Passport 8500 Radar Detector - Escort Inc.

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CongratulationsThe Passport 8500 is the mostadvanced radar, laser and safety detectoravailable.The Passport 8500 includes full X, K,SuperWide Ka, and Safety Warning Systemradar capability, front and rear laser detection,digital signal processing (DSP) forsuperior range and reduced false alarms, ourpatented Mute and AutoMute, audible andvisual band alerts, and all the performanceyou'd expect from Escort.In addition, the Passport 8500 introducesa new level of revolutionary performanceand innovative features.• Breakthrough long-range radar andlaser detection circuitry• Advanced EZ-Programming lets youcustomize 9 features• AutoSensitivity mode, plus Highwayand City settings• Ultra-bright alphanumeric Displaywith 280 LEDs• ExpertMeter tracks and displays up to8 radar signals simultaneously• New SpecDisplay provides actualnumeric radar frequency• New Programmable Bands (on/off)• Detects Safety Warning Systemsignals• Includes coiled SmartCordIf you’ve used a radar detector before, areview of the Quick Reference Guide onpages 4 and 5, and the EZ-Programminginformation on pages 12 and 13 will brieflyexplain the new features.If this is your first detector, please readthe manual in detail to get the most out ofyour Passport’s outstanding performanceand innovative features.Please drive safely.
Quick Reference Card Remove card along perforations Remove card along perforations Passport 8500 Quick Reference CardThere are 9 user-selectable options so youcan customize your Passport 8500 for yourown preferences.The buttons labeled CITY and DIM arealso used to enter the Program Mode,REVIEW your current program settings, andto CHANGE any settings as desired. Thewords PROGRAM, REVIEW, and CHANGEare located on the top of the detector, andare highlighted in blue graphics.How to use EZ-Programming1 To enter Program Mode, press andhold both top buttons down for 2seconds. (The unit will beep twice, andwill display the word “Program”).2 Then press the REVIEW button toreview the current settings. (You caneither tap the button to change from itemto item, or hold the button to scroll throughthe items).3 Press the CHANGE button to changeany setting. (You can either tap the buttonto change from setting to setting, or holdthe button to scroll through all the options).4 To leave Program Mode, simply wait8 seconds without pressing any button.(The unit will display Complete, beep 4times, and return to normal operation).An exampleFor example, here is how you would turnPassport’s AutoMute feature off.1 Enter the Program Mode by holdingboth the city and dim buttons down for2 seconds. Passport will beep twice anddisplay Program.2 Then hold the REVIEW button down.Passport will scroll through the categories,starting with Pilot Light (Pilot), thenPower-on sequence (PwrOn), then Signalstrength meter (Meter), and thenAutoMute (aMute).3 Release the REVIEW button whenPassport shows the AutoMute item. Sincethe factory setting is for AutoMute to beon, Passport will display aMute ON.(If you accidentally don't release theReview button in time, and Passport goesto the next category, hold the Reviewbutton down again, and after Passportscrolls through all categories, it will beginagain at the top of the list.)4 Press the CHANGE button to changefrom aMute ON to aMute OFF.5 To complete the Programming, simplywait 8 seconds without pressing any button.Passport will display Complete, beep 4times, and return to normal operation.1Factory Default SettingsTo reset Passport to its original factorysettings, press and hold the “CITY,” “DIM,”and “MUTE” buttons while turning thepower on. Passport’s display will providea “Reset” message, accompanied by anaudible alert, acknowledging the reset.EZ-Programming Details
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