9500ci alerts slowly for awhile and then  
abruptly jumps to a strong alert.  
You are approaching a radar unit concealed  
by a hill or an obstructed curve.  
 
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How Radar Works  
How POP Works  
How Laser Works  
How Radar Works  
Traffic radar, which consists of  
Radar range also depends on the  
power of the radar equipment itself.  
The strength of the radar unit’s beam  
diminishes with distance. The farther the  
radar has to travel, the less energy it has  
for speed detection.  
Because intrusion alarms and motion  
sensors often operate on the same  
frequency as X, and K-band radar, your  
PASSPORT will occasionally receive non-  
police radar signals. Since these X-Band  
transmitters are usually contained inside  
of a building, or aimed toward the ground,  
they will generally produce much weaker  
readings than will a true radar encounter.  
As you become familiar with the sources  
of these pseudo alarms in your daily  
driving, they will serve as confirmation  
that your PASSPORT’s radar detection  
abilities are fully operational.  
How “POP” Works  
LIDAR (or laser) is a newer technology  
and is not as widespread as conventional  
radar, therefore, you may not encounter  
laser on a daily basis. And unlike radar  
detection, laser detection is not prone to  
false alarms. Because LIDAR transmits a  
much narrower beam than does radar, it is  
much more accurate in its ability to  
distinguish between targets and is also  
more difficult to detect. As a result, even  
the briefest laser alert should be  
taken seriously.  
“POP” mode is a relatively new feature for  
radar gun manufacturers. It works by  
transmitting an extremely short burst,  
within the allocated band, to identify  
speeding vehicles in traffic. Once the  
target is identified, or “POPPED,” the gun  
is then turned to its normal operating  
mode to provide a vehicle tracking history,  
(required by law).  
NOTE: According to the operator’s  
manual from the radar gun manufac-  
turer, tickets should not be issued in  
POP mode.  
microwaves, travels in straight lines and is  
easily reflected by objects such as cars,  
trucks, even guardrails and overpasses.  
Radar works by directing its microwave  
beam down the road. As your vehicle  
travels into range, the microwave beam  
bounces off your car, and the radar  
antenna looks for the reflections.  
Using the Doppler Principle, the radar  
equipment then calculates your speed by  
comparing the frequency of the reflection  
of your car to the original frequency of the  
beam sent out.  
Traffic radar has limitations, the most  
significant of these being that it typically  
can monitor only one target at a time. If  
there is more than one vehicle within  
range, it is up to the radar operator to  
decide which target is producing the  
strongest reflection. Since the strength of  
the reflection is affected by both the size  
of the vehicle and its proximity to the  
antenna, it is difficult for the radar  
operator to determine if the signal is from  
a sports car nearby or a semi-truck several  
hundred feet away.  
There are limitations to LIDAR  
equipment. LIDAR is much more sensitive  
to weather conditions than RADAR, and a  
LIDAR gun’s range will be decreased by  
anything affecting visibility such as rain,  
fog, or smoke. A LIDAR gun cannot  
operate through glass and it must be  
stationary in order to get an accurate  
reading. Because LIDAR must have a clear  
line of sight and is subject to cosine error  
(an inaccuracy, which increases as the  
angle between the gun and the vehicle,  
increases) police typically use LIDAR  
equipment parallel to the road or from an  
overpass. LIDAR can be used day or night.  
How Laser (Lidar) Works  
Laser speed detection is actually LIDAR  
(Light Detection and Ranging). LIDAR  
guns project a beam of invisible infrared  
light. The signal is a series of very short  
infrared light energy pulses which move  
in a straight line, reflecting off your car  
and returning to the gun. LIDAR uses  
these light pulses to measure the distance  
to a vehicle. Speed is then calculated by  
measuring how quickly these pulses are  
reflected given the known speed of light.  
 
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How GPS Works  
How TotalShield™ Works  
How TrueLock Works  
How AutoLearn Works  
How GPS Works  
The Global Positioning  
System (GPS) is made up of  
How TotalShield Works  
How TrueLock Works  
How AutoLearn Works  
ESCORT’s TotalShield Technology keeps  
RF signals from radiating from the  
detector. Unlike other radar and laser  
detectors, which merely move their RF  
signals (local oscillators) to another  
frequency (which will be detectable by  
future detector-detectors), this  
TrueLock uses exact position and the  
actual frequency of a signal to eliminate it  
as a false alarm. Once a signal is locked out,  
a box is created (approximately a 1⁄2 mile  
radius) around that location to lock it out  
from all directions.  
NOTE: Thoroughly look around  
and make sure that no real radar is  
being used to monitor your speed  
before you manually lock out a signal.  
Automatic door openers use more  
than one source, so TrueLock will  
automatically lock out other X and K-band  
sources in close proximity of the first to  
captures these.  
AutoLearn uses TrueLock to lock out false  
alerts, however signals are locked out  
automatically over time vs. manually using  
the Mute button.  
As you drive, PASSPORT records  
location and frequency for each signal  
detected. If that same signal (by  
frequency) is in the same location  
approximately three (3) times, AutoLearn  
will automatically lock it out as a false  
alarm. A “stored” message will be  
displayed, accompanied by a low-level  
alert.  
twenty four orbiting satellites and was  
developed by the U.S. military. There are  
at least four satellites visible at any given  
time every day.  
A GPS receiver is designed to locate  
and receive data from four of these  
satellites. This data includes the distance  
to your location from each of the satellites.  
Once the distance from each satellite is  
known, the receiver can calculate and  
pinpoint your exact location.  
revolutionary design keeps you unseen by  
current radar detector-detectors,  
including VG-2 and Spectre. This unique  
design will also keep you unseen from any  
future radar detector detectors as well.  
Although the PASSPORT 9500ci is a  
completely undetectable radar, laser and  
safety detector, driving techniques and  
reactions to alerts can still draw unwanted  
attention. Here are a few examples:  
1. Hitting the brakes immediately when  
the 9500ci provides an alert can broadcast  
use of a detector.  
2. Traveling at night with a glow from a  
radar detector’s display visible from  
outside your vehicle can also draw  
unwanted attention. The 9500ci offers  
adjustable brightness, including a full dark  
mode which will provide audio alerts, but  
no visual indication.  
How Auto Unlearn Works  
If you accidentally lock out a real  
threat, (visually see the officer) simply  
press and hold the Mute button to unlock  
it from PASSPORT’s memory.  
Auto Unlearn automatically unlocks stored  
TrueLock signals if they are not present in  
the same location. This is particularly  
useful if you accidently lock out a true  
threat, or if an officer is parked in a  
shopping mall with automatic door  
openers.  
 
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How Safety Radar Works  
How SWS Works  
Since Safety radar technology is  
relatively new and the number of  
transmitters in operation is not yet  
widespread, you will not receive  
SWS Text Messages  
Highway Construction or Maintenance  
1 Work Zone Ahead  
Weather Related Hazards  
33 High Wind Ahead  
34 Severe Weather Ahead  
35 Heavy Fog Ahead  
36 High Water/Flooding Ahead  
37 Ice On Bridge Ahead  
38 Ice On Road Ahead  
39 Blowing Dust Ahead  
40 Blowing Sand Ahead  
41 Blinding Snow Whiteout Ahead  
42 For future use  
Travel Information/Convenience  
43 Rest Area Ahead  
44 Rest Area With Service Ahead  
45 24 Hour Fuel Service Ahead  
46 Inspection Station Open  
47 Inspection Station Closed  
48 Reduced Speed Area Ahead  
49 Speed Limit Enforced  
50 Hazardous Materials Exit Ahead  
51 Congestion Ahead/Expect Delay  
52 Expect 10 Minute Delay  
53 Expect 20 Minute Delay  
54 Expect 30 Minute Delay  
55 Expect 1 Hour Delay  
There are two separate Safety Radar  
systems in limited use today: Safety Alert  
and Safety Warning System (SWS). Both  
systems use modified K-band radar signals.  
From the factory, your PASSPORT is  
programmed with safety radar decoding  
OFF. If Safety Radar is used in your area,  
your PASSPORT will display these signals  
as K-band radar signals instead of safety  
radar unless you use the Preferences to  
turn PASSPORT’s safety radar decoding ON.  
The Safety Alert safety radar system  
has three possible alerts:  
2 Road Closed Ahead/Follow Detour  
3 Bridge Closed Ahead/Follow Detour  
4 Highway Work Crews Ahead  
5 Utility Work Crews Ahead  
6 All Traffic Follow Detour Ahead  
7 All Trucks Follow Detour Ahead  
8 All Traffic Exit Ahead  
9 Right Lane Closed Ahead  
10 Center Lane Closed Ahead  
11 Left Lane Closed Ahead  
12 For future use  
Safety signals on a daily basis and should  
not be surprised to encounter emergency  
vehicles, road hazards and railroad  
crossings that are unequipped with these  
transmitters and, therefore, fail to provide  
a signal. As Safety transmitters become  
more prevalent (the number of operating  
transmitters is growing every day), these  
Safety radar signals will become more  
common.  
• Safety Vehicle  
• Road Hazard  
• Train Nearby  
Highway Hazard Zone Advisory  
13 Stationary Police Vehicle Ahead  
14 Train Approaching/At Crossing  
15 Low Overpass Ahead  
The SWS safety radar system has 64  
possible messages (60 currently allocated).  
The SWS messages your PASSPORT can  
display are listed on the facing page.  
NOTE: Some of the safety  
messages have been condensed, so  
each message can be displayed on one  
or two screens on PASSPORT’s eight  
character display.  
16 Drawbridge Up  
17 Observe Drawbridge Weight Limit  
18 Rock Slide Area Ahead  
19 School Zone Ahead  
20 Road Narrows Ahead  
21 Sharp Curve Ahead  
22 Pedestrian Crossing Ahead  
23 Deer/Moose Crossing  
24 Blind/Deaf Child Area  
56 Traffic Alert/Tune AM Radio  
57 Pay Toll Ahead  
25 Steep Grade Ahead/Truck Use Low Gear 58 Trucks Exit Right  
26 Accident Ahead  
59 Trucks Exit Left  
60 For future use  
Fast/Slow MovingVehicles  
61 Emergency Vehicle In Transit  
62 Police In Pursuit  
27 Poor Road Surface Ahead  
28 School Bus Loading/Unloading  
29 No Passing Zone  
30 Dangerous Intersection Ahead  
31 Stationary Emergency Vehicle Ahead 63 Oversize Vehicle In Transit  
32 For future use  
64 Slow Moving Vehicle  
 
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Troubleshooting  
Problem  
Solution  
Explanation of Displays  
PASSPORT beeps briefly at the  
same location every day, but no  
radar source is in sight.  
• An X or K-band motion sensor or intrusion alarm is  
located within range of your route. You can manually  
lock this out using TrueLock, or allow AutoLearn to  
do it over time.  
Lsr R  
N/A  
There is a problem with the rear laser receiver (it could be an  
unplugged connection, damaged wiring, or a problem within the rear  
laser unit itself).  
Check  
Receiver  
Wiring  
There is a problem with the front receiver (it could be an unplugged  
connection, damaged wiring, or a problem within the front receiver  
itself). PASSPORT will continue to display this message, and will not  
operate until the problem has been repaired.  
PASSPORT does not seem  
sensitive to radar or laser.  
• PASSPORT may be in Auto or AutoNox mode.  
PASSPORT did not alert when a  
police car was in view.  
• VASCAR, (Visual Average Speed Computer And  
Recorder) a stopwatch method of speed detection,  
may be in use.  
ANX  
Sensitivity control is in Auto No X-band. (page 7)  
Sensitivity control is in Highway mode. (page 14)  
One of the many options in Preferences (pages 12-16)  
One of the many Safety Radar messages (pages 24-25)  
H
PASSPORT only beeped twice  
during a radar encounter.  
• This is normal. Full alerts are minimized when  
traveling below 25 mph.  
PilotHWY  
WorkZone  
Caution  
PASSPORT’s audible alerts are  
less loud after the first few  
alerts.  
• PASSPORT is in AutoMute Mode. See page 4 for  
details.  
PASSPORT has detected a Safety Radar Signal, but the signal isn’t yet  
strong enough to decode the specific safety message (pages 24-25)  
PASSPORT’s power-on  
sequence reoccurs while you  
are driving.  
• A loose power connection can cause PASSPORT to  
be briefly disconnected, and will retrigger the power-  
on sequence.  
|
or K  
or KA etc.  
X
PASSPORT has been programmed in the ExpertMeter Mode (page 11)  
|
|
Your 14-year old son has  
changed all of your Preferences.  
• You can return all of the Preferences to their factory  
defaults by holding down the SENS and VOL buttons  
while you turn PASSPORT on.  
Receiver  
Error  
PASSPORT has failed to calibrate. Contact your Dealer for repair.  
Not able to receiver GPS signal. Check GPS antenna connection.  
PASSPORT will not turn on.  
• Check that the PWR button is ON.  
• Check that vehicle ignition is ON.  
• Check all connections.  
GPS N/A  
 
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Service  
Warranty  
Service Procedure  
If Your PASSPORT ever needs service,  
please follow these simple steps:  
ESCORT One Year  
Limited Warranty  
What this warranty covers: ESCORT  
warrants your Product against all defects  
in materials and workmanship.  
For how long: One (1) year from the date  
of the original purchase.  
What we will do: ESCORT, at our discre-  
tion, will either repair or replace your  
Product free of charge.  
What we will not do: ESCORT will not  
pay shipping charges that you incur for  
sending your product to us.  
your product and include: your name,  
complete return address, written descrip-  
tion of the problem with your product,  
daytime telephone number, and a copy of  
the original purchase receipt. 3. Label the  
outside of the package clearly with your  
Return Authorization number. Ship the  
product pre-paid (insured, for your protec-  
tion) to: ESCORT Inc, 5440 West Chester  
Rd., West Chester, OH 45069.  
1
Check the troubleshooting section of  
this manual. It may have a solution to your  
problem.  
2
Contact your installing dealer. They  
will evaluate your unit and arrange repairs  
if necessary.  
LIMITATION OF WARRANTY: EXCEPT  
AS EXPRESSLY PROVIDED HEREIN, YOU  
ARE ACQUIRING THE PRODUCT AS IS”  
AND “WHERE IS,” WITHOUT  
What you must do to maintain this  
warranty: Show original proof of pur-  
chase from an authorized ESCORT dealer.  
Warranty Exclusions: Warranty does not  
apply to your product under any of the fol-  
lowing conditions: 1. The serial number has  
been removed or modified. 2. Your product  
has been subjected to misuse or damage  
(including water damage, physical abuse,  
and/or improper installation). 3. Your pro-  
duct has been modified in any way. 4. Your  
receipt or proof-of-purchase is from a non-  
authorized dealer or internet auction site  
including E-bay, U-bid, or other non-autho-  
rized resellers. 5. You are not the original  
purchaser of the radar detector from an  
authorized dealer or did not receive it as a  
gift from the original purchaser of the  
radar detector from an authorized dealer.  
To obtain service: 1. Contact ESCORT  
(1-800-543-1608) to obtain a Return  
Authorization Number. 2. Properly pack  
REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY.  
ESCORT SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ANY  
REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY  
INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO  
THOSE CONCERNING THE MERCHANT-  
ABILITY AND SUITABILITY OF THE  
PRODUCT FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.  
ESCORT SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR  
CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL OR  
INCIDENTAL DAMAGES INCLUDING,  
WITHOUT LIMITATION, DAMAGES  
ARISING OUT OF THE USE, MISUSE OR  
MOUNTING OF THE PRODUCT.  
The above limitations or exclusions shall  
be limited to the extent they violate the  
laws of any particular state. ESCORT is not  
responsible for products lost in shipment  
between the owner and our service center.  
Other legal rights: This Warranty gives  
you specific rights. You may have other  
legal rights, which vary, from state to state.  
FCC Note: Modifications not expressly  
approved by the manufacturer could  
void the user’s FCC granted authority  
to operate the equipment.  
 
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online:  
@www  
EscortRadar.com  
 
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